Chapter Five
Warm light streamed in through an open window and across Jasmine's face. A contented sigh escaped the sleeping girl's lips. The bed was soft and warm, and she didn't want to wake from her deep slumber.
"Jazz come on, you gotta get up." Tori's voice broke through the fog surrounding Jasmine's brain, "We're supposed to meet the guys in an hour."
"Ten more minutes." The sleeping girl mumbled.
"No, now." Tori pulled the covers off Jasmine, who curled into a ball at the sudden chill.
"Alright I'm up." Jasmine sat up in the bed, her hair a mess and her eyes still closed, "Now let me go back to sleep."
"Sorry, can't do that." Tori pulled Jasmine to her feet and guided her to the breakfast table where a meal of bacon and eggs and sausage had been set out. As the smell of coffee penetrated Jasmine's physique, the girl sprang to life.
"Oh, coffee, must have coffee." She said as Tori handed her a mug. Jasmine took a sip, a silly grin on her face, "Yummy, coffee." Tori laughed as Jasmine basked in the scent of the wonderful beverage.
"Alright, so today we're meeting the guys at the race track 'cause the moto heads have a race, then we're all heading down to the beach to have some fun."
"Sounds good to me." Jasmine said as she ate, "When do we have to meet them?"
"Half an hour." Tori said glancing at her watch. Jasmine choked on her coffee.
"Half an hour?" she exclaimed, "I've gotta start getting ready." The girl raced back to Tori's guest bedroom to shower and change.
~*~*~
Dustin looked up from his bike as the two girls approached.
"You're late." Blake said walking over and planting a kiss on Tori's cheek.
"We would have gotten here earlier, but SOMEBODY decided to sleep in." Tori sent a teasing look towards Jasmine.
"Whatever, I deserved to sleep in okay." Jasmine teased back, "After all it's not everyday I'm sucked through the television, attacked by space aliens, meet a talking rodent, and get captured by a space ninja." The group laughed as Jasmine ticked off all the reasons she needed her sleep.
"Racers, please gather at the starting line." The announcer said as the group of friends talked. Dustin and the brothers excused themselves and went off to the starting line.
~*~*~
"So what exactly happens here?" Jasmine asked Tori as the three guys left.
"You mean you've never seen a motocross race before?" Tori said surprised.
"Nope." Jasmine said shaking her head.
"It's simple," Shane cut in, "All they're gonna do is race each other around that track, and maybe pull a couple of tricks while they're at it."
"That's it?" Jasmine asked
"That's it." Shane assured her.
"Sounds cool enough." The teen replied.
"Just you wait and see." Tori said.
~*~*~
"You imbecile. How could you have let her get away!" Lothor yelled at Zurgane, "You were supposed to make sure she didn't escape."
"I am sorry Lothor." Zurgane said kneeling at Lothor's feet, "I have made a grave error and I beg your forgiveness."
"Just make sure it never happens again!" Lothor roared, "And find me some bait so I can recapture that girl. I will have those powers."
~*~*~
The beach was full of sunbathers, families, and surf heads when the seven friends arrived. They unloaded from Tori's van and stripped down to their swimsuits. Cam glanced over at Jasmine, her black tankini kept her modestly covered, but did nothing to hide her figure.
"You gonna tell her?" Blake said from behind Cam.
"Tell who what?" Cam asked.
"Are you gonna tell Jasmine you like her?" Blake repeated. Cam glanced over to where the two girls where talking.
"I don't think I can." He replied, "I'm not even sure I like her that way yet."
"Whatever you say man." Blake said with a grin as he walked away to join his girlfriend.
~*~*~
Jasmine jumped into the waves, the cool salty water rushing over her. It felt good to be able to let go and live life normally for a change.
"Hey Jazz," Dustin called to her from shore, "You wanna play Frisbee?"
"Definitely man." Jasmine called back.
~*~*~
Dustin watched as Jasmine came out of the water. She was beautiful and she didn't even know it, which made her even more irresistible. Dustin couldn't believe that after only having known her for a day, he was already attracted to her. Not only was she gorgeous, but smart, funny, and she could kick major kelzac butt.
The Frisbee knocked Dustin in the head.
"Dude pay attention." Hunter said as he howled with laughter. Dustin grinned evilly and threw the disk at Hunter. The crimson Ranger rubbed his head where the Frisbee made contact.
"Since when did this become a contact sport?" Shane asked. Hunter threw the disk at the red Ranger who ducked just in time. The Frisbee instead hit Blake who was coming back with Tori from a walk. Blake picked up the Frisbee and chucked it at his brother who kicked the disk and sent it towards Cam. The Samurai Ranger caught it easily, and threw it to Jasmine who turned around and caught the disk behind her back, then threw it under her leg to Tori.
~*~*~
Lothor paced his ship, trying to formulate a plan to recapture Jasmine. The girl held the key to defeating the Power Rangers. If only his generals weren't so stupid as to let her escape, he would have had the power already. Lothor glanced down at his Earth monitoring screen. The Power Rangers were frolicking on the beach with their new little friend, it disgusted him. An evil grin lit up his face. He had the perfect plan.
"Zurgane!" he bellowed.
"Yes master." The general replied as he hurried into the throne room.
"There's something I want you to do for me." Lothor laughed evilly.
~*~*~
"Rangers I am picking up an alien life force down at the power plant." Sensei's voice came from the Rangers' morphers. Shane glanced around searching for anyone that would overhear.
"We're on our way Sensei." He replied.
"Shane," Sensei said before the Rangers could take off, "take Jasmine with you." The Power Rangers and Jasmine exchanged looks.
"Alright Sensei." Shane replied, he turned to the others, "Let's go."
~*~*~
The power plant seemed deserted when the seven arrived. They searched the area, each one wondering where the alien was, and why Jasmine was told to come along.
"Looking for me Rangers?" Zurgane appeared before them. Jasmine got into a fighting stance along with the others. If she was supposed to be there, she was gonna fight too.
"What are you doing here Zurgane?" Blake asked the evil general.
"I just brought your friend a little present, courtesy of Lothor." Zurgane replied, "Say hello to your sister." The general reached behind him and pulled a trembling girl in front of him.
"Kirstin!" Jasmine screamed, "Let her go you freak."
"I wouldn't be making demands if I were you." Zurgane laughed, "After all we wouldn't want your sister to get hurt now would we."
"Jazzy help me." Kirstin cried as Zurgane tightened his grip.
"Yes Jazzy," he taunted, "help her. All you have to do is walk over here and take her." Jasmine looked from Zurgane to her sister's frightened face. The choice was clear to her; she had to sacrifice herself to save Kirstin. She took a tentative step forward.
"Don't do it Jasmine." Tori said, "It might be a trap."
"I have to." Jasmine said, "I don't have a choice."
"That's right," Zurgane said, "you don't. Now get over here, and your sister goes free." Jasmine took another couple steps. Strong arms quickly grabbed her waist, and Jasmine was pulled back towards the Rangers.
"Let me go Cam." Jasmine struggled against the Samurai's hold.
"I can't let you do this Jazz, there's got to be another way." Cam said, tightening his hold.
"There is no other way you puny Ranger," Zurgane bellowed, "You have just signed her death sentence."
"Kirstin no!" Jasmine cried as Zurgane and her sister vanished. Cam released his hold, and the teen fell to the ground in tears. Salty tears formed a puddle on the ground as Jasmine cried. Anger welled within her; " Why did you do that?" she screamed as she beat the earth with her fist. Jasmine stood and pushed Cam, "I could have saved her! I was her only hope! Why did you do that?"
"Jasmine calm down." Tori said, trying to be the voice of reason, but Jasmine was beyond reasoning.
"No I will not calm down!" she cried, "My sister might die now because of HIM." she pointed a finger at Cam, "Now I may call her a brat, and she may be a major pain in the butt, but I love her and I would give my life to keep her safe. And now she is in terrible danger all because Cam decided to play hero." Fresh tears made their way down Jasmine's cheeks, and she choked back heart wrenching sobs. She turned to stare at where Kirstin had stood in Zurgane's clutches. The pain, frustration, and anger overwhelmed her, and Jasmine fell to the ground in a dead faint.
~*~*~
Cam hurriedly caught Jasmine before her head could hit against the cold concrete. He picked her up, his heart heavy at the thought that he had done this to her. With sorrow filled eyes he carried her back to Ninja Ops. The rest of the Rangers followed him, all of them oblivious to the glowing pendant around her neck.
~*~*~
So, what did y'all think? I hope you liked this chapter. The scene with the Frisbee game was just written to kinda capture the playful nature about the Power Rangers, not to really have any importance to the plot. Don't forget to vote for either Cam or Dustin, currently Cam is ahead with five votes and Dustin close behind with four. If you want to have a say in who Jasmine ends up with, cast your vote now, because the poll is shutting down when the sixth chapter comes out.
Will Jasmine recover in time to save Kirstin from near certain destruction? Who will Jasmine end up with? And what's up with the moon medallion? Stay tuned to upcoming chapters of A WORLD APART to find out.
Warm light streamed in through an open window and across Jasmine's face. A contented sigh escaped the sleeping girl's lips. The bed was soft and warm, and she didn't want to wake from her deep slumber.
"Jazz come on, you gotta get up." Tori's voice broke through the fog surrounding Jasmine's brain, "We're supposed to meet the guys in an hour."
"Ten more minutes." The sleeping girl mumbled.
"No, now." Tori pulled the covers off Jasmine, who curled into a ball at the sudden chill.
"Alright I'm up." Jasmine sat up in the bed, her hair a mess and her eyes still closed, "Now let me go back to sleep."
"Sorry, can't do that." Tori pulled Jasmine to her feet and guided her to the breakfast table where a meal of bacon and eggs and sausage had been set out. As the smell of coffee penetrated Jasmine's physique, the girl sprang to life.
"Oh, coffee, must have coffee." She said as Tori handed her a mug. Jasmine took a sip, a silly grin on her face, "Yummy, coffee." Tori laughed as Jasmine basked in the scent of the wonderful beverage.
"Alright, so today we're meeting the guys at the race track 'cause the moto heads have a race, then we're all heading down to the beach to have some fun."
"Sounds good to me." Jasmine said as she ate, "When do we have to meet them?"
"Half an hour." Tori said glancing at her watch. Jasmine choked on her coffee.
"Half an hour?" she exclaimed, "I've gotta start getting ready." The girl raced back to Tori's guest bedroom to shower and change.
~*~*~
Dustin looked up from his bike as the two girls approached.
"You're late." Blake said walking over and planting a kiss on Tori's cheek.
"We would have gotten here earlier, but SOMEBODY decided to sleep in." Tori sent a teasing look towards Jasmine.
"Whatever, I deserved to sleep in okay." Jasmine teased back, "After all it's not everyday I'm sucked through the television, attacked by space aliens, meet a talking rodent, and get captured by a space ninja." The group laughed as Jasmine ticked off all the reasons she needed her sleep.
"Racers, please gather at the starting line." The announcer said as the group of friends talked. Dustin and the brothers excused themselves and went off to the starting line.
~*~*~
"So what exactly happens here?" Jasmine asked Tori as the three guys left.
"You mean you've never seen a motocross race before?" Tori said surprised.
"Nope." Jasmine said shaking her head.
"It's simple," Shane cut in, "All they're gonna do is race each other around that track, and maybe pull a couple of tricks while they're at it."
"That's it?" Jasmine asked
"That's it." Shane assured her.
"Sounds cool enough." The teen replied.
"Just you wait and see." Tori said.
~*~*~
"You imbecile. How could you have let her get away!" Lothor yelled at Zurgane, "You were supposed to make sure she didn't escape."
"I am sorry Lothor." Zurgane said kneeling at Lothor's feet, "I have made a grave error and I beg your forgiveness."
"Just make sure it never happens again!" Lothor roared, "And find me some bait so I can recapture that girl. I will have those powers."
~*~*~
The beach was full of sunbathers, families, and surf heads when the seven friends arrived. They unloaded from Tori's van and stripped down to their swimsuits. Cam glanced over at Jasmine, her black tankini kept her modestly covered, but did nothing to hide her figure.
"You gonna tell her?" Blake said from behind Cam.
"Tell who what?" Cam asked.
"Are you gonna tell Jasmine you like her?" Blake repeated. Cam glanced over to where the two girls where talking.
"I don't think I can." He replied, "I'm not even sure I like her that way yet."
"Whatever you say man." Blake said with a grin as he walked away to join his girlfriend.
~*~*~
Jasmine jumped into the waves, the cool salty water rushing over her. It felt good to be able to let go and live life normally for a change.
"Hey Jazz," Dustin called to her from shore, "You wanna play Frisbee?"
"Definitely man." Jasmine called back.
~*~*~
Dustin watched as Jasmine came out of the water. She was beautiful and she didn't even know it, which made her even more irresistible. Dustin couldn't believe that after only having known her for a day, he was already attracted to her. Not only was she gorgeous, but smart, funny, and she could kick major kelzac butt.
The Frisbee knocked Dustin in the head.
"Dude pay attention." Hunter said as he howled with laughter. Dustin grinned evilly and threw the disk at Hunter. The crimson Ranger rubbed his head where the Frisbee made contact.
"Since when did this become a contact sport?" Shane asked. Hunter threw the disk at the red Ranger who ducked just in time. The Frisbee instead hit Blake who was coming back with Tori from a walk. Blake picked up the Frisbee and chucked it at his brother who kicked the disk and sent it towards Cam. The Samurai Ranger caught it easily, and threw it to Jasmine who turned around and caught the disk behind her back, then threw it under her leg to Tori.
~*~*~
Lothor paced his ship, trying to formulate a plan to recapture Jasmine. The girl held the key to defeating the Power Rangers. If only his generals weren't so stupid as to let her escape, he would have had the power already. Lothor glanced down at his Earth monitoring screen. The Power Rangers were frolicking on the beach with their new little friend, it disgusted him. An evil grin lit up his face. He had the perfect plan.
"Zurgane!" he bellowed.
"Yes master." The general replied as he hurried into the throne room.
"There's something I want you to do for me." Lothor laughed evilly.
~*~*~
"Rangers I am picking up an alien life force down at the power plant." Sensei's voice came from the Rangers' morphers. Shane glanced around searching for anyone that would overhear.
"We're on our way Sensei." He replied.
"Shane," Sensei said before the Rangers could take off, "take Jasmine with you." The Power Rangers and Jasmine exchanged looks.
"Alright Sensei." Shane replied, he turned to the others, "Let's go."
~*~*~
The power plant seemed deserted when the seven arrived. They searched the area, each one wondering where the alien was, and why Jasmine was told to come along.
"Looking for me Rangers?" Zurgane appeared before them. Jasmine got into a fighting stance along with the others. If she was supposed to be there, she was gonna fight too.
"What are you doing here Zurgane?" Blake asked the evil general.
"I just brought your friend a little present, courtesy of Lothor." Zurgane replied, "Say hello to your sister." The general reached behind him and pulled a trembling girl in front of him.
"Kirstin!" Jasmine screamed, "Let her go you freak."
"I wouldn't be making demands if I were you." Zurgane laughed, "After all we wouldn't want your sister to get hurt now would we."
"Jazzy help me." Kirstin cried as Zurgane tightened his grip.
"Yes Jazzy," he taunted, "help her. All you have to do is walk over here and take her." Jasmine looked from Zurgane to her sister's frightened face. The choice was clear to her; she had to sacrifice herself to save Kirstin. She took a tentative step forward.
"Don't do it Jasmine." Tori said, "It might be a trap."
"I have to." Jasmine said, "I don't have a choice."
"That's right," Zurgane said, "you don't. Now get over here, and your sister goes free." Jasmine took another couple steps. Strong arms quickly grabbed her waist, and Jasmine was pulled back towards the Rangers.
"Let me go Cam." Jasmine struggled against the Samurai's hold.
"I can't let you do this Jazz, there's got to be another way." Cam said, tightening his hold.
"There is no other way you puny Ranger," Zurgane bellowed, "You have just signed her death sentence."
"Kirstin no!" Jasmine cried as Zurgane and her sister vanished. Cam released his hold, and the teen fell to the ground in tears. Salty tears formed a puddle on the ground as Jasmine cried. Anger welled within her; " Why did you do that?" she screamed as she beat the earth with her fist. Jasmine stood and pushed Cam, "I could have saved her! I was her only hope! Why did you do that?"
"Jasmine calm down." Tori said, trying to be the voice of reason, but Jasmine was beyond reasoning.
"No I will not calm down!" she cried, "My sister might die now because of HIM." she pointed a finger at Cam, "Now I may call her a brat, and she may be a major pain in the butt, but I love her and I would give my life to keep her safe. And now she is in terrible danger all because Cam decided to play hero." Fresh tears made their way down Jasmine's cheeks, and she choked back heart wrenching sobs. She turned to stare at where Kirstin had stood in Zurgane's clutches. The pain, frustration, and anger overwhelmed her, and Jasmine fell to the ground in a dead faint.
~*~*~
Cam hurriedly caught Jasmine before her head could hit against the cold concrete. He picked her up, his heart heavy at the thought that he had done this to her. With sorrow filled eyes he carried her back to Ninja Ops. The rest of the Rangers followed him, all of them oblivious to the glowing pendant around her neck.
~*~*~
So, what did y'all think? I hope you liked this chapter. The scene with the Frisbee game was just written to kinda capture the playful nature about the Power Rangers, not to really have any importance to the plot. Don't forget to vote for either Cam or Dustin, currently Cam is ahead with five votes and Dustin close behind with four. If you want to have a say in who Jasmine ends up with, cast your vote now, because the poll is shutting down when the sixth chapter comes out.
Will Jasmine recover in time to save Kirstin from near certain destruction? Who will Jasmine end up with? And what's up with the moon medallion? Stay tuned to upcoming chapters of A WORLD APART to find out.
