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Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers (even though it would be really awesome if I did!), the only things that I own are the planet Phylia (if it actually exists, then I'm sorry, I just thought of a random name off the top of my head!) the Ambassador, and the Ambassadors daughter, because they are characters of my own making!
Breaking Ground : The Arrival Chaos Ensues
The air was thick with apprehension. No one really knew what to expect from the Ambassadors daughter. Her father was so protective, that there were no photographs of her other than her driver's license, and those that existed in her fathers private archives, both of which they weren't allowed to access. They had a very vague idea of what she looked like and what she was like. The loudspeaker conveyed their arrival to the rest of the B-Squad who stood at attention in the briefing room, waiting for the two of them to walk through the doors.
Sky stood in his usual manner, chin up, eyes straight ahead, and chest puffed out; anything to make those who came upon him intimidated by his stature. His mind was still racing after his morning run, and the weapons seminar and the briefing from Cruger didn't help much either. From what he could gather, the Ambassador would see to it that anyone who touched his daughter would suffer the utmost consequences, whether it be by the law, or by the Ambassador himself, which didn't make any of the cadets look forward to their job. Not to mention that at least one of them was supposed to be with her at all times, which would make their ranger and training duties much more difficult than they had been in the past.
His thought process was interrupted by the hydraulic doors opening revealing Kat, followed by a very tall and handsome man, whom Sky guessed to be the Ambassador. He was dressed professionally in a navy blue pinstriped suit, with a crisp white shirt, and a powder blue tie. He had a smile on his face as he walked over to Commander Cruger.
"Anubis!" He greeted warmly, grasping the Commanders hand. "How have you been? I haven't seen you since this place was first being built! My god it's come a long way!" A smile graced the Commanders features as well as he shook the ambassador's hand.
"I've been well Barren, very well, and from your looks, and your demeanor, you seem to be doing quite well yourself."
"I've been trying to keep a positive outlook on this whole situation with Phylia. It was really hard to leave, especially on Khyla, and I've been trying like hell to keep my head out of the political aspect of it, but I can't disobey a direct order from the President, so, here we are!"
"Well, I'm glad that you're here." Cruger said sincerely. He turned from the ambassador to face the Cadets. "Ambassador Barren Gabrey, I would like for you to meet the B-Squad Space Patrol Delta Cadets, and acting Power Rangers, they will be the ones in charge of guarding your daughter." He followed Cruger over to the Cadets, and looked at them with satisfaction. "This is Cadet Bridge Carson, acting Green Ranger, Cadet Elizabeth Delgado, acting Yellow Ranger, Cadet Schuylar Tate, acting Blue Ranger, Cadet Sydney Drew, acting Pink Ranger, and Cadet Jack Landors, acting Red Ranger." The ambassador went down the line and shook each of their hands, and smiled at them sincerely.
"Well I must say Anubis, you have a high quality team here, and I'm sure that they will do an excellent job protecting Khyla."
"Speaking of your daughter, Barren, where is she?" The Ambassador smiled at the mention of his, as Sky put it, Pride and Joy.
"She's just gathering her things. She should be along in just a moment." As soon as he finished his sentence, the hydraulic doors opened again to reveal another figure entering the room. Sky's attention was distracting, and his breath caught in his throat.
Khyla Gabrey was beyond beautiful. Her demeanor reflected confidence, even in front of strangers, and a humble elegance that floated from her movements. Her misty gray eyes, adorned with light amounts of make-up, took in all her surroundings. He saw the left side of her mouth flinch slightly into an instantaneous half smile that lasted for a split second, before disappearing to show her natural features once more. Her long, chestnut brown hair was left down in soft waves with layers that framed the refined bone structure of her face. Her lips were full and pouty, a shiny coat of sheer lip gloss glazed over them which accentuated her features. She was athletically built, but one look at the way she walked so gracefully in her pointy toed, stiletto boots and it was obvious that she was an agile creature. She was dressed casually in a pair of long, fitted, dark jeans with a faint stonewash on the front, and whiskers by her hips. She wore a sheer, white, cotton button down shirt that was adorned by faded blue stripes. She carried a purse under one arm, and a duffel bag on the other.
"Ah, there's my girl." The ambassador said proudly. She did her half smile once again, as she walked to her father's side, taking her sunglasses off the top of her head, and dropping them into her bag. "Commander Anubis Cruger, meet my daughter, Khyla Gabrey, Khyla, this is Commander Cruger." Khyla smiled fully, revealing her perfectly straight rows of white teeth.
"It's so nice to finally meet you" she said genuinely, extending her hand to accept his, and shaking it firmly. "My father has told me so much about you and how much you did for him during the beginning of his political career." Cruger smiled, obviously charmed by the young woman.
"And it is wonderful to finally meet you Miss Gabrey; your father has often regaled me with tales of your adventures on Phylia." She smiled again, a small laugh escaping her lips.
"Please, call me Khyla. And I hope he hasn't told you too much, you may not want me here." Cruger laughed.
"It wasn't anything too horrible." The commander said, letting her hand go. "But I must inform you, that the regulations here are going to be much stricter than what you are accustomed to on Phylia. We were assigned a job to protect you, and I intend to make sure that job is completed to the best of Space Patrol Delta's abilities." Khyla nodded.
"Oh, I understand completely."
"Wonderful. Khyla let me introduce you to those who will be in charge of protecting you." He motioned towards the B-Squad who were still standing at attention. She followed him as he took the few steps towards his Cadets. "Khyla Gabrey, meet Bridge Carson, acting Green Ranger, Elizabeth Delgado, acting Yellow Ranger, Schuylar Tate, acting Blue Ranger, Sydney Drew, acting Pink Ranger, and Jack Landors, acting Red Ranger." She, like her father, shook each of their hands and smiled greatly at each of them while they were introduced to her.
"Wow," she marveled. "Are you sure that this isn't going to distract them from any of their other duties, because I would really hate to be a disturbance among their daily events." She said with concern.
"Unless an absolute emergency takes place, there will be nothing out of the ordinary here, save for your presence, which will be a breath of fresh air." Khyla smiled at the compliment. "At ease Cadets." She watched the change in their demeanor as it went from Militant-Formal, to Militant-Casual, which she preferred much more. It was unnerving to watch someone stand so still. "The cadets will show you to your room. Now if you'll excuse us Khyla, your father and I have some unfinished business to take care of. Carry on cadets." Khyla waved at her father as he and Anubis walked out of the room, through the hydraulic doors, and out of sight. She was immediately thrown back into the situation by the blonde pink ranger stepping forward.
"Hello Ms. Gabrey, is there anything we can help you with?" She asked politely. Khyla turned to face her, smiling again.
"Oh, please call me Khyla. And I'm pretty sure that I can carry this, it's not really that heavy, just has a few immediate necessities. By the way, I love your hair, how do you get it to be so curly?" Syd laughed heartily.
"Thank you! It takes me a little while, but I think it's worth it. If you'll follow us, we'll show you where your room is."
"Thanks." The rest of the rangers filed out of the room, Syd staying by Khyla's side.
"Are you sure you don't want me to carry anything?" Syd asked again.
"Yeah, it's okay, I can handle it. Contrary to what my father likes to think and project, I'm not a delicate little flower that needs to be taken care of constantly."
"You get that too? God I hate it when people do that. My parents did that with me too, and everyone thinks that I'm helpless just because I'm a girl and I'm cute. It's very frustrating."
"Ugh! I know! It's like, just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I can't kick ass with the rest of them!"
"I know!" Syd exclaimed. Khyla could tell she was going to get along with this girl very well.
It was all Khyla could do try and remember the hallways they turned down to get to the residential area. Her normal attempts at finding landmarks were in vain, since every hall looked exactly the same. They turned another corner to find a corridor lined with doors which Khyla assumed was the residential area of the SPD headquarters. Syd slowed to a halt in front of a door that was situated directly in the middle of the hall.
"This is your room, just push the button on the right side of the door, and they'll slide right open." Syd demonstrated, opening the doors to reveal a square shaped room with a bed in one corner, and assorted furniture scattered throughout. "You're right in between mine and Z's room, and Sky and Bridges room, so if anything happens we'll be right here to help. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything, okay?"
"Thanks Sydney, I appreciate it."
"No problem, and please, call me Syd, Sydney sounds more like a stage name that was used previously in my lifetime. Well, I'll leave you to unpack your stuff. If you leave, just come get me or one of the other Cadets first, okay?" Khyla nodded.
"Will do. Thanks Syd, see you later." Syd waved as she walked through the doors. This was going to be a long few months.