Chapter Twenty-A Sit Down

Captain Mitchell was seated at the head of the conference table. He was situated in such a position that he could up at Leo Corbett. The officer had heard what the Galaxy Ranger had to say. He did not know what to say. What was written on his face was an expression of dismay. Hopelessness was a feeling that Mitchell had tried to avoid many times. It was the feeling that he felt when he had lost his son, Ryan, for the first time. He was not experiencing complete hopelessness, but he was feeling troubled. The support crew of the Aquabase was outstretched working double shift simply trying to insure the safety of the populace of Mariner Bay and the repair effort of damaged zords. What made the situation difficult was that three of his Rangers were hospitalized. Thankfully, however, Lieutenant O'Mara had reported to him that Chad, Dana, and Kelsey would be released from the hospital by tomorrow afternoon. However, the most pressing concern was the appearance of Trakeena in Mariner Bay. The Captain looked around the conference room. Miss Fairweather, Carter, Joel, and Ryan were seated near him. Also, gathered were the Lost Galaxy Rangers. Mitchell then sighed. He knew that he had to compose himself. He then spoke, "Mr. Corbett, do you or your colleagues have any clues about Trakeena's presence in Mariner Bay?"

"In recent months on Mirinoi," replied Leo, "there were reports of people being drained of energy?"

"Energy?" replied Miss Fairweather.

"Energy," repeated Leo, "Energy being stolen from innocent civilians by a monster, by most reports."

"Did you guys, investigate?" asked Joel.

Kai Chen nodded, and then said, "We did. We met up with Triskull back on Mirinoi. We tried to stop him on one of his energy raids."

Leo then sighed, "After Terra Venture's mission, we retired and were thus powerless during Triskull's attack. After that attack, however we had reason to believe that Trakeena and Triskull were working together. Like, who else would have such need for energy?"

"After, Triskull's last appearance on Mirinoi," added Kendrix Morgan, "the energy draining ceased. However, we had a feeling that she might want to reemerge in a place where she can get great backing from another evil force."

Miss Fairweather then reasoned, "Why not team up with Queen Bansheera here on Earth?

Carter added, "It explains Werebeast's presence and why many were civilians were found comatose."

Ryan spoke, "I think we should move fast, knowing Bansheera and her goons, they would use what resource Trakeena can provide to topple Mariner Bay."

"I agree," began Captain Mitchell, "and we should use whatever resource that we have hear to stop Trakeena or whatever is posing a treat. Leo can you and your Rangers help out until this crisis has subsided."

"Yes, sir," answered Leo. His fellow Galaxy Rangers nodded.

"Until then," the Captain continued, "I will assign your crew some quarters, meeting dismissed."

While, the Rangers conducted their business at the Aquabase, evil was a foot at Skull Cavern. Trakeena and Triskull were outside the lair's main complex. They were strolling besides what appeared to be dark murky river. To add to their delightfully depressing surroundings were dead twigs, tree barks, and other lifeless fixtures.

"How much energy, do we have? inquired Trakeena at a near-whisper.

"My raid provided substantial amounts," admitted Triskull, "but my lady not enough."

"What do you mean not enough!" exclaimed Trakeena. The villainess nearly screamed. She also had stopped walking to look her servant in the face.

"It is not enough for the form you want to take on my lady."

"Then you will get that energy, you hear me!"

Triskull apologetically bowed before his mistress. He recalled how he had failed his mistress once before on Mirinoi with the appearance of the Lost Galaxy Rangers. He recalled how he had promised her how he would fight harder to collect more energy for her.

"Quit your bowing," commanded Trakeena. "I need more energy for my plan to work. Can you imagine the universe in terror by the mere mention?"

"Yes, my lady, I can."

"Well, it won't happen with your scrappy work."

"My lady, tomorrow the humans will be in total fear, no need to worry."

"Good, good," said Trakeena as she observed her surroundings.

"Lady Trakeena, do you believe a spy is present?"

"No, no," Trakeena dismissed, "Bansheera's minions are too brain-dead for their own good."

Brain dead, thought Vypra. She had concealed herself behind a nearby tree bark. I will show her brain dead.