Summary: Five years after a broken engagement, Andros visits Tommy and his new team. What he finds there, he couldn't even imagine in his wildest dreams.
Phantom Rogue: Well, the next stalling part has to be in, because it's very important to the story.
MaxCobra: Addicted? Cool. Read and most of your questions will be answered. In two chapters the whole plot will be explained.
The real vampire: Next chapter it'll be said straight out.
Juzblue: You'll know why she called him a bad man soon, promise.
Arwennicole: Read and be amazed.
XRachX: Yeah, my friends often call me Psychic, since I know when they have mail. Then again, it's always me sending it. :P Go read, you'll be surprised.
Jessica01: Andros is what this story's all about, I won't kick him out.
C.C.C.: Duh! Andros would be the perfect father to any kid that's not his sister's. You're close, very close, but still way off.
Jenny: Poor you, stupid Chinese school.
JDPhoenix: Did, have fun reading.
Serenitylovegod: You rethought some things, cool. I'm good! Stupid internet! Well, you don't need to wait any longer.
Melpers: You're not on the bottom anymore! Adam told Jason he isn't and sorry, he was speaking the truth at that moment.
Gear's Girl: Read and you'll see.
Not Always The End
Chapter 12
Two hours had passed since the battle. The moment Andros had been spotted by Jenny, she had dropped Scrudly and attached herself to his leg. Right now she was snuggled into his arms. Andros didn't seem to mind and let her be.
Dark clouds had started gathering in the sky above and, as could have been expected, fat raindrops started plummeting down.
Everyone quickly scrambled to the cars.
"Scrudly!" Jenny suddenly exclaimed, sounding worriedly frightened. "I forgot Scrudly!"
Tears were already springing to her eyes. Andros quickly reached out and the stuffed panda flew to his hand, but his mind was swirling once again as he handed Jenny the toy. The toy had seemed familiar before, but now it clicked.
Flashback
Andros couldn't believe he was really doing this. He sighed as he aimed the gun at the bull's-eye. Pulling the trigger, the small ball of lead hit its intended target head on and bells started ringing. A man walked over and took the gun from him, handing him a stuffed fierce red and bright yellow panda bear.
Ashley squealed happily as he handed it to her, placing a sweet kiss on his cheek.
"Glad you're happy." Andros grumbled, the act being lost as a small smile played on his lips. "Don't think I'll ever be doing that again any time soon."
Ashley laughed and gave him a playful punch on is shoulder, before slipping her free arm through his.
"I love you." She told him sweetly as she rested her head against his shoulder.
"And I you." He smiled, freeing his arm and slipping it around her waist, pulling her close to his side. "We should head back to the ship, it's getting late."
"Aw, one more ride." Ashley begged, her eyes reflecting the brightly coloured lights of the fair.
"It's not going anywhere; we'll come back tomorrow afternoon and I promise to take you into all the rides you want, but you got school and I don't want your teachers to be mad at me for keeping you from being awake to pay attention in their classes." Andros compromised gently, tugging her slightly toward the exit.
"And what would be so different tomorrow?" Ashley asked innocently.
"You won't have to wake up for school early the next day?" Andros teased.
"You better keep that promise." Ashley sighed, defeated.
Andros laughed as he steered her to a secluded spot behind one of the attractions, before telling Deca to teleport them back to the ship.
"Hey." A voice greeted when the teleportation light faded. "Decided to come back, have you?"
"Very funny, Carlos." Ashley mock scowled at her friend and joined him and the other rangers at the table.
"Hey, where did you get that cute panda?" Cassie asked.
"Andros won it for me." Ashley replied proudly.
Andros flushed and quickly headed to the Synthetron ordering two mugs of hot chocolate.
"Don't worry, Andros." TJ laughed. "I believe all guys are being forced to win their girlfriends stuffed animals when the fair's in town."
Andros shrugged and sat down next to Ashley, placing one of the mugs in front of her.
"Thanks." Ashley said, smiling brightly at him.
"It needs a name." Cassie stated matter of factly.
"What does?" Karone asked.
"The panda, duh." Cassie grinned.
"You name toys?" Zhane looked like he just heard Ecliptor would dance in the ballet.
"Sure." Cassie replied, still grinning.
"How about Andy?" Carlos offered teasingly.
"No!" Ashley exclaimed. "No way."
The other earth rangers laughed and started giving suggestions too, only to be turned down by Ashley.
"Panda?"
"No."
"Bamboo?"
"What the-?"
"Lolli?"
"Uh…"
"TEDDY!"
"Try again."
As Carlos opened his mouth the 'try again', Karone cut in.
"Scrudly." She said, keeping her face straight.
"What?" Ashley asked, sounding confused.
"Scrudly." Karone repeated.
"Sounds cute… but, uh, where did you get that name?"
"It was my pet monster as Astronema. Very cute animal if you ask me. He even had a favourite chew toy." Karone replied, a mischievous glint appearing in her eyes.
"What?" Ashley asked eagerly.
"Elgar." Karone replied innocently.
The whole table erupted into laughs. Somewhere in between the noise that now filled the room, Ashley could be heard welcoming Scrudly to the Megaship.
End Flashback
Andros was snapped out of his thoughts as Tommy's car pulled up his driveway. During the ride, Jenny had crawled onto his lap; her stuffed panda wrapped tightly under one arm against her chest, her thumb in her mouth and her eyes closed.
He carefully got out of the car, trying not to wake up the sleeping girl. Somehow he succeeded.
"Oh no, I'm never going to make it back home in time if I have to bring back Jenny." Kira exclaimed, looking on her watch. "My mom is so going to kill me."
"If I bring her home, would you be in time?" Andros asked.
Kira looked at him for a moment, checked her watch, and then nodded.
"I think I should be able to make it." She replied slowly.
"Well, go then." Andros smiled.
"Thank you so much!" Kira beamed gratefully. "Come on guys, let's go. See you all later."
"Bye." The three teen boys greeted before piling into Conner's car and driving off.
"I'll be back soon." Andros promised, before starting down the road to Jenny's house.
After a short walk he spotted the small cottage. He had to admit it was a wonderful home for a young child like Jenny. Taking a deep breath, he walked to the front door and rang the doorbell.
The door opened and the woman standing in the opening looked at him strangely.
"Ashley?" Andros asked, almost dropping Jenny in surprise.
"I'm sorry?" The woman asked. "What did you call me?"
"Ashley, sorry, it's just... You look like my former fiancé, Ashley Hammond." Andros explained, trying to desperately get out.
"Well, I don't know an Ashley Hammond… but can I help you?"
"Actually, I came to return your daughter. Kira had to go to make it back home in time, so I offered to bring Jenny home." Andros replied, indicating to the sleeping girl in his arms.
"Thank you." The woman replied, taking Jenny from him. "Well, I really have to go. It was nice of you to bring my daughter back – thank you. Good bye."
Andros stood shocked, staring at the closed door. He could've sworn the woman was Ashley. Sure Ashley's hair had been a few shades lighter and the woman's eyes were so much duller than Ashley's but still, there was something about her. He couldn't quite put his finger on it. With a sigh he turned around and started to walk back to Tommy's house.
Maybe he was just imagining things.
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