"Good Shot," Sydney complemented as her laser tag partner nearly rolled her eyes.

"It was nothing," she said and moved along the wall.

"Are you kidding? I couldn't hit that shot if you paid me a million dollars," protested Syd.

This time the other girl did roll her eyes, but Syd had turned away. Realizing that Syd wasn't watching, the girl slipped around the corner. A communicator beeped.

"Syd here."

"Hey, Sam's joining you," Jack informed her and closed the channel.

Sydney turned to apologize to her partner only to find an empty room. "Vicqui?" she called out looking around. "Vicqui, where are you?" Syd huffed away after a moment of silence.

"What's wrong?" Sam asked behind her.

"This is the second time they've blown me off," she complained as the door opened into the hallway for her.

"Did you ask the computer where they went?" asked Sam.

"Wouldn't help," sighed Syd as she went for the elevator. "When I've tried, it told me that their locations were restricted."

Sam stopped in alarm causing Syd to look back. "What is it?" she asked.

"Computer," Sam said ignoring her. "Transmit through Base Overhead System." The computer beeped in acknowledgment. "B-squad to the common room. Stop. Transmit 3 times," instructed Sam.

"What is it?" demanded Syd.

"As a Power Ranger, you have top level clearance over all civilian matters," said Sam as he walked quickly to the elevator. The door opened as he said. "The only things restricted to you are Ranger information directly above you."

"What does that mean?" as Syd.

"They can't be Rangers," Jack protested once B-squad was gathered.

"Is it possible the commanding OverLord made it restricted?" asked Z.

"No," said Sky. "Not even he has the Power to give a civilian a Ranger status."

"We are in over our heads," complained Bridge.

"Wait," Syd jumped up. "This is great."

"How so?" asked Jack.

"All this time we've been treating this like a civilian matter by gathering information the old fashioned way. Now, this is totally Ranger business," said Syd with a smile. "Let's cut the formalities and find out who is really responsible and why."

Jack stood up to say something, when Kat's voice filled the room. "Rangers, you're guest has arrived."

Jack was out the door an instant later with everyone trailing behind him. They were in the command center a minute later. Kat was speaking with a very tall, well-built man dressed in a black uniform.

"Ah, Rangers," she said turning the attention to the new comers. "May I present Junius Kenyon of Zyx."

Bridge whispered the words Kedar told them as Jack stepped forward. "Safely and untampered."

"I am Jack Landors, SPD Red Ranger of Earth. This my team, Sky Tate, Bridge Carson, Z Delgado, Sydney Drew, and the Omega Ranger. On behave of SPD, welcome to Earth."

"Thank you. I bring with me all our knowledge. May we go somewhere not so…monitored?" Junius asked bowing to the Rangers.

"Of course," replied Jack. "This way." He gave a look to Sky and the Blue Ranger led the way.

The main research wing contained four private testing rooms, a substantial library, and the best open area in the whole base. Sky chose his favorite corner. "So," Syd started when they sat. "What did you bring us?"

"Video records, data statistics, a list of personnel with the Commanding OverLord and in our base, a detailed report of what happened including testaments from eye-witnesses, and greetings from Kedar," answered Junius.

Syd smiled at Z, while Jack moved to get a better look at the items Junius was laying out on the table for them. Bridge pulled out some of his own equipment and Sky checked the surveillance feed. Sam floated nearby, on the look out.

"Z and Syd focus on the people," said Jack. "Bridge, you review any statistics."

"Let me guess," Sky interrupted. "We're checking out the video records."

"You read my mind," smiled Jack. "Sam, I want you to brief Junius on our situations. Maybe something will jump out at you. Meeting is at 9pm. Don't be late. Dismissed."

TBC