Always and Forever

A/N: Thanks again for the fantastic reviews. I love hearing your opinions and how much you'll all murder me if I don't update lol. First off let me explain. At this present moment in time, I'm attending University. I'm also in the process of moving out of my room here (a double with a roommate) and into a single room, meaning I've been packed up for nearly a month. You must also understand that I do have class, a lot and it regrettably takes up a lot of my free time in order to do readings, assignments and even homework. I'm hoping that once things start to settle down, I'll be able to update quicker, etc etc. Anyways, enough with the depressing stuff, and onto the dedications.

Dedication: JTrevizo, to whom all of my writing up to the past few stories has been considered by me, to be crap. This writer has inspired me through the writing that they do, to make mine all the better. I only hope that people will one day get a chance to read some of this fantastic writing because it's so worth it.

A/N # 2: For the new rangers, if you're looking for photos, here are the people who look like them:
Bradley: Jared Padalecki
Curtis: Ryan Merriman
Harper: Justin Chatwin
Jocelyn: Katie Leung
Kari: Lacey Chabert

Chapter Three

Pain. That was all she felt. From her head to her toes, she was just throbbing with pain. She whimpered slightly as she tried to move and failed miserably. She heard distant voices talking, about god knows what. Slowly, her eyes flicked open, only to shut again, the florescent light blinding her. Slowly, they re-opened once more, adjusting to the light, before they were full open and looking around.

"Sydney." Came the voice of the feline standing above her. "Kat?" She questioned. The feline nodded and pushed the bed so that Syd was sitting upwards slightly. Kat took one of the small stools and placed it next to Sydney's bed and sat down. "How do you feel?" She questioned. Syd just looked at her.

"In all honesty Kat, I'm in a lot of pain… And I don't remember what happened." She replied. Kat nodded, understanding that she was hurt. Syd remembered a fight, and a lot of glass. She told the feline this, who just nodded at her words. Kat drew in a sharp breath. "Sydney… There's more to the story than that." She began. Syd's eyebrows furrowed before Kat continued.

"You and Elizabeth fought Morgana…." Kat trailed off. Slowly, memories began to flood back into Syd's mind. The wedding, walking down the isle with Sky, Bridge and Z exchanging rings, fighting Morgana, Bridge being thrown through a portal, Jack being tossed through the same portal. Syd's eyes widened as she saw Sky being lifted into the air.

"Sky…" She whispered, tears welling in her eyes. She quickly shut them as tears streamed down her cheeks. Kat placed her hand on Syd's shoulder.

"Sydney…" She trailed off as the younger women began to sob openly. "They're gone Kat… all gone…" She cried. Kat slowly eased herself onto the bed and held Syd as she continued to sob.

The mostly unhurt bride of Bridge Carson sat alone in the command center. Kat had explained to her earlier while they had treated Sydney that in Jack and Sky's absence, she and Syd would have to take over their duties as co-commanders, while Kat would resume her former position and work with the zords and machines. Sighing, Z turned and opened the colored folders sitting on Jack's desk. Inside each of the colored folders, were biographies and pictures of those who had been hand picked by Jack and Sky to become to new power rangers. She pulled forward the red folder and glanced down at the bio.

"Bradley McKnight, born and raised in Reefside, California. Eldest son of Conner and Kira McKnight, both the Red and Yellow Dino Thunder Rangers." Z scanned the photo and noticed that he was very attractive indeed. He had inherited his mother's eyes and his father's hair. The biography when onto describe his accomplishments. He had apparently followed after his mother in vocal training and was a very accomplished singer. Under a list of faults, which was very short, included the words 'hard-headed' and 'stubborn'. He was going to be a perfect red ranger. Z pushed the folder backwards and grabbed the blue one.

"Curtis Evans, born in Silver Hills, raised in Turtle Cove, California. Only son of Cole and Alyssa (Deceased) Evans, both the Red and Pink Wild Force Rangers." Z nodded as she glanced at the photo. He had dark brown hair and crystal blue eyes. He looked so different from his parents. He, like his parents was an animal lover and on his spare time, worked at the family owned vet clinic. He was 11 when Alyssa had passed away after a short battle with breast cancer. Under a list of faults, there was one listed; 'Rushes into things too quickly.' Smiling slightly, she pushed the folder away. Curtis was going to be a little different from what Sky had been, but she was positive he would be amazing. Z slowly slid the green folder forwards.

"Harper Meyers, born and raised in Silver Hills, California. Youngest son of Eric and Taylor Meyers, both the Quantum Time Force and Yellow Wild Force Rangers." He looked exactly like his father. Dark hair and dark eyes. Unlike both his parents, Harper was an artist. His mother and father had wanted him to follow in their footsteps, which he eventually did, but his true passion lies within painting. Two of his downfalls were listed as 'quiet' and 'outspoken at times'. Harper was very different from Bridge, but then again, he was himself. The next folder wasn't the color she expected. Z was expecting to see a bright yellow folder, but instead was a soft purple color.

"Jocelyn Park, born and raised in Stone Canyon, California. Eldest daughter of Adam and Tanya Park, the Black/Green and Yellow Mighty Morphin, Turbo and Zeo Rangers respectively." She was the perfect mix of both her parents. Dark tanned skin, with dark curly hair and her doe brown eyes. Jocelyn took after her father more than her mother, and was an accomplished black belt karate champion. In bold letters under downfalls, were the words 'fiery temper'. Z chuckled slightly, remembering how her temper had sometimes gotten the best of her while she was a ranger. The last folder sitting on the desk was gleaming white. Z cautiously pulled it towards her.

"Kari James, born and raised in Reefside, California. Youngest daughter of Ethan and Angela James, Ethan was the Blue Dino Thunder Ranger, while Angela was not a ranger." Kari was a mix of both her mother and father. She had more of Angela's skin tone, but inherited Ethan's dark hair and eyes. Like her parents, Kari had a passion for computers and video games. She worked part time at a computer store. Her faults were listed below her profile and consisted of the words 'Stubborn', 'Sometimes snobbish', and 'Sarcastic'. She'd be perfect.

"I see you found them." Came the voice from the doorway. Z's head snapped up and she glanced towards the door. "Kat?" She asked hesitantly. Kat slowly made her way into the room and towards the desk. "All five of them were hand-picked by Bridge, Jack and Sky." The feline commented. Z's eyebrows rose slightly.

"Meaning what exactly?" She prodded. Kat sighed as she sat down. "These five are to become the new B-squad… Jack and Sky had agreed that they would eventually go after these five and recruit them to SPD. Fortunality for us, all but Curtis and Kari have been enrolled in the Academy." Kat replied. Z nodded. She and Syd were going to have to recruit these two to SPD, should be relatively easy.

"Kat I have a question." She blurted out. Kat nodded. "You're wondering about the color choices for Jocelyn and Kari aren't you?" She asked. Z nodded hesitantly.

"That was a combination idea from Bridge, Jack and Sky. They always hoped that you and Sydney would return to SPD someday, so in the meantime, they retired your colors so that nobody else could hold them…" Kat trailed off. Z's eyes widened. They had retired their colors. Z was speechless. Kat smiled. "You need to go collect Sydney and go find Curtis and Kari." Kat stood, turned and began to leave the room.

"Kat wait!" Z called, standing up. The feline turned around. "Yes?" She asked. Z took in a shaky breath. "Thanks for telling me." Kat just nodded and exited the room. Z took a final look around the room before exiting it as Kat had done. This was going to be interesting.

A/N: Alright, again I apologize for the incredibly long wait. School's been really hectic and I've been trying to catch up on some stuff. I start Holidays on the 12th after my last exam, so I will hopefully have another few chapters up before I come back from holidays. Don't forget to read and review!