Chapter 2: Captive

Sky and Syd crept and hid behind a wall. The orange and blue head were looking around them and after affirmation that they were on their own; they took out a torpedo-like object and a briefcase from the ground below.

Sky and Syd trailed after them and came before a warehouse. Sky decided that they not do anything and wait for their next action or rather see what Grumm has up his sleeves this time.

The warehouse looked old and abandoned for a long period of time and there weren't a human in sight. As Sky and Syd followed the two heads into the warehouse, they went into and deeper inside. This time, more krybots came into view and there in the center stood a large machined robot. The orange head placed the object into the machine while the blue head activated the laptop. They wasted no time.

"SPD Emergency, stop it right there. What do you think you are doing?" And the rangers morphed.

"So here's two SPD rangers, krybots take them on," ordered the orange head.

"Fist of iron," yelled Syd and hit the Krybot in one blow while Sky's force field sent a group of Krybots flying. The rangers seemed to be gaining the upper hand at first but as the number of krybots multiplied in numbers, they could no longer take them on.

"Looks like our little rangers are not doing so well. Where are the others, afraid to come? Krybots, tie them up first and wait for Broodwing's arrival." At this instance, Broodwing stepped in.

"I've seen our plan is going well. Two of the rangers are captured. Look at their weakness now. Uh it's that mighty blue ranger and the pink princess. Pricey, aren't they, Krybots, have them lock up into the dark room and make sure the electric doors are activated, " with that, Broodwing adjusted his cloak and walked away nose in the air.

Sky and Syd were both demorphed and knocked unconscious. By the time they awoke, they found themselves lying in a dark and filthy room where there's only a small window in sight and the room reeks of rodents and odors enveloped the air.

Syd blinked her eyes once, twice and "Oh my goodness, where are we, Sky, are you there? Sky, answer me." Little did she know that she was seating atop him.

"Syd, you are sitting on top of me, do u mind?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, didn't notice."

Sky got up and booted for the door. There was no lock and no door in sight but a plane to peek through outside. But when he touched it, he was thrown back. So there was an invisible field blocking. Sky got up and tried again but it was fruitless. "It's no use Sky, we are locked up, Syd to Bridge come in" Sydney said into her morpher. "Syd to Bridge come in, Z come in. Jack, u there? " It was a futile attempt as none of them could pick up their signal.

"Looks like we are held captive here for good. Do you think we'll be able to get out of this place in time, Sky?"

"Yeah, exams sure, saving the world definitely. Cheer up, I'm sure Kat or RIC will know of our disappearance soon. Then reinforcements will arrive." But that was the exact opposite of what he was thinking in his mind. Sky feared that by then, they would probably not make it and who knows what Broodwing wants them for. Experiments or as threat to the SPD. Either way, it isn't good.

Sky turned to Syd, "Get some rest Syd, we'll need the strength to fight any time."

Sydney lay down at a corner but tossed and turned, unable to sleep. "Sky, I'm too cold and I can't sleep," Sydney turned to face Sky who was once again wearing a pattern on the floor.

Sky turned his attention to Sydney for a second and sat down, "Come here, you won't feel cold anymore then."

Without any further arguments, Syd fell toward Sky and he hugged her, coaxing her to sleep.

Dawn

"How sweet is that, princess locked up in the arms of her prince. Well, well, you two seem to be enjoying the warm embrace of one another's company. Enjoy you time here while you can for you don't have much time left," laughed Broodwing maniacally.

In an instant, Sky opened his eyes and glared at Broodwing, "What do you mean by our time is running?" demanded Sky angrily.

"And I thought you might be pretty smart yourself to guess. Looks like I gave too much credits to you. You two are baits for the other rangers. Very soon at their arrival, they will be trapped up in the cold room and freeze to death while you two shall be pawns for the second part of my plan," Broodwing smiled wickedly before answering "and you shall be my spies and under my control forever." With that, he left the room feeling proud of himself.

'Why are we letting this happen? We are well trained for any obstacles. There must be something that we've left out.' Syd sat down, crouched at a corner thinking of a way to get out of this mess. 'It's been twelve hours, the others must have taken action already', thought Sky.

"No way, we are not going to let him control us. But, I fear the time we have left. Oh right, aren't we forgetting something?" Sydney walked towards the invisible door and placed her hand over it. Before she could be thrown off, she absorbed the element of the door and next thing; she crashed her hand through and the electric door deactivated.

"Good Syd, you done it. Good hand you have, certainly handy, let's go."

"The rangers escaped Sir. We are not sure where or how long they've gone, " the orange head reported to Broodwing but was blasted immediately. Broodwing flew into a rage, "find them, I want them alive, now."

Sky and Syd managed to escape back to their vehicles soundly and within minutes were safely back at the SPD academy.

At the command center

Both cadets, Sky and Syd saluted to their commander and reported the events which happened a night before. Commander Cruger listened and was looking very grim by the minute.

"Cadets, I'm relieved that the both of you are fine now but I'm sure they will be back. As a matter of precaution, I shall need your morphers now to be activated for the new technologies that Kat had implemented. Come and collect them in an hour's time. The other rangers already had theirs. It's the wee hours of the morning now, go get some rest, you'll need it later. Dismissed. "

"Yes sir!" Both cadets saluted their commander and went back to their quarters; each carrying different thoughts. It was another two hours and was especially a totally most exhausting ordeal for Syd but at the same time worthwhile for they unveiled the plot of Broodwing, all right maybe only half. They would nab the criminals once they feel the time is right, which probably be noon.

"Yo Z, I'm back, " Sydney stepped into her room to find Z still sleeping soundly. 'So they are not aware of their little adventure. Great, now it's my turn to hit the sack, got a paper to seat for in the noon too. Why do I always have so much things to do?'

The alarm went off at twelve pm and Sydney shot up, rushing around her room, packing her stuffs and preparing got the 2 pm paper.

"Two hours, two damn hours left for me. Z, did you see my toothbrush and comb. Oh boy, where is it?"

Z looked at her best friend cum partner in amazement. "On the dressing table, beside peanuts," Z flicked her finger opposite her.

"Right thanks, gotta go for lunch, wash-up, last-minute study, cyar later gal." Z yelled her good lucks to Syd and returned to her music and novel."

Later at 1.45 pm

Syd rushed off towards the car park, 'Gee, I'm late.' Sky rode out in his motorbike and "Need a lift?"

"Thanks, need it. Boy, I never know I'll be that late. Good thing I met you. By the way, where's Bridge? Did not see him after we came back though," Sydney muttered.

Sky couldn't help but felt a pang of jealousy for a second but shrug it off immediately.

Before long, they reached the exam hall and took their seats. The three rangers crossed their hearts hoping that Grumm will not choose this time to attack New tech city. What kind of excuses are they going to give especially at a critical time like this? But alas, throughout the three hours, all went well.

Ps. That's all for now, be back asap, R&R, appreciate it so i know where to improve. Thanks.