Author: Jadelyn Ja Lee

Story: Through Her Eyes

Disclaimer: I own no one.

Time Frame: During Zapped

Summary: AJ's father was the greatest ranger ever….now she's taking on the mantle he gave up. Power Rangers SPD.

Author Notes: This ep takes place right after Zapped because I haven't actually seen that ep yet and knowing my luck I would royally screw it up. There's also the fact, I'm attempting to combine two different rangers into the space one ranger occupied. Yeesh!

Additional Notes: Wow, two chapter in one week. I'm on a roll!

Syd: (after being freed from Mysticon's spell) What? Where am I?
Bridge: In the middle of a fight!
Syd: What else is new?

It had been a very fun week for AJ and JD. The day after they'd become rangers, they'd gotten a surprise party as a celebration. For the first time in her life, AJ had realized why her father had enjoyed getting his ass kicked on a daily basis when he was a teen. Despite the bruises, fights, and many many hours of training, she had a found a connection with a group of people that understood her in ways only JD ever had. The rangers you fought with weren't just your friends—they became part of your family.

She'd also had the opportunity to shock her dad into speechlessness; a fact she enjoyed immensely since he didn't shock very easily. The expression on Tommy's face when he saw AJ and JD morph was a memory she would cherish forever.

Her Uncle Billy had also been very happy for them but had pulled the twins aside when he saw the power sources.

"I just wanted to let you two know that these powers are very…different. I guarded them for years and I know how they work. Just...don't freak out when some things…pop up." The original blue ranger had warned his niece and nephew. A little taken aback, they had just nodded and went back to the party at Hayley's.

Then there was the Delta Warrior Megazord, the new combination of the eclipse zords and the Delta Squad Megazord. The two eclipse zords had become body armor for the Delta Squad Megazord and the fire power had been increased because of the solar and lunar energy of the eclipse zords.

Of course, there had been some low points as well. The ranger's jealousy was the one she hadn't enjoyed at all. She hadn't been involved with the whole Mysticon fiasco except for the final zord fight; Cruger had kept her behind because he wanted the rangers adjust to JD and he felt she would have been a distraction. Even so, she'd heard all about it from JD later that night, including Sky's somewhat rude behavior towards her twin.

This, she thought, had brought her to Sky's room.

"Come in!" Bridge called when the computer announced a visitor. Bridge glanced up from his book and smiled happily at AJ.

"Hi!" he chirped, setting his book down. Across the room, Sky set his weights down on the floor and grabbed a nearby towel. AJ swallowed when she saw that he wasn't wearing his jacket. Averting her eyes from the blue ranger's biceps, she looked at Bridge.

"Could you excuse us a moment?" she asked politely. He nodded, smiling softly. Quickly grabbing his book, he left the two rangers alone.

"What is it?" Sky asked, taking a sip from his water bottle.

"Why have you been so rude to my brother, Sky?" she asked bluntly. Sky's jaw twitched.

"I haven't been rude."

"Really, because from what I've seen and heard, you're treating him like he's my ex or something and since we haven't actually dated I don't understand why you're acting like the jealous boyfriend." She argued, sitting down in Bridge's chair. Sky avoided her eyes.

"He knows you." He muttered. AJ frowned, confused.

"Yeah, he's my brother." She reminded him. Sky exhaled loudly.

"You've been avoiding me and spending a lot of time with him. It was…odd." He told her, still not looking her in the eye. AJ blushed.

"I haven't…JD was on KO35 for three years. We're twins, I missed him. Is it so bad I wanted to spend some time with him?" She asked delicately. Sky looked up at her.

"No. But why were you avoiding me?" he asked seriously. She swallowed and looked down at her hands.

"I was embarrassed." She mumbled. His shoulder's sagged.

"Because of the kiss." He replied. Despite it being a statement, not a question, she nodded shyly.

"I…like you." She finally admitted quietly. His head snapped up in astonishment.

"You do?" he whispered. She took a deep breath and looked up.

"Yeah." She whispered.

Sky was gob smacked. The others had been telling him that AJ liked him but he hadn't wanted to get his hopes up and now, here she was, telling him they were right. Suddenly, without warning, a voice popped up in his head.

"Oh for the love of 'Dite, tell her already!" the voice ordered in exasperation. He frowned.

"Who the hell are you?" He asked mentally, not noticing AJ's suddenly misty eyes.

"I go by many names but you may call me Salene. I'm the guardian of the woman you love. If you don't tell her already, I swear by the Styx that I will make you pay for hurting my chosen!" the voice yelled. He looked up at AJ and softened at her tears. He stood up.

"AJ…Aimee…I…would you…how…damnit!" he whispered as she looked up at him in confusion. Throwing caution to the wind, he grabbed her arms and lifted her to his chest. He cupped her face in his hand and bent down to gently placed his lips over hers. Fire sprung in his heart when he felt her respond and he tightened his hold on her waist as her arms wound around his neck.

Finally, the need for air forced them apart. The two stared at each other shyly, Sky's forehead resting against hers. Looking into her shining eyes, he smiled softly.

"Aimee, would you go to dinner with me Friday night?" He whispered. She brightened and Sky could've sworn he saw a silver glow come off her body as she nodded.

"I'd love to, Sky."

End Notes: FINALLY!

So far, this is one of my favorite chapters and I'm sure you all know why!

Poll: Which chapter so far have you enjoyed the most and which episode are you looking forward to?