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Dissension within the Ranks
Chapter 16
Sky headed to the infirmary to check on Chris and Simone. He had said that they'd see him soon. Sky was one to keep his word. If he said he would do something, it was a guarantee that he would do it. He entered the infirmary and found Chris and Simone each asleep on an infirmary bed. This disappointed him a bit because he had hoped to see them before they fell asleep.
Kat walked over to Sky after she saw him in the infirmary.
"I finished running tests on them a little while ago. They don't weigh as much as children their age should. Other than that, they appear to be healthy. As for the welts on their backs, I suspect that their foster father whipped them with something," Kat said.
A look of horror appeared on Sky's face. Kat noticed that Sky was crying. That was the first time in all the years that she'd had known him that she had seen him cry. Sky didn't even try to hold his tears back. He just let them fall freely. He hated how Chris and Simone had been treated. No child deserved to be treated like that. Kat hugged Sky as he cried his heart out.
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Syd and Z had their pajamas on and were lying in their beds. They weren't asleep though. They couldn't possibly sleep after what they had just seen. As much as they tried not to think about how LeAnn kissed Sky, their thoughts seemed to wonder back to that subject.
"Did you see how she threw herself all over Sky?" Syd asked.
Z thought it was funny how she was just about to say the exact same thing.
"How could I not?" Z replied.
Even though they really didn't know LeAnn that well, they already hated her. After all she was hitting on their man.
"Her boobs are so not real. She totally got a boob job," Syd commented.
Once Syd said that, Z recalled how Jack, Bridge, and Sam had stared at LeAnn's breasts practically the whole time she was in the recreation room earlier that evening.
"Yeah and who wears clothes that revealing? Her outfit practically screamed 'slut'!" Z remarked.
Syd was shocked at Z's comment, but she agreed wholeheartedly with it. It was like LeAnn was trying to draw people's attention especially the attention of a certain blue ranger. The room fell silent as the yellow and pink rangers laid in their beds and stewed.
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After Sky had stopped crying and Kat reassured him that Chris and Simone would be fine in the infirmary for the night, Sky headed to go to bed. It had been a long eventful day. He entered the room that he and Bridge shared to find Bridge sitting up on his bed in his pajamas. Sky knew what that meant. Bridge wanted to talk. Bridge started to say something but before he could Sky put a finger to his lips signaling for Bridge to hush.
"At least let me get ready for bed, then we can…talk," Sky said.
Bridge was excited. There was so much he wanted to talk to Sky about. He hoped that Sky would give him LeAnn's phone number. Sky got out of his uniform and folded it neatly and placed it in his laundry basket. All that Sky was wearing was navy blue boxers. Sky didn't like sleeping in pajamas. He thought they were too confining. Instead, he slept in just his boxers.
Once Bridge saw that Sky got in his bed, he started talking.
"So LeAnn sure is hot isn't she? I fell in love with her from the moment I laid eyes on her. She must think I'm a dork because I couldn't even introduce myself. She captivated me with her beauty and left me speechless which is weird huh? I mean I'm not one to be silent because I like to talk. You guys often tell me to shut up because I talk too much. I hope she doesn't think I'm a dork. Did you see what she was wearing? I've never seen a woman look that good! So, you know how she handed you her business card? Well, I was kind of sort of wondering if I could have her number. If a woman like that can leave me speechless, then she must be something special right? How did you meet her anyways? She might have told us, but I was too distracted to pay much attention. You're not interested in her are you? I mean not that that would be bad. It's just that well Syd and Z are both interested in you, so that means that LeAnn is not taken, which would mean that I could still have a chance. I mean I've never had a girlfriend before and I'm not exactly the type of guy that girls are dying to go out with like you. She's too good for Jack. I mean Jack probably thinks LeAnn is the girl of his dreams and everything, but knowing him, he probably thinks that about every girl. Did you see how I said 'girl' and not 'woman'? That's the difference between Jack and me. He calls them 'girls' while I give them the respect they deserve and call them 'women'. As far as Sam is concerned, he shouldn't even think twice about hooking up with LeAnn. I mean who knows when we'll find a time portal for him to travel back to his own time. It could be tomorrow, so yeah those two definitely shouldn't go out. Besides, who'd want to go out with a ball of light? It's kind of freaky. Not to mention how it is like an inter-species relationship. Wait a second. Is a ball of light considered a species? If not, then what species is Sam? I mean he's not human. He's not really alien. So what does that leave? So yeah Sam should find his significant other in his own time not in our time," Bridge rambled.
Sky just laughed and rolled his eyes. He nestled his head in his pillow and closed his eyes.
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The next morning, Cruger and Kat received a transmission from Supreme Command. The face of Supreme Commander Fowler Birdy appeared on the viewing screen.
"Cruger, I have gotten wind of what has happened at Earth. I think you know what I'm referring to. I'm talking about the actions of one of your rangers, the blue ranger. I heard that he nearly killed civilians by trapping them beneath a force field. I'm sure you are well aware of what the punishment is for such actions. It is no different than if a criminal or monster commits such an act. Any individual who causes a ruckus on a planet and puts the citizens of the planet in danger, shall be banished from the planet no exceptions. I know you haven't defeated Gruumm yet, but I'm afraid I can't bend the rules. I have to treat each and every case the same. If I bend the rules for Sky, I'd have to bend the rules for others as well and I can't allow that. He is to be relieved of his ranger status and dismissed from S.P.D. I will be arriving at your Academy in two days to personally escort him off the planet. Supreme Commander Fowler Birdy out," Birdy said as the transmission ended.
Kat and Cruger couldn't believe what they just heard. They couldn't even begin to think of how they'd break this news to Sky. Sky had lived his childhood dream. He had become a power ranger like his dad. That was something he'd wanted ever since he was a little kid. They both knew that this news would crush him.
"This isn't right! His mind was controlled! Sky wouldn't put civilians in danger intentionally!" Cruger roared slamming his fist into the wall.
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Sky woke up to find Chris and Simone on top of his bed looking at him.
"Yay! You're awake!" Chris exclaimed hugging Sky.
Simone's lower lip protruded out as she pouted. "You didn't tell us good night!" she said.
Sky kissed her forehead. "Good morning! How's that?" Sky asked.
Simonestopped poutingand hugged Sky. Bridge was awake too and was so touched how close Chris and Simone were to Sky. Sky was the last person Bridge saw as being a good father, but after seeing how he interacted with Chris and Simone, he had no doubt in his mind that nobody else deserved those two kids.
"Why don't you two get some breakfast? Bridge will show you where to go. I'll be there shortly. I have to make a phone call first," Sky said.
Chris and Simone didn't really want to leave Sky. They wanted to be around him all the time, but they did as they were asked. They followed Bridge as he led them to the cafeteria. Sky pulled out LeAnn's business card and called her. This was the first time he'd used his cell phone in a long time. The only people that needed to contact Sky were at the Academy, so they could just contact him through his morpher. So he really hadn't used his cell phone in a long time.
"Hello?" LeAnn answered.
"LeAnn, it's me Sky," Sky answered.
There was silence as LeAnn put the phone to her chest and screamed in excitement. Sky actually was calling her. After she had collected herself, she put the phone back up to her face.
"Hey there! good morning!" LeAnn greeted.
Sky was wondering why there had been so much silence after he had told her who he was over the phone.
"So, what time do you want me to show up at the new restaurant downtown for lunch?" Sky asked.
On the other end of the phone, LeAnn was grinning from ear to ear. There was a slight detail that she had left out when she had asked Sky to show up at the new restaurant for lunch.
"You know how I told you that Chris and Simone's social worker wanted you to meet your attorney today for lunch?" LeAnn asked.
Sky wondered where exactly LeAnn was going with this. He had a feeling he had an idea of where she was going with it though. Though he hoped his feeling was dead wrong.
"Yeah?" Sky answered.
"Well, I'm your attorney," LeAnn said.
Sky slapped his forehead with his hand. That was what he feared she was getting at. He was sure LeAnn was thrilled to be his attorney.
"Wait I thought you were a secretary?" Sky asked.
LeAnn smiled. "I am, but I'm also an attorney, your attorney. Small world isn't it?" she answered.
Sky couldn't believe this turn of events. He had a feeling that this "business meeting" would be more like a date considering how his attorney was hitting on him and throwing herself at him last night.
"Yeah a small world," Sky replied. He was wondering how he got himself into this mess. He thought that once Syd and Z were told LeAnn was his attorney, they would flip. A smile appeared on his face as he remembered howhe caught themspying on him last night.
"So, I'll see you at noon for lunch," LeAnn said. "Bye Sky."
"Bye," Sky answered before hanging up.
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Chris, Simone, and the other rangers were eating breakfast in the cafeteria.
"Where's Sky?" Syd asked.
Chris and Simone were wondering the same thing. It's not that they didn't like the other rangers, but they much rather be around Sky. Just then Sky walked in and plopped down on chair. He looked like he had a lot on his mind. He noticed that Syd and Z were blushing.
"What?" Sky asked.
Syd and Z giggled. They debated whether or not they should tell him. They kind of liked the idea of not telling him even better.
Z didn't really want to, but she decided to tell him. "Are you going to get dressed or are you going to stay in nothing but your boxers all day?" Z asked.
Sky had completely forgotten about getting dressed. After his call with LeAnn, all he could think about was how she snuck a fast one on him by being his attorney. He ran out of the cafeteria in embarrassment. Syd and Z were cracking up. Bridge and Jack chuckled.
Syd lightly hit Z in the shoulder. "Why did you tell him? I happened to be enjoying the view. I've never seen Sky in nothing but his boxers before," Syd said.
Z hadn't heard what Syd said. She was dreamily thinking about how in shape Sky was. This was the first time she had seen him shirtless. He had a well defined chest and a nice six pack. Z never realized what a great body Sky had. Most of the time it was covered up by the S.P.D. uniforms they were required to wear. Stupid uniforms.
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At Social Services, Marcus entered the doors. He was furious. He slammed his fist on LeAnn's desk. This action startled LeAnn.
"Where are they? Where are my children?" Marcus demanded.
LeAnn was torn. She had a duty to tell him where they were since he was their foster dad, but at the same time, he didn't want to tell him they were with Sky because as angry as he was now, she was afraid Sky would get hurt.
Marcus was getting impatient which is not hard for him to do. He wrapped his hand around LeAnn's throat and started strangling her. LeAnn gasped for air and tried to free herself from his grasp. Her efforts were all in vain because Marcus was near seven feet tall and weighed close to three hundred pounds so he easily overpowered her.
"The blue ranger has them doesn't he? That son of a bitch!" Marcus growled still choking LeAnn.
LeAnn desperately wished that she had Sky's phone number. If he knew what was happening, he'd be right over. She's the damsel in distress who needs her knight in shining armor. Unfortunately for LeAnn, she didn't have Sky's phone number. Also, she was the only one working at Social Services at this time of morning.
"Answer my question!" Marcus yelled.
LeAnn tried to, but she couldn't with Marcus choking her. Her vision started to blur and she was beginning to feel lightheaded. Then, everything went black.
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Sky returned to the cafeteria this time with his uniform on. He knew the others were going to tease him so Sky just braced himself. 3, 2, 1.
"I always wondered if you were a boxers kind of guy," Syd commented.
Sky glared at Syd. The other rangers were laughing at Sky.
"Isn't it against S.P.D. regulations to go into a common room half naked?" Z asked before bursting out laughing. Syd, Bridge, and Jack joined in the laughter.
Sky had a thought. He knew what would get them to shut up. Well, Syd and Z at least.
"I called LeAnn this morning and found out she's my attorney," Sky said.
The jaws of Syd and Z dropped and their eyes widened. Yep that did the trick. Even Jack and Bridge stopped laughing. They were feeling jealous at how much time Sky was getting to spend with LeAnn.
"It sounds like your business meeting for lunch will be more like a date," Z remarked.
Sky hated that Z said that. He agreed with her, but why did LeAnn have to be his attorney? From the way LeAnn had been throwing herself at Sky recently, they probably wouldn't get much accomplished at their so-called business meeting today.
"It's not a date," Sky replied. Z and Syd had looks on their faces that said otherwise. Sam floated into the cafeteria in his ball of light form.
"Sam, you should've been here," Jack said seeing the ball of light was in the room.
"Yeah you missed it," Bridge added.
"Sky came in here in just his boxers. It was hysterical," Syd said.
Sky rolled his eyes. He really wished they would just let it go. However, he had no doubt they would be bugging him about this for quite some time to come. He was no longer in the mood for this so he left the cafeteria. Chris and Simone ran after him.
In the hallway, Sky practically ran right into Cruger and Kat.
"Sky, I'm glad I found you. I don't know how to tell you this, but I'm going to have to ask you to hand over your morpher and resign from S.P.D. Birdy is going to be here in two days to escort you off Earth," Cruger explained.
Sky couldn't believe what he had just heard. Sky wondered why Cruger didn't try to stop Birdy. With that one sentence Cruger said, everything he's worked for his entire life just went up in smoke. Sky forcefully slammed his morpher into Cruger's chest. Cruger took the morpher. Cruger saw the hurt and betrayal in Sky's eyes as Sky brushed past him and went to his room to pack tears streaming down his cheek.
To Be Continued…
A/N: Ok, so this fic is coming to an end. This probably won't last any longer than twenty chapters. I don't know how many are left. 2-4 probably. I have an idea of what I want to write about, so it's just a matter of putting my ideas on paper. Please R&R! It really makes my day coming back from class to find I had received reviews. Thanks to those who reviewed and remember, no flames.