Disclaimer: I do not own Saban's Power Ranger series or Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Hey everybody! Its now on to Chapter 2! And I'm going to clear up some confusion that I didn't think to explain in the first chapter. First of all, Karone is separated from Astronema had no connection with her at all. She was adopted by a earth family after she was taken by Darkonda, Second of all, I'm working on a prequel to this fanfic where Dark Spector revives Astronema. So if there was any confusion I sincerely apologize.
Now on to the story! Of Beauty and the Beast: Power Ranger style
Last time on Power Rangers: every morning just the same, since the morning that we came, to this poor provincial town." Zhane clapped. Karone jumped "Zhane!" she exclaimed, "I thought no one was in hearing range." Zhane asked looking at the com. screen. Andros and the other Power Rangers were getting their butts kicked by an ugly beast type thingy. Andros said, " We could use your help Zhane." "No! This is between the Silver Ranger and me!" it then shot laser beams at the four teens sending them flying to hit the pavement where they lay moaning. The beast roared at Zhane grabbing him in enormous paws with very nasty looking claws. It went and thrust its claws into Zhane's arm. "NO!" came the cry from Andros and he slashed at the beast holding Zhane's unconscious form in its paws. Flinging Zhane from itself. Andros was too worried about his silver haired friend as his body flew to meet the pavement. " Space Glider, Hang Ten!" jumping on the board he caught Zhane's body just before he hit the ground. Andros and the unconscious Zhane were teleported up to the Mega Ship.
"Karone, what's the verdict? Will Zhane be alright?" asked Andros as the others filed silently into the infirmary.
Karone answered, "He's very lucky that you got him out of that monster's hand's not a minute to soon, Andros, another couple of minutes, or we would have lost him."
"But he will be alright? Right Karone?" asked TJ looking at Zhane, looking even paler than his normal skin color.
"Yes, he will, there was a strange poison in his blood, but its disappeared and he seems to be having no ill effects." Karone said putting the finishing touches on the arm length bandage on Zhane's arm. "he'll even be able to use this arm again. That stupid, bloody, bloke, of a monster, thankfully, missed his main arm muscles." Everyone looked at Karone in surprise. Karone looked at them "what? Oh, yeah, my adoptive family spent some time in England. So I guess I learned more than I thought, while I was there." She explained shrugging. Everyone quietly chuckled.
Zhane groaned and slowly opened his eyes to a room full of very worried people. "Hey, he whispered, who planned this party and didn't invite me?" They laughed again. Then everybody rushed to his side.
Andros got there first "hey buddy, how are you doing?"
"Sore." They all laughed knowing now that Zhane would be all right, if he was making jokes already.
Karone brought a glass of water and medication for Zhane. Zhane was still so weak that TJ and Carlos had to help him sit up so he could drink. He drank half the glass then TJ and Carlos helped him lay back down. Where Zhane unfortunately passed right out again. Karone said "alright everyone out! Eat some food, get some sleep, or if you can't do that, go to the simulation deck and learn how to play poker, Ashley or Cassie can teach you if you don't know how, and come back in a little while. One at a time mind you." She said as an after thought. "I'll watch after him ok?"
Everyone got a laugh when Andros looked really confusedly at his sister then looked at the others and said, "What's poker?"
they filed out of the room Ashley and Cassie trying to explain poker rules to their teammates. Karone actually had to push her brother out the door saying, " he'll be fine. If anything happens I'll let you know ok?" she stared into his eyes so like her own until he relented and went out trying to find Ashley so he could find out what poker was. She said tiredly and went to look at Zhane. Nothing had changed, so she thought, eyes landing on her guitar 'why not get some practice in?' Karone picked up her guitar and began to strum it quietly.
As Zhane came out of dreams filled with beast and wolves, he heard very soothing music coming from Karone.
'Tale as old as time…
True as it can be…Ever
Just the same…Ever as sure…
As the sun will rise…'Zhane tried to move but pain shot up his arm making him groan in agony. Karone looked up startled "oh, Zhane you're awake! Don't move you've been badly hurt!" she pushed him gently back down on his bed.
"oh, that would explain why I feel like a truck ran over me." Zhane joked. He tried to smile but it came out like a grimace as pain started to grow in his injured arm.
"yeah, well, you kind of did." Karone said looking at the scanners. She didn't notice Zhane's hand start acquiring very sharp looking claws and fur.
Zhane asked her "would you sing some more of that song?"
"I don't think so right now." Karone answered looking her guitar.
"Now!" Zhane commanded.
Karone drew back startled at his change in attitude. She caught sight of his hands "Zhane! Your hands! Let me see!" Zhane pulled his hands away pain starting to build in his whole body now. Like his body wanted to change but was caught in between. "I'm fine. Now play for me!" Zhane growled sitting up. Karone looked on in horror as Zhane dropped to the ground on all fours. He started to shake, as his body began to expand and white-blonde fur began to grow all over his body. He pulled off the bandage that Karone had put so lovingly on just a couple of hours before. "Zhane!" Karone exclaimed.
"h-help m-mmmeeeee!" came the agonized cry from Zhane as he grew bigger, taller, a tail appeared, and much more teeth appeared in his mouth along with fangs.
Karone screamed.
To be continued…
I'm so evil leaving a cliffhanger, but I have to get off the computer. So you'll just have to wait until the next installment to find out what happens to Zhane. Hehehe. –BeautyandYue
