Summary: As the fight continues, the rangers try to keep their lives as normal as possible while learning about their full powers.

Phantom Rogue: That's okay. I'll probably see you today… or right now… Don't know yet, since I'm writing this yesterday evening… Sounds wrong, but you get the point, don't ya? Enjoy, with your help this came to be.

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Jenny: Was already wondering when your name would pop up. Nope, this time it was Bea who got to read it first and sometimes Rosa gets to read parts before you. I can't help there are 12 Zodiac signs and one just happens to be Gemini! Anyway, the rangers aren't being very nice to each other, are they? Well, they'll hopefully turn into a very tight team at the end, not sure about that yet.

As The Battle Rages

Chapter 7

Ashley sighed as she flopped down on the couch. Leaning her head back she closed her eyes.

"Tired?" Andros asked, setting a cup of tea in front of her before sitting down on the couch too.

"No, not really… though it would be much appreciated if Ciana would actually fall asleep when she's supposed to." Ashley sighed, shifting a little so she was now leaning against him.

Andros let out a short laugh and carefully let his own tea float to the table, shifting so he was sitting with his back against the armrest. Ashley made a sound of protest against his movement, but happily nuzzled back against him now he could comfortably support her weight and hold her at the same time.

"Where are Ray and Gwyn?" He muttered in her ear as he pulled her close in a tender embrace.

"Ray is staying the night at a friend's house… Mmm… Gwyn is staying over at your sister's – she said something about helping Chaitlin and Dakota with 'new found powers'." Ashley replied distantly, suppressing a yawn.

"So we finally have the whole house to ourselves for the night and you decide to be tired?" Andros joked.

Ashley pulled back a little and eyed him suspiciously.

"What are you implying?"

Andros gave her a wink, placing a light kiss on her lips.

"Drink your tea, it's getting cold." He murmured against her lips.

"You get it for me." Ashley mumbled as gave him a playful shove.

Without a word both glasses floated into the air, one coming to hover in front of Ashley, the other being grabbed out of the air by Andros.

"Thanks." Ashley replied gratefully, wrapping her hands around the hot glass and taking a careful sip. "So what did you have in mind for tonight?"

Andros chuckled and leaned a bit forward so his lips were next to her ear.

"I remember us celebrating New Years in our own way before I was captured." He whispered in a husky voice. "But between Aurora, Ray, Ciana and Gwyn, it seems we just never found the time." He added playfully.

A blush crept up Ashley's neck, though her mind was too hazy to really know why.

"I thought you had forgotten." Ashley murmured.

"How could I? It's what kept me going all those years. All the memories of you and Aurora, it kept me sane."

"Oh, Andros." Ashley sighed, tears springing into her eyes at the memory of those long lonely years.

"Don't be sad." Andros whispered in her ear. "I'm here now, am I? I've got you now. You, Aurora, Ray and Ciana. The four of you are all that matter."

"I love you." Ashley muttered with a loving sigh.

"Oh really?" Andros teased. "Why don't you show me?"

Ashley pulled out of his hold and set her glass back on the coffee table, shooting him a look that said more than a thousand words. His glass quickly made its way back to the coffee table, before Ashley claimed his lips, her kisses short and seductive, teasing him to no end.

With a low growl, Andros took Ashley back in his arms, in one swift motion getting to his feet with her cradled in his arms, his lips meeting hers hungrily. He slowly carried her upstairs, their tea completely forgotten, the liquid wobbling slightly with their abrupt departure to the Wonderful World of the Bed.

Some time later (you decide how long ;))

Ashley sighed and nuzzled closer into Andros's embrace, pillowing her head on his chest, keeping as much contact between their bodies.

"I love you." She muttered, placing a kiss on his bare chest.

"And I you." He replied, stroking her hair, tightening his arms around her for a moment.

"I can't wait for Ciana to grow up a little." Ashley murmured sleepily. "I don't want to miss this tradition any longer."

Andros laughed softly, kissing the top of her hair.

"Agreed." He grinned, holding her close. "But the problem of her getting older is her being able to get out of her own bed, walk around and open doors…" He trailed off, leaving the thought open to discussion.

Ashley giggled as she remembered some close call that came close to traumatizing young Aurora.

"Good thing we decide to put a lock on our door then."

"Yeah, good thing, we just have to remember to lock it."

Ashley laughed, but was interrupted by a yawn.

"Sleep." Andros told her gently. "I'll still be here in the morning."

"I would never have believed that if it wasn't for our baby girl sleeping in the next room." Ashley muttered, before drifting off to sleep.

Andros smiled, stroking her hair. He lay awake for hours after, just watching her sleep peacefully, yet still keeping a firm hold on him. It wasn't until the early morning sleep claimed him. It didn't matter, tomorrow was his day off and as long as there wasn't a call, Ashley would be working at home. The day completely to themselves (besides having to answer Ciana's cries) until Ray came home from school.

A/N: YAY! Thank Phantom for this chapter. She got me writing it, having me realise this would be the perfect chapter, so in effect: This chapter is dedicated to Phantom Rogue, great friend, awesome writer and inspiration source… Oh what the heck… This is also for Jenny, best friend, beta-reader and fellow twisted mind you can find! Hope you liked it. Review!