Summary: As the fight continues, the rangers try to keep their lives as normal as possible while learning about their full powers.
Juzblue: Yeah, they're both pregers… I couldn't help myself. Ashley's was planned and then… I was writing that one chapter you referred too, and I thought it would be fun to tease Dakota with another sibling… and thus… Karone got broody and who is Zhane not to take advantage of that:P
Arwennicole: Andros, Ashley, Zhane and Karone. grins Four kids for each couple… I must be crazy. sighs
Jenny: Poor you. Actually, 3 stripey babies. I'm really glad you talked me into Ciana, it's way cuter! Suits her way better too!
Ghostwriter: Glad you like it.
Mz. Daydream: I don't think I was on either… You just update and make it up to me. :P
The-power-of-love: Glad you liked it. Enjoy this one.
Phantom Rogue: You babble too much. :P Wait, yeah, you actually babbled something that made sense… You're right about the first line of kids… they weren't planned either. In that songfic she probably jump into bed with him. :P Now Ray, that's where you went wrong. He wasn't truly planned, but they did decide they were ready for another baby. So, they didn't plan on her getting pregnant right away, but if Andros hadn't died, they wouldn't have been taken by surprise by the pregnancy. Ciana, yeah, not planned either, just being way too caught up in being back together to remember to use protection and Ashley actually still being able to conceive. So… the only planned baby in there… Would be Ray. Maybe I should write a fic where they actually plan their kids for once. :P
As The Battle Rages
Chapter 18
Ray anxiously watched Aurora stray away from the celebration so she could answer her cell phone with a little privacy. He still didn't like the feeling that was creping up on him. Something was up with the call, either it was very good or very bad, he didn't know, but either way, he didn't have to like it.
When he caught sight of Aurora's face after a while, tears were streaming freely down her cheeks and his heart clenched. He wanted to run over and hug her, but he knew she wouldn't appreciate it at the moment.
After what seemed like an eternity to Ray, Aurora finally cut the connection and slowly made her way back to them. By now she had caught the attention of the others too and the moment she was close, Andros got up and wrapped his arms around his daughter.
"What's wrong, Angel?" He asked when Aurora returned the embrace, burying her face in his shirt.
"Mack." Aurora choked out. "He… he's starting to respond."
When she pulled back to look at Andros, a smile glowed through the tears, her eyes lit with hope.
"He's going to be okay." She whispered, still trying to grasp that fact.
"That's great, Angel." Andros smiled back and stroked her hair.
"You did it, Gwyn." Aurora beamed. "You really did it."
Gwyn smiled and blushed. A happy gurgling sound came from Chaitlin's arms and everyone had to laugh at Ciana.
"You too, Ciana." Aurora smiled, pulling out of her father's arms and taking her sister from Chaitlin, cradling her lovingly. "I couldn't ask for a better sister."
"Neither could I." Gwyn murmured.
Suddenly a torn expression appeared on Aurora's face.
"Dad, I really want to go to KO-35 with you, but with Mack…" She trailed off.
Ashley sighed and stood up, wrapping an arm around her daughter's shoulder.
"Aurora, I might not know much about medicine and all, but I do know that even if Mack has started to respond, he won't wake up for a while. We'll be long back before he opens his eyes."
Aurora looked at her mother and nodded slowly, still hesitant.
"I know… I-I just want to be there when he does."
"Maybe…" Chaitlin started, a little unsure. "I could visit him while you're there. Y'know, tell him he'd better not dare wake up until you're back?" She joked lightly.
"We'll go too." The twin opted in unison, proving yet again they were one soul in two individuals.
"You're too good to me." Aurora laughed.
"Nope." Kayla answered.
"Any excuse to get way from them." Dakota pointed to his parents and shuddered.
Everyone had to laugh at that, knowing fully well what he meant with that.
"Who knows, Kota." Ray grinned. "Maybe it's a brother to ease your pain. If uncle Zhane was right when Ciana was born, I'm stuck with another sister."
Kayla kept her mouth tight shut, but her brother noticed a change in her.
"You know, don't you?" He accused. "You know what Aunt Ashley's baby is going to be."
Kayla shrugged helplessly, a mischievous little grin on her face.
"It's not like I'll be telling any of you. It'll ruin the surprise."
"Thank you." Ashley smiled, relieved.
"Hey, you won't happen to know our sibling's gender too, right?" Dakota asked hopefully.
"Sorry, but that's going to be a surprise for me too."
"Damn." He muttered, turning to Karone. "You better be having a boy, there are already too many girls in this family."
"It's not up to you to decide the gender of this baby." Karone laughed.
"If it's a girl, I'll scream." Dakota promised.
"And if it's a boy?" Zhane challenged laughing.
"I'll baby-sit!" Dakota declared proudly.
"Corrupt the kid, you mean." Chaitlin teased. "I'll help."
An uncharacteristic grin formed on Kayla's lips, one usually seen on her twin's face.
"Don't forget about me."
"Why does it suddenly seem like a bad idea to have this baby?" Karone asked in general.
"You're forgetting something, sis." Andros laughed. "You married Zhane, your kids need very little to be corrupted and if your kids wouldn't, Zhane definitely will."
Karone let out a groan as Zhane smirked at Andros, nodding fiercely.
"This is going to be one long pregnancy." Karone muttered, shaking her head.
A/N: Hope you liked it. Sorry for the wait, my time was and still is being consumed a little, but I'll find a balance. I promise. Please review.
