Disclaimer: Marieke: Maura, meet the 'Kill Maura Squad'.
Maura: What a silly name.
Marieke: 'Kill Maura Squad' meet Maura... and kill.
Summary: The return of Andros's parents changes all future plans of Andros and Ashley. It's doubtful they'll ever see each other again. But there's a secret Ashley's carrying around just dying to come out.
Arwennicole: Danne's not betraying her dear daddy. She loves him too much. Here's the next update.
Phantom Rogue: It's scary! 500 reviews! Scary I tell you! No one can resist loving Danne. Andros is just so irresistibly cute when he's sad.
Lady Kimiko: No… best ever is Starhawk. –bows to the greatness of the name- Yeah, well, this needs to happen first.
K: Just a few more chapters.
Tay: Danne is lovable. Well, no things don't resolve quickly after A/A meet, you'll see.
Star Fata: Yeah, you got review 500 and a chapter. The headmaster's a dick and Danne's a dear. I agree Ashley should have had her, but unfortunately… she didn't.
Johnny: Yeah, it's awkward for Andros, but he'll hide it. Andros doesn't dare to ask, not with everyone around. Well, you see… they shouldn't use their telepathy that freely it makes them laugh and then… these things happen. Proofs their Andros's kid, the got himself into trouble all the time too. Well, they can make their ghost stop at any time, but they just don't. Ghosting was stolen from Phantom Rogue by the way.
BellaCordelia: Yeah, plot Maura's death by a 10 ton weight hanging by a crappy little string? Yeah, well Danne should know. After her mom's cheating on her dad, she needs to know her dad really couldn't care less.
SweetSas: Totally. Nope, I haven't heard from CKL yet. –pouts- Here's more.
Megarider: Yeah, well, I hate her… Yes, yes and yes, that happy ending is well on its way. No need to wait longer.
DizneeDol: You got me all figured out. Don't tell anyone. Here's more.
Juzblue: This soon enough?
SSL: Nah, Ashley doesn't even know.
Jenny: You rambled again. Yay! Go cut your nails or something. Yay! You're almost done beta-reading. Go on… you know you want to know the end.
Zeopurple: Actually, no, she won't have anything to do with that.
Jessica01: Glad you like.
Mz. Daydream: Yeah, very cute. It's very, very good too.
C.C.C.: Thanks for the email… I asked, but I already know the answer. She doesn't have any chapters written, but does have a very short attention span, but she'll have an update by this weekend. –takes bow to the praise in the review- thank you. Danne's the sweetest angel on KO-35.
Mita427: You'll love this chapter too.
The-power-of-love: This soon enough?
JDPhoenix: Nope, the kids kinda have nothing to do with it and yet the twin has.
Secrets Untold
Chapter 28: Rising Fear
"You should tell them." Atalya whispered, as she wrapped her arms around Josh from behind.
He was silent, but kept staring out at sea. Right in front of his eyes, Chris and Chyler were flying a kite with Tal, Bea, Jenny and Jordan. Ranger and Astro were barking loudly as they ran circles around the children, joined by their dog Comet, who was running the circle in the other direction.
"Shouldn't at least Ashley know?" Atalya pressed on. "Don't you think you should give them at least a little warning that they might run into them - him?"
"They might not run into each other." Josh pointed out half-heartedly.
"Josh, you are visiting their school with your guests. Didn't you listen? Chris and Chyler will be performing! The chances of them seeing each other are much higher than not." Atalya retaliated.
"That's not a reason to worry Ash with it." Josh protested.
"You said yourself, Karone could deliver that baby any day now. Lynette will surely demand she get the best. And guess what?" She stubbornly added. "Jared can't deny Ashley's the best at her job. She made sure of that by specializing in woman's health and paediatrics – you know best how determined she is when she sets her mind to something. You can't stop them from meeting if fate decides to bring them back together… just like it had me running late to class." She added softly, remembering how they had first met.
"I can't, Talya." Josh sighed. "No warning will ever be enough to prepare them for this. They're all caught up in something far too great for us to comprehend."
"You're exaggerating, Josh." Atalya giggled.
"I'm not. Come on, you know they were both rangers! You've heard Maura brag constantly about Cevil being Andros's heir for the red ranger powers. If anyone on KO-35 finds out Chris is Andros's heir instead of Cevil – though I'm sure the rest of the galaxy would appreciate it -, all hell would break loose; especially now that Chris is sixteen. They'd either demand custody of Chris or just marry him off too. Same thing would go for Chyler. They were raised in a Karovan way, enough for them to move to KO-35 without falling out of place." Josh ranted quietly, looking at the two teens playing around in the sand and generally enjoying life with their younger 'cousins'.
"I see what you mean, but… still." She insisted.
"Ashley would never forgive me if she lost her children because of me and things would be even worse if they had to be married off so young! Ashley wants them to find love on their own and marry in their own sweet time, if they even decide to do so at all." Josh sighed. "Just look at them… they're just starting to discover life. I'd hate to be the one to take that all away from them."
"Maybe you're right, but I still think they should have at least a bit of a warning before they get plunged into the deep." Atalya told him pointedly.
"I'll see if I can find a way to tell him without worrying or enraging a certain yellow ranger. I truly hate to get on that girl's bad side."
Atalya laughed at her husband and placed a tender kiss on his lips.
"Shouldn't you be off your feet?" Josh muttered against her lips and Atalya pulled away, shoving him lightly.
"I'm only five months along. You just worry about your nine month pregnant guest." Atalya giggled.
Josh exhaled and held her tightly.
"I don't know how they could get that brilliant idea to take Karone with them. The shuttle ride could have caused her to go into labour."
"Maybe they didn't want to miss the birth of the child?" Atalya suggested calmly.
"Somehow, I don't think that's quite it." Josh grinned.
Moments later cries floated through the air and Chyler came sprinting their way. She flashed them a smile as she passed by, dashing into the house. On the beach Chris got the kite out of the air and dismantled it, keeping an eye on the four children around him. He bound everything together and took it under his arm, keeping his hands free.
The children sprinted, or toddled, towards the house with three-year-old Jordan grasping onto Tal's hands, but Jenny strayed close to Chris, her hands flying with silent questions.
By the time Chris and Jenny reached the house, Chyler had returned with a diaper bag slung over her shoulder and a little girl perched on her hip.
"It's time to get these three back home." Chris told Josh and Atalya with a smile, his hands offering the words for Jenny.
"Say 'bye bye' Kate." Chyler cooed to the one-year-old on her hip and the little girl opened and closed her hand in a childish wave, giggling happily.
Jenny mimicked the gesture while Jordan called a good-bye, one hand holding Jenny's. Josh smiled as he waved the five children goodbye and sighed.
"Stay safe you two." He whispered, as he closed the door. "You mean too much to your mother to be lost now."
That evening
"No, really, go." Karone sighed. "I think I'll just go up to my room and catch some sleep."
"But you'll miss the lovely concert. You love classic music." Lynette urged.
"Lynette." Zhane grumbled. "Karone is nine months pregnant. She could have the baby at anytime now. If she wants to rest, let her."
"It's really for the best." Josh agreed. "We should go now, or we'll be late."
"Andros, can you keep an eye on the kids? I'm staying here with Karone." Zhane asked, there were a few protests, but Zhane waved them away as Andros nodded.
Arima immediately attached herself to Andros's arm and Elia giggled softly, remembering a time when she would do the same thing. They waved at Zhane and Karone as they walked away. Zhane wrapped a loving arm around Karone's waist and gently guided her up the elevator. Karone smiled and pressed the button for the seventh floor, leaning against her husband as she watched the digital numbers slide by.
Suddenly between the fifth and sixth floor the lights flickered and the elevator stalled.
"What the…?" Karone muttered.
"Don't worry, Karone." Zhane soothed, rubbing gentle circles on her back. "It will probably start moving again in a minute."
Karone nodded and let his cherishing break down the stone in the pit of her stomach.
"Zhane?" She asked suddenly, her voice struggling to hide her panic.
"Yeah?"
"I think my water just broke."
A/N: STUPID ELEVATOR! That was NOT supposed to happen! –grumbles- Oh well, hope you enjoyed it. Review.