Disclaimer: As much as I would like for it to be, Power Rangers is not my creation.

Phantom Rogue: Another short one, but I hope you still love it.

Slytherin-Angel44: Yes, ANDROS loves Ashley but his evil counterpart doesn't.

Star Fata: Thanks for the suggestions, I used one of them, hope you don't mind.

Jessica01: Thanks.

PernDragonrider: I know it's unlikely but I like to put them through those unlikely situations.

Ch. 6 Love Ones Lost

"What are we going to do?" Carlos questioned as Cassie and T.J. forced Ashley and Zhane to sit down.

"We have to save them!" Zhane yelled, obviously distraught over their current situation.

"And we will," Tommy promised, placing a hand on each of their shoulders. "DECA, do you know what technology Darkonda used?"

"Yes, Tommy," the AI replied, "but it will take some time for me to make a program to overwrite its control."

"Alright, then we'll have to stall for time," he stated, taking the lead as leader although he wasn't sure the Space Rangers would follow him.

"I shouldn't have let him leave," Ashley whispered, as more tears poured down her face.

"Mommy?" Tyran questioned as he and his siblings walked onto the Bridge. They were all able to see the tears on her face and knew that their father was hurt. "Daddy okay?"

"Come here," Ashley stated to her oldest children and they ran over to her. "Your daddy and Karone are in trouble but we're going to get them back. Don't worry."

Meanwhile, Darkonda was having fun programming Andros and Karone to do all his dirty work for him. It wasn't long before he had them answering only to the namesGalactus and Astronama. He quickly got them ready for his biggest challenge, destroying Dark Specter.

"Are you ready my puppets?" he asked them, laughing wickedly.

"Yes, my lord," they answered together. Deep inside both of them Andros and Karone were fighting desperately to gain control of their bodies. They knew that they were being used and could only pray that the rangers would be able to stop them.

Within minutes they were standing in front of a large spacecraft designed primarily for suicide missions. They boarded the shuttle and prepared for the battle ahead. It wasn't long before they were flying towards Dark Specter's last known coordinates and planning how they would escape.

"Ah, my two newest pawns," Dark Specter began, "what do you want?"

"We wanted to come and pay our finally respects,"Galactus answered.

"Finally respects?" Dark Specter questioned. He had a sudden feeling of dread in the pit of his stomach. Suddenly, the shuttle was coming towards him and two flashes of light teleported away. The explosion could be heard across all the galaxies and as small meteors fell to the ground everyone cheered until they realized this was not the end.

"The Earth is being attacked!" DECA's voice rang throughout the Megaship.

"Have you come up with an override program yet?" Ashley asked hopefully.

"I am closer but it will still take some time," the AI answered and Ashley could swear she heard remorse in her voice.

"All right, guys, let's go!" Tommy commanded. Although both Ashley and Zhane didn't feel like fighting they had to ensure that no one injured Andros or Karone. They were on the ground quickly and headed off in their separate groups although the Astro Rangers were aware that their team wasn't whole. It wasn't long before they spotted Andros and Karone in the group of monsters. The Astro Rangers made their way to them intent on taking them back with them.

"Ah, it's Rangers," Damien laughed, falling into a fighting stance.

"Andros," Ashley begged, "please come back with us. You don't belong with them. They're just using you, both of you."

"Andros doesn't exist anymore, only I, Galactus." No more strength was spent talking. He and Astronama quickly separated them into two groups. He of course ended up with Ashley and her with Zhane. It wasn't long before the rangers fell back, knowing that they were defeated. The others rapidly followed and they went back to the Megaship.

"They don't even recognize us anymore," Ashley cried, burying her head in Zhane's shoulder.

"Don't worry, we'll get them back, I promise," Zhane stated, a determined look forming on his face.

"I have finished the override program," DECA announced, brightening the rangers' outlook on the situation.

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