Beyond Your Control

Disclaimer: Once again, I don't own any of the Power Ranger characters.

Summary: AU What if a young girl fell in love with a guy from another world and he asked her to come back with him? Will she have the strength to give up everything she's even known to be with him?

Now a word of thanks to my reviewers:

SweetSas: Yes, I agree, poor Andros. Ashley does seem to be putting him through the ringer, as the saying goes. However, things are about to get interesting. Enjoy.

DarkHonda: Yep, she said no. I know, I know. Hopefully this new chapter will give a little inside as to why she said no. And again, I'm sorry the previous chapter was so short. Hope this one's length is to your satisfaction.

Arwennicole: Welcome to the story, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Yes, the previous chapter was short. Originally that part and this third chapter were supposed to make up one chapter, but when I started getting so many reviews, I wanted to keep peoples' interest, no matter how short the chapter. Hope you enjoy this new installment.

thepoweroflove: Well, I guess you'll just have to keep reading to find, because I don't want to spoil it for you. Hope you enjoy the third chapter.

Ghostwriter: Hey stranger. Hee, hee, glad you reviewed under the correct handle this time. Sorry, if I'm bugging you about this, but I'm very amused by it. Almost as amused as I was the time we went to the theater (Peter Pan) and the M&M…I think you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying the story and hope you enjoy this new chapter.

Star Fata: I know I've already said thank you about this, but again I want to thank you for pointing out that I had posted the wrong chapter. I guess I wasn't having a good day or something. Anyway, I hope you're still enjoying the story. Here's chapter three!

Ashley Hammond Astro Yellow: I also want to thank you too for pointing out I had slipped up when I posted the wrong chapter. I'm sure that must have been a shock for you. I'm also glad you're enjoying the story and hope you enjoy chapter three too.

Also, I want to say thank you to all my readers, whether you've reviewed or not. It's always nice seeing so many people reading your story and I would love to hear what all of you think of the story!

And now, onto chapter three, which hopefully is satisfactory in length.

Chapter Three: Internal Dilemma

Currents of rain poured down my windowpanes. Shivering slightly, I pulled my comforter tighter as my fingers traced the watery tracks. I had done the right thing. I had. What we had couldn't go anywhere. We were from totally different worlds. How could he even expect me to drop everything and move to a completely alien world?

Darkness had long since fallen. I hadn't even gone down to dinner. I just stayed in my room, curled up by the window, even after I had no more tears to shed. I knew I shouldn't have, since the moment I met him, I knew I shouldn't have gotten involved.

Unconsciously, my eyes drifted towards my bookshelf, where several romance novels stood. Before I could stop myself, I was on my feet, throwing the books across the room and cursing. Reading those stupid novels had really messed me up. I actually believed I deserved to have a guy: someone to hold me, share my secrets with, and wipe away my tears.

My hand swiftly pressed against my mouth as a sharp pain tore through my heart. Andros had been all those things. He had always been there for me, more than my closest sibling, Jeff. The only person that had ever cared and loved me for who I am and I had pushed him away and for what? Fear? Nervousness? Cowardice?

What have I done?

I needed to get away.

Throwing on my robe, I quietly stole out into the hallway and began making my way towards the kitchen. In the past, whenever I had had trouble sleeping, a cup of hot chocolate usually helped to sooth my emotions. However, as I came closer, I saw the light already on. Apparently I wasn't the only one suffering from insomnia.

"You didn't tell her, did you?"

My hand froze in mid air at my brother's voice. What was he doing up?

"Andros, this isn't fair to Ashley or you."

At the mention of my name, I crept closer and pressed my ear against the doorframe, breathing heavily. What wasn't fair to me? What kind of secrets had Andros been keeping?

"Why are you so afraid of telling her the truth?" Jeff continued when it became apparent Andros wasn't going to answer.

"Because I don't want her to feel obligated to love me."

Although his voice was low, I still heard. What wouldn't I understand? Almost immediately the blood drained from my face. This had to have something to do with his world.

"I've seen the way my sister looks at you. Isn't it obvious?"

"Apparently it wasn't as obvious as you say, because she said no."

"She said no? Andros, maybe you moved too fast and—"

"I told her, Jeff. I told her."

Jeff gasped, but it came out as a cross between a gag and a cough. He must have taken a sip of something.

"You…didn't…you told her that? No wonder she freaked out."

"Jeff, do you even understand the situation I'm in? You know that in my world, saying that to someone commits you to that person, permanently."

"There's no way to reverse it?"

"None. If the feelings are there, the bond is sealed. My heart now belongs to Ashley, whether she loves me or not."

Slowly I backed away, my heart rapidly beating against my chest. Andros's heart now belonged to me? A bond had been sealed? I leaned against a nearby wall and pressed my fingers against my temple. Apparently when Andros told me he loved me, some ancient religious belief had bound him to me, but it wasn't like he couldn't ever love again.

"Ashley?"

Startled, I jumped at the sight of both Andros and Jeff staring at me. I hadn't even heard the kitchen door opening.

"How much did you hear?"

Inhaling sharply, I stared down at my shoes.

"Everything," I said quietly.

A/N: Please R&R!