Somewhere in deep space a nebula disappeared and almost instantaneously a figure who appeared to be a young girl wearing a white dress appeared on a planet far from where the nebula had been.

"Grace what did you learn?" a woman who appeared older asked the young girl.

Grace shrugged, "I spent quite a bit of time with Major Carter but she was quite resistant to my questions of her Daiya."

Andros who had accompanied Daiya out to meet with Grace as she was calling herself, "What did you do to this Major Carter?"

"I didn't do anything to her. I used an Aquitian ship and intimidated the entire crew of the Prometheus into an artificial nebula that I created from my energy signature. While the ship had to fire on them I made sure that they were never in any real danger. They only thought they were." Grace shook her head playfully.

Daiya nodded, "Grace was asked to sort of play with a member of the SGC in order to find out if they know more than our intelligence is able to gather from them."

"A lot of the danger that Major Carter felt was actually in her head however it was exaggerated by her head wound." Grace explained to Andros, "I tried to heal it but while she was curious of me she was far more skeptical and thought I was only in her head."

"What did you learn?" Andros asked at the Eltarian who had taken the form of a young child.

"Like I said Andros they don't know as much as they claim." Grace shook her head truthfully, "They are very concerned about a type of soldier that Anubis has created."

Andros nodded, "Andrew Hartford just sent us the details that he received from Justin concerning those super soldiers as they are being called. It isn't good at all."

Daiya nodded, "Grace I want you to stay close to Major Carter for the time being but don't reveal yourself to her. The Goa'uld are getting daring and we need to know if we should ever intervene."

Grace nodded before disappearing, "I like this assignment because human children have some nice toys."

Daiya shook her head, "when some of our children joined us in this realm they retained their playfulness even though they became one with the morphing grid. Grace is brilliant but she is very playful."

"I see that Daiya but if the Goa'uld need another lesson how will we give it to them. We can't really focus an entire strike force on them. We have our border patrols but other than that we are almost always devoting our true strength to holding the darkness back." Andros explained his tactical knowledge.

Daiya nodded, "Yes but it would be even worse if the two were allowed to mix together."

SG1PR

Rose sat and looked out the window of the SHARC and sighed mournfully wishing that Justin could have given her some answers.

Tyzonn placed his hand over hers, "I think the human phrase is a coin for your thoughts?"

Rose turned towards the alien teammate, "It is a penny for your thoughts."

"Well same thing isn't it?" Tyzonn shrugged not interested in the correctness because he knew what he had said meant the same thing.

"I am trying to figure out why and how I never knew about Justin. We were good friends in school and we looked out for each other. We have kept that philosophy; there aren't too many prodigies like us who remain smart into their adult years. But somehow I never knew that he was somehow connected to Andrew Hartford." Rose said speaking exactly what she had been thinking about.

"I don't think it is so much him connected to Mr. Hartford as it is the other way around." Tyzonn shrugged as he answered back.

Rose tilted her head as she tried to understand, "What do you mean?"

Tyzonn sighed, "I really shouldn't be explaining this to you; but because I see how you are hurting I will explain."

"Ok…" Rose acknowledged but trailed off in confusion.

Tyzonn took a gulp of air, "I have a bit more understanding into this because I am from Mercuria. And our philosophy is a bit different than it is here on Earth. I will begin with the three rules of ranger hood or do you have them memorized?"

Rose nodded, "Never reveal your identity, never use your power for personal gain and never escalate a battle. Andrew made us memorize those on the first day."

Tyzonn nodded, "Those three rules are the building blocks for Mercurian society. We are a part of a galactic organization known as the GSA. While this organization governs our entire society it keeps us free from slavery and known evils. I will tell you our people have their own issues, we aren't perfect but the governing laws of the GSA keep our experiences with other planets and races in line as long as we remember those three rules. We in turn join with the GSA by forming the MSA or the Mercurian Space Alliance."

"And this has to do with Earth how?" Rose asked feeling offended at having to sit through a lesson on social expectations on Mercuria.

"Andrew Hartford is a member of the GSA. The GSA exists here on Earth; he was recruited when the Earth was reawakened thirteen years ago. He was asked to stand watch over the Corona Aurora and he has done what he needs to at great cost for the Earth but it was what needed to be done." Tyzonn explained, "Justin is also a member of the GSA."

"If we are all members of the GSA then how come Justin couldn't tell me that he was a part of it? If you know about other members then shouldn't we all or is it a stigmatism towards humans and we are weaker members?" Rose said uncomfortable at how the wording was coming across.

Tyzonn shook his head, "In quite some terms Mercurians' are more of a junior member then humans are. Humans have a much higher chance of inheriting the ranger gene. But on Mercuria it is the same current rangers can't interact with past rangers. It is thought to inhibit the effectiveness of our ability to do the job we have been asked to do."

"But…"

"But nothing this team has its own skill sets, you saw what kind of a mess happened when the past rangers stepped in and took over for us. We didn't learn anything and if anything trying to tackle our problems their way caused a bigger issue for us." Tyzonn shook his head, "It is better this way for everyone involved."

"But if he isn't supposed to interact then why was he in the lab throwing it in my face that he is higher ranked then I am?" Rose asked while a tear threatened spill over her face.

"I don't think he knew you would be here. Most rangers do not know who the newer members are because it keeps the temptation to see them to a minimum," Tyzonn explained, "Most likely he went because he needed the computers to solve a problem for a project he is working on. I wouldn't worry about this now after we retrieve the jewels you can share everything."

Rose nodded as she came to understand the greater picture behind what she was doing.

"Just remember you are not a GSA member yet," Tyzonn spoke back up, "Because of how the Earth is this is sort of your trial by fire and it is meant to prepare you for how the universe is not how you originally perceived it. Keep your eyes open and you will see the GSA at work."

SG1PR

Ethan paced back and forth across the cyber café, "Why can't Kira or Dr. O do this?"

"Relax bro; it can't be that hard to speak to a team of rangers." Connor said as he leaned calmly against the counter.

"That is easy for you to say, you weren't told to go stand before a team of magicians who could literally turn me into a newt if they so wished to and tell them about the legacy they now lead." Ethan ranted as he paced even more vigorously.

Hailey walked out and shook her head, "You will do fine Ethan and I am sure Merrick is going to be just as nervous as you are, he has never had to speak to another ranger team before. You at least have a bit of experience and you will have Kat with you, she was one of Tommy's closest friends."

"I still don't understand why Dr. O can't come or Kira they would be so much better at this than I would." Ethan complained getting more nervous every second that he had to wait.

Trent walked into the café as he flipped through the proofs he had just received from his latest comic book, "Dr. O is attending a conference with my Dad and Kira is on tour and this needs to be done now. We let them wait this long because they have been rebuilding their magic realm."

"I have to stay here to run the café and Conner has league signups for his soccer camp." Hailey added.

Kat walked into the café, "Sorry I am a little late but Merrick was behind schedule."

Hailey reached out her hand, "It is nice to see you again Kat; we really should visit more often."

Kat nodded, "I was surprised to hear that you had taken on Tommy's offer of taking over for him as the Black dino-ranger."

"Yes well I have always wondered what it was like for Tommy and the others and then this offer came and I couldn't refuse it." Hailey nodded, "Not to be ruse but do you think you could get Ethan out of here before he wears a hole in my floor?"

Kat laughed and nodded, "Let's go, Merrick is waiting in the car and I can tell you he isn't so sure about motorized forms of travel."

Ethan rolled his eyes, "Please tell me he left his pet wolf home?"

Kat groaned knowing the rest of this trip was going to be quite interesting.

Getting into the car Kat tried to strike up conversation between Ethan in the front seat and Merrick who was in the back holding on for dear life before Ethan could bring up the delicate topic of Zen-Aku. "Merrick how come you chose to come on this trip with us?"

"I know I don't keep much contact with other rangers outside the other Wild Force rangers however after exploring through my peoples history at the library I believe that the people of the mystic realm might have some answers as to the fate of our people who scattered in the attacks. We are both brethren of the Earth." Merrick explained

Ethan went to open his mouth but Kat shot him a warning glance so Ethan closed his mouth for a second before speaking, "What was it like three thousand years ago?"

Merrick thought for a moment, "Earth was a much simpler place although it wasn't quite what you all think it was like. The people of Animaria lived in harmony with nature as well as good representatives of the GSA. News from traders told us that it wasn't so peaceful in other parts of the world that a treaty had allowed an enemy to be present on Earth."

Kat nodded, "That enemy is known to us now as the Goa'uld, not long after the fall of Animaria they were forced to leave the Earth. They are still out there but in recent years they have taken a renewed interest in the Earth and it is part of the reason that the Earth is so hyper-vigilant because under no circumstance can the darkness be allowed to join with the Goa'uld."

"Yes the Earth was pretty much at peace with itself and much of the planet was ruled in fairness. It was vastly different from the world we live in now, yes there was suffering but the general spirit of the people was so much more carefree." Merrick nodded as he relaxed.

Kat explained, "From what I understand the difference between the Earth of then and the earth of now is a side effect from sleeping for three thousand years and the intense feel of the morphing grid being wrapped around our planet slinging itself back on itself. My understanding is that once long ago after Animaria fell the Eltarians arranged for a group of people to travel from Earth to a planet that is now known as Miranoi and then they sent the powers of the Earth into a deep sleep in order to keep more evil away from the planet. Perhaps one day you can meet with people from Miranoi and see if they know anything as well."

"I wish the Earth would be like that again," Ethan muttered, "Next exit is for Briarwood."

Kat nodded and prepared for the next exit, "Tanya scouted out the town for us and she said that the town will seem slightly off to us because of our powers."

"What do you mean Kat?" Merrick asked still holding onto the side of the car.

"I don't know if you are familiar with the masking technology that they used in New Tech city but they are using something similar here in Briarwood to mask the identity of the fairy's and goblins that have come out of the magic realm. We will be able to see their true forms overlaid with their masked form." Kat explained, "However you don't want to stare too long because they get uneasy if people appear to single them out."

PRPR

Claire sat on a couch and talked to Madison and Vida as they worked while Xander and Chip checked the inventory in the back.

Vida pointed out as three people came into the music shop and started poking through the records. At first she wanted to brush them off as tourists but something didn't seem right about them to her.

Claire gasped as she looked towards the group that was catching the others eyes, "They have auras similar to your own.

Madison looked in the indicated direction and saw the three people in question. There were two guys and one woman. One of the guys was looking at a record with complete awe on his face and something told her he definitely wasn't familiar with modern society, "Claire are you sure they just aren't travelers from the mystic realm?"

Claire shook her head, "No they have ranger auras."

Vida snapped her head towards them, "Ranger auras?"

"I think you have spent a little too much time in the magic realm." Vida shook her head but noticed that Madison was nowhere near them anymore. Looking around she saw her sister walking closer to the strange group in question. Jumping up she pulled Claire along with her.

"Do you need any help finding anything?" Madison asked from as she came up to them

The blond haired woman nodded, "We need help locating the rangers. We have an important message for them."

Madison becoming nervous shook her head, "I am sorry but why would you be looking for the rangers here in this music shop?"

Ethan spoke out, "A guy called Xander told my friend Kira that he worked in a music store in Briarwood."

Madison shook her head attempting to cover up, "I am sorry I am sure there are other people named Xander in this city and there are other music stores."

Merrick shook his head and blatantly said what the others were trying to avoid, "We are rangers looking for other rangers."

Kat attempted to quiet Merrick before he blew their cover but realized she was making it worse as she went along.

Xander having heard his name came out from the back room and looked at the group of people congregating in the front of the store, "Did I hear someone mention my name and say they were rangers?"

Kat nodded, "I take it you are Xander, the one who was recruited to help the Overdrive team in their time of need?"

"Yes that would be me. Do you know Adam?" Xander asked looking the three of them up and down.

Kat nodded, "Adam is a teammate of mine and Kira is a teammate of Ethan's here."

"I was under the impression that rangers kept to themselves." Xander looked at the three of them, "So what brings you here?"

Ethan nodded, "It is my understanding that you were only told so much when you were recruited to join the alumni team despite not having been briefed. If we had had anything to do with it we would never have let _ recruit you."

Kat nodded, "the other rangers walked on eggshells to make sure you didn't know how much they knew."

"What do you mean know as much as you do, we are rangers as well," Vida protested loudly.

Kat cringed, "Is there somewhere more privet where we can talk together. Somewhere all of your team can be in attendance?"

SG1PR

Nick paced across Root Core, "You mean to tell us that our battle isn't even close to being won and that we are being requested to join another organization known as the GSA?"

Ethan nodded, "I know this isn't the ideal way of telling you all however you are free to decline and say no. other rangers in the past have walked away however I can tell you that if you say no, you will not get to see just how strong a warrior you can become."

Chip shrugged, "is it one for all or can we individually join up with the cause?"

Kat shook her head, "We have never had a team say that some will join and the others don't want to so I don't know how that would work however I would assume the ones who choose would be relocated so that they aren't a security risk."

Ethan held up his fingers, "Well Jack didn't say yes nor did he say no but he surrendered his powers however rumor has it he is being a secret informant in New Tech City while the rest of his former team has relocated."

"So if we say yes we will stay together?" Nick asked looking at his parents and cousin as well as his team.

"For the most part, some might be assigned to travel to other parts of the country but you would all stay on Earth and continue with your duties here." Merrick nodded, "one of my teammates is currently assigned to a military unit in Colorado but we see her whenever we need to do a group task. Everything always works out."

Nick walked off to discuss with his parents before returning with a decision, "Are we allowed to think on this for a little while?"

Ethan nodded, "Of course we can even give you some names of people who can give you varying answers to your questions. We would never ask you to go into this blindly."

Kat held out a disc, "unfortunately you only have one month because we need to have your decision for the next overload meeting."

Udonna took the disc, "How is it that this technology can exist here?"

Merrick explained, "I don't know much about the technology but it has to do with the fact that it is a part of the morphing grid. That isn't your standard issue earth device."

Leanbow took the disc and turned it over, "how interesting and this will tell us all we need to know about the GSA and other people in our area that we can talk to?"

Kat nodded, "Yes it will."

Merrick spoke up again, "I haven't discussed this with my companions but with your leave I will remain here with you for the time being. I would like to learn about your civilization."

Ethan face palmed himself, "But you told me you left Zen Aku back in Turtle Cove."

"I told you no such thing. Zen Aku is my shadow and he goes wherever I go, he just was not in Kat's car with you because I knew he would bother you."