The airbus started creeping along as the early morning traffic began to thin out near the industrialized center of the city. It stopped once more to pick up passengers and the four time force officers found themselves crushed together in the backseat.

"Well, this is cozy," remarked Katie with a smile.

Alex shook his head, "not exactly the word I would choose."

"What? Are you still sore about what Wes and Eric had to say about you," asked Jen as she poked him playfully in the ribs.

He glanced at her while he rubbed his side. "Of course not."

"Whatever," said Jen. She glanced around and saw that the bus was coming up to another traffic jam. "This is great," she whispered.

"Hey, do you think we'll be stuck here all morning," asked Trip hopefully as he eyed the book on his lap.

Katie laughed as she ruffled his unruly green hair, "let's not get carried away here. We still have jobs to do, and I for one don't want to get fired for reading a book."

"Me either," quipped Alex rolling his eyes, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Alex," said Jen with an astonished look, "was that a joke?"

"What?"

"Well, the way you said it, the tone of voice…it sounded like you were trying to make a joke."

Alex shrugged the comment off. "I don't make a habit of joking Jennifer. You know that."

Jen and Katie glanced at each other and exchanged smiles. Alex heard them muttering under their breaths but the only words he caught where:

"When did he find a sense of humor?"

"When you weren't looking apparently. "

He shook his head and grabbed Jen's shoulder to turn her around to face him. "Ha ha, very funny you two. Now, if we intend to finish this today I suggest we get back to reading."

Trip let out a small sound of joy and immediately opened the book to the last page they had read. The smile on his face reminded Alex more of a boy at Christmas than a notable Time Force officer. He thought about what the four of them must look like to the other passengers on the bus. Four distinguished Time Force officers in their crisp white uniforms, their noses stuck in an ancient looking book, occasionally stopping to argue about something they had read, but quickly getting over it and getting lost in the book again. Intriguing to say the least…

He sighed as Jen once again elbowed him in the side. It was going to be a long day….

301. If you think your friends forgot your birthday, chances are they haven't. But don't go riding something that looks like it has a mile tracker on it. Chances are it's a detonator! (Justin! It's called planning a SURPRISE Party!)

302. Nobody that has a bow and arrow as a weapon is allowed to ever, ever again try and recreate some of the shots from LOTR movies... (Toby still isn't sure just what Chip was trying to do that day...)

303. Stop singing "Bye Bye Bye" when you defeat a monster! (It's really not that funny Rocky!)

304. Things that are henceforth banned before battle: Sayings like 'it looks like its going to be a slow day today...' (These sayings almost always result in someone almost being killed so please SHUT UP and don't jinx us!)

305. You like her, she likes you, must you dance around each other and drive your fellow teammates bonkers? We will take action if necessary. (Ahem, Blake and Tori.)

306. "White and Nerdy" is never, ever to be played again in the vicinity of any resident genius. It will tick them off and they will get you back for it. (Not to mention Hayley nearly gave Conner a crew cut for playing it)

307. Never, ever ask the computer geeks to hack into somewhere they shouldn't such as your school records, credit card details, performance reports etc... Remember, you're the good guys!

308. PISSING off a female ranger means that whichever male ranger was stupid enough to do it is going to die a SLOW and painful death. (And no, the other male rangers aren't coming to rescue you! Do we look stupid?)

309. Ok guys, enough band references. Just because Dr. O's Dragon Dagger doubled as a flute doesn't make him a band geek. I won't have you insulting the world of music like that, there are no such things as band geeks! (Kira)

310. "I want you to come back for me" is a pretty simple statement, so why don't you come back so Maddie will forgive you and Vida won't be plotting your demise, Nick.

311. Secret Ninja Academy does not mean you bring every cute guy to it just because he saved you from a monster… (Blake maybe cute Tori, but really...)

312. When hosting a secret red ranger mission...make sure you let your wives know where you are going. (Poor Tommy ended up in a body cast for a month after that...)

313. Anytime a clock starts moving backwards, do not assume there's trouble with the wiring; assume the evil villain is going to turn you into children. (And who knew Putties could get beat with a dodge ball? Seriously, that was weak, Zedd! Vile did a much better job.)

314. Stay away from computers…or you might end up in them... (Just ask Kira and Ethan for confirmation)

315. PLEASE for the love of GOD leave magic to the professionals! (Before you try it remember, Mystic Force knows what they're doing and you do not.)

316. Quit singing "It's Not Easy Being Green" around Tommy...he's starting to do that green-glowing eye thing again.

317. Wheelchairs and umbrellas are not to be used for jousting! (Who knew that painkillers and boredom where not a good combination for the Dino Thunder team?)

318. Stop it with the evil villain laughter people! (We are the GOOD guys….most of the time….)

319. Attention all geniuses: do not debate the superiority of Linux to Microsoft. (The rest of us 'normal people' are tired of hearing about it and we will lock you in a closet if you don't shut up!)

320. "Pfft! Sanity is over-rated!" is not our motto!

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Conner sighed contentedly and stretched as far as his cast would allow him on Tommy couch. He reached for his glass of orange juice and downed the rest of the tangy substance before smacking his lips and reaching for the remote.

Now this is the life, he thought.

His parents had been called out of town for a family emergency and did not want to drag a crippled Conner across the country so they left him with his wonderful teacher who said he would be more than willing to take good care of him. Actually, Dr. O had said no such thing and had almost cried when Conner told him that he was moving in for a while, but it had made Conner's plan for vengeance so much easier. His only regret was that Kimberly would be affected too.

He sighed again. Oh well, no use crying over that now. She'd live.

His picked up the remote but it slipped from his greasy fingers and landed with a dull thud on the carpet, just out of his reach. He looked up at the TV at the sound of the annoying music and saw the words that flashed across it.

"There is no way I'm watching Spongbob!"

He picked up the porcelain bell that was lying beside him on the couch and rang it loudly. A few seconds passed before he heard a pair of feet hit the floor upstairs and his teacher came flying down the stairs.

"What is it?" He demanded, "What's wrong?"

Conner flashed him a smile and pointed to the floor. "I can't reach the remote."

Tommy frowned. "That bell is only for emergencies, "he scolded as he handed the greasy remote to Conner. "And stop eating all of those chips!"

Conner nodded. "Sorry Dr. O. From now on it's emergencies only."

"Good."

The red Dino ranger waited until he heard his teacher's door shut upstairs before ringing the bell again.

"What?" Conner was pleased to see that his teacher was not at all happy with him when he returned.

"I'm out of orange juice," he said innocently, holding up the empty glass. "I might get dehydrated or something."

Tommy scowled but retreated to the kitchen. He returned with a glass of juice and two smaller cartons, as well as a pack of crackers and a box of cookies. "This should hold you over until Kimberly comes home and cooks dinner."

Conner nodded. "Thanks Dr. O."

The black ranger nodded and retreated once more to the safety of his room where he wouldn't have to listen to his student's incessant talking, but five minuets later he heard that damn bell ringing again.

He walked slowly down the stairs, his hands clenching and unclenching. It had only been two days, but he was ready to kill his red ranger. He had already decided to kill Jason when the miserable rat decided to show up again. Until then though, he was stuck…no, trapped, in his house with Conner McKnight.

"What it is this time, "he asked through clenched teeth as he stared down at the nuisance lying on his couch.

Conner gave him a sheepish smile. "I have to go to the bathroom…."

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