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Sky at Time Force? Was it a dimensional twist or did sky really travel through time?

Chapter 4! Enjoy!

Recognition

"Welcome to Time Force's MPF," said the guard. "So enjoy your stay." Then the lights shut off, leaving Sky alone in the dark, and in shock. He slowly made his way towards the cot and slowly sunk down. Had he heard right? Did the guard really say Time Force?

"I'm at Time Force," he muttered. "I'm in the future." With a sigh, he got up again. He had to know, was he really here? Sky pulled himself up onto the sink and looked out the window to see his suspicions had come true. Outside he saw cars flying in the air, and flying fast. Lights shown from buildings that were miles high. He saw another large building where a sign read "Time Force Headquarters" in large print. "Impossible," he whispered and slowly jumped down. Sky reached for his morpher to find it missing, as well as his blaster. Sky sat down on the cot again and put his head in his hands. What were the chances that he could find help?

"Relax, friend. Someone'll come for you soon."

Sky squinted into the darkness, his ears tried to identify the voice. "Who are you, how do you know?"

"I am merely a friend like you." The voice chuckled friendly. "I just know. A well dressed young man like you has to have someone on the outside." Out of curiosity, yet keeping his senses high, he moved closer to the dark figure sitting in the corner. "I could tell from the moment you stepped in here. Tell me friend, who are you?"

"I'm not giving out any information about myself, friend. I don't even know you." Sky said harshly. "For all I know, you could be the enemy."

"If I was to attack you, trust me. I would have done it already." Said the voice. The voice's eyes took in body language. "Do not fret, my friend. You'll be out of here soon."

Sky sighed and lay back on the cot, closing his eyes on one thought. Tonight was going to be a long night.

It had been a few days since the rift wave that sent her on her heels. Jen had been busy in a neighboring city on business. It had been almost ten hours since she had eaten Jen was determined to get lunch.

"Captain," an officer called. Jen turned around as she heard someone call out for her.

"So much for lunch," she muttered and stopped.

"Captain, ma'am." The officer stopped in front her and saluted crisply. "Officers MacDonald and Bryant made an arrest a few nights ago at the Boatyard on McKinley Street." He handed Jen the file as she opened it and turned to walk, the officer following besides her.

"Any unusual details on the prisoner?" she asked as her eyes glanced over the paperwork.

"Actually, yes." The officer stated. "The prisoner looked human, but he had a detection of a mutated DNA chain."

Jen looked up and stopped reading. "A mutated DNA chain?" she repeated him and the officer nodded.

"Yes ma'am. But only a small detection."

Something didn't sound right to Jen. "You just said he looked human." The officer nodded again. "Have you run any tests on him?"

"I don't know ma'am. I'm just a runner for Sergeant Alas." He chuckled. "He's being held at MPF now."

"He's being held at the Mutant Prison Facility?" she raised her voice. "What the hell is he doing there?" she said and stormed off in the opposite direction. "Alas knows my rule. Unless it is a full detection of a mutation, a prisoner is to be held at the normal prison. You tell Alas that things better be straightened out by the time I get there."

"Yes Ma'am!" he said and ran off in the direction opposite of her.

"What was Alas thinking?" she said out loud and made her way towards her car, determined to see this alleged mutant human for herself. Once outside she opened her car and placed the file on the passenger seat.

"Well, well, well. Look what we have here." Came a voice behind Sky. He had been in the prison for a few days now, and was burning off some steam in the weight room. He hadn't had a proper shower in a few days and his hands and skin were covered with dirt. He had been the prey of many of the mutant prisoners there, including a group that ran everything inside the cells. "Our new friend," said the mutant.

"Not you guys again." Sky muttered and went back to lifting the weight. He sat up from the chair and walked away, until he was thrown back.

"Hey, where do you think you're going Blondie?" asked the mutant.

"Come on, Cane. Leave him alone." Said another mutant. "He's been through hell these last few days."

The mutant, Cane, cracked his knuckles. "It's tradition, Mortano. Every newbie gets a chance to take me. They win, I leave them alone. If they loose," Cane chuckled to himself, "Then they are my slaves. They do my chores, and so far, no one's beaten me yet."

Sky just rolled his eyes and walked away even more, until Cane threw him back. Sky rolled and stood up into his fighting stance. Cane laughed loudly. "You think you can beat me?"

"I've fought worse, believe me. I'm sure you fight like a girl too, huh Cane?" Sky taunted. He smirked, knowing that he could use his power to fight off the angry mutant.

"Huh, we'll see about that." Cane grinned and started to advance on Sky. The Blue Ranger held out his fist and circled it around as Cane threw the first punch.

It was a punch that sent Sky flying backwards and into the metal pole. He felt the back of his head and a small trickle of blood was felt on his fingers.

"No one told you, newbie?" Cane bellowed. "Your powers are useless here! You see those blue strips up there? They disable your powers, making you easier to snap in half. So here comes the big hurt. Welcome to a world of pain." Cane raised his fist again and Sky squinted and prepared for that powerful blow.

But none came as he saw Cane being thrown back and voice of authority called out from the entrance. He saw all the mutants freeze as one called out. "It's the Captain!" With that announcement all the mutants, excluding Cane and his gang, ran towards the perimeter.

Sky looked up immediately towards the figure dressed in white that was advancing towards him and smiled as Jen came face to face with Cane.

"If I am correct, Cane, you are in direct violation of the rules here."

Cane bowed his head. "Aww, come on Capt. You know I would never hit a man when he's down.

"Apparently that's not what's going on here," she stated. "That goes for everyone here." She stated loudly. "Understood?"

"Yes Ma'am." The mutants responded.

Jen turned to where Sky stood and offered a hand. "Nice to see you've made some new friends." She chuckled. Sky was a bit taken back by her presence, knowing that he was safe. "Let's get you out of here."

"Gladly," he said and followed her out. As they walked through the cell rooms, a thought came to him. "Just, I am curious. Who was I roomed with last night in the cell?" Sky asked.

Jen smirked, knowing who roomed with him. "Come, I'll introduce you." She led him through a series of hallways and passages and soon came to the quiet hallway where Sky was the last few days. "Bring him out," she commanded and a mutant stepped out of a holding cell. His skin was white, and his hair graying. A large metal faceplate covered the left side of his face. Sky watched Jen smile. "Ransik."

Ransik returned her smile. "Captain, a pleasure to see you again. I took care of your son the last few nights, made sure he was comfortable until you showed up to get him."

"For that, I thank you." Sky said. "But, how did you know I was her son?"

Ransik chuckled. "You have her spirit, and you father's eyes. How could I not know? Your father was a good man, and I am sorry to hear what happened to him."

Jen bowed her head at the memory of Wes, a scar that had not yet healed. "Thank you, Ransik." She said. "For taking care of him. We must be off."

Ransik nodded. "You are most welcome. Good-bye Sky."

Sky smiled. "Good-bye."

"So this is Time Force." Sky stated as Jen lead him through the entrance. "It's better then you've told me about."

"It's a job, yes." Jen chuckled. "Come on, I'll take you up to my place and get you straightened up."

"Sounds good, I could use a shower." He laughed.

Jen rolled her eyes. "You don't have to tell me that." Sky whipped his head towards her.

"What does that mean?" he asked as Jen laughed.

"Nothing, come on." She said and led him towards the elevator.

An hour later Sky immerged from the shower dressed in a pair of sweatpants and a shirt that Jen had ordered up for him. He found her sitting at the table sipping a cup of coffee and reading the paper.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Sky said with a smile. Jen stood up and hugged her son lovingly.

"Too long, actually." Jen sighed and sat down, offering him a cup of coffee.

"So, how've you been?" Sky asked as he sipped his coffee. "How's your heart been doing?"

Jen swallowed her mouthful. "I've been getting better. The doctors have me on some high meds for it, and so far it's been good. How about you?"

Sky shrugged. "I've been good. SPD has been successful with the last few monsters Gruumm has sent out. Many of them a matter of hitting them in the right spot and they go down. But we haven't seen anything like Steelix and Conwing."

"Good, good. How's Syd and the others been?"

"Syd's been…" he stopped suddenly, his eyes went wide. "Oh God, Syd!" he jumped. "Is there any way I can contact them? They must be thinking I'm dead!"

Jen gasped. "What?"

"Before I woke up in that warehouse, a tornado passed through the building and took me. Syd was worried sick! Is there any way that I can contact them, to tell them I'm okay?"

Jen nodded. "I'll send a message to our tech crew now, telling them to send Cruger the message saying you'll contact them tomorrow."

Sky let out a relieved sigh. "Alright, first thing tomorrow."

"For now, you my little blue boy, you are going to bed." Jen said. Sky rolled his eyes. "Don't roll your eyes at me, young man. I may be off duty, but I am still your mother. You've had a rough last few days, it's only right that you get a good night's sleep. I've already made up the spare room."

Sky smiled and kissed her cheek. "Good night, Mom."

Jen returned his smile and watched him walk into the bedroom and close the door. "Good night, Sky."