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

Slytherin-Angel44: Here's a little of what happens to her.

PernDragonrider: Here's more.

Jessica01: But will they keep her?

Ch. 13 Switching Sides

It didn't take long for Andros to fall asleep in his mother's arms. Zel had carried him to the room he and Zhane shared ordering DECA to keep an eye on him. When he returned he found his other three sons playing with their little sister, who was now five years old.

Upon noticing her father's return she jumped up, ran over to him, and asked, "Daddy, why Andros sad?" Zel took her into his arms placing a kiss on the top of her head.

"Because some bad people were mean to your sister, Karone," he replied. Andros had made sure that Kilee had known Karone, telling her stories and showing her pictures. She nodded, obviously happy with the answer and squirmed to be put down. She returned to the stack of toys in the corner while his sons came over to talk to him.

"Do you think he'll be okay?" Zhane asked, obviously needing a little reassurance.

"I'm sure he will be," Zel answered. "But it will happen even faster if we do get Karone back."

As if on cue DECA interrupted, "Rangers, there's an incoming message from the Dark Fortress."

"Open a link!" Zarkin ordered. When he saw who was on the screen he added sarcastically, "What do you want?"

"Where is the Red Ranger?" Ecliptor questioned, ignoring the tone of the Blue Ranger. "I promised I would return his sister."

"Where is she?" a tired voice asked from the doorway. They all turned to see Andros standing there close to the point of collapse.

"I will meet you in the forest in an hour," the villain replied and the screen went dark.

"Andros," Akako began gently, "one of us is going with you."

Before he could interrupt, Katerina added, "Either someone else goes with you or you won't go at all." Andros only nodded, upset that his mother wouldn't let him go by himself.

"Fine, but whoever it is will have to hide," he replied.

"I'll go," Zhane volunteered, knowing that Andros would rather have him along on this trip. The hour passed slowly for the brothers as they waited in the forest for Ecliptor to show up. When he did he had an unconscious Karone in his arms. "What happened to her?" He grabbed Andros just as he made a move at Ecliptor.

"Dark Specter didn't take her slight betrayal lightly," he explained. "She wasn't hurt severely, just some minor cuts and bruises. You should be able to care for her now." He transferred Karone slowly into Andros' arms before disappearing in a flash of light.

"DECA, teleport three to the Med Bay!" Andros commanded, making sure to keep a firm grasp on Karone. When they arrived on the ship Andros placed Karone on one of the beds and began scanning her for injuries. "DECA, please tell everyone we have returned." Zhane could hear the emotion in his voice but wasn't sure whether to be scared or relieved. As everyone pilled into the room Zhane decided to take charge.

"She doesn't have any major injuries," he explained, keeping a close eye on Andros. "She should wake up in a couple of hours." Andros pulled up a chair and sat beside the bed, grasping Karone's hand with both of his. "Andros, why don't you get some more sleep? I'll come get you as soon as something changes."

"I'm not leaving her again," he stated, looking around the room at everyone. "I'm not leaving her." Even his parents didn't bother to argue, knowing that no matter what Andros would stay by his sister's side.

"You can stay," Katerina allowed, "but if you don't get enough to eat or enough sleep, you will not stay in here."

Three hours later Andros was asleep in the bed next to Karone's, sleeping better than he had in a long time. It was when he felt a hand on his shoulder that he jerked awake. He smiled when he saw Karone and she smiled back.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, jumping off his bed. "Do you need anything? Something to eat? Drink?" He stopped when she placed her hand over his mouth.

"Be quiet," she ordered, although her smile took away most of the affect. "I'm fine, but I want to get out of this room and these clothes." She looked in disgust at her torn clothes and looked hopefully at her brother.

"Come on," he began, taking her hand and leading her out of the room, "I do have clothes for you, but you'll have to share a room with the girls until we can clean out another room."

"That's fine," she answered, "I'd rather share a room anyway." They walked down the halls quietly, hoping to surprise everyone else, especially their parents.

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