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Ch. 33 Special Birthday

About a week had passed since Karone's confession to Andros and they had defeated the Psycho Rangers easily after she had sent data about them to Andros. The team was finally working together again and it was paying off as Dark Specter forced Karone to send harder and harder monsters. She had been talking to Andros and her other siblings over the com system every night but they hadn't gotten anything from her in the past three days and Andros was beginning to worry.

"Don't worry, Andros," Ashley whispered, laying a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Maybe they started suspecting something and she needs to lay low for a little while."

"Yeah," Andros agreed, not sounding the least bit convincing, "I'm sure you're right. It's probably nothing, but I can't help but worry."

"I know you can't," she replied. "That's why we're doing everything we can to get her to our side again." Andros nodded and then Ashley pulled him up out of his seat.

"What are you doing?" he questioned, he felt a little angry but it all melted away when he saw the look in her eyes.

"I'm not going to let you stay here and worry yourself for no reason," she answered, steering him towards the Megalift. "That's why we're going to have some fun." She led him to the Simu-Deck, covering his eyes just before they walked threw the doors. He knew that the lights were out even with his eyes closed and had a bad feeling about what was about to happen.

"Surprise!" he heard everyone yell and Ashley moved her hand. He looked around the room and saw they had made the Simu-Deck into the park on KO-35. The red balloons floating around he knew had to be his sister's idea. She loved balloons and they never could escape having them at any kind of party.

"I know you might be mad," Ashley began, "but Zhane told me you haven't celebrated your birthday since you turned sixteen so we're catching you up. Three birthdays all in one day."

"I knew you caught on to that when Kilee mentioned her birthday," Andros accused. "I was just waiting for you to ask."

"I thought about asking several times," she explained. "But then I thought you'd just blow it off so I went to Zhane because I know he'll tell the truth. He decided it would be better to have all your siblings there and they explained what had happened."

"I love you," Andros whispered as he pulled Ashley to him. He kissed her passionately before turning back to the others. "So, what kind of presents do you guys have for me?" He sat down in the middle of his friends and Ashley had to smile at the sight. It gave her great joy just to know such a little thing could make him so happy.

They quickly showered him with gifts which ranged from clothes to fire extinguishers. He loved them all and was happy to have friends that cared about him so much. He was used to this treatment but it had been so long. He missed those days horribly but he wouldn't give up his new friends and Ashley for anything.

"Andros," DECA interrupted, "you have a new transmission from your sister." He nodded and quickly stood, heading to the Bridge followed closely by his siblings.

"On screen," he commanded as he sat down in his chair.

"Andros," Karone began, looking behind her quickly, "I'm sorry I haven't talked to you for the past few days. Darkonda started to suspect something and I had to cover my tracks. I told them I was communicating to you and that I was gaining your trust so I could easily defeat you. I just want you to know that's all a lie. I would never hurt you. I thought I better tell you Dark Specter is ready to launch a full scale attack to take over the universe. You need to be ready. Zordon is going to be moved here to the Dark Fortress. I will open teleportation between our ships to allow you to get onboard." She glanced behind her again. "I have to go. I'll talk to you soon." With that the screen went black and they were left to wonder.

"Do you think she's okay?" Andros asked.

"I'm sure she is," Bryce answered. "She'll send us another message when she can but for now we have to get ready for that attack."

"Yeah," Zhane agreed and they headed back to the Simu-Deck.

"What'd she say?" Ashley asked as they entered the room.

"Dark Specter's planning a big attack," he replied. "We have to be ready for anything. Everyone's going to be attacking." They all nodded and headed for the Bridge to begin planning.

A/N: I know it's short but the next one will be longer. Please Review!