A/N: Sorry for the delay...I kept finding the good guys an awkward write, so I went with something different, hope it explains a few things. Next chapter, well, it's going to be a bit ironic, but I'm in a mood for irony. Enjoy!

Diclaimer: I am not Disney, I am not rich, and I do not own the Power Rangers.

"Ok," Cam said, he laid a memory stick on the table, "This is what Alyssa dropped. I should be able to use it with out problem, although, I should do as Christian suggested and use the black laptop. I don't know what we'll find on here, so I'm setting it aside. I will say that Justin was right; everything about the Star Master implies that it is very dangerous. However, he does have a weakness; the Night Stars. We need them to defeat him; however, there are few clues about the Stars. Also, we have to watch for the Star Children, those are our teammates. They'll be looking for the Day Stars, when they get them and combine them, they'll be going after us." He sighed, "Thing is, the Night Stars are scattered. We'll have to divide into teams to find them."

"Well, that will keep Cole from killing Joel," Taylor said.

"So, what, we have three teams here," Wes said, "and I'll go with Lightspeed to give them a sixth, right?"

"Not exactly," Cam replied, "What we'll need is to divide in such a way as to make sure we can retrieve the Night Stars. They respond to personality, color, ah," he looked up, "look, why don't we take a day to make long term arrangements for ourselves? I can read all of this information, and put together something useful for us to have. Also, this will give Dustin and Shane the chance to get their classes covered, and give the Astro Rangers time to contact us."

"I agree," Wes said, "we don't know anything, and we need to research this."

Cam considered the computer, "What I'm willing to do," he said, looking at the room, "is to read this, and put together a report that all of us can read. It should take me about a day, if no one bothers me." From the look he shot Hunter, it was clear who that was directed at. Hunter just looked innocent.

"All right," Wes said, looking around, "I'm all for that."

There were nods all around, and Cam smiled, "Excellent. Now, I suggest that you all try to stay out of trouble and let me work on this. I'll be staying here, simply because the students won't come here to bother us. Leave me alone and I'll have this done faster."

The Rangers wandered off, some talking quietly, others just deep in thought, and Cam settled himself on the floor to read everything Justin had compiled on this new enemy.

The sun had nearly set, and pizza was scattered all over the floor from a massive take out order, before Cam was ready. He had with him a small stack of bound papers, "All right, here's my report, based on Justin's information," he said, "due to cost, I've made two copies for each team, except for you Wes, you only get one. I recommend that we meet tomorrow to talk about this." The Rangers accepted the notes and left, some already reading his words.

Alyssa watched the stars from her window, knees tucked under her. Although she seemed calm, a battle raged in her mind, part of her yearned to be back on Earth, pursuing Cole and teaching her students. Another part of her wanted this, the darkness of this ship and the casual cruelty the others indulged in. They seemed happy to plot with and against each other, with TJ the clear leader, by strength of arm and mind. His history as a Red and Blue Ranger kept him ahead of the game here, while Carlos and Eric competed to be his second. Carlos held the position because TJ looked to him out of long habit, but Eric seemed to have something planned to take over.

Ryan and Tori, on the other hand, tended to be the loners, Ryan because he seemed to have problems with his evil tendencies. He spent the most time in the Master's allegiance spells, keeping him trapped as surely as a vice. Tori, on the other hand, was more of a loner by nature. Her ingrained Ninja Honor was being twisted in response to her new life in ways not even Lothor could have imagined. Alyssa wasn't sure when she was in control, or why 'Sa, the evil part of her, was. The flash drive she'd given the Rangers, was that her idea, or had it been 'Sa, wanting to sabotage them in their efforts. Certainly it had been 'Sa who had spoken to Cole, why would she, who loved him, say such things?

The door to her room slid open and Alyssa turned, feeling the emotions of 'Sa take control. "Sitting in the dark?" Tori said, "How, lonely."

Alyssa slipped off the seat with a grace she could never command as herself, "Only if you believe so, Victoria. What do you want?"

"It is not my want," Tori replied, "but our Master's."

Alyssa inclined our head, "What is the wish of our Master?"

"We are summoned to the training chamber." Tori said.

Alyssa stalked past Tori, her movements filled with a sultry grace that she had never achieved as a Ranger, indeed, only superficially was she like her former self. The school girl skirt and blouse were gone, replaced with tight leather pants in a deep rose, and a white, leather shirt that bore a very strong resemblance to a vest. Tori, also, had changed. She wore a pair of loose, green silk pants that clung in all the right places and a kimono style top with a water spot pattern. The shirt was teal with an aqua belt and hemming. It didn't look like the garb of an evil warrior, but Tori seemed to like it.

Together, the girls headed to the largest room on the ship, outside the crew areas. Inside, their Master's host stood waiting with the others. Alyssa wasn't sure what race had spawned the host, or if the Master hadn't changed him with his possession. The being was humanoid, with waist length black hair streaked with blood red and dull silver. His eyes were black with red pupils, and his ears were delicate and pointed. He was dressed in black and red with faint silver touches, similar to Tori.

Everyone turned as the two walked in, and TJ frowned at them, "You're late," he said softly.

"Tori took her sweet time in telling me we were needed," Alyssa replied, moving away from her green companion. She took a place next to Ryan, wincing inside at the sight of the green, spiked collar he wore. It was clear that he was being conditioned again. Besides the collar, Ryan wore a shapeless gray shirt and pants, his eyes were dull and his hair uncombed. He wasn't really paying attention to them, but that was becoming normal for the former Silver Ranger. The longer they stayed, the harder it seemed for him to focus on the world around him, and his collar became more and more a part of him.

TJ and Carlos both wore jeans, although TJ had a blood red shirt, and Carlos wore a white one. They had the same stance, they were attentive to their Master, but also, well aware of their elevation over the others. Eric wore black pants that hugged his lower body and a black t-shirt that showed off muscles that weren't evident in the uniforms he had once lived in. Out of the once omni-present Silver Guardian uniform, Eric was surprisingly attractive. Alyssa thought she could finally see what Taylor saw in the man.

"You are here now," the Master observed, and Alyssa knelt obediently, followed by the others. "My Children, our search goes well. Those stupid Rangers believe that they might find the Night Stars to counter us, but like so many before, they will fail. Now comes the time for you to learn to use the Gifts I have blessed you with. Your powers will serve you well in battle." Alyssa watched through her lashes as he approached TJ, "Theodore, Child of Red, I have given you the ability to enhance your senses. As you seek to lead, I give you a Power that will assist."

"Master," TJ replied.

"Carlos, loyal second, to you is given the ability to teleport. That is, you may move yourself and what you touch as far as you must go, by will alone. Use this gift well."

"Master," Carlos said.

"Eric, my loyal warrior, you are an Empath. May you sow fear and discord amongst your enemies, that the battles be short and victorious."

"Master," Eric said, his tone harsh with some emotion.

"Ryan," the Master paused, "my Ryan. You are a telepath, for there are times when words aloud will lose a fight." Ryan mumbled something, and the Master smiled slightly before moving on. "Alyssa, you are given psychokineses, the ability to move objects with a brief thought. May you use it well."

Alyssa bowed her head, "Master," she said.

"Finally, Victoria, my noble Ninja. I give to you Magic. Yes, I know, you have control of water, but this is more. After all, soaking your enemies isn't exactly the key to winning a battle."

"Yes, Master," Tori murmured.

"You will come here for two hours every day from now on," the Master said, "I will train you in your Gift, and you will study additional fighting styles. When those pathetic fools come to stop us, we will be ready, and far more powerful than they would ever dream." He laughed, and like obedient, mindless puppets, the six 'Children' echoed him.