"Rangers, party of three, your table is ready," Fran giggled, walking into the kitchen with an empty pizza tray. Theo groaned, rolling his eyes. Ever since Fran had found out, she couldn't help but announce it. He was thankful she knew when it was the right time. If not, all of Ocean Bluff would know by now.
"Fran, you don't have to announce it!" Theo sighed.
"Relax, Theo, I can understand her excitement," Lily smiled.
"That's because you see emotions, Lil," RJ laughed.
"Shh," Lily rolled her eyes. "I mean... you know... I... shh."
"Well, it's fine to announce it," Casey agreed.
"Just not with Kelly, she didn't find out until a year later," Kaylee added. Suddenly her phone and pager went off. There was a spark in her eye as she grabbed it.
"OH... OH... RJ! I need a few days off!" she called, reading the text message from Leanne. "Please... please!"
"Okay, okay, what's the rush?" RJ asked.
"Tori went into labour!" Kaylee giggled, throwing her apron on the hook and grabbing her bag. She had it set by the kitchen door for days, waiting for the day she got the call from either Tori or Kira. It was packed with a change of clothes, snacks, a spare communicator in case the Rangers needed her and a plush bear. One blue one in case Tori gave birth first, and a yellow one for Kira's child.
"Congratulations," RJ smiled, hugging his hyper friend.
"I got to go!" Kaylee said, running in circles. "I should say bye to... no... Eva can't go... Tori's going to need either me or Kelly... but..."
"Kelly said she was going to take care of Eva," Lily explained, calming the green Ranger. Ever since she had come back from the temple, Engel had been confined to bed. She argue it at all though, she had passed out as soon as her head touch the pillow and hadn't woken up since. "She told me to tell you to assist Tori in the delivery room. She is your sister after all."
"Okay..." Kaylee nodded. "Okay... I got to go then... I'm going to be an aunt! Oh my God... I'm going to have a baby in my family!"
"Imagine how Blake is right now," Casey laughed.
"Ew," Kaylee suddenly stopped running around, slumping her shoulders forward. "Blake..."
"You're going to be an AUNT!" Lily exclaimed, cheering her up right away.
"Oh my GOD! I got to go! I love you all! See ya in a few days!"
"Bye, Kayl," the Rangers all laughed, waving goodbye as she ran off.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"Am I on time?" Kaylee asked, running into the delivery room. Leanne looked over at the young blonde and nodded.
"Perfect timing," she laughed. "Tori's just about to push."
"Ew, are you helping?" she frowned.
"BITCH, GET UP HERE!" Tori yelled to her sister. Kaylee listened immediately and took Tori's hand.
"Nice to see you too," she laughed.
"Okay, Tor, get ready, don't forget to breath, and push!" Leanne called.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"Note to self, never give birth," Kira said, pacing around the waiting room. She had been present when Tori's water broke and stood by her side until she went into delivery. Now she was freaking out.
"It's a little late for that, babe," Conner laughed, pulling her close and gently placing his hands on her swollen stomach. It was larger than Tori's, which surprised him, but he was more than ready for parenthood.
For every ultrasound, Kira and Conner refused to know any detail of their child. They didn't want to know anything about the sex or baby unless it was in danger of dying or put Kira in danger.
The nurse had tried to tell them something important about heartbeats, but Conner managed to shut her up before she spoiled any secrets.
Tori had been the same way. She didn't know much about her child. She had seen one picture of it, but because of Sammy, she didn't feel like flaunting it.
There was also the fear of the baby being a girl. As happy as Tori would be, she knew it would kill Kaylee for her to have the daughter Kaylee never had.
"How much longer?" Shane asked, tapping his leg impatiently.
Hunter leaned over, patting his friend on the back, "You know how either Kaylee or Blake is supposed to walk through the doors and announce it?"
"Yeah."
"Not before then."
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"How do you think Kaylee's doing with the new baby?" Lily asked, rolling out some more dough after Casey dropped the last pizza. "It must be hard for her after Sam."
"I think she'll be happy to have a niece or nephew," Theo told her.
Suddenly, the morphers beeped and Fran held her hands out while the others dumped their stuff on her. She didn't mind so much anymore, seeing as she knew their job was important, but she wished they would throw their stuff every time they ran off.
"It's a Ranger thing," RJ assured her. "It comes with the tight spandex, cheesy lines and horrible pre-morph dance."
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"I'm just saying, if you were less considerate, Lil, you wouldn't still be covered in flour," Casey laughed at the yellow Ranger as flour flew off her Ranger costume. Lily could only roll her eyes, flicking her fingers at Casey. He coughed, waving his hand in front of him helmet.
The Rangers found the monster and this time (but only this time. They have a reputation) they did make any comments and jumped right into the fight.
The Rinshi beast stood his own, before transforming into a porcupine.
"Why do I think that Tori's still going to be hurting a lot then us?" Theo frowned.
"Because it's childbirth," Lily frowned. "It's... ouch."
Suddenly, the porcupine shot an army of needles towards the Rangers, knocking them down and scratching them up.
"Still wanna say childbirth hurts more, Lil?" Casey asked, slowly getting back to his feet.
"Pushing a baby through your crotch, Case... did you ever stop to think about it?" Lily groaned.
"Guys, this is no time for a debate, which Lily would just let Casey win anyways," Theo laughed. "She's just that considerate."
"Well, I'm not going to be considerate to this freak," Lily said, running over to the porcupine. The porcupine quickly knocked her down before pulling out two large quills and attacking. When Lily least expected it, he mimicked her cheetah jabs, hitting her several times in the stomach and the back.
Lily dropped to the ground, rolling on the floor in pain.
"One down, three to go," Porcupongo laughed, running off.
Casey and Theo were quickly by Lily's side, holding her close as she squirmed in pain.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
A loud wail was the only thing to stop Tori's screaming as Leanne held up a bloody baby. Tori sunk back in her bed with sweat dripping down her face. Blake smiled, looking down at her before Leanne called him over to cut the cord.
Tori looked up at her sister, breathing deeply from all the hard work, "You still wish you had Sammy?"
"What?" Kaylee teased, cupping her ear. "I can't hear you!"
Tori playfully smacked Kaylee on the arm, before Leanne walked over with the clean baby, wrapped in a navy blanket. She handed the baby to Tori and smiled.
"It's a boy, congrats."
Tori smiled at her son, stroking his cheek gently with her finger. Kaylee kissed her sister's forehead and stepped back.
"I'll be back soon, I think the others are dying to know," she smiled.
She ran for the door, quickly turning down the hall before coming back.
"Oh, and guys... congratulations. He's beautiful."
-----Jungle-Fury-----
RJ pushed the large magnifying glass to the side, looking at the quill he had just pulled out of Lily's back. It was close to two inches long, and half an inch wide. Her back was covered in red, bloody holes, but he was sure it was nothing fatal.
He was worried, however, about the poison in the quills. He had no idea what they were supposed to do.
Fran suddenly handed him a sandwich Kelly had made and he gobbled it up.
"Was it rare?" he asked with his mouth full.
"Practically raw," Fran frowned. "Kelly's gagging every time she has to make these."
"Can't you wait until you're done with me before you eat another sandwich?" Lily growled.
"Sorry," RJ said, pulling another quill out and wincing as he watched the wound start bleeding. He covered her back in a bandage. "That's all I can see, are you sure there is nothing else in there?"
"Nope, you're done, I feel fine," Lily growled throwing her jacket on and stomping away. Theo stepped in front of her, putting his hand up to stop her.
"Chill, Lily, he's just making sure.
"Don't tell me what to do," Lily said, towering over Theo. "Blue Boy."
"Blue boy?" Theo frowned, before Casey stepped in front of him, gently grabbing Lily's arm. Lily looked up and him and pushed him away.
"Okay, okay," Kelly said, running over to the three cubs. She put her hand on Lily's shoulder, causing the teen to wince in pain. Kelly pulled her hand away.
"Okay... I'm going to run a scan on RJ's spirit, it's been acting up. I need you three to help Fran in the parlour..."
"There you go, telling me what to do," Lily rolled her eyes, grabbing her things to walk away. "I am sick and tired of you guys telling me what to do... I'm out."
"Whoa..." Theo frowned. "What's up with her."
RJ suddenly bent over in pain, holding his heart. Kelly was by his side immediately, but he pushed her away.
"It's okay..."
"RJ, you told me your wolf was hurt," Kelly frowned. "I know I don't know much, but I do know that whatever's bugging your wolf is going to bug you."
"Don't worry, Kelly, I told you a scan wasn't necessary. I'll just go lie down... you run the shop for me."
Kelly wasn't sure about RJ's condition, but decided to follow his orders.
RJ watched her go, holding his heart. He knew she just wanted to help, but if he was losing control of his wolf, she might get hurt.
Suddenly, the spot started glowing, and RJ knew he couldn't handle it.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"Okay... guess what!" Kaylee beamed, running into the waiting room. The others jumped up upon her arrival. "I'm the Aunt of a beautiful, bouncing, baby boy!"
"YES!" Hunter cheered, pumping his fists in the air and hugging his ex-girlfriend.
"This would usually be very weird but screw it! We have a nephew!" Kaylee giggled.
When the celebrating died down, Kaylee ran back to Tori's room to see her nephew again. She passed by Blake in the hall, who was going to give more information to the others.
When she got to the room she saw Tori was falling asleep with her son in her arms. Kaylee grabbed the seat next to the bed and pulled it up close so she could admire the baby boy.
Tori looked up and smiled, "Wanna hold him?" she asked.
Kaylee pointed to herself, before realising she was the only other person in the room. Tori laughed, handing her son to Kaylee. He started kicking his legs and waving his arms around. Kaylee quickly handled it by bouncing his very gently, humming a soft lullaby.
"You would have been a great mom," Tori yawned, getting comfortable.
"You think?" Kaylee asked, never taking her eyes off her nephew.
"Kayl, of course."
"Do you have a name for him?" Kaylee asked.
"Michael Hunter," Tori yawned. Her eyes were suddenly too heavy to stay open and she fell asleep.
"Aw, Michael," Kaylee cooed, kissing her nephew's forehead. When she looked up at Tori, she saw her sister was fast asleep. "Aw, sleeping Tori."
Kaylee looked down at Michael, then up at Tori. She lifted the baby up slightly and closed one eye.
"Perfect," she smiled.
She walked over to Tori and lifted her arm, before placing Michael down. She made sure Tori was supporting him carefully, before kissing her sister's forehead. When she stepped back, she walked over to the foot of the bed to look at the sight.
"I love you, Tori," she whispered as a tear made its way down her cheek. She wiped it away as she pulled out her camera phone. She snapped a picture of it and quickly sent it to Kelly and Lily.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
An engine roared outside JKP before Lily stepped in, wearing leather as if she had been part of a biker gang her whole life.
"Lily?" Fran asked, seeing the new Lily walk in.
"She looks so..." Theo started, "so..."
"So whoa... whoa!" Casey added.
"Not Lily," Theo finished, before both boys glared at each other for hitting on their girl.
Lily kicked customers out of their table, before taking her spot, putting her feet up on the table.
Kelly growled, "Fran and I will take care of her, you boys check on RJ."
Theo and Casey nodded, walking backwards as they left.
Kelly had seen this look a thousand times before. They were in love. She rolled her eyes at Fran before yelling at the boys.
"RJ, UPSTAIRS, NOW!"
Casey and Theo stumbled over their own feet as they ran to the loft.
Fran and Kelly walked over to Lily, pulling her feet off the table and crossing their arms. Lily scoffed, putting her feet back up.
"Alright, slick, good Lily, or bad Lily, I don't care who you are, but no food until you get your feet off the table!" Fran yelled, pushing Lily's feet off the table once more.
Suddenly, Lily's and Kelly's phone rang. Lily was first to pick up it and sighed, putting it back down.
"Just some picture of a baby," she said, rolling her eyes. "Who cares?"
"Who... what's happened to you?" Kelly asked. "The Lily I know wouldn't ignore that picture!"
"Well, get used to this Lily, because this is me!"
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"RJ!" Theo and Casey called, running into the loft. The master was nowhere in sighed, and the only thing visible was a plate of grey hair.
"Um... ew?" Casey asked, lifting the tray.
The buzzer went off, and Theo sighed, running off with Casey.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
"Whoa... a wolf?" Casey asked, seeing a grey wolf running out from behind a pile of large metal bins. "Were we not fighting a porcupine last time?"
The wolf howled, coughing up a quill. Theo looked up to Casey and frowned.
"I figured out what happened to the porcupine."
"Ew... he ate it?" Casey asked.
The wolf charged forward suddenly, picking up Theo and throwing him to the ground, before swiping at Casey. He hit the Red Ranger's chest and jumped up in the air. He scaled the side of a wall before coming down, bringing both Rangers with him.
Then, just as quickly as he appeared, he was gone.
"What?" Theo frowned. "Why did he just run off?"
-----Jungle-Fury-----
Lily was sorting through the plate of wings, eating the last one and throwing it over her shoulder. All the other customers had left, not wanting to share a restaurant with her and her rude behaviour.
"Fran, go see if you can wake Engel, I think this is more than I can handle," Kelly told the bookworm. Fran started her way to the loft until Lily called.
"MORE WINGS!"
"Or you can help me deal with, Slick."
Lily's phone buzzed again, alerting her that Kaylee was sending her another message. Fran walked over to her and smiled, hoping maybe this time she would get through to the considerate Lily.
"That's Kaylee," she said. "She's probably wondering why you haven't answered."
Lily looked down at her phone and slammed it back on her table.
"Aren't you going to answer her?" Kelly asked.
"She's a big girl, she doesn't need me."
Lily looked up to Kelly and Fran and snapped, "MORE WINGS!"
Kelly growled, throwing Lily's feet off the table and slamming the check on the table.
"What about my other order of wings?" Lily asked.
"Nope, pay up, and get out," Kelly demanded.
"Give me one good reason."
"How about eight?" Fran started. "Your motorcycle is illegally parked..."
"Your feet were on the table!" Kelly joined in.
"Your mood..."
"... You're rude..."
"...You're crude..."
"...The way you eat your food..."
"...Bad attitude..."
"...and last but not least," Kelly growled.
"Your best friend is waiting for you to answer her so she can share her good news, and you won't even blink in her direction," Fran finished.
"You're so happy for her, you tell her," Lily growled.
"Fine, I will," Fran picked up Lily's phone and began texting, before Lily got possessive. She jumped up, glaring pointed daggers at Fran.
"That's my phone!" she yelled before jumping on Fran's back to retrieve her phone.
The two wrestled for a bit and Kelly was glad the boys weren't here. Unfortunately that meant she had to somehow break up the fight.
Suddenly, Fran slammed Lily on the ground, landing on the cheetah's back. Lily screamed in pain as a quill shot out from her upper back, hitting the wall and sticking. Kelly looked up, where the quill landed right above her head and nearly passed out in fear.
When Fran didn't feel Lily try to push her off, she looked down at Lily and saw her bury her head in her arms.
"Lily?" she called gently, putting her hand on Lily's back, causing the cheetah to scream in pain again.
Kelly ran over to Lily's side and lifted her shirt gently to show Fran what exactly was hurting Lily. Fran ran to the freezer to get some ice, while Kelly poked Lily's cheek.
"You're scary when you're evil," she laughed.
"Why the hell was Fran lying on top of me?" Lily asked, looking up as Fran brought a pack of ice back. She placed it gently on Lily's back to sooth the pain.
"It's a long story," Kelly laughed.
Lily's phone buzzed once more, reminding the cheetah of Kaylee's news. She jumped up, pulling on all the wounds on her back. She curled up in a ball, groaning in pain.
"Word of advice, guys, never, ever do that," she coughed.
RJ suddenly stumbled into the parlour to find his cub on the floor. But by the way he was dressed and the way he looked in general, it seemed like he had bigger problems.
"RJ, are you okay?" Kelly asked, helping him to walk.
"Y-yeah..." he said, pulling away from her and going to the loft. "You guys... just... go see the new baby... I'll watch... I'll watch Engel."
Kelly watched him go, before helping Lily up.
Casey and Theo ran in to find Lily, still in the same clothes as before, but the look on her face showed the boys she was back to normal.
"We just fought the weirdest monster," Theo said as Casey looked down at Lily to make sure she was okay. He could see the red patches of blood on her back and offered her his jacket to cover it.
"Can we talk about it later?" Lily asked. "Kaylee's been calling me non-stop... I think we should go visit her and..."
She quickly read through the messages on her phone, then looked up at the guys.
"Michael... she has a nephew."
Kelly nodded, sending the Rangers and Fran off to congratulate Kaylee.
"I'll stay here to watch over Engel and RJ," she assured the others. "Go have fun."
-----Jungle-Fury-----
Lily and the others ran into the hospital just as Tori and Michael were checking out. Kaylee ran over to her friends, bouncing with joy as she held a baby blanket in her hand. She pulled Lily into a hug, accidentally hitting Lily's back. The cheetah winced in pain, causing Kaylee to examine her better.
Lily was wearing black biker clothes with Casey's red training jacket.
"Um... what did I miss?" she asked.
"Personality change..."
"A werewolf..."
"RJ's weird behaviour...
"Casey and Theo having a thing for Lily..."
"Do not!" both boys yelled called. Fran turned to them and pointed to Casey's jacket, still draped over Lily's shoulder.
"Yahuh, okay."
Theo finally noticed Casey's jacket on his best friend and ripped it off. As soon as he saw the blood on her back, he offered her his coat instead. Lily could only laugh at the boys until they both offered their jackets.
She hesitated, which caused them to both give her puppy looks. Fran saved her from choosing between the two by giving her her leather jacket.
Tori was pushed over to the Jungle Rangers as she held baby Michael, "Now you show up," she teased. "It only took you a day!"
"Sorry, Tor, something about personal werewolves and RJ... I don't really understand it myself... Oh... Baby!"
Lily cooed, taking the baby from Tori, who finally noticed her clothes. She turned to Kaylee, who shrugged.
"RJ's getting personal with werewolves... that's what I understood," she laughed.
Tori blinked at her sister. It was all she could do. Lily's strange clothes, Kaylee's weird statement... maybe the drugs hadn't worn off yet.
When she turned to look at her husband, she saw he was just as confused.
It wasn't the drugs...
"When was he born?" Lily asked the new parents.
"Last night," Tori smiled, taking her son back. "September 19th."
"Can I have him?" Fran asked, taking the baby. "He's too cute! I just want to eat those little toes."
"Hey, he stays in one piece, thank you," Kaylee frowned.
"So, you coming home?" Casey asked. "We can't stay long because..."
"UM!" Kira yelled suddenly, holding her stomach as Conner ran to her side. Kaylee turned to Casey and shook her head.
"I am going to lose my hearing before the end of the week," Kaylee groaned, calling a nurse and running to Kira's side.
"I can't do this now," Kira told her.
"You think I wanna go back in there and watch you push another cute baby... oh no... What if it's a screamer?" Kaylee started to panic as Kira and Conner were lead away by Leanne.
"Kaylee, I know it's not regulation, but her mom is not here and she's going to need..."
"Yeah... yeah... she totally owes me!" Kaylee said, following the soon to be parents, and Leanne.
