Return
"So, how does interdimensional travelling work?" Z asked as she, Cruger, Kat, the Rangers, and Professor Galatea and her associates walked to the laboratory.
"It's actually quite simple," Professor Galatea began. "My team and I have discovered that other dimensions contain something we haved called the 'Dimensional Code.' Every dimension can be accessed if there Dimensional Code is inputted into an interdimensional device."
"Like the orbs," Z stated.
Professor Galatea nodded. "The orbs we designed are already calibrated with specific Dimensional Codes that we have acquired after extensive research."
"So that means that the orb that brought Z here contained our world's Dimensional Code?" Sky asked.
"Yes. We have brought an uncalibrated orb from our labs and my team and I will have to research your Dimensional Code, Z," Professor Galatea informed. "We have already brought the necessary equipment needed and placed it in the lab."
"And how long will it take?" Z asked.
"It may take several hours," Professor Galatea answered.
"More waiting then, huh?" Z sighed.
"Yes. I'm sorry, I know you want to return home soon. But I promise you we will work as fast as we can to send you home, Z." Professor Galatea gave Z a smile.
Z returned it and they all continued their way to the lab.
"I have a question," Darian said. "How are you going to find Z's dimension? Or find the correct code to send her home?"
The entire group had finally reached the lab and entered. Inside there were various computer consoles and other various equipment never before seen by the Rangers.
"Luckily for you all, we are very prepared." Professor Galatea and her assistants walked up to the consoles and began their work. "You see, some of the Dimensional Codes we have already gathered are codes belonging to our alternate dimensions. All we have to do is research more Dimensional Codes of our alternate worlds and determine which one has interacted with our dimension."
"Huh?" Adrian said.
Professor Galatea chuckled. "We have discovered that dimensions are connected to one another. They are connected through vortexes or portals. Inside the portals is a space we have called the Dimensional Rift. Right now, my assistants and I determining which dimension has recently interacted with ours. That is how we'll determine Z's Dimensional Code."
"All this talk of dimensions, codes, and portals is giving me a headache," Samantha commented.
"That's okay." Cruger turned to the Rangers. "Rangers, take Z and keep her company while Professor Galatea and her assistants work. I'll let you know when they have found something."
"Yes, Sir," the Rangers said together and saluted.
"Come on Z, you must be starving," Ashlee remarked as she grabbed Z's arm and walked her out of the lab.
"Yeah, I kind of am."
The Rangers, plus Z, reentered the Common Room. Ashlee ran over to the synthesizer while the others took a seat at a table, Darian, Sky, and Z on one side, Adrian and Samantha on the other side. Samantha turned to Sky.
"So, you're really in a relationship with Bridge?" Samantha asked.
Sky sighed. "Yes, I am. Is that a problem with you three?" Sky raised a brow.
Adrian and Samantha looked at each other. Adrian shrugged and turned back to Sky.
"Eh, cool with me," said Adrian with a smile. "Sam? What about you?" Adrian turned to Samantha.
Samantha was quiet before finally speaking. "Well, this sucks. I was going to ask you out because I think you're hot. But, if you love Bridge, then go ahead. I'll move on." Samantha smiled.
Sky smiled. "Well, thank you, both of you. I hope this doesn't change how the two of you see me."
"So, you like guys? It's just one more thing to know about you," Adrian remarked.
Ashlee came to the table carrying two trays of food. Each tray carried burgers and fries. "I hope you guys don't mind this for lunch. I didn't know what to get," Ashlee said placing the trays down and taking a seat next to Adrian.
"No, this is good, thank you," Z told her.
All six of them ate in comfortable silence for a few minutes when Darian finally spoke up. "So, Ashlee. Adrian and Sam here already told us they're cool with Sky being with Bridge. What do you think?"
Ashlee wiped her mouth with a napkin and swallowed down a piece of her burger. "I think it's kinda cute."
"Really?" Darian asked, who looked over at Sky, who merely shrugged and popped a fry into his mouth.
"Yeah. Of course, I never really pegged Sky to be into guys. Shocker, if you ask me," Ashlee remarked and took a bite out of her burger. "But...I'm cool with it," she finished with full mouth.
"Ugh, Ash, don't talk with your mouth full," Samantha chided. Ashlee threw a fry at her. "Hey!"
Z and the others chuckled while Samantha rolled her eyes.
"So, Z. Are the Sky and Bridge from you world also together?" Adrian asked.
Z shook her head. "No, they're not. But, I'll admit that the two share a very close bond with each other. Of course, I'm not one hundred percent certain that the two have feelings for each other."
"I see. Well, if the Sky and Bridge of your world are anything like our Sky and Bridge, it might be possible," Adrian responded.
"Yeah, you never know," Ashlee added. "Hey, maybe the two are already dating and decided not to tell anyone! They might even be already doing it!"
"Ashlee!" Samantha shouted. "Don't even go there!"
"What? It's possible!" Ashlee said back.
"Oh god."
Z cleared her throat and popped a few french fries into her mouth. Sky chuckled and Darian had a huge smirk on his face. Adrian shook his head and took a bit out of his burger.
"Don't worry about it, it's fine," Z said with a smile. I'm really going to miss these three. I wonder if I can find their counterparts back at home, Z thought to herself with a smile. "You know, when I go back, I'm definitely going to try and find your guys' counterparts. You three are great."
"Aw, thank you," Ashlee said. "And yeah, definitely. You should totally see how our counterparts are like back in your world. Oh gosh, I hope I'm not some jerk or a diva or a…"
"Okay, we get it," Samantha interrupted.
"You know, chances are you may find our counterparts in S.P.D.," Adrian suggested.
"Hm, maybe," Z pondered.
"Well, I'm done with lunch. Who's up for lightball?" Ashlee proposed.
"I'm down," Darian answered.
"Count me in," Adrian added.
"Sure, why not?" Samantha said.
"If it'll pass the time," Sky joined.
"Z, you wanna play? Oh wait, do you have lightball in your world?" Ashlee asked.
"Yes, we do. And I'm very good at this game," Z remarked with a smirk.
"Oh, well then. Let's get started!" Ashlee returned the smirk.
After a few rounds of lightball, the group decided to call it game. Sky, Darian, and Z were one team and Adrian, Ashlee, and Samantha were another team. Out of a total of eight rounds of lightball, both teams won four rounds each. The Rangers and Z removed their gloves and took seats on the couches in the Common Room.
"Whoo, that was intense," Darian commented wiping sweat from his forehead.
"Yeah." Ashlee turned to Z. "You were right, you are good at this game."
"Told ya," Z said with a smile.
"You know, I still think we should've played one more game instead of leaving us all tied," Adrian voiced crossing his arms. "We so would've beaten you guys."
"Pfft, as if," Darian replied.
"We so could," Samantha piped in.
As the four traded insults and words of one more match, Z looked over at Sky, who was smiling at his team fondly. Z moved over to where Sky was seated and sat next to him.
"Something on your mind?" Z asked.
"Yeah. Sometimes I look at my team and think 'These guys are the greatest.' But at the same time, I like to think that my old team were still here," Sky answered. "You know what I mean?"
"Yeah. I do." Z understood what that meant. Sky still missed Z, Syd, and Bridge. Even though they were gone, Z knew that they still had a special place in his heart. As painful as it may have been to replace them, Sky had accepted Adrian, Ashlee, and Samantha as the new Rangers of his team.
The speakers suddenly came to life, ceasing the Rangers conversation, and Kat's voice spoke through. "Rangers and Z, report to the laboratory immediately."
"Hey, I guess it's time," Sky said to Z.
"Yeah. It's time," Z said rather sadly as she and the others got up and left the Common Room.
"There. It's ready, Commander Cruger," Professor Galatea stated as she held up an orb.
"Excellent. The Rangers should be arriving soon." Cruger slowly nodded his head.
"Great. I'll just have my assistants double check everything before we use it." Professor Galatea handed the orb to one of her assistants just as the Rangers and Z walked into the lab.
"Ah, everyone, you made it," Kat greeted. "Professor Galatea is just making sure everything is set for your departure, Z."
"Okay." Z turned to the others. "So, I guess this is goodbye."
Sky nodded. "Yeah. I guess so."
"Man, it feels like we were just getting to know you," Adrian commented with Ashlee and Samantha nodding in agreement.
"Same here." Z turned to Sky. "I hope you get to see Bridge again."
Sky nodded again. "Me too. And thank you. It was good to see, Z."
Z smiled and hugged Sky, who returned the hug.
"Aw, group hug!" Darian called out and he and the other three Rangers grouped around Sky and Z. Cruger and Kat smiled at the affection. The group finally moved back and they all walked over to Cruger, Kat, and Professor Galatea.
"Commander, Kat, Professor, thank you for everything," Z said to them.
"It is our pleasure, Z. We will miss you." Cruger stuck out his hand and Z took it.
"Are you ready, Z?" Professor Galatea asked with a smile.
"I'm ready."
One of Professor Galatea's scientists handed her the orb. Professor Galatea walked to an empty spot in the room and twisted the top half of the orb counter-clockwise three times. She placed the orb on the ground and walked back to the others. The orb glowed white and a vortex opened. Z walked towards the portal. When she was halfway there, she turned back to the others.
"Bye everyone. I promise to visit, if I can," Z told them.
"Bye Z!" Ashlee waved at her along with the others.
Z waved back and continued her way towards the vortex. She stepped into it and was instantly sucked in, the vortex closing on its own. Z spun around as she travelled through the vortex, her stomach feeling like it was flipping around inside of her.
Oh man, I'm going to lose my lunch!
Like her first trip inside the vortex, an opening suddenly approached and Z fell through it, and landed on her left side. Z groaned as she stood up and dusted herself off. You think I would've learned by now on how to land properly. Z looked around and found herself somewhere in a city. It looks like NewTech City. Looks like home...possibly. Only one way to find out. Z pulled out her morpher.
"Sky? Do you read me? It's Z." Z waited a few seconds in silence.
"Z? Is it really you?" Sky's voice came through. "How...how is it possible?"
"Yeah, it's me. Listen, just tell Kat and the Commander. Kat will track me down. I'm somewhere in the city with no ride," Z responded.
"Okay, just stay where you are. We'll come get you!"
Z nodded and put her morpher away. I'm home.
Well, only one more chapter to go! And after that, the sequel! Sorry it took me a while to update this, but as you've probably noticed, I've published another Power Rangers story and have been working on that one. And then I realized that I still need to finish this story! So I hope you all stick around! Until next chapter!