Power Ranger Triad
Chapter 13
Over the next few weeks Harland and Danni compiled a list of elite Doctor's that would comprise the Medical Staff of the Compound if they needed to treat any injuries from the Veyeta's. Jack spoke to his precinct and enlisted almost every police, fire and first responder in the Angel Grove area. Trini, Adam, Stuart and Linda worked on the hospitals and soon had every hospital in the Angel Grove area on board. Kevin enlisted his university and several others in the area, Zack got the combined efforts of all the radio and television stations and soon the communications were taken care off. Tommy enlisted all the machine shops and factories in the area and with Bill and Danni's designs they were soon manufacturing the needed parts and machines that would be used as earth's second defense.
With almost everything in progress or in place the final phase of the plan was set in motion. Danni sent a communique to all the major governments and the military informing them of the Universal Power Rangers and the upcoming threat. As Jason predicted each government tried to do a very thorough background check on Universal Power Rangers but only discovered a past link to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in Angel Grove.
Danni had included enough strategic information that when analyzed by specialist in each government they all decided that if this threat was real Earth was in serious trouble. So collectively the major governments, The United States of America, the Russian Federation, China, France, Germany, Canada, United Kingdoms, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Greenland, Mexico, Algeria, South Africa, India, Spain, and several other smaller governments sent delegates to meet with Danni and the Universal Power Rangers.
Danni wanted a neutral place for them to meet but because of the sheer number of people that were expected, the only feasible place to meet was the compound. So after all the RSVP's were received Danni, Jason, Bill and Kevin spent the next few days making enough generic comm badges so that the governmental representatives could enter the compound. In a consecution to some of the delegate's religious preferences Danni and Jason changed the scan to just announce the delegate's country of origin or military affiliation. When everything was done Danni sent the time and place for the representative's to meet.
The day of the conference the Universal Power Rangers and their parents meet early in the Compound's commissary to discuss the final arrangements. The parents were to serve as guides for when the delegate's arrived; they were to escort each nation's representative to an assigned table in the park's patio area where the meeting was to take place. The tables were placed in two circles one smaller set around eleven stools for the Universal Power Rangers and the other one a larger one just behind the smaller set slightly off center so everyone had a clear view of each table and the team in the middle. As the time approached Danni made one final check of the arrangements in the park and then retreated to the Command Center of the compound to await the first arrival.
That's were Jason found her sitting at the central computer terminal with her eyes closed almost in a trance. He gently put his hands on her shoulders and slipped gently into her mind. She was worried, would the governmental representative's believe what she and the others were about to tell them and would they help them? If not could she alone stop the Veyeta's if they broke through the team's front line? And if not what would the consequences to earth be? It was almost over whelming her until she felt the gentle touch of Jason and Bill in her mind. They were her rock, her gentle strength and quiet wisdom. She didn't think she would have made it this far without both of them and she hoped after all this was over that she could tell them both how much they meant to her.
"We both know Danni, and feel the same way about you," whispered Jason as he nuzzled her neck.
Danni leaned into his kiss and was just about to give into the feelings Jason was stirring in her when the computer chimed the arrival of the first delegate.
With a groan Jason pulled out of Danni's mind and took a step back from her."It's show time sweetheart. Are you sure you're ready for this?" asked Jason.
"This is what all of our hard work has been leading up to Jas, ready or not. They're here!" sing-songed Danni with a smile.
"Oh Danni! If only we had time..." sighed Jason.
"It's alright handsome, go be the rock for our team." smiled Danni as she gave him a quick kiss then sent him to wait with the other team members in their quarters.
Once again the computer announced the arrival of another delegate and Danni reluctantly turned to task at hand.
"Are you ready to proceed Antonia?" asked Danielle over her comm badge.
"Affirmative Danielle," replied Antonia.
"Then proceed," replied Danni as she pressed a few buttons on the computer terminal and the delegates from the Spain materialized in the Compounds Command Center corridor, Rockford DeSantos stepped forward with a slight incline of his head.
"The delegates from the Republic of Spain," announced the Computer.
"Would you follow me please?" asked Rockford as he motioned for them to follow him down the hallway.
Danni had programed each of the delegate's comm badges to interpret what was spoken to them into their native language so when Rockford spoke to them they understood and readily followed him down the hallway to the park.
Over the next forty five minutes Danni transported eighteen parties of delegates into the Compound Control Center Corridor, each were then escorted to their assigned table in the Compounds Park. There were three extra tables to the right of the circles and each Power Ranger parents sat at one of the tables as they escorted their last delegation.
"All the delegations have arrived Danielle," commed Jack Scott as he sat down beside Linda.
"Affirmative, Jack. Computer commence transportation of Danielle Cranston-Scott to preassigned coordinates."
"Affirmative, commencing transport now," replied the computer as Danielle dematerialized from the Command Center and rematerialized in park in the center of the two circles just in front of the stools.
There were collective gasps and murmurs as Danielle appeared before the group until finally the noise stopped and Dannie stood before a quiet group. "On behalf of the Universal Power Rangers I welcome you to our Compound. My name is Danielle Guadalupe Francesca Marks. I am, for the lack of a better word, a mentor or advisor to the Universal Power Ranger team." she looked around as the translation of what she said was sent to each of the delegation parties. "Before each of you entered the Compound you were given a small badge. That badge is a communication device which translates everything that is spoken into your native language, that way there is no need for translators and we know that everything that is said to you is actually what we say. Now I would like to introduce to you the Universal Power Rangers. Universal Power Rangers to Danielle Marks, please prepare yourselves for transportation to the park."
"Affirmative Danielle, we are ready for transportation" answered Jason as each member of the team moved into position for the teleportation. They all had gathered in Jason, Bill and Danni's quarters awaiting her call.
"Computer, commence transportation of Universal Power Ranger to predetermined coordinates."
"Affirmative, commencing transportation of Universal Power Rangers now." replied Computer as the team appeared just in front of the stools. Danni had stepped to the side so that everyone got a clear view of the whole team when they appeared. Each of the team members wore their flight suit in their Spirit Guides color, with their comm badge and belt buckle in the shape of their spirit guide.
"On behalf of the Universal Power Ranger, I welcome you. My name is Jason Scott, holder of the spirit of the Dragon. Pilot of the Red Dragonzord." said Jason as he stepped forward and then sat down on one of the empty stools.
"My name is Zackary Taylor, holder of the spirit of the Lion. Pilot of the Golden Lionzord" said Zack as he stepped forward and then sat down on one of the empty stools.
"My name is Trini Kwan-Taylor, holder of the spirit of the Saber tooth Tiger. Pilot of the Yellow Saber tooth Tigerzord" said Trini as she stepped forward and then sat down on the stool beside Zack.
"My name is Kimberly Hart-Parks, holder of the spirit of the Crane. Pilot of the Pink Cranezord" said Kimberly as she stepped forward and then sat down on an empty stool.
"My name is Adam Parks, holder of the spirit of the Frog. Pilot of the Green Frogzord." said Adam as he stepped forward and then sat down on the stool beside Kimberly
"My name is Thomas Oliver, holder of the spirit of the Falcon. Pilot of the White Falconzord." said Tommy as he stepped forward and then sat down on an empty stool.
"My name is Katherine Hillard-Oliver, holder of the spirit of the Firebird. Pilot the Red Phoenixzord." said Katherine as she stepped forward and then sat down on the stool beside Tommy.
"My name is Rockford De Santos the III, holder the spirit of the Ape. Pilot the Grey Apezord." said Rocky as he stepped forward and then sat down on an empty stool.
"My name is Aisha Campbell-De Santos, holder of the spirit of the Bear. Pilot the Brown Bearzord." said Aisha as she stepped forward and then sat down on the stool beside Rocky.
"My name is William Cranston, holder of the spirit of the Wolf. Pilot the Blue Wolfzord." said Bill as he stepped forward and sat down on the last empty stool.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Universal Power Rangers." said Danni as she once again came over and stood beside the team. "Now as you in the military know it is essential to have a good support team that you can trust completely. So may I present to you the Universal Power Rangers support team."
"Detective Jack and Linda Scott. Parents of Jason Lee Scott" said Danni as Jack and Linda walked up and stood behind Jason.
"Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Renita Taylor. Parents of Zackary Taylor" said Danni as Gregory and Renita walked up and stood behind Zack.
"Mr. and Mrs. Yoshiro and Tia Kwan. Parents of Trini Kwan Taylor" said Danni as Yoshiro and Tia walked up and stood behind Trini.
"Mr. Adam Hart, and Mrs. Alice Hart-Hawkins. Parents of Kimberly Hart Parks" said Danni as Adam and Alice walked up and stood behind Kimberly.
"Mrs. and Mrs. Alan and Patricia Parks. Parents of Adam Parks" said Danni as Alan and Patricia walked up and stood behind Adam
"Mr. and Mrs. William and Barbara Oliver. Adopted parents of Thomas Oliver" said Danni as William and Barbara walked up and stood behind Tommy.
"Mr. and Mrs. David and Andrea Hillard. Parents of Katherine Hillard Oliver" said Danni as David and Andrea walked up and stood behind Katherine.
"Mr. and Mrs. Rockford and Carmella De Santos the II. Parents of Rockford De Santos the III" said Danni as Rockford and Carmella walked up and stood behind Rocky.
"Dr. and Mrs. Stuart and Rachel Campbell. Parents of Aisha Campbell De Santos" said Danni as Stuart and Rachel walked up and stood behind Aisha.
"And last we have Dr. Kevin Cranston. Father of William Cranston" said Danni as Kevin walked up and stood behind Bill. "Now that everyone has been introduced does anyone have any questions?" asked Danni.
Everyone had been writing feverishly on a pad of paper that was at their table and she knew that when they left they would be putting their names through an extensive background check. But for now everyone was silent so she took that as there were no questions and continued on. Danni turned the Park's sky into a viewing screen and she, Jason and Bill began the presentation they had developed.
After forty-five minutes of talking and taking questions Danni shut down the viewing screen and stood in the middle of the tables awaiting any further questions or comments. When none were forth coming she turned to face the delegates at their tables. "This concludes our presentation ladies and gentlemen. Feel free to return to your governments to discuss and consider what we have presented here today. Once your decision is made contact me through the predetermined channels with your answer. I thank you for your time and patience, and look forward to hopefully working with all of you in the near future. If you would follow your guides, they will take you to the exit." conclude Danni as the parents rose and led their delegate parties out of the park.
Danni, Jason and Bill stood stock still in the middle of the circles of tables until the park door were closed for the last time, then each swayed slightly and slumped towards the ground.
"Danni!" called Trini as she watched her hit the ground.
"Bill!" yelled Kevin as he raced forward to catch his son, he had just returned to the park a second earlier and saw the Triad standing in the middle of the tables swaying slightly just before they each started to slump towards the ground.
"Bro!" yelled Tommy as he raced forward and caught Jason just before he hit the ground.
"Antonia!" called Linda as the rest of the parents returned to the park and found Danni, Jason and Bill either on the ground or in someone's arms. Antonia appeared beside Kimberly and Trini who were holding Danni and felt the back of the woman's neck.
"The Triad is complete and strong," said Antonia as she checked both Bill and Jason.
"You mean she….they… did all that. Together?" asked Andrea Hillard.
"Yes. Together the Cranston-Scott Triad accomplished everything you saw here today" said Antonia proudly. She knew that Danni was her equal or greater, but as of today she also thought of Jason and William as the same. They had proven to her that they were worthy of being in the Triad with Danni and now had her undying loyalty. "They need to rest; we should probably take them to the Medical Bay."
Jack went over and picked up Danielle from Kimberly's lap "Computer, Medical Emergency. Six to transport to Medical Bay," called Jack as Kevin came over to stand beside him carrying Bill, and Tommy with Jason.
"Affirmative, transportation commencing now," replied the computer as they six people disappeared. There was a sudden rush for the doors as the rest of the worried team members and parents made there was to the Medical Bay.
They entered the Medical Bay to find Dr. Harland Patterson and a few of the other elite Doctor's already working on Danielle, Jason and Bill. They stayed in the waiting area of the Medical Bay but could be seen wandering around and trying to look in to see what was going on. About thirty minutes later Dr. Patterson and two other Doctor's made their way to the waiting room.
"Well, I wish it were under happier circumstances that we're meeting again, but I'd like to introduce you all to two of my colleges. This is Dr. Shannon Avery, a noted cardiologist. Dr. Douglas Kapland, a noted neurologist" said Dr. Patterson as the family and friends walked up to them.
"Is something wrong with their brains or hearts?" asked Carmella De Santos .
"No, no. It's just a precaution given the magnitude of what they all three just did. We were just airing on the side of caution, just encase something was wrong but they all three are perfectly healthy, if not exhausted. They should be coming around within the next few hours," said Dr. Avery.
"Thank you, thank you all for everything." said Linda.
"Don't thank us, thank Danielle, Jason and William. They are the ones who set all this up, if it weren't for them we wouldn't have the collaboration or facilities you have here." replied Dr. Kapland.
"Can we see them now?" asked Aisha.
"Yes, but just for a few minutes and only a few at a time. They're all sleeping right now," said Dr. Patterson.
"Thanks doc, come on guys. Let's go check on Jas, Bill and Danni and then get some rest ourselves." said Tommy as he led Katherine into the Medical Bay.
Jason, Bill and Danni were laying on three of the six Medical Bay beds. Danni was closest to the wall and had an oxygen tube in her nose and was hooked up to a blood pressure monitor.
"Is she alright?" asked Kimberly as she stepped up to her bedside, she noticed that Danni looked a little paler than the guys.
"She's fine, Mrs. Parks. Dr. Patterson said he was concerned about her blood pressure so we just wanted to monitor her, and the oxygen is because of her recent lung trauma."
"It seems funny to see Jason and Bill so still," said Adam.
"Well considering this was probably the first time that they tried something like that as a combined Triad it was probably more of a strain on them than it was Danielle. But as we said they are both healthy young men and I'm sure they'll come around in a few hours. But they'll need to take it easy for a few days afterwards," said Dr. Avery.
With a little chuckle under his breath Tommy replied. "Good luck with that Doc. Come on guys. Let's let them get some rest and we'll check on them again later."
The other's filled out to return to their quarters to rest or the projects they were working on, but Jack, Kevin and Linda plopped themselves between all three beds. Kevin sitting beside Bill, Linda beside Jason and Jack beside Danielle.
It was exactly four hours when Danielle started showing signs of waking up. She opened her eyes to see Jack, Linda and Kevin standing beside her bed.
"Hi Beautiful, how are you feeling?" asked Jack as he leaned down and kissed Danielle's forehead.
"Where are Jas and Bill?" asked Danni with a little bit of panic in her voice, she couldn't feel them in the link and was afraid something was wrong.
"There fine Danni, they're right beside you. Look," said Linda as she helped the young woman sit up in the bed so she could look to her left. On the next two beds of the Medical Bay lay Jason and Bill sleeping peacefully, she did a quick scan of them and then leaned back on the bed with a sigh. "They're both alright?" asked Danni.
"They are both fine, just exhausted as I'm sure you are yourself," replied Dr. Patterson as he came over to Danielle's bed side.
"Not so much exhausted as relieved that it's over, at least that part. Now all we have to do is wait for their answers."
"Well sometimes that's the hardest part, but I want your word that all three of you. You especially, will take it easy."
"Well I can't speak for the guys, but…." started Danni.
"But we can, and I can guarantee that they will take it easy." answered Linda firmly.
"Well, the matriarch has spoken" laughed Jack but he leaned over and whispered ."Thank you" in her ear.
"Now you get some more rest and I'll check in on you all again later once you are all awake," said Dr. Harland as he kissed Danni's forehead and then left.
"Jack, what happened?" asked Danni as she moved around to get comfortable.
"What's the last thing you remember, Danni?" asked Kevin.
"I had thanked the delegates for coming and asked them to follow their escorts to the exit, then all of a sudden everything got really dark and I woke up here? Are you sure the guys are alright?" asked Danni again.
"They're fine, Danni. You probably just all got tired and shut everything down to quickly, after all this was Jason and Bill's first use of the combined Triad's power," reminded Kevin.
"I guess you're right, but it was all so sudden and..." started Danni.
"Well you three put on quite a show, even for us and I'm sure it was very taxing on all of you," said Linda.
"I think it was harder on the guys then me, you get used to doing things like that after a while when you're a Time-Lord."
"But the boys aren't Time-Lords Danni, even if they married one. They're just plain old humans," reminded Jack.
"Oh believe me, Jack. There is nothing plain or old about those two," smiled Danni knowingly.
"Well I'll have to agree with Danni on that point," agreed Kevin.
A few minutes later Danni started trying to get out of bed. "Hold on, Danni. Where are you going? You heard Harland, you need to rest." asked Jack as he helped her sit up on the side of the bed.
"Jas is waking up, I want to be beside him when he opens his eyes. Please Jack," pleaded Danni.
"Alright, just hold on a minute and let us help you. Kevin?" started Jack as Kevin went to Danni's other side and helped her walk the short distance that was between the Medical beds.
She laid down on the edge of Jason's bed, laying down beside him with her forehead against his when he finally opened his eyes. "Hiya Handsome," whispered Danni.
"Hiya Beautiful, what happened?" asked Jason weakly.
"I think we over did it a little bit and the strain was too much so when we closed the link we each passed out."
"Where's Bill?" asked Jason as he tried to sit up.
"Calm down, Jas. Bill's in the next bed. Dr. Patterson checked us all over and said that except for being exhausted we're all fine."
"But you're on oxygen, are your lungs..." asked Jason as he cupped her face with his hands.
"Just a precaution Jas, I'm fine really. See for yourself." said Danni as she opened a quick link so Jason could tell how she was feeling. Except for being tired and worried about him and Bill Danni was fine. As soon as Jason was reassured Danni closed the link and helped Jason lay back down on his bed. "Rest Jas, Bill should be awake soon and now all we can do is wait." said Danni as she gently kissed Jason and then got up off his bed and started to walk over towards hers but halfway there her legs gave out and she started to fall.
"Danni!" called Jack as both he and Kevin grabbed for her.
"I'm ok, I'm ok" replied Danni weakly.
"No you're not young lady, you need to stay in bed and rest." said Linda as she helped Danni lay down then adjusted her blankets and turned up her oxygen intake a little. Her breathing was beginning to become labored.
"What I NEED is to make sure my husbands are both alright, please Linda. You understand, don't you?" pleaded Danni. She had a pleading look in her eyes that Linda just couldn't resist.
"All right, Danni. I'll help, but for now you need to rest."
"Linda, I..." started Danni and then stopped at Linda's raised hand.
"Dannielle Cranston-Scott listen to me. I'll help you but on my terms or I'll have Dr. Patterson sedate you."
"Linda!" exclaimed Jack
"Jack it's the only way. Danni needs to rest and that won't happen as long as she tries to take care of the guys first. It's your choice Danni, my way or no way?" said Linda as took Danni's face into her hands and forced the young woman to look her square in the face.
Danni held her stare for a few seconds then crumbled into Linda's arms crying "I'm sorry Linda, I was just so scared. When I saw them lying there...so still...I can't lose them, they're both my whole life. I don't think I can do this alone anymore, not now..."
"Shhhhhh Danni, you won't. They're both fine, but you have to take care of yourself too. You're not alone anymore. Let us help, I'll stay with Bill, and wake you as soon as he shows signs of waking up. I promise!"
Danni looked at both Jack and Kevin and saw the same devotion on their face as she saw on Linda's. They nodded at her and Danni melted into Linda's arms crying until she fell asleep. Linda sat holding her, gently rocking her and murmuring soothing words until she was certain that Danni was sound asleep. Then Jack helped her lay Danni down on her bed and covered her gently with a blanket.
"How did you know?" asked Jack as he watched his wife straighten Danni's blanket and then take a seat next to Bill's bed.
"Easy, it's the classic mother bear protecting her cubs. Or in this case female protecting her mate or mates. Danni is the dominate figure in their Triad when it comes to the Time-Lord aspect of things, so she feels that she needs to protect the guys from all the stress and dangers that entails. What she needs to realize is that even though we aren't Time-Lords we can still help, she just has to trust us."
"Do you think she ever will?" asked Kevin as he looked back at the young woman.
"Yes, in time I think she will. But she's been through so much and been alone for so long that it's going to take some time. In the mean time we just have to keep reminding her that were here for her whenever she needs us."
"I'm glad you're on our side, my love" said Jack as he kissed her head.
"So am I," whispered Linda.
It was another four hours before Bill begin to awaken, and as promised Linda woke Danni and helped her to his bedside. She was once again lying beside her husband with her forehead against his when he opened his eyes. "Hiya Handsome."
"Hiya Beautiful," answered Bill weakly.
"How you feeling?" asked Danni as she kissed him gently.
"Tired, very tired. Where is Jas?" asked Bill as he tried to sit up, but Danni held him down.
"He's fine Bill, he's asleep in the next bed and it's under protest that I'm even awake now. So rest now, we will talk more later. I promise," said Danni as she sent him comforting images until he fell asleep, then she slipped out of his mind and let Kevin and Jack help her back to her bed."Thank you Linda," said Danni as she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
"You're welcome, my love" answered Linda as she gently brushed Danni's hair off her forehead.
It was another twelve hours before all three of the Triad were released from the Medical Bay and then spent another day resting in their quarters. To ensure that all three totally rested, Linda, Jack and Kevin arranged for the Triad to spend another two weeks at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort, Montego-Bay, Jamaica.
Jack, Kevin and Linda moved into the compound and monitored the communications on the governmental frequencies. They waited the full two weeks before informing Danni, Jason and Bill that all the governments had sent their answer.