Power Rangers Triad
Chapter 15
It turned out to be only another two days before the Veyeta fleet was spotted on Earth's early detection radar. Jason, Bill and the other Universal Power Ranger Members had been rotating in and out of the Command Center monitoring the radar and readouts for any signs of the Veyeta. Bill was on watch when the radar alerted him of their advance.
"Command Center to Danielle Cranston-Scott" called Bill over the comm system
"Danielle here Bill, what's up?" asked Danni, she could tell by the tone of his voice that something serious was happening.
"Danni the Veyeta fleet is showing up on the very edges of the early warning radar"
"Affirmative, notify the team to start pre-launch preparations. I'll be there shortly" replied Danni.
The time had finally come, and she sent up a quick prayer to whatever god protected Earth that the Universal Power Rangers and all the people of Earth were ready for this, because ready or not the Veyeta were here. And she knew from experience that they were here for a fight. As soon as the Veyeta were detected on the radar the notification was sent to each person assigned to the Command Center and by the time Danni arrived the place was a frenzy of controlled chaos. Everyone was setting up communication links to their government or military. All the parents had also been notified and were at their stations already coordinating everything from the Command Center.
Bill met Danni as soon as she walked in and she quickly pulled him over to a secluded corner. "Are you alright handsome?" asked Danni as she cupped his face in her hands. He was worried about her, himself and the whole team right now and she needed to get him focus for the task at hand.
"This is it, isn't it? They are really here?" asked Bill quietly.
"Yes love, they're really here. But we can do this, together Earth is strong and we'll win this fight. You have to believe that Bill."
"I do Danni. It's just that when I gave up my Power coin I thought I was through with all this intergalactic fighting."
"Having regrets handsome?" asked Danni, this is NOT what she needed right now.
"No! Gods no! It's just now that we've formed the Triad I finally realized the magnitude of what were planning on doing. Right now it all seems a little overwhelming."
"Well just remember you aren't alone handsome, none of you are. You're spirit guides and I are always with you." said Danni as she pulled him into her arms.
"And that means the world to all of us Danni, especially Jas and I. We don't know how you did it all alone for so long."
"It was expected of me Bill. Remember I'm the last of the Solorian blood line."
"Well hopefully one day we can correct that," replied Bill softly.
"You mean that! You and Jason want children with me?" whispered Danni as their foreheads met.
"Of course we do! Someone as beautiful and strong as you are."
"And what if it's a boy?" asked Danni with a smile.
"Then I hope he has my brains and Jason's good looks" replied Bill with a smile.
"You know you're not too bad looking yourself handsome," said Danni as she began to grind her hips into Bill's crotch.
"Oh Danni….." moaned Bill.
Just then Bill's comm badge beeped. "Jason Scott to Bill Cranston, we're waiting on you Bill."
At Bill's frustrated moan Danni smiled and then stepped back from him. "We were just analyzing last minute data Jas; he's on his way now."
"Yeah right, Danni. Now is not the time for that." he had felt Bill and Danni's rising passion just before he called them.
"Any time is the right time to remind you both how much I love you," replied Danni as she sent Jason a very passionate reminder of her love.
"Danni!" exclaimed Jason.
"Sorry handsome," said Danni as she sent them both images that tempered their rising passion.
"No, you're not beautiful. But we appreciate it anyway. Now if you're ready Bill, let's go save the Earth," said Jason.
"Affirmative, on my way." answered Bill.
"Go handsome, we'll talk again later." said Danni as she quickly kissed him and then pushed him out the door.
Danni followed him out and quickly made her way to the observation room, where she opened up a comm link to the Command Center and then turned the ceiling into a viewing screen. She had a clear unobstructed view of Earth's solar system and could see the Veyeta fleet just entering Earth's solar system.
"Danni the Veyeta have entered into Earth's Solar System" said Kevin
"Universal Power Ranger launch your Zords and prepare to engage the Veyeta" called Danni to each Ranger.
"Acknowledged, Zords launched" replied Jason.
"Governments of Earth, the battle for your planet has begun," called Danni over the comm system to each of the Earth's governments.
For the next two and a half hours the Universal Power Rangers and the combined efforts of Earth's militaries fought valiantly against the Veyeta. There were a few loses on the Earth's side when a couple of the Velveeta's ship broke through the Power Rangers defenses but they were soon taken care of by the combined forces of Earth's military. When the last of the Veyeta's ships were destroyed or they had retreated Danielle called an end to the battle.
"Earth's forces and Universal Power Rangers, we are victorious over the Veyeta Empire. Return to base and tend to your wounded. We thank you for your valiant efforts in the protection of Earth." said Danielle.
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After all the fighting was over Danielle stood in the middle of the observation room, swaying slightly until the image of the night sky faded and the room returned to its normal state. Once the illusion faded Danni slumped to the ground. Almost at the same moment that Danielle hit the floor standing in the Command Center Jack and Kevin knew something was wrong. They both looked at each other and then slowly moved to the side away from the others.
"Computer, location of Danielle Scott-Cranston?"
"Danielle Scott-Cranston is in the observation room," replied the computer.
"Let's go," answered Kevin as they both quietly left the Command Center to the others.
They made their way quickly to the observation room and as soon as the doors opened they felt something wasn't right. The room was totally dark except for a single light shining on Danielle's prone body on the floor. They rushed to her side and knelt down beside her. At Jack's slight shake of his head Kevin rose and addressed the computer.
"Computer, open a frequency to the Universal Power Rangers Zords?"
A few minutes later a beep sounded and the computer replied "Frequency open."
"Jason? Bill?"
"Dad?" asked Jason questionably.
"No, it's Kevin Cranston. Is Bill close by?"
"I'm right here Dad. What's wrong?"
"I think you both…you all! Need to get back to the Command Center as soon as possible"
"Will do Mr. Cranston, estimated eta three point four hours" replied Adam.
"No… You need to get back NOW!" replied Jack.
"You heard the man, Maximum burn guys. Estimated eta thirty minutes," replied Jason.
"Danni's not going to like this Jas" replied Aisha.
"We'll deal with her when we get back," replied Bill. He had a really bad feeling about this and wanted to get back and check on Danni as fast as he could.
Thirty minutes later the power rangers landed in the docking bay, climbing out of their Zords to find the anxious faces of their parents waiting for them.
"What's up Dad? Where is Danni?" asked Jason as he and Bill came over to their Dads.
"She's the reason we called you Jas," said Jack.
"Oh no, not again!" yelled Bill as he and Jason raced out of the Docking Bay and ran straight to the Medical Bay.
As the doors opened they both came to an abrupt halt at the sight that met their eyes. Laying on one of the beds was Danielle with both Stuart Campbell and Linda Scott working frantically over her still body. As they both approached they noticed that she looked paler than they had ever seen her before, almost grayish white. As Bill laid his hand on her arm he looked into the eyes of his mother-in-law.
"I'm sorry Bill, we think she's dying," answered Linda softly.
"Antonia!" yelled Jason as soon as he heard his mother's reply.
A white light flashed and Antonia appeared before Jason and Bill. "You know I can't help her Jason."
"I know, but you can take us to the Time-Lord High Council."
"You can't go there!" exclaimed Antonia.
"Why not! You said that once the triad was formed and consummated we both would have just as much power and privileges as Danni," answered Jason.
"Yes, but it's….I mean no one's ever tried…"
"Only because there has never been a triad before, please Antonia. You know what's at stake," asked Bill.
"Guys, there is one thing else you ought to know?" said Dr. Campbell as he stepped up to the them.
"What's that Doc?" asked Jason.
"I know this isn't exactly the best time for me to tell you this but you need to know. Danni's pregnant."
"She's what!" exclaimed Jason.
"She can't be…. I mean…"stammered Bill.
"Well you both said yourself that the triad had been consummated so you know it's possible."
"Alright, well give you that. How far along is she?" asked Jason.
"Well, without knowing the exact conception date I'd say she's about two to three months along?"
"Oh god! You mean she went through this whole thing alone without telling any of us?"
"Yes, she probably didn't want you to worry about her. You know how she is."
"Unfortunately we do. So now will you help us Antonia, not just for Danni but for the baby as well," asked Jason.
"Alright, I'll take you there, but after that you're on your own."
"Understood," replied Jason.
"Are you ready?" asked Antonia as she walked over to stand in front of the two men. She wasn't sure if what they had in mind was going to work or not but she had to admit they were Danni's best shot if not her only one.
"Take good care of her, we'll be back as soon as we can." said Billy as he and Jason disappeared in a brilliant flash of white light.
A few minutes later Jason and Bill were standing in a white room with three tiers of long white desks with four chairs on each tier "State your name and business before the Time-Lord High Council," answered a booming voice from the highest tier.
"My name is Jason Lee Scott-Cranston, husband of Danielle Scott-Cranston, one third of the Universal Power Rangers Triad," answered Jason.
"And you are?"
"I am William Cranston-Scott, husband of Danielle Cranston-Scott, one third of the Universal Power Rangers Triad," replied Bill.
"You are known to us, what can we do for you both"
"You can save Danni's life! After all she's done for you, all she's been through and now she just saved you and your kind from a galactic war. She's dying!" yelled Bill
"We know what has transpired William Cranston, but even we cannot help her"
"Cannot or will not!" replied Jason
"That is not fair. When the triad was consummated you learned the complete history of the Time-Lords. You also learned that Danielle is not only a Master Time-Lord, but a Solorian Time-Lord. Solorian Time-Lords are born only once every ten thousand years, that is why her forming this triad and being assigned to Earth and the Power Rangers was so vital. She's stronger than all of us combined. A Solorian Time-Lord was the only hope earth had of defeating this threat"
"And now for that you are going to let her and our unborn child die!" replied Jason
"Unborn child?"
"We knew that the triad had been consummated but we didn't know it had produced offspring?"
"We just found out ourselves, our doctor estimates that it happened about two to three months ago but Danni didn't tell us. I guess she didn't want to worry us encase something went wrong" replied Jason
"A wise decision."
"In some ways, yes. But given what she just went through it was unwise to put that much stress on herself or the baby without proper medical precautions" answered Bill.
"Yes, we see your point. And given the circumstances we will help"
"Although we ourselves cannot help…."
"But you just said!" exclaimed Bill
"We understand you distress William but please let us finish our sentences"
"Sorry"
"Although we ourselves cannot help we know of the Master who can and we will send you to him"
"Can't he come here, I mean we don't have much time before Danni…" said Jason
"Although the Solorian Master is powerful even he doesn't travel outside the Solorian temples"
"Then how do we get to him?" asked Jason
"We will send you to him, and you may choose two others to accompany you"
"Two others huh, well Dr. Campbell is one" said Jason
"And your Dad" said Bill
"Wise choice, a doctor and a warrior. Notify them that their presence is required, and we will send you when all the necessary arrangements have been made."
"But how….?"
"Antonia will bring them here. Make your arrangements time is of the essence"
"Command Center, this is Jason Scott. Do you read me?"
"Loud and clear Jason, is Bill with you?" asked Kevin
"I'm right here Dad. Look we don't have a lot of time to explain but we need to have Dr. Campbell and Jack ready to go on a trip with us. We have to find a Solorian Master to see if he can help Danni" explained Bill
"Whatever you need Bill" said Jack
"I'm ready whenever you are Bill" said Dr. Campbell
"Thanks Jack, Dr. Campbell. Antonia will be arriving in the Command Center shortly to bring you both here. From here we will all leave for Solaria."
"Understood."
"How's Danni?" asked Jason
"She's hanging on; we estimate she has about another twelve hours before the damage to her and the baby is irreversible" answered Linda
"Thanks mom, just look after her for us will you?" asked Jason
"You got it honey; you just take care of yourselves. I'd hate to have to explain to Danni if anything happened to you or Bill. You know how she can be"
"We sure do."
"Oh, Antonia just arrived. Your father and Dr. Campbell should be there shortly. Love you both" said Linda as she closed the connection.
A second later Jack Scott and Stuart Campbell arrived in the Time-Lord Council chambers. "Welcome, Jack Scott and Dr. Stuart Campbell. Is everyone ready?" at everyones nod he continued. "Then stand close together. You will need these, the compass is to guide you to the Solorian Temple and the medallion is so that you may return when you quest is complete. Stand together and concentrate on your destination. Good luck and may the spirit guides protect you."
Then is a flash of brilliant white light the four men disappear and begin their trip through time and space to the distance planet of Solorian to find the long sot after Master Solorian.
When the four men finally rematerialized they were` standing on unfamiliar territory with an unfamiliar sky above them. They gather there bearing and then Jason pulls out the compass and holds it in his hand. The needle points towards the northeast and a large group of trees. "This way" said Jason as he grabs the pack he was given and then heads out. Three miles later they are in the middle of a dense forest. It reminds them of a tropical rain forest with all the heat and humidity without thankfully the bugs
"Are we still going the right way?" asked Jack
Jason pulls out the compass "Still on course, if I'm reading this right we still have another five or more miles to go"
"Then let's get going. The sooner we get to this temple the sooner we can get back to help Danni" said Stuart as he stood up and pulled on his hat
With a smile to each man Jason and Bill both rose and they continued their quest to save Danni. It was just turning nightfall when the group saw the ruins of the once great Solorian Temple
"Well, there it is. According to this compass the Solorian Master is in these ruins" said Jason
"Well then, let's go"
"Look, I just want to say again how grateful we are to both of you for helping us like this."
"Jason, it's what family does. I'm sure you both would do the same for Aisha and Rocky or anyone else. So of course we're going to help you and Danni" answered Stuart
"Thanks."
Then the group walked the few remaining yards to the center of the temple to find a blazing fire and an old man sitting around it. As they got within a few feet of the man the ground literally started to quake and then the man finally spoke "Identify yourself and your reason for disturbing my peace"
"I am Jason Lee Scott-Cranston, Husband of Danielle Scott-Cranston, one third of the Universal Power Ranger Triad."
"I am William Cranston-Scott. Husband of Danielle Cranston-Scott, one third of the Universal Power Rangers Triad."
As they finished the old man jumped up from the fire and ran towards Jason and Bill. "Ohhhh hoodoo, so she really did it didn't she. She formed the Triad" said the old man excitedly
"You know Danni?" asked Bill
"Know her, of course I know her! She is my daughter. Well, not really. Technically she is my great, great, great, great…something or other granddaughter but she has always been my favorite. I've watched her throughout the centuries and always wondered when she would finally fulfill her destiny"
"Well she's fulfilled it alright, but it's about to cost her her life" answered Jason angrily.
"And our unborn child" added Bill tearfully.
"Her life! Unborn child! Ohhhh nooooo! It was never meant to happen this way" wailed the old man
"Well it has, and in less than four hours we will lose both of them unless you do something"
"Do something, yes. But what can I do, I cannot leave the temple or I will die and the Solorian culture and knowledge will be lost forever."
"Excuse me sir, but it looks like from all the test that I have run that she has lost a great deal of her life energy or power if you will. Now the Power Rangers did a re infusion of the Great Spirit from their spirit guides but this seems to be totally different. Almost as if her life spirit it's self is being drained."
"Ahhhhhhhhhh! Very wise to bring a Doctor with you and a warrior as well encase you needed to fight. But fear not I will ask nothing of you for the people you choose to accompany you and the fact that you made the trip at all shows the depth of your devotion to Danielle. Also your Doctor is right; it is not only her power that she is losing but her spirit as well. To be a Solorian Time-Lord is not only to have great power but to BE that power."
"Then how do we stop her from losing her power" asked Jason.
"Wait here young ones, I will return shortly" said the old man as he walked away.
"Wait…. I want to…." said Jason as he started after the old man.
"Jason, No!" said Jack as he ran up to her and stopped him "Sometimes you just have to trust."
Then he lead him back to fire and all four men sat down and watched the flames of the fire flicker in the dark night sky. A short time later the old man returned and Jason and Bill jumped at his voice.
"Place this stone over Danielle's heart. It will re infuse her with the power she needs."
"What is it?" asked Bill.
"It is the heart stone from the Greatest Power in the universe."
"But don't you need it here, for your power?"
"No my son, Danielle needs it more than I do. Her destiny is still unfolding while mine is dwindling down. When the time is right we will meet again and I will once again be in possession of the stone. Until then Danielle is now the keeper of the greatest power."
"Now I know where she gets that cryptic speech from" replied Jason with a laugh.
"So she uses it herself does she. She complained so bitterly that she hated when I talked like that" laughed the old man "But you must go, time is of the essence. I will see you again when the time is right. Farrell!" called the old man as he disappeared in a brilliant white light just as the sun began its rise over the horizon
"Oh god, we have to go!" cried Jason as the men gathered around him and concentrated on the Command Center.
What only seemed a few minutes later the men reappeared in the infirmary of the Compound and Jason and Dr. Campbell rushed over to Danielle's bedside. Jason took out the pouch from his pocket and placed the brilliant white crystal over Danielle's heart. Almost immediately they could see a difference in Danielle's readouts. Her heart rate and blood pressure leveled off and her temperature started to slowly drop.
"I think she's going to be alright now" declared Dr. Campbell after he checked the monitors
There was a great sigh of relief from the whole room plus a few tears of joy were shed
"Now that Danni is on the mend I think everyone needs to go get something to eat, take a shower and get some rest. The last twenty four hours have been very stressful on all of us. Doctor's orders!" said Stuart as he started herding everyone out of the infirmary
"I'll relieve you in about twelve hours Linda if that's alright" said Trini as she was heading out.
"Oh no you will not young lady! You just finished fighting yourself and you need as much rest as you can get. I'll relieve Linda in about twelve hours and she can give me a quick lesson on all the bells and whistle Danni's hooked up to." answered Kira Kwan
"Yes ma'am" answered Trini as she went into Zack's arms and they left the Medical Bay.
As the Medical Bay doors closed behind the last of their family and friends Stuart turned to see two lone figures still standing beside Danni's bedside. With a slight smile he went to stand behind the two young men. "You know it's not going to do her any good if you end up in the beds right beside her." said Stuart quietly
"I know, but we just can't leave her. We came so close to losing her, and the baby this time." said Jason quietly
"I know, but you didn't. How about we compromise and you two get a few hours sleep on one of the other beds in the next room."
At their indignant looks he answered "Look, there really isn't anything you can do out here and I'm sure you both will be more comfortable on a double bed than one of the singles out here. I promise if there is any change you two will be the first ones to know."
"Alright, you've talked us into it Doc" said Jason as he pulled Bill from the main infirmary into a private room.
"Are you going to be ok for another twelve hours?" asked Stuart as he looked over at Linda. She had not left Danni's bedside since they had moved her into the infirmary
"What about you" she asked in rebuttal
"Honestly I don't think I could go to sleep even if I tried. I just want to go over these readings once more and make sure that everything is alright" said Stuart
"Same here, how about I get us some breakfast and we go over them together?" asked Linda
"Deal, just give me a few minutes to take a quick shower. After that quest they sent us on I could really use one right about now."
"Fine by me, how about we both grab a quick shower then meet in the commissary for breakfast. I want to hear all about that quest of yours and I'm sure not going to hear about it from Jack or the boys."
"Oh, I'm not sure…."
"Now Stuart, don't you dare back out on me now. I have as much right to know as Jack, she is my daughter-in-law after all and carrying my grandchild."
"Alright Linda, but don't tell Jack or Jason I told you"
"My lips are sealed."
"Thank you, see you in about thirty minutes." said Stuart as he left the infirmary
"Right" said Linda to the closed doors, then she walked over to Danielle's bedside "And you my dear have a lot to answer for to, but right now just get better" said Linda quietly as she kissed Danielle's forehead and then left.