"No. No. Absolutely not," Abdalon said as Tommy laid out the proposal to use Ivan and Anise's intimate knowledge of Kiros to reveal his base of operations. It was the one part of the plan that they needed help on. He could accomplish everything else on his own if they just gave him the information that he needed. "You'd likely have to torture them to get the information out of them in the first place."

"And I don't really see a problem with that at this point," Tommy stated as the Guardians jerked their heads to look at him. He let out a sigh and then turned back to Abdalon. He was not going to be judged for doing whatever was necessary to get his wife back, especially by people that had barely done anything to keep her safe. "She's not getting better. And I think it is time to consider that Kiros is still draining her even though he isn't here. Taking him out is a sure way to break it."

"We can't let you torture them," Abdalon stated as he leaned back in his chair. "However, we can have some conversations with them while you are there. And I am willing to let you ask questions."

Tommy let out a groan and then nodded. He needed to be in the room and get his questions in- it was the least that he could do to try to get his wife back. Each day that went by, he felt like she was slipping further away and when Shelby had asked the Command Center what could be done- the only thing they had gotten out of it was to break the bond. When he had pushed to make sure it wasn't that they needed to break his bond with her- he had just gotten a look that clearly said to get over that idea right then and there.

"When can we do this?" Tommy asked and he felt the discomfort in the room. He was ready to do this now, but it felt like they wanted to put it off. It felt like they wanted to wait as long as possible to see if Kim would wake up. "She's been unconscious for nearly three weeks- I don't have anymore patience in me and the longer you wait, the less control I will have."

"This afternoon. I do need to get proper security in place with you coming in. I am well aware that you are more than capable of incapacitating a few Guardians if you're pushed," Abdalon stated and Tommy just nodded. He would like to argue that that was not true, but he was already thinking about what he would do to get to them if he was given the chance. Abdalon was not going to give him that chance. "3 pm?"

"3 pm. I'll be bringing Axel and Cameron with me. They also have reason to want Kiros neutralized. You may need a bit more security with them tagging along," Tommy stated and Abdalon barely nodded before shaking his head. "No?"

"They are powerful and they are growing stronger, but you're the only one that is a real threat to us at this time," Abdalon stated and Tommy let out another sigh. "They would be more skilled if an Academy had already been established and we do need to discuss that. We have long been established in New York City and have many buildings that have been…acquired…for these purposes. However- we have to let the world know who you are. Well who you and Kimberly are."

"I'm not a fan, but I understand. I was trying to figure out if there was a way for it to be an underground academy, but that makes no sense. We can talk more logistics once she's awake. Why are you only mentioning a Ranger Academy, though? I thought there would be one for prophets as well," Tommy said as Abdalon shook his head. "Why not?"

"The prophets, traditionally, have a joint academy with the Power Rangers. They need protection that we really aren't able to provide them," Abdalon said and Tommy let out a sigh before he nodded. "We want her back, too. I know it's not for the same reasons, but we're willing to do what is needed to get her back."

"Except torture," Tommy rebutted and Abdalon barely nodded as Tommy met his gaze. Abdalon quickly looked away and the other Guardians wouldn't meet his gaze. "So it's not completely off the table."

"We'd really prefer you didn't go there. Especially without Kimberly to pull you back," Roberto said and Tommy let out a shaky breath. They were right. The things he would have to connect could cause problems if Kimberly was not there to pull him back from the edge.

"I'll be back with the boys at 3," Tommy stated as he stood up from the conference room table and looked around at the Guardians. "Thank you for helping so much over the last few weeks, I just need her back. My family needs her back."

AN: We're getting towards the end of Time of the Yogen-sha and the 5th story in this series is still 'Working Title- The Academy'- so I'm asking for some idea generation. If you've got an idea for what the title of the next story should be- drop it in the comments or DM me.