Disclaimer: Concept is Haim Saban’s. The IGPF belongs to Ellen Brand and throughout this series has been used with permission. Everything else belongs to us. To borrow them you need to ask at least one of us for permission. A nominal offering would help to pave the way. Just so you know this takes place half an hour after Andrea leaves for Diatles in the previous fanfic. In case you are wondering why Michelle addressed Aphrealle as April it’s because April Warren is a name Aphrealle used on Earth back when Amelia was a baby.

Guardian Down Part Trey
By Robert Gutheim

Chiana was in the Healing Chamber. She looked over her best friend Heida. The princess, known to everyone as Small Lady, had a forlorn expression on her pretty face. The reason being she missed talking with Heida.

"Ida, you don’t know just how much I miss you. Being able to talk about good times and shop in the malls. Also the way you would always assure me that everything is going to be fine. Sereia managed to bring back some rangers but I’m not sure even that is going to be enough. If only you would wake up from your coma." Chiana looked down to her right wrist and saw her bracelet. It held the engraving the images of the symbols of Saturn and a crescent moon which represented Minosia. Seeing it made her cry. Since it was given to her by Heida.

Meanwhile Michelle was exploring the fortress and eventually came near the door to the HC. The Ranger leader was startled, since she heard what sounded like someone crying loudly.

She decided to investigate and see if she could help. Entering the HC Michelle found Chiana, very upset.

"Chiana, what’s wrong?" Michelle asked, being concerned about the younger girl.

"It’s nothing you would understand. While we both fight the forces of evil it’s a different fight. Morgana can be tough. It’s my guess that Lord Xenon is a pretty difficult opponent," Chiana said.

At first the Ranger leader could not comprehend what was wrong. Michelle noticed that the princess was observing one of the injured Enforcer. She realized that the Enforcer she looked upon was Guardian Saturn, or Tomoe Hotaru.

"You too were pretty close weren’t you?" Michelle asked.

"Yeah we were best friends," Chiana said.

Michelle said. "I doubt Heida would want her friend to be going on a pity trip simply because she is unconscious. What you should do is think about the good times that you two have shared and who knows Aphrealle is working on figuring the orbs out. Hopefully soon she will figure something out and we can revive not only Heida but Amika and the others as well," Michelle said.

"Michelle, that one guy with the weird morpher is he some kind of wizard or something?" Chiana asked in order to change the subject a little.

"I really can’t say. All I can say is that the thing on his wrist is a Demona Powerband. Andrew briefed me in after he and Tyrone showed up during that one battle at the satellite base. Why do you ask?" Michelle inquired.

"I saw him and the one ranger who was wearing a kind of bluish green Shirt with her uniform go through some circle of light in the courtyard earlier," Chiana said.

"That explains why I couldn’t find Andrea. I had noticed during my exploration that her luggage was still here yet she was going to have to return to Diatles because of a family emergency. Robert probably used one of his portals to take her to Diatles since I noticed he was missing as well. Apparently one of the things his ring is capable of is opening portals. Andrew didn’t have much information on what his ring is capable of since his team only fought alongside Robert a few times. Not every time the ring was a factor in the actual battle. In fact the first time they fought together the ring was the cause of their fighting together but Robert wasn’t using his powers because he didn’t have his powerband. Andrew’s mentor Dr. Stephanie Collington would have more information on Plastica since she was Plastica’s daughter. TO be honest the battle at the satellite base was the first time my team fought with him," Michelle said.

Bobby and his unlikely subteam were on the lower level of Airtron looking in the various chambers. Sarah suddenly called out.

"Bobby, Mitsu, check out what Andrew brought along?" She called out excitement evident in her voice.

"What Sarah?" Mitsu asked as she caught up Bobby right behind her.

"Look in this one chamber," Sarah said indicating where ten cycles of various colors along with a small intergalactic gray car with a Siren on it were parked. The door on the side facing them had a small emblem, of a stylized silver star going nova-- basically a circle with eight points, the four at North, West, East, and South being longer than the other four. A ring went from between West and northwest to between East and southeast around which were the words Intergalactic Police on it.

"Whoa, Andrew brought the Jet Cycles Cool," Bobby said. He then headed for his bike; the other two then headed for theirs. Sarah’s of a nice Platinum color that looked to be in showroom perfect condition.

"What say we patrol the city," Bobby said jumping on his bike.

"Race you to the ramp," Sarah dared in a playful tone, kicking her cycle into high gear.

"You are on girl," Mitsu rejoined taking up the challenge, revving up her bike.

As they patrol the city they noticed how whole buildings are made from total crystals. They soon came across a small park where Mitsu noticed four female warriors dressed in the elemental colors, sparring with one another.

"Man those four are so good, they could probably give the twins a prolonged workout," Sarah conveyed her observations to her team.

"I wonder if we should ask them for a sparring match," Mitsu suggested to the other two. Believing it would be an excellent way to relax. The expression on her face wasn’t lost to Bobby nor Sarah. Both knew very well Mitsu enjoyed a good fight.

"Hey, I’m all for it. Let’s just hope they don’t turn out to be more of those stupid Negarian wraiths. I’d rather have a friendly workout not a battle right now," Bobby said.

"Good as those four are it could end up a battle," Mitsu said. "Let’s hope I don’t end up needing my claws."

"For sure your claws are deadly weapons," Sarah agreeing with the Orange Ranger's statement. She had first hand experience how useful those they could be.

"The Deadliest," Bobby also agreeing with the Platinum Rangers assessment.

They then approached the four Bobby slightly tapped the Oldest of the Dark haired Japanese looking girls only to end up flat on his back.

"Not quite what I expected from a possible sparring partner before the match," he joked as he got up.

"Sorry about that I thought it was someone else," the oldest in a Pink outfit apologized

"My two friends and I were hoping you four would be willing to spar with us," he suggested.

"I’m Petia by the way," the Pink clothed girl said. "My partners are my sisters, Karian, Beriana, and Conoa."

Karian’s outfit was hard to figure out but Beriana was in a bluish outfit and had her hair down to about halfway down her chest, Conoa was in red and her hair was real short.

"I’m Bobby Zhang, my companions are Sarah Rimyard and Mitsu Miyajima."

"We’ve seen you three around the Fortress. You must be with the relief crew Sereia brought back," Kara said.

"We are," Bobby said. "So your four interested in Sparring with us."

"You Bobby are on," Beruche said.

Cooan sat out watching her older sisters go up against the three rangers. Eventually a bunch of Human looking people walked up to watch the match.

"Not joining in?" the Leader a Cleverly disguised Orange Negarian Enforcer said.

"Short an opponent," Conoa said.

"That one girl with the bushy hair that’s attacking the girl in Yellow how good an opponent is she?" the leader asked referring to Mitsu.

"I really can’t say because I don’t know her all that well," Conoa said. "All I know is her name is Mitsu."

"Mitsu, I challenge you," The leader said standing up.

"Let me just change first because While I trust my last opponent I don’t trust you," Mitsu said.

"Trust me you will enjoy this battle," The Orange Enforcer said.

"Mitsu, I don’t think this is a good idea," Bobby said.

"I agree with him," Petz said.

"Tough Tofu," Mitsu said as she prepared to morph

"Shadow Guardian Power Orange," Mitsu Howled. Mitsu looked ready to extend her claws as the Cheetah zoomed into her. Orange Light appeared and swept over her turning into her Orange Ninja Suit.

"I think for this match I better change myself," Mitsu’s new opponent said as her friends dropped their disguise to reveal Shadow Wraiths. Half a platoon of Damox then showed up.

"Not good," Beruche said. "Petz we better transform."

"I agree Sis," Petz said.

Petz, Kara, Beruche, and Cooan then changed into their own uniforms. Their Uniforms instead of having a sailor suit look were more like armor only the Armor only covered their chests, pelvic regions and up along their heads leaving the face, arms and legs exposed.

"This is Bobby My subteam and I along with A few cadets are under attack and require backup."

"We hear you Bobby, we are on our way," Sereia responded. "For the record Andrea and Plastica aren’t back yet."

"Let’s hope we won’t require the Titan Megazord," Sarah said as she was prepping her morpher halves.

"I agree," Bobby said. "Ranger Eclipsed Blue." The Blue Light flowed over Bobby, when it went off His Helmet resembled an Owl, and everything else was the same except for the basic color.

"Platinum." Sarah Crowed. Sarah had a slight smile as she was bathed in a Grayish White Light. Her helmet taking on the look of a fox. The cybernetic enhancements even helped her be ready for action.

"Orange." Mitsu howled knowing she was outmatched. Mitsu held on as Orange Light bathed her as it formed her cybernetically enhanced armor and her helmet took on the appearance of a cheetah.

Soon after that the roar of Cycles and the scream of a siren told them that the other Rangers were on Hand. The Siren was attached to Andrew’s squad car and the Mahogany Ranger was seen in the Front Passenger seat. The Pink and Red Guardians along for the Ride.

"This looks like a heavy battle," Michelle said as she grabbed her sword.

"I agree," Amelia said throwing her Chacron at one of the Damox.

"Hey let me join in the fun," a new voice said as Setea better known as the Plum Guardian popped into being. "Never fear my friends for I’m home."

"Glad you are back Setea," Rayno said.

"Ditto," Sereia said.

"Well I couldn’t let all of you have all the fun," Setea said.

"You think of this as fun," Roxanne said. "Six of your teammates are sitting in a Healing Chamber while you go off and do who knows what."

"Roxie go easy on her," Michelle ordered the white ranger.

"I’ll save it for after the battle," Roxanne responded to the direct order.

Vanessa rolled her eyes

Of course Vanessa had been cutting into a few Damox the whole time. After a heavy battle the rangers and Guardians returned to the Guardian Fortress. A Short time later Roxanne appeared in the doorway to Michelle’s bed chamber.

"Something up Roxanne?" Michelle asked as she slightly looked up from where she was giving her brunette hair a comb. She was wearing a reddish colored bathrobe and what was visible of her skin had beads of water on it from an apparent recent trip through the shower in her bathroom.

"The Minosian Cadets and I were figuring on catching a movie. Would you be interested in going with us?" Roxanne asked.

"If I wasn’t so busy here with reports for Professor Damon I would join you," Michelle said.

"If you should change your minds we’ll be at the Megaplex in Reagle Valley."

The next thing Michelle heard as she continued working was the door in the outer room cycle open and closed. She kept going on her post battle cleanup when she heard her door chimes. At this point she had her Utility pants on but nothing above the waist.

"Who is it?" Michelle asked over the intercom.

"Michelle, It’s Aphrealle."

"You can safely come in April, I wanted to make sure it wasn’t one of the guys," Michelle called out to her mentor.

"Any particular reason?" Aphrealle asked as she walked in.

"I wasn’t fully dressed," Michelle said as she stepped out into her sitting room Utility jacket in hand and her shirt finally on.

"I wanted your take on things before I spoke with Councilor Zendar," Aphrealle said.

"What do you have to report to Councilor Zendar about?" Michelle asked.

"The situation here. The Council is considering posting a ranger team here as a backup for Sereia’s forces. You seem distracted Michelle," Aphrealle noticed.

"Like you I’m busy with paperwork but for Professor Damon. For that reason I decided not to accompany Roxanne to the Megaplex with the Minosian Cadets."

"Michelle, trust me you deserve some time to yourself. I admit you can’t very well practice your gymnastics but maybe take in a movie. My daughter could easily take care of the paperwork," Aphrealle said.

"I’m sure she could but I would rather do it myself," Michelle said. "One thing is for sure I’m glad Tyrone is here since with Andrea having had to go home to Diatles we would be even more short handed then we are. I’m considering asking Professor Damon to find a user for the Violet Crystal."

"Anyone particular in Mind?" Aphrealle asked.

"A couple possibilities in fact. Back before you joined up I guess is what I’m thinking of WE encountered a couple Triforian Martial Arts types named Kistra and Linoka. If It was up to me I would give the crystal to one of them only unless you are hiding more crystals somewhere one of them would be left out," Michelle said.

"There is one other crystal the Scarlet Crystal only it was lost a long time ago. I’m not even sure it still exists. For one thing it was extremely unstable. I’m not even sure that it would be safe to use in a morpher if I did still possess it," Aphrealle informed her hostess.

"Yet if Amelia had gotten ahold of it she would have placed it in a morpher," Michelle said. "Just like she did with the Orange, Teal, Platinum, Mahogany, and I assume the Violet Crystals. Of course that doesn’t include the original crystals that Bobby, Marsha, Greg, the Jackson Twins, Amelia and I utilize. Of course who knows Amelia might have found a way to stabilize it."

"Knowing my daughter you are probably right. Dr. Cummings really did a nice job raising her the last nine ten years. A number of times I’d wished I could have had a more active role in her growing up," Aphrealle said.

"You might have missed fifteen and a half of her most formative years but at least now you have a chance to place some influence on her future," Michelle said.

"I know. When I left her and her father I never thought I would see her again face to face," Aphrealle said as a slightly familiar dark haired male stopped in the open doorway.

"Something up Rayno?" Michelle asked.

"Just seeing how things are going. Also any idea where Chiana and Krystal are Sereia was looking for them," Rayno informed them.

"We are just discussing some ranger business like all the paperwork involved. Reports for the Council, Reports for Rangertech, I think Andrew might even have reports to submit to Chief Kaolin over at IGPF," Michelle said.

"Not good," Rayno said.

"IF you are looking for Chiana and Krystal Roxanne one of the other rangers told me she was going to the Megaplex with the Cadets," Michelle finished her report.

"Who are the various bodies the reports go to?" Rayno asked.

"The Council is the Ranger Council on Rangero. Our team is under their jurisdiction, Rangertech is our corporate side and at one time it was actually used as a cover. IGPF is the Intergalactic Police Force.

Sereia meanwhile was in her personal chambers with Luna, Sarah, Bobby, and Setea.

"You know what the studio over in New Haven makes me think of?" Sarah inquired.

"No what?" Setea said.

"The studio on Earth where my older sister Maggie filmed a sitcom before we moved to Capsilon IX," Sarah responded.

"Your sister is a movie star?" Setuna asked.

"TV actually. She’s done some additional work since we moved but nothing of the ilk that her show on Earth had. "

A couple hours later Roxanne and the Cadets were leaving the Megaplex in order to return to the fortress. As they exited the Huge Six Story edifice Roxanne ran a mental scan of the area. She wanted to make sure nothing was going to get in the way. Chiana watched her working.

"Something up Roxanne?" She asked.

"I’m not sure maybe it’s just that I’m used to getting ambushed everytime I let my guard down. The Xeno Empire has some real strong footsoldiers," Roxanne said.

"Like who?" Katina asked.

"Gold Suited Xenonites. They are super strong not like Black or Red Xenonites," Roxanne said. "I remember the first time Vanessa and I fought the Gold ones they were…" Roxanne started to say when she sensed something. "Petea, Krystal, I think we are about to be ambushed."

At that moment a few movie goers dropped their disguise.

"You are good Roxie," Conoa said.

"Ranger Eclipsed White Zordonian Power," Roxanne barked. Roxanne was bathed in White Light with a Minx on her helmet and the same basic color to her boots and gloves.

Roxanne then grabbed her Katana while her companions transformed. They fought hard for several minutes only the inexperience of the cadets was obvious. Roxanne when she concluded that back-up from the Fortress was not forthcoming decided to try something.

"Petea, you and your pals try to get bystanders out of the way I want to try something," She called out to the Air Cadet. Roxanne then stood still and attacked with leach like creature. The energy creatures struck into the wraiths mind’s. The wraiths screamed loudly after the energy creature hit their heads. All but three of the wraiths exploded by then. The Three remaining had combined into a very ugly monster.

"Why don’t you try that trick on me Ranger?" The monster growled.

"I’ve seen Uglier hairballs from my sister’s cat," Roxanne said She was then warming up for another leach assault when she saw several shots go at the monster. She looked up to See Robin Hood and Freedom. She then teleported up to Freedom’s cockpit.

"Roxanne, hold up while I transfer control back to you," Robin Hood broadcasted over the communications link.

"Acknowledged," Roxanne said. "Freedom, engage AI mode."

"You look a little tired Roxanne," Freedom noticed after she fully powered up.

"Well I don’t think my overdrive was meant to be used against Negarian Wraiths. Glad you stopped by," Roxanne said. Vanessa where is the rest of the Cavalry?

Agreed.

"Robin Hood Maximize."

"Freedom Maximize."

The Two zords then went to Battle Warrior Mode and Combined. From the Two seater bridge Roxanne called forth the Twin Katanas. The two swords then combined into a Cannon a little more powerful then the Blaster used by the Magna Defender since to one thing it was dual barreled and also doesn’t require having to be recocked between shots. The Monster was soon weakened.

"I think we need one last attack. We better make this count though. Time for the Ultra Quake." Vanessa said.

The Monster was soon destroyed along with a couple surrounding buildings.

"Oops, Let’s hope Sereia doesn’t ask us about them," Roxanne said.

I heard that

"That stupid Feline. All I want is a nice hot bath and we have to keep on fighting," Roxanne complained.

"With luck it will be a Short Battle," Vanessa said.

"I agree," Roxanne said.

"Freedom, Maximum Burn."

"Robin Hood Maximum Burn."

The two zords then separated and returned to Jet Mode and headed for the Battle Field. A Huge Monster with Flame Thrower Arms was standing Nearby Keeping the Zordonian Megazord and Hercules busy. Just as they reached the scene they saw the Spectral Viper and another Large Zord known as the Spectral Enforcer. The Spectral Enforcer’s cockpit was more like a NASADA Shuttle but was attached to a huge area that looked similar to the Back Portion of the old Carrier Zord Titanus.. The fact that Electra wasn’t on hand with Andrea being on Diatles was not good.

"Freedom, Maximize."

"Robin Hood Maximize."

Just as the two zords finished Switching to Battle Warrior Mode a blast of flame from the Monster singed the left leg of the Zordonian Megazord. And another one was headed right at the Spectral Viper.

TO BE CONTINUED.