Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:54:49 -0500 From: marik_jol@hotmail.com Subject: HEART AND SOUL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "Heart and Soul" is the next chapter in the life of Andros, Zane, and Carlos. Same characters, just expands on the relationship between Carlos, Zane and Andros. Power Rangers, Power Rangers in Space, Power Rangers Turbo, AlienRangers, and all characters from the series are trademarks of and copyright by Saban Entertainment. Look for another set of adventures for Zane, Andros and Carlos..... I welcome comments and suggestions. Send to marik_jol@hotmail.com or marik_jol@yahoo.com. Thanks, Jolan Tru ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "HEART AND SOUL" Things had finally got back to normal. We had trouble out of Astronema but nothing big. It was time finally to confront the last stepping stones of our relationship, my mother. I had planned to talk to her and introduce Zane and Andros. Then Nikkolo kidnapped Zane. Zane and Andros have recovered from that harried deal. It took a long time, a very long time. Zane went back to help the refugees from KO-35 for a while. They were nearing defeat. We were still on the search for Zordon. I kept thinking on my way to the bridge, how will I explain it to my mother. I haven't a clue. Oh well I sighed. For some reason I had a horrible feeling the next few days are going to be the most trying. I stepped off the lift on to the bridge. Cassie and TJ were at the main control station and Andros was over at the recreation console. I smiled in spite of myself. Andros looked so good in his uniform. It highlighted his every asset. I stood there just gazing at him, when I felt a telepathic nudge. "Tsk, tsk." He projected at me. He never even turned around. I blushed and continued over to him. "Hey Andros. You were up early." I said running my hand through his hair. "Yeah. If I hadn't gotten up, I would have molested you right there in your sleep and nothing would have gotten done. Would it?" He said giving me one of his famous grins. I looked at him then down at his lap and noticed a pronounced bulge. "Yeah I believe it." He followed my gaze, noticing what I was looking at. He slapped me on the leg. "Your horrible." He said. He stood up, grabbed me by the chin and kissed me. His tongue played in and out of my mouth. He was really turning me on. I so thoroughly enjoyed it when he did that. We must have been very loud or at least very obvious. I heard someone clear their throat behind us. We broke apart. I adjusted my jacket and Andros carefully sat back down. TJ stood there with one of the biggest grins on his face. "Guys the scans on sector forty-seven by twelve came up negative. No sign of Zordon there." He said looking at Andros. He turned and looked at me. I noticed something. It was the way he looked at me. I know Andros saw it too. When TJ returned to his station, Andros looked at me and raised an eyebrow. "Andros, what was that?" I asked him in our own private little world. "You know...." He said pausing. "I suspected for a while. Even before we got together. He cares for you more than just a team member and friend." He was slightly teasing me. "Really....hmmm... I think your right. He was completely wrought when we came back from Nikkolos dimension." I said pausing to adjust a control on the board. " I have to admit that I have a soft spot for him." Andros just chuckled. "I know. I have known for a while." I blushed yet again. "What do you think I ought to do? Pretend I do not notice." I was concerned. He was my friend and I do not want to hurt him at all. I know that even if he doesn't show it, it hurts seeing the person you care for with someone else. "I don't know. I know what its like loving somebody and not being able to tell them." He said patting me on the knee. Andros looked at me and gave me an evil grin. "TJ you have the bridge. Carlos and I will be in our quarters." TJ tried to keep a straight face. We walked out on to the lift. I felt a hand under my jacket and another hand snake around my waist. Andros pulled me snug up against him. I could feel him getting hard. He was slowly grinding his cock up and down my ass through his clothes. I was moaning. Between moans I was able to get out. "Uhhh....Andros we can't do it here." I heard him mumble something. "Why not? DECA halt lift. Do not resume until I say so." The computer voice responded. "Acknowledged." "Now where was I." He said as he sunk his teeth into my neck. When he did that all my protestations vanished. I arched my back pressing my butt into is crotch. His hand that was on my stomach moved down to my fly. He was very adept at doing that with one hand. He pulled the zipper down and fished for my already hard cock. He was playing with my foreskin. That drives me crazy. My turn I thought. I swung around and grabbed both of his hands and plastered them to the wall. I held them with one hand. And the other began unbuttoning his own pants. I ripped them off in one slick motion. His ample member bouncing up and down. I grabbed his balls roughly. He moaned and started to collapse on the wall. I released his hands and licked him all the way down his belly to mound of blonde patch of hair, where I ran my nails through causing him to shiver. I took his member into my mouth all the way to the hilt. His hands grabbed the back of my head and he began to fuck my mouth. I spread his legs so I could have access to his hole. I ran one finger up, then two and finally three. He was gyrating on the last. I released his cock and turned him around so I had complete access to his ass. I held him flat against the wall. "Tell me you want it. Tell me." I said between kissing and nibbling on his neck. "I want it....I want it. Hard, as hard as you can." He begged. I positioned myself so that my cock head was at the right angle to enter him in one stab. I thrust once and rammed him to the hilt. He growled and bucked against me. He was in pure ecstasy. I learned throughout our lovemaking that I liked being in control. I rammed him as hard as I could. I was about to burst. I pulled him to me and started jacking him while I rammed him still. He started to shiver and came in spurts all over the bottom of the lift. When he came, his ass muscles contracted violently sending me over the edge, I came filling his ass. We leaned against the wall panting. I was still in him. "I love you," was all I could muster between pants. "I love you more than I can ever tell you. I only wish Zane could be here with us, to enjoy this." He said. I pulled out. And we slid to the floor. I sat there holding him. I noticed that our link is growing stronger by the day. I do not even have to concentrate to feel his presence. Time stood still for us as we sat there in each others arms. I had decided that it was time for him and Zane to meet my mother. It would have to be handled very carefully. "Andros." I said. He didn't respond at first. "Yes." "I have been thinking about something for a long time. And I have come to a decision." I said as he turned to look at me. "And that is..." He started. But I knew well enough he already knew. It is very difficult to keep anything secret when you partner or partners are telepathic. "I want my mother to meet you and Zane. And since we are near earth. It is as good a time as any." I explained. "But Zane is away and at this point can't get away." He said sitting up straighter. "Yes, I know....but....you know how my culture handles...men being with men...." I paused as he nodded his head. " Well, my mother should be okay with it, if I was only with a single guy. I do not know how she will handle the idea that you, Zane, and I are together. So I figured..." He interrupted me by placing a finger on my lips. "You figure that you can ease her into it by first meeting me and letting her get used to it and then when Zane comes home, introduce him." He said with a huge grin. "Yeah. What were you reading my mind?" I said deadpanned. He punched me in the arm. "Well..." I asked. "Let's get dressed," he said chuckling. "I guess we go meet your mother. I hope she understands." "I hope so too. She should have no problem. You and Zane are so adorable." I said that pinching him on the cheek. We were completely dressed now. The lift was moving again. The door slid open and an irritated Ashley stood there with her hands on her hips tapping her foot. "So you two were holding up the lift, hmmm...." She said walking past us. "Yeah had a little trouble with the lift." Andros said with a smile. "Oh, you say." She bent down to pick something up. "Looks like you lost these." She said throwing my underwear through the closing doors. This time Andros and I blushed together. We went back to our quarters to change. I went to the head to take a shower and freshen up. I heard a knock on the door and it opened. It was Andros. He crawled into the shower pushing me over to get under the water. I just shook my head and continued to soap down. I was watching Andros bathe. He was stunning. He had such long, soft hair, a nice toned body absolutely devoid of hair and a long neck. I broke my stare when I realized that my member was astonishingly engorged. Andros had his back to me and trying to soap the mid of his back. "Hold on a sec and let me help." I said grabbing a rag and scrubbing his back. "Thanks. I do not know what I would do without you." He said as he turned around. He placed his hands on either side of my face and brought my forehead down to meet his. I was in heaven. Nothing could be better. We got out and started getting dressed. I chose to wear my usual loose shorts, a ribbed tank top and a loose unbuttoned over shirt. Andros though couldn't decide. "What should I wear?" He asked me. "Anything." I said brushing my hair. "I want to make a good impression with your mother. How about this?" He said coming out of the closet. He was holding a pair of blue khaki shorts and a skin tight red cotton shirt. "Yeah, that is great. You look good in shorts." I said giving him a kiss. "Should I pull my hair back?" "No silly....my mom would not care. Look at mine. Leave it down...." I said with a smile, grabbing his hand so he can't say anymore. _===_ It was mid summer in Angel Grove and hot. I mean sweltering. We were block from my house. And up till now I was not nervous. But now I am a wreck. Thank god Andros is here with me. I hope mother doesn't surprise me. Andros stopped in for a sec. "Are you all right?" He asked me. "Yeah, I think so. I all of a sudden got nervous about confronting my mother. It just my nerves. That's all." I said continuing up the sidewalk. "OK, but remember...be tactful." He reminded me and he reached for my hand. We walked the rest of the way to the door hand in hand. I let his hand go to open the door. "Mom, Mom. You here." I called out as we entered. "Carlos in here. In the kitchen." My mother called out. "Mom I brought...." I turned to Andros and he winked at me. "Someone for you to meet." My mother walked into the living room. She had a sun dress on. Her long jet black hair pulled back and braided. She looked particularly wonderful today. She had a huge grin on her face. Maybe I thought to myself it will be okay to tell her. After all she is in a good mood. "Mom," I said as I hugged her. "I have someone for you to meet." I said as it turned to Andros who was looking at me then my mother intently. "This is my mother, Marissa. Mom, this is Andros...my..." I paused just a heart beat. She extended her hand and was gripping Andros' hand. "Boyfriend?" She said raising an eyebrow. Oh, my I thought. How could she have known? "Uh..." I stuttered. "Yes, my boyfriend. How did you know?" I looked at Andros. He sent me a mental pat on the back telling me to breathe. "Well..." She said as she herded us to the couch. "I saw you holding hands as you walked up the sidewalk." She said it so matter of factly. "So you're ok with it. That Andros and I are together." I asked completely not realizing it was this easy. She had taken the chair next to us. She grabbed my hand and Andros' and gave them a gentle squeeze. She looked pointedly at Andros. "Why would I have a problem with something or someone who could make my baby so happy. Yes, Carlos I know how happy you have sounded the last few times." "Thank you." I said fending off tears. I turned to Andros and gave him a hug. "How long have you been together?" She asked. Andros popped in. "Well Mrs Rodriguez, it's been about a year and a half." "Call me mom." She said as she put a hand to Andros' face. She looked at me. "He is a cute one.....and polite too." "Mom!" I said blushing. Andros laid a hand on mine. "Thanks, mom. So is your son." "Anyone want anything to drink?" Mom had gotten up and headed to the kitchen. "Yeah, how about some tea." I said looking at Andros. She had left the room. I turned to Andros, mimicking hyperventilation. He slapped me on the leg. "I told you it would be ok. I like your mom. She handled it well. She seems she can handle Zane too." Andros said running his hand through my hair. "I see where you get your hair and looks." "Flatterer. Yeah I think she could handle it well. Do you think I should bring it up Zane now?" I said not realizing that she had walked back in. "Zane, who dear. And bring what up." She said as she handed Andros a glass and me a glass. "Uh...well....let's see I don't know where to start." I said getting very panicky. "Dear you can tell me anything." She said sounding worried. She looked at me and then at Andros. "If I may," Andros started looking at me for permission. I nodded. "Mom, Carlos and I have a unique situation. We are very devoted to each other. And everyone in the relationship." My mother cocked her head when he mentioned everyone. "Well....mom." I finished, figuring she should hear it from me. "Uh....there is a third person in this relationship. His name is Zane." "You mean, you, Andros and ...Zane are "together"." She asked hesitantly. "Yeah. I wanted Zane to be here too when we told you but for now he had to be elsewhere." I said not wanting to explain Zane helping alien refugees. My mother just sat there and looked at us. She closed here eyes and sighed real loud. "Oh well it's the nineties." She paused and put on a grin. "Its gonna take me a bit to process this. You know its easy to understand just the two of you but now a third. Oh my. Just tell me one thing, I am going to be blunt and pardon me . But is this just sex or is it deeper." _===_ Well I can say one thing, my mother never minced words. But the look on her face as she asked us if our relationship was based on sex or is it something deeper meant she was serious. Still I couldn't believe she asked me this. I just sat back my mouth hitting the ground. I must have been blushing because my mom was grinning and Andros just looked at me. I could tell from our bond that he was shocked by the question because none of us, Zane, him or I ever considered it just sex. "Well, mom..." I started. "It's more. I love Zane and Andros more than anything. They have taught me so many things." I said grabbing Andros' hand for support. I have gotten so used to it I didn't realize it was new for mother when I saw her eyes dart to our clasped hands. Mom looked at Andros. Andros knew the question coming. "Yes. I couldn't live without Carlos or Zane. I would never do anything to hurt him or anyone. I love him beyond all there is. All my life....." He paused taking a breathe. "I was always careful who I loved. I was always scared that I would do something." He paused again and I knew he was thinking of his sister. "Wrong....that would hurt the person I loved. So when I say I love Carlos and Zane with every part of my being. I mean it with all my heart. I would die if I lost either of them." He finished. In his mind he was replaying the tragic events of what happened with Tobius. I reached up and wiped a tear from his eye. I just rubbed his cheek a second, oblivious to anything but his eyes. Mother clearing her throat returned my attention to the matter at hand. She sat back and just looked at us. I could not tell what was going through her mind. She closed her eyes and took a deep breathe. When she opened her eyes, a big huge warm grin met her lips. She got up and moved to stand before us. She held out her hands to me. I stood and we hugged each other. She said she was for anything that made me happy and if this made me happy then so be it. Andros sat quietly on the couch soaking all this in. Mom held out her hand in his direction. He took it and she pulled him into a huge bear hug. "Andros, welcome to the family." She said kissing him on the cheek. "Thanks," he said blushing slightly. Mom still had one of his hands and she reached for one of mine, placing mine in his. I pulled him into a hug, one that lasted a bit. "You know Carlos. I would like to meet Zane too. Or is he shy." Mom asked clearing the dishes. Andros laughed loud. "Zane shy, never. Never. Ask Carlos." I slapped him on the shoulder. "He's right. Zane is incorrigible. When he is in town next, I will bring him over. And I will make sure he is in his best behavior." I had to snicker at the thought of Zane running to my mom arms spread. "Ok." She laughed. "You two have plans for dinner. If not I am fixing Chinese for dinner." I looked at Andros and he shrugged his shoulders. "That sounds.." Just then our communicators beeped. "Oh my." I stuttered. "Andros we forgot our appointment." "Yeah, yeah. Can we have a raincheck on this Mom?" Andros said heading for the door. "Sure. You be careful." She said as she shut the door. We rounded the corner and I punched the comm button. "Yes, what's up?" "Well, I think you and Andros better get up here. Its not good." Cassie said. _===_ Minutes later we were aboard the ship heading for the bridge. Everybody was working furiously at their boards. It was a rustle and bustle. I looked at Andros and there seemed to be worry etched on his face. "What's going on? What's wrong?" I asked. "Seems Astronema is on the move. This time she seems to have help." Ashley said. "Yeah, King Mondo, Zedd Rita. You know the regulars. And they are moving all at once. Divatox is currently in Sector 51 by 77 and Mondo in sector 4 by12." TJ said shaking his head. "Divide and conquer. An old tactical maneuver but very efficient. Now what do we do." I said. "Well which sector are we closest to." Andros asked DECA, the onboard computer. "Sector 51 by 77. Do you want me to alter course?" It responded. "Yes, hyper rush 8. Everybody get ready. I think we are in for a long haul." Andros said sitting in a free chair. He crossed his arms and furrowed his brow. He was worried. I thought at him. "This is it, isn't it?" He turned to look at me. He responded with a single emotion. Pure fear. "What planets are in that sector?" I asked. Alpha punched up the library computer. "The planet of Aquitar. Oh my." "Hmmm, the aquitian rangers. Is there any planets in the other sectors that are homes to bands of rangers?" TJ asked. "What are you getting at, TJ?" Ashley asked. I knew and my first fear was coming true. "The home of the Phantom Ranger is in the sector that Mondo is in and the home of the gold ranger is under attack by Zedd and Rita." Cassie said. "As I feared." TJ said. "They are attacking the systems with teams of rangers located there. Neutralize the rangers and the rest of the universe. Damn what are we gonna do." I finished for him. I wonder if Zane is alright. Andros responded to me concerning Zane. "I sure hope he is." Zane walked through the battlefield. Buildings smoking debris everywhere. Astronema's forces were getting more vicious with every attack. The refugees forces were slowly being decimated. Zane could not believe his eyes. He knew defeat was imminent but there is always a chance. He took a second to think of the other rangers and two specifically. He wondered what they were up to and half considering contacting them for help. He saw the field tents that was the temporary base encampment. He threw open the flaps and saw injured lying around and the few healthy men and women crowded a table. "Any news?" Zane asked the elder man. "Bad news this war is not going well.... I do not believe we can hold up to it." He said. As he finished a young women came rushing into the tent. "Elder, Astronoma's forces broke through the second line of defense. They are nearly here. We can not fight anymore." She said hastily. Zane turned to leave the tent. Knowing what he needed to do. "Zane where are you going?" "To get help. I will be back." Zane responded. Hold on he thought to his people, the rangers will help. Zane morphed and was on his way to find the rangers. He was worried. This may be the deciding battle for the rebels. And he was helpless to do anything. He also was thinking of Carlos and Andros, hoping that they were all right. Obviously they were or he would know through the link. He tried to concentrate on the link but his mind was busy with plans and strategies. He leaned forward to speed up his glider. Zane all of a sudden had a feeling he was being followed. He turned around and saw four veloci-fighters heading his way. Damn he thought, why them. They were approaching fast. There was no way he could out run them. And he was virtually defenseless against them. He pulled out his blaster and started firing at the ships missing each shot. The fighters started blasting energy beams at him. He dodged a couple of them. But one connected. His glider pitched and he slipped off. He was able to grab hold of the side to hang on. He started to think to himself this was it. _===_ On the Astro-Megaship, the other rangers were trying to figure out what in the blazes they were going to do. The odds that they were facing were daunting even hopeless in some ways. They decided to head toward the planet Yuda hoping to lend assistance while staying close to earth at the same time. They were proceeding easily to the destination. "Time to arrival." Andros asked the onboard computer. "Approximately thirty minutes." It responded. "Damn, what are we gonna do, Andros?" I asked. The look in his eyes told me he had no idea but he said, "We'll will try at least." Suddenly an alarm went off in the back of my mind. Visions of veloci-fighters and feelings of panic and fear permeated through me. What was going on, I thought to myself. Then I realized what it was. I looked at Andros and he was receiving the same thing. We thought at each other "Zane!!". "Alter course, heading..." Andros paused closing his eyes. "one two eight by seven seven five, hyper rush four." "What's wrong Andros?" TJ asked as Cassie and Ashley turned to look at us. "Zane's in trouble. We need to go get him." I said. "How do you know?" Ashley asked. I turned to look at Andros then back at Ashley. TJ piped in knowing how. "They know. Altering course." He was then interrupted by a distress call from Zane. The girls were astounded. I knew they had questions. "I'll explain later." "We are coming up on his position. Onscreen." Ashley said punching in commands on her board. We could see four veloc-fighters swarming around Zane. He was holding on with one hand and firing his blaster with the other. He could not hold out much longer. "Hold on Zane." I projected to him. "Come up behind them. Ready weapons. Fire." Andros commanded. We were able to take out three of the fighters but one was left. On-screen we could see Zane twist around aim and fire blowing the last fighter to kingdom come. Cheers rang out on the bridge. Andros didn't wait he started for the lift. I was right behind them. Before the other rangers realized it the saw closing lift doors. "Hangar deck." Andros called out. I stood there worried and relieved we got to him. I hoped he wasn't hurt. We turned the corner and entered the deck as we saw Zane de-morph. He turned to see us. He rewarded us with one of his brilliant smiles. I heard Andros let out a heavy sigh. We ran up to him and hugged him. "Are you ok?" We asked him in unison talking to each other in our mind. "Yes, I thought I was a goner." He said as he kissed me. The kiss was deep and one of longing. His tongue filled my mouth. A fire burned in me that needed quenching but we can't, not here, not now. He stepped back from me. And grabbed Andros and proceeded to do the same thing to him. "I missed you both. You don't know how much." He said caressing Andros' cheek. Then Zane was all business again. "We have problems...the...." "Wait." Andros said cutting Zane off. "Tell us on the way to the bridge." We turned and left the hangar deck. "The rebels are under attack. They are nearly to the point of defeat. We need to help them." Zane explained on the way to the bridge. "Zane, the rebels are not the only one's in trouble. Astronema's forces are hitting everywhere." Andros said as we entered the bridge. I went to my station and started scanning and monitoring. Not much had changed while I was away. I scanned sector by sector. They were everywhere. Then I noticed a blip on the screen. I focused the scanners on that point. I recognized it. It couldn't be I thought to myself. I turned to the guys. "Hey guys.... I just picked up over a thousand veloci-fighters on the move." I said. "Where?" Zane asked." "Just a sec." I said trying something else on the board. "Oh my. Oh my. They are on a course for earth." "Hold on, changing course for earth." Andros said turning the ship around. When we reached earth the scene was heart-wrenching. Fighters were everywhere. We pulled up the defenses and started firing away. But it was no good. There was too many of them for one ship and we could not expect any help or backup. This looks like this may be the end. Zedd, Rita, Divatox and Mondo had conquered or had the inhabitants surrender in there targeted galaxies. We were being tossed around because a ship this size was not designed to handle such tight maneuvering. "What are we going to do?" Cassie asked. "I have an idea. You go and see what you can do on earth. And I will try to keep them busy up here for as long as I can." Zane suggested. "You sure?" Andros said. "Yes, I'll be fine. Go!" He said pushing Andros into the lift. The other rangers and I were in the lift headed to the shoot tubes. We morphed and were on the Galaxy Gliders in a heartbeat. We entered earth's atmosphere and the destruction was everywhere. It scared me the level of destruction. "Ok guys lets go. Split up." Andros said. He went off with Ashley. TJ went one way by himself. Cassie and I went the other. The battle raged. The pirhanatrons and chronotrons were everywhere. Cassie would no sooner get her area cleaned out when more of them showed up. And where we can, we helped trapped people get to safer areas. But we could not make any head way. I was being beat. Cassie was doing no better. Over the link I could sense that Andros was not doing much better. He was dealing with Darkonda and Ecliptor. My momentary lack in concentration was apparent when I was jumped by ten of Astronema's men. I was knocked through a wall. When I came to rest, the impact forced me to de-morph. I laid curled in a ball. Next thing I know Cassie is beside me de-morphed. "Carlos, we need to run. We are getting overrun and we need to find the others." She said helping me up. Out of the corner of my eye I saw another wave of chronotrons heading our way. "Yes, run. There is more heading our way." I said grabbing her hand and running for our life. Unbeknownst to me the other rangers faced the similar situation and were fleeing themselves. We had no idea where we were running. We just ran. Finally we had to rest so we ducked into an alley that was kind of blocked by debris. It was dark but it seemed safe. Once I reached far enough in to feel that its safe we stopped. We were both panting heavily. I leaned against the wall and slid down to a crouch. As I did I felt a sharp pain from the side of my chest. "Ouch." I said grabbing my right side. Cassie looked up worried. "You ok." She moved over closer to me. "I think so. As I sat down I felt a sharp pain in my side." I explained grimacing. "Let me see." She said as I allowed her to remove my tank top. She felt along the area of my ribs that was hurting. "Nope not broken. Probably bruised though." She said resting a hand on my shoulder. Using it to brace herself as she sat. When she removed her hand she noticed something on my shoulder. "What's this? It looks like a ....oh my." Was all she said. I blushed. I knew what she was looking at. A bite mark left over from Andros and my romp in the lift. "Uh...it's a bite mark." "A bite mark." She started leaning back across from me crossing her arms on her chest. "How did you get it?" She said with an evil grin. I looked her in the eye. She was enjoying this. I blushed again. "Andros." I said simply. "My, my rough isn't he." She said teasing me. "Looks fresh." I leaned back and my side hurt. "Yeah early this morning in the lift." After I finished I just realized what I said. She looked at me shocked. "You mean..you and Andros did it in the lift." She paused a second and understanding flashed in her mind. "When the lift "supposedly was stuck" this morning." No use in denying it. "Yeah." I replied sheepishly. She chuckled and it turned into a belly laugh. I just looked at her and let her go. She needed it. It wasn't like they did not already know what we do. I do have to say that the other rangers have respected our privacy. Not asking too many questions. Cassie stopped laughing and looked at me pointedly. I looked back at her and raised an eyebrow. She started to say something but instead turned her head and blushed. "Cassie what is it? What were you going to say?" I asked trying to get my mind off the trouble outside. "Oh nothing." She said. "Come on. I know better." I countered. "Well, ever since you three got together. I've wondered what it would be like to be with those two. Even Ashley has mentioned her curiousity. What they would be like...." She trailed off blushing ever so much. She hid her face. "In bed?" I finished for her. I laughed softly. I knew this would come up someday and well what better time than now. She snapped her head around and just smiled. I grinned at her and shook my head. "You really want to know." I asked. "Uh ...well...uh. You don't have too." She stuttered. "Well, I don't know what to say. They are very passionate, energetic. As you may already have noticed they care for each other greatly. What each lacks the other makes up for." I stopped pausing to remember those two knuckleheads. "I figured they were. They seemed so close. And you seem extremely happy." She commented. "Yes, I am. I would move heaven and earth. Admittedly I was very hesitant at first to even consider a relationship with Andros much less the both of them. But after the "tommy" mission and what we did together." I stopped realizing I was saying something very intimate. "I knew it was ok. I knew then that I wanted it. Despite what we are conditioned to believe about men being with men. They never pressured me." "Wow. I wondered what happened on that mission. I was always curious. And forgive my sordid curiosity. If I am getting too personal. What about the sex? Have you three...you know?" She said boldly. "You want all the details." I stopped to take a breath. "Its great. We are wild, adventurous. And in answer to your question. Yes we have had numerous threesomes. We also sleep one on one too. I can tell you it was weird my first time. I guess it was real weird since I had never slept with a guy much less two. Hell I hadn't slept with anyone." I said surprising myself that I was talking about this. "So who was your first. Zane or Andros or both." She asked all curious. I thought about it a second. I had never considered it. "Neither." I said simply. "Neither. I thought you said you hadn't before you and Zane and Andros got together." She said confused. "Your right in some respects. I was a virgin up until the "tommy" mission. But neither Zane or Andros were my first. It was actually Tommy." I said remembering that night that changed my life. "Tommy!! You slept with Tommy the white ranger." She stopped when I nodded. "And so did Zane and Andros. But out of Zane and Andros, I slept with Zane first. The same night even. It was a couple of days later before Andros and I did." I explained. "Oh, my. Hmm....what twisted webs we weave. My you are one lucky devil." She winked at me. I noticed she wanted to ask something else. I knew what it was. It was only natural. "Anything else you want to know?" I asked grinning at her. She bowed her head and averted her eyes. "Let me answer it for you. Zane is. He is the biggest out of the two." I had to laugh at her expression. We laughed for a bit. It felt good to laugh. "I wonder if the others are ok." She mused. "Well I know that Zane and Andros are ok. So I suppose the others are too." I said. She was starting to ask something else when I interrupted. "Cassie, we need to go. We need to find the others and well I heard something. I think our hiding place has been found." We walked out carefully moving as to not draw attention. After talking about Zane and Andros I was wondering if they were ok. I would know if anything was bad wrong. I couldn't handle it if anything happened to them and I lost them. They are my heart and soul. Retreat: Ash and Andros was on the run. They were being blocked at every turn. The entire city was crawling with Astronema's henchman. Andros knew they needed to find a place to rest and regroup and also find out where the rest of the rangers are. He knew Carlos was ok. Zane was still another matter. He needed them. Normally he was a loner but over the time he knew these rangers, he became friends and began to rely on them more and more especially Carlos. Out of the corner of his eye he saw an abandoned metal building that was still intact. "Ash, over there that building. We can crash there for now." He said already on the move toward the building. "Yeah, let's go. I need to sit. My legs and body is all twisted up." She said. We collapsed to the ground. Pure frustration and exhaustion permeated us. Ash leaned against the wall resting. Andros sat on the floor cross legged staring at the floor. It was quiet. He was thinking of Carlos and Zane. He was worried but knew they would take care of themselves. If not he would kick their ass. He had to smile at the thought. He was interrupted from his musing. "Andros, what are you smiling about? Ash asked looking at him curiously. "Oh nothing." He said. Not want to talk about it. "Oh nothing my ass. You were thinking of Carlos and Zane. I know. The only time you get that look and that defensive is when it comes to them." She said staring at him. "I guess your right. Yes I was thinking of them. Worried about them." He said closing his eyes. Trying to sense them. They were distracted so they wouldn't answer but they were alive. "I wonder if they are ok." She said to herself. "I know Carlos and Zane are alright. And since Cassie was with Carlos I will assume she is alright. But TJ is another matter." He explained. "You sound so certain about that. How do you know? You said you knew Zane was in trouble and so did Carlos. How?" She asked very curious and skeptical at the same time. "Well." He paused formulating his response. "You've heard rumors about twins being able to sense each other and talk to each other without speaking." She nodded. He continued. "Well, Zane and I naturally could do that all our life. It is very common among our people. Especially between people who are extremely close. We are trained to do this." "You mean that since you and Zane are lovers that the closeness enhanced an almost psychic even spiritual bond?" She asked trying to understand. "Yes and no," Andros said. "Now I am confused. What do you mean?" She asked. Andros tried to find a way to explain it without mentioning that Zane and him are actually brothers. But couldn't. He knew how humans react to the fact of two brothers being lovers. Andros just laid it on the line. Hope Zane and Carlos don't mind, he thought. "Well, I am going to tell you something that you need to keep to yourself for now. I have a feeling you will not deal with it well. Most humans don't from what I have noticed." He start in preamble. "What could it be? We are a team, a family. We love each other and nothing will change that." She paused moving to him and grabbing his hand. "I don't really know if you know but I love you. And not just as a friend." "I know but this is very uncomfortable for some people. Zane and I are.....brothers. Not just a brotherhood but we are blood kin." He said averting his eyes. "Hmm." She said. "You're right some people would. But its fine with me. I knew that there was something unique about you relationship with Zane but where does Carlos fit in? Does he know?" "Yes he knows. Didn't faze him a bit. He had more trouble coming to terms with his sexuality, than my familial relations." He said. "Can he talk with you? You know telepathically. It sounds like it would make a relationship more intimate." She said musing. "He learned how. Actually Zane and I were worried he wouldn't be able to. But he moved fast. He actually has a knack for it. Almost as if he could read anybody's mind besides ours." Andros explained. "Your right. He is extremely sensitive to others and their feelings. I guess that's why TJ never felt uncomfortable around him before he found out about your relationship and Carlos." She said. Something in the way she said that made him think. "What do you mean TJ feeling uncomfortable around Carlos?" Andros had an idea what she was talking about. "Oh my. Me and my mouth. TJ has a lot in common with Carlos." She said emphasizing the word "has". "He told me one time that he had feelings for Carlos but would never let anybody know. I only know by accident." "That explains the vibes I have been getting from him. It does not phase him at all. I wonder. Hmm." He sat back to think. "Don't let him know that I told you. And don't tell Carlos." She said. "Carlos will know. The only sidebar about being bonded is there is never any secrets in the bond." Andros explained. "Oh well." She said. They got quiet hearing a noise outside the building. "Shh." Andros said putting his hand over her mouth. Andros got up and went to the door and cracked it slightly. It was late evening and the sun was setting. Looking out. Noticing the figure that had his back to the door and recognizing him. He pushed the door open further. Grabbing the person, placing his hand over the mouth. And dragging him in. It was TJ. He started to fight and Andros let him go. "TJ Quiet! Its us." Andros said as TJ turned around. "Andros, Ash you ok." He said happy to find them. He hugged each of them. "Where have you been? Have you heard from the others?" Ash asked. "No. I haven't." He said turning to look at Andros. "Is Carlos..." He said trailing off. "As far as I can tell they are ok." Andros said understanding better now he knew about TJ. Something about the look in TJ's eyes and the way he asked. Andros just looked into TJ's eyes. TJ noticed this. Began to shift a little in Andros' scrutiny. "What Andros?" Andros didn't say anything. TJ realized why he was looking at him. "You know." He said simply snapping a look at Ash. "No, TJ. She didn't say a thing. I have known for a long time." He said putting a hand on his shoulder then , placing his hand on his cheek. "It's ok. TJ it's us just be yourself." TJ sat heavily on the ground. Near shedding tears. He did not know he could handle anyone knowing. Bur he was confused with his reaction to Andros knowing. Who else to better understand what he felt? "Does anyone else know?" He asked. "Carlos, may but I am not sure. But it won't matter to him. I don't know if you know this. But he really does care for you. You can tell him when you are ready." Andros said. He looked at TJ and noticed it was time to move to another subject. He had fear in his eyes. "Well we need to find the others. I am worried that we haven't heard from them yet." Andros said. Just then he felt something in the back of his mind. It was Carlos. He was very close. He could see an alley way. He remembered seeing it a ways back. "Andros are you ok." Ash asked laying a hand on Andros' shoulder. "Hold a sec Ash." TJ said stopping her from shaking him. "He is in contact with either Carlos or Zane." "How do you know?" She asked. "Carlos gets the same look when he does that." He said wistfully. "Ash, TJ. Carlos is just down the street. In an alley way. He knows we are on our way." He said already stepping out the door. _===_ Cassie and I had found somewhere else to bed down. It was secluded. And since it was getting dark a better place to hide. He tried in vane for a while to contact Zane. He was now worried. But couldn't keep up trying to find them. He needed to rest and so did Cassie. "Cassie, find somewhere to rest. I will stand watch." I said. "You sure. Ok. Be sure to wake me if anything happens." She said yawning. She curled up over in a corner. I prodded the fire we had started. I could not believe what was going on. The entire world began to fall apart. Just as things were going so great. I looked over at Cassie resting. All of a sudden I heard something. I got up and looked around. I found nothing. But then I noticed the flame in the back of my mind begin to grow brighter. It was Andros. He was alive and very close. I projected back at him where he was. I was so happy to finally find him. They are not far away. I debated waking Cassie but decided against it. Let her be surprised. I kept my mind open feeling him get closer. I was getting so overjoyed. I felt them reach the entrance before I saw them. The sight of Andros nearly brought me to tears. His hair was disheveled. He had a laceration just above the brow. But other wise unhurt. Ash looked alright, but TJ looked as if he was run through a grinder. When he was close enough Andros had picked me up in a bear hug. He was latched on for dear life. "Andros, finally you show up." I jested as he let me go. My ribs were complaining but my heart was cheering. "I thought you and Ash had eloped or something." I was rewarded with a slap on the arm by Ash. Cassie woke now giving me a dirty look but run over to hug Ash and TJ. "Carlos, I missed you. I was so worried. I couldn't find you and you were not responding to my telepathic prompts I was worried." He said rubbing his fingers through my hair. "Same here. Have you heard from Zane?" Just as I asked we heard a pile of debris turn over. We all took a defensive posture. Andros and I knew who it was. We were already moving to get him. But Cassie was a step closer. She got to him first. It was Zane and not in very good shape. As he came out of the shadows the others knew who it was. "Zane!" Andros and I exclaimed moving to his side. "Carlos, Andros." He managed to say as he stumbled. I caught him and helped him to sit. "Are you alright?" Andros asked sounding worried. Zane was bruised and cut up. "I am now." He said grabbing me and Andros pulling us down to his lap. He was crying. "Shh. We are fine." I said stroking his hair. He pulled himself together. "The mega-winger is destroyed and the rebels have surrendered. Seems Astronema is nearly unstoppable." Andros got up and kicked a piece of metal. "Damn. We are not beaten so easily." I said. "I have an idea. I can go to the Dark Fortress and try to convince my sister to stop this." Andros piped in. I had an advantage over the others. I knew right away what it was. And I didn't like it immediately. "Andros, no. Your not doing it." I thought at him. "Yes, I am. Please don't try and stop me." Andros responded. "Please don't try and stop you. You are considering going on a suicide mission and you know it is." I said then a new voice entered in the conversation. "Carlos, when Andros gets this way there is no way to talk him out of it. Andros, you take care of yourself you know that there is no way to get Karone back. But I know you have to try. Just come back. Ok." Zane said weakly. Two against one. "Please Carlos, I don't want to go off now with you mad at me." Andros pleaded. "Fine. Just don't get yourself killed. If you do I will kick your ass." I thought back receiving the mental version of a laugh. Coming out of our argument I noticed that Ash was arguing with Andros about going. TJ had intervened saying there is another way and it seemed that Andros had changed his mind. I looked at Zane and he and I knew better. He was more determined than before. While everybody's attention was directed elsewhere Andros slipped off. Ash noticed his disappearance and went after him. I would have but I knew nothing I said would matter. I sat down by Zane and leaned up against him. He looked at me. I could see the beginning of tears in his eyes. I pulled his arm around me. "Andros what do you think?" TJ started. When he got no answer he turned around noticing that Andros was gone. "Where is he? He didn't." Zane nodded. "He did. Carlos and I tried to talk him out of it. But he is stubborn and hard headed." He was stroking my hair. I had my eyes closed as to not let everybody know that I was on the edge of crying. "Damn. Damn him." TJ said. Sitting heavily. "Guys. We need to get some rest. We have a long day tomorrow. Might as well rest now while we can." Ash said returning. Her eyes showing traces of tears. "She's right." I said sitting up. "Let's crash and see what we can do in the morning." Zane and I got up to take a small corner to curl up in. I sat down and leaned up against a wall. Zane sat beside me. He turned to me and looked me dead in the eye. "What is it Zane? What's wrong?" I asked. He ran a finger along my cheek bone and ended up touching his finger on my nose. "Nothing. I just wanted to look at you. Right before the winger took its last hit, I kept thinking about you and Andros. Worried you were in trouble and I couldn't get to you fast enough. I never realized exactly how much you are a part of my life. All I wanted to do was wake up in bed, with you curled around me and Andros laying on my arm. For the first time in a long time I was scared." He said. "Zane." I said warmed by his confession. "I had similar worries. But I know that you and Andros will never leave me. You and Andros are everything to me." I stopped to wrap my arm around him and guide him down to where his head rested on my chest. "You know did Andros tell you we went to see my mother?" "No," He said. "Well I felt it was time to tell my mother about me, Andros and you." I started. He sat up quickly and I guided him back down. "Yeah. She was very shocked at first and played twenty questions with Andros. But she was ok. We started off explaining Andros and I. When she took that well I told her about you and explained our unique situation. She told me she wanted anything that made me happy. But she insisted as soon as you got back to meet you. No "if's" "and's" or "but's"." I chuckled. I felt Zane giggle. "What would she think of me?" He asked. "Well, if you weren't with me. She'd kidnap you and keep you for herself. She will like you." I said giving him a big hug. "Now, hush. Let's get some sleep." _===_ TJ sat over on the other side of the alley. He was watching Zane and Carlos, and feeling extremely lost and lonely. Ash was sitting by herself. He harbored a secret longing for Carlos. One he would barely admit to himself much less anybody else. Turned out Ash knew and so does Andros. Eventually the object of his desire will know and that scared TJ. He thought to himself how perfect they were together. He envied that. He wondered what it would be like to be part of such a dynamic relationship or any relationship at all. He couldn't count the times he stood back and admired Carlos in his uniform or while working out. And the dreams he had of him. He should have said something but he waited too long. It was now too late. A tap on his shoulder brought him to the present. "You ok TJ." Cassie asked. "Yeah." He said at first looking at Cassie. They had always been close. "No, actually. I am, I don't know how to explain it depressed maybe. Lonely, lost...odd man out so to speak." "What do you mean?" She asked. "I have for a long time been in love with somebody and through my own cowardice lost the chance to act on it." I said still looking at the now sleeping Carlos. Cassie noticed where TJ was looking and understanding dawned on her. "You are in love with Zane." She asked. TJ looked at her and chuckled. "No. Carlos actually." He couldn't believe he said it. He must be too tired. "Carlos...huh... I could see your dilemma." She reached out and put an arm around him. "It something you will have to deal with. But can I make a suggestion. Come to terms with yourself before tackling a relationship. You will be happier." "I guess you are right. But how?" TJ asked. "That's up to you." Cassie said leaning against him. He put his arm around her. "It's up to you." Sleep consumed her and shortly consumed TJ. _===_ Morning came quickly. The early rays of sunlight woke me slowly. Oh did my body hurt. Zane was still asleep leaning against me his head on my chest. I had some horrible nightmares of us losing Andros. I know Zane had the same dreams but his was worse it kept switching between Andros and Tobius. I felt so sorry for him. I pushed a lock of his platinum hair out of his eyes. He is so beautiful when he is asleep. He began to stir. Oh did I need to stretch but I could lay here forever with him in my arms. I only wished Andros were here. "Hey sweetie. Morning sleepy head." I said to him. He just groaned and sat up rubbing his eyes. He turned to me and grinned slightly. He leaned over and kissed me. I savored it. I nearly forgot where we were. It was our routine to wake a little early and get a little erotic exercise. I ran my hand up his leg and stroked him gently through his jeans. He moaned quietly as to not draw attention. He reciprocated by running a hand up my shirt and pinching my nipples. His mouth traced a line down my jaw, behind my ear and down my neck. As he reached the nape of my neck he gave me a rough bite. He knew what that did to me. I had to hold myself back from grabbing and throwing him on the ground and just taking him right then and there. "Zane, we need to stop. Remember where we are." I said between moans trying to push him off unsuccessfully. "So!" He said finally getting control. He stood up and there was a noticeable bulge in his pants. He went around the corner to take care of a little business. I went and started to wake the others. I finally came around to TJ. He was sleeping soundly. He is so cute. If I hadn't developed a relationship with Andros and Zane I would have eventually developed one with him. Andros mentioned back on the ship that he thought he had feelings for him. I could sense the same thing. When I get back to the ship and all this mess is over I will talk to him. I finally wok him. When his eyes opened and saw me he had this big funny smile. "Morning Carlos." He said. "Morning." I said back giving him a warm grin. "We need to get kicking. We have a world to save." I said. a Once everyone assembled I started. "What do we want to do? Where do we proceed." "Let's scout around and see where things stand and the play it by ear." Zane said and everyone liked the idea. We proceeded out slowly. There was pirhanatrons everywhere. We were able to blend in with the crowds easily escaping notice. They had people huddled. Suddenly there was a huge explosion up high in the sky. It started raining chunks of rocky material. "What in sam hell is going on?" Cassie said. Zane crouched down to examine a chunk that had landed near us. TJ's communicator went off. It was Alpha telling us that Dark Spectre had been destroyed. A silent cheer went through me. Suddenly Astronema appeared to declare her supremeness to everybody. Now I am worried. She is one of the most formidable enemies that we have fought against. With her in complete charge earth was really doomed. A few minutes later a beam was emitted from the huge Dark Fortress. Astronema and Ecliptor appeared on a building demanding the rangers show themselves. We all looked at each other. Indecision showing on everybody's face. The people surrounding the building started stepping forward claiming they are rangers. That infuriated Astronema. Ecliptor and her started firing blasts at the crowd. We had to move now. "Follow me." Zane said heading for nearby building. We climbed to the top. Zane yelled out as we reached the edge. "We are the Power Rangers." There were gasps from the crowd and loud murmuring. Shock showed on Astronema's face. "Let's rocket!!!" Zane said as we morphed. We jumped down and engaged the enemy. We split up so we could take out as many as we can. For some reason I thought we were not going to make it through this one. The people surrounding us got into the battle with us. We waged the battle for hours. When suddenly a bright light started moving through the crowd. When it enveloped a pirhanatron or chrontron they we turned to ash. What was going on. We are winning. When the wave hit me. I de-morphed and so did the rest of the others. There were cheers all over till the Dark Fortress started to move in on the crowd. "Oh, my." Ashley said. "Astronema must have won. That means." She started to cry. I saw Cassie get a sour look on her face and TJ just hung his head down. I wanted to tell them that Andros is ok. Zane knew the same thing. But what was going on. When the ship landed, a ramp appeared and there was a figure walking down. It was Andros, but he had something in his arms. It was Astronema. She was limp. Damn I thought she was dead. Poor Andros. I looked at Zane. He was near tears himself. We ran to him as he laid the body on the ground. He was a mess. I moved around behind him and laid an arm around him trying to clam him. Suddenly the body glowed and started to change Astronema was changing back to Karone. We sat there just laughing joy was running through our hearts. Now Zane, Andros and I were free to be with each other without worry. And I have a sister-in-law now. THE DECISION: We all went back to the ship. It was time for a much needed rest. Andros found quarters for Karone. And we settled into our respective beds. Zane, Andros and I went into our quarters. Andros plopped down in a chair, threw his head back and closed his eyes. Zane sat on the bed and leaned back. I got undressed. My undressing got Andros' attention as well as Zane's. "A strip show. What a novel idea." Zane jested. Andros giggled. "I can't believe it is finally over. No more evil no more fighting. Now we could be together and not worry about losing the other." "You right." I said picking up a pair of shorts and looking at them. I threw them back down. I decided to remain naked for a while. I had something in mind, hoping they did to. "You know maybe now we can take your mother's offer for dinner and let her meet Zane." Andros offered. "Good idea! I'll let her know tomorrow." I said. "Oh speaking of that." Zane said with an evil lilt in his voice. "I owe you for this morning Carlos." He grabbed me around the waist and threw me on the bed. He got up and straddled me. He took off his shirt and pinned my hands above my head. He started kissing me hard and deep. I heard Andros gasp. I thought at him to come join us. It didn't take much coaxing for I saw a pair of arms around Zane's waist unbuttoning his pants releasing an engorged cock. My, I thought. I must have left completely bothered this morning. Now I remembered he had been away a long time with no release. He was mauling me and I didn't mind. He was sucking on my neck hard and furious. I knew it would leave a mark but right now who the hell cared. I heard Zane moan and I looked over his shoulder noticing Andros planting his tongue deep in Zane's ass. He started to grind against me. I felt his cock on mine. Zane could stand it no more. He lifted my legs so my ass was in the air. He placed the head of his dick at my hole. Right before he shoved it in he gave me a kiss that was filled with tongue. Oh he was pumping me. I was gyrating my hips grinding into him. He stopped. Closed his eyes and let out a loud moan as he collapsed on me. I could feel some movement but it wasn't Zane. It was Andros. He had plugged Zane and was riding him hard and furious. Zane wrapped his arms around me and held on tight. He was still inside me. Growing ever bigger. I could feel how hard Andros was giving it to him. Zane gripped me hard and exploded his juices in me. Andros fell on to the other side of the bed and Zane was laying on me breathing heavily. Oh I was strung. I looked over at Andros. Zane rolled over to my other side, his dick popping out of me. I wanted to fuck Andros bad. I leaned over and started nibbling on his neck and he started to moan and push his ass up next to me. Zane was on his side, his arm propping his head up watching us. I guided my dick into Andros' waiting ass. He tensed a second and then started getting into it. I was being gentle and slow. Then I speeded up and was ramming him. We were laying in a spoon. I decided to get adventurous and try a position we haven't tried yet. I wrapped my arms around him and rolled over on my back. He was sitting on my dick, his back to me. Now he started to moan loud. He started speeding up his own grinding. I was nearing my end. Suddenly I popped out of him and spurted cum all over his ample balls. Then I felt him shower both of us with his own. He collapsed on me. I kissed him behind the ear and looked over to Zane. He wasn't there. Then I felt a tongue on my dick and notice Andros' head pop up as Zane was lick us clean. When Zane was finished, he crawled up next to me. Andros was on the other side and me in the middle as always. Zane wrapped an arm around the both of us. Andros faced me and did the same thing except he laid a leg over mine and we settled to a peaceful sleep. _===_ Zane and Andros woke first. I felt them get up. I stayed in bed with my eyes closed just savoring the memories of last night. It was wonderful to be loved and to love someone else. I finally got up. They had left. I was alone. I sat there as best I could my ass was extremely sore. Zane is very good at what he does. I put on some sweats and a tank top. I was hungry so I headed to the synthetron. As I walked down the corridor, I felt Zane and Andros was nearby. I rounded the corner and came to stand in front of Karone's quarters. Ah, I thought. They were catching up on old times. A thought sprang into my head. "Hey sleepy head. Finally you wake up." It was Zane. "Hey, after you two wore me out last night. Who wouldn't?" I thought back feeling Andros chuckle and to my surprise feeling another presence chuckle. It was a feminine voice. It must be Karone! But how? To my unspoken question, Andros answered. "For the same reason Zane and I can. We are family. And when we bonded you too became family. Come on in." I entered her quarters. She was sitting on the bed. Andros was sitting on the floor between Zane's legs as he sat in a chair. Karone got up and came over to me. She gave me a strong loving hug and a kiss on the cheek. "It's good to know that I have another brother." She said. "Thanks Karone. This is going to be neat. So far Andros and Zane were the only people I could converse with telepathically." I said excited. Then I blushed. "Then you heard what I just said." She nodded giggling slightly. "Oh well. What have you been doing while I was asleep?" I asked. "Just talking. Considering our possibilities. We just heard that the rebels are now moving back to KO-35." Zane said. "That's great. You will have your home back." I said happily. But my happiness was short lived because I had a bad feeling. "Possibilities? What possibilities? I said grabbing a chair, turning it around and straddling it. "Well that's what Zane and I needed to talk to you about. For a long time I dreamed of being able to go back to KO-35. We were wondering if you would come to live with us there and help us rebuild." Andros asked. I could not believe my ears. I always thought about earth. I never considered that this would happen. "I haven't ever considered the idea. In all honesty I was looking forward to us having some free time on earth. And like you its my home." "So you understand where we're coming from." Andros said. "Yeah, but what if I said I want us to stay on earth." I asked fearing the answer. Andros looked at me. Zane stayed quiet listening to each of us. His face was unreadable. "Carlos, will you reconsider." "I don't know. I love you both and want to be with you. But I don't know if I want to leave earth, my family, hell even the other rangers. Have you considered that?" He remained quiet. "Zane, what do you want to do?" I asked. He just looked at me. "I go where you both go. It really doesn't matter to me." "We are on our way to KO-35 as we speak. Think about it Carlos. I can't live without you." Andros said getting up and coming to stand in front of me. He ran his finger along my cheek. "Well is anybody hungry. I am. Let's grab something from the synthetron." Zane said. "No thanks. I think I lost my appetite." I said as I turned on my heel and left them standing there. _===_ Andros watched Carlos exit the room. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to go home but he doesn't want to lose Carlos. And he had a feeling if he loses Carlos, he also loses Zane. He went to sit on the bed next to his sister. He looked at Zane. Zane had a strange look on his face. He got up and walked out. "Damn, why does this keep happening?" He said. "I don't know Andros. Its obvious you love them both and they love you. Sometimes you have to give in a little I suppose. Remember Carlos is young. And Zane, well he is in the middle. I just hope you three make the right decision." Karone said. "So how did you and Zane wind up with Carlos?" She said trying to move on to something a little more cheery. "Well," Andros started smiling. He leaned back on the bed and laced his fingers behind his head. "Shortly after Zane awoke from his cryo-sleep, he and I were....how would you put it....catching up. I mentioned something about Carlos. He knew the way I felt about Carlos from the bond. I was going to approach Carlos before Zane woke up. Well Carlos was not ready for it. He did not freak or anything. He just avoided the topic. Well he had some of his own demons to deal with. He is what earth people call gay. You could say Zane and I are too by earth standards. Well he had a difficult time. He called me one day from the simu-deck to come down and talk. He told me, "yes". That's all he said. And we took it from there. Then we had the "tommy" mission and that is the first time we bonded with Carlos." "My you are lucky. He is so sweet and Zane well he is Zane. It hasn't been easy. Has it? I can tell. There is a very dark place you are thinking about." Karone said looking into his mind. "No, it hasn't been easy. We nearly lost Zane." He started. Karone caught her breathe. "There is an evil being known as Nikkolo." He started to explain till Karone stopped him. "Nikkolo, that evil son-of-a-bitch. He is so twisted and vile that even Dark Spectre didn't want contact with. You mean he got Zane." Karone said with a disgusted look. "Yes. He tortured and raped him numerous times. Carlos and I felt it when Nikkolo took Zane to the alternate dimension. Hell the shock to our bond nearly killed us. But we found him. And if it wasn't for Carlos we would not be here today." He paused. "You wouldn't know it now. But Carlos was very timid, demure and very slow to anger. Well when we found Zane. The stress from the torture and the strain on my bond with Zane forced me to collapse. So Carlos had both of us to take care of. Then Nikkolo showed up. And from what Zane told me. Carlos was a vicious animal when Nikkolo attacked. He physically threw him through a wall and got us back to the ship." "You're right I wouldn't have known. I bet you I put you through hell too." She said lowering her head. "No, you haven't. Astronema did." Andros corrected. "Andros, can I give you a piece of advice." She said. "Yeah. Go ahead." He said eagerly. "This may not be what you want to hear. But I think you should stay on earth for now." Karone offered. "But what about you. Your going back to KO-35. I do not want to lose you again." Andros pleaded. "Well, I was considering spending some time on earth myself. Remember we have the Astro-megaship. We can go back and forth easily." She offered. "Your right. But we will have to see." Andros said. The ship reached KO-35. I had been very upset at the prospect of losing the others. But I decided I could not stay here on KO-35 even if it means losing Zane and Andros. We stayed a week or so helping the rebels get themselves settled. I was able to keep my mind occupied. We were so busy I didn't see my lovers except at bed time. And even then we were so tired all we would do is sleep. The time had finally came for us to head back to earth, the day of reckoning. I know where I am going I only hope that they surprise me. We gathered right outside the Megaship. Saying good bye to some of the people we had gotten close to. Now the time came. Andros was staying off to the side staring at me. I guess its time to let him know my decision. I walked over there. On the way I passed Zane. I stopped by him and ran an arm around his waist. I kissed him behind the ear. I hugged him close feeling as if this may be the last time. As I walked away I grabbed his hand, and guided him over to where Andros is. Andros noticed us coming. He seemed to get a look of dread on his face. I was trying to keep myself together and not think about it. I hugged Andros tightly. I started to release him but he hugged tighter. He knew what my decision was. "Andros, I decided I was going back to earth." I saw a tear form. Zane squeezed my hand. "Andros, what are we going to do? We are a part of each other. We can not function apart. We share the same soul. We can't let it end this way." "Carlos is there any way we can change your mind." He asked not trying to hide the tears. "You know I would never do anything to hurt you or Zane. I dreamed of us growing old together. But I am not ready to leave earth." I said crying my heart out. Andros just stood there. Zane gave him an evil look. "Well, I guess its settled. Carlos is leaving us." He turned and stomped away. Andros looked after him. "I love you Andros. And I always will." I said reaching up to remove the ear cuff. Andros grabbed my hand and held it tightly. "No don't remove it. It is you a symbol of our love for each other." He said that releasing my hand. He turned and walked off. I sent him a telepathic I love you. I walked over to where the other rangers were standing. TJ looked at me and I noticed a veiled look of sympathy. I went over and sat down next to the ship. I guess he isn't going to come and say good-bye. I leaned my head back and closed my eyes. The memories of the good times flashed through my mind. I relived the moment that we met, made love for the first time and the bonding. I shook my head. I felt a shadow stand over me. I opened my eyes and it was Zane and Andros. "I came to say I love you and that this is not good-bye." Andros said. "And I have come to my own decision too." Zane said not looking at either of us. "I am in an awkward position. I love you both. If I stay with one I lose the other. I have decided to go to earth with Carlos. I am going back to earth." I took a double take. Did he say? Then I looked at Andros. He was crushed. He just pursed his lips. "Zane, you don't have to. Stay here. It's your home." I said. "No, I can't leave you. I love you. I love you to Andros. But I can not stay here either. I had hoped you would consider coming with us but when your mind is made up." He said shrugging his shoulders. "Bye Andros." I said as I turned and ran to the ship. I didn't stop when the other rangers were asking what was wrong. I went to my quarters. I hadn't been in them since we got together. Funny how life comes full circle. I should have known it would not last. Nothing lasts at least for me. I turned over grabbed a pillow and poured out my frustrations. I felt the ship take off. I am really leaving him. I hurt so deep in my soul that I don't think I will ever be better or love again for that matter. I sent them one last good-bye and I love you. I didn't expect an answer. But I got one. "I told you it wasn't goodbye." I felt Andros think back as the doors to my quarters open. Andros stood there with tears in his eyes. "You...you didn't stay." I mumbled. "No I couldn't. I could not live without you and Zane. I would have died. I would not have been happy. And something that Karone said made sense. We have this ship we can come back when we want. I am sorry I hurt you and Zane." He said sitting beside me. That was all I could handle. I launched myself at him and held him tight. "Where is Zane?" "Right here." He said walking in to the room. "We are back together." He was smiling real big. "I guess when we get back, we can take mom up on the offer of dinner. What you think?" I said. "Yeah, just as long as she cooks better than you." Zane said.