Bloodline 2: Final Stand

[~Dreamer~]

Coming together again :: Episode 1

Ryan Alexandra Oliver

Slowly she enters her dorm room glancing around the empty residence; her eyes down cast and her shoulder’s hunched forward. She slowly drags her worn and tried muscles towards the bathroom , opening the door with her right hand as her left remains on her side. Shaking her hair out of her face, her eyes battling to remain open a while longer if only to just shower before falling to a deep slumber. Reaching forward she grasps at the knobs in the shower turning them to the right adjusting the water just right. Stripping herself of her clothing she steps in. She leans her entire body weight against the wall , letting the hot water wash away all the punishment she had endure during her last practice with her girls.

“I’m finally coming home guys…hope you haven’t forgotten about me or still hold anger within your hearts for my swift departure three years ago. Only hope you’ll understand my need to fly, be on my own and learn to run from instead of against the wind as reality was too much to bear…staying in the one place that held memories. So many memories…good ….bad…and the in betweens. To my brothers in arms….the lion and fox…Noble lion strong and goal oriented. Loyal and gentle. What I wouldn’t have gave to have had you by my side during this past. Swift Fox, mischievous and sly…cunning and swift…always there in silence offering strength even if it was just a nod of your head. How I‘ve missed you both much”. She thought as brown eyes opened as the hot water soon turned warm. Quickly she washed and shampooed her hair, then stepped out, wrapping her body with a silver towel that her phoenix had given her a while back to remember him by.

Fresh from the shower making her way to the bedroom Ryan looked at the barren dorm room, sighing that tonight was her last. As much as she was ready to go home, she still felt a tinge of fear upon return, would she truly be able to return? Would the others forgive her for her curt departure without a more direct warning? All these thoughts ran through her mind as she sat moved about her bedroom clothing herself and then moving towards her bed. Laying down gently on her side , closing her eyes for the last time in Tampa Bay Florida…Ryan Alexandra Oliver fell asleep.

Five minutes later weary brown eyes open once more…turning onto her right side, Ryan releases a sad sigh as she recalls her sisters letter to her when Celeste had first learned of Ryan’s departure.

^” Eagle”^

“I only wish you wouldn’t let his anger , sorrow and resentment affect you I understand you must follow where your heart leads you. If only you could wait until I’d graduate so the tiger and eagle are able to roam together. I understand you must fly on your own for awhile. Find your own strength so that you’ll be a better leader upon your return but still it saddens me that your leaving us behind. We all knew some day we must part except your leaving much too soon I fear. Who am I to fight with? Pick on…come up with devious pranks and unleash them on the guys with? You’re my sister Ryan and we’ve only just begun to bond. Now your up and leaving just because of a heart break?”

There had been tears on the letter as Ryan recalls but her sister’s next words remain deeply rooted in her heart.

“Stay safe…fly high and remember the Scorpion, Lion, Fox and Tiger are always a mere thought or teleportation away if the slightest sign of trouble seems to be brewing. Family must always fly together or run together…no matter the circumstances. Eagle and Phoenix are destined to fly together again some day. Don’t loose hope.”

A small smile breaks out onto Ryan’s face and she looks up at her bedroom ceiling.

“My sister by blood and my sister in spirit…wonder how your doing Little tiger? Are you still telling it like it is? Are you still bouncing from place to place with the energy that could outrun a cheetah? Have you finally opened your eyes and seen what everyone else sees that while the phoenix and eagle soar together…the lion and scorpion balance one another…that the fox and tiger show the others how to live? You two are different from the rest yet you both make a great pair…let your heart see what we see. You both like each more then your willing to show. Don’t let fear hold you back.” Ryan thinks. Then her thoughts swift on over towards another female on the bloodline team. “Nikira…Orange Scorpion…wonder what your up to now a days? Keeping my brother in line…helping live life like tomorrow isn’t promised to him? Before Jason’s death we had been on our way slowly to becoming close friends. Only hope that upon my return we can return to that friendship. Fox, Scorpion, Lion and Little Tiger I’m coming home. It’s time for this eagle to soar once more, along side her family. “ Ryan’s eyes wearily look around her bare bedroom…the only photo left out sitting on her luggage suitcase seems to be of a young man with serious blue eyes and a arrogant smirk.

“I’m coming home Phoenix…soon we’ll fly together again and begin to truly heal the tear in our hearts.”


With that the Eagle Ninjetti finally fell into a peaceful slumber, awaiting tomorrow’s first ray of dawn.

Celeste Kimberly Park

Dressed down in black windbreakers and a pink sports jacket Celeste Kimberly Park enters her father’s home and sits down across from her dad. She sees that his brow is ceased with worry and she can only imagine what’s running through his mind. She shakes her head and her thoughts seem to drift towards three figures in black, blue and orange.

“Wonder what they’re doing now?” Celeste thinks as she hears her dad release a sorrow filled sigh. Celeste turns her head and looks into her father’s worried brown orbs. She notices the grey streaks that finally have begun to show in his hair. "When did he begin to age?"

“Celeste when was the last time you heard from Ryan?” Tommy Oliver asks his second born.

Celeste sighs softly and whispers her reply. " About a week ago...she’s coming home tomorrow though from what she sent out via email.” “About a week ago…she’s still training the young hopefuls in Florida".Celeste informs her father. “When was the last time you heard from her?” She asks him concerned for him now…she knew a few weeks ago Ryan and Tommy once again had one of their famous feuds except this time Ryan kept her word and hasn’t spoken to him.

“ Not since a few weeks ago…I’ve called but she hasn’t returned my calls or my emails.” He answered truthfully as he got up from his seat and gave a gentle squeeze of her shoulders before leaving the table. Celeste shakes her head, disappointed in her sister with her behavior towards their father. Yet as curious as a kitten she wonders what words had been exchanged to cause Ryan to terminate all contact with their dad.

Celeste closes her eyes ; reopens them and gets up from the table…pulling her cell phone out of her jacket’s pocket she hits number 2 and calls wondering if said brother lion will pick up the phone. She needed a sounding board and someone who understood the sister eagle better then all of them combined, if anyone knew what may have transpired between the eagle and falcon, the lion would.


“Hey Brother Lion, bouncing baby tiger girl here …your little sister wondering what your up to. That and so bored out of my mind in so many ways!!! Um when was the last time you talked to sister eagle? I talked to her about a week ago. Yet she seemed down. Do you know what’s going on in that freaky head of hers ? Hit me back when you can…I’ll be out and about or perhaps in my old room clearing boxes. Remember Ryan’s plane lands tomorrow at 4:14. Do you think…eh anyway talk to you soon, “ With that said Celeste cuts the line and drops her phone back into it’s pocket.

She walks up the stairs and into her old room before she moved out…her mind drifting over to a sly fox in black. “Alex…Alex…what are you doing?” She thinks as she lays on her old bed before letting her eyes shut for a moments rest.

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Lady Kira

Mysterious hazel grey eyes shift between the two screens on the brick wall in front of her. Glazing over the flame red as she sees the people of earth living happily. Happiness was never her friend and she’ll be killed twice and torture to the extreme before she allows anyone else to be happy, she waits until sunrise to set her plan into motion.

“These fools living blindly not even noticing evil has interwoven itself in their every day lives…slowly learning everything we can about them. They stand no chance of survival against my hell hounds and monster that shall come. None will be able to oppose me as I strike with hatred. They will quake with fear especially those…those…power rangers!” She spits out the last part …disdain and hatred can be heard as those words drop from her lips.


“Just wait Angel Grove…tomorrow I’ll strike and not even your precious rangers will be able to keep you safe for long. The fall just like every other team that’s come against me has fallen.” She thinks unaware that her old comrade in arms …has finally descended on earth. Waiting in the shadows for the perfect time to intercept and help aide the earth in the upcoming battle for humanity.

[Uranium Ranger]

Alex Cranston

Blue eyes stared intently at the screen as the fingers raced over the keyboard furiously typing in the commands and text required. Pausing for a second only to push his hair back, Alex resumed his work, the project he had been working for a couple of hours, give or take a few minutes. After another few minutes, he leaned back in his chair and sighed as he locked his fingers behind his head. "Finally..." he murmurred as he waited for the file to be copied on the USB. He looked sideways at a framed picture hanging on the wall. He felt both sad and joyous whenever he saw the picture. In it was the Bloodline team, all six of them. Ryan and Clark, his best friends since child-hood without whom he didn't know what he would do. Then there was Jaden, a good friend in his own way and always there, Nikira always insightful and a friend. Then there was Celeste, a smile crept upon his lips as it did whenever he thought of her. She was the one he'd do literally anything for because he loved her deeply. It was joyous because it brought back a lot of memories and the good times they all had spent together, it was sad because the team had disbanded after peace was restored to Angel Grove.

He closed his eyes and his mind drifted back to the first time he had come to know about his father's past as a Power Ranger, how they themselves had become Power Rangers, the team, the battles, the evil Rangers, their quest to regain their powers, the task they had to perform to get the Ninjetti powers, how he had nearly critically hurt Celeste during a battle and then the final battle in which evil was finally eradicated and the Rangers prevailed. He let out another sigh as he opened his eyes yet again; surely, life wasn't the same as it was during the Ranger-ing days, the thrill was missing.

Pushing away the chair from the table, Alex stood up and stretched. He checked his watch and then weighed his options. "Not much to do...." he said before shrugging and going into the washroom and taking a quick shower. He put on a pair of black jeans and a white shirt, the ones he found comfortable, and then walked out of the house. Once outside, he pocketed his hands and stood in the yard, staring at the sky, wondering where Ryan and Jaden were now. He knew Clark and Nikira were somewhere, he had been in touch with Clark, and ofcourse Cel was also in Angel Grove, doing some voluntary work at an Elementary School or something as far as he knew. He just stood there, thinking and thinking and thinking. He brought out his cell-phone from his pocket and dialed her number, just wanting to talk to her...

[~Dreamer~]

Celeste Kimberly Park


You and I are painting pictures in the sky"
"Just listen to the crickets sing"
"What i feel is true"
"I'm only me when i'm with you"
"Nobody get's me like you do"


Brown eyes open momentarily when her phones goes off and she turns onto her side to dig out her ringing cell phone. Recoginizing the ringtone immediately...silently pleading that he'd hold on and wait till she could pick up the line. Instead she sees that she missed the call and silently curses herself for taking a bit too long. Sitting up she stretches her arms above her head with her cell phone in her hand and looks to her right to a framed photo of her and the black fox.

"Alex..." She whispers as she stands and walks towards the photo. She looks at it as a small smile graces her lips growing wider and she hits the call back button on her phone.

She gets his voice mail and pouts a bit but then laughs and text's his cell phone.

Sly Fox,
Hey there you!!! Whatcha up to tonight when the stars are high in the night sky? Nothing much here really Alex just at home...Ryan's not talking to my dad. She returns tomorrow but think we could meet up tonight just to hang out or did you have a tiring day Fox?

Text me back when you can,
Tiger

Celeste ends her text and slides her phone close as she returns back to her bed and sits there crossed legged pondering what challenges are next. What is she going to do now that her time as a ranger is done and all she does most days is volunteer at the elementary while going to Angel Grove Community College.

[Andros's_Fan]

Nikira "Nikki" Daniels

Nikira looks around the appartment. It's warm and cozy. She and Clark seemed to have made a good place for themselves there. She looks to the window and notices that it's night. Almost time for bed. Looks at the clock, it's only eight o'clock. "This is not good." she says to herself. "I'm getting more tired everyday." Straightening up, she posts on a show for Clark. She didn't want to tell him, not just yet. But, soon. Nikira sits down on the couch. Needed to take a breather. Clark's in the next room, in the bedroom, putting clothes away. "Do you need help?" she called. Still sitting on the couch, Nikira was thinking about the other. Ryan, Jaden, Alex, and Celeste. She reached in her pocket and pulled out her cell. She looked through it, and found a message. It read:
Scorps!!!

Hey there lady in orange..how are you doing? your in trouble my friend...it's been too long since i've last heard from you. Alright not that long but still. how's it going with you? how's life? What are you up to now a days?

Well hit me back.
Bouncing Tiger Cel*
Pressing a few buttons in the phone, she brought up a new text. And began pressing a few more to write a new text to her dear friend in pink.
Bouncing Tiger

Hey there. Sorry I didn't back to you sooner. I've been busy. I am doing fine, and don't worry. I am not in trouble. *yet. she thought* Everything is goin good for me, how about you? How are things with you? Life is wonderful. I am here with Clark. And I am not up to much. Working, cleaning, stuff like that.

When you get a chance, write back.
The Stinger (Scorpion)Closing the phone, she sat back and rested her head on the back of the couch and closed her eyes. She could hear rustling in the other room. Clark hadn't replied yet. She called again, "Clark? Do you need any help?" She sat waiting for an answer.

[~Dreamer~]

Celeste Kimberly Park


Celeste nearly jumps out of her skin when she hears Nikira's text ring tone float throughout the air. Grasping at her phone she shakes off her thoughts and reads the message. She looks down at her watch and shakes her head as she walks down the stairs and out the door. Closing her eyes she leans back against the door and takes a deep breath of air into her lungs. Still holding her phone in her hands she reads over the message that Nikira had sent her.

Bouncing Tiger

Hey there. Sorry I didn't back to you sooner. I've been busy. I am doing fine, and don't worry. I am not in trouble. *yet. she thought* Everything is goin good for me, how about you? How are things with you? Life is wonderful. I am here with Clark. And I am not up to much. Working, cleaning, stuff like that.

When you get a chance, write back.
The Stinger (Scorpion)


Celeste blows a bang that fell from into her eyes away from her face while thinking up a reply to her friend in orange.



Scorps,
No worries just wondering if you and Clark forget about me. lol. Just kidding.I'm glad you guys are doing good and that your doing ok and life is wonderful for you. So work, cleaning and that's it? Where's the fun...the adventure? The thrills the life challenges? alright i'm a bit hyper i must admit but life is a bit boring don't you think? Without us always rushing off somewhere? I'm doing good just a bit bored at the moment and volunteering at the local elementary school while hanging out with Alex. That and going to Angel Grove Community College. Did you and Clark recieve Ry's email that she returns home tomorrow scop?

Well hit this tiger back,
Bouncing Tiger


Celeste ended the text and looked upwards towards the night time sky...a small shiver running down her backside. Looking over her shoulder she wonder just what might be around the corner. Then she just shook it off as nerves and walks towards her dorm room she had at the community college.

[Titanium Ranger]

Clark Kent

A tall young man shifted around the room, stashing clothes here and there. He didn't even argue or complain against having to fold them up properly or something anymore; not when sobriety gripped him like this. He was doing this so Nikira wouldn't have to, for to be hones,t he'd noticed some change in her, which wasn't entirely for her good. The fatigue and everything wasn't exhaustion or anything and it wasn't pregnancy either. She wouldn't be putting up such a show if it was. Little did she know Clark could see right through it.

He heard her call out in a voice that he was almost as strong as the one he was so dearly attuned to. Clark was about to answer when he noticed his phone shifted off the desk, about to fall off. He'd ignored it up to this point, like he normally did ever since Ryan departed, but as it fell off the edge, Clark made a dive for it. He caught it neatly between his long fingers before the device hit the ground. Not bad old lion, he grinned, signing on to his voice mail. He immediately jerked to attention when he saw who the message was from, and what it said. Clark pressed the dial button but at that very moment, his phone shut off and wouldn't start again.

"Leapin lizards.... of all the times to not have the battery charged." he sighed, putting the phone by the desk. Since the charger wasn't too far away, he plugged it in as well. He heard Nikira offer to help out again. "No it's all fine," he answered, heading out into the comfortable living room, putting on a smile. "I'm pretty much done love," he announced to let her know she didn't have to move. He slid onto the couch next to her and studied her face as she released her relaxing position against the couch. Clark forced her back to that relaxing state again.

"You look so tired these days, I'm wondering whether or not to have you take some energy pills," Clark quipped, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. His blue eyes were indifferent, yet comprehending as he looked into Nikira's. She must know, from the hint and the look he was giving her, that Clark wasn't completely oblivious to what was going on. He looked down once, changing the subject. "Have you heard from Celeste? I was wondering if we should meet up with her or something... if her college allows that of course." he added. "My phone died on me." he added in an explanatory way.

[Adamantium Ranger]

*Jaden Lee Scott*

"Come on! damn it why the hell won't you work!" *a figure clothed in a silver shirt and black mesh shorts yelled as he chucked his phone across the room. Upon hearing the loud smash of the phone meeting the wall he got up and picked up his phone which was now in little pieces parts. "I've been trying to call her all day and why the hell won't you go through!" He yelled again as he threw his phone in the trash. "I swear I will find the guy who sold me the phone and teach him a thing or two." The figure in silver yelled as he was calming down a little as he looked around his hotel room and began getting his suit cases in order. "Long time..." he thought to himself a she pulled out a picture of himself and 5 other people....each person wearing a different color...he was surprised that no one ever learned who they really were. "Wow...we are cheesy looking...how could no one get that we were the power rangers." He said as he placed the photo back where it should be, but then something else caught his eye it was a photo of a girl clad in red and his heart nearly melted as he looked at it. "So long....so long ago I got to hold you...but don't worry soon I will be home..." He said as he gathered up his things and made his way the front desk and checked out, then got on a bus to the airport.

Once arriving at the airport he checked his bags and they got taking away to the plane. "Lets see...Gate A33....A33....ahhh there it is..." *He then walked onto the plane but not before getting checked out by several of the nice looking stewardess. He just laughed and took his seat next to an older lady.

"Now all I have to do it wait, and I will see my team again..." *he then smiling as he buckled up and slipped his seat back and took the recline position and relaxed.

[Uranium Ranger]

Alex Cranston

Alex sighed as he canceled his call when Cel didn't pick up. "Must be asleep" he said, pocketing his cell phone and sitting on the chair in the lawn. He smirked a bit when the neighbour's dog began barking yet again. "Silly mut..." he murmured . Just then he felt his cell-phone vibrate and he knew who'd be calling, a grin made it's way across his face as he thought of letting her wait for a while. Then he received a message.

Sly Fox,
Hey there you!!! Whatcha up to tonight when the stars are high in the night sky? Nothing much here really Alex just at home...Ryan's not talking to my dad. She returns tomorrow but think we could meet up tonight just to hang out or did you have a tiring day Fox?

Text me back when you can,
Tiger

He pursed his lips as he read over the statement regarding Ryan's behaviour. So things were serious between her dad and her. I wonder why, he thought as he began typing his reply.

Hey Tiger,
Not much, just the same old, just being me I guess. Ryan.....she's still the same eh? I'm sure she wouldn't be able to keep this up long...I hope. It'd be good to have her back though. I'm ready, unless you're feeling sleepy? A tiger needs her rest you know ;)


With that, he leaned back in the chair, awaiting her reply. His mind drifted towards Ryan. Why wasn't she talking to her father? He was aware of the feuds those two would get into every now and then but that never lasted long. He looked at his watch and smiled. "Well, you'll be with us in less than twenty four hours Ry," he said to no one in particular but himself.

[Andros's_Fan]

Nikira "Nikki" Daniels

Nikira was waiting for an answer from Clark. She had just sent Celeste a text message, and a minute after that he answered. He told her that it was fine, that he didn't need help. At that point, that's when he came out of the room. She opened her eyes, and looked at him. She smiled, but it was kind of a weak one probably. He then sat down on the couch next to her. he looked him in the face, like he was doing right now. She moved from her position, but he put his hands on her and pushed her back to the position that she was sitting in before he came out.

Nikira's body stilled for a minute. Clark said that she looked tired, and was wondering if he was going to ask her something. And right now she didn't want to explain. Then he said something about energy pills. She thought that he was kidding because he smiled, but the smile didn't really reach his eyes. And she wondered why. If he was thinking that she wasn't herself, then maybe she should get in line, because she was thinking that he wasn't himself either. He always seemed like he was worried about something. About her. Maybe more so that usual. But, what was it that he was thinking. Nikira almost had it. Almost knew what he was thinking. Living together for as long as they had, you tend to know what the other one was thinking. She was going to say something. That was until he said something. He was talking about Celeste. It was time to come back to reality and pay attention. "Yeah, actually I have. I just sent her a message before you came in. She had sent me one a couple of days ago, but I haven't gotten to her until now." she said. Then her phone buzzed. Taking it out, she looked at it. Nikira looked at Clark and gave a slight smile. "Speak of the devil," she said. "That's her now. She says, 'Scorps, No worries just wondering if you and Clark forget about me. lol. Just kidding. I'm glad you guys are doing good and that your doing ok and life is wonderful for you. So work, cleaning and that's it? Where's the fun...the adventure? The thrills the life challenges? alright i'm a bit hyper i must admit but life is a bit boring don't you think? Without us always rushing off somewhere? I'm doing good just a bit bored at the moment and volunteering at the local elementary school while hanging out with Alex. That and going to Angel Grove Community College. Did you and Clark recieve Ry's email that she returns home tomorrow scop? Well hit this tiger back, Bouncing Tiger.'"

After she had finished ready, Nikki looked at Clark. "I don't think that I got the e-mail." Nikira got up and went to the computer, not only was tiredness seen in her face, but it probably be seen in the way she moved now. She was going to check her e-mail. Turing it on, she waited for it to load. Then she turned to Clark as she waited. "So," she said. "Do you want me to reply back to Celeste, and ask to see if we can all get together?"