Back onboard the Astro Megaship. The rest of the Rangers were gathered on the bridge. No one had said a word since they had returned. Ashley sat in the chair near the door. Her hands covered her head. Carlos and T.J. sat next to each other near the view screen. Zhane stood next to Alpha near the helm. Andros stood in the corner, staring at the floor.

Ashley was the first to break the long silence, "Why would she do it? Why would she shoot herself?"

"I guess she thought it was the only way to save everyone." Alpha said.

"But...to kill herself to save your friends? Was that the only option Cassie had?" Carlos asked.

Andros couldn't take it anymore. He stormed off the bridge. Zhane watched him and soon followed. Andros walked down the corridors, ignoring the tears forming in his eyes.

"Andros!" Zhane called.

Andros refused to stop. Zhane grabbed his arm and stopped him. Zhane put his free hand on Andros' shoulder.

"Andros-"

"How could she do that?" Andros asked.

"Cassie made a choice. Just like we all did when we became Rangers." Zhane answered.

"No she didn't. She gave up. She was inches from safety and she gave up." Andros said.

"Is that a lack of faith in Casssie's judgment? Or is a lack of faith in your own capability?" Zhane asked.

Andros looked at Zhane with hateful eyes. He knocked Zhane's hand from his shoulder and punched Zhane. Zhane stumbled back a few feet and returned the punch. Andros hit the wall and slid down to the ground.

"Is this how you deal with it? Blame them? Is that how you dealt with me?" Zhane demanded.

"You have no idea how much t nearly losing my best friends destroyed me., When I saw you walk off this ship, it was probably one of the most happiest times of my life." Andros stated. He covered his hand with his hand.

Zhane sighed and sat next to him. Andros didn't acknowledge him there but continued. "I thought I lost you years ago, but freezing you, I knew you'd have a chance to live again."

"But since we never found Cassie-"

"Why did she have to go? She was inches from safety and she decided to shoot Striker." Andros stated.

Zhane leaned his head against the wall, "Cassie realized if we spent our time rescuing her, we would've died as well."

"But she knew we'd still try to save her." Andros said.

"Its times like this that makes life suck. You never really know how much you care for someone till you lose them." Zhane said.

Andros review what Zhane had just said. Did he really care that much for Cassie? True she was his teammate and friend, but did he care this much for Ashley when they were together? Cassie always was there to lend Andros a hand. Cassie had save Andros on more than one occasion.

"I hate you Zhane." Andros said.

Zhane patted Andros on the back, "I know. Sometimes I hate myself too."

"She just, slipped through my hand. I didn't' even realize she had slipped until she was gone." Andros muttered.

Zhane stood up. He grabbed Andros' arm, "Come on."

Andros stood up and let go of Zhane, "Sorry about the punch."

"Don't worry about it. I gave you a pretty good souvenir myself." Zhane replied. "You going back?"

Andros shook his head. "I think I'll go to the hollow deck and train."

Zhane nodded, "Just don't kill yourself." He turned and walked back to the bridge.

Andros walked down the corridor and stopped at Cassie's room. Andros entered her room and looked around. He had never seen the inside of her room. She had several posters all the walls, small lamps next to her bed, and some decorative wall ornaments. Andros walked to her desk and sat down. A small frame caught his attention. Andros lifted the frame, inside was a picture of all of them. T.J. and Zhane stood in the back. Carlos and Ashley stood next each other. Andros and Cassie stood next to Karone, and Alpha stood in front of them. They were all so happy back then.

Andros remembered when they had taken the picture. It was back on Earth, several months after Astronima was defeated. Cassie had suggested they spend the day in the park. At first, Andros did not want to got, but Cassie had managed to persuade him it would do the entire team some good to relax once in awhile. By the end of the day, everyone wanted to stay. T.J. had brought his camera and taken a few pictures. Apparently, he had given a copy to Cassie.

A stray tear fell onto the frame. Andros set the frame back onto the desk. Andros let his tear fall form his eyes, not trying to wipe them away. It had taken him long enough to admit his feelings for Ashley, and things didn't work out. Now he had finally figured out his feelings for Cassie, and she was gone.

Andros laughed to himself, "Life can really suck."

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Hello readers. I know the ending was a little odd, or shallow, or just plain crappy. However, if you have any suggestion for it, it would be very much appreciated. And if I find a really good one, I just might use it.

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