Jewels Shall Light My Way Home

By: M14Mouse

Summary: AU As the Sentinel Knight, Chip has just got through the ride of his life. Now, he gets to go home and has a lot of explaining to do. It was pity that Sentinel Knight didn't stick around for that. Slightly crossover with PR: OO

PRAU theme: 59. Keeping it A Secret

Disclaimer: Don't own them. Pity…Chip is all shiny too.

Sentinel Knight watched silently as the other rallied around the red warrior. His heart lifted in celebration at their victory and return of their teammate. He watched Spencer set down the crown. Slowly, he walked over and picked it up. He stared at the familiar jewels then ran his hands along the crown.

"Are you leaving us, sir?" Spencer's voice rang out. He tilted his head toward the butler and nodded his head yes. He looked Spencer's shoulder over as the others headed upstairs.

"I believe you should at least say good bye," Spencer said. Silence fell between them.

"Like them, it's time for me to go home. I've been away for a long time," He said as he stared off into space. The familiar smells, faces and places touched his conscience and made his heart ache.

"Will we ever see you again, sir?"

"Perhaps...we can never know what the future holds."

"Then I believe this is good bye, sir. It has been a pleasure working with you," Spencer said with a slight bow.

"I you…tell the others good bye for me," He said as he nodded his head. He closed his eyes and in a flash, he was gone from the mansion.

Crash!

He felt his conscience snap and his entire body hit the ground. His head is pounding like an elephant was tap dancing on it. He groaned softly as he tried to lift his head. He could see the Sentinel Knight floating above him. His mind couldn't process why he is shiny again. A sharp pain hit his skull like a train and put his head right back down. Bad idea, Chip, bad idea! The cool ground is wonderful.

Ahhh…his new best friend…how he love thee.

"I apologize for the long duration from your body, Chip. I did not think it would take them so long," Sentinel Knight said He snored into the ground. He told him that it would take a year or longer. He was a former power ranger. He knew the deal. Sassy was a little dense one sometimes.

"It's okay," He said as he waved his hand in his direction. He wished his headache would go away. Blah…what good is an eon's worth of knowledge stuck in his head if it couldn't get rid of his headache!

"I am also sorry about your headache," Sentinel Knight said.

"Can you use the crown to get rid of it?"

"No."

"What good are you then?" He said with a sigh. If he banged his head against the ground, would it make his headache go away? Or…would it make him see those birds and stars around his head like in those cartoons? Or maybe, the ground would knock him unconscious….please?

Ooo…maybe, if he can find his wand, he could make it go away….damn, wait a minute, he left it at home. He sighed…he just can't win today.

"I…thank you, Chip." Sentinel Knight said softly.

"It was no problem, Sassy," He said.

"Must you still call me that ridiculous name?"

"Yes"

Sentinel Knight was a mouth full to say. He had tried sir and SK and he didn't answer any of them. He started to call him Sassy and that got his attention. It's kind of funny to see the Sentinel Knight all flushed over a name.

"I am…going to miss you. You have been a most welcome companion."

He tilted his head to look at him. Strangely enough, he was going to miss him too. When Sentinel Knight popped up in his room about a year and half ago, he thought he was dreaming. He just got finished saving V from being a vampire forever and hasn't slept in two days. At first, he really thought one of his cousins was playing with a flashlight. He kept telling him to turn off the light and go to bed.

Finally, he opened his eyes enough to see a floating ball of light above him. A few thoughts went through his head. Lucky, none of those thoughts reached his mouth.

"Go away…I'm too tired to deal with magic floating balls. Come back tomorrow," He said as he covered his head with his pillow. The floating figure moved closer and touched his head. He felt like something was ripped from his head. What in the world is going on? He looked around for his cell phone. He really needed to call the others.

"I am need of your assistance, yellow magician," The floating figure said.

"Huh?"

He said his name was the Sentinel Knight who was the guardian of Corona Aurora, a powerful object. A long time ago, some bad guys came and tried to steal it. He separated the jewels from the crown. He hid the jewels and crown on Earth in order to protect it. A man named Andrew Hartford has picked up the crown and alerts the forces of evil to where the crown is. Soon, the forces of evil are gathering again to go after the jewels and crown.

"First off, you know that I'm power ranger, right? I have deal with the Underworld," He said.

"I understand but the forces will take awhile to arrive here. I merely need you here as an anchor," Sentinel Knight said.

"Huh?"

"I am a spirit. I have great difficult remain attach to your world. I need a focus point."

"But what about Mr. Hartford? Can't he be your anchor?"

"I have great difficult focusing on him. His aura is constant in flex and is constant in movement. I can focus on the crown but he isn't always present,"

"So…you choose me because…." He said as he waved his hand.

"….."

"Can I guess that I'm shiny?"

"If you wish say that way, you can. Your magical aura is strong and bright. I need something to focus on…and redirect to Hartford's location," The Sentinel Knight said.

"Soo…basely…I'm a human satellite dish"

"Sat a Light?"

"Never mind. Soo…I can still fight against the Underworld."

"Yes."

"Use my magic powers?"

"Yes."

"Wear my cape?"

"Yes."

"Then you have yourself a focus point!"

Boy…if only he knew then what he knows now…but he doubt he would have changed his mind. It was to save the world. Sassy didn't know that would happen. We didn't realize how much we were drawing from each other. At least, he gave him a warning.

"You didn't say this would happen!" He said as he paced back and forward across his room. He was trying to fight the raising panic in him.

"I did not know. I am quite sorry," Sentinel Knight said.

"What am I suppose to say to my friends, my family and my teachers? Sorry, guys, I merge with a spirit because he forgot a few some details!"

"I said it is a possibility, yellow magician. The red warrior's idea to merge me with the sword is excellent idea. It will prevent the enemy from getting their hands on a powerful weapon. I have no idea how it will effect you."

He gave him a look that told him otherwise. Sassy flinched back.

"That is why you choose Xander, isn't it?"

"I did not wish any harm would come to you."

"……….There is nothing I can do to change this?"

"….I truly…am sorry about this. If I have knowledge before hand, I would have…"

"You would have made the same decision as before. You were trying to save the world, Sassy. I would have done the same thing in your shoes," He said with a smile.

"You are truly wise…"

"Nah…I'm a superhero…do I have enough time to write a note…and say good-bye to my mom?" He said softly. His heart ache on how this would effect his family. They know he was a power ranger…but it was different to just get up and go like that.

"Yes."

"Thank you."

Look back on it now…his notes were probably confusing. Then again, it matched his mind set at the time. He set his wand and letters down on the bed. Quickly, he said a good-bye to his mom….which was a lot harder than he thought it would be. He dashed off into the forest where Sassy lead to a cave that would protect his body from harm.

The wait was horrible. Sassy wasn't there at all. He had no clue what was going on. Maybe, the merge thing isn't going to happen. Maybe, he can go home. Maybe, something has happened Sassy…Xander…or someone else. That wouldn't be good. He started to pace along the cave.

"Maybe, I should…"

He never got to finish his sentence. It felt like a bolt of lightening hit his body and his thoughts shattered into the winds. He didn't remember much about being Chip for the next five months. Sometimes, one of the rangers would do something that remember him of Xander..or…Vida…or Madison…or Nick. Those thoughts would quickly disappear into hazy of memories going into thousands of years. It amazed him at the knowledge and memories that the Sentinel Knight had. Sometimes, he amazed at the gaps in Sentinel Knight's memories. Who doesn't know what a Playstation is?

One good thing he has ammo against Xander when he got back. Not one but two girls kicked his butt and it was his fault too. And he got celebrate Halloween…even if he didn't wear his cape. He really should compare notes with Fireheart. Being disassembled like that is weird. Of course, finding out that Mack was android was even weirder. But…everything worked out in the end. He was back.

He couldn't help but smile at the fact. Maybe, he should kiss the ground but it was doing such a great job as an ice pack for his head. He changed his mind on that but he stared at Sassy.

"You have been quiet for some time," Sentinel Knight said.

"I've been thinking…about the last crazy five months," He said slowly.

"I agree they've been quite interesting."

"Where are you going next, Sassy?"

"You know the answer to that, Chip."

"Do not."

Sentinel Knight began to laugh.

"I must go on. I must move the crown and jewels to a safer location," Sentinel Knight said. He flipped onto his back and stared at him.

"I guess…this is good-bye," He said.

"Perhaps…for now…yes."

"IF you ever come back, come to Rock Porum! I can introduce you guys even if you did meet Xander already."

"I shall keep that in mind. Farewell my young friend and live well," Sentinel Knight said with a bow. In a flash of light, he was gone. He frowned slightly…He was going to ask if he could bring him home. He sighed then his stomach started to grumble.

GREAT! His head hurt and he is hungry. What else…nope…not going to jinx himself. Now…he is really really wishing he brought his wand with him. Slowly, he got to his feet. Okay…that is a good thing. No spinning walls or dancing rocks. It was one step at a time until he can get to the entrance. He stopped at the entrance of the cave and took a deep breath. Ahh…he missed this.

As he made his way through the forest, he began to debate what do first. Every once in a while, his head would start pounding and he would have to stop. He leaned against the tree and mumbled to himself.

Food? Family? Friends? Or Sleep?

Family could come with food…but he wouldn't get to see his friends. And sleep would be out of the question. But if he went to see his friends, he may get some food. But…probably not… they are going to ask him a million questions. Vida will probably get violent. So…food and sleep are so down the list. He was so looking forward to a chocolate and mushroom pizza.

……sigh……

He stumbled onto the ground and the world really started to spin. He groaned as he picked himself up again. He moved over to a tree and leaned his head back. He sighed softly. He should rest his eyes for a moment. It would so help with the headache. He closed his eyes and he knew no more.

---MF---

He wasn't exactly awake when he felt something poking him. He knew he didn't like it because it was poking his head.

"You sure he's alive, Leelee? He looks a little pale," A voice said. It sounded a lot like Phineas. Where did he come from?

Another poke to his head.

"Of course, he is. I can hear his heartbeat," Leelee said.

Another poke came…this time in his arm.

"Maybe…we should call the others," Phineas said.

Another poke to his arm.

"I left my cell phone at Rootcore. We get no reception out here."

Poke to his stomach. Okay…will they stop poking him already?

"Ooo..OO…I can pick him up. He doesn't look that heavy."

Another poke to his head.

"Ooo…you are so strong, Phinny."

Phinny? and Leelee giggling. Oh, boy that isn't a good thing. Then another poke to his head. That's it!

"Phineas…please…my head is killing me. So, please stop poking me…please?" He said as he opened his eyes.

Phineas and Leelee just stared at him before they hugged him. Their voices shouted into his ears.

"You're back!"

"Where have you been?"

"Did you bring me anything?"

"Everyone has been so worried about you."

"You know a floating guy show us where you are. He sounded a lot like you"

"Vida was ripping apart Briarwood looking for you."

"Madison has a new boyfriend!"

"Xander is a power ranger again. He is full gloating mood."

"Until Vida shut him up with duck tape."

"I used a camera and took pictures. Oooo…Ooo…I even took a picture of myself…then I saw shiny spots"

He smiled to himself as he listens to them rambling on and on what happened the last five months. This was nice and relaxing. He closed eyes again for a second. He was jolt awake by someone poked his arm. His eyes snapped open and stared at Phineas

"You fall asleep again," Phineas said with a concern look.

"Are you okay?" Leelee said softly.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep on you guys. It just my head hurts," He said as he rubbed his head. It didn't hurt as much as before. YAY for small graces. Leelee and Phineas gave each other looks before they started to help him to his feet.

"My head hurts…not my feet. I can walk." He said as he stumbled to his feet. They didn't listen to him as they put each of his arms on their shoulders.

"Come on, guys…I'm fine…please…can you let me walk?" He said as they dragged toward somewhere. Then his stomach started grumble. Leelee and Phineas stopped and stared at him for a moment. He smiled sheepishly at them.

"To Rootcore, we get something for your head and explain where you been," Leelee said.

"And food?" He said hopefully.

"Clare is cooking…"

"Uhhh….I think I'll wait until I get home."

"Clare's cooking is the best! Hmmm…Yummy," Phineas said as he rubbed his stomach. Leelee and Chip looked at each other.

"At least he is easy to please in the kitchen."

"Tell me about it."

"Ooo…can I make the headache potion?" Phineas said.

"NO!"

--MF—

He was happily chewing on a potato. Ahh…food was good. He missed food. His eyes darted over to Daggeron and Undonna. Undonna was making his headache potion but she kept glancing at him. Daggeron was just staring at him…which was kind of creepy. The mood was totally different since Leelee, Phineas and Clare left to get the others. They nearly jumped him when he first entered Rootcore. Clare nearly crashed his ribs and Undonna wore the biggest smile on her face. Daggeron just patted his shoulder before moving away. He frowned a little at his teacher's behavior. For the life of him, he couldn't figure out what was wrong.

He dug into the stew and took another bite. He did promise once everyone was here that he would explain where he was. Now, how in the world can he explain what he was for a time? He frowned as he chewed on the stew. A sword/spirit/ranger thing? Oh, boy…they are really going to believe that. He looked back up at Daggeron.

"Daggeron…what is…" He said before he was cut off by the sound of the dragon door opening. He turned to see Nick, Lienbow, and Clare coming in. Nick blinked in surprise then gave him a big smile.

"Chip! Where have you been?" Nick said as he clapped his shoulder.

"Long story…trust me…I'm going to wait until everyone gets here," He said with a big grin.

"It better be a good one."

"I know…I know…Or Vida will give me an earful."

"More than an earful."

"That bad, huh?" He said as he made a face.

"Oh, yes. Last time, she was threatening to handcuff you to a bed."

"Oh, boy…."

"Tell me about it."

"What have you been up too? Last time, I was here…you weren't," He said.

"Well, I went to my adopt parents' home and it took them awhile to understand the whole magic thing. It was even harder to explain the whole power rangers..." Nick said.

He listened to Nick explain he had to bring up Youtube videos from the internet as proof. He found that to be the funniest thing he ever heard. He wondered if Maddie had anything to do with it. His eyes glanced over at Lienbow for a second. He was just…staring at him. It almost the same look that Daggeron was giving him. He must have missed something…again.

"…then I came back when you and Xander disappeared. It's hard to believe that Xander is a power ranger again. It was funny to see Xander trying to pilot a zord," Nick said.

"He nearly crashed it twice because…" He said before he snapped his mouth shut. That wasn't the brightest thing to say. He knew why Xander nearly crashed because he was busy trying to figure out how to work the arm. He wasn't there….sort of…kind of…He frowned. Having two set of memories is really weird. He looked up to have them staring at him. Great, they probably think he was crazy. Well…crazier…

"Chip…what is…?" Nick asked before the door opened again. Thank you, door, thank you. He saw Leelee and Phineas filed in first.

"Taa-daa! Here he is!" Phineas said as he held out his arms toward him. He could see Xander, Maddie and Vida close behind. They stopped and stared at him. Maddie look like she was seeing a ghost. Xander was in shock. He could see Vida's expressions change a mile a minute. She was happy, sad, and angry in span of a few seconds.

"Hi…guys…I'm back," He said with a wave and small smile.

Nothing…they just stared at him….This isn't a good sign. Leelee looked from them to him…then at Phineas.

"Come on, Phineas…let's leave them alone…Chip can explain it later to us," Leelee said as she waved her hand toward the door. Suddenlu, Vida ran over and hugged him. She stepped back and hit his shoulder.

"Where in the hell were you!" Vida snapped angrily.

"I…" He said.

"Do you realize how worried I was?" Vida said as she poked at him again.

"I…."

"Sis…Maybe, you should let him talk," Madison said.

"Your note explained nothing! NOTHING! You couldn't call where you ran off too, huh?" Vida said as her voice got louder and louder. He closed his eyes as his headache started to pound again.

"No…not." He said before he was cut off again.

"Do you know how many times I cast a tracking spell? I have the damn spell memorized!"

"THAT'S ENOUGH!" He said with a shout. Oooo…that wasn't too bright, Chip. His head was really pounding now. Everyone seemed to step back in surprise. Vida looked

at him like he was a shiny new person.

"I told you guys I would explain…Please…let me explain," He said with a sigh. He put his head down into his hands. He heard Undonna's voice reach his ears.

"Perhaps, you should have the potion, first."

"Potion?" Madison said.

"What's wrong with him?" Vida said.

"He has a headache." Undonna added.

He waved his hand away and shook his head no.

"No…No…It can wait," He said as he looked up at everyone.

"Well…explain away," Xander

"Well…I…hmmm…" He said.

"Well?" Vida said as she folded her arms across her chest.

"You might not to know who I am talking about…but Xander does. Uhh…I…am…was the Sentinel Knight," He said.

"WHAT?!"

End of Chapter: The Step Stones to the Road Home

A/N: I think this story broke my brain. Hehe…But oh, well. It wasn't much there to begin with. Anyway, read and review if you wish.