Greetings to all readers!! As you all know, I'm Rytanya, a HUGE fan of Power Rangers… especially HUGE fan of MADDICK!! Well, a few months ago, I created a trailer for this story on youtube. Some of you might've seen it, some of you not… Anyway, after soooooo long, I've finally decided to post the very first chapter of this long awaited story… My other Maddick story, 'Sleepless Dream', would still go on, don't worry. I haven't been able to continue as I was recovering from a fractured hand, so you can only imagine how difficult it was to type out the story… Anyway, enough of my rambling, time to enjoy this STORY!!!

Chapter 1: Repercussions

Rock Porium was as usual full of people and creatures alike. Vida and Matoombo (spelling??) were rocking out at the turn tables, Chip was being his usual goofy self, Xander was actually doing his job as manager, Phinaes and Leelee were serving some customers and Madison was manning the cash register.

"Thank you, please come again," Madison stated with a bright cheery smile.

As soon as the customer was out the door, she let her eyes droop. Her hand went straight to her forehead, massaging it. Lately, she hadn't been sleeping well. Her dreams of Nick, kept her awake all night. It's been a little over a year since he left. Udonna and Leanbow had returned about 7 months ago, Nick-less, claiming that Nick needed sometime alone.

Her headache was getting unbearable. She let out a soft groan. Xander, who had been passing by, heard her and quickly rushed to her side and put his arms around her shoulders

"Maddie, you alright?" He asked, concerned.

Madison shrugged off Xander's arms from her shoulders. He doing that just brings back memories.

"Yea... I'm fine, don't worry about it," She stated, her hand falling to her side as her eyes opened sleepily.

"You sure?" Xander questioned.

Madison smiled appreciatively and answered,

"Yes, Xander, I'm alright."

Xander smiled back

"Well, you know where to find me if anything's wrong,"

Madison smiled and nodded.

She watched on as he walked away. For the past few months, Xander had been a little more protective of her. Madison knew that he cared for her more than she wants him to. She also knew that he wanted to say something about it, but he was holding back. Even so, she's not even sure if she actually wants him to say it.

"Ohh…" Madison groaned softly, "Too much thinking…"

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"See you at home sis!" Madison waved goodbye as she left for home.

"Maddie!"

Madison turned around to find Xander running towards her.

"Hey, what is it?" She said as soon as Xander was in front of her.

"I was wondering if you had any plans after work tomorrow?" he asked.

Madison tipped her head slightly to the side and did her 'thinking face'.

"Hmm... I don't think so, why?"

"Well… I was thinking maybe we could hangout… you know, catch a movie then grab dinner or something…" Xander proposed.

Madison smiled almost sadly.

"Xander… I… umm… I don't really think that's a good idea…" She replied, looking everywhere but at him.

"You're still waiting," he stated.

Madison turned her head sharply to the former green ranger.

"Maddie, he's not coming back…" he continued.

"You don't know that," She whispered, shaking her head.

"I don't? Maddie, if he was coming back, he would've already done so, but he hasn't has he?" Xander claimed, as he stepped closer to the blue witch.

"All we ever heard from him was from Udonna and Leanbow… And that was 7 months ago."

Madison looked away and turned her back to him, tears welled up in her eyes.

"What made you believe he's coming back? All he gave you was his baby blanket. He didn't promise he'd be back, Maddie,"

"Don't be so naïve Madison. You didn't manage to make him stay in the beginning, what makes you think you managed to convince him to come back for you this time!?" Xander continued.

Madison turned to face him. She felt as if she had been slapped in the face. It was then that Xander realized what he had just said.

His eyes widened, "M-Ma-Maddie…" he started but was stopped when she shook her head. Her tears now falling freely. Giving him a teary, disappointed smile, she took off running into the nearest tree.

"Maddie!" He shouted after her.

"Damn you Xander!" He cussed at himself through gritted teeth.

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AN: Alright!! That's the very first chapter!! Chapter 2 will be up on Jan 5th 2007… So... See ya on the flip side!!!