"Adam...could you please tell me what has been going on?" in as much of a mild calming tone as he could muster, which appeared to settle the two Zeo rangers.

"Well...I guess it all began when Kim came back..." started Adam. Billy flashed him a startled glance but motioned for him to continue. Kim had come back? When had that all happened?"DECA said it was important." TJ's voice slid across his thoughts without interrupting him, though there was a definite note of urgency in the Blue Ranger's voice. His tone also made it clear that his was a question, not a statement, and he expected an immediate answer.

"It is," Carlos said firmly. "Where's Ashley?"

The way his voice changed told Zhane that he had turned his head, no doubt checking with DECA for an answer Zhane could have given. The rustling of people rearranging themselves as no imminent danger presented itself made him wonder how much longer he could get away without saying anything. They'd probably be making themselves comfortable at the table in a few minutes, and he didn't really feel like moving.

"Things were...well kind of tense - you know" Tanya added. She sighed. "With the whole Kat ,Tommy and Kim thing, tensions and all"

Billy nodded, of course that was always going to be a problem. One of the reasons Kim was always asking in her letters for them to visit her, rather than her come back to Angel Grove."It's beautiful," TJ whispered. The planet Danata hung in the screens, a green-and-blue jewel shining among the stars.
          Jamie nodded. "In a way- it feels like home, even though I've never been there." Jason put an arm around her shoulders, and she leaned into him.
          "There's more land mass here than on Earth," Rocky noted, looking over the scans. "And most of it seems to be plains."
          "'The Sea of Grass,'" Katarina read from one of the maps. "Sounds very romantic."
          "The Sea of Grass is home to the zraltak riders," Jamie informed them. "Dad told me about them. All Zarakin are somewhat nomadic at heart, but in the blood of the riders, it runs stronger than any. Zralta are kind of like horses- but not exactly. You'd have to see one to understand. Anyway, the riders spend their whole lives migrating from place to place, raising meat animals and trading."
          "So where are we headed?" Chris asked.
          "Chorida, the capital city," replied Jamie. Then she grinned. "It should be interesting, actually. We're in the middle of Shalmoon, the feast of the Goddess. The city will be full of people and celebrations. Anyway, once there, we'll make our way to the palace and try to get in to see the king. Zarador is an old friend of Zordon's, from the Order, so hopefully he'll be willing to testify on Zordon's behalf before the Council."
"Somehow, I doubt it'll be that easy," Jason grumbled.

"Surprisingly, Kimberley was basically throwing Kat and Tommy together" Adam went on "and she really seemed over Tommy, so we all kinda relaxed." Adam stopped.