Dazed, with sluggish movements, and a crimson face, Amelia was dumbfounded by what he did. She was taken with him when he decided to eat in the main lab with her and she barely managed to nibble at her sandwich since he was across from her. Blue eyes nervously peeked up at amused and delighted golden ones, past the edge of her ham and turkey sandwich. He... He kissed me. He friggin kissed me! He frenched me even! He likes me?! Does he really like me?! Over and over in her mind, she thought about the kiss and the many odd flirtations she tried so hard to find excuses for. Everything started to make sense now, especially with how clingy he was. She watched him bite a chunk out of some raw shark meat that he pierced with his claw and used as a utensil.

But no matter how many times he would go to take a bite, his eyes never left hers. Because he has no lips, he used his t-... t- tongue! Quickly her attention moved to her sandwich to avoid his gaze so she could take a bite, which was much larger than she meant to take. Her flustered mind recalled all of those other times he approached her, touched her scars, got close to her face, and the odd growls that didn't sound the least bit hostile. Everything makes sense now. So... He really does... Like me? Despite feeling more confident that he liked her now, there was still a shred of doubt in her mind.

"Do you understand your new position now? As to why... You are of higher status and closer to mine? Do you know what status you have?" The lift of his chin when she saw him lean back and chew on the raw meat, did not help her crimson face or nervous behavior. However, the knit of her brows and the confusion on her face after she looked down to ponder, proved that she was still at a loss. "How do you address... A female who is the lover of a lord?" This time, his question made her eyes widen the size of softballs.

The recognition hit hard, for she barely gasped and brought her gaze up to his. The equivalent to Lord or Lordship is... Lady and Ladyship. No way. So is he saying that I'm... H- His uh... His girlfriend?! Comically, she began to stuff the sandwich rapidly into her mouth and turned her face to hide the deeper blush that crept to her cheeks. Holy piss! Holy cheese wheel! No way! No way! Is he serious?! Did I hear him right?! B- B- But girlfriend is more of a casual dating term, so... Ladyship?! She was so caught in her thoughts that she almost missed the amused wheeze from Mesogog, for she peeked at him from the side and kept herself turned away.

"I see you finally understand... Judging by your nervous behavior and lack of ramblings or denial," Suddenly, from the side of his plate, next to the raw meat, he used a fork to pluck some green beans and leaned toward her over the lab station he cleared off earlier. He held it close to her lips when he bore his intense eyes into hers and waited for her to swallow her sandwich chunk.

She didn't move, she couldn't, her inner fangirl was conflicting with her astonishment and making her heart race. "A- Are you... S- Saying-" Before she could so much as speak, he fed her the green beans and held the fork between her lips. The low odd growl she heard from him many times before, was heard again and watched him return to his seat with the fork in his hand.

"I am saying... That you would've tried to find some sort of excuse or assumed differently," Explained the beast with a lift of his chin and a slow bite of the raw shark on his plate. However, the way he did it, would've caused her to have a nosebleed if she were in an anime. Mesogog was slowly tearing the meat apart when he growled hungrily and kept his intense stare on her blue ones.

Her face grew redder if that was even possible. Quickly, she stuffed the entire sandwich in her mouth to the point that her cheeks puffed out and made her look oddly adorable. "You look like a Chipmunk," His comment made her slap a hand over her mouth to keep herself from busting with laughter.

A chipmunk?! Hahahaha! It was so hard to keep it in. The image of a chipmunk with puffed cheeks full of nuts and the little chirps they make, almost made her spit out her food. Deep crimson, tightly shut eyes, Amelia slowly turned and held her stomach. She tried to chew her food but the wheezes and the lack of air she needed to breathe made it harder to do so. It didn't help to see Mesogog lean very far to look at her face, she was able to see a glint of amusement before she finally swallowed.

"Hahahahahaha! A Chipmunk?! Really?!" There she went. The stare he gave, made her fall out of the seat and onto the floor. The metal clunk from the stool she sat on, echoed when it was knocked onto its side. Relentless laughter caused the dino man to stand from his stool and crane over the station to watch her roll around completely red-faced, which was hard to notice through her teary-eyed vision.

"How is that funny?" Tilting his head, she was finally able to see him and when she did, she saw the confusion in his eyes from her angle.

"B- B- Because! Hahahaha! You said it with such a straight face and Chipmunks are super cute! P- Puffed cheeks full of nuts-- I can't!" Her fit of laughter continued, but she didn't expect Mesogog to react to her, until, she saw him walk around the station with long strides and crouch next to her. "It's like seeing a super stoic man say they love teddy bears, with a straight face! Hahahaha!" Again, she laughed, there wasn't a care in the world if he saw her nearly dying from the lack of air amid her fit. However, a glimpse of playfulness in his eyes made her pause for a moment to look at him better and when she did, she squealed. He tackled and got on top of her, so she did her best to wrestle with him on the floor to get free.

"Hey! Hahaha! What are you doing?!" She squealed again, as they rolled and tangled with each other to fight for dominance. It was useless against his strength, but she managed to use his weight against him and barely kicked him off. "Ha- Haa! I won!" It was a bit too soon for her to claim victory, for the fist she had in the air after she sat up, was quickly grabbed and pinned above her head. Too fast for her to squeal, the redhead watched as he got on top of her again and inched his face closer to hers.

"No. I won," His barely slacked jaw and stare into her vivid blues made her face heat up more than it should've. She felt his red claws graze her cheek when he stroked, but what made her gasp was when he grabbed her jaw and kissed her the only way he was able to. Neither of the two was aware that Stevie was near the doorway, happily flailing his tail at the new couple.

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After some time of goofing around, he and Amelia spent a good hour or two trying to develop the machine in the Robotics room. Eventually, they both agreed it was time for a short break, so he tugged on his woman's wrist to drag her along the halls. Lunch was delicious but dessert was better, he could kiss her over and over and feel like it was not enough.

Stevie, however, followed alongside Mesogog's feet, which he glanced at before he strode into his Throne Room. "Elsa! Please, tell me you have a plan to destroy the Power Rangers!" As much as he would love to dawdle about and goof off more with Amelia, he knew it was time to get back to business. The thought of it made him fussy, annoyed even, because he hadn't spent much time to ponder and make plans against the Rangers most of the day or yesterday. For a moment he watched a very flustered and red-faced Amelia wander around the room when he let her go. It's pleasing to see that I can make her like that, without much effort.~ Even if it was for a second, his maw slacked in amusement before his attention returned to the goth.

"I do. I give you... Thornox!" He saw the gesture of her hand when she answered.

"I already had lunch... And Dessert.~" He said with a lengthy exhale at the end. The playfulness was still there and jokes were starting to rub off on him for being around Amelia for so long. When he saw Elsa slowly smile and chuckle at his words, even if it was an awkward one, he still got a reaction somehow. His dessert consisted of wrestling and relentlessly kissing his woman.

"No, sir. Thornox is a mutant flower that I created by injecting powerful steroids directly into its DNA. It's pure evil.~" The smile she donned made him almost roll his eyes when he stepped away to ponder.

To have it so small and still a baby, annoyed him to no end. "Well, for your sake... I hope it grows. And grows fast!" He wanted it to be strong and capable now, not later.

"I know just what will do the trick," As he stepped away, he overheard the goth, before she put the tool she had in her hand down and left the room.

One glance at A.O.D. who started to follow Amelia around the moment she set foot into his Throne Room, made him want to examine the robot's machinery. However, the surge of chemicals in his body made him halt in his step and hold his wrist. "No... No!" As soon as he held his stomach and leaned over, he caught a glimpse of his woman who ran to him with pure worry on her face.

"Beasty!" Her cry was all he heard before he changed back to Anton Mercer.

It was as painful as ever to feel his body morph into a human and when he did, Anton was panting on one knee. He slowly stood and stared confusedly at the redhead for a long time to try to rack his brain together. "Dr. Ray," Anton blinked several times to clear his blurry vision of her and could easily recall the past moments Mesogog and her shared. The first time he saw her, he almost didn't recognize her and when he saw her the second time when Trent was in danger, he was able to see Mesogog's memories and pleaded with her not to stop whatever it was she was doing. His cold eyes softened when he remembered that she had a present for them both, and donned a half smile.

"Um-- um, um... Nope-- this isn't awkward at all.~ Are you Anton Mercer or are you Mesogog who's controlling Mercer's body?" The suspicious squint of her vibrant blue eyes and the pout on her lips made him chuckle, with a shake of his head.

"It's me. Mercer. While you're here..." He trailed off and looked around the Throne Room before his throat cleared to get rid of any possible awkward sound he may or may not make. "Would you like to accompany me to Reefside High, as my assistant? You've played the part before... With Mesogog," The last bit was mumbled when he averted his icy blue eyes to hide his annoyance. And hopefully, she'll be able to stall the class just in case something comes up. Yes, it was awkward indeed. With both hands in his pockets, he began to make his way toward an invisiportal that appeared.

"Yes! Okay! Mesogog did say before that I should stick to him like glue, while he's here. But he never said anything about you here.~ But wait-- what about my clothes?!" Upon those words, Mercer looked over his shoulder to peek at her attire and saw how she checked out her blue spaghetti strap tank top and black leather skorts.

The lab coat she donned, he knew would have to be hung up somewhere. "You'll be fine. As long as you keep your shirt pulled up to hide anything personal," Unlike Mesogog, there wasn't any physical appeal which made it easier on him. Her personality on the other hand was something he knew he could get along with, given her IQ and positive nature.

"A- Alrighty! B- But they'll say something about m- my scars," He could tell she was nervous when she began to fidget with her fingers and slowly make her way to the invisiportal. The lab coat she had on was carefully slipped off and placed across the arm of the Throne.

"If people start staring, I'll give them detention for it. It's rude," Straight and to the point, he explained and turned to the portal. With swift steps, he vanished and soon appeared outside of the high school, and waited for the redhead to tag along.

The moment she appeared, he started to walk around the side of the school. What am I supposed to teach? I didn't get to plan any lessons since Mesogog was in control... Sighing, rubbing his face, he had to stop at the corner of the building to avoid the front doors and from being seen. Maybe... Dr. Ray could give me an idea. The knit of his brows when he lowered his head, proved his conflicted thoughts. As soon as he whipped around to ask her, he came face to face with a tan finger in front of his eyes and it took him by surprise.

"You look a bit lost. I'm not going to let you go into that school until you tell me what's wrong," The determination in her eyes and the stern pull on her frown told him that she was serious about his situation.

Was it that obvious? It took him a moment to compose himself and adjust his tie, so with a heavy sigh, he nodded. "Yes. Since Mesogog has kept control over my body lately, I haven't had time to make any plans for the next lesson," He watched her place a finger to her lip and begin to ponder, it was enough to get a small chuckle out of him.

"Oh! I think I know what episode we're in! This is probably the--..." She had to stop herself before she went on a tangent about the episode and exposed the future events that were to occur in it. "I mean... I can't tell you, hahaha. Sorry! Anyway! Why not... Crocodiles?! They are, after all, prehistoric themselves!" Her enthusiasm, and the energy she radiated, were like a bright flame in the dark.

He was beginning to see why Mesogog liked her so much. She's open-minded, she's enthusiastic, practically fearless, calculative, successful with her plans most of the time, and so much more. There was some insanity to her but he knew there were people out in the world who were much worse. "That's... Actually a pretty good idea. Thank you. I know just how to talk about it, too," He couldn't stop the grin that crept on his face but it was quickly wiped away when he rubbed his cheeks and walked around the corner toward the double doors. Leave it to Dr. Ray to save the day. Even though he did his best to prevent the grin from showing, a smirk still made itself known.

Some time had passed, a few minutes at best, for he trekked the halls and was about to enter the classroom when he turned to face the curious redhead. With a smile and a small chuckle, he reached toward her curly locks to pluck a leaf from her head. "Your hair is a mess," Shaking his head, he strode in and tossed the leaf into the trash can next to the desk. He didn't get to see the embarrassed expression on her face or the quick adjustment of her hair, so it'd sit over one shoulder.

He saw the mad scientist walk into the room and look around for a few things. After a moment or so, from a box nearby, a fake Crocodile was pulled out and placed onto one of the blue tables the students sat at. "Okay, class-- Crocodile. Now, this amazing reptile has been around for millions of years, without evolving," As he said this, he moved someone's football into a small plastic container and walked away with his hands in his pockets. "It's a testament to the creature's near perfection," Observing the class let him notice some students laughing at Dr. Ray. A couple of girls who pointed at her legs, made Mercer sigh irritably by the behavior. "You two! Detention... Now. It's very rude to make fun or laugh at other people," The clench of his jaw and the hard stare he gave, made all of the students look back at the two girls who were nervously shrinking in their seats. He didn't get to see Amelia rub her arm and try to cover herself, particularly her arms and legs.

The moment the girls walked out and left the room, he continued. "Now then. It was about a million years..." Suddenly, he felt the all-too-familiar sensation and turned his head when his vision started to distort. Panting, breathing, moving his head about, he was trying to fight and hide it. No... Not now. Please. He knew it was Mesogog again. Amelia must have triggered it. It's too soon for him to take over! Her being made fun of, must have triggered Mesogog's anger... As he pondered, someone asked if he was alright so he had to try his best. "Not now," He whispered to himself, he hoped it would be enough to stall the change. "As I was saying-- About a million years ago, the... Uh." The second he turned to continue and cleared his throat, he could feel himself slip into a distorted vision. Dizziness overtook him, so he had to do what he always did to get a breather. "Excuse me a moment, please. Dr. Ray... Can you continue for me?" With that, he left and caught a glimpse of the redhead's nod to show she understood.

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After what felt like half an hour, Amelia finished up and was saved by the school bell when she was adjusting some papers the students began to give her. That went better than expected! That was fun! Well, except for the awkward questions that Kira and Connor asked... Why did they ask me if I had a thing for Mercer? And why did they question my teaching methods?! Her folded arms and pout proved how annoyed she was, as she stared intensely at the worksheet papers they put on her desk, to start grading. Wait... If Mercer left, then that means... I'm all alone in this school. My Beasty is going to flip since I'm missing! Panic filled her mind when she realized the bad situation Mercer put her in. "How am I going to get back to his Fortress?! I'm stuck!" With both hands on her head and from a comedic outburst, she questioned no one in particular and wasn't aware of the flinch Ethan made when he paused in front of the desk.

"Dr. Ray? Are you talking about a video game?" The second he asked, her blue eyes darted from the stack of completed worksheets, and to the boy who grinned brightly at her.

"Y- Yes! Yes, that! Yes, yes! I got sidetracked and started thinking about the impossible level in this game I'm playing! I was supposed to go back to the Fortress to continue with the storyline and somehow the game glitched, so I can't continue!" She was quick to think up an excuse for her outburst. When he mentioned a video game, she thought of the best course of action and that was to make her situation sound like a game issue. Crap, crap in a half! This is literally the first time I've managed to speak to one of the Power Rangers! Even though she was panicking on the outside about the supposedly fake video game, devastation clouded her mind about her current predicament.

"Cool! Maybe someday you and I can discuss game tactics and strategy! Good to know that some adults still play video games! Good luck, Dr. Ray!" He looked ecstatic if the large toothy grin and the lively aura he donned were anything to go by.

"You too, kiddo! Beat their cracks into the dirt for me, whenever you play something again!" With a triumphant lift of her fist and a confident, toothy grin, she encouraged the boy. His laugh and the wave of his hand were all she saw before he ran to catch up to the other two. "Because Mesogog is going to beat my crack into the dirt, whenever I manage to find my way back to his Fortress," Whispering, sighing, and rubbing her temples, she did her best to think of a solution. "I left my portal device in his Throne Room, it was in my lab coat!" The louder whisper would've been noticeable if other people were in the room. The moment she sat in the large comfy seat near the desk, she slammed her forehead on the surface.

"Beeeaaasty!~ Come save me! Mercer left me stranded!" However, the moment she said that her fingers grazed her lips and her face turned ten shades of red. It wasn't long until a smile grew, overly pleased to know Mesogog liked her. Hehehehehe! Mesogog kissed me a second time.~ That's kind of hot.~ Eeeek-- and I'm his girlfriend now too! Wait, am I considered his girlfriend or a little more than that? Since Ladyship is more directed to someone with a higher status... I'd have to ask him. Confused, and nervous, the thought alone made those ten shades of red become a deep crimson.

What she wasn't expecting, was to hear an invisiportal distort to her side and just barely she saw a wiggly clawed hand reach out in her peripherals. It happened a bit too quick for her liking, being yanked through by a grasp of her bicep made the portal zap her out the other side and straight into Mesogog's arms. Like a Princess, he held her close and walked down the hall of his Fortress. "Beasty! You saved me! Mercer asked me to stand by and take over the-" Before she could explain herself, the intense, furious gaze she received made her eyes widen and gulp. For once, there was seriousness behind those eyes, not one to intimidate or somehow instill fear, but something she knew stemmed from envy or protectiveness.

"You are not to interfere with Mercer! If I see you with him again, I will lock you into our chambers and make sure you don't leave when I am not around!" Scratch the protectiveness, a glint of possessiveness laced his words when he glared at her and spoke with a beastly growl deep from his throat.

She was speechless. This... Is a first. He cares for me that much? Or is that considered caring? It's kind of sweet.~ My Beasty can be very sweet when he wants to be! I love him so much! To most people, that would've been a red flag, but to her, it was a show of jealousy and protectiveness together at a very intense level. It was enough to make her emotional, for a lovely smile formed and a stray tear fell. "Alright-- alright. There, there, no one is going to snatch me again," Her voice carried almost a motherly tone before she reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck. "You really do care.~" There was no more reason to hide her embarrassment. They were together now and that was something she thought would never happen, but it did. So, with a swift movement, she gave him a peck on his prehistoric cheek. It caused him to halt in his step and stiffen, which made her blink confusedly and move to look at his face.

"If that is what you call caring... Then it is probably a more intense version of it. Threatening your freedom is not what most people would prefer," There was almost a lift in his voice, delight, when he answered, and watched as his golden hues moved to watch where he trekked.

"Annnnd I'm not most people, now am I?~" The redhead internally squealed as a fit of giggles managed to escape. The rapid kick of her legs when she nuzzled underneath his chin showed just how happy she was. This is the first time I ever got to REALLY date anyone! My Beasty! Mine! No one else's! If he thinks that's threatening... Smirking, mischief glinting in her eyes, she looked up at her man and saw his gaze meet hers. For a moment, she could've sworn there was relief and amusement since his jaw slacked at her words. The nuzzle beneath his chin must have been enough to shatter what anger he had.

"Beasty! From now on! You are not to touch any woman in any way shape or form! Or I will snip those claws and throw them in acid! Don't worry-- they can grow back.~" If people thought she was insane, they had no idea how insane she could really get, and what was said made his head tilt curiously to look at her more.

"Is that a threat? Or a promise?" Close to her mouth, he inched and watched his tongue slip out to lick her cheek.

Her face turned deeper crimson when she felt the wet slick of his tongue on her skin and the sound it made. "B- Both! Both! Yes, yes, both! You're my Beasty.~" Giggling, rubbing her cheek, it was hard not to smile like an idiot so she had to look away to avoid his gaze which she knew was full of delight.

However, the moment they were about to pass by the Tyrannodrone room, the said doors opened upon their presence and revealed Stevie who tackled Elsa. "Would you look at that?~ Elsa is bonding with my Franken Baby. How cute.~ This will further our plans!" Her whisper-yell luckily wasn't heard by the goth, for they both watched her try to feed the average-sized beast some raw meat.

"Yes. Your plan is bound to work," Very slowly, Amelia watched him walk past the doors quietly. "A.O.D. was made to stay in my Throne Room, I presume?" The second the doors closed a bit behind them, he refused to look at her when she began her thinking habit.

Puckering her lips, touching her upper and lower lip, Amelia was staring at the passing ceiling to ponder. "Hmm. Yes! Yes-sir-ree! She is to keep guard of your Fortress and remain stationed in your Throne Room! I... Haven't told her the former yet but I did the latter. Anyway.~ Do you want to do something fun with me?" As soon as she asked that, his head jerked to look at her, and saw his maw slack a bit with almost child-like excitement. "I... Want to know so badly.~" Quickly, out of his arms, she turned around and giggled with a crimson face. I need to test my theory! If he's got abs of steel... I wonder about it butt.~ Suspiciously, with her hands behind her back, her heels clicked against the floor silently when she stepped around him and watched his head follow her. Her awkward whistling and mischievous grin was evident before she reached under the tail end of his coat.

As soon as she pinched his butt, the jolt and surprised grunt he made, caused her to giggle and sprint down the hall in fits of laughter. She did her best to run, had she known that the Freight Train Mesogog was almost on her heels already, she would've doubled her speed. All it took was one look over her shoulder to see the speedy titan behind her and the same mischievous glint in his eyes. "Holy cheese wheel! Running away from you should turn me into an athlete in no time, hahaha!" The adrenaline, the push she had to put into her legs to avoid his grab, and the feel of a predator ready to pounce, made her heart pump faster than it already was. "I was right! You dooo have buns of steel! Just like your abs!~ Hehehehahahaha!" With that, she turned a corner and entered his Throne Room where her lab coat was.

She did her best to keep her distance, using the Chemistry stations as obstacles and dancing around them when he was about to run to her. Amelia ducked and giggled when he tried to grab her around the corner. "You can't get me.~ you can't get-" As she was about to tease him, the station was pushed out of his way. The sight made her gulp, especially when his chin lifted with a smug look, and a slow trek toward her. "Okay-- so you can. Ha-haaa! Now you can't!" Back in front of her, she scooted the station and raced after the double doors to the Throne Room.

"You think you can escape... A predator? That's cute," Amelia wasn't aware that he turned on his heel to head toward the Throne. But when she saw the doors slam shut in her face and lock itself, she assumed he did it.

"Hey! That's cheating and you know it!" When she turned with an accusatory finger toward him and a hand on her hip, she watched the beast cock his head. The slow and steady steps he began to make, made nervousness riddle her body like a schoolgirl who was caught red-handed doing something bad.

"You are going to pay for that pinch.~" Closer and closer, he was nearing her. The sight was enough to put her into another giggling fit, for she ran around and along the sides of the room to avoid his patient approach.

"What are you going to do, my evil beastly critter?~" With a wink and another giggle, Amelia hid behind one of the stations on the other side that was closer to the Geno-Randomizer and its console. Yeah... What are you going to do to little ol' me who can't defend herself? Hehehehe.~ Perverse thoughts crept into her mind momentarily when he started to move in a different direction.

"Let me get closer so you can find out. Unless... You would prefer me to corner you," His lifted chin and smug look remained, for he opened his arms to her with a slow trek toward her.

He was right, she knew it because he was doing exactly that. She noticed how he was changing his directions and making her move how he wanted her to. She was close to the Throne's arm and to A.O.D. who idly stood by, when he was making his way to her. The second she was about to sprint into the large open spot where he wasn't, he ran in front of her. "Gasp! So fast.~" She tried to run in the other direction, just to earn herself a grab to her wrist, and felt herself be yanked to his chest.

"Where are you going?" His raspy voice and breath were close to her ear when she felt him lean over her shoulder.

"Somewhere... Over the non-existent rainbow.~" Amelia couldn't stop the warmth from flooding her face or the thoughts of him which the Author will not mention. "Sh- Shall we get started on planning?" This time her question was weaker than what she intended, due to the intimate affection and the dominance he portrayed. The solid chest against her back and his arms that she felt wrap around her all of a sudden, made her breath hitch. He's so close! So close! EEE! I'm fangirling! And I'm allowed to now! A stupid grin crossed her lips, especially when he grumbled into her neck and breathed in her lavender shampoo.

"Yes. We shall," With that, he lingered a moment longer, before he let go and strode over to a station.

"A.O.D! Can you pleeeease find us a huge thing of paper that I can draw on?! I am going to map out Solar's Facility!" She loved every bit of Mesogog's character development since he hadn't shown any signs of care for anyone in the series. With a wave of her hand to the idle baby of hers, Angel nodded and walked out of the room. "Thank you!" Giggling, sprinting to Mesogog, she began to ponder the image she was going to draw and how to map it out properly.