Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. (Except for Maxine and the rest of my OC's. they're mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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Continuing on the storyline I started with “New Blood ” and “Guardians” Read those first so you will know who is who and what has happened in the 'Verse.

Warning: This storyline includes 'gasp' fem slash. It won't be graphic but I know some are offended by any depiction of homosexuality. If you don't like this kind of thing... stop reading right now.

AN: First chapter in this arc... Takes place both in the future and a month and a half post Guardians.

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Tales of the Rangers

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Chapter One

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“Tell me a story, Momma,” the little boy said as he plopped himself down on the couch beside his very pregnant mother.

“What kind of story, Hobie?” the mother asked.

“How you and Daddy met.”

Xue Li Washburn-Baxter smiled at her five year old, “I've told you that story a million times...”

The blonde haired little boy rolled his eyes and then huffed in frustration, “Fine...” he pouted.

Before the pout could progress to a full out tantrum, Hobie was distracted by the front door opening.

“Daddy!” Hobie cried out as his father entered the small cottage the small family called home when they weren't in the black.

Scott smiled at his son and scooped him into his arms, “How's my boy today?”

“Shiny, Daddy,” the boy replied.

“Have you been listening to your Ma'?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Good boy,” Scott Baxter replied as he took off his gun belt and hung it from a hook on the wall. He stepped over to the couch and leaned over to kiss his wife, “how are you feeling, boa-bei?”

“Fat,” Xue replied, “And I think your daughter has been taking dancing lessons from River invitro. I swear if she kicks my kidneys one more time...” Xue's triad was cut off by another kiss from her husband.

“I love you,” Scott said as he pulled away.

“You better, buster. Since you knocked me up again.”

“Ha, ha,” Scott grinned as he sat next to his wife, “Y