Chapter 1
Conner McKnight had just finished practice for the day, he was commended for his hard work from his coach. He had a good feeling about the upcoming soccer tournament. As he walked into the locker room, he noticed a red envelope sticking out of his locker.
As he grabbed it, and looked at it, he saw that his name was written in a woman's handwriting on the front of the envelope. He was too busy to open it now, he had to grab a shower and head home but he made sure to put it in his bag. When he got home he was greeted by his girlfriend of three years Kira Ford. She also had received an envelope but hers was yellow.
"Hey honey, how was your day?" She asked.
"It was a good day, I have a good feeling about the upcoming tournament, I think we're gonna do just fine." He noticed the yellow envelope sitting on the counter. "You got an envelope too?"
"Yeah. You got one?"
"In my locker after practice. But mine's red." He said as he pulled his out of his bag. "What do you think it is?"
"I don't know. Before we jump to conclusions though, I think we need to call Ethan."
"Good idea." Conner walked over to the phone and dialed the familiar number of his best friend of several years. After a few rings, a familiar voice picked up.
"Ethan here, what's up?"
"Ethan, it's Conner."
"Hey bud. What's up?"
"Kira and I were wondering if you got an envelope today at all?"
"I don't know I haven't checked my mail yet."
"Could you real quick?"
"Yeah sure, hold on."
A few minutes later, Ethan walked back in with the mail in his hands and sure enough, there was a blue envelope with his name on it.
"Yeah I got a blue envelope with just my name on it, no return address, no nothing just 'Ethan' written on it. I take it you and Kira got the same thing?"
"Yep just in red and yellow."
"What do you think it is?"
"Well I can think of a few people that it's from and they're back home in Reefside."
"Well, let's open them up and see if you are right."
At once, the three friends opened their envelopes and read what was written.
You are cordially invited to the wedding of one Thomas James Oliver and Kimberly Ann Hart September 3rd, 2008 At Reefside Church at 3:00 p.m.
"I can't beleive it, finally they're getting married." Kira exclaimed.
"Anna must be going crazy with excitement." Conner said.
"So do we call and congratulate, or what?" Ethan asked.
"No, we call and tell them we'll be there. There's no way I'm missing this wedding." Conner said.
"I agree."
"Well, Ethan, we've got to get going but I'll give you a call in a few days."
"Sounds good Conner, take care."
"You too bro."
A few days later
Conner was leaving practice when his phone rang. He picked it up as he opened the trunk to put his bag in.
"Hello."
"Conner!"
"Who is this?"
"Duh, it's me Anna."
"Hey girl, what's up?"
"Just checking in, dad told me you called to tell him you and Kira were coming to the wedding."
"Dad?"
"Yeah, I"m trying to get used to calling Tommy, Dad. I've decided to get my name changed to Oliver after they get married."
"Wow. So where were you when I called?"
"Out with mom and Hayley looking for dresses."
"You still got six months."
"It takes a while to plan a wedding Conner."
"Well, like I know."
"Hey I've got to get going, but I'll talk to you soon?"
"Yeah, definately."
"See ya."
"Take care."
Later that day
Tommy and Jason decided to go back to Angel Grove during the day. They went to the old Command Center much like they had with Ethan three years ealier.
"You know, no matter how much time goes by, it still doesn't feel right. Sitting here with all the rubble beneath us. I know it's been close to ten years but it's just not right. We should be looking at the outside of the Command Center, not this." Jason said.
"I know, but this is it, the Command Center lives on in our memories now."
"You know, there's one thing I never told you about that day we brought Ethan here."
"What?"
"As we were leaving, I could have sworn I heard Zordon's voice."
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah, it was very faint and it was like it was the wind. Very strange."
"So, how are things going with Hayley?"
"It's going very well. I was wondering who you and Kim are inviting out of the old gang?"
"We sent invitations out to everyone. We'd love to see everyone again."
"Who's responded?"
"Zack, Adam, Rocky, Tanya, Aisha, Bulk, Skull, John, Justin, Andros, T.J, Carlos, Wes, Alex, and Cole."
"They're all coming?"
"Yep, we just haven't heard from Kat or Ernie."
"Cool."
"Yeah, I wish Trini and Billy were here though."
"Me too."
"It's going to be really hard on Kim not having Trini at her wedding."
"They've had their weddings planned since they were little."
"I know, Kim told me."
"What are you going to have them wear just out of curiosity?"
"Everyone's is to wear their ranger colors. So I expect you in red."
"What about gold?"
"Mix it up, if you've held more than one color, pick one or wear all of them. I think it's a nice way to pay tribute to Zordon and Alpha."
"I agree. So are the red rangers bringing dates?"
"I beleive so, I think they're all ranger women as well."
"I don't get it, why do we pair off?"
"I don't know. But I'm not complaining."
"Speaking of paying tribute to our fallen ones, do you have something planned cause if you don't I might have something we can do."
"Really?"
"Ahuh. Just let me take care of it."
"Do what you got to do."
"I miss them."
"So do I."
"We should probably get back, Kim would kill me if something happened to me."
"Yeah, it is getting late."
Tommy and Jason began to walk to their car, when a voice could once again be heard in the wind.
"You've already paid tribute to me my sons, I love you."
Tommy and Jason looked at each other with smiles on their faces, they knew the other had heard it as well.
When Tommy got home, Kim was waiting for him in the living room.
"Hey beautiful. What's up?"
"We got a response from Ernie today."
"Oh yeah, what did he say?"
"He said he's not sure if he can make it just yet. He's got a lot of schedule conflicts but he said he'd try and if he couldn't make it, then 'congratulations guys. It's about time'."
"That's Ernie."
"So how was your day?"
"Good, Jase and I went to the Command Center. It still bothers him whenever we go up there, and it does me too, but it's different with Jase. He'll be fine, it's nothing to worry about, he just gets depressed when we go there. I've had a long day, I think I'm going to go to sleep."
"I'll join you, I was just waiting for you to get home."
"Did you hear from Anna today?"
"Yeah, she's still getting excited. Even though she's 20, she's still like a little girl when it comes to you being her dad."
"I can't beleive she asked me to adopt her when we get married. She's 20 like you said, she doesn't need a dad."
"Yes she does, Tommy, you're not her father and she's not asking you to be. She's asking you to be her dad, there is a difference."
"There is?"
"Yes, her father is the one who created her, her dad is the one who's been there for her and since we showed up in Reefside three years ago, you have been the one there for her. And I want you to know, it was all her descision, she surprised me when she told me she wanted to be your daughter."
"I'm glad to do it, I love her just like I do Conner, Kira, and Ethan."
"I know."
"Alright, time for sleep."
"Yes, I agree."
"Goodnight Kim. I love you."
"Goodnight Tommy. I love you too."
They turned out the lights and fell asleep. Tommorrow was a new day and another day closer to them being married. Tommy's last thought before falling asleep was wether or not Kat would answer their invite. She was the last of their friends not to reply.
TBC.