PINK'S SECRET
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Belongs to Haim Saban, Fox Kids, and Disney. I only own the plot.
Kimberly Ann Hart drove up to the Angel Grove Youth Center commonly known as Ernie's Gym and Juice Bar, in a pink car. Her glossy brown hair had been strategically brushed to cover the right side of her face.
"Man, I hope the others aren't in there. I really don't want to face them," she sighed. And she was sure Tommy wanted nothing to do with her either. It was actually better that way. She wouldn't have to explain anything. The girl parked her car and walked in.
"Kimberly," Ernie said happily when he saw the girl walking up.
"Hey, Ernie," Kimberly greeted cheerfully.
"Let me guess: Strawberry Smoothie?" Ernie asked.
"Ha, ha. You know it," Kimberly laughed. The man went to make the smoothie. Meanwhile, the Zeo Rangers were in the middle of a picnic in the park.
"This is great," Rocky DeSantos stated. He was Zeo Ranger 3 Blue.
"It sure is," Tommy Oliver responded. He was Zeo Ranger 5, the Red Ranger and leader of the team.
"Just some time to ourselves. I love it," Katherine "Kat" Hillard added. She had the power of Zeo Ranger 1, Pink.
"I still can't believe I let you guys talk me into this," Adam Park, Zeo Ranger 4, Green, stated
"What's the matter? Did you have a date?" quipped Tanya Sloan. As Zeo Ranger 2 Yellow, the girl was the newest addition to the Power Ranger Team.
"Come on, guys. Leave him alone," Jason Scott scolded. Tommy glanced at his friend, who was currently the Gold Ranger.
"You okay? You seem a little concerned," he stated.
"I'm fine. Emily's just been having some trouble with her old crowd," was the response.
"Well, if she needs our help, we're willing," Billy Cranston told him.
"Thanks, Billy," Jason grinned. Eventually, they were done.
"Great! Now for the youth center," Rocky enthused. The others laughed. Minutes later, the Rangers plus Billy walked into the youth center.
"Kim?" Tommy asked in surprise.
"When did she get back?" Kat wondered. They watched as she laid some money on the counter, and then turned to go. Seeing the others, she froze. For a moment, her eyes locked with Tommy. She couldn't breathe! The ex-Power Ranger took a deep breath, and then walked towards the door.
"Kim?" Tommy queried.
"I'll catch you guys later," Kimberly stated, not looking at anybody. Before they could stop her, she continued out.
"What's wrong with her?" Rocky asked.
"Who was that?" Tanya wondered.
"Kimberly Hart," Billy replied.
"Is she always that unfriendly?" Tanya asked.
"No. That was weird," Tommy answered.
"Totally. That wasn't like her," Jason agreed. Tommy went outside. However, she had already left.
"Dang it," he said softly. The next day, Kimberly sat on a park swing and half-heartedly pushed herself. Her hair still covered the right side of her face.
"Hey," a voice greeted. Surprised, she turned around.
"Jason?" she queried. They hugged.
"What are you doing here?" Kimberly wondered.
"That's a long story. Basically, the Zeo Rangers had a Gold Ranger ally, but he split into three separate people, so they needed someone to harness the Gold Powers. Billy tried it, but he was rejected, so Tommy came and got me," Jason replied.
"Gee, that wasn't very long," Kimberly quipped.
"So, Kim. What are you doing here?" Jason asked.
"Just wanted to come home," Kimberly replied. Jason frowned, noting the change in her demeanor.
"You okay?" he asked.
"Fine," she responded coolly.
"Listen, if you miss Tommy---" he began.
"I don't," she interrupted angrily. "Breaking up with Tommy was the best decision I ever made. I was able to focus again."
"Kim," her friend said.
"Jason, just leave me alone!" the girl cried, standing up. Before he could stop her, she took off. Jason sighed and went to the youth center where the other Rangers had gathered.
"What's the matter, man?" Tommy wondered.
"I think there's something wrong with Kimberly," Jason replied. He explained what had transpired between them. Tommy frowned.
"This isn't like her," he stated.
"Who is Kimberly anyways?" Tanya questioned.
"Kimberly was the original Pink Ranger. She left to pursue a position in the Pan Globals and I replaced her," Katherine explained. "But she's never been like this before," she continued.
"Yeah. I wonder what's buggin' her," Jason mused.