Authors Notes: This Fic has been in my head for a while. I've tried to write it two times, then I just started this one a few days ago and it took off. The only things you need to know in this story is that I have it so the Christmas Special - I'm dreaming of a white ranger, I think it's called, where the Rangers help Santa save Christmas, is set after Kim leaves for Florida and that Kim is visiting in that episode. I think it was either taped before she left the show and aired afterwards, or something like that. Anyway, Its set a year after that. Oh, and I'm a full blooded Kim/Tommy shipper and although I don't bash Kat, I don't like her much and I'm not sure how much she'll be in this. How anyone could imagine Tommy with anyone else is beyond me...

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone mentioned in this story; that would be Saban's baby. Oh, I do own Robert Webster, but he's not of much consequence. Enjoy!

PS: This story might be a little confusing at first, and for this I apologize, but I hope you like it!

From the Prophecies of the Stars

When all the stars are in great need,
The One of true and pure light will awaken
Usual colors, unusual shape- but take heed,
This being will bring peace to the forsaken,

A One needs a Two,
For two offers strength and love,
Guardians of light are few,
But together they rise above.

It was a beautiful place. The air was cold and so was the water falling from the high rocks above her; but the pool of water, warmed by the Volcanic Mountain it came from was a hot as the sun on her back. Steam from where the cold Waterfalls met the hot pool rose and lingered about the air making the trees that surrounded the little clearing seem foggy.

"Miss?"

It was her place, her special, beautiful place where she went to get away from it all; not to have some time to think to herself without interruption but rather where she went so she didn't have to think. Where she could just be, where she could take in the view that surrounded her.

"Miss?"

And it was a wonderful view. There was Lagnot trees- roughly translated as something like Sky-Joy- all around, thick from having lived so long in such rich soil. The name came from their height, how they seemed to reach the sky and from their branches which wrapped around each other as if embracing one another. They seemed so happy to just be alive that the joy spread just from looking at them. There were also Grosoy trees that translated to something close to Rock-Cloud; rightly named after the fruit they gave which tasted just like a cloud should, but which looked and felt like a rock you would fine on the ground.

"Excuse me, miss?"

With the food, water and shelter, She always found it hard to leave the place.

"Miss, we've landed." The voice, which started out hazy but grew more insistent, finally penetrated her thoughts and she opened her eyes with a start. She was disorientated at first, then, taking in all the people reaching above their seats for bags and crowding the one aisle, she remembered were she was.

"I'm sorry..." She said, still a little groggy, to the older man next to her. "I guess I must have dosed off."

"Not a problem, miss…?" the man inquired.

"Hart. Kimberly Hart." She replied automatically as the end of the line reached their seats and she stood, stretching her cramped muscles.

"Robert Webster. It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Hart. You must have been exhausted to sleep through the turbulence." Kimberly noticed for the first time that the man, Mr. Webster, was speaking with a British accent and wondered why she hadn't noticed right off.

"I guess I was more tired than I thought. How bad was the turbulence?" she asked as reached above their seats for her carry on.

"Bad enough to shake things up. But the landing was smooth. Oh please, allow me." He offered, reaching up and lifting her bag without waiting for a reply.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Webster." Kim replied taking her bag from him.

"It is so nice to meet a young person with manners, I must say. I had been a little wary of all the horror stories of American youth now a days. But I see it isn't as bad as all that." He said with a jolly laugh that made Kimberly like him even more.

"Well, California is pretty laid back. There's not much for a teen to rebel against. You picked a good state to visit." She replied with a smile as they moved slowly up the aisle to the head of the bus. 'Just so long as you steer clear of the monsters.' She added in her head.

"Yes, I have heard as much. The northern part of the state is supposed to be particularly beautiful. Are you familiar with it at all?" he asked.

"Very. This is where I grew up. I only just moved to Florida a few- I mean a year ago. And now I'm back." She said the last part more silent than the rest.

"Well, California must be nice if it beat Florida in your affections. I hear Florida is a beautiful place as well." He responded politely as they finally got off the plane and now made their way to baggage claim.

"Yes. It is. But it's mostly just a construction state now. With everyone moving there they're always trying to expand it. The water is nice though, a lot warmer than the beaches here. You can swim in the ocean all year long. And the sunsets are to die for." She replied with a grin which he returned.

"So I hear. I am sorry to hear they're tearing it up. I don't know what it is about Americans, if you'll excuse me, that makes them want to tear things down and rebuild them just as soon as they have things finished." He replied, reaching for a bag on the runway. "Well, it was very nice to meet you. Who knows, maybe we'll run into each other again in our travels."

"It was nice meeting you as well. Hope to see you again." Kimberly said with a smile, which he returned before heading out the doors.

Kimberly watched him leave until she was alone again, then turned back just in time to see her suitcase come rolling by. She grabbed it in time and then made her way outside, and headed towards the bus station by memory. It was only a short walk to it and she arrived at the same time as the bus did. Kim had he money ready and when she paid the driver she made her way to the back of the bus, lugging her suitcase and carry on with her.

In no time, the bus was moving again and Kim was lulled by the stop and go motion of it. She didn't close her eyes, knowing there was a good chance she'd fall asleep and this time there would be no one to wake her when she reached the right stop. So she just sat and let her mind come to realize where she was and who she was about to see. Angel Grove. Her hometown.

They would be there soon, it was close to the airport and only the fourth or fifth stop. Kim knew she had to make a decision soon. A hotel or one of her friend's houses? She knew, or hoped she knew, that Aisha would be more than happy to let Kim stay with her, but it would be rude to just show up on her door step unannounced with suitcases. Wouldn't it?

Kim knew, if the situation was reversed that she wouldn't think so if Aisha did it, but it had been awhile since she had even spoken to any of her friends. Who knew if Aisha even still lived there? Showing up on one of the boys' doorsteps wouldn't exactly be wise either. Suddenly, at this thought, she pictured Tommy, smiling and happy, and physically shook her head to remove the image. Definitely not. She told her brain firmly. Not anymore, she added with a sigh.

"Morning Glory ct." The driver called out, slowing down to let a single passenger out and Kim realized they were only a block away from Aisha's house. Making a sudden decision, she grabbed her stuff, leaving the bus and started to make her way down the street towards her best friends house.

Throughout the bus trip she hadn't really taken the time to look around, but with nothing to do but walk, she finally took it all in. She was home. Apart from a few new people here and there, nothing had changed. So used to living in the middle of a town that was constantly changing, Kim was both happy and amazed that everything was just as she had left it. A year wasn't that long, but it felt like much longer. 'It was much longer' a voice in her head replied, then Kim instantly made herself think of something else.

She noticed with a start that she could see Aisha's house already and was pleased when she saw the familiar car in the driveway. Kim again had misgivings at showing up unannounced, but wasn't going to turn back now. When she saw there was just Aisha's car in the driveway, Kim's two fears, that either she wouldn't be home or that the whole gang would be there with her, was put to rest. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door and waited

Just as she was about to knock again, the door swung open and her best friend stood in the open doorway, a shocked look on her face. Kim smiled sheepishly. "Surprise." Was the only thing she could think to say.

That broke Aisha from her daze and the girl threw her arms around Kim with a happy squeal. Kim returned the hug with a laugh, happy with the enthusiastic welcome she hoped to get. "I can't believe you're here! What are you doing here? Why didn't you call? Come in come in, you look so tired, what did you do? Walk? I would have picked you up." The words were flying at Kim a mile a minute, but she took it in stride and tried to answer as many questions as she could.

"My plane just landed. It was a spur of the moment kind of thing. I was debating coming here or going to a hotel when the bus stopped practically at your street I took it as a sign and got off and walked. And here I am. " Kim answered laughingly as the two sat on the couch.

"But what are you doing here. I mean, not that I'm not totally psyched you're here but aren't you supposed to be in Florida training?" she asked.

"Oh. Hmm. Well, that's a long story and one I was hoping to only tell once, when the gang is all together." Kim replied. Aisha looked at her friend critically to gauge what had happened but Kim laughed shaking her head. "It's fine. Really. It just a long story."

"Well, come on, let's get your stuff upstairs. I was just about to head to the Juice bar to meet everyone. They're going to be so surprised!" Aisha got up to grabbed one of Kim's bags and so missed the grimace that crossed her face. Kim quickly got up to follow her upstairs and the two dropped the bags off. Aisha left then to let Kim change into more comfortable clothes and before long; the two were out the door and driving towards the juice bar.