NOW COMPLETE
DISCLAIMER
Takes place directly after "Shell Shocked". Once again, Power Rangers belongs to Haim Saban, Fox Kids, and Disney.
It was fast and it was furious. It was kick for kick and punch for punch. It was Jason Lee Scott sparring with Tommy Oliver, the newest addition to the close knit group. Both boys were unaware of the small crowd that had gathered.
"Wow. He's really good," Kimberly Hart murmured.
"And I'm sure the fact that he's easy on the eyes has nothing do with it," her best friend, Trini Quan teased, nudging her gently.
"Ha, ha," Kimberly said dryly. Zachary "Zack" Taylor and William "Billy" Cranston came up behind them.
"Man, they're good," breathed Zack.
"Yes. They're adequately combined in aptitude as well as efficiency," Billy stated.
"Yo. Say, what?" Zack wondered.
"Tommy and Jason are matched in technique and skill," Trini translated.
"Oh," Zack said. Finally, the two sparring partners finished their routine, bowed to each other, and walked up to their friends.
"That was awesome, you guys," Kimberly complimented. The six teens walked up to the counter and sat down in their usual seats. Ernie came up and they made their orders, which were brought back shortly. For a while, all were silent. Out of the blue, Kimberly placed her pink glass on the table.
"Kim?" Tommy asked in surprise.
"It's gone," Kimberly said.
"What's gone?" Tommy questioned.
"That feeling-you know, the one I used to have," Kimberly continued. Tommy looked at her, confused.
"You know, you're right. That feeling is gone," Jason realized.
"What feeling, guys?" Tommy wondered.
"The feeling like there was somebody missing from the group," Trini explained.
"I haven't felt like that for weeks now. Ever since-" Kimberly began.
"Tommy joined the group," Zack finished.
"Yeah. You're right," Billy agreed.
"You know, when I was a kid, movin' from place to place, different foster parents…until the Olivers, I mean-I always wanted a group of friends, and after everything that happened with-Rita, I was sure I had blown it," Tommy admitted.
"No way, bro. We're friends now and forever," Jason declared.
"This is so great. The group is now complete," Kimberly proclaimed. They all stared at each other. Then, they all piled their hands on top of each other and shared a group handshake.
THE END