A Ranger Reunion: Chapter 1
By Ryan T. Morris
Summery: A sequel to the popular "A Christmas Reunion." This time, the Dino Thunder Rangers join Kimberly and Tommy as they go to the annual reunion of former Power Rangers (Mighty Morphin and Zeo only) which this year is being held in Peekskill, New York.
Notes: Power Rangers and all related characters are the property of The Walt Disney Company. The Facts of Life and all related characters are the property of Sony Pictures Television. Before I start this story I want to answer a question posed in one of the reviews for "A Christmas Reunion." Yes, the character of Kristen is based on the character of the same name from the TV movies "Once upon a Christmas" and "Twice upon a Christmas" Please Read and review.
It was one week before Christmas, and Kim was in Tommy's kitchen making Christmas cookies. Since Kim gave up the Powers of Santa Claus she had been staying in one of Tommy's guest rooms. As she was rolling out the dough, the doorbell rang. She went to the front door and said, "Hi, Kira,"
"Hi, Kim," said Kira, as she walked in.
"Tommy and the guys just went out to the wood to get a tree for the house."
"I can't believe Dr. O waited so long to get a tree for the house."
"Yeah," said Kim, with a laugh, as she walked into the kitchen.
Kira followed her, "Mmm, smells good in here."
"I'm making some cookies for later. So, why are you late? Tommy said you guys were going to be here around 3."
"Yeah, band practice ran late."
"I see. By the way Kira, did you bring your guitar?"
"Yeah, they are both in my car."
"Good, after dinner, I'll get my guitar from upstairs and we'll play a little for the others."
Kira smiled, "I'd like that. So, do you need a hand?"
"Sure." said Kim, as she set a tub of cookie cutters on the counter.
Kira picked up a star and started cutting, "So, how are you enjoying being back in civilization?"
"I'll tell you, the North Pole is nice but being in Reefside with Tommy is even better. Besides, it wasn't like I spent the whole time at the North Pole."
"I see. Kim, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, Kira."
"Do you ever miss being a Power Ranger?"
Kim's face went pale, "How did you know I was a Power Ranger?"
"Well, when Dr. O got kidnapped..."
"When did that happen?"
"A couple weeks after me, Conner and Ethan became Power Rangers ourselves. Didn't Dr. O tell you he help us become Power Rangers?"
"No, he didn't," said Kim, sounding a little upset.
"Oh..."
"Let me guess who's who," Kim looks at Kira, "you're the Yellow Ranger."
"Yes."
"Conner's the Red Ranger and Ethan's the Blue Ranger."
"That's right."
"Who's the White Ranger?"
"Trent."
"And, the Black Ranger?"
"Dr. O."
"WHAT?"
Just then they heard the front door open, they went into the living room and saw the guys coming in with a 6 foot Christmas tree. Tommy saw Kim and Kira and said, "Hi, ladies, what do you think of the tree?"
"Thomas James Oliver, you have some explaining to do!"
"Uh, oh," said Conner, "She used your real first name, Dr. O."
"And all three names," said Ethan.
"You are in big trouble," said Trent.
Tommy smiled, "Um, what's wrong, Beautiful?"
"Don't Beautiful me!" said Kim, "Why didn't you tell me you where involved with Power Rangers again?"
"I guess it slipped my mind."
"I knew you had a bad memory! But, I didn't think you could actually forget you're a Power Ranger!"
"Kim... Why don't we go in the kitchen."
Tommy and Kim go into the kitchen, "Why didn't you tell me?" asked Kim, as she went back to work on the cookies.
"I thought you knew," said Tommy, "I mean, you were Santa Claus."
"Just because, I was Santa, doesn't mean I know everything."
"I'm sorry, Kim. Your right, I should have told you. But, the thing is the five of us are semi-retired as Rangers."
"What does that mean?"
"Well, we still have our powers but we have defeated our enemy."
"I see."
Tommy walks up to Kim, "Can you forgive me?"
Kim smiles, "Of course." and they kiss, "Now, you and the others go decorate the tree. While I finish up the cookies and start dinner."
"OK," said Tommy, then he gave her another kiss and headed back into the living room.
A few hours later, Tommy, Conner, and, Ethan were sitting in the living room, looking at the Christmas tree, and listening to Kim and Kira singing and playing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Then, Haley and Trent came in, each carrying a tray of cookies and hot cocoa. When Kim and Kira finished, the group applauded, they stood up and bowed. "OK, everyone," said Kim, "feel free to help yourself." Everyone took a mug of hot cocoa, and some cookies. Kim sat down next to Tommy on the couch, and Kira sat next to Conner on the love seat.
"Mmm, these are great cookies," said Conner.
"Thank you," said Kim, "They are made from a secret recipe direct from the North Pole." The group laughed a little. Kim took a sip of her cocoa and said, "This is the best Christmas I've had in a long time. The only thing that would make this better is if some our old friends were here."
"Yeah," said Tommy, "Speaking of old friends, I got this in the mail today." Tommy reached into his pocket and pulled out a red envelope and handed it to Kim.
"What's this?" she asked.
"Open it."
Kim did and read the letter inside...
Dear Tommy,
As you know the 5th annual Ranger Reunion is coming up and since Kat and I are in charge of planning it this year, we have chosen my cousin's hotel in Peekskill, New York. It's a small inn and she said we could have the whole place to ourselves. The Reunion will take place from January 16 to January 22, 2005. Reservation information is on the other piece of paper included with this letter. We hope to see you then.
Your 'Bro'
Jason
P.S. Why don't you bring your new Rangers along with you?
"A Reunion?" asked Kim.
"It was Trini's idea," said Tommy, "she thought that all of us original Rangers should get together. The first one was just me, Jason, Billy, Zack, and her. The next year we invited Rocky, Adam, Aisha, Kat, and Tanya."
"Why didn't anybody tell me about them?"
"Well, we didn't know where you were. Remember?"
"Oh, yeah."
"So? What do you think?"
"I'd love to go and see everyone again."
"How about you guys?"
"Yeah," said Kira.
"It would be cool to meet some of our predecessors," said Trent.
"You can count me in," said Ethan.
"Me too," said Conner.
"What about you Haley?" asked Tommy.
"Sure, it might be fun," she said.
"Good. I'll call and make the reservations tomorrow."
"Tommy?" said Kim.
"Yes?" he staid.
"Do you think you could make the reservation without anyone knowing its me?"
"Why?"
"I want to be a surprise."
"I know," said Kira, "You could make a reservation for seven and instead of giving Kim's name you could give a made up name."
"Like what?"
"How about Elsa Randall?" said Conner. Everyone but Kim laughed.
"What's so funny?" she asked.
"Elsa Randall is the former Principal of Reefside High," said Tommy, "the reason she's no longer principal is because it turned out she was working for Mesagog, our enemy."
"You really should tell me the whole story about how you all became Rangers," said Kim.
"Well, it all started. When I found the Dino Gems..."
To Be Continued...