I have been tossing this story idea around in my head for years, but until recently, I have let it stay in my vault of story ideas. I am a HUGE fan of MMPR and have been since I was small and watching it on Fox Kids. I have been truly inspired over the years at how wonderful the relationship between Tommy and Kimberly was. It set the bar high in terms of Power Ranger relationships and few other couples can compare to it. But...I have also been deeply troubled by how abruptly Kimberly was cut out of the story (who hasn't right). So I wrote this story as a way to resolve things in my own conscience.
Please realize this is my first Power Ranger story ever, so there might be growing pains. Also please Read and Review! I would really like feedback or ideas! Thanks!
Prologue-Regrets
They say that hindsight is 20/20. I really believe that. After so many years and many regrets...looking back...I wish there were tons of things I could change.
You never really know how important a person is in your life until you lose them. It may even take years to realize how much you miss them. My life changed in an instant when a letter arrived for me at Ernie's Juice bar. I can remember the words in perfect clarity. They have played over and over in my head never stopping no matter how many times I wish they wouldn't.
Dear Tommy,
Things are going great here in Florida. Coach Schmidt has me as ready for the competition as I'll ever be. Tommy...this is the hardest letter I've ever had to write. You've always been my best friend and in some ways, you're like a brother, but something has happened here that I can't explain. It's been both wonderful and painful at the same time. Tommy, I've met someone else. Tommy, you know I would never do anything to hurt you, but I felt like I've found the person I belong with. He's wonderful, kind, and caring. You'd really like him. Everything would be perfect if it weren't for hurting you, but I have to follow my heart. I will always care about you Tommy.
Please forgive me,
Kimberly
The initial hurt was overwhelming. Kimberly and I had been dating for years...going through so much together. She was my hope and my rock. She was the one who had kept me going when the tough times came. Now, she had blindsided me with this cowardly letter saying she had met someone else!
I didn't fully realize it then, but this letter would change my life forever. I didn't fully realize how much of a part Kimberly Hart played in my life until years later. It would be many years later before Kimberly Hart would waltz back into my life. She would waltz back in an earth shattering way that would change us both.
One of my biggest regrets...was that I didn't fight to get my Kimberly back. I just let her go without a fight or a more full explanation. The excuses I have for this seem weak at best. Power Ranger duties, hurt feelings, fear of what she might say, guilt for always promising her that I would visit her and then never following through...
If I could do it again, I wouldn't have let that beautiful light leave. As selfish as it would have been, I would have asked her to stay in Angel Grove. If I would have known the hurt that a singular decision like that would cause her, myself, and ultimately the world as a whole...I would have moved heaven and Earth to keep her.
Some things that we regret can never be undone. I cannot change what events occurred before Kimberly blew back into my life, but...I have to try. The girl I knew and loved is fading fast and I know that I am the only one who can help her back.
I just hope that I am not too late and this becomes another regret that haunts me.
