Disclaimer: I do not own the Power Rangers, though I do own any original characters, (i.e. Sarah, Kelly or anybody else that was not on the show). I also don't own any songs I use the names of for titles or any lyrics I may use. I am not making any money from the making of this story and am doing it purely for the pleasure of writing and for the purpose of seeing how many people actually read what I want to write. Please do not sue, I am very poor!
Summary: The real reason for Kim's letter to Tommy is revealed, and many surprises turn up because of it. Set during DT, some minor character changes are made, such as ranger colors and stuff, but everything is explained in the story.
Author's Note: I'm really going to try and complete this story, though I am super bad at finishing stories, and I'm definitely going to need my fans, (if I have any) to kick my butt so that I finish it for once. Hopefully I finish it before summer vacation ends, because it will probably not get finished once I go back to school with 2 AP classes and one honors class. PS: All chapters are gonna try and be song titles that flow with the story. So hope you enjoy!
Couples: Tommy/Kim (couldn't split them up), Conner/Sarah(OC), Josh (OC)/Kelly (OC), Jason/Trini, and other relationships will be explained throughout the story. PS: I changed the starting year of the story, it starts in 1990. All the rangers are 17 in 1990.
Chapter 1: The Hardest Thing (by 98 Degrees)
Kim's POV
Sitting in the plane that day was torture. I gave me the first moment I've had to actually think of everything I've had to do lately. Life has been a whirlwind of craziness for many years.
First arriving in Florida. Leaving all my friends behind in Angel Grove to go after my dream. Especially leaving Tommy. Especially after how special our last night together was.
The Night Before I Left
Soft music played in the background as we ate in the candlelight. Tommy's parents had left that weekend, leaving us to be alone. Leaving was the hardest thing I would probably ever have to do. As dinner ended and we moved to watch TV, I began crying, not wanting to leave him. He held me as I cried. He was trying to be the strong one but I still felt him swallow hard several times, willing the tears back.
"I will always love you, beautiful. Don't ever forget that," he said, wiping my tears.
"I won't. I love you Tommy. Forever and ever." He kissed me at these words. Kissing turned to making out. Before the night was over, we had given ourselves to each other, making love for the first time.
End Flashback
The second thing that happened occurred several weeks later. I found out I was pregnant. I was shocked. I thought we were so careful, but the condom must have broken. I was forced to give up the Pan Globals. My mother disowned me, calling me a disgrace to the family for being so stupid and throwing away my life. I decided to keep the baby, knowing it was my responsibility and that I would be too attached to be able to give them up.
The third thing was what killed me the most inside. I sent Tommy a "Dear John" type letter. I had no other choice. He needed to be able to protect the world without having to worry about evils coming after me and his baby. I love him and always will but had to do it for his best interest. We're only 17; he doesn't need to be tied down by kids and saving the world. The world is more important.
Several weeks later I found out I was having twins. It was a complete shock. One baby was enough, but twins! It made sense why I was showing so soon, being only 2 months pregnant.
Around this time, the Pan Globals finished. Completely out of the blue, Jason, Trini, and Zack showed up in Florida. They were worried when I wasn't in the Pan Globals and decided to find out in person. They found out I was pregnant and decided to take me with them back to California. Jason's family graciously allowed me to stay with them. They supported me and Jason, Trini and Zack all kept my secret, saying it was my decision whether or not I told the gang about the babies. We lived happily for the rest of my pregnancy in Angel Grove.
7 months later, I gave birth to two beautiful healthy babies. One boy and one girl. The girl I named Sarah Marie Hart while the boy I named Joshua David Hart. I loved them and knew I would do anything to protect them.
About 7 years later, after moving to Reefside on my own after Jason headed off to college, the attacks started. One day these weird creatures attacked. They looked almost like putties, only with hard, metallic armor. Josh and Sarah were able to destroy these monsters using powers I didn't even know they had. For the next several weeks, these creatures would show up, attack me and Josh and Sarah. I finally had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I knew these attacks would continue to occur. So I put them up for adoption, knowing that if they were apart from me and maybe each other, they might be able to live a normal life. So I said my goodbyes, missing them before I even said goodbye. I explained to them that mommy had to leave and that when life got better, I would come and find them. They cried and I cried with them. I only hoped that they would find good families. My parting words for them were to only use their powers when absolutely necessary. They nodded, understanding my words. I give them one final kiss, and leave.
I've begun crying, feeling so empty without my children. Going to Sacramento will be best, getting away from them to protect them, though it is killing me inside.
Tommy's POV-1997
Walking around Reefside, I begin thinking about where my life has been going, and what's missing. Jason and I have been getting along so good being housemates since college ended for him. I'm still going for my degree in paleontology and after I'm going for my doctorate in paleontology. He's going into business with a friend of ours Haley to open their own hangout spot for kids. Though I should be happy and life should fill fulfilled I still feel an emptiness.
Kimberly. She's the void that's missing. The way she left me never felt resolved and left me wondering what life would be like if she had never left. Unconsciously, my feet walk me to the adoption agency nearby. So consumed in my thoughts I don't even realize I'm there.
"Excuse me, sir, can I help you?" a friendly secretary says.
I look at the sign, and realize where I am, "Oh, no, I must have walked in here without realizing it," I say, blushing slightly, realizing how stupid that sounds.
"Maybe you subconsciously wanted to be here, sir. Maybe you should take a seat and I'll have one of our social workers come in and show you the kids we have up for adoption," she says with a smile and gestures toward some chairs where a couple is sitting.
I sit down somewhat hesitantly, not sure what I'm getting myself into. I look at the couple and they smile at me.
Suddenly I hear screaming and a social worker comes in holding what appears to be a very upset little girl. A boy who looks similar runs in after the girl, clearly upset as well. The boy sees me and comes running to me.
"Mister, don't let them take my sister away!" he says, pointing at the couple next to me.
I'm at a loss of what to say. They are clearly twins and I can't stop the couple from adopting the little girl. The little boy looks up at me with tears shining in his eyes. I can't help but feel some weird connection to this boy. "I'm sorry, buddy, but I can't do anything about it," I say as my stomach drops more when he gives me a puppy dog look.
"Come say goodbye to your sister Joshua, she's going home with this couple over here," the social worker says with no emotion. The twins hug and don't let go. The social worker pries them apart, giving the girl to the couple.
"Sarah! I'll find you! I promise, don't forget about me!" Joshua screams, reaching out for his sister, before his hands falls to his side and he drops his head sadly. I stand up and go over and hug him, knowing how hard it must be on him. He clings to my neck and I pick him up, walking him around the room.
"Hey buddy I know just how ya feel. I'm sorry that she got adopted. But you gotta be brave, 'cuz you'll see your sister soon. She won't be gone forever." I say rubbing the boys back.
"How do you know?" he says, looking at me with disbelief in his face.
"Because you made her that promise, and one day you'll find each other when you don't expect it." I say thinking about how I met my long lost brother David. "Hey, would it make you feel better if I ask if I can take you out for ice cream?" I say and immediately see his face light up. I get permission and take him for ice cream.
When I come back, he stuns me with one question, a question that changes my life forever, "Hey, Tommy, will you adopt me?" he says, looking at me eagerly.
He stuns me so much I almost stagger back. "I would love to buddy, but I have to talk to some people first, okay?" I shock myself with this answer and he nods his head fervently. I go to the pay phone and call Jason. After 30 minutes of intense arguing, he finally agrees. I talk to the social worker and after she thinks it over, and decides that even though I am a single parent, she decides to let me adopt him. I take him home that night and finally have something in my life that has a purpose and meaning. This is the beginning of an interesting life.
AN: Hate it? Love it? Please leave a review; I wanna know if I should continue this story. Next chapter jumps to 2006 to when the DT team is formed and Tommy starts working. It will be awhile before Kim makes another appearance. Anyway leave a review, pretty please with sugar on top? I'll even take constructive criticism, so long as it isn't just bashing me and my stupid story. K thanks!