Standard Disclaimer: I do not own power rangers. I own only Nathan and the baby.
A/N:I can't think of a very good title for this at the moment. And I must tell you know I am going to be doing a once a ranger part. But I want to watch more episodes of OO to get a better feel for how to write those characters. This chapter is pretty much bridging some of the gap between the last story and this one. So if you haven't read my story 'Return of a Dragon' please do so before this one. And as always please read and review.
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A phone rang in the loft above the Reefside Fitness center. Nathan let out a growl of frustration it happens every time. Someone or something has to interrupt the couple.
"Let it ring. They can leave a message on the answering machine." Nathan said as he kissed the woman on top of him. She quickly agreed and returned his kiss before pulling her shirt off over head. Tossing it aside she leans down to meet his hungry lips.
Then the answering machine sprang to life. An old song from the 8 bit days of Mario began to play on the machine. "Hey you have reached Nathan and Kira." Was said in Nathan's voice. "Sorry we are unable to get your call. Leave a message with your name and number and one us will get back to you." The message finished in Kira's voice. Once it beeped to allow the recording of a message a very excited and frantic familiar voice came through the speaker. "Nathan Kira it's time Kim just went into labor. We are in route to Reefside General and since I know you two are there get to the hospital quick." Said Trini Scott. Trini had been staying with Tommy and Kim during this last month to be there for when the baby was born.
Kira normally would have been upset at being interrupted again but this time was special. The two quickly jumped off the couch and raced to put the articles of clothing they had previously shed back on.
"Oh my god Nathan this is so exciting. You are about to get a new baby brother or sister!" Kira said squealing with excitement as the two ran down the stairs toward their car. As Nathan jumped in the drivers seat of the yellow convertible with white racing stripes Kira made a detour to Hayley's.
She opened the door and didn't even go in she just yelled at the top of her lungs. "Hayley guys Kim is going into labor!" She said running back out of the door.
Hayley went into super excited frantic mode. She couldn't believe it was finally time. "Oh wow." She said looking around the cafe it was a busy Friday night. As much as she wanted to leave and be there for her friends she didn't think she could leave. Hopefully it slowed down enough soon so she could.
Reefside General Hospital 7 hours later.
Nathan was passing in the waiting room of the hospital. He was nervous and excited all at the same time. He knew of the complications that can happen during labor and it made him worry. He turned when he felt a gentle and familiar touch on his arm. He turned allowing his brown eyes to focus on her the love of his life.
"Nathan calm down if you keep pacing like this I swear you will eventually fall through to the floor below." Kira said dragging him over to bench against the wall. She hated to see the worry in his eyes but she could also tell there was excitement in them as well.
"Kira I can't help worrying I heard the stories of mom's ordeal when having me. She had almost died giving birth to me." He was about to say more when she put a finger over his lips.
"Shush now. You know how strong your mother is and both your dad and Trini are in there with her. Besides Trini was there during your birth so she knows what to look out for." She said trying to reassure her worried fiancée.
Nathan gave Kira a quick kiss before standing back up. "I am going to go get a soda. You want anything from the vending machines?" He asked her.
She thought for a second but couldn't think of anything. "Surprise me with a snack." She said with a smile.
Nathan shook he head. "You really are difficult sometimes you know." He said as he turned to go to the vending machines.
She just smiled sweetly at her fiancée and sighed as he walked away. She she couldn't help but stair as he walked off.
Just then Hayley ran in trailed by Conner and Ethan. "Has she had the baby yet?" She asked as she stopped in front of Kira.
"Hey guys its good to see you guys could make it. And no she hasn't had the baby yet. Maybe with you guys here we can keep Nathan calm. He has been totally freaking out nearly the entire time." She said looking tired it was hard work hiding your own worries to comfort someone even more freaked out then you are.
"Really why has he been stressing over it? People have babies all the time with no problem." Conner said not seeing what there was to worry about.
"Well apparently Kim had a difficult labor with Nathan and she ended up nearly dying giving birth to him. So he is really scarred that it might happen again." She said sadly.
"Well I am sure she will be fine. I mean the complications could of come from her being only 15 when she had him. She is much older now and her body is more developed to be capable of the process." Ethan said which brought a smile to Hayley's face.
"Ethan have you been reading books on pregnancy?" Hayley asked messing with the former blue ranger.
Ethan looked at her like she was crazy. "No it is called I payed attention in sex ed class."
Just then Nathan walked back into the waiting room with five sodas and two bags of fruit snacks. "I figured you guys might be showing up so I grabbed a few extra drinks while I was at the machines." He said setting the stuff down at one end of the bench before handing Kira a bag of cherry fruit snacks.
Kira smiled happily at the snack he had bought for her it was just what she wanted. Even though she didn't know it when he asked. She opened the bag and ate a few pieces.
Hayley pulled Nathan into a hug. "Nathan your almost a big brother!" She said before letting him go.
Just then Trini came running into the room. "Hey guys come on she just had the baby!"
Everyone started to run Nathan easily out ran each of them skidding to a stop just in front of the door before going in. He was relieved to see his mother was okay when he saw her smiling looking down at the new born baby. Tommy got up and quickly pulled Nathan into a hug.
"Congratulations son you now have a new baby sister." Tommy said as he let go of Nathan as the others appeared in the doorway.
"Man that boy is fast!" Trini said leaning against the door frame to catch her breath.
Nathan walked over to his mom with a smile on his face. "Mom I was so worried you would have complications like you did when I was born."
Kim looked up at her son she smiled weakly thanks to being exhausted from just giving birth. "Nathan this is your sister Charlotte Anne Oliver." She said holding her out for her son to hold his baby sister.
Nathan gladly cradled his new baby sister in his arms. He smiled down at her. "Hey there little Charlie I'm your big brother Nathan. I know this world will seem scary but remember I will always be there for you little one." He said as he walked over to the others so they could see her.
Kira smiled down at the little bundle in Nathan's arms. "Awe she is so cute." She squealed.
Hayley looked at the little girl and walked over to Tommy and Kim who were lost in thought watching there son show off his new sister. "Guys she is absolutely beautiful." And her two friends smiled at her and Kim let out a yawn.
At the same time that Kim yawned the little Charlotte yawned as well. So Nathan walked back over and handed her back to their mom so the two could fall asleep together. Nathan then bent down and kissed his mom's forehead. "Sleep well mom. I will see you tomorrow."
Kim smiled at her son before closing her eyes while curling up protectively holding her daughter.
Nathan and the others all left the room leaving Tommy with his sleeping wife and new born daughter.
Nathan put his arm around Kira and she wrapped hers around his waist as they walked. "Trini would you like a ride back to the house so you can get some sleep?" Nathan asked. Trini yawned and shook her head yes.
The six people left the hospital all talking excitedly about the new addition to the Oliver family.
Hayley, Conner, and Ethan all get into Hayley's car to go back to the cafe. They were all happy they got there before the birth and all got to see little Charlotte just after she came into the world.
While Nathan, Kira, and Trini got into Nathan's car so he could drop her off back at his parents place before returning to the loft with Kira. All of them were quiet Trini was practically falling asleep in the back seat and so was Kira in the front passenger seat.
Nathan drove in silence as he let to two girls in his car sleep. Today had just been crazy and both had earned a good rest. Trini for being there for his mother all this time during the pregnancy and Kira for dealing with him stressing out earlier. When he pulled to a stop in front of his parents house he turned around a gently nudged Trini awake. "Hey aunt Trini we are here. Do you need any help getting into the house?" He asked seeing just how exhausted the poor woman was.
Trini woke up and looked at Nathan. She smiled sweetly and shook her head yes. For someone who is normally so mature and the most grown up out off all the former rangers it was always funny to Nathan to see her act like she is now. He got out of the car and helped Trini out before picking her up off her feet. He left Kira to sleep in the car as he carried Trini inside and up to her room. He laid her down and placed the covers over her. He quickly wrote a note on a piece of paper from the note book on the table beside her bed. Telling her that he and Kira went back to the loft and to give him a call if she needed anything.
He walked back out and climbed back in the drivers seat of the car. Shutting the door quietly he turned the car back on and left his parents house. When he got back to the fitness center he got out of the car shutting the door quietly he walked over to Kira's side and pulled her out of the car being careful not to wake her.
He looked up at the night sky before shifting Kira in his arms so he could attempt to open the front door. It wasn't working so he looked around to make sure no one was around before creating a duplicate to unlock the door for him and quickly vanishing once it opened it for the couple. He carried her through the gym area and up the stairs to the loft before heading into her room and placing her in the bed. "Thanks for attempting to keep me calm today." He said quietly before covering her with her blanket and heading back down to the gym. For being at the hospital all day he had a lot of pent up energy he had to get rid of before he could even think of sleeping.
He walked out to the middle of the mat and took of he shirt tossing it aside he took a stance. As he shadow boxed he couldn't help but do so with a smile on his face. Normally he would look utterly serious but he was just to happy to not smile. He had a new baby sister he had always wanted a sibling while growing up, it was part of the reason he and Jill were so close.
When the sun came up in the morning Kira snuggled closer to her pillow. She slowly opened her eyes and noticed she was in her bed. Last thing she remembered was being in the car on the way to drop Trini off at Dr. O's. Stretching her body to full length she through her blanket off. Then climbed out of bed and walked out into the main room to see what time it was she frowned. It was 10 am. She heard the door to the bathroom open and saw Nathan walk out wearing nothing but boxers as he was drying his hair. He smiled at her when he entered the room. "Hey beautiful I didn't wake you did I?" He asked draping the towel on his head.
She smiled and shook her head. "No but you should of woke me when we got here."
"You looked so peaceful when you were sleeping I didn't have the heart to wake you." He said moving closer wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close to him. "So how did you sleep?"
"I slept great but it would have been better if I would of woken up with you next to me." She said giving him a kiss.
"Well I will make sure that tomorrow I am the first thing you see in the morning." He said letting her go and heading over toward the kitchen. "You hungry?"
She walked into the kitchen behind him. "Make pancakes that way we can take some with us to the hospital for your mom. Since I am sure Trini and your dad ate a good breakfast already before going to the hospital. And we both know how crappy hospital food is."
Nathan laughed. "Yeah the food there is pretty bad." He said as he got out the stuff to make pancakes.
Five Months Later.
Nathan and Kira are walking into the doors of Kira's former high school. It had officially been a little over a year since she and the others in the class of '04 graduated. Her class wanted to do a one year reunion to see how everyone is adjusting to life after the craziness that was their senior year. After that they would go to every ten years like normal. Kira and Nathan were excited to see their friends again. Neither of them had seen much of Ethan even though he was going to Reefside tech he rarely had free time. They had lost touch with Conner not long after Charlotte was born, and Trent shortly after graduation. Of course when they tell them their news they will probably rarely see anyone of the group.
They entered to see Ethan and Conner talking in the hall.
"So are Kira and Nathan coming?" Conner asked.
"I don't know last I heard they were both pretty busy. What with Nathan running the fitness center and her attempting to get a recording deal." Ethan said shaking his head.
"Trying being the key word." Kira said as she walked up behind them.
"Kira!" They both say excitedly and each give her a hug.
"So when can we expect to here your first single?" Ethan asked.
"Oh I'm already all over the radio. Singing the cat liter jingle." She said rolling her eyes a bit.
"Gees I guess I am pretty low ranking since I didn't go to school here." Nathan said making the two friends jump.
"Nathan man don't scare us like that." Ethan said holding a hand over his now racing heart.
"Yeah dude you can' go sneaking up on us like that." Conner said patting Nathan on the shoulder.
"Um guys I walked up to you right next to Kira. I know Kira is totally beautiful and all but com on guys." Nathan said laughing earning a smack from Kira.
"So I know Ethan has been busy with classes at Reefside Tech. But what about you Conner?" Nathan asked and Kira turned to him as well interested in his answer.
"Well as I had told Ethan I have been working on starting a soccer program for kids. But funding has been harder to get then I expected." Conner said with a frown.
Nathan just shook his head. "Conner why didn't you call or something? You know I would be more then happy to help fund you."
Conner looked at him and smiled. "I know but I didn't want to ask. I wanted to try and get the money on my own but since your offering. Awe who am I kidding thanks bro it really means a lot that you would do that for me." Conner said giving Nathan a huge hug.
Kira laughed at the scene. "Yeah besides he is always looking for some new thing to invest some money in. Heck I honestly didn't know just how much money he had till I saw him going over his finances when working our taxes."
"Yeah must be nice being engaged to a rich one eh Kira." Ethan said nudging her with his elbow.
"Yeah but we rarely spend money on ourselves that isn't from the profits from the gym. And that isn't till bills are paid. I like earning my share of the money even though I don't need to. And I know he has already set aside a rather nice some of money for little Charlotte. He is going to spoil that poor girl rotten." She said with a smile.
"Yeah well I can't help it. Mom is already saying I am doing to much with the college fund I set up. Not to mention since I pretty much took over the gym and hired a two of her old teammates from her Olympic and pan global days to teach her classes for her. And am still giving her the standard share of the profits." Nathan said and the two looked at him.
"Dude Nathan I have always wanted to ask. Where in the heck did you get all that money?" Conner asked and Ethan's interest was perked when that was asked. The four of them looked at each other oddly for a second. Something weird had just happened though none of them were quite sure what.
Nathan was the first to recover from it. "Guys that is a story for another day. So what do you say shall we go in I am sure Dad is down there waiting for us." He said holding his arm out to Kira.
They go down into the gym where they are housing the reunion. As they enter they notice Tommy right away and Kim by his side. The four quickly make their way over to them.
"Hey Dr. O Mrs. O." Conner said he stopped calling her Kim when she married Tommy finding it more fun to call her Mrs. O instead.
"Hey where's the little one?" Ethan asked noticing that they didn't have Charlotte with them.
"Oh she is spending the time with her aunt Hayley." Kim said with a smile it was nice to see Conner and Ethan again.
"So it seems Trent wasn't able to make it back huh?" Tommy said noting Trent wasn't with them.
"Yeah looks like that art school has him pretty busy these days." Nathan said since none of them as far as he knew had talked to Trent in a couple of months not for lack of trying.
"Well I am glad to see you both here now we can tell you guys all at once." Kira said looking at all of them.
"You see Kira and I have decided to move to move to New York so Kira can work closer with Tanya." Nathan said letting Kira blurt out the last part it was hard for her not to tell the others earlier.
"Yeah Tanya agreed to sign me to her label that she started up not to long ago!" Kira said her voice full of excitement.
Tommy, Kim, Conner, and Ethan all had huge smiles on their faces.
"Kira that's amazing!" Tommy said hugging his former student and future daughter in law.
"Yeah Kira. I can't wait to hear your cd." Ethan said.
"Man you must have been bitting your tongue earlier when Ethan asked you about it." Conner said shaking his head.
Kim was happy but she couldn't help but also feel sad about them leaving town. She was about to say something when Nathan cut her off.
"Don't worry about the gym mom. I have already got two people who are going to come run it while also teaching the martial arts classes. And they are going to be living in the loft. I mean it is the least I could do for Rocky and Aisha for agreeing to do that for me." He said with a smile.
"Nathan I am going to miss you both terribly. It was hard enough not having you living in the same house with me. But now you are going to be on the other side of the country." She said sadly.
"Mom don't worry about it. You aren't losing me. Both Kira and I will come back and visit. Cause Charlie has to have her big brother around from time to time." He said hugging his mom so he could whisper into her ear. "Besides mom I am really only a teleport away. So if anything happens I can be there in a flash." He said before kissing her on the cheek.
Kim finally smiled. "Well I guess Rocky and Aisha will do as subtable replacements. Aisha will no doubt spoil Charlotte rotten as will all of the others when they come to visit."
"Well I think I am going to go around and mingle with my man while you four catch up." Kira said as she dragged Nathan off into the crowd.
The group had an great time talking and dancing the night away. Conner was dancing with Krista, while Ethan was dancing with Angela. Of course Tommy and Kim danced together.
Mean while on the moon. A figure wearing golden armor walked into the thrown room of the castle formerly run by Rita and Zedd. He walked over to a container and bowed before it.
"Ah Goldar I understand that fool of a dinosaur failed like all before him." Came a voice from inside the container.
"Yes he has been destroyed for over a year. And would of reported sooner but I had to wait for the rangers to be lulled into a sense of false security." The golden armored monkey said respectfully.
"Yes, good , good. I can't have them ruining my big return. They must all suffer for what they have done to me." The voice said full of hate. "So what of the boy?"
"He was the perfect choice he nearly destroyed the rangers. Only it seems he had strong feelings previously for the female of the team. But if his heart didn't get in the way his success would have been assured." Said Goldar as he rose to full height.
"I see well continue according to plan . I must rest now there is still much time before I am ready to rule again." The voice from the container said as Goldar bowed and left the throne room.
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A/N:Ooo scary evil villainous plot hinted at in the first story is starting to come to life. But it will probably be a few chapters away. Unless you want me to do the once a ranger thing later. And the SPD history team up will happen just not in this story. I plan on doing a spd story some where in this series of stories. So as always please leave a review. Because I need to know whether to go into operation overdrive once a ranger before really delving into the Goldar and his leading evil villain thing. And don't worry I am working on both options so depending on what is chosen is where the story will go.
Oh almost forgot, Kim and Tommy's wedding will be done as a flash back later. Most likely not to long before I do Nathan and Kira's.