Power Rangers Zeo: Chaos
Act 1: Shattered
By: Sora Kazeno
Wow... I never thought I'd be writing a Power Ranger fic again... the last one I wrote was eight years ago when I
was ten... ^^ But I found some old tapes, watched them and here I am.... ^^
WARNING: I know some the characters are going to be a little inaccurate, I apologize.
TIMELINE: During Zeo when Jason just gave up the Gold Ranger powers. Though I'm going to use Zedd and Rita as the
villains since I'm a lot more familiar with them... heck I barely remember Zeo last time I saw it was when it originally
aired.
Side Note: The famous "Dear Johnny" letter was never sent, the only reason for it was to write AJ out of the show.
Pooh. Now the story begins.....
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Women don't pack light.... What would you do if I wasn't here to help you?" A young African-American man around the
age of seventeen asked.
The young Asian with him frowned. Brushing a lock of her midnight black hair behind her ear she picked up another
bag with her name on it. "I can't wait until we see everyone. It's been a over a year..."
"Yeah... just to think Jase's been back here for nearly a month."
"It's good that we went though... look at how much we accomplished towards world peace."
"Too bad Zed and Rita couldn't have been resolved either."
"One thing at a time," Trini said rolling her luggage to the airport exit. "I'm glad your parents are picking us
up. It's about an hour to Angel Grove from LAX."
With a chuckle Zack added, "be prepare to be grilled..." Seeing the expression on the Taylor's faces Zack could
tell something was wrong.
"Something's happened to Kimberly..." Mrs. Taylor said sadly looking at the two teens.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
It only happened an hour ago, but the news spread like wildfire. One instance, one sentence can turn your life
upside down and inside out.
Jason, Tonya, Adam, Rocky, Kat, and Billy all ready heard the dreadful news... how could they tell Tommy what
happened? Ernie brought it to their attention when they first entered the justice bar.
With his gym bag over his shoulder, water bottle in hand, Tommy entered the juice bar, prepared for the usual
sparing he and Jason did after school nearly every day. His good mood immediately faded seeing the tears remaining on the
fellow ranger's faces. Slowly he approached their table. Taking a deep breath not really sure that he wanted to know the
answer, he asked, "guys, what's going on?"
Jason exhaled the rest of his breath before looking up at Tommy. "You'd better sit down," he said gesturing to the
empty chair across the table from him.
Tommy put his gym bag down, but he didn't sit. Again he asked, "What's going on?" His voice no longer firm, it
wavered slightly towards the end.
"Well..." Started Jason, looking around at the other ranger's faces. Since Jason knew Tommy the best it was decided
he would be the one to break the news to him. After receiving a nod from Kat and Rocky to continue, he began again. " ...
About two hours ago there was a car accident..."
Hearing the words "car accident" a huge lump began to form in Tommy's throat. "Accident...?"
With a small nod of his head Jason continued. "A drunk driver went threw a red light and broad-sided a car... the
drunk driver died at the immediately... the other driver was pronounced dead ten minutes ago.... Bro... there's no easy way
to say this..." Jason said softy trying to break the news to him gently. "... The driver of the car that was hit... was Kim.
Kim's dead."
Time stood still for a few minutes. Tommy didn't move. Once the initial shock past he spoke, " no..." Tommy mumbled,
"not Kim..." Quickly grabbing his bag he left. He had to leave; he had to get out before he broke down. His pace quicken at
the thought of Kim's life taken by a drunk driver. He broke into a jog. He was half way to the park before he allowed the
first tears to fall.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Shouldn't we go after him?" asked Tonya standing up.
"No," Billy said, "Knowing Tommy he needs to be alone right now."
"I know Tommy has a girlfriend that lives in another state... but who's Kim?" asked the newest member of the team.
"Kimberly is... was his girlfriend," Adam explained quietly.
Tonya bit her lip realizing how stupid the question was that she asked. She really regretted opening her mouth at
this point.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Looking out at the lake Tommy continued to see flashes of him and Kim together. The last time he saw her was nearly
four months ago when she came for a visit around Christmas. She was supposed to come home in next week for a while. The US
Team had photo shoots, and other publicity things to take care before anyone was allowed to leave. The Pan Global Games
occurred last week in New York. Tommy remembered that week as if it was yesterday. As soon as he arrived home from school
he'd turn on his television for the latest updates. When the day finally came for the Team competition he was glued to the
screen. He cheered her on. The United States took the gold medal. Four hours before the all-round competition he began she
called him and he congratulated her and wished her luck for that evening's contest.
An hour before the meet was to start, he, Jason, Kat, Adam, Rocky, and Billy had a party at Billy's house to
celebrate Kim's success. The group went ballistic when Kimberly was awarded the gold medal for the all-round. Silver went to
another American gymnast as well.
When the announcer came to her to ask her she felt, she had said, "It's just like Tommy said." Confused the
announced asked who Tommy was and she explained it was her boyfriend out in California. Seeing this Tommy smiled, another
round of cheers admitted from the guys in the room. Tommy had never seen Kim so happy before.
But the spot light went out on Kimberly Ann Hart.
Her hopes of becoming an Olympian gone.
It was all over.
Over because of a drunk driver.
Wiping his eyes Tommy took a deep breath as he continued to stare out at the lake.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Hey guys! You have to see this!" Ernie exclaimed to Billy, Jason, Kat, Tonya, Adam and Rocky.
A bit confused the group followed Ernie rather quickly behind him to the television.
"... Although earlier pronounced dead, Pan Global Gold-Medallist Kimberly Hart is listed in critical condition. A
case of mistaken identities occurred when another car accident victim died in a hospital around the same time Ms. Hart was
brought in. She has not woken up yet from a head injury from the accident, the rest of her injuries are unknown at this
point. We will keep you updated as more follows. Now for the local news..."
The six stood there in shock. All pondering the same thought: She's alive! The group stood there for a moment in
silence relieved Kim was still alive.
Two pairs of footsteps could be heard running the hallway to the Juice Center. As soon as Trini and Zack got to the
door way they quickly "leaped" up the steps to the others.
"TRINI?"
"ZACK!?"
"What the..."
"Took you long enough to leave the conference..."
Ignoring the shouts between breaths Trini said, "Did you hear about Kim?"
"Yeah, we just heard on the tv," remarked Jason as he walked over to the duo.
Billy couldn't believe his eyes. He quickly made his way over to the two each giving them a big hug.
"Trini, this is Tonya... I think you'd find her the same ... color," Jason said with a chuckle. Tonya looked a
little confused.
Shaking her head, Trini picked up on Jason's bad joke. Noticing the group was alone she said, "I was the original
yellow ranger, and Zack was the black ranger."
"No longer black," Adam said. "It was changed to green."
"Green? Ahh man... have some baaaad green ranger stories... fighting the green ranger ..."
"Speaking of Tommy... where is he?" asked Trini looking at the group. Then it dawned on them... Tommy left. He ran
out.
"Oh my gosh! He doesn't know she's alive!" Kat exclaimed placing her hands over her mouth. Trini's eyes widened.
"Well, where is he?" Zack questioned.
"He left about ten minutes ago... he ran out." Rocky said, "but where did he go?"
Exchanging looks with Trini, Jason and Zack, Billy nodded his head in agreement. "The park." The four said in
unison.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
In the distance the group saw Tommy staring out at the lake. Trini and Zack said they would go and talk to him.
"Hey there stranger..." Zack said taking a seat to the right of Tommy and Trini to his left.
A bit shocked Tommy was speechless... for a brief second he was happy, but within a second was back to looking
miserable.
"Don't look so said... I heard Kimberly's visiting next week."
Tommy blinked for a minute and gave Zack a confused look. "Did you hear the news? Kim... Kim is...." He couldn't
bring himself to finish the sentence.
"In the hospital," finished Trini.
Tommy stared at her widen eyed. "What are you saying? This some sort of joke?"
"If there's one thing I've learned you never joke around about a guy's girl. They mixed up the name with another
victim. She's alive man," Zack said with a smile.
Tommy lost it. He cried not because he was sad, but tears of joy. Trini rubbed his back a bit trying to comfort
him. Zack gave the others the thumbs up sign.
Kat glared at Trini. That should be her comforting Tommy. Even though everyone was sad when they heard Kim was
dead... she couldn't help but be happy. After all she was out of the picture and she would be there to help him and
something would come out of that. But no the hospital had to switch the names. She'd been dreading the thought of Kim
coming for a visit. She didn't want to see Tommy and Kimberly together. It was too painful. Why couldn't she have been the
original pink ranger? Why did Kimberly have everything? Shaking her head to clear her thoughts she focused on the task at
hand. Kim was going to be coming back for a visit... and Tommy is going to stick like her to glue... unless...
"Kat, you okay?" Tonya asked noticing the look on Kat's face.
Shaking her head a little snap out of the daze she nodded, "it's nothing."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Shanna Hilton frowned. 'She still hasn't woken up yet.' Shanna tried to find Kim's phonebook back at the dorm to
call some of her friends from Angel Grove and let them know what as going on. An idea popped into her head as she pulled
out her cell phone. She hadn't spoken to him since they broke up ... but she knew he's a good friend of Tommy's.
Walking outside she sat in the chair besides the door. Rolling her cell in her hands she debated to place the call.
She is Kimberly's friend... and if it were the other way around Kim would call. With her hand shaking she dialed the number
she still knew by heart.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Standing up Tommy let out a small sigh. Knowing Kim is still a live things didn't seem so back anymore.
Hearing a cell phone ring everyone looked over at Adam. Surprised he pulled out his phone and answered it, "Hello?"
After a paused he said, "... Shanna?"
Rocky's head jolted up heading the name. 'Why is she calling... ?' The others looked at Adam and then to Rocky...
it was quite clear Rocky knew Shanna. Then it clicked.
"Anyways congrats on the medal at the Pan Globals," they heard Adam say. A few mouths dropped. ".... So how is
she?" The next five minutes Adam didn't say anything as he listened to what was being said.
"Thanks for calling Shanna... it was good to hear from you," said Adam as he hung up.
"How's Kim?" A very anxious Tommy asked.
"There's good news and bad news... what do you want to hear first?" asked Adam.
"What's the good news?" Trini asked. She needed to hear something about Kim right now.
"It looks like she's going to pull threw. But she still hasn't woken up yet," explained Adam to the group.
"... and the bad news..." Zack said, almost of afraid to hear the answer.
"Her right wrist is broken ... and the doctors say she's probably won't be able to compete in gymnastics again. The
doctors are more concerned with her head injury though. They say she has a ninety percent chance of waking up with
amnesia..."
"Is it permanent?" asked Jason, afraid of the response.
"Usually it's only temporary. No one will know until she wakes up," explained Billy.
"... So all we can do is wait," Tommy said with a frown. He hated waiting.
"At Least we know she's alive and she's going to make it," Tonya said trying to lighten everyone's mood.
Several Hours Later...
Kim sat up with a groan; her head was throbbing in her skull. Seeing Kim sitting up Shanna nearly fell out of her
chair.
"Kim, are you all right?" Shanna asked rushing to her right side. Kimberly stared at Shanna for a moment confused.
After a moment of silence, she smiled, "... Shanna ..." Shanna smiled back at her relieved she knew who she was.
"Getting excited about going home for a while next week?" Asked a hopeful Shanna.
Kimberly looked at Shanna confused, "what are you talking about? I've lived in Miami my whole life. I'm going on
vacation with you."
Hearing the door open the two teens looked up as the doctor walking in, with her medical chart.
"I'm going to ask you a few questions, is that all right?" Doctor Soyokaze asked, Kim nodded her head in agreement.
"State your name."
"Kimberly Hart."
"Place of Birth?"
"Miami, Florida."
With a slight frown, the doctor continued, "public or Catholic High School you attended?
"... I ... I can't remember..." Kim stammered looked down at the bed sheets. 'Why can't I remember something like
that?'
"It's all right. I'm sure you'll remember later. We're going to have you stay over night for observations, but
you'll be released tomorrow morning."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
'What happened to King Mondo?' Tommy Thought flopping down on his bed. Since Trey took back his gold ranger powers
two days before the Pan Globals. It's been quiet. Too quiet. Today he really could have used a distraction. It was funny
come to think of it... the one time he wanted an attack, there wasn't one.
His homework of finishing a science lab all ready done thanks to Billy and Jason; he needed something to keep his
mind occupied.
'Maybe some tv will help.' Tommy thought flipping on the tv on his desk corner. Sitting back down he frowned at the
Pink Ranger poster above it. His room reminded of her too much.
The Local News was playing about the renovation of the Angel Grove Mall. Parts of the indoor foundation had been
vandalized a few days ago.
"Tonight on People in the News ... Pan Global Gold Medallist Kimberly Hard had woken up earlier this evening. She
is suffering from a slight case of amnesia and an injury to her wrist. Doctors are hopeful for a full recovery. She is
expected to be released tomorrow morning."
"A slight of amnesia..." Tommy murmured, "What's their definition of a slight case of amnesia?"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"We think that would be wonderful," Mrs. Kwan said to Trini. "With Kimberly's mother in Paris, and her father in
Seattle she needs a place to stay. Maybe staying here will help jog her memories."
"That's I what I'm hoping Mom."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Hearing his phone ring Tommy glanced at his clock that read 10:21pm. Reaching over he picked up the phone and
mumbled a barely audible hello.
Tommy was suppose to pick up Kim and Shanna and drive them to Shanna's house where they were both going to stay.
Now Trini was going to pick them up with Tommy, and have Kim stay with her. Six days from today... next Wednesday.
In only sic he'd be able to see Kim again... but would she even remember him?
Friday Morning - Miami 10am
Receiving her personal belongings back, Kim froze as she read her driver's license: Angel Grove, CA. But... she
lived in Miami all her life, hadn't she? But why couldn't she remember what High School she attended? The ones around
didn't seem familiar...
"Ready to go?" Shanna asked. Kim nodded her head yes in response.
Heading towards the hospital doors Kim spoke, "Shanna... why does it say I'm from California on license... why
can't I remember..."
"You have amnesia...." said Shanna softly. "It's okay Kim." She put an arm around the petite's gymnastics shoulders
for comfort.
"We have your flight next week back to Los Angles... maybe that will jog your memories..."
"I hope so..." Kimberly said as the doors opened. Bright flashes immediately began going off.
"Ms. Hart, are you going to leave gymnastics for good?"
"Are you returning to California for good?"
Shanna tried to block as many reporters as she could try to help Kim threw the crowd, but soon she was attacked
with questions as well.
"Ms. Hilton, did Ms. Hart's gold medal change your friendship?"
Seeing a black ford pull up, Shanna recognized it as Steve's. Pushing a few reporters out of the way they finally
made it past the herd and began to sprint towards the vehicle.
Angel Grove 7am
Rolling over Tommy groaned after hearing the buzzing of his alarm clock. When did he ever fall asleep last night?
Flipping the switch he sat up and stretched. Walking over to his closet with a yawn he grabbed his clothes and started
heading towards the shower.
Miami 11am
Turning the handle to their dorm room, Shanna held the door open as Kim walked in. Kimberly was becoming very
frustrated. She remembered everything about Miami, but nothing about Angel Grove. Shanna suggested going back to the dorm
and looking threw her stuff to help.
Looking at a picture on a dresser she froze. It was her and a guy she didn't recognize. He had his arm around her
shoulder.
"Who is he?" Kim asked examining the picture in the frame.
"... You'll see him when we go back," said Shanna. What was she suppose to say... the guy you've been dating for the
past two years? The guy your in love with? Hearing the dorm phone ring she walked over and picked it up. "Hello?" It was a
girl named Trini who was going to pick them up from the airport with Tommy. After a minute Shanna gave Kimberly the phone
saying Trini wanted to talk to her.
Without even saying hello, Kimberly immediately asked, "When did you get back from Switzerland?" Trini remained
speechless on the phone. "Wait a minute..." Kimberly said, "How did I know you went to Switzerland?"
"Your memories must be coming back!" Trini excitedly said over the phone. After a few minutes Kimberly really
relaxed talking with Trini and agreed to stay at her house.
Angel Grove Mid-Afternoon
Looking at the clock in the kitchen Trini realized school had ended five minutes ago. Walking to the bathroom she
freshened up a bit before grabbing her purse and car keys. Zack lived on the way to the school, putting her car in reverse
she headed towards Zack's house.
Juice Bar
Tommy was in not in any means going to do karate after school today. He could barely stay awake during his classes.
Dark circles lined his eyes. He was really quiet not really listening to the others chatter. His thoughts only on one
person, Kimberly.
"Hi Trini, Zack," Jason said, seeing the two approaching teens.
"Just to think... starting Monday we start here again..." Zack said to Trini. "Be just like old times."
"It's all set. When Kim comes home next week she'll be staying with me," Trini said hoping to see some sign of life
from Tommy. Hearing the name Kim, Tommy moved.
"Did you talk to Shanna?" Asked a curious Adam.
Looking over at Adam Rocky said, "I thought you were over her."
"I am. Just wanted to make sure she was okay with everything going on," Adam said to his defense.
"Someone wants to see her next week."
Seeing this was going to go back and forth for a while, Trini took the time to interrupt the two. "Yes I spoke to
Shanna. She talked to me about Kim a bit. When she first woke up she thought she lived in Miami her whole life... until
she saw her driver's license.
"... But she was born in Cape Cod, right?" asked Jason.
"I thought she was from New York City," Zack said.
Shaking her head Trini said, "She was born in Cape Cod, moved to New York, then Angel Grove by the time she was
seven."
"Close enough.... Did Kimberly remember anything?" Jason asked taking a sip from his drink.
"I did talk to her for a minute, and the first thing she asked was when did I come back from Switzerland. That was
about it."
"That's defiantly good news," Billy said joining in the conversation. "Over time she should begin to remember more
and more."
Pushing his chair to the side, Tommy slowly stood collecting his belongings. "I've got a bunch of stuff to do. I'll
see you later." The group sat in silence for a few moments.
"I wish Tommy would talk to use. It kinda obvious he's hurting," said Kat watching his re-treating form.
"Ever since Kim left for Miami he hasn't been the same," Rocky said thinking back. "He's been really quiet..."
"I noticed that too when I came back," Jason said.
Looking over at Jason, Billy said, "He was a lot worse before you came back."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Without even realizing it, Tommy had walked threw the park and ended up at Kimberly's old house. Looking up at the
two-story building he sighed. 'Six more days until I see her... but will she remember me?"
The following five days where the longest of Tommy's life... or so he thought. Wednesday, the day Kim was to come
home was worst then all five days put together. Every minute seemed like an hour to him. Kim and Shanna were to arrive at
LAX at 7:20... and lucky they could use the carpool lane... Los Angeles traffic was murder. The group arranged to throw a
small party for Kimberly at Trini's house.
Hearing the bell ring for the last period, Tommy was relieved to think... 'Only three more hours until Trini and I
leave...'
Heading into the Juice Bare Tommy met up with the others as always. Except this time he was in high spirits.
6:30pm
Trini turned the key starting her white Camry. Sitting next to her in the passenger sit was Tommy. He was a nervous
wreck. He kept fidgeting with the flowers he had bought for Kimberly earlier that day. Turning onto the street Trini put the
car into drive and they were off.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Kim looked at the ring on her left hand. She couldn't remember whom she received the ring from. All she knew it was
special.
Seeing the stewardess' walk by, Kimberly realized they were preparing to land in LAX.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Heading towards Kim's gate Trini stopped a minute to talk to Tommy. "Tommy... there is a chance Kimberly won't
remember you..."
"I know... I want to at least see her..." Tommy said.
Trini nodded her head. "Let's get going then. We don't want to be late."
Walking threw security the two turned a few corners and arrived at Kim's gate, F7. Taking a sit the two waited for
the plane to arrive. Hundreds of images raced threw Tommy's head.
"Flight 2190 from Miami, Florida is now unloading at the gate."
Standing up the two headed towards the gate, eager of Kim's arrival.
Tommy's heart was pondering in his chest. It seemed like millions of people were getting off the plane. 'Come on
Kim.'
Then he saw her. His heart skipped a beat. Shanna quickly saw Tommy and directed Kim towards him and Trini. He
wasn't sure if she remembered him. But he would have his answer in about thirty seconds.
Done! Weee!
Act 2: Will You Remember Me?
With new security, yes it is impossible to go up to the gates unless you're a passenger. I was in LAX last month for
Anime Expo... I was there the day before the shooting July 4th.
Here's the timeline:
1997 - Freshman Year - Became rangers, Tommy became the White Ranger towards the end of the year.
1998 - Sophomore Year - 1st Semester - Rocky, Asia, and Adam appear
Sophomore Year - 2nd Semester - Kim leaves
Sophomore Year - Summer - Turned into Kids
1999 - Junior Year - Zeo Series
Junior Year - 2nd Semester - the story
Act 1: Shattered
By: Sora Kazeno
Wow... I never thought I'd be writing a Power Ranger fic again... the last one I wrote was eight years ago when I
was ten... ^^ But I found some old tapes, watched them and here I am.... ^^
WARNING: I know some the characters are going to be a little inaccurate, I apologize.
TIMELINE: During Zeo when Jason just gave up the Gold Ranger powers. Though I'm going to use Zedd and Rita as the
villains since I'm a lot more familiar with them... heck I barely remember Zeo last time I saw it was when it originally
aired.
Side Note: The famous "Dear Johnny" letter was never sent, the only reason for it was to write AJ out of the show.
Pooh. Now the story begins.....
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Women don't pack light.... What would you do if I wasn't here to help you?" A young African-American man around the
age of seventeen asked.
The young Asian with him frowned. Brushing a lock of her midnight black hair behind her ear she picked up another
bag with her name on it. "I can't wait until we see everyone. It's been a over a year..."
"Yeah... just to think Jase's been back here for nearly a month."
"It's good that we went though... look at how much we accomplished towards world peace."
"Too bad Zed and Rita couldn't have been resolved either."
"One thing at a time," Trini said rolling her luggage to the airport exit. "I'm glad your parents are picking us
up. It's about an hour to Angel Grove from LAX."
With a chuckle Zack added, "be prepare to be grilled..." Seeing the expression on the Taylor's faces Zack could
tell something was wrong.
"Something's happened to Kimberly..." Mrs. Taylor said sadly looking at the two teens.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
It only happened an hour ago, but the news spread like wildfire. One instance, one sentence can turn your life
upside down and inside out.
Jason, Tonya, Adam, Rocky, Kat, and Billy all ready heard the dreadful news... how could they tell Tommy what
happened? Ernie brought it to their attention when they first entered the justice bar.
With his gym bag over his shoulder, water bottle in hand, Tommy entered the juice bar, prepared for the usual
sparing he and Jason did after school nearly every day. His good mood immediately faded seeing the tears remaining on the
fellow ranger's faces. Slowly he approached their table. Taking a deep breath not really sure that he wanted to know the
answer, he asked, "guys, what's going on?"
Jason exhaled the rest of his breath before looking up at Tommy. "You'd better sit down," he said gesturing to the
empty chair across the table from him.
Tommy put his gym bag down, but he didn't sit. Again he asked, "What's going on?" His voice no longer firm, it
wavered slightly towards the end.
"Well..." Started Jason, looking around at the other ranger's faces. Since Jason knew Tommy the best it was decided
he would be the one to break the news to him. After receiving a nod from Kat and Rocky to continue, he began again. " ...
About two hours ago there was a car accident..."
Hearing the words "car accident" a huge lump began to form in Tommy's throat. "Accident...?"
With a small nod of his head Jason continued. "A drunk driver went threw a red light and broad-sided a car... the
drunk driver died at the immediately... the other driver was pronounced dead ten minutes ago.... Bro... there's no easy way
to say this..." Jason said softy trying to break the news to him gently. "... The driver of the car that was hit... was Kim.
Kim's dead."
Time stood still for a few minutes. Tommy didn't move. Once the initial shock past he spoke, " no..." Tommy mumbled,
"not Kim..." Quickly grabbing his bag he left. He had to leave; he had to get out before he broke down. His pace quicken at
the thought of Kim's life taken by a drunk driver. He broke into a jog. He was half way to the park before he allowed the
first tears to fall.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Shouldn't we go after him?" asked Tonya standing up.
"No," Billy said, "Knowing Tommy he needs to be alone right now."
"I know Tommy has a girlfriend that lives in another state... but who's Kim?" asked the newest member of the team.
"Kimberly is... was his girlfriend," Adam explained quietly.
Tonya bit her lip realizing how stupid the question was that she asked. She really regretted opening her mouth at
this point.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Looking out at the lake Tommy continued to see flashes of him and Kim together. The last time he saw her was nearly
four months ago when she came for a visit around Christmas. She was supposed to come home in next week for a while. The US
Team had photo shoots, and other publicity things to take care before anyone was allowed to leave. The Pan Global Games
occurred last week in New York. Tommy remembered that week as if it was yesterday. As soon as he arrived home from school
he'd turn on his television for the latest updates. When the day finally came for the Team competition he was glued to the
screen. He cheered her on. The United States took the gold medal. Four hours before the all-round competition he began she
called him and he congratulated her and wished her luck for that evening's contest.
An hour before the meet was to start, he, Jason, Kat, Adam, Rocky, and Billy had a party at Billy's house to
celebrate Kim's success. The group went ballistic when Kimberly was awarded the gold medal for the all-round. Silver went to
another American gymnast as well.
When the announcer came to her to ask her she felt, she had said, "It's just like Tommy said." Confused the
announced asked who Tommy was and she explained it was her boyfriend out in California. Seeing this Tommy smiled, another
round of cheers admitted from the guys in the room. Tommy had never seen Kim so happy before.
But the spot light went out on Kimberly Ann Hart.
Her hopes of becoming an Olympian gone.
It was all over.
Over because of a drunk driver.
Wiping his eyes Tommy took a deep breath as he continued to stare out at the lake.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Hey guys! You have to see this!" Ernie exclaimed to Billy, Jason, Kat, Tonya, Adam and Rocky.
A bit confused the group followed Ernie rather quickly behind him to the television.
"... Although earlier pronounced dead, Pan Global Gold-Medallist Kimberly Hart is listed in critical condition. A
case of mistaken identities occurred when another car accident victim died in a hospital around the same time Ms. Hart was
brought in. She has not woken up yet from a head injury from the accident, the rest of her injuries are unknown at this
point. We will keep you updated as more follows. Now for the local news..."
The six stood there in shock. All pondering the same thought: She's alive! The group stood there for a moment in
silence relieved Kim was still alive.
Two pairs of footsteps could be heard running the hallway to the Juice Center. As soon as Trini and Zack got to the
door way they quickly "leaped" up the steps to the others.
"TRINI?"
"ZACK!?"
"What the..."
"Took you long enough to leave the conference..."
Ignoring the shouts between breaths Trini said, "Did you hear about Kim?"
"Yeah, we just heard on the tv," remarked Jason as he walked over to the duo.
Billy couldn't believe his eyes. He quickly made his way over to the two each giving them a big hug.
"Trini, this is Tonya... I think you'd find her the same ... color," Jason said with a chuckle. Tonya looked a
little confused.
Shaking her head, Trini picked up on Jason's bad joke. Noticing the group was alone she said, "I was the original
yellow ranger, and Zack was the black ranger."
"No longer black," Adam said. "It was changed to green."
"Green? Ahh man... have some baaaad green ranger stories... fighting the green ranger ..."
"Speaking of Tommy... where is he?" asked Trini looking at the group. Then it dawned on them... Tommy left. He ran
out.
"Oh my gosh! He doesn't know she's alive!" Kat exclaimed placing her hands over her mouth. Trini's eyes widened.
"Well, where is he?" Zack questioned.
"He left about ten minutes ago... he ran out." Rocky said, "but where did he go?"
Exchanging looks with Trini, Jason and Zack, Billy nodded his head in agreement. "The park." The four said in
unison.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
In the distance the group saw Tommy staring out at the lake. Trini and Zack said they would go and talk to him.
"Hey there stranger..." Zack said taking a seat to the right of Tommy and Trini to his left.
A bit shocked Tommy was speechless... for a brief second he was happy, but within a second was back to looking
miserable.
"Don't look so said... I heard Kimberly's visiting next week."
Tommy blinked for a minute and gave Zack a confused look. "Did you hear the news? Kim... Kim is...." He couldn't
bring himself to finish the sentence.
"In the hospital," finished Trini.
Tommy stared at her widen eyed. "What are you saying? This some sort of joke?"
"If there's one thing I've learned you never joke around about a guy's girl. They mixed up the name with another
victim. She's alive man," Zack said with a smile.
Tommy lost it. He cried not because he was sad, but tears of joy. Trini rubbed his back a bit trying to comfort
him. Zack gave the others the thumbs up sign.
Kat glared at Trini. That should be her comforting Tommy. Even though everyone was sad when they heard Kim was
dead... she couldn't help but be happy. After all she was out of the picture and she would be there to help him and
something would come out of that. But no the hospital had to switch the names. She'd been dreading the thought of Kim
coming for a visit. She didn't want to see Tommy and Kimberly together. It was too painful. Why couldn't she have been the
original pink ranger? Why did Kimberly have everything? Shaking her head to clear her thoughts she focused on the task at
hand. Kim was going to be coming back for a visit... and Tommy is going to stick like her to glue... unless...
"Kat, you okay?" Tonya asked noticing the look on Kat's face.
Shaking her head a little snap out of the daze she nodded, "it's nothing."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Shanna Hilton frowned. 'She still hasn't woken up yet.' Shanna tried to find Kim's phonebook back at the dorm to
call some of her friends from Angel Grove and let them know what as going on. An idea popped into her head as she pulled
out her cell phone. She hadn't spoken to him since they broke up ... but she knew he's a good friend of Tommy's.
Walking outside she sat in the chair besides the door. Rolling her cell in her hands she debated to place the call.
She is Kimberly's friend... and if it were the other way around Kim would call. With her hand shaking she dialed the number
she still knew by heart.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Standing up Tommy let out a small sigh. Knowing Kim is still a live things didn't seem so back anymore.
Hearing a cell phone ring everyone looked over at Adam. Surprised he pulled out his phone and answered it, "Hello?"
After a paused he said, "... Shanna?"
Rocky's head jolted up heading the name. 'Why is she calling... ?' The others looked at Adam and then to Rocky...
it was quite clear Rocky knew Shanna. Then it clicked.
"Anyways congrats on the medal at the Pan Globals," they heard Adam say. A few mouths dropped. ".... So how is
she?" The next five minutes Adam didn't say anything as he listened to what was being said.
"Thanks for calling Shanna... it was good to hear from you," said Adam as he hung up.
"How's Kim?" A very anxious Tommy asked.
"There's good news and bad news... what do you want to hear first?" asked Adam.
"What's the good news?" Trini asked. She needed to hear something about Kim right now.
"It looks like she's going to pull threw. But she still hasn't woken up yet," explained Adam to the group.
"... and the bad news..." Zack said, almost of afraid to hear the answer.
"Her right wrist is broken ... and the doctors say she's probably won't be able to compete in gymnastics again. The
doctors are more concerned with her head injury though. They say she has a ninety percent chance of waking up with
amnesia..."
"Is it permanent?" asked Jason, afraid of the response.
"Usually it's only temporary. No one will know until she wakes up," explained Billy.
"... So all we can do is wait," Tommy said with a frown. He hated waiting.
"At Least we know she's alive and she's going to make it," Tonya said trying to lighten everyone's mood.
Several Hours Later...
Kim sat up with a groan; her head was throbbing in her skull. Seeing Kim sitting up Shanna nearly fell out of her
chair.
"Kim, are you all right?" Shanna asked rushing to her right side. Kimberly stared at Shanna for a moment confused.
After a moment of silence, she smiled, "... Shanna ..." Shanna smiled back at her relieved she knew who she was.
"Getting excited about going home for a while next week?" Asked a hopeful Shanna.
Kimberly looked at Shanna confused, "what are you talking about? I've lived in Miami my whole life. I'm going on
vacation with you."
Hearing the door open the two teens looked up as the doctor walking in, with her medical chart.
"I'm going to ask you a few questions, is that all right?" Doctor Soyokaze asked, Kim nodded her head in agreement.
"State your name."
"Kimberly Hart."
"Place of Birth?"
"Miami, Florida."
With a slight frown, the doctor continued, "public or Catholic High School you attended?
"... I ... I can't remember..." Kim stammered looked down at the bed sheets. 'Why can't I remember something like
that?'
"It's all right. I'm sure you'll remember later. We're going to have you stay over night for observations, but
you'll be released tomorrow morning."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
'What happened to King Mondo?' Tommy Thought flopping down on his bed. Since Trey took back his gold ranger powers
two days before the Pan Globals. It's been quiet. Too quiet. Today he really could have used a distraction. It was funny
come to think of it... the one time he wanted an attack, there wasn't one.
His homework of finishing a science lab all ready done thanks to Billy and Jason; he needed something to keep his
mind occupied.
'Maybe some tv will help.' Tommy thought flipping on the tv on his desk corner. Sitting back down he frowned at the
Pink Ranger poster above it. His room reminded of her too much.
The Local News was playing about the renovation of the Angel Grove Mall. Parts of the indoor foundation had been
vandalized a few days ago.
"Tonight on People in the News ... Pan Global Gold Medallist Kimberly Hard had woken up earlier this evening. She
is suffering from a slight case of amnesia and an injury to her wrist. Doctors are hopeful for a full recovery. She is
expected to be released tomorrow morning."
"A slight of amnesia..." Tommy murmured, "What's their definition of a slight case of amnesia?"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"We think that would be wonderful," Mrs. Kwan said to Trini. "With Kimberly's mother in Paris, and her father in
Seattle she needs a place to stay. Maybe staying here will help jog her memories."
"That's I what I'm hoping Mom."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Hearing his phone ring Tommy glanced at his clock that read 10:21pm. Reaching over he picked up the phone and
mumbled a barely audible hello.
Tommy was suppose to pick up Kim and Shanna and drive them to Shanna's house where they were both going to stay.
Now Trini was going to pick them up with Tommy, and have Kim stay with her. Six days from today... next Wednesday.
In only sic he'd be able to see Kim again... but would she even remember him?
Friday Morning - Miami 10am
Receiving her personal belongings back, Kim froze as she read her driver's license: Angel Grove, CA. But... she
lived in Miami all her life, hadn't she? But why couldn't she remember what High School she attended? The ones around
didn't seem familiar...
"Ready to go?" Shanna asked. Kim nodded her head yes in response.
Heading towards the hospital doors Kim spoke, "Shanna... why does it say I'm from California on license... why
can't I remember..."
"You have amnesia...." said Shanna softly. "It's okay Kim." She put an arm around the petite's gymnastics shoulders
for comfort.
"We have your flight next week back to Los Angles... maybe that will jog your memories..."
"I hope so..." Kimberly said as the doors opened. Bright flashes immediately began going off.
"Ms. Hart, are you going to leave gymnastics for good?"
"Are you returning to California for good?"
Shanna tried to block as many reporters as she could try to help Kim threw the crowd, but soon she was attacked
with questions as well.
"Ms. Hilton, did Ms. Hart's gold medal change your friendship?"
Seeing a black ford pull up, Shanna recognized it as Steve's. Pushing a few reporters out of the way they finally
made it past the herd and began to sprint towards the vehicle.
Angel Grove 7am
Rolling over Tommy groaned after hearing the buzzing of his alarm clock. When did he ever fall asleep last night?
Flipping the switch he sat up and stretched. Walking over to his closet with a yawn he grabbed his clothes and started
heading towards the shower.
Miami 11am
Turning the handle to their dorm room, Shanna held the door open as Kim walked in. Kimberly was becoming very
frustrated. She remembered everything about Miami, but nothing about Angel Grove. Shanna suggested going back to the dorm
and looking threw her stuff to help.
Looking at a picture on a dresser she froze. It was her and a guy she didn't recognize. He had his arm around her
shoulder.
"Who is he?" Kim asked examining the picture in the frame.
"... You'll see him when we go back," said Shanna. What was she suppose to say... the guy you've been dating for the
past two years? The guy your in love with? Hearing the dorm phone ring she walked over and picked it up. "Hello?" It was a
girl named Trini who was going to pick them up from the airport with Tommy. After a minute Shanna gave Kimberly the phone
saying Trini wanted to talk to her.
Without even saying hello, Kimberly immediately asked, "When did you get back from Switzerland?" Trini remained
speechless on the phone. "Wait a minute..." Kimberly said, "How did I know you went to Switzerland?"
"Your memories must be coming back!" Trini excitedly said over the phone. After a few minutes Kimberly really
relaxed talking with Trini and agreed to stay at her house.
Angel Grove Mid-Afternoon
Looking at the clock in the kitchen Trini realized school had ended five minutes ago. Walking to the bathroom she
freshened up a bit before grabbing her purse and car keys. Zack lived on the way to the school, putting her car in reverse
she headed towards Zack's house.
Juice Bar
Tommy was in not in any means going to do karate after school today. He could barely stay awake during his classes.
Dark circles lined his eyes. He was really quiet not really listening to the others chatter. His thoughts only on one
person, Kimberly.
"Hi Trini, Zack," Jason said, seeing the two approaching teens.
"Just to think... starting Monday we start here again..." Zack said to Trini. "Be just like old times."
"It's all set. When Kim comes home next week she'll be staying with me," Trini said hoping to see some sign of life
from Tommy. Hearing the name Kim, Tommy moved.
"Did you talk to Shanna?" Asked a curious Adam.
Looking over at Adam Rocky said, "I thought you were over her."
"I am. Just wanted to make sure she was okay with everything going on," Adam said to his defense.
"Someone wants to see her next week."
Seeing this was going to go back and forth for a while, Trini took the time to interrupt the two. "Yes I spoke to
Shanna. She talked to me about Kim a bit. When she first woke up she thought she lived in Miami her whole life... until
she saw her driver's license.
"... But she was born in Cape Cod, right?" asked Jason.
"I thought she was from New York City," Zack said.
Shaking her head Trini said, "She was born in Cape Cod, moved to New York, then Angel Grove by the time she was
seven."
"Close enough.... Did Kimberly remember anything?" Jason asked taking a sip from his drink.
"I did talk to her for a minute, and the first thing she asked was when did I come back from Switzerland. That was
about it."
"That's defiantly good news," Billy said joining in the conversation. "Over time she should begin to remember more
and more."
Pushing his chair to the side, Tommy slowly stood collecting his belongings. "I've got a bunch of stuff to do. I'll
see you later." The group sat in silence for a few moments.
"I wish Tommy would talk to use. It kinda obvious he's hurting," said Kat watching his re-treating form.
"Ever since Kim left for Miami he hasn't been the same," Rocky said thinking back. "He's been really quiet..."
"I noticed that too when I came back," Jason said.
Looking over at Jason, Billy said, "He was a lot worse before you came back."
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Without even realizing it, Tommy had walked threw the park and ended up at Kimberly's old house. Looking up at the
two-story building he sighed. 'Six more days until I see her... but will she remember me?"
The following five days where the longest of Tommy's life... or so he thought. Wednesday, the day Kim was to come
home was worst then all five days put together. Every minute seemed like an hour to him. Kim and Shanna were to arrive at
LAX at 7:20... and lucky they could use the carpool lane... Los Angeles traffic was murder. The group arranged to throw a
small party for Kimberly at Trini's house.
Hearing the bell ring for the last period, Tommy was relieved to think... 'Only three more hours until Trini and I
leave...'
Heading into the Juice Bare Tommy met up with the others as always. Except this time he was in high spirits.
6:30pm
Trini turned the key starting her white Camry. Sitting next to her in the passenger sit was Tommy. He was a nervous
wreck. He kept fidgeting with the flowers he had bought for Kimberly earlier that day. Turning onto the street Trini put the
car into drive and they were off.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Kim looked at the ring on her left hand. She couldn't remember whom she received the ring from. All she knew it was
special.
Seeing the stewardess' walk by, Kimberly realized they were preparing to land in LAX.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Heading towards Kim's gate Trini stopped a minute to talk to Tommy. "Tommy... there is a chance Kimberly won't
remember you..."
"I know... I want to at least see her..." Tommy said.
Trini nodded her head. "Let's get going then. We don't want to be late."
Walking threw security the two turned a few corners and arrived at Kim's gate, F7. Taking a sit the two waited for
the plane to arrive. Hundreds of images raced threw Tommy's head.
"Flight 2190 from Miami, Florida is now unloading at the gate."
Standing up the two headed towards the gate, eager of Kim's arrival.
Tommy's heart was pondering in his chest. It seemed like millions of people were getting off the plane. 'Come on
Kim.'
Then he saw her. His heart skipped a beat. Shanna quickly saw Tommy and directed Kim towards him and Trini. He
wasn't sure if she remembered him. But he would have his answer in about thirty seconds.
Done! Weee!
Act 2: Will You Remember Me?
With new security, yes it is impossible to go up to the gates unless you're a passenger. I was in LAX last month for
Anime Expo... I was there the day before the shooting July 4th.
Here's the timeline:
1997 - Freshman Year - Became rangers, Tommy became the White Ranger towards the end of the year.
1998 - Sophomore Year - 1st Semester - Rocky, Asia, and Adam appear
Sophomore Year - 2nd Semester - Kim leaves
Sophomore Year - Summer - Turned into Kids
1999 - Junior Year - Zeo Series
Junior Year - 2nd Semester - the story