Yes, the day has come for the beginning of this much requested Valentine's Day Fic. It's mostly written at this point, and I sincerely hope that everyone is happy with how it's been written.
In the writing of Watch Me Shine, I realized that I'd made a huge error. In the original Power Rangers episode Hogday Afternoon part 2, when Aisha decides to stay behind in Africa and let Tanya take her place, Zordon reassures the rangers that Aisha's parents would be there with her and their memories would be modified. When I wrote that chapter, I did't have access to Netflix or the episode on Youtube. By the time I got to writing this wedding fic, it was too late to go back and rewrite that chapter and to do so, I would have had to rewrite all of those details, so Aisha's parents aren't a really big part of this fic, but I loved the grandma, so she was spared the memory modification.
Any and all flames concerning the change will be cheerfully and skillfully fired back at the sender!
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own the power rangers, but I do own all OC's and the Plot. I'm also not making any money off of this work of fiction, and it's been written for pure entertainment and to sharpen my writing skills.
Major Kudos go to Mertmidnightangel for her fabulous red, green and blue pen that were used to correct all of my mistakes. *smirk*
Now, with all that out of the way, I give you...Wild Hearts! See you all at the bottom!
Prologue
July 1997
2AM
Tommy was curled around his wife and she sighed happily as she reveled in his warmth. Having spent the majority of the night reveling in the intense passion of their love making, they had finally fallen asleep completely sated...if only for the moment.
As they both descended into the dream world, they found themselves once again in the ruins of the ninjetti temple, just before the Neola Jungle. They both looked down relieved that they weren't naked...they were both clothed in loose fitting robes.
Dulcea was dressed in much the same way, if you didn't count the shimmering gold belt that was tied in a loose knot around her waist. She smirked at them knowingly and then knelt before the fire she was tending.
"Come sit with me awhile. There is something I wish to discuss with you. I can promise it's nothing bad."
Tommy and Kim looked at the warrior with curiosity before taking their place in front of the fire pit.
"What is it, Dulcea?" asked Kimberly as she held her husband's hand. They hadn't been summoned in their dreams since the twins were
"I am well aware of the coming...bonding between the Ape and the Bear. I summoned you here to show you something." She waved her hand in the air on the opposite side and a moment later Aisha and Rocky appeared in similar clothing in their signature color. They looked about them in confusion before understanding dawned on them.
"Dulcea!" Aisha gasped.
"Welcome back, please come join us by the fire."
"Is the Earth being attacked?" Rocky blurted in concern.
The Master Warrior smiled him. "No, Mighty Ape. I summoned you here to talk about another matter...and to offer you both something."
Rocky nodded and sat down, holding Aisha close.
"What is it?"
"Knowledge...of the traditions of the Ninjetti. I've not overseen a group of youths since the old times when the Ninjetti warriors were plentiful. When two young warriors made the pledge to be bonded...a special ceremony was performed. In it they made their vows and gave their tokens. It's much like the weddings of your world...only its more tribal and less formal...it's lead by the master warrior or the highest ranking leader. The parents were allowed to witness it, but they were not part of the ceremony. I'm aware that you've already made plans for a traditional ceremony. But if you so desire it, I will show you the traditions of the Ninjetti...so that you may hold your own on Earth. I can never leave this plateu, so Tommy and Kimberly as Lord and Lady of the Sky would be given my place...and it's up to them to perform the blessing and rites."
Saying this, she smiled at Aisha. "Whatever your choice is, I want to present this heirloom to you. Because of the sacredness of it, I keep it in the temple and the ancient scrolls demand that it only be taken out for the bonding ceremony."
Saying this she pulled out a Circlet...the same one that Kimberly had worn. It was made of vines of white gold that had been artfully woven in a fancy pattern. Around the vines tiny white diamonds had been embedded into it.
"Isn't that what Kimberly wore during her ceremony?"
Dulcea smiled. "It is. In the old days, on the morning of the wedding, the master warrior would retrieve this circlet from the temple and once the bride was dressed, the master warrior would place it on her head. Whether you choose to go through with the ceremony or not, I want you to wear this circlet with pride."
Rocky looked at his bride to be. "I'm all for the ceremony...it feels right to me."
Aisha was nodding in agreement. "I feel the same way."
Dulcea smiled and then looked at Tommy and Kimberly. "And what say you? Would you..."
"You don't even have to ask." Tommy answered her. "Show us what needs to be done."
Dulcea looked at them all in turn. "Very well then." Saying this she pulled out some more sand from her pouch and tossed the grains into the fire. It blossom and as they all gazed into the flames, images began to move within the blaze...
So, how did all of you feel about this prologue. The next chapter has been sent to my beta so I hope to have that chapter up in another day or so! Please review! It lets me know how well the fic is doing.
