So, it's my first Power Ranger fanfic, and trust me, it's been a long time coming. To be honest, I haven't watch the show in an eternity, and am not up on all the new goings ons. This is based solely from my own knowledge and what I can remember (and a lot of stuff I just came up with on my own.) So, all you canonites out there...be gentle. :) I do love constructive criticism and any ideas that might make my story better, so please leave feedback.

This story stays with the original Rangers, including Adam, Aisha, Rocky, and, yes, Katherine. Since I have no knowledge of any of the shows beyond that, don't look for any of it.

That being said, let the games begin.

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Out of dreams: Part One

Katherine shivered through her lace nightgown as she walked barefoot along the icy cement floor. The corridor was deathly silent with only the flickering of the barely lit torchrs that lined the walls to guide her. She wasn't sure where she was or where she was being led, but she knew that it was not of her own will.

Katherine.

The voice, almost a whisper was soothing as she followed it deeper into the corridor.

"Who are you?" Kat wasn't exactly sure if she had spoken aloud or if she was hearing her own thoughts echoing off the walls.

Katherine.

Suddenly, ahead of her loomed a pair of gigantic wooden doors that reached to the ceiling. The solid oak with worn metal hinges reminded her of the fantasy romance movies that she loved so much. As she approached, the doors slowly opened with a creaking sound so loud that Kat wanted to turn and run, but she knew she couldn't.

She continued to walk into the huge room that had been opened up to her. She stopped, taking in her surroundings. Just ahead of her on the back wall, the biggest fireplace she had ever seen was ablaze, bathing the entire room in light and much needed warmth. The rest of the room was sparse, save for a full length mirror to her right.

Katherine.

Kat followed the soothing voice to the mirror and looked at her own reflection. Suddenly the glass became black and various images began to play out before her. It was her life. Growing up, meeting the Power Rangers, becoming a Ranger, her love affairs, her wedding, and her blissful life up until this moment. The images faded, and her own reflection returned. While she continued to look, she didn't miss the black figure approaching her from behind.

Spinning quickly, she lost her balance and fell backwards into the mirror. Before either she or the mirror could hit the ground, she felt herself being righted by a force that cradled her like a child.

Don't be afraid, Katherine. You are safe here.

"Who are you?" She was sure that she had spoken aloud this time.

All in due time, my child. First, there is a great deal that you must know.

As the light filtered through blinds that covered his windows, Adam felt it penetrate his consciousness, commanding him to open his eyes. Not yet, he thought as he reached his arms high over his head, pointing his toes to stretch his legs lazily. Finally, rolling to his side, he glanced at the figure lying next to him, her back to him. Her fair hair splayed across her pillow, he counted his blessings that he was lucky enough to wake up next to the most beautiful wife that a man would hope for. He smiled at he reached over to touch her bare back.

"Kat, honey," He leaned over to kiss her exposed ear. "It's time to get up."

He stopped cold as his lips made contact with her icy skin. He bolted upright, now fully alert. "Kat?"

He rolled her over and stared in horror at the white, bloodless face that lay next to him. "Katherine!"

He barely recognized his own voice as he screamed his wife's name. He reached with a shaky hand to her neck. He felt his world come crashing down around him as he realized there was no pulse. His wife was dead.

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