Title: My Heart is Blue

Chapter: I've Just Begun To Care

Rating: PG for some violence, language

Genre: romance, sci-fi, a little angst, Alternate Universe

Ranger: Justin Stewart

Pairing: Justin/OC

Synopsis: This first part is based on a dream I had so some of it may not make any sense and added what I thought happened in the parts I forgot to have it run smoothly. I will add anything that would make the story make more sense. I dreamt I was a character I created a long time ago because of Power Rangers. This is a slight AU where the OC, whose name is Molly Johnson, is the first female red ranger. She replaced Tommy Oliver, who is her cousin, during Turbo but she got the powers before "Passing the Torch." Molly has come back to Angel Grove to live and have a break from the people she works with as well as to be with her old friends, but will the old sparks fly with Justin? Or will something happen that she doesn't expect?

Disclaimer: I do not own the Power Rangers. Disney does. I am not making any money from this. I just own the O.C.'s and the plot.

A/N: I have the characters have a conversation about Justin's mom on what she was like. Plz tell me what you think of it. There is a trailer for this on YouTube and it's called "You Take Me Home."

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I've been back in Angel Grove for a while now and everything is going great. I

feel so much more relaxed now that I'm here than when I was with my band mates. I know what you are thinking: how can a place that had monster attacks daily be relaxing? Well actually only one of my band mates was driving me crazy. So I moved to one of the places that I was happiest. I've been hanging out with some of my old friends from here. I see Adam and Tanya. I see T.J., Cassie, Carlos, and Ashley but I usually see her when I am visiting Zhane and Andros on KO-35. So I see Ash a bit more than everyone else. The person I am seen with the most while I am in Angel Grove is Justin.

Years ago I became part of group of teenagers who saved the world called the Power Rangers. I had replaced my cousin Tommy Oliver. Tommy passed on his powers to me before the other passed theirs on and I asked him to stay around to help me be the best red ranger I could possibly be. I knew a lot of pressure was set on my shoulders especially since I was the first female red ranger. Everyday I thank everyone involved for giving me this chance of becoming a ranger because I had met Justin Stewart. As you can probably guess I am older than him, but that didn't stop me. He seemed different for a boy his age because he was extremely smart and well he was some what of an orphan which made him grow up faster than most kids. After knowing him for awhile, I fell completely in love with him, but it didn't last long. After we helped the Space Rangers we came back out of retirement and became rangers again: I was the Purple ranger and Justin was the Green ranger. We broke up after Zordon died and I moved on. We are still very close and when I would come to Angel Grove I would visit him before I would visit anybody else.

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Now that you have a little insight on me let me get back to the story at hand.

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I am outside on my front porch swing waiting for Justin to come pick me up. I have no idea what we are going to do according to him it's a surprise. Soon I see a small blue SUV that kind of looks like Rocky's old jeep on the outside pull up into the drive way in front of my house. Getting a little lost in my thoughts while waiting for Justin I thought maybe from his time as ranger has influenced his taste in cars: spacious on the inside and at least a little big on the outside. I mean after that would you want anything smaller. I know I would but then again I don't have much say since I am practically driven everywhere now in my very own limo and the fact that when I do drive I have to drive something normal when I want to be driving or shall I say driven around by Lightening Cruiser. I mean he would be just a little bit offended if I said I was driving him.

Eventually coming back to reality and watch Justin shut the door of his SUV. I just stare at him for a moment his dark brown hair no longer than his ears and wearing one of his trademark blue t-shirts (even though he was green for a short time, he always wears blue) with khaki pants. I get up from where I am sitting and slowly walk towards Justin's car. When I get to his car we hug as we say hello. When we let go of each other Justin asks, "Are you ready to go?"

"Sure," I reply.

Justin opens the door for me and I quickly get in. He shuts the door after I get in. I take a quick look on the inside to see if he's changed anything, but I know he hasn't. Soon he is in the car and we drive away. Trying to get some information out of him I said, "Hey Justin where are we going?"

"Well first I thought we could spare at Dad's dojo. Then sometime later we could go to the new club in town," Justin informed.

"Ah, first you want to get me sweaty. That's okay. But I think you want me drunk, Mr. Stewart," I quipped innocently.

"No I don't think so. I've heard all about your drinking endeavors on KO-35 from Zhane and Andros," Justin added. "I don't think I want you to start a fight just because your drunk and someone pisses you off. I don't want you to go Red Ranger on them. I know your dangerous, I mean you went one on one with Divatox within I think your first month as a ranger."

"She asked for it. Nobody messes with my friends and family who are not rangers," I asserted.

"Well that and your bad temper," he added.

"Yeah, yeah rub it in Justin. Besides you know Zhane and Andros have to watch my alcohol in take when we go clubbing on KO-35," I told him.

"Yeah I heard about that. Plus I don't want the reason a guy pissed you off was because they were getting grabbing and then you end up mad at me because I'm not doing anything to help or if I try to help," he announced.

"Oh how gentlemanly of you Justin," I jested and playfully slap his shoulder.

"Ha-ha very funny Molly."

"I know. I know," I added with a little bow.

Justin just shook his head. I couldn't help but giggle. This is how our days usually go when we are together: the verbal sparring and the occasional laugh. At that moment I lost my breath and it felt like my heart skipped a beat when I was looking at Justin that moment. I realized that I was in love with Justin and knowing how he felt about me: I blushed at the thought but he didn't seem to notice. I just wish that he would and ask me to be his girlfriend again.

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About an hour later were almost done with sparring as I sent a roundhouse kick in Justin's direction which he blocked better than I thought he would. And before I could stop him he hit me in the shoulder on my left with a punch. Then my stomach with a swift front kick and I fell quickly to the ground. Within a few seconds Justin's hand was in reach so he could help me up.

"What happened there? You just beat me during sparring!" I exclaimed.

"Either I'm getting good or you're getting old," he said handing me a towel to dry off with.

"Whatever!" I stated as I playfully slapped him on the arm. "I think you've been talking to Zhane, because That move you did was a trademark move of his when it comes to sparring with me."

"Ha-ha. Well ya know you always pull the roundhouse kick on people but when someone tries to kick you, you always grab them by the ankle," Justin claimed.

"I know, but its Zhane. He would do that to you if he had the chance. As for everyone else, I'm just messing with them. I don't flip them onto their backs when I do that," I told Justin.

Justin quickly rolled his eyes in response. As I was staring at him I began to notice how great he looked while his shirt was clinging to his sweaty skin. I didn't know that I hadn't noticed until now, but a lot of things had changed since he was twelve. He wasn't that teenage boy that I thought of as my younger brother for the longest time especially after "The Countdown." He started walking towards the front desk and gestured that I follow him. He went behind the desk and opens the water cooler to grab a couple water bottles. He threw the bottle for me to catch. A couple seconds later Mr. Stewart walks out of the office to get a few things from the front desk. While he was there I began to talk to him, "Hey Mr. Stewart. How's everything?"

"Everything's great today, Molly. Thanks for asking," He responded happily. "How was the work out? I hope Justin didn't tire you out this time." He laughed as he said it.

"It was great. So how's the Dojo doing, Mr. Stewart?" I asked wanting to know.

"Oh it's doing great. Wonderful even. The last time a dojo of mine did this well was before Justin's mother died," he stated sadly.

I look at Justin and see the sadness in his eyes. He has never truly gotten over his mother's death. In order to keep the conversation going and meaning it as well I responded, "I'm sure I would have liked her."

"Oh, I'm sure you would have and I'm sure she would have liked you. You're a lot like her," Mr. Stewart informed me.

"Really? Is it my strong, independent, and sweet-natured disposition?" I asked.

"That and you're really stubborn," Justin added. I just looked at him with a 'slight confused mixed with don't mess with me' look.

"Justin's right. Charlotte was a bit stubborn," Mr. Stewart stated.

"Well I'm my father's child and Tommy's cousin," I said as I stuck out my tongue at Justin.

"She would also be really proud of Justin and she would have liked the group that you and Justin hung out with. I know partly why your cousin and his friends was around Justin part of the time. They always volunteered at the shelter that Justin stayed at while I was out of town, but then when they graduated from high school and got jobs or went to some sort of school you and four other people befriended him when nobody else probably would have. And I'm very grateful that you guys did," Mr. Stewart told us obviously very proud of his son in many ways.

"I know. We all are very proud of Justin. Our little boy genius," I said with a smile on my face and ruffling his hair with my free hand.

"Awe, c'mon Molly you're embarrassing me," Justin stated while his face turned red.

"Don't be embarrassed, but than again it's payback," I said jokingly.

"I gotta take a shower. See in a few Molly, Dad," Justin informed.

"Yeah me, too. See you in about 10-15 minutes," I stated.

"10-15 minutes! You're such a girl," Justin proclaimed while shaking his head.

"Hey well you know. Never mind I'm not going to finish that sentence since I don't want to embarrass your dad," I explained.

"No go ahead, Molly," Mr. Stewart said while laughing.

"Unlike my present company, I am not flat chested. You know the sweat kinda gets stuck under there and those of us well endowed have to wash thoroughly. And look I'm embarrassing your dad," I professed.

"I'm just trying to keep from laughing. Justin's mom would complain like that when we were younger and make it sound funny at the same time," Mr. Stewart explained.

While wagging my finger at Mr. Stewart, I responded, "You're so lucky I like you and you're Justin's dad."

"I know, Molly. Guys go ahead and take your showers. I'll still be here when you get back. I'll just be locking the doors to let everyone know that the Dojo is closed for the day," Mr. Stewart said while walking away.

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As soon I was done showering and put on what I had on when I got to the dojo, I walked out towards the front desk where Justin was standing with a smile on his face.

"Took you long enough. Ready to go?" he asked.

"Yeah. Where's you're dad?" I replied.

"He's around. I was waiting on him while I was waiting for you," he stated.

"Hey Justin, Molly are you two waiting for me?" Mr. Stewart said walking around us.

"Yeah, dad. We getting ready to leave," Justin replied.

"Oh, well in that case. See you two later and Molly say hi to your parents the next time you talk to them," Mr. Stewart said.

"I will and see you later," I agreed.

"See you later, Dad," Justin said after me.

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As we were walking in the new club, I asked, "Do you know who owns this place cause it's absolutely amazing, but not as amazing as the one on KO-35."

"Of course it's not, Molly. I think you might know the owners," he said as he looked in the direction of two familiar people. One was in pink and the other in blue. Then I realized who it was: Cassie and TJ.

"And they didn't tell me?" I said a little surprise.

"I think they tried to but I think they said you're words were 'I'm still unpacking. The more I unpack, the more boxes I find that also need to be unpacked.' I'm just repeating what they said," Justin said while laughing.

"No wonder it's called "Wind Chaser In Space." I mean, come on who else would name a place that!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah I know," Justin agreed.

I practically ran over to where TJ and Cassie were. When I finally stopped at there table I hugged them both and said, "Hey guys how's it going?"

"Not much. You finally heard about this place?" TJ asked.

"Yeah, but I didn't know you guys owned till tonight, well actually, not until the moment I stepped into the door. I'm so proud of you guys. I mean you know with this place. I guess with Cassie's musical know how and well you're just a people person this seems like it could work," I said.

"Well that and my beverage know how or did you forget about that, Molly?" TJ asked.

"Well no I just said the more positive one," I said trying to sound convincing.

"Right," TJ added.

A song by Dwayne Rogers, one of my band mates, began to play called "That Girl in Purple." It was obviously about me. I mean there was so many Astro Ranger references in that song it could practically make any former ranger loose their lunch, but it was a great song to rock out to on the dance floor. So I grabbed Cassie and pulling her towards the dance floor while saying, "Come Cassie. Let's show the patrons a thing or two about dancing!"

"Sure!" Cassie agreed.

Hey You! You're That Girl In Purple

You're the Purple Astro Ranger

I have a question maybe you can Answer

Why is that you and your fellow rangers always where your colors?

You don't know

You just do

It's all you say to me

(chorus)

What is just some big secret like your identities?

(Identities)

You fought with a monster that looked like a shell

(His name is Darkonda)

And that one that looked like a grid called Ecliptor

How can you remember all those weird names like that?

2nd verse

How you befriended Astronema who turned out to be Karone

(The red ranger's sister)

You were there when the silver ranger joined the team

And how you and Zhane found out each other destinies on

Centaur B (It didn't involve marriage)

and while you will still there the rangers fought a monster

that turned everyone into coral (for which you and your friends were blamed)

(chorus)

What is just some big secret like your identities?

(Identities)

You fought with a monster that looked like a shell

(His name is Darkonda)

And that one that looked like a grid called Ecliptor

How can you remember all those weird names like that?

Go Purple Ranger Go!

You're the girl in purple

3rd verse

When you morph into the purple suit it's just the coolest thing

And when you use you comet crossbow

You bring a whole new meaning to that old say

'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'

(chorus)

What is just some big secret like your identities?

(Identities)

You fought with a monster that looked like a shell

(His name is Darkonda)

And that one that looked like a grid called Ecliptor

How can you remember all those weird names like that?

Go Purple Ranger Go!

You're the girl in purple

Go Purple Ranger Go!

You're the Girl in purple!

She loves to spend her time on KO-35

She could have died saving the world

And I know she would do it Again and Again!

When the song ended the DJ began to speak, "And that was Dwayne Rogers with "That Girl in Purple." Man whatta song. That song was about Molly his band mate and former Purple Space Ranger who happens to be here tonight with here fellow team mate and owner of the club: Cassie Chan! Hope you're having fun tonight ladies!"

As Cassie and I walked up to the bar the DJ kept speaking about what he was going to play next. When we sat down the bartender said, "Hey ladies what can I get you?"

"I would like a jack and coke," I told him.

"I would like a bottle of Bud, please," Cassie stated.

"Okay coming right up," he said as he walked away.

"So have you finished unpacking?" Cassie asked.

"Pretty much the only thing have left to put away is that little important Box with certain high school memories," I explained.

"Oh that box the one with the morpher right?" Cassie continuing the play.

"That would be the one!" I declared.

"So that's one interesting song that Dwayne wrote. I'm so glad he only knows what everybody knows about us," Cassie stated.

"I know," I agreed. "Do you know what type of song it would be if he know about the Turbo Rangers and Lightning Cruiser?"

"I can imagine with that Dipwad," Cassie said while rolling her eyes. "Is he still trying to get you to go out with him?"

"He doesn't know how to quit. That's part only part of the reason why I moved here. This place is one of the few 'Dwayne free spaces' I have left, ya know. Besides I think I kind of scared him off because of power ranger business," I said excitedly.

Cassie gave me a confused look and I explained, "He thinks monsters still attack Angel Grove and he was like 'Monsters in Angel Grove' which I responded to with 'I use to be a ranger and I still have a functioning morpher. I think I can take care of myself while fighting a monster!"

"But monsters don't attack Angel Grove anymore, Molly," Cassie stated.

"I know but he doesn't know that does he?" I added happily. "I mean I don't want him coming her ruining my peace and quiet!"

"Good point," Cassie agreed.

"Here's you drinks. Ma'am I would like to see your id please," He said to me.

"Yeah sure," I said as I grabbed my wallet out of my pocket and showed him.

"Ok, thank you and enjoy," he said and went to help another customer.

"Speaking of dating is there anything going on between you and Justin," She said while looking at them. I look in Justin's direction and he's shaking his head and laughing with TJ.

"No!" was my quick reply. While with my automatic response I added, "He's like a brother to me!"

"Sure, Molly. Sure, he is," Cassie said with a tone to make you believe that she was totally unconvinced.

"Let's rejoin the guys. I'm sure they are totally and completely lonely and clueless without us," I joshed with her.

"That sounds great!" she agreed.

So we grabbed our drinks and headed back towards the guys. As soon as we sat down TJ inquired, "What did you two lovely ladies get to drink and I see you didn't get at least me something!"

"Well I go my usual," Cassie said as she lifted her bottle.

"Well I got a Jack and Coke," I stated.

"Both great choices," TJ said with the big smile that is always on his face.

We talked for the next two hours like this. Finally it was time for us to go. I left with Justin. Once we were on the way back to my place what happened earlier happened again and once again I blushed but the difference this time I felt a bit of warmth in my heart. Not the type of warmth you feel for a brother or someone close like that, but for someone you want to be romantically involved with. Soon we were in front of my house and we said our goodbyes. I watched him drive away and walked slowly into my house for a good nights rest.