Chapter 2

Tommy narrowed his eyes and picked up his fallen knapsack. " How did you know about that?" he quizzed her but she looked around and walked straight into his house.

She kicked off her boots and gesticulated for him to follow her as he muttered " I'm the one who should be inviting her in, since it's obviously my house."

" Things around here hasn't changed much since the last time I remembered. But you did get new curtains," Kira said as she pointed to the new yellow silk curtains by the window.

Tommy shrugged dismissively. " How much changes can a single man do to his house since he is always busy?"

Tommy looked at Kira square in the eyes and he could feel some tension between them that he didn't like. Kira looked tougher and probably still didn't take any shit from any guy but deep down, he knew that she was still the same girl he fell in love with three years ago. Yet, he couldn't fathom why he was giving her the cold shoulder.

" You mean you still haven't found a girlfriend yet? I should think that a retired ranger would have all the time in the world to find a girlfriend, especially if he still looked as good as you," Kira teased him and he felt uneasy about her bringing this topic up.

" I guess I'm still waiting for the right woman but right now, I put all my heart and soul into my new job as a university lecturer," he replied and Kira nodded but his mind was ticking slowly- she seemed so nonchalant, so cool, so uncaring about me…..Does she still hate me?

" Anyway, let's get back to business, shall we Tommy? You wanted to know how I knew Mesogog was back? Well, it wasn't a very pleasant surprise for someone you haven't seen in what seems like forever," Kira said as Tommy kept staring at her.

" Kira is even more beautiful than last time. Her once curly, dirty blonde hair was replaced with a sleek and straight brunette hairdo which made her look more mature and if I dare say so, sexier. Her body is still to die for…" but his thoughts were cut off as Kira cleared her throat.

" Tommy, are you listening to me?" she snapped and Tommy immediately apologized and asked her too repeat.

Flashback….( Yesterday)

Kira Ford was on her way to the recording studio to record another single when her yellow convertible had a flat tyre. Kira cursed silently and got out of her car to inspect it. There was a giant nail stuck in it and she rolled up the sleeves of her denim jacket to pull out the nail.

" Thank goodness there is a automobile shop nearby. I dread driving a lopsided convertible over the pot hole filled streets," she laughed as she prepared to start the engine once more.

However, Kira heard many terrified screams from the heart of the city and instinctively she stepped on the accelerator speeding and weaving through obstacles towards the city.

The sight that awaited her shocked her There was rubble and damaged buildings everywhere as police forces were trying their best to get the civilians to safety.

Another loud explosion came from the jewelry store as Kira took cover from flaming debris that began showering the war-torn area as she poked her head to see the culprit.

A familiar figure that had a reptilian white skull as a head with jagged teeth and the most sadistic laugh that anyone had heard emerged from the dilapidated shop with a bagful of diamonds.

" Mesogog? It can't be…I destroyed him three years ago," Kira thought in shock as Mesogog fired another laser beam from his hands towards a police car which caused it to explode and the impact sent the policemen sprawling on the ground.

" Pathetic humans. I have missed torturing and inflicting pain on you. This accursed city does not have the material I require to resurrect my army and eradicate all you humans. Nevertheless, I will still wipe all of you from the face of the Earth," Mesogog laughed sardonically.

Kira looked at her yellow bracelet which had turned into her Dino morpher and she silently thanked the sentinel from Operation Overdrive for returning her powers.

" I may be old but I can still pull it off," she laughed repeating the exact line Tommy said when he first got his black Dino gem. " I'm not that old, I'm only twenty one anyway."

She morphed into her ranger form and stepped out to face Mesogog. "What do you think you're doing back here? Shouldn't you be resting in peace?" Kira challenged Mesogog who was actually surprised to see her.

His lips curled into an evil smile as he stroked his chin. " So you power rangers still exist? Whatever for? Since you killed me, you have no other evil to fight," he mused but Kira brandished her Ptera Grips and charged at Mesogog.

He blocked all her attacks calmly and sent Kira flying with a slash from his hands. " Where are the rest of your pathetic team? Quaking beneath my terror I suppose," he chided and Kira drew her Thundermax Saber and slashed at Mesogog.

Mesogog fought Kira using his bare hands but that was all he needed as he overpowered her fired more laser beams from his eyes at her which sent her crashing into a van.

" Still as weak as ever power ranger. Why prolong your agony when I can just put you out of your misery right now," he snarled and prepared to deliver the final blow on her.

Kira rolled to the side and slashed Mesogog's side with her saber as he roared in pain and clutched his injured side. " Lucky hit human. But next time, when we meet, it will be your last fight for I will destroy you with my new army," Mesogog warned her before vanishing into a portal.

" I got to contact Dr. O and the others right away and tell them that Mesogog is back in town," Kira thought as she demorphed and started to call Hayley.

Flashback ended….

Tommy looked serious and he looked thoughtfully at her yellow bracelet but he just grit his teeth.

" Mesogog is miraculously resurrected and he has another dangerous plan to destroy the humans but you're the only one with powers again," Tommy muttered as Kira bit her lower lip and felt bad for him. After all, he still missed being a ranger.

" I'm lucky that I was called by the Operation Overdrive team to help them, hence restoring my powers," she told him.

" Well, first we got to find Connor, Ethan and Trent before we decide to contact your friends who somehow managed to tap into the morphing grid and restore your powers," Tommy said but Kira just smirked at him and waved her phone in the air.

" Already beat you to it Tommy," she grinned and Tommy couldn't help but chuckle as he slowly walked towards her and sat himself next to her.

He glanced at Kira who was admiring his new china by the table and he cleared his throat.

She quickly put back the china but he just laughed and gave it back to her. " Kira, how's everything in California?" was all Tommy could manage to ask her as a thousand questions were fighting for a place in his mouth each time he opened it.

Kira gave him a weary smile and fiddled with her bracelet. " It's not a bad place to live in if you have the money," she said and Tommy smiled to himself.

" That means she has made it big in the music industry. I guess all that heartbreak and emotional rollercoaster wasn't in vain," he thought as he could see Kira's cool expression suddenly was replaced with a look of despair and regret.

" I guess I spoke to soon," Tommy thought and he contemplated whether to place his arm around her or just let her be. Kira shifted her gaze towards him giving him a meaningful look and all he wanted to do was hold her in his arms and tell her that he would help her face her problems.

" Kira, I know something's bothering you….but she held up her hand to stop him from going any further and he was taken aback.

" Tommy, I don't think you remember, but the last time our conversation started like this, it didn't end very well," Kira said quietly as Tommy looked uneasily at her.

" Are you talking about that night of senior prom? If you are, I have a lot to explain," he said trying to sound calm but he could feel her temper rising so he didn't push his luck.

" Tommy, can we not talk about that now! We have a crazy villain on our hands," Kira shouted as she stifled a sniff before storming into the kitchen and releasing little sobs.

Tommy's heart ached as he heard his beloved Kira trying her best to cover up the pain she still felt after all those years away form him.

" Kira, can we please talk?" Tommy pleaded but she regained her composure and shook her head. " There is nothing to talk about Tommy. What happened between us was a long time ago and I couldn't give a damn about it now so save it for another girl who will listen because I'm not her," she growled and Tommy began to feel irritated.

" Fine by me Kira, if you rather not talk about it but let it eat you inside. You may still act tough and all but to me, you're still the same insecure teenager who loves hiding her feelings from everyone else," Tommy cried in exasperation as he felt shocked by what he just said to her.

" Kira,…..wait, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have said that, that was mean of me," Tommy said shaking as Kira just gave him a glacial look and stormed past him.

" Just as I thought, I'll always be your student in your eyes Tommy. Kira's never mature or good enough for her awesome teacher who doesn't even have a girlfriend until now," she said resentfully.

" Hey, you wouldn't say that so lightly if you knew what I went through with Kimberley," he raised his voice once more but Kira didn't back down and she folded her arms.

" So what happened with her Tommy? I thought that she was your dream girl? Did you and her fight over the last piece of pie or something?" she laughed but Tommy glared at her and was about to retort back when the doorbell rang.

" Great timing guys. I didn't want to start a shouting match with Kira," Tommy thought as he opened the door to see the two smiling faces of his ex-students, Connor Mcknight and Ethan James.

"Dr. O, how have you been man? It's been such a long time since I last saw you. Have you been eating too much again?" Ethan looked at Tommy who rolled his eyes and hugged them both.

" Kira's already here isn't she?" Connor said excitedly as the two of them rushed to the brunette and fell on top of her in excitement. " Guys, I've missed you so much," Kira squealed in delight as they had a group hug.

" Same here. Hey, you look different. Did you change your hairstyle?" Connor asked her but Ethan bopped him on the shoulder.

" You forgot that she's a brunette now, genius," Ethan sighed and Tommy couldn't help but smile as listened to their banter once more. It was as if he was standing in the classroom once more, teaching them science.

" Guys, I assume you know why I've called you all back here?" Tommy said and the three of them nodded solemnly, his eyes still riveted at Kira's unhappy pout.

" Mesogog is back again and probably has another plan up his sleeve to destroy the Earth and wipe out the human population. Right now, only Kira has her powers back whereas we don't so, I was thinking that Kira contact the Overdrive rangers to ask them for their help in restoring our power," Tommy explained and Connor and Ethan nodded again.

" Kira, can you contact them now?" Tommy looked at her who avoided his gaze and began dialing the number.

"Uh, Dr. O, did something happen between you and Kira?" asked Ethan curiously and Connor raised his eyebrows at Tommy who quickly laughed it off.

" Nothing Ethan. She was just a bit cranky since it's a long way from California to New York," he said and he was actually impressed with himself as the two guys believed him.

Tommy walked over to Kira who was busy talking to the phone and tapped her on her shoulder. She spun around and bumped into his chest but Tommy wrapped his arms around her waist.

Kira continued talking to Ronny from the Overdrive team but she felt comfortable and enjoyed being held like that by the man of her dreams. She snuggled into his grip as she hung up and caressed Tommy's face with her left hand.

" I've always wanted to cuddle you and tell you how much you mean to me," he whispered into her ear which made her shiver but she remembered their argument earlier and freed herself from his hug.

" Sorry, but I'm not a girl that can be placated easily," she sniffed and Tommy just groaned. " So what did they say?" he asked her.

" Ronny said that even Mack's father, Mr. Hartford isn't quite sure to tap into the morphing grid to restore our powers as one wrong move could disrupt the morphing conditions of the other active rangers. It's too risky," Kira shook her head and Tommy rubbed his temples in despair.

"Hold on, you said someone repaired the morphing grid the last time it was damaged. Maybe that person can help us again. Who was it?" Tommy hopefully asked Kira and she snapped her fingers.

" It was some talking robot….called um…..Alpha, that's right. His name was Alpha. I'm sure you know him right. He followed Adam Park back to Angel Grove to help out with his new dojo." Kira said and Tommy heaved a sigh of relief.

" That's great news. I'm sure that Alpha will be able to rejuvenate our Dino morphers. Come on, lets tell the others," Tommy said and spun around to exit the kitchen when he spotted Connor's leg poking out from behind the wall.

Tommy cleared his throat and hauled up Ethan and Connor who grinned sheepishly at their former mentor.

" Hey, Dr.O. We were just….um….." mumbled Ethan but Kira finished his sentence for him.

" Eavesdropping on our conversation in the kitchen. You two aren't very good at coming up with spontaneous lies," she laughed.

" Come on guys, we have to hurry before Mesogog strikes again," said Tommy ushering them out of his house and into the jeep.

" Where are we going? I thought we were visiting the Overdrive team to restore our powers?" asked Connor but Tommy shook his head.

" Change of plans. Turns out, even with the technology, they aren't capable of pulling it off, so we are going to Angel Grove in California to visit an old friend of mine who probably won't disappoint us," Tommy said as he started the engine of the jeep.

" Who is he talking about?" whispered Connor to Ethan who just shrugged.

" It's Adam Park and Alpha," Kira called from the front and the both of them gave an " Oh" look before keeping quiet.

" Kira, I almost forgot about Trent. Where is he?" asked Tommy who secretly was delighted that he wasn't here as Trent and Kira had a brief relationship during their time as rangers.

" Sorry, Tommy but Trent's in Cairo with his father doing some kind of research," Kira said apologetically but Tommy gave a disapproving grunt and reversed out of the driveway.

Throughout the whole journey, Connor and Ethan were busy exchanging stories about their careers at the backseat while Kira and Tommy remained silent in the front.

Kira stole a few glances at Tommy who was deep in thought and the side of his eye shifted to her but neither uttered a single word to each other.

" I hope she still isn't mad at me. I didn't mean what I said back there….When am I going to confess my undying love for her? Hold on, she probably already has a boyfriend," he thought sourly and his eyes narrowed once more.

Kira remembered the way he held her and how she had just felt that she wanted to die in his arms but she was still convinced that he didn't like her but was merely sympathizing with her.

" So, will we be able to visit your apartment in California then?" Tommy asked her, finally breaking the silence between them.

She paused and she laughed. " Don't bother about it Tommy. It's kind of small and messy and not worth wasting your time visiting it. Let's just quickly get to Adam first," she said quickly changing the subject.

" You wouldn't want to see how I am a failure in my own profession. How I regret leaving you behind in Reefside and throwing away a chance at a relationship," she mumbled in her head and Tommy just nodded.

After a few hours, the four of them finally reached California and Tommy was asking directions to Adam's dojo.

" Well guys, take a look at the legendary black ranger's sacred martial arts studio," Tommy grinned as he pulled up to a big dojo on the side of the street.

"Looks pretty deserted to me," laughed Connor who knocked on the front door which was closed.

Tommy spotted Kira looking at a small poster of her in an advertisement regarding her performance at a well-known bar and he slid his arm around her waist.

" I see that a certain pretty lady has become quite the superstar," Tommy smiled as he pulled Kira closer to him.

She placed her arm around his waist but she couldn't understand what kind of bipolar relationship the both of them had going on. One minute they were arguing with the both of them refusing to acknowledge their mutual feelings for each other and the next, they were holding each other, as if they were a real couple.

" Nah, it was just a part-time job. Besides, I quit it a few months back because too many drunken guys were hitting on me," she joked and Tommy stiffened at this comment and stroked her back.

" I would have kicked their asses all the way to China if they so much as blew a kiss to you," Tommy said half jokingly but Kira smiled at him as she knew that Tommy meant every word he said and she rested her head in his shoulders.

" You know Tommy, don't think I've forgiven you yet for what you said to me three years ago," she whispered and Tommy chuckled before giving her a small kiss on the cheek.

" Don't worry, I'm working towards that," he replied as a cough from behind interrupted the both of them. The both them quickly released each other and spun around to face the grinning visage of Adam Park who was clapping Tommy on the back.

" Sorry if I interrupted your bonding session but Connor and Ethan wanted me to do the honors," Adam said apologetically and Kira blushed bright pink while Tommy just scratched his head.

" How long have you been standing there?" asked Tommy.

" Not long but long enough to know what's going on between you two lovebirds," Adam smirked and Kira grew even redder while Tommy just gave a small shrug squeezed Kira's hand.

" Come on in, you can tell me what is so urgent that you had to drive all the way down here to visit me," Adam said and invited the two rangers into the dojo.

" Well, one things for sure. It involves ranger stuff," Tommy said and immediately Adam's face became serious once more.

" What happened? Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa concealed another evil child from the world?" Adam asked worriedly but this time, it was Kira who chimed in.

" No, Adam. It's Mesogog. He's been resurrected and we need our powers back."

A/N Here is chapter 2 and I hope you guys enjoyed it. Please leave me feedback or reviews so that I will know whether I am going in the right direction or not. See you guys soon