Power Rangers Dino Thunder Part 2: It's Not Over
Short Title: It's Not Over
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT own the Power Rangers. If I did, Saban would still be in control and Operation Overdrive would actually be INTERESTING. (Seriously, download Boukenger episodes!) David belongs to me, though...hehe. (lol)
Author's Note: I apologize if Kira and Trent seem out of character in this chapter.
Chapter TWO: Heartbreak Blues
Kira couldn't believe the letter she was reading as she sat on her bed that afternoon. She had just gotten home from band rehearsal, and was ready to give Trent a call since he was out of town this week, but the letter that was waiting on her doorstep had eliminated all possibility of that happening.
Dear Kira,
I know this is going to kill you, but I didn't know how else to break this to you. You've been an awesome friend, a better girlfriend, and the person I trusted the most on the Dino Thunder team. But the truth is, I've met someone else, and I've been talking to her for a while now. I know you must think I'm horrible, but I've got to follow my heart on this one. You'd really like her if you could meet her. Please forgive me for this Kira. If not now, then sometime in the future.
Trent
Trent, how could you do this to me?! I freakin' loved you! thought Kira to herself as she landed a few punches into her pillow. As the pain of heartbreak engulfed her, she flopped onto her bed and started to let the tears flow into her pillow. Unfortunately, her cell phone started to ring, and she quickly turned it off. She couldn't (and wouldn't) talk to anyone about it now.
"Hmm...that's odd." said Hayley as she tried to call Kira unsuccessfully for the third time.
"I wonder what's up." said Ethan as he sipped his drink.
"Maybe something came up." said Conner.
"But what, though? If it keeps her from answering her phone it's gotta be pretty serious." said David as he sipped on his coffee.
"Bad time for it to happen, though. We have to get her Dino Gem back to her." said Dr. Oliver.
"Especially since this Ishida character wants our Dino Gems so badly." said Ethan.
"What I can't figure out are his motives. At least with Mesagog, we knew what he wanted to do and how he would attack us. This 'Dr. Ishida' or whoever he is, we have no idea what he wants. Which makes him dangerous." said Conner as he sipped his smoothie while everyone looked at him strangely.
"Wow...You actually keep a brain in that head, don't you?" joked Ethan as Conner smacked him.
"At this point we need to figure out what's up with Kira. If she's out of comission, I need someone to cover her performance for tonight." said Hayley.
"Do you have a guitar handy?" asked David.
"Yeah, why?" asked Hayley as David finished his coffee.
"I could cover for her, my sister taught me how to play." said David.
"Who's your sister?" asked Ethan.
"Kimberly Hart." said David.
"Whoa! Kimberly Hart...THE Kimberly Hart?!" asked a surprised Conner.
"Yeah, what's the big deal?" asked David.
"She was the youngest athlete to compete in the Pan Global Games! She's a legend!" said Conner.
"Conner, I'm not getting you an autograph. Kim retired from that life a long time ago after she suffered a concussion." said David.
"David, I have something to ask you." said Dr. Oliver.
"What is it, Dr. Oliver?" asked David.
"Would you mind giving her my phone number?" asked Dr. Oliver as Conner and Ethan's jaws dropped.
"Is love in the air, Dr. O?" joked Ethan as Dr. Oliver playfully smacked his arm.
"It's not love, Ethan. She was a former classmate of mine when I was in high school, and I simply wanted to catch up with her." said Dr. Oliver as Conner smirked.
"Yeah right, you still love her." said Conner as David smacked his arm.
"Conner, it was in high school, and it was first love. If there were any lingering feelings, they would've obviously talked about it by now." said David.
"David's right. Both Kimberly and I grew up, and we're living very successful lives right now. I just want to see her again." said Dr. Oliver.
"Do you understand your mission?" asked Dr. Ishida as he looked over a young woman. She was similar to the young man from the last attack, only she had black armor on.
"Doctor, do you really think this is going to work?" asked an irritated Hime.
"I have faith in my abilities, as should you, my dear. After all, my abilities made you who you are now." said Dr. Ishida as he teleported the woman out of the room.
No, I was me LONG before you came around, Ishida. You should remember that little piece of information... thought Hime to herself as she once again made her exit.
"Well, I'm gonna close up a little early today before the concert tonight. I need to hear David's audition, so can you two," started Hayley as she motioned to Conner and Ethan then continued, "take Kira's Gem to her?"
"Sure, no problem." said Conner as him and Ethan made their exit.
"Are you ready, David?" asked Hayley as she sat next to Dr. Oliver after locking the doors.
"Yes, Ma'am." joked David as he started to strum on the guitar and sing along with the tune:
I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut Drunk and I'm feeling down [Chorus: I tried to help you once [Chorus I'm drunk and I'm feeling down I can't help you fix yourself [Chorus x2
My weakness is that I care too much
And my scars remind me that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
And I just wanna be alone
I'm pissed cause you came around
Why don't you just go home
Cause you channel all your pain
And I can't help you fix yourself
You're making me insane
All I can say is
I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
Against my own advice
I saw you going down
But you never realized
That you're drowning in the water
So I offered you my hand
Compassions in my nature
Tonight is our last stand
And I just wanna be alone
You shouldn't ever come around
Why don't you just go home?
Cause you're drowning in the water
And I tried to grab your hand
And I left my heart open
But you didn't understand
But you didn't understand
Go fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
I can't help you fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
"Kira, are you home?" asked Ethan as he knocked on the door for the third time.
"Ethan, this isn't like her, I'm seriously worried." said Conner as they were jerked inside by Kira.
"If you MUST know, I'm not feeling too well so this better be pretty DAMN important!" yelled a highly pissed Kira.
"Here." said Ethan as he held out Kira's Dino Gem.
"What?! I thought they were dead..." said a shocked Kira as her Morpher, then wristband reappeared.
"Nope. The whole deal even comes with a new Ranger." said Conner.
"Guys, can you hear me?!" exclaimed Dr. Oliver over their communicators.
"Yeah, what's wrong, Dr. O?" asked a now worried Kira.
"David and I were attacked at the cafe. We could use some backup!" responded Dr. Oliver.
"You guys go, I need to take care of something." said Kira.
"Gotcha." said Ethan as his and Conner's Morphers appeared.
"DINO THUNDER, POWER UP--HA!!" yelled Conner and Ethan as they morphed and headed for the cafe.
"You two will die a bloody death." said the young woman as she made her way to the fallen David and Dr. Oliver.
"Yeah right, you bitch..." said David weakly.
"Time to--AHHH!!!" yelled the young woman as she was driven back by several blasts from Conner and Ethan's Thundermax Blasters.
"You guys okay?" asked Conner as him and Ethan helped them up.
"Yeah, we're fine. Did you guys get Kira's Gem to her?" asked Dr. Oliver.
"We did, she'll be here in a moment." said Conner.
"In that case, let's do our part." said David as his and Dr. Oliver's Morphers appeared.
"DINO THUNDER--POWER UP!!!" yelled David and Dr. Oliver as they morphed.
Kira turned on her cell phone and dialed Trent's number. After hearing Trent's message, she left the following voicemail:
Hey Trent, I got your letter. That was pretty mean of you, hiding someone from me like that, and I won't be able to forgive you for a while. Also, do me a favor and do NOT call me for a while. You don't deserve to have me yell at you.
With that settled, Kira morphed and quickly ran to join the others in battle.
"Just give up." said the young woman as she continued to fight with the others. As soon as the Rangers prepared to counter attack, they were interrupted by a VERY loud scream that sent the woman crashing into a wall a good fifty feet away. Unfortunately, David crashed into a pile of nearby trashcans.
"Oh God, are you okay?!" asked a worried Kira as she rushed over to David.
"What...in the HELL...was THAT?!" responded a very irritated David.
"Oops...sorry about that. Our Dino Gems give us special powers, and obviously you just saw mine." said a now nervous Kira. If she had her helmet off, she would've been as red as Conner's uniform.
"Enough about that right now. That thing is too strong for our weapons on their own, we need to form the Z-Rex Blaster!" said Conner as David lightly smacked him on the back of his head.
"So much for you having a brain..." joked David as Kira let out a small laugh before combining her weapons with the others (minus David's) to form the Z-Rex Blaster.
"Sabertooth Axes, Shotgun Mode!" yelled David as he combined his two axes into a double-barrel shotgun.
"FIRE!" yelled the Rangers as their blasts connected with the young woman, causing her to explode.
"Another mission complete." said David as he de-morphed with the others.
Without Kira's helmet to hide her, everyone could tell she was blushing a deep red. This was her first look at David, and she was already admiring his slightly muscular build (complete with tone), long brown hair styled in a ponytail, and his deep, blue eyes when he turned to look at her. David returned the blushing part because he was also admiring Kira's soft, honey blonde hair and her mysterious brown eyes.
Way to space out, David. First time you see her and you look like you've seen an angel... thought David to himself as he walked up to Kira.
"Hey. My name's David, it's nice to meet you miss--" started David as Kira interrupted him.
"Ford. Kira Ford, it's nice to meet you, too." said Kira as she thought Great, you already meet someone else and your heart's just been broken...talk about bad luck.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some bad news this evening." said Hayley after she approached the microphone and continued, "Due to personal problems, Kira Ford will not be able to perform tonight. However, we have managed to find a suitable replacement for this evening, so please welcome David Hart!"
As the crowd semi-appluaded and Hayley dashed backstage to join a still depressed Kira, David stepped up to the microphone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I know I'm not the person you came to see this evening, but please be patient with us. The song I'm about to sing is one we've all heard before, but this evening seems to call for it. Kira, if you're listening, take this song as advice." said David as he began to strum on the guitar while the band picked up. At the right note, David began to sing:
We both lie silently still
in the dead of the night
Although we both lie close together
We feel miles apart inside
Was it something I said or something I did
Did the words not come out right
Though I tried not to hurt you
Though I tried
But I guess that's why they say
Chorus:
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
Yeah it does
I listen to our favorite song
playing on the radio
Hear the DJ say loves a game of easy come and
easy go
But I wonder does he know
Has he ever felt like this
And I know that you'd be here somehow
If I could have let you know somehow
I guess
Chorus
Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar remains
Solo
I know I could have saved a love that night
If I'd known what to say
Instead of makin' love
We both made our separate ways
But now I hear you found somebody new
and that I never meant that much to you
To hear that tears me up inside
And to see you cuts me like a knife
I guess
Chorus
As David played the last note, the crowd erupted into a standing ovation for him. David then took a bow, and started to play another song as Kira listened from backstage.
Not bad, David...not bad at all... thought Kira to herself as she continued to watch him. Too bad my heart's broken, otherwise I'd willingly take a chance with you. As Kira finished that last thought, one more lone tear rolled down her face.
Author's Note 2: The music credits for this chapter are "Scars" by Papa Roach and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison. Please read and review!