My Heart was Never Whole, A Ziggy and Dr. K Fanfiction Story
Chapter II: Free
I do not claim to own Power Rangers: RPM.
[The Garage kitchen, a little after the Middle of the Night]
Ziggy settled himself down on the kitchen counter, a tall glass of milk and a whole pack of Oreos in front of him.
He closed his eyes, sighing, trying to make sense of what had happened between Dr. K and himself just minutes ago.
He didn't know what he was thinking when he embraced her; it felt like the right thing to do. Hugs always make everyone feel better. Right?
But Dr. K….her skin felt so cold…like she's been frozen for longest time…She was still beautiful, no matter how cold her skin was. Like winter…what Ziggy remembered of it, anyway.
Winter…some would say it was the season of Death, but, to Ziggy, it was the happiest season of all. He remembered making snowmen and snow angels, the snowball fights that would go on for hours at a time. The hot chocolate with the little, tiny marshmallows that warmed him on the inside.
He remembered that the hot chocolate was always made by his mother…'made with love', she told him.
Christmas, of course, was the highlight of winter. The laughing, the presents, the food…Time with family…and friends. An image of a little girl with short, dark hair flashed itself in Ziggy's mind, and he struggled to remember who she was. Her eyes were such a beautiful color…
Oh, winter was beautiful. It seems dangerous at first, but, once acquainted with it, you'd never want it to end.
She was his winter.
When he embraced Dr. K, it felt like freedom. From himself, from boundaries, everything. It was such an exhilarating feeling, and Ziggy almost felt like he could fly.
Almost.
I'm sure she felt it too; I know she did. She felt something, maybe the same warmth my heart felt.
The more Ziggy thought about it, the surer he was.
But why did she move away? Did I do something wrong?
When she stepped away, something pierced his heart. It was the sharpest knife in the world- it felt like it. Ziggy knew that it could only be mended by Dr. K- her and only her.
I'll never be the same again…
He took a deep breath, continuing his musings about Dr. K.
She was avoiding something, but what? Why is she fighting it?
After some minutes of deep thinking, he grew frustrated.
Why is she keeping so many secrets? Why can't she see that I need to know who she is?
As he drifted off to sleep, an image of Dr. K in Summer's almost-wedding dress crept to his mind, and Ziggy smiled, all else forgotten.
For the moment…
Dr. K's private quarters [western corner of the Ranger Room]
Same time
She heaved a sigh.
She felt so…right in his arms. Better. Free.
She remembered the happiness that was running through her veins; how thoughts unrelated to him were gone from her mind, as if they never existed; as if the world didn't exist.
For a moment, she felt content, and couldn't care less if Venjix managed to get through the city and take over, just as long as she was in his arms. Protected. Safe.
It was all so perfect, so right, like it was meant to happen. The way his arms fit around her form, giving her comfort without the need of words; just the slightest touch from him and she felt something in her heart...something indescribable. Pure.
I must never let it happen again.
She cursed the stars. Mistakes cannot be made. Not when so much depends on her.
In his arms, there was the promise of forever.
Oh, it was too much.
I felt beautiful.
But now, all of it is gone, the world in despair.
I am solely responsible for the creation of Venjix. I am solely responsible for the destruction of 95.8% of the Earth. I am responsible for imprisoning thousands of innocent people inside this dome. I am not beautiful.
The tears returned, pricking her eyes and cheeks.
She was alone again.
Yes, this is a very different style than that of the first chapter, but I felt that this chapter really need the italics, the angst. It's also short, but I hope you like.