Just a little story that came from a dream. The Baddies never want to give up. This will be a one shot...probably. But knowing the stories I write probably a two part or three part one shot.
******************************Tommy's room*************************
Once he was sure Katherine was asleep and dreaming sweet things Tommy teleported back into his room. He glanced at his clock. It was almost two in the morning. Sighing, he took off his red shirt and turned on his desk light. The soft light flooding the room as Tommy took a seat at his desk.
What was he doing with his life? He loved being a ranger and he loved Katherine but sometimes, on nights like this. He felt so confused and vulnerable. Slowly, as if afraid of being seen, Tommy reached into his drawer and pulled out a well-hidden picture. It was of him and... Kimberly. Happier, more innocent times. God, he still loved her so much. Seeing her in Divatox's ship as a prisoner had almost torn his heart from his chest. Then finding out she was with Jason, he had wanted to punch Jason in the face and shake his hand all at the same time. Tommy closed his eyes and thought back, after they had survived and returned to the Command center...
Tommy had insisted staying near Jason and Kimberly as Alpha 5 had been working on them. Checking them for injuries. They were both scratched up, dehydrated, sunburned and hungry but they would live. A few hours later they were all better. The other rangers had taken a fixed Bulk and Skull home. Tommy, he didn't really recall how he acted but at one point Kimberly has looked at him with those soft brown eyes and he thought he would die right there and then and he would have been fine with that. He never saw the sad look Kathrine had given him.
"Jason, can you give us a few minutes?" Kimberly asked her boyfriend.
Jason narrowed his eyes slightly but only for a second. "Yeah, Kim, I'll be right outside the door. If you need me just call. Come on Alpha." The little robot followed obediently. It was only then in the silence of the room did Tommy realize he was alone with the girl who broke his heart.
Kimberly patted the medical cot next to her. "Come on, sit."
Tommy did as he was told and sat next to Kimberly but wouldn't look at her. He just couldn't, it would break him. He, he loved Kathrine but now, this close to Kim after so many years? And her smell, she was just the same and he wanted to grab her and kiss her.
"Ask me." Kim said softly after a moment. "I know you have questions."
"Just...why Kim? I thought you were happy, I was happy." Tommy said with a sigh. He always wondered what he had done wrong but had never been brave enough to ask her. He feared her answer so much. Kimberly seemed to sense this.
"Tommy what we had was amazing. I'll cherish our time together forever but...this life," Kimberly gestured to the things around them. "Being a ranger. It can't last forever. It was hard dating as a ranger and then just dating a ranger. Sometimes I needed you Tommy but it was unfair of me to pull you away from something you loved so much but I needed more. More time, more attention. Being down in Florida made me realize that. I want to settle down Tommy, to have a family. I want to be a mom someday. And somewhere along the way, I realized I didn't love you like a boyfriend anymore, but as a brother. As a hero."
Tommy took Kimberly's hands into his own hands. "You could have just told me how you felt. Kim, I could have given you that. I still could if you wanted. We could run off. You and Me. Anywhere you want." Tommy stopped himself from adding the obvious. That he had a zord at his command and red lightening could take them anywhere.
Kimberly looked at him so kindly but there was a sadness Tommy could see in her eyes, she was no longer on his level. She was out of his league. "What about Kat?" Kim asked, she knew they were together, even if it wasn't made public often. "What about being the red turbo ranger? Who would take your place? You can't just walk away from responsibilities and Jason I...I love him Tommy. I'm hoping Jason… I hope he might...propose. Please don't ruin this for me, for us. Please?" Kimberly begged slightly, she didn't fully trust herself. If Tommy persisted in his affection it would be too much for her to handle. Tommy pulled her into a comforting hug. "Of course Kim, I'm happy if you are happy and Jason is a great guy."
Tommy blinked. He, Jason and Adam had gone on to win the charity fight and the money for the new youth center. Though in the locker room Tommy had given Jason just one slight little warning. He better not break Kimberly's heart. Jason had promised, and showed Tommy the small but elegant diamond ring he had bought for Kim.
Tommy put the picture away and clicked off his light going to bed. Maybe Kim had been right. Maybe it was time he started thinking about the future. Katherine loved him and he, well he thought he loved her. Tommy sighed, and rangers always seemed to end up with other rangers. Trini and Zack had been married when he was still Ninjetti, Aisha and Rocky were dating on and off, Kim and Jason we set to become engaged, Billy had moved in with his alien ranger girlfriend on her planet, and he was pretty sure Tanya liked Adam a lot.
Tommy sighed once more and snuggled into the blankets. He would figure this out...someday.
******************************Juice Bar*********************************
At six in the morning Ernie went to the back door of the juice bar. He grabbed the paper and did a double check of the overnight delivery. The morning supplies of fruit and mixes had arrived but what was this box on top? Getting everything inside Ernie grabbed a box cutter and opened the box slowly just in case. The packaging of the candy wrappers looked tempting. "Free samples of a new product, huh?" Grabbing a bowl Ernie put the jelly bean like candy samples onto the bar. If the kids liked them maybe he would put in an order next supply.
Ernie unpacked the supplies and glanced at the clock. 6:45am. He had just enough time for a cup of coffee before unlocking the door at 7am for business.
****************************Divatox submarine*****************************
"Oh how I hate those power brats! Porto, I need something, anything to get rid of those goody good pests." Divatox howled. She had been unable to sleep last night and now everyone on the ship was awake and unhappy.
"Maybe we could like, kidnap them or something." Elgar offered. Divatox hit him on the head.
"You idiot, why can't you ever think of anything smart! I have a much better idea. Let's kidnap one of those power brats." Divatox smiled.
"Brilliant your evilness!" Porto said.
Divatox poised slightly. "I know I am the greatest, now, which brat do we want?" She wondered out loud pulling down her magical periscope.
"What about that pink one? She's cute." Elgar offered, rubbing his head. If Kat only knew how often he had spied on her in the shower.
"The yellow one is very clever, what about her?" Porto suggested, he could use such cleverness.
"No, she's got too much spirit, same for that ugh, Tommy...that Justin kid would be an easy target but, he's rarely alone." Divatox could see even now Tommy was picking up Justin from his house to walk to high school. "Ooh what about him? He's a cutie, that green ranger...Adam isn't that his name? And look he's all alone practicing in the park. Piranhatrons! Go get me a new toy. Don't fail me!"
*****************************Angel Grove Park********************************
Adam kicked and dashed, leaping and jumping practicing his kata. This was his kata, more focused and flow. Not the brute strength of Tommy's attacked or even how Rocky's attacks had been. Adam grabbed his towel and began to wipe the sweat off his brow. He would grab a fast shower and the juice bar and a protein shake before school started.
Suddenly the air shifted around Adam and a dozen piranhatrons burst into life. Adam fell immediately into a defensive position as they attacked. He wasn't near his bag and his Turbo key was in there. He took another hit and fell back slightly. He was holding his own but...they kept coming. He never thought any goons could make him miss the putties. The armor on the piranhatrons made punching them actually hurt you as much as it hurt them. Years of battles had given Adam a higher pain tolerance than most people.
Adam took a hit to the stomach that knocked the wind out of them. He fell back slight and reach for his communicator only for a piranhatron to grab his arms. Another grabs at his legs. Adam struggles against his captors. "Let me go you over grown fish!"
The air shifted again and Elgar appeared with Porto. "I still would have preferred one of the females, they look so soft." Elgar whined, unwrapping a thick golden net.
Adam narrowed his eyes. "Don't you even think about touching them!" He struggled harder, the piranhatrons losing their grip but before Adam could dash forward the golden fishing net was tossed over him. Adam felt his mind go dizzy, his world spinning as he collapsed to the grass, unconscious.
"Oh goody! My new net trap worked perfectly!" Porto said as the piranhatrons began to gather Adam up roughly.
"Oh what a catch of the day! Divatox is going to be pleased." Elgar said as the group vanished.
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