Disclaimer: I do NOT own Power Rangers!!! I know this should be like on top of every chapter, but its not… and I apologize.

A/N: Shippings will more than likely include Tommy/Kat, Adam/Tanya, Ryan/Kelsey, and Merrick/Kim (though that will be explained in the story… if I can get there. :p )

general-joseph-dickson: sorry that it appeared that Kim had an attitude and I really didn't mean to portray it that way so I apologize for it. Thanks for your review though!
jps1926: I too hope it doesn't take 50 chapters to get my point across, but knowing me I like to drag this out some… I'll try my best to get straight to the point. Thanks for your review!
RedJewel2662: Reasons for the letter will be mentioned in the story, but the story doesn't revolve around the letter completely. Thanks for your review!

Chapter 3

Angel Grove Park

Tommy sighed as he approached the lake that held so many memories for him 'come on Kim, what are you hiding' he thought as he bent down to pick up a few stones and tossed them out into the water. Standing there led him back to memories he had almost forgotten, not that he ever would, but memories of his and Kimberly's first kiss, their first date, memories of them being together had flooded him. Then the memory of the letter she sent came to him, something that Tommy was so unsure as to why Kim would send such a letter to him. They had been happy right, or so Tommy had thought but the letter revealed something that Tommy never saw coming. Kimberly had indeed left him for some other guy she had met while in Florida, of all things to happen, it had to be another, another that came and swept 'his' Princess of her feet, another to call her 'Beautiful', another to hold her and call her his own. Tommy sighed and shook his head at the thought "Tommy" he heard and as he turned around to face the figure he came face to face with his current girlfriend, Kat. "Hey" Kat continued as she approached him "you okay" she asked through her Australian accent as she placed her hand on his shoulder for comfort. Tommy looked on at Kat, someone who at the moment of the letter was there to comfort him, and at first thought that that was all she was there for, but that was until thoughts of her kept reoccurring in his mind "yea" Tommy replied as he gave a nod and flashed a smile. Kat smiled back at him and opened her mouth to say something when the all familiar six not rhythm chimed. Tommy shook his head and chuckled as he brought his hand up "we read you Zordon" he said into his communicator "Tommy, another attack has occurred in the Reefside area, you and Kat need to report to the other Rangers immediately" Zordon finished "we're on our way" Tommy said as he turned over at gave Kat a nod, who nodded back in return. "It's Morphin' Time!" Tommy shouted.

"Zeo Ranger 1: Pink!"

"Zeo Ranger 5: Red!"

Reefside, California
Downtown

"Hold it right there" Tommy shouted as he and the other rangers came up in front of the figure that was causing the riot in Downtown Reefside "well, well, well" the figure began "if it isn't the Princess's newest Guardians" it said with a laugh "it's a shame that she isn't here to watch you suffer" the figure's voice continued as he raised its arms to the air summoning a blade to its hand. "Who are you and what do you want here on Earth" Rocky called out as he stepped forward beside Tommy. The monster figure chuckled "I am Nexus, Master Warrior from the Dark Moon of Eltar" Nexus began as he swung his blade out "right, but what business do you have here on Earth" Jason asked as he looked on at their foe. "Earth is but a rung in the ladder to reaching the primary planet of Eltar" Nexus said as he stepped towards the Rangers "Eltar" Tanya let out in question as she looked over at Kat, who shrugged before looking over at her fellow teammates. Nexus chuckled evilly "you Guardians are so pathetic" Nexus said as he pulled off his cape "Heartless attack" he exclaimed as he once more pulled his hand to the air summoning the black shadow creatures from the day before. "Here we go again" Adam sad as he and the other rangers prepared for battle. Tommy gave a nod "no holding back guys" he said as he charged on at the creatures, the rest of the Rangers following behind.

Hart's Residence

"Kimberly" Kim's mother called out as she rushed into the living room where Kim, Merrick, and Billy stood, "you have a phone call" she let out as she brought Kim the phone "hello" Kim said into the phone "hey" she said excitedly as she smiled "no I'm afraid I can't make it in today" she said again "alright, bye" she finished as she hung up the phone and handed it back to her mother "Lisa" her mother asked "yep" Kim said as she nodded as she let out a sigh. "So what business brings both Merrick and Billy out here" Ms. Hart asked as she looked over at both Billy and Merrick before looking back at Kim "just some Eltarian fugitives out on the loose" Billy said with a shrug "hm.." Ms. Hart began again "well be careful" she said as she looked over at Kim "and take care of her" she finished as she looked over at Merrick before turning to head back into the den. Kim shook her head as she watched her mother leave "alright so what have you got on Galaxia and Nexus" Kim asked as she turned to Billy "same information as last time" Billy said as he took a seat on the couch and opened his laptop "great" Kim said as she ran a hand through her hair and looked down at Billy's laptop booting up. "Something's not right" Merrick said as he looked back toward the window showing rustling trees outside before looking back at Kimberly, "what do you mean" Kim asked as she looked over at Merrick concerned "Kim" Billy began as he called for Kim's attention "there's a strong reading on the Ranger Grid" he began as he looked up at both Kim and Merrick "what is it" Merrick asked as he stepped closer, looking over Kim's shoulder at the laptop "Nexus is in Downtown Reefside" Billy said as he looked down at his computer back up to the two "that's about a half hour drive from here" Kim said "and with the traffic at this time it'll be about a forty-five minute drive, we'll never get there in time" she continued once more as she looked on between Merrick and Billy "we have to try" Merrick said as he placed a hand on Kim's shoulder causing her to face him. Kim sighed and gave a nod "alright, you coming Billy" she asked as she looked over at Billy "no I think I'll keep a low profile and not let the Zeo Rangers know I know about you and all" Billy said with a laugh "good point" Kim said as she took Merrick's hand "we'll see you later then" she said as she turned and led her and Merrick out of the house.

Downtown Reefside

"Ah!" the Rangers called out as they were thrown back by the attack of the Heartless "poor Guardians, these are my strongest warriors" a feminine voice said revealing the one and only Galaxia, Queen of the Dark Moon of Eltar, before the Rangers demorphed selves "you don't stand a chance" Galaxia continued as she mocked the Rangers. "What do you want with us" Kat exclaimed as she stood up to face her "Kat stop" Tommy said as he reached out to stop her, catching her before she fell "what do we want with you" Galaxia asked as she then laughed "we want nothing with you" Galaxia said as she crossed her arms across her chest "we're just in for capturing the Princess" Galaxia said as she smirked evilly at the Rangers. "If you want the Princess you'll have to get by us" a voice called out causing Nexus to growl under his breath "Your Majesty, its them" Nexus stated as he raised his blade out. "So the ugly bad guy recognized us eh" another voice said "guess we'll just have to give him a prize for figuring us out" said another "oh come on you guys, lets just get this over with" said a feminine voice this time. "Reveal yourselves" Galaxia called out "ouch, you wound us 'Your Majesty" one of the voices called out mockingly as four figures began to appear from the far side.

"Tommy look" Jason said as he pointed at them "is that Andros" Jason asked as he and Tommy both looked over at the figures, and sure enough their old pal the Red Space Ranger had been there standing amongst the four. Andros looked over at both Tommy and Jason and gave them a nod before turning over towards Galaxia and Nexus "this is your last chance Galaxia, leave now in one piece or fight and be forever bound to the Dark Moon" Andros said as he stepped forward from the group. Galaxia shook in anger "how dare you four reveal yourselves upon me in this fashion" she exclaimed as she raised her hand "You Guardians shall perish for the treason you have presented" she shouted as she fired a large amount of energy at the four only to be obscured in another direction by another blast. "I'm afraid you can't call such a crime" a soft feminine voice called out, "you're not current royalty" the voice continued as the figure stepped forward from the dust. Galaxia smirked "so we meet again Princess" she called out, as she looked on at Kimberly before her. 'Kim' Tommy thought as he looked on at the battle between the two "there's Kim" Adam called out as he looked over at his teammates before looking back over at where Kim stood with the others "anybody know what's going on" Rocky asked as he scratched his head and looked on "come on, lets get closer" Tommy said as he stepped forward closing in on the battle, his team following close behind.

As Kimberly stood before Galaxia she couldn't help but notice the smirk on Nexus's scrounged face "what are you so thrilled about" Kim asked him "finally a worthy opponent" he stated as he glistened his blade in the sun looking past Kimberly and the others. Kim stood strong and realized that Nexus hadn't been talking about her or her friends behind her, but the one person she had brought with her, Merrick. 'Merrick' she thought as she turned to look for him 'where is he' she continued to herself as she continued to search for him. "Well then, I was wondering when he'd show up" Galaxia said slyly as she looked from Kim over to a figure behind the group. "Looks like you got your wish" Merrick said as he stepped forward from the shadows of the trees around the Downtown area "although, I'm afraid it'll be your last one, Nexus" Merrick said as he fell into a fighting stance. "Kim" Jason called out as he and the other Rangers approached her and the others that were with her "Jason" she said in shock as she turned to face him "what's going on" Tommy asked bluntly as he stepped forward a stern look upon his face. "I'll explain later, right now you all have to leave" Kim began as he pushed Jason back away from the fight. "Shall we" Nexus asked Merrick referring to the start of a battle "fine by me" Merrick stated calmly as he began walking out to meet Nexus. "Merrick" Kim called as she turned from where she was to catch Merrick's hand "now's not the time" she said as she stopped him causing Merrick to look back at her "what's the matter Princess, afraid your boyfriend might just lose the battle" Galaxia said as she laughed causing Kim to look up at her with a slight glare. "We're warning you now Galaxia, either you leave now in once piece or we'll send you and your so called warriors packing in several" Merrick said as he turned to face Galaxia "I'm afraid that just wont cut it" Nexus said as he threw his blade at Merrick and Kim. "Hold on" Merrick called out to Kim as he took hold of her and jumped, causing the others to dodge the blade completely and letting it return back to Nexus. As both Merrick and Kimberly landed back onto the ground, Merrick reached out his hand and summoned a silver sword "Merrick" Kim said as she stopped him once more "don't worry, I'll make it quick" Merrick said with a grin as he stepped away from Kim and the others, heading towards Nexus, "let's go Nexus" Merrick said as he wielded the sword. As Nexus swung his blade, Merrick took it to easy dodge "you're slow" Merrick said as he broke Nexus's grip on his blade with his sword "now its game over" Merrick said as he held his sword to Nexus's throat. Galaxia stood furious "you haven't heard the last of me yet Princess, I will obtain your precious planet Eltar" Galaxia exclaimed she hovered into the air "Nexus, let us leave this place" she hollered as Merrick let down the blade, allowing Nexus to hover up to where Galaxia had been and within an instant the both disappeared, taking their Shadow Heartless with them.

"Told you it would be quick" Merrick said as he approached Kim with a grin "you still could have gotten hurt" Kim said as she shook her head at him "I thought I was supposed to be the one that worried and got paranoid over everything" Merrick said as he materialized his sword back into nothing "yea, but" Kim began "Ahem" Jason interrupted causing both Merrick and Kim to look at him "and explanation Kim" Jason said "I believe you owe it now" he continued as he folded his arms across his chest and gave her a look of seriousness. Kim chuckled and gave a nod "now I suppose I do" she said looking up at Jason, Tommy, and the others, "but not here" Kim continued as she began to read them directions to her house, where she promised they would be informed of everything.

A/N: End of Chapter 3, I hope you all enjoyed it!!