A/N: hey guys, this is a repost. Thanks to Jemlela for pointing out something to me. I said that Kim handed her diary over to the cops, but now I see that she couldn't do that because it has that she's a power ranger in it; so I had to go back and change it. Thanks for all your reviews; enjoy.

Disclaimer: still own nothing except Michael and all unfamiliar characters

The other gymnasts were standing around talking about Kim, when the doors opened. They looked up and saw Tommy heading towards them with Kim at his side. They could see that there was something different about her. Though she clung closer to Tommy, she looked a little more at ease than before. Coach Schmidt turned and waited until they were standing in front of him, before asking, "Tommy, I trust everything is ok?"

"Not yet," he answered. He turned his gaze to the woman at his side and smiled, "But it will be." Everyone could see the love in his eyes for her and stood in awe. Tommy turned back to the coach, "Actually there's something we have to tell you."

"What's that?" He asked.

"Kim has decided to head back to Angel Grove," he said.

"What? Why?" Denise asked. She couldn't believe that Kim was thinking about leaving.

"What do you mean?" the coach asked, a little disturbed at losing one of his prize gymnasts. Tommy had expected resistance. Kim had warned him about it when they were walking. But he didn't care. She was here and got hurt and no one knew. And he couldn't allow her to stay here. He wanted her where he could keep her safe. He had of course asked her again if she was sure that this was what she wanted, and she had assured him that it was. But he had also promised that he wouldn't tell anyone about what happened until she was ready.

"She's a lot more homesick than she let on," Tommy said, "And she feels that she couldn't be the top gymnast you need her to be if she's distracted all the time. She feels that it's time for her to return home."

"Why are you saying all this?" Denise asked, "Why don't you let Kimberly tell us this herself."

"Fine," Tommy said. He turned to Kim and she gave him a nod. She pulled the notebook out of her bag and handed it to her soon-to-be former coach. Coach Schmidt took the book and casted a puzzled glance in their direction, "What's this?"

"Just read it," Tommy said, "It's in Kim's handwriting, just so you know."

Hey coach,

I know you're shocked by what Tommy just told you, but it's the truth. I'm quitting. I'm going back home to Angel Grove with Tommy today. I can't stay here anymore. I miss my family too much. I'm sure you've noticed that I've been distracted lately. I keep thinking about home and my mind isn't where it should be if I want to be ready for the competition, for any competition. I know that you think that maybe Tommy forced me into making this decision, but the truth is he didn't. He actually made sure that this is what I wanted, not for anybody, but for myself. You've been a wonderful coach, and I've made some wonderful friends, but I want to go home. I've already made up my mind. You've helped me to become a better gymnast than when I started here, and for that I thank you. I know that you guys must feel blindsided, but it is what I want. It's for the best, trust me. I'll miss you guys. D, you're a good gymnast. So stop berating yourself. Same goes to you Suze; you guys can do it, I believe in you. I want you guys to promise me that you will give it your all and you will bring that gold home. I'm going to miss you guys. Love Kim.

"So you really mean it?" the coach asked, "You're really going home?" she nodded.

"Are you sure Kim?" Denise asked, "I don't want you to go, but if this is what you want…"

"You're a great friend Kim," Suzie said, "And I'll miss you." When she moved to hug her, Kim took an involuntary step back. Suzie dropped her arms in confusion. Tommy put his hands on the small of Kim's back and said, "It's ok Beautiful, I'm right here." She looked up at him and nodded. She took a breath then stepped forward and gave Suzanne a hug. Just as quickly, she moved over to Denise and gave her a quick hug as well. She stood in front of her coach, and gave him a tiny smile, before giving him a quick hug as well.

"You're a great gymnast Kimberly," he said, "With a lot of potential. It's a shame to see you go, but I understand. I wish you luck in whatever you choose to do." He turned to Tommy, "Take good care of her."

"I will," he nodded. Kim took up her place next to Tommy once more and looked out at the two people that became her very first friends in Florida. She would miss them, but she couldn't stay any longer. She tugged on Tommy's hand to let him know that she was ready to go. He looked down at her and smiled, "OK. Well, we'll see you. Goodbye Coach Schmidt and it was great meeting you Denise and Suzanne."

"Goodbye and it was great meeting you Tommy," they both said. Tommy took Kim's hand and turned to walk back out the gym.

"What do you think that was about?" Suzanne asked as she watched them leave.

"I don't know," Denise said, "Whatever happened had to do with why Kim freaked out on the beam. My guess is he got her to tell him."

"You think she'll be ok?" Suzanne asked.

"I have no doubt about it," Coach Schmidt said, "That young man loves her very much, and he would do anything for her. Alright, let's finish up so you guys can enjoy the rest of your time." With that, the girls went back practice. When the others came in, they told them that Kim was leaving to go back home. Many of them expressed their frustration at missing her, while some were confused and others didn't care.

Kim and Tommy went back to the dorm to pack up her stuff. They were almost done when Tommy's communicator went off, "I read you Zordon."

"Tommy, I trust everything went ok?" he asked.

"Yes it did," Tommy said, "In fact we're about ready to teleport."

"That is why I have contacted you red ranger," Zordon said. Kim looked over at Tommy when she heard that. He could see the fear in her eyes that something maybe wrong.

"What is it Zordon?" he asked, "Is something wrong?"

"No Tommy," he said to their relief, "But it has come to my attention that there might be some questions as to how you got Kimberly back to Angel Grove."

"Now that you mention it," Tommy said, "People might be suspicious if Kim doesn't go to the airport." Kim looked over at Tommy, wondering what was going on, does this mean I can't come home?

Seeing the question in her eyes, he reached over and rubbed her cheeks. "Don't worry, everything's going to be fine," he whispered, "Trust me."

I do trust you Tommy. He smiled when he saw her answer in her eyes.

"I understand what you're saying Zordon," Tommy said, "What do you propose we do? I was kinda hoping on teleporting, so I have no money with me."

"I figured as much Tommy, which is why I had Alpha go ahead and book a flight for the both of you for tonight," Zordon said to their surprise. Kim looked back at Tommy, how did he do that?

"How did you manage that Zordon?" Tommy asked.

"I will explain everything once you and my crane are back in Angel Grove," Zordon said, "The plane leaves in 45 minutes. You should get to the airport. I'll contact the other rangers and let them know what time they should be there."

"Ok Zordon," Tommy said, "By the way, was there any trouble today?"

"No Tommy, there was not."

"Thanks Zordon," Tommy said, "Tommy out."

"See you both soon," Zordon said.

"Wow, I wonder how Zordon managed to do that?" Tommy asked. Kim shrugged her shoulders and went back to packing.

"You ok beautiful?" he asked, a little concerned. Hearing it, Kim turned back and walked towards him. She hesitated a little, then slowly raised her hands and held his face. She looked directly into his eyes so that he could see into hers, I'm fine Tommy. I just can't wait to go home.

He sighed, "OK, if you say so, and don't worry, we'll be home soon." She nodded and went to finish up her packing.

"Hey, I guess I'm getting better at understanding what you're saying without the pad," he laughed. She shook her head and headed to her room. She got the green checkered shirt that he used to wear in his green ranger days, and the white teddy bear that he gave her when she was in the hospital. She placed them in her bag, and went to get the rest of her clothes. Tommy helped her fold them and in no time at all, they were packed and ready to go.

(Kim's POV)

I can't believe it, I'm really going home. Tommy's been so wonderful since he got here. And he has gotten better at understanding me. (sighs) it felt so good to hear Zordon call me his crane. I didn't realize how much I missed it.

"Are you ready to go Beautiful?" Tommy asked.

Ready when you are Handsome. I can't wait. I'm scared, but I know that you'll be with me. I wish I'd never met Michael. I wonder how everyone's going to react when they see me. I'm terrified that they won't understand why I won't want anyone to touch me.

(Tommy's POV)

'Oh man, she looks so beautiful. Sometimes I can't get over how lucky I am to have her. But every time I look into her eyes and see the hurt and the cautiousness that wasn't there before, I just feel so angry. She never should've had to go through what she did.

"Are you ready to go Beautiful?" I asked her. I see her nod, but even before she did I saw the answer in her eyes. 'I really am getting better at reading her eyes.'

(No one's POV)

Tommy walked over to her and grabbed the bag from her hands. He held out his free hand, silently asking her to take it. When she did, he opened the door and led them out. He closed the door behind them, after leaving the key on the counter, and walked down the stairs. They didn't say anything, but they didn't have to. It was enough for them to just be with each other. Just as they reached outside, Kim looked at her wrist and saw that she forgot the bracelet that Aisha had gotten her for Christmas. She pulled on Tommy's arm to get him to stop.

Feeling the tug, he looked down at her, "What is it Beautiful?" she raised her right wrist for him to see and circled it with her left hand. He looked at her for second very confused, "Did you forget something?" she nodded. He looked at her wrist again, this time noticing that it was her right wrist she was circling.

'She always used to wear her communicator on her left hand, but what did she wear on her right? Come on Tommy, think! The last time she was home was Christmas and she didn't have anything until Aisha…' he trailed off his thoughts as the answer came to him, "Is it the friendship charm bracelet that Aisha gave you for Christmas?"

You remembered.

"Do you want me to go get it for you?" he asked.

Yes, if you don't mind. She nodded.

"Ok, I'll be right back," he turned to go back inside. Kim panicked when she realized he was leaving her out there alone. She grabbed his arm before he could take a step.

Wait; don't leave me here by myself.

He paused when he saw the panic in her eyes, and knew she was afraid. Taking her hand in his, he said, "Kim, look at me. You're going to be ok. I'm just going to run up and grab the bracelet and I'll be right back, ok? I promise, nothing is going to happen." 'Please beautiful. I promise you Kim, and I'd never break one to you.' Seeing the look in his eyes, she felt at calm and nodded to him. She let his arm go and watched as he dashed into the building. She looked around, trying to stop the growing panic from rising in her. As her gaze swung across to the gym, she froze in terror. There were some boys standing there, talking. But that's not what made her froze; between the boys was none other than Michael.

(Kim's POV)

Oh God, what am I going to do? I can't let him see me. He's not supposed to be here. Please don't let him see me. Tommy where are you?

Michael looked up and their eyes met. His became surprised before they gave way to a smile; which sent shivers down her spine. He left from the group and started towards her.

He saw me. Oh God he's coming over here. Tommy, why aren't you back yet? Please don't let him hurt me again. I can't take; I won't be able to handle it.

She felt a hand on her shoulder and flinched, but then she heard Tommy's voice, "Kim, are you Ok?"

(Tommy's POV)

I jogged up the stairs, taking them three at a time. I really wanted to get back to Kim. I reached her dorm, and opened the door. I headed straight to her bedroom, hoping that the bracelet would be in there; no such luck. 'Where could that bracelet be?' I thought to myself. I came back out and was about to go into the kitchen when a glitter on the coffee table caught my eye. I turned towards it and saw that it was the bracelet. 'Gotcha.' I grabbed it, and ran back out the door; anxious to get back to Kim. As I came out, I could feel the tension and fear coming from her. I cursed myself for leaving her alone, but then I realized she didn't even know I was there and her attention was focused elsewhere. I reached out to touch her shoulder and when I saw her flinch, I dropped my arm. And instead I asked, "Kim, are you ok?"

(No one's POV)

Kim didn't answer Tommy, though she wanted to. She was too scared to answer him. Michael kept coming over, and she found herself stepping back until she hit Tommy's chest. She finally raised her eyes and Tommy could see the stark fear in them. He moved in front of her, unknowingly blocking her view of Michael, "Kim? Can you tell me what's wrong? What has you so scared?" she made a whimper in the back of her throat and looked over his shoulder at Michael, who was now a few feet away. Tommy turned around and finally saw who she was looking at. As he watched from the guy back to his girlfriend, he connected the dots.

"Kim was he the one…" he stopped and tried again, "Was he the one that raped you?"

She nodded as tears filled her eyes. Tommy felt pure rage rise up in him. He tried to hide as to not scare Kim, but knew that she saw it anyway. Before he could say anything though, Michael was standing right there, "Well, if it isn't sweet Kimberly." He was oblivious to the guy standing next to her, and even more so to the anger that was directed at him.

Kim took a step back, but Michael reached out and grabbed her hand. She whimpered and started struggling. She looked over at Tommy and saw his eyes flash green, she knew without a doubt that he was beyond pissed. Her thoughts were confirmed when he spoke, "If I were you, I'd let go right now."

Michael looked up at him in obvious confusion, but did not drop her arm, "Oh yeah and just who are you to tell me that?"

Tommy was struggling to control the anger inside of him. He knew just how much damage he could do if he let it loose, "The name's Tommy, her boyfriend, and I'm only going to say this one more time, get your hands off my girlfriend."

Now anyone else would have noticed the cold, unforgiving tone in Tommy's voice and knew that they were stepping in dangerous territory, but Michael was too cocky for his own good and didn't know just how close he is to getting his ass kicked.

Michael looked at Tommy then back to Kim, "Oh so you're Tommy. I see you did come after all. So tell me, did she tell you how much she begged me for it? How much she wanted it?" he had barely gotten the words out of his mouth when Tommy pulled him away from Kim and slammed him into the wall.

"Listen to me you fucking piece of shit," Tommy said, rage coursing through him, "You raped my girlfriend. That was your biggest mistake. You have no idea how much I want to break your fucking neck right now. The only reason I'm not doing it is standing right next to me. I told you to let her go, you didn't. And then you went and said that; in front of me no less."

Michael finally heard the tone in Tommy's voice, and he was scared shitless. He hadn't paid attention to the guy before because he didn't think anything of it, but now he wished he had paid better attention. He had no doubt that he could do exactly what he said and he was scared. He tried to reason with him, "Look man—

"No you look," Tommy cut him off, "My girlfriend was hurt because of you. Do you see her right now? Do you see what you did to her?"

"Look I cared about her ok?" Michael said, "I loved her."

"Love?! Love?!" Tommy growled, "You don't know what the word means. Loving someone means always being there for them; it means giving them your unconditional support in everything that they do. It means staying strong for your girlfriend that's 3000 miles away from home and her loved ones, waiting for the day she comes home. It doesn't mean hurting the person that you claim to care about, and that's exactly what you did."

Michael whimpered, "You're hurting me."

"I haven't begun to hurt you yet," Tommy said. He was about to say something else, but felt a touch on his arm. He looked down at the hand then over to Kim. The fear and concern in her eyes jolted him. He looked again and realized that she was concerned for him, not Michael.

Don't do it Tommy, don't be like him. Please, just let him go and take me home.

Looking into her eyes, he saw what she was saying. She gave a tiny shake of her head and pleaded with him, please, just let him go. Don't let him provoke you. Let's go home, please? I want to get out of here and start my life again.

He gave a nod of his head to let her know he understood. He then turned back to Michael, "Listen to me, you come anywhere near her again and I promise you that when I'm through with you, you will be unrecognizable. Do you understand?"

When Michael nodded, Tommy let him go so abruptly that he fell to the ground, "I'm letting you go, pray and hope I don't ever see you again." And with that, he took the bags and grabbed Kim's hand and walked off. Michael stayed on the ground, watching them leave. When they were out of sight, he got up. He was embarrassed and angry over what just happened. 'This is not over.'

(With Tommy and Kim)

Tommy was still shaking with anger, though he tried to control it. He couldn't believe that he had gotten through a conversation with the scum that hurt Kim. He looked over at her and knew that it was because of her. He stopped walking and tugged on her hand so that she turned to face him. The residual fear that was in her eyes, stoked his anger. He sighed, "Kim, you know I'd never hurt you right?"

Startled, she looked up at him, of course I know that Tommy. Why would you think that?

"It's just…I know that you're scared, but I'm not angry at you, I'm angry at him," he said, "And I know that being there next to him after what happened, you were terrified, but I want to thank you."

Thank me? For what? She wondered.

He smiled, "For being there. Because you were there, no matter how angry I was, and no matter how much I wanted to, I didn't give in to it. I love you Kim, no matter what. And I'll always be there for you."

I know Tommy. I'm so thankful you came after me. She looked back at him and saw another question in his eyes. She touched his arm, what is it?

"I know that this might not be something you want to hear, or would be too terrified to do, but…" he trailed off. He looked at her and got the courage to say, "I think that we should stop by the police station." Seeing the panic in her eyes he hurried on to finish his thought, "Kim think about it. If you turn him in, you can stop him from doing it to some other girl."

I don't know if I can. It's been so long since it happened that I don't know what to do or say. I'm scared of talking though.

"I know you're scared, but can you honestly say that you won't feel guilty if he does this or something worse to someone else and you could've prevented it? I know you Kim, you would feel guilty."

You're right, I would.

"And you don't have to worry, I'll be right there with you," he said, "You can write everything that you want to say or even give them you're diary if you don't feel like writing. I'll be there every step of the way, you won't be alone." She was scared, but she took one look into his eyes and as always, his strength washed over her and gave her the strength to do anything. She gave tiny smile that was filled with trepidation, and nodded her head.

"Ok? You will do this?" he asked. He smiled and gave a sigh of relief when she nodded. He held out his hands and they walked to the street to call a cab. They stopped by the Miami Police Department to file the report. A male officer came out to take their statements, and had asked Tommy to leave; but Kim was scared, so Tommy suggested that they use a female cop instead, and to allow him to stay. The officer understood and allowed him to remain with her when she refused to allow him out of her sight or reach. He explained what he knew, and told them that she hadn't spoken a word since. He had initially thought to hand over her diary, but then remembered that she had written about being a ranger, so he instead asked for a pen and a legal pad. Kim took them and wrote everything down; from when she left the gym to when she got home. She explained why she waited so long to come forward, and why she was leaving Florida now. The attending officer, Sergeant Maria Daniels, said she understood and explained that it wasn't uncommon for victims to do that. He told them about his confrontation with Michael and about why Kim was leaving Florida. Tommy and Kim were surprised to learn that Michael was actually Alexander Davis. And he was wanted by the Palm Springs Police Department for the attack and rape of a young woman. At the end, Tommy realized that they would be late to the airport and voiced his concerns. The cops decided to thank them for their help by taking them to the airport. They got there with five minutes to spare. He thanked the cops and then made his way to check-in with Kim at his side. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and led them to a chair. About five minutes after they sat down, they heard the call for their flight. Thanks to Zordon, all he had to do was show ID for the both of them and then they boarded the plane. He found their seats with ease and led them down the aisle. When he came to them, he stopped, "Kim why don't you take the window seat? That way, you won't have to worry about anyone brushing on you."

What did I do to deserve you? You're so thoughtful and kind. She thought. She nodded and moved into the seat. As he buckled them both, he looked over at her, "Sleep beautiful, and when you wake up, we'll be home."

I like the sound of that. She closed her eyes and felt him press a kiss to her head. I love you Tommy and I can't wait to go home.

'Everything's going to be ok,' he thought, 'I promise.'

As he was dozing off, he noticed Kim shifting around and asked, "What's wrong Kim?"

She looked around for a few seconds before pointing to his pocket, "What?" he asked, before he reached in and pulled his cell phone out, "Is this what you want?" she nodded.

"Ok," he said and then gave it to her. He watched her type something and then hand the phone back to him. He took it and read;

Can you get the teddy bear out of the bag for me? I can't sleep without it.

He nodded and reached up in the overhead compartment and pulled the bear out. He gave it to her and watched as she clutched it to her chest before laying her head back on his shoulder. In no time at all, she had fallen asleep. He smiled and closed his eyes, knowing that in a few short hours, they'd be home.

A/N: alright, so that was the repost. Tell me what you think, again, (lol). If the station scene seemed rushed, I'm sorry. I just wanted to get Kim and Tommy out of Florida. So anyway, continuing reading and reviewing; I love to read them.

A/N 2: on a side note, should have secrets chapter up soon. I think I might make it into three parts, being that it will be the revealing chapters. All of the secrets will be out in the next few chapters.