Disclaimer: I own nothing (wish I owned JDF !)

This is my first fanfic so pleeeeeeeeeeease be kind x

This is set after the Turbo movie but I didn't watch Zeo or Turbo so plz keep an open mind.

Again, there's more conversation than I expected, I just couldn't find a better way of explaining everything. What I'm trying to do is draw a picture of what's been going on with people individually before bringing them all together.

CHAPTER 6

(This chapter is in flashback form and is an explanation to Kim of what happened between Jason and Tommy after she left the karate competition)

Tommy Oliver sat alone amongst the abandoned chairs.

Less than an hour ago the gym had been full of people as he and his friends had won the trophy that now sat on his knee, shining up at him victoriously.

He should be out celebrating, but instead he found himself unable to move from the plastic seat that had become his 'winners throne'. His hand unconsciously stroked the trophy as he gazed absent mindedly up at the ring.

Tommy, along with two of his best friends- Adam and Jason had just won the karate competition he had dreamt of winning for his entire life but now he had achieved it there was no warm post-victory glow and there was no triumphant song playing in his heart. There was just confusion…and regret.

The events of the previous few days kept replaying in Tommys head, he had tried to make sense of it all and his feelings towards it… tried and failed!

The kidnapping and sacrifice of his best friend and ex-girlfriend had rocked Tommy to the core. He hadn't even known that they were back in town, let alone that they were back in town 'together'.

He closed his eyes as the sense of betrayal swept over him again.

'Kimberly and Jason?!

Part of Tommy still couldn't believe it.

He had known a long time ago that Jason had a crush on Kimberly, because not long after he moved to Angel Grove they had discussed the subject. Tommy had confided in his new friend about his growing attraction to the petite brunette, Jason had nodded knowingly and a sadness had filled his almost-black eyes as he admitted to his own attraction and to the knowledge that Kimberly had never once looked at him the way he saw her look at Tommy.

The two had shaken hands on the fact that they would never let a girl come between them… not even Kim!

Tommys heart burned as he replayed their conversation and slowly accepted that Jason had indeed severed their friendship for a girl but not just any girl… his girl!

His eyes stung with tears as the terrible realisation hit him- maybe he had never really known Kim or Jason at all!

…It couldn't be true!

The bond he shared with Kimberly was special; he'd always believed that, no matter what they'd been through. Even after she ended their three-year romance he had still kept his most private moments solely for her… and their precious memories.

They couldn't all be lies!

He couldn't have been such an idiot!

…He couldn't be sure anymore!

"Awesome man!" Jasons deep voice was filled with excitement as he almost skipped into the gym.

Tommy didn't even raise his head to greet him, instead, he raised a hand and smoothed out his long ponytail. He knew a confrontation was fast approaching and he knew that once the words were spoken there might be no way back for their friendship but he had decided that they were words that could no longer remain unsaid.

"The dream team is back in business bro!" Jason held up his hand to Hi-5 and Tommy half-heartedly returned it.

"Tommy…uh, Kim had to leave man, she asked me to let you know how excited she was for us though" Taking the seat next to Tommy he dropped into it and kicked out his long legs.

"That trophy suits you man, it was a long time coming hu?"

The anger that had started as tiny sparks in the pit of Tommys stomach the second he realised that Jason and Kim were seemingly 'together' was now raging in his chest and threatening to consume him completely.

"So I guess I'm still getting the silent treatment" Tommy spun to face Jason so quickly that it took a second for his ponytail to catch up and fall loosely over his shoulder.

"Still… I guess I should feel honoured to get the personal touch this time, instead o some scribbled Dear Tommys…"

Jasons dark brows plummeted south in confusion, his excitement following the competition was quickly evaporating.

"Come on Jase… break it to me brother"

Jason was shocked as Tommy almost spat his final word at him. He didn't know what was fuelling his former teammates anger but he had a feeling that Kimberlys sudden disappearance had something to do with it.

"You know Kim as well as I do… she's a law unto herself sometimes- don't worry about it"

What had been intended as a light hearted comment that would hopefully give the two men some common ground (The complexities of Kim!), turned out to be nothing less that a red rag to a bull, because in a split second Tommy was on his feet and the trophy lost its victorious shine as it hit the floor with a sickening crack!

Stabbing a finger in Jasons direction, Tommys voice escaped his throat a little louder than he had intended.

"You should have told me before you came back here!"

The look of confusion on Jasons face didn't falter but it was a look that didn't register with Tommy who was now completely blinded by jealousy.

"We're supposed to be bro's, there are rules about these sorts of things and you've broken them!"

Jason slowly massaged the skin between his eyes. Tommys face was pink with fury and the fire that had been burning in his chest had now spread to his eyes.

"You broke your promise to me man!"

Tommys angry outburst had both shocked and confused Jason. They had been friends for a long a time and Jason couldn't remember ever seeing him like this, well… not without the involvement of a spell or some green spandex.

Jason was still struggling to work out what he'd done to provoke such a heated response from the man renowned for keeping a cool head even under the most immense of pressure when suddenly it hit him- just what he was being accused of. It took less than a second for a fire to ignite in Jason that would prove more than a rival for the one now raging out of control in Tommy.

"So you think I broke a rule Tommy? Which one would that be exactly? The 'Guy Rule', or the 'Jealous Ex-Boyfriend rule?!"

"The what?!"

"You know the one… My friend shall not date my ex-girlfriend but I shall date my ex-girlfriends friend!"

Tommy crossed his arms over his wide chest and laughed incredulously at Jason

"Me? Jealous of you?! Don't make me laugh, you know, if you flip that comment you might end up somewhere closer to the truth"

" Yes you're jealous! You're so jealous you can't even see straight!" Jasons temper had gotten the best of him but it cooled slightly as he looked into the eyes of a man he had spent years referring to as a brother.

Kimberlys rejection had damaged Tommy, no one knew that better that Jason. He had been the one to take the late night calls, the desperation for answers had been all too evident in Tommys voice, but unfortunately those answers hadn't been Jasons to give.

When time had passed and the phone calls had stopped, Jason had assumed that his friend had been able to call a truce with the past that had enabled him to move on but tonight, standing just a few feet from him it was crystal clear how fragile that truce had been.

"Tommy…" Jasons voice softened as his anger began to subside and was replaced by sympathy and concern for a friend he could see drowning before him.

"Kim and I…"

Forcing himself to block out the words that followed Tommy closed his eyes. The thought of Kim with some faceless stranger had haunted him since he received that letter but the thought of Kimberly with Jason was quickly pushing him to the edge of insanity.

His eyes shot open again as he hissed… "Get in the ring!"

Jason just could not believe what he was hearing and the look on his face mirrored that disbelief.

"You and me Jase, let's go"

"Are you crazy?! I'm not fighting you man!"

Tommy was already walking towards the ring when Jason reached out a strong arm and pulled him back

"Tommy, I'm trying to tell you something but you're so jealous you can't even hear me!"

"I told you, I'm not jealous!"

"Yeah? And I told Kim she was wrong, green really doesn't suit you!"

"The two men had moved closer and were now separated by mere inches. Both had their chest pushed out and their chins were slightly raised.

Jason could feel Tommys breath, they were standing so close and he clenched his fists praying that Tommy wouldn't escalate this. Tommy venting his pent up hurt and frustration was one thing but Tommy unleashing his built up fury would be quite another and Jason wasn't sure if he had the energy for it tonight.

"…Guys?" Both men spun around to see Adam passing the deserted seats and heading in their direction, his soft Asian features were shadowed with concern.

"Tommy… what's going on?

"Apparently I'm taking fashion advice from a guy who thinks red is the only colour of the rainbow" The bitter smirk that spread across Tommys face hurt Jason as much as it infuriated him but reaching out a hand he tugged on the red T-Shirt that Tommy wore as an accompaniment to his black karate trousers.

"Yeah? Well taste the rainbow brother!" Jason faked a massive grin as he almost spat his final word in Tommys direction this time.

Less than an hour ago the two men had been closer that brothers, together they had put their lives on the line and fought shoulder to shoulder for the same cause, but buried pain and confusion over a lost love had lead Tommy down a dangerous path. When jealousy had burned away his sanity and self control he'd entered into a confrontation that looked likely to have cost him the strongest friendship he had ever built, but even now, with common sense ringing in his ears he just couldn't bring himself to back down.

"I trusted you Jason, I trusted both of you!" Jason sighed as icicles formed on Tommys words. He was physically exhausted from the fight and now he was mentally exhausted.

Seeing Kimberly again had proved too much too soon for Tommy and had caused him to jump to some ridiculous conclusions.

Shaking his head Jason turned his back on the man he hoped would not become a 'former friend', and started to walk towards the exit.

"You're wrong Tommy!" he called over his shoulder, as he walked out of the gym and past a tearful Katherine. The look on her face telling Jason she'd heard more than enough… Jason knew that feeling!