Chapter Seven
The next day was nly one of the worst days in the Rangers' week from hell. Trini, Zack, Billy, and Kimberly awoke that morning to find they were short one Ranger.
It worried them, because it was unlike Jason to just disappear without him saying anything to them. So, they started their search for their leader.
That's the reason Kimberly found herself at the Youth Center. She had asked Ernie if he had seen Jason, but he hadn't. She also had the misfortune of running into Bulk and Skull. She got a laugh out of the two and went leave when she ran into Tommy.
"Tommy?" she asked with a start. He said nothing.
Kimberly watched as he tried to leave, then she remembered he was supposed to have met with Jason after school.
"Tommy, wait. Have you seen Jason around?"
The teen looked down at her. He seemed annoyed with her question.
"As a matter of fact, I waited for him after school. He never showerd."
Kim looked confused.
"Weird. That's not like him." she said.
"And let me guess, you're worried, right?" Tommy said in her face. "That's is what you do best, isn't it, Kimberly?"
The way he said her name made her shiver. It reminded her of the way the Green Ranger had said it
"Hey, Tommy," Zack greeted entering the Youth Center. "What's up?"
Tommy just turned and walked out leaving the black teen bewildered.
"What's with him?" Zack asked his teammate.
"I wish I knew." Kimberly answered honestly. "Find out anything?"
"I've checked out all over the place. No one's seen Jason."
"Same here. It's funny, Tommy said he was supposed to meet Jason after school, but he never showed."
Zack's face scrunched up in confusion.
"That's bogus." he said outraged. "Jason was there."
"Then you talk to Tommy, ok." Kim concluded. "He probably thinks I'm just making this all up, so I would have something to say to him."
Like she would be so disparate.
"C'mon," Zack agreed. "We'll catch him outside.
Tommy walked down the cement walkway through the park. He wasn't too happy with Kimberly's concern over the Red Ranger. I just enraged him, made him want to see the Red Ranger's bloody and lifeless body even more, and it furthered his suspicions of what was really between the monochromatic Rangers.
"Tommy!" he heard someone call, but knowing it was the Rangers he continued walking. He sensed the putties appear and walked to the bend.
He watched the battle and felt a new wave jealously rush through him. He didn't want his Pink Ranger fighting that close to any man. Hell, he didn't want her fighting by the Yellow Ranger's side either. She belonged by his side and his side alone. He felt the urge to join the battle and just take the Pink Ranger, but he restrained himself. He continued to watch until the battle was over.
The Green Ranger was disappointed to find the Rangers the victors, but the putties were weak, only good for a distraction. He watched as Zack and Kimberly fall into a conversation. He noticed they were looking for him but he knew he had chosen good space for him to see them but not to be seen in return.
Again he wanted to make his presence known, but his Queen was summoning him and he had no choice but to answer her. Before he left, he made himself a promise to punish the Black Ranger's closeness to his Pink Ranger.
This is my last update for awhile. I'm working on my stories but I am unsure when I will post next. I'll try to finish them as soon as possible. Please be patient.
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