Chapter 7

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~~~Kira's POV~~~

The black highway seemed to stretch out forever. Tommy and I had been driving for well over two hours. After the first thirty minutes he had fallen asleep which made me thankful for two things. One was that I had decided to drive him since he couldn't stay awake. Two was that I was glad I didn't drive a stick because he had fallen asleep holding my hand. This trip was giving me time to think.

In two weeks I am supposed to return to New York for a small record deal, but now I don't think I want to go. Of course, if I told Tommy he'd tell me to go. He can be so noble. I giggled to myself and he stirred gently in his sleep but didn't wake.

~~~Tommy's POV~~~

The ground was hard and cold. A thick mist poured across the ground and chilled my body. My eyes opened, revealing a green haze before a white flash of light made it vanish leaving the red man standing over me in plain view. "Zedd," I whispered, pushing back and leaping to my feet.

"Calm down Ranger. If I wanted to hurt you then you would already be dead. I have learned a few lessons over the years."

"Then what do you want," I grimaced, taking a defensive stance.

"I am merely here to offer some advice." His red visor flashed briefly as he spoke.

"But first a question," I commanded to the best of my ability.

"Very well Tommy."

"How did you survive Zordon's energy wave? When Andros shattered the tube you should have been wiped out."

"I was not killed by Zordon. I was transformed," his evil form faded to a familiar looking man, "I thought it best you recognize me this time. I really thought you would open that box I gave you to save Kimberly, but seeing as you did not, a new threat rises for you. I offer you just a few words and listen well Tommy if you ever hope to be happy. Don't let her leave."

My mind was spinning, "Save Kim?" was all I could think of to say. His other words barely registered.

"It is too late for the pink pterodactyl Thomas." My head flared with pain and the ground seemed to spin.

"Wait," I screamed. My eyes shot open to see the road sprawling out beside me at a rapid speed.

"Ouch Tommy," Kira grimaced. I realized I was squeezing her hand tight.

"Sorry," I whispered, letting her go, "bad dream."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Just thinking about Kim," I replied, "wondering if there was anything I could have done."

"She was in a lot of pain Tommy," she whispered, "just be glad she isn't suffering now. I'm sure she is in a better place."

"I hope so Kira," I replied half-heartedly.

"I know it isn't what you want to hear, but she had cancer. The doctors did all anyone could do."

"Well you're right about one thing," I snapped, my anger flaring despite my urge not to hurt Kira, "that wasn't what I wanted to hear." I immediately regretted my words when a saw a sparkle of tears in her eyes, but they faded so fast I can't be sure if I imagined it. "I'm sorry." I lowered my head in shame.

"I know you're hurting Tommy," she finally replied after a few minutes of silence, "but I'm here for you, I care about you, you don't need to take it out on me."

I tried to make another apology, but the rest of the hour long ride to Angel Grove was silent.

~~~An hour later~~~

We pulled into our hotel and Kira jumped from the car before I could even take off my seatbelt. I had really hurt her with those words and I wished I could take them back. She was walking towards the front door with her bags by the time I got to the truck. I pulled my suitcases from the truck and shut it with a pain-filled sigh. "Kira, wait up!" I called and chased after her.

AN: Sorry for the long pause in updates and the short chapter. College is kicking my arse something fierce.