A/N: I don't own anything and I am sorry about not getting this out yesterday but I watched the Oscars instead of working on this chapter. Anyway I hope that everyone likes this chapter as much as I did while writing it.
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"I don't want any decisions made until I get there." Rocky said as he paced his suite with his cell pressed to his ear. He hated the news that he had just received. He had to do whatever he could to change the board's decision.
"I understand but we have to decide now" A woman's voice said on the other end of the phone. If she was talking to anyone else but a Prince, they would've been frozen by the tone in her voice but not Rocky. She didn't scare him because he was a Prince.
"I know but give me 48 hours. I will have my decision by then." He said before closing the phone. He sighed before walking into his closet to grab his bag. Father was not going to be happy about this but he had to leave. This was something that he had to do. A life was in his hands.
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"Have you seen Prince Rocky?" Aisha asked as she met Tommy in the hallway.
"No the last time I saw my brother was when you drop the bomb on him. My guess is that he is hiding from you, don't worry he will show up when its food time. You will always find him around dinner time." Tommy said with a smile.
"Thank you." She said as she walked away. Tommy shook his head and continued to his room. He was trying to come up with a way to get Kim to the phone. His father had told him that he couldn't leave the palace in the foreseeable future. Closing his door, he walked over to his balcony. It was a rainy day in Phadoes but it suited his mood so much better than a sunny day. He wanted to talk to Kim to smooth things over and get back on level standing with her once again. Lost in his own world, he was startled when the phone rang. Turning around he picked up the phone and received the best news that was sure to impressed Kim. He was more than the Crown Prince and he would show her.
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Kim walked toward the tent. She was sore, tired, and hungry. It had been a long day digging the latrine but at least it was wider now and could handle the size of the camp. Everyday they received more and more refugees since Zedd who was the leader of the rebel forces had moved closer to the camp three days ago. She was brought back to the present by the sounds of people laughing and talking. This was her dream, helping these people rebuilt their lives and learn to live once again. As she drew closer to the mess tent she thought again on the picture in the paper. How could she be so stupid to respond to that kiss? Yes it was one of the best kisses but then it was from a prince. They were supposed to kiss great and turn an everyday normal girl into a beautiful princess or at least that's what Cinderella had taught her. She didn't turn into a princess though because once a servant girl always a servant girl or in this case a refugee camp director. She just had to push that kiss into the back of her mind and never think of it again. The camp would be in danger if she did. They had already lost some support from the people of Phadoes because she had even thought about kissing the prince and with every paper that came out with her picture on it the more and more donations the camp lost. Her first night back she spent the night with Justin and the rest of the children in the hospital tent. She had read every book that she could find for them except for 'Goodnight Moon'. It made her think about the Prince too much. After what seemed like an eternity she had made it to the mess tent. Heaving a sigh of relief she opened one of the flaps and looked in. It was chaos as normal but the kind that she loved. She knew that Trini should be in there working and that made her sort of nervous because she had been avoiding her best friend. It wasn't what Trini thought though because she really didn't want to talk about what happened at the palace. She wanted to keep that shame to herself. It felt safer that way, to keep it in the back of her mind and away from her heart. Why had she ever kissed the Prince back? Everything would've been fine had she had pulled away from those cursed lips of his. It was one battle that she didn't even fight much less win even though she should have for the camp. For some odd reason though; she had leaned into his perfectly toned body and felt the strength that rippled in his muscles as he pulled her closer to him. His scent, a blend of forbidden fantasies was still with her and she caught herself at times smelling it and remembering the kiss all over again. It had that much power over her even days later. The sad thing was that had the media not been there, she might have let the Prince take the kiss further. It was a scary thought and one that she had been fighting since she got back. Would she have let Tommy take that kiss all the way or would she have had the strength to back away from him. Pushing those thoughts to the back of her mind, she walked into the tent and saw Andros with a woman shrouded in a black cloak. Halfway over to them she realized who it was, Lady Ashley.
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"Adam, I need you to take me somewhere." Rocky said as leaned against the door frame. He had been looking for Adam for the past thirty minutes and finally found him in the hanger sitting beside one of the many aircraft that belong to the royal family.
"Rocky, you just got back and now you want me to go against your father? Where do you need to go now?" He asked as he looked up at the prince. He and Rocky had grown up together and been the best of friends. It was one reason he had the job he did because Rocky wanted him to stay in Phadoes and not move away to find work. He also had played matchmaker between Adam and Tanya. Rocky just loved getting involved in other people's lives even though he had been right with the two of them.
"Well I have some business that I need you to fly me too." Rocky said with a smile. Adam just shook his head before looking back at his best friend. They were so very different; it was a wonder that they were best friends.
"What about your tutor? I hear that you have been hiding from her." Adam said as he stood up and faced Rocky. He dusted off his pants before shoving his hands into his pockets.
"Aisha is a big girl and will never know I am gone. It will be a quick trip I promise." Rocky said with a smile that made Adam laugh. It was only because they were best friends that had Adam moving.
"Alright but only because we are friends and I have never not taken you anywhere." Adam said as he walked around Rocky to fire up the copter. Rocky rubbed his hands together and bent down to grabbed his bag that he had packed earlier and jumped in. Hopefully this would be a quick trip with a short detour to the camp. He intended to meet this woman that had his brother actually like a normal man for the first time in his life.
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"Kim, I believe that you have met Ashley." Andros said as Kim walked closer to them.
"Yes, I have." She said as he smiled. It was such a surprise to see him smile because he had never smiled before to her knowledge.
"Kim?" Trini asked as she came up behind the group. Kim turned to see a concerned look on her best friend's face.
"I'm fine." She whispered before turning to look back at Andros and Ashley. She looked closer at them and saw what they were trying to hide. It was a shock but not one that really surprised her as she thought about it. "Lady Ashley, it is a pleasure to meet you once again. I'm sorry about not getting to speak with you more at the ball. Would you like a tour of the camp?" Kim asked as she pasted a smile on for everyone around her.
"Yes, I would like that. Would now be okay?" Ashley asked as Kim nodded. Now would be better than leaving it until later.
"Follow me, please." Kim said as she walked to the tent opening and held back the flap for Ashley. It was the start to a tour that Kim didn't want to give.
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"Rocky, why do I agree to fly you anywhere? You never said anything about needing to go to the camp." Adam said as he landed the helicopter and Rocky jumped out with his bag.
"Oh I need about two hours here. Sorry then I have transport picking me up from here. I knew that Father would check your flight plan and I didn't want him to find me. Tell Jason and Tommy I will be back in two days." He said as Adam nodded. He knew that Adam would understand his need to be out of his father's reach. It was something that he had been trying to do for most of his life. Stepping back he watched as Adam took off and headed back to the palace. Turning toward the camp, Rocky smiled. This was going to be one of his finest moments that would help out his brother in more ways than even Tommy would know.
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"You really do love it here, don't you?" Ashley asked as their tour ended. They were steps away from the mess tent when Ashley decided to tackle the reason she was here.
"I do but that's not you wanted to ask me." Kim said crossing her arms across her chest.
"No its not, I wanted to first tell you that I am sorry about all the bad press that you have received because of that kiss. My question is not really a question but a statement. Prince Tommy is not the man you think he is. I know that he is a Prince among men but underneath he is a man and he has never kissed anyone in the view of the public." Ashley said as Kim just stared at her. She was about to say something when Rocky walked up.
"Lady Ashley? What are you doing here?" He asked as he drew closer and got a good look at the woman in front of Ashley. Schooling his features he thought that Tommy was a very lucky man because Kimberly was beautiful and a totally real woman. She was perfect for his oldest brother.
"Prince Rocky? I thought you were overseas somewhere." Ashley said as she hugged him close. Kim just stared and realized that Ashley was very close to the royal family. Closer than she would ever be and knew that she was the perfect choice for Prince Tommy.
"I just got back but please tell me who this beautiful woman is beside you." Rocky said as he smiled at Kim.
"Oh this is Kimberly Anne Hart and she is the camp director here and if I must say a fabulous one at that." Ashley said as she smiled.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Kimberly Anne Hart." He said as he extended his hand forth with all the grace that made him royal.
"Oh it's just Kim, if you don't mind and it is a pleasure to meet the youngest prince." Kim said as she stepped forward and shook his hand.
"Kim, then and I must ask who your favorite is now you have met all three of us." He asked with a wink.
"Well I'm not sure but I think you are ranked in the top three." She said with a wink back at him which caused both of them to laugh. Ashley just watched the two of them and smiled. Rocky was not the easiest brother to win over because he was the youngest and always thought he needed to prove himself to his father and brothers.
"Well at least I am ranked." He said causing Kim to laugh again. "Now, I was wondering if I could steal you away for a private tour of the camp. I know that you gave one to my older brother and all he talked about was your camp. I wanted to know if he made anything up or was it all just lies." Rocky said with a smile.
"I'm sure that your older brother would not lie to you but I would be honor to escort you around the camp." Kim said as Ashley backed away from them and melted into the background. She didn't need to be around for another tour and besides she wanted to talk to Andros about what she had decided.
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"Are you sure?" Tommy asked as he walked off the private runway. He had decided to fly himself since he could not find Adam. He had landed the Falcon 1 less than five minutes ago. It was his baby and he was the only one besides Adam that had even touched the controls.
"Positive, your highness, its them." The head of Tommy's security said as he nodded. It was finally time to see Kim again and this time he was bearing gifts that she wouldn't refuse.
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"You haven't told me about the latrine." Rocky said as Kim turned to look at him with a smile at the end of their tour.
"How did you hear about the latrine?" She asked him. "It doesn't sound like something a Prince would ask about." She said smiling.
"I have my ways Ms. Hart." He said with a hint of laughter.
"I'm sure you do, your highness but the reason that I was digging the latrine was because our camp was doubling over night and the previous latrine was not big enough for the camp. Before you ask, I would not ask my people to do what I would not do myself." She said shielding her eyes from the setting sun.
"Spoken like a true royal." Rocky said under his breath.
"What?" She asked looking back at him in puzzlement.
"Oh nothing I am just very impressed by your level of commitment to the camp. You are by far one of the best camp directors that I have ever met." He said causing Kim to blush.
"One of the best? You mean I'm not the best, oh well I guess I can't win them all." She said smiling back at him keeping it light between them.
"Oh I think that you have won more than you think you have." He said in serious tones which made her pause. He was deep.
"You are not what everyone thinks you are, are you?" She asked really looking at the youngest prince. He was not the fun loving prince that skirted his responsibility for a fun time. He was not at all what she had expected which made her worry just a little bit. He was more like Tommy.
"I am much more than a prince, if that is what you mean." He said as they heard the sound of the helicopter blades cutting through the air. "Why is Adam coming back? I thought him that I didn't need him." Rocky said as Kim looked at him.
"I think that someone is with him." She said as he really looked. There was someone with Adam and it was not who he thought it would be.
"You're right, my father is with him." Rocky said turning back to her. He saw the look of pure horror on her face. He felt her pain but he would protect her because Tommy would want him too.
"Are you sure?" She asked in panic.
"Yea." He said as he crossed his arms over his chest. Something must have happened to cause the King to visit the camp.
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The King stepped out of the plane first and took a deep breath. He hated what he had to do but this was to protect his kingdom. A tall dark-haired woman descended after him followed by Aisha. The king had brought her along because she had convinced him that she was needed there with him. Since Rocky was nowhere to be found, he had agreed to let her fly with him and his guest. Walking closer to the camp, he spotted the woman who had started this all. She was waiting for him by one of the larger tents.
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"Ms. Hart?" Zordon said as he drew closer.
"Your majesty, to what do we owe this pleasure?" She asked as she straightened and uncrossed her arms. She let them come to a rest in front of her body like a shield.
"I have come to inform you that you are fired." He said as Kim looked at him.
"What?" She asked her eyes darking with fury.
"This is Divatox and one of the directors of the relief camp's board. She has come to inform you in person that you are to leave this camp immediately." Zordon said as Trini, Andros, and Ashley came up behind her and Rocky.
"Doesn't the board have to approve Kim's dismissal?" Trini asked.
"No, because I have order them to remove her." Zordon said which made Rocky swear under his breath. Time to drop his little bomb.
"I'm afraid that you are wasting you time because Kim will not be fired today or any day. She is one of the best camp directors and it would be in the camp's best interests to keep her on." Rocky said stepping forward slowly.
"Rocky, it doesn't matter. Its fine if this is how your father feels. The board has made their decision." She announced in what anyone would call a regal voice.
"No, it does matter and no the board has not their decision because I am the head of the board and I say that she is not fired." Rocky delivered as Tommy and Jason clapped behind them.
"Well done, baby brother and I must agree. Kim is the best choice for this camp and I will stand behind you on this." He said as Kim swung around to face the one man that she had been avoiding. It must have been all the excitement from the day. It was the only reason that she did what she did. Looking from Rocky, the King, and Tommy, she just lost it and slide to the ground in a dead faint.
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Okay what did everyone think? Please let me know. I wanted to show a different side to Rocky that is not normally shown. I feel that he has hidden depts and this was totally great for his charcter. The next chapter should be out soon.
