Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers, or any of the characters associated with Power Rangers.
AN: I decided to keep Ernie running the youth center since I'm more familiar with him and I'm not really sure when he leave and where he goes to. Also, there's no fighting in this chapter.
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All of the rangers, except for Billy since he and Alpha 6 were checking Kim for her injuries, and Tommy and Jason, who were pacing the floor impatiently, were scattered across the power chamber floor. Kim appeared to be fine, but Billy wanted to check just to make sure.
"Jase, Tommy, I think you two should stop before you wear a hole in the floor," Trini began trying to get the men to sit down. They were making her dizzy.
Jason and Tommy sighed but and stopped, though they didn't look at her. Everyone could tell the two men were upset that Kim was kidnapped in the first place. All the rangers knew that if either one of them got their hands on Zedd, Rita, and/or Divatox, there would be hell to pay.
"She's fine, guys," Kat said trying to calm both red rangers down. It wasn't working. Tommy just sighed heavily, as did Jason.
"I know, but-" Tommy began but Jason cut him off before he could guilt trip himself.
"No Tommy, it wasn't your fault. You were called into battle, and had to go. You have a civic duty, man. You took an oath to protect the city and you're living up to it. If anything, it's that creep Zedd's fault," Jason said as he put a comforting hand on his shoulder. Tommy sighed again.
"Yeah, I know but I promised I would always be there for Kim," Tommy said looking his best friend in the eyes. "A lot of good that did."
"Don't say that Tommy!" Trini exclaimed, walking up to Tommy. The other rangers quickly followed suit.
"Yeah," Kat agreed. "If you hadn't of blaster Zedd with your Turbo blaster, Kim wouldn't be with us now."
"Yeah, and remember when Kim and Jason first got kidnapped by Divatox? You made sure you did everything in your power to save them," Tanya put in. Justin nodded his head in agreement. He didn't know Kim very well, but he knew that she made Tommy happy and that was all that mattered.
"And remember when I lost my powers," came Kim's voice from across the room. Everyone looked at her as she limped her way towards Tommy. "You told me that you would always be there for me, Tommy, and you've kept that promise," Kim finished. She stood directly in front of Tommy and smiled before falling into his embrace. Tommy embraced her back and pulled her as close as he could without hurting her.
A chorus of "aws" was heard around the command center. Tommy and Kimberly pulled away from each other. Tommy stepped back just a little to give his friends room to greet Kim.
"It's good to have you back," Adam said as he went up to hug her. Kim returned the hug and smiled.
"It's good to be back," she said as he pulled away.
"Uh…hi," Justin said, not sure if he should go up and hug Kim or stick out his hand for a handshake. Kim smiled at his shyness.
"Hey, you're family. Now come here and give your 'big sister' a hug," Kim said holding out her arms. Justin smiled and returned the hug. He instantly liked her.
"Good to see you again Kim," Tanya said as she went to hug Kim.
"You, too Tanya."
Kat stepped forward as Tanya moved out of the way. The two woman looked at each other before embracing.
"I'm so happy for you Kat. You take good care of Billy now," Kim said tearing up a little.
Kat smiled. "Thanks, I'm happy for you, too. And you had better take care of Tommy this time around. I, for one, know that he can't handle another heartbreak." Kim flinched a little but nodded her head as she pulled away from the tall blonde.
Once Kat moved out of the way, Jason, Trini, and Billy stood in front of her, each expecting a hug. She glared at them and turned her back on them. She smiled as she heard everyone's surprised gasps.
"What did we do?" Jason asked confused. Kim turned back around and saw they each had an equal look of confusion.
Kim tried hard to suppress her grin, though she was failing miserably. She stalked up to them-well as best as she could since her leg hurt like hell- and stopped directly in front of them. If her ribs weren't hurting her, she would've crossed her arms in front of her chest. Everyone just looked at her in confusion before she decided to speak.
"How dare you three have your morphers back and not tell me!" Kim said indignantly. Everyone except the three she was currently yelling at had to cover their hands over their mouth to keep from laughing. Everyone knew not to mess with Kim when she's on the war path.
"But it wasn't out fault!" Trini exclaimed.
"Yeah, Dimitria and Alpha 6 revitalized them without our knowing," Billy offered. Kim narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously. Billy gulped and moved back a little. Kim turned back around so that she was facing the other rangers. They all saw her smiling and knew she was just joking with them.
"Uh…sorry?" Jason offered. Kim turned around and smiled at each of them.
"You're forgiven!" The three smiled and embraced her in a group hug. She pulled away and looked around, finally taking in the power chamber.
"Wow, this place is awesome," Kim said out loud as she looked around. 'Though I really do miss Zordon.'
"Thank you, I'm glad you like it." Kim turned and saw Dimitria. Kim smiled at her.
"It's an honor to finally meet you," Kim said as she limped her way back over to Tommy who put his arm around her waist.
"As it is you Kimberly," Dimitria said, causing Kim to smile at her.
"Yo, yo, yo! Don't forget about me!"
Kim turned her head and saw a robot that looked similar to Alpha 5. "You must be Alpha 6. It's a pleasure to meet you, too."
"Awe…thanks," Alpha 6 said. Everyone laughed. If robots could blush, his whole body would be completely red.
"We're just glad to have you back, Kimberly," Dimitria said.
"It's great to be back."
"We also have a little surprise for you as well," Dimitria began. Kim looked at her in confusion before she saw Alpha 6 walking towards her.
With her old morpher and a communicator.
"Kimberly, the risk is too great for you to be out there without protection, especially knowing that Zedd knows where you live. He, Rita, and Divatox will stop at nothing to destroy you. We recharged your morpher so that you will always be protected, and we give you this communicator so that if you're ever I trouble, you can contact one of the rangers," Dimitria said as Alpha 6 handed Kim the morpher and communicator. Kim smiled as she tried to hold back tears.
"Thank you Dimitria."
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After finding a pair of changing clothes in the power chamber, the rangers went to the Youth Center except for Kim and Tommy. They told them they would meet them their later. They decided to teleport to 'their' lake. Kim sat down on a rock since her leg was still hurting her. Tommy sat down next to her.
"Kim, I'm sorry," Tommy began looking at her. Kim looked up at him in question.
"Why are you sorry? Tommy you didn't do anything," Kim said, confused.
Tommy sighed and looked away from her questioning eyes. "I wasn't there to protect you, and now you're hurt."
Kim sighed and shook her head. She hated when he would guilt trip his self. "Tommy, it wasn't your fault. I know you had to leave in order to save the city. Handsome, I don't blame you. I never did and never will."
"But if I-"
"No buts Tommy," Kim said as she took Tommy's face in her mall hands. When they locked eyes, she continued, "All that matters is that you saved me when you did. Besides something good did come from all of this," Kim said smiling at Tommy. He looked at her in confusion. She held up her morpher and smiled even wider. "I got my powers back." Tommy smiled and leaned down to place a chaste kiss on her lips. Kim sighed contently and laid her head on his shoulder.
"Aww, that's so cute!" Tommy and Kim turned around and saw Jason and Trini standing there. Trini had a dreamy look in her eyes while Jason looked about ready to gag.
"That was too cheesy, if you ask me," Jason replied. Trini rolled her eyes.
"No one asked you, Jase," Tommy retorted while smirking at his best friend.
"Whatever," Jason replied while rolling his eyes.
"I thought you were going to be at the Juice Bar with everyone else," Kim said.
"We were, but then everyone wanted to go off and just relax. Adam and Tanya took Justin home and Billy and Kat went off somewhere on their own," Jason replied.
"So you decided to find us," Kim stated rather than demanded. She was now leaning against Tommy since her leg was still hurting her.
"Pretty much," Jason replied and Kim rolled her eyes.
"You see," Trini began, "we decided to come find you both because we were wondering if Kim was going to stay here in Angel Grove tonight."
Everyone looked at Kim to see what she was going to say. Kim looked down and took a deep breath. 'I would love to, but where am I going to stay? Jase and Trini are in L.A., my mom is in Paris, and my father and I aren't on speaking terms. Well, there is Kat, but I don't want to impose, especially since Tanya's staying with her. Well, there is Tommy…'
"Kim? Hello, earth to Kim!" Trini said waving her hand in her face. Kim snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her friends. They all seemed waiting for her reaction.
"I would love to, but I have no where to stay," Kim began. Jason and Trini grinned as Tommy looked down at her in shock.
"Beautiful, you will always have a place with me," Tommy said taking her face in his hands. Kim smiled.
"Good, and just to make sure that you guys don't get too carried away in each other, Trini and I will stay," Jason said. He grinned even more as Tommy and Kim blushed. They walked off towards Tommy's red Bronco. Tommy then drove to his apartment.
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Hey everyone! Sorry, no fighting in this chapter. But don't worry, the villains will appear and get what's coming to them…especially since Kim is a ranger again! Hmm…I wonder what Tommy will do when he gets his hands on Zedd. I guess you'll have to stick around if you want to find out!
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