Chapter 10: 2003
A/N: This chapter will be short. Kat's Baby Daddy comes back!
A/N: I started on my next story… it's a Tommy and Kim story. I'm excited for it.
A/N: As always I own nothing.
Chapter 10: 2003
Xxxxx
Thursday, June 16
Angel Grove, CA- Bulkmeier's
08:43 P.M.
The reception hall at Bulkmeier's was filled with Zordon's Original 12 Rangers and the Space team plus an ex princess of evil and their civilian friends. Their children were there also. Tommy and Aisha finally got their doctorates in their respective fields, so it was time to have fun.
Tommy graduated with his doctorate in Paleontology, and he decided to become a science teacher. Tommy and his wife, Kim, applied for positions at Reefside High School, but they probably won't start until next year. Kim was working on combining her gymnastics gym with martial arts. Steven and Sophia were still doing karate, and now they were going to start doing gymnastics. A.J. was now 14 months old. A.J. had her Mom's brown doe eyes, Kim's hair color, but it was curly. A.J. also had Tommy's skin tone. On top of all of that, Bulkmeier's was still doing great.
Aisha graduated with her doctorate and finally became a veterinarian. She got offered a position at Stone Canyon Veterinary Hospital, and she gladly accepted. Rocky's school, M.Z. (stands for Morphin' Zeo) Dojo was doing great. He was also still co-owner of Two-Rex Dojos with Jason. They were also talking about starting a family.
Jason and Trini were still going strong. L.T. was going to turn 2 this year. Trini is almost done with her degree to become a prosecutor. Jason was thinking about opening up another Dojo this time in Mariner Bay. Chad, Blue Lightspeed Rescue Ranger, had been helping at the dojos, it was only fitting so he wouldn't have to commute so much.
Karone and Zhane's baby girl Emma Renee was now 7 months. She had Karone's eyes and Zhane's bright blonde hair. Her personality was starting to develop, and she was passive like her Mommy. Karone and Zhane were still ambassadors, but on the side they would still take up the power to fight.
Andros and Ashley were raising Addison on both the Astro Megaship and Earth. They couldn't be happier. Addison's hair was starting to be dual tone, and he had Ashley's light brown eyes. Ashley is now working at Kat's dance school. Andros was still ambassador to KO-35, Aquitar, and Mirinoi. When he had spare time, he would work at the Falcon and Crane Gymnastics school with Kim.
Kat and Billy have been going out for 8 months now. Friends of theirs were stunned to find out they were together. Billy moved on quickly after Hayley, but Billy had liked Kat since high school. Plus he was helping to take care of Bailey. Billy was working on his doctorate of science and technology. Like Justin, Billy was hoping to work at the NASADA base. Kat's dance school, K.H. Dance Company, was doing great. Her school specialized in all types of dance, and she was the one teaching ballet. All of her students were great. Bailey was 9 months old. Her baby blue eyes were the most outstanding feature along with her skin tone. It was a unique combination.
Zack was still a choreographer to major music stars. On his spare time, he would teach at Kat's school. Angela was still manager to Rocky and Jason's dojos. Ahmad was now 5, and he started doing Hip Hop Aikido like his dad. Alisha was taking dance at Kat's school.
Cassie and T.J. had been married for two years now. Cassie and Tanya's talent scout business had started earlier this year. They had some promising kids. T.J. was still racing. He had races all over the United States. Cassie and T.J. would argue about it, but they'd overcome it. Kailey was now a year old. She had a caramel skin color, almond shaped eyes, and dark, straight hair. She also had T.J.'s lips.
Tanya and Adam have been married for 3 years now. Last month, Tanya gave birth to their first child. A son named Derek Hee Young Park. Tanya loved her job. She loved seeing kids with talent. Adam was almost done with his pediatric doctorate. He was look at being done next year.
Carlos and his new wife, Maria, were expecting their first son later this year. And Justin and his girlfriend, or fiancée now, Rachel, were very happy. Justin finished his doctorate and moved back to Angel Grove. He was going to start his new job at the NASADA base next month.
Hayley had been very busy. Hayley's Cyberspace is set to open next month, which is a good thing since it was summer. Lots of teenagers would probably check out her spot. Unfortunately, Hayley was lonely. She missed Billy, but she understands why they didn't work out. In a way she was envious of the somewhat family that's developed between Kat, Billy, and Bailey, but she was still supportive of all her friends.
Everyone was enjoying the celebration. They had changed from the defenders of the planet to parents with careers. They were all busy and spread throughout southern California, so whenever they got a chance they would all unite for parties.
Tanya had been busy as a first time Mom and running a business that she didn't keep up with her best friend, Kat. Kat wasn't able to be there for Tanya's delivery because of her school plus Bailey had developed a nasty ear infection that she needed to take care of. Tanya needed to tell Kat who delivered her baby. Tanya walked up to Kat, and asked if they could talk privately.
"I saw Derek, he is so handsome. He has Adam's hair, and a mix of your guys' skin tone. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for the birth. I hope I'm still Godmother." Kat joked. She felt bad for not being there.
Tanya waved her words away. "Kat, of course you're still Godmother. I've missed you. We've all been so busy."
"I know, but it's a good busy." Kat looked at Billy, he was holding Bailey. She smiled at the pair. "Being a mother is great, isn't it? Bailey's really active. She just started walking, so I'm running all over the place. How is it waking up late nights, getting bottles and changing diapers?"
Tanya looked over at Derek, he was being held by Adam. Adam had fatherly pride over his first born. "Adam and I manage. It's been a big change. I need to ask you something." Kat nodded. "Have you talked to Bailey's father?"
Kat looked at Tanya. 'Why would she ask me that?' It's been over a year since she had talked to Bailey's father. She wasn't even sure if he was still alive, and was upset he never called her. She thought they were developing a relationship. However, he did need to know he had a daughter. "No, why? Do you know something?" Kat was very eager.
Tanya nodded. "He delivered Derek." Kat's mouth fell open. "Not only that, but he helped to deliver Kelsey and Chad's daughter."
'And where has he been? No one has heard from him, not even his damn family!' "What!" Kat yelled. Their friends looked at them. Adam filled them in about the delivery.
Jason spoke up. "Wait, he delivered Derek? What happened to Dana?" Dana was the one who usually helped to deliver all the babies.
Adam answered. "She was sick. She couldn't do it. Dana's pregnant, so she couldn't deliver Derek. We felt bad for her she has the sickness at night. Anyways, apparently, he was the on-call doctor for the night."
Everyone shook their head. "Where the has he been then?" Hayley asked. "Why hasn't he gotten in contact with anyone?"
"I tried talking to him, but he kept dodging my questions." Adam shook his head. "Kelsey told us she tried talking to him as well. He didn't want to talk to anyone. I think something happened." It was a logical guess. There were bags under his eyes and when any of them talked to him, he had a look of hurt. He seemed to be hiding something.
Zhane and Karone looked at each other. Zhane whispered to Karone. "Shouldn't we tell her?"
Karone shook her head. "It's not us who should tell her. It's up to him, and you know it. We promised." Zhane nodded. They had kept in touch with Bailey's father, and chose not to say where he was or what happened.
Kim looked at Kat. "Kat, what are you going to do?"
Kat shrugged. 'What the hell am I supposed to do? Fuck, why now?' "I have to tell him about Bailey." Bailey ran up to her mom. "He needs to know."
Everyone agreed, and they left it alone. Billy walked up to his girlfriend. "How are you feeling?"
Kat leaned into Billy. "I don't know, I'm upset he hasn't gotten in contact with me. He doesn't even know he had a kid. At least, I don't think. His family could have said something, but I told them I want it to be me who told him."
Billy nodded. "Kat don't worry, it will all work out." Billy kissed the top of Kat's head.
"Does anyone know about the new team of Power Rangers." Rocky asked. He had been watching the broadcastings on T.V. about them.
Hayley nodded and rose her hand. "I do." Everyone looked at her. Tommy nodded. "After Tommy's Command Center was done, I decided to build something similar into my new café. Thanks by the way Billy and Karone." They both smiled at her. Hayley decided to add computer to her office that were linked to the Command Center just in case. "I started picking up faint signature readings in Blue Bay Harbor, and got in touch with my friend from there. Cam Watanabe's Dad owns a school there. From what I found out, their bad guy is Lothor. Cam's Dad mentors the Ninja Storm Rangers. They also have the Thunder Storm Rangers as well. They have two Blues and two Reds on the team. Plus, one of the Blue Rangers is a female."
"A female Blue Ranger?" Justin asked. "That's different. Way different."
"How prodigious!" Billy exclaimed. Everyone looked at him. "What? Like it's a bad thing there is a female blue Ranger."
"The Yellow Ranger is a guy." Hayley added.
"A male Yellow Ranger?" Aisha looked at Hayley. Hayley nodded. "They sure did everything backwards."
"Why two Blues and two Reds?" Ashley couldn't believe it. "I mean, isn't one enough?"
Tommy wanted to put his two cents in. "Well, it's like two teams combined into one. The Wind Ninja Rangers consist of Red, Yellow, and Blue. The Thunder Storm Rangers consist of Navy and Crimson." The friends nodded.
"There's no Pink on the team?" Kat asked them. They shook their heads no. 'What the hell? Alyssa was a White, so where's the next Pink?'
"What about a Green or Black?" Maria smacked Carlos' arm. "What? I gotta know!"
Hayley smiled. "Actually, Cam's the Green Samurai Ranger."
"See, Maria! There is a Green at least!" Carlos retorted.
Maria shook her head. "Let them finish the story!"
Cassie and T.J. watched their friends. "And they say we're bad." T.J. whispered to his wife.
"Babe, we are bad." Cassie smiled as she was feeding Kailey some cake.
"Crimson?" Trini thought about the color. "Isn't that like pinkish red?"
"Well he's a guy, so I don't think it's supposed to have a pink undertone." Hayley replied.
"How were you able to get information out of Cam?" Rocky wanted to know. As Power Rangers, the number one rule is to keep your identity a secret. Minus Lightspeed Rescue.
Tommy smiled. He had been gathering research about past Power Rangers. Hayley and Billy helped him to gather information. "I talked to Cam, and we went to visit them." Tommy pointed to Kim and the kids.
"Since they're also Ninja Rangers, we figured we had a connection to them." Kim stated. Aisha, Rocky, Adam, and Billy nodded. "Their school was destroyed by this Lothor guy, and Cam's Dad, Sensei Kanoi, was turned into a guinea pig."
Everyone gasped. Zhane asked. "What? How is that possible?"
"We don't exactly know, but obviously Lothor had something to do with it. Anyways, Sensei Kanoi wants to rebuild the school. He's offered to refine our Ninjetti skills." Tommy commented.
Adam, Billy, Aisha, and Rocky screamed in excitement. "That should be easy since we have all been using the Ninjetti powers in some way." Aisha said.
"That's another team added to the family." Andros murmured.
"Our family does get bigger each year, huh?" Zack thought.
Everyone in the room nodded. "Yeah, and it's great!" Trini said.
All the kids were getting fussy, so the former Rangers decided it was time to go home.
Xxxxx
Saturday, September 16
Astro Megaship- Karone and Zhane's room
Unknown Time
Today was Bailey's birthday. She turned a year old two days ago, but today was the party. Everyone was invited. Karone and Zhane were getting ready for the party. They bought Bailey a pink, Barbie Car. Andros, Ashley and Addison were at their home. They stayed on both the Megaship, and they also had a house in Angel Grove. Zhane went to get Emma from her play pen.
"Karone, what do you want to dress Emma in?" Zhane went to Emma's drawers. He had no clue what to put his daughter in, usually Karone would be the one to dress her.
Karone was finishing up her makeup. "Put her in the seafoam green kimono dress Kai bought her."
Zhane didn't know what the hell she was talking about. Zhane looked at Emma. "Do you have any clue which one your Mommy wants?"
Emma cooed "Mamama"
Zhane laughed. "Of course! Mamama!" He called out.
Karone came into the room and rolled her eyes. She used her telekinetic powers and the dress floated to Zhane. "There. That one."
"I love you! What would I do without you?"
Karone laughed. "Probably not much." Karone went to put on her outfit. Then she thought about something. "We should tell Bailey's Dad to go."
Zhane looked at his wife. "Has Kat brought it up?"
Karone shook her head. "I know she tried contacting him after she found out he delivered Tanya and Kelsey's babies. He's even going to deliver Dana's baby. He told me." Zhane nodded. "Kat said she's sick of him dodging her and everyone else. He's really traumatized after what happened. Maybe this will cheer him up."
Zhane went up to his wife. He kissed her on the lips. "Remember, I said we should've told her at the celebration party for Aisha and Tommy." Karone nodded. "What did you say?"
Karone shook her head. "He needs to tell her."
"Babe, you were right then and you are right now. He should be the one to tell her, and we made a promise to butt out. She's happy, after everything that's happened with Tommy, Kim, Jason, and Trini she's happy. Billy, Kat, and Bailey are a family."
"But Billy is not Bailey's father!" Karone kept shaking her head. She went to grab for Emma. Emma started playing with Karone's hair.
"He may not be, but he's been the only father Bailey's known. She's a year old now, and he's been there from the beginning." Zhane wasn't going to budge on this topic. He made a promise to him, and when he was ready, then he would come around.
"As Kat's friends, we should tell her." Karone went to put on Emma's sandals.
"We are being Kat's friends by not telling him about his child! Kat made all of us promise her not to be the one to tell him. She wants to do it. He keeps himself in exile minus delivering the Power Ranger babies because Dana can't do it right now." Zhane put his hands on Karone's shoulders. "This is a messed up situation. Kat doesn't even know we maintained contact with him." Zhane shook his head.
"We have loyalties to all our friends. It's just hard doing what they both want us to do." Karone put her sandals on. "What are we going to do?"
Zhane looked at his wife. "What we've been doing. Not saying anything to either of them."
Karone grabbed for their daughter and walked out the room to the main deck. Zhane finished getting ready. "Damn you Goldar and Scorpina!" Zhane cursed under his breath.
Xxxxx
Angel Grove, CA- Youth Center
03:33 P.M.
Bailey's birthday party was being held at the Youth Center, her apartment wasn't big enough to hold all the guests. Of course, Ernie closed the Youth Center for the private party. All the kids were having a great time. The guys put a piñata up, and there were games set up. Bailey didn't care for anything, but she did love the toys and cake.
Billy and Kat were greeting everyone. When Bailey ran up to her Mom. "Mama!" Kat bent down to her daughter. "Love!"
Kat smiled. "I love you too!" They hugged.
"Daddy!" Bailey yelled. She was pointing to Billy.
Billy didn't know what to say. All the Power Ranger fathers did warn him this could happen. Billy smiled and bent down to the little girl. "I love you too Bailey." Bailey nodded and ran off.
Kat looked at the exchange. 'I don't know if Bailey should call him that. I don't know if I have the heart to tell her differently. She may be one, but she's smart; she will be hurt to know Billy isn't Daddy.' "Billy." Billy put his hand up. "You understand then?"
Billy nodded. "I don't have the heart to correct her. She thinks I am her Dad. I mean she has seen me more than her Dad. Frankly she's never met her Dad."
Kat had tears in her eyes. "Billy, how did this happen?" She never meant for Bailey to think Billy was her dad, but she also knew that if her Dad was involved then this mistake wouldn't have happened.
"Kat, I wished I knew." Billy kissed her on the forehead.
Zhane, Karone, and Emma walked in. They said hi to everyone. Bailey saw them. "Za! Ka-rone!" Bailey still had difficulty with her Uncle and Auntie's names.
"Bailey, Happy Birthday!" Karone gave the little girl a hug. "We already sent your present to your house. You will love it."
Bailey smiled and ran off to Steven, L.T., A.J. and Kailey. They were dancing with Ashley and Kendrix.
"Bailey is a bundle of energy, isn't she?" Karone said.
Kat nodded. "Yeah, but I don't think she gets it from me." 'Maybe from her Dad? I should know these things if he ever came around. I wish he was here, so I can tell him.'
A man walked into the Youth Center. He had been told about the party for Kat's daughter's birthday. He knew he was the Father because he had seen pictures. That was definitely his child. And he understood why no one had told him, he thanked God for that. Kat was being supported by her friends during this time. He had demons within himself though. That's why he didn't want to socialize with anyone. Kat was happy that's what mattered to him. He wasn't fit to take care of a child. Yes, he delivered Power Ranger babies, and other babies as well. That's it though, he only went to work and back home. But, secretly, he wished he could leave and never come back. However, he had something to live for. He quietly slipped a present on the counter of the Youth Center. Then walked out.
It was time for Bailey to open up presents. Kat, Billy, Tanya, and Aisha were there to help open the presents. There were lots of clothes, toys, and money. Lots of pink clothes, by the way.
Ernie was coming from the back when he saw a present on the counter. It was marked 'Bailey'. Ernie walked over. "Hey Kat, there's a present you must have forgotten."
Everyone furrowed their brows. All the presents were put on a table in the middle of the Youth Center. Kat took the gift. It was a rectangular box wrapped in shiny, pink wrapping paper with a white bow. Bailey's eyes lit up. "Mommy! Der!" Bailey pointed to the present.
Kat helped Bailey open it. Kat opened up the box. Kat gasped. Inside was a rather large, Hello Kitty stuffed animal. The Hello Kitty was dressed like a ninja and had a sword attached. It was a limited edition one, and Kat had searched everywhere for it. Bailey would always point to it whenever she was at the mall. When she went to try and purchase it, they were sold out. She asked everyone, and went to several malls, but no one had it. She looked at her friends. "Kim?" Kim shook her head. "Aisha?" Aisha shook her head. "Tanya? Andros? Billy? Dana?" They all shook their head no.
Billy looked. He wondered where the gift came from. He had searched all over the place for the Hello Kitty stuffed animal."Did any of you guys get this?" Everyone shook their head no. "Well Bailey, here you go." Billy took the stuffed animal from Kat and handed it to Bailey.
Bailey hugged the stuffed animal. "Love!"
The party continued on after that.
It was getting rather late, and Emma was already getting fussy. Karone and Zhane decided to leave. They said good bye to all their friends then walked out the door. They stopped before leaving, and turned to each other.
"Did he?" Zhane asked.
Karone was holding a sleepy Emma. "I mentioned it to him." Karone had been searching for the Hello Kitty on Kat's behalf as well. She couldn't find the damn thing, but he did.
"I can't believe I didn't notice he was there." Zhane rubbed his temples. "Come on we should get home." Zhane contacted D.E.C.A. "D.E.C.A. teleport Karone, Emma and me home."
"Teleporting, now."
They were gone in a flash of light.
Xxxxx
Sunday, December 31
Angel Grove, CA- Bulkmeier's
09:11 P.M.
The 6th Annual Power Rangers/New Year's Eve party was happening right now. Ninja Storm was the newest team to be inducted to the Power Ranger's Family. All the children of Power Rangers were of course with their respective family's houses. As always, the former Power Rangers wanted to relax and have a break.
The married couples among the Power Rangers were: Tommy and Kim, Jason and Trini, Zack and Angela, Rocky and Aisha, Tanya and Adam, Andros and Ashley, Cassie and T.J., Carlos and Maria, Karone and Zhane, Leo and Kendrix, Maya and Damon, and Carter and Dana.
The engaged couples were: Justin and Rachel, Alyssa and Cole, and Jen and Wes.
Then there were the couples that were boyfriend and girlfriend: Kat and Billy, Eric and Taylor, Chad and Kelsey, Lucas and Nadira, and Blake and Tori.
Everyone was seated at the tables talking amongst themselves. Tommy and Kim stood up. "We do this every year. We would like to welcome our newest members of the family." Tommy said.
Kim kissed her husband. "And as tradition goes, we will introduce the first team ever then the rest of the teams. The most recent team will obviously go last."
The Mighty Morphin, Zeo, Turbo, Space, Galaxy, Lightspeed Rescue, Time Force, and Wild Force introduced themselves. The Alien Rangers always sent Holograms with Karone and Zhane. The significant others or friends of those Power Ranger teams introduced themselves as well.
Shane decided to introduce himself first. He stood up. "My name is Shane Clarke, and I was the Red Wind Ninja Ranger. It's great to be here."
Dustin stood up. "Yo, this is so cool to be around legends!" Everyone laughed. "My name is Dustin Brooks, and I am the Yellow Wind Ranger."
Tori went next. "I'm Tori Hanson, and I'm…" She looked at all the guys dressed in blue. "I guess the first Blue female Ranger." All the girls clapped. "I was also a Wind Ranger too."
"My name is Blake Bradley, I am the Navy Thunder Ranger. You guys are all awesome!"
"Yeah we are pretty great huh?" Rocky asked.
Aisha smacked his arm. "Shut up! And let them finish talking!" She hissed.
"I love you too Mama Bear." Rocky said with a wink.
Carter looked at the two of them. "Let them finish!"
"Be nice Shelby." Dana said with a wink. Carter glared at her.
"Come on let them continue." Jason said in a leader tone.
Hunter stood up. "I'm Hunter Bradley. I was the Crimson Thunder Ranger, and I'm also Blake's brother."
Cole furrowed his brows. "How are you guys brothers?"
Taylor looked at him like he'd grown to heads. "They're adopted, you idiot!"
Eric looked at his girlfriend. "Come on, calm down." Taylor glared at him. "They still have one more person to introduce."
Cam stood up. "I'm Cam Watanabe and I was Ninja Storm's technical advisor and I was the Green Samurai Ranger."
"Welcome to the family!" Alyssa said.
They all clapped and continued drinking. People were dancing, and they were catching up with each other.
Kat was talking with Taylor. "So, how is it being pregnant?" Kat asked her.
Taylor just looked at her. "I hate it." Kat laughed. "Seriously, I have to pee all the time, I throw up every morning. I'm miserable." Taylor was 3 months pregnant.
"It will get better trust me. Are you craving anything weird?"
Taylor nodded. "Nutella and mayo sandwiches. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream." Taylor smiled. Then she looked at Eric. "Eric!" Eric excused himself from the guys.
"What do you need, Babe?" Eric asked.
She smiled. "I want a nutella mayo sandwich." Eric gawked at her. He wasn't sure if they had that here. "Now!"
Eric ran off to find Bulk or Skull they should know.
Kat shook her head. Taylor and Eric were both leader in their relationship. "Who's your doctor? Is it Dana?" Dana delivered a healthy baby girl a couple months ago. Dana and Carter welcomed Eve Francine Grayson to the world. Kailey's father delivered her.
"No and neither is he." Taylor knew she was going to ask about the other residential doctor. Kat looked shocked. "It's Alyssa." Kat raised an eyebrow. "She changed from teaching to be an OB-GYN. Dana is going to help her with her residency. Alyssa has been working hard on her doctorate."
"I guess so." Someone was calling out for Taylor.
Jen came up to Taylor. "Eric and Wes went to the store to get your Nutella. I told them not to go, but they went anyway."
Taylor gawked. "Where the hell is T.J.?" Kat pointed him out. "He can drive me to the guys in 10 seconds flat. I have a G.P.S planted on Eric's phone. Excuse me Kat." Taylor and Jen walked off to see T.J.
Kat was about to walk off when she saw a shadow in the corner of the room. She looked back, and the shadow was gone. She got confused. Hayley walked over to Kat. "Kat, are you okay? You looked like you seen a ghost."
Kat shook her head. "I'm fine. Just trust me." Hayley nodded. "Have you seen Billy?" Hayley pointed him out. He was talking to Cam, Trini, and Max about some new software he installed in Tommy's Command Center. Kat walked to where her boyfriend was. Billy saw her. He excused himself from the group. Kat kissed Billy passionately.
Billy smiled. "Well, hello to you too." Kat laughed. "Ready to bring in the New Year?"
Kat nodded. "As long as you and Bailey are by my side. I will be fine." 'Thank you Billy, you've always been there for me. Bailey loves you, as do I.'
Billy hugged her. "I'm not going anywhere."
The party continued. Eric and Taylor came back to the party arguing. Everyone was laughing at them.
Rocky and Aisha were smiling. They hadn't told anyone their surprise. "Guys, we need to make an announcement!" Rocky shouted.
All their friends looked at them. "What's going on?" Leo asked.
"I'm pregnant!" Aisha exclaimed. All the girls bombarded Aisha.
"Hey! Be careful of my child!" Rocky yelled. He was already protective of Aisha. Well he had always been, but now even more.
"And the fatherly instincts kick in." Adam said.
"Honey, it's about damn time though!" Tanya said. Aisha and Rocky had been married the longest, yet they hadn't produced a child until now.
"Guys, the countdown!" Kai yelled.
"10-1!" They yelled "May the Power Protect You/Happy New Year!"