Kimberly sat across the table from Tommy and silently reflected on the past three weeks. She could barley see the thin white scar that ran above his right eye and the ink from the permanent marker had almost completely faded away, but his pride was still wounded.

"Tommy I really don't think this is a good idea," she said quietly so that the others wouldn't hear. With Conner involved she knew that this was going to end badly, and most likely with another trip to the emergency room.

Her husband turned to her with that look in his eyes, the one that was supposed to say 'I have to prove I'm a man', but Kimberly read it as 'I'm really not as stupid as I look.' She sighed as she watched him stand and walk over to the mat and his waiting pupil.

Might as well enjoy the show, she thought as she settled into her chair.

"Alright Conner," said Tommy bowing and taking an imposing stance, "lets try this one more time."

Conner scratched his head and looked to his friends for help, but they just smiled casually back at him.

"Dr. O, I think we all know how good you are…I just…let's just say you won by default ok? I mean, I hit you in the head with a metal pole, you really didn't have a chance after that."

"No Conner, we're gonna see who's the better fighter once and for all."

Conner shrugged, "whatever you say…"

It didn't take Kimberly long to get bored of the fight in front of her as it was painfully obvious that Tommy had years worth of experience over his student. She even felt kinda bad for Conner, after all that last punch sounded like it hurt. Wearily, she picked up the last page of Tommy list to occupy her thoughts as the boys played on the mat, trying desperately to one up the other.

Talk about one big ego trip, she thought dryly, men!

181. If you've got a tattoo on your back that is going to eventually kill you, you shouldn't use it to get sympathy from the cute girls at the base (Ryan, we all know you tried that line on Miss Fairweather)

182. If gaining your powers from an Alien who will take them back eventually, it pays to check the warranty on them in case they fail (Trey, Jason's still after your hide)

183. No, Time Traveling does not earn you frequent flyer miles (Cam!!)

184. Billy we all know you think morphinamonal is a cool word but, seriously, the new kids are starting to laugh at us.

185. iPods are a no-no. Just leave them in the car; you do not need music to help you.

186. If you're on vacation, stay alert!! Don't be hitting on random girls when the villain shows up! (Hunter...)

187. The Q-Rex will not eat the Dragonzord for breakfast, mainly because the Dragonzords at the bottom of the ocean and Tommy will kick your butt to Aquitar and back (Not looking at any one -Eric-)

188. If you think regular people are nuts, wait till you meet former Rangers... (Joel, even though you married her, you still gave her the creeps for a while.)

189. Don't say you're a power ranger as an excuse to why you keep disappearing or at all for that matter, I don't care if 'the truth is always hardest to believe' someone will eventually put the pieces together (Chip!)

190. Just because you've held different powers with different colors over the years, does not mean you can go around calling yourself the Technicolor Ranger - (And yes Tommy, we all watched your diary)

191. Communicators are not like phones: Do NOT call them if you lose them, you don't know who'll pick it up.

192. While team ups are common, and really a lot of fun, they are serious matters (remember the 'dead/destroyed' villain trying to KILL you?).

193. If a girl hits on you repeatedly, chances are she works for the other side. (Ahem, Nick)

194. Don't die! I don't care how many times the older rangers do it, you are not to stop breathing!

195. If a monster turns up as your teaching some cadets how to fight, make sure you check the cadets out first in case one's a cyborg that wants to be a ranger (Yes Bridge, it is okay to use your powers to make sure someone is who they say they are.)

196. Its not called showing off, it's called being mad because you can't do it! (Seriously Jason, leave the newbies alone!)

197. Never suggest something as a joke when it comes to rangering. (Remember the time loop?)

198. Okay, he's been evil, through four different colors, you've been through hell and high water with him, you're gonna end up together! (Tommy and Kim!)

199. We only defend the cities/areas we live in, don't expect us to fly to Korea just to save you!

200. And always remember: Once a Ranger, always a Ranger... no matter how much you try to avoid it.

Kim grinned as she read the last sentence but her amusement was short lived as a cry of pain reached her ears. She let the paper drop to her lap and saw Tommy curled up on the floor, Conner and Kira standing over him.

"Conner," said Kira, slapping at his arm, "you did it again!"

"What! No, he moved!"

Kira gave a disgusted scoffing sound as she leaned over to help her teacher sit up. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm great," he said, lying through his teeth. "Kim, I think I need Band-Aid…"

"I think you need more than a Band-Aid," she said getting up and walking to the cabinet on the wall.

"It's just a scratch," said Tommy. He refused to let his pride be damaged any more by a small scratch and a couple of bruises.

"Here," said Kim as she peeled the plastic off the Band-Aid and handed it to Tommy.

"I cannot believe you Conner," said Kira trying her best to stare the red ranger down.

"It was an accident!"

"You seem to be very accident prone lately. I hope it's not contagious!"

Kim glared at the younger rangers and succeeded in silencing their bickering. "You two sound like an old married couple!"

"No, their worse than that," cut in Tommy as he grabbed Kim's hand and pulled himself painfully to his feet. "I really should listen to my own advice," he said under his breath as the two teenagers glared silently at one another, daring the other to be the one to blink first.

"What's that Oliver," asked Kimberly suspiciously.

"Nothing."

"Oh no, you've peeked my curiosity now, you'd better tell me what you mean."

Tommy smiled as he headed for the door, "I was just thinking about rule number six, that's all."

"And what would that be," Kim called after him, needing to know once and for all what had been smeared across his face the last few weeks.

Tommy threw a glare in Conner's direction before continuing up the stairs, pausing long enough to answer Kimberly's burning question.

"If you're going to take on your own red ranger, make sure you didn't teach him everything you know, chances are he'll end up handing you your own ass."

Kim smirked as Tommy disappeared, "that's just sad Oliver!"

FIN

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