Title: I'm Going to Be Moving On
Author: Supergal2005
Show: Power Rangers
Rating: M (Language, violence)
Chapters: 11
Time: MMPR – after DinoThunder
Couple(s): mainly Tommy/Kimberly, mentions Jason/Kat, Adam/Tanya, Zack/Angela, Rocky/Aisha, Trini/Billy, Justin/OC, T.J/Cassie, Andros/Ashley, Zhane/Karone, Leo/Kendrix, Carter/Dana, Wes/Jen, Eric/Taylor, Cole/Alyssa, Shane/Kapri, Hunter/Cam, Dustin/Mariah, Blake/Tori, Kira/Trent, Conner/Krista, Ethan/Sara(The girl from the last ep)
Disclaimer: Saban and Disney own Power Rangers, Rascal Flatts owns the song 'I'm Moving On'
Disclaimer 2: I own everything else, including characters, other planets, the plot, etc.
AN: I have the seasons as Fall to Spring, so all of the series end near May and begin near September.
AN: Weddings that have taken place: Andros & Ashley: Nov. 30, 1999; Zhane & Karone: Dec 11, 1999; T.J. & Cassie: Feb 14, 2000; Leo & Kendrix: March 12, 2000; Dana & Carter: March 16, 2001; Billy & Trini: May 10, 2003; Wes & Jen: April 25, 2003; Cole & Alyssa: Oct. 15, 2003; Eric & Taylor: Feb 21, 2004; Justin & Emma: January 5, 2004
(Kim's Dress is on my profile under "Kim's Wedding Dress".)
Chapter 11 (Kim's Wedding)
Mt. Pleasant of Hope Chapel, Bride's Chambers, Ten minutes before the Ceremony
Kim is triple-checking her reflection in the full-length mirror; her matrons of honor shake their heads. The first one speaks, "You know you're gorgeous, so stop checking. Your groom loves all of you."
Kim sighs, "I know, but I just want this day to be perfect."
"We know," the second one moans, "We know. It will be perfect because you're marrying the man you love the most."
Kim exhales, "Yeah."
There's a knock on the door; Kim's dad pokes his head in, "It's time, dear."
"Okay, do I have everything?" Kim fanatically asks. Her matrons of honor and her bridesmatrons assure her that she has her something blue (her garter belt), her something old (her grandmother's veil), her something borrowed (her necklace and earrings), and her something new (her lingerie). They lead the way to the auditorium and down the aisle. Her father escorts down the aisle to her husband-to-be; he lifts her veil and kisses her cheek. She smiles at him before looking into her groom's rich chocolate eyes. As the preacher starts the ceremony, Kim thinks back to how she came to be standing here.
May 20, 2004, New York City, Kim's Apartment
Kim coldly looks into Tom's eyes, "How does it feel, Tom? Take that times about a hundred, then you have an idea of what it felt for me. For the past hour, I haven't heard or felt that you are truly sincere about your actions. I still don't know why you did what you did. Or anything about your life. You are still keeping secrets from me. I think you are in love with the idea of us, as I was. The reality is that we don't work." Kim removes Tom's hands, slips into her shoes, and heads for the door. "Before you leave, make sure you lock the door. Goodbye, Tom."
Tom grabs Kim and swings her in front of him. He barely contains his tears; his voice is rough and raw when he speaks, "Kim, give me a second chance. Let me fix this, fix us."
Tom's tone and his waves of emotions make Kim answer, "Five minutes. I'm giving you five minutes to fix this."
Tom takes a deep breath and releases Kim, "I'm sorry. You have no idea how sorry I am. I only did what I thought was best for everyone. I have come to realize that I might have been wrong."
She glares, "You mean Hayley and Jason have repeatedly told you were wrong, but you were too dense."
He nods, "Maybe." Kim snorts. "You may think that this has been easy for me. To watch you date that guy, Alex, knowing that I could be dating you. Or pushing you away, when I wanted to hold you close just to know that you were okay and safe. Or acting like you didn't matter, when you were all I could think about. It became easier to avoid you than to watch the pain that I cause. Kim, there were so many times that I just wanted to tell you everything, but I was afraid. Afraid of losing you, either to a villain or because of what I had done. The moment I knew that someone was targeting me; I realized that you were in danger, just because I love you so much. I couldn't have you go through that again . . ."
"So I had no say in the matter?" She interrupts.
"No, because I knew what you would do, what you have always done." Tom caresses Kim's cheek with his hand; she briefly allows it before moving away. "You would have stand beside me no matter what. Do you really think that you could sit on the sidelines while I was fighting the Good Fight? You would have put yourself in danger."
"Shouldn't that be my decision to make?"
"NO! Not when the family, not when I need you alive and safe." He reveals.
"Are you saying that I couldn't handle a few minions?" Kim challenges.
"No, what I am saying is that you wouldn't have the full protection of the Power. I would have worried about you, instead of concentrating on the fight. One or both of us would have gotten seriously hurt."
"I still think you should have let me decide for myself. You told me that you hated that I took that away from you, when I wrote you that Damn Letter. I don't understand why you would do something you hate to someone you claim to love?"
"Because I couldn't lose you . . ." Kim starts to say something, but Tom cuts her off. "I couldn't watch you dying again. I admit it; I'm a selfish bastard. I couldn't stand the thought of another villain getting their filthy hands on you. Because I knew that if they did it this time, I would give them anything and everything they wanted; just to get you back. Because I know what it is like to live with out you. I DON'T WANT THAT! I would die if anything happened to you." Tom discloses with tears coming down.
Kim is shocked by the emotions that are coming from Tom, emotions that he has hidden for almost two years from her. The clock chimes; she checks the time and turns back to Tom, "Your time's up."
She picks up her purse from the table and heads for the door.
"Kim," Tom implores.
She turns to look at him, "You have told me a lot of wonderful and interesting things, Tom, but you still hiding things from. And you still haven't said the one thing I want to hear."
"I don't . . . know . . ." Tom rambles.
Kim sighs, "I know, that's the problem. You're still not sincere and ready to move forward. Something is still holding you back from giving me what I want, what I need from you."
"NOT SINCERE! I poured my heart out to you . . ."
"But you still haven't given me the one thing I need or want." She walks out the door.
Tom stands shock-still, and then he runs after her. He catches her at the elevators. She looks at him. "I promise on my coins, my animal spirit, my crystal, my key, and my gem that I will never keep anything from you again, unless it's a surprise. That I will never hurt you again. That I will love you beyond eternity. And if you forgive me, I will spend the rest of my like making sure that you will never regret it." Tom vows as he briefly flashes Green, White, Red, and Black.
"Beyond eternity?" Kim teases as she wraps her arms around his neck.
"Yeah," he encircles her waist with his arms.
"That's a long time."
"Not long enough."
"Oh, Tommy, I love you so much."
"I love you, too." He leans down to kiss her. After he pulls away, he asks, "So am I forgiven?"
"Not yet, Fly-boy." Kim leads them back to her apartment.
Tommy groans, "I hate that nickname; I don't know how you and Jas came up with it."
Once back at the apartment, Kim locks her apartment door. She drags Tommy into her bedroom.
"I thought I wasn't forgiven yet?" Tommy questions as she locks her bedroom door.
"You're not. I never said that you couldn't try to make it up to me." She smiles mischievously as she lies on the bed. He joins her. They never realize how much time has passed until there is a knock on Kim's bedroom door right after their fourth session of lovemaking. They both groan as Kim wraps her sheets around her. She unlocks the door to reveal Will. She suddenly remembers her forgotten date. Will is vivid; he can see Tommy lying naked on her bed.
He turns to Kim, "You don't cheat, huh? You didn't cheat on me before? Did you know that I have been waiting for four hours for my future bride-to-be at the best restaurant in town, while she was fucking her ex?"
"Will, I'm sorry. I went to tell Jason and Tommy about us and Tommy kind of followed me home." Kim tries to explain.
"So you fucked him?" Will rages as Tommy grabs his boxers and stands behind Kim.
"That's not what happened. We just talked for a couple of hours and then we made love." Kim whispers the last part.
"Oh, that must have been one Hell of an interesting chat." Will takes a deep breath, "Did you even love me?"
"Yes, but I have been in love with Tommy for over a decade." Kim confesses.
Will turns and starts to head out. "Be happy. I guess it is a good thing we hadn't picked out a ring yet."
"Will," Kim worries.
He looks at her, "I think I always knew that I was second best. Good luck," He leaves his key and walks out.
She turns back to Tommy, "Well, that went better than expected. So when do you need to head back?"
He finds his watch, "I have to teach in four hours."
"Oh, but you still coming back this weekend?"
"Yeah. Look, as soon as Mesogog is gone; you're moving in." He wraps his around her.
She looks up at him and encircles her arms around his neck, "Really, Dr. Oliver?"
"Yes, really, Dr. Hart. If I have to share you on the weekends, then I want you alone the rest of the week."
"You know that will never work. Jas or one of the others will be visiting."
"I know, but I can order them to stay away for awhile."
Kim giggles, and then seriously states, "When you get back you know what you have to do, right?"
Tommy sighs, "Yes, tell everyone that you're not quitting, that you're not dating Will; that we are engaged; that Group is back on after this weekend; that all Reds have one clean shot at me and Hunter and Jason have two; and when Mesogog is destroyed Conner and I are joining Group."
"Yep! Come on, Fly-boy, I still have you for three more hours."
Tommy grins mischievously and thinks of ways to enjoy his remaining time.
June 15, 2004, New York City, Kim's Apartment
'I can't believe that Mesogog was defeated a week ago.' Kim muses as she looks at an old photo of Tommy and her. She reminisce everything that has happen since her Ranger days. She has so many nieces and nephews; most of the family is married or close to marriage. She realizes that for a long time she was living in a holding pattern, waiting for something, a sign, a great miracle. For Tommy. Three years ago if someone asked if she would be living with Tommy and engaged to him, she would have laughed at them and told them that Tommy and her were just friends. She noticed months ago, maybe even a couple of years ago, that her apartment and New York wasn't her home anymore. She can't believe that less than a month ago; she was willing to throw away everything and everyone for a man that could never really make her completely happy, but Jas and the Reds knew. Hell, a month ago, her life was so routine; wake up, get dress, go to work, come home, change clothes, and then a date with Will. Hell, the weekends were worse; just hanging around with Will, his family, and his friends. She never realized that she missed the Reds so much; not that she'll ever tell them that. She always dreamt that this was possible; she knew that the Power guided you to your soul mate.
She looks over her now naked apartment; most of the furniture was sold; the rest was already sent to the house. The appliances are the same. All that is left are a few boxes of clothes and mementos. She places the picture in the top and final box; she closes it and heads for her car. She goes to the gas stations to fill up her tank. She thinks about her long trip and her life. She talked to Will, who forgave her and understood that she could lose her family or her loving Falcon. She stares at her left ring finger, where Tommy's ring finally resides. She remembers the romantic way he proposed; a candlelight dinner, a walk on their beach; and the question popped on bended knee at their spot. She looks at the driver's seat and sees the one person that always held her heart. She knew the risk that she could be easily hurt by him and had once or twice. She looks into his chocolate brown eyes and knows that he would never hurt her again. He has loved her as long as she has loved him. She slips into the seat next to him. He puts his arm around her and says, "Beautiful, are you ready for our wonderful life together?"
"Yep, Tommy, more than ready."
He starts the car and heads home.
Mt. Pleasant of Hope Chapel, Auditorium
"Beautiful?" Tommy brings her out of her memories.
"Huh?"
"You need to answer the preacher." He comments with a smile. "Where were you?"
"The past." She looks at the preacher. "I do. I'll do anything to be married to this man."
The preacher grins, "A simple 'I do' would have been fine."
Everyone laughs.
"I know."
They finish the ceremony and head to Ernie's for the reception. Jason, one of Tommy's best men, taps his glass, "Settle down, everyone. it's time for the toasts." Once the room is quiet, he continues, "As most of you know, Kim gave Kat and I a special toast at our wedding. I was planning on doing the same, but my lovely wife reminded me that Kim could and would kick my ass. So . . ."
Everyone laughs; a few say, "Damn Straight!"
"I just want to say that if there were any two people that deserve happiness and eternal love, I couldn't think of anyone else besides these two: my baby sis and my best Bro. You two deserve an eternity of love and happiness and I know that you will get it."
"Bro," Tommy expresses as he manly hugs Jason.
"Rex." Kim hugs her big brother.
Trini, one of Kim's Matrons of Honor, clears her throat, "Thanks, Rex, how I am going to follow that?" Everyone laughs. "I have known Kim since kindergarten and Tom since freshman year in high school. Kim has always dreamt about her wedding since I known her. One thing never changed: the groom; she wanted her White knight." Several laugh. "Only freshman year did that Knight get a face and a name: Thomas Oliver. She and he finally what they both wanted: each other."
"Trini," they convey as Kim embraces her long-time friend.
"My wife sure has a way with words. Like her, I have also known Kimberly since we were quite young, first grade, and Tom since freshman year. They have had to overcome several challenges. One thing Kimberly has taught me, all of us, is that love conquers all; time, space, hardship, and even death. As most of you here know Kimberly and Tom have had more trials than most couples ever have in a lifetime. Kimberly told me a few months ago that if they could survive everything life has thrown at them so far, then life together should be simple. She said that she could 'handle anything as along as she had her Tommy'. I would wish you the best, but I know you already have it." Billy, Tommy's other best man, tells.
"Oh, Billy," Kim gushes before squeezing the daylights out of him.
"Gesh, guys. Why was I chosen last?" Aisha, Kim's other Matron of Honor, demands. "Anyways, I may have not known Tom and Kim as long as those three. When I met Kim and Tom, they were already the 'royal couple'; famous in their own rights. I was there for their worst moments and a few of their best. While I wasn't there when they broke up, I was there when they had to live separately. I saw both of them try to reclaim the love and passion that they once had with each other with other people. I have watch them survive obstacles that others outside our group of friends never that they would. I know every obstacle only served to make their love strong as possible. They are the strongest couple I know. Just one look at them and anyone could tell the depth of their love. Like Billy, I could wish you good luck, lots of love, and a wonderful life, but they already have those. So I demand a few nieces and nephews."
Everyone laughs.
Kim hugs Aisha, "Love ya, Bear."
"Love you, too, Little Crane."
Tommy and Kim almost exclusively dance with each other during the reception. The Ninja Storm and Dino Thunders are seating together. Ethan brought Sara, the girl for the Prom. Conner brought Krista; and Trent is Kira's date. Sara and Krista have been told everyone secret identity; they are swore to confidential. Kim and a few others have told Conner and Ethan that those girls are keepers; Kim personally told Conner that if there was a Pink Dino Gem Krista would have been its holder. T.J. saunters over to their table, "So, Rookie, I heard that Kim whooped your ass last week at Group."
"I wouldn't say that." Conner tries to save face.
Shane and Hunter laugh; Hunter verifies, "I wouldn't say that either. It was more like creamed his ass."
Shane chuckles, "Or wiped the floor with him."
"Or turned him into a pile of Red flesh." Hunter adds.
T.J. grins, "Really? I'm sorry I had to miss that."
"No worries, Bro. Eric taped it for 'historical purposes'. I'm sure he'll make you a copy. We got one. Tom has two; he said it was payment for having to mentor a Red. The others, even Jason, said that they never seen a Red so thoroughly creamed by Kim. Tom had to peel her off him. Jas said it was the pre-wedding jitters that made her edgier." Hunter informs.
"Well, I need to go see another Rex about a video." T.J. laughs as he heads towards Eric.
Conner bangs his head on the table; Krista stops him, "Conner, it's alright."
"No, its not. I'm the laughing stock of the Reds."
"Naw, that's Wes; he's a total Pink whipping boy. You're just the laughing stock this month." Hunter enlightens, "Next month, who knows?"
Kim and Tommy live happily for several years. They have a set of twins (a girl and boy), another girl, and finally a boy. Kim is the biologically and surrogate mother of twins for Cam and Hunter. Kim continues her work for the Reds and other Rangers. Tommy continues to teach at Reefside.
Several years after the wedding and after their third child, one Anubis "Doggie" Cruger comes to them with the intergalactic SPD to setup a new headquarters in a new city: New Tech City. Cruger asks all of the Rangers to help teach and train the new generations of Rangers. Jen informs that SPD will become the Time Force Squad in the future. Kim immediately agrees to be the therapist and to train others. With his wife's support and lots of thinking, Tommy also agrees as long as he never has to server again. Carter, Jason, Rocky, Wes, Eric, Jen, Taylor, Andros, and Zhane also agree to help train new Rangers. The Ninja Storm later agrees to part-time train others. Ethan, Billy, Trini, Justin, Emma, Kendrix, Cam, Hayley, Cassie, and a few Minds help with the computers, software and programs for training, Zords, medical bays, etc. Dana, Cam, and Adam share their knowledge about medical histories and how the Power affects the human body during and after service. Leo, Alyssa, Ashley, Karone, Angela Taylor, and a few others are school teachers educating all subjects, including Ranger History.
As the years go by, more former Rangers join SPD to help the new recruits. As Tommy and Kim's kid grow up, Tommy and Kim try to convince them that being a Ranger isn't a pleasant life. But they are stubborn as their parents; they eventually convince their parents that they want to be Rangers because of them, not for them. Because Tommy and Kim showed them that the world is worth saving. Their parents showed them that love is worth fight for. Tommy and Kim couldn't argue with that and just asked that they be careful. Tommy and Kim live to a ripe old age of 100. They die in their sleep, holding each other. They had many grandchildren, a few great grandchildren, and nearly a country full of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and so on.
Responses to Reviews:
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Littlewhitelie91: He sweated a little more in this chapter; and he had a lot to make up for. We all know Kim will make his punishment fair.
Aprildjones: Thanks for the Review. Jason was hitting Tom for Kim, for what Tom did to Kim, kind Jas' way of still being Kim's Big Bro.
Jps1926: Yes, but they, at first (a non-scene), repeatedly told Kim she was crazy to go back to Will. They do feel slightly guilty for their actions, but they see no other way to get through to Kim. Yes, Tom is doing the same thing as Kim, and in this chapter she tells him so. Yep, Tom and recently the Reds and the others hadn't been treating as Second. Tom will pay for his actions. The whole Kim calling Tommy Tom hurts him more than her silcence does; because it means he lost her trust and maybe her love. Yes this is the LAST chapter, but if there is enough interest in a sequel, I might do one or have someone do it. As always I thoroughly enjoy your responses to my chapters.