DISCLAIMER: Not mine. A girl can dream though can't she?

SUMMARY: Sydney and Jason have arrived on Phaedos and the other Rangers are still in shock over what they think is another pair of Ranger deaths on Earth.

A/N: Sorry it took so long to update this one. It's been kind of hard to piece together this part of the story. I had to do some hard thinking, especially since JD didn't seem to want to help me any on it.

Phaedos 2025

Sydney relaxed in her father's arms for a moment before sitting up a little. "Thanks, Dad." She chuckled, looking up at her mother. "Now I remember why you always told me not to do that."

Tommy didn't want to let go of his daughter. He hadn't seen her in so long that he just wanted her close.

"Tommy, I think you should let go of her. We'll show her to a room and she can rest before we start training her to use and control her powers." Kim giggled at the look on Tommy's face. It said 'Do I have to?'

"Falcon, the Phoenix must be well rested before she begins to learn the true extent of her powers." Dulcea's quiet voice made Tommy nod.

"Of course, Dulcea. I've just missed my daughter so much. And that reminded me of the first time she healed anyone in front of me. Do you remember, Kim?"

"Of course I do. It was the night Zeltrax had caught me in the woods outside your house and you and Jase had to save me."

FLASHBACK

Reefside 2006

Tommy walked into the house with Kim in his arms. Sydney ran up to him.

"Mommy? What happened? Why are you carrying her?"

"Mommy will be fine, baby. I'm just tired." Kim spoke from Tommy's arms. She reached a hand down for her daughter to take a hold of.

Sitting down on the couch, Tommy set Kim down beside him and Syd climbed up beside her mother. "Mommy, you're hurt." The tiny blonde put one hand on each side of her mother's ribs. Kim felt the warmth spread through her as her ribs knitted back together.

Tommy watched in amazement as Kimberly started taking deeper breaths. Suddenly, Syd collapsed against Kim's side. "Syd? Sydney?" He reached across Kim and picked up his daughter, cradling her close to his chest. "What happened? What did she do?"

"She healed me. It takes a lot out of her. Thankfully, she doesn't do it that often. I've told her not to because I hate to see her like that."

"Is she alright?"

"She will be fine, Falcon," Dulcea's voice rang through the room.

Tommy looked up at the Master Warrior of Phaedos. "How are you here?"

"It is only an image. I felt Kimberly's distress and decided to see if I could help." She turned to the petite young woman. "The more appropriate question is: How are you, young Crane?"

"I've been upset tonight, Dulcea. My nightmares returned. Being here brought back some unpleasant memories. I had to face Tommy finding out about what happened and telling him about Sydney."

"She got lost in the woods and faced one of my enemies who injured her. Sydney healed her."

Dulcea's image bent over the nine-year-old in her father's arms. "Wake up, little Phoenix. Your father is worried."

Tommy looked at Dulcea. "Phoenix?"

"As the new phoenix is born from the ashes of the old, your new love for Kimberly was born from the ashes of what you felt when you were younger. Sydney is now the living embodiment of that rebirth." Tommy thought for a moment and realized just how right Dulcea was.

"Daddy?" He looked down into his daughter's sleepy eyes. "Don't worry. Mommy and I both love you. I'm okay."

"I know, baby girl. I love both of you. Rest now, sweetheart. We're here and you're safe." He kissed her on the forehead.

"Okay, Daddy." Her eyes closed and the little girl snuggled against his chest. She was asleep again almost immediately.

"She already feels comfortable with you." Kim smiled at Tommy who returned her smile.

FLASHBACK ENDS

Phaedos 2025

"I remember that night. You were being so stubborn." Kim giggled as Tommy chuckled and nodded.

"Yeah and so were you, sis." Jason's voice reminded the couple that their friend was still injured.

"Sorry, Jase." Kim knelt beside her long-time friend, her face bright red. She helped Jason stop the bleeding before helping him to his feet and leading him off to a room to rest.

"I'm really getting too old for this," Jason groused as he walked with Kimberly down the hallway.

"Hello, Jason." A big blue guy suddenly stood in front of Jason and Kim. Tommy was slightly behind them helping Sydney.

"Ninjor. Long time no see."

"I know. I thought you would like to know that word has spread that both you and Sydney died in the blast. The other Rangers are grieving for you, my friend."

"I hope Andros doesn't try to contact us. That might ruin the entire ruse."

"I believe he will wait to see if he can find a way to slip away and come here to find out if the two of you still live."

"I hope so. If he doesn't, everything we've done to protect Sydney will be for nothing."