Biryani—thanks for your get well messages.
It's very thoughtful. I'm glad you liked the nostalgia of chapter 10. There will be more nostalgia in this chapter. I'm happy that you liked chapter 11. It didn't have too much drama and shocking stuff. As you said it had realism. Thank you
Zmonsta- thank you for your concern. I'm glad acupuncture helped you. Never give up. Keep fighting and continue with complementary therapies. Ha I was crushing hard on Kim but I copied everything Jason did, he was my first role model. NO WAY. You met ASJ. Unfortunately they don't come often to the UK. I've never had the Chance. But I'm happy for you. Keep on fangirling. Thank you for paying such good attention to the details I write. Hmm food for thought. Thanks for the ideas. Keep them coming. I always take all ideas into consideration. Thanks your awesome too. I might do a double update today.
Right chapter 12 takes place a day before the power transfer. November 1994
JASON
Jason was laid on his bed possibly for the final time in a while. Tomorrow he would be transferring his red ranger powers to Rocky. Zack to Adam and Trini to Aisha. He didn't want to do it. He wanted to stay and finish Lord Zedd and Rita. He felt like he was forgotten. He didn't have any gripe with Zordons decision to name Tommy as the new leader. Tommy's new white ranger powers were amazing. Saba was brilliant and the tiger zord was awesome. The new leaders powers were much stronger than any of the other rangers.
Tommy was given all important missions. Jason was stuck fighting putties. To top it all off, Kimberly hardly spoke to him anymore. They didn't go out for movies or food at all anymore. She hadn't come to his house for a couple of months now. Which ex strange as she only lived 3 doors down.
Jason sighed as he looked at the photo in his hand of Zack, Trini, Billy and Kimberly all stood around Jason after he won the golden pipe trophy. Those were the days he thought as he let out a huge sigh.
Tomorrow he would be flying to Switzerland as soon as they had transferred the powers over to the new rangers. He would be there for a few years. Maybe more if further opportunities came knocking.
He put the photo down on the bed as he closed his eyes trying to fight off tears.
I won't see Kimberly in lord knows how long. Can I actually live without her. I'll be with Trini and Zack but Kimmy will be here fighting monsters without my protection. Billy will be here to help though he thought. Which cheered him up slightly.
Billy had attained his black belt in karate a few weeks ago. He had become a complete different person. Not only highly intelligent but very competent in fighting too. A knock on the door startled Jason as he looked up expecting to see his mom give her final goodbyes.
The door opened and there stood Kimberly. Wearing white denim shorts, pink tee and white trainers with pink socks. Her colour coding was always on point.
"Hey Jase. Your mom let me in. May I?" She asked pointing to his room. Jason nodded in approval
"We haven't really spoken properly in weeks now Jason. I thought I'd come see you b- be- before you left us." She mumbled as she made her way to the bed to sit next to Jason. Jason hadn't moved at all. His eyes fixed on the photo next to him on the right
Kimberly noticed what Jason was looking at and decided to lean over him to look at the photo. Making Jason shift nervously.
Jason saw Kimberly lean over his lap to the photo and felt searing pain in his chest. Possibly the closest you'll be with her in years he thought
"Hey I love this photo Jase. Are you taking this with you?" she asked
Jason nodded
"Are you actually going to say something rex!" demanded Kimberly as she tore he eyes off the photo and sat eye level with Jason glaring at him.
"What do you want me to say?" he asked. Neither of them breaking eye contact.
"I dunno maybe. I'll miss you Kim, stop me from going, I don't want to leave you here without me, geez Jason. You just decide to piss off to fuckin Switzerland without even asking me about it and how I feel. Damn you Jason Scott " Kim shouted the last bit
Kim's outburst surprised Jason. He felt a fire burn in his chest.
"How about you. You've forgotten all about me and I haven't even left yet. You've hardly spoken to me for the last few months Kimberly" Retorted Jason. He only ever used her full name when he was angry or upset with her.
"Don't you dare Scott. I HAVE been talking with you. It's not MY fault all you can do is train and play football in the park with the guys. You haven't asked me how I feel and how I'm doing, in God knows how long " said Kimberly through gritted teeth further glaring into Jason's eyes.
"Maybe that's because you've been crawling up the new rangers asses. My replacements, and forgetting all about your oldest friend" replied Jason with his own glare
"Jason you idiot. Do you really think anyone could ever replace you' said Kimberly. Her glare faded away into a frown. Her eyes becoming soft
"Yep. The white ranger did" replied Jason his eyes feeling heavy and the corners of his mouth twitching.
"Tommy never replaced you Jason. I said NOBODY can ever replace you. He's my boyfriend rex, He loves me. I obviously have to spend time with him. But that doesn't mean that I have forgotten about you. That doesn't mean I love you any less" she responded calmly her own mouth beginning to twitch and nostrils flaring.
Jason looked away from his friend and stared at the wall. She loves me. But not in that way he thought
"Jason. It's killing me that my best friends are leaving to another continent. I have to put on a brave face to not worry anyone. But your my Jason. I can talk to you" she continued
"Its about time you spoke to me again" replied Jason
"Jason. Why are you so angry at me" she asked him putting her hand on his shoulder and trying to look at his face. Jason didn't budge.
"I miss how we were Kim. Inseparable and always together. I- I'm going to miss you Kimmy. And I can't face you it's killing me" he replied. She leaned forward to look at him and saw tears falling down his face.
This shocked Kimberly. She had never seen Jason cry. Not since he broke his wrist when they were children. She flung her arms around his neck and dragged him on to the bed. Laying down beside him. Leaning her head onto his chest. The sight of her strong former leader made tears stream down her face and onto his chest, causing a wet patch on his t shirt. They laid there silently crying for What felt like eternity.
"I love you kimmy". Jason broke The silence. Stroking her hair gently
KIMBERLY
"I love you too Jason" said Kimberly looking up at her best friend. "I don't want you to go. Please don't go Jase. Please" she begged him clutching onto his T-shirt. Her heart was tearing into pieces.
"I have to go Kim. Its all been settled. The power transfer is tomorrow. All the tickets and events in Switzerland are booked too" replied Jason fighting back tears.
"But I can't do this without you Jase". She snuggled into his chest further. Her chest beginning to tighten
" You have Tommy and Billy" Jason kissed Kim's head
"They're not you. Nobody can take your place okay Scott"
"And nobody will ever take your spot Kimmy. I'll call you and I'll write to you too. Our paths will cross again Pinky. And I look forward to that day" stated Jason fighting the urge to start crying again
"You better do T-Rex. I can't go with you to the airport tomorrow okay" Said Kim
"Why" asked Jason
"I won't be able to let you go Jase. I'll literally cling onto you and physically drag you away. If I go. Then you stay here. I will go into the airplane and drag you out of I have to. And I'm being serious. There's no way I'm letting you go. You'll have to go without me. "she said simply
"Well I guess this the last time we'll have together isn't it" inquired Jason
"You'll be busy transferring the powers and flying away from me. I just want to stay here in this moment. I don't know if I'll ever have it again" said Kimberly as she looked at Jason and sat up a bit until she was nearly laid on top of him and stroked his face.
I should kiss him before I never get the chance again. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. What the hell girl. Where did that come from She thought as she looked into his dark eyes.
"Then make the most of it Kimmy". Said Jason as he studied her face. Glancing down at her puffy lips which were swollen because of all the pouting and crying
He's literally asking me to kiss him. I am going to. But what about Tommy. She mentally fought with herself whether she should or not.
To her surprise, Jason quickly pressed his lips onto hers as all thoughts disappeared out of her mind.
She felt his lips push against hers, she glanced at him before closing her eyes to savour the moment. She then felt his lips relent
No. Don't stop
Kimberly pushed back, kimberly now taking control. They fought for control in the wet kiss for what felt like eternity before they broke apart to come up for air. Covered in tears.
They sat there stunned. Staring at each other in shock
What just happened. My best friend kissed me. I kissed him back... I Just kissed Jason lee Scott. How?why? Why did I feel so good? Probably because he's going away.
A barrage of thoughts invaded Kimberly's mind as she continued staring at the man in front of her. Laid over his legs and abdomen.
"Kim I'm sorry. I'm going away tomorrow, and I might not have gotten another chance. I'm so sorry. "said Jason looking away from her intoxicating gaze
She slowly put her hand to his chin and turned his head to look at her again. A tear falling down her cheek onto her curved lips. Jason looked at Kimberly smiling and returned with a smile himself
"Jase, don't apologise. I wanted to kiss you too. I just didn't know if it was the right thing to do. You know."
It was the right thing it sure felt like it.
"Did it feel right" he asked her
Uh oh. He read my mind again.
"Yes it did Jason. But look. Keep this quiet. Don't tell anyone. If anyone finds out" Kim looked horrified
"You'll be in deep trouble. Especially with Tommy" he finished for her
"Yeah Tommy. God. I can't believe. No you know what. To hell with it. It happened. It felt amazing. Your leaving me Tomorrow. And this is something I have wanted to do for a long time. Let's just focus on that" stated Kimberly as she laid on Jason's chest once again.
"You've wanted to do it for a long time?" asked Jason
"Ssssh" replied Kim. Snuggling up to her best friend.
They stayed like that for a couple of hours. Reminiscing about the past decade of their lives together.
Kimberly left late that night after her fitting goodbye with her best friend.
The power transfer the next day was more difficult than they had thought it would be. They had to go to the deserted planet to find the sword of light they fought serpenterra but they managed to do it on time and the power rangers watched the viewing globe as Trini, Zack and Jason left for the peace conference. Kimberly fought back the tears and smiled for her friends embarking on a new adventure, still. Fighting to help people around the world.
This would mark the last time Kimberly saw Jason for 3 years. Her relationship with Tommy changed after that hard goodbye. She still loved him. But she was in conflict with herself. Was she in Love with Tommy or did she just love him. They were two very different things.
She would leave the power rangers less than a year later to move to Florida with coach Schmidt. It was there that she realised she didn't love Tommy. It was in Florida that she sent Tommy the break up letter. And it was in Florida where she learnt just how much she loved Jason.
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