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Kimberly was quiet the entire way home. She didn't say a word. It worried Tommy. They arrived home, and Kimberly went inside and right over to the couch and sat down.

"Do you want to eat, Kim?" Jason asked setting down the prepared food on the dining room table.

She didn't answer him. Instead, she stood up and looked to them. "You deserve to know the truth."

"What truth is that?" Jason asked.

"About Kat. Trini, you and Jason deserve to know why I'm so…what she did to me." Kimberly said. She hated to admit or even say the words that she was scared of Kat. It made her feel weak, and she hated that feeling.

"Let's do it while we eat. I'm starving." Jason said.

"Oh yeah, because watching Tommy and I spar must have been a huge workout." Kimberly teased lightly.

"Watch it," Jason teased back. "Your ribs are officially healed enough to be tickled."

Kimberly squeaked.

Jason chuckled. "Come on, sit down and let's eat. You can tell us anything you want."

Sighing softly Kimberly went over to the table and sat down.

Once everyone had their food Kimberly told the story about what happen with Kat.

"I'm going to be very honest," Jason said. "I'm glad I didn't know that story a few minutes ago. I would have taken Kat down right there."

Kimberly giggled. "It's not her fault. She's under a spell."

"Says the girl who is scared of her," Trini said.

"I'm not…" Kimberly stopped and looked at Trini who just stared at her with a look that said 'don't lie to me.' Kimberly sighed. "OK. I am."

"You are what?" Tommy asked.

"I'm scared of her. I'm scared of Kat, is that what everyone wants to hear?"

"You have every right to be," Jason said. "Spell or not, she was your friend, and she betrayed you. It's only natural that you would feel scared of her."

"It's more than that, Jason. She reminds me of him. She reminds me of the man who hurt me. I can't explain how or why but she just does, and I'm terrified of him."

"With good reason," Jason said. "Who was he anyway?" Jason hoped if he asked casually enough he could trick Kim into telling them who had attacked her.

"He was…" Kimberly opened and closed her mouth like a fish out of water. All she needed was to give them a name. One name and they would know who did it. But her mouth suddenly felt dry, and she couldn't speak. She closed her mouth with a sigh. "I'm sorry. I can't."

"It's ok. When you're ready." Trini said.

Kimberly nodded and looked down at her food. She suddenly wasn't hungry anymore. "I'm full."

"You've barely eaten anything," Tommy said. "I don't think I've seen you take more than 5 bites this entire time."

Kimberly shrugged. "I'm not hungry."

"Try and eat a little more. You need the nutrition to help your body heal." Jason said.

"I'm just…I'm not hungry."

"What's really going on, it's more than you being hungry or not hungry," Tommy said. "I don't need my Falcon to tell me that."

Kimberly looked down to her plate and then to her tiny stomach. "He was always very strict about what I ate when I ate it, and how much of it I ate. I wasn't there 24 hours before he would put me on a diet and tell me I was too fat and needed to lose weight. He controlled everything about my meals. He'd come into my dorm room at the end of the night and dig through my trash to make sure I hadn't snuck any food in behind his back. Then he started to inject me, and it got worse. Those steroids make you hungry; you feel like you haven't eaten in days. He would starve me sometimes. I wasn't allowed more than three apples the entire day."

"Kim that's crazy! Even your Doctor has told you that you were at a perfectly healthy weight, ate a perfectly good diet, and were getting a perfect amount of exercise." Jason said

"Yeah, 'were' as in past tense. I'm not anymore. Even Zordon has told me I need to eat more." Kimberly said. "But I can't."

"Wait a second," Tommy started. "You were able to eat the entire plate of every meal Zordon served us."

"Zordon knew. He and Alpha knew how much I'd be able to handle at that point and time and served me accordingly."

"I can't believe this guy would treat you like that! Kim, please tell us his name. We need to know." Jason said, his anger was boiling over, and he wanted to hit something or someone.

"I already did," Kimberly said softly. "I spoke about him when I was on the beam with Tommy. I can't say his name. I physically can't. But Tommy can figure it out."

Tommy thought back to the conversation they had, had together. Seconds later his eyes went wide.

"You figured it out," Kimberly said.

"I think so. Are we talking about the one person you mentioned before you felt dizzy and breathless and had to get down?" Tommy asked. He wanted to be sure before he told anyone anything.

Kimberly nodded. "Saying his name is the reason I got so upset like that."

Tommy inhaled and exhaled a deep breath, trying very hard to keep his anger in check. "The person who hurt Kim was…her coach."

"No!" Trini gasped.

Jason punched the table, causing Kimberly to jump. He stood up and left the room. Seconds later Jason could be heard punching a bag and screaming from inside his bedroom.

"Why could Coach Schmit do that to you? He seemed so nice." Tommy said.

Kimberly shook her head. "It wasn't him. He was needed at another Gym shortly after I arrived there. He left to go help them. It was our new Co…he was new." Kimberly sighed. Suddenly a soft yawn escaped her lips before she could stop it.

Tommy automatically yawned too.

"It's contagious." Trini giggled as she let out a yawn.

Tommy chuckled and looked to Kim. "Come here, Beautiful." He carefully pulled Kim from her chair into his arms. Kimberly laid her head on his shoulder.

He kissed her forehead and moved her hair behind her ears. He could easily see how tired she was but knew she was fighting the sleep.

"Why don't you take a nap? You deserve it. You worked very hard today and made a lot of progress."

"Ok. I guess one nap won't hurt." Kimberly nodded.

"Good. Why don't you go lay down in our bed? I'll be in soon to check on you."

Kimberly didn't move. She gripped Tommy tighter.

"Ok, how about the couch?"

She still didn't move. He chuckled. "You want to sleep right here in my arms, don't you?"

She nodded, and he laughed. He kissed her forehead once more. "All right, go lay on the couch, and I'll be over in a second to snuggle with you."

Kimberly didn't move.

Tommy smiled gently and decided to give her, her wish. He rubbed her back and allowed her to fall asleep in his arms.

Once she was asleep, he moved her into the bedroom and tucked her in, keeping the door open.


Just as everyone finished eating and cleaning up there was a knock at the door. Tommy answered it to see Billy, but he wasn't alone. Rocky was with him.

"What's going on?" Tommy asked.

"I was on my way to see, Kim. Rocky asked to join me." Billy said. "I understand if you prefer not to allow him near Kim, but I thought I'd give it a shot."

"Billy, you're always welcome here and welcome near Kimberly. You can go inside and see her if you want to. Just try and stay quiet because she's taking a nap." Tommy said looking to Billy. Then he looked to Rocky. "Why are you even here? Last time I saw you, you made it perfectly clear you thought Kim was just a messed up, crazy, drug addict, who didn't know what she was talking about."

"I know. I'm sorry."

"You're going to have to do a lot better than sorry. If you're here does that mean you've changed your mind or are you here as a spy for Kat?"

"No. Nobody knows I'm here. They think I'm home sick with a stomach bug."

"You didn't answer my question. Have you changed your mind? Until you can answer that you're not allowed to see or speak to Kim."

"I just…I want to see her. I want to make sure she's ok." Rocky said.

"She's fine. No thanks to you or the others." Tommy answered. "If that's all you came here for you can leave now." He went to shut the door when Rocky stopped him.

"I'm sorry! I believe you!"

Tommy stopped and opened the door. "What did you say?"

"I'm sorry. I believe you; I believe Kim. I was stupid. I'm an idiot, and I'll regret it for the rest of my life, but I believe her."

Tommy just crossed his arms over his chest. "Why should I believe anything you say? You made it perfectly clear you thought Kim was a crazy druggie."

"I was wrong," Rocky answered. "I've been feeling sick over it, physically ill. I hardly sleep anymore and eating? I don't even remember the last time I ate. The guilt is eating me alive, Tommy. I can't take it anymore. I'm sorry it's taken me this long to realize it, but Kim was right, she's been right since the beginning, and I was wrong to doubt her. She's like my sister and never should have believed she would make up a lie about someone."

"I accept your apology. But Rocky you have to understand it's going to take a long time before Kim or I can trust you again. You really hurt both of us."

"I know. I'm sorry. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right with you and Kim. I'll do whatever I have to in order to gain your trust back."

"Tommy who is at the door?"

Tommy turned and saw a sleepy Kim walking toward him.

"Hey, Beautiful. I thought you were taking a nap." Tommy wrapped her in a hug as she rested her head on his chest.

"I had to use the bathroom, and then I heard the doorbell ring," Kimberly answered.

"It's Rocky," Tommy said rubbing her back. "He has come to apologize."

Kimberly looked to Rocky and then turned and hid her face in Tommy's chest. "Go away."

Rocky sighed. "I deserved that. You don't have to speak or even look at me if you don't want to. Please just listen. I'm an idiot Kim. It was so stupid of me to believe Kat over you. It was stupid of me to think you would ever lie about another human being, none the less one of our friends. I feel terrible, physically terrible and mentally terrible. I can't eat, I can't sleep, it's literally destroying me."

Kimberly looked over at him. "You can't eat?"

"No. I can't eat. I never thought I'd be the one to say that, but it's true. You like my sister, Kim. I've been a terrible big brother to you, and for that, I am so sorry. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness or even have the right to ask for it, but I am. I'm so sorry, please, please, please, forgive me."

"Did Kat hurt you?" Kimberly asked.

"No. But I did see a side of Kat that I haven't seen before and it scared me. I realized I had made a huge mistake."

Kimberly inhaled and exhaled a deep breath. She slowly pulled away from Tommy. "I accept your apology." She gave Rocky and a big hug and Tommy saw tears fill Rocky eyes.

"Thank you, Kim. Thank you."

They pulled away.

"I hate to be rude, but I'm still pretty tired. I think I'm going to lay back down." Kimberly said.

"Sure. I'll see you later." Kimberly gave him one last hug and walked away.

"Would you like to come inside?" Tommy offered "We are just hanging out."

"Sure, just for a few minutes." Rocky nodded.


They all walked into the living room and took a seat on the couch.

"I'm curious," Tommy started. "What did Kat do to cause you to see her true colors?"

"It was shortly after you guys left earlier. We fought but then…"


Flashback

There was a long pause as Adam and Rocky tried to figure out what to do and who to believe. The pause was broken by Ernie.

"Hey Guys, come check this out they are interviewing one of the Coaches from Florida. It was advertised that he was going to be talking about one of his best students. Maybe they will mention Kim."

As everyone headed over to the TV Kat muttered to herself "Great, just what we need, more pathetic, whiny, attention seeking, junkie Kimberly. As if hearing about her and seeing her in person isn't bad enough now I have to see her on every TV channel!"

Rocky stopped and turned to face her. "What did you just say?"

"Me? Nothing. Come on let's go watch Kim." Kat faked a smile.

"Actually, I'm not feeling too good. I think I caught that stomach bug going around. I'll catch up with you guys later. I'm going home."

Without another word Rocky left in a hurry.

End Flashback


"I didn't tell Kat; I knew she was lying. But I heard every word she said perfectly clear. I've never heard her talk about Kim that way and to be honest it made me angry to hear someone talking about my little sister that way."

"Welcome to the club," Jason said.

"I'm glad you finally the saw the truth. Thanks for coming over to tell us." Tommy said.

"It was the least I could do after how badly I hurt you."

"You did the right thing."

"I know I did. Anyway, I think I'm going to head out. I'm still not feeling all that well."

"What's wrong?" Jason asked.

"I'm starving."

Everyone laughed, and Tommy stood. "I'll walk you out."

"I'll go check on Kim," Billy said as he also stood up.

After Rocky left Tommy closed and locked the door behind him and made his way into the living room where Billy, Jason, and Trini were watching tv.

"Did you check on Kim?" Tommy asked.

"Yeah. Sleeping peacefully snuggling some white teddy bear. I think you gave it to her when she fell off the beam and hit her head." Billy answered.

Tommy chuckled. "I can't believe she still has that. How did she even get that back?"

"Zordon," Trini answered. "She told me the other day when the two of you were out. He was able to teleport some of Kim's most important treasures back to her. That bear was one of them."

"But you're sure she's ok?"

"Perfectly fine, why?" Billy asked.

"I just want to be sure. What are you watching?" Tommy went to join them on the couch when a loud screeching sound was heard; His Crane was crying out loudly again causing him to drop to his knees. "Kimberly!" he cried out.

Not able to stand through the screeching Tommy dragged himself, on hands and knees into the bedroom and over to Kim on the bed. Sure enough, Kimberly was tossing and turning wildly in her bed as she cried and muttered words Tommy didn't understand.

He climbed onto his knees and stroked Kimberly's hair. "Hey Beautiful, it's time to wake up."

Kimberly sat up with a scream as she looked around and panted hard. She saw Tommy and started to cry harder. Tommy climbed into bed with her and hugged her close as she cried into him.

"It's ok, Beautiful. It's ok." He cooed. "It was just a bad dream. You're safe."

"No more!" Kimberly cried. "Please no more. I promise I'll be good. Please!"

"Shhhh, hey, it's ok. You're safe. Nothing and no one is going to hurt you." Tommy soothed rubbing her back.

"I…I was…I was back…back in the…the gym. I…the injections, the beatings, they happen all over again. I could feel everything like it was really happening." Kimberly cried.

"It was just a bad dream. You're safe. You're home where you belong." Tommy told her. "You're safe. I've got you."

Kimberly slowly started to calm down.

Just as Kimberly's breathing returned to normal, her crying had stopped and, she was just about to fall back to sleep in Tommy's arms, Billy, Jason, and Trini rushed into the room. "Tommy, we've got a big problem," Jason said.

"What's going on?" Tommy asked. "Kim is almost back to sleep."

"We just saw it on the news," Jason said.

"Saw what on the news?"

"Kim's Coach. They figured out she's gone and now they are looking for her. My guess would be to cover their tracks of what they've done. But her face is plastered on every TV channel in the city. If someone sees her, not knowing what's really going on they could call that number and tell the Coach everything."

Tommy gasped, and Kimberly let out a scream.


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