"...and so Persephone convinced Hades to let Kim come back once a year." Adam finished retelling Kim's sad story, tears rolling down his cheeks. Everyone else was crying freely too. Kat had buried her face in Tommy's shoulder, Rocky had Aisha on his lap- both quite broken down, Billy's arm was around Trini keeping her steady, and himself too for that matter, Angela was squeezing the life out of Zach's hand but he was too sad and shocked to care..even Tanya was leaning heavily on Jason for support- she knew he needed it, and so did she...they were a ranger family, even if she didn't know Kim too well- she had seemed special and very sweet.
"Hades? Persephone? What? How could this be??" Billy cried softly.
"That's what she told me....and I don't think she'd lie about it" Adam replied.
"I-I don't believe it.." Tanya began but a sob escaped her lips and she couldn't continue.
"It wasn't her time!" Trini shouted. "She was going to be my maid of honor, we were supposed to be best friends forever...she wasn't suppose to die so young..so cruely" Trini turned back burying herself in Billy's embrace again.
"She could..still be there you know" Adam tried to comfort, Trini's head snapped back- a few confused looks around the room,
"I think he means that since she can come back every Christmas, you could have the wedding then at least" Aisha finally spoke. Trini replied with a sad, satisfied smile,
"Billy, how would you feel about a wedding in December?" Billy gave a similar smile,
"I think it would be fitting."
"We'll all miss her.." Jason sighed in exhaustion from the tears.
"Defiantly, she was one of the best" Zack agreed receiving nods from everyone else.
"What a weird Christmas..." Rocky wiped his tears away.
"Rocky!" Kat yelled.
"I was just saying! It's not like a ghost shows up every year, you all know I'm not insulting her right?"
"We know Rocky, we know" Tanya reassured.
"Is he always like that?" Angela tried to lighten the tension,
"Yes" the whole room(minus 2, one being Rocky) smiled back, it had felt good to smile after the depressing story. Then everyone noticed how quiet and still Tommy was being, he didn't even seem to blink..but he did cry.
"Tommy" Jason tried, but he remained still.
"Please, say something" Kat tried to shake him..still nothing.
"We'll all miss her and everyone knows how deeply you cared for her, Tommy, but we're here for you- you have to talk." Adam walked over, clasping a hand on his friend's shoulder. Tommy looked up at him; red, misty eyes but a slight smile on his face.
"Thanks, I know. I was ju-just sending her..a thought. It's good to know I can still tell her stuff..."
"That's a sweet idea Tommy, maybe we all should.." Kat began.
"One at a time though. We don't want to confuse her with all of as 'talking' at one time" Rocky half joked.
"Who should go first?" A silence fell on the room until Billy spoke up,
"I-I will." And everyone remained silent so he could think properly.
~*Meanwhile*~
Kim stood in the Elysian Fields, such a happy place..but she was so sad. She knew Adam had told the story because she had been hearing a lot of thoughts asking 'why' and saying how much they'd miss her. She sat down by the river..the river Lethe to be exact. ~One drink and I'll forget everything, I'll be happy again..I think..That's what Persephone said..~ she thought. ~No. I don't WANT to forget _any_ of them~ She sighed and listened to the sad thoughts until one in particular rang through her head..it was from Tommy.
^Why Kim? You could have told me. Instead I find out that there was no _other guy_ and you really DID love me..and you're dead. I want to help you so much, I want to take all the pain away..even if we aren't together..I want to be there for you but I _can't_. You'll always be my Beautiful^
Kim broke into tears. That was so like Tommy, feeling responsible for the bad things..feeling guilty..she wanted nothing more than to shout that he shouldn't feel like that but knew that well, one she couldn't and two, it wouldn't make a difference with him. Then all the thoughts stopped, she gave a confused look to her reflection in the water, and Billy's voice came through,
^Kim, Kimberly..we're all taking turns sending you thoughts. I can't believe you're gone, we all expected you to go so far in life. I will miss you and think of you so much you'll get sick of me^ Kim let a small laugh escape at that, ^From Adam's telling of the story though, you'll be back again..and I look forward to seeing you my friend^
^Hey-ya Kimmie^ ~Rocky~ mused Kim, ^Wow..that was quite a story Adam told. You're going to hear this a lot, but you should have told someone. No use annoying you with that now though. I hope you have a nice place down there, nothing's to good for our little crane. See you next Christmas?^ The last part sounded like a question, but she knew it was a definate statement. ~Little crane.. and I couldn't fend off that stupid James!~ she sighed, ~Like Rocky said, no use annoying myself about it now~
^Hi Kim..it's 'Sha. We're all pretty heartbroken here, it's such a complicated situation..but I guess it's a little better that you can come back once a year. You keep making friends down there and maybe you'll get some time off for good behavior^ Kim laughed, ^One year girlfriend, see you in one year^
^Kimberly?^ Trini sounded unsure that this would work, ^Gods how I miss you, at least before I could hope for an email, a phone call, something..now I know that won't happen, but you're still my best friend. Billy and I decided to have our wedding next Christmas so you can be my maid of honor, we'll be waiting for you^ Kim could practically see her friend's smile and felt tears in her eyes again at how thoughtful it was for them to arrange their marriage around _her_.
^My turn^ Zack sounded happy about that, ^I just want to say that you're a great friend, Kim, and I'll never forget you. You owe me a song for all this next year though, you always had a beautiful voice..^ Kim smiled and shook her head ~Ok Zack~..not that he could hear her. ^I'll keep in touch^
^Kim^ Kat sounded a bit shaky, ^I owe you so much. You gave me my second chance.. you gave me everything. You'll always be one of my best friends and I'll think about you everyday. I hope you have a happy afterlife. Until next year, I suppose..pink forever right?^
^Uh, Hi. I know we _really_ just met today, which makes this all the more awkward, but Jason says that we're all a family. You really do feel like a long lost sister..really lost. I guess it's a ranger thing.^ there was a pause, ^Sorry, I don't mean to be depressing. I hope to get to know you better next time we meet, Muraithas wasn't exactly the best situation either for that. Good luck in..Elysium was it?^
^Kim? This is all so much, you are all really interesting to say the least. I knew you a little in high school.. but Zack's been telling me some stories. You're a great person, I know that for sure. I really don't know what to say, this is such an emotional time..but believe me, I'll talk, or think or whatever I'm doing now, to you when the shock has worn off. I will miss you though.^ Angela's voice faded off.
^Hey. I hope you're comfy there, where ever there is. I want to kill that James guy so bad..I can't help still being protective of my lil sis after all this time.^ She smiled at both the amusement and seriousness of his comment. ^Man, this is so hard...I never dreamed of talking my dead friend..but I'm glad I can, it makes me feel better. I hope all these thoughts help you too. You're memory will live on Kimmie.^ There was a pause, she thought Jason was done but then heard, ^This year is going to seem like an eternity^
^Beautiful? I know I already sent you a thought too. Adam wanted to go last so I figured I'd say a little more..although you'll probably hear from me every day. Anyway, I do love you Kim, I love Kat too.. but you'll always have a big place in my heart- no matter what you did before. Don't forget to save me a dance at the wedding..^ Tommy ended. ~He forgives me? He forgives me! After everything..he doesn't hate me, we can..sorta be friends..that's such a big relief~ Kim practically bounced off the river bank.
^Kimber..Hi.^ Adam sounded nervous ^I..this is all so much. And to know that you've heard my thoughts through-out the year, that's just weird. I have thought about you a lot, and although you probably know this by now...I, uh, I love you. This year is going to kill me inside, but I know you'd want me to keep going and I'm going to try real hard. It's good to know that you're there though and that I will see you again. Rest in peace princess^ Kim smiled, she had heard him over this past year and knew he liked her a lot..love wasn't what he'd called it was before though.
Kim sighed, ~I have the most wonderful friends~ and walked to her little cottage to sleep. ~The Elysian Fields. Wouldn't have thought in a million years I'd end up here, but after a year...it's nice place to be if you're dead.~
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Everyone had talked quietly for a while.. the girls about wedding plans to keep their minds off the depressing situation and the guys started off about how they wanted to kill James- A LOT- but then turned they're discussion to what they had planned for the year. Around 3 am everyone broke apart, giving hugs and goodbyes all around- Jason and Tanya even swapped phone numbers. It sure was one crazy Christmas...
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Ok, the end of that section, sorry it was so short. I will be writing more to this.. and I really do plan to make this happier- you'll see.. :) R&R please as always and I'll try to post again soon. Thanks!!
"Hades? Persephone? What? How could this be??" Billy cried softly.
"That's what she told me....and I don't think she'd lie about it" Adam replied.
"I-I don't believe it.." Tanya began but a sob escaped her lips and she couldn't continue.
"It wasn't her time!" Trini shouted. "She was going to be my maid of honor, we were supposed to be best friends forever...she wasn't suppose to die so young..so cruely" Trini turned back burying herself in Billy's embrace again.
"She could..still be there you know" Adam tried to comfort, Trini's head snapped back- a few confused looks around the room,
"I think he means that since she can come back every Christmas, you could have the wedding then at least" Aisha finally spoke. Trini replied with a sad, satisfied smile,
"Billy, how would you feel about a wedding in December?" Billy gave a similar smile,
"I think it would be fitting."
"We'll all miss her.." Jason sighed in exhaustion from the tears.
"Defiantly, she was one of the best" Zack agreed receiving nods from everyone else.
"What a weird Christmas..." Rocky wiped his tears away.
"Rocky!" Kat yelled.
"I was just saying! It's not like a ghost shows up every year, you all know I'm not insulting her right?"
"We know Rocky, we know" Tanya reassured.
"Is he always like that?" Angela tried to lighten the tension,
"Yes" the whole room(minus 2, one being Rocky) smiled back, it had felt good to smile after the depressing story. Then everyone noticed how quiet and still Tommy was being, he didn't even seem to blink..but he did cry.
"Tommy" Jason tried, but he remained still.
"Please, say something" Kat tried to shake him..still nothing.
"We'll all miss her and everyone knows how deeply you cared for her, Tommy, but we're here for you- you have to talk." Adam walked over, clasping a hand on his friend's shoulder. Tommy looked up at him; red, misty eyes but a slight smile on his face.
"Thanks, I know. I was ju-just sending her..a thought. It's good to know I can still tell her stuff..."
"That's a sweet idea Tommy, maybe we all should.." Kat began.
"One at a time though. We don't want to confuse her with all of as 'talking' at one time" Rocky half joked.
"Who should go first?" A silence fell on the room until Billy spoke up,
"I-I will." And everyone remained silent so he could think properly.
~*Meanwhile*~
Kim stood in the Elysian Fields, such a happy place..but she was so sad. She knew Adam had told the story because she had been hearing a lot of thoughts asking 'why' and saying how much they'd miss her. She sat down by the river..the river Lethe to be exact. ~One drink and I'll forget everything, I'll be happy again..I think..That's what Persephone said..~ she thought. ~No. I don't WANT to forget _any_ of them~ She sighed and listened to the sad thoughts until one in particular rang through her head..it was from Tommy.
^Why Kim? You could have told me. Instead I find out that there was no _other guy_ and you really DID love me..and you're dead. I want to help you so much, I want to take all the pain away..even if we aren't together..I want to be there for you but I _can't_. You'll always be my Beautiful^
Kim broke into tears. That was so like Tommy, feeling responsible for the bad things..feeling guilty..she wanted nothing more than to shout that he shouldn't feel like that but knew that well, one she couldn't and two, it wouldn't make a difference with him. Then all the thoughts stopped, she gave a confused look to her reflection in the water, and Billy's voice came through,
^Kim, Kimberly..we're all taking turns sending you thoughts. I can't believe you're gone, we all expected you to go so far in life. I will miss you and think of you so much you'll get sick of me^ Kim let a small laugh escape at that, ^From Adam's telling of the story though, you'll be back again..and I look forward to seeing you my friend^
^Hey-ya Kimmie^ ~Rocky~ mused Kim, ^Wow..that was quite a story Adam told. You're going to hear this a lot, but you should have told someone. No use annoying you with that now though. I hope you have a nice place down there, nothing's to good for our little crane. See you next Christmas?^ The last part sounded like a question, but she knew it was a definate statement. ~Little crane.. and I couldn't fend off that stupid James!~ she sighed, ~Like Rocky said, no use annoying myself about it now~
^Hi Kim..it's 'Sha. We're all pretty heartbroken here, it's such a complicated situation..but I guess it's a little better that you can come back once a year. You keep making friends down there and maybe you'll get some time off for good behavior^ Kim laughed, ^One year girlfriend, see you in one year^
^Kimberly?^ Trini sounded unsure that this would work, ^Gods how I miss you, at least before I could hope for an email, a phone call, something..now I know that won't happen, but you're still my best friend. Billy and I decided to have our wedding next Christmas so you can be my maid of honor, we'll be waiting for you^ Kim could practically see her friend's smile and felt tears in her eyes again at how thoughtful it was for them to arrange their marriage around _her_.
^My turn^ Zack sounded happy about that, ^I just want to say that you're a great friend, Kim, and I'll never forget you. You owe me a song for all this next year though, you always had a beautiful voice..^ Kim smiled and shook her head ~Ok Zack~..not that he could hear her. ^I'll keep in touch^
^Kim^ Kat sounded a bit shaky, ^I owe you so much. You gave me my second chance.. you gave me everything. You'll always be one of my best friends and I'll think about you everyday. I hope you have a happy afterlife. Until next year, I suppose..pink forever right?^
^Uh, Hi. I know we _really_ just met today, which makes this all the more awkward, but Jason says that we're all a family. You really do feel like a long lost sister..really lost. I guess it's a ranger thing.^ there was a pause, ^Sorry, I don't mean to be depressing. I hope to get to know you better next time we meet, Muraithas wasn't exactly the best situation either for that. Good luck in..Elysium was it?^
^Kim? This is all so much, you are all really interesting to say the least. I knew you a little in high school.. but Zack's been telling me some stories. You're a great person, I know that for sure. I really don't know what to say, this is such an emotional time..but believe me, I'll talk, or think or whatever I'm doing now, to you when the shock has worn off. I will miss you though.^ Angela's voice faded off.
^Hey. I hope you're comfy there, where ever there is. I want to kill that James guy so bad..I can't help still being protective of my lil sis after all this time.^ She smiled at both the amusement and seriousness of his comment. ^Man, this is so hard...I never dreamed of talking my dead friend..but I'm glad I can, it makes me feel better. I hope all these thoughts help you too. You're memory will live on Kimmie.^ There was a pause, she thought Jason was done but then heard, ^This year is going to seem like an eternity^
^Beautiful? I know I already sent you a thought too. Adam wanted to go last so I figured I'd say a little more..although you'll probably hear from me every day. Anyway, I do love you Kim, I love Kat too.. but you'll always have a big place in my heart- no matter what you did before. Don't forget to save me a dance at the wedding..^ Tommy ended. ~He forgives me? He forgives me! After everything..he doesn't hate me, we can..sorta be friends..that's such a big relief~ Kim practically bounced off the river bank.
^Kimber..Hi.^ Adam sounded nervous ^I..this is all so much. And to know that you've heard my thoughts through-out the year, that's just weird. I have thought about you a lot, and although you probably know this by now...I, uh, I love you. This year is going to kill me inside, but I know you'd want me to keep going and I'm going to try real hard. It's good to know that you're there though and that I will see you again. Rest in peace princess^ Kim smiled, she had heard him over this past year and knew he liked her a lot..love wasn't what he'd called it was before though.
Kim sighed, ~I have the most wonderful friends~ and walked to her little cottage to sleep. ~The Elysian Fields. Wouldn't have thought in a million years I'd end up here, but after a year...it's nice place to be if you're dead.~
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Everyone had talked quietly for a while.. the girls about wedding plans to keep their minds off the depressing situation and the guys started off about how they wanted to kill James- A LOT- but then turned they're discussion to what they had planned for the year. Around 3 am everyone broke apart, giving hugs and goodbyes all around- Jason and Tanya even swapped phone numbers. It sure was one crazy Christmas...
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Ok, the end of that section, sorry it was so short. I will be writing more to this.. and I really do plan to make this happier- you'll see.. :) R&R please as always and I'll try to post again soon. Thanks!!