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AN: Thanks for all the reviews! Here is chapter 19, enjoy and please review.

Silver Hope: The Revised Edition

Chapter 19

After the destruction of the dream wizard, things for the side of good improved greatly. Master Vile and the Machine Empire had become quite sick of defeat and had left the earth's solar system for good. Rita, Zedd, and Divatox remained and unleashed routine monster attacks on the rangers. But the rangers had defeated their monsters at embarrassing rates. The monsters continued to get more and more ridiculous each time. Zedd attempted to keep his stronghold on his remaining evil rangers, but the spell had worn off. The former evil rangers still didn't like the rangers, but were done working for Zedd.

Soon, Divatox had also become bored and left with her crew. However, Rita and Zedd were determined to get revenge on the rangers, and crash Billy and Kat's wedding. But Zedd knew that they were no match for the Morphin and Zeo rangers together, without the other villains. Yet Zedd refused to give up.

The months passed by quickly and graduation was approaching. Zedd and Rita continued to hang on by a thread, and were angered as they watched the pink and silver zeo rangers plan their wedding.

~*~*~*

Katherine Hillard strolled happily through the mall with her friends. The five girls were on a mission: Finding Kat's wedding dress.

She and Billy had already picked out invitations and ordered them. It was quite funny watching her genius trying to understand the importance of all the details of a wedding. They had mutually agreed that the colors would be pink and silver. Billy and Kat were both taken by surprise when Kat's parents and Billy's father had told them their wedding and reception would be held in a beautiful botanical garden. Her reverie was interrupted by Tanya, who was attempting to get her friend's attention.

"Earth to Kat!" Tanya called.

"Huh?" Kat asked.

"Boy girl, you've got it bad. But if you can stop thinking about your silver knight for a moment, we can go in and look for your dream dress," Tanya said, as she pointed at the bridal shop that was right in front of them. Kat blushed, and the other girls giggled as they went into the shop.

Kat searched through many dresses, but none of them seemed to suit her. Then she saw it. The dress practically screamed perfect. Kat snatched it off the rack and stared at it in complete awe. The others came over, also liking what they were seeing.

"What are you waiting for? Go try it on!" Kim urged. Kat rushed into a vacant dressing room and put the dress on. The other girls anxiously waited for Kat to come out. Soon, Kat came out, leaving the girls in awe at the site.

The dress had a full skirt and was white, yet it had an elegant subtle tint of pink. The dress was sleeveless with medium sized straps and a beautiful v-neck collar. The collar and straps themselves were lined with tiny rhinestones that only added to the beauty. The dress was has a slight glitter that added a gorgeous radiance.

"Oh Kat, that's the one," Aisha said.

"Billy's going to faint," Kim giggled. Kat beamed happily, as she bought the dress and the girls left the shop.

"Oh girls, I can't believe I found such a perfect dress!" Kat said happily.

"Yea, but I'm tired, let's call it a day," Trini said. Kat was about to agree, until they passed Victoria's Secret. Kat smiled slyly and went in. The other girls erupted into giggles and followed her in.

"I think we can handle one more shopping adventure. This will be fun," Aisha said.

~*~*~*

The guys hung out at the youth center, while the girls were shopping. Billy was sparring Adam, while the other guys watched and waited for their turns. Billy and Adam finished and bowed out. They headed for the bar, where Ernie had drinks ready for them, while Jason and Tommy took to the mats.

The girls returned from their shopping ventures, having already dropped off their things at Kat's house.

"Hey gorgeous," Billy greeted. Kat bopped over to him and kissed him.

"You found a dress, didn't you?" Billy asked, already knowing the answer.

"Yes, it's the most perfect dress too," Kat bubbled.

"So, can I see it?" Billy asked.

"No, you can't see it until I am walking down the aisle," Kat told him.

"That's not any fun," Billy replied with a mock frown. Kat wrapped her arms around him and began to whisper in his ear.

"You'll have plenty of fun when you see what I bought in Victoria's Secret," Kat whispered and enjoyed watching Billy turn red. The others laughed. They had no idea what she had said, though they had an idea.

Wedding plans continued, but were soon put aside for the making of graduation plans. Rita and Zedd had virtually given up, but still remained on the moon. They watched the rangers move on with their lives, and soon realized that this valiant team would be passing on the powers. Normally Zedd would be thrilled about going up against an inexperienced team of rangers, but he had reasons not to be. He had heard that Dark Spector was beginning conquest and this new team of rangers would probably be sent to evade attacks. This would leave the earth open, but not unprotected. He had learned long ago not to underestimate the Morphin and Zeo rangers. But Zedd was far from done with the rangers. He would let them move on with their lives and then come back to bite them when they least expected it. He ordered Rita, Rito, Goldar, and Finster into Serpentera and left for his home planet where evil still reigned supreme.

~*~*~*

Billy sat in the audience and proudly watched his friends and fiance graduate. Mr. Kaplan finished reading the last of the names and now made his final speech to the students.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the class of 1997!" Mr. Kaplan announced. The audience clapped and the students happily tossed their caps. Ernie held an after party for the graduates and everyone piled into the youth center.

"Congratulations guys," Billy said.

"Thanks Billy. Now that we've graduated, what's everyone going to do?" Tommy asked.

"Well, we know you and Kat are getting married, but where do you plan to go?" Adam asked.

"Well, I'm going to continue at Angel Grove University and Kat will be starting there. We have an apartment picked out that's only about ten minutes from campus," Billy said.

"What about jobs?" Trini asked. Billy opened his mouth, but Kat took over.

"Well, because Billy's so smart, he only has a year left before he has the requirements met for his degree. And the university liked his computer designs so much that they've hired Billy to build their entire database!" Kat said happily.

"Kat..." Billy said, not wanting the others to make a big deal about it.

"I'm just so proud of you Billy. I can't help but brag about you," Kat replied.

"What about you guys?" Billy asked, attempting to take the attention away from himself.

"I'm going to AGU to get my veterinarian degree and then hopefully open up my own clinic right here in Angel Grove," Aisha said.

"I'm living at home and going to the Angel Grove Police Academy," Rocky said.

"Zack and I have saved our money and we're moving to New York. Zack was accepted into Julliard and I am going to major in radio and broadcast. We're getting an apartment together," Tanya said.

"But we promise to e-mail and visit on holidays," Zack said.

"As you all know, Jase and I have wanted to open a dojo together for a long time," Tommy began.

"We got the grant and they're starting the construction this summer. They're building onto the youth center so that the dojo will be easily accessible," Jason finished.

"I will be assisting Jason and Tommy in the dojo," Dulcea said.

"I'm going to AGU to get my teaching degree and hopefully I will be able to teach gymnastics someday," Kim said.

"Trini and I are going to LA to study law. And hopefully, we'll be able to open our own firm back here in Angel Grove someday. LA isn't far away, so we plan on visiting quite often," Adam said.

"What is going to happen to the powers?" Kim asked.

"Zordon wants us all to come to the power chamber later tonight to discuss the passing of the powers," Billy said. The others nodded and enjoyed the remainder of the night.

~*~*~*

The twelve rangers later teleported to the power chamber.

"RANGERS, FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE YOU ALL. NOW WE MUST DISCUSS YOUR POWERS. I WILL BE PUTTING THE MORPHIN POWERS ON INACTIVE DUTY. KEEP THE COINS AND ONLY CALL ON THE POWERS IF A TIME OF DIRE STRAITS COMES UP. THE ELEMENT GEMS ARE TIED TO THEIR HOLDERS AND CAN ONLY BE PASSED ONTO BLOOD RELATIONS. KEEP THE GEMS SAFE AND SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PASS THEM ONTO YOUR CHILDREN. NEW HOLDERS FOR THE FIVE SHARDS OF THE ZEO CRYSTAL MUST BE CHOSEN.

BILLY, YOU MUST CONTINUE TO GUARD THE SILVER SHARD, FOR ONLY YOU AND KATHERINE'S CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE WILL BE ABLE TO ACCEPT THE CRYSTAL'S POWER.

AT THIS TIME, THERE IS NO APPARENT THREAT, FOR ZEDD AND RITA HAVE LEFT THE EARTH'S SOLAR SYSTEM. BUT WE MUST ASSEMBLE A NEW TEAM IN CASE A THREAT ARISES," Zordon said.

"We have expected this time to come Zordon and the others and I have chosen replacements. We can bring them here tomorrow if you like," Tommy said.

"That would be fine Tommy," Zordon replied. The rangers departed from the power chamber for the night. Each pondered their time as rangers that night, wondering if they could really live normal lives after everything they had been through.

~*~*~*

(The next day)

"So, have you thought about whom you're going to give the pink shard to?" Billy asked.

"Yes, do you want to come with me?" Kat asked.

"Sure," Billy said with a smile.

Kat and Billy went into the youth center and approached a girl with long, dark hair.

"Cassie?" Kat asked.

"Hey Kat, what's up?" Cassie asked. She and Kat had become quick friends on the dance team together, despite about four years in age difference.

"I have something to talk to you about," Kat said, as she and Cassie stepped outside. Billy went and sat down with Jason, Trini, Kim, Aisha, Dulcea, and Zack.

"Can you believe it guys? We're not going to be rangers anymore," Kim said.

"Yea, but it's time for us to move on," Jason said.

"I'm going to miss all you guys," Zack said.

"Hey guys, just because we're not going to be the active team of rangers anymore doesn't mean we have to lose touch with each other," Billy reminded.

"You're right Billy. Most of us are going to be in Angel Grove still and we can keep in contact with the rest of you," Kim said.

"Yea, and besides we still have the wedding of the century to attend," Aisha said, as she smiled at Billy.

"Yea, so who is your best man going to be?" Jason asked.

"Well, I haven't really decided yet, but you know that I want the rest of you as my groomsmen," Billy said.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world Bill," Zack said. At that moment, Kat came back in with Cassie.

"Guys, we have a new pink zeo ranger. Cassie Chan, this is Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Hart, Aisha Campbell, Trini Kwan, Dulcea, Zack Taylor, and Billy Cranston," Kat introduced.

"It's nice to meet you all. I'm still in awe about being chosen to be a ranger; this is amazing," Cassie said.

"I'm sure that you'll do justice to pink," Kim said.

"Thank you Kimberly," Cassie replied.

Adam and Tanya entered next with their recruits.

"Hey guys, I would like you to meet Carlos Valerte, the next green zeo ranger," Adam introduced.

"And this is Ashley Hammond, the next yellow zeo ranger," Tanya said.

Next, Tommy and Rocky returned.

"Meet T.J. Johnson," Tommy said.

"And this is Justin Stewart. I know he looks a little young, but I think he will make an amazing blue ranger. He's a brainiac, just like you Billy," Rocky said.

"Wow, Billy Cranston. My teachers talk about you all the time!" Justin said.

"I told you that you're famous," Kat said. Billy blushed under the attention again, just adding to the others enjoyment.

The rangers took the new rangers to the power chamber for the power transfer.

The newest rangers looked around in awe as they stared at their surroundings.

"WELCOME RANGERS, I AM ZORDON," Zordon said.

"And I am Alpha 5," Alpha said.

"THE FIVE OF YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO BECOME THE NEW ZEO RANGERS. THE POWER RANGERS FOLLOW THREE SIMPLE RULES THAT YOU MUST OBEY, OR LOSE THE PROTECTION OF THE POWER. THE FIRST ONE IS NEVER USE THE POWER FOR PERSONAL GAIN. SECOND, NEVER ESCALATE A FIGHT UNLESS FORCED TO DO SO. AND FINALLY THE THIRD ONE, WHICH WAS RECENTLY BROKEN DUE TO LORD ZEDD'S SINISTER ACTIONS. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT THE RANGERS' FAULTS. BUT YOU MUST NEVER WILLINGLY REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY AS A POWER RANGER. DO ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND VOW TO FIGHT ON THE SIDE OF GOOD KNOWN AS THE POWER RANGER ZEO?" Zordon asked.

"I think I speak for all of us when I say that we accept," T.J. said.

Katherine, Tanya, Rocky, Adam, and Tommy stepped forward with the zeonizers.

"Cassie, you are zeo ranger 1-pink. I know that you will wear the pink well," Kat said.

"Ashley, you are zeo ranger 2-yellow. I know that I'm leaving the power in good hands," Tanya said.

"Justin, you are zeo ranger 3-blue. I know that you are young, but I believe that you will be a valuable team member," Rocky said.

"Carlos, you are zeo ranger 4-green. I am confident that you will serve the power well," Adam said.

"T.J., you are zeo ranger 5-red. You're the team leader man, and I know that I've left the team in good hands," Tommy said.

"RANGERS, I HAVE WATCHED YOU ALL GROW AND MATURE INTO EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG ADULTS. YOU ARE A RANGER TEAM THAT'S LEGEND WILL NEVER DIE. IF A DIRE TIME SHOULD COME, YOU WILL BE CALLED ON AGAIN UNLESS YOU HAVE ALREADY PASSED ON THE POWERS TO YOUR CHILDREN, WHICH THEN THEY WILL BE CALLED UPON. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE ACCESS TO THE POWER CHAMBER, WHICH WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR SECOND HOME. I WISH YOU ALL GOOD LUCK IN EVERYTHING YOU DO AND I HOPE THAT YOUR LIVES ARE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS. GOODBYE RANGERS, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN," Zordon said. By now, the now former rangers had tears in their eyes. They bid farewell to Zordon and Alpha and left the power chamber. The new team was now taking control of their powers.

~*~*~*

The former team went to the youth center to relax.

"Okay you two, we want to know who your bridesmaid and best man are going to be?" Tanya said. Kat and Billy exchanged glances and Kat decided to go first.

"Girls, this was really tough decision, because I love you all," Kat began.

"Quit sucking up!" Aisha teased. Kat giggled.

"Tanya and Aisha, you both have been wonderful friends and I would be honored if you both were two of my bridesmaids.

Dulcea, I would also like it if you were to be one of my bridesmaids as well.

Trini, we haven't known each other very long, but in the time that we have known each other, you've been like a sister. So I would like you to be my fourth bridesmaid.

Kimberly, you have been such an amazing friend to me. I had a rough start in Angel Grove and I did some horrible things to you. And then you turn around and be my friend. You trusted me with the pink powers and with your best friend since childhood. Kimberly, I would be honored if you would be my maid of honor," Kat said. Kim hugged her tightly.

"No Kat, I'd be honored," Kim said. The two girls broke the hug and everyone turned to Billy.

"This is a tough one for me too. Jason and Zack, you never judged me. You took me for who I was at face value and that's something that I'll never forget. That's why I'd like you both to be groomsmen.

Tommy and Rocky, we've had some great times. And I really wish I could have all of you be my best men, but if it's all right, could you settle with groomsmen?" Billy asked.

"Of course Billy," Tommy said.

"Are you kidding?! Wouldn't, miss it for the world," Rocky said.

"Good. That leaves you Adam. The minute we met, it was like I had found the little brother I never had. Adam, will you be the best man in my wedding?" Billy asked.

"As Rocky said, are you kidding? Of course I will be," Adam replied.

The former rangers decided to call it a night and left the youth center.

Billy drove Kat home.

"Can you believe it Billy; we're going to be married in less than two months!" Kat said with excitement.

"Yea, I can't wait to be married to the most beautiful woman in the world," Billy said, as he clasped her hand. He parked in her driveway.

"I can't wait till I can say goodnight to you and fall asleep in your arms," Kat said.

"We don't have wait much longer until I can hold you for the rest of our lives," Billy replied. Kat and Billy kissed with a deep passion, before Kat went inside her house for the night. Billy watched her walk in and then drove home for the night.

AN: Hope you liked it! Chapter 20 is it readers! The wedding (and honeymoon of course) of Billy and Kat. This story will be concluding in the next chapter, but I do have a sequel planned that will follow soon after this. It will be called Silver Hope 2: Enemies Return. It will take place approximately five years after this story ends. So look for the final chapter of this story and the decisive sequel coming soon! Thanks for being such great readers and thank you for all the reviews! Later!