The command center had fallen silent the very second Tommy spoke his words. 'Guys….There's something I have to tell you' Tommy seemed to take a moment to gather his thoughts on how to say this. How to break it down to all of them as easily and painless as he could? Tommy put his head down he knew there was no way this would be easy or painless. In fact this was going to be the hardest thing he ever had to do and he knew this would be very painful for them all. Tommy lifted his head up looking them all in the eyes. That's when they all notice he had been crying. None of them thought the day would come for them to see Tommy cry. He was their fearless leader. He was the one who saved all of their lives, countless times. Then they all knew this was going to be the worst news, they would ever receive in their lives.
"Look there is no easy way to say this," he took a deep breath in. "When I disappeared this morning. I followed this light it lead me to this hidden room. There was this platform with a hand print I placed my hand there, then an image of Zordon appeared he had a message for me," said Tommy. All of them were shocked by this they had no idea there were other hidden rooms in this command center, but then again none of them thought they would be in this place again.
"Zordon had a message for you?" asked Jason stepping forward looking deeply in his friend's eyes.
"Well. What he say man?" asked Zack wanting to know what else Zordon had to say about this mission, this prophecy. There was a short pause before Kim stepped forward she had kept her eyes locked on Tommy.
"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" she asked softly, there was fear in her voice. Tommy needed to take an even deeper breath, just the sound of her voice brought tears to his eyes. How could he tell them? No mater how hard this was they all deserved to know, no mater how much it would hurt.
"Look this won't be easy. You all will probably not like what I'm about to tell you," he looked directly at all of them eyeing them all being very serious. "But I need you to promise me. I need you guys to let me do, what I need to do. No mater what," said Tommy. Looks of confusion were on all of there faces. What could be so bad that he didn't want to tell them? What was it about this message he was so afraid to tell them?
"You know you can tell us anything Tommy, were your friends," said Kat kindly. Tommy gave a light smile Kat, always so caring and kind. Wanting to do what ever she could to make things right. She had been there for him when Kim had broken up with him and she also had been the one to let him go, so that he could return to his true love. He has and always will be very grateful to her.
"Alright…." Tommy began to repeat the message that Zordon gave to him.
"Tommy what I'm about to tell you will be difficult and painful. I never meant for things to end up this way. I had always believed it could be prevented and stopped, but the future was beginning to fall in place. I had known one day Rita would call upon someone to be her green ranger. I had also known the rangers would free you from the spell and you would join on our time, when you had lost your powers the first time. I had believed the prophecy would not happen that the task that was supposed upon you would not have to happen. But as time went by, you were led back to us. I began seeing time fall into place. I am sorry I never told any of you the truth" There was sadness in Zordons eyes, as he spoke tears were very visible. "Tommy I am sorry you had to find out this way. There is only one way to stop the CellBorgs, as you may know now light is a weakness. But the lights you and the others have equipped with the weapons will not be enough to destroy them. There is only one light powerful enough to destroy them,……the light crystal it is on a distant planet called Oxlee. Only the chosen one is able to have access to it. That is you Tommy, you are the chosen one," Zordons eyes grew dim and weary. "But it comes at a price I am afraid to have to tell you the price will cost you your life……..I hope you can forgive me, I am sorry Tommy……."
"Nooo!" yelled Kim tears fell from her eyes she was shaking her head rapidly. Tommy ran over to her pushing his way through his friends. He threw his arms around her holding her in his arms. The others watched in great sadness tears were in their eyes. None of them knew what to do or say. Zordon had never lied to them, so why would he now?
"Zola did you know about this," asked Jason softly through his tears. There was a pause before their computer friend would answer.
"No, I am sorry I did not know. I hate to inform you all. But a man called Billy is contacting me wanting to speak to Tommy and all of you if possible," said Zola. There was a long silence everyone turned their heads over to Tommy who was holding on to Kim, his wife the mother of his unborn child. Tommy slowly pulled away from Kim looking into her eyes. She gave a look of, no, please no. She didn't want this to happen, but there was also the look that she knew this had to happen or they all would die. Tommy bit his lips, nodding his head lightly.
"Bring the communication up Zola," said Tommy softly.
Far out in space five space gliders, the five galaxy ranger were heading towards Earth. They were moving, as fast as they could. The deep space was dark, stars and planets surrounded them, but as for the sun they could see no sight of it. "We need to hurry guys, the others are counting on us," said Leo. He was determined to stop this threat, stopping those things that hurt Andros and the others.
"We're going as fast as we can Leo. With out the sun, as a guide it may take us a little longer to get to the Earth," said Kai, it was total darkness no light at all except for the stars.
"Will make it guys. I know we will," said Damon as he reared near Leo and Kia. Kendrix and Mya held up the back. The yellow and pink ranger looked at each other briefly.
"Do you think Cassie and the others will survive?" asked Mya looking at her friend for answer, her sister in a way.
"I don't know, for Karones sake I hope so," said Kendrix.
"Tommy, you don't have to come now. You still have a least a day," said Billy softly. He had just learned that Kimberly was carrying Tommy's unborn child. Which made this even harder for him, he was tarring apart a family. Tommy put his head down and lightly shook it. He knew what he had to do.
"One more day could be, too late. I have to do this, now," said Tommy softly. Everyone had their heads down. None of them could believe this was happening. How could they just all say goodbye to him? Knowing they would never see him alive again. They didn't know how they possible could just stand back and let this happen. Billy took a deep breath, nodded his head. Tommy was right, as much as he hated it. He knew Tommy was right one more day could be too late.
"Let me know when your ready," said Billy softly. Tommy nodded his head and gave a faint smile to Billy. With a heavy heart the once great leader turned towards his friends and began to approach each of them.
Rocky was the first one he walked up to. For a moment the two just seemed to look at each other not knowing what to say or do. "So, I guess……" Rocky couldn't seem to finish or didn't know what to say next. Tommy stepped forwards throwing his arms around Rocky giving a big brotherly hug. Rocky returned the hug, slowly the two pulled apart.
"Do me a favor?" asked Tommy.
"Anything, what ever it is I'll do it," said Rocky not even thinking twice about it.
"Promise once I'm gone you'll be there for Jason. He's going to need partner, a bro," said Tommy softly feeling his heart break apart.
"You can count on me Tommy,' said Rocky, the two hugged each other once more.
Tommy then walked over to Zack and Aisha who were hanging close to each other, holding each other through this difficult time. They gave the best smile they could, but with the situation they were lucky they weren't bursting into tears. Zack was the first to put out his hand, Tommy returned it by giving a hard hand shake the two then patted each other on the back. "You're the man Tommy," said Zack. Tommy gave a light smile. He then turned to Aisha. Aisha stepped forward and kissed Tommy on the cheek.
"We love you Tommy, don't ever forget that," said Aisha, small tears began to go down her face. Tommy put his arms around her giving her a hug. He whispered into her ear.
"I won't, keep this guy out of trouble don't let him get too wild," said Tommy, smiling. Aisha laughed lightly, but it was only a short laugh. Tommy stepped back looking at the two one last time. Then he made his was over to Adam and Tonya, both were quite not sure what they should be doing.
Adam didn't move from where he should as if all his shyness had come back to him. Tonya stepped forward giving Tommy a big hug, in a way he was like a brother to her. "I'll never forget you Tommy, you have done so much for all of us," said Tonya through her tears.
"You guys will always be in my heart," said Tommy. Tonya smiled and then turned away no longer being able to bear the goodbye. It was now just Adam and Tommy facing each other. "Adam, you've been a good friend. Just promise me one thing," said Tommy looking into his eyes. Adam looked at him not even needing to know what it was, he already knew.
"When she needs someone to talk to I'll be there for her. Don't worry, Tommy. I know will all make sure Kim and your child will be okay," said Adam, with a brave heart. The two then hugged each other.
"Thanks," said Tommy softly. There were only three more to say goodbye to go, Kat, Jason and the hardest one of all Kim. Tommy slowly walked over to Kat who was in tears; she was doing her best not to show it, to be strong.
The two looked each other in the eyes. The love they once had for each other was gone, but they knew they would always have a special connection with each other. "I have a lot to be thankful for, because of you Kat. You have done so much for me, you'll never know how grateful I am," said Tommy kindly. Kat grabbed a hold of his hands and leaned closer and kissed him on the cheek. She then pulled back and looked him in the eyes.
"I wish I could do more," she said sadly. Tommy gave a faint smile and nodded his head. Tommy then made his way over to Jason, his partner, his brother and his best friend.
"It shouldn't be you. It should be me. You're the one who's……." Tommy cut Jason right off.
"No don't say that. The team's going to need you more then ever and I need you to be there for Kim, to hold her and let her know its going to be okay. I need my child to have someone to a father figure for them. Can you do that for me bro?" asked Tommy softly, knowing it was a big request for him to ask of Jason. Jason grabbed a hold of Tommy hugging him tightly.
"You can count on me Tommy. I promise that your kid grows up knowing what a great hero their father was," said Jason with tears in his eyes. The two looked at each other one last time. Jason stepped back along with the others letting Tommy and Kim be alone.
For a long moment Kim and Tommy just looked each other in the eyes with tears in their eyes glowing. "I don't know what I'm going to do without you," said Kim through her tears. She began breaking down. Tommy quickly held her close pulling her into his arms, pressing his head against hers. He felt tears going down his own face. He hated having to leave her behind with a child on the way. He hated he wouldn't be there to watch his baby be born, grow up, but he knew if he didn't do this his child may not get the chance to grow up.
"I'll always be here for you Kim, no matter I'll always be there for you. I love you Kim," said Tommy softly he looked Kim in the eyes and then he leaned forward giving her a kiss, their last kiss one they both wanted to last forever. When they pulled way Tommy got down on his knees and pressed his lips to Kim belly. "That goes for you too little one," Tommy then stood looking back at Kim.
"I love you Tommy. I will always love you" she said through her sadness, bursting of tears. Tommy then stepped back getting one last look at all of his friends, taking one last memory of their faces. One he would hold in his heart until the end of time, to his very end. Tommy didn't turn to look at the viewing screen back at Billy.
"It's time Billy," said Tommy softly. It didn't take long, a bright light flashed in the room and once it cleared Tommy was gone. The room fell silent, he was gone. Kim then began to break down, it all becoming too clear to her. Jason rushed over to her along with Kat and Aisha they all held her.
Suddenly alarms began to go off in the command center. Everyone looked at each other; they all knew what that meant. "Rangers I am sorry, but there is another attack happening," said Zola. Kim slowly pulled herself away from her friends she looked at Jason and Kat.
"Go the city is counting on you, and we need to give Tommy all the time he needs," said Kim being as brave as she could. Jason didn't say a word he just nodded his head.
"Alright guys, lets do this for Tommy," said Kat. In a flash of light the rangers disappeared away to go and protect the city, leaving Kim and Aisha alone. Aisha walked over to Kim putting her arms around her.
"You going to be okay?" she asked softly.
"Some day I will,' said Kim softly, knowing it was still all too soon.