Disclaimer: Well, as y'all know, I only own the original characters of
Cori, Alex, and the two new ones I will introduce in this chapter.
AN: Well, I am going to pick up where I left off in the last chapter but I will be skipping to a few months later. Not much goes on during this time except for some talking over the Internet between Cestria and Trini, and Billy and all the others. You'll find out what is going on eventually. As for what time of the year it is, the title should explain all.
AN: Well, as usual, please review. After all, I can't very well, work on the next chapter until I get your feedback from this chapter. Thoughts are always like this and speech is always like this . If you have any question, just email me. Any slight mistakes you find, blame it on the time I was writing this. I was a little tired. Now, on with the show! Or should I just say the story? LOL Enjoy!
Chap 26- Christmas Secrets
Cestria stared at the holo screen. "You mean to tell me that you and Trini have a children's movie as your favorite?"
Billy smiled. "Well, its every twelve year olds dream to have an adventure like the one Charlie has. Trini and I used to talk about what it would be like to be in his shoes. Only we would be happy working for NASA instead of a candy factory."
Cestria laughed. "I remember you telling me about this movie. I can't wait to see the inside of the factory!" She leaned back to watch the movie.
"Well, let's just say it is candy heaven for every child." Billy sighed and leaned back. "Just like Charlie, I got to live my dream. Too bad Trini can't."
Cestria took her eyes away from the screen and looked at him carefully. "What do you mean?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, we used to talk about getting into the same things and going into space together. But she couldn't come with me."
Cestria turned back towards the holo screen and smiled. If you only knew! "Well maybe after you go to college, you will get to share that dream."
Billy smiled as he watched Charlie find his golden ticket. "Yeah, maybe." They then sat in silence watching the rest of the movie. Only the occasional sound of laughter was heard as one by one, the kids in the movie were taken away from the rest of the group.
When Orean arrived two hours later, Billy talked to him and permitted him to take Cestria to dinner and an evening production at the theater.
While Cestria was on her date, Billy changed into his pajamas and worked on more plans for Zordon and Alpha. Three hours later, he was setting the sofa up for the night when Cestria walked in the door. "So, how was it?"
Cestria smiled and gave him a hug. "It was perfect! Thank you!" She then headed towards the bedroom. "Goodnight!"
Billy smiled as he lay down. "Goodnight."
2 MONTHS LATER
Billy walked into his living room and set his bag inside his door. "Well, I'm ready. All we have to do now is wait for Ces. What is she doing anyway?"
Nikolan and Mikala smiled at each other before Niko turned to his friend. "Well, she had to finish something. She said she would meet us here."
Billy noticed the sideways glance he gave to Mika. "Well, I hope she gets here soon because I can't wait to see my dad."
Mika laughed as the door opened. "Well, here she is Billy!"
Cestria walked in and handed a small bag to Billy. "Give these to Alpha when you get back. Sorry, I'm late but let's go so you don't miss your window!" Nikolan picked up Billy's bag and pushed him out the door.
As they walked to the docking bay/transportation hanger, Billy looked in the bag. A handful of colored chips looked back at him. "Hey Ces, what's with the chips?"
Cestria smiled. "You'll see." When he gave her a pouting look, she smiled. "You are going home for Christmas right?" When he nodded, she laughed. "Well, think of it as our gift to you."
"But I thought you didn't celebrate these types of things?" Billy was surprised. He looked at his other two friends and saw them smiling. "All of you are in on it?"
Cestria smiled. "Yes, and now we must leave you. Alpha knows what to do with the chips." As Niko handed him his bag, Billy looked at him curiously. "What's wrong?"
Billy shrugged. "You guys aren't going to see me off?" When they nodded, he sighed. "Well, then, let's go inside!" When they didn't move, he tried to push them in.
Cestria grabbed his arm and pulled him into a hug. Once she let go, both Nikolan and Mikala then hugged him. Billy was now thoroughly confused. "What's going on?"
Mikala shook her head and smiled. "Nothing. We just want to say goodbye right now. We don't think we could stand to watch you take off. I know I would probably cry." Niko and Cestria nodded.
"Well then, I guess I'll see you in a couple of days." Billy waved as he walked through the door. Under his breath, he talked to himself, unaware that there was someone in the room and could hear him. "They are such wusses. I still saw Trini and the others off at the airport even though I cried."
"You really cried when the plane took off?" The very familiar voice startled Billy and he spun around.
"How...what...?" Billy was speechless. The very person he was thinking of was standing in front of him. As he looked into the dark brown eyes, he smiled. "Trini, what are you doing here?"
She smiled and gave him a hug. "Cestria and your friends got together to convince me to spend a week up here with you. Since we have all of this coming week off, I agreed." She laughed at his shocked look.
Billy swallowed hard. A week with me? "But how did you get here? I know that there weren't any ships leaving for Earth so I am very curious."
Trini laughed. "Well, Cestria teleported some chips to Alpha who then teleported me to the Command Center after he did something to them." She then pulled a yellow chip out from under her communicator. "All I had to do was attach it to the bottom of my communicator and I can teleport anywhere I wish, without using too much energy from the grid."
Billy realized that he had seen a chip like that before and opened the bag in his hand. "Wait, there is no blue chip. I see that there is a color in here for every one of the rangers but not me." He looked back up to see her smiling. "What?"
Trini laughed. "Alpha was given mine and yours so that we could teleport home and then back." When he shook his head and looked down, she laughed harder. "It's okay Billy, even I have had days like that."
Billy nodded. "I know." He looked up as she handed him a blue chip and he put it under his communicator. "Well, shall we get going?" He waited for her to take his extended arm and hit the button on his communicator. They disappeared in blue and yellow streaks of light.
COMMAND CENTER ON EARTH
Zack paced the small room where he and Hank Cranston waited. "When will they get here? I have to go get ready to surprise the others and to get everything set up?" He stopped pacing as Hank laughed. "What's so funny Mr. C.?"
Hank laughed and smiled. "Nothing Zack. You are just really nervous. They should be arriving any moment now." He stood up from his spot on the medical table when a yellow and blue streak of light appeared. "See."
When the light disappeared, Billy threw down his bag and gave his dad a hug. Trini smiled and gave Hank a hug when Billy had finally let go. "Hi, Mr. C., did you bring them?"
Zack smiled and handed her a pair of head mics. "Here ya go! All ready and with a player to practice on." As Billy looked at the head mics, Zack laughed. "Chill brainiac, it's gonna be like old times."
When the message sank in, Billy smiled. "So how is it going to go this time?" He looked over when his dad laughed. "What?"
Hank smiled. "Well, it should be obvious. Zack is going to show up and surprise everyone and then he is going to request that Ernie play I'll be Home for Christmas. When Ernie starts the song, he will turn the vocals down and you guys will start singing and come out of hiding."
Billy nodded. "Cool, I can't wait to see everyone's faces!"
Trini laughed. "Well then, we need to get practicing. It's been a while since we did this."
Billy nodded. "Yeah." He turned to Alpha who had watched the whole thing and handed him the bag of chips. "Cestria said to give these to you."
Alpha took the bag excitedly and patted his shoulder. "Welcome back Billy. I'll get started on these right away." He then headed out to the main chamber.
Billy turned back to his dad. So, Ernie is the only one who knows we are home?" When his dad nodded, he smiled. "Good. You guys can go do whatever while we practice. Dad, will you come get us when it's time?" He gave his dad a hard look and winked.
Hank nodded and smiled. "Yeah, I'll be back in time." He winked at Trini and teleported out. Zack followed.
Trini looked at Billy. "What was that wink for?" Billy shrugged. "Well then, shall we get practicing?" She put a disk into the machine Zack had set up.
Three hours later, and after eating dinner, Hank teleported in and smiled. As he walked up to the couple, he slipped a small package into his son's hand, unbeknownst to Trini. "You guys ready?" He put an arm around the each of the teens and smiled. "This is going to be great."
Billy and Trini smiled and the trio teleported to a back room at Ernie's. While Hank went to find Ernie, Billy and Trini set up some screens to change behind. Once changed, they took down the screens and waited for Ernie. He came in a few moments later.
"Hey guys!" He gave them each a hug. "I'm so glad you could make it. Hank told me that you are excited about this." He looked them each over and smiled. "You two look fantastic. They will be so shocked to see you."
Billy smiled. "It's good to be back Ernie, even if it is for a couple of days." He looked down at his red costume. "So, does it look like the one Bing wears in the movie?"
Ernie laughed. "You bet! And Trini, you look almost like Betty!" He winked. "If Bing here doesn't want to get under that mistletoe with you later, I'll be happy to!"
As Billy blushed, Trini laughed. "I'll think about it Ernie." She looked at her watch. "Shouldn't you be out there getting started? Give us five minutes to sneak to our spots."
Ernie looked at her. "Sneak? Why can't you just teleport? Hank told me that Zordon has allowed you to use it whenever you want tonight." At Trini's surprised look, he smiled. "I've known you guys were the rangers ever since the beginning. Zordon recently allowed the others to tell me so I can cover for them."
Trini nodded. "Oh, that makes me feel so much better!" She smiled and looked at Billy. "Well, I'm ready to go if you are!"
Billy shrugged. "In just a moment Ernie, I have an idea and need to talk to Trini about it." Give us five minutes." Ernie nodded and left to tend to his party.
Trini looked at Billy in confusion. "I thought we had everything all planned out already?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I just wanted to ask you something. He sat her down and squatted down in front of her. "What are you planning for this coming summer?"
"I don't know, why?" She wasn't sure if she liked where this was going.
Billy reached into his pocket; pulled out the package his dad had given him, and opened it. Inside was a small diamond ring that had a blue stone and a yellow stone next to it. Kneeling down in front of her and taking her hand, he smiled. "This was my mother's and was left to me for when I found someone very special. I know I won't have to look very far for her and I am sure our parents won't argue. Would you do me the honor of accepting this ring and becoming my wife? Will you marry me?"
Trini gasped and smiled. "You bet I will!" She put her arms around him and hugged him. "Oh gosh Billy, how do we tell the others?"
Billy kissed her and smiled. "We don't. I want to keep it a secret until we permanently come back." He looked at her closely. "Is that okay with you?"
She nodded and grabbed a nearby tissue and patted her eyes. "Of course it is Billy. Can I still wear the ring though?"
He smiled and placed it on her right ring finger. "There you go, now only me, you, and our parents will know." At her questioning look, he smiled. "They were there when my parents did the same thing in their senior year."
Trini laughed and looked at her watch. "Well, time to get going. "Do I look okay?"
Billy kissed her once more. "Absolutely." He smiled as they placed their head mics on and teleported to their spots behind the crowd. He peered around the corner and nodded to Ernie, who in turn nodded to Zack.
Ernie walked up to the microphone and turned it on. "Okay, what song do you want to hear next?"
Zack stood up and smiled as people welcomed him home. "How about I'll Be Home For Christmas?"
The audience agreed and Trini grabbed Billy's hand. Ernie started the song and turned the vocals down. Everyone looked for the couple singing but didn't see them. Suddenly, Kim's voice rang out. "Trini! Billy!" Everyone followed the young woman's look and smiled.
Billy held Trini's hand as they walked to the stage in their costumes. Once on stage, Zack joined them. The trio then finished the song and was immediately bombarded by their friends.
Ernie joined them, along with other classmates and friends. Kim was the first to speak. "Why didn't you tell us you were coming back?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I didn't know we would be doing this until I saw Trini at the airport." He smiled as Trini looked at him. He remembered his cover story and played it out. "My friends got together and convinced her to come back with me. Then I found out upon arriving here, that Zack and her had set this up."
Jason smiled and laughingly hit Billy's arm. "Well, you still should've called to say you would be singing!"
Trini smiled. "We began practicing as soon as we got home. But right now, we need to change."
Ernie smiled. "Well, you know where you changed so go ahead. We'll keep the music coming but you should be able to hear it back there."
Billy smiled and grabbed Trini's hand. "Let's go." He turned back to the group that was now going back to their tables. "We'll be right back guys!"
They waved and sat down to listen to more music. Kim smiled at Tommy. "You know, there was something sparkly about them tonight!"
Tommy looked at her in confusion. "Sparkly?" At Kim's nod, he turned to Jason. "Help?"
Jason laughed. "One of the words she used to use when we were little. She means they were practically glowing with happiness." He tilted his head in thought. "You know what? I actually noticed that too!"
Asia leaned over and smiled. "That's because they like each other sillies!"
They guys both blushed as the girls laughed. Moments later, Billy and Trini joined them at their usual table. Billy smiled at his friends and noticed that two other people were sitting with them. One of them he recognized immediately. "AJ?"
The brown eyed, brown haired girl smiled and gave him a hug. "Billy, it's been a long time!" She turned to Trini. "It's nice to see you again too Trini." She turned to the other girl. "This is Maggie. We met in the hospital. She was a volunteer there."
Billy shook the blond haired girls hand. Her bright blue green eyes sparkled as she talked. "It's nice to meet you." He smiled as she pointed towards Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. "I've known those guys ever since we were little."
Billy nodded and looked around. "In that case, I would like you and Amanda to join the rest of us at the park tomorrow morning at ten am."
Jason looked at Tommy in surprise. When Tommy shrugged, he looked back at Billy. "Why? And why all of us?"
"I'll tell you tomorrow." He then turned to Amanda and Maggie. "I want the two of you to come over to my house tonight after the party. I have something for you."
Rocky suddenly shot a glance at Billy. "Why do they have to go there?"
Billy laughed. "You'll find out tomorrow when they arrive at the park." The others laughed as Rocky suddenly forgot all about it and concentrated on the pile of food Ernie just placed in front of him.
A few hours later, Billy opened his front door and let the girls inside. "I'm glad you remembered where my house was AJ." He gave a small box to each of the girls. When they opened them, he smiled. "I was told that Alpha couldn't find any more at the command Center so I got these from my safe."
The girls hugged him and put their communicators on. Amanda smiled and looked closer at it. "Thanks Billy. This makes it so much easier to get there." She suddenly yawned. "I guess we better get going."
Billy nodded and let them out the door. "I'll see you tomorrow." They waved goodnight as they headed towards Maggie's car, and he headed up to his room.
"Welcome home son." Hank watched his son smile before heading into his room. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight dad." Billy walked into his room and went to bed.
10AM THE NEXT MORNING
Billy leaned against the picnic table the gang usually used and watched as they slowly joined him. Well, almost everyone is here! Even... His thoughts drifted off as the one he expected to be late actually showed up on time. "Well I'll be a monkey's uncle!" Those already gathered looked at him in surprise. Jason was the first to ask. "What's got you in a tizzy?" Billy nodded to the newest arrival and then looked at his watch.
Kim turned and laughed. "Well, I'll be a monkey's aunt!" Everyone laughed as Tommy walked up to Kim with wet hair.
Tommy glared at Kim. "If you ever do that again, I'll kill you myself!" As Kim laughed, the others looked at Tommy in surprise. He looked around and smiled. "She called my house this morning and told my mom to pour water on me if I wasn't out of the house by nine thirty."
Kim smiled and stuck her tongue out at him. "Serves you right!" She motioned to the last two people to arrive. "They are new and even they know to be on time!"
Amanda and Maggie smiled at Tommy. Maggie laughed. "I see she followed through on her threat!" As Tommy glared at her she pointed at Adam and Rocky. "Blame those two!
Rocky hid behind Adam. "Not me!" Adam pushed him away and hid behind Aisha.
Maggie went over to Rocky and gave him a kiss. "Now, is that better?" As he blushed, she laughed. That is when he noticed her communicator.
"Alright! Where did you find the communicators Billy" Rocky looked over to Billy for an answer and immediately blushed in embarrassment. "Oops."
Everyone turned to see Billy in the middle of kissing Trini. Jason smiled. "It's about time you two!"
Billy pulled back and immediately blushed. Tommy sidled up to the couple. "So that's why you never told us who you were seeing on Aquitar isn't it?"
Billy nodded. "Yep. I wasn't seeing anyone on Aquitar. She was back here on Earth." Jason looked at his watch and coughed. "I hate to break up this little moment but what exactly did you want us to come here for Billy?"
Billy sighed. "I need to tell you something but I wanted to make sure everyone would make it. He cast a glance at the still wet Tommy. "I wanted to make sure everyone was on time so we could get it done as soon as possible."
As everyone started to fire off questions at him, he raised his hand. "Let's go to the Command Center and I will tell you all about it." After making sure that nobody was around to see them, the group disappeared in a rainbow of colored light.
AN: Well, as you can pretty much guess, this second part is around Christmas. As for what they are going to be doing once they get to the command center, you will have to review to find out! LOL If you have any questions about anything, just email me or put it in your review. Thanks! And btw, the more reviews I get, the harder I'll work to post more.
AN: Well, I am going to pick up where I left off in the last chapter but I will be skipping to a few months later. Not much goes on during this time except for some talking over the Internet between Cestria and Trini, and Billy and all the others. You'll find out what is going on eventually. As for what time of the year it is, the title should explain all.
AN: Well, as usual, please review. After all, I can't very well, work on the next chapter until I get your feedback from this chapter. Thoughts are always like this and speech is always like this . If you have any question, just email me. Any slight mistakes you find, blame it on the time I was writing this. I was a little tired. Now, on with the show! Or should I just say the story? LOL Enjoy!
Chap 26- Christmas Secrets
Cestria stared at the holo screen. "You mean to tell me that you and Trini have a children's movie as your favorite?"
Billy smiled. "Well, its every twelve year olds dream to have an adventure like the one Charlie has. Trini and I used to talk about what it would be like to be in his shoes. Only we would be happy working for NASA instead of a candy factory."
Cestria laughed. "I remember you telling me about this movie. I can't wait to see the inside of the factory!" She leaned back to watch the movie.
"Well, let's just say it is candy heaven for every child." Billy sighed and leaned back. "Just like Charlie, I got to live my dream. Too bad Trini can't."
Cestria took her eyes away from the screen and looked at him carefully. "What do you mean?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, we used to talk about getting into the same things and going into space together. But she couldn't come with me."
Cestria turned back towards the holo screen and smiled. If you only knew! "Well maybe after you go to college, you will get to share that dream."
Billy smiled as he watched Charlie find his golden ticket. "Yeah, maybe." They then sat in silence watching the rest of the movie. Only the occasional sound of laughter was heard as one by one, the kids in the movie were taken away from the rest of the group.
When Orean arrived two hours later, Billy talked to him and permitted him to take Cestria to dinner and an evening production at the theater.
While Cestria was on her date, Billy changed into his pajamas and worked on more plans for Zordon and Alpha. Three hours later, he was setting the sofa up for the night when Cestria walked in the door. "So, how was it?"
Cestria smiled and gave him a hug. "It was perfect! Thank you!" She then headed towards the bedroom. "Goodnight!"
Billy smiled as he lay down. "Goodnight."
2 MONTHS LATER
Billy walked into his living room and set his bag inside his door. "Well, I'm ready. All we have to do now is wait for Ces. What is she doing anyway?"
Nikolan and Mikala smiled at each other before Niko turned to his friend. "Well, she had to finish something. She said she would meet us here."
Billy noticed the sideways glance he gave to Mika. "Well, I hope she gets here soon because I can't wait to see my dad."
Mika laughed as the door opened. "Well, here she is Billy!"
Cestria walked in and handed a small bag to Billy. "Give these to Alpha when you get back. Sorry, I'm late but let's go so you don't miss your window!" Nikolan picked up Billy's bag and pushed him out the door.
As they walked to the docking bay/transportation hanger, Billy looked in the bag. A handful of colored chips looked back at him. "Hey Ces, what's with the chips?"
Cestria smiled. "You'll see." When he gave her a pouting look, she smiled. "You are going home for Christmas right?" When he nodded, she laughed. "Well, think of it as our gift to you."
"But I thought you didn't celebrate these types of things?" Billy was surprised. He looked at his other two friends and saw them smiling. "All of you are in on it?"
Cestria smiled. "Yes, and now we must leave you. Alpha knows what to do with the chips." As Niko handed him his bag, Billy looked at him curiously. "What's wrong?"
Billy shrugged. "You guys aren't going to see me off?" When they nodded, he sighed. "Well, then, let's go inside!" When they didn't move, he tried to push them in.
Cestria grabbed his arm and pulled him into a hug. Once she let go, both Nikolan and Mikala then hugged him. Billy was now thoroughly confused. "What's going on?"
Mikala shook her head and smiled. "Nothing. We just want to say goodbye right now. We don't think we could stand to watch you take off. I know I would probably cry." Niko and Cestria nodded.
"Well then, I guess I'll see you in a couple of days." Billy waved as he walked through the door. Under his breath, he talked to himself, unaware that there was someone in the room and could hear him. "They are such wusses. I still saw Trini and the others off at the airport even though I cried."
"You really cried when the plane took off?" The very familiar voice startled Billy and he spun around.
"How...what...?" Billy was speechless. The very person he was thinking of was standing in front of him. As he looked into the dark brown eyes, he smiled. "Trini, what are you doing here?"
She smiled and gave him a hug. "Cestria and your friends got together to convince me to spend a week up here with you. Since we have all of this coming week off, I agreed." She laughed at his shocked look.
Billy swallowed hard. A week with me? "But how did you get here? I know that there weren't any ships leaving for Earth so I am very curious."
Trini laughed. "Well, Cestria teleported some chips to Alpha who then teleported me to the Command Center after he did something to them." She then pulled a yellow chip out from under her communicator. "All I had to do was attach it to the bottom of my communicator and I can teleport anywhere I wish, without using too much energy from the grid."
Billy realized that he had seen a chip like that before and opened the bag in his hand. "Wait, there is no blue chip. I see that there is a color in here for every one of the rangers but not me." He looked back up to see her smiling. "What?"
Trini laughed. "Alpha was given mine and yours so that we could teleport home and then back." When he shook his head and looked down, she laughed harder. "It's okay Billy, even I have had days like that."
Billy nodded. "I know." He looked up as she handed him a blue chip and he put it under his communicator. "Well, shall we get going?" He waited for her to take his extended arm and hit the button on his communicator. They disappeared in blue and yellow streaks of light.
COMMAND CENTER ON EARTH
Zack paced the small room where he and Hank Cranston waited. "When will they get here? I have to go get ready to surprise the others and to get everything set up?" He stopped pacing as Hank laughed. "What's so funny Mr. C.?"
Hank laughed and smiled. "Nothing Zack. You are just really nervous. They should be arriving any moment now." He stood up from his spot on the medical table when a yellow and blue streak of light appeared. "See."
When the light disappeared, Billy threw down his bag and gave his dad a hug. Trini smiled and gave Hank a hug when Billy had finally let go. "Hi, Mr. C., did you bring them?"
Zack smiled and handed her a pair of head mics. "Here ya go! All ready and with a player to practice on." As Billy looked at the head mics, Zack laughed. "Chill brainiac, it's gonna be like old times."
When the message sank in, Billy smiled. "So how is it going to go this time?" He looked over when his dad laughed. "What?"
Hank smiled. "Well, it should be obvious. Zack is going to show up and surprise everyone and then he is going to request that Ernie play I'll be Home for Christmas. When Ernie starts the song, he will turn the vocals down and you guys will start singing and come out of hiding."
Billy nodded. "Cool, I can't wait to see everyone's faces!"
Trini laughed. "Well then, we need to get practicing. It's been a while since we did this."
Billy nodded. "Yeah." He turned to Alpha who had watched the whole thing and handed him the bag of chips. "Cestria said to give these to you."
Alpha took the bag excitedly and patted his shoulder. "Welcome back Billy. I'll get started on these right away." He then headed out to the main chamber.
Billy turned back to his dad. So, Ernie is the only one who knows we are home?" When his dad nodded, he smiled. "Good. You guys can go do whatever while we practice. Dad, will you come get us when it's time?" He gave his dad a hard look and winked.
Hank nodded and smiled. "Yeah, I'll be back in time." He winked at Trini and teleported out. Zack followed.
Trini looked at Billy. "What was that wink for?" Billy shrugged. "Well then, shall we get practicing?" She put a disk into the machine Zack had set up.
Three hours later, and after eating dinner, Hank teleported in and smiled. As he walked up to the couple, he slipped a small package into his son's hand, unbeknownst to Trini. "You guys ready?" He put an arm around the each of the teens and smiled. "This is going to be great."
Billy and Trini smiled and the trio teleported to a back room at Ernie's. While Hank went to find Ernie, Billy and Trini set up some screens to change behind. Once changed, they took down the screens and waited for Ernie. He came in a few moments later.
"Hey guys!" He gave them each a hug. "I'm so glad you could make it. Hank told me that you are excited about this." He looked them each over and smiled. "You two look fantastic. They will be so shocked to see you."
Billy smiled. "It's good to be back Ernie, even if it is for a couple of days." He looked down at his red costume. "So, does it look like the one Bing wears in the movie?"
Ernie laughed. "You bet! And Trini, you look almost like Betty!" He winked. "If Bing here doesn't want to get under that mistletoe with you later, I'll be happy to!"
As Billy blushed, Trini laughed. "I'll think about it Ernie." She looked at her watch. "Shouldn't you be out there getting started? Give us five minutes to sneak to our spots."
Ernie looked at her. "Sneak? Why can't you just teleport? Hank told me that Zordon has allowed you to use it whenever you want tonight." At Trini's surprised look, he smiled. "I've known you guys were the rangers ever since the beginning. Zordon recently allowed the others to tell me so I can cover for them."
Trini nodded. "Oh, that makes me feel so much better!" She smiled and looked at Billy. "Well, I'm ready to go if you are!"
Billy shrugged. "In just a moment Ernie, I have an idea and need to talk to Trini about it." Give us five minutes." Ernie nodded and left to tend to his party.
Trini looked at Billy in confusion. "I thought we had everything all planned out already?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I just wanted to ask you something. He sat her down and squatted down in front of her. "What are you planning for this coming summer?"
"I don't know, why?" She wasn't sure if she liked where this was going.
Billy reached into his pocket; pulled out the package his dad had given him, and opened it. Inside was a small diamond ring that had a blue stone and a yellow stone next to it. Kneeling down in front of her and taking her hand, he smiled. "This was my mother's and was left to me for when I found someone very special. I know I won't have to look very far for her and I am sure our parents won't argue. Would you do me the honor of accepting this ring and becoming my wife? Will you marry me?"
Trini gasped and smiled. "You bet I will!" She put her arms around him and hugged him. "Oh gosh Billy, how do we tell the others?"
Billy kissed her and smiled. "We don't. I want to keep it a secret until we permanently come back." He looked at her closely. "Is that okay with you?"
She nodded and grabbed a nearby tissue and patted her eyes. "Of course it is Billy. Can I still wear the ring though?"
He smiled and placed it on her right ring finger. "There you go, now only me, you, and our parents will know." At her questioning look, he smiled. "They were there when my parents did the same thing in their senior year."
Trini laughed and looked at her watch. "Well, time to get going. "Do I look okay?"
Billy kissed her once more. "Absolutely." He smiled as they placed their head mics on and teleported to their spots behind the crowd. He peered around the corner and nodded to Ernie, who in turn nodded to Zack.
Ernie walked up to the microphone and turned it on. "Okay, what song do you want to hear next?"
Zack stood up and smiled as people welcomed him home. "How about I'll Be Home For Christmas?"
The audience agreed and Trini grabbed Billy's hand. Ernie started the song and turned the vocals down. Everyone looked for the couple singing but didn't see them. Suddenly, Kim's voice rang out. "Trini! Billy!" Everyone followed the young woman's look and smiled.
Billy held Trini's hand as they walked to the stage in their costumes. Once on stage, Zack joined them. The trio then finished the song and was immediately bombarded by their friends.
Ernie joined them, along with other classmates and friends. Kim was the first to speak. "Why didn't you tell us you were coming back?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I didn't know we would be doing this until I saw Trini at the airport." He smiled as Trini looked at him. He remembered his cover story and played it out. "My friends got together and convinced her to come back with me. Then I found out upon arriving here, that Zack and her had set this up."
Jason smiled and laughingly hit Billy's arm. "Well, you still should've called to say you would be singing!"
Trini smiled. "We began practicing as soon as we got home. But right now, we need to change."
Ernie smiled. "Well, you know where you changed so go ahead. We'll keep the music coming but you should be able to hear it back there."
Billy smiled and grabbed Trini's hand. "Let's go." He turned back to the group that was now going back to their tables. "We'll be right back guys!"
They waved and sat down to listen to more music. Kim smiled at Tommy. "You know, there was something sparkly about them tonight!"
Tommy looked at her in confusion. "Sparkly?" At Kim's nod, he turned to Jason. "Help?"
Jason laughed. "One of the words she used to use when we were little. She means they were practically glowing with happiness." He tilted his head in thought. "You know what? I actually noticed that too!"
Asia leaned over and smiled. "That's because they like each other sillies!"
They guys both blushed as the girls laughed. Moments later, Billy and Trini joined them at their usual table. Billy smiled at his friends and noticed that two other people were sitting with them. One of them he recognized immediately. "AJ?"
The brown eyed, brown haired girl smiled and gave him a hug. "Billy, it's been a long time!" She turned to Trini. "It's nice to see you again too Trini." She turned to the other girl. "This is Maggie. We met in the hospital. She was a volunteer there."
Billy shook the blond haired girls hand. Her bright blue green eyes sparkled as she talked. "It's nice to meet you." He smiled as she pointed towards Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. "I've known those guys ever since we were little."
Billy nodded and looked around. "In that case, I would like you and Amanda to join the rest of us at the park tomorrow morning at ten am."
Jason looked at Tommy in surprise. When Tommy shrugged, he looked back at Billy. "Why? And why all of us?"
"I'll tell you tomorrow." He then turned to Amanda and Maggie. "I want the two of you to come over to my house tonight after the party. I have something for you."
Rocky suddenly shot a glance at Billy. "Why do they have to go there?"
Billy laughed. "You'll find out tomorrow when they arrive at the park." The others laughed as Rocky suddenly forgot all about it and concentrated on the pile of food Ernie just placed in front of him.
A few hours later, Billy opened his front door and let the girls inside. "I'm glad you remembered where my house was AJ." He gave a small box to each of the girls. When they opened them, he smiled. "I was told that Alpha couldn't find any more at the command Center so I got these from my safe."
The girls hugged him and put their communicators on. Amanda smiled and looked closer at it. "Thanks Billy. This makes it so much easier to get there." She suddenly yawned. "I guess we better get going."
Billy nodded and let them out the door. "I'll see you tomorrow." They waved goodnight as they headed towards Maggie's car, and he headed up to his room.
"Welcome home son." Hank watched his son smile before heading into his room. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight dad." Billy walked into his room and went to bed.
10AM THE NEXT MORNING
Billy leaned against the picnic table the gang usually used and watched as they slowly joined him. Well, almost everyone is here! Even... His thoughts drifted off as the one he expected to be late actually showed up on time. "Well I'll be a monkey's uncle!" Those already gathered looked at him in surprise. Jason was the first to ask. "What's got you in a tizzy?" Billy nodded to the newest arrival and then looked at his watch.
Kim turned and laughed. "Well, I'll be a monkey's aunt!" Everyone laughed as Tommy walked up to Kim with wet hair.
Tommy glared at Kim. "If you ever do that again, I'll kill you myself!" As Kim laughed, the others looked at Tommy in surprise. He looked around and smiled. "She called my house this morning and told my mom to pour water on me if I wasn't out of the house by nine thirty."
Kim smiled and stuck her tongue out at him. "Serves you right!" She motioned to the last two people to arrive. "They are new and even they know to be on time!"
Amanda and Maggie smiled at Tommy. Maggie laughed. "I see she followed through on her threat!" As Tommy glared at her she pointed at Adam and Rocky. "Blame those two!
Rocky hid behind Adam. "Not me!" Adam pushed him away and hid behind Aisha.
Maggie went over to Rocky and gave him a kiss. "Now, is that better?" As he blushed, she laughed. That is when he noticed her communicator.
"Alright! Where did you find the communicators Billy" Rocky looked over to Billy for an answer and immediately blushed in embarrassment. "Oops."
Everyone turned to see Billy in the middle of kissing Trini. Jason smiled. "It's about time you two!"
Billy pulled back and immediately blushed. Tommy sidled up to the couple. "So that's why you never told us who you were seeing on Aquitar isn't it?"
Billy nodded. "Yep. I wasn't seeing anyone on Aquitar. She was back here on Earth." Jason looked at his watch and coughed. "I hate to break up this little moment but what exactly did you want us to come here for Billy?"
Billy sighed. "I need to tell you something but I wanted to make sure everyone would make it. He cast a glance at the still wet Tommy. "I wanted to make sure everyone was on time so we could get it done as soon as possible."
As everyone started to fire off questions at him, he raised his hand. "Let's go to the Command Center and I will tell you all about it." After making sure that nobody was around to see them, the group disappeared in a rainbow of colored light.
AN: Well, as you can pretty much guess, this second part is around Christmas. As for what they are going to be doing once they get to the command center, you will have to review to find out! LOL If you have any questions about anything, just email me or put it in your review. Thanks! And btw, the more reviews I get, the harder I'll work to post more.