Disclaimer: I don't own the rangers or anything else. I only own the
original characters I am introducing. You can all tell by now who is from
the show and who isn't.
AN: Well, I was surprised by all the reviews I got! And thank you to the newer reviewers lovewildfire and psychotic chaos. I hope the two of you enjoy the story and keep reviewing along with the rest of my readers.
AN: Someone, not naming names, told me that this story is mushy. If you believe it is and don't like it, then don't read the next few chapters. I was tired, up late, and it just kept flowing out of my mind so they are sort of mushy. But I think they are also romantic, sort of. If you just bear with me, I will get back to the action and intrigue in a few chapters.
PARTY TIME
FIVE HOURS LATER
"Well, that looks like everything guys. Why don't you go home and rest." Ernie put the last box in his storeroom and closed the door.
"Okay Ernie. We'll see you later." Tommy led the other towards the door but was stopped by Ernie's voice.
"Thanks for helping me!" Ernie called out and waved as they walked out the door. As he turned around, a hand touched his arm.
"Hey Ernie, can we ask you something?" Trini waited until he motioned to the nearest table and sat down. "She looked at Billy and took his hand before speaking. "We have a favor to ask."
Ernie shrugged and smiled. "Sure, what do you need?"
Billy grinned. "We need some help with our wedding this coming summer. We figured you would know who to go to for the food."
"Are you kidding? If you want the best, I'll be happy to cater your wedding!" He was very happy until he saw the frowns in their faces. "Was there something else you wanted?"
Billy nodded. "Yeah, we wanted to know if you could do two things for us at the wedding. We were hoping you could handle the book for the wedding and sit with my dad." He looked down. "You know, sort of like a second parent for me. You were always there when I needed someone and you helped the other parents take care of us when we were little."
Ernie looked at him in surprise. "I don't know what to say!" He saw the worry in Billy's eyes when he looked up at him. "I would be honored to Billy. Your dad has done so much for me that I would be glad to be there with him in your mom's place." He put a hand on Billy's shoulder. "I told you earlier, if you need anything, just ask."
Billy nodded. "Thanks Ernie. I'll let him know you agreed." As Ernie nodded and headed towards his office, he noticed a strange look on Trini's face. "What?"
"What exactly did he tell you earlier?" Trini followed him out the door.
"I'll tell you tomorrow when we get ready to leave." He noted the disappointment in her face. "Don't worry Tri, all of the rangers and their parents will find out too."
"It's nothing serious is it?" Trini was worried now. All the rangers and their parents?
Billy shrugged. "I guess it all depends on how the parents look at it." He unlocked his car and opened the door for her. "You going to your house or mine?"
Trini got in and smiled. "Mine. I have something for you and your dad but it is at home with my stuff for Aquitar. I figured I could get it packed, and just spend the night at your house."
"You have it all planned out don't you" He smiled as he shut the door and shook a finger at her at her. "You've got another thing coming if you think I am going to follow all of your plans."
Trini stared at him in shock until he winked and ran around to his side of the car. As he got in, she turned to him. "What did tha..." she was cut off by his kiss.
Billy kissed her sweetly before pulling back and stating his car. "That's what I meant." He saw her smile as he pulled out and drove towards her house. "Do you already have things packed?"
"No, I don't know what kind of clothes to wear so you'll have to tell me what would be good." She smiled when he laughed. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing. I was going to pack when I got home." Billy parked in front of her house. "Want me to wait here?"
"No, my parents wanted me to bring you in." She laughed as she got out and headed towards her house.
Billy caught up with her at the door as she was going in. "Should I be worried?"
"Only if you plan on calling off the wedding!" Mr. Kwan laughed as Billy's face turned red. "It's a joke a Billy! Trini, you should get packing."
Trini smiled at Billy before heading up to her bedroom. "Come up after your done down here. I don't know what kind of climate Aquitar has."
Billy stared in shock as she disappeared up the steps. Before he could say anything her mother interrupted.
"Don't be so shocked Billy. You have to remember that we can tell when one of you are lying. She wasn't allowed to go unless she told us the truth." She gave him a small bag. "This is for you and your dad. Now go help Trini pack."
Billy nodded. "Thanks." He raced up the stairs to see Trini pulling clothes out of her drawers but nothing being put into her bag. He laughed as she put her hands on her hips. "You planning on taking any clothes?"
Trini glared at him. "Well, I have no idea what it is like up there so you start in the closet and see if you see anything that would be good for the climate there." She turned back to her dresser drawers.
Billy smiled and started his chore. A low whistle stopped Trini and made her turn to him. "Wow, I hope you plan on taking this." He held up a low cut top and short shorts that had a tiger print on them. The shirt had a picture of a tiger.
Trini blushed. "Those are pajamas. And you weren't supposed to see them." She took them from him and placed them in the drawers she was looking through. "Now, back to work. Find anything?"
"Yeah, you could take a few of these." He handed her a few outfits and stepped back to see the pile she had made in the suitcase. "I think that about does it."
Five minutes later, they walked down the steps with her bag and the bag her parents had given him. Trini smiled at her parents. "We're heading over to his house now."
"We'll see you when you get back to town sweetie." Mr. Kwan gave her a hug and kissed her cheek. As he turned towards Billy, Mrs. Kwan gave her a hug. "Now you take good care of her Billy." He winked and shook his hand before giving him a hug.
"I will Mr. Kwan." Billy gave Mrs. Kwan a hug. "My friends and I won't be let anything happen. Besides, everyone there already leaves me alone."
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Kwan looked at him in wonder. "And please, call us by our names. Or mom and dad."
Billy nodded and smiled. "Well, one of my friends is a member of the royal family and therefore has bestowed yet another good friend with the key to the family treasury. The Aquitians know I am a the Blue Ranger from Earth and believe our rangers to be the most powerful because of the ninjetti spirits."
"Really?" Mr. Kwan looked at Trini's shocked expression and smiled. "I guess Trini is in good hands huh? Well, you two better get going. We'll talk to you later Billy, goodbye sweetheart."
"Bye mom, bye daddy." Trini gave them each one last hug.
Billy gave each of them a hug. "Bye Mia. Bye Lee." They nodded as he followed Trini out to his car.
4 HOURS LATER
Billy led Trini back to his car as the others followed. "I'll see you guys when I get back." He smiled as Kim winked at him.
"Yeah, keep in touch BB." Jason gave him a hug before letting the others do the same. "Take care Trini."
"Bye Jase. I'll see you back in Geneva Zack. As for the rest of you, I'll see you all when the Peace Conferences are over." She gave them each a hug before joining Billy in the car.
"Both of you keep in touch!" Tommy held up his device. "And thanks for the devices Billy!"
Billy nodded and drove off as the others waved. They all then headed towards their cars and headed home. When they arrived at his house, he smiled. "Well, what should we do now?"
Trini picked up a pillow and smiled at him. "Gee, I don't know." She took a slow step towards him and raised the pillow.
Billy took a step back but bumped into the door. Oh no! Seeing the raised arm with the pillow, he put both arms up to block. "Don't you dare!"
"Oh come on! Don't tell me you are afraid of a little pillow!" She laughed as Billy darted around her and grabbed the other pillow off the couch. "Oh, you want to play huh?" She threw the pillow at him and ran towards the steps.
"Oh no you don't!" Billy picked up her pillow and ran after her, chasing her up the stairs. "You're not getting away from me that easily!" He threw one of the pillows at her when she stopped to open the door to his room.
Trini caught it and ducked into his room, closing the door behind her. She teased him through the door. "Now you can't avoid me!"
Billy paused outside his door to plot his course of action. "I'm coming in!" He readied his weapon and entered the room. Before he could close the door all the way, her pillow hit his arm. "That's it! Now this is war!"
Trini yelped and picked up a pillow form his bed as he picked up her thrown one. She ducked to avoid the one he threw but caught the second one he threw on her shoulder. "Darn it!" She readied her pillow as Billy dove behind the bed for cover, grabbing another pillow off the bed as he fell out of site. Damn he's good!
Shoot, now I can't see her! Billy wormed his way to the end of the bed and readied his pillow. As she unknowingly stepped into his range, he attacked. "Ha!" He stood up and stepped away from her.
"Oooh, now your going to get it Wolf-boy!" Trini tried to hit him with her pillow but was dismayed when he grabbed hold of it. "Don't even think that you are going to win by getting the pillow! Let go."
"What and give you something to fight back with? No way!" He smiled as he used his free hand to hit her with a pillow.
Trini managed to keep a hold of the pillow as she leaned down to retrieve another one with her other hand. As they continued hitting each other with the pillows in their free hands, the door slowly opened.
"You two might want to stop that before it gets out of hand." Hank laughed as they froze and looked at him.
"Why? Its never bothered you before!" Billy looked at his dad in confusion before yanking the pillow out of Trini's hand.
"Well, you are high school seniors who happen to be engaged. I know from experience that it will lead towards something else." He looked at them before throwing his gaze to the bed.
Billy coughed as his face turned red. Glancing at Trini, he noticed she was blushing as well. Before he could say anything, his father continued.
"I just want you to know that we trust you. All of your parents do. We trust you with each other's lives as well. That trust allows us to give you the freedom to do what you want and to take responsibility for your actions." He smiled as their faces turned an even darker shade of red. "I will see you tomorrow." He winked as he closed the door.
"Um, you want to watch a movie or two?" Billy put the pillows back on his bed and took the two from the couch. "I'll go get it ready if you want to make some popcorn." He headed towards the door with a silent Trini behind him.
Trini followed him down to the living room and smiled. "You pick out three movies that you know I would like and I'll pop the popcorn." She saw him nod as she headed towards the kitchen.
Billy watched her head into the kitchen and went to the desk. As he opened the top drawer, he glanced over his shoulder. Good, she won't see. He pulled out a small key and headed over to the entertainment center he built. After removing five videos, he reached into the back and unlocked a secret door. He pulled the three movies out and locked it back up before putting the other videos back in their spots and returning the key to its hiding place.
As he was putting the videos in the triple VCR that he had also made, Trini came into the room with some sodas, chips, and popcorn. "Wow, you really know how to make a movie night even better!"
She set the tray down and bowed. "Thank you Master." She laughed as he raised an eyebrow at her. "So, what are we watching?" She glanced over at the video collection and didn't see a single movie out of place.
"I got three movies that you will love." He pulled her down next to him and started the first movie. "I'm glad I made this VCR for my dad." As she laughed, he dimmed the light off that was next to him.
"Okay, so what movies are they! And where did you take them from?" Trini glanced over at him and noticed his eyes on the screen and a smile on his lips. "Are you keeping something from me?"
Billy nodded and smiled at her. "Yes, I got them from a secret stash. As for the titles, you'll have to watch and see."
Trini sat up with widened eyes. "FEDS? Since when did you have that movie!"
Billy laughed and pulled her back. "These are my mom's three favorite movies. We have kept them hidden because of the bachelor and single dad image. You know what I mean."
Trini relaxed and watched the movie. "I haven't seen this in a while! Don't worry about the others. I won't let them know you have them." She grinned at him and put an arm around his waist. "Although I would like to know what the other two are."
Billy shook his head. "If I tell you, then I'd have to silence you permanently."
"Well then, be my guest cause I am dying to know!" She watched him grin before pulling her into a deep kiss. When she pulled away, she grinned. "Well, that takes care of that! Now what are they?"
Billy laughed. "Well, I did silence you!" As she grabbed his shirt, he gave in. "Okay, okay! They are Doctor Dolittle with Rex Harrison and The Breakfast Club."
"Really? Cool. I love those movies!" Trini kissed his cheek. "Thank you for putting them in. She froze as the realization hit her. "Wait, why DID you put them in?"
Billy shrugged. "Because I knew you'd like them. She always thought I would be like Howard. Shy, not so out going, and strong enough to keep up with the others. But in the end, I would come out on top with the help of my friends." He smiled when his dad walked in. "Hey dad."
"Hey you two, what are you watching?" Hank looked at the screen before looking at Billy. "Well I haven't seen that in years! Why'd you get it out now Billy?"
"I figured Trini might like them. As it turns out, she loves all three of them!" He smiled as his dad turned to leave.
"Well, I'll leave the two of you to your movies. I will get my snack and head upstairs." He walked into the kitchen as they continued watching the movie.
Billy grinned at Trini. "Well at least we get to watch these movies alone!" Billy winked at her as he put his arms around her and pulled her closer.
"You better watch it Billy. She may decide not to go with you tomorrow if you interrupt her movies!" Mr. Cranston smiled as he walked back to the stairs with a plate of food and a bottle of water.
"I wouldn't do that to him!" Trini saw Billy smile as she moved away from him. "I would leave him alone tonight."
Billy stared at her in horror as his dad laughed. "You wouldn't walk out on me like that would you?" His dad shook his head and laughed as he headed up to his room.
"You know, your mom was right. You did turn out like Howard Butts." Trini watched as Butts joined his female friends in their final test and overtook the staged kidnapping and rescued the hostage. "He is very smart, like his girlfriend Janice, but is also good at the physical stuff, like her friend Elizabeth."
"I don't think so. He is a Fed and I am only a senior in high school." Billy pulled her back up against him. "Besides, I have something he doesn't."
"What's that? A nice, blue, tight spandex outfit that shows off all your best features?" She smiled as the movie ended and turned towards him. She laughed when she saw the blank stare and reddened cheeks.
"M-my features?" Billy swallowed hard before saying more. "L-like what?"
Trini put a finger on his chest and traced an imaginary line to his shoulder and upper arm before returning to his chest. She then moved it down along his abs and waist before reaching around to the back. "Every single feature."
Billy's eye widened as he swallowed hard. He could feel Trini's hands on his waist and immediately put his hands around hers. "Oh really? Then how about a taste of one of them?"
Trini stared at him in shocked confusion. Before she could say anything, he pulled her onto his lap and kissed her.
When the need for air forced them apart, she smiled. "Wow!" She saw Billy smirk and realized he was planning something. "What are you planning?"
Billy winked and turned. He held her close as he swung his legs up onto the couch. "Nothing. Just getting comfortable since I know you usually fall asleep sometime during the third movie. I'm just getting ready now so neither one of us will be uncomfortable."
Trini kissed his nose. "Awww, the wolf is taking care of his girl!" She laughed and raised one eyebrow. "Or is he?"
"What do you mean by that?" He then realized how they were sitting. As she scooted off his hips, he smiled. "Well if you stand up for a second, you will be able to lie down."
Trini got up and watched as he turned on his side and moved back as far as he could. When he laid his head on the arm of the couch and patted the spot in front of him, she laughed. "Yeah right! I'm going to fall off!"
"No you aren't. My parents used to fall asleep this way and they were two adults. So lay down." He smiled as she carefully lay down in front of him. As soon as she put her head on the couch's arm, he put his arms around here. "See, I told you."
"Okay, I get the picture." She watched as the second movie started. "So these movies are your mom's favorites huh?"
"Yeah, she could watch them every day if she wanted to." He smiled as his favorite character came into view. "That is my favorite character!"
Trini laughed. "It figures. You're always talking to the animals!" She nudged him with her elbow.
"I do not! I only talk to wolves, dogs, cats, and tigers." He watched as Doctor Dolittle escaped from jail. "You know what? I think my mom knew about me and the wolf from the moment I was born."
Trini turned her body so she was facing him. "You mean that she knew about the ninjetti? Why do you say that?"
"I remember her telling my dad about her dreams. They usually involved me, a wolf, a tiger, and other animals. The only other people who had faces were Kim and Jason." Billy smiled as he remembered what he had heard.
"You know, your mom once told me about that. She also told me that a tiger always stands up for itself and its loved ones." She smiled as he looked down at her. "I guess I feel the same way."
"You guess? You mean you don't know if you would stand up for me?" He frowned before smiling wickedly. "Or anyone else who may come along" He glanced down at her stomach.
Trini blushed. "Well, of course I would stand up for you and anyone close to me." She put a hand on his waist and moved closer. "As for anyone else who comes along, they would have to get here first."
Billy could feel his heart racing as she moved her hands to his hips and immediately pressed his lips to hers. His suddenly too tight jeans didn't go un-noticed. As he tried to pull away, Trini surprised him by pulling him closer. He managed to squeak out a response. "Trini, I think we better get back to the movie."
She blushed and nodded as she caught her breath. "Yeah, I guess I got carried away."
"I think we both did." Billy watched as she turned back around to watch the movie. He leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Perhaps if we were somewhere else."
Trini turned her head and kissed him. As she leaned back into his arms, she couldn't help but smile. "I guess we'll have to wait and see!"
They watched the rest of the movie in silence and fell asleep halfway through The Breakfast Club. Mr. Cranston walked in to check on them before heading to bed.
Hank smiled as he turned the VCR and TV off. Just like their parents. He placed a blanket over them and watched them for a few minutes before heading back to the stairs. He was stopped by a low voice.
"Thanks Mr. C." A sleepy Trini smiled at him before turning around to face her fiancé. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight Trini, and please call me Hank." He saw her nod as he walked out of the room.
THE NEXT MORNING
"Time to wake up you two!" Hank smiled as his son rubbed his eyes and tried to sit up. "Easy Billy. You don't want her to fall do you?"
A soft mumble came from his chest. "He better not if he wants me to go with him." Trini sat up as Billy blushed and his dad laughed.
"No, I don't want you to fall. But I do want you to move so I can go to the bathroom." He waited for her to move before hopping up and running to the bathroom.
Hank laughed at Trini's confused look. "Don't worry, he always does that when he's excited about going away."
"I see." Trini stood up and stretched. "Are you coming with us to the Command Center?"
"I will be there after I run a few errands." He smiled as he headed towards the door. "I'll see you in three hours."
"Okay. We'll see you there." Trini smiled as he walked out the door. She then headed up the steps towards Billy's room. The site that greeted her froze her in her spot. Whoa!
"Uh, hi." Billy smiled as he opened his door farther and let her in. "I was going to pack after getting a quick shower. You want to help?"
Trini stared at him in shock as the question sank in. "H-help?" She moved her glance down to the towel around his waist before looking away.
Billy smiled as he followed her gaze. "Yes, I want to know if you will help me pack. As she sighed in relief, he grinned. "Unless you want to help me get a shower."
Trini smiled mischievously as she walked over to him and put a hand on the towel. "You know what? If this were May, I might take you up on that offer." She gave the towel a light tug and headed for the closet.
Billy watched her go through his closet as a sudden chill came over him. He turned red as he realized the towel had fallen to the floor. "What was that for?" He bent down to pick it up and wrapped it back around his waist.
"Because I felt like it." She set a bunch of shirts on his bed and began to fold them. "Go get your shower so you can help me."
Billy smiled and bowed. "As you wish Tiger Queen!" He then turned and headed for his bathroom.
Trini finished folding the shirts and found some jeans and shorts hanging up. She folded the ones that matched his shirts and put the rest back. Twenty minutes later, Billy joined her. "Bout time Blue Boy!"
Billy stuck his tongue out at her as he grabbed the pile of clothes he had set aside. "Just you wait. I'll get you back for that name, and the towel!"
Trini laughed. "Go right ahead and try it! You won't get very far!" She looked around the room. That's all I can do! "Well, get dressed so you can get your underclothes."
"Yes Ma'am!" Billy saluted and left to get dressed. When he was ready, he snuck back in with the towel. Since she didn't see him, he pulled the towel back and let it loose.
SNAP!
"Hey!" Trini jumped when the towel snapped her butt. When Billy put the towel in the hamper and laughed, she crossed her arms and glared. "You think that's funny huh?"
"It sure was!" He walked over to her and kissed her cheek. "You mad at me?"
"No, not really." She pulled him over to his dresser. "Now if you would help me finish your packing, we can actually rest before meeting the others."
Billy nodded as she headed back to putting his clothes in his bag. As he pulled out his underclothes and added them to the bags, an idea came to him. "Do we have to rest?"
"Well, there's nothing else to do! She followed him down the steps and watched as he set his bag with hers. "What did you have in mind?" She watched as he opened the bag her father had given him and set his father's gift on the stand next to their bags. He set his in his backpack.
Billy zipped his backpack up and picked up his bag. When she followed suit with her bag, he teleported them to the Command Center. "I'll show you. Zordon, we're going to be in the alternate storage room if you need us. I want to show Trini something."
"All right Billy. We will contact you when the rangers are here." Zordon watched as they set their bags down and Trini followed Billy out of the room.
Trini stopped when Billy unlocked a door but didn't open it. "Well, aren't we going in?"
"Close your eyes and don't open them until I tell you to." He waited until he was sure she couldn't see anything and opened the door.
Pulling her in, flipping a switch, and closing the door, he smiled. "Open your eyes."
Trini opened her eyes and gasped. "Oh my god! Who did this?" She lay down on the bed with her hands behind her head. "This is just like my bedroom in gram's house!"
Billy smiled and hit a button on the bedside stand as he lay down next to her. "It can be changed to suit each ranger. I have only scanned in pictures of yours, Kim's, Jason's, and my past so far." He looked at the walls that looked like a campsite and the stars on the ceiling. "This is my favorite."
Trini had closed her eyes but opened them to see the new scene. "Oh my god! The stars actually glow!" She then noticed a message spelled out by the stars. "What's that say?"
Billy smiled. "Well why don't you read it and find out!"
She read the stars with wide eyes before turning to kiss him. "I can't wait to find out."
AN: If you happen to notice some minor grammar and spelling errors, don't' worry. I was writing this while being pushed for time. No, not by any readers. You know how it is. Especially when you share a computer. Anyway, sorry if I made any mistakes in here. If you have questions, put them in you review. Thanks!
AN: Well, I was surprised by all the reviews I got! And thank you to the newer reviewers lovewildfire and psychotic chaos. I hope the two of you enjoy the story and keep reviewing along with the rest of my readers.
AN: Someone, not naming names, told me that this story is mushy. If you believe it is and don't like it, then don't read the next few chapters. I was tired, up late, and it just kept flowing out of my mind so they are sort of mushy. But I think they are also romantic, sort of. If you just bear with me, I will get back to the action and intrigue in a few chapters.
PARTY TIME
FIVE HOURS LATER
"Well, that looks like everything guys. Why don't you go home and rest." Ernie put the last box in his storeroom and closed the door.
"Okay Ernie. We'll see you later." Tommy led the other towards the door but was stopped by Ernie's voice.
"Thanks for helping me!" Ernie called out and waved as they walked out the door. As he turned around, a hand touched his arm.
"Hey Ernie, can we ask you something?" Trini waited until he motioned to the nearest table and sat down. "She looked at Billy and took his hand before speaking. "We have a favor to ask."
Ernie shrugged and smiled. "Sure, what do you need?"
Billy grinned. "We need some help with our wedding this coming summer. We figured you would know who to go to for the food."
"Are you kidding? If you want the best, I'll be happy to cater your wedding!" He was very happy until he saw the frowns in their faces. "Was there something else you wanted?"
Billy nodded. "Yeah, we wanted to know if you could do two things for us at the wedding. We were hoping you could handle the book for the wedding and sit with my dad." He looked down. "You know, sort of like a second parent for me. You were always there when I needed someone and you helped the other parents take care of us when we were little."
Ernie looked at him in surprise. "I don't know what to say!" He saw the worry in Billy's eyes when he looked up at him. "I would be honored to Billy. Your dad has done so much for me that I would be glad to be there with him in your mom's place." He put a hand on Billy's shoulder. "I told you earlier, if you need anything, just ask."
Billy nodded. "Thanks Ernie. I'll let him know you agreed." As Ernie nodded and headed towards his office, he noticed a strange look on Trini's face. "What?"
"What exactly did he tell you earlier?" Trini followed him out the door.
"I'll tell you tomorrow when we get ready to leave." He noted the disappointment in her face. "Don't worry Tri, all of the rangers and their parents will find out too."
"It's nothing serious is it?" Trini was worried now. All the rangers and their parents?
Billy shrugged. "I guess it all depends on how the parents look at it." He unlocked his car and opened the door for her. "You going to your house or mine?"
Trini got in and smiled. "Mine. I have something for you and your dad but it is at home with my stuff for Aquitar. I figured I could get it packed, and just spend the night at your house."
"You have it all planned out don't you" He smiled as he shut the door and shook a finger at her at her. "You've got another thing coming if you think I am going to follow all of your plans."
Trini stared at him in shock until he winked and ran around to his side of the car. As he got in, she turned to him. "What did tha..." she was cut off by his kiss.
Billy kissed her sweetly before pulling back and stating his car. "That's what I meant." He saw her smile as he pulled out and drove towards her house. "Do you already have things packed?"
"No, I don't know what kind of clothes to wear so you'll have to tell me what would be good." She smiled when he laughed. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing. I was going to pack when I got home." Billy parked in front of her house. "Want me to wait here?"
"No, my parents wanted me to bring you in." She laughed as she got out and headed towards her house.
Billy caught up with her at the door as she was going in. "Should I be worried?"
"Only if you plan on calling off the wedding!" Mr. Kwan laughed as Billy's face turned red. "It's a joke a Billy! Trini, you should get packing."
Trini smiled at Billy before heading up to her bedroom. "Come up after your done down here. I don't know what kind of climate Aquitar has."
Billy stared in shock as she disappeared up the steps. Before he could say anything her mother interrupted.
"Don't be so shocked Billy. You have to remember that we can tell when one of you are lying. She wasn't allowed to go unless she told us the truth." She gave him a small bag. "This is for you and your dad. Now go help Trini pack."
Billy nodded. "Thanks." He raced up the stairs to see Trini pulling clothes out of her drawers but nothing being put into her bag. He laughed as she put her hands on her hips. "You planning on taking any clothes?"
Trini glared at him. "Well, I have no idea what it is like up there so you start in the closet and see if you see anything that would be good for the climate there." She turned back to her dresser drawers.
Billy smiled and started his chore. A low whistle stopped Trini and made her turn to him. "Wow, I hope you plan on taking this." He held up a low cut top and short shorts that had a tiger print on them. The shirt had a picture of a tiger.
Trini blushed. "Those are pajamas. And you weren't supposed to see them." She took them from him and placed them in the drawers she was looking through. "Now, back to work. Find anything?"
"Yeah, you could take a few of these." He handed her a few outfits and stepped back to see the pile she had made in the suitcase. "I think that about does it."
Five minutes later, they walked down the steps with her bag and the bag her parents had given him. Trini smiled at her parents. "We're heading over to his house now."
"We'll see you when you get back to town sweetie." Mr. Kwan gave her a hug and kissed her cheek. As he turned towards Billy, Mrs. Kwan gave her a hug. "Now you take good care of her Billy." He winked and shook his hand before giving him a hug.
"I will Mr. Kwan." Billy gave Mrs. Kwan a hug. "My friends and I won't be let anything happen. Besides, everyone there already leaves me alone."
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Kwan looked at him in wonder. "And please, call us by our names. Or mom and dad."
Billy nodded and smiled. "Well, one of my friends is a member of the royal family and therefore has bestowed yet another good friend with the key to the family treasury. The Aquitians know I am a the Blue Ranger from Earth and believe our rangers to be the most powerful because of the ninjetti spirits."
"Really?" Mr. Kwan looked at Trini's shocked expression and smiled. "I guess Trini is in good hands huh? Well, you two better get going. We'll talk to you later Billy, goodbye sweetheart."
"Bye mom, bye daddy." Trini gave them each one last hug.
Billy gave each of them a hug. "Bye Mia. Bye Lee." They nodded as he followed Trini out to his car.
4 HOURS LATER
Billy led Trini back to his car as the others followed. "I'll see you guys when I get back." He smiled as Kim winked at him.
"Yeah, keep in touch BB." Jason gave him a hug before letting the others do the same. "Take care Trini."
"Bye Jase. I'll see you back in Geneva Zack. As for the rest of you, I'll see you all when the Peace Conferences are over." She gave them each a hug before joining Billy in the car.
"Both of you keep in touch!" Tommy held up his device. "And thanks for the devices Billy!"
Billy nodded and drove off as the others waved. They all then headed towards their cars and headed home. When they arrived at his house, he smiled. "Well, what should we do now?"
Trini picked up a pillow and smiled at him. "Gee, I don't know." She took a slow step towards him and raised the pillow.
Billy took a step back but bumped into the door. Oh no! Seeing the raised arm with the pillow, he put both arms up to block. "Don't you dare!"
"Oh come on! Don't tell me you are afraid of a little pillow!" She laughed as Billy darted around her and grabbed the other pillow off the couch. "Oh, you want to play huh?" She threw the pillow at him and ran towards the steps.
"Oh no you don't!" Billy picked up her pillow and ran after her, chasing her up the stairs. "You're not getting away from me that easily!" He threw one of the pillows at her when she stopped to open the door to his room.
Trini caught it and ducked into his room, closing the door behind her. She teased him through the door. "Now you can't avoid me!"
Billy paused outside his door to plot his course of action. "I'm coming in!" He readied his weapon and entered the room. Before he could close the door all the way, her pillow hit his arm. "That's it! Now this is war!"
Trini yelped and picked up a pillow form his bed as he picked up her thrown one. She ducked to avoid the one he threw but caught the second one he threw on her shoulder. "Darn it!" She readied her pillow as Billy dove behind the bed for cover, grabbing another pillow off the bed as he fell out of site. Damn he's good!
Shoot, now I can't see her! Billy wormed his way to the end of the bed and readied his pillow. As she unknowingly stepped into his range, he attacked. "Ha!" He stood up and stepped away from her.
"Oooh, now your going to get it Wolf-boy!" Trini tried to hit him with her pillow but was dismayed when he grabbed hold of it. "Don't even think that you are going to win by getting the pillow! Let go."
"What and give you something to fight back with? No way!" He smiled as he used his free hand to hit her with a pillow.
Trini managed to keep a hold of the pillow as she leaned down to retrieve another one with her other hand. As they continued hitting each other with the pillows in their free hands, the door slowly opened.
"You two might want to stop that before it gets out of hand." Hank laughed as they froze and looked at him.
"Why? Its never bothered you before!" Billy looked at his dad in confusion before yanking the pillow out of Trini's hand.
"Well, you are high school seniors who happen to be engaged. I know from experience that it will lead towards something else." He looked at them before throwing his gaze to the bed.
Billy coughed as his face turned red. Glancing at Trini, he noticed she was blushing as well. Before he could say anything, his father continued.
"I just want you to know that we trust you. All of your parents do. We trust you with each other's lives as well. That trust allows us to give you the freedom to do what you want and to take responsibility for your actions." He smiled as their faces turned an even darker shade of red. "I will see you tomorrow." He winked as he closed the door.
"Um, you want to watch a movie or two?" Billy put the pillows back on his bed and took the two from the couch. "I'll go get it ready if you want to make some popcorn." He headed towards the door with a silent Trini behind him.
Trini followed him down to the living room and smiled. "You pick out three movies that you know I would like and I'll pop the popcorn." She saw him nod as she headed towards the kitchen.
Billy watched her head into the kitchen and went to the desk. As he opened the top drawer, he glanced over his shoulder. Good, she won't see. He pulled out a small key and headed over to the entertainment center he built. After removing five videos, he reached into the back and unlocked a secret door. He pulled the three movies out and locked it back up before putting the other videos back in their spots and returning the key to its hiding place.
As he was putting the videos in the triple VCR that he had also made, Trini came into the room with some sodas, chips, and popcorn. "Wow, you really know how to make a movie night even better!"
She set the tray down and bowed. "Thank you Master." She laughed as he raised an eyebrow at her. "So, what are we watching?" She glanced over at the video collection and didn't see a single movie out of place.
"I got three movies that you will love." He pulled her down next to him and started the first movie. "I'm glad I made this VCR for my dad." As she laughed, he dimmed the light off that was next to him.
"Okay, so what movies are they! And where did you take them from?" Trini glanced over at him and noticed his eyes on the screen and a smile on his lips. "Are you keeping something from me?"
Billy nodded and smiled at her. "Yes, I got them from a secret stash. As for the titles, you'll have to watch and see."
Trini sat up with widened eyes. "FEDS? Since when did you have that movie!"
Billy laughed and pulled her back. "These are my mom's three favorite movies. We have kept them hidden because of the bachelor and single dad image. You know what I mean."
Trini relaxed and watched the movie. "I haven't seen this in a while! Don't worry about the others. I won't let them know you have them." She grinned at him and put an arm around his waist. "Although I would like to know what the other two are."
Billy shook his head. "If I tell you, then I'd have to silence you permanently."
"Well then, be my guest cause I am dying to know!" She watched him grin before pulling her into a deep kiss. When she pulled away, she grinned. "Well, that takes care of that! Now what are they?"
Billy laughed. "Well, I did silence you!" As she grabbed his shirt, he gave in. "Okay, okay! They are Doctor Dolittle with Rex Harrison and The Breakfast Club."
"Really? Cool. I love those movies!" Trini kissed his cheek. "Thank you for putting them in. She froze as the realization hit her. "Wait, why DID you put them in?"
Billy shrugged. "Because I knew you'd like them. She always thought I would be like Howard. Shy, not so out going, and strong enough to keep up with the others. But in the end, I would come out on top with the help of my friends." He smiled when his dad walked in. "Hey dad."
"Hey you two, what are you watching?" Hank looked at the screen before looking at Billy. "Well I haven't seen that in years! Why'd you get it out now Billy?"
"I figured Trini might like them. As it turns out, she loves all three of them!" He smiled as his dad turned to leave.
"Well, I'll leave the two of you to your movies. I will get my snack and head upstairs." He walked into the kitchen as they continued watching the movie.
Billy grinned at Trini. "Well at least we get to watch these movies alone!" Billy winked at her as he put his arms around her and pulled her closer.
"You better watch it Billy. She may decide not to go with you tomorrow if you interrupt her movies!" Mr. Cranston smiled as he walked back to the stairs with a plate of food and a bottle of water.
"I wouldn't do that to him!" Trini saw Billy smile as she moved away from him. "I would leave him alone tonight."
Billy stared at her in horror as his dad laughed. "You wouldn't walk out on me like that would you?" His dad shook his head and laughed as he headed up to his room.
"You know, your mom was right. You did turn out like Howard Butts." Trini watched as Butts joined his female friends in their final test and overtook the staged kidnapping and rescued the hostage. "He is very smart, like his girlfriend Janice, but is also good at the physical stuff, like her friend Elizabeth."
"I don't think so. He is a Fed and I am only a senior in high school." Billy pulled her back up against him. "Besides, I have something he doesn't."
"What's that? A nice, blue, tight spandex outfit that shows off all your best features?" She smiled as the movie ended and turned towards him. She laughed when she saw the blank stare and reddened cheeks.
"M-my features?" Billy swallowed hard before saying more. "L-like what?"
Trini put a finger on his chest and traced an imaginary line to his shoulder and upper arm before returning to his chest. She then moved it down along his abs and waist before reaching around to the back. "Every single feature."
Billy's eye widened as he swallowed hard. He could feel Trini's hands on his waist and immediately put his hands around hers. "Oh really? Then how about a taste of one of them?"
Trini stared at him in shocked confusion. Before she could say anything, he pulled her onto his lap and kissed her.
When the need for air forced them apart, she smiled. "Wow!" She saw Billy smirk and realized he was planning something. "What are you planning?"
Billy winked and turned. He held her close as he swung his legs up onto the couch. "Nothing. Just getting comfortable since I know you usually fall asleep sometime during the third movie. I'm just getting ready now so neither one of us will be uncomfortable."
Trini kissed his nose. "Awww, the wolf is taking care of his girl!" She laughed and raised one eyebrow. "Or is he?"
"What do you mean by that?" He then realized how they were sitting. As she scooted off his hips, he smiled. "Well if you stand up for a second, you will be able to lie down."
Trini got up and watched as he turned on his side and moved back as far as he could. When he laid his head on the arm of the couch and patted the spot in front of him, she laughed. "Yeah right! I'm going to fall off!"
"No you aren't. My parents used to fall asleep this way and they were two adults. So lay down." He smiled as she carefully lay down in front of him. As soon as she put her head on the couch's arm, he put his arms around here. "See, I told you."
"Okay, I get the picture." She watched as the second movie started. "So these movies are your mom's favorites huh?"
"Yeah, she could watch them every day if she wanted to." He smiled as his favorite character came into view. "That is my favorite character!"
Trini laughed. "It figures. You're always talking to the animals!" She nudged him with her elbow.
"I do not! I only talk to wolves, dogs, cats, and tigers." He watched as Doctor Dolittle escaped from jail. "You know what? I think my mom knew about me and the wolf from the moment I was born."
Trini turned her body so she was facing him. "You mean that she knew about the ninjetti? Why do you say that?"
"I remember her telling my dad about her dreams. They usually involved me, a wolf, a tiger, and other animals. The only other people who had faces were Kim and Jason." Billy smiled as he remembered what he had heard.
"You know, your mom once told me about that. She also told me that a tiger always stands up for itself and its loved ones." She smiled as he looked down at her. "I guess I feel the same way."
"You guess? You mean you don't know if you would stand up for me?" He frowned before smiling wickedly. "Or anyone else who may come along" He glanced down at her stomach.
Trini blushed. "Well, of course I would stand up for you and anyone close to me." She put a hand on his waist and moved closer. "As for anyone else who comes along, they would have to get here first."
Billy could feel his heart racing as she moved her hands to his hips and immediately pressed his lips to hers. His suddenly too tight jeans didn't go un-noticed. As he tried to pull away, Trini surprised him by pulling him closer. He managed to squeak out a response. "Trini, I think we better get back to the movie."
She blushed and nodded as she caught her breath. "Yeah, I guess I got carried away."
"I think we both did." Billy watched as she turned back around to watch the movie. He leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Perhaps if we were somewhere else."
Trini turned her head and kissed him. As she leaned back into his arms, she couldn't help but smile. "I guess we'll have to wait and see!"
They watched the rest of the movie in silence and fell asleep halfway through The Breakfast Club. Mr. Cranston walked in to check on them before heading to bed.
Hank smiled as he turned the VCR and TV off. Just like their parents. He placed a blanket over them and watched them for a few minutes before heading back to the stairs. He was stopped by a low voice.
"Thanks Mr. C." A sleepy Trini smiled at him before turning around to face her fiancé. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight Trini, and please call me Hank." He saw her nod as he walked out of the room.
THE NEXT MORNING
"Time to wake up you two!" Hank smiled as his son rubbed his eyes and tried to sit up. "Easy Billy. You don't want her to fall do you?"
A soft mumble came from his chest. "He better not if he wants me to go with him." Trini sat up as Billy blushed and his dad laughed.
"No, I don't want you to fall. But I do want you to move so I can go to the bathroom." He waited for her to move before hopping up and running to the bathroom.
Hank laughed at Trini's confused look. "Don't worry, he always does that when he's excited about going away."
"I see." Trini stood up and stretched. "Are you coming with us to the Command Center?"
"I will be there after I run a few errands." He smiled as he headed towards the door. "I'll see you in three hours."
"Okay. We'll see you there." Trini smiled as he walked out the door. She then headed up the steps towards Billy's room. The site that greeted her froze her in her spot. Whoa!
"Uh, hi." Billy smiled as he opened his door farther and let her in. "I was going to pack after getting a quick shower. You want to help?"
Trini stared at him in shock as the question sank in. "H-help?" She moved her glance down to the towel around his waist before looking away.
Billy smiled as he followed her gaze. "Yes, I want to know if you will help me pack. As she sighed in relief, he grinned. "Unless you want to help me get a shower."
Trini smiled mischievously as she walked over to him and put a hand on the towel. "You know what? If this were May, I might take you up on that offer." She gave the towel a light tug and headed for the closet.
Billy watched her go through his closet as a sudden chill came over him. He turned red as he realized the towel had fallen to the floor. "What was that for?" He bent down to pick it up and wrapped it back around his waist.
"Because I felt like it." She set a bunch of shirts on his bed and began to fold them. "Go get your shower so you can help me."
Billy smiled and bowed. "As you wish Tiger Queen!" He then turned and headed for his bathroom.
Trini finished folding the shirts and found some jeans and shorts hanging up. She folded the ones that matched his shirts and put the rest back. Twenty minutes later, Billy joined her. "Bout time Blue Boy!"
Billy stuck his tongue out at her as he grabbed the pile of clothes he had set aside. "Just you wait. I'll get you back for that name, and the towel!"
Trini laughed. "Go right ahead and try it! You won't get very far!" She looked around the room. That's all I can do! "Well, get dressed so you can get your underclothes."
"Yes Ma'am!" Billy saluted and left to get dressed. When he was ready, he snuck back in with the towel. Since she didn't see him, he pulled the towel back and let it loose.
SNAP!
"Hey!" Trini jumped when the towel snapped her butt. When Billy put the towel in the hamper and laughed, she crossed her arms and glared. "You think that's funny huh?"
"It sure was!" He walked over to her and kissed her cheek. "You mad at me?"
"No, not really." She pulled him over to his dresser. "Now if you would help me finish your packing, we can actually rest before meeting the others."
Billy nodded as she headed back to putting his clothes in his bag. As he pulled out his underclothes and added them to the bags, an idea came to him. "Do we have to rest?"
"Well, there's nothing else to do! She followed him down the steps and watched as he set his bag with hers. "What did you have in mind?" She watched as he opened the bag her father had given him and set his father's gift on the stand next to their bags. He set his in his backpack.
Billy zipped his backpack up and picked up his bag. When she followed suit with her bag, he teleported them to the Command Center. "I'll show you. Zordon, we're going to be in the alternate storage room if you need us. I want to show Trini something."
"All right Billy. We will contact you when the rangers are here." Zordon watched as they set their bags down and Trini followed Billy out of the room.
Trini stopped when Billy unlocked a door but didn't open it. "Well, aren't we going in?"
"Close your eyes and don't open them until I tell you to." He waited until he was sure she couldn't see anything and opened the door.
Pulling her in, flipping a switch, and closing the door, he smiled. "Open your eyes."
Trini opened her eyes and gasped. "Oh my god! Who did this?" She lay down on the bed with her hands behind her head. "This is just like my bedroom in gram's house!"
Billy smiled and hit a button on the bedside stand as he lay down next to her. "It can be changed to suit each ranger. I have only scanned in pictures of yours, Kim's, Jason's, and my past so far." He looked at the walls that looked like a campsite and the stars on the ceiling. "This is my favorite."
Trini had closed her eyes but opened them to see the new scene. "Oh my god! The stars actually glow!" She then noticed a message spelled out by the stars. "What's that say?"
Billy smiled. "Well why don't you read it and find out!"
She read the stars with wide eyes before turning to kiss him. "I can't wait to find out."
AN: If you happen to notice some minor grammar and spelling errors, don't' worry. I was writing this while being pushed for time. No, not by any readers. You know how it is. Especially when you share a computer. Anyway, sorry if I made any mistakes in here. If you have questions, put them in you review. Thanks!