Disclaimer: Well, I don't own them, just wish I did. I do however own the
characters you never saw on the show.
AN: Well thank you to the two people who DID review the last chapter. And if you liked the ending of it, then you will love this chapter. And one more thing. Please review! If you want to see what happens with the rangers and the new threat, I need to know how you feel about it and what you think. Otherwise, part 2 will not be put up.
Secrets Revealed
Tommy looked at Jason. "That wasn't just you and Kim was it?" When Jason looked down and nodded, Tommy laughed. "You know that you will be living that down for the rest of your life don't you?"
Kim laughed. "Tommy, don't pick on him for it! The kiss was in the script. Jason just happened to be the person who got roped into doing that role." She winked at Jason. "Besides, I think you two will be even once your secret is revealed."
Tommy paled and looked at Billy. "I hope yours and the others are way better than mine!" When Billy raised an eyebrow at him, he smiled. "I am still trying to kick mine out of my mind."
Trini laughed and reached over to play the video. "We will just have to wait and see now won't we?" She paled as Billy appeared on the screen. Or at least that is who she thought it was. "Who is that?" The boy was wearing all white and had a screened facemask over his face. But what caught her eye was the fencing sword in his hand. She looked at the background and gasped. "Oh my god!"
Billy looked over at her and saw her trembling. "What's the matter?" He stopped the video and put an arm around her. "Trini?"
"Wh-who is that?" She shakily pointed at the screen. Everyone looked around and she saw blank stares. She turned to Billy. "You?"
Billy nodded. "Yes." His voice came out in a whisper. He looked down as everyone stared at him. "That was the last day I fenced. I never touched the gear again."
Trini went limp in his arms. Kim gasped. "Billy, she passed out!" She watched as Billy gently patted her face. She shook Trini's arm and gently called out her name. "Trini?"
Trini slowly opened her eyes and saw everyone looking at her. She confusedly looked up at Billy. "What happened?"
"I don't know." He looked up at the screen. "Something about my fencing seemed to have an adverse reaction in your mind." Trini nodded and leaned against his shoulder.
"Are you okay?" Kim let go of her arm. "You scared us."
"I'm okay." Trini looked around at the doubtful faces. "Really, I will tell you guys when the time comes. You will know soon enough." She looked up at Billy. "Go ahead, I want to see why you kept this a secret."
Billy smiled. "This was my mom's idea but I decided to stop after this particular tournament. My instructor died not to long after he got home. I told mom I didn't want another instructor."
Trini nodded as she watched the screen. "Wow, you are really good!" She smiled when he finished his solo exhibition.
Billy blushed as the others agreed. "Thank you."
Zack shook his head. "Too bad you don't do that anymore. I would pay good money to see you go against Goldar!" Billy smiled as the others laughed. Zack looked up to see himself skating across the ice. "Oh man!" He blushed as the girls looked at him in awe.
Amanda watched as Zack skated and jumped. "Wow, never thought I would see you dressed like that and doing that!" She glanced over at him and swept her gaze over him appreciatively. "Now THAT would be worth seeing!"
Zack's jaw dropped as the rest of the gang laughed. "There is no way I am going to do that ever again! I'll go ice skating but I am never going to figure skate again!"
"Why not?" Kat looked over at him in wonder. "What's wrong with a guy figure skating?"
"Because it caused a lot of problems where I lived. I had to take self- defense to protect myself. The bullies used to beat me up and call me names when I was little." He looked over at Billy. "I got sick of them taunting and teasing me and saying I was queer."
Billy nodded. "I can understand that." He glanced over to see Bulk and Skull glancing down. "Everybody has days like that. Its just that some people don't understand it right away." He smiled when Bulk and Skull looked up at him. "Some times it takes a little while for it all to sink in."
Skull smiled. "I can understand that all to well!"
Zack laughed and turned towards the screen. "Whoa! Who is that?"
Everyone turned towards the screen and gasped. Trini smiled. "That's me." She turned towards Billy. "And I think I met you before I moved here. This was about a month before I moved."
Kim gasped as the girl took her place facing her opponent. "Is that who I think it is?" She watched as the two bowed to the official and took their stances. "Billy, is that you?"
Billy looked at Trini. "Was this over in Stone Canyon?" When she nodded, he looked back up at the screen. "Why didn't you ever tell me you did this?"
Trini watched as she and Billy fought for their points. "I didn't think it mattered. Besides, it ended in a tie." She glanced up as the two were given their medals and returned to their parents.
Billy stopped the tape and headed over to his awards case. "It matters Trini." He opened the one door and removed a box. "It matters to me."
Trini watched as he stared at the box before carrying it over to her. "What's that?"
Jason smiled. "It's his award." He looked over at Kim. "It's been in the box since he got it. He won't put it on Display."
"Why not?" Trini looked at Billy. "Why wouldn't you put it on display?" She took the box when he offered it to her. She gasped when she opened it to find two medals inside. "My medal!"
Billy nodded. "After I changed and was heading outside, I found it laying on the floor outside the girl's locker room door." He took out a picture. "When I turned around to see if I could find my opponent, this man was behind me. He said to keep it until I can find its owner since she had already left."
Trini looked at the picture of an older man. "That's my instructor!" She took the picture and laughed. "He knew I was moving to Angel Grove the following month. That's why he told you to keep it!" She handed the picture back to him. "Keep it."
Billy put it back in under his medal. "But why would he tell me to keep it until I found you?"
"I think he must have thought that I would continue on with my instruction under someone in Angel Grove." She fingered her medal. "I got home and realized that there was a hole in my bag. When I didn't find my medal in the car, I thought it was gone for good."
Billy smiled and put his box back in the display case. "Well, now it's where it belongs." He sat back down and was immediately engulfed in a hug from Trini.
"Thank you." Trini gave him a quick kiss. "It means a lot." He nodded and glanced at the others.
"Ready to see the next victim?" They laughed as he started the tape. "Gee Tommy, didn't think I would see that!"
Tommy blushed as everyone laughed. "Hey, that hurt! I couldn't help it if the stupid horse didn't jump over the fence!" He felt a nudge in his side and looked down at Kim. "You happy now?"
Kim nodded as she looked up at a limping Tommy. "Aw, did mommy make you're boo boo all better?" She laughed as she watched his mom point back to the horse. "Oooh, I think someone got in trouble!"
Tommy glared at her. "Hey, I didn't want to get back on the horse, she made me." He winced as he watched himself get back on the horse. "It hurts just thinking of getting back on that thing and jumping those fences!" He smiled when the scene changed to Amanda sitting at a desk. "What are you doing AJ?
Amanda smacked her forehead. "I forgot all about that!" She blushed as everyone looked at her. "I was asked by a reporter to write something about depression. They published it and even asked me to write a little bit every week."
"I was wondering who they asked!" Maggie smiled. "I was told that someone form my group was the writer but they never told me who."
AJ laughed. "Yeah, it was me. They even asked me if I would like to make it a column and I even got to use a pen name."
Trini gasped. "You are Luna Sol aren't you?"
"Yeah, how did you know?" Amanda looked at Trini. "I started using that name about three years ago."
Trini smiled. "Because we used you for a reference for something in health class and I have been reading it ever since." She smiled. "You are a wonderful writer. Our health instructor told us that whoever the writer was, she really knew what she was talking about. Now I know why."
Amanda nodded. "Thank you. I am glad that someone got something out of it." She then looked up at the television. "Adam, is that you?"
Adam ducked his head. "I was at a museum for an opening of an exhibit." He glanced over at Aisha. "It was a new section they were adding."
"But why were you there?" Jason looked over at him in wonder. "Aren't only the families and sponsors invited?"
"Yes. I was the artist. The guy in charge of the whole section had seen my work at an art show at school and had asked if they could put a few pieces in their museum." Adam smiled as he watched the museum guy shake his parents hand. "I allowed them to hang a few pieces and they said they would love to see more of my artwork in the future. I was given a scholarship to take up art in college."
"That's neat. I wish I had that kind of talent." Cori watched the scene change to Aisha. "Hey Sha, is that a recording booth?"
Aisha smiled. "Yeah, I was waiting for my mom once and was singing along to the music over the speakers and one of the executives asked my mom if I would want to sing for their demos." She watched as she took the headphones off and walked into the recording room. "She asked me and I said sure. And I have been asked to make many demo tapes for their up and coming artists."
Tommy looked over at her. "Do you plan on trying to make a name for yourself as an artist?"
Aisha shook her head. "Not really. I love to sing and all but not as a profession."
"That's cool." Alex sighed. "So who's next?" He laughed as a clown appeared in some kind of control booth. "Who is that?"
Zack laughed as the clown worked the controls and waited for something. "And people tell me I'm a clown!"
Rocky turned red. "It's not funny!" As everyone laughed, he smiled. "Ok, so it's a little funny." He watched as the clown pulled out a tape and handed it to his dad. "I had to finish mixing some videos for my dad. And I had to get to a parade in twenty minutes. I was a substitute for a clown friend of my dad's. I'll never do that again!"
Tommy laughed as the clown rushed out of the room and hit a wall. "Do you still mix videos?"
"Once in a while dad will ask for my help but not that much. I have gotten busy since we moved." Rocky smiled as the scene changed. "I am never going to dress up as a clown again!"
"Wow, you sure were a busy person Maggie!" Kim watched as Maggie handed some tools to a doctor. "Is that a dog he's working on?"
"Yeah, I was an assistant. It was my after school job." She smiled as the dog licked her face. "I handled the desk and once in a while had to help out when the doctor needed someone to hold the pets or to hand them the tools."
Bulk smiled as the dog jumped up at her to get a treat. "That's a good job to have. Pets don't talk back." The others laughed as Cori appeared. "Wow, is that a real gun?"
Cori smiled. "Yes, but they aren't loaded. Besides, the firing mechanisms were removed just in case. I went to a school near the military base we lived on. The military ran the school so they had a drill team. This is when we were practicing a routine. We did it at States and won." She smiled as she and the other kids twirled, tossed, and marched in perfect precision.
"Wow, that is so awesome!" Kat watched as the group marched off their practice field. "Do you still have the gun?"
Cori smiled. "Yeah, and I still practice once in a while just for the heck of it." She glanced up and saw Alex appear on the screen. "Are you performing in front of a judge?"
Alex grinned. "Yeah. I was in a contest where we had to write and perform a song in front of local music teachers and professionals. I won first place and a spot in a class to learn to teach instruments."
"You can teach people to play?" Cori looked at him in awe. When he nodded, she smiled. "Cool!"
Alex smiled. "I knew enough about the guitar, piano, and drums that I could teach all three of them if I wanted to. I have had my teaching certificate for 2 years now." He watched as the scene changed to Kat. "Hey Kat, what are you doing up there?"
Jason felt her grasp on his hand tighten and patted it with his other hand. "You ok Kat?"
"Yeah, I'm fine." She watched as she took her spot on the edge of the platform and took a starting stance. Instead of diving off, she stepped back and a kid took her spot. "I just realized how much I miss diving."
"Are you with a bunch of kids?" Bulk looked closer at the screen and saw a bunch of kids watching her.
"Yeah, I was a coaching assistant with the local school. I took them up there to get used to the height." She smiled as the kids each took a step up to the edge and jumped off. "I just miss those kids sometimes. I know they will be watching me when I am in the Pan Globals."
"Don't worry, you will do great." Jason smiled up at her. "You have been training hard and you will wipe your competition away."
Kim smiled and winked at her. "And we will both go out and celebrate when we get our gold medals."
Skull smiled as everyone laughed. "Bulk and I plan on being there to cheer both of you on." He glanced up as Kat faded from view on the screen. "It's just me and Bulk left isn't it?"
Billy smiled. "Yeah. And I am interested in seeing what you two have hidden under those bully skeletons."
Bulk smiled as his uncle's boat appeared. "Before anyone asks, yes I am driving the boat." He grinned as they watched him help a few kids out of their life jackets. "I teach kids water safety for about two weeks each summer at my uncle's resort."
"That's great Bulk." Rocky watched as he helped a few more kids into the boat and into their life jackets. "You and Kat would make great additions to the life guard squad."
"I'd have to think about it." Bulk looked at Kat and smiled. "If Kat feels up to it, then maybe I will."
Kat nodded. "Sure, why not."
Amanda laughed. "This is turning into some party!" She paused as Skull appeared. "Okay, last one."
The rangers watched in amazement as Skull climbed into a small plane and started it up.
"You know how to fly?" Cori stared in amazement as he took the plane up into the sky.
"Actually, I co-own that plane with a cousin. He does most of the flying though since I am still in high school." He smiled at the rangers. "We started a small charter business at the airport."
Billy grinned. "What about after graduation?"
Skull shrugged. "I was thinking of using it for a vacation. Why?"
"Well dad and I were thinking of getting a small charter for when we are down in Florida. I thought that since Kim and Kat will be there for the Pan Globals, we could all come back together." He smiled as Skull's face lit up.
"I'll see what I can do." Skull looked up as the screen faded to black. "Now what do we do?"
Trini jumped up and grabbed her notebook. "Why don't we get started on those journals?"
Billy smiled. "Fantastic idea. But first, let's all get settled in. I don't want to fall asleep in these clothes."
Kim looked at Tommy before both burst out laughing. "Billy, do you know what you just said?" She grabbed Tommy's arm to keep herself from falling off the couch from laughing.
Billy opened his mouth to repeat what he said when he realized what she was talking about. Kim laughed harder when he turned beet red.
Jason laughed with the others and patted his shoulder. "Its ok bro, we know what you meant."
Billy nodded. "As I was saying, let's get ready for bed and then we can get settled in and begin those journals. The girls can use the spare bedroom to change and the guys can use my room."
Kim picked up her bag and led the girls towards the steps as the guys gathered their things. "We'll see you guys back down here in a few."
THIRTY MINUTES LATER
Billy picked up his notebook. "Well, I don't know about you guys but I am not tired enough. I am going to go sit out on the back stoop." He got up and headed for the door.
Tommy looked over at Jason and nodded towards the door. "I think I am going to join Billy. I am not that tired either." He picked up his notebook and headed after Billy. "Mind if I join you?"
Billy smiled and moved over. "Sure, could use a little company right now." He motioned towards the house. "I just needed to get a little time to clear my head."
Tommy saw a speck of something unfamiliar in Billy's eyes. "Can I ask you a question? Just between us." When Billy nodded, he smiled. "Why didn't you want to continue fencing? Is it because of your mom?"
"Yes and no." Billy sighed. "My instructor was killed when his house caught fire. He was trying to save his granddaughter when a piece of burning wood fell in on him. He had just tossed her down to his son outside the window. He was knocked unconscious and the smoke covered him. He was dead by the time anyone got to him."
Tommy looked down. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I've gotten over it." He looked up at the stars. "He was just inside the window. He loved his granddaughter. She was his whole world, other than fencing." Billy frowned as he remembered hearing about the fire. "He died from smoke inhalation and third degree burns. He saved his granddaughter's life. That's why I couldn't go back to fencing. I saw her in there all the time and I couldn't imagine doing that without having her in there cheering me and her granddad on."
Tommy nodded. "I felt the same way after I fell off my horse. My instructor told me that even though I was disqualified because of falling, I had to try to get back to where I was before it happened. I couldn't. Every time I got back up there, I kept seeing the fall in the back of my mind." He looked down at his hands. "I was scared that if I fell again, I might not be able to stand back up. I knew that some accidents like mine, end up leaving the person paralyzed."
Billy smiled at him. "You know, I once picked up my fencing gear and thought about putting it on again but I couldn't' bring myself to do more than just look at it. Every time I looked at it, I saw her face at his funeral. She was so sad and it just broke my heart to see her crying." He wiped away a stray tear. "She even walked up to me and took my hand. She said that he was her guardian angel and that he would understand if I never wanted to fence again." He looked over at Tommy. "She was only six years old."
Tommy nodded and they both sat there in silence. After a few minutes, he turned towards Billy. "One more question."
Billy smiled. "You know you can ask me anything. That's what I am here for."
Tommy shook his head. "You are here for more than that and you know it." When Billy smiled, he laughed. "How do you feel about being the leader of the Power Rangers?"
When Billy's eyes widened, he smiled. "I've known since the night you gave everyone their coins and stones. When you handed out the last one, I felt something but I didn't know what it was. I realized what it was when I fell asleep."
Billy nodded. "Go ahead." He could see something in Tommy's eyes. "What happened in your dreams that night?"
Tommy smiled. "I had a dream about the rangers but when we went to fight, some of us had to stay behind. We were under a spell. After you and the remaining rangers took care of the putties, you came back and freed us."
Billy nodded. "Then what happened?"
Tommy sighed. "The weird stuff happened. We were on Phaedos and there were animals all over the temple ruins. At the center of the circle of animals were a tiger and a wolf."
Billy smiled. "Anything else?"
"Yeah." Tommy looked up as Trini and Kim walked out to join them. He pulled Kim down in front of him as Billy did the same to Trini. "There was an older man who seemed to just glow in Blue and Silver. He did something to the wolf and tiger and they floated up before dropping into the pool of water that had formed underneath them. He said that a leader must know when to fight and when to run. The pool would test them."
Billy was intrigued. "Then what happened?"
Tommy pulled Kim closer as she yawned. "He said that the wolf must teach its skills to the tiger before they lead their pack and pride into battle. But then he disappeared."
Billy smiled as Tommy fought back a yawn. "You are very perceptive. I will tell you this in secrecy. Nobody other than you three shall know if it. Zordon and Alpha won't tell and I trust that you will not as well."
Tommy saw the girls nod before he turned back to Billy. "I promise. Cross my heart and hope to not die." He crossed his heart with his finger and smiled. "Go ahead."
Billy grinned. "All of us will be going to Phaedos to learn about our powers. Only those of us with the ninjetti have powers right now. So the others will need to get theirs." He smiled down at Trini. "Those that are ninjetti will be getting enhanced powers since I will be questing for the Master powers. The others will wait until I have set off on my quest before getting their animals."
"What about those that are not ninjetti? Won't they be a little behind if we are all getting enhanced ones?" Kim looked over at Billy in confusion.
Billy smiled. "Their powers will already be upgraded. They will just have to earn them."
"Good. I know Kat would love to have her own powers." Kim laughed as Tommy fought off another yawn. "I think we should head back in before we fall asleep."
Tommy smiled as he got up and helped Kim up. As they turned towards the door, he noticed the other two still sitting down. "You coming?"
Billy looked down at Trini and smiled when she shook her head. "I think we are going to stay out here for a bit." He looked up as Kim pulled Tommy into the house. "See you in the morning." Tommy nodded before closing the door.
"Okay, start talking." Trini turned to look at him with a serious expression. "What is on your mind?"
"You know me to well." Billy smiled and pulled her back against him. "Honestly, I am scared."
Trini sighed. "What are you scared of?" She pulled away and moved to sit next to him so she can look at him.
"I don't know. College, the rangers, the future of Earth." He took her hand and looked in her eyes. "Our future. I'm afraid that this new threat will ruin our wedding, ruin our honeymoon, and just be too strong to stop."
Trini smiled and cupped his face in her hands. "Listen to me William. I agreed to marry you because I love you. I know the possibilities just as much as the others. We will get through all of this, just like we always do."
"But what if I am not a good leader? I wouldn't be able to handle it if any of you were lost." He looked up at her and smiled. "I want us all to live to see our children and grandchildren grow."
"Don't you worry about that now." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "We'll worry about that after our wedding."
Billy smiled and pulled her into a kiss. "Thank you."
"For what?" Trini smiled and moved to lean against his shoulder.
"For everything. You are always there for me, you are always there for the others, and you always see the positive side of everything." He sighed and leaned back to look at the stars. "I thank god every day for bringing you into my life."
Trini smiled as she cuddled up against him and looked at the stars. "I also thank him every day for you. I can't wait to move in here with you."
"In here?" Billy looked down at her in surprise. "You want to live in this house with my dad?"
Trini nodded. "Of course. You both love this place and I can still feel a little bit of your mom here. I want to be here for your dad too. Besides, it is the only place that you would feel at home in."
Billy smiled and looked out over his yard. "You are right about that." He cracked a yawn. "Now, how about getting some sleep?"
"Sure." Trini smiled and turned so she was facing his side. "But I want to stay with you." She leaned her head on his shoulder and put her arms around him.
Billy smiled and pulled her closer. Thirty minutes later, Hank opened the door and placed a blanket over them. "Sleep Well." He smiled as his son opened his eyes and smiled. "Goodnight Billy."
"Goodnight dad. Thanks." Billy smiled and closed his eyes. Hank went inside and nodded to Ernie. They then headed to bed as well.
AN: Well thank you to the two people who DID review the last chapter. And if you liked the ending of it, then you will love this chapter. And one more thing. Please review! If you want to see what happens with the rangers and the new threat, I need to know how you feel about it and what you think. Otherwise, part 2 will not be put up.
Secrets Revealed
Tommy looked at Jason. "That wasn't just you and Kim was it?" When Jason looked down and nodded, Tommy laughed. "You know that you will be living that down for the rest of your life don't you?"
Kim laughed. "Tommy, don't pick on him for it! The kiss was in the script. Jason just happened to be the person who got roped into doing that role." She winked at Jason. "Besides, I think you two will be even once your secret is revealed."
Tommy paled and looked at Billy. "I hope yours and the others are way better than mine!" When Billy raised an eyebrow at him, he smiled. "I am still trying to kick mine out of my mind."
Trini laughed and reached over to play the video. "We will just have to wait and see now won't we?" She paled as Billy appeared on the screen. Or at least that is who she thought it was. "Who is that?" The boy was wearing all white and had a screened facemask over his face. But what caught her eye was the fencing sword in his hand. She looked at the background and gasped. "Oh my god!"
Billy looked over at her and saw her trembling. "What's the matter?" He stopped the video and put an arm around her. "Trini?"
"Wh-who is that?" She shakily pointed at the screen. Everyone looked around and she saw blank stares. She turned to Billy. "You?"
Billy nodded. "Yes." His voice came out in a whisper. He looked down as everyone stared at him. "That was the last day I fenced. I never touched the gear again."
Trini went limp in his arms. Kim gasped. "Billy, she passed out!" She watched as Billy gently patted her face. She shook Trini's arm and gently called out her name. "Trini?"
Trini slowly opened her eyes and saw everyone looking at her. She confusedly looked up at Billy. "What happened?"
"I don't know." He looked up at the screen. "Something about my fencing seemed to have an adverse reaction in your mind." Trini nodded and leaned against his shoulder.
"Are you okay?" Kim let go of her arm. "You scared us."
"I'm okay." Trini looked around at the doubtful faces. "Really, I will tell you guys when the time comes. You will know soon enough." She looked up at Billy. "Go ahead, I want to see why you kept this a secret."
Billy smiled. "This was my mom's idea but I decided to stop after this particular tournament. My instructor died not to long after he got home. I told mom I didn't want another instructor."
Trini nodded as she watched the screen. "Wow, you are really good!" She smiled when he finished his solo exhibition.
Billy blushed as the others agreed. "Thank you."
Zack shook his head. "Too bad you don't do that anymore. I would pay good money to see you go against Goldar!" Billy smiled as the others laughed. Zack looked up to see himself skating across the ice. "Oh man!" He blushed as the girls looked at him in awe.
Amanda watched as Zack skated and jumped. "Wow, never thought I would see you dressed like that and doing that!" She glanced over at him and swept her gaze over him appreciatively. "Now THAT would be worth seeing!"
Zack's jaw dropped as the rest of the gang laughed. "There is no way I am going to do that ever again! I'll go ice skating but I am never going to figure skate again!"
"Why not?" Kat looked over at him in wonder. "What's wrong with a guy figure skating?"
"Because it caused a lot of problems where I lived. I had to take self- defense to protect myself. The bullies used to beat me up and call me names when I was little." He looked over at Billy. "I got sick of them taunting and teasing me and saying I was queer."
Billy nodded. "I can understand that." He glanced over to see Bulk and Skull glancing down. "Everybody has days like that. Its just that some people don't understand it right away." He smiled when Bulk and Skull looked up at him. "Some times it takes a little while for it all to sink in."
Skull smiled. "I can understand that all to well!"
Zack laughed and turned towards the screen. "Whoa! Who is that?"
Everyone turned towards the screen and gasped. Trini smiled. "That's me." She turned towards Billy. "And I think I met you before I moved here. This was about a month before I moved."
Kim gasped as the girl took her place facing her opponent. "Is that who I think it is?" She watched as the two bowed to the official and took their stances. "Billy, is that you?"
Billy looked at Trini. "Was this over in Stone Canyon?" When she nodded, he looked back up at the screen. "Why didn't you ever tell me you did this?"
Trini watched as she and Billy fought for their points. "I didn't think it mattered. Besides, it ended in a tie." She glanced up as the two were given their medals and returned to their parents.
Billy stopped the tape and headed over to his awards case. "It matters Trini." He opened the one door and removed a box. "It matters to me."
Trini watched as he stared at the box before carrying it over to her. "What's that?"
Jason smiled. "It's his award." He looked over at Kim. "It's been in the box since he got it. He won't put it on Display."
"Why not?" Trini looked at Billy. "Why wouldn't you put it on display?" She took the box when he offered it to her. She gasped when she opened it to find two medals inside. "My medal!"
Billy nodded. "After I changed and was heading outside, I found it laying on the floor outside the girl's locker room door." He took out a picture. "When I turned around to see if I could find my opponent, this man was behind me. He said to keep it until I can find its owner since she had already left."
Trini looked at the picture of an older man. "That's my instructor!" She took the picture and laughed. "He knew I was moving to Angel Grove the following month. That's why he told you to keep it!" She handed the picture back to him. "Keep it."
Billy put it back in under his medal. "But why would he tell me to keep it until I found you?"
"I think he must have thought that I would continue on with my instruction under someone in Angel Grove." She fingered her medal. "I got home and realized that there was a hole in my bag. When I didn't find my medal in the car, I thought it was gone for good."
Billy smiled and put his box back in the display case. "Well, now it's where it belongs." He sat back down and was immediately engulfed in a hug from Trini.
"Thank you." Trini gave him a quick kiss. "It means a lot." He nodded and glanced at the others.
"Ready to see the next victim?" They laughed as he started the tape. "Gee Tommy, didn't think I would see that!"
Tommy blushed as everyone laughed. "Hey, that hurt! I couldn't help it if the stupid horse didn't jump over the fence!" He felt a nudge in his side and looked down at Kim. "You happy now?"
Kim nodded as she looked up at a limping Tommy. "Aw, did mommy make you're boo boo all better?" She laughed as she watched his mom point back to the horse. "Oooh, I think someone got in trouble!"
Tommy glared at her. "Hey, I didn't want to get back on the horse, she made me." He winced as he watched himself get back on the horse. "It hurts just thinking of getting back on that thing and jumping those fences!" He smiled when the scene changed to Amanda sitting at a desk. "What are you doing AJ?
Amanda smacked her forehead. "I forgot all about that!" She blushed as everyone looked at her. "I was asked by a reporter to write something about depression. They published it and even asked me to write a little bit every week."
"I was wondering who they asked!" Maggie smiled. "I was told that someone form my group was the writer but they never told me who."
AJ laughed. "Yeah, it was me. They even asked me if I would like to make it a column and I even got to use a pen name."
Trini gasped. "You are Luna Sol aren't you?"
"Yeah, how did you know?" Amanda looked at Trini. "I started using that name about three years ago."
Trini smiled. "Because we used you for a reference for something in health class and I have been reading it ever since." She smiled. "You are a wonderful writer. Our health instructor told us that whoever the writer was, she really knew what she was talking about. Now I know why."
Amanda nodded. "Thank you. I am glad that someone got something out of it." She then looked up at the television. "Adam, is that you?"
Adam ducked his head. "I was at a museum for an opening of an exhibit." He glanced over at Aisha. "It was a new section they were adding."
"But why were you there?" Jason looked over at him in wonder. "Aren't only the families and sponsors invited?"
"Yes. I was the artist. The guy in charge of the whole section had seen my work at an art show at school and had asked if they could put a few pieces in their museum." Adam smiled as he watched the museum guy shake his parents hand. "I allowed them to hang a few pieces and they said they would love to see more of my artwork in the future. I was given a scholarship to take up art in college."
"That's neat. I wish I had that kind of talent." Cori watched the scene change to Aisha. "Hey Sha, is that a recording booth?"
Aisha smiled. "Yeah, I was waiting for my mom once and was singing along to the music over the speakers and one of the executives asked my mom if I would want to sing for their demos." She watched as she took the headphones off and walked into the recording room. "She asked me and I said sure. And I have been asked to make many demo tapes for their up and coming artists."
Tommy looked over at her. "Do you plan on trying to make a name for yourself as an artist?"
Aisha shook her head. "Not really. I love to sing and all but not as a profession."
"That's cool." Alex sighed. "So who's next?" He laughed as a clown appeared in some kind of control booth. "Who is that?"
Zack laughed as the clown worked the controls and waited for something. "And people tell me I'm a clown!"
Rocky turned red. "It's not funny!" As everyone laughed, he smiled. "Ok, so it's a little funny." He watched as the clown pulled out a tape and handed it to his dad. "I had to finish mixing some videos for my dad. And I had to get to a parade in twenty minutes. I was a substitute for a clown friend of my dad's. I'll never do that again!"
Tommy laughed as the clown rushed out of the room and hit a wall. "Do you still mix videos?"
"Once in a while dad will ask for my help but not that much. I have gotten busy since we moved." Rocky smiled as the scene changed. "I am never going to dress up as a clown again!"
"Wow, you sure were a busy person Maggie!" Kim watched as Maggie handed some tools to a doctor. "Is that a dog he's working on?"
"Yeah, I was an assistant. It was my after school job." She smiled as the dog licked her face. "I handled the desk and once in a while had to help out when the doctor needed someone to hold the pets or to hand them the tools."
Bulk smiled as the dog jumped up at her to get a treat. "That's a good job to have. Pets don't talk back." The others laughed as Cori appeared. "Wow, is that a real gun?"
Cori smiled. "Yes, but they aren't loaded. Besides, the firing mechanisms were removed just in case. I went to a school near the military base we lived on. The military ran the school so they had a drill team. This is when we were practicing a routine. We did it at States and won." She smiled as she and the other kids twirled, tossed, and marched in perfect precision.
"Wow, that is so awesome!" Kat watched as the group marched off their practice field. "Do you still have the gun?"
Cori smiled. "Yeah, and I still practice once in a while just for the heck of it." She glanced up and saw Alex appear on the screen. "Are you performing in front of a judge?"
Alex grinned. "Yeah. I was in a contest where we had to write and perform a song in front of local music teachers and professionals. I won first place and a spot in a class to learn to teach instruments."
"You can teach people to play?" Cori looked at him in awe. When he nodded, she smiled. "Cool!"
Alex smiled. "I knew enough about the guitar, piano, and drums that I could teach all three of them if I wanted to. I have had my teaching certificate for 2 years now." He watched as the scene changed to Kat. "Hey Kat, what are you doing up there?"
Jason felt her grasp on his hand tighten and patted it with his other hand. "You ok Kat?"
"Yeah, I'm fine." She watched as she took her spot on the edge of the platform and took a starting stance. Instead of diving off, she stepped back and a kid took her spot. "I just realized how much I miss diving."
"Are you with a bunch of kids?" Bulk looked closer at the screen and saw a bunch of kids watching her.
"Yeah, I was a coaching assistant with the local school. I took them up there to get used to the height." She smiled as the kids each took a step up to the edge and jumped off. "I just miss those kids sometimes. I know they will be watching me when I am in the Pan Globals."
"Don't worry, you will do great." Jason smiled up at her. "You have been training hard and you will wipe your competition away."
Kim smiled and winked at her. "And we will both go out and celebrate when we get our gold medals."
Skull smiled as everyone laughed. "Bulk and I plan on being there to cheer both of you on." He glanced up as Kat faded from view on the screen. "It's just me and Bulk left isn't it?"
Billy smiled. "Yeah. And I am interested in seeing what you two have hidden under those bully skeletons."
Bulk smiled as his uncle's boat appeared. "Before anyone asks, yes I am driving the boat." He grinned as they watched him help a few kids out of their life jackets. "I teach kids water safety for about two weeks each summer at my uncle's resort."
"That's great Bulk." Rocky watched as he helped a few more kids into the boat and into their life jackets. "You and Kat would make great additions to the life guard squad."
"I'd have to think about it." Bulk looked at Kat and smiled. "If Kat feels up to it, then maybe I will."
Kat nodded. "Sure, why not."
Amanda laughed. "This is turning into some party!" She paused as Skull appeared. "Okay, last one."
The rangers watched in amazement as Skull climbed into a small plane and started it up.
"You know how to fly?" Cori stared in amazement as he took the plane up into the sky.
"Actually, I co-own that plane with a cousin. He does most of the flying though since I am still in high school." He smiled at the rangers. "We started a small charter business at the airport."
Billy grinned. "What about after graduation?"
Skull shrugged. "I was thinking of using it for a vacation. Why?"
"Well dad and I were thinking of getting a small charter for when we are down in Florida. I thought that since Kim and Kat will be there for the Pan Globals, we could all come back together." He smiled as Skull's face lit up.
"I'll see what I can do." Skull looked up as the screen faded to black. "Now what do we do?"
Trini jumped up and grabbed her notebook. "Why don't we get started on those journals?"
Billy smiled. "Fantastic idea. But first, let's all get settled in. I don't want to fall asleep in these clothes."
Kim looked at Tommy before both burst out laughing. "Billy, do you know what you just said?" She grabbed Tommy's arm to keep herself from falling off the couch from laughing.
Billy opened his mouth to repeat what he said when he realized what she was talking about. Kim laughed harder when he turned beet red.
Jason laughed with the others and patted his shoulder. "Its ok bro, we know what you meant."
Billy nodded. "As I was saying, let's get ready for bed and then we can get settled in and begin those journals. The girls can use the spare bedroom to change and the guys can use my room."
Kim picked up her bag and led the girls towards the steps as the guys gathered their things. "We'll see you guys back down here in a few."
THIRTY MINUTES LATER
Billy picked up his notebook. "Well, I don't know about you guys but I am not tired enough. I am going to go sit out on the back stoop." He got up and headed for the door.
Tommy looked over at Jason and nodded towards the door. "I think I am going to join Billy. I am not that tired either." He picked up his notebook and headed after Billy. "Mind if I join you?"
Billy smiled and moved over. "Sure, could use a little company right now." He motioned towards the house. "I just needed to get a little time to clear my head."
Tommy saw a speck of something unfamiliar in Billy's eyes. "Can I ask you a question? Just between us." When Billy nodded, he smiled. "Why didn't you want to continue fencing? Is it because of your mom?"
"Yes and no." Billy sighed. "My instructor was killed when his house caught fire. He was trying to save his granddaughter when a piece of burning wood fell in on him. He had just tossed her down to his son outside the window. He was knocked unconscious and the smoke covered him. He was dead by the time anyone got to him."
Tommy looked down. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I've gotten over it." He looked up at the stars. "He was just inside the window. He loved his granddaughter. She was his whole world, other than fencing." Billy frowned as he remembered hearing about the fire. "He died from smoke inhalation and third degree burns. He saved his granddaughter's life. That's why I couldn't go back to fencing. I saw her in there all the time and I couldn't imagine doing that without having her in there cheering me and her granddad on."
Tommy nodded. "I felt the same way after I fell off my horse. My instructor told me that even though I was disqualified because of falling, I had to try to get back to where I was before it happened. I couldn't. Every time I got back up there, I kept seeing the fall in the back of my mind." He looked down at his hands. "I was scared that if I fell again, I might not be able to stand back up. I knew that some accidents like mine, end up leaving the person paralyzed."
Billy smiled at him. "You know, I once picked up my fencing gear and thought about putting it on again but I couldn't' bring myself to do more than just look at it. Every time I looked at it, I saw her face at his funeral. She was so sad and it just broke my heart to see her crying." He wiped away a stray tear. "She even walked up to me and took my hand. She said that he was her guardian angel and that he would understand if I never wanted to fence again." He looked over at Tommy. "She was only six years old."
Tommy nodded and they both sat there in silence. After a few minutes, he turned towards Billy. "One more question."
Billy smiled. "You know you can ask me anything. That's what I am here for."
Tommy shook his head. "You are here for more than that and you know it." When Billy smiled, he laughed. "How do you feel about being the leader of the Power Rangers?"
When Billy's eyes widened, he smiled. "I've known since the night you gave everyone their coins and stones. When you handed out the last one, I felt something but I didn't know what it was. I realized what it was when I fell asleep."
Billy nodded. "Go ahead." He could see something in Tommy's eyes. "What happened in your dreams that night?"
Tommy smiled. "I had a dream about the rangers but when we went to fight, some of us had to stay behind. We were under a spell. After you and the remaining rangers took care of the putties, you came back and freed us."
Billy nodded. "Then what happened?"
Tommy sighed. "The weird stuff happened. We were on Phaedos and there were animals all over the temple ruins. At the center of the circle of animals were a tiger and a wolf."
Billy smiled. "Anything else?"
"Yeah." Tommy looked up as Trini and Kim walked out to join them. He pulled Kim down in front of him as Billy did the same to Trini. "There was an older man who seemed to just glow in Blue and Silver. He did something to the wolf and tiger and they floated up before dropping into the pool of water that had formed underneath them. He said that a leader must know when to fight and when to run. The pool would test them."
Billy was intrigued. "Then what happened?"
Tommy pulled Kim closer as she yawned. "He said that the wolf must teach its skills to the tiger before they lead their pack and pride into battle. But then he disappeared."
Billy smiled as Tommy fought back a yawn. "You are very perceptive. I will tell you this in secrecy. Nobody other than you three shall know if it. Zordon and Alpha won't tell and I trust that you will not as well."
Tommy saw the girls nod before he turned back to Billy. "I promise. Cross my heart and hope to not die." He crossed his heart with his finger and smiled. "Go ahead."
Billy grinned. "All of us will be going to Phaedos to learn about our powers. Only those of us with the ninjetti have powers right now. So the others will need to get theirs." He smiled down at Trini. "Those that are ninjetti will be getting enhanced powers since I will be questing for the Master powers. The others will wait until I have set off on my quest before getting their animals."
"What about those that are not ninjetti? Won't they be a little behind if we are all getting enhanced ones?" Kim looked over at Billy in confusion.
Billy smiled. "Their powers will already be upgraded. They will just have to earn them."
"Good. I know Kat would love to have her own powers." Kim laughed as Tommy fought off another yawn. "I think we should head back in before we fall asleep."
Tommy smiled as he got up and helped Kim up. As they turned towards the door, he noticed the other two still sitting down. "You coming?"
Billy looked down at Trini and smiled when she shook her head. "I think we are going to stay out here for a bit." He looked up as Kim pulled Tommy into the house. "See you in the morning." Tommy nodded before closing the door.
"Okay, start talking." Trini turned to look at him with a serious expression. "What is on your mind?"
"You know me to well." Billy smiled and pulled her back against him. "Honestly, I am scared."
Trini sighed. "What are you scared of?" She pulled away and moved to sit next to him so she can look at him.
"I don't know. College, the rangers, the future of Earth." He took her hand and looked in her eyes. "Our future. I'm afraid that this new threat will ruin our wedding, ruin our honeymoon, and just be too strong to stop."
Trini smiled and cupped his face in her hands. "Listen to me William. I agreed to marry you because I love you. I know the possibilities just as much as the others. We will get through all of this, just like we always do."
"But what if I am not a good leader? I wouldn't be able to handle it if any of you were lost." He looked up at her and smiled. "I want us all to live to see our children and grandchildren grow."
"Don't you worry about that now." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "We'll worry about that after our wedding."
Billy smiled and pulled her into a kiss. "Thank you."
"For what?" Trini smiled and moved to lean against his shoulder.
"For everything. You are always there for me, you are always there for the others, and you always see the positive side of everything." He sighed and leaned back to look at the stars. "I thank god every day for bringing you into my life."
Trini smiled as she cuddled up against him and looked at the stars. "I also thank him every day for you. I can't wait to move in here with you."
"In here?" Billy looked down at her in surprise. "You want to live in this house with my dad?"
Trini nodded. "Of course. You both love this place and I can still feel a little bit of your mom here. I want to be here for your dad too. Besides, it is the only place that you would feel at home in."
Billy smiled and looked out over his yard. "You are right about that." He cracked a yawn. "Now, how about getting some sleep?"
"Sure." Trini smiled and turned so she was facing his side. "But I want to stay with you." She leaned her head on his shoulder and put her arms around him.
Billy smiled and pulled her closer. Thirty minutes later, Hank opened the door and placed a blanket over them. "Sleep Well." He smiled as his son opened his eyes and smiled. "Goodnight Billy."
"Goodnight dad. Thanks." Billy smiled and closed his eyes. Hank went inside and nodded to Ernie. They then headed to bed as well.