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AN: Here's chapter 21! Enjoy and please leave a review! Thanks!

Dreams of a Cat and a Wolf

Chapter 21: Stand By Me

Billy woke up and found Katherine wrapped tightly around him. He had needed her severally and she was there for him. He snuggled closer to her and she moaned.

Oh, why you look so sad,
The tears are in your eyes,
Come on and come to me now.

And don't be ashamed to cry,
Let me see you through,
'Cause I've seen the dark side too.

"Good morning," Billy said.

"Yes it is. Are you ready?" Kat asked.

"I think so, but I'm still angry with my father," Billy told her.

"It's okay to be angry for now, but you'll eventually forgive him," Kat said, in a reasonable tone.

When the night falls on you,
You don't know what to do,
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less.

With that, the young lovers cleaned up and went downstairs to meet

Billy's father. Kat called her mother and explained the situation. Her

mother was very supportive and she sent her love and concern to Billy.

Kat and Billy got into the backseat of Peter Cranston's car and he headed for the hospital. They soon arrived at the hospital and parked. Billy sat still and clutched Kat's hand. She squeezed back and they got out of the car. There was nothing but silence, as the elevator took them to the thirteenth floor. They stepped out and approached room 1304. Peter went in first to prepare his wife, while Kat prepared Billy.

I'll stand by you,
I'll stand by you,
Won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you.

"Why am I so nervous?" Billy asked.

"Because it's natural, but you can do this, I'll be right here with you," Kat said, as she gave him a soft kiss on the lips. Billy nodded and took her hand, as they entered the room.

Billy laid his eyes on his mother for the first time in six years. Memories came flooding back to him, for she was just like he remembered her.

It was not the same for Kara Cranston though. She gasped as she looked upon her grown son. He was everything she knew that he would be. Her eyes began to tear, as did his.

"Mom..." Billy choked out.

"My little boy...oh Peter, you weren't kidding when you said he wasn't so little anymore," Kara said. Kara hugged her son tightly and they both began to cry. Kara released him and he sat down in a chair next to her bed.

"Aren't you going to introduce me Billy?" Kara asked, as she spotted Kat. Billy turned and held his hand out for her. She took his hand and came closer.

"Mom, this is Kat, my girlfriend," Billy said.

"Hello Mrs. Cranston," Kat said.

"Hello sweetheart, I must thank you," Kara said.

"Thank me for what?" Kat asked.

"For loving and taking such good care of my baby boy. If I wasn't here, I'm relieved to know that Billy has someone like you," Kara said.

"Thank you Mrs. Cranston," Kat replied.

"Call me Kara," she said.

"So when are you coming home mom?" Billy asked.

"As soon as I go check her out," Peter said, as he left for the front desk.

"This is great; we should plan a coming home party for the Memorial Day weekend!" Billy said.

"Would you feel up to something like that?" Kat asked.

"Sweetie, I've been in bed for six years. I'm ready to start living my life again," Kara said.

"We can invite the guys and their parents and anybody else you want mom," Billy said.

"That sounds great honey. Now, your father will take me home. You and Katherine shouldn't miss anymore school since it's the end of the year," Kara said.

"Okay, I'll see you at home. I love you mom," Billy said, as he hugged her.

"I love you too baby," she replied.

So, if you're mad, get mad;
Don't hold it all inside,
Come on and talk to me now.

And hey,
What you got to hide?
I get angry too,
Well, I'm a lot like you.

~*~*~*

Kat and Billy arrived at school and went on with their day. Soon, Ms. Applebee's class came and it was time for the married projects to be turned in. Nothing could have relieved Billy more than not having to spend anymore time with Violet. Each group made a presentation and then class was dismissed.

Rocky happily dumped all his papers in the trash.

"Woohoo! 3 months of no school!" Rocky cheered.

"I have a feeling this is going to be the best summer ever," Aisha said.

"Definitely, we're having a welcome home party for my mom this weekend guys," Billy said.

"Oh Billy, we're so happy for you!" Kim said.

"Thanks guys," Billy said.

"It was turning out to be a good day until now," Kat said, as she saw Violet and Abby approaching them.

"Hey guys, mind if we hang out with you," Abby mocked.

"Actually we do," Kat replied.

"Last time I checked, I didn't need your opinion bitch," Abby retorted.

"Listen, if you're going to act like that, then just leave us alone," Billy replied. The eight friends turned away and began to head for Ernie's.

"Okay, bye power rangers," Abby said in a whisper that was loud enough only for them to hear. Each of them stopped and turned back to face Violet and Abby.

"What are you talking about?" Tommy asked.

"Don't play dumb, Violet and I know who you guys are. We caught one of your battles with those bird creatures on tape a few weeks ago," Abby said.

"What do you want?" Adam asked.

"Good question, we'll be in touch," Abby said, as she and Violet left.

"This is just great," Rocky said.

"Well, there's nothing we can do about them today, so I'm going to head home to see my mom," Billy said. Kat said her goodbyes and left with him.

~*~*~*

When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose,
Let me come along,
'Cause even if you're wrong,

I'll stand by you,
I'll stand by you,
Won't let nobody hurt you.

I'll stand by you,
Take me in into your darkest hour,
And I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you.

Katherine and Billy ate dinner with Kara and Peter and then decided to go to Angel Cove to give the reunited couple some time alone.

Kat put a pair of khaki shorts over her bikini bottoms and Billy put a tank top on with his swim trunks.

They arrived in time to see a very wet Kimberly chasing Tommy across the sand.

"Don't you even get any ideas," Kat warned.

"Who me?" Billy asked innocently.

"Yes...you," Kat said, as she kissed him.

"Well, isn't this lovely," an unwelcome voice chimed.

"Look honey, it's our stalkers," Kat said sarcastically, as Violet and Abby approached them.

"What I wouldn't give to beat your pretty little face all to hell," Abby replied snidely.

"You'll never lay a finger on her," Billy said confidently.

"Oh, that's so cute," Violet commented sarcastically.

"What do you want?" Billy asked irritably.

"We really haven't decided as of yet, but we will come up with something," Abby replied.

"Yeah, and for now, we'll just hang out here," Violet said, as she and Abby sat down in the sand. Kat rolled her eyes and stood up.

"I'm going for a swim," Kat announced, as she removed her shorts.

Billy stood up and removed his shirt and followed her in.

And when, when the night falls on you, baby,
You're feeling all alone,
You won't be on your own.

'll stand by you,
I'll stand by you,
Won't let nobody hurt you

.

"Don't let them get to you babe," Billy said, as they waded together.

"I'm trying not to," Kat said, as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Let's just forget about them and concentrate on each other," Billy suggested, as he claimed her lips.

I'll stand by you,
Take me in into your darkest hour,
And I'll never desert you.
I'll stand by you.

~*~

After a swim, Rocky invited everyone to his house to watch movies. Unfortunately, Violet and Abby invited themselves.

~*~*~*

"What movies do we have?" Kim asked.

"Friday the 13th, Scream, I know what you did last summer, Alien, and Lake Placid!" Rocky announced evilly.

"Those are all icky horror movies," Kat whined.

"That's the point sparkle puss," Rocky replied.

"Yuck Rocko, you don't ever get to pick out the movies again," Kim scolded.

"Whatever pinky," Rocky retorted.

"I vote for Scream first," Tommy said.

"TOMMY!" Kim protested.

"Scream sounds good," Adam said.

"ADAM!" Tanya protested.

"Scream is fine," Billy said.

"BILLY!" Kat scolded.

"Scream it is," Rocky said, as he popped it into the VCR.

"You're going to get it Rocky," Aisha scolded.

"What a bunch of little babies, I'm not scared of some stupid horror film," Abby said.

"That's because you're from hell," Kat replied.

"Bitch," Abby retorted.

"Why are you even here?" Billy asked.

"Because we can be. If you make us leave, then we'll be on our way to the TV station to air our little tape," Violet reminded. The rangers sighed and attempted to ignore the two unwelcome girls.

~*~*~*

"Zeddy! Those rangers have been getting off easy lately!" Rita screeched.

"Take it up with Ooze Rita," Zedd grumbled.

"Hey ya purple pinhead! Why haven't you destroyed those ranger pests yet!" Rita screamed.

"Patience my dear, I have plans for the rangers tonight," Ivan said.

"And what are those?" Rita asked hotly.

"You'll see Rita," Ooze replied.

~*~*~*

The rangers were now on movie #2, which happened to be Lake Placid. The boys were thoroughly enjoying watching the giant monster eat people, while the girls were less than happy.

Kat buried her face in Billy's chest. She absolutely hated horror films. While Scream was actually something watchable, Lake Placid was horrible. Leave it boys to enjoy watching a giant alligator eat people.

"Billy, I hate these movies," Kat whined.

"It's almost over Kat," Billy replied. Kat pouted, but suddenly Tommy's communicator sounded. Rocky flipped the TV off and Tommy answered.

"This is Tommy, go ahead Zordon," Tommy said.

"Tengus are attacking in the park; you must go now," Zordon announced.

"We're on our way," Tommy replied.

"Who was that?" Violet asked.

"We don't have time. Just stay here," Billy ordered.

But of course Violet and Abby chose not to listen and followed them to the park.

~*~*~*

"Let's not take any chances! It's Morphin Time!" Tommy called.

"Ninjetti The Falcon!" Tommy called.

"Ninjetti The Crane!" Kim called.

"Ninjetti The Frog!" Adam called.

"Ninjetti The Ape!" Rocky called.

"Ninjetti The Bear!" Aisha called.

"Ninjetti The Wolf!" Billy and Kat called.

~*~*~*

"It's time to open the portal," Ivan announced.

"Where are you sending them?" Vile asked.

"Little Katherine doesn't like horror movies. That's too bad for her, because my dark dimension makes those movies look like Barney movies," Ooze said.

~*~*~*

The Tengus were defeated and they retreated back to the moon palace.

"What was that all about?" Rocky wondered.

"I'm not sure," Tommy replied.

Suddenly, a portal opened up underneath their feet. The seven rangers and three non-rangers fell into the portal.

~*~*~*

Peter Cranston kissed his sleeping wife's forehead. The phone rang and he answered it.

"Hello," he asked.

"Hey Peter," a female voice answered.

"Listen Julia, I told you that we're over," he replied.

"So just because your wife woke up after six years in a coma, you just toss me aside like I meant nothing. I mean I must mean nothing if you could never tell your son about us," the woman spat.

"Calm down Julia, let's meet for coffee," Peter suggested, as he hung up the phone and left the house.

~*~*~*

The portal deposited the ten teens on a dark island. Billy helped Kat up, while looking around at their strange surroundings.

"Where are we Adam?" Tanya asked, as she clung to him.

"I don't know T," Adam answered unsurely.

Kat felt something scaly and slimy pass against her foot. Kat swallowed hard.

"Billy...something just moved against my foot," Kat said nervously. Billy's eyes searched the ground and they widened. He grabbed Kat and hauled her into his arms, just before the giant snake's snapping jaws could sink their teeth into her. Kat screamed, as she saw the creature.

"Run guys!" Billy called.

The teens ran into a clearing and saw that the creature was no longer following them. They stopped and rasped, as they struggled to draw air back into their lungs.

"What is this place?" Kat asked.

"I don't know angel-girl, but it has Ivan Ooze written all over it," Billy replied.

"Definitely Ivan's handy work," Rocky agreed. Kim looked around and soon saw that there were many pairs of yellow eyes watching them. She gripped Tommy's arm and made him look at what she was seeing.

"I don't think we're alone guys," Tommy said, as the creatures began to slowly surround them.

"What are they?!" Kim cried, as the slimy creatures came into view.

"I'm not sure, but I have a feeling they're not friendly," Adam replied.

"Way to go captain obvious," Aisha grumbled.

"Power up guys! Tanya, Abby and Violet, stay near us!" Tommy ordered. For once the girls obeyed.

"It's Morphin Time!" Tommy called, but nothing happened.

"What the hell's going on?" Rocky yelled.

"Ivan must have encased this place in a barrier, which is cutting us off from the morphing grid!" Billy answered.

"Wonderful," Adam replied sarcastically.

"What do we do? Should we fight them?" Kim asked.

"No way, those claws they're armed are made to tear flesh. If we're going to survive, we're going to have to run," Billy said, not liking the answer much.

"Billy's right, we have no idea what these things are capable of. Everyone grab someone's hand and run!" Tommy yelled, as the creatures began to swipe at them. The ten teens ran as fast as they could, but the vicious creatures were fast and gaining ground.

"They're gaining on us!" Kim panicked. Since the island was blanketed in blackness, the group never saw the open pit before them. Each of them fell into the darkness, away from the creatures, but possibly into a new danger...

AN: Cliffhanger! I know how much you guys hate cliffies, but I promise not to be too long with chapter 22. Hope you liked it! Thanks for reading and let me know what you think! Bye for now!