Disclaimer: I don't own this, I don't own that, blah blah blah . . . but I DO own Michael. He is my identity in the story and represents me.

Power Ranger Dino Thunder: Dream Ranger Part III

*** Reefside High School - Dr. Oliver's classroom; April 5, 2004 ***

I'd start where I am, but I think you should know what happened between my rescue and now. Here it is.

Ever since they saved me from Elsa, things seemed to only be getting better. I spent the night at Tommy's house. Of course there were a couple conditions involved. I had to take a good shower and select a few of his older outfits to wear around town, not to mention shave a bit. I was more than glad to finally get out of the same pajamas I had put on Friday night. But trust me, I wasn't ready for the next surprise he gave me.

He had woken me up, fed me as decent of a meal as he could and taken me with him to his class. Not that I wasn't slightly experienced when it comes to being a teacher's aid. It was just... well... the fact it was Tommy.

Now I was seated next to his desk. I had seen the whole day of class go by, specificly watching five students. I almost felt guilty for finding good reasons to give Connor, Kira and Ethan detention for the day. Almost. But I did it on purpose so that we could all talk with eachother.

The three of them were seated at desks in the front row. Kira and Ethan were looking at me funny for the umpteenth time while Connor stayed silent. I could tell he was a bit bummed out that he had to miss soccer practice again. "I save you from Elsa and you repay me by getting me in detention?" he whined. I kept myself from laughing. "I did this so we could all be able to talk."

"How old are you, anyways?" Kira nicely asked. "Nineteen," I replied. Connor kept on acting the same way. Ethan seemed fine after learning my age. Meanwhile, Tommy was a bit busy grading a few papers. I decided to say something to get his attention.

"Guys, you won't believe what kind of underwear Dr. O has on!"

Maybe I should not have said that specific comment, since his instant reaction was messing up and making a large ugly scribble on Cassidy's paper instead of a grade. The three students seemed a bit worried about what would happen next. Luckily, he just patted me on the back and said "Michael, please try to never say something like that ever again."

A few minutes soon went by in silence. Then Ethan finally asked his own question. "How much do you know that we don't?" That was a really tough question to answer. I didn't think it'd be good to tell them the truth identity of Principal Randall or Trent's future. That could end up making future events even worse. So I told as much of the truth as I could.

"There are some things I do know, but cannot tell you for fear of drasticly altering the fate of several people, including yourselves."

All of them were now looking at me, stunned by what I had said. Thankfully Hayley called on their bracelettes.

"Guys, there's a problem over at Hayley's Cyberspace. Get over here as soon as you can... and by the way, don't morph. Use a car and bring Michael with you."

"We're on our way," Connor said into his bracelette. I could tell he was happy to at least get out of detention.

*** Hayley's Cyberspace; April 5, 2004 ***

Right now, I felt like I was on cloud nine. I was entering Hayley's Cyberspace. It was great to see it with my own eyes. There were some people at tables with food and drinks, others on arcade games and the internet, and then there was Trent. I knew he would soon be the enemy, but I couldn't help myself. He was just so attractive.

And then I noticed Hayley's hand waving in front of my face. "Earth to Michael," she said, "you're on in five."

Another surprise. After glancing at Kira's two thumbs up, I knew what she was up to. She had set up a gig for me right there at Hayley's Cyberspace. I struggled to think of a song to perform for everyone. There was no way I was about to make a fool out of myself in front of an audience. I struggled to think of a singer, a title, a lyric. Anything.

Then I figured it out. I quickly wispered my selection to Kira. She nodded before telling the band what I had said. Trent walked past me, saying "Break a leg" on the way to one of the tables. For that one moment, I thought I was gonna scream like a little fangirl. Thank god I didn't.

Kira sat on a stool placed on the stage. she spoke into the microphone to introduce me. "Ladies and gentlemen," she said, "we've got a special treat for you today. An unexpected visitor to Reefside, my new good friend Michael is here to sing for you." The crowd cheered a bit as I walked to the microphone. I waited until I had heard thirteen specific notes from a flute. Then I began to sing.

Life can be a challenge...

Life can seem impossible...

It's never easy, when so much is on the line...

But you can make a difference...

With courage you can set things right...

The gift to dream and make dream real,

Is yours and mine...

The power of one!

Begins with believing!

It's starts in the heart...

Then flows through the soul...

And changes the world!

Imagine how life will be...

When we stand in unity...

Each of us holds the key...

To the power of one!

Each of us is chosen...

There's a mission just for you...

Just look inside...

You'll be surprised...

What you can do...

The power of one!

Begins with believing!

It's starts in the heart...

Then flows through the soul...

And changes the world!

Imagine how life will be...

When we stand in unity...

Each of us holds the key...

To the power of one!

Then one by one...

We can make the world...

A much better place!

The power of...

ONE!

Begins with believing!

It's starts in the heart...

Then flows through the soul...

And changes the world!

Imagine how life will be!

When we stand in unity!

Each of us holds the key...

It's inside of you and me!

Each of us holds the key...

To the power of one!

The power of one...

I realized that the experience I gained performing that song was far greater than how I felt just entering Hayley's Cyberspace. Everyone was now cheering. Just the feeling I got while singing for them was great enough for me to consider it one of the most important moments of my entire life.

And Trust me when I say this next surprise wasn't some daydream I came up with. Trent actually gave me a free fruit smoothie when I left the stage and winked at me as well. Tommy was pleased by the message in the song I chose. It seemed more like the person he first met.