ACK! I'm so confused! There are so many loose ends in this story that I
don't know what to do! Oh well, such is the life of a struggling writer.
Anyways, here's a new chapter!
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Taylor struggled to reach a jar of peanut butter on the top shelf, her fingertips just barely brushing the side.
" If only this could be lowered half an inch," she grumped, jumping to grab it.
" Here. Lemme help you." She jumped at the sound of a man's voice, until she realized who it was and frowned. Eric reached and grabbed the jar, making sure his front rubbed warmly against her back, before opening it and handing it to her.
" I would of gotten it eventually. I just wanted to see if I could reach it." She sniffed, indignantly, as she attempted to ignore the intimate gesture.
" Whatever you say Miss Priss."
" I'm sorry, but what did you call me???"
" Miss Priss. And don't say anything. If you can call me Dino Boy, I can call you Miss Priss." He pinched her cheek and walked away.
" You come back here, you, you arrogant egomaniac!" Eric turned back and smirked.
" You wound me with your words Miss Earhardt."
" Freak."
" Ah. I understand... Someone's PMS-ing here." That did it. Taylor grabbed a spoon and began flinging globs of peanut butter at Eric. He ducked and ran for the jam, which he managed to smush in Taylor's hair.
" There. We're even!"
" No, we're not!" Taylor grabbed a bottle of chocolate syrup and squirted it all over his clothes.
" You're going to get it now!" A massive food fight of two broke out, until Taylor slipped on some whipped cream, pulling Eric down on top of her. For a few moments, neither spoke, their breaths coming out in gasps.
" I bet you're enjoying this position." smirked Eric, making no attempt to get up. Instead, he placed a little dollop of the sweet cream onto the tip of her nose, making her squirm beneath him.
" You wish I were." They stared at each other's faces, only millimeters apart, when Eric finally closed the gap. Quiet sighs came from both as they gave in to their growing tension.
" I bet you loved that," whispered Eric, kissing Taylor's neck and lips.
" Maybe I did, and maybe I didn't. Now if you'll get off me, I'm going to take a shower."
" Can I join you?" That was answered with Taylor winding up a towel and smacking him hard on his butt.
~*~
" So what's up with Master Evil?" Carter asked, as he entered the Power Chamber.
" Nothing right now C. It seems as thought the council is inactive." Said Alpha 6, as he put a top hat on.
" Uh. What's up with the stove pipe hat Alpha?"
" I have a date with Miss Circuit, and I wanna look snazzy." That quieted Carter, who left to ask Trip if Circuit was a girl.
" Hey Carter!" Dana walked up to him and his face lit up with a grin. Sure, it had taken a while to build up his nerve, but every nervous second he'd ever spent thinking about *them* was worth it tenfold as he kissed her gently on the lips.
" I missed you."
" You're sweet Grayson. C'mon, I need some help unloading the Rescue Rover."
" Wait, I have a question. Is Circuit..."
~*~
" What'cha up to?" Cole asked, as he entered the kitchen. Alyssa turned to him and held up a frying pan.
" I'm making lunch. Egg salad sandwiches and salad."
" I hope this isn't overworking you. I mean, there's a big difference cooking for seven to thirty-seven."
" It's okay. After I got used to cooking in bulk, it became easier."
" I just don't want you getting hurt or something." Cole began massaging Alyssa's shoulders, who relaxed into his touch.
" Thanks for the concern, but I think I'm okay." He nodded happily, as his hands continued to rub her muscles.
~*~
" Trini? Can you hand me the decolianizer?" Billy asked, getting out from under the Dragonzord.
" Sure love," she handed what seemed like a cross between a screwdriver and a remote control, and kissed him on his cheek. Billy put the tool down, wiped off his hands, and then wrapped his arms around his wife's waist.
" Say Trini? How would you feel about going on vacation?"
" Right now? Don't you think it's bad timing?"
" No. When this is all over. Maybe to Santa Barbara, or Palm Springs... Just you, me, and a Mediterranean climate."
" Ooh. Sounds very tempting," she leaned in and began to kiss him, her tongue twining with his.
" Are we interrupting something?" In walked two chuckling people.
" Hi Aisha, Zack. Yes, you were interrupting something," said Billy, still holding Trini.
" Sorry my main brain, but we need this fixed ASAP," Zack handed him a long silver stick. Trini's eyes bugged out.
" Please don't tell me that's what I think it is!"
" Hardly Ms. Kwan- I mean Cranston. It's a device to jump start engines. Wait... what did you think it is, you kinky mind you?"
" We got it. Thanks Zack," Billy interrupted, before anyone else could speak.
" That's what I thought..."
~*~
" Yo Kat. Come here." Jason motioned over to her as he washed the breakfast.
" What is it Jase?"
" How are you holding up in all this?"
" I've been better. The only thing I wonder about is would we have survived if every day as Rangers were like this." Kat shuddered, as the thought past in her mind again. Shaking it off, she grabbed a towel to dry the tableware.
" Well, since it didn't, I suppose we're feeling what it's like now." Kat stopped drying.
" Jason... another thing that's been on my mind lately is something that Tommy said." She turned to look at him, worry lines creasing her face.
" What if we fail? What if we're all killed, and Earth is defenseless? But I suppose we don't want to think about it..."
" Well, I guess we'll have to, because it's a definite underlying feeling that has always been there. But think about this Kat. If we were to die tomorrow, there are always our friends, and our students, and everyone in the world. We're not the only ones who are able to fight. We're just blessed with these important powers." Kat nodded sadly, and found herself in Jason's arms.
" I didn't mean to make you sad Kat. I just thought you'd like to know my honest thought."
" I do, and I'm glad you told me... I just didn't think you'd be so blunt. Tommy never is that blunt."
" Maybe that's why we get along so well. Where he's tentative, I'm blunt, and where I'm cautious, he's more outgoing."
" I suppose."
" Kat!" The two turned in unison towards Tommy's voice, and quickly pulled apart.
" I better go see what Tommy wants..." whispered Kat before leaving the room.
" Oh hell..." Jason muttered, running his hand through his hair. Out of every woman he could have fallen for, it was his best friend's girlfriend.
' Why does my life have to be such a damn soap opera?'
~*~
Tommy nervously searched for his girlfriend throughout the house. He had something very important to ask her. As he went from room to room, he reached into his pocket and felt the small velvet covered box, his source for comfort. Originally, the ring had been for Kim, but now... Kim was no longer his, and Kat was just as wonderful.
" Kat! Kat, where are you?" Kat walked out of the kitchen to her boyfriend, bewilderment on her face.
" What is it love?"
" We've been dating for 7 years on and off, and I think it's time to ask you something. Oh man... Kat, would you marry me?" Tommy got onto one knee and pulled out a small diamond ring. Kat nodded, speechless, and Tommy slid the ring onto her finger.
" I want to make you very happy Kat."
" I want to make you happy too." The two hugged in the hallway, not realizing that someone was watching them.
~*~
Kim couldn't believe the news she'd just received. Tommy and Kat were getting married? She knew that the Dear John letter had been harsh, but she had explained to him 3 years ago about why she had sent it. Turning around as she heard a groan, Kim noticed a hunched over man. Though she had come out to seek solace, helping Jason seemed more important.
" Jason?" Kim walked over to the man, who was sitting on the small Angel Grove pond dock.
" Hmm? Oh... hey Kim."
" Why aren't you in there saying congratulations to your best friend? Did you two get in a fight about something?"
Taking a sideways glance at the original Pink Ranger, he gave her a rueful smile.
" I wish it was only that... It's fine Kimberly."
" No it isn't! The Jason I know would be the first person to go and shake his bro's hand. Please Jason. What's wrong?" A long pause on Jason's part became evident. Kim waited silently, twisting her bracelet around her wrist, until finally with a sigh, she got up.
" When you're ready, I'm here for you. You're no longer team leader. You don't have to keep your emotions bottled up from me." She began to walk back to the picnic, when he murmured.
" Even though Kat and Tommy are together, you still are in love with him?"
" Pathetic, huh?" Kim sat back down.
" Not to me..." Kim stared at her friend's sullen face, and gasped.
" Kat. You're falling in love with her."
" Try fallen."
" How? When?" Jason scratched his head, and thought.
" Maybe it happened when King Mondo brainwashed Tommy, and Kat and I had to search for him. Or maybe it happened just recently, when I was talking to her and I... I guess I saw a side of her I never knew of. I really don't know." Kim came over and sat next to him.
" So what are you going to do?" Jason chuckled dryly at Kim's question.
" Smile, and wish them all the luck in the world." Kim laughed. Jason always had that way of summing up someone else's feelings perfectly.
" Okay. So ready to smile like lunatics?"
" Lead the way McDuff." Jason held out his arm and Kim graciously accepted it.
~*~
" Congratulations Bro," said Jason, hugging Tommy hard.
" Thanks Jase." Jason turned and hugged Kat close, while whispering in her ear.
" All the best in your marriage Kat." She nodded, and stepped away from his hug, unable to look into his eyes.
" I wish you both the happiest marriage," Kim smiled weakly, hugging Kat.
" Thank you Jason, Kim."
" Wait. How did you guys know about us getting married?" asked Tommy.
" News travels fast," Kim said simply.
~*~
Later that night, after the jovial engagement party, Justin sat in the Power Chamber, typing rapidly on the big computer as he researched about the Council.
" Justin? What are you doing still up? It's 2 in the morning." Tommy walked in and flipped on a light. Justin cringed as his eyes got used to the new brightness.
" Hey Mr. Marriage. I've been researching the Council of Evil. In the last battle, I managed to throw a homing device on the monster. Hopefully they haven't discovered it, and we are getting an unhampered reading."
" Well, you can do that later. First, you have to get in a bit of sleep. I bet even Master Evil isn't up right now." Justin nodded and stood up, finally feeling the tiredness wash over him.
" Come on." And the two men left the room.
~*~
TJ walked into the cozy living room, looking for Cassie. It turned out she had fallen asleep at one of the many sofas while doing research on the Council. As he approached her, he noticed the innocence that was washed over her features... an innocence that was missed during these strenuous times.
" Cass?" he nudged her with his fingertips, but to no avail. Finally, with an inward sigh of glee, he picked up Cassie and, surprised at how little she weighed, walked towards her room.
" So, did she faint with your charm, your kiss, or your breath?" teased Justin, as he passed by with Tommy.
" Very funny. She fell asleep in the living area, and I'm taking her to her room." Almost ironically, Cassie snuggled closer into TJ's chest and sighed lightly.
" Sure Teej, as you say," Tommy chuckled to his successor, and patted him on the back. TJ continued walking, and when he got into Cassie and Ashley's room, laid her down on one of the cots.
" Sleep tight my Pink Ranger..." Without thinking, he leaned down and kissed her lips. Smiling broadly, he tiptoed back into the hallway.
~*~
Opening an eye slightly, Cassie grinned. She had woken up when they had passed Tommy and Justin. So, TJ Johnson, the guy every girl wanted, liked her! 'I'll talk to him in the morning...' she thought happily, as she drifted back to sleep.
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A/N: I know, this definitely wasn't my best chapter, nor my favorite, but it was okay. Can you believe that I, Miss Jason/Kat-lover, put Tommy and Kat together??? But never fear! It'll all work out in the end. Anyways, please review as soon as you finish reading this, and when you're done with this, read my other stories and review! ~Alli
Dana Grayson: Well, I added a teeny bit of C/D in the chapter, but I'll try and squeeze in a bigger scene in next time...
Dagmar: Is that an offer? *smiles hopefully*
Angelita: Yeah, all I needed was a little motivation. Thank you for the review!
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Taylor struggled to reach a jar of peanut butter on the top shelf, her fingertips just barely brushing the side.
" If only this could be lowered half an inch," she grumped, jumping to grab it.
" Here. Lemme help you." She jumped at the sound of a man's voice, until she realized who it was and frowned. Eric reached and grabbed the jar, making sure his front rubbed warmly against her back, before opening it and handing it to her.
" I would of gotten it eventually. I just wanted to see if I could reach it." She sniffed, indignantly, as she attempted to ignore the intimate gesture.
" Whatever you say Miss Priss."
" I'm sorry, but what did you call me???"
" Miss Priss. And don't say anything. If you can call me Dino Boy, I can call you Miss Priss." He pinched her cheek and walked away.
" You come back here, you, you arrogant egomaniac!" Eric turned back and smirked.
" You wound me with your words Miss Earhardt."
" Freak."
" Ah. I understand... Someone's PMS-ing here." That did it. Taylor grabbed a spoon and began flinging globs of peanut butter at Eric. He ducked and ran for the jam, which he managed to smush in Taylor's hair.
" There. We're even!"
" No, we're not!" Taylor grabbed a bottle of chocolate syrup and squirted it all over his clothes.
" You're going to get it now!" A massive food fight of two broke out, until Taylor slipped on some whipped cream, pulling Eric down on top of her. For a few moments, neither spoke, their breaths coming out in gasps.
" I bet you're enjoying this position." smirked Eric, making no attempt to get up. Instead, he placed a little dollop of the sweet cream onto the tip of her nose, making her squirm beneath him.
" You wish I were." They stared at each other's faces, only millimeters apart, when Eric finally closed the gap. Quiet sighs came from both as they gave in to their growing tension.
" I bet you loved that," whispered Eric, kissing Taylor's neck and lips.
" Maybe I did, and maybe I didn't. Now if you'll get off me, I'm going to take a shower."
" Can I join you?" That was answered with Taylor winding up a towel and smacking him hard on his butt.
~*~
" So what's up with Master Evil?" Carter asked, as he entered the Power Chamber.
" Nothing right now C. It seems as thought the council is inactive." Said Alpha 6, as he put a top hat on.
" Uh. What's up with the stove pipe hat Alpha?"
" I have a date with Miss Circuit, and I wanna look snazzy." That quieted Carter, who left to ask Trip if Circuit was a girl.
" Hey Carter!" Dana walked up to him and his face lit up with a grin. Sure, it had taken a while to build up his nerve, but every nervous second he'd ever spent thinking about *them* was worth it tenfold as he kissed her gently on the lips.
" I missed you."
" You're sweet Grayson. C'mon, I need some help unloading the Rescue Rover."
" Wait, I have a question. Is Circuit..."
~*~
" What'cha up to?" Cole asked, as he entered the kitchen. Alyssa turned to him and held up a frying pan.
" I'm making lunch. Egg salad sandwiches and salad."
" I hope this isn't overworking you. I mean, there's a big difference cooking for seven to thirty-seven."
" It's okay. After I got used to cooking in bulk, it became easier."
" I just don't want you getting hurt or something." Cole began massaging Alyssa's shoulders, who relaxed into his touch.
" Thanks for the concern, but I think I'm okay." He nodded happily, as his hands continued to rub her muscles.
~*~
" Trini? Can you hand me the decolianizer?" Billy asked, getting out from under the Dragonzord.
" Sure love," she handed what seemed like a cross between a screwdriver and a remote control, and kissed him on his cheek. Billy put the tool down, wiped off his hands, and then wrapped his arms around his wife's waist.
" Say Trini? How would you feel about going on vacation?"
" Right now? Don't you think it's bad timing?"
" No. When this is all over. Maybe to Santa Barbara, or Palm Springs... Just you, me, and a Mediterranean climate."
" Ooh. Sounds very tempting," she leaned in and began to kiss him, her tongue twining with his.
" Are we interrupting something?" In walked two chuckling people.
" Hi Aisha, Zack. Yes, you were interrupting something," said Billy, still holding Trini.
" Sorry my main brain, but we need this fixed ASAP," Zack handed him a long silver stick. Trini's eyes bugged out.
" Please don't tell me that's what I think it is!"
" Hardly Ms. Kwan- I mean Cranston. It's a device to jump start engines. Wait... what did you think it is, you kinky mind you?"
" We got it. Thanks Zack," Billy interrupted, before anyone else could speak.
" That's what I thought..."
~*~
" Yo Kat. Come here." Jason motioned over to her as he washed the breakfast.
" What is it Jase?"
" How are you holding up in all this?"
" I've been better. The only thing I wonder about is would we have survived if every day as Rangers were like this." Kat shuddered, as the thought past in her mind again. Shaking it off, she grabbed a towel to dry the tableware.
" Well, since it didn't, I suppose we're feeling what it's like now." Kat stopped drying.
" Jason... another thing that's been on my mind lately is something that Tommy said." She turned to look at him, worry lines creasing her face.
" What if we fail? What if we're all killed, and Earth is defenseless? But I suppose we don't want to think about it..."
" Well, I guess we'll have to, because it's a definite underlying feeling that has always been there. But think about this Kat. If we were to die tomorrow, there are always our friends, and our students, and everyone in the world. We're not the only ones who are able to fight. We're just blessed with these important powers." Kat nodded sadly, and found herself in Jason's arms.
" I didn't mean to make you sad Kat. I just thought you'd like to know my honest thought."
" I do, and I'm glad you told me... I just didn't think you'd be so blunt. Tommy never is that blunt."
" Maybe that's why we get along so well. Where he's tentative, I'm blunt, and where I'm cautious, he's more outgoing."
" I suppose."
" Kat!" The two turned in unison towards Tommy's voice, and quickly pulled apart.
" I better go see what Tommy wants..." whispered Kat before leaving the room.
" Oh hell..." Jason muttered, running his hand through his hair. Out of every woman he could have fallen for, it was his best friend's girlfriend.
' Why does my life have to be such a damn soap opera?'
~*~
Tommy nervously searched for his girlfriend throughout the house. He had something very important to ask her. As he went from room to room, he reached into his pocket and felt the small velvet covered box, his source for comfort. Originally, the ring had been for Kim, but now... Kim was no longer his, and Kat was just as wonderful.
" Kat! Kat, where are you?" Kat walked out of the kitchen to her boyfriend, bewilderment on her face.
" What is it love?"
" We've been dating for 7 years on and off, and I think it's time to ask you something. Oh man... Kat, would you marry me?" Tommy got onto one knee and pulled out a small diamond ring. Kat nodded, speechless, and Tommy slid the ring onto her finger.
" I want to make you very happy Kat."
" I want to make you happy too." The two hugged in the hallway, not realizing that someone was watching them.
~*~
Kim couldn't believe the news she'd just received. Tommy and Kat were getting married? She knew that the Dear John letter had been harsh, but she had explained to him 3 years ago about why she had sent it. Turning around as she heard a groan, Kim noticed a hunched over man. Though she had come out to seek solace, helping Jason seemed more important.
" Jason?" Kim walked over to the man, who was sitting on the small Angel Grove pond dock.
" Hmm? Oh... hey Kim."
" Why aren't you in there saying congratulations to your best friend? Did you two get in a fight about something?"
Taking a sideways glance at the original Pink Ranger, he gave her a rueful smile.
" I wish it was only that... It's fine Kimberly."
" No it isn't! The Jason I know would be the first person to go and shake his bro's hand. Please Jason. What's wrong?" A long pause on Jason's part became evident. Kim waited silently, twisting her bracelet around her wrist, until finally with a sigh, she got up.
" When you're ready, I'm here for you. You're no longer team leader. You don't have to keep your emotions bottled up from me." She began to walk back to the picnic, when he murmured.
" Even though Kat and Tommy are together, you still are in love with him?"
" Pathetic, huh?" Kim sat back down.
" Not to me..." Kim stared at her friend's sullen face, and gasped.
" Kat. You're falling in love with her."
" Try fallen."
" How? When?" Jason scratched his head, and thought.
" Maybe it happened when King Mondo brainwashed Tommy, and Kat and I had to search for him. Or maybe it happened just recently, when I was talking to her and I... I guess I saw a side of her I never knew of. I really don't know." Kim came over and sat next to him.
" So what are you going to do?" Jason chuckled dryly at Kim's question.
" Smile, and wish them all the luck in the world." Kim laughed. Jason always had that way of summing up someone else's feelings perfectly.
" Okay. So ready to smile like lunatics?"
" Lead the way McDuff." Jason held out his arm and Kim graciously accepted it.
~*~
" Congratulations Bro," said Jason, hugging Tommy hard.
" Thanks Jase." Jason turned and hugged Kat close, while whispering in her ear.
" All the best in your marriage Kat." She nodded, and stepped away from his hug, unable to look into his eyes.
" I wish you both the happiest marriage," Kim smiled weakly, hugging Kat.
" Thank you Jason, Kim."
" Wait. How did you guys know about us getting married?" asked Tommy.
" News travels fast," Kim said simply.
~*~
Later that night, after the jovial engagement party, Justin sat in the Power Chamber, typing rapidly on the big computer as he researched about the Council.
" Justin? What are you doing still up? It's 2 in the morning." Tommy walked in and flipped on a light. Justin cringed as his eyes got used to the new brightness.
" Hey Mr. Marriage. I've been researching the Council of Evil. In the last battle, I managed to throw a homing device on the monster. Hopefully they haven't discovered it, and we are getting an unhampered reading."
" Well, you can do that later. First, you have to get in a bit of sleep. I bet even Master Evil isn't up right now." Justin nodded and stood up, finally feeling the tiredness wash over him.
" Come on." And the two men left the room.
~*~
TJ walked into the cozy living room, looking for Cassie. It turned out she had fallen asleep at one of the many sofas while doing research on the Council. As he approached her, he noticed the innocence that was washed over her features... an innocence that was missed during these strenuous times.
" Cass?" he nudged her with his fingertips, but to no avail. Finally, with an inward sigh of glee, he picked up Cassie and, surprised at how little she weighed, walked towards her room.
" So, did she faint with your charm, your kiss, or your breath?" teased Justin, as he passed by with Tommy.
" Very funny. She fell asleep in the living area, and I'm taking her to her room." Almost ironically, Cassie snuggled closer into TJ's chest and sighed lightly.
" Sure Teej, as you say," Tommy chuckled to his successor, and patted him on the back. TJ continued walking, and when he got into Cassie and Ashley's room, laid her down on one of the cots.
" Sleep tight my Pink Ranger..." Without thinking, he leaned down and kissed her lips. Smiling broadly, he tiptoed back into the hallway.
~*~
Opening an eye slightly, Cassie grinned. She had woken up when they had passed Tommy and Justin. So, TJ Johnson, the guy every girl wanted, liked her! 'I'll talk to him in the morning...' she thought happily, as she drifted back to sleep.
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A/N: I know, this definitely wasn't my best chapter, nor my favorite, but it was okay. Can you believe that I, Miss Jason/Kat-lover, put Tommy and Kat together??? But never fear! It'll all work out in the end. Anyways, please review as soon as you finish reading this, and when you're done with this, read my other stories and review! ~Alli
Dana Grayson: Well, I added a teeny bit of C/D in the chapter, but I'll try and squeeze in a bigger scene in next time...
Dagmar: Is that an offer? *smiles hopefully*
Angelita: Yeah, all I needed was a little motivation. Thank you for the review!