Zhane and Karone had come back to earth as soon as they could. Karone still wasn't quite sure what the problem was, but knew something was up and it wasn't good. The four of them sat in the living room in silence. Zhane had just explained to Andros and Ashley what happened in the Commander Center and what he saw. It was just as Andros feared, however he wasn't sure why. The CellBorgs had been destroyed, hadn't they?
Ashley who was feeling unconformable in the silence spoke up. "Maybe its nothing," said Ashley. A big part of her was hoping it was nothing, but yet she knew that probably wasn't true. Everyone gave each other brief glances at each other, from hearing Ashley's statement. It was the type of glance that told her they didn't think she understood what they were talking about, because she wasn't from space. She didn't like that one bit. "All right enough of this! Will one of you talk? You all acting as if it's the end of the world!" yelled Ashley getting upset. Andros sighed heavily the truth was, he wasn't sure what this meant and that's what scared him. He didn't know what his memories or dreams meant or where to even begin with them.
Karone had no idea what was going on with her brother, she hadn't been with him growing up. She nudged Zhane to speak up, knowing he was the only one in this room that had some clue to what Andros was going through. Zhane stared at her giving a protest look. He didn't know what to do, and he didn't like being pressured into doing something he didn't want to do. She looked at him sternly giving him the eyes, a look her knew all too well. You better or else! Zhane sighed and gave in. "Andros, why don't you try telling us about these memories you have been having," said Zhane finally, while looking at his friend.
"I can't," he sighed softly. Zhane looked at him in shock, and partly a little annoyed with his friend. He was beginning to tire of this and it was starting to get old.
"What do you mean you can't?" yelled Zhane. Andros stood up frustrated; his face was upset and moody.
"I mean I can't. I have these memories. I just can't get a lock on them, to remember what they are or what they mean," his voice was loud and it scared all three of them. It wasn't like Andros to burst out anger like that. Andros turned away from them trying to get a hold of himself and his emotions. "It's like someone erased the memories from my mind," he said softly. Zhane stood up that didn't make any since at all. Zhane looked over at Andros, seeing this dream was really tarring Andros apart. Ashley felt completely helpless she didn't know how to help her husband and one look to Karone told her she felt the same. The two women sat still in the living room watching the two men talk it out.
"Why would someone want to erase your memories? I don't think it's even possible, in this time. You would have to be someone like, Zordon to erase someone's memories," said Zhane flatly, not even thinking about what he was saying. Andros turned around looking over at Zhane. He had said the only thing that made any since. Karone and Ashley eyes lit up they were beginning to catch on. It made perfect since. But why would Zordon erase memories from Andros mind? Zhane was starting to read all of their looks. "Woo, wait a minute. You think Zordon had something to do with this?" asked Zhane shockingly. Andros took a deep breath, he wasn't sure of anything.
"Look I don't know. All I know is back then he would have been the only one capable of doing it," said Andros his frustration seemed to be coming and going. It didn't seem to make since to Zhane, there was something missing. Something they weren't seeing.
"Why would Zordon, want to erase something from your memory? What possible reason would he of had to do that to you?" asked Zhane questioningly, knowing there was a bigger piece to this puzzle. Andros walked up getting right into Zhanes face. His face showed how upset and unsure he was of things. He couldn't believe Zhane was so against the idea, that Zordon may have had something to do with this.
"If I knew that, I wouldn't be asking. Look I don't know why he would and I sure don't know what it has to do with the CellBorgs!" yelled Andros bursting out loudly. He looked like he was about to blow, his eyes stern and angry. Zhane looked almost afraid this was a side of Andros he's never seen, and it was a side he didn't want to see again.
"ANDROS!! Were trying to help, give Zhane a break!" yelled Ashley standing up from her seat. Andros sighed he had over reacted. He looked Zhane deeply in the eyes; his eyes were sad and sorry. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say. Andros turned away and without a word walked up to the front door and walked out, slamming the door behind him. Everyone gave concerned glances at one another, something was very wrong. And they all knew this was just the beginning.
"Do you think he will be okay?" asked Karone, very concerned for he brother. He was very out of character, normally Andros was some what headstrong and a little shy, but exploding off like that was not like him at all. Zhane bit his lip, something was defiantly up. He looked at the girls very concerned and serious.
"I think there's a lot more going on here than we think. And some how it's all connected with his past memories. And then there's the main concern, the CellBorgs may not be as gone as we all like them to be," said Zhane sadly. A great fear came over Ashley their last encounter with the CellBorgs almost cost them their lives.
Else where in Angel Grove Jason was at Kim's house having lunch with her. Tom and Trent were asleep in their travel crib in the living room. It had been a hard few months for Kim, she still missed Tommy deeply. Jason had been doing his best to cheer her up and help her out in anyway he could. He too missed having Tommy around; things just weren't the same without him. It still seemed weird to him to go to the Martial Arts School, Rocky, Adam, Tommy and he had bought together, not having Tommy there to teach the classes. The place sometimes seemed empty without him there, like a big piece of it was missing. And he knew Rocky and Adam felt the same way, they all did their best to keep each other going. It was a lot to get used to, and sometimes that scared Jason, he was getting too used to it. He didn't want to get used to it. He felt like it would be unfaithful, but he knew deep down inside he had to move on, they all did. "So how has the school, been doing?" asked Kim taking the last bite of her sandwich. Kim's voice brought Jason out of his thoughts. It only took a moment for him to respond back to her.
"It's been going good, business is up. Which is a good thing, everyone gets raises," replied Jason smiling. Adam, Rocky and he have been making a good amount of money. And part of him knew one of the reasons being, they were short on a partner. With Tommy gone they were all able to raise their income. Jason knew he should be happy with making a good living, but part of him did feel the others and him have been cheating Tommy in a way. He knew that wasn't true. They weren't cheating Tommy at all, in fact with part of the income the school make they put it in a trust fund for Trent and Tom. But he still couldn't help how he felt. He finished off his the rest of his lunch.
"That's good, sorry I haven't stopped by in a while. I've been busty going back to work, and getting a baby-sitter to look after the boys," said Kim, feeling guilty she hadn't been there in a while. The last time she had been there was when they had the party for Tommy. That was a happy and sad day for her, for all of them.
She had wanted to stop by, but every time got scared. She was so used to walking into the building and seeing Tommy there working on paper work or teaching his students. She remembered how happy he always looked. He loved teaching classes, and she knew he loved working with his friends. She missed those days. Part of her was afraid to face going back to the place, without Tommy being there. Jason smiled back at her understanding. He knew it was still hard on Kim.
"Its okay Kim, we understand. When you get the time and when your ready, the doors are always open" Jason told her. He got up taking his plate along with hers and putting them in the dishwasher. Kim smiled Jason had been so nice to her since Tommy had passed away, helping her with the boys and going out and getting her groceries. He had gone over well beyond the call of a friend, more then he'll ever know. Kim wasn't sure what she would do if Jason wasn't around.
"How have the students been?" asked Kim. She remembered how hard it was on many of them when Jason and the others had to tell them Tommy had died. They told them he had died during the CellBorgs attacked, no body was ever found. Which was pretty much true, however Tommy died on another planet, to sacrifice his life to save all of them. They could never tell them or anyone the real reason how Tommy had died. They wished they could, maybe it would make things easier or maybe worse, they would never know. Jason was silent for a moment sighing. The dojo hadn't been quite the same place over these last months, but things were starting to pick up slowly, but they were getting there. He turned around leaning his back against the counter.
"Okay, it was hard a first. We slowed things down a bit. To take time letting the students get used to it, but things seem to picking up," Jason bit his lip. "But I know they still really miss, its going to take time is all. Everyone really liked him, a lot" said Jason softly. He still couldn't get the looks out of his eyes. When they had told everyone Tommy would not be coming back. It was a look he knew he would never forget no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shake it. Kim smiled briefly, knowing it hadn't been easy on any of them. No one could ever replace Tommy he was a one of a kind. Jason glanced over at the clock, his break was over. "Well I better get back to the dojo. I don't really trust Rocky with the paper work. Luckily Adam has been able to keep things in order and up to date," smiled Jason. Kim got up and walked over to Jason and hugged him goodbye. Jason put his arms around Kim hugging her softly. Kim leaned against him, holding him close to her, she felt safe in his arms, more then she wanted to admit.
Jason sometimes wondered how she was able to do it. Go on, having to raise two kids all on her own. He wasn't sure if he would be able to do the same thing, if he was in her position.
"Yeah, Rocky has never been one to keep things in order. Unless its food," laughed Kim letting go of Jason. Jason looked Kim in the eyes smiling. She was smiling back to him her eyes glowing when meeting with his. Jason felt lost in the moment, until something in his mind kicked in, bringing him back to reality.
"Yeah, well I see you later Kim. Tell the boys Uncle Jason said hi," replied Jason starting for the door.
"I'll do that. Tell Rocky and Adam I said hello," said Kim, while she watched Jason walk out the front door. Jason was outside leaning against the door, he sighed deeply letting out a breath.
"What am I doing?" he asked himself softly.
A few minutes later Kim heard the loud sound of crying babies. She walked into the living room and found Trent and Tom sitting up in bed. "Its okay guys, mommy's here," she said sweetly. She stared down looking at the two. She loved them with all her heart. They were all she had left of Tommy. Kim bent down picking both of them up. She started to sing to them softly and their cries began to die down.