Jason and Kim returned to Kim's home. They had stayed the night in Silver Hills mostly at the hospital. Jason however did leave with Mr. Collins to stay the night in the Collins home, while Kim kept Jen, company for the night.
Both of them thought it was rather odd that no one had come and greeted them at the door when they had knocked. They knew that no one had left both Rocky's and Adams cars were still in the driveway. "I wonder where they are?" asked Kim not even thinking anything could be wrong. Maybe they were in the basement? Or they had fallen asleep and hadn't heard them knock? Or a number of other things?
"Well knowing those two they probably got into watching some movie," commented Jason. Kim smiled at Jason as she dug into her peruse for her house keys. She pulled them out and opened the door.
"Hey were back!" called out Jason. When there was no answer, both Kim and he shared a concerned glance. Something was up. And whatever it was didn't feel too good. Jason and Kim moved quickly into the living room fearing the worse had happened. They both almost ran pass the four bodies sitting in the living room. Until, both of them saw everyone from the corner of their eyes. It wasn't a surprise to find Adam and Rocky in the living room, but it was a big surprise to find Andros and Zhane sitting in the living room. When had they gotten here? Both Jason and Kim wondered. Jason and Kim stared at the four as if almost expecting one of them to say something. The room had grown very quite ever since Jason and Kim had arrived. Jason and Kim could see both Adam and Rocky appeared to look uneasy, like something had upset them both. Jason began searching for answers from Andros and Zhane. He had known from experience most of Andros's unannounced visits were never good. And to have Zhane with him meant they probably wouldn't like to hear what they had to say. And judging from the way Rocky and Adam were acting. He knew he defiantly would like what they had to say. "What's going on?" Jason demanded. He didn't mean to make it sound so loud, but he knew very well something was up.
Adam dropped his head down sighing turning away from Jason. He knew very well this would upset Jason. And it would hurt Kim most of all. Rocky bit his lip. He couldn't bear to look Jason or Kim in the eyes. Andros and Zhane each gave a weary glance to one another. This is the one they had been dreading. The two people they have been putting off on telling. They both knew they do would not have the answers to all of their questions, for they didn't have the answers to theirs. "Well?" asked Jason losing his patience. He was getting impatient and quite annoyed of the silent treatment.
Kim had remained silent the whole time. Not knowing if she wanted to hear what Andros and Zhane had to say. She was terrified to find out why they were here. She had known Andros to show up or call only when something bad had or was going to happen. "Where are the babies?" Kim asked wanting to change whatever it was they had come here to tell. Andros winced at the sound of Kim's voice. He could hear the hidden fear inside of her voice. She knew very well what he had to say, she wouldn't like it one bit.
"Kim you might want to sit down," said Adam softly knowing it was now or never. Kim was growing very concerned now, something was up. And from the sound of Adams voice she wasn't going to like it.
"The babies?" she asked again, firmly this time. She did not want to hear why Andros and Zhane were here. Adam sighed. He knew Kim was catching on and it was breaking his heart. It wasn't fair. It wasn't fair to her or to anyone.
"They're fine Kim. Please, sit down," Rocky looked at Jason sighing. "You too Jas," said Rocky sadly helping out Adam. Jason knew right then and there just by the way Rocky's voice sounded. Whatever it was was bad news. Rocky acting serious, something he does not do very often. Uneasily both Kim and Jason took a seat on the couch facing Andros and Zhane. There was a long pause before anyone spoke. Kim could feel her heart racing. What could be so bad that everyone was dreading to tell them?
Andros took a deep breath finally growing up the courage. "I'm afraid I have some bad news…"
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Alarms were going off all over. Time Force officers, some on bikes, in squad cars and others on foot were all running to the time shuttle chasing after someone A prisoner had just broken out of the prison and was making their way to the time ship. Lights were flashing all over, officers were yelling at the top of their lungs. Blaster shots were going all over, but every shot missed the prisoner. No one ever caught up to the escaped prisoner. There was a big flash of light blinding everyone. The officers on foot had to stop running to shield their eyes. The men and women on bike were thrown off their bikes, because they lost control due to the bright light. Squad cars all came to a screeching stop, some cars ever crashed against each other. Someone had traveled back into the past. And not a moment later there was a huge explosion. Smoke and fire surrounded where the time ship shuttle once stood. The Time Force Officer all stared in disbelief not believing what had just happened.
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It had been maybe a half an hour or so since the prison break. The fire had been put out and the smoke was starting to clear up, but the time shuttle had been destroyed. There was barley anything left of it, only a few busted parts here and there. Meaning no one could go after the mutant that had escaped through time. Alex was in Captain Logons office, his face was uneasy and concerned. "Sir. With Steelix in the past, it will be disastrous. And we can't do a thing about it," yelled Alex angrily as he slammed his fist on top of Logan's desk. Alex knew very well what Steelix was going in the past for. Or whether who? And he hated that there was nothing he or anyone could do about it. His friend, his former lover could, will be in trouble. Logon could see this really was upsetting Alex greatly. He too was concerned for Jen's sake, yet he was still angry with Alex for something that happened about two years ago.
"Well Mr. Collins, this wouldn't have happened hadn't you allowed Jen to stay in the past after the battle with the Mutorgs," replied Logan firmly. Logan was still partly upset with Alex for allowing Jen to stay in the past whether or not she was supposed to. Alex looked away from Logan dark glare. Logan sighed; there was nothing anyone could do about it now. There was no use to bring up the argument the two had over Jen's being in the past. "What is done is done," Logan stacked up a pile of papers on his desk. Alex still was making little eye contact with Logan. Logan dropped his head sadly. "Alex," he said softly. Alex reluctantly turned back to look at Logan. "I feel just as badly as you do. However there isn't much anyone can do. It took us years to build that time shuttle. All we can do is hope Jen and the others will be able handle it," Logon sighed knowing that wasn't the kind of answer Alex wanted. Alex didn't respond he just glared at Logan blankly. "But if you are a direct descendent form Jen, then everything should be fine," said Logon hoping he was right.
"And what if I'm not? What if the future hasn't been written yet? What if it changes?" demanded Alex.
"I'm sorry Alex, that's all I can give you nothing more," said Logon sadly. Both men cared about Jen in different ways. Alex sighed there was nothing more they could do. Only hope that everything turns out okay.
"I'll let the other know," said Alex. He turned around and started heading out.
"And Alex," Alex turned around just as his hand reached the knob. "I'm sorry," said Logon. Alex nodded his head.
"I'm sorry too, Sir,"
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"WHAT!!" yelled Jason? His face turned to rage with anger He couldn't believe what he has just heard. Kim was just in shock she sat on the couch in silence, her face blank and unreadable. "You mean to tell me Tommy died for NOTHING!!" yelled Jason staring right at Andros. Andros shot up from his seat. He knew Jason would be angry, but that didn't mean that what happened was his fault. He was just as angry as Jason and the others were.
"Look I don't have the answers. All I know is that not all the CellBorgs were killed. I wish I could tell you more but I can't" shouted Andros getting frustrated. He knew Jason had every right to be angry, but he had no control over what happened. He didn't have or know the answers. All he knew was some of the CellBorgs had survived, and that Zordon had foreseen this. "I'm sorry," said Andros dropping his head as he sat back down. Zhane sighed. He could see this was really tarring his friend apart.
"It's alright Andros it's not your fault. None of us had any way of knowing," said Zhane calmly, as he patted his friend on the back. Andros didn't respond part of him did feel responsibly, as a child he had seen what Zordon foresaw. The room fell into a grim and depressing silence. Kim, who had not said a word the whole time, finally spoke up. She cleared her throat and dried away her silent tears. Everyone knew she was taking this all very well, better then any of them thought she would.
"What do we do now?" she asked softly. Zhane looked at Andros, it was time. Andros nodded his head. It was time to get going the more time they wasted the unlikely this mission would succeed.
"I need two of you to come with me and the other rangers," he was staring at Jason, Rocky and Adam. "There's not much time. It will be too late if we go and find the others so I need an answer from you now," said Andros. Jason, Rocky and Adam all stared at each other. All of them thought after their last battle with the CellBorgs that would be it. Their career a rangers had come to an end. And now to come to find out that they could still be out there. They barely survived the last battle, if it hadn't been for Tommy none of them would be here today.
"I'll go. I won't have Tommy to have died for nothing," announced Rocky as he stood up from his seat. Andros and Zhane gave a brief nod. All eyes then fell on Adam and Jason. It would be up to one of them to stay or go. Adam started to stand up until Jason jumped to his feet. Jason looked at Adam nodding his head this was something he had to do.
"You stay Adam, Tonya needs you," Adam nodding his head gratefully. Jason then glanced at Kimberly. He could see the fear build up in her eyes. Jason turned his head away not being able to bear the look in her eyes. "When do we leave?" asked Jason staring at Andros and Zhane. The two space rangers stood up.
"As soon as we make a quick stop at the Command Center to pick up your marchers. Then we will meet up with the other at the light speed base. From there we head out into space and on the way were going to pick up an old friend of yours," said Andros. Zhane eyed Rocky and Jason, he knew the two would need a moment to say goodbye to their friends.
Adam and Rocky were saying goodbye to each other letting Kim and Jason say goodbye alone. Kim and Jason were in Trent's and Tom's room. Kim watched as Jason was saying goodbye to her sons. She was feeling uneasy and concerned she had already lost her husband and now she may lose her friend. She wasn't ready to lose someone that's close to her again. "Jason," said Kim softly. Jason didn't answer at first he looked down at the sleeping face of Tom Jr. named after his best friend. Jason loved these boys very much and although, he would never admit it. He cared a great deal for Kim far beyond a friend or sister.
"I'll come back Kim that's a promise," said Jason turning around to face her. He could tell Kim was doing her best not to break down in tears. Kim went up to him and threw her arms around him. Jason put his arms around her holding her in his arms.
"You better. I can't lose you," she whimpered. Jason didn't answer. He just held her in his arms. Jason's eyes then set to a picture on the wall. It was of Tommy, his best friend, Kim's lover and the father of Tom and Trent. Kim had put the picture in here for her boys, so they would know what their father looked like. So they would know their father, who he was, and that he wanted them. Jason quickly broke from the hug.
"I got to go. Goodbye Kimberly," said Jason. He back away from Kim and left the bedroom in a hurry Kim watched him go, tears falling from her eyes. She turned towards the picture on the wall of Tommy. She walked up to it tracing his face. It still hurt to know he was gone. She often wished it just had been a bad dream. That it never happened, that at any moment he would come walking through the door. But she knew that wasn't going to happen. It never would.
"Tommy, please watch out for them. I can't lose…..not now," she said softly.
Adam stood outside as he watched them fly out of sight on the galaxy gliders. He felt numb inside knowing he may never see any of them alive again. "Be careful," he whispered. Adam then turned his head towards Kim house. He looked up and saw Kim staring out the window. That's when he realized something Kim was afraid of losing something that was much more then just a friend.