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A/N: Well, I finally managed to get a new chapter out. I'm sorry that I haven't been keeping to my updating schedule, but my life is in a bit of a downward spiral. I won't pour my pains on you all, so just enjoy and yeah. This is dedicated to Rain and redwolf, and please Review!
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' Finally, the day's over.' With a tired groan, Jason Scott walked up two flights of stairs and up to his front door.
" Hey baby? I'm home!" No reply.
" Kimberly? Are you here??" Wasn't she supposed to have taken today off from work? Kim hadn't been feeling well that morning, and decided that she would rest. He peeked around the small apartment, but found he was alone with not even a note. Plopping down on the couch, he reached for the phone. Maybe Trini or Kat had seen her.
' Hope she's okay...'
~*~
" You haven't seen her either Trini? Damn..."
" Sorry Jase. Maybe she went over to her mom's or something. Did you check with Kat?"
" Yes, and Tanya, Aisha, and her work."
" Jason? Are you in there?" His wife's melodic voice filled the room.
" Oh Trin, she just came in. Uh huh, you too. Say hi to Billy and the little ones for us." He hung up and turned to his wife.
" Calling Trini already? I take that Mr. Scott was worried about me?" Jason was about to retort, until he looked up to his wife. Kim's face glowed with some unknown happiness, an ethereal warmth even. At that instant, he wanted to grab her and kiss her and feel her...
" I was... where were you anyways?" She gave a mischievous smile, grabbed his tie, and pulled him to the bedroom. Even after a year of marriage and over a decade of friendship, he was still impressed by her strength despite her small stature.
" Baby, what is it? What's going on?" Not that he didn't love his wife's teasing, but he was anxious to hear about her day. She smiled and took his hand.
" That's just it... baby." Time seemed to stand still as her words sunk in. Baby?
" What? You mean...?" Gently moving his palm to her warm stomach, she nodded. Jason's face became a mixture of shock and awe.
" We're going to have a baby." He whispered, savoring each syllable.
" We're going to have a baby!!" Laughing out loud, he took her into his arms.
" I love you so much... How did you find out?"
" Well, I wasn't feeling well this morning, so I decided to go visit Dr. Schafer, who then examined me and took the normal tests and all and-"
" Sweetheart, you're rambling."
" Am I? Anyways, I told him I was late for my period, so he recommended I see a gynecologist. I'm 13 weeks pregnant." Leaning down so his forehead was on hers, Jason let his thoughts drift. Soon his sweet Kim would be obviously showing their creation, and it would tell the world about their love for each other. He hoped it would be a boy, so he could teach him karate. Then again, he thought, it really didn't matter the gender, as long as it was healthy.
" Where are your thoughts going to?" He opened his eyes to look into her hazel ones.
" I was just thinking about how much I would love him or her." She smiled and stroked his cheek.
" You know Jase, we're going to have to tell our friends as soon as possible."
" I can't wait."
~*~
" So what's the big news you told Adam about over the phone?" Tanya asked, as she and the other Rangers congregated in the small Scott apartment.
" Is everyone here?"
" Yes, now get on with it!"
" Well..." Kim smiled and took her husband's hand.
" We're going to have a baby." It was quiet for a split second, before the screams erupted. Jason happily shook his friends' hands, while the woman crowded around Kim to hear about the doctor's appointment.
" This is so wonderful! A new Ranger baby!" Zack yelled, clapping Jason on the back. He immediately went silent, as did Kim.
" I, I didn't think about that. Jase, you don't think our baby will be a Power Ranger... do you?" Dark eyes met brown, as their past battles whizzed through their minds. The thought of their child risking their life every day was a strange feeling; a mix of parental concern and sheer pride.
" Kim, when Annie and Daniel were born, I had the same worry, but I realized something. It's going to be their decision, and we can only raise them to the best of our abilities." Kim smiled sadly at Trini, before looking back at Jason.
" I suppose."
~*~
After the party, which took a bit of a solemn turn after the comment, the two drove home in silence.
' I don't know if I could handle having my child out saving the world, but I still have plenty of time to think about that.'
" Jason, you've been so quiet since we left. Are you thinking about what Zack said?"
" Yeah."
" Sweetheart, I know that with bloodlines like our child will have, it isn't possible for them not to be a Ranger. It's part of us, and will probably be part of them.-"
" I know, I'm just- well, I guess I'm scared!" He pulled over to the side of the road and looked at his wife. She looked beautiful in her new dress, but he was only able to focus on her eyes.
" Kim, I'm scared out of my wits that one day our child will go to the battlefield and die, and we'll be helpless." The brunette silenced and pulled her husband close to her. Jason felt his eyes sting, and clung tighter.
" So am I, but we'll just have to take that as it comes. Besides, our child will grow up knowing that it's loved and cared for, and that will factor in if they ever face death."
" But Kim, we both know the risks involved for being a Ranger. I just don't want anything to happen to our baby."
" And that's what will make you a wonderful father. Jase, I'm not certain what will happen in our life, but whatever does, I'm sure we will make it through. " Sighing quietly, Jason pulled away and kissed her forehead.
" Kim, no matter what happens in the future, I will always love you... and our baby." She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder. There they sat in a worn black jeep, both comforted by the other's presence, and the dreams of tomorrow.
~*~
Blessed and cursed on the same day,
The day that I first felt the power of you
Inside of me, such a strong feeling
There comes a time in everyone's life
When you know, and everyone around you knows
That everything is changed,
You're not the same; it's a new day
Baby I love you
Baby I need you
Baby I love you
~*~
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A/N: I know this wasn't my best, but I'm just no good at anything with Kim in it. I just find her too... overdone. Anyways, up soon are a Blake/Tori, TJ/Cassie, Merrick/Shayla, and a Cam/Hunter. I also hope to get new chapter out for 'Carpe Diem' and maybe even a new fic? We'll see. Kha! ~Alli
Rain: Natural grace? Maybe I should have kept in some of his... clumsier scenes. No, I was just saying how kind you were in Japanese!
Redwolf: Hunter and Tori?? No offense, but you see quite a few unique couplings. Glad you liked the last chap.!
Sierra: That song was perfect for the chapter, but picking this one was hard. Doesn't really match, does it? Anyways, I wasn't caught in the fires, but it came pretty close to my family.
Power Princess: Well, since Cole and Alyssa got together in the end, I guess it does make it an A/U.
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A/N: Well, I finally managed to get a new chapter out. I'm sorry that I haven't been keeping to my updating schedule, but my life is in a bit of a downward spiral. I won't pour my pains on you all, so just enjoy and yeah. This is dedicated to Rain and redwolf, and please Review!
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' Finally, the day's over.' With a tired groan, Jason Scott walked up two flights of stairs and up to his front door.
" Hey baby? I'm home!" No reply.
" Kimberly? Are you here??" Wasn't she supposed to have taken today off from work? Kim hadn't been feeling well that morning, and decided that she would rest. He peeked around the small apartment, but found he was alone with not even a note. Plopping down on the couch, he reached for the phone. Maybe Trini or Kat had seen her.
' Hope she's okay...'
~*~
" You haven't seen her either Trini? Damn..."
" Sorry Jase. Maybe she went over to her mom's or something. Did you check with Kat?"
" Yes, and Tanya, Aisha, and her work."
" Jason? Are you in there?" His wife's melodic voice filled the room.
" Oh Trin, she just came in. Uh huh, you too. Say hi to Billy and the little ones for us." He hung up and turned to his wife.
" Calling Trini already? I take that Mr. Scott was worried about me?" Jason was about to retort, until he looked up to his wife. Kim's face glowed with some unknown happiness, an ethereal warmth even. At that instant, he wanted to grab her and kiss her and feel her...
" I was... where were you anyways?" She gave a mischievous smile, grabbed his tie, and pulled him to the bedroom. Even after a year of marriage and over a decade of friendship, he was still impressed by her strength despite her small stature.
" Baby, what is it? What's going on?" Not that he didn't love his wife's teasing, but he was anxious to hear about her day. She smiled and took his hand.
" That's just it... baby." Time seemed to stand still as her words sunk in. Baby?
" What? You mean...?" Gently moving his palm to her warm stomach, she nodded. Jason's face became a mixture of shock and awe.
" We're going to have a baby." He whispered, savoring each syllable.
" We're going to have a baby!!" Laughing out loud, he took her into his arms.
" I love you so much... How did you find out?"
" Well, I wasn't feeling well this morning, so I decided to go visit Dr. Schafer, who then examined me and took the normal tests and all and-"
" Sweetheart, you're rambling."
" Am I? Anyways, I told him I was late for my period, so he recommended I see a gynecologist. I'm 13 weeks pregnant." Leaning down so his forehead was on hers, Jason let his thoughts drift. Soon his sweet Kim would be obviously showing their creation, and it would tell the world about their love for each other. He hoped it would be a boy, so he could teach him karate. Then again, he thought, it really didn't matter the gender, as long as it was healthy.
" Where are your thoughts going to?" He opened his eyes to look into her hazel ones.
" I was just thinking about how much I would love him or her." She smiled and stroked his cheek.
" You know Jase, we're going to have to tell our friends as soon as possible."
" I can't wait."
~*~
" So what's the big news you told Adam about over the phone?" Tanya asked, as she and the other Rangers congregated in the small Scott apartment.
" Is everyone here?"
" Yes, now get on with it!"
" Well..." Kim smiled and took her husband's hand.
" We're going to have a baby." It was quiet for a split second, before the screams erupted. Jason happily shook his friends' hands, while the woman crowded around Kim to hear about the doctor's appointment.
" This is so wonderful! A new Ranger baby!" Zack yelled, clapping Jason on the back. He immediately went silent, as did Kim.
" I, I didn't think about that. Jase, you don't think our baby will be a Power Ranger... do you?" Dark eyes met brown, as their past battles whizzed through their minds. The thought of their child risking their life every day was a strange feeling; a mix of parental concern and sheer pride.
" Kim, when Annie and Daniel were born, I had the same worry, but I realized something. It's going to be their decision, and we can only raise them to the best of our abilities." Kim smiled sadly at Trini, before looking back at Jason.
" I suppose."
~*~
After the party, which took a bit of a solemn turn after the comment, the two drove home in silence.
' I don't know if I could handle having my child out saving the world, but I still have plenty of time to think about that.'
" Jason, you've been so quiet since we left. Are you thinking about what Zack said?"
" Yeah."
" Sweetheart, I know that with bloodlines like our child will have, it isn't possible for them not to be a Ranger. It's part of us, and will probably be part of them.-"
" I know, I'm just- well, I guess I'm scared!" He pulled over to the side of the road and looked at his wife. She looked beautiful in her new dress, but he was only able to focus on her eyes.
" Kim, I'm scared out of my wits that one day our child will go to the battlefield and die, and we'll be helpless." The brunette silenced and pulled her husband close to her. Jason felt his eyes sting, and clung tighter.
" So am I, but we'll just have to take that as it comes. Besides, our child will grow up knowing that it's loved and cared for, and that will factor in if they ever face death."
" But Kim, we both know the risks involved for being a Ranger. I just don't want anything to happen to our baby."
" And that's what will make you a wonderful father. Jase, I'm not certain what will happen in our life, but whatever does, I'm sure we will make it through. " Sighing quietly, Jason pulled away and kissed her forehead.
" Kim, no matter what happens in the future, I will always love you... and our baby." She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder. There they sat in a worn black jeep, both comforted by the other's presence, and the dreams of tomorrow.
~*~
Blessed and cursed on the same day,
The day that I first felt the power of you
Inside of me, such a strong feeling
There comes a time in everyone's life
When you know, and everyone around you knows
That everything is changed,
You're not the same; it's a new day
Baby I love you
Baby I need you
Baby I love you
~*~
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A/N: I know this wasn't my best, but I'm just no good at anything with Kim in it. I just find her too... overdone. Anyways, up soon are a Blake/Tori, TJ/Cassie, Merrick/Shayla, and a Cam/Hunter. I also hope to get new chapter out for 'Carpe Diem' and maybe even a new fic? We'll see. Kha! ~Alli
Rain: Natural grace? Maybe I should have kept in some of his... clumsier scenes. No, I was just saying how kind you were in Japanese!
Redwolf: Hunter and Tori?? No offense, but you see quite a few unique couplings. Glad you liked the last chap.!
Sierra: That song was perfect for the chapter, but picking this one was hard. Doesn't really match, does it? Anyways, I wasn't caught in the fires, but it came pretty close to my family.
Power Princess: Well, since Cole and Alyssa got together in the end, I guess it does make it an A/U.
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