The Nocturne Of Sacrifice

The Real Ending

Note: Same as the other parts, all songs will be listed at the end and I do not own them or the characters.

The power of my justice blows me away

It's just the case to repeat

What I've said to you before

Celebrate I'm alive again

You don't expect from me

This chain reaction

You can't imagine from me

This great affection

See the structure of my pride

Wasn't easy to build it away from this

I never walked away from you

I never walked alone

2 weeks had passed since Kira Ford and Anton Mercer had died, Anton had been laid to rest in the Mercer family plot in the backyard of the mansion while Merrick had taken Kira and buried her up in the sacred hills at the Academy. He had gone with Sensei, Ethan, and Trini, no one else could bear to go, their grief was too strong. The Power Rangers were all still residing in the Ninja Academy, though all we getting ready to leave to go to a fundraiser that Trini had planned before the tragedy.
Tommy Oliver couldn't believe Kira was gone, he had held her in her final moments, and kissed her lightly on the lips that had been smeared with crimson blood. Some times he swore he could still taste the bitter copper of her blood, the very thought bringing tears to his eyes. His tears were unleashed as he sat down on the end of his bed, only half dressed, he was wearing a black button up shirt and his boxers as Kimberly Hart came into the room. Instantly going to his side and drawing him to her, soothing him the best she could.

"Shh, its ok, its ok. Don't cry, don't cry my love. She wouldn't want this for you, so please, stop your tears, dry your eyes and get dressed." She said, gently, hoping Tommy would take her words to heart and was very surprised when he did. Now dressed completely in black, Tommy kissed Kim on the lips gently and held her close.

"Thank you." He whispered, Kim looked up and smiled.

"You don't have to thank me, come on, Trini will kill us both if we're late." The first pink ranger insisted, Tommy gave a soft snort of laughter as they walked arm in arm out of the room and outside to his waiting jeep.

Because I pray that you

Believe in me

You get me my strength

To face another day alone

And I need you now my friend

More than you know

When will we meet again?

Because I can't let go of you

As Tommy and Kim entered the elegant ballroom, he scanned the room, finding Conner McKnight sitting alone on the balcony, nursing a drink, trying to numb his pain. Tommy normally would have scolded the teen but found it impossible to want to. After all, he had lost the one love of his life and his depression was so strong. A multitude of colors caught his eyes; all were color coded, and seeing Dustin in a bright yellow tux made him smile.

Confessions of depression

This life I'm second-guessing

Like ashes to ashes

I always seem to fall down

I'm tired of running

Its time to face my demons

Confessions of depression

This life I'm second-guessing

My emotions are storming

And tears fall just like rain

Pain strikes like lighting

Despair is becoming my friend

Conner wept, as he looked into the endless night sky, the stars in the heavens above glittered like diamonds. In his hand his drink was almost empty, the alcohol numbing him and his mind was clouded with despair. It hadn't been a lot of alcohol, since Trini insisted that he wasn't allowed, but fixed him a shot that he had been nursing. Trent was on the other balcony across from his, the boy in white was sitting on the ledge, his knees pulled tight to his chest and Conner knew that he was blaming himself for his father's death.

"It had to be done." Conner told him, Trent looked up, his tears running as he confessed.

"I know, dad was sick for so long. I know he wasn't even my real dad but I loved him and now I'm alone, so alone." Trent sobbed, Conner shook his head.

"No, you're never alone."

Everyone's got a purpose and wants to be loved

I think I found my purpose

I think I found love

Hidden in side myself

Tragedy

Strikes when you least expect it

From above them Merrick watched the others Rangers mingle with each other, he was in a balcony looking down over the railing. It was almost time, he knew without glancing at the large grandfather clock that stood diagonal from him below on the grand staircase. He heard movement behind him and knew his companion grew restless.

"Just a few more minutes." He said, turning to face his guest, who shook their head and fixed its gaze.

"No, now, I can't wait any longer, they are suffering too much." Merrick nodded, and held out his arm.

"Then lets go." He said and signaled Trini who lay in wait; the first yellow ranger nodded and did what she was told. Heading over to Tommy she pulled him into a waltz as the music began to play.

"Hey! Shouldn't I be leading?" he asked, as they passed Kim who danced with Dustin.

"No, my job." She stated, with a laugh and resisted the urge to dip him, temporary wondering if she'd drop him. As Trini felt a hand take hers she was pulled from Tommy and gracefully danced into Merrick's arms.

Tommy didn't even realized what had happened, it had all happened in a blur, Trini was replaced in his arms by someone in a pink dress, diamonds glittered from her neck and earlobes, a tiny tiara graced the top of her hair that was swept up in a delicate knot. He stopped dead in his tracks as he looked into her deep brown doe eyes, her familiar scent over taking him.

"Kira" he whispered, and she smiled, her arms wrapped around his neck, and something happened that she didn't expect, the first thing she did but not the second. He hugged her tight to him, crushing her to his chest and kissed her on lips.

"Ah! Dr. O! I can't breathe!" she squeaked as soon as their brief kiss ended, he refused to release her and wouldn't loosen his grip.

"Kira! You're ok! You're alive! How?" he asked, everyone had stopped and looked, all just as shocked as Tommy was, though Conner hadn't noticed he and Trent were still talking outside.

"I'll explain after I talk to Conner. I won't be ok for very long if you don't let go!" he relaxed his grip and slowly let her go, unable to believe that she was alive again. When he saw Trini and Merrick smiling at him from a safe distance away he realized that they had know and hadn't told him. 'You're dead!' he mouthed and ran over, causing the two Rangers to sprint across the room as Kira calmly walked to the balcony.

Within the darkness

You were the light that shined away

You're trapped in violence

I can be the man that saves the day

I'm there for you

No matter what

I'm there for you

Never giving up

I'm there for you

For you

Someone's changed me something's saved me

This isn't who I am

Though I was blinded

My heart let me find it

Conner was now leaning on the railing, looking down at the ground when he felt to arms wrap around him, as he inhaled, he could smell Kira's perfume. The arms were familiar to him, and his first thought was. 'Its not her, she is dead' but as he turned and saw her, everything stopped for him in that moment. She was a vision of beauty and grace in an elegant pink ball gown with her hair piled up, small curls hung down framing her face.

"Kira." He whispered, she smiled and fell into his arms, where she belonged, cuddling her face to his chest all he could do was stare down at the top of her head. She laughed into his chest and looked up, reaching high on her tiptoes to kiss him on the lips, he kissed her back, unable to form a thought now.

"Kira, I-I-I-"

"Spit it out darling." She said, lovingly to him

"I love you." He said, it was the first and only though that came to him as he looked at her.

"I love you too, and I promise, I won't leave you ever again. You're stuck with me forever now love." She said, smiling as they walked back inside hand in hand. After Kira hugged those who had become close to her she looked to Merrick to tell the tale.

"After you left Conner, Trini and I collected the crystal and held it over her body, and it healed her and regenerated her. You were too quick to act, you forgot that this was a gift from a Goddess; its power is unfathomable and stronger than any source. When Trini, Sensei and I went to "bury" Kira we actually just carried her up the hill to test her, the crystal has given her several gifts, including quick reflexes, and visions, plus her telepathic and telekinetic powers are now enhanced greatly." Merrick said, smiling at Kira, who beamed up at him from Conner's strong arms.

"So here we are, all together again, I'm so happy I could sing." Kira said, joyfully and broke out into song. The rest of the night was a joyous reunion of all Rangers, who finally knew everything was going to be all right. As Kira finished the song, Merrick pulled out his flute and began to play but not before adding.

"This is entitled 'The Nocturne of Sacrifice.'"

Fin (For Real This Time)

Note: Songs are as follows-Purify by Lacuna Coil (From Unleashed Memories), Let Go by Twelve Stones (From the amazing Daredevil Soundtrack), Black Clouds by Papa Roach (From LoveHateTragedy), For You by The Calling (From the Daredevil Soundtrack)

Note: Thanks for the kind reviews and yes, there will be a sequel entitled 'The Serenade of Might', focused on Conner this time around. I will work on it when I can and when I can spare a moment during school in the computer classes I have.