A Christmas Reunion-Chapter 3
By Ryan T. Morris
Summery: Tommy writes to Santa and asks for the one thing he wants the most in the world... Kimberly. This story has the wildest reason for Kim to write "The Letter" yet!!
Notes: Power Rangers and all related characters are the property of The Walt Disney Company. This story takes place after the season finale of Power Rangers DinoThunder. Please Read and Review.
Kira, Conner and Ethan were in the basement of Kira's house, sitting on the couch, watching the Power Rangers show from Japan that they stumbled upon one night at the Cyberspace. Just as the episode finished, Kira switched off the TV, "Another great episode."
"It sure was," said Conner.
"I like the part when the Blue Ranger saved the Yellow and Red Rangers from the monster," said Ethan. Kira and Conner looked at each other and then they each chucked a pillow at Ethan. "Fine! I don't need a brick wall to fall on me." He marched over to table in fake anger and started up "his" desktop. Kira and Conner laughed, then Ethan said, "Oh man!"
"What's up?" asked Kira.
"I accidentally grabbed someone else's laptop."
"No, big deal," said Conner.
Ethan looked at the desktop of the laptop. It was kind of sparse there was only five icons:
My Documents
My Computer
Recycle Bin
North Pole Online
The List: 2004
He clicked on the My Documents icon, and saw three folders:
19th Century
20th Century
21st Century
He clicked on the 20th Century folder, and saw folders for each decade of 20th century, he clicked on the 1990's. He then saw 10 icons, one for each year, he clicked on 1996, and a database program started at the top of the database listing there were 7 column headings :
Letter Number
Name
City
Country
Naughty or Nice?
Is Request Possible?
Request
"Hey, guys, take a look at this," said Ethan.
Kira and Conner walked behind were Ethan was sitting, "What's up?" asked Kira.
"I don't know," said Ethan, as he scrolled down the list, "I found this on the computer. It appears to be a Naughty or Nice List."
"You mean, like the kind Santa Claus has?" said Conner.
"Yeah," said Ethan.
Kira watched as Ethan moved down the very long listing, she saw something on the list for half a second, "Wait a second, Ethan," said the Yellow Ranger, "go back a couple of pages." Ethan did what she asked and soon her two teammates saw why she wanted to go back. One of the listings on the screen read:
Letter 90314
Kira Ford
Reefside, CA
USA
Nice
Request Possible
A guitar, some new clothes, and Princess Gwenevere & The Jewel Riders dolls
"Princess Gwenevere & The Jewel Riders?" said Conner.
Kira smacked him on the back of the head, "Shut up. It's a good show. It was like a girl's version of the Power Rangers, but it was a cartoon. But, I do remember asking Santa for all that. How did that end up on this laptop?"
"I don't know," said Ethan, he looked and found entries for both himself and Conner.
"This is weird," said Conner.
"No doubt," said Ethan, as he closed the 1996 database file, "who in Reefside has a laptop that looks just like mine?"
"Wait a minute," said Kira, "Kristen!"
"Who?" asked Conner.
Kira rolled her eyes, "Kim's assistant..." Conner gives her the 'oh yeah' look and Kira continued, "she has a laptop that looks just like yours."
"Kim and Dr. O were at the Cyberspace before I left," said Ethan, "and I think I passed Kristen as I was coming out of the bathroom. It must be hers."
"But, still doesn't make any sense," said Conner, "Why would she have all that stuff on her laptop?"
Ethan clicked on The List: 2004 icon and a database similar to the other one appeared on the screen, Ethan scrolled down the list and were stunned by one of the entrees...
Letter 741055
Dr. Tommy Oliver (Former Power Ranger)
Reefside, CA
USA
Nice
Request Currently in Progress
To see Ex-Girlfriend Kimberly Ann Hart (Santa and Kristen are currently in Reefside fulfilling request)
"I don't believe it," said Kira, "Kim is Santa and Kristen is her assistant."
"We need to tell Dr. O" said Conner.
"Yeah," said Ethan.
Tommy was in the kitchen working on dinner, when the teenage Rangers walked in, "Hi, Guys. What's up?"
"Um, Dr. O," said Kira, "we have something to tell you."
"What is it, Kira?"
"Well, There really isn't any way to say this but..."
"Kim is Santa Claus," said Conner.
"What?" said Tommy with a laugh."Ethan accidentally took Kristen's laptop from the Cyberspace this afternoon. And when he got it back to Kira's he turned it on and we found all these files with Naughty and Nice lists..."
"Show me," said Tommy.
Ethan turned on the lap top and showed Tommy all the stuff they found on the laptop and Ethan asked, "What do you think, Dr. O?"
"I don't know," said Tommy, "Um, Kim's going to be here soon. You guys should go."
"OK," said Conner.
"We'll see you later," said Kira.
"And, Ethan, make sure you return that laptop to Kristen," said Tommy
"You've got it, Dr. O," said Ethan.
That night, Kim and Tommy were sitting on the couch, in front of the fireplace, Kim was wearing a pink sweater and black slacks and Tommy was wearing a white dress shirt with a black T-Shirt underneath and tan slacks. Kim looked at him and asked, "Tommy? Are you OK?"
"Yeah," he said, "why do you ask?"
"Well, you where awfully quiet at dinner."
"I was thinking."
"Abut what?"
"You..."
"Aw, that's sweet." she gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Kim, I have something to tell you"
"What is it."
"I know you're Santa Claus."
Kim was floored by this, her face went pale, she sat up and asked, "Um, what gave you that idea?"
"Kira, Conner, and Ethan were here this afternoon. Ethan said he accidentally took Kristen's laptop and I think you know what they found."
"Yeah," said Kim, as she stood up and walked over to the fireplace. Then turned toward and faced him, "Yes, Tommy, I am Santa Claus."
"How is this even possible? When did it happened?"
"I have been Santa Claus... since before the Pan-Globals."
"What?"
"It was early 1997, I was training in Florida when one day Santa came to visit me. I didn't recognize him at first. He told me that he wanted to retire and he wanted me to take over."
"Why did he pick you?"
"He told me that I was pure of heart. I thought it over and I decided to take him up on the offer. I told Coach Schmit I was leaving, then, I wrote you the letter."
"Why?"
"I couldn't ask you to give up being a Power Ranger. The team needed you. Plus, you had Kat. So, I made up the whole thing. There was never another guy. I hope you forgive me."
Tommy stood up, "Kimberly, I've forgiven you a long time ago. Even when I thought there was another guy. And, me and Kat never worked out."
"I know."
"But, why didn't you come and see me sooner?"
"I don't know. I guess I was scared of what would you would say or do when we met again, and then I got your letter."
Tommy smiled, "And, you had to see me?"
"Of course, I had to make your Christmas wish come true.
"You did, Beautiful, you did."
Kim smiled and then Tommy and Kimberly kissed, very passionately, "I love you, Beautiful."
"I love you, too, Handsome. Come with me to the North Pole. It's so wonderful."
"I can't. I'm needed here. Why don't you stay here in Reefside?"
"I can't. Christmas is in a few weeks and Kristen and I need to get back to the North Pole, as a matter of fact, we have a flight tomorrow to Vancouver and then from there back home."
"Tomorrow?"
"I was going to tell you tonight. So, what are we going to do, Tommy?"
"I don't know. I guess we could try the long distance thing again."
"Yeah. We could give that a try."
Tommy smiled a little, "What time does your flight leave?"
"11:00am."
"Can I give you a lift to the airport?"
"Sure. I'd like that."
The next morning, Tommy was near the ticket counters. He was waiting for Kim and Kristen to come back with their tickets, so he could walk them to the security checkpoint. Then, he saw Conner, Kira, and Ethan walking toward him. "What are you guys doing here?"
"We wanted to say good-bye to Kimberly and Kristen," said Conner.
"And, to give you a little support when she leaves," said Kira.
Tommy smiled a little, "Thanks, Guys."
Just then, Kim and Kristen walked up to them, "What's this?" asked Kim.
"We wanted to have a chance to say good-bye to you two," said Ethan.
"That's sweet," said Kristen.
"Well, come on guys," said Tommy, "Let's get these two through security."
The small group then walked to security and then each of the Rangers gave a quick hug to Santa Claus and her assistant. After their hug, Tommy and Kim looked at each other, "Have a safe trip." said Tommy.
"I will. You keep yourself safe," said Kim. Then, they kissed. "Good-bye, Handsome."
"Good-bye, Beautiful."
Then, Kim and Kristen walked to the end of the line to go through security. When they got through, they looked back and saw the teenage Rangers waving at them. Tommy had what looked like a forced smile on his face. Kim and Kristen waved back and started to walk toward their plane. After a few steps Kim looked back and saw Tommy walking back toward the front of the airport his head was hung low and the Rangers were patting him on the back in comfort. "Come on, Kim!" said Kristen.
"I'm coming," said Kim. And, they started to walk to the gate, as she walked Kim thought. Then, she stopped, closed her eyes, then she smiled.
Kristen came up to her, "Kimberly, what are you doing? We are going to miss our plane."
Kim opened her eyes, waved her hand and said, "TIME! STOP!" And, then the busy airport became quiet. People froze in place, all except for Kim and Kristen.
"Kim! What are you doing?"
"I can't go Kristen," said Kim, "I have to stay."
"What are you talking about?"
"I can't leave Tommy again. Give me your hands, Kristen."
"No way! Your not doing this!"
"Kristen, your father might not have though you were ready to take over for him. But, after working with you for the last 8 years, I know you'd be a much better Santa Claus than I ever could."
Kristen smiled, "You really think so?"
Kim smiled back, "I know so. Now, give me your hands."
Kristen place her hands, palm side up in front of her. Kim then laid her hands palm side down on top of Kristen's hands. "I, Kimberly Ann Hart, second Santa Claus of Earth, proclaim you, Kristen Clara Claus, third Santa Claus of Earth." And, with that, silver and gold energy started to flow from Kim's hands into Kristen's.
When the transfer was complete, Kristen looked at Kim and smiled, "Thank you, Kim."
"Thank you, Kristen. Now, restart time so I can go to Tommy."
"You've got it!," Kristen waved her hand over her hand and said, "TIME! START!" and then the airport came back to life.
Kim gave Kristen a quick hug, "Good luck."
"Good luck to you too."
"Thanks," said Kim, as she ran back toward security.
Meanwhile, Tommy, Kira, Conner, and Ethan, were walking toward the front, "Thanks for coming, guys."
"It's no problem, Dr. O," said Ethan.
"You're not just our mentor, teammate, and teacher, you're our friend too," said Kira.
Tommy smiled a little, then they heard a voice calling from behind them, "Tommy!"
They turned and saw Kimberly running toward them, "Kim?" said Tommy as he went toward her. When the two met, they joined in a warm embrace and kissed, "What are you doing, Kim?"
Tears started to fall from Kim's eyes, "I couldn't go. I couldn't leave you again. I love you, so much."
"But, what about..."
"I'm no longer Santa Claus. Kristen is. Oh, Tommy..." they kissed again.
The teenage Rangers watched, Kira wiped away the tears that started to form in her eyes as she watch Tommy and Kim. She looked over at Conner and saw a tear falling from his eyes, "Are you crying?"
"No," said Conner, "Something got in my eye."
Kira smiled and kissed him.
Tommy and Kim stopped kissing, and looked at each other, "Merry Christmas, Tommy."
"Merry Christmas, Kimberly..." He kissed her again, "And, Welcome Home."
THE END