Author's note: Well, here we are with the fourth chapter. The one responsible for the letter is revealed. Don't get on my case when you find out either. Keep in mind that I am not saying the one who wrote it is bad or horrible. We all have our reasons for what we do some better than others. If you don't like who I've put in here, then please come up with your own "who-done-it" story. Don't flame me. I promise, I will be one of the first to read and review it if you write your own story. In fact, I encourage it.

Author's note 2: Still property of Saban, Disney, Fox Kids, et al.

Chapter 4: The Confrontation

Kim squirmed in her seat as the pilot announced that they were about to begin their descent to the Angel Grove airport. She felt nervous and upset at the same time. Confronting him was not going to be easy. In fact, this was going to be the hardest thing she had ever done even after helping to save the world countless times.

What would make him do such a thing? He was so good, so pure of heart. She was sure there was an explanation for it all, but she could not imagine what that explanation was.

"Folks, we are now beginning our landing in Angel Grove," came the pilot's voice over the intercom.

"Thank God," Kim muttered. "It took long enough. Man, I wish I could just teleport."

As she got off the plane and walked into the terminal, Kim caught sight of a familiar face though he was not dressed in his familiar color. "Billy," she called. "Over here."

The former power ranger and current technical expert ran over to where she was standing and threw his arms around her.

"Kim, it's been too long. You need to come home more often."

"Billy, believe me, I know I need to, but it's hard with a training schedule like mine."

Billy grinned. "Excuses, excuses. It's just that so much has changed since you've been here last. I mean, you don't even know about some of the things going on."

Kim's face darkened. "Tell me about it," she spat. "Apparently, I broke up with Tommy and didn't even know about it."

"Kim, come on. Please calm down. All of this is going to be resolved shortly."

"I just can't stop thinking about it. I can't come up with a reason. It's just gnawing at me, and I can't shake it. I can't believe I put the blame on Kat for goodness sakes. Just being so far from home and the man you love makes you a little paranoid, I guess. I feel so bad."

Billy put his arm around her shoulders as they walked to baggage claim. "Well, if it makes you feel any better, what you came up with makes sense. Who else could have copied your handwriting and your stationary?"

"I just don't want it to be true, Billy. He's always been so wonderful to me. What reason would he have for breaking Tommy and I up?"

Billy sighed. "You haven't been here, Kim. That's why you can't come up with a reason. I figure I have a pretty good idea of why all this happened. If you care to hear, I'll tell you about it on the way to my house."

30 minutes later, Kim was looking at Billy, amazed. "Wow, I really have been out of the loop, haven't I? It all makes sense now. I just wish it hadn't happened this way. Couldn't he have just gotten in touch with me and talked with me about it?"

"He didn't want to distract you from your training, and he didn't want Tommy to be even more distracted then he already was. It's just a bad situation with no one to blame. It's just what is. The facts can't be changed."

"Should I just go back to Florida and leave things how they are then? Would that be the best thing for everyone involved?"

"I think you need to talk to Zordon about that, Kim."

"When can we go to the Power Chamber?"

"Right now," Billy said as he took Kim's hand and pressed a button on his communicator.

Kim, who had never been in the Power Chamber, took a quick glance around as she and Billy came to rest in the Chamber then she focused her attentions on the occupants the building held. "Hello, Alpha. Hello, Zordon," she said. "It's good to see you guys. I've missed you both."

"Ay yi yi, Kimberly. What are you doing here?" Alpha 5 queried.

"I'm here to get some answers, Alpha," she replied. "Is it true that you wrote the letter to Tommy about me breaking up with him, Zordon?"

"Yes, Kimberly, it is true," Zordon replied gravely.

"Would you please answer the question of why you did it? I think I know, but I would like to hear it from you."

Zordon replied, "Kimberly, Tommy was losing focus in battle. His teammates had to rescue him from extreme danger a number of times. He was always thinking of you and how much he missed you and how he wanted to be with you. I know you are in love with each other and wish you could be together while you pursue your dreams, but Tommy was letting that consume him to the detriment of the team. The rangers almost lost several important battles because his head and heart were not in them. I know that is no excuse for doing what I did, and I regret it had to be done. I tried talking with Tommy many, many times, but my words did not sink in. I did not know what else to do."

"Why did you send the letter to the Youth center?"

"I wanted him to have support when he read it. I knew he would need it. I also did not want him to be able to deny what was happening."

"Zordon, you have been like a father to me for so long now, but I cannot respect what you have done. I wish you had talked with me about this. Maybe I could have helped."

"I did not want you to become distracted, Kimberly. Your dreams are important to you."

Billy broke in. "Zordon, can we bring Tommy here now and tell him the truth? Maybe we can figure out what needs to be done to bring about a resolution that everyone is okay with."

Zordon nodded. "That is what I should have done in the first place. Is that all right with you, Kimberly?"

Kim nodded as well with tears in her eyes. "Please," she whispered.

"Alpha, contact Tommy."

Author's note: Well, there you have it. It was Zordon. Don't hate me. He is not evil or anything just someone who is trying to do what he thinks is best. In Chapter 5, we will find out what Tommy and everyone else has to say about this whole deal. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Chapter 5 should be up on Thursday so check back then.