Trent sat alone at the front of the bus. 'Alone'. The word echoed through his mind. His 'father' didn't care about him, and apparently neither did Kira.

"Dumb bitch." He muttered under his breath. He opened his bag and pulled out his sketchpad. He'd been working on a new drawing of Kira. He'd drawn it so that it was almost real, and left nothing to the imagination. He tore out the piece of paper and ripped it to shreds. He cracked opened the window and tossed the paper out, watching the wind pick up the pieces.



"So, how long, exactly, have you..?" Kira asked. Connor's arm was around her shoulders and she lay against him, absentmindedly playing with his fingers.

"Honestly?" He asked. Kira nodded. "Since I saw you running away from the sprinkler after getting chewed out by Randall." He smiled. Kira tilted her head to look at him.

"You're serious?" She asked. Connor nodded. She softly elbowed him. "You could've told me." She said.

"Sorry." He laughed softly. "How long have you?" He asked. Kira sighed.

"I think around the time you were trying out for that soccer thing." She said. "I mean, I thought being on the whole saving the world team thing was going to be my only way of interacting with you, and when the thought of you leaving the team came up, it just brought all these confusing feelings and I realized I liked you a lot." She said. Connor smiled and kissed her temple. She shifted slightly and watched as Trent drew angrily into his book. Conner looked at her.

"Something wrong Kira?" he asked gently. She nodded.

"Yah, I think something's up with Trent." She replied.

"I think he's pissed at me." Connor sighed. He leaned his head against the window, exasperated. Kira sat up and leaned over to him, capturing his lips in a kiss. This one was different then the one before. Their fist kiss was like opening the floodgates to their true feelings, but it was still a bit timid, this wasn't. It was confidence, reassuring. After it ended, Kira cuddled up close to him and the two slept the rest of the ride back to school.



Trent stormed off the bus and made his way back into the school.

"It's payback time." he murmured as he slammed his locker shut.



Conner and Kira climbed off the bus and walked into the school holding hands. Conner looked at Kira and nudged her lightly.

"Want to come over for a bit? You might have to deal with Eric, but it'd be you and me." He said. Kira smiled.

"I'd love to, but I've got band practice." She said, regretfully.

"Well, how about I sit in, and then afterwards we can get some grub? Future Grammy winners got to eat, right?" He said. Kira blushed.

"Sounds good." She said. They walked into school together, hand in hand, leaving many people to stare. Why was Connor McKnight, major jock, with Kira Ford, punk Avril clone?



Naomi was heading home after school when she saw Ethan walking home. She went up to him.

"Ethan, hey." She said. Ethan turned to see her and smiled, slowing his pace to walk beside her.

"Hey, what's up? How was the rest of your first day at good ole Reefside High?" He asked. Naomi shrugged.

"All right I guess." She said. "So, you heading home?" She asked. Ethan shrugged.

"I might go to Cyberspace, play some games."

"What's Cyberspace?" Naomi asked.

"It's this like a hang out." He said. "You want to come?"

"Eh, can't. Parents wanted me to come home, help with some unpacking and such. I was actually wondering if you could help me." She said.

"Sure." He said. "What is it?"

"All right, well, as much as I love computer games, I'm clueless when it comes to the hardware. Could you come over and kind of make sure I don't plug the keyboard into the electrical socket?" She laughed. Ethan smiled.

"Sure thing." He said.

Elsa stood watching Kira and Conner as they entered Kira's band rehearsal.

"Stupid rangers." She muttered under her breath. She looked into the darkness.

"White Ranger! Get over here." She snarled. The white clad ranger slowly walked into the light.

"You called?" Came his voice.

"I want you to take Zeltrax and some Tyrandadrones and rain on the lovebirds parade." She said. The White ranger looked at her.

"Is this what Master Mesogog wants?" He asked. Elsa narrowed her eyes and approached him.

"It is what Mistress Elsa wants." She snarled.



"So, what do you prefer, boarding school, or public?" Ethan asked as he and Naomi walked together.

"Well, co-ed is a definite plus in the public education side. Girls can be so catty and competitive." Naomi said. "And, it's nice to actually wear something besides pleated skirts, knee socks and blazers." She said.

"Hey guys." Came a voice. They turned to see Connor and Kira come over.

"Hey." Ethan said. "Where are the new lovebirds heading to?" Ethan smirked. Kira smacked him upside the head.

"Not that it's your business, but Connor's coming to my band practice."

"Aw, only been together for a few hours, and already joined at the hip, it gets ya, right here." Ethan said, placing a hand on his heart. Connor, Kira and Naomi rolled their eyes.

"What about you two?" Conner asked.

"Ethan's going to help me set up my computer at home." Naomi said.

"Oh, Ethan handling technical stuff, let me be shocked." Connor smirked.

"How can you handle anything, if you're hands are cut off, pretty boy." Came a low voice. The four teens spun around to see a white ranger, Zeltrax and some tyranadrones.

"Who is that?" Connor said, shocked to see a ranger.

"Uh, hey guys," Naomi said to the new arrivals. "Aren't you a little early for Halloween?" She asked. The white ranger looked at her, and laughed a bit.

"Perhaps, if this was a costume." He said in a sinister voice. He pulled out his weapon, sending a blast of energy at Naomi. She shrieked as it hit her, sending her sprawling onto her back.

"Naomi!" Ethan exclaimed, going to her side. Kira and Connor kept their eyes on the enemies.

"Is she all right?" Kira asked. Ethan checked her pulse.

"Yeah, just unconscious." Ethan said.

"Unfortunately you won't be as lucky." Zeltrax bellowed. Kira rolled her eyes.

"I'm so over this. Lets get them." She darted forward and jumped to kick the White ranger, but was met with what seemed to be like a wall. He grabbed her ankle and spun her straight into a wall.

"Kira!" Connor exclaimed. He glared at the white ranger. "OK, I don't know or care who you are, but I AM SO GOING TO KICK YOUR BUTT!" He soon morphed and went into battling the white ranger. A Black figure appeared. It was Dr. Oliver. He went to Kira and helped her to her feet.

"You all right?" He asked. Kira nodded. "Good, you better help Connor." He said. "I'll take care of Zeltrax." He said. Kira nodded as she morphed as well. Ethan followed suit and fought the Tyranadrones.

Kira ran forward and kicked the White Ranger square in the back and sent him forward a bit.

"Stupid bitch." he grumbled as he grabbed his sword and slashed Conner, then Kira.

"Pretty Kira.....it's too bad." he muttered before kicking her around.

"Guys!" Ethan yelled. He left his post guarding Naomi and went to help them. "Leave them alone!" He grunted, kicking the ranger in the head. The White ranger turned to Ethan and laughed. He looked at Connor and Kira.

"I'm done, for now." He said. And with that he disappeared, as did Zeltrax and the 'drones. Dr. Oliver went over to the others. He and Ethan both checked on Connor and Kira.

"You two all right?" Ethan asked as he helped Connor sit up. Connor grunted.

"Yeah, just in major pain." He said. He saw Kira lying on her back. He struggled over to her. "You all right?" He asked. Kira winced.

"My head, and well, everything else, really hurts." She groaned. Connor gently helped her sit up and held her close to him. Suddenly, a branch fell struck Ethan in the back of the head, he fell forward.

"AH!" He looked up to see Naomi wielding a branch standing over him.

"Where are my friends?" She demanded.

"Hey, we're the good guys!" Ethan said.

"Right, and that dude wearing duds like yours knocked me out because he's such a nice guy. Not buying it, now where are they!" Ethan pointed to a general direction.

"They went over there."He said. Naomi smacked him once more with the brach and took off running.The four rangers powered-down.Kira rubbed her eyes.

"I'm so not going to band rehersal." she muttered. Connor struggled to his feet and helped Kira up, letting her lean against him.

"Yeah, I'll take you home." He said as he led her away. Dr. Oliver helped Ethan to his feet.

"Man, I never want to tick her off." Ethan said, referring to Naomi. Dr. Oliver laughed.

"You better go find her." He said. Ethan nodded and went off to find her.



"Ethan?! Kira?! Connor?!" Naomi yelled as she searched wildly for them.

"Naomi." Ethan said as he found her. Naomi turned and ran over to him. She lunged at him, wrapping her arms around him in a hug.

"You're all right!" She exclaimed. "I was so worried." Ethan hugged her back. He couldn't help smile at the feel of her so close. 'Whoa.' He thought. 'Do I like her?'.

"I'm OK." He said. Naomi pulled back and looked at him.

"I thought those multi-colored freaks hurt you." She said. 'Multi-colored freaks?' Ethan thought. 'I'm insulted.'

"Multi-colored freaks?" He said. "Oh you mean the power rangers." He paused to think of a good lie. "The black, blue, red and yellow ones showed up after the other one hurt you. They started fighting those freaky looking things. We wanted to stay and help but they told us to leave and that they'd protect you." Naomi looked at him.

"You mean they were the good guys?" She asked. Ethan nodded. Naomi bit her lip. "Oops."

"What?"

"I kind of went postal on the blue guy..."

"No kidding." Ethan muttered.

"What?" Naomi asked.

"Nothing." Ethan said. "Well, you know what, I'm sure they understand." He said.

"Where are Connor and Kira?" Naomi asked.

"They went home. I was heading back to see if you were all right, and the Power Rangers said you went looking for us." Naomi nodded.

"Yah I am, well I was." She replied. "But now everything's ok." She said. Ethan nodded.

"Alright! Let's go see about your computer." He said. "That is, only if you're sure you're all right. You took a pretty nasty fall." He said. Naomi shrugged.

"I might have a bump on the head, but I'll survive." She smiled. Honestly, she wasn't feeling all that up to it, she wanted to go home, crawl into bed and sleep, but she also wanted to spend time with her new friend Ethan.



A loud and somewhat annoying ring of the telephone stirred the former ranger from her sleep. She groggily groped for the phone and finally found it.

"Whoever this is I want you to realize that it's 2 in the morning." She groaned angerily into the reciever. The male voice on the other end of the line chuckled.

"Hey Kim." Came the voice. "Sorry, time difference, forgot about it." Kimberly smiled and laid on her back.

"Zach, hey." She said. "How's Paris?" She asked.

"Slammin'." He replied. "French food, French wine, French women, what's not to like?" Kimberly laughed.

"How's the show coming along?" She asked.

"Well, good news, our European tour's almost over, and I think we're going to be doing a month in good ole California."

"That's great." Kimberly said.

"Yeah. I think I can wrangle three tickets." Zach said. Kimberly yawned.

"Three?" She asked.

"Oh....Did I say three? I meant two." Zach said quickly.

"Zachary." Kimberly said in a no nonsense tone. "Now, Trini and myself make two, who's the third?"

"Uh.........Angela?" Zach offered.

"Nice try, but we both know Angela's in Brazil, try again." Kimberly said. Zach sighed.

"Fine, fine. I heard that Tommy's not too far from you, and I thought I'd get ahold of him and see if he wanted to-"

"What?!" Kimberly whispered harshly. "Tommy's in California? Last I heard he was off doing some Billy Wannabe Science stuff in some island or something."

"He's now teaching in Reefside, right by the Greysons, and just a fifteen minute drive away from where my two favorite ladies are."

"Flattery will get you squatt, my dear." Kimberly sighed. "Listen, I've got early shift at the hospital tomorrow, so I need some sleep. I'll talk to you when it's actually daylight here in the U.S., OK?"

"All right, give Trini my love." He said.

"Will do." Kimberly said as she hung up.