After years

Disclaimer: Nothing….. Nothing at all….. I certainly don't own anything

Author's note: Here's d next chapter…… Happy New Year to all.

Here we go…

"So, anyone up for a party with lots of food?"

"Is food all you can think about Rocky?" said Aisha.

"So what's this about Rocko?" Adam inquired.

"I mean we have not had a gathering with Kim, Trini, Billy, and Zack. Since now we know that they live nearby, why not have a reunion."

"Yeah…. Why not?" Tanya chirped in. "I'll go call Tommy, Kat and Jason. Rocky do you mind calling Kimberly and the rest. Is this Saturday that is the tomorrow OK with everyone? We'll all bring our dates."

All 4 grin at the idea. "This is going to be a fun weekend." Aisha said. "Whose house will we be using this time?"

"Why not Kimberly and Trini's. I heard they share a really nice house, which was designed by Jason. They also have a back yard as far as I know." Rocky voiced out his idea.

Aisha and Adam did not know how to respond to that, but as they were thinking of an excuse to not have the party at Kim's place, Tanya broke their thoughts. "Ok. Tommy agreed with the party so we'll have to ask Trini and Kimberly before inviting the others?"

"Don't you think…." Adam's voice trailed off as he was trying to concentrate on Rocky's conversation with either Trini or Kimberly.  "Hey Kim…. Yes, it's been long… What do you think about a party tomorrow at your place…yes, great… Yeah… We'll bring along our dates… so you know what to do… Ok. See you then… good night," He looks at the group. "Mission accomplished."

Adam and Aisha look very puzzled. Aisha. *Is Kim ready to tell them about Annie? I thought she wanted to wait and plan before hand. I hope she knows what she is doing. *

- Next morning -

"You've got all the of the groceries Trini? Everything ready for tonights party?" asked Kimberly as Trini came back to her car with hands full with bags of stuff they need for tomorrow's party.

"I think this should keep Rocky full for the rest of the night, and there's left to feed the others." Trini replied smiling. "So why did you agree to use our house, I thought you would not want them to find out?"

"Well it's been a long time since I've seen the gang, I thought why not. Since everyone is free this weekend. Besides, Annie will be at her friends, they are having a girls night." "My leg is nothing to be worried about, I'll just say I had a little accident. The doctor just told me that my leg might have a chance. Do you think I should give it a try?"

"Why not, Kim? It definitely will make you move easier and if you're lucky, gymnastics will be on its way soon."

"Yeah, I'll definitely not trouble you any more." Kimberly joked. "But I think gymnastics will be out of the question. I don't think the doctor would allow." As they made their way home, they caught a sight of a couple walking romantically hand-in-hand along the pavement.

*I've missed walking like that * Kimberly thought. She saw the woman and found her familiar, then only it dawn on her. "Hey, it's Emily!"

Trini's eyes darted to the couple immediately and was slightly delighted that it was not him beside Emily.

"You still do love him don't you?" Kimberly asked after catching her friends' expression.

"I have never quitted, just like how you felt towards Tommy." Trini caught her friend frowned so she decided to change the topic. "So who are you going to bring as a date?" Trini chuckled slightly.

"Haha.  Don't laugh at me. Think about yourself too!" Kimberly retorted.

"Well I don't think Billy would mind me being his date again…!" Trini said in defense.

"You know what Trini, Maybe he might ask you to be his date, and then Billy would not have to be stuck with you!"

"I don't think so, it's already two. If he wants to, he would have asked me earlier."

- The party -

The music was turned on; the whole house was filled with the mood for partying. Ding-dong goes the bell.

Trini greeted the two at the door. "Hey Katherine, Hey Tommy, come on in. My, Is this the first time you are on time for something Tommy?" 

"Very funny Trini. Wow! How do you guys afford this thing?"

"Trini, this is a very nice place you have" Katherine complimented after taking a glance around the living room.

"I won't be surprised, with her being a lawyer"

"And Kimberly's designing shop, this should be nothing."

"Hey Rocky, Hey Aisha. The party's at the back yard." The five of them made their way to the back of the house.

"How did you two know about that?" asked Tommy.

"Kimberly filled me in on their current lives at the hospital" answered Aisha. They saw Kimberly leaning against the wall and made their way over to her.

"Hey pink crane. It's been long!" Rocky went over and gave her a hug.

Kimberly caught Katherine's expression as he said that. "Hey red ape!" "You should know that the pink crane does not only refers to me."

"Aw! Come on girl, we're too used to call you that." The both of them went into a bear hug.

"Hey Ish! Wait a minute. Rocky said that he would bring along his date. Am I missing something here?" "I see you have not fill me in on everything Aisha!"

"We are going to have a long talk girl."

"Kat!" said Kimberly as she gave her a hug.

"Hey Kimberly, your house here is really beautiful. How have you been lately?"

"I'm doing fine. We should thank Jason for the wonderful job. He designed this house. Make yourself at home."

"Hey Kim. I'm glad you're doing fine." He picked her up and enveloped her in a hug.

"Hey Tommy! It is nice to know that you could make it on time." She joked and got a chuckle in reply.  "I think you could put me down now." He put her down and she immediately balances her weight on the chair nearby. "I have heard about your race. Congratulations!" * Actually, I pretty much watch the whole thing *

"Thanks. So where's your boyfriend?" He mentally kicked himself for asking so.

Kimberly did not know how to answer but was save by the bell.

"Do you mind grabbing the door for me Tommy." Kimberly asked to save herself from the situation. "Sure." Came the reply. As he took off Kimberly sat herself down on the chair.

"Hey Zack!" greeted Tommy.

"Oh man! We're later than Tommy, Angie."

"Is that the welcome-Tommy thing you guys have?" Tommy mocked a hurt expression. "Hi there, Angela!" Angela shook Tommy's hand that he gladly took out.

"Tommy, it's been a long time. I am surprised that you are early." She stifled a laugh.

"Anyway, they are all in the back yard."

- After an hour and a half- 

The guys were at the back yard catching up on each other's lives.

"Where's Adam, Tanya, and Jason?" ask Kimberly as she saw the guys coming into the living room. She had been sitting in the living room the whole hour talking with Aisha, Trini and Katherine, but mostly listening to Aisha's story about how she and Rocky started out. Luckily no one noticed that she has not got up since they started eating.

"Adam will be able to leave his position only at eight, so he will be running a little late." Rocky explained.

Katherine continued. "Tanya has to wait for her boyfriend to get off work."

"Jase said that he would be coming. He says he has a little surprise." Tommy said, which made everyone anxious on what is he going to bring.

"So, what do you guys think Jason's surprise is?" questioned Billy. He came back from Aquatar, after getting his treatment done. His techno-babble had not been heard since his return. He is now working at the Infonet Software Inc. as a top scientist of technology due to his wide knowledge about it. How could he not pick up anything after spending hours in the commend center back in his past years.

"Maybe he got himself a hot chick." Zack joked. Kimberly was the only one who caught the nervous expression on Trini's face. Zack is now a director at the Los Angeles Choreographers and Dancers. He occasionally also does performances around the States.

"Speak of the devil." Said Tanya as she looks out of the window. As if on cue, the doorbell rang. Rocky being the nearest to the door opened it.

"Hey Jason!" Greeted Rocky, he whistles as he saw a girl beside him. "Who is this hotty?" which earned him a smack at the back of his head by Aisha.