Alright, alright, I know I'm terrible taking so long to update. On top of that this chapter isn't very long either. But, I promise to have another one up in the next couple of days, so don't fret. Thaks for the reviews last time, but I still need ideas for my next fic. Don't be shy!

Kira and Jason landed on the ground, and hard. Their feet hit the dirt and leaves so forcefully that they found themselves in a squat position at the bottom of the cliff.

"You okay?" asked Jason turning to Kira.

"Never been better," she choked as she swallowed the pain in her ankles and shins that was generated from the impact.

Before either of them even had a chance to rise they realized that they had just interrupted something they were not in a million years expecting to see. Only yards in front of them stood Lord Zedd irate with fury and across from him was Tommy, and it appeared that he had just pulled his hand out of the top of Kimberly's dress. Both of them blinked in astonishment, mostly because of Tommy's gesture.

Tommy rose from the ground in unison with Kimberly who backed away considerably while Tommy called upon the powers of his dino gem. He was immediately shocked and disappointed to find that his call went unanswered.

"What's going on?" he asked out loud to no one in particular.

Lord Zedd once again busted with laugher, "Ha, ha, ha…You naive, wretched, powerless man! Surprise, surprise Tommy, your powers don't work in the fog. Your helpless!"

"I may be powerless," began Tommy in his defense, "but I'll take you on anytime and in any form."

"Then so be it, but I must warn you civilian, you won't even live to be sorry," finished Lord Zedd.

"Not if I have anything to say about it," cut in Jason finally making his presence known and stepping up to the fight.

Just then Goldar landed on the ground with no problem, next to Kira. She immediately squealed and took off running in Dr. Oliver's direction; there was no one she felt safer with.

"Let's make this a fair fight," declared Goldar drawing his sword from the holster, paying no attention to Kira as she scurried across the clearing.

"You can have the red one," announced Lord Zedd to his henchman, "but the doctor is mine."

"Thank you my lord," replied Goldar as he took his stance across from Jason.

Meanwhile, Kimberly watched in horror as the two men in this world she cared most about were about to engage in a battle that would most likely result in their doom. She quickly waved Kira over to her just as Kira reached Tommy who gave her a 'get the hell out of here look.' Kira joined Kimberly behind a tree that was undoubtedly no protection from the fight. Kimberly pulled Kira by the arm and lowered both of them to the ground.

"Are you alright sweetie?" she asked the young girl as she secretly thanked the Lord that she had not permanently hurt the girl back when she was the evil Pink Ranger.

"Uh-huh," responded Kira as she tried desperately to catch her breath, using Kimberly to help her keep her balance.

Kira was amazed at just how beautiful the woman actually was, even though she looked like she hadn't seen a mirror in quite some time. Kira had seen pictures of Kimberly course, but she was still in shock.

"Good," continued Kimberly, "we have to find a way to help them." She nudged her head in the men's direction. They were now engaged in a very heated and physical battle. But, it appeared Lord Zedd had actually decided to play fair and had put his staff down for the fight. That was a good thing, right? At least it would buy some time.

"Oh please don't tell me you want to take them on without powers," pleaded Kira leaning her head against the bark, exhausted from her journey so far. "I don't know if I have it in me."

"Yeah, you and me both," replied Kimberly in consensus, "Come on." Kimberly took the girl's hand and pried her off the ground.

"Um," started Kira, "where are we going?"

"If only I knew," answered Kimberly. "Do you have your dino gem?"

"No," snapped Kira in agitation with Jason, who disposed of her gem a while back.

"Sorry," said Kimberly stunned at the girl's response.

"Oh, no, um," stumbled Kira in embarrassment. She hadn't done a very good job of impressing who had to be the best female Ranger of all time. "It's just that Jason tossed it somewhere earlier, he said it would attract monsters."

"Monsters?" questioned Kimberly, still walking briskly, which wasn't easy since she was barefoot. She had to stop and rub her feet every dozen steps or so.

"Yeah," explained Kira, "that ugly gold monkey said there was a whole army of them out here. Which is why I am so curious as to why you are separating us from the men."

"Goldar's full of it," said Kimberly quickly and casually as they approached a rock wall, which Kira equated with the drop off she had just fallen from, not thrilled at the possibility of having to scale it.

Kimberly honestly believed that Goldar had been telling the truth, but there was no reason to scare the girl any more than she already was. This place was a maze, what were the chances that they would even encounter a monster?

"We've circled around the guys," announced Kimberly looking up at the wall, unable to see the top. "Is this where you came from?"

Amazed at Kimberly's composure and drive Kira responded diligently, "Yes, I'd say it's a good ten foot drop if not more."

"Nice," said Kimberly under her breath as she searched for a foot and handhold. "You ever been rock climbing?"

"Once, with my uncle," responded Kira sheepishly.

"Well, now you can say you've done it twice," Kimberly found her grips and continued her careful maneuver.

Kira paid close attention to Kimberly's foot and hand holds. The two were about the same size so she should have been able to do it the same way with no problem. Soon Kira stepped up to the wall and was surprised to find that it wasn't the challenge she thought it was going to be. When they reached the top Kimberly steadied herself on level ground and then helped Kira up.

"Thanks," said Kira.

"Don't mention it," replied Kimberly as she rested her gaze on a tree, which had a thick trunk, it most likely was fairly tall.

Kimberly started strait for the tree and stopped only to find foot holes.

"Wait!" said Kira tugging Kimberly down, "where are you going?"

"I'm climbing the tree," answered Kimberly like it was a walk in the park. "I'm thinking this tree is tall enough to peek out of the fog. If that's the case then most likely I can spot Tommy's house, and we'll know which direction to go in."

"And then we can go get the others," finished Kira in relief that they actually had a plan.

"Exactly!" shouted Kimberly who was already pretty high in the tree.

Kira waited patiently at the base of the tree for the former Pink Ranger. By now Kimberly had exited her view but Kira wasn't too worried. As strange as it seemed, even though this was the scariest predicament she had ever been in she was actually kind of glad to be in it. She was extremely impressed with Kimberly who had kept a cool head and an optimistic outlook the entire time. For a second Kira wondered how she would look in pink herself and then giggled at the thought. Just the day before she despised and feared the woman with incredible fury and now she aspired to be like her.

"Done," said Kimberly as she jumped off the lowest tree branch and landed perfectly.

"So where is it?" asked Kira eagerly.

"North," replied Kimberly.

"Well, that's all fine and dandy," said Kira sarcastically, "but unless you also have a compass in that bra, we're going to get turned around faster than the speed of light."

"You ever heard of the moss growing on the north side of the tree," replied Kimberly smartly, returning the Yellow Ranger's sarcasm.

"Oh, yeah," answered Kira humbly, "good call."

Kimberly was amazed at her own composer and surprising intelligence. She didn't recall ever being this smart, maybe the whole mentor, protégé thing brought out the best in her.

"So you saw the bra thing?" asked Kimberly shyly, after the two girls had been walking in silence for a few minutes.

"Yup," answered Kira trying to cover up her smile. "And let me tell you, I never want to see my science teacher's hand anywhere near there ever again!"

The two girls broke out in giggles, Kimberly reverting back to her old high school behavior, and Kira actually not afraid to act like a teenager.

"You know Kira," began Kimberly, taking on a more serious tone, "I just wanted you to know that I am truly sorry for the pain I've put you through these past few days. I know your going to say that it wasn't my fault and I was under a spell, but the truth is that I had control of the situation the entire time. But, I chose to allow the evil to control me."

Kira stopped walking and grabbed Kimberly by the arm, "I know you feel guilty Kimberly, but I don't blame you. I've been under a few spells myself; one actually caused me to betray the team. But, I know how it feels to realize that you have caused destruction, and it's not easy. So, I forgive you completely."

Kimberly was truly touched by Kira's forgiveness. She was so young and yet so understanding. Kimberly quickly gave the girl a hug before continuing on their journey.

"You know, I totally get why Tommy chose you," said Kimberly.

Kira smiled in appreciation, "He didn't choose me though, the gem did," she replied in disappointment.

"Yeah, that's what he wanted you to believe," said Kimberly sweetly.

"What do you mean?" asked Kira curiously.

"Oh nothing," replied Kimberly, "just that whether the gem picked you or not Tommy picked you too. Tommy is a very thoughtful man, always has been. He never lets anything be dictated to him, especially when it comes to saving the world. Something tells me that was the case when he asked you to assume the gem's powers."

"Thanks," said Kira blushing. "He really loves you, you know."

Now Kimberly stopped walking and turned to the young woman, "Did he actually say so?"

"Well, not technically," answered Kira hesitantly, "but you don't take on that disgusting Lord Zedd alone unless you truly do love a person."

Kimberly looked at the ground in disappointment. "Big deal, he did that once back in high school."

"You mean back in high school when he first fell in love with you?" questioned Kira.

"Come on," said Kim turning around and continuing on their way.

Kira followed, not making any effort to say anything. She could tell Kimberly was deep in thought, most likely she was thinking about Dr. O. For a split second Kira wished that she could know what it felt like to be in love like they were. Was it everything it was cracked up to be? She cared for Trent deeply but they were so far from love. Kira realized how painful everything must have been for the couple back in high school. It must have been so hard to see each other in the path of danger on a regular basis, not to mention when Kimberly left. Aisha had filled Kira in on the details of Kimberly and Dr. O's breakup back in high school. Kira now wondered if it had been worth it to Kimberly to have hurt Dr. O like she did. According to Aisha everyone said that he had never been the same after he got that letter. How would things have been different today had the couple not split up? Would she herself even be a ranger now?