Backwaters

Part Five: Iced Food

By: Kryptonite

Disclaimer: *takes a deep breath* I do not own Power Rangers. If I did I would not have to worry about money ever again.

Spoilers: Only slight if any at all. I won't have a whole lot of reminiscing so this shouldn't be a real concern.

Summary: AU. Kimberly's back after two years in Florida and five in hiding in her old house. She has a younger sister and everything past MMPR is void. It never happened. The Rangers aren't needed anymore and they all have their own lives. The following pairings will be present this whole thing: Jason/Kimberly, Tommy/Kat, Billy/Trini, Adam/OC, Rocky/Aisha and possibly Zack/OC, but I'm not sure if he'll show up.

A/N: Again, sorry for the delay. But I have tomorrow off so I felt like writing tonight. Just a short piece, kind of a filler. Breakfast comes and goes. I tried Billy-speak this time (I'm not very good) so if you have any tips or anything just review and tell me. All constructive criticisms are appreciated. Also, the italics in the chapter is Latin for 'butterfly'.

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" Everyone still sore?" Jason asked halfway through breakfast. Standing up had been a real chore for Billy, Trini and Kimberly, despite the comfortable position she was in.

" I think a better question would be everyone still awake." Riley said, eyes locked on Brian and Adam, both boys almost falling into their half-eaten stacks of pancakes. The rest of the table laughed.

" I'm awake." Brian muttered, half-heartedly moving his fork around.

" Well finish eating, take a shower, get dressed and I'll drive you to school." Brian groaned, fork slipping closer to his plate. " You're the one who had to argue that you were awake." Jason looked over as she went to get up from the table.

" Sure you don't want seconds or something? You didn't eat a whole lot." Riley just smiled, picking the plate up.

" I don't eat much in the mornings. Save my stomach space for the evening meal, you know? Which you're all invited to of course." Riley quickly added as the plate clattered into the sink.

" We would be more than jubilant to accept your hospitable proposition." Billy spoke, a smile on his face. Kimberly turned to Trini as Riley grinned at Billy.

" Translation?"

" They're coming to dinner Kim." Riley answered, moving to put the left over batter in a container.

" I'll get that Riley." Riley just smiled, moving around the kitchen.

" It's okay. You made breakfast I can clean up." Jason sat back down in his seat, watching Riley walk around. Kimberly's hand on his drew his attention away.

" I'm sorry what?" Kimberly just smiled at him.

" Nothing." Jason smiled back, finding it hard for him to drag his eyes from her.

" Unfortunately we all should be off. We do have to go to work at some point this day." Trini pointed out before tapping Adam lightly on the head. " Come on, wake up." Riley motioned for the other's to keep their mouths shut before she dumped a dish towel full of ice down the back of his T-shirt.

Adam jumped up from the table, suddenly and completely awake as he struggled to un-tuck his shirt to get the freezing cubes away from his skin. Once the ice was melting on the floor Adam turned to address the still laughing table. Turning slowly he made his way towards Riley before lunging at her. Shrieking once, Riley sprinted down the hall and turned on a dime to race up the stairs. Adam followed suit, much to the amusement of everyone else.

" She is good, isn't she?" Trini commented, amused.

" Very good. Someone mentioned work?" Kimberly commented, smiling at her friends, happy they were back in her life. Jason winced, before going to push his chair back.

" Can I use the phone?"

" Sure, you know where it is." Kimberly answered, watching him walk over to the wall phone next to the door.

" So, we have to leave soon but… well Jason's our ride." Trini looked over at Billy who was still finishing up the last couple of pancakes on the table.

" Not a botheration my little papilio. I'll simply send the address to the computer and…" After pushing a few buttons Billy gave a triumphant smile. Kimberly turned a serious face to Trini.

" Should I be digging for hard hats or something soon?"