Chapter 13: Enjoying the First Year

Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers or LeAnn Rimes's song I Need You. I do own Zavier, Kamilah, Matt, Morgan, and the other characters that don't exist.

Karone and Leo had been married for three months. Zavier was getting used to having Leo in the house. The couple was enjoying each other's company when the kids were in bed.

One evening during their vacation, Leo caught his wife talking to Maya. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hello, my beautiful princess," he greeted. He kissed the side of her neck with a smile.

"Hello, my knight in red spandex," Karone greeted back.

He then smiled at Maya. "How's Mike doing?" He asked.

"Mike's great. He's a little nervous though. After the scare with Morgan, he's afraid of what might happen," Maya replied.

"Well, let's see. Matt was born in your village. Morgan was born in the hospital, where do you think this one will be born?" Karone asked.

"Well, Mike's hoping that this one will be born at the hospital again," Maya replied.

"Well, good luck with that," Leo teased.

Karone shoved her husband again. "Be nice," she insisted.

"What's wrong having a little harmless fun?" He asked.

"You don't have fun with a woman full of hormones," Karone replied.

"Especially when she's four months pregnant," Maya agreed.

He then pulled Karone closer against him and looked over when Kamilah ran over to him. "Daddy, come play," she insisted. Karone pushed Leo towards the children.

"Go play with them," Karone told him.

Leo gave Karone a kiss before running off to play with his stepchildren. "Those kids really do love him," Maya commented.

"They really do. Kamilah was ecstatic when I told her that Leo and I were going to get married. Zavier was a little bit distant though," Karone stated.

"Well, he knew Zhane better than Kamilah did."

"Yeah, but now they're both happy to have Leo in their lives."

Both women laughed as the children pounced on him. "They enjoy playing with him," she added.

"That's because Leo's such a big kid," Maya agreed.

"I used to be. Then all of a sudden I grew up."

Maya placed a hand on her shoulder. "That's because you became a mother to two beautiful children," Maya stated.

"Yeah, now Leo should be growing up soon."

"Nah, Leo will always be Leo."

Karone nodded and then she had the same idea she had years ago. "I'll be back," she told her. Maya watched as Karone grabbed the hose. She was going to spray Leo. Leo jumped when the water hit him. Karone laughed and then he grabbed Kamilah.

"I have a hostage. You wouldn't hit a man with a child would you?" He asked.

Kamilah wiggled in his grasp. "Put me down, daddy," she insisted. Karone grinned evilly and then she yelped when someone grabbed her around her waist. "UNCLE MIKE!" Kamilah shouted. Karone saw her brother-in-law holding onto her.

"Leo, get the hose," Mike instructed.

Leo put Kamilah on the ground and went to get the hose. Karone tried to fight him off her. "What goes around comes around, my lovely wife," he laughed. Mike let her go and Leo sprayed her with the hose.

"NO!" She screeched.

Leo laughed and then he finally shut the hose off to look at his drenched wife. Karone glared at him. "You're going to pay for that," she play snapped.

"Really?" He asked.

Karone then attacked him. They both fell to the ground and everybody laughed at them. Leo finally had her pinned. "I win," he announced. Karone smiled and then placed a kiss on his lips. She then got off from underneath him.

"Now look at us, Leo," she whined.

Leo noticed that they were covered in dirt. "Well, that's what you get for spraying the former Red Galaxy Ranger," he teased. Karone playfully hit his arm before looking over at Zavier and Kamilah.

"Zavier, Kamilah, it's time to go home," she informed.

The kids whined, but then they got home.

Later, Karone came out of the shower and found her husband fast asleep. "He sleeps like a little child," she murmured. She walked over and placed a kiss on his forehead. She was about to walk away when he grabbed her wrist.

"Where do you think you're going?" He asked.

"I wasn't going to wake you," she replied.

"Hey, we're still going out."

He got up and wrapped his arms around her waist. "I want to show you off to everyone on this planet," he murmured. He placed a kiss on her cheek and smiled at her.

They arrived at a dance club and looked at each other as a slow song started to play. Karone wrapped her arms around his neck and his arms went around her waist. They both swayed to the music and it was as if everything disappeared.

I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you

You're the hope that moves me
To courage again
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds, rage
And it's so amazing
'cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'cause you've brought me too far

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you
I need you

Leo pressed his forehead against hers with a smile. "I love you, Karone," he murmured.

"I love you too, Leo," she answered.

He then kissed her and she kissed him back.