Summary: Mesogog takes on the Green Ranger and the rangers finally get a day to themselves. One that is hopefully battle, stress and worry free.

Author's Notes: I hope you peeps like the last chapter - This chapter will be longer, but the battle will be shorter. Plus, we get to see more of Andros, school, relationships and such. Enjoy people

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Mesogog staggered back and snapped the staff out before him, but the Green Ranger didn't back down. He raised the dagger to his lips and the all too familiar fanfare echoed through the ranger's ears. The melody was light, but at parts heavy; nearly all the time, so soothing. A bolt of green energy expelled from the dagger's coin and raced across the ground before slamming into Mesogog. An explosion brightened the sky and the Dino Demon found himself flying through the air.

Kimberly and the others watched on in shock as their mentor returned to his roots. With the Dragonzord energy coursing through his veins, he looked so at home. Another bolt of energy raced into Mesogog and exploded, throwing him farther away. Tommy stopped in his tracks and glanced down at the unconscious Trent. With a wave of his dagger, emerald energy consumed the teenager and he lifted into the air.

"Take care of him, Rangers." Tommy said and advanced upon Mesogog again.

The rangers rushed over to their fallen comrade, glancing down at his hovering body. They looked up to Tommy again, seeing his golden shield glow just a little bit brighter…

"You can never defeat me!" Mesogog screamed, throwing a sphere of energy at Tommy, but the Green Ranger simply pushed it away. Tommy raced forward and locked horns (so to speak) with the bull and slashed him hard across the chest. The dagger glowed brightly and Tommy pivoted, coming around for another sweep. Mesogog met him this time and parried the strike wide right. Before he could act on his advantage, Tommy beat fist into his boney jaw and felt the dagger slip across his chest once again.

"You overestimated yourself, Mesogog." Tommy said monotonously. "You failed to defeat us two years ago and you've failed to beat us now." Tommy slashed Mesogog again before striking three more times; each taking a hard chunk of the Dino Demon's skull. A painful, raged cry echoed through the air as Mesogog twisted the blade-staff above his head and slashed down hard. Blue-black blood sprayed across the parking lot as the Dino Demon fell to his knees. Tommy hovered over him, hissing beneath his mask. "This time Mesogog, do not come back."

Mesogog screamed and thrust the blade towards Tommy in a final effort. But the Green Ranger slap-blocked the staff and thrust the dagger deep into his head. A yellow-white light erupted into the sky and the ground began to shake as bolts of lightning expelled from Mesogog's fallen body. Tommy jumped back as a final explosion rocked the ground. Chunks of body parts flew through the air, sliding across the ground. For a moment, no one said or did anything, except for staring the revived Green Ranger. Tommy inhaled powerful and crossed his arms in an X-stance then eased himself.

"Power down." He said calmly and the suit vanished with a green glow. Tommy sighed heavily and rubbed his aching forehead. "Well…that's one way to win, aye?"

No one could or say anything except…smile.

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December 4th, 2005

The sun rose silently from the east as it peeked over the horizon. It's bright rays illuminated the Oliver bedroom, bathing the two nude figures in its warm rays. Tommy stirred lightly and rolled onto his back with a mighty yawn. He stretched with a loud groan and went limp on his bed as Kim began to stir as well. He looked over at her and smiled as she rubbed her eyes of sleepiness and begin to stretch as well. He leaned over and kissed her lightly on the cheek before pulling her close to his side. "Did you sleep well last night, darling?"

"Ahm hmm…" She answered and cooed lightly as his fingers combed slowly through her hair. For a moment, he held her close, thinking about the last eight years of his life without her. It had been a long and painful one; one full of many mistakes and blunders. He frowned, recalling the many woman he'd dated since Kimberly and at this point wanted to go back and time and beat his own ass. But what was done is done. He nodded his head and kissed Kimberly's before he slipped off the bed and stood up. "Oh…where are you going?"

Tommy smiled as he glanced back at her. "I'm going to get the water ready for our shower. I'm pretty sure you need one too?" She blushed lightly and nodded before standing.

"But I'm not letting you get off the hook that easily, mister." He grinned as she pulled him back onto the bed and atop of her. "You've got a loving girlfriend to take care of."

He could only grin in response…

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Conner moaned softly as he stirred on the bed and nearly rolled onto Kira before he remembered she was there. Sleeping comfortably beside him was indeed Kira; curled up tightly in the sheet. He smiled, remember last night and lets his fingers slid slowly across her cheek. There wasn't a moment of the day where she didn't look beautiful. But for once, he could say she looked ten, twenty, no a hundred times more beautiful when she slept. He sighed lightly as he watched her stir and moan, clutching the sheet closer to her chest.

"What did I do to ever be blessed with someone like you?" He asked no one and stroked her forehead lightly, almost begging to touch and hold her. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek gently and laid his head back against the pillow, gazing at her calm, beautiful face. Never in his wildest imagination did he ever expect to have someone so loving and caring in his life. But here laid Kira, his true soul mate. He smiled lightly and leaned forward, kissing her sweet, sweet lips. To his surprise, she returned the kiss and pulled him into a gentle hug. "Good morning to you too."

She smiled and laid her head against his chest and kissed it lightly. "You don't regret what we did last night, do you?" She asked, looking up at him with concerned eyes. He could only smile back and press his lips so very gently against her own.

"Would I still be laying here if I did, Kira?" he asked, raising a brow. She smiled lightly and curled up closer to him as she sighed. He stared up at the ceiling, letting his fingers run through her silky hair. Last night had indeed been a good night. It was their first time in a long while that they had time to themselves; one that wasn't full of pain and misery. He kissed her forehead lightly again and hugged her close. "I love you, Kira and I make you this promise now…no matter what the case, I will always be by your side…" He whispered and laid one final kiss on her lips.

But she had other idea's in mind. Pushing him onto his back, she rolled atop him and grinned. "And I love you, Conner McKnight." She whispered and locked hands with him.

Today was turning out to be a good day…

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Trent rubbed his weary eyes and took a gulp of his coffee. He looked at the clock, seeing it click and turn to 6:30am. He raised a brow and looked at his watch. Frowning, he grabbed his keys and tossed his coffee into the trash. Conner and Kira came bounding down the stairs, fiddling with their own keys.

"What are you doing up so early?" Trent asked, raising a brow.

"We were about to ask you the same question." Kira returned, sniffing the air. "Coffee? Since when did you start drinking coffee? You always drank tea in the morning."

He shrugged. "I need a new boost for the morning since I'm a teacher now." He said and glanced at his frowning and frowned. "Speaking of which, I'm in a rush. I need to pick up some new art supplies for class."

Conner watched as Trent rushed out the door and glanced at Kira. Shrugging he slipped into the kitchen as Kira headed for the living room. "Coffee?" he shouted through the doorway.

"Nah, tea would be nice." She answered.

"Alright." He shouted and began to search the cupboards for tea. She smiled light and fell into the chair, leaning on one arm as she scanned the room. She had done this a dozen times over, glancing at the many different pictures. Most of them were group pictures of ranger teams; mainly of the one's Tommy was associated with. She stood up and approached one picture in particular. It was of Tommy and Kimberly, taken back during high school. She had never really questioned her mentor about his love life and made a mental note not to. But now, it seemed different. Kimberly had returned to his life and made him seem less military-esc. He seemed so much happier; livelier.

"Here you go, sweetheart." She gasped, feeling the hand rest on her shoulder as Conner handed the tea to her. She smiled lightly and took it before looking back at the picture. Conner glanced at it as well and smiled, seeing the two love birds together. "Cute together, aren't they?"

"That picture was taken back in 10th grade." They both jumped and whirled around to face the new comers. Tommy and Kimberly stood there, grinning. "I can't believe you still kept that. I just noticed it." Kim said, running her hand over the picture and smiled.

"Yeah, that picture was taken during the Christmas Party that year." He said and shrugged. "I never got rid of it…because I needed something to remind me of you."

Kim blushed lightly as Kira and Conner snickered. Tommy joined in and turned away, heading for the kitchen. For a moment, the three rangers stood gathered around the picture; developing their own thoughts of what went on during that night. "It's hard to believe that was nearly ten years ago." Kim said finally, breaking the silence. "It was taken on December 15th of 1995. It was just a few months before I left for Florida…the worst mistake of my life." She sighed and looked at the floor.

"How was it your worst mistake?" Kira asked, glancing between Kim and picture. "We never really dwelled on Dr. O's personal life, so we really don't know much about you, besides what we've seen over the last few days."

Kim sighed and looked up at the picture once again. "It was when Tommy had received his Zeo Ranger powers, I mistakenly believed Tommy and Kat were in love. I really didn't know what to do or think, so I did what I believed was right at the time. I wrote Tommy a letter; a letter then broke the two of us up. I had told and convinced myself that once the letter was sent, I figured our love would be dead and Tommy could move on." She glanced back at Kira and shook her head. "Unfortunately, at the time, it didn't. Every day, month, year after I sent the letter, my heart grew smaller and smaller until it got to the point that if I didn't go see Tommy and explain what I did…I would die of a broken heart."

Kira absently clutched Conner's hand and squeezed it tightly. Conner glanced at her, smiling and returned the squeeze, drawing her a little closer at the same time. "So how did you find out where Dr. O lived?" Kira questioned, wrapping her arms around Conner's.

"Some of the other rangers told me, actually." Kim shrugged and glanced at the other pictures. She pointed to one of the original rangers; Jason, Zack, Trini, Billy, herself and Tommy. "Jason didn't take much convincing to get the information out of it. He also told me that Tommy was still a Power Ranger." She growled softly. "Oh, I had never been so angry in my entire life. After his days as a Turbo Ranger, I though he'd given up being a Power Ranger for good. But no, instead I find out he's teaching you guys."

Conner and Kira grinned, looking away sheepishly.

"But it's all good." She waved her hand, her mood lightening. "Speak of the devil, it's 6:45 and if we don't leave now, we'll be late for class. Last thing we need is a tardy on our record."

And with that, the day began anew…

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Reefside High school; December 4th, 2005 – After school

Principal Randall, Elsa, Michelle, whatever you may call her, descended upon the Science Classroom with an all but evil intent. Ever since Mesogog had been defeated, she grown into a caring young woman and even had started to go out with Trents father, Anton Mercer. Today, she looked as elegant as always; dressed in a sparkling black dress with her silky black hair done up in a pony tail. She stopped at the door and tapped a few times before pushing it open at the occupants request.

"Hello, Elsa." Trent said, pulling her into a friendly hug. "What brings you here today? Aren't you usually gone by now; out flirting with my dad?"

Elsa blushed and shrugged. "Several reasons, Trent." She glanced at the other occupants; Tommy, Kimberly and their students. "The most important one comes from Dr. Mercer. He actually has asked me to convince you all to join us at a private party. Most of the staff here at Reefside has been invited, but he wanted me to speak to you all directly."

Tommy glanced at Kimberly and shrugged. He got the same response from the rest of the crowd as well. "Sounds like I deal." Tommy answered, leaning back in his chair. "What's the other reasons?"

Elsa smiled and tapped the wooden frame of the door. "This place." She said, looking around the room. "January 15th will mark Reefside High's fiftieth year of service and I thought it'd be nice to commemorate its legacy. I figured it'd best be done by you all, considering you're the schools most influential members. Being Power Rangers and all, yeah know?"

"Sounds like a wonderful idea." Kimberly said, leaning on the desk. "What did you have in mind for the celebration?"

"Well, I talked to Ethan earlier about putting together a little slide show of the school. I found a box with some old pictures in the storage room and I think they may come in handy." She glanced at Conner. "We also thought about take that day off of all work and have a party. You know, sports events, lessons, food and such. Conner volunteered to help out with the sports and I'd like to have Kim help out with that area as well." She received a nod as a reply. "Good. Kira, I've volunteered you to do the musical score for the slid show and for the party. And lastly, Tommy, I was hoping I could convince you and Hayley to help with the food."

Tommy raised a brow. "You're asking a doctor of paleontology and a Rocket Scientist to cook food?" He threw his head back in laughter.

"No, not quite, Dr. Oliver; I was thinking maybe you could help serve shakes, smoothies, or malts. Food is being catered in, so all you have to do is serve it." She countered, raising a brow. "You think you can talk her into it?"

Tommy shrugged. "You never know with her sometimes, Elsa. She can be the easiest woman to figure out and other days she can be extremely complex. I can try, but don't get your hopes up." He felt Kim's hand rest on his shoulder and then give it a reassuring pat.

"Don't worry Tommy, if you screw up, Kira and I are hear to convince her as well." She grinned and kissed his cheek.

"Thanks." He said sarcastically and leaned on one hand. Everyone laughed and shook their heads. A silence settled over the room as everyone thought about the day; piecing together what the day maybe like.

"Man, it's hard to believe this place has been here for fifty years already." Trent said, returning everyone to reality. "We graduated as Senior's from here and now we work here. The school must have a long, hard heritage; one that now has the Power Rangers backing it."

Elsa smiled lightly and glanced at the window. "Its teachers weren't so unusual, Trent, but this school goes back a long ways with sports record. This place had won nearly 200 trophies in the sports area. It all ranged from basketball to football. You name, we probably won an award or trophy for it."

Tommy raised a brow and glanced at Trent. "Let me guess, you're going to try and win an art award?"

Trent shook his head and grinned. "No, although tempted to, but no. More likely to ask my class and see if I can get any to sign up. There are some really talented artists in that class."

Tommy shrugged and tapped the pen lightly against his desk. "Maybe we should all do something for our classes. I mean, this school has some talented young kids here and I'm sure they'd like to have a crack at an award. I mean, it's not everyday you get to say your name plastered on a trophy or an award that pretty much guarantee's your future."

Elsa rubbed her chin, looking down at the desk as she thought. "True…I mean we haven't missed the registrations for any of the contests. Registrations are due in by may and the may and the contest is towards the beginning of June. Present the idea to your students and see what they have to say about it. Tally up who's interested and I'll talk to the school board about funding."

"Speaking of students, has anyone heard from Kojin or Sierra?" Tommy asked, raising a brow. He looked around the room to see shrugs and blank stares.

"I do." Elsa answered, frowning. "They've…decided to take a vacation and plan their wedding. Somewhere over sea's, I guess. Scotland, I think they said."

"Scotland?" Conner mouthed, glancing at Kira. She shrugged in return and glanced back at Elsa.

"Well, I wish them the best of luck." Tommy said and leaned back in his chair. "Both of them are going to need it…"

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Andros stood before the large computer, staring blankly at the revolving logo. Billy beside him worked tirelessly on a different screen, programming multiple codes and other information. To be honest, Billy found the whole situation unnerving; the Red Space Ranger looming over his shoulder, looking like he was in some demonic trance by the way he was staring at the Dino Thunder logo.

"Andros?" Billy said finally, waving his hand before the man. "Earth to Andros, come in Andros."

For once the Ranger blinked and his head turned fractionally as their eyes met. "Sorry Billy, didn't mean to frighten you like that." He said and glanced at the logo again. "I'm just thinking about what kind of mission Thomas has for me. Though my bones already hold the answer, I'd rather hear it from him before leaving."

"He should be home soon." Billy answered, looking down at his watch. It flashed 4:30 back at him. "School got done little less then 2 hours ago and they said they were going to the grocery store after. So you shouldn't have to wait much longer."

Andros smiled and nodded his head. "Thank you, Billy." He glanced at the computer screen. "Still working on the plans for the Megazord, I see?"

Billy sighed and rubbed his aching eyes. "Yeah. Hayley and I built the formation unit, but the problem now is programming the coding for the transformation sequence. Currently the zords are useable, but without a transformation code, they'll be destroyed pretty quickly."

Andros frowned, glancing at the coding. "I don't understand the logic behind the coding." He said, reading one line and shook his head. "But I guess if there is someone in this world that can comprehend it, that person would be you."

Billy smiled and looked back at the coding. "Thanks Andros." He stopped, hearing a noise above him. "Ah…I think they're home now."

Andros nodded his head and turned quickly for the door.

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"Thomas Anthony Oliver! I told you not to buy that!" Kimberly scolded and pulled the bottle away. "You paid $15 for a bottle of whiskey? Thomas Anthony Oliver!"

Conner winced as he leaned towards Ethan. "She said his full name twice. That's not a good thing." Ethan shook his head and quickly began to put the groceries away. Trent gathered up several bags of canned goods and turned for the pantry but nearly dropped dead as Andros stood in the doorway.

"Ohmigod!" Trent cried and staggered back, clutching his racing heart. "Will you make a sound next time?"

Andros grinned sheepishly.

Tommy turned to what the commotion was and "ahed" when he saw the Red Ranger. "I presume you're here to speak business? So be it." He turned to the others. "Come, I believe you all should be here to hear this."

Kira glanced at Conner and Ethan before shrugging and following Dr. O out. Kimberly slapped there shoulders and headed out with Trent close behind. "Might as well. I don't see the harm…" Conner said and quickly made leave with Ethan on his tail.

"Andros, I've called you here because I have a mission for you." He said, standing at the window. For a moment, there was silence as the other rangers watched on. "I need you to gather the Space Rangers and take the Astro Megaship and track Vertox. It's unlike an evil villain to cause a truce between good and evil, so I want to know why he is in space."

Andros was still for a moment and then nodded his head. "Gathering the other Space Rangers maybe a difficult task." He said and turned away. Pulling the black hood over his head, he glanced back at Tommy. "But I will do my best."

Tommy nodded and turned to face Andros. "That's all I ask of you, old friend. And please, come home safe, Andros."

The Space Ranger nodded and vanished through the door. Everyone watched him go in silence and then glanced back at Tommy. To them, it looked like he was struggling with a long thought out decision. His head was lowered and they could see the fear in his stance. Everyone turned away, except for Kim and left the two lovers alone.

"You made the right decision, Tommy." She said, wrapping her arms around his waist and laid her head to rest on his chest. "A tough decision, Handsome, but the right one." She felt his arms enclose her in a gentle hug and he sighed before kissing her forehead.

"I know, beautiful, I know." He said, cradling her close. "I know…"

But one passionate kiss swept the fears away from both and instead replaced it with a love they sorely missed. Tommy lifted her into his arms and headed for the stairs; both smiling brightly and anxiously…

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WOOT! Tommy is getting laid for the fourth time in this story. Wow, big surprise, huh? Anyway, yeah; now we know why Andros was at the Oliver residence, plus we get to see the schools heritage later Just to let you all know, we won't see anymore of the Space Rangers from here on out; well, until much later in the story. I'll leave you all guessing at who went on the mission. Andros is a give away, but yeah. For those who didn't go on the mission play a big role later in the story. Peace out all!

May the powers protect you.