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Chapter 8

Force Goodbye

The party was in full swing. Everyone was talking to each other happily while drinking and eating. Unfortunately, the Ninja Storm Rangers had to leave halfway through the party to return to the Ninja schools. "We have to go now," Tori said to Tommy and Bridge, who briefly hugged them all. "Oh, and thank you so much for fixing our Wind morphers."

Bridge smiled. "Anytime for my favorite Power Ranger team."

"Okay, let's head out, then," Shane said.

"But where's Hunter?" wondered Blake as he looked around the room.

Cam looked around as well. "Where is Dustin?"

"Maybe they're making out somewhere," laughed Tori.

"I'll go find them quickly." Tommy turned to go, but Bridge put out an arm.

"I can find them faster," he said, taking off his gloves and waving it in the air for a few seconds. "Found them. Be back in a minute."

After a short walk, he found them making out behind a large oak tree while being watch by Z. "Hi, Bridge," she said with a big grin on her face.

Bridge gave a small laugh. "Why I'm not surprised to see you here?"

"It's been a long time since I got to see two hot guys kissing."

Bridge walked next to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "We've only been gone for a day -- day and a half, at the most. How could you already miss me and Sky kissing?"

Z put on a sad face and said, "I have withdrawal issues."

Bridge smiled, then he turned his attention toward the lovebirds. "Dustin, Hunter," he said in a loud voice, which caused them to stop and look at him.

"Yes?" Hunter said, looking at Bridge with an evil look.

"It's time for you guys to go. The others are waiting for you.'' With a sigh, they both stood up reluctantly and walked back to the others while still holding hands. Bridge and Z followed.

"Thanks again for giving us our powers back, Bridge," said Blake.

Bridge smiled. "You're welcome -- again.''

Shane then stepped forward and asked, "Now that we have our powers back, what do with them now?"

Tommy walked over to him from the doorway and placed a hand on his shoulder. "You will know one day." Shane smiled and walked back into the line.

"Later," they all said at once before turning around and Ninja-streaking away.

"That was cool," Bridge said, watching the multi-color stream disappear. All three of them walked back to the other Rangers, ready to get back to their celebration.

The party went on for another hour, until the LightSpeed Rangers got a call on their morphers; Carter was the one to answer. A few moments later, he got off it and said, "We're need back at Mariner Bay." Then, the LightSpeed Rangers said their goodbyes to the other Rangers.

"Thank you for let me look at your tech stuff," said Bridge while shaking their hands.

Dana smiled. "Anything to help a fellow Ranger." With that said, they walked away to their Rescue Rover and drove away.

Jen, from Time Force, stepped forward. "We have to get going, you guys." The SPD and Time Force Rangers all nodded in agreement and began to say their goodbyes as well.

Syd, who was holding Eric, was crying. "Syd, don't cry. We will meet again one day," he said, holding her close.

Syd looked up and said, "Do you promise?" Eric gave a slight nod of his head and softly kissed her on the lips before finally letting her go. Reluctantly, she began to walk back to the ship.

Wes and Jen were also holding each other. "I hate to leave you again, but at least we know it's for the best," she said into Wes' chest.

Wes looked down at her and said, "Don't worry; we'll also meet again one day." Jen suddenly looked up at Wes and kissed him on the lips, then let go and walked toward the others.

After a minute, the Rangers were all gathered by the ship's opening. Bridge and Sky were last in the line. "Sky, there's one thing I want to do to you when we get back," Bridge said out of the blue.

Sky looked at him and asked, "What?"

Suddenly, Bridge had a big grin on his face. "I've always wanted to dye your hair blond."

Sky looked at Bridge for a long moment. "You're not dyeing my hair any color." Despite his warning, he moved forward to plant a brief kiss on Bridge's lips before they all entered the ship. Jen stood by the door and ushered them in.

After the last person was on board, she looked over the crowd of people standing there, her gaze landing on Wes. He smiled at her and she smiled back as the door closed. A few minutes later, the ship took off from the ground, flew away, then disappeared in to a time rip. The Rangers on the ground waved until the ship was gone.

"Well, we need to get going," said Wes. He and Eric waved goodbye to the others as they walked to their Jeep.

Connor, Ethan, Kira, and Ethan also waved farewell, and left to go home. Only Jason and Tommy were left.

"So, should we clean this mess?" Tommy asked, looking around his cluttered yard.

Jason grabbed his hand and said, "It can wait until after we make our own little mess." He suddenly kissed Tommy on the lips, and together they fell on the ground, kissing passionately.

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A/N: Well, Chapter 8 is done and Chapter 9, which will be the last chapter, is coming soon. Please review.