Chapter 4

That night, Everyone slept at Tommy's house. Tommy went down into the lab to check on Kira. He had a gift small bag in his hand. He entered the hospital wing and sat down on Kira's bed where she laid unable to sleep. "Can't sleep?"asked Tommy. "Yeah, what about you? Can't sleep either?"asked Kira. Tommy chuckled. "Thea and I were going over some more paperwork. I gave her another stack of student files to work on. She went to sleep about an hour ago and I figured since your shirt is all stained with blood, you can use this instead." Tommy showed Kira the small gift bag he carried in his hand. Kira's mouth dropped open and she glared at Tommy. "What's this for?"she asked. "Well, I know someone with a birthday coming up right? This is a bit of an early gift from me. I figured you can wear this now instead of just your bra or your other shirt,"said Tommy. He handed Kira the bag as she smiled sweetly at him. "Tommy you didn't have to do this for me." Tommy smiled back at Kira as he focused on her brown doe eyes. "I know I didn't have to but I wanted to Kira." Kira looked down at the yellow bag and began to tug at the tissue paper inside. Once the tissue paper had been all pulled out, Kira discovered the gift on the inside. She squeaked as she pulled it out and found a yellow and halter top with her name embroidered in black on the corner and an embroidered picture of her guitar next to it. "Oh, Tommy. This great! Thank you so much,"said Kira as she leaned over and hugged her friend. Kira let Tommy go and pulled the beautiful halter top on over her bra. Kira got up out of her bed and modeled the shirt for Tommy. "Tommy this is great! It fits perfectly! Thank you!"cried Kira as she hugged Tommy again. "There's a card in the bag as well. It isn't birthday related though,"said Tommy as he released his grip on Kira. Kira pulled her arms back to her side and sat down on the bed. She pulled the yellow bag back in her lap and pulled out a white envelope with her name on it. Kira gently lifted the flap of the envelope and pulled out a red metallic card with a white heart in the middle. Inside the heart was a poem. It read:
I wrote your name in the sand
But the wind blew it away
I wrote your name in the sand
But the waves washed it away
I wrote your name in my heart
And forever it will stay
Kira was speechless. She could feel her eyes well up with tears of joy. As she opened the card, there was another poem. It read:
My dearest Kira,
The flowers are born, later they wilt.
The stars shine, some day they are extinguished.
This land, the sun, the galaxies and even the same great Universe some day also they be destroyed.
It compared with that, the life of the man is not but that an I blink, a scarce moment.
In that scarce moment, the people are born, they laugh, they cry, they fight, are injuries, they feel happiness, sadness, they hate someone, they love someone.
All in a single.

Kira, this is how I truly feel about you. I hope you feel the same way about me and can accept my love for you. I love you Kira Ford.
Love, Forever and For always,
Tommy Oliver.

Kira felt tears of joy escape her eyelids and drip down her face. Tommy leaned over and wiped her tears with his shirt sleeve. Kira held the card close to her heart and continued to let tears slip out. She looked into Tommy's soulful eyes and couldn't keep herself from crying even more. "This is the best present anyone has ever given me. Thank you Tommy,"Kira whimpered as she put herself into Tommy's arms seeking the comfort he could only give. Tommy stroked Kira's hair as she wept into his shirt. "I didn't want to make you this upset,"said Tommy. "I'm not upset Tommy. I'm happy. Words can't describe what you have just done for me. It means so much and there is no way I can repay you for your love and kindness,"Kira wept as she buried her head deep into Tommy's chest. "There is one thing you can do,"said Tommy as he lifted Kira's chin up so her eyes met his. He gently moved in and kissed her gently on the lips. Kira calmed down enough to kiss him back. Lost in the moment, Kira didn't even realize that she had just fallen head over heals for her ex-teacher. "I can't believe I am kissing my teacher. I know I shouldn't but he...no one can ever give me the love that he gives me,"thought Kira. Tommy slowly broke the kiss and looked back into Kira's brown doe eyes. "Kira, tell me that you love me,"whispered Tommy. Kira stroked Tommy's cheek as he caressed his fingers through her blonde hair, gently sliding through buffoon fingertips. "I love you Tommy and I always will,"murmured Kira.
"That little turquoise brat! She escaped form us. I swear Mesogog, I will find her and I will destroy her!"exclaimed Zabia furiously as he drew a silver saber from his belt and extended it. "Save your energy Zabia. I know the turquoise ranger is our target and she deserves what is coming to her but we must come up with a strategy before we plumate ourselves into a situation we are going to regret,"said Mesogog. Zabia thrashed his sword throughout the lab and thrashed it against a cabinet full of chemicals. The chemicals smashed together, splashing acidic liquid throughout the lab. Mesogog was furious. He marched over to Zabia and pulled his sword from his hand. Mesogog slammed Zabia against a wall and held the sword to his pale neck. "You incompetent buffoon! Look at what you have done to my lab! You are lucky I don't destroy you instead of the turquoise ranger!" Zabia began to breathe heavily as the tip of his own sword got closer to his neck. "You can't kill me! If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be here! I gave you your power and I can take it away just as easy!" Mesogog huffed as he released Zabia from his grasp and gave him the sword back. Zabia sneered as he walked over to the pile of chemicals. Pulling a single strand of hair from the Turquoise ranger out of his pocket. "You should be thanking me. These chemicals mixed together produced a substance which can act as a homing device on anyone as long as it has a genetic piece of material to identify the being. By dropping this strand of Turquoise ranger's hair into the chemical mixture, we will be able to see where she is at all times and can plan our attack,"said Zabia as he held the hair in between his fingertips. Mesogog hissed in delight at the sight of the hair in Zabia's possession. Zabia dropped the hair into the chemical concoction and was immediately blown away by the amount of smoke appearing in the lab. Zabia fell to the floor and coughed as much smoke out of his chest as he could. Revealed behind the smoke was a cloud of ash, hoovering above the chemical pile. An image became clear of Skyler laying on her bed in the hospital wing. "Excellent,"hissed Mesogog as he swerved his hand over the floating ash. Zabia laid on the floor, coughing smoke out of his lungs, too weak to stand. Mesogog peered into the floating ashes.
Skyler tossed and turned on her bed trying to find a comfortable position but it wasn't easy with her arms so sore. Tommy looked up and saw Skyler moving in her bed. He looked down at Kira, nestled in his arms. Tommy stroked her blonde hair as she slept soundly in his comfort. He carefully lifted her body into her bed as she laid in his arms motionless. He pulled the covers up and tucked her in gently and then kissed her forehead. Tommy walked towards the entrance of the hospital wing and then turned back to look at Kira. She curled up in her blankets and turned her body towards the entrance. "I love you Tommy,"she whispered. Tommy smiled at her. "I love you to Kira,"he whispered. Tommy exited the hospital wing and went up the stairs to his room. As he went upstairs, Conner headed downstairs. "Conner? What are you still doing awake,"asked Tommy as he looked down at his watch. "I should probably be asking you the same question Tommy. Why are you down here so late?"asked Conner. Tommy smirked. "I just came down to check on Kira. No big deal,"said Tommy as he headed up to his room. Conner sighed as he walked down the stairs and into the hospital wing. He walked over to Skyler's bed and sat down on the edge. Skyler continued to toss and turn on her bed but Conner tried to console her by stroking her hair. Conner stroked Skyler's cheek gently as she woke up. Conner looked into Skyler's innocent face and peered into her hazel eyes. "How are you feeling?"asked Conner. Skyler smiled as she sighed. "I've been worse than this." Conner chuckled as he stroked the stray hair out of Skyler's face so he could see her eyes better. "Conner, I didn't mean to sound rude to you today at Cyberspace. That wasn't my initial intention. I was just frustrated. I have had so many people ask me about my hand and it bugged the crap out of me. I'm sorry that I took my anger out on you. Will you ever find it in your heart to forgive me?"asked Skyler. Conner smiled at Skyler and scooted his body closer to hers. He gently caressed his arms around her body and lifted her up into his lap without touching her shoulders. "You don't need to apologize. I shouldn't of asked about your hand. I'm sorry Skyler,"said Conner. Skyler slowly lifted her arm as best as she could and stroked Conner's cheek. "There is no need for apologies. Conner, I think we have both learned our lesson. You know, one day, we will look back on this moment and laugh at how ridiculous we were." They both chuckled and exchanged cheerful smiles. Conner laid Skyler back down on the bed and he laid down next to her. Conner stroked her hair as he held Skyler close and stroked her hair. He looked into her deep hazel eyes and saw the innocence that lied beneath. "Skyler, there is something I have to tell you." Skyler snuggled towards Conner. "Really? What would that be?"she asked. Conner sat up in the bed and looked down at Skyler. "I love you Skyler." Skyler couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Really?"she asked. Conner lifted Skyler's body up again and held her in his arms. "I truly do. I would never lie to you. I love you with all my heart Skyler." Skyler could see it in Conner's eyes that he wasn't lying. As Conner held Skyler, he could see her body begin to glow turquoise. Skyler took a deep breath and smiled. The bandages on her arms snapped off as her body glowed brighter. Conner looked at the wounds on her arms disappear and become small scratches on her arms. Her dark black and blue bruises began to fade back to her normal skin tone. Conner watched in amazement as Skyler healed before his eyes. The brace on her hand and wrist snapped off. Conner laid Skyler back on her bed and continued to watch with a baffled look on his face as her body stopped glowing and she shut her eyes. "Oh no, what just happened? What the hell just happened?"Conner thought to himself, panicked. "Skyler?" Conner looked closely at her face and watched as her eyes twitched. Skyler opened her eyes and looked up at Conner with bright eyes and a smile on her face. She slowly sat up in her bed and lifted her hand. She wiggled her fingers and rotated her wrist. She looked at both of her shoulders and only saw small scratch marks upon her skin. Her arms were no longer causing her constant pain. Skyler was so relieved, she grabbed Conner and refused to let him go. "Thank you so much! You've healed me!" Conner was still dumbfounded from what just happened. "Before you get too crazy, will you tell me what happened?" Skyler let Conner go and sat up in front of him. Skyler put her hands on top of Conner's and looked him straight in the eyes. "Your love has healed me! Conner, when a phoenix true love, then healing is granted." "I don't understand,"said Conner. "You really love me with all your heart right?"asked Skyler. Conner nodded his head. "When a phoenix find true love, the phoenix is granted the love of another. The love and care of another will heal anything. You were able to heal me because you really love me and no one will be able to love me the way you do. You're my savior Conner,"said Skyler. "I really do love you Skyler,"said Conner as he pulled her close. Conner held Skyler close and slowly kissed her on the lips. Skyler didn't hesitate on returning the kiss and so she did. Conner gently pulled away as he sat against the pillows on Skyler's bed. Skyler crawled into his lap, pulled the sheets over their legs and snuggled her head into Conner's chest. Conner and Skyler fell asleep as they felt the warmth of each other's comfort.
"So, the ashes show me that our little Turquoise Ranger has a crush on the Red Ranger. What do you suppose we do about this situation Zabia?"asked Mesogog as he turned to Zabia. Zabia stood in a corner of the room coughing out the rest of the ash and smoke form his chest. "Zabia, how can you just sit there when the Power Rangers are going to regain eternal power?"Mesogog hissed. Zabia didn't say anything. "I expect you to answer me Zabia,"sneered Mesogog. Zabia looked over at Mesogog. "I will do something about it,"he responded. "Exactly, what is it that you plan to do?"asked Mesogog as he drew closer to Zabia. "Mesogog, the Rangers only have one chance to regain their powers. Purple Ranger is going to lead them to the Oracle's cavern; the heart of the Phoenix power. She and the other Rangers have to call upon the Oracle in order to regain their powers. If they perform the ritual correctly, the Oracle will grant the Rangers the gift of eternal powers but if they don't, Reefside will have no one to protect it from harm. I know where to find the Oracle. The Turquoise one will be the one who has to call forth the power so she will be an easy target,"said Zabia as he headed towards an appearing invisi-portal. "The Rangers don't stand a chance. They may have strength in numbers but I have pure strength." Zabia walked through the invisi-portal and disappeared into it's blinding light. Mesogog hissed and turned back to the floating ashes where he viewed the Rangers walking through the petrified forest.