Wow this is a long chapter. Sorry it took so long I kept rewriting it and I just could get it the way I liked it so I put it back to how I originally had it. Always going with my first instinct. I hope you all like. The next chapter shouldn't take to long to post. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and now on with the story.

You think that's the whole truth? Tommy asked as he heard the door to Kimberly's bedroom shut.

I think it is. I mean I went through power withdrawals when we went off to the conference. Jason said

Yeah, I think we all have but, nothing like that. I mean she isn't really herself and I don't think it's just from her growing up since we last saw her. You've seen how secretive both her and Billy are when it comes to what's been going on the past few years, it couldn't all be from the lose of power. Could it?

Maybe, maybe not but don't forget none of us had the power ripped from us only to then turn around and give it to someone else. At least when you lost your powers it was slow then you got new ones. Plus from what you tell me your spirit animals were connect to you and your life force. Kat was never suppose to have the power of the Crane, it was meant for Kimberly and Kimberly only. Jason said from his spot on the sofa.

I guess your right. Man it was a long night. Tommy said as he collapsed into one of the over sized tub chairs.

Jason nodded in agreement. He turned on the tv turning down the sound so as to not disturb Kimberly.

So what now? Jason asked after about an hour of silence.

What do you mean? Tommy asked not bothering to take his eyes of the ceiling that he decided about ten minutes ago was interesting enough to stare at.

Well I mean we weren't hired to protect Kim from who ever this psycho is... Jason started

Well we're protecting her now whether Raymond likes it or not. Tommy said finally taking his eyes off of the ceiling.

I'm sure Raymond will be glad to hear that. Considering you two have just been promoted to Kimberly's personal bodyguards. Danny said from where he and Adam stood in the door way.

That is if you accept. Adam add knowing full well that they would.

Well I don't know. She's been kinda mood and an all around bi... Jason started.

he yelled when a pillow hit him in the head.

What? I didn't do anything. Tommy said while trying to look innocent.

Yeah right. Jason rolled his eyes

Where's Kimberly at? Danny asked the worry clear in his voice when he realized she wasn't in the room.

She went to take a nap. Last night and this morning really took a toll on her. Tommy explained.

How long ago? Adam asked taking a seat on the other tub chair on the opposite side of the couch.

Danny sat on the couch with Jason.

About an hour. Why? Tommy asked

Well Raymond wanted me to look her over since she wouldn't let anyone else do it. He figured she might let me, since we're friends and all. Adam explained.

Okay I'll go wake her. Tommy said as he started to get up.

Danny practically yelled.

Everyone gave him an odd look.

I mean she might not be happy with you being in her bedroom and all but I have... I mean I had to wake her before, when she slept through her wake up call. She kinda freaks at first. And the last thing you need is to pick a row with her about being in her bedroom. Danny tried coming up with a logical half lie.

Tommy, Jason and Adam had knowing smiles. All of them were still jumpy if someone woke them up quickly. They all held it up to being rangers for so long.

What the heck is a row? Jason asked

A fight. Danny answered simply

Don't worry, I know how to wake her. Gently and with a very soft voice or you get a nice right hook to the head. Tommy said with the same knowing smile that the other still had.

They were happy that Kimberly was able to find friends that knew her so well, and that were so concerned with her well being.

Danny knew better than to keep pushing the subject he just hoped Kimberly was okay enough for someone to see her.

Tommy walked softly towards Kimberly's bedroom. He could hear soft moans coming from the room. He quickened his pace slightly but still walked as quietly as he could. He opened the door and was relieved to see Kimberly sound asleep on her bed. It appeared that she was dreaming but no one dream with in the first hour of sleep. Tommy thought but he quickly dismissed it.

Tommy took a few minutes to look around her room. Though he had been in her room once before he really didn't get a good look at before.

The room was very big, but that had to go without saying since the whole apartment would be considered the penthouse. Kimberly's king size bed was on the wall just to the right of the door, beside it was a vanity made out of metal with a glass top and a large mirror was attached. The walls were 2 different colors, the wall that Kimberly's bed and vanity was on was a shiny pearl like white with hints of gold and silver in it when the light hit it right. The wall in front of her bed where a large bay window was that took up well over half the wall was the same color. A small balcony could be seen outside the window the middle pane of glass doubled as a door and two steps that led up to the seat. Which could be used to enter the door. The other two walls were a light shade of pink with what appeared to be a pearl glaze over it.

On the wall to the right of the bed was a full walk in closet and a full bathroom. The wall closest to the door had a dress made of wood with silver handles and a beautiful mirror that had frosted pictures on the outer edges of the mirror. As Tommy looked closer at the mirror he could make out all the different animals. The top center animal was a crane on the left of it was a tiger and to the right of it was a dragon. He could see the other animals were the others spirit animals none of the dinosaurs except the dragon was on the mirror. But then Tommy looked down and it stood out almost as much as the top of the mirror, at the bottom of the mirror stood a saber tooth tiger roaring. Tommy guessed this was her own tribute to their fallen friend.

Tommy laughed to himself when he saw Kimberly and looked at the foot of her bed.

Some habits die hard. He whispered to him self.

Kimberly had her hair tied back in a tight pony tail. On her night stand was a brush, and a small neatly folded sweater. Her slip on shoes were right below her so if she had to get up and leave quickly she could look presentable as she would call it. Tommy never figured out till now how she could look so good at midnight when the rangers were called into action at night, but now it was clear she had it all planned out. She could easily pull her hair down, slid her shoes on and grab the sweater if it was cold, it was the perfect plan the she must have shared with only the female rangers.

Tommy made his way over to Kimberly's bed. Careful he sat on the bed picking up her laptop and turning it off. He place the silver laptop on her night stand the light shining off the apple logo on the top of it, casting small rainbows around Kimberly's sleeping form. He was about to bend down and place a soft kiss on Kimberly's lips but thought better of it.

Hey beautiful time to wake up. Tommy smiled to himself as he remembered the first time he said that to her.

He had just received the white ranger powers and the group didn't know about it until Zordon had them come to the command center. Kimberly was tired from lack of sleep and worry about the identity of the mysterious white ranger, that her body just couldn't take anymore and she had fainted. Tommy's smile soon faded as he looked down at the sleeping girl in front of him.

Kimberly's face turned from one of peace to one of pain in a instant. She opened her eyes quickly, and sat up so fast she almost knocked Tommy off of the bed. She looked as if she was ready to fight but her eyes softened into sadness as she gazed upon Tommy.

She placed her hand on Tommy's check and softly stroked it. Tommy could see some tears forming in her eyes. She let a few fall before she fought them back. She had stopped crying but the pained look never left her eyes.

Meus vires meus infirmitas meus diligo. Instituo a via ine meus pectus pectoris quod haud diutius pugna lemma. Sum rumex pro quis egost operor fugeive mihi. Retineo lemma in ais universitas adfero magis poena. Commodo exsisto validus quod teneo ut quod usquequaque mos diligo vos. Kimberly whispered into Tommy's ear while tears fell from her eyes.

Tommy asked as he tried to remember where he heard that before.

Kimberly's head started to fall back. Tommy caught her easily and placed her head back on her pillow. Kimberly kept whispering the foreign words as if it was her mantra. Suddenly it hit Tommy where he had heard that before.

Flashback

Don't wake him. TJ said as he and Tommy watched Andros

They were on their way to the moon, it was the middle of the night by the time they took off for the forever red mission. Many of the rangers were asleep. Tommy couldn't sleep seeing Jason back in the red ranger suit had brought back memories from their first days as rangers. Which brought up memories of her. That's when he heard someone talking out side his door carefully as to not wake Jason Tommy made his way out of the room to see Andros walking around that's when TJ had also come into the room.

What's he doing? Tommy asked as he watched Andros walking around repeating what Tommy had just heard Kimberly say.

Do you remember the war on Altar?

How can I forget it? I had to sit by and watch as you guys had to fight those shadow creatures. By the time I got there, there was nothing to do but rebuild. I never really found out what all had happened during the war or much about the invaders. No one wanted to talk about it and after the destruction I saw I can't say I blame them for not wanting to relive it.

He still has night terror from the war. He was almost taken over. What he's mumbling is the prayer of the Altarians. Loosely translated it goes something like, My strength, my weakness, my love. They have found a way into my heart and I can no longer fight them. I am sorry for what I must do forgive me. I can not let them into this world to cause more pain. Please be strong and know that I have and always will love you. TJ paused before continuing

They would say that right before they killed themselves, so that their bodies couldn't be used by the Sen Zruda's. The Altarians believed their loved ones would hear their prayer and be able to find peace in knowing that they died with them in their heart and prayers. When I found him, he was repeating it over and over, he was about to stab himself . But some how he was able to beat the Sen Zruda before he could. I don't know who the Sen Zruda took the form of but I think it might have been Ashley, I can't be certain though. TJ stated sadly.

The war on Altar started a year and half after the rangers had received their Zeo powers. By the time the war had started, the powers had already been handed in for the turbo powers, and in turn they were then transferred to the next team. But like all the powers before them they were not strong enough to handle the new evil, only months after receiving the Turbo power the new team received the space ranger powers and lost then gained a member of the power team. Andros was a diplomat from KO39 to Altar and the red space ranger.

Male rangers from all of the power ranger teams up to the Light Speed Rangers had been called into duty to fight for Zordon's home planet. The Sen Zruda also know as Dream Stealers, were trying to invade Altar. They were near impossible to beat though they only had a limited time as a solid massive form. The way they worked was, that they would be in their true shadows form. Once close enough to their victim they would turn into a solid form which enabled them to touch the person, or engage them in battle. When they were able to touch the person they could then enter the persons body and take over their form. First by taking on the shape of the one they loved then most and then breaking the persons defenses down by making them think that they were with that person. Then and only then after beating the person in a fight in their mind. Once the person was killed in their mind their body was an empty vessel that the Sen Zruda could control by forcing the person's mind and soul to combine with their own, leaving only the Sen Zruda in the body. Only two types of solid bodies that could with stand such a battle of mind and body. Altarians and power rangers with or with out their powers. All other bodies were useless to them as the bodies would die within days of the Sen Zruda taking the body. Altarians and power rangers bodies could live for hundreds of years as long as the Sen Zruda's spirit could maintain their link with the vessels mind and soul.

So you were there from the beginning? Mind filling me in on what all happened? Tommy asked softly not wanting to pry but dying to know what happened.

Yeah well, I didn't see much of the fighting but Andros was in the middle of it with two other rangers and a earth diplomat. TJ started to explain.

Trini, was the diplomat. Who were the rangers? Tommy asked still watching Andros in his trance he was walking around the hall as if he wasn't sure if it was real or not.

One was rumored to be a earth ranger borrowing powers from one of the Aquitar rangers. The other was definitely a earth ranger from one of the beginning team, they were able to call upon the Ninjetti powers from all of the rangers.

I only sent Adam as a doctor he didn't see any of the fighting, he was the only one able to call upon those powers. Trini was sent as a diplomat against my better judgment, I hate t say it but I was right in not wanting to send her, but they were the only ones I sent. Could it have been another guy from the other teams? Tommy said confusion clear in his voice.

No, and I never said the other one was a guy. She was a earth ranger but she was also rumored to be a princess, she wasn't born on earth. I don't know who she was but, I saw her at the last battle. She was the was the only reason that the Sen Zruda were defeated. TJ stated the pride in his voice was so strong.

Tommy looked taken back by this but kept quiet waiting for TJ to continue.

She fought bravely. I saw her from a distance as I was helping Andros. She was beautiful she had long black hair and the most amazing jade eyes I had ever seen. She grabbed one of the Sen Zruda, she was saying the prayer as she let it enter her. As she finished the prayer all of the Sen Zruda started to float into her. At first I thought that they all were attacking her... TJ stopped he was moved by what she did and at times it was hard to believe the sacrifice she was willing to make.

Tommy asked knowing that there was a but coming there always was.

But they weren't attacking her. She was calling them to her, by magic I guess. She was willing to sacrifice her life for everyone. She knew that once they were all inside her head that they would fight each other to gain control, they couldn't escape. As they went into her she screamed out in pain. Then she started to... to float a green energy came out of her she kept screaming in obvious pain. Her eyes shot open and they glowed yellow, then pink and finally the went blue. A white light blinded me the whole battle field light up with the light. Not more than a few seconds after that she fell to the ground. I could see the earth diplomat... I mean Trini dead. The blue Aquitar ranger picked the princess up, soon after he left Andros and I took Trini to the camp. I only saw her once again after that. Some how she was able to beat them all. She was apparently in a comma for weeks. I saw her, and the blue Aquitar ranger board their ship. As it took off you landed and I think you know the rest.

End of Flash Back

Kimberly started to groan softly as she started to wake up. Tommy pushed the thoughts in his head to the back of his mind for the moment. He couldn't believe what his mind was putting together it didn't add up, nothing seemed to add up anymore from the moment Kimberly came back into his life, but then again it added up perfectly.

Good morning beautiful. Tommy said softly.

Kimberly whispered as if not sure if it was real or not.

Yeah it's me.

Kimberly then once again shot up.

Is everything okay? She asked her voice had a slight panic tone.

Yeah everything is... Kim can I ask you something?

Depends. Tommy, what's going on?

The war on Alta...

Sorry am I interrupting anything? Adam asked as he entered the room.

No nothing that can't wait. I'll leave you two alone. I do need to have a long talk with you though Kim. Tommy said he stood up and kissed Kimberly's forehead before leaving the room.

Kimberly let out a deep sigh. Thank god for Adam she thought. Could Tommy know more than she thought? She thought to herself.

Hey Adam what's up?

Raymond wanted me to look you over, just to make sure everything is okay.

Kimberly replied coldly.

Why, I did it all the time when we were rangers. Adam stated matter of factly.

Kimberly was cut off by her phone ringing.

Hold on. She looked at her phone and saw who was calling.

Dico vos tergum She said quickly and softly.

Sorry about that, but the answer is still no. Kimberly said as she stood up and slipped her shoes on. She started to head for the door when Adam stopped her.

Why? Cause you Altarian? Adam asked

Kimberly froze in her tracks, the color leaving her face. Adam stood beside her, wrapping one arm around her waist and guided her back to her bed. He wasn't sure but it looked like she was about to faint, as soon as the words left his mouth.

Kimberly barely got out as the shock of the moment filled her senses to the point she thought her body was just going to stay still and silent forever.

I wasn't positive until just now. I was on Altar during the war. I helped the medics stabilized you. I had only saw you for a few minutes during the battle and in camp. I wasn't even sure if it was you or not, you looked so different. Then I heard the rumors of a earth ranger you being the daughter of ...

Don't say her name. Kimberly hissed out as she quickly stood up.

She walked over to her bay window and had a seat she continued to look out the window at the Wellington skyline as Adam continued.

Okay but, like I said I heard the rumors, then seeing you or at least thinking I saw you, I had this feeling. Then I came here and saw the changes you made to yourself and I thought no it couldn't be. But just then who ever you were taking to, you spoke Altarian to them. That's when I realized it was you. That would explain so much of what has been happening, the cut that left no mark, you being knocked out almost drowned and yet for the most part you are fine except being a little tired. Adam explained.

Have you told anyone else? Kimberly asked turning her head slightly from the window she could see Adam out of the corner of her eye.



Will you? Kimberly asked her voice softly and full of sadness

I'd rather you tell the others when the time is right, but... Adam started

If I keep it in and it starts to effect the group you will. Kimberly said knowing what he was going to say.



I heard the same thing from Billy. Kimberly replied with a light chuckle

It's just so hard to tell them what I'm I suppose to say. Oh by the way guys I'm the daughter of a... of a Kimberly couldn't finish her sentence.

Mass murder? Adam question.

Yeah, because daughter of mass murderer sounds sooo much better than just murderer.

I didn't mean...

I know what you meant Adam. Listen, I have things to do can we just not do this and say we did?

I guess, but I would like a sample of blood, if I could just to see what everything looks like.

In my purse is the sample of my blood that the hospital took. Kimberly said as she stood up and faced the now standing Adam.

Thank you. She whispered as she hugged him tightly.

Anytime Kim. Anytime. Adam replied

Mean while

She okay? Jason asked.

Yeah. Where's Danny?

He said he had to be somewhere and left. Tommy what's wrong?

Jason do you remember the warrior from Altar?

Yeah the girl that saved a army full of male Power Rangers? How could someone forget that why?

Jason you're never going to believe this but I think it was Kim. Tommy said for the first time fully understanding why Kimberly seemed so different.