Three things first even though it's my Birthday I'm updating for you all. Sorry it took so long. Second, this is the first of two chapters I'm posting today I'll try to post the second part tomorrow. I was going to post one big chapter but decided against it. As it would be really long and might get rushed as the two chapters take place over the course of a week.

Last, it wouldn't be a Tribe Kitten story if there wasn't a contest. I have made several chapter titles song titles or a verse from a song and have also put songs into the story. Who ever can name the most will win. Win what you may ask. You will get a alternative ending to the story. It will have the same out come but it will be different. Now the winner has a choice I can post it in the story or I can email it to you so that you will be the only one who gets to read it. I know I'm evil, but it wouldn't be fair to the winner if they didn't get a choice.

The rules are simple. Place the chapter number with your guess of the song that was used for it. Chapter 2 does not count everyone knows that one, and as for the chapters that have songs in them. Just place song title and artist, I think one song has two different people that did it but I'll take either. To make it even easier I will give you the chapter numbers that have songs as titles. Keep in mind I might have changed a word or two to fit but it should be easy to figure out. The chapters are as followed... 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Good luck and place it in your review. You don't have to put all of your guesses in one review. I'll keep track of them as the come in. You can even email it to me as long as you put in the subject Stay Gone Contest. If you don't the email will be deleted. Have fun and good luck.

Kimberly was almost home, the 45 minute trip took longer than it normally would. First she had to pull over to deactivate the tracking beacon on her communicator, she had almost forgot that she had put it on. She didn't want Tommy to try and find her, he had to get his paper done and she needed time to think. She pulled back onto the road, again she started to think about what she was going to say to Tommy. She hoped he wasn't going to be mad, but even if he was she didn't care. Well, she did but, she couldn't be the reason he didn't graduate on time or even at all. She didn't want that coming up in the future. Kimberly highly doubted that it would but she knew the life that Tommy was walking into with her, and that scared her more than anything.

Kimberly knew full well that people like her had a hard time with relationships. She would always be in the spot light even if she gave it all up today, it would take years to return to a normal life and even then no one could be sure that she still wouldn't be famous. Europe, Asia and along with many other countries knew her as Star from the Tribe, and a Pan Global gold winner. The USA knew her as a gold metal Pan Global winner too but, they also dubbed her as America's sweet heart and one of the most eligible bachelorettes. That had been true during her time at the Pan Global's but as the old saying goes Time they are a change'n. Kimberly laughed to herself as she thought of that stupid saying.

God Kim you are a dork, when it comes to him. She said to herself.

Kimberly glanced at the clock. Tommy should be getting up now. Kimberly realized after she left she forgot to turn off her alarm, it was set to go off at 6 since she had a late set call three days ago and with everything that had been going on she forgot to change the time and turn it off. She clicked on the radio. It was set to the station she always listened to. A soft song started to play.

Well I want to take you as I find you
Imagine our clothes are on the floor
Feel my caress so soft and gentle
So delicate you cry for more
But you know baby
You know baby does it right
And you know baby does it right

Kimberly and Tommy were lying on his bed he was holding her trying to warm her up. They had been caught in the rain after a tough fight with some Tenga's and they weren't able to morph due to his parents being there and watching as the fought off the creatures Rita and Zedd had sent down to distract them. After the fight Tommy was able to change and gave Kim one of his shirts to wear while her cloths were drying. They sat in silence listening to the rain fall. Kimberly couldn't take it anymore she broke down into tears. This was the first time she ever cried in front of Tommy.

Kimberly? Hey come on beautiful don't cry. What's wrong? Tommy tried to comfort her.

As he tried to figure out what had caused her to cry. He thought that she might have been hurt and was trying to hide it from him. As that crossed his mind he began to worry that maybe his hold on her was hurting her more if she was injured.

Are you okay? He asked panic starting to find it's way into his voice.

Tommy I... I just don't know what I'm going to do when I'm in Florida and you're here fighting Zedd. I'm going to worry so much. Kimberly cried into Tommy's chest

Kim we'll be fine. You will impress the judges, and when you come back I'll be here waiting for you. Nothing not even Zedd will stop me from being there when you get off of that plane as you bring home the gold metal. Tommy assured her.

Universe inside of your heart
You gotta let me know
so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much,
and now that it's over
You don't know what you want

Kimberly stood there she was face to face with her mother her real mother. Her mother was talking to her but Kimberly's mind just couldn't process what she was saying. Finally Kimberly snapped.

Just go to hell. After all that's what you put me through. Kimberly said as she walked off.

All that time searching and risking her life just to find her. Kimberly's mind hissed. As she tried to figure out what she was going to do next. She gave up everything, and lost more than she cared to remember. For what just to find her the one person she truly hated.

Put time in a capsule
Two minds consensual
Entwined to perfection
If we could...

Cuddle up close
Lay on my chest now
Listen my heart beat's coming down
If you get tired you close your
eyes now

Tommy woke to hear a soft song play in the background he caught the lyrics and thought how perfect they were right now.

When you wake up I won't be found
'Cause I know baby
I know you're the nervous kind
With so much going on in your mind

He reached over to pull Kimberly close to him but all he found was a empty bed.

Yep this song was perfect for them right now.' Tommy thought.

He called out.

When she didn't answer he jumped out of bed and looked for her everywhere. She was no where to be found. He tried locating her with the communicator but he couldn't find her anywhere. He went to find Jason, but Jason was also no where to be found.

Universe inside of your heart
You gotta let me know
so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much,
and now that it's over
You don't know what you want

Where are you beautiful? I thought we were alright. Please be okay. He said to the empty room.

He picked up his phone and saw Kimberly had programmed her number into it.

But let me tell you that, this time,
I'm gonna make you mine
I won't let you go
'Cause I know, this time
I'm gonna make sure I look out
for me

Hi you reached Kimberly. I'm sorry I'm either on the set or away from my phone right now. Please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I have time to breath. Okay so I don't have time to breath, but I will get back to you. Talk to you later, Bye.

Tommy hung up, he quickly got dressed and headed for the studio. He just hoped she was there with Jason.

'Cause you know baby
Well you know baby does it right
And you know baby does it right
You will only end up lost in loneliness
And wake up with the words already
on your lips
So I'll let you go, baby
So I'll let you go...

Okay Kim, what's the plan? The voice in the back of Kimberly's head asked, as she pulled onto a back road leading to her house.

How am I suppose to know what the plan is? My first plan went to hell in a hand basket. I was suppose to live in New Zealand and let them live their lives thinking I was living mine. But noooo, Raymond had to be Jason Uncle and he had to give them all jobs. Kimberly said the last part in a high yet sarcastic voice. And I had to fall head over heals for Tommy again. If I tell him now and he understands life will be perfect.

But what if he doesn't? The annoying voice asked her.

If he doesn't, well I guess I could leave earth. The council would be happy and off my back but, would I be able to move on. Great now I'm talking to myself, this has got to be a sign that I'm going to end up being the old cat lady that the whole town fears. Kimberly said as she pulled up to her house.

Universe inside of your heart
You gotta let me know
so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much,
and now that it's over
You don't know what you want

Kimberly shifted her car into park her radio still blasting. She didn't know why but she didn't want to be here just yet. She sat there just staring at her house for a few minutes. She couldn't help but think of Tommy and her last night.

It was so perfect. Kimberly said to herself.

It felt so comfortable. She fit in his arms perfectly. It was like she was made just to be held in his arms. Kimberly let her thoughts run away with her, she closed her eyes trying to remember everything she felt last night as Tommy held her tightly in his arms. In the the five years that they were apart she never felt as safe and loved as she did last night. Her thoughts continued on as she closed her eyes.

Meanwhile

Tommy had reached the studio in record time. He hoped that he would be able to find Jason and Kimberly there. He entered the set where all the cast and crew were for their morning meeting. Raymond had already started.

Okay now I'm sorry to say that the filming blocks have had to be rearranged. Kimberly has decided to take an indefinite leave of absence from filming. Today's filming will not be altered but the photo shot has been put off for a while. Raymond continued on but Tommy blocked it all out.

All he could think of was Kimberly and why she left. Was it something he said or did? What if it wasn't her choice to leave? What if he had failed her again? He shook those thoughts out of his head for now. He knew he would drive himself crazy if he kept thinking like that. Once again he picked up his cell phone and redialed her number. As the phone began to ring he prayed that she would answer.

Kimberly's house

Kimberly was still sitting in her car. The music drowning out all outside noise, her eyes were closed. She didn't even notice the car that had been following her as it pulled up behind her effectively blocking her car from leaving. She was going to stay in her thoughts, but they were broken by the sound of the Charleston playing on her phone. Kimberly picked up her phone, not even bothering to look at the number. She knew it had to be someone she knew as she had just changed her number yet again, due to the fact that her number had gotten out and fans were calling her at all hours of the day.



Kimberly? Oh thank God! Are you okay? Where are you? Why'd you leave? Tommy started to ask question after question.

Tommy slow down. I'm fine... Kimberly was about to continue when her door was opened, by a man standing outside of the car.

A baseball cap covering his eyes. Kimberly let out a startled scream, she dropped her phone and instinctively punched the man in the face. She could feel her fist making contact to his eye.

Kimberly! Kimberly! Tommy kept yelling over the phone.

Kimberly got out of the car and got into a defensive stance. Some of her hair started to fall out of the loose messy bun she had it in, soon strands of her hair fell over her face, as she stood there with a determined look on her face. The man started to get up, Kimberly knew if he got up they would be on a even playing ground and she couldn't let that happen. She ran to the man he was still half doubled over. One hand on his knee as the other hand covered his eye where Kimberly had punched him. Kimberly kicked his legs out from under him. As he landed on the ground his baseball cap flew off. Kimberly couldn't help but gasp and cover her mouth as she backed away.

Nice to see you've improved your right hook. Jason said as he slowly sat up again.

Damn it Jason you scared the hell out of me. I was... Kimberly's voice trailed off as she remembered that Tommy was on the phone with her and was probably now freaking out.

Kimberly hoped he was still there and not trying to figure out where she was.

Kim, where are you? Are you okay?

Yeah Tommy. I'm fine I need to call you back though. Kimberly said as she watched Jason struggle to get up.

Kim who's there with you? Are they...

Have you always been this paranoid or is this something new? Seriously Tommy I'm fine. Jason on the other hand might not be unless he has a good reason for scaring the heck out of me. Kimberly said as she made her way over to Jason.

Say hi to Tommy. Tell him where we're at and I'll have to find a place to hide your body before I leave. Kimberly threatened.

Hey Tommy man, sorry about that I followed her and we'll I'm sure you can figure out the rest. Kimberly grabbed the phone back from Jason.

Jason I'm glad you're with her. Where are you and I'll be there as soon as I can. Tommy said not knowing that Kimberly once again had her phone.

No fair asking Jason. Kimberly said.

She had to give him credit for trying, but then again Tommy never knew when to quit.

Kim please... Tommy started only to be cut off once again by Kimberly.

Tommy please let me call you back in like five minutes. I have to help Jason or he is going to have a nasty black eye for a while.

Tommy shook his head as he got the mental picture of what probably had happened after Kimberly screamed.

Five minutes. Then I want answers. Tommy said reluctantly in a hard voice and then hung up.

After this I'll be surprised if he doesn't find a way to LoJack me. Kimberly said as she pocketed her cell phone.

Jason couldn't help but give a small chuckle, as Kimberly carefully helped Jason up and started to walk to the house.

Don't know what you're laughing at, it's your fault. Kimberly sighed

Me?! Your the one that ran away! Jason exclaimed.

I did no such thing. I told Raymond I needed a vacation away from... That's beside the point you shouldn't have been following me.

I was doing my job by following you. Jason shot back Kimberly found no come back.

He was right and she knew it. She continued to help him up the steps of the two story blue house. It looked small on the outside but on the inside it was huge. It was set on about twenty acres of land and had a basement that could be compared to the Command Center that she once called her second home, though it wasn't in use and most of the equipment wasn't even set up she had a feeling one day it would be. Kimberly went to pull out her keys when she noticed that the door was slightly open she didn't see any other cars but hers and Jason's.

Kim. Stay here while I check this out. Jason said as he tried to push Kimberly behind him.

I don't think so. Kimberly said as she stepped into the house.

Kimberly called out.

Great Kim if it's a burglar he's probably half way to Wellington right now. Jason said as he entered the house.

A voice called out from the kitchen.

Kimberly called back. I let people use the house when I'm not here.

Do you really think that's safe? Jason asked as Kimberly lead him to the kitchen where the voice had come from.

Yeah I do, considering ...

Considering what? Jason asked as the turned the corner leading into the kitchen.

Andros said as he walked up and gave Kimberly a hug.

Kim you need to keep the frig better stocked. Zhane said with his head in the refrigerator.

I'll try to remember that.

Do you both know Jason? Kimberly asked even though she knew Andros meant Jason during their Forever Red mission.

Yeah I've meant Andros. Jason said as he gave Andros a quick man hug.

Kimberly just shook her head. Why did men have to be such men? She wondered to herself. Zhane had made his way over to meet Jason for the first time. He had noticed Jason's eye and grabbed a ice pack.

So did you scare her or make her angry? I'm Zhane by the way. Zhane asked as he spoke from experience while handing him the ice pack.

I scared her. How do you three know each other? Jason asked.

Kimberly and Andros spoke at the same time.

I need to make a call can I trust you three can stay out of trouble while I'm gone? Kimberly asked as she pulled her cell phone out of her pocket.

She wanted to leave before Jason could ask anymore question. If she knew Jason and Andros they would be talking about ranger days for a few hours.

You mean you want us to be good? Zhane asked

No, I don't expect miracles. I just want you to stay out of trouble. Kimberly joked as she headed out of the room.

She went up the steps and started to dial her phone. She opened the door to her bedroom and locked it as she shut it.

You only had one minute left before I was going to send out a search party. Tommy said.

Hello to you to. I'm fine, the trip was okay and Jason's eye is going to be as good as new once the swelling goes down. That's sweet of you to ask. How are you? Kimberly said as she sat on her bed.

Kim this isn't time to joke. Where are you? Why did you leave? I thought we were okay, I really did.

Tommy we are okay,we're better than okay. I have never been happier in the past five years than I am right now. It's just last night when I answered your phone the first time it wasn't David. Kimberly said

Who was it and what did they say to make you leave? Tommy asked the hurt clear in his voice.

It was Anton Mercer, he told me about your Thesis not being handed in yet. Tommy I'm slipping in between you and your big dreams... Kimberly started.

It's always been you in my big dreams. Tommy said knowing where this conversation was going.

Tommy... You need to get that in along with your application.

And I can't do that with you here with me? Tommy asked

No, well maybe but I wanted to give you some incentive, I won't come back until it is done and handed in. Besides Tommy we both need time to think.

About what?



What about us? You're not have second thoughts are you?

Do you have any idea what my life is like? I can't go anywhere without someone recognizing me, and asking for my autograph, a picture, or asking me a tone of questions. Photographers follow me when I'm out in public. We could never go on a normal date like we use to. You need to think about what that is going to do to us and if you want to put yourself in that position, and I need to think if I'm willing to let you put yourself there Tommy. I mean I love what I do, I really do but along with that comes things that I might not want to do but I have to do. Like I'm going to have to kiss guys because the script calls for it and sometimes it goes a little farther, and I need to know you can handle that. I'm not always home I have early calls and late nights. I have to make appearances and....

Kimberly stop. I thought about all of this already and I don't care as long as you can promise me that at the end of the day, week, month, year or however long you're gone for that it's me you're coming home to. I will be there for you in anyway I can and I will take you anyway I can have you. As long as we're together I don't care. Tommy said in a gentle voice.

I'll always come back to you. Are you sure of what you're saying? You would be willing to give up all privacy for me?

Tommy said.

Kimberly felt as if someone was ripping out her heart.

I'm willing to give up everything for you. Tommy finished.

Kimberly fought back the tears, she was happy but she still wanted him to think this out.

Tommy I can't tell you how happy I am to hear you say that but, I still want you to think about it and get your paper done.

Okay, I'll get the paper done but I'm not going to think about this anymore you might need time to think it over, but I'm just fine moving forward into our future. I want you and your beautiful soul.

You are too damn sweet. Get that paper done so I can come home. I need to call Raymond and let him know I got here okay. Kimberly said brushing the few tears that fell from her eyes away.

Okay but I want you to call me again later, I need to hear from you, I need to know you're safe. Tommy said he didn't want to stop talking to her but if she had to call Raymond he could keep her on the phone.

Please with these three guys in the house who wouldn't be safe? Kimberly mumbled.

Three who's there with you other than Jason?

Kimberly was mentally kick herself. She just had to be sarcastic.

Andros and Zhane are here on vacation. Danny mentioned they were coming so I offered them a place to stay.

How do you ... Oh yeah Andros is related to Danny. Where are they staying I'd like to come visit them.

Nice try Oliver.

I won't quit trying till you are back here and in my arms.

Then get that paper done.

Okay, I'll start as soon as I check in with Raymond to see what he wants me to do. Since you're gone I'm jobless. I love you. Tommy said the last part with so much gentle passion.

Kimberly knew if he was there with her his hand would be on her cheek. Sh closed her eyes and could almost feel Tommy's soft touch on her face.

I love you too. Her voice shook for a second before regaining it's soft silk like sound.

With that Kimberly hung up and let out a deep sigh.

Downstairs

The three men watched Kimberly leave the room and could hear her ascend the stairs to her bedroom.

So how long are you guys here for? Zhane finally broke the silence.

Don't know that's up to Kim. Jason answered still looking at the doorway to make sure Kimberly wasn't going to come back in.

How about you two? Jason asked back.

He was starting to get the feeling that Tommy might be partially right about Kimberly. Zhane and Andros being there it was starting to put new pieces into the puzzle that was Kimberly's life away from Angel Grove.

I guess it's the same for us. I mean somethings got to be up if she is leaving filming to be here. Andros answered honestly.

Oh yeah something's up alright. Jason muttered under his breath.

How about some coffee and you can fill us in? Andros offered.

Sounds great thanks.

Kimberly pressed number one on her phone to call Raymond's phone.

Hey, what took you so long? Raymond asked as he picked up the phone.

Long story, but I'm here and you'll be happy to hear that Jason is with me. He ended up following me so I think I'll keep him around. That way if I get wrapped up in writing or something he can call in for me.

Okay that sounds fair. You going to do work on your vacation?

Yeah might as well get some graphic work done, could you have Danny send me my photo files and photo proofs shipped to me? Oh and Raymond one more thing, Tommy is about to graduate. From where and with what I don't know but he needs to get a thesis done. could you make sure he has time to do that.

That won't be a problem. Seeing as his job is you and you're not here. Raymond started

Great, thank you so much Raymond.

Kim I think you should know we are going to have to shut down filming and production at the end of the week. Raymond said

Why? What's going on? Kimberly was now worried they never shut down both departments unless something major happened.

You got another threatening letter. Raymond said sadly

So what everyone gets them all the time.

It was found in your apartment.

Oh my god. How did they get into the housing complex? Kimberly fought the urge to drop her cell phone and go back to Wellington.

She wanted to get to the bottom of this and fast. She refused to live her life always looking over her shoulder. Monster she could handle they all wanted the same thing to rule the world and they could be easily destroyed by the power ranger teams. But this wasn't a monster this was a human, no one could tell what they wanted or how they worked. Plus no matter what she couldn't destroy who ever it is as a power ranger she and the rest of the rangers were sworn to protect all humans no matter what.

I don't know, but at the end of the week Cloud Nine will be running on nothing but a skeleton crew. Until the police give us the all clear. Raymond said his voice sounding so tired and old that it scared Kimberly.

What about the press junket in Blue Bay, and appearance at Storm Chargers?

If you and anybody else want to do it, then I guess I have no problem with it. Raymond started.

Kimberly mouthed the but cause she knew it was coming there was always a but.

But I want Tommy, Jason, and Rocky with you at all times.

Fine, your lucky I really want to do this or else you'd have a fight on your hands.

Well it was great talking to you. I'll handle that business personally. Raymond said in his best professional voice.

Tommy just walked in didn't he?

That would be correct.

Kimberly hung up her phone with a slight giggle.

She got off her bed and started back downstairs. The thought of being stuck with the three men downstairs didn't thrill her but at least she knew Tommy was getting his work done.

So this guy attacked her and no one knows how he got onto the set? Zhane asked

Or how he got into the housing complex. Kimberly said as she entered the room.

Andros got up and offered his chair to Kimberly, he then grabbed a cup of coffee for her. He very carefully handed it to her.

Kimberly said as she took a sip of the coffee.

What do you mean he got into the housing complex? Jason asked his shoulders tensing.

I got another letter. They found it in my apartment. Kimberly answered softly.

That settles it we're not leaving until this guy is caught. Andros said from his spot behind Kimberly.

He placed both hands on her shoulders and gave her shoulder's a slight squeeze to reassure her.

Hey you two look tired. Why don't you guys go upstairs and get some sleep? Zhane said as he stood up.

I can't like you said the frig and pantry are almost completely empty I need to do some shopping. Kimberly said

She stood up and started to clear the table of the cups.

Hey me and Andros will take care of this and the shopping. Just go get some sleep. Zhane said taking the cups from her.

Kimberly said as she threw her arms up in the air in defeat.

She left the room and they all thought she was going up to her room until they heard the front door shut.

Jason yelled running after her.

Kimberly had the back of her car open the tail gate down.

Jason shouted again as he ran off the porch.

What? I'm not deaf you know? Kimberly said as she dropped her duffel bag on the ground and closed her tail gate and window.

She opened the drivers side door and grabbed her purse.

Let me help. Jason said as he grabbed her bag.



Kimberly and Jason re-entered the house and then the kitchen.

Hey you two, here. Kimberly said reaching in her purse and pulling out her wallet.

She handed them some money.

Get what ever you want and what we need. If there's not enough money tell them to put it on my account you both have access to it.

Kim this is nearly four... Andros started

I know. Like I said get whatever you want who knows how long we're going to be here. Plus I'm feeding three guys. Kimberly waved them off as she went to go to bed.

Jason do you want me to show you to your room? She asked before she left.

No I think I'm going to stay up a while. Jason replied.

Okay night guys. She said and once again headed up to her room.

They all said.

Zhane and Andros started to get ready to leave and Jason found his way to the living room. Jason sat on the couch and barely acknowledged the fact of the two space rangers leaving. He turned on the TV and was mildly shocked to see all the press Kim's situation was getting. He knew it was going to get worse before it got better. He just hoped she was up for all of this, cause if they were going off on how they felt right now. Then Jason would have to say that there was no way they were ever going to be up for this. Maybe this is really what everyone needed just some time away to rest and think. Kimberly laid on her bed staring up at the ceiling. Many thoughts running through her head.

Maybe I should tell Jason, then let everyone else know one at a time instead of one big group. She mused out loud.

She continued to think about how to tell them, but soon the darkness that has been fighting to over take her finally won. Kimberly gladly let the darkness and the peace it brought over take her enter body and mind.

Meanwhile

Tommy had just gotten back to the housing complex. Him and the rest of the former rangers were given a indefinite vacation.

Hey Tommy. Have you seen Jason I need to talk to him. Billy asked

He's with Kimberly.



So you knew? Tommy asked as he crossed his arms over his chest.

I couldn't stop her. Besides she needs this. Billy said softly

What do you mean she needs this?

She has a lot to think about and can't do it with everyone around her all the time. She needs sometime to herself.

So, how about we start that paper of yours and get Kimberly back here. Billy offered.