I am sooo sorry that this took so long. At first I was waiting for some reviews. Then I forgot about it, then I got a major case of writers block but here it is the long awaited chapter. But before that I would like to Thank all of you great people who reviewed and answer a lot of question before I get any death threats please read the review responses as they will answer any questions you might have.
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We'll be there in a minute Danny Tommy said as he grabbed Kimberly's hand.
I don't think that would be... Danny started
It's okay Danny. Kimberly said
Danny walked back in, he gave once last glance over his shoulder at the two. Kimberly and Tommy stood there for a moment as multicolored lights disappeared into the sky.
Kimberly notice that her sword too, had disappeared right after her Altarian form did. She couldn't help but bitterly think to herself. Everything eventually disappears.'
Kimberly started until Tommy's lips pushed into hers.
Her arms instinctively went around his neck. Tommy slowly broke the kiss but kept his arms tightly around Kimberly. The sun setting behind them casted a golden glow around the two of them. If a person were to just take a quick glance at the couple they would swear that they were glowing with power and love.
Kim I love you. I let you go once, I've thought that I had lost you more times than I ever wanted to remember. I'm not going to leave you or let you leave me ever again. We are and always have been in this together. I may not know the whole story of what's going on with you, but I'm going to be here to find out how our story ends and I promise it will end happily ever after. Tommy said gently.
He took one arm from around her waist to to stroke her face and make her look at him in the eyes, while he kept his other arm securely around her and tightening his grip on her a little more. He didn't want her to walk away from him. He needed to make her understand that he was never going to let her go again without a fight, but he also knew that making her understand it was going to be a fight all in it's self.
Tommy there is no such thing as happily ever after.Kimberly when will you learn we are the exception to ever rule. Besides when you live everyday with you all of your heart then you can live happily ever after even if it's only for a short time. Tommy said.
Before Kimberly could get another word out. Tommy kissed her again.
Raymond cleared his throat to get their attention.
Raymond, uh Hi... We were just...I know, Danny said you weren't feeling well. The limo driver hasn't returned yet but Danny offered his car so Tommy may take you home.
Raymond knew it was a lie about Kimberly not feeling well, but he learned along time ago with Kimberly it was better not to ask questions just let her do what she needed to do.
Thank you Raymond. Kimberly said softly.
You two go ahead and get going. I don't want to see or hear from either of you until next week, when we have the press junket at Storm Chargers. Think of this as a vacation, for you two to get to know each other again. Thomas I expect you to take very good care of her for me.Don't worry Raymond, I will. I don't plan on taking my eyes off her for a very long time. Tommy said with a sly smile.
He tightened his grip around Kimberly's waist. Raymond just nodded and went back into the party. Danny came out a few seconds later.
Here are my keys,... Danny started to hand over the keys.
Kimberly was about to take them, but Danny lifted his hand keeping the keys out of her reach.
... Tommy. Danny finished making sure that Tommy was the one with them.
Thanks, Danny. Tommy says great fully.
Danny watched as they walked off towards his car. He couldn't help but notice Tommy's arm tightly around Kimberly's waist, and the scared look in Kimberly's eyes as they left. Danny just shook his head at the two of them.
About damn time they got it together. Andros said stepping out of the shadows.
I know what you mean. Promise me you'll let me know how she is after the talk. Danny said turning to his cousin.
I will but their talk is the only talk she has to worry about. Billy thought it best not to put her through it again with all the rangers. Andros said with a knowing smile.
Again? What do you have up your sleeve cuz? Danny asked
Andros just smiled then in a flash of red light he was gone. Danny re-entered the party, wondering just what Andros was planning or had done for the two of them.
Kimberly's house
Billy asked as Andros appeared in the middle of Kimberly's living room.
They're on their way home, but it will take a while. Andros said with a grin.
How'd it go? Andros asked.
Well after the yelling and crying we got Rocky to understand that he could eat after I had told them what was going on with Kimberly. Billy said with a smirk.
Then it all went better than I thought it would. They feel bad, and are scared for her since she went though all of it practically alone. Billy said rubbing the bridge of his nose.
Kimberly won't be happy with us. You know that right? Andros said
He and Billy made their way to the kitchen, where Rocky was stuffing his face.
When is she ever? Billy asked
I guess in a way we're just living up to her expectations. Andros added trying his hardest to justify what they were doing.
Ever thought about becoming a lawyer? Billy asked
Nope, don't like suits. Okay guys let's get out of here, before Kimberly comes home and kills us.What what do you mean us. Nah I think it more of before she kills you. Zack said pointing at Andros and Billy.
Danny's car
Tommy and Kimberly had been driving for a while and were almost to Kimberly's home neither one said anything the whole trip. Tommy pulled onto the back road that led to Kimberly's house. When he pulled off to the side of the road he turned off the car and they both sat in silence for a while.
Tell me what I have to do tonight
Cause I'd do anything to make it right
Let's be us again
So... Where do you want me to start? Kimberly asked breaking the silence.
I don't know. Do you want to wait for the others to be with us? I just wanted to make sure you're okay.I guess...
Tommy took that as the answer to both questions and went to start the car again but it wouldn't start.
Uh... Kimberly I think we're out of gas.No way, Tommy I didn't fall for that line the first time you used it, and I'm not falling for it now. Kimberly said with a coy smile.
Kim, trust me I'm not joking.
To prove his point he tried to start the car again.
Okay, so I guess we walk. Kimberly said getting out of the car.
Kimberly are you crazy? We can't walk in the dark we should just teleport. Then we can talk and work everything out. Tommy said getting out of the car too.
Tommy, we can't teleport these woods have forest rangers. Plus I kinda made it so no one could teleport anywhere near the house.
Sorry for the way I lost my head
I don't know why I said the things I said
Let's be us again
Have you always been this paranoid or is this something new? Tommy asked her the same question she had asked him just a few days ago.
Well excuse me if I wanted to make sure I didn't screw up anymore lives. Kimberly said as she started to walk away from the car.
Tommy stood there for a moment completely astonished by her outburst. Kimberly was always so calm on the outside even if she wasn't on the inside. Seeing her actually lose her temper, especially with him, just left him twisting inside. He could help but wonder what had happened to her that has made her change so much.
Kimberly, wait up PLEASE! Tommy called as he ran to catch up with her.
Kimberly just kept walking even though it was now dark the sky was cloudless the moon gave enough light to see where she was going. Although once she got into the heart of the woods she wouldn't be able to get light from the moon but she would deal with that later.
Tommy shouted as he grabbed her arm.
Here I stand
With everything to lose
And all I know is
I don't wanna ever see the end
He gently spun her around so that she was facing him. Tommy's heart broke at the sight of her shaking with tears in her eyes.
I'm so sorry Tommy. I try to control my temper. I try, I really, really do. But sometimes I can feel some hate and anger in me and I can't help it. I don't want to turn into her I don't. Because if I do even if I give in a little you'll hate me the way you hate her. Kimberly cried and buried herself into his chest.
Hey, hey, hey, Kimberly... Beautiful. Tommy said softly, trying to draw her attention towards him and his words.
It was successful and she looked up with watery eyes.
How can I get it through that pretty head of yours I never could hate you. I love you so much it hurts. I'd do anything and everything in my power to protect you. To make you feel as safe and as loved as you make me feel. I love how you can make anyone smile no matter what. I love the way you never give up on people. How you never gave up on me, and how push me to greatness. You bring out the best in me and for that I love you more that life itself.
Baby please I'm reaching out for you
Won't you open up your heart
And let me come back in
Let's be us again
Tommy you make me sound like... like I just this pure and perfect thing, and I'm anything but.You're wrong you're my beautiful angel my saving grace. Kimberly it's not how you see yourself, but how we, the rangers see you. No matter what your still our Kimberly. I saw her tonight. You were brave, strong, and able to keep a cool head after what ever had happened to you inside that dimensional rip.
Look at me,
I'm way past pride
Isn't there some way that we can try
To be us again
What did happen when you went into it? Tommy asked
I saw the future. I future without us together.Let me guess it was bad. I was bad? Tommy asked
How did...The only time I saw that look in your eyes was when you confronted me in the youth center about being the green ranger. I never wanted to see that look again, so full of pain, and anguish. Tommy said pulling her closer to him.
Even if it takes awhile
I'll wait right here until I see that smile
That says we're us again
After a few minutes of the standing in each others arms, Kimberly gentle started to pull away.
Can't you see it Kimberly? I can't be without you, and if I am then I'm a total screw up.Tommy you could never be a total screw up.
And here I stand
With everything to lose
And all I know is
I don't ever wanna see the end
Beautiful without I would be. I'm tired of talking around in circles with you. I don't want to be without you ever again we have spent way to much time away from each other and I'm not letting that much time get between us again. You're not getting rid of me and that's final! Tommy said
Baby please
I'm reaching out for you
Won't you open up your heart
And let me come back in
I wish I could believe you Tommy, I really want to but I can't. I've been through and done way to much. I don't deserve what your offering me. Kimberly said softly as she turned her back to him.
It was killing her. He was killing her, she had spent so much time building up the walls around her. Then he comes back into her life and in the matter of a few days he tore down the walls that took years to build.
Let's be us
Baby, baby what would I do
Can't imagine life without you
Kimberly what are you so afraid of? Tommy asked
He knew if he could just get her to admit what she was hiding from he could finally convince her that all of her fears are for nothing.
Here I stand with everything to lose
And all I know is
I don't wanna ever see the end
Of you changing your mind or worse. Kimberly said softly.
Tommy wrapped his arms around Kimberly's waist.
Do you know what I'm most afraid of? Tommy asked
Kimberly just shook her head. Even though it was dark she knew he could feel the motion of her head.
I'm scared to death of losing you one more time. I couldn't put myself in this position if I thought I would you lose you, it would kill me if I lost you one more time.
Baby please
I'm reaching out for you
Won't you open up your heart
And let me come back in
Don't say that Tommy.Say what? Kimberly what's holding you back from accepting us please tell me.Tommy, Trini's dead! She's dead because I let her in. I told her everything, she promised she'd be here with me when I told you guys then she died. Because I wasn't good enough, I couldn't protect her. I'm the reason she's dead.
Here I am
I'm reaching out for you
So won't you open up your heart
And let me come back in
No, Kimberly. She didn't die because of you. Besides when we became rangers we all knew what could happen. If anyone is to blame it's me, I let her go. I let her go, against my better judgment. Kim just because you let someone in doesn't mean their going to die. We all die, but would you rather live knowing you were with the people you loved while they were here instead of pushing them away. You can't protect us all the time. As much as I hate to admit it but , it's just like I can't protect you all them time. You know if you don't let us back in you'll regret it, we'll regret it. Tommy said sharply.
Let's be us again
Kim we've tried starting over, and that didn't work.I know. Kimberly said softly she knew what was coming it always came when she became close to somebody.
How she hated goodbyes.
Let's be us again
Tommy started softly as he turned her around to face him.
Let's be us again. Tommy said cupping her chin in his hand so she was looking him in the eyes.
I don't think I remember how.Then let me show you. Tommy pulled her close and leaned in for a kiss.
Let's be us again. Kimberly said softly as she pulled away.
With Tommy's hand in hers she started to pull him into the woods.
Kim once we get deeper into the woods we won't be able to see. Let's just call the others and have them pick us up.Okay, Jason, Billy come in. Kimberly said into her communicator only to receive a annoying set of beeps that indicated her communicator wasn't working.
Maybe you hit it in the fight? Let me try mine. Tommy started but got the same beeps from his.
Tommy what are the chances of this happening?Well considering it's us I'd say... Kimberly rolled her eyes
He asked innocently
Don't you get it we've been set up! They set this all up, I bet Danny was in on it.But why?Because it affected the group. Kimberly said
What's that mean? Kimberly is the more your not telling me?Billy and Andros know, and I mean they know everything. Adam knows a little bit but I'm sure by know Billy and Andros have to him and the others everything.How long have they known?Adam since right before William's goodbye party. Billy knew when I land on Aquitar, Andros shortly after that. Let's get going and I'll tell you everything on the way.Tell me now and we'll wait here for the others or until day light. We can't walk in the dark at least with out flashlights.We won't need flashlights.
Kimberly closed her eyes, and cupped her hands together as if she was holding something small. Her hands started to glow ink and soon there was a small pink ball of light floating before her and Tommy giving off a great deal of light.
How did you do that?Tommy, I'm a witch.I know you can be a little mood sometimes but... OW! Tommy was cut off by Kimberly smacking him.
He turned to her and Kimberly thought he was going to yell and scream at her, she closed her eyes and tried to hardened herself. No yelling or screaming came from Tommy. She was about to open her eye when she felt him kissing her, and pulling her into him.
What was that for? Kimberly asked when they broke apart.
For being you. Tommy kept Kimberly's hand in his as they started to walk.
The pink ball of light stayed about a foot in front of them.
I guess it all started about 11,000 years ago, when Rita was good and about to become the ruler of Altar. She and her wizard traveled through time and space, so she could learn what she need to learn about becoming a good ruler.Rita good, and ruler of Altar?I never said she was the ruler she was going to be. Now don't interrupt I don't think I can do this without interruptions.
Tommy nodded and remained quite.
Her wizard was good too. Anyway she came to our planet in the late 21st century. She fell in love with who ever my father is. She won't tell me, she says it for me to find out. I think she doesn't remember or doesn't know, but anyway. When she left she had to idea that she was pregnant. Shortly after she had gone back to her own time and planet. It was put under attack by Master Vile. I know we all thought she was his daughter but she not at least not biologically. When a person becomes evil they need a parent. Master Vile gave her a choice become evil or have her planet destroyed. She choose to become evil. After a while she was almost complete evil, but there was something stopping her from becoming totally evil. Kimberly stopped talking and walking she stared into space for a few moments.
It was you wasn't it? Tommy asked softly
Yeah, she didn't want to tell Master Vile, because he would have killed me. So she gave that last of goodness to me at birth and before the evil could totally over take her, she told her wizard to take me to another time and planet so that she couldn't find me. He took me to either earth in the year 1981. The place and year that I would have been born if she had stayed with her lover, I was only a few minutes old by the time we had arrived. The wizard couldn't find my father so he left me. When he returned Rita was totally evil and demand to know where I was. When he wouldn't she turned him into the Wizard of Deception, she figured if she turned him evil he would tell her. Her plan surprisingly backfired, it took away any and all memories of being good and along with it where I was. A hundred years later Zordon trapped her in the dumpster and from there I'm sure you know or at least can put together the rest. Kimberly finished, they were almost to her house.
She shivered slightly from not only the confession she had just made to Tommy, but from the cold too. Tommy took his jacket off and draped it over her shoulders.
I just have a few questions. Why did Rita want to know where you were and how did you find out about all of this?There is a prophecy, a child born from evil was to be born on the side of good. Her child with the knight of hope and light will create the ultimate weapon against evil. I'm the child in the prophecy. As for how I know, Zordon told me most of it. After I found out I was adopted, I went to him for help. He told me he knew, he and Alpha one day while looking over my DNA from when Kat stole my power coin discovered my DNA wasn't totally human and they were able to put two and two together. Zordon sent me on a vision quest type thing to find out who my mother was, he wouldn't tell me. That's how I learned to control my powers from people I meant on the way, Billy join me after I went Aquitar, Andros after I went to KO39. That's where Rita is, she's in a prison willing serving her time for the crimes she committed. Right after I talked to her Andros told us of the war on Altar. That was the first time I took on my Altarian Warrior form. In the heat of battle I could call upon it for more strength, kinda like morphing. Tonight was the first time I could do it before a battle had even begun. Kimberly finished right as they reached her home.
They both stopped walking. Tommy just looked at her no signs of emotion showing on his face.