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Outline: Something happens to Adam, but it's not what you think.
Chapter 7 Fears
"Come on, Tommy," Kim said, putting one hand on his shoulder. He did not move. "Tommy? Oh no! Billy, it's happening to Tommy now."
"It's all right, Kim," Trini said. "Tommy's strong."
In his mind, Tommy was at the park, overlooking the lake when Kim showed up.
"What's happening, Kim?" he asked.
She looked at him, confused.
"What are you talking about, Tommy? You know damn well what happened. It's my fault you are powerless right now," Kim said.
A tear stared running down her cheek.
"What?" Tommy asked.
He ran a hand through his hair in frustration.
"Tommy, please. Calm down, you're going to make me cry more. This sucks for me, too, you know. I need you more than ever," Kim cried.
"I'm sorry, Kim. I just don't understand. I mean, how did I lose my powers?" he asked.
"You really don't remember? Tommy, you lost them trying to save me from being Zedd and Rita's daughter. And it was their plan to strip you of your powers again," she said.
"How? I thought Zordon said my powers could never be destroyed? No, I know they couldn't be destroyed. Something's wrong here," he replied.
"Tommy, Zordon never said that your powers could never be destroyed," Kim told him.
"I know he did," he insisted.
Goldar appeared behind Kim.
"Ha, ha," he laughed.
"Goldar," Tommy yelled.
Tommy dropped into his fighting position.
"Go ahead, Tommy. Try," Goldar laughed.
"It's morphin' time," Tommy yelled. Nothing happened. "Shit! No, no, no damn it, please let there be a miracle and let me morph. It's morphin' time!" Tommy tried again. Again, nothing happened. "Wishful thinking only works in fairy tales."
"Nice try, Tommy. But, I'm not here for you," Goldar said.
Tommy looked at Kim, who began running away.
"Well, you'll have to get through me anyway, so come on. Take your best shot," he said.
Goldar threw a fire ball Kim's way. Tommy yelled out to her in time to get out of the way, but Kim was not so lucky on the next one.
"Got her," Goldar said.
"Kimberly, no," Tommy yelled. The blast had sent Tommy flying. "You sick son of a bitch!" Goldar disappeared, laughing. "No, Kimberly. Please, please, beautiful, wake up."
Tommy felt something in his back pocket, and when he took the object out, he had a look of confusion on his face.
"This is your chance," Kim said weakly.
And then her body became limp.
"My communicator?" he wondered. "I don't understand." Tommy was bent over the lifeless Kim when her body started glowing. "What's happening?"
A vision of Kim appeared.
"Tommy, you of all people know that the power slowly fades, it doesn't go away at once," she said.
"Then why couldn't I morph? What does this mean?" he asked.
"It's just the way it is. Your communicator holds your power coin, and it has enough power to save me. The question is now, are you willing to give it up, with knowing possibly that Zordon could restore them?" Kim asked.
"Remember what happened last time that happened? What kind of question is that? I'll do anything to save you, even if that means giving up all my powers," Tommy said.
"Your choice to put others in front of you is very strong. That's what I love about you. Now close your eyes and join everyone again," Kim smiled.
His fingers slowly started to move.
"Woah," Tommy groaned.
"Tommy," Kim yelled.
She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"It's over, my powers… they're gone," Tommy said.
The Pink Ranger looked up at him.
"Tommy, what are you talking about?" Kim asked.
"I gave up my powers to save you. I'm not a Power Ranger anymore," he replied.
"Tommy, listen to me. It was all a nightmare. Look at yourself. You're still morphed," Kim said.
Putting his hands in front of him, Tommy realized Kim was right.
"Billy, is there a way to shield us from Rita and Zedd's spell?" Rocky asked.
"I think so, but we have to get back fast," he said.
"Let's do it," Jason replied.
Adam suddenly fell to the ground and demorphed.
"What's happening to me?" he asked in pain.
"Adam, you're disappearing," Kim yelled.
"What's happening to him, Billy?" Trini asked.
The Blue Ranger shrugged his shoulders.
"I have no idea," Billy said.
They all watched helplessly as the Black Ranger disappeared.
"We got to get back, now," Zack said.
"I agree," Aisha nodded.
"Where is he, Billy?" Rocky asked.
"This is beyond my knowledge," he said.
"We need to get back to the shuttle," Jason commanded.
"Right," Tommy nodded.
Summary to the next chapter: Will the Rangers find Adam in time?
