Disclaimer: Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Ninja Storm does not belong to me. Nor does the characters. My character Nevaeh is mine and mine alone.
A/N: Sorry about not posting this sooner. My life has gotten a little hectic...
"I can't believe this is happening." Kimberly mumbled to herself as she paced the cave floor. "Tommy where are you now?"
"I haven't moved Kim." The now invisible Tommy Oliver said waving around a towel that looked like it moved by it's self.
"Ok, ok. I'm sorry if I'm a little shocked."
"I'm not; I knew I should have looked at the machine before I left."
"What is that suppose to mean, Cam?" Hayley asked as she got up from her computer.
"Oh, nothing personal but..." Cam walked over to the machine and pointed to a small plug. "It looks like you put the flow converter on backwards."
"What?" Hayley took a good look at the converter and groaned "Oh no! How could I have missed this, Tommy I'm so sorry."
"Hayley it's not your fault, I had you make this thing in a rush. I was too concerned with getting demorphed that I didn't bother to worry about anything like this." Tommy's voice was heard from the right side of his lab.
"Well you can change him back, right Hayley?" Ethan voiced.
"I don't know. I might not."
"Don't worry I'll help you. With the both of us working on it I'm sure we'll be able to get Dr. O back to normal." Can said sitting down next to Hayley's usual computer seat.
"So what do we do?" Torri asked pushing herself off the wall she was leaning on.
"Go home and get some rest, it's late." Tommy's voice was heard again "Oh and Trent, you know what to do tomorrow."
Trent didn't know exactly where Dr. O was so he didn't bother to look up. "Yeah I'm ready, don't worry."
Everyone said good night and slowly left Tommy's cave. The last ones there were Cam, Hayley and Kim.
"I should show you to the guest room."
"This should be interesting since I can't see you."
There was a few seconds pause when Tommy's voice was heard again. "Kim, you coming?"
"Huh? Oh right." Kimberly said looking around for a second then assumed Tommy was half way upstairs she made her way up stairs to.
"I know this is a little awkward, but I'm glad your here to help."
Only being able to hear Tommy's voice was sort of creeping Kimberly out. "Yeah, but being a Ranger again is bring back some old memories."
"Tell me about it, I've done this four times and it's never like the last time."
As they talked and walked the invisible Tommy led Kimberly to the back of the house to another set of stairs. This one led to the second floor and to a narrow hallway. "Second room on the right. There's a half bath at the end of the hall."
Kimberly jumped a little Tommy was standing right next to her. Then a sudden urge came over Kimberly "I'm sorry Tommy." She hung her head.
Tommy was confused, he ran his fingers threw his invisible hair. "Sorry for what?"
"The way I broke up with you, that stupid letter. Everything." Kim took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "I was so stupid, I knew breaking up with you that way was going to hurt you but-" She trailed off wrapping her arms around herself as if she was about to cry.
"Kim that was a long time ago. You didn't have to apologize-"
"Yes I do. I wouldn't want Eric writing me a letter telling me he wanted a divorce."
"Kim that's different."
"How, how is it different Tommy?" Kimberly felt increasingly weird arguing with the invisible Tommy Oliver.
"You love your husband, when you broke up with me you didn't love me any more. Not entirely sure you ever did."
Kimberly sucked in a little breath "You were my first Tommy. First real relationship, first kiss, first-" She paused remember the last night they were together before she left for Florida, they had finally made love. "I loved you more then you'll ever know. I'm sorry that Eric came along. I truly am. I would have been sooo happy to spend the rest of my life with you. But that's not what fate had in mind." Kimberly put her hands to her face bowing her head a little. She felt Tommy's hands on her wrists. "I can't do this, I can't."
"Kim..."
Kimberly pulled away from Tommy and quickly walked down the hall to her assigned room and closed the door.
Tommy took a deep breath and shook his head as he made is way to his own room which was across from Kimberly's. He sat down on his bed and pulled open the draw within his night stand. After digging around for a few seconds he pulled out the off white envelope. Tommy looked at it for a long time before pulling out the small lined pink paper; it was fading and tuning a yellowish color from age. He carefully opened up the letter and began to read it for what felt like the thousandth time. It didn't change; Kim's hand writing was the same:
Everything is going great here in Florida.
The words still stung even after all this time:
But something has happened here that I can't explain.
It was coming, why was he reading it still:
…I've met someone else…
Even though he knew it was going to get worse he kept reading:
…I feel like I've found the person that I belong with…
He felt like he was reading the letter for the first time, he boiled over with sadness then slowly anger:
…I will always care about you, Tommy. Please forgive me.
Tommy knew it was time, he had to get rid of the letter it had been over ten years. He crumpled it up and tossed it across the room. Tommy knew that whatever Kim and he had was finally over.
"Ok are you ready? Trent asked Hunter as they huddled by a tree.
"I was born ready. Let's just hope you can act."
Trent gave Hunter a smart ass look and the two started to jog through the park.
They wanted to make this as real as possible. Trent and Hunter were just going for a job, then without warning Trent's Dino gem would start 'controlling' him again. The plan was very simple, it might have been too simple but they didn't want to over think it. They needed it to look convincing.
After about 15 minutes of jogging Trent started to have his 'fit' "Ahh!" Trent grabbed his wrist with his Dino bracelet on it and fell to one knee. "Hunter, something's wrong. You have to get away!"
Hunter stopped jogging "What? What are you talking about?"
"Sir! You need to come take a look at this!" Elsa's voice was loud and high pitched with excitement. She had been ordered to watch Trent just in case something like this happened, she thought it might have been an act but surly the white light flashing from Trent's bracelet wasn't faked.
"What issss it?" Mesagog hissed as he got up from his 'throne' and walked over to Elsa.
"It's the White Ranger; I believe his Dino gem is trying to take hold of him."
"Excellent!" He turned to Zeltrax "Get down there, bring the Tyrannodronessss!"
"Yes my Lord!" Zeltrax did a low bow and disappeared in an invisaportal.
Hunter started to panic when white light started pulsing from Trent's Dino gem. That wasn't part of the plan, something bad was really happening. "Trent! What's wrong? Something's really happening!" Hunter grabbed Trent's shoulders trying to help him to his feet but he was pushed way rather roughly. "Nothing's wrong!" Trent slowly got up from his knees; his face was dark and menacing. "In fact I feel better then ever."
"Dude, this was so not part of the plan."
Trent laughed "Dude! You're so right!" With out even a second thought he spun around and planted a round house to Hunter's face. Hunter spun to the right and landed hard on his arm "Ugh!"
A bright green flash behind Trent announced the arrival of Zeltrax and six Tyrannodrones. "Welcome back, White Ranger." Zeltrax grabbed Trent's left shoulder.
"Just because I'm back doesn't suddenly make us buddies." Trent spat pushing Zeltrax's bulky hand off his shoulder. Zeltrax seemed to growl "Finish the Ninja Ranger!" He pointed his sword at Hunter and the 'drones ran at the fallen Ranger.
Hunter knew if he didn't get up he'd be done for. Slowly he got to his feet and took a fighting stance. The first 'drone came hard and fast, nearly knocking him off his feet but he held his ground. Ducking a punch he kneed the 'drone in the gut, spun around and kicked it in the chest. The 'drone flew back and landed on another one. Two grabbed his arms, he couldn't move then off to his left two lasers cut down the Tyrannodrones.
"Right on time!" Hunter yelled to the morphed Connor and Shane.
"You ready to do this?" The Red Dino Ranger asked getting ready for a battle.
"Wait guys. I think Trent might really be on their side again."
The Red Ninja Ranger turned to his friend "What?"
"I mean the way his Dino Gem glowed."
"Don't worry, Hayley will explain that later." Connor whispered threw his helmet.
Hunter didn't understand but didn't want to waste any more time. "Thunder Storm, Ranger Form!" In a flash of crimson light Hunter transformed. "Ok let's do this!"
"They want a fight, I'll give'em one." Trent raised the Drago Morpher to his lips "White Ranger, Power Up!" A burst of white light changed Trent into The White Dino Ranger. He charged at the Crimson Ranger, pulling out his Drago sword as he ran. Hunter was ready with his Thunder Staff, the two weapons clashed and sparks flew to the ground "Trent, don't do this!" Hunter pleaded as Trent caught him in the chest with his sword. "Don't tell me what to do." With all the strength he had he sliced the blade down the Crimson Rangers chest. Hunter spun to the ground, the White Ranger stood over him. "You're so weak; no wonder Nevaeh chose me over you." He was about to come down for a final blow when the Red Ninja Ranger flipped over hunter and landed a flying kick to The White Rangers chest. Trent hit the ground and rolled to Zeltrax's feet.
"Get up!" Zeltrax demanded "Your back on our side, that's all that matters!" He quickly yanked Trent to his feet and both of them disappeared in a portal of green light.
The three remaining Rangers stood side by side. "Do you really think that was an act?" Shane asked Connor.
"Sure didn't feel like an act." Hunter said holding his chest.
"Trust me, Trent knows what he's doing..." Connor paused "...At least I hope so."