A/N: Hey guys! Here is the next chapter in the A/R fic. I am so sorry for such a long delay between chapters. Juggling a baby, school, work, and well life gets in the way of this sometimes. Being shut into my house seems to help with finding time to write haha. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!

This chapter does have the preview in it that I showed before starting the fic. I promise another chapter will be coming in the next couple of day. :)

Kimberly

"Kim! Wait up." A voice called behind me as I walked out of my last period English class. The bell had just rung, signalling the end of the day. I stopped in the hall way, a sea of people walking towards me as they filed out of their classrooms. I saw Tommy weaving in and out of a few of those people, a smile on his face. It made me grin like an idiot, something I tried to stop from looking like an idiot. I stepped to the side near the wall, letting every one pass me. He stopped in front of me, his backpack hanging from his shoulder.

"Hey." I said, smiling up at him. "How was chemistry?" He rolled his eyes, groaning.

"Awful. I think having Billy as a partner is just making class worse. He tries to teach me lessons while we are working on the one the teacher gave us. I think I'm going to pick Trini next time." He replied. "How was English?"

"Okay. Anderson assigned a four page essay for over the weekend but what else is new?" I turned, walking towards my locker. He followed, walking next to me.

"I heard about it from his morning class. That's rough. I can help you if you want."

"Yeah? I'd appreciate it." I stopped at my locker and opened it, grabbing a couple of text books I would need for my homework for the weekend. I was grateful to be done for the day, Friday seeming to be the small taste of freedom. It had been days since we had last had any kind of break from Rita's attacks, them only seeming to let up as of yesterday. It was nice to imagine having some time off to do something besides defend the safety of the world.

"Sure. I can come over tomorrow afternoon if you'd like." He offered, leaning on the locker next to mine. I nodded, smirking at him.

"Okay." I zipped up my back pack and tossed it back onto my bag. I closed my locker and together, we headed out the door closest to us. "Are you heading to karate class?" I asked, glancing up at him.

"Yeah. Are you going to the youth center?" I nodded.

"I told Billy and Trini I would meet them there after school. Will you walk with me?"

"Why, I'd be honored, Miss Hart." He shot me a wink, reaching over and giving my hand a quick squeeze. It made me flush and my heart pound in my chest. With us hiding our relationship, it was making moments like these even more special between us. I hated lying but I hated not being with him even more.

Together, Tommy and I walked to the Youth Center. We held hands as long as we could but had to stop as we neared the park. It was too risky that anyone we knew would see and we couldn't chance that. Inside, I found Billy and Trini sitting at a table with Zach. We watched Tommy and Jason do their karate class. I was surprised to see as many kids here for class on such a beautiful day outside. They did well, listening to Tommy and Jason's commands as they spoke them. Tommy was in his element, a smile on his face as he taught. It was fun watching him and it made me appreciate everything he was passionate about. I did my best to be involved with the group's conversation as they spoke about school and their plans for the weekend. I knew I was doing a terrible job but it must have been enough for them to not say anything about it.

Around five, I packed up my stuff and helped Trini load her books into her bag. I had to be home soon for dinner and she was heading to her grandmother's house to help her with her garden. I noticed Tommy was helping Jason clean up after class, his eye catching mine as I stood. He cocked his head towards the juice bar and I nodded. I told Trini I was getting a smoothie to go and she said she would meet me by the doors. I walked over as Tommy jogged up the stairs.

"Hey, Kim." Ernie said, the owner of the Youth Center giving me a smile. "What can I get you?"

"Can I get a strawberry banana smoothie to go, please?" I asked. He nodded, turning to make it. I turned my attention to Tommy who was sitting next to me now, acting like he was reading the drink menu on the wall.

"Here." He said, sliding something across the top of the bar. I reached out and covered it quickly, making sure none of our friends saw. Jason was talking to Zach now and Billy had already left. I slid it into the pocket of my jean shorts as Tommy stood up. "See you." He winked again, making my knees weak. He walked back over to Jason and Zach, leaving me at the bar. I pulled what he had handed me out of my pocket and saw a folded piece of paper. Opening it, I saw his handwriting scrawled across it.

Meet me tonight.
Our spot.
-Tommy

The moonlight was shimmering down from above, casting a faint glow over everything it touched. It had almost a sparkling property to it, diamonds lacking in comparison. Tucking my hands in my back pockets, I followed the familiar trail along the lake. There was a light breeze in the air, tossing my hair over my shoulder as I walked. It had been some time since I could recall a peaceful moment like this. Between school, Ranger duties, and my parents' divorce, it was amazing I had time to breathe. It was moments like this that made me not want to jump head first from my Zord most days. I could hear the water lapping the water's edge, the breeze causing a ripple upon the surface of the water. The smell of the ocean was in the air, coming from the cost a few miles away. It was the perfect night. Stars twinkled in the ink black sky, making the moon look like the star of the show. It was amazing to think an evil witch and her empire was nestled on the surface of the large space rock.

"There you are." A voice said as I came around the corner between two willow trees. Glancing up, a smile played across my lips as I saw Tommy sitting on the larger rocks by the edge of the water.

"Sorry. It took forever for my mom to head to bed." I replied, walking towards him. He stood as he did, the dark green hoodie he was wearing falling over his hips. I could smell aftershave and his hair looked recently gelled, telling me he had showered before coming to see me. Taking three long strides, he met me on the path and pressed his lips to mine.

"I missed you." He whispered, taking my hands in his.

"It's only been a couple hours." I replied, smiling up at him.

"That's long enough for me." He kissed me again before turning and walking with me back towards the rocks. We passed them, heading towards the bridge that led to the other side of the lake. Tommy held my hand has we walked down the embankment next to the bridge instead of over it, finding some sand that was squishy went we stepped on it. I followed behind him as he ducked under the bridge, finding ourselves in a little cave. I smiled when I saw three or four candles set up with a little picnic basket on top of a blanket. "It's not much. It's all I could get in short notice without my mother finding out I was sneaking out."

"It's perfect." I said, turning and looking up at him. He smiled, his cheeks tinging red as he blushed. I stepped forward, leading him by the hand over to the blanket. I let go of his hand so I could kneel down. Careful of the candles, he knelt next to me. "What do you have there?" I asked, pointing at the basket.

"Well," He said, pulling the lid off of it. He reached in and pulled out a small glass bottle of what looked like wine. My nerves suddenly sky rocketed as I raised my eyebrows at him. "It's just sparkling juice." He added, giving me a reassuring smile. "I also have apple slices and some cheese."

"Is this how you charmed girls at your old school?" I asked, watching him pull out two plastic cups and a Tupperware counter. He laughed, shaking his head. He opened the juice and poured some into the glasses. Handing me one, he set his down and pulled the lid off the Tupperware container. I grabbed two slices of apple and bit into one.

"What girls? You're the first one that I've ever actually talked to." I scoffed.

"I don't believe that. With that hair, I'm sure you had all the girls fawning over you."

"Fawning? I think you spend too much time watching soap operas." Tommy moved the picnic basket and slid closer to me. I turned, putting my butt on the ground next to him and leaning into his side.

"90210 is not a soap opera." I replied, rolling my eyes.

"Whatever you say, beautiful." He muttered, taking a sip of his juice. I looked up at him.

"What did you call me?" A blush filled his cheeks.

"Erm—beautiful. I won't if you don't want me to." I shook my head.

"No. I like it. But only if I can call you handsome."

"You can call me whatever you want." He whispered, leaning in and kissing me softly. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder and I snuggled into his side again.

"Maybe someday, we will be able to do this without sneaking around." I said, letting out a sigh.

"And hear how dangerous it is and how we would be putting all of humanity at risk? I think I could recite that lecture in my sleep if I hear it one more time." Tommy muttered, his thumb stroking my shoulder. "Zordon even has Jason giving it to me now."

"I know. Trini said something to be. I don't get it. Would it really be that bad if we were together? Isn't that what secret identities are for?" I let out a huff of air, crossing my ankles in front of me.

"It's okay. As long as I know and you know, that's good enough for me. I would love to tell the world that you're mine but I'm willing to wait until it's safer."

"How noble of you." I said, smirking up at him. He shrugged his shoulder, biting into a slice of apple.

"Well, I am a Power Ranger." He boasted. I rolled my eyes, taking a bite of cheese.

"Me too but you don't hear me bragging about it."

"Alright. Alright. No need to be so mean about it." He said, nuzzling my ear with his nose. I giggled, squirming from the tickling sensation. "You know; I would give anything in the world to just be right here with you forever."

"Me too." I whispered, looking up at him. "To just forget about school, the guys, all the ranger shit." I kissed him on the lips lightly. "Anything to just be with you." He reached over and cups my cheek in his hand, shifting so he was in front of me now.

"Kim, I don't know how to really describe it. It'll sound stupid, I'm sure. There's something about you that I just can't help but fall in love with." He stroked my cheek with his thumb. "I know it's only been a few months but I feel like I was supposed to meet you for some reason. Like Rita choose me just so that I would find my way to you." He let his hand fall away, turning so he was looking out at the dark water in front of us. He bent his knees and leaned his arms forward on them "When I was under Rita's spell, there was just something about you that wouldn't allow me to hurt you. No matter how hard I tried or how hard Rita commanded me, I couldn't bring myself to do it. It was something she tried to overcome with other spells but she couldn't. And she could never explain it."

"Tommy," I said, putting a hand on his arm. "It's not stupid. I think I felt the same way. The entire time we were fighting you as the green ranger, I felt like there was something about you that wasn't evil. Even before we found out it was you. There was some kind of connection I couldn't explain. I was drawn to you. The others tried to tell me that I had to stay away from you after your identity was revealed but I couldn't. I wanted to save you and I had no clue why. I knew I liked you before that but it wasn't like a normal crush. This was more...intense. I felt like I had to do something because the universe wanted me to." He glanced over at me again.

"Like fate." I nodded. He shifted onto his knees and kissed me, wrapping an arm around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he supported us with his other arm. Slowly, he lowered us down onto the blanket and I laid on top of him. His hand combed through my hair as our tongues met in a heated kiss. I slid my hands from around his neck and into his hair as he pulled me tighter against him. Something was growing inside of me that was warm and eager. Like it wanted me to run around Angel Grove and do cartwheels but also crawl into the pit of my bed and never leave. I could feel Tommy's heart beat in his chest under mine and I knew he could feel my own thundering as well. Tommy and I have teetered on the edge of this for a couple weeks now, not going all the way but coming pretty close. It wasn't that I didn't want to. I had told him before I'd be willing. He just never pushes the issue too much and I never press him about it. When we're ready, it'll happen. I know it will.

A sudden ticking faint ticking noise caught my attention. I could barely hear it over the sound of the water but it was there. It reminded me of a clock ticking. I pulled away from Tommy, glancing around. "What's the matter?" He asked, looking up at me. I didn't see anything that could be making the noise, not anything out of the ordinary.

"I thought I heard something." I replied, turning back to face him. I heard the noise again, this time louder. Tommy propped himself up on his elbow, glancing around.

"I heard it too." He said. Something moved from the other end of the bridge and I could see the outline of what I thought was a person. My grip on Tommy tightened as I watched the person swing their arm. Something detached from them and came flying through the air. A red light was flashing on it and the ticking noise grew louder. "Kim, watch out!" Tommy yelled, rolling us over as it hit the ground eight feet away from us and exploded. The noise was deafening as the bridge around us shattered into a million pieces, stone flying through the air. Tommy and I went flying as well, landing a few feet away. I Pain rippled through my side when we landed and I heard Tommy let out a gasp of pain as well, telling me he was alive at least. I took a breath, coughing as debris from the bridge coming in.

"Tommy!' I coughed out, trying to get the dust and dirt out of my lungs. It sputtered out, my lungs doing their best to try and get air in. He was motionless on top of me as I heard footsteps come towards us, stepping on the rumble of the bridge.

"Get…out…of…here." He whispered in my ear, slowly getting to his hands and knees. I pulled myself out from under him, the pain in my side almost blinding. I had broken a rib. That was a no brainer. Blood was smeared on Tommy's face and I wasn't sure whose it was. Bending down, I gasped through the pain and helped him to his feet.

"Aren't the two of you just sickeningly pathetic?" A woman's voice called through the dust. As it began to clear, I strained my eyes to see who it was. Next to me, Tommy took a fighting stance. Once it was settled, I saw a figure standing on a large hunk of stone. To my surprise, it was someone in a Power Ranger uniform. I could tell it was a woman, not only from their voice but their form in the uniform. It wasn't much different from ours, only that were was way more black on hers. There was a white belt around her hips, a black version of the Power Blast on the right. There were pink accents on her legs and pink and white stripes on her right arm. On her right shoulder, there was a bigger shoulder pad. There was a tattered black cap behind her, billowing slightly in the wind. On her chest, there was a large pink diamond connected to two smaller ones on either side of them. They were in the place where my white diamonds usually were. Her helmet was similar to mine as well, pink framing the visor. Instead of white, there was the same shade of black around the silver mouth piece. In her hand, I saw she was holding a bow. I could see the silver edges of it in the light of the street lamps, two red glowing gems on either side of her hand. It was as if it had been formed out of two swords put together by the hilt, forged together to make a deadly weapon.

"Tommy…" I whispered, a feeling of dread coming over me.

"No." He whispered back, shaking his head. "It's not. It can't be you."

"Bow down to me, Rangers. Bow down to me and pledge allegiance to Lord Drakkon, true ruler of all the Morphing Grid." The ranger called out, putting her hand on her hip. "Or else."

"Or else what?" Tommy called out, glaring at her.

"Or else you'll have to deal with me." She replied, shrugging her shoulders.

"I think we'll take our chances." I said, taking a fighting stance.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Ranger Slayer. And they don't call me that for just any old reason either." She raised the bow and touch the bow string. Pulling it back, a neon pink arrow of light appeared, similar to the way mine does during battles. "I promise you that you'll regret the second option."

"We aren't backing down." Tommy said, his most serious face on through the blood and the muck that was caked on it. "We're the Power Rangers. We don't do that."

"Then let me show you how I live up to my name. Let's start with you, pinky." She released the arrow and it came hurdling straight towards me.

"Kim, no!" Tommy screamed, pushing me out of the way. I fell back, watching in horror as it slammed into him. Blood splattered through the air and on me from him as his eyes widened.

"TOMMY!"