Yes, another new fanfiction.
But, this one's to celebrate today being Valentine's Day.
No, it's not a one-shot, but, I'll be updating daily, I promise.
But, before I go on...
Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers. If I did, this OTP of mine would've been cannon.
Without further delay... please enjoy!
Merrick Baliton
After the final battle against Master Org, I was very keen on not sticking around Turtle Cove.
Yes, I still had things I wanted to do there, but… not as much as I wanted to explore the 21st century.
But, that didn't stop me from agreeing to let a former adversary follow me through that exploration.
Anyway, as we walked down a covered path, I found myself hearing some kind of music close by.
I frowned before I listened closer.
It sounded like a violin being played.
"Merrick." My 'companion' hissed softly.
"Shh!" I hissed back, trying to listen more.
As I listened a little more I… somehow ended up slipping and ended up tumbling to where the playing was coming from.
And, of course, in doing so, I sensed Zen-Aku disappear from this plane of existence.
But, that didn't matter to me.
What mattered was the playing stop, and the player turning to look at me, before rushing over.
And that player was my former teammate, Alyssa Enrilé, who was quickly looking me over.
It had only been a couple of days since the team went down their own paths…
And don't get me wrong, Cole Evans was a good friend, Taylor Earhardt was very convincing, Danny Delgado was a good person, Max could be annoying but he was still fun…
And the Princess… our 'mentor'….. or as I called her, my ex-girlfriend… she was amazing.
But, the Princess had to return to the sky, where she slept for… God knows how long now.
Still, Alyssa Enrilé was something different.
No matter what I tried, I can't stop thinking about her.
She was going to Collage while I was going to travel around to see all that I could.
"Merrick…" She whispered in surprise.
I grunted a bit as she helped me up, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine… but… are you?" She looked at my leg, "It's cut like crazy!"
"It's okay," I stopped her, then relented, "I've kinda lost feeling in that leg before."
She bit her lip, looking up at me.
"What's wrong?" I asked, a little worried.
"…Well… it's just… I thought you were gonna travel around places?"
"And I thought you were going to college?"
She sighed, "It's Saturday, Merrick. We don't have classes on Saturday."
"Oh… of course." I blinked a bit.
"What are you doing out here?" She asked, frowning.
"Trying to take a back way to a new town." I breathed out plainly, "…I think I failed."
She giggled softly before she nodded, "It's okay… um… I'm guessing you heard my violin playing?"
I nodded, "Yeah… you're– it's amazing."
The smile on her face sorta wavered for a moment.
"You think so?" She glanced at her instrument, "I've been practicing… I come out here because…. Okay, I don't know why I come out here of all places.. but… it… it relaxes me."
"Ah… I see." I nodded a bit before I started to walk away, almost falling onto a knee, when I only got a few yards though.
"Merrick!" She rushed up to me, getting down to a knee, "You're really hurt… you should see a doctor."
"Even if that was the smartest idea, I don't think going back into Turtle Cove would be the best thing for me right now."
"It doesn't matter. You're really hurt… you need to go to the doctor…. Please, let me take you."
"No." I denied again before I groaned and fell fully onto my knee this time.
"I'm not taking no for an answer, Merrick!" She denied, helping me up, "Come on…"
"Not like I have a choice…" I mentally grumbled.
4 hours later…
"Alright, Mr. Baliton, you have a clean bill of health." The Doctor informed me, looking over some papers.
"Thank you." I breathed out, beginning to put my shoes back on.
"However." He stopped me, "Your legs and your back are still gravely injured, that tumble down the hill opened up a few scars… so I must advise you stay off that leg for… at least a week and a half."
"A week and a half?!" I repeated in shock.
"So your wounds heal perfectly."
I groaned, "That's great, Doctor, but I have nowhere to stay for that time."
"What about that girl you came in with? Miss. Enrilé is always coming here to read to the sick children, I'm sure she'd be happy to help you."
"I know." I grumbled, leaning back, "But that's sorta the problem. She's willing to help anyone… including me. Something I'm not sure I deserve…"
"Well, it's your choice, Mr. Baliton. I'll see her in to check on you."
I nodded, looking away.
This was gonna be very hard to ask of her… I can just feel it, and that's coming from me.
I mean, she'll probably far too busy to help me anyway.
Alyssa Enrilé
"Of course I'll help in whatever way I can!" I informed the doctor, Dr. Hayes.
He blinked, "Really? Your friend thought otherwise…?"
I sighed, "That's how he is with help. Believe me, it's not fun most times."
"Well, okay then." Dr. Hayes shrugged before he motioned me into the room Merrick was currently in, "You may want to speak with him before signing the papers for you to be in his care, then."
"I will," I assured before I walked into the room, knocking softly.
He looked up at me, frowning.
"Hi…" I breathed out calmly.
"…The doctor said you could help take care of me?"
I nodded, "Yeah… he told me you had marks on your back, and both of your legs, though… do you… um… wanna talk about that?"
"Not particularly."
I bit my lip, then nodded, "Oh… okay…"
"…So why come in here when you're gonna take me into your care, as it were?"
"I wanted to make sure you were okay with it… I know that a lot of people don't like being taken under care without their say so." I relented calmly.
"Yeah… he said you came by a lot." Merrick grunted softly, trying to stand.
"Wait!" I stopped him, "Don't try to move so much."
"Alyssa, believe me, I can move arou… hound…!" He gritted his teeth when his mainly hurt foot touched the floor before he quickly moved back, keeping his feet aloft, "Or, maybe not."
"Please, Merrick," I took in a soft breath, "I have an apartment… I haven't really used it while I was a Ranger other than for storage, but… I can explain to my landlord the situation…"
"You don't have to."
"It wouldn't be any trouble." I assured, "It's a two-bedroom, so… you'll have privacy if that's what you're worried about…"
"It's not." He sighed, "I don't wanna be a burden to you."
"You wouldn't." I reasoned, "Just… let me take care of you… please?"
He bit his lip, then nodded, "Okay… but… just for the nine days… that's all."
"10." I corrected, "But, that's understood."
Merrick nodded, "Then go sign the papers and please get me a wheelchair or something."
I smiled softly, "Can do."
As I was walking out, I noticed him give me a small smile, then, I shut the door behind me.
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