Okay, so this actually almost slipped my mind, which is why it's shorter than the last one.

But, I still kept my promise, technically.

Now, before I go on...

Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers. If I did, this OTP of mine would've been cannon.

And now, Please enjoy!

Merrick Baliton

When I woke up the next day, I felt my legs being extremely heavy from their lack of movement as I'd been having another nightmare.

I don't know why I keep getting them, but, for whatever reason, I do.

And they always end the same way…

Someone that I love being killed by someone in my past.

Strangely, that someone last night was Alyssa… not the Princess like it had always been before.

Looking around, I was greatly surprised to see a note by the nightstand.

I grunted as I turned on a lamp, then grabbed it.

Merrick, I went out to get some groceries.

If I'm not back by the time you get up, please don't do anything stupid.

Signed, Alyssa.

I blinked a bit in surprise.

She… actually, left me a note?

I looked at the letter a little more, amazed at her handwriting in it of itself.

But, I quickly shook my head, and instead tried to stand up again…

And I was thankful the chair was right there to catch me as I began to fall over.

I groaned as I weakly fixed my position and undid the locks on the wheels, beginning to go out of the room.

The living room was a little brighter in the morning sun, but, that wasn't what I cared about.

"Oh… you're awake." Alyssa blinked, coming over, "Do you want a hand?"

"No. I'm fine… I thought you were at the store?"

"Just got back." She relented, "Um… sleep well?"

"It was fine." Was all I was willing to say.

I didn't wanna discuss my dream with her.

Or, really, anyone.

It wasn't good in the slightest bit, more a nightmare than anything, and if someone were to find out about them… I know they'd use them against me.

"…If you're sure." She frowned.

"Why ask?"

"Out of kindness?"

I bit down a scoff, "No, seriously."

"Merrick." She stared at me.

I winced a bit, "Sorry… it's… it's just… sometimes my dreams don't end as well as I hope… but, no, I don't wanna talk about it."

She glanced down, then nodded, "Okay… if you're sure about that?"

"I am… so… what's for breakfast?" I asked, not unkindly this time.

"Um… just some pancakes, bacon and eggs…" She moved back, letting me see what it was.

"Looks good." I complimented, "Are they ready now?"

"In a few minutes." She assured.

I nodded in understanding before I rolled over to the couch, then bit my lip in thought.

"Please, don't, try to get up from there." Alyssa's voice stopped me.

"I need to try to move."

"You'll hurt yourself even more."

I gritted my teeth, annoyed at her for saying that.

"I've felt worse." I retorted.

"Merrick!" She groaned softly, getting up to me, "Please… please don't hurt yourself even more… I... I really don't like it when others are hurt… you above all others because you're my friend."

"I can handle myself." I reasoned calmly.

"I know… but… you're still under my care." She reminded me, "So please, let me help you… just until you're supposed to try moving."

I gritted my teeth again, then nodded, "Fine."

"…Merrick, please don't be mad. I'm really trying to help you." She gently touched my arm.

"I don't need, nor want your help." I retorted sharply.

The look in her eyes when I said that…

I wanted to take it back almost as soon as I said it…

But, she shook her head, got up, and continued to cook, not saying anything.

"Alyssa?" I asked gently.

Alyssa Enrilé

I didn't want to respond, but I did.

"I'm okay, Merrick… like I said… breakfast is… actually, it's ready now." I blinked when I checked the food before I turned all the equipment off so I could put the food on a plate and walked over, handing it to him with a fork.

He took the plate, then tried to move to the island.

I stopped him, "Merrick…"

"Okay, fine." He grumbled, moving closer to the coffee table, annoyed.

I bit my lip before I walked over to the remaining food and got a few pieces of each for myself.

Grabbing a fork, I sat by the island, not wanting to disturb Merrick.

So much for things being fine…

Later that day…

I was talking to Cole over the phone.

"…You got the job?" I blinked.

"Sorta… it's more a volunteering thing." He relented slowly, "Taylor's really happy though… she actually wants to have a party for me."

I blinked. Uh-oh.

"When's this gonna be?" I inquired.

"As soon as I get the full job. I don't wanna jinx myself just yet." Cole relented calmly, "Could be a while though… a couple of months at most."

I took in a soft breath. That's good.

"I'll be there for sure." I smiled a little.

"You will? Ah, thank you!" He cheered.

I chuckled, "I've gotta go… but I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, bye! See you later!" He breathed out.

With that, I hung up, then leaned against the kitchen island, trying to think.

So long as it's more than a couple weeks, then everything's gonna be fine.

But if he gets the job sooner?

"No, don't think like that… besides, maybe this is a blessing in disguise?"

How could that possibly be the case?

"Because Merrick will be out of your worry."

True… but… Merrick should know about the news too.

"He'd probably feel the same as you about it."

I groaned, pressing my head into my hands, annoyed.

"Alyssa?"

I looked up in surprise when I saw Merrick slowly rolling over on his chair.

"Sorry… what's up?" I asked calmly.

"Cole just called me… are you going to that party?"

I nodded, "But, Taylor could change her mind on the whole thing in the couple months."

"She doesn't seem like that kinda person."

I chuckled, shaking my head, "Believe me, you don't know Taylor as I do. Yes, she can be steadfast about something, but she can have her mind changed over a certain amount of time."

"I see." Was all Merrick said before he tried to wheel over to the balcony.

"Here… let me…" I got up to it, opening it for us to go outside together.

Merrick took in a refreshing breath, then nodded, "This is nice…"

I blinked, then nodded a bit, "Yeah… I guess…"

"You guess?" He questioned, looking over at me.

I shook my head, "It's nothing… honest."

Later that night…

After I did my meditation and laid in bed, my mind kept wandering to how I was gonna deal with telling the others about what happened to Merrick.

On the one hand, it was the right thing to do to just tell them in general.

But, on the other, Merrick clearly doesn't want to bother the others about it.

As I was beginning to wrestle with these thoughts, I heard something in Merrick's room.

Getting up, I rushed over and heard him crying out in his sleep yet again.

"No… Please… take me… not her… please!"

I blinked in surprise, stepping back.

That… can't be good.

But, I couldn't get involved, not yet.

So, I walked back to my room and groaned as I laid down before I closed my eyes, drifting off, my mind still racing with a lot of thoughts.

Hopefully, tomorrow wouldn't be so hard.

Okay, that line was a bit meta, but, hopefully, she's right.

And why are Merrick's nightmares about Alyssa and his past?

Well, you're gonna have to wait to find out!

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