Hi guys! So, Kim was stabbed and she broke the green glowing globe. I wonder what that means...

The next few chapters are going to be flash backs for when they were kids. I didn't want anyone to get confused as to why it jumped from Kim getting gutted to happy times. We're heading towards the end!

As always, thanks for R&R! And I don't own the Power Rangers. If I did, I would share. :)

The sun was shining as I walked through Angel Grove Park. Children were gleefully playing on the playground while their parents visited with each other on benches nearby. In the field across from the playground, I saw a group of my friends playing flag football. Jason and Trini waved as I passed, Billy and Zack chasing each other down the field. I waved back, the nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach building as I neared the edge of the pond.

I spotted Tommy before he spotted me. He was standing on the large boulders near the water's edge, his arms and legs moving swiftly as he practiced his kata. His face was serious, filled with concentration as he moved. I slowly approached, taking the sight of him in as I did. Behind him, the small water fall babbled softly. On the other side of the pond, families enjoyed picnics while their children ran around with kites. Tommy was in his own world, his green t-shirt moving around his muscles as his arms methodically shifted with each planned movement.

My heart fluttered as I watched him. It was crazy that I felt this way. From the moment I first saw Tommy at the youth center, there was something about him that made me feel special. Even when we were battling him under Rita's control, I couldn't get the thought of him out of my head. When I tried talking to my mother about it, all she did was smile at me with a goofy look and say something about young love. Love? Was I in love with Tommy? It was foolish to think I was, really. I'm only sixteen years old. Who falls in love at such a young age?

Tommy shifted on the rock, his back turning to me as he went further along in his kata. I started walking again, stopping a few feet away. As he moved, his eyes caught mine and he turned to face me. A smile spread across his face as he stood up straight. "They said back at the gym I'd find you here." I said, feeling my nerves grow even large as I found the will to speak.

"Yeah." He replied, hopping of the rock and landing on the grass. He took a couple steps towards me. "I like practicing outside sometimes. You know? Smell the fresh air."

"How are you doing?" I asked, trying like hell to find a calmness inside me somewhere. He placed his hands on his hips as he looked down at me.

"I'm hanging. I've been working on my karate and focusing on my school work. I'm just trying to keep busy, you know?"

"We miss you." I said, sweat forming in my palms. That's not what I wanted to say. I willed myself to speak the truth. He smiled, closing his left eye because of the sun.

"Yeah. You guys were a team long before I showed up. It'll all be back to normal before long." My breath hitched as I swallowed, glancing at the ground then back up at him.

"I miss you." I held my breath as my soft admission came out. He looked shocked for a moment, a smile spreading on his lips after that. Reaching out, he took my left hand in his right hand. He looked down at it, stroking my fingers with his thumb. The sun reflected brightly off my communicator around my wrist. I watched him, sure that he could hear my heart thundering in my chest as he stepped closer to me. Suddenly, he leaned in and gently pressed his lips against mine. My chest nearly exploded with happiness as I closed my eyes, leaning into the kiss. Pulling back, Tommy let out a happy sigh.

"I've been wanting to do that for a long time."

"Me too." I admitted, smiling up at him. He laughed.

"Whew. Well, I guess now that's over with, my next question is a piece of cake."

"What's that?" I asked, loving the fact he was still holding my hand in his.

"Kimberly, will you be my date for the dance Saturday night?" Oh, this was turning out greater than I had hoped. Smirking, I turned on my heel and faced the other way. I heard him take a nervous breath. "Well?" He asked. "Kimberly!" I let out a loud chuckle, turning back around. I nudged him in the arm.

"I didn't want to make it too easy for you. Of course, I'll be your date to the dance."

"Yes!" He replied, a smile breaking across his face. Bending down, he picked me up under the arm pits and twirled me around. Giggles escaped my lips as he did, my pink flannel dress billowing around my pink leggings as he did. He set me back down, pulling me in for a hug.

-X-X-

"Hey, beautiful." A warm voice said in my ear, making me shift in my seat. Tommy stood behind me, his gym back hanging from his shoulder. I smiled up at him as he leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"Hi, handsome. How was practice?" I asked, turning my stool at the juice bar to face him. He smirked.

"Brutal. I'm glad I get to look at you now." Leaning in again, he brushed his lips against mine. His long hair fell over the side of his face, tickling my cheek.

"I'm ready for our date if you are." I said. He nodded, glancing at the clock.

"I've been ready all day." I smiled at him, slipping out of the stool. Reaching out, he took my hand in his and we walked out of the youth center. The sun was shining brightly outside, resting high in the sky. The Saturday afternoon was warm, and people were out enjoying the ending days of summer vacation. School would be starting in a few weeks, no one quite ready to head back to class.

"Did you get your schedule in the mail yesterday?" Tommy asked as we walked lazily along the path of the park. His thumb stroked the back of my hand as we stepped. I nodded.

"Yeah. I got Appleby, Henderson and Randall. My year is going to be rough. You?"

"Same! Least we'll have classes together. I'm kinda worried about science this year. Not sure if chemistry will really be my thing." He said, frowning.

"Hey. You'll be great! And we have Billy who will be in our class. I'm sure he'll be willing to help if we need it." I replied, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. He nodded, a small smile spreading across his lips as he glanced down at me.

"You're right. You always know the right thing to say."

"I try my best." He led me off the path and over to the edge of the water.

"Kim, there's something I want to talk to you about." His face suddenly looked serious as he took my other hand in his.

"Okay. You're scaring me a bit, Tommy."

"I'm sorry. I don't mean to. I just…I know we've been spending a lot of time together and we've gone out a couple times. I just wanted to know what we…are?" He asked, sounding nervous.

"Oh. Well…I kinda wondered the same thing too." Biting my lip, I casted my eyes up to look at him. The green tank top he was wearing showed off his tanned muscles and his hair was brushed out of his eyes. "What do you want to be?"

"I'd like to be able to call you my girlfriend." He confessed, giving me a small smirk. "That is, if it's okay with you?" I couldn't help but hide the huge smile the filled my face.

"I'd like that very much."