A/N: In order to finish my holiday story, I had placed this story on hiatus. I'm determined to finish this story for you guys. I know there are reviewers that are waiting for certain rangers.
A/N: I have to admit, I know nothing about Power Rangers: RPM. The only thing I do know is that Summer and Dillon almost kissed. I re-read Gemma's chapter. Okay, it wasn't the best I could come up with, and it was very choppy and repetitive. I will try not to do the same with Summer's.
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Chapter 17- Summer's Sins
Xxxxx
5:00 PM
Main Living Room
Palm's Casino
Las Vegas, NV
"And how's my lovely fiancee doing," questioned Dillon on the other end of Skype. He missed her so much, but he knew this was her vacation. She's been involved in various activities recently, so this was her break. He also believed absence made the heart grow fonder.
And her fears should also be calm about leaving Corinth, since Scott was still active, along with Flynn, Ziggy, and himself. Gem was in Panorama City assisting with the Samurai rangers. He cringed, knowing that one half of the boom twins was adhering to the color pink all of a sudden.
"I'm good," she sadly murmured. The baby talk definitely sent her into an envious tailspin.
"Alright, I've known you for how long now? What's going on?"
She smiled, as a way to cover up her true emotions. "Everything's fine here. Sydney, the Pink from SPD, we just found out she's pregnant. She's so excited," she gushed, though her face was still long about the situation.
"Damn, female rangers get knocked up left and right," he jokingly commentated, though she didn't find that funny. "Oh, Summer, come on, laugh a little."
"Well, you know how baby talk gets me..." she stopped right there.
Dillon admitted he wasn't ready to have a child, since he was worried about his DNA. Dr. K had tested him, and she believed he was okay to procreate. There were no traces of the Venjix virus in him, but he was still cautious even to this day. It's obvious his sister, Tenaya, wasn't too concerned. Her and Scott had been trying to conceive for the past year.
"Babe," he attempted to calm her down, "if everything was 100%, then we'd be in bed right now. But, it's not, so we gotta wait."
"We won't know until we try," she countered with anger.
Suddenly, the two were interrupted during their personal Skype session. Gemma snuck in, and she was ready to obnoxiously wonder how everyone was. In the midst of her getting ready, she participated in a shot contest. Dana, Rose, Ashley, they were all ready to get this party started. She vividly flashed her pearly white teeth, which caused her almond shape eyes to become even smaller.
"Hey... Dillon, babe, how are we doing on this fine evening," she wondered, and she wrapped Summer into a loving hug. "You need to get ready," she immaturely tapped her nose.
"And I'm pretty sure the showers are all being used," Summer replied to that. She wasn't the girly girl she used to be, so she knew she could get ready in about half an hour and still look picture worthy. She had learned how to accommodate. After living with Flynn and Scott, and with Dr. K discreetly hidden in a computer, years prior of course, there wasn't time to become very glamorized.
Dillon wasn't in the mood for Gemma's games. He was perturbed, and he hadn't been talking to his fiancee for no more than ten minutes. "Gemma, Flynn is around here, moping, since he misses you. My sister is having sex with Scott like they were rabbits, Gem, from what I heard, is still trying to dodge Mentor Ji at the Shiba House, and Dr. K and Ziggy are having a romantic getaway," he revealed the mouthful, and he took a deep breath. "Right now, and don't get me wrong, I miss you blowing up stuff, especially when you ruined my lovely muffler," he huffed about that, "but I would like to talk to Summer alone," he stated.
Elizabeth 'Z' Delgado curtly laughed about that. "Nice try, there are 28 females in this place. All full of emotion, and we are nosy. Of course, you'll never get your alone time with her," she thought Dillon was an amateur.
The Silver RPM ranger's ears perked up. "Whoa, you sounded so much like a foghorn right now!" She bounced to Z.
The two made some more drinks.
"Finally," Summer exasperatedly said, but something that he said interested her. "So, Tenaya and Scott are doing it constantly?"
"Ugh," he wanted to throw up in his mouth. "don't remind me. I felt my room shake like a 7.3 earthquake was happening. I don't want to think about her having sex."
"At least, they're trying," Summer pouted.
"What's with you wanting to have a baby," the Black RPM ranger wanted to understand her reasons. He loved Summer with all of his heart, and he was willing to do anything to make her happy, but he still had his reservations. They were understandable, at least, in his opinion.
The Yellow RPM ranger yearningly scanned the suite, as she pondered about some things. Z was a mother, and she saw how happy she was. Zordon's female rangers were all mothers as well, and that was expected. And the way those women talked about it, they held so much pride. Sometimes, when Taylor would talk about her kids, the former leader of Wild Force admitted she would sometimes become aggravated with them, but that didn't mean she love them less than any other mother out there. Taylor insisted, and it did show, she loved her kids more. Summer had to laugh, last year, Maya wanted to sleep more than anything after she found out she was expecting. And even now, she watched Sydney enter the kitchen; she was ready to stuff her face with food. In addition, she wouldn't doubt Syd's sex drive would increase. It's a common thing amongst the ranger women; they spoke it was a side effect.
With the seven deadly sins explaining her life, she held this thought that a baby would essentially 'purify' her.
(Flashback)
Born Summer Louisa Landsdown, with a golden spoon in my mouth, my whole existence was already predetermined by the time I exited my mom's vaginal canal. I was an heiress and worth millions. My life revolved around fancy cotillions, equestrianism, high-stake derby races, rugby, martial arts, five star restaurants, five star suites, brand name clothes, and a butler named Andrews. I didn't have to feed myself until I turned 10. Others may think that was the life, but in all reality, it was a sinful life.
Deadly Sin: Greed
My parents conditioned me to know that money was as important as air. Money made the world go round, and money did buy happiness. They were surely ecstatic about the green paper, especially when Benjamin Franklin was printed on it. Whenever I saw my parents next, Dad would have a fancy toy by the name of Bentley, while mom had beautifully, glowing skin. I wasn't surprised when she did come home a little more tanned either, after all, she loved taking a dip in pure, liquid gold.
Whenever I wanted the latest Louis Vuitton purse, I had the gold card to swipe. If I needed the latest velour tracksuit, the Yellow, Juicy Couture ones were hard to come by, but it was very much within my grasp. Mac makeup, Urban Decay, Lancome, Chanel, I would buy those by the dozen because I could. At 16, my first car was a Cadillac Escalade SUV. It was, as people would like to call it, pimped out. It possessed anything I desired.
My motorcycle was still my pride and joy.
So, I was spoiled, rotten and I wouldn't talk to people that were 'beneath' me. If Dillon and I crossed paths, say when I was 14, I wouldn't give him a second look. He'd be considered dirty.
Money... was the most important thing on my mind, besides spending it on the things that I didn't need. And damn it, no one would stop me from using it to my advantage.
Deadly Sin: Gluttony
Nimis: Eating too much
Sweets will always be my favorite. Andrews baked the best German Chocolate cake, and I always had to have a chocolate milk shake accompany that. Strawberry cheese cake is my second favorite, and I would have that flown over from different parts of the country. I just had to sample them all! Juniors in New York makes an amazing one. My third favorite would have to be fruit tarts. The sweetness of the fruit and the moist crust, I was definitely in heaven.
My parents were ever there to scold me for eating desserts more than a common breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Andrews did as he was instructed, but I could see on his face that he was displeased. If anything, he should've treated me like how Willy Wonka did Veruca. I should've stopped before the over indulgence caught up to me.
I did pay for it though. And Andrews was there to pick up my vomit.
Laute: Eating too Expensively
We ate the finest meals. Caviar, pate, lamb, Godiva chocolates, mineral water; there wasn't a single thing in my pantry that was not either brand name or less than expected. It had to be like that. I wouldn't put filth in my body. Mom and Dad had tabs at several fancy restaurants. I wouldn't be surprised if the bills were over $500.
Deadly Sin: Sloth
What's one of the best things about having money? It would have to be paying the lower people to do the things I didn't want to do. And that's where Andrews comes in. My butler waited on me hand and foot. It was only natural that I saw him more than I did my parents too. He was my doormat, and he cleaned up after me, washed my clothes, made me the finest macaroni and cheese and cake, and he even cleaned up after my tea-cup poodle, Maximus.
I remember the first day we got him. It was literally a mess.
I entered my room, and there I saw my wonderful dog squatting down on my new newest ballgown. In addition, he ripped it apart, and there was feces was ALL over it. My usual white carpet was dingy. I didn't have time to watch after my new puppy, I was pooped after a day of shoping. So it wasn't my job to take care of him.
My room smelled way too atrocious for my liking.
At that moment, hell would have to freeze over if ANYONE thought I would clean up the destruction good old Maximus had caused.
"ANDREWS," I powerfully summoned. I definitely felt like Cleopatra of Egypt. Damn it, that should've been my middle name instead of Louisa.
That was so common.
My butler arrived right on time. He smelled the pungent aroma, and he had to scrunch his nose. "Yes, Miss. Summer," he would always greet me.
"There, right there, get rid of that, and I want this place smelling like it needs to," I spoke of the lavender and rose-buds.
"Yes, Miss. Summer, and is there anything else you need," he went to get the cleaning supplies. "Miss. Summer, would you like me to get you a new dress?"
"No," I answered, but then I thought more about it. "Clean that dress up, and then bring me three more. You know what I like, the dresses with the thin straps. Pink, maybe yellow."
He never got upset with me. He simply smiled at me. "Yes, Miss. Summer. Later, we can practice your karate, I already cleaned up your motorcycle, and if you need me to, I can help you do your hair and nails," he offered. "The pool is nice and cool, you can rest there."
Andrews catered to my hand and foot. There was no reason for me to break a sweat doing something for myself. "Very well, and don't forget to have this done within two hours. I need your help with sparring," I informed arrogantly. I shouldn't have let him clean up the mess though, since he had asthma.
However, I wanted to relax. This had taken a lot out of me.
Deadly Sin: Pride
By the age of 16, Zordon's rangers were fighting the arduous fight against the forces of evil. Even if they weren't rangers, it was obvious they something outside of ranger duties that made them stars. Kimberly was en route to the Pan Globals, Justin Stewart was a child prodigy, Jason, Trini, and Zack were placidly saving the world at the Peace Conference, Adam and Rocky found joy in mentoring kids, whether it was karate or soccer, Aisha saved animals, Tommy's opportunity to race hit a little too close for him, Kat educated young girls into becoming dainty ballet dancers, Billy developed technology way ahead of the modern times, and Tanya would help others harvest their singing. Why shouldn't they be proud of those things?
Sheesh, at her young age, Dr. K unleased a powerful virus that stopped a 'intelligence' school. Okay, so Dr. K didn't exactly pride herself on that, but I think my logic is present.
Anyways, I was cocky over the dumbest things. Yeah, I was happy that I could feed myself by age 11. Well, not so much, since my nail polish would chip eventually. Definitely, I was excited that I could swipe the credit card down the point of sale machine. I had the highest credit limit amongst my friends. Let me see, I did know how to fight. My 'friends' couldn't defend themselves.
So, that day when Venjix's attack was unleashed, Andrews ended up saving me three times that day. He was there when I realized my parents used my party to their benefit. They had already escaped, and I was fending for myself. Second time, I had been pushed off the escape truck by my 'friend', and he came with an ice cream truck, rapidly barreling down the desert. Third, when the ice cream truck was kaput, he made sure that I safely made it to wherever we were going. I was sitting on his frail back, and it was probably the most eccentric piggy back ride anyone has ever seen.
I demanded a break, since I was extremely tired, and he automatically agreed. I tried to delve deeper into his life, but he wasn't having it. Instead, he was still trying to make sure I was safe. He would always be my savior, but that wasn't a part of his job description. All I wanted to know was his first name. He denied me access, and he motivated me to keep going. Instead of using his back to my advantage, I tossed my heels and continued on.
When we weren't that far from Corinth, I became lethargic, and I couldn't continue.
"Wait, Andrews, I want to ask you something," I must've sounded like a broken record, but I was serious. I slid down the dirt hill without a care if I was going to ruin the dress I had on. "And I need you to tell me the truth."
His elder body turned to me, and he faced me like a father would do his daughter. "Of course, Miss. Summer," he readily agreed like that wasn't anything new.
"Why do you put up with me? Why don't you just leave me behind," I queried, since it would've been better. He would've been protected in the dome by now.
"I suppose it's same reason I've put up with you and your family all of these years, Miss. Summer... I'm waiting," he truthfully answered, though I became confused by his reply.
"Waiting for what," I asked. I still didn't know a lick about this man, yet he's raised me since I was born. He was the one to bottle feed me, he fed me the pureed carrots, and I spit it in his face. He helped me walk, when it was time to stop crawling. He knew me inside and out, but I couldn't say the same about him.
"For you, Miss. Summer," he never addressed me without the Miss. It was his nature, I guess. "I'm waiting for you to show me who you really are. Who you really are behind that hair, the makeup, those fancy clothes, and that diamond."
I protectively cradled my diamond necklace. "I don't know who I am," I complained, a little defeated, since I was just the big hair, the face full of makeup, and who I was, was defined by special clothes. The diamond signaled my money. I was worth something.
He heartily grinned. It warmed my heart to know he was remaining optimistic about everything. At that moment, all I wanted to do was give up. He wasn't going to let me though. "It's quite alright, Miss. Summer. I do, and that's why I'm happy to keep waiting," was the fatherly response. The Grinders appeared, and they were ready to terminate whoever came in their path. "Miss. Summer, watch out," he raced forward
I saw them out of the corner of my eye. The princess in me would've stayed put, but I was ready to confront them. Andrews shoved me out of the way, and he placed himself in danger. He was in the crossfire, and I could hear the loud, agony filled groan exit his mouth. It tore my heart apart. I couldn't let him continue the battle all by himself, so I deflected their attention on me. I was fighting to save Andrews and me. The Grinders put up a fight, and they were ready to use their blasters. Heck, they did use their blasters. I was scared, but working off adrenaline, I didn't have time to think. I punched, kicked, attempted to flip out of their way and dodge what power they had against me. I hid behind an old deep freezer and flipped the lid open to block their power. My mentality was in survival mode. I blew out a breath of relief when they retreated.
Yet, my heart completely dropped to the bottom of my stomach. Andrews laid on a cement wall; he was hardly breathing. I quickly rushed to his side.
"Come on we have to go," I pleaded while holding his hands. The tears were in my eyes.
Nothing could've prepared me for this. Not all the money in the world.
"20 miles straight ahead, Miss. Summer," he gravely spoke. "And you will make it"
I just wanted him to save his strength. He needed to hold on. "Not without you, please, I still have to show you the real me. Who I am on the inside... all of that," it was incentive, but also the truth, I wanted him to know I wasn't so greedy. I did care about others around me. Most of all, I cared about him.
"You will, Miss. Summer. And I'll be watching and waiting," his last breath was held with some encouraging words and a promise. Even in his after life, he would use his time to still care for me.
He was someone that never complained about anything that I subjected him to, even if he did find it torturous. He just followed the directions and did whatever I needed. I was definitely blinded by my bratty personality that I didn't see he was trying to teach me lessons and helping me to be better. My parents were never really there for me like he was. They were a bunch of dingbats and cared about themselves He was the only parent I truly needed. I never got to tell Andrews thank you for everything he ever did and for making me see the light.
I believe something though. He died with the utmost confident I would break the ill-natured personality I had. However, if I could, I would've sacrificed my life for his. He deserved to live. He had the gentlest spirit, he was extremely selfless, and more people in the world needed to be like him
I have to smile though. Andrews would've never allowed that to happen.
The foot soldiers were back for more, and I hightailed it out of there. If could've I would've slung Andrews on my back, so he could have a proper funeral. Instead, I just left. I still don't forgive myself for leaving him behind like that. As the danger rose, and I was positive the death toll was increasing, I rushed inside. My parents were the first ones to greet me, but I was still in a daze. Andrews was gone, and it hurt so much.
"22 minutes..."
The computer's voice informed the occupants. After that, then, no one could enter the barrier.
Over the radio, I heard Scott's plea for help. His own teammate didn't want go back out there. He was worried he wasn't going to make it back in time. What a selfish idiot! I couldn't let that happen. If a man is down, no man should be left behind. I had to abandon who I was before, and I believe this was the first step towards the right direction. I donned a uniform—something I would, usually, never wanna be caught dead in, and I ventured out there despite the pleas from my parents. When I came to Scott's rescue, he was pessimistic about the situation. I reassured him that we would make it back in the dome.
Andrews was smiling down at me. I already knew it.
From that point on, I had some self worth, fighting against the monsters and anything else that came my way. Yellow Operator Series Three, that was me. I was ready to 'get in gear' and use whatever was at my disposal to help better our God forsaking world.
Deadly Sin: Wrath
It's easy to recognize what's made me angry during the time I was a ranger. The Grinders never seemed to die, evil beings were constantly trying to kill me and the rest of the crew, and then there was the bickering amongst the team. Scott and Dillon were always trying to show each other up with their machismo ways; we all knew they had the nicest cars. They obviously fought over the role of leader. Then, there was Gem trying to get in the way of Flynn and Gemma. Poor guy, he just couldn't get over the fact his sister was a definite looker, and that Flynn paid attention to that. What else was there? Oh yes, Dr. K and Ziggy; though, I think Dr. K was trying to deny the inevitable.
I'm so glad they're together now.
But, my parents with their damn stipulation I get married within a year, that was the most aggravating thing. I was willing to show them a livid bitch if they didn't back off and let me make my own decisions. That's what I had been doing. My life was constantly placed on the line, and all they wanted was their upper class rank back! It's not my fault they lost all of their money, and I don't see why I had to suffer.
No, that's not being selfish; it's me being reasonable.
"Don't you want to help your parents," my dad questioned, and he even patted me on the back like it was some sort of consolation.
"I don't want to get married," since it felt like I was reverting back to who I used to be. I would be dependent on my husband. My ranger life was over, since marriage was a big thing. My parents have been together for so long, and I would think they were the some of the lucky ones, since arranged couples weren't that successful.
On the other hand, the same couldn't be said for me and Austin, John, Jason, David, Frank, oh hell, I don't even remember that guy's name.
My mom walked right up to me. "You made us a promise," she reminded me
"And I simply said okay, so I could get you two off my back," I malevolently countered. The sensors went off, and there was a fight brewing. I was ready to leave and handle the business, but my parents stopped me. They were concerned over my health, and they wanted me to stay there so I could get ready. "I've been taking care of myself," it's not like they cared, "and I don't need my parents treating me like a child," which was emotionally draining and made me want to punch the fucking wall, "bye!"
What was even more annoying than my parent's provision, would have to be Tenaya 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12. 15. I could never keep up with those numbers. She managed to bring me to my boiling point each chance she got. Her robotic ways, and how sadistic she could be, I always wanted to pour water on her, so she could stop working. When wasn't there a time she stuck her damn nose where it didn't need to be stuck?
She showed up for the 'ranger auditions', and as a result of her failed attempt to acquire the morpher, Ziggy ended up becoming a ranger. He wanted to be one so bad, and then he sadly regretted it. Hey, Dr. K becomes a sucker when it comes to seeing someone in the color green. Shhh... don't let some ranger women know that though. They are protective of their men. After that, she detached her deformed, wired arm under Scott's car. That was great trying to clean up all of the mess in our base. Then, she interrupted my wedding, which I successfully bypassed with the help of Dr. K. She really can play her heart out when it comes to the violin. There's more times that Tenaya 7 made me pissed off.
Oh, yes, whenever her and Dillon would get around each other. Alright, before I found out they were brother and sister, it was still a little odd to see them in combat. They had this look in their eyes. I'm not positive if the look was flirtatious, filled with much admiration, or they were so happy to see each other, I don't know, but it bothered me. And when Gemma pointed it out, I wanted to smack her.
"Are you really getting jealous ofver Dillon and a robot," she question, as she accidentally blew up another one of Flynn's tools. She nervously laughed and smiled at me. She hid the item under some random pile of garbage.
"I am not jealous," I lied.
Flynn filed into the garage, and he was looking around for his tool. Gemma and I exchanged eye contact.
"What are you looking for," I asked, though I already knew. I took a seat at one of the bar stools.
"Oh, it's a tuuul, you know," his accent's pitch increased when he was trying to explain it. "Yay, high, this wide, with a bluuue, handle," he described more.
Gemma kept her mouth shut, and she signaled that I shouldn't say anything.
"Check with Gem," I couldn't believe I was helping to shield Miss. I-want-to-blow-things-up-especially-Flynn's-stuff.
"GEM," Flynn growled, and he stopped out of there.
"Anyways," I rolled my eyes. "Dillon is just a friend."
"Right, and that's why Dillon didn't want you to get married," she noted, which I became confused about. "Ziggy told me. Just because Gem and I showed up late, it didn't mean I couldn't find out more about my teammates. And be careful, Ziggy has a mouth on him."
I laughed, but I wanted to know something. "So, do you think that Dillon, like, likes me, likes me?"
"If the sky isn't the color blue, then I don't know what is," she answered, and I smiled at her. "But you know, you still shouldn't be jealous over the two of them."
"I'm not jealous," I roared, and I was about to call Flynn back in there.
"Oh, you so are, but you shouldn't be," she smiled and walked out the place.
The times that Tenaya and I have fought against each other, I seriously wanted to kick the shit out of her. So, when it really was revealed that she was Dillon's sister, it was kind of hard to trust her. That caused some tension between me and Dillon for a little. For the past six months, she was hell bent on making us suffer. Let alone, she really hated Dr. K. I don't see why anyone would hate Dr. K. She's really sweet, and she just cares about the rainbow colored astronaut suits that's all. It's not exactly easy going from hatred to roses and shopping dates.
Whew, I was so glad to know that she was his sister though. They are both good looking people anyways. It would be a crime to see such a good looking couple like that walking around in public. Besides, I would've fought her to the brink. Yup, that would show off my wrath!
Deadly Sin: Lust
When I first my Scott Truman, I couldn't believe my eyes. He was definitely a good looking guy. His smooth, chocolate skin, and his very curly hair, I couldn't get enough of it. I was very closed off in my previous life, so I never paid attention to someone that didn't have a vast bank account attached to him. I can say that there is something vast about Scott though.
Please, I can't let Dillon find that out. He would kill me.
So, I would act like a school girl around him. Laughing out loud, twirling my hair, becoming interesed in whatever he did, that was me! His body was chiseled to perfection, and he had this kind and refreshing aura about him. He was stern, yet caring. He played everything by the book, yet he went against his dad. He led the team while paying homage to his deceased brother, and I found that very loveable. His sparring skills matched mine, which was great. I loved working out with Scott.
He felt the same way, and we kissed her and there, and I've seen this and that. I was ecstatic about the feelings we shared, but I wasn't meant for him. It sounds cliché, but it was the truth.
Dillon entered the picture, and that changed the game. Dillon's mysterious past, his passion, the way he defiantly stood up to both Scott and Dr. K, that was a big turn on. He handled himself the best way he could considering his bleak circumstances. It also just seemed like he needed a friend and some guidance. I was smitten by him. Our first encounter wasn't the most customary, as we met in jail, but it was because of his physical skills that made him the perfect suitor for the Ranger Operator Series Black. It kind of made sense to have him as the wolf, since he was roaming around like one. He's stubborn in his own way, and there were plenty of times our personality clashed. But one good look at him and his body that could make a Greek God envious, especially that deformed one Aphestus, I would melt.
His feelings towards me were becoming evident when he was against my wedding. He wasn't the only one though. Scott's feelings were still strong, and he actually hated that Dillon was the one I liked more. There's also been times when I was the only person he would listen to. Not only that, but he made sure to protect me from his sister when she went on a full blown rampage.
The Black Ranger brought a smile on my face when needed. And let me address something, we failed twice during our ranger days on trying to kiss each other. Each time it wasn't our fault! Gem and Gemma didn't have to barge in when they did. Seriously, those twins should have ESP, and they needed to use that ESP to back the hell away, so I could have his lips against mine. Seriously, I wanted to smack each of them.
By the way, I know how Rose feels. I wish I had a 3,000 page book to hurl at them. But knowing them, they would've made it go kaboom.
At least, Dillon and I got our fairytale after the fact.
After we left to help rebuild the ravaged world, Dillon and I incredibly missed our teammates. We knew it was time to come back home, but before we did, we had one last dinner together. We didn't want anyone prying into this date, and we knew that would've happen. Anyways, it was a romantic date, and he wanted to eat Italian food. He loved that stuff. During our date we talked about my life prior to this, and I opened up about Andrews. I explained he was the only person I could've counted on back then. He disclosed how he felt after realizing he was infected with hardware like his sister.
"It's bad enough I didn't know who I was before I came to Corinth, and to find out that I had this stuff implanted in me, it's kind of..." he had this far away look in his eyes.
I placed a comforting hand over his strong one. "At least, you know you aren't defined by that. And you do have a link to your past, you have Tenaya now. She went through the same thing you did," he was glad about that."I know she's worried about her vision going away," and I would be too if I was in her position. However, she still had her sight, even after all this time. That's probably the only good thing to come out of Venjix's crew.
He nodded. "Yeah, she is, but I'm we were reunited, and she's safe. I'm worried about her coming back with us; I think the guys will hit on her," and he would protect his little sister any way he could.
"Baby, I hate to tell you this, but your sister is hot," I checked her out, but not in a lesbian kind of way. "Flynn, you don't have to worry about. He's in love with Gemma. Ziggy is all over Dr. K," that was my favorite couple ever, no offense Gemma and Flynn. "and the only two people left are Scott and Gem. I would have to say Scott's in the running."
"Your thinking is off, and ew, Scott," he laughed, and I felt gratification. It seemed to be I was one of the few people that could make them do that. "Yuck."
"I predict it now, fireworks," I motioned with my hands, and we both began to giggle about it.
"You are so corny, but I love you so much for it," he smiled at me.
"I love you too," I declared, and he took an item out of his pant pocket. "What are you doing?"
"I'm not a touchy, feely guy, but I know how I feel about you. I'm very much in love with you, and well, let's make this official," he opened the box, revealing a ring. It wasn't expensive, so if I was ever ready to pawn it, I wouldn't get anything back. The very good thing, I would never pawn it.
"Yes," I exclaimed, and he placed the ring on.
He would so totally be taking my last name. And well, we did it like rabbits! It was amazing.
When came back from helping to rebuild the ravage world, I gushed about the engagement. Gemma, Dr. K, and Tenaya got right to work on planning my wedding. It was nice to see all of them get along so well. And, well, the dysfunctional bromance between Dillon, Ziggy, and Scott continued, while Tenaya and Scott ended up falling for each other. I had to laugh, since I wondered what it was like dating the female version of Dillon. Scott never wants to hear that metaphor again.
Too bad it's true!
Deadly Sin: Envy
There's also no secret what I'm envious about.
Okay, lie one. The bromance between Dillon and Ziggy is very strong. So, yeah, sometimes I would get upset over that. Dillon's sister assures me they're platonic. That's a good thing to know.
So, I would like to be pregnant. And when I see all the female rangers whip out pictures of their children, and when they brag about their child's milestones, it makes me want to have a baby even more. My job isn't making the situation any better. I love kids, and it's their innocence that makes this world a better place. Others may not believe that, but I do.
Dillon and I are together, and we are married. Our lives aren't too dedicated to defeating evil; we didn't even participate in the team up! Scott did that on his own. There's no reason why we can't form a little family now. My husband has been hesitant, since he's not sure if the baby will get his chemical DNA, but we won't know until we try. Damn it, I should have some bragging rights and show off my child. That's not the only reason though.
I've been told by the parents that come into the child center that I would be such a great mom. That's reassuring, and I would never bestow on my son or daughter what my parents taught me.
And that's been my life—it has definitely been full of ungodliness, although, it's helped me to build some character.
As of right now, in my spare time, I help my students with anything that they need. There are a couple of kids that don't come from money, so I buy them clothes when they need it. Money's not handed to me anymore; I work hard for it. Instead of eating a nice piece of filet mignon or a bowl of caviar, I eat a cup of noddles. It's humbling to know the female rangers respect what I've contributed to the legacy Zordon created; all I cared about was perserving the world. Patience is a virtue, and I think I've waited long enough. This whole week, Dillon and I won't have sex, therefore I am celibate. And of course, I should be kinder and gentler to him, so I can get my way.
Or, maybe, I need to take a step back and wait. That's probably what he wants to do.
(End Flashback)
"Dillon, you don't think we're ready," she wanted an answer, but whether his answer is a yes or a no, she would accept it.
"You already know why I don't think we should," he responded a little tightly. He sighed.
Summer still smiled. She shouldn't push the subject, after all, they would have children when they were ready. She didn't want to appear or act like the person she used to be before. She probably made this into a bigger deal than it was. She admit, she had quite a bit to drink, and that's why her emotions got the best of her. "I'm sorry, I know why you don't want to," and she apologized further.
"Babe, you already know if everything was a go," he air quoted it, "then, of course we could start working towards that baby."
"And that's all I could ask for," she said to her husband of two years sweetly.
"Awww..." Gemma despicably crooned. "So, is everything alright with the married couple," she was now the lush, and she intimately hovered over her best friend. "Where's my ba-boy," she combined baby and boy together.
"We know she's drunk when she..." Summer started.
"Combines her words together," Dillon finished for her. He started laughing. "Yo, Flynn! Your ba-girl is on the computer!"
Flynn made his appearance on the computer. "There's my ba-girl," he loudly jabbered, which caused the Silver RPM ranger to blush pink.
Summer rolled her eyes, and she blew a quick kiss to Dillon, who she barely saw at the corner of the square.
"Oh, Summer, you know I don't like ya like that," Flynn interjected, as if she hadn't realized her husband was still present. Dillon smacked him upside his head. "Argh, what was that for?"
"You idiot, she was blowing a kiss to me," he lowly muttered. "Summer, I'll speak to you later. I will make sure I talk to Dr. K about this. I love you."
"I love you more," Summer proclaimed, and she said bye one more time. She left her best friend to talk to her boyfriend and headed to the showers. Once more, she looked to the right and left of her. Her fellow rangers were still getting ready. She smiled, since one day, she'll be like a majority of them.
A mom.
Up Next- Madison 'Maddie' Rocca, Blue Mystic Force Ranger
