AN: Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays to all! Just 5 days til Christmas, excited? I am, though I have to say I am a bit hesitant to the Christmas Eve feast that is all on my hands this year...wish me luck! Coming to another ending to a fun loving story everybody! Just a short one to come after this...thanks for the suport and love!
Chapter 29: The Love
Enjoy!
Over a Year Later…
Reefside Senior Prom Night
Much had happened in the first year while Tommy was in Reefside. He was barely a full day into his first year as a teacher, when he was stuck in detention with 3 teenagers, Ethan James, Conner McKnight and Kira Ford. Those 3 turned out to form the next new generation of Power Rangers. Having stumbled across the Dino Lair after getting lost in the woods, the 3 teenagers take the Dino gems from the Lair. Tommy at first couldn't believe it. New Power Rangers were protecting the Earth yet again, but soon were thankful with Mesagog being the toughest evil enemy he has ever faced in such a long time. And with new Power Rangers, Tommy knew what the meant for him and his family. His trips back to LA would have to be cut short to help aide the new team along.
The black stretch limo pulled out to the large white building where the senior prom would be held. The limo driver quickly opened the door as toned pale leg came out first, foot covered in a the most gorgeous black platform 4" heel shoes with fuchsia scattered rhinestones. The fuchsia inset of her black gown, shined in the light. Stepping out the limo, the woman looked up and smiled. Her black dress with fuchsia plunging draped neckline and midriff, jeweled straps that wrap onto the back neckline and bust, side front slit and sweep train. The woman tossed some of her wild curls off her shoulder to her back as she climbed the red carpet stairs into the building. Prom Night would be special.
Stepping inside, the old bank turned into the spectacular grand plaza for the seniors, was filled with white lights hanging on the walls scattered all around, red, white and blue balloon clusters all around as well to go against the wooden floors. The music was blasting from the DJ. All the kids were dancing, laughing and having a great night. And then she spotted him. Tommy's back was to her, as he was deciding on which drink when she decided to walk up behind him.
"Hey Handsome…" Tommy froze at the drink table. The cup in his left hand was squeezed almost to the point of crushing in his hand as the handle to the spoon to get some punch bent slightly under Tommy's pressure. That voice. The voice that always sends a tingle up his spine.
Last September
Kimberly couldn't believe the plan had followed as so. Tommy had moved on to Reefside out of LA and out of Kim's life just like she asked. Over the summer before Tommy would began being the new Science teacher at Reefside High, he had a friend from school help him in setting up his very own Command Center to safeguard the 3 Dino gems he found. It turns out, Reefside was the closest area in California to Dr. Mercer's former Island. And because Tommy was the last person in charge before Dr. Mercer went missing, much of the equipment was sent to Tommy, which helped in building the Dino Lair. Tommy for the first time in his new environment was happy. His life was on the ups. The short relationship rekindle with Kimberly hadn't pushed him backwards. By the end of the summer, Kimberly's divorce from Noel was finalized. Kimberly only had a few request. She didn't need Noel's family money. She gave him the house, hating the last memories there to keep it. Because of this, Tommy gave over the deed to old house they shared when they were married back to Kimberly in exchange for not keeping the new place. Tommy knew it would just be best, since he wouldn't need such a place and the boys loved the old home more than the home with Noel. Kimberly got a hefty settlement despite her protest in the divorce because of Noel's repeated affair. It turns out; Noel was getting exactly what his father wanted. Gene was pregnant, with a son, though Noel refused to marry her. He truly was a selfish bastard, because he would rather just pay to support his baby, than marry the woman.
Kimberly, funnily, understood completely when Tommy called her about how the new Dino Thunder Ranger team was formed and why he couldn't visit the kids as much as he wanted on the weekends now. Tommy had thought Kimberly would overact a bit. Kimberly originally was going to call Tommy on his birthday with the boys to wish him a good day, but when she saw the news coverage from Reefside that night about New Rangers, she just had to call him.
"Oh Tommy… As much I hate the idea of another evil goon, especially this Mesagog, threatening the Earth especially with our sons, I knew it would happen eventually. I'm just glad to know you are letting someone else handle the evil guys in combat."
"You're not mad?"
"You're not a Ranger, right?" Kimberly asked.
"No."
"Good. Let's keep it that way. Let someone else do the dirty work for a change."
"I'm surprised you're taking this so well."
"Did you expect me to yell at you?"
"Yes!"
"Wow, after all years Tommy Oliver, you really don't know me as well you hoped."
"I know you Beautiful. I know you better than you think you know yourself."
"Right. Anyways, tell me about the team." Tommy smiled through the phone. He let out a chuckle. The team had only been together a week now.
"I think they're going to be okay. Conner is much like Jason and myself, with a bit of Adam in him. And Ethan, he's just like Billy, so smart for his age, but he's got loads of Rocky's humor and funny antics. And Kira. She reminds me of you."
"Me?"
"She plays the guitar, pretty well. And tiny, but she's fierce though, doesn't back down from anyone, very spunky."
"Sounds more like Trini, Aisha frankly, than me."
"Yes, but I see you more so in her, with Trini and Aisha of course."
"Tell me more." Kimberly and Tommy spent the next few hours talking as Tommy went over the latest battles. Tommy explained to Kimberly about the kids and their new powers they got because the Dino gems were special. Kimberly was somewhat upset. She would have loved extra powers with her dinosaur coins, oh, how things have changed.
Few Weeks Later
Kimberly was upset to not have heard from Tommy all day. She knew he was forgetful, but to not have his cell phone on all day. Tommy usually calls her to tell if he was stopping by the weekend to see the boys, but he hadn't called them after work on Friday. Kimberly sighed as she hung up the phone. Aisha came in and sat at the island to eat her fruit salad. Zeke was just getting home early from school, since it was a half-day. Chuck was running around outside with Adela and the new puppy; Kimberly brought the boys though it was an early birthday present for herself. Zeke had always begged for a pet and finally got his wish. It was a terrier, a little dog, which was why the kids called him 'Lil Bit'.
"Still no answer?" Kimberly shook her head.
"He didn't even go into work either this morning, I just got off the phone with Principal. I had to lie a bit. She seemed very upset to find out why Dr. Oliver didn't call this morning to tell why he wasn't coming to school."
"What did you say?"
"That Chuck was ill and Tommy must have forgot to call when he rushed here."
"Not a bad lie."
"Can you watch the kids?"
"Sure."
"I should drive to Reefside and check this out."
"Are you sure that's wise? I mean, isn't that Mesagog monster there," Aisha whispered. Zeke came into the kitchen. He got some water.
"What's a Mesagog?" Zeke asked as both ladies clammed up.
"Never you mind, go make sure Chuck and Adela aren't driving Lil Bit crazy." Zeke shrugged and went outside. "I, I should go talk to those Rangers and see what's up? I'll call you if anything happens."
"You better! Be careful. Tommy would never forgive himself if you got caught back into Ranger business."
"Oh, I'll be fine. Ninjetti crane remember, though skills never leave."
Kimberly found Tommy's address in Reefside, 1992 Valencia Road. It was barely 4pm when she arrived. Kimberly pulled the car into the driveway in the middle of nowhere and found the house. It was such a lovely house. Brown with white piping around the windows and door. There were so many windows to his place.
"You really like being alone tiger," Kimberly said closing her door. "Talk about your Fortress of Solitude." Kimberly went to the door. She opened her phone and dialed Tommy's number again. She could hear the phone ringing inside the house. Kimberly peered through window. "Tommy! Tommy, are you in there!" Kimberly went to the door and found it open. "Okay. Kimberly walked around the house. She hadn't seen Tommy's new place. She hadn't once had the courage to drive down to Reefside. Once she had broken their relationship, she felt this was his life now. She had no right to intrude on it. Kimberly walked around the house, noticing all the Dino artifacts Tommy had collected. She smiled. "Tommy! Tommy?" Kimberly walked into the study and saw the dinosaur on a table. She looked around. Kimberly touched the dinosaur and it's mouth dropped revealing a secret door. Kimberly rolled her eyes. "Not very original." Kimberly walked down the stairs. "Wow." Kimberly saw the Dino Lair for the first time. She smiled. It was like being back in the Command Center, though a stuffy cave was far from the nice place Zordon and Alpha called home. Kimberly was going over to the computer to check out some things when another woman appeared in the Dino Lair.
"What are you doing here?" Kimberly gasped and turned around. She saw a fiery redheaded woman standing there. The woman crossed her arms over her chest.
"And you are?" Kimberly asked arching her eyebrow up at the woman.
"I think you should answer that first." Kimberly nodded.
"You must be Hayley."
"I am. You must be Kimberly."
"I am."
"What are you doing here?"
"Where's Tommy?"
"I… I don't know." Kimberly looked at Hayley, she answered that a bit too quickly.
"How did you know I was here?" Kimberly asked.
"You set off the intruder alarm upstairs." Hayley went over to shut off the silent alarm.
"Where's Tommy?" Kimberly repeated.
"I don't think that's any of your business anymore."
"If it's something to do with Tommy and the Rangers, I have the right to know, as a former ranger myself."
"The Dino Thunder Rangers went to save Tommy. He was captured yesterday."
"Captured?" Hayley brought up the footage on the disc. Kimberly gasped again after watching tyrandrones surround Tommy and take him away.
"How long ago did they leave?"
"About half an hour ago now."
"And still nothing?"
"They had a little run in at the quarry." Kimberly watched the footage of Tommy being captured by tyrandrones again. If the Dino Thunder Rangers were as strong and able as Tommy had explained to her over the phone, they would bring him back. He would be safe in their care.
"Don't tell Tommy I came."
"What?" Hayley looked back at Kimberly very confused.
"Please."
"Okay." Kimberly left.
Back at Prom
Conner looked up from his dance with Krista to see this beautiful woman walk on by in her black gown. Conner was engrossed on the woman. She strike his heart, unlike any other woman as ever before. She was so pretty.
"Hey, who's that?" Conner asked. Trent looked up from Kira and their dance to follow Conner's stare. "She's hot." Krista hit Conner's arm. Conner let out a laugh. "In a, very, older, woman that type of hot babe." Ethan shook his head as Conner stumbled to fix his stupid phrase. Krista excused herself with Angela, Ethan's date, and Kira after the long set of dancing with the guys. Ethan stood next to Conner and Trent once the ladies were gone.
"Seriously, she's hot."
"I think we should know her."
"Really?" Trent asked.
"Yeah, she seems very familiar."
"Hey, she is going toward Dr. O," Conner said. The woman stood behind Tommy as she spoke.
"Hey handsome."
Aisha was signing the invitations as Kimberly sealed them. It was late October, close to Halloween. Aisha was completely excited. Billy had asked Aisha to marry him and they had set the wedding for March, just about 5 months away. They both wanted a speedy engagement, and a quick wedding. Aisha wittily told Billy, they had to get married quickly before Kimberly and Tommy did so again and beat her. Billy just smiled and nodded. Kimberly came across Tommy's invitation.
"Can I keep this one?"
"Why?" Aisha asked looking at the invitation with Tommy's address on it.
"Well, instead of wasting a stamp, I could… I mean, it's been almost a month, I was going to drive to Reefside and check on the team."
"You mean, check on Tommy," Aisha said. Kimberly frowned at Aisha, but Aisha just smiled. She knew her sister. Ever since Kimberly saw there was a new Black Ranger with the Dino Thunder team, she recognized Tommy immediately. He had yet to confirm it with her though. Now, if Kim ever hears about a monster attack in Reefside, she worries more than ever before. Kimberly knew the kids were strong rangers, but she didn't know them like she knew the former guys when she left Tommy years ago to move to Florida. And with an evil White Ranger running around, it felt like the time when she was a ranger.
"I just… I have to know."
"Why?"
"Because I worry about him."
"He's a big boy, Kim. He has handled being a Ranger for the longest. I'm pretty sure things are okay. And if they weren't, he's not going to tell you."
"Exactly why, I want to see for myself." Aisha shook her head.
"So, when are going?"
"Tomorrow. Can Zeke stay with you at the shop." Zeke didn't have any sports or karate this weekend, which would have been a great time for Tommy to come visit, but he already called to tell Kimberly he just couldn't come again this weekend.
"Of course. That little man is so helpful around the shop, he so has a knack for business." Aisha signed another letter. "Better than that other little boy." Kimberly smiled.
"Chucky can't help he loves shoes."
"Yeah, his own personal cars, all around the shop. It's a death trap. I almost sprained my ankle like 50 times last week." Kimberly laughed.
"Thanks, I hope to be back before dinner, but just in case." Aisha nodded.
"I'll take care of those boys like they are my own, you should know that by now."
"Thanks."
Next Day
Kimberly pulled up outside Tommy's house early Saturday afternoon. She pulled the invitation out her purse as she walked to the door. Kimberly knocked and knocked, but no response. She went to put the envelope in Tommy's mailbox, when she just opened the door. Once again, it was unlock. Kimberly shook her head. She understood, Tommy didn't have neighbors, but it was so unsafe not to lock your front door. Though the evil goons like Mesagog wouldn't be deterred by a locked front door if they really wanted to get into the house.
"Tommy!" Kimberly called out. "Tommy, are you home?" Kimberly looked around. She sighed. She didn't want to interrupt if he was downstairs in the Dino Command Center, especially if the Rangers had business to take care off. Kimberly put Tommy's invitation on his desk after cleaning up some room to make sure Tommy didn't miss it. Kimberly looked to see the photo of Tommy and the boys on his desk. She smiled, touching the picture. Tommy had both of his boys hanging upstairs, holding them on his arms, like weights. Kimberly let out a chuckle. It was one of her favorite pictures of Tommy with their boys.
"Kimberly?" Kimberly looked up from Tommy's desk and saw a ranger in black standing in the doorway. She gasped. He was in full costume, helmet in all, with gold Dino print on his chest.
"Tommy?" Everything went black.
Tommy shook his head. He couldn't believe Kimberly had fainted on him again. Tommy lifted Kimberly with ease from the floor and carried her into his living room. Tommy went to get Kimberly some water and a damp cloth. Tommy placed the cloth on Kim's forehead.
"Hey Beautiful, time to wake up." Kimberly slightly moaned. Her eyes fluttered opened.
"Tommy…"
"Hey."
"Wha… what happened? Where am I? Why are you wearing a Ranger suit?"
"Well…"
"You're a Ranger again?"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you tell me? How could you keep that from me?!" Kimberly yelled sitting up after taking off the wet cloth. Tommy sighed. He would have run his hand through his hair, but he couldn't with his head covered by his Ranger helmet.
"I didn't know… I didn't want you to worry."
"Worry? So you lie to me!"
"Kimberly…"
"I have been sick with worry because I didn't know! Why didn't you just tell me?!"
"I was going to, eventually."
"When?! When you're in a hospital or worst!"
"I didn't want you to worry about me when I am fine."
"Why haven't you… demorph?" Kimberly asked touching his ranger suit.
"A complication."
"What type?"
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"Overdrive with my powers."
"What are your powers?"
"Invisibility." Kimberly bit her bottom lip. "I was going to tell you."
"When?"
"When the time was right. I didn't want you worry okay." Kimberly sighed and nodded.
"I know. I'm sorry I yelled." Kimberly couldn't see, but Tommy smiled. "Man, are you trying for every color?" Kimberly asked.
"Only one more to go."
"Not funny," Kimberly said shaking her head. "Besides, I don't think you could pull off the yellow look." Kimberly smiled.
"I was thinking more about blue."
"You in blue, ha!" Kimberly laughed.
"What?" Kimberly just shook her head as she laughed again. "Why are you here?"
"Oh, Aisha and Billy's wedding invitation," Kimberly confessed.
"They could have just mailed it."
"I know, but I…"
"Wanted to check up on me, huh…" Tommy said finishing Kim's sentence.
"Yes! Guilty ok! I was worried! It's been almost a month and you hadn't come by. The boys miss you and I know you are busy with the team, though not this busy," Kimberly said touching the suit again, holding her hand on Tommy's chest. She looked up when Tommy covered her hand with his black gloved hand.
"I couldn't come, not stuck like that. I couldn't expose the boys to this."
"I know." Kimberly ran her hand along the golden shoulders. "You look good."
"Do I?"
"Zack might say though, he will forever be the sexiest black ranger alive..." Tommy chuckled.
"Would you argue against that?" Kimberly bit her bottom lip again. Tommy desperately wanted to kiss those lips, bruises her lips with countless kisses.
"I should go." Kimberly stood up. "You be careful Tommy." Kimberly wrapped her arms around his neck, as they hugged. Tommy held her just as tight, not wanting to let Kimberly go. For the first time in the last week since he has been trapped in this damn ranger suit, he was really regretting it. Just to be able to feel Kimberly without these damn gloves. "Promise me." Kimberly pulled away to look through Tommy's visor.
"I promise." Tommy cupped Kim's face, his thumb rubbing her cheek. She closed her eyes to his touch. "I promise you."
Meanwhile at Prom
Tommy cheered as Kira finished her final song of the night to a round of confetti bombs being releasing. Tommy couldn't help but smile. Evil was gone from Reefside, and his Rangers were safe and happy. All the Rangers paired off with their dates, Trent and Kira connecting immediately as she came down from the stage. Tommy looked to the side to see Hayley standing there. She raised her glass to him. Tommy nodded. He had asked Kimberly, wanted Kimberly to come to the prom with him. He asked her back at Aisha and Billy's wedding to come to Prom and finally show everyone they were back together. Kimberly and Tommy were still struggling to figure out what exactly they were. They knew no other person could make the other happy and feel so in love, but there were many complications. Tommy was still a Ranger, and Kimberly had her boys to keep safe from that life.
About a few months ago…
Kimberly was organizing the wedding favors into boxes with help from Zeke, Chuck and Adela. She wanted to make sure every gift was here, so Aisha would have one less thing to stress over. She knew from her own experiences, weddings can be stressful enough. Aisha's wedding to Billy was just about 2 weeks away. Kimberly couldn't be happier for Aisha. Aisha was just so giddy every day, counting down to when she was the bride for a change.
"One candle for each cup baby," Kimberly said helping Adela again. Zeke would do the bow tying with help from Chuck. They had been working for an hour, which seemingly hundreds of gift boxes for all of the family and guests. Kimberly was just about to pick up another full box of favors, when she collapsed to one knee. She felt an instant shock to her system that made her knees wobble. Kimberly felt as though someone has sent a full blast of electric current through her body.
"Mom!" Zeke cried out. Kimberly dropped the box and held her head as she groaned in pain. She fell to the ground completely, clinching her head as she cried out in pain.
"Mommy!"
Aisha pulled up on the curb just as Tim arrived from the store and pulled into the driveway.
"Hey!"
"Hey soon-to-be Mrs. Cranston." Aisha smiled. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, Kimberly was supposed to be getting the wedding favors today and I wanted to make sure everything was here."
"You know she is a capable maid of honor."
"Of course she is, why else would I give her that honor?"
"Then why are you checking up on things?"
"Well, I have had more experience in the manner, so I have the right to." Tim laughed. Tim and Aisha walked into the house and gasped. They saw the children crowded and trying to help Kimberly as she was on the ground, holding her head in pain.
"Kim!" Tim dropped everything, rushing to help his sister.
"Kimberly, what's wrong?" Aisha asked very concerned. Kimberly was struggling to breath as she sat up with help from Tim.
"Tommy…"
"What?"
"I have… I have to.." Kimberly held her head. She tried to get up, but collapsed back down.
"Don't!" Tim pushed Kimberly to sit down.
"Mom, please…" Zeke said trying to help his mother stay down.
"I have to go to Tommy."
"You aren't going anywhere but to a hospital!" Tim said.
"I'm fine!" Kimberly tried to stand up again, but failed. She stumbled back, her arms still not strong enough to lift herself. She fell back into Tim's arm.
"You are not fine!" Tim said.
"You can barely stand up Kim!" Aisha yelled. "Just let me call an ambulance and let's just get you checked out."
"No!"
"Yes!"
"I have to go now!"
Aisha shook her head as Kimberly drove away from the house. She was holding Chuck on her hip and holding Zeke back in the doorway, as Tim stood there in the driveway watching his sister drive off. He couldn't believe his own little sister out powered him and stole the keys.
"She's going to get herself killed!" Tim yelled.
"She's going to Tommy, nothing in this world could ever stop that."
"But why?"
"You should know by now, those 2 are connected on a level no one could ever break or truly understand."
"Connected?"
"Something must be wrong. Kimberly felt it, that's why she has to go."
"Like when the island exploded, Kimberly knew before anyone could tell her. But why? I mean, it can't be just… love, right?"
"It's… the love…true love, in its highest form."
Kimberly pulled outside Tommy's house and saw his jeep. She raced from her car to the front door. She knocked, crying out Tommy's name.
"Tommy! Tommy, open up!" Kimberly banged on the door. She found it locked for the first time. "Tommy!" Kimberly went to the window to peer inside the house. It looked empty. "Tommy!" She groaned, breaking down the door. She had to get inside. Kimberly flew about the house, looking for Tommy or anyone. Kimberly decided to check the Dino Thunder Command Center. The Dino Lair was just as empty as the house above. Kimberly walked around. She finally saw the table, green suction tabs hanging down from the table, with a silver pillow and part of a silver blanket with a Dino footprint lying on the ground. Kimberly picked up the pillow, giving it a sniff. She gasped. She had a flash of Tommy, convulsing. Kimberly dropped the pillow. "Tommy?"
Kimberly raced out the Dino Lair up the stairs back to her car. She knew where Tommy was. Kimberly drove as fast as possible to Reefside Hospital. That would the only place Tommy to send Tommy if something went wrong. Kimberly found the nurses desk.
"Hi, I'm Kimberly… Oliver, I think my husband was…"
"Oliver?"
"Yes, Tommy Oliver…"
"Yes, he was brought in to ICU about a few hours ago."
"Where is that?"
"Down the hall to the left, but…" Kimberly ran down the hall. "But you can't go inside without filing out some papers first ma'am!" Kimberly didn't care what that nurse said. Nothing would stop her. Kimberly stopped when she saw Hayley walking out a room. Kimberly stayed behind waiting until Hayley was far enough away. Kimberly slipped into Tommy's room. There was a stab that hit her heart to see Tommy laying there, the covers up to his neck.
"Oh Tommy." Kimberly looked over Tommy's chart and monitors, she could tell that things looked stable, then why wasn't he awake. Kimberly leaned down, caressing his head. Hayley came back into the room with some coffee. She almost split coffee on her hand in shock to see Kimberly sitting by Tommy's bed.
"What are you doing here?"
"What happened?" Kimberly asked.
"That really isn't…"
"What the hell happened, Hayley?!" Hayley was shocked at Kim's forcefulness. Hayley went to explain about Tommy being invisible after they were able to get him out the suit and then Tommy decided to use his Dino gem to help make him visible again.
"And you let him! That was foolish!"
"I didn't want to do it! Tommy practically forced my hand."
"What's wrong with him then, why does everything look normal?" Kimberly asked still stroking his head. Hayley felt a bit jealous how at ease Kimberly was, caressing Tommy.
"He's stable for now, just… his brain, because of the shock his brain waves are very erratic. He's in a coma."
"Is he not responding to any medication?"
"Nothing so far."
"But eventually he…"
"The doctor doesn't know," Hayley said. "And that's a big concern."
"Of course, because the longer he stays in his state, more at risk he is for remaining." Kimberly looked back at Hayley.
Kimberly excused herself to make a call to Aisha and Tim. She knew they would be worried about her with in the condition she left them.
"How is Tommy?"
"He's in a coma. Something happened when he tried to free himself with his Dino gem."
"Oh no."
"Yeah."
"Are you okay?"
"I just can't believe it, Sha. He's just laying in there…"
"Be strong Kim. You have to be strong for him now."
"I know." Kimberly saw 4 teenagers walking into Tommy's room. She couldn't help but have a small smile on her face, since they were in their respective colors.
"What is it?" Aisha asked after hearing Kim's chuckle.
"Nothing… I just… the kids are here."
"Oh."
"But… they look dejected, like we did when Rito destroyed our zords." Kimberly gasped. She gripped her head, dropping the phone.
"Kim?" Kimberly had a flashed out being in a red desert wasteland. She let out another gasp that caused her to bend over. "Kim! Kim, what's wrong?" Kimberly let out deep breaths. She calmed herself as she picked up the pay phone, glad that no doctors or nurses saw her, or she might be committed to the hospital psych ward right about now. "Kimberly! Talk to me!"
"I saw… red…I saw red."
"Red?"
"A red desert. Tommy was fighting?"
"Fighting?"
"Zeo Ranger 5."
Kimberly waited until the teenagers left Tommy's room again before she came back. She found Hayley standing over Tommy.
"Where are they going?" Kimberly asked standing in the doorway.
"A monster attack, but…" Kimberly gasped, gripping the handle to the door to keep herself from falling. Hayley looked at Kimberly. "Wha… What's wrong?" Kimberly shook her head. She let go of the handle as she closed the door behind her. Her hand was covering her eyes as she tried to shake the vision.
"I saw… a forest, very dark, green, lots of trees and… and the white ranger?"
"White ranger? Trent?"
"No, the first white Ranger. Tommy's former ranger self." Kimberly walked over to Tommy. Just as she took his hand she gasped, the vision coming back. Tommy was fighting the White Ranger and things weren't going so well. Kimberly squeezed Tommy's hand, trying to give him strength. Tommy slightly squeezed her hand.
"His eyes!" Hayley cried out. She pointed it out to Kimberly. Tommy was slightly clinching his eyes though in a coma. "Does that mean he's coming out it? Should I get a doctor?"
"No… not yet." Kimberly sat on the bed, caressing Tommy's face. "I get it now. I know why he's in this state. He's fighting for his powers, and his life." Hayley looked at Kimberly, very taken back.
"So are the Rangers now."
"What?" Kimberly asked looking up at Hayley.
"They went into battle without their powers to stop the monster." Kimberly gasped.
"Without their powers? They're going to be killed!"
"I couldn't stop them, if I tried." Kimberly looked down at Tommy as she shook her head. She moved closer to him on the bed, and touched his face, getting a flash of Tommy battling the Green Ranger now.
"You listen, and you listen good to me Tommy Oliver. Don't you dare give up. I know you're fighting yourself, your many ranger selves, but remember, you are the strongest man I have ever known. And you will beat this," Kimberly said firmly. "I believe in you, more than ever. And I…you need to survive because I lov…" Kimberly pressed a kiss to Tommy's lips shocking Hayley. "Because I love you." A tear rolled down Kim's face. "So, wake up handsome. Wake up for your boys, wake up for the Rangers, they need you now, we all need you. I have loved you from the first day I saw you and I will love you until my last breath. Now fight! Fight to wake up now! Now Tommy!"
A burst of another explosive of confetti broke Tommy from his flashback. He remembered waking up after fighting his former rangers selves, Zeo Ranger Red, White Ranger and his Green Ranger. Tommy still felt the lingering effects of Kim's kiss. He was surprised not to find her standing there when he woke up, but found Hayley smiling down at him. Tommy at first thought it was all apart of his comatose state. Kimberly was never truly there, but found out when he attended Aisha and Billy's wedding. He overhead Aisha demanding that Kimberly confess her feelings to him before it's too late. Like it could ever be too late for them. Tommy couldn't help but smile at that. Kimberly looked so beautiful at the wedding a month ago.
Kimberly stood in this platinum silver vertically shirred, strapless bodice gown with draped midriff and pleated, A-line skirt. She was smiling, holding her glass of champagne to the newlyweds as Aisha's father was giving a toast to his only child, his beautiful daughter and her new husband. Tommy came up behind Kimberly and tapped his glass to hers. It somewhat surprised Kimberly, that Tommy was sticking around after the wedding with his Rangers duties.
"Hey, surprised to see you're staying," Kimberly said.
"I bet you are just surprised to see me awake," Tommy answering, telling Kimberly he knew she was at the hospital for him. "Besides, the Rangers know to call if they need me."
"How are the Rangers?"
"Good."
"Happy to have their teacher back fully huh?" Tommy nodded.
"Maybe not Conner, since he has to do a ton of extra credit to get a B now." Kimberly laughed.
"Yeah. You look much better."
"I feel much better," Tommy said.
"Good."
"You knew."
"Knew what?" Kimberly asked shaking her head.
"You knew what was going on, the fights, the battles against my ranger selves… doesn't that prove something to you Kimberly?" Kimberly shook her head. She sighed and walked away from the crowd outside. Tommy shook his head as well. From the head table, Aisha sternly looked at Tommy. Tommy shrugged.
"Then go after her!" Aisha mouthed. Tommy smiled. It was her wedding day, and yet she still wanted to bring them back together.
Kimberly stood alone on the terrace. The cool spring air cleared her mind. She put her glass of champagne on the railing, as she rubbed her arms. Tommy came up behind Kimberly, rubbing her arms. Kimberly slightly flinched against Tommy's touch, but settled in. Tommy removed his suit jacket and placed it over Kim's shoulders. His arms were at her sides, as his hands rested on the railing. Kimberly and Tommy stared out for the longest. Tommy's chin rested on Kim's shoulder, as she pressed her head against his head.
"I only knew, I mean, I only felt it because I guess my ranger powers aren't completely gone from me. I still have a connection to you guys which is a good thing," Kimberly said. She lifted her glass and with a smile as she took another sip of champagne.
"Not just to everyone, just me Beautiful." Kimberly and Tommy looked into each other eyes. Tommy smiled. Kimberly tipped her glass for Tommy to take a sip of her champagne, which he did, before picking up his own glass. Kimberly turned around, slipping her arms through the suit jacket that was clearly 2 sizes too big for her. Kimberly leaned her back against the railing as Tommy and Kimberly took silent sip of champagne. "I love you too."
"I didn't say anything."
"You didn't have to. And after all of this is done, after the Rangers and I defeat Mesagog, I'm coming back to you. And we're going to get married and we're going to walk away into the sunset together."
"Do I have any say in anything?" Kimberly asked with a smile.
"Yes. You get to have that mermaid wedding cake you always wanted."
"By the lake?"
"By our lake." Kimberly smiled. Tommy and Kimberly cheered each other again with a smile. Kimberly nodded taking another sip. She couldn't lose the smile on her face. Another wedding to come.
Back at the Prom
Tommy had thought Kimberly wasn't coming. The Prom was already halfway over with, and still she hadn't showed up. Tommy walked over to refresh his drink.
"Hey Handsome…" Tommy had felt Kim's presence even before he heard her voice. Tommy slowly turned around. Kimberly stood there with a smile. Tommy smiled back.
"Hey Beautiful."
"Surprised?"
"Completely." Tommy held his hand out for her. Kimberly slid her hand into his. Tommy tugged Kimberly to him after putting his cup down. Kimberly laughed. Her arms went around his neck as they hugged. Cassidy looked up from dancing with Devin and saw the couple.
"Oh my gosh! Devin, look who it is?" Devin didn't care about taking his eyes off Cassidy, but did.
"It's just some woman with Dr. O?"
"Some woman?! That the famous Kimberly Hart-Oliver!"
"Oliver? As in Dr. O's woman?"
"Ex? They divorced like 3 years ago now! She's a famous singer!" Cassidy untangled herself from Devin's arms and rushed over to the couple.
"Hi!" Kimberly and Tommy were somewhat taken back as they stopped hugging immediately.
"Hi."
"Cassidy, what do you need?" Tommy asked.
"You're Kimberly Hart right?"
"I am."
"Well, it's just an honor to meet you!" Kimberly let out a laugh. Cassidy hugged Kimberly. Tommy made a face. "I am like your biggest fan! I loved your songs! When can we hear some new music? Are you going on tour again? Will you…"
"Cassidy! Please, slow down!"
"Sorry, I just love you!" Cassidy hugged Kimberly again.
"Will you perform for us?"
"Uh, I didn't really…"
"Cassidy, Mrs. Hart didn't come here to perform."
"Oh, wait, are you two back together?!"
"Cassidy!"
"Please, please please! Sing for us!"
"Okay."
Cassidy was giddy with joy as Kimberly agreed to sing for the students. Everyone cheered when Kimberly was introduced to the stage.
Every now and then
We find a special friend
Who never lets us down
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
Chorus: I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
Hmm……….. this way
I don't need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And I know that you'll be there
Forever more apart of time, you're everywhere
I'll always cares
Chorus
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side and all you do
And I won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You just believe
Chorus
Kimberly finished with her eyes still on Tommy since she started singing. Everyone was clapping, as Kimberly slightly bowed and walked off the stage. Tommy waited for Kimberly and it was as if the crowd parted just for them. Kimberly walked straight for Tommy. Tommy and Kimberly came together by a kiss. It was the kiss that signifies everything was right. Everything was going to be perfect from here on. Tommy and Kim's lips were locked together, with no care in the world that everyone could see and judge. Neither cared enough to be settle, they wanted to the world to know, their love, the love was true love. Everyone cheered just as loud when Kimberly performed, if not louder for the reunion of Kimberly and Tommy. Finally as things were always meant to be.
Song lyrics used: Jordan Hill- Remember me the way, my favorite prom theme song
AN: THANKS EVERYONE! This is the final chapter, The Epilogue is next, and it's a sweet short one. Anyhoo, I wanted to take this time once again to thank all the fans and reviewers(I have fans :P), and to my mejor amigas, Mili and PJ especially, plus a few others, to have helped and make this a somewhat of an easy process, there were headaches here and there, hehehe! so I appreciate you guys sticking with me, you know who you are...Thanks again everybody! Much love to everybody greatly!