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All through breakfast, Tyler was silent but aware. As he ate his breakfast of sausage, eggs and toast, he watched the interaction between his dad and Tanya..

He could tell that they loved each other. He saw the happy smile his father displayed as he pulled out the chair for her. And how he gently held her hand through breakfast…and even when he kissed her.

Tyler looked down at his food….taking another bite and chasing it down with a sip of his chocolate milk.

And then he looked up again sneaking a peak at Terra. She was eating her own breakfast…that was good. She wasn't trying to starve herself anymore.

She looked up at him and he quickly lowered his gaze…and ate the rest of his meal in silence.

"So, what are you gonna do today?" his dad was asking Tanya. The former yellow ranger looked at Terra and smiled. "Terra and I are gonna have a girls day….the both of us are visiting the spa…and doing a little shopping…and having some girl talk."

Terra looked up at Tanya questioningly. "We are?"

"Yes. We'll get a pedicure, manicure, the works. I know Adam and the boys are too manly to join us." she said looking at the guys "I don't know anyone else on this ship that I can hang out with. It'll be fun!'

Terra was quietly digesting the information.

It could be fun

She had never really considered herself to be the girly type. She loved the martial arts. And she rarely wore dresses…the last time had been for the Scott's wedding.

She felt pretty sitting there….watching the wedding. Her dad had spun her around and told her how beautiful she was.

She liked that feeling.

"Terra?"

She looked up at Tanya,

"Sounds like fun."

After breakfast they split up. They boys heading out for a day of swimming, basketball and maybe a few fun games.

Terra and Tanya headed for the spa.

After breakfast, Adam took them boys back to the sports deck and set them to sparring again. Tyler and TJ were in the middle of a match on the sports deck. It was still a little too early for the crowds to start converging on them.

At the moment, TJ was winning. He smiled as he once again took Tyler down.

"Are you even trying?" he asked.

Tyler flushed with embarrassment as TJ helped him to his feet.

"I guess not…sorry."

TJ crossed his arms in front of his chest. "If you weren't so busy thinking about my baby sister you may get a few hits on me."

Tyler sighed. "I am tired of fighting with you over this. I'd rather just talk this out with you. You are her brother after all."

The green Ninjetti nodded. "Alright."

Tyler looked over at his dad who was busy on the phone with Tommy.

"The thing is that I like your sister She's tough and pretty and really smart…all at once. I hated that she thought she was fat. Even if she was, I would still like her."

TJ looked at his friend with a piercing stare. "I think you more than like her. You love her…admit it."

Tyler wasn't expecting him to be so forward and he was caught off guard.

He swallowed. "Um…yeah. I do.. I know you don't like it…but I promise to not be all…lovey dovey when you're around.

TJ nodded. "I guess that'll work. Now lets get back to sparring."

The smaller boy smiled and went into a defensive stance.

Terra was having so much fun! She and her mom had always talked about going to the spa…but something always seemed to come up. And she was always so busy with her gymnastics are her martial arts training. And her mom's job never seemed to pay enough.

But now as she sat in the chair with her feet soaking in the foot spa she was in paradise. She looked over at Tanya and saw her in much the same way. Then the former ranger jumped slightly as her cell phone rang.

Tanya pulled the phone from the clip on her belt and flipped it open.

"Hello?….yeah. Hi….yep….okay….here she is."

Tanya smiled at Terra and handed the phone over. "Your mom wants to talk to you."

Terra gave her a smile and put the phone to her ear.

"Hi mom."

"Hey honey…are you having fun?"

"Yeah mom! Tanya took me to the spa!"

"That's wonderful sweetie! I wish I could be there with you. I know we always talked about going…"

"Don't worry mom. The next time we get the chance I want you to come with me. Just you and me."

Terra herd her mom laugh. "I'll plan on it. Are you gonna paint your nails?"

"Yeah….but I'm not sure what to paint them. Green's my color now…I would look weird with green nails."

"True…you could always go with a lighter shade of green. Those salons ought to have thousands of green shades….I'm sure they'll have one you like."

Terra heard her father's voice in the background. Then.. "Terra, your dad wants to talk to you."

"Okay." there was quiet on the line for a second. "Terra?"

"Hi dad!"

"Hey sweetie…are you enjoying the cruise?"

"Yeah! Lots of fun. Tanya and I are at the spa…we're gonna get a manicure and a pedicure.."

"I have no idea what that is. But it sounds like fun."

In the background she heard her mom say something that caused Tommy to groan.

"Kim…there is no way I am letting you touch my toes…..no I refuse to say anything else with our daughter on the phone."

Then her dad's voice came back on the line.

"I want you to know that I think your very beautiful. I don't care what that girl said. You mom and I both think that your beautiful just the way you are. There's no reason for you to skimp on the food. And no matter what…I want you to know that your mom and I both love you very much."

Terra's eyes watered. "Thanks dad."

"You mom wants to talk to you again. Have fun on the vacation. Okay?"

"I will dad."

The next voice on the line was her mom's.

Okay honey. I'm gonna let you go now. And you are beautiful. Don't let anyone ever tell you different. I love you sweetie."

"I love you too mom. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay sweetie. I'll talk to you later. Bye honey."

"Bye mom."

Terra closed the phone and handed it back to Tanya with a smile on her face.

The yellow ranger's pep talk from before helped but it was her parents reassurance made the healing complete.

2 hours later

After yet another trip to the snack bar for some smoothies the boys and Adam sat back on the deck chairs.

TJ had already dozed off in his chair after Adam insisted that they all put on sunscreen.

Adam looked over at his son…the boy seemed to be a little restless. The black Ninjetti lifted his sunglasses to regard his son.

"Is something bothering you Ty?"

"I'm just thinking about stuff." The boy turned his head. I hated seeing Terra like that. I want to make her feel better about herself. I already think she's pretty."

Adam smiled. He'd wondered when this would come up. He put his shades back on and lay back in the chair.

"No one likes to see a girl go through that sort of phase. We were lucky to catch it before it went too far."

"Dad?"

"Yes?"

"I want to do something for her…make her feel special…but I don't know what to do."

His dad smiled as he took another sip of his smoothie. "We're on a Disney cruise ship…I'm sure you'll think of something."

Tyler sat back in his own chair…his mind filling up with ideas. It looked like his gift card was gonna get a little work out.

Terra wiggled her toes which were now painted a light mintie green color. She had really enjoyed the pampering they had both gotten at the salon.

After they had finished they had gone for a light lunch and now a couple hours later they found themselves back in the kids room. Tanya had left her to take a shower and comb her hair while she did the same.

She had been told that they would be meeting the boys for a dinner and then going to see one of the stage shows that would be playing that night.

And now, she sat patiently on the edge of the bed as Tanya sat behind her doing her hair.

She was never one for sitting still for so long and was having a difficult time sitting still. It was one of the many ways, she took after her father. So now, after sitting still for about twenty minutes…she was wanting so badly to move…but she wanted to look pretty for Tyler…um…the show…and so she reached down deep inside her self for the patience to stay still.

"We're almost done Terra. Your gonna look great tonight.."

After a few more minutes, tanya got up. Your all finished. Why not go look in the mirror?"

Terra stood up and took a moment to stretch her muscles and then made her way to the mirror.

Her hair had been softly curled and then pulled back in two light green barrettes on either side of her head. Soft tendrils framed her face.

"You like it Terra?"

Terra spun around. "I love it!"

All we need now is some shimmer powder. She pulled out a small compact and lightly applied it to her eyes and cheeks.

"Your all ready."

"Thanks Tanya."

"No problem. Now lets go blow the guys away.." Tanya smiled and led the way to the door..

TJ rolled his eyes as he saw his best buddy shift from one foot to another. "Will you relax? She's just my sister."

"Sorry."

TJ sighed. "Just remember your promise."

They were quiet again for a minute and then he felt Tyler stiffen at his side. He looked up to see his sister and descend the steps of the atrium in front of Tanya.

The green Ninjetti looked over to see Tyler staring at his sister. Get a move on! You look stupid with your mouth hanging open."

Tyler snapped out of his thoughts just in time and walked over to Terra. He smiled and held out "You look beautiful Terra."

Terra ducked her head in a way that reminded the other rangers of their pink ranger"

"Thanks Tyler. You look great too"

Adam grinned and walked forward to offer Tanya his arm. "You look awesome Tanya."

Tanya smiled and allowed her lover to take him into her arms and kisses her sweetly before breaking the kiss and watching Tyler offer his hand to Terra.

Adam smiled at Tanya and then noticed that TJ looked a little lonely standing there and called the boy over. "Come on TJ….lets leave the sappy couple alone."

TJ gave them one last look and followed Adam and Tanya to the restaurant.

Adam couldn't help but feel fatherly pride as he watched his son escort Terra to their table and pull out the chair for his 'date' and help her push it under the table..

All throughout dinner he watched as Terra and Tyler steal glances at each other. It was really sweet to see such innocence. He looked at his girlfriend and kissed her sweetly.

"Welcome to Tritons. What would you like to drink?"

All through dinner it was the same thing over and over. Tyler would look up from his food and glance at his 'girlfriend' out of the corner of her eye and then when she looked up he would quickly go back to looking at his food.

To the lovers watching them it was cute.

To TJ it was just plain sickening. But he remembered the promise Tyler had made to him and he just resigned himself to maintaining the mental wall he had built to shield himself from his sisters emotions. And it was a good thing to. The last thing he wanted was to experience the butterfly in the stomach feeling that his sister was going through.

When it came to desert…he was glad to see that his sister was allowing herself to indulge in chocolate again…that left him free to enjoy his desert with out any negative feeling.

Once dinner was over, TJ was the first to get up.

Adam squeezed his lovers hand as he watched the lone boy make for the door. He really did feel bad that TJ didn't have a girlfriend of his own. He hoped that one day the green Ninjetti would find his own 'Kim' and hopefully, he wouldn't have to turn evil to find her.

As they made their way to the theatre, Adam, Tanya and TJ walked ahead while Tyler and Terra hung back a little bit.

"Um, Terra…I um. Have some thing for you."

Terra was startled out of her thoughts for a second at his words but then she steeled herself.

"You do?"

Tyler allowed himself a small smile as he pulled out a small black box. Terra looked at the box and gently took it from his hand and opened it. Her eye's widened at the little silver bracelet.

"Its gorgeous!" She looked at him. "Thank you!"

Tyler grinned at her. "Your welcome. Would you like help putting it on?"

Terra grinned at him handing him the box and holding out her wrist. After a few more seconds, he connected the ends and looked up at her and at the same time she looked up at him.

Their eyes met.

Tyler wanted to kiss her right then and there…but somehow he was suddenly afraid to do so. And so, he took a deep breath. We'd better catch up to my dad. Your brother may come looking for us."

She smiled at him. "Yeah. Don't want him to get mad at you."

As they walked on, Terra's hand lightly grazed against his and a second later he was holding her hand as they walked down the hall way.

The show in itself was wonderful. Full of life….colors and music. Not that Tyler really noticed. He was much too busy berating himself for chickening out of the kiss. He couldn't believe he choked at the perfect chance to kiss her!

Terra on the other hand was entranced by the performance. On the stage she watched as Aldaddin and Princess Jasmine took their magical ride on Carpet. And before she knew it she was in her own little world.

Tyler looked at Terra again and noticed how much she was into the song. She had that dreamy look in her eyes, It was then that he realized what was actually going on.

He looked at her again. She really was a princess…to him.

And then before he knew it…he was putting an arm around her…pulling her close to him.

Next to them, TJ was finding it hard to concentrate.. Even with his mental wall built up, he could hardly avoid the sappy feeling coming from his sister. He looked over and scowled at them.

They of course were oblivio

us. H e rolled his eyes and focused back on the stage show.

As the show ended an hour or so later, they all got up and headed for the door.

As they reached their room, TJ hurriedly raced for the bathroom…and then after dressing for bed. He quickly forced himself into a sleepy state that was almost as good as falling asleep.

After Tanya and Adam made sure they were all in bed they headed for their own room…to continue their own blissful fantasies.

But Terra and Tyler were wide awake. Their minds were filled with happiness thoughts that kept them from falling asleep.

They both lay in their separate beds for at least 10 minutes before Tyler gave up. He got up and went over to where Terra slept and sat down on the side of her bed.

"Terra?"

She turned over in her bed to face him.

"Can't sleep either?"

""I can't sleep either tonight either...the play was so magical tonight...I always imagined what it would be like to be a princess like Jasmine."

Tyler took a calming breathe before looking back at her. "well, your kind of like a princess...your pretty...and your tough…like Jasmine was."

Terra blushes cutely and giggled at his words. "Thank you Tyler. your so sweet."

Tyler looked at his feet again. "Your welcome."

Terra smiled at him a moment. "And your kind of like a prince...after all you did save me from the bullies when we were at the mall."

'Tyler wasn't sure what to say to that." as he looked her in the eye. Instead, he leaned in closer and gently touched his lips to hers.

The kiss didn't last for long but when he pulled away from her they were both smiling.

"I'd better get to bed before your brother wakes up. Goodnight…Princess."

Terra gave him a soft smile. Goodnight….my Prince.

As he walked back to his bed, she slid under her covers and fell asleep with dreams of magic carpet rides in her head.

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