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-Several days later-

Things on the ship were going great…they were on their way back to the coast. They would be there in roughly two days.

Mei had come around there more often and as a result, they were becoming fast friends. They had already learned so much about her.

She had an interest in Martial Arts and had even enrolled in lessons at the local YMCA. But had to leave when she moved back to angel grove. Terra and TJ had told her that she could come to their father's dojo…and had even volunteered to help her get up to their level.

She had learned very fast under their teaching and was soon sparring with them under Adam and Tanya's watchful eye.

Mei was a natural.

But they never truly found out what she was like till it happened.

They had been on their way to the mad science lab when the same bullies from the pool decided to trip up Tyler. As Tyler hit the floor, his head spun with flashbacks before he was adopted. His anger raged and he was ready to take the jerk down until he felt a warm hand on his back.

Instantly he knew it was his princess and all anger drained from him as she helped him to his feet.

But then they started in again.

Terra steadied Tyler on his feet. "Oh look…its miss blubber hips again."

Terra's head shot up at the insult.

::Careful Terra…we can't let this get out of hand::

::I know….Just let me handle this::

Terra took a steady breathe as she approached the other girl.

"I've had enough of this. I am not…nor have I ever been overweight. Every morning I'm up training with my sensei. I could out run and out fight you any day of the week. And what's more.. I can do it looking better then you ever could."

With that she turned back to Tyler who took her hand in his and winked at her before they walked away with TJ and Mei following them.

The activity was making flubber. Which they had been looking forward to since the start of the cruise.

An hour or so later, they each at their own balls of flubber. They played with it several minutes before they started making their way out of the mad science lab.

That's when it happened. Mei was getting up to leave when she looked up and saw the same bully throw a ball of green flubber their way. That's when TJ stood up.

"TJ! Look out!"

TJ was instantly on alert and ducked out of the way taking Mei with him. The ball of green goop went right over their head.

That's when Mei stood up and was suddenly knocked out of the way as Terra came charging at her and stepped in front of the ball and took it in the back. She hissed momentarily

But TJ was on his feet again and very pissed off. He picked up the goo and hurled it back at the bully who wasn't as quick…it hit him in the face..

Mei sniggered at him. "That's what you get for starting something you can't-"

She was silenced the next second as she was hit in the face with another ball of green goop.

She let out a small cry of pain and TJ was there in an instant peeling it off her face. Her nose was bleeding a little bit.

TJ grimaced and hesitated.

::Terra, anybody looking?::

::yeah….the bullies parents:: they look pissed off… and their heading this way::

::great…do you think we can claim self defense?::

::No. They look like the rich snobby type…We're screwed::

::Damn It…Lets get this over with.::

As a team TJ and Terra stood their ground to face the adults.

"What's wrong with you! Attacking our son like that!"

"There's nothing wrong with them." Mei said from behind them. "Your son, attacked us first!"

"Likely story…just like what a common brat would say."

Mei was getting really angry. "We're not common brats!"

"Mei calm down." TJ said placing a hand on her shoulder. "They can think what they want. It doesn't mean it's true. Uncle Adam and Aunt Tanya are waiting for us."

With out waiting for them to reply TJ turned and left with the others following him. They were met at the door way by Ernie.

When he saw Mei he was instantly concerned.

"Mei, what happened?"

"This brat and her friends attacked my son!" said the snobbish mother coming up behind them."

Ernie was outraged. "Mei's a good girl, she would never attack anyone. I'd bet my juice bar-"

"Save it!' her husband said interjecting. "We know how your type are!"

He said advancing on the older man. "If we see your kids again, We. Will. Sue!"

Then they left without another word.

Ernie had a frown on his face as he watched the retreating couple. "Idiots."

Then he turned to the kids. "I have no idea what went on, but we are going back to Adam and Tanya's room. They'll want to know about this."

"About what?" came a voice behind them.

Ernie turned around to see Adam and Tanya standing with there with looks of concern on their faces.

"We better discuss this back at your room. If you don't mind."

"Can't you guys stay out of trouble for more then a few days!" Adam said in an exasperated voice as TJ, Terra, and Tyler hung their heads. "What were my words the first day we came on board? I believe I said that you weren't to start or finish any fights unless you were in mortal danger!"

"But dad! They were whipping balls of flubber at us… one hit Mei in the face!"

Adam paused. "If someone starts a fight, just walk away. That's what I said. Let the adults handle it. I know you kids have better control then that. Fron now on I am not letting you kids out of my sight Your not allowed to go anywhere on this ship with out me or Tanya or Ernie with you. Got me?"

"Yes sir." The kids said in unison.

"You kids are confined to this room for the rest of the day. You will stay in here and think about your actions. Tanya and I will come get you when it's time for dinner. Until then you will stay in this room."

Without waiting for a response he left the room with Tanya, Ernie, and Mei following him.

When they were gone, TJ blew out a breathe. "Man that was harsh."

Tyler and Terra didn't say anything back.

"I'm proud of you Terra. You stood up for yourself." Tyler said holding her hand.

"Thanks Ty."

TJ was fuming so he said nothing instead he flopped down on the bed and turned his back to them.

Terra paced about the room. "This is so wrong! We were only defending ourselves!"

"Maybe my dad has a point. I'm not Ninjetti, but I know that we should not have gone off like that. We should have just walked away."

TJ glared at Tyler. "And let them hurl stuff at us! Even if we did…they would not have stopped would they! They'd just keep at it till we lost all control like we did today! Mei got hit in the face! Terra took a hit to the back! What if we got hit worse! Remember it was because of them that Terra blacked out!"

Tyler couldn't argue with that. "Okay…so what're we gonna do about it? We can't prove it. You made her better."

Terra stopped pacing. "Even if he hadn't I would have eventually gotten better. TJ you're the same way."

"But I'm not." Tyler said.

Terra spun to face him. "No way."

Tyler shrugged. "I've been used for a punching bag before. This is nothing."

TJ looked at him. "Your willing to do this?"

Tyler shrugged. "Yep. I wanna take those losers down. And if means I get beaten up….then I get beaten up. Not a big deal."

Terra grimaced. But we gotta remember that we can't fight back.

The other boys nodded their agreement.

Adam flopped down on the bed. He hated being in this position. Having to let the other people win. Tanya lay down next to him.

"There's gotta be something we can do. They were the first ones to cause trouble. Those rich snobs are nothing but trouble. I know that Tyler is no trouble maker and neither are the twins."

Adam pulled her closer to him. "I know I trained them better then that. They would not retaliate unless they were provoked. But then they are only 9. Kids get into fights like that all the time. And we know they hurt Mei."

"But they're rich stuck up snobs. They have money, power and influence. They can make a lot of trouble for us."

Adam tenderly kissed her. "This was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. I wasn't expecting this kind of trouble. This is a Disney Vacation…its not supposed to be like this!"

"We're rangers. Trouble will always find us. All we can do is be ready for it." Tanya reminded him.

Adam kissed her again. "Hopefully we can avoid now that we are keeping the kids with us. I don't think those brats will try anything when we're there."

Tanya lay her head on shoulder. "I hope so."

That night, all five of them set out for a quiet night of dining and after wards retreated to the pool for an early evening swim. Adam had his arm wrapped around Tanya's waist as they headed for the pool. The twins had already made a beeline for the pool and were already swimming. But for some reason, Tyler wanted to stay by their side.

Things were going great…but it didn't stay that way.

They were almost at the pool when they ran into trouble. Tyler was walking in front of him chattering away about how cool the pool was.

He had turned backwards and so had run into the same couple from earlier.

Tyler froze and turned around. "Um….excuse me. I'm sorry…didn't mean-"

The answer was horribly harsh. "There is no excuse for such rudeness! Didn't your parents teach you better then that!"

"Of course I did! Give the kid a break!"

The man sneered at him as he scrutinized the way Adam held Tanya. "Well, that explains everything!"

Adam felt Tanya tense up but he only her closer to him softly stroking her waist with gentle fingers "What are you talking about?" she said in a confused voice.

"Interracial couple. You two should have kept to your own kind. No wonder the boy's confused."

Tanya's nostrils flared. She was about to retort angrily when another voice spoke up.

"Who the hell do you think you are!"

Tyler was the one that had spoken up. Adam and Tanya were too stunned to correct him.

"You're the stupid ones! It don't care if she's black or not! I like her just the way she is!" Tyler turned to them. Come on Dad…mom. Lets go swimming!" He took both Adam and Tanya's hands leading them away.

Tanya was speechless. She wasn't so sure how Tyler felt about her until that moment. But now that he had so vehemently defended her…and called her 'mom' she was now positive that they would be a happy family.

When Adam finally recovered from his surprise he hugged his son fiercely and a second later Tanya was hugging him.

The twins watched them from the water as they shared their private family moment. TJ smiled at his twin…happy that now Tyler would get the family he always wanted.

That night, Tanya and Adam lay contentedly in each other's arms. Tyler staunch defense of their relationship had made them so blissfully happy. The kids had gone to bed happily exhausted after their long swim.

All seemed right with the world. And it wouldn't stop there. They were about to get under the covers when the cell phone rang.

Adam was the first to answer it.

"Hello? Adam here."

"Hey Adam why the sleepy voice?"

"Tommy, don't ask."

Tommy laughed. "I don't have to."

"I appreciate that...what can I do for you?"

Then he heard Kim's voice. "Hey Adam...are the kids behaving for you?"

"They're perfect and I think TJ has a crush."

Kim was silent for a second. "Are you sure your talking about the same twins?"

Adam smiled at Tanya. "Yup."

"Tommy....its a miracle!"

"I know right?" Tommy was laughing. "And what's this? TJ has a crush?"

"Yep. And she's very pretty."

"I just want to ask one thing....how did he meet her?"

"The twins were playing hero and saved her from drowning.".

Kimberly sounded like she was in shock. "You mean to tell me that the kids risked their lives to rescue someone else?"

Adam grimaced and looked at his fiancé. "Yes they did and scared me half to death."

Kim was talking to her husband. "Tommy.....the kids have inherited your need to rescue people

"I can tell beautiful I'm proud of them."

Kim sighed again. "You would be." Then she was speaking to Adam again "As long as there okay...and what about the girl?"

"She's Japanese and a year older than the kids."

Kim was quiet again. "Adam...is there something your not telling us?"

Adam looked at Tanya. "Yeah Kim. There is."

"And what would that be?"

"Kim, the girls name is Mei her mom was Miyoko another victim of Demetrius."

Kim was angry now. "That bastard....I wish I could say that I'm surprised."

"I'm sorry Kim."

"Her mom....she didn't make it....did she."

"She didn't Kim. I'm sorry."

Kim was angry again. "That bastard! Damn him!"

Tommy was speaking again. "Does she have a good home now?"

"Yeah....that's the most surprising thing....Skull saved her....Ernie....adopted her."

"Skull? That's a shock."

"I felt the same way when I found out."

There was silence on the phone again. Then Tommy spoke up again. "Hey Adam, where are the kids and Tanya we have something we have some news for them."

"The kids are asleep in their room and Tanya's next to me listening in on the speaker phone."

"Could you get them?"

"Sure hold on." Adam gave Tanya the phone and left to get the kids.

"So Tanya? Who's the vacation going?"

Tanya grinned. "Just fine…Adam's asked me to marry him."

Kim sounded ecstatic. "Oh my gosh! That's Awesome! You said yes?"

Tanya grinned. "I did."

Tommy was speaking again. "That's great! I wondered how long it would take for him to pop the question."

By that time Adam returned with the sleepy twins in tow. "Hey guys. The kids were hard to wake up but their here!"

"Hey Adam, Tanya just told me the news! Congrats!"

Adam grinned….but then his smile faltered when he heard Tommy's unmistakable evil laugh.

"Um Tommy…what was that for?"

"Payback Adam. Payback….your getting married….I finally get my revenge."

Adam gulped…suddenly remembering his part in the 'kidnapping'…that involved Tommy just before his bachelor party. And how they had roughly dragged the white ninja from his jeep.

Adam was suddenly very scared…but he didn't dare show it."

"You have to catch me first….Almighty leader."

"I have my ways."

Adam gulped. "I'm doomed."

"You know it."

The black Ninjetti looked at Tanya. "I don't care…as long as I get to marry Tanya."

"Sap."

"Your one to talk aren't you 'winged lord of the sky'. "Your worse then I ever was."

"I ain't complaining am I?"

"You still have to catch me…I can disappear! You know! I'm still Ninjetti!"

Tommy just laughed again.

Tanya spoke up.. As much as I love all this banter between you too, the kids need to get back to sleep. What's the news you have?"

TJ was more awake now. "What's up dad?"

"We have news for you guys… the kids especially."

"Well TJ, Terra, how would you feel about a little brother or sister??

"Terra was really excited. "Mom? your gonna have a baby?"

Kim had a smile in her voice. "Yes sweetheart...we just found out."

Adam gripped Tanya's hand. "Congrats guys!"

"Thanks Adam. TJ? Your being really quiet."

TJ looked really surprised. "Wow Mom I…it's just awesome! I'm gonna be a big brother!

Yep...you'll have another brother or sister to look after."

Tanya was smiling. "Awesome! Congrats you guys!"

"Thanks Tanya." We're really excited…Tommy especially. This time he can be around for it."

"That's wonderful! It seems we both have something to look forward to!"

"Yeah. But we can discuss this more when you get here in a couple of days. I know the kids are tired."

Adam smiled at the kids. "Yeah…they're practically falling asleep on their feet."

Tommy was laughing. "Yeah. We'll talk to you gets later…sleep well kids. And have fun with the rest of your vacation…we'll see you in a couple of days."

Kim was talking again. "I love you kids....try and stay out of trouble...please?"

TJ opened his eyes sleepily. "We will mom."

Terra smiled. "Bye mom...dad....I love you!"

Tommy was speaking again. "Love you guys too."

"Bye guys...congrats!"

Tanya was grinning. "You too! have fun!

"Just not too much fun."

Adam looked scandalized. "Your one to talk Tommy!

The white ninja just laughed.

Tanya rolled her eyes. "Bye guys!"

"Bye all"

TJ was still grinning. "Bye dad! see you in a couple days!"

"Ok buddy. See you guys later!"

"Bye dad Bye Mom!"

When Adam hung up he looked back at the kids who were falling asleep again. Lets get you kids back to bed.

When he returned several minutes later he curled up with Tanya in the middle of their bed.

Tanya kissed him softly. Its amazing isn't it. We're all moving on."

Adam kissed her back. "We are…and we all have so much to look forward to."

Tanya grinned at him. "I love you so much.:

Adam kissed her again and then a mischievous grinned lit up his eyes. "When Tommy said not to have too much fun…what do you think he meant?" He asked as he tenderly stroked her stomach."

Tanya grinned back at him. "I have no idea."

Adam moved his hand up to her chest…still stroking her. "Maybe we should find out?"

Tanya grinned as Adam claimed her mouth again.

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