Here we are...at the final chapter. I hope all of you enjoyed this little adventure! I know I had fun writing it!
This chapter doesn't really focus on Adam and Tanya as much as the other chapters did...but i hope you all enjoy in anyway!
The ship was almost to the dock.
"Make sure you check your room for anything you don't want to leave behind!" Adam reminded as the kids packed their bags. The kids had enjoyed the vacation. Even though they felt a little bummed that the vacation was coming to an end, they were really looking forward to the new lives they were beginning.
The twins were looking forward to seeing their parents…and they did have a new brother or sister on the way…not to mention starting school again…in a new town…with new friends to make. But mostly they just missed their parents.
Tyler felt happiest of all. He'd be getting a new mom…and he finally would have a complete family…and he suspected that it wouldn't be long before a new brother or sister would join their family…not with the way his mom and dad were acting…all mushy with each other. If he didn't have a girlfriend he'd find all that affection absolutely sickening.
The only thing that bummed them out was the fact that they had been unable to get their name cleared. The snobbish parents had kept a close reign on the bullies and they had not been able to get their proof.
But now it didn't really matter. They were home.
Andros had called them on the little communicator that Adam still carried with him that was linked up to the mega ship and told them that Tommy and Kim would be waiting for them at the dock.
Apparently, the parents were just as eager to see their kids again as the kids were to see their parents.
The ship docked an hour later. and the ramp was lowered. And the Parks and the twins. Said their goodbyes to Ernie and Mei with assurances that they'd see them at the juice bar the next day.
And so they parted ways, Ernie and Mei made their way to a waiting cab that would take them to the airport.
And then the tired vacationers, looked around to see the Olivers.
"TJ! There's mom and dad!" Terra told her brother as she raced to her parents. Tommy and Kim saw them and broke into smiles as their kids raced towards them.
"Hey, kids!" Tommy said as he hugged his daughter. "You guys have fun?" Tommy grimaced as the kids started talking at the same time.
"Kids! Please! One at a time." Kim said as she hugged TJ.
"Yeah dad! We had lots of fun! Terra said excitedly as she hugged her mom. But we missed you a lot."
TJ hugged his dad tight. "And we got to see a bunch of shows…and we rescued Mei from drowning! And we met Ernie again!"
Tommy looked down at his son with a knowing smile. But then he noticed Adam, Tanya, and Tyler walking together. He was pleased that they really looked like a tight close family. And they looked really happy.
He drew Adam into a manly hug. "Hey man, how was the vacation?"
Adam grinned. It was a new experience. The kids were great and Tanya and I are engaged now, this was a wonderful vacation."
Tommy grinned at the genuinely happy smile his friend and former teammate sported. He knew exactly how Adam was feeling at the moment and it warmed his heart.
Kim walked forward to Tanya and gave her a welcoming hug. "Its nice to see you again. I hope the kids behaved?"
Tanya looked in the kids again. "Yeah, we had a few incidents here or there but nothing we couldn't handle."
"And your gonna be Mrs. Adam Park soon. You gotta tell me, how did Adam propose?"
Tanya glowed at the question. "On the deck…at sunset…the kids were asleep. Kim…it was beautiful."
Kim gave Tanya another hug. "I want to know about everything. Come on, Andros and Ashley are waiting for us.."
"And how about you Tyler…did you have fun too?" Tommy was asking his nephew.
"It was great! Being on a ship is so much fun! I've never had so much fun in my life."
Kim smiled at him. "Looks like we all had fun this summer…but come on, our ride is waiting for us."
Tommy and Kim led them to a secluded spot just outside the dock and spoke into his own communicator.
"Andros, we're ready to beam up."
Then the 7 of them beamed up in multi colored flashes of light.
Aboard the ship, they were greeted by Ashley and Andros and settled into the bridge as the space rangers took their stations and set off for Angel grove.
It was then that Kim pulled her daughter aside. She had noticed that her daughter sported another piece of jewelry…one that she hadn't seen before.
"That's a nice bracelet, I take it you used your cash card to buy it?"
Terra blushed and ducked her head…in a way that reminded Kim of herself.
"N..No Ma'am."
Kim smiled at her daughter and lowered her voice. "Did a certain young man give it to you?"
Terra bashfully nodded. "Yes ma'am."
Kim lifter her daughter's chin. "And did anything else happen on the cruise? I promise that I won't tell your dad."
This time when Terra looked at her mom she was grinning. "He kissed me."
Kim stifled a giggle. "He did?"
Terra giggled back as she nodded. Kim grinned and drew her daughter into a hug. "I'm so happy for you."
On the other side of the ship Tommy was having conversation with his son. "So, what else happened on the cruise."
TJ grinned. "Well, we ran into some bullies on the ship…and rescued Mei from drowning…"
This was the second time Tommy heard about Mei from his son. "I see…and do we have a crush on this …Mei?
TJ shrugged. "No, she's cool…and tough…but she's just friend."
Tommy looked at his son skeptically. "And are you sure about that?"
"Daaaaad!" he said in a pleading voice.
Tommy drew his son into a hug. "Its okay…your secrets safe with me…and did anything else happen on the cruise?"
TJ nodded. Yeah, Terra and I discovered when we were rescuing Mei that we could reach other's thoughts…and talk to each other in our heads."
Tommy looked at him. "As in telepathy?" TJ cocked his head. "Kinda. We couldn't talk to each other when we were under the water. I just kept thinking in my head that she was drowning and we needed to get her up to the air. And then all the sudden Terra was answering me back…but we were still underwater. Ever since then, we've been able to communicate like that. Even when we don't need to. And then when we ran into those bullies and the mean girls called her fat, I could feel her sadness and depression as if I was feeling them too, it took me a while till I figured how to block them out."
Tommy was surprised at this information. He had no idea that the Ninjetti Power worked like that. It was something to share with his wife later.
Before long, the ship was hovering over the Angel Grove.
It had been planned a few days before the kids were to return that there would be a cook out at the Cranston's new cabin in the woods. It was a nice cabin that with help from Andros, had been set up so that he could receive transmissions from Aquitar and even KO 35. And there was also a lot of room for Grayson and Misty who had just had their litter of pups.
Surprisingly, there were only three of them in the litter. Two females and one male. Billy had already decided to keep the male around and had named him Bullet. The two females had yet to be named as the Cranston's were planning to find them good homes as soon as they were weaned.
The cabin had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a dining room. Since the cabin was custom built to Billy's design, Tommy had asked what the extra room was for which was just a little bigger then the master bedroom. Billy had been less then informative…stating that it was just for his inventions…and nothing more.
No one believed him. But since the blue Ninjetti had played such a big role in saving the Oliver twins, no one said anything more.
Kat had delighted in showing off the nursery that was right next to the master bedroom. At two and a half months of pregnancy, she was really beginning to glow. All the women could see it. The nursery had been painted a light blue with little wisps of pink here and there. The pale blue crib in the corner had pale pink sheets and there were stuffed wolves all over the place.
As Kim looked around the nursery, she couldn't help but think of the little child that was growing inside of her at that very moment. Tommy had been so happy when he found out. He had twirled her around in much the same way the he had the day she had agreed to go with him to the dance.
The Scotts had been the first to know and then the kids. Today, they would share their news with the rest of the rangers today… just before the newly engaged couple would share their news.
Kim gently placed a hand on her stomach. Hardly believing how her life had changed.
Tanya grinned at her as she did. Besides Trini she was the only other ranger that knew the little secret.
The former yellow ranger couldn't help but think about the new life she was about to begin in little more then four months or so, when she would become Mrs. Adam Park.
Just the night before, she and Adam had lay in their bed basking in the after glow of their coupling. They had discussed many things including what sort of wedding they would have, where they would have it, and even the members of their wedding parties.
Adam had not been able to stop thinking of the ominous revenge that Tommy had promised…and that evil laugh he heard after informing the Olivers of their engagement. He didn't show it…but he was as nervous as a ninja could get. He had then told her about his involvement in Tommy's kidnapping… how he had been the one to cover Tommy's mouth with his hand as the others opened the door and helped drag the white Ninjetti out of the jeep.
Tanya had done her best to soothe his nerves and Adam in turn had been grateful…which of course had led to yet another round of lovemaking. Tanya had never been so grateful to the birth control pills she had bought before leaving for the trip.
Tommy glanced at his kids as they sat a wooden picnic table. He had noticed subtle changes in the trio's behavior on coming back from the vacation. They seemed a lot closer then when they had left.
He was pleased and intrigued at the way Tyler acted around his daughter. He seemed to be even more…gentlemen-like around her. He had noticed the way he had allowed her to sit down first…he even held her plate for her as she had bent over and pulled her bottle of soda from the ice chest.
Normally, he would have been suspicious of him if he were any other boy. But he had been apart of Tyler's life since he had been reunited with Adam all those years ago when Adam was still the head nurse for the angel grove children's shelter.
And now, Adam was planning to open his own pediatrics clinic. He would not be opening it till after his wedding of course but he was even now scouting for possible locations. In his absence Aisha and Rocky had continued to look for him.
It was for sure...that with everything that had occurred on the cruise, the three of them now seemed closer…and he knew that if ever another insane psychopath showed up wanting to take over the world…those three would be the ones to take up the power ranger helm.
And they'd be awesome at it.
Just then Tanya had walked out and sat down next to Adam, giving him a brief kiss on the lips and then whispering something in his ear…which made Adam grin and nod.
Kim sat down next to him just then briefly stroking his thigh under the table…causing Tommy to kiss her back…and soon they were lost in another each others eyes as they passionately made out.
Then they heard an over the top gagging sound and then "Hey lovebirds! Break it up! There's children present!"
Tommy broke the kiss and looked over at Jason who had yelled at them. "Rocky will just have to get over it won't he?"
"Hey!" Rocky said in an offended voice. "Leave me out of this. Just cause I don't make out in public with every girl I date doesn't make me a child!"
Billy almost dropped his spatula as he burst out laughing.. Kat walked over to him and took the cooking utensil from him and flipped over the burger that he was about to pick up before the outburst.
When he could breathe again Kat handed the utensil back again and Billy kissed her before going back to his grilling duties.
When everyone had been served and was sitting down, Tommy got up and cleared his throat…gaining everyone's attention.
Kim and I would like to share our news with everyone…he looked at Kim smiling. Kim got up and wrapped her arms around him. "We're gonna have a baby!"
The rangers all erupted with cheers and congratulations for their most revered coupled. Kim and Tommy beamed at all of them before looking over at Adam with a questioning look. Adam grinned back at him and whispered something to Tanya who grinned at him and together they stood up.
When the cheers died down Tommy held up his hand and now Adam and Tanya have their own announcement to make."
When Oliver's sat down again…Adam took a deep breath…never the one to draw attention to himself…and felt Tanya squeeze his hand encouragingly.
"A few nights ago, as Tanya and I took a walk along the top deck of the cruise ship…we were discussing our future…and…I asked her to marry me and complete the family I have with Tyler."
"And I said yes." Tanya finished glowing with excitement. An even bigger chorus of cheers and applause met the announcement then there had been with Tommy and Kim's announcement.
Rocky was the first one to approach them and hug them both. "It's about time you two."
He said stepping away as the rest of the rangers including Zack, Andros, and Ashley stepped forward to congratulate the happy couple.
Tommy and Kim sat back watching as Adam and Tanya got their moment in the spot light. They weren't mad about the other couple stealing their thunder. They were happy for their friends. Adam and Tanya both deserved the kind of happiness that he and his wife had found…happiness, love, bliss.
Adam and Tanya deserved all that and more…and it was along time coming.
One month later
Kim and Tommy sat cuddling on the couch in the living room of their brand new four bedroom, two bathroom house about 5 miles from the dojo.
Their kids would be home from their first day at Angel Grove Elementary school any minute and they were both enjoying the quietness of the house.
Just a few feet away in front of the fireplace on her own little green blanket, lay Whisper, the wolf/husky mixed puppy that the kids had begged to adopt from Billy.
At first they had been unsure…and had given the kids the responsibility lecture. The kids had promised to take care of her…and they had yet to break their promise.
In the weeks since taking her home with them, Tommy and Kim had fallen in love with the puppy…and even helped with taking care of her.
Just then, Whisper had perked up her ears at hearing the kids come through the front door. She raced to the door to welcome her young owners home.
"Hey Dad, hey Mom." Terra said as TJ followed her into the room depositing their back packs on the recliner.
Tommy smiled. "Hey kids, how was school?"
"It was great! The teachers are so much nicer then the ones at the old school!" TJ answered. "Oh…and Uncle Adam told me to give this to you when he dropped us off. He would have stayed but he and Tyler wanted to get to the dojo to help Uncle Rocky with the afternoon lessons."
Tommy nodded and held out his hand as Terra handed them what he knew was a wedding invention.
He opened the envelope and pulled out the fancy yellow and green card.
It read:
Your invited to the wedding of Mr. Adam Park and Miss Tanya Sloan
At the Snowy Valley Mountain Resort
35100 Highway 18 Running Springs, California
Plan on staying the entire week of Christmas.
RSVP as soon as possible as the resort tends to fill up fast.
We hope to see you there!
Tommy grinned evilly and handed the invitation to Kim as he got up and walked to their bedroom. "Beautiful...you can go ahead and RSVP. I...um…have some calls to make."
Kim shook her head and turned her attention to her children. "I'm glad that you had a good day. I know you guys don't have home work yet but why not go take Whisper upstairs with you and work on cleaning up your room. I call you when dinner's ready."
"Okay mom." Terra said as she and her twin made for the stairs with Whisper running after them. She watched in amusement as the puppy tried to climb the stairs. She wasn't quite big enough to climb the stairs. TJ laughed at her as he came back down to scoop up the puppy in his arms and carry her up the rest of the way.
Kim shook her head as she made her way to the bathroom…for the second time that hour. It was getting a little bit annoying…but she didn't really mind that much.
She and everyone else around her were moving on with their lives…And for Adam and Tanya and their son, their new lives were waiting to begin. In just a few more months.
She couldn't wait.
THE END
I hope you all had fun reading this! As you may have guessed...the next story in this series will of course be a Christmas Story set during the Park/Sloan wedding. As you also may have guessed...I am teaming up with fanficrluez to co-author this little story as a christmas present to all may faitful readers!
Stay Tuned for it! We hope to have it up in about a week or so!
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