Chapter 3: New Life

Kimberly was sitting in her study when there was a knock on the door. "Come in, Hannah," she answered. Hannah peeked in and stepped into her mother's study. "You're late," Kimberly commented. Hannah bit her lip.

"Um…yeah…about that," Hannah answered.

Kimberly looked up and she removed her glasses looking at her daughter. "Well, mom, you see…" Hannah started. Kimberly sat back in her chair waiting for her daughter's explanation. "Mom, I was chosen to become a Power Ranger," she finished. Hannah lifted her wrist to show her the morpher that Dulcea placed on her wrist. Kimberly stood up with a smile on her face.

"I knew it was only a matter of time," she commented.

Kimberly embraced her daughter with a sigh. "You just take care of yourself out there okay?" Kimberly asked. Hannah nodded and Kimberly kissed her daughter's cheek.

(Cyber Café)

The others were sitting around when they noticed that their Red Ranger was still off in another world. Kira waved her hand in front of Conner's face. "Hello, Earth to Conner," she told him. Conner shook his head slightly and looked at the others.

"What?" He asked.

"You've been off in a whole new world ever since Hannah left," Kira commented.

Conner shrugged his shoulders. "Yeah, so?" He asked.

"You're crushing on the new girl," Ethan commented.

"Shut up," Conner mumbled.

Conner then looked at the clock. "I have soccer practice," he informed. He stood up and left the cyber café before any of the others could say anything to him. Ethan winced when Kira hit him upside the head.

"Hey! What was that for?" Ethan asked.

Kira glared at him slightly. "You know what for," she replied. Trent wrapped his arm around Kira's shoulders as they got up and left.

(Reefside Library)

Hannah was working on her homework when she became aware that someone was sitting next to her. She looked over to see that it was Kira. "Oh hey, Kira," she greeted.

"Hey, Hannah, what you working on?" Kira asked.

"I'm just working on a few things," Hannah replied.

"So you're a gymnast?"

Hannah nodded her head slowly. "Yep, all my life," she replied. Kira nodded her head with a grin. "My mom's my coach, after my birthmother abandoned me, my mom took over and became my mom and she became my gymnastics coach. We've wont a lot of competitions and I just want to go to the Pan-Globals," Hannah explained.

"That's a neat dream," Kira commented.

Hannah nodded. "It is, my mom's been nothing but supportive. I mean, she has lost a lot that included her dreams. She just wants my siblings and me to achieve ours," she answered.

"I can see that your brothers have," Kira commented.

Hannah again nodded and she looked at her watch. "I should go," she informed.

"Alright, I'll talk to you tomorrow," Kira answered.

"See ya," Hannah told her.

(Hart Home)

Hannah opened the door and she set her backpack down. "What a way to greet your brother," a voice commented. Hannah looked over and she gasped.

"Hunter! Tori! What are you guys doing here?" She asked.

Hunter stood up and embraced his sister. "Mom called me and told me that you're a Power Ranger now," he replied. Hannah hugged Hunter back with a smile.

"But I don't get why you guys came all the way from Blue Bay Harbor just to see me because I'm a Power Ranger again?" She asked.

"Well, we came for a visit," he replied.

"Don't you remember? Moms going back into competition this weekend."

Hannah gasped. "Oh yeah! I forgot!" She gasped. They laughed slightly. Hannah then walked towards the gym that they built in the basement.

Kimberly was lifting some weights when Hannah came downstairs. "Hey, mom," she greeted.

"Hey, Hannah," Kimberly answered.

Hannah sat down at the desk while watching her mom. "You need something?" She asked.

"Nope," Hannah replied.

Kimberly sat up and she grabbed the pink towel next to her. "Mom, are you ready for the competition?" She asked. Kimberly looked over at Hannah.

"I'm ready as I'll ever be," she replied.

Hannah smiled. "I'm happy for you, mom," she commented. Kimberly smiled back as she stood up.

"Well, I have to have a life outside of being a mother and a teacher," Kimberly teased.

Hannah laughed along with her mother. "Have you talked to Dr. Oliver?" She asked. Kimberly sighed and rubbed the back of her neck.

"Not yet, baby," she replied.

"Mom…"

"Hannah don't you dare start with me."

"Mom he has to know."

"Hannah Hart, I told you not to get started with me on that."

Kimberly let out a sigh. "It's difficult, sweetie. I'm scared of what he'll say," she answered. Kimberly rubbed the back of her neck.

"I'm sorry, mom," Hannah told her.

Kimberly walked over and she placed her hands on her daughter's face. "I'll tell him okay? When the time is right I'll tell him. Now is not the time especially since you told me he's a Ranger again," she assured her. Hannah placed her hands over hers and nodded. "You just worry about your Ranger duties, schoolwork, and gymnastics okay?" She asked.

"Okay," Hannah answered.

Kimberly kissed Hannah's forehead. "Now, let's go get your brother and his girlfriend all situated," she commented. Hannah nodded and followed Kimberly upstairs.

Kimberly looked at Hunter and Tori. "Ok, you two, here are the rules. Rule number one, I don't want you two having sex in this house," she informed. Hannah giggled behind her hand.

"Mom," Hunter groaned.

"I'm being serious and that's the only rule in the house," Kimberly informed.

Hannah went upstairs to her room. She closed and locked her door, sat down on her bed, and opened her diary.

September 3, 2005

Dear Diary,

Today, I have met the cutest guy that God could ever put on this planet. He's the star soccer player on the school soccer team. His name is Conner McKnight. He's so cute, no guy could compare to him. There's something about him that makes him different from the others. There's pain in his eyes, a horrible kind of pain that only two people I have known to go through it. Someone's hurt him and I hope that he can heal.

What am I saying? I've only known this guy what a day? But I feel like I've known him forever. Okay, I have to stop this now, I'm sounding crazy. I've only met this guy. He's my team mate now.

How is he my team mate? Today I've also become the Green Python Ranger. It's an amazing feeling, diary. I can see why Hunter, Blake, and mom have been Rangers as long as they have. The powers just amazing and the fact that I'll be help the world just makes it better.

So far nothing else new about the Dr. Oliver and mom relationship. Mom's still afraid and I don't blame her really. Nine years being apart from him. I just hope she'll gain the strength to tell him.

Hannah

Hannah closed her diary and unlocked her door.

That night, Kimberly was checking on her kids when she came into Hannah's room. A smile came across her face as she looked at her oldest daughter. She walked over and pushed some of the hair out of her teenaged daughter's face. She kissed the side of her head before leaving the room.

Kimberly was sitting up in bed reading when she heard the door open. She looked up to see Kylie standing there. "Everything okay, sweetie?" She asked.

"Mommy, can I stay with you?" Kylie asked.

"Sure," Kimberly replied.

Kimberly lifted the blankets up and let Kylie get herself comfortable beside her. Kylie placed her head on Kimberly's side and fell asleep. Kimberly kissed the top of Kylie's head and smiled. She closed her book and turned off the light. Soon she was asleep with her daughter beside her.