Chapter 26: A Ranger On The Balance Of Life and Death
Tommy groaned as the alarm went off the next morning. Kim snuggled back more into his body. He reached for the alarm and hit snooze instead. They both went back to sleep. Aisha woke up to her alarm as well. She went to shower. She opened Kim's door and saw them still sleeping. She giggled and went to shower. Tommy heard the shower go off.
"Kim, wake up."
"Mmmm…just a little more sleep," Kimberly said rolling away from, pulling the covers up to her head. He shook his head and got behind her. He pulled her hair from her neck and kissed her 2 moles on her neck. He started sucking at her neck. "Tommy, please, not so early!"
"Then get up," Tommy said putting his hand on her hip. She pushed it off. Tommy moved his hand along her body. "Wake up, baby," Tommy said cupping her breast. He slid his hand under her tank. Kim turned around and kissed him.
"I'm up," Kimberly said opening her eyes. "You can shower after me."
"Why not with you, saves water."
"Aisha would kill us, mainly me."
"So, I get the cold water this morning?"
"With what is poking my butt, I think that is best." Tommy smiled and kissed her neck again.
Kimberly packed her bookbag for the beach with Aisha. She put on her blue denim overall dress over her bathing suit finally.
"I wish PC could go with us," Aisha said putting the cat down.
"It's gonna be too hot for her at the lake," Tommy said.
"Yeah, besides she loves just laying around the cool house. Okay, I'm ready," Kimberly said pulling her hair into a half-ponytail. Tommy put the girls bags inside. They went to Ernie's Bar to pick up some food. Tommy and Aisha went to order the food for 6. Kimberly saw Katherine sitting at a table, reading a book.
"Hey, look, there's Kat."
"Why don't you ask her to join us," Aisha said
"I think I will. Be right back." Kimberly walked over to the table. "Hey, Katherine. I'm going to the lake today with a bunch of friends. You want to join me?"
"Uh, that's really sweet, Kim. But, I'm not very much fond of a water, personally." Kimberly shrugged.
"Oh, okay." Tommy came over with a few bags. Aisha had taken the rest to the car.
"Hey, are you ready to go?" Tommy asked.
"Yeah," Kimberly said.
"So, Katherine, you coming?"
"Katherine said she doesn't…"
"Actually, I've changed my mind!" Katherine stood up quickly. "I should come. How else am I going to meet people if I don't venture out? I'll run home and get changed. I'll meet ya there." Kim looked at Tommy, she could tell that Katherine had a bit of a crush on Tommy.
"Okay, that's great. See ya there."
"Yea, we'll see ya there," Kimberly said as Tommy putting his arm around Kim. He took her hand as they walked out to his jeep. Katherine smiled, her eyes flickering red at the couple.
Finster has great new for Lord Zedd and Rita. He has found the coordinate of the lost Shogun zords. But Goldar is speculated, because the zords are dormant. Finster ensured along as they combine the technology of a ninja zord and finding a strong power source, they could use those zords against the Rangers. Zedd sent Finster to find the zords with Squatt and Baboo.
The Rangers went to lake. Kimberly and Aisha were taking off their clothes down to their suits. Kimberly and Aisha wrapped their towels around their waist. Katherine walked to the lake, when Rita appeared. Rita gave Katherine her latest command. Katherine was to steal a power coin.
"Hey," Katherine said going up to the girls.
"Oh, Katherine, you made it!"
"Hey," Aisha said fixing the towel around her. "Let's go!" Aisha and Kimberly took off for the water and catching up with the guys. Katherine looked down at Kim's bag on the table. Kimberly looked back at Katherine.
"You coming?!"
"Right behind you," Katherine said putting down her bag.
"Okay!" Kimberly and Aisha took each other's hand and ran down to the lake.
Tommy had gotten his father's rowboat, and the boys got in that, as the girls got the water bike that went around the lake. They waved to Kat and the boys as they went around the lake. Rita could see that Kat couldn't steal a coin with some many people around, so Zedd sent down an army of tengas to distract the Rangers. Tommy and the guys saw the tengas attacking the people.
"Hey guys, look!" Tommy pointed out.
"Oh no tengas!" Kimberly yelled pointing. Kimberly and Aisha looked at each other. The guys dived into the water. Aisha and Kimberly followed. The tengas scared away the people at the lake. Once it was empty, they wondered where the kids on the lake went. The Rangers secretly transformed into ninja rangers, splashing up from the water, once the people ran clear from the tengas. The Rangers battled the tengas.
Kat took that opportunity to go get a power coin. She walked quickly back up to the benches, where the Rangers left their bags. Katherine went through Kim's bag first and touched Kim's power coin. She also found a picture of Tommy and Kim kissing. It was taken from one of their first dates, Kimberly kept it in her bag to make her smile.
"He won't be yours for long, Kimberly."
As Katherine held Kim's power coin, Kim was surrounded by tengas. She started getting light-headed and fell to her knees. Kimberly couldn't see straight.
"I suggest you back off featherbrains! Oh, these birdbrains seem fuzzier than normal!" Kimberly was kicked back. "Tommy!" Kimberly yelled falling to her knees. He quickly went to her side, taking out several tengas.
"Stay behind me." Tommy motioned. Kimberly held one of his arms to steady her. The ninja rangers defeated the tengas, who fled back to the palace on the Moon in shame. Katherine smiled and pocketed Kimberly's power coin.
"Well, might as well, take Aisha's coin while I am here." Bulk and Skull found Kat all by herself. They offered to walk her back to safety, which Katherine agreed. Kat followed them, but teleported to the palace with Kim's coin. Bulk and Skull turned around and saw her gone and just passed out.
The Rangers changed back to normal. Tommy went to Kimberly's side, holding her wrist, as her hand covered her eyes.
"Kim, are you okay?"
"Yeah, that was weird. I guess I just got a bit tired." Kimberly looked around, as Tommy looked Kimberly up and down. "You guys, where did Katherine go?" They all looked around.
Katherine arrived to the Moon with Kim's power. Zedd and Rita were all smiles as it dropped into Rita's hand.
"As you command, empress."
"Zeddy, do you know what this means?" Zedd laughed as Rita handed it over to him.
"Yes, I do my love." Zedd kissed the coin. "We can steal the Falcon zord, which will render the Rangers useless!" He laughed. "Once we have the zord and find the right power source, we will create our own fleet of zords and destroy those pesky Rangers once and for all! And then no one can stop us ever again!" Katherine smiled, holding the photo behind her back.
The Rangers were waiting around, when Tommy's communicator went off.
"Go ahead, Alpha, we read you," Tommy said into his communicator.
"Goldar and some tengas are attacking in Angel Grove Park."
"Again? Oh man. We better get our stuff and get over there guys," Tommy said.
"Right."
"Let's go." All the rangers, except Kimberly went to leave for their things. Kim stood there slightly dazed. Tommy stopped and looked at back Kimberly.
"What is it? What's wrong?" Tommy asked going back to Kimberly. He put a hand at her waist. Kimberly shook her head. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"I never felt this way before." Kimberly sighed. "I'll be okay," Kimberly said touching his shoulder.
"You sure?"
"I'm fine, let's go." He took her hand and they ran to their things. Kimberly started frantically looking through her bag, as everyone got dressed, but she couldn't find her power coin. "You guys, my power coin is missing," Kimberly said grabbing her forehead as she sat down, feeling totally weak.
"What?" Aisha asked looking up at her.
"Oh! Oh…" The guys rushed to Kimberly. Tommy put his hand on her shoulder, as she leaned back into him.
"Just take it easy, Kim." Kimberly put her hand to her mouth when she saw it glowing pink.
"What, what's happening to me?" Kimberly asked looking at her hand and up at the guys.
"Your body. She seems to experiencing some type of energy drain," Billy said. Tommy contacted Zordon.
"Zordon, this is Tommy, come in."
"YES TOMMY, GO AHEAD."
"Kimberly's power coin is missing. She seems to be getting weaker by the second."
"IT MUST HAVE FALLEN INTO EVIL HANDS. THAT IS THE ONLY EXPLANATION. SHE MUST BE RECHARGED BY YOUR POWER COINS BEFORE SHE IS STRONG ENOUGH TO BE TELEPORTED TO THE COMMAND CENTER."
"Right, Zordon," Tommy said looking at Kimberly. "Okay, you guys stay here with her. Ninjor and I will go handle Goldar and the tengas."
"Don't worry about her, Tommy. We'll take good care of her," Aisha said touching his arm. Tommy reached down and gave Kim a kiss on the cheek. She patted his face.
"Go, I'll be fine." Tommy kissed Kimberly on the lips.
"It's Morphing Time!" Tommy morphed and went to take on Goldar and the tengas.
Tommy called Ninjor to battle Goldar and tengas. Rita gives Kat use of Kim's power coin to steal the Falcon Zord for her own evil purpose. Tommy and Ninjor defeat the tengas. Goldar is made giant. Tommy calls for his falcon. Ninjor grows giant as well to help Tommy. Katherine gets inside the Falcon zord behind Tommy. She zaps him unconscious and knocks Tommy from the zord. Katherine and the zord turn into a bird and head off.
The falcon zord got captured by Rita and Zedd in a cage. Not only is that bad, but Goldar was able to kidnap Ninjor and encased him in a bottle on the Moon. Goldar leaves laughing. Zedd and Rita celebrated at their palace on the Moon about their winnings today. Katherine smiled and left the Moon. She sat up in a tree, holding the photo she found in Kim's bag. She caressed Kimberly's power coin with a huge smile. She turned her attention at the photo. She ripped the photo in half tearing the couple apart.
"Soon, Kimmy will be completely out of picture. Very soon." Katherine crumpled up the part of the photo with Kimberly and tossed it aside. She stroked the photo with just Tommy. Her eyes glowed red.
Tommy teleported to the Command Center where the other Rangers were. Tommy stood next to Kim, who was examining her hand. He looked at her with concern.
"WHEN NINJOR RECHARGED YOUR POWER COINS, HE LINKED THEM WITH YOUR NATURAL HUMAN ENERGY. BECAUSE KIMBERLY'S POWER COIN IS IN EVIL HANDS, HER BODY IS BEING AFFECTED."
"Zedd must have used her power coin to get inside the Falcon zord and take it," Tommy said.
"Which left Ninjor powerless and an easy prey," Billy added.
"RANGERS I'M AFRAID I HAVE MORE BAD NEWS."
"Ahh, what could be worse than this?" Tommy said looking at Kim, who was not paying much attention to the voices around her. Her body getting weaker by the moment.
"I FEAR THAT LORD ZEDD HAS FOUND THE REBALANCE TO THE LOST SHOGUN ZORDS. ALL OF HIS ACTIONS INDICATE THAT HE PLANS ON USING THEM FOR HIS EVIL PURPOSE."
"And with our zords out of commission, we're powerless against him," Rocky said. Kim looked up Zordon, and then everything went black. Tommy caught her.
"Kimberly! Kim!" Tommy shook her, her body was covered in pink rays moving about.
"RETRIEVING KIMBERLY'S POWER COIN IS THE ONLY ANSWER, UNLESS WE CAN DO THAT, SHE WON'T SURVIVE." Tommy held her up and looked to Zordon. He shook his head. Tommy held Kimberly's face. She was completely unconscious.
Billy and Alpha set up a bed for Kimberly quickly. Billy did a bioscan. Tommy bent down next to her, taking her hand.
"How is she, Billy?"
"By losing her power coin, it's caused her body to become severely weak. She's in a deep sleep. I'm afraid with her power coin missing, there will never be another pink ranger." Tommy stood up
"Aiyayaya," Alpha said. "This can't be happening."
"There's got to be something we can do, Zordon. We can't lose Kimberly. I can't lose her."
"ALPHA, I WANT YOU TO BEGIN SEARCHING THE COMPUTER TO FIND ANY ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCE FOR KIMBERLY. WE NEED TO FIND SOMETHING THAT CAN MATCH THE POWER COIN."
"Right away," Alpha said going to work.
"We also need to get our zords up and running."
"But how can we do that with Zedd in control of the Falcon zord?" Rocky asked.
"And how long before he figures out to use Ninjor's power to charge the Shogun Zords?" Billy asked.
"We can't let Zedd win this fight. Kimberly's counting on us," Tommy said squatting down to her. Aisha patted his back. Tommy stroked Kimberly's face and hand. "She loves that silly Sleeping Beauty tale. A prince kissing her to wake her. I wish that was enough now." Tommy kissed Kimberly, but she didn't wake up.
"She's going to okay."
As Alpha searched the computer, the boys thought it best if Tommy blew off some steam and take a break from the stress of Kimberly. Tommy punched away at the bags in anger, while Adam and Rocky did some sparring. They saw the flurry of his fists and went to calm him down.
"Man! I just want to get my hands on Zedd one time," Tommy said giving the bag a finally punch. Adam and Rocky caught the bag.
"Take it easy man."
"Everything is going to be okay."
"Yeah, Zordon and Alpha are looking for a way to help Kim right now," Billy said.
"Yeah, just stay calm."
"It's just, I know what she is going through. I remember when Rita tried to steal my powers first and then Zedd was able to drain them completely," Tommy said leaning up against the bag. "I thought it was the end of everything."
"Yeah, but it wasn't. You bounced back, and so will Kimberly," Adam said. Katherine walked into the Youth Center.
"I just want to figure out how Zedd manage to steal her power coin."
"Hey guys," Katherine said going over to them.
"Hey, Kat," Rocky said with a smile. He had a crush on her.
"Have you seen Kimberly? We were supposed to go eat."
"Uh, I think she is busy right now," Adam said.
"Oh, well, I guess I'll be eating alone, unless one of you guys won't mind…Tommy?"
"Sorry, Kat, not today."
"Okay. Maybe another time. I hope Kimberly shows," Katherine said leaving. Her eyes glowed with red looking at Tommy. She disappointed he refused her offer.
Zedd sent a monster down to distract the Rangers from Kim's condition. Zedd wanted to take Kimberly hostage and get the others to pilot their Shogun zords, in order to save Kimberly's life. Tommy's communicator went off at the Youth Center. Aisha walked in and followed the guys over to a corner out of view. They morphed and went to deal with Zedd's latest monster. Zedd laughed from the Moon, as the Rangers were in battle.
"It's time to wake up, Kimmy."
Alpha was working on finding that energy source for Kimberly, when she woke up shortly after the rangers were called into action. She got up slowly, slipping a bit. She could see the viewing globe. The other Rangers were in battle.
"What's going on?" Kimberly asked softly, standing up, rubbing her eyes.
"But…what, Kimberly! You're awake!" Kimberly looked back at the viewing globe and saw them fighting still.
"THE OTHER RANGERS ARE BATTLING ZEDD'S MONSTER IN THE PARK, BUT..." The alarm went off again.
"Oh, no, Zordon more trouble," Alpha said. Kimberly looked back to the viewing globe.
"Oh, no! Tengas have Katherine!" Kimberly could see the tengas surrounding Katherine. "What is she doing out there alone? I have to help her, Zordon."
"NO, KIMBERLY, YOU WILL JUST HAVE TO LET THE OTHER RANGERS HANDLE IT WHEN AND IF THEY CAN. YOU ARE MUCH TOO WEAK. UNTIL WE CAN FIND AN ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE FOR YOU, ANY MORE DRAIN OF YOUR POWER COULD DESTROY YOU." Kimberly bit her bottom lip. She watched the other Rangers in battle. They weren't doing so well and Katherine was heavily surrounded.
"No, that's it. She's my friend, Zordon. I must help her now."
"KIMBERLY, YOU MUST LET THE OTHER RANGERS HANDLE IT."
"Katherine can't wait."
"ARE YOU SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISK?"
"Yes. I guess that's the chance I have to Take."
"YOU ARE A TRUE POWER RANGER. HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY AND MAY YOU RETURN UNHARMED."
"Thanks, Zordon. Alpha, please teleport me there to conserve some energy."
"Right Kimberly."
"Ninja Ranger Power now!" Kimberly transformed into her pink ninja ranger and went to take on the tengas. "Hey, leave her alone, featherbrains!" Kimberly went to battle the tengas. However, Kimberly lost her power during the fight. She was taken down by tengas.
"Katherine, I'm so sorry," Kimberly said falling to the ground, her hand out for Katherine. Kimberly demorphed as she hit the ground.
"Kimberly," Katherine said, she stepped forward briefly, as Kimberly passed out from the battle, but quickly let that feeling go. She smiled as her eyes went red again.
The tengas kicked at Kim's fallen body. Goldar appeared.
"My master is one step closer to success. You're coming with me!" Goldar stood over Kimberly. They teleported away.
"Poor, Pink Ranger. Tommy will miss you. Don't worry, Kimmy. I'll take care of Tommy for you." Katherine smiled.
The other Rangers returned to the Command Center and found Kimberly gone.
"Zordon, where is Kimberly?" Tommy said taking off his helmet, as did the other rangers. "This was all a trick!"
"I'M AFRAID SO TOMMY. ZEDD LEAD YOU RANGERS INTO BATTLE, SO YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO HELP KIMBERLY."
"Why, he already has her power coin?" Aisha said. "What does he want with her now?"
"I CAN'T READ ZEDD'S MIND RANGERS. HIS INTENTIONS ARE A MYSTERY TO ME. THE NEXT MOVE IS HIS."
"Oh, man, this is unbelievable! First, Zedd steals Kimberly's power coin, takes the Falcon zord, and then Ninjor disappears…"
"And now Kimberly," Adam said.
"Aiyayaya, what's this Rangers?" Alpha looked as a strange signal appeared.
"What is it Alpha?" Billy asked.
"Rangers, my scanners have indicated that Lord Zedd has started the power core to the Shogun Zords."
"And with ours of commission, we're sitting ducks," Billy said.
Bulk and Skull were in the park with Lt. Stone to prove to him that monster existed. The rangers went to locating Kimberly, who was being held in Zedd's dungeon having her energy drained. She lay on a rotating table unconscious, as her powers were being taking from her body. Finster was near completely the powering up the Shogun Zords.
"Have been able to locate Kimberly yet, Billy?" Tommy asked.
"No, it's going to take some time." Lightning struck the Command Center. Tommy looked up with the rest. He rubbed his forehead. "We need to find her fast." All of a sudden, Zedd appeared in the globe.
"Please, allow to me to save you the trouble, rangers," Zedd said. He was sitting at his throne chair.
"Oh my gosh," Aisha gasped.
"How did he get in there?" Adam asked.
"I don't got a clue," Billy said as all eyes looked at Zedd.
"You can stop with the searching, rangers. Your precious pink ranger is here with me. I'm enjoying myself, watching the life being sucked from her." He put the image of Kim on a rotating table. Tommy's mouth turned into a snarl angry look. "It's becoming quite a spectators sport. By the end of the day, she won't be in pink, in fact she'll be history!" Zedd laughed. "You see she is already sleeping peacefully, not bad work if I might say."
"I DEMAND YOU TO RELEASE KIMBERLY IMMEDIATELY."
"You are in no position for demands right now."
"What do you want Zedd?" Tommy asked.
"Teleport me to your Command Center, right now and I will tell you in person."
"The Command Center is no place for the evil works of you," Alpha said.
"Teleport me or risk harm to your Kimberly."
"Zordon, we have no chose. We have to do it, for Kimberly," Tommy said.
"I AGREE WITH YOUR DECISION TOMMY. ALPHA, TELEPORT HIM NOW." Alpha slowly went over and hit the buttons. The place started to shake. Everyone looked around. Tommy watched panel shake. Lightning flashed about, blinding the rangers for a short moment, then Lord Zedd's chair appeared.
"Mmmm…nice place, I'll have my darling wife redecorate," Zedd said sitting there.
"GET ON WITH IT ZEDD, AS YOU SPEAK, KIMBERLY'S LIFE IS AT STAKE."
"Not a bad place to have when I take over Oh, Alpha, you can come out." Billy and Adam looked back with the rest to see Alpha hiding being the pane;
"I don't…like you, Ed!"
"It's Zedd! Lord Zedd!"
"Get on with Zedd. What do you want?"
"Alright, Power Rangers, here's your dilemma. You can pilot my new fleet zords and do all my evil biding or you can refuse my offer and we can all sit around and watch the Pink ranger waste away."
"I WILL NEVER LET YOU GET AWAY WITH THIS"
"Save your breath Zordon! I'm the one giving the commands here. Now, I will give you a moment to make your decision." All the rangers went to Tommy's side, but he never took his eyes off Zedd.
"Tommy what do we do?" Aisha asked.
"We can't let Zedd harm Kimberly, she's one of us," Billy said.
"Yeah, but we can't do what Zedd wants either," Adam said. Tommy eyes stared at Zedd.
"Tick tock, Rangers. Time's up heroes, or shall I say zeros," Zedd said laughing. "That's a good one! So, now what's your decision? I can't wait to hear it." Zedd laughed, as Tommy shook his head, angry daggers at Zedd.
After a quiet moment, Tommy stepped forward.
"We'll pilot your zords, Zedd," Tommy answered looking at him, filled with angry.
"Wise chose, you will report at dusk to your new master," Zedd laughed again returning to his chair. "Get ready for the ride of your lives. See ya!" He left the Command Center laughing away. Katherine went to the dark dimension where Kimberly was being held. She smiled as she stood next to the table.
"Hello Kimberly. Sleeping well, I see. I wish it didn't have to be this way." Katherine's eyes faded red. "I really do," Katherine said softly. Kimberly continued to rotate on the table.
Billy went back to locating Kimberly.
"How's it coming guys?" Tommy asked.
"Still searching…"
"If I can get a lock on Kimberly, and teleport her here, then Zedd's plan is all a waste."
"Zordon, what will happened to Kimberly when we find her?"
"ALPHA IS WORKING ON THE MEANS TO DETACH THE CONNNECTION KIMBERLY'S NATURAL ENERGY HAS TO HER POWER COIN. BUT I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT AS LONG AS RITA AND ZEDD HOLD CONTROL OVER KIMBERLY'S POWER COIN, THEY CONTROL THE FATE OF THE PINK RANGER."
"We'll deal with that later, right now, we just have to get Kimberly back. Nothing else matter," Tommy said pacing. Billy smiled as the computer beeped.
"I think I found her!"
"Where is she?"
"She's being held in one of Zedd's dark dimensions…"
"Well, that's good, get her out of here."
"It's not that easy Aisha. She's being held in a dark dimension that is out of our reach. We can't to get pass that barrier." Tommy let out a sigh and walked back. He stopped.
"Wait, if we can't get in the front door, why not try a backdoor?"
"The portal com. Right, I used them once back when you were trapped on a dark dimension."
"Exactly, an alternate doorway."
"It's definitely work a try! I think I still got them back at my lab. I'll go get them." Tommy smiled. His mind went to Kimberly.
"We only have a few hours until dusk. Let's get them and save Kimberly. We gotta move fast guys."
"Right."
"Just hold on Kimberly."
The Rangers teleported out the Command Center to set up the portal coms in the park. The Portal cams could create an alternative opening to one of Zedd's dimension.
"Remember Tommy. The door will only stay open for a limited time."
"Alright Billy. I know."
"Good luck Tommy!" Aisha patted Tommy's back.
"Thanks." Tommy stepped through the portal alone.
Tommy looked ahead to see Kimberly lying on the rotating table in the Dark Dimension.
"Oh Kimberly." Zedd saw the Rangers trying to save Kimberly and was immediately angered. He went to deal with Tommy in the Dark Dimension and sent down the tengas to deal with the other Rangers. "Don't worry, Beautiful. I'll get you out of here," Tommy said walking over to the table.
"Wrong ranger! Trying to double cross me? Now you and your precious Pink Princess are going to be powerless together," Zedd said laughing.
"Back off, Zedd! I'm getting Kimberly and myself out of here! It's Morphing Time!" Tommy morphed to fight Zedd.
Rita saw that the Rangers defeated the tengas, so sent a monster. The tengas had tried to destroy the portal coms, but Billy was able to get it back online. Aisha was worried that Tommy wasn't back yet. A monster appeared. They morphed to fight the monster. Rita summoned and sent down the zords hastily.
"Oh man, those must be the Shogun zords."
"Wow, they are amazing," Adam said.
"Guys, you know what this means…."
"Yeah, Tommy has failed. Zedd must have sent the zords for us to pilot."
"They are awesome, I wish we didn't have to use them for evil." Rita appeared in the sky laughing.
"Oh no, we are out of time."
Rita told the Rangers to pilot the zords now. They knew they didn't have a choice and jumped to pilot the zords. Since they weren't given any orders, Billy worked quickly on trying to re-program the zords with his power coin. Hopefully he could release the hold Rita had on the zords.
Tommy ended up defeated Zedd, breaking his staff with Saba, turning it into a snake.
"You won't get away with this, White ranger! You will be sending me again!" Tommy picked up Saba and went over to Kimberly.
"Great, how do I stop this device?" Tommy went to the machine. "The control panel, right!" There were so many buttons and levers. Tommy tried them all, but the table continued to rotate. "Oh man! Nothing! Stop!" Tommy punched the machine. He ended up destroying it, breaking control over Kimberly.
The table stopped moving.
"Yes! Oh, man. I got you, Beautiful. Your prince is here. It's time to go home." Tommy lifted the still sleeping Kimberly up into his arms. She moaned softly as he held her closer. Tommy rushed over to the portal. He jumped through with Kimberly. "Oh man! We just made it!" Tommy slowly fell to one knee, holding Kimberly. "It's okay, you're home now. Let me put you down." Tommy put Kimberly on the ground. Kimberly moaned and woke up a bit. "No, no, you rest now. Don't get up. You had a hard enough time today, so did I. Just rest." Kimberly looked up at Tommy. He caressed her cheek with a smile. She closed her eyes and went back asleep. Tommy stood up and opened a link to the Command Center. "Zordon, this is Tommy. I made out with Kimberly." (What, did he just say what I thought he said :P) "She looks okay."
"GOOD WORK TOMMY."
"Alpha, please teleport her back to the Command Center."
"Right away, Tommy." Kimberly disappeared in a pink flash. Tommy looked up to see the new Shogun zords.
"Wow, those must be the new Shogun zords."
Zedd pouted his way back to the throne room. His staff still a snaked around his neck. Billy was finally able to free the Shogun zords once Tommy piloted his white Shogun zord.
"No! We're losing! The Rangers have control of the zords!"
"Not if I have anything to say about that!" Zedd took Rita's staff and sent his monster giant size back into battle with the Rangers. They were able to combine the 5 Shogun zords and turn it into the Shogun Megazord. The Rangers ended up defeating the monster with their new Megazord.
Lt. Stone woke up in the park. His eyes seeing a dragon monster, so instantly Lt. Stone is frightened and runs away. After waiting for hours for a monster, he finds himself face to face with a kite, but unknown. Skull laughs, but Bulk knows if he thinks that the kite is a monster, they get the keep their badges. They run in fear with Lt. Stone away.
The Rangers went back to the Command Center. Kimberly was awake standing there waiting on them.
"You guys, I want to thank you so much for what you did for me. Especially you. Thank you, Tommy," Kimberly said holding his arm and giving him a kiss on the cheek. Tommy smiled.
"HOW ARE YOU FEELING, KIMBERLY?"
"Uh, I guess I'm a bit tired, but otherwise, okay."
"ZEDD AND RITA STILL HAVE POSSESSION OF YOUR POWER COIN, BUT ALPHA FOUND A WAY TO UNLINK YOUR CONNECTION TO IT, SO YOU WON'T BE IN ANY MORE PHYSICAL DANGER."
"But we still have to get it back, guys," Tommy said. "Well, never be safe as long as those two have it."
"Zordon, until we can get Kimberly's power coin back, will she still be able to draw power from us to become the pink ranger?" Billy asked.
"YES, HOWEVER, YOU CANNOT DO THAT OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. EVENTUALLY ALL YOUR POWERS WILL BE DRAINED." Tommy put his arm on around her shoulder. She smiled. "YOU MUST BE REUNITED WITH YOUR POWER COIN." Kimberly nodded.
"What about our old zords," Adam asked.
"AS LONG AS ZEDD HAS CONTROL OF THE FALCON ZORD, THOSE ZORDS WILL BE RENDERED USELESS."
"And Ninjor, we gotta get him back somehow."
"We will and we will defeat Lord Zedd for good when we do," Adam said confidently.
"Well, at least we gained controlled of our new zords."
"Yeah, they are awesome," Aisha said with a smile.
"THESE POWERFUL ZORDS ARE KNOWN AS THE SHOGUN ZORDS AND WILL SERVE YOU WELL. KIMBERLY, YOU AND TOMMY WILL SHARE A ZORD. I AM CONFIDENT THEY WILL SERVE YOU A GOOD DEAL."
"And as long as we have those Shogun zords, the Power Rangers are back in business," Billy said, putting his first out.
"Alright," Tommy said following Billy's hand. Everyone followed. Kimberly looked up at everyone. She smiled and finally added hers.
"Yeah." Tommy smiled and put his arm back around her. She hugged him.
After such a long day, Kimberly went home to shower and changed. She wanted to wash away today from her body, knowing it will never leave her mind from this day on. She put on her pink halter dress with pink flat. She didn't feel tall, confident today. Tommy was waiting on her bed. He hated how slowly she moved, knowing she was missing a part of herself, her soul. The Rangers always left their power coins in their bags, there never was an issue about someone stealing them or even coming across them. But after today, the Rangers knew they would have to extra careful.
"How about a walk by the lake?" Kimberly nodded, but her mind still elsewhere. She brushed her hair back. Tommy stood up quickly, he took the brush and brushed her hair back. He kissed her neck, getting a smile from Kimberly. "Everything is going to be okay. You'll see." Tommy could tell she was a bit depressed and knew a walk at their spot was just the answer to brighten the end of this day.
Walking along the beach without their shoes left behind at the car, Tommy and Kimberly held hands. It was dusk. The sun setting in the distance. The mood in the command center was light after defeating the monster with their new Shogun zords, but now it was down, dim, like the sky was getting because the sun was setting. Tommy would look over at Kimberly often. Neither talked, other than the simple sentences here and there. Kimberly could share a smile with all the others, but around him, Kimberly could not hide her actual genuine feelings. Kimberly looked to the side where the sunset on the lake. She looked up at Tommy who was looking at his feet when they walked now. He briefly looked up and caught her eyes.
"Well, I guess this is the end of the Pink Ranger, huh?" Tommy looked over at her. He was surprised at her boldness, even with a smile in the end.
"We can still share our powers with you," Tommy said trying to sound as hopeful as he could for her.
"Yeah, for a while, remember like we did with you, but when that's over..." Kimberly stopped walking. She gasped as tears formed in her eyes. "Tommy, I'm really scared." Tommy was taken by surprise but he turned around and grabbed her hands into his.
"Remember what you told me when I lost my powers?" Kimberly slightly smiled with a nod.
"Yeah, I said that you'd be okay...and that you would always have me."
"Yeah, and you'll always have me. Kim, I'll always be here for you. I will always I love you." He bent down and kissed her on the lips.
"Thanks," Kimberly said with a smile. "I love you too." They hugged.
"Let's go back to my place for tonight, after we ask Mrs. Campbell of course. I'll bet she'll let you spend the night."
"Okay," Kimberly said. They went back to the house. Mrs. Campbell agreed. Kim took a bag with her carrying PJ's and a change of clothes.
Kimberly and Tommy lay on his bed, both naked, just holding each other. The tv was on low in the room. Kimberly lay on Tommy's chest, stroking around his chest, as they watched tv.
"Will you love me, when I have no powers?" Kimberly asked. Tommy looked at her. He never realized how silly that question was until he heard it from Kimberly.
"Of course! How can you think otherwise?"
"I'm just scared, Tommy. I'm gonna be useless to you guys soon and…"
"I know you're scared. I was terrified as well when I lost my Green ranger powers. Back then, we hadn't known each other for that long and then my powers were gone."
"But I wouldn't stop caring about you or loving because of that."
"And I feel the same way. I won't stop loving you with or without powers. I won't leave you because you are powerless. If anything, I would work harder so we won't ever have to deal with being rangers again. We can both leave that in our past." Kimberly smiled.
"You feel that way, really?" Tommy nodded.
"I love you, that's forever."
"Mmm…only forever?"
"What's longer than forever?"
"Eternity."
"Well, then, there you have it. I love you for all that is eternal. Forever and always, Beautiful."
"Forever and always. I like that."
"Me too, maybe I'll have that scripted on our wedding bands."
"I would love that." They kissed. "I love you Tommy," Kimberly said looking at him in the eyes.
"I love you too," Tommy said kissing her on the lips. Kimberly slowly moved on top of Tommy kissing him again. Tommy's hands wandered beneath the covers. "It's going to be okay, I promise you. I came back stronger than ever and so will you." Tommy's hands made trails on her back. Their lips came together in passionate.
When her tongue slid into his mouth, he took a hold of her head. He rolled them, placing Kimberly under him. Kim's legs went around his waist. Slowly, Tommy began to move within Kimberly, pulling at her legs around his waist to get a better position. His thrust movements built in intensity. They watched each other, neither speaking, just moaning to being connected once again. Tommy realized he hadn't turned off the light beside the bed. Not that he cared. The lamp bathed Kimberly in a light that was made her glow and feel more open.
They both grew flushed and sweaty against each other after coming down from their climatic highs. Lifting his head away from beside her face, Tommy found Kimberly smiling sweetly up at him. Looking at her now, Tommy couldn't remember how bad a day they both had. Deciding not to release Kimberly from his grasp just yet, Tommy rolled them over in the bed until they were both lying on their sides.
"It's going to be okay, Kimberly. I promise you."
"I know now. Thank you, tiger." Kimberly rested her head against his chest and began to go to sleep. He kissed the top of her head, and they both slept.
Tommy sat in a chair in just a pair of boxers, as Kimberly slept in the bed. He wanted her to just sleep especially after today. The sheet just covering her body partially with her legs poking out. Tommy was just sitting there, watching the woman he loves with his body, soul and heart sleeping peacefully. Tommy's mother came downstairs. She stopped at the bottom of the stairs.
"Tommy?"
"Shh…" Tommy put a finger to his lips. Tommy's mother looked over at Kimberly sleeping. Tommy stood up and went over to his mother. They went upstairs quietly.
"Is something wrong with Kimberly? She looked very pale," Mrs. Oliver said.
"Just not her day."
"Training wearing down on her?"
"Something like that." Tommy got some water. "I think I'm gonna make Kimberly her favorite meal for dinner."
"What's that?"
"Breakfast. She loves her pancakes, bacon and eggs. Do we have any fruit left?"
"Yeah. I can make a nice fruit salad for you."
"Thanks Mom."
Tommy brought down the tray of food. Kimberly woke up and a smile.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome." She ate with Tommy, kissing him often. Tommy's phone went off as Kimberly was in the bathroom. "Hello?"
"Yo Tommy my man!""Zack?"
"Hey, me too!"
"Me too!" Jason yelled in the background.
"Hey, let me put you on speakerphone man," Zack said. "Can you hear us now?"
"Hello, hello!""Oh man, it's so great to hear for you guys." Kimberly appeared from the bathroom.
"Who's that on the phone?" Tommy put the phone speakers on.
"Hey guys say hello again please."
"Hello!"
"Trini, Zack, Jason!" Kimberly rushed over to the sit beside the phone. "How, how are you guys!"
"Great, great!"
"Oh, I missed you!"
"We miss you too!"
"How are things?" Kimberly asked looking back at Tommy with a smile. Tommy moved some hair aside from Kim's neck, as she settled in his arms.
"Going very well, but we didn't call for that."
"You didn't?"
"No, Trini got a weird feeling today about you. We tried Aisha's early."
"But she said you were over Tommy's, what is wrong, girlfriend? Has something happened today?"
"Yeah guys, I don't know how to say this."
"Just tell us!"
"Please, we are worried here!"
"My power coin was stolen by Lord Zedd and Rita today."
"Oh man."
"Bummer!""Are you okay now?"
"Yeah, I'm fine now. A little tired, but I'll be fine."
"Good."
"Don't worry, sis. I'm sure you will get it back. Good guys always win in the end."
"I hope so."
"You will," Trini said. "So, how is everything?""Great." Kimberly smiled at Tommy. They kissed.
"You and loverboy still have each other."
"Jason!"
"Jason!"
"Who else would she be with bro?"
"I don't know, I was hoping she might come to her senses and realize I am the right man for her."
"Hey! Wait, I am the right man for Kimberly!" Zack said hitting Jason.
"Don't mind Dumb and Dumber," Trini said. "I want to apologize, you see all the girls here see right through them."
"Oh, really!" Kimberly laughed.
"Hey, the Zackman gets his ladies!"
"Yeah, just as well as he got Angela." Tommy and Kimberly laughed.
"We all know how that turned out," Tommy said.
"Hey man! I got a few kisses out of that!"
"Yeah, a few," Kimberly added.
"I don't like your tone shorty."
"Shorty? Don't make me jump through this phone Zackarias."
"Zackarias, you always told me your name is Zachary!" Jason hit Zack.
"How could you Kim!"
"Ha, ha, serves you right."
"Zackarias?" Tommy mouthed to Kimberly. They both laughed again. They continued to talk to the former Rangers well into the night, sharing many laughs in the process. Kimberly and Tommy went to bed. Tommy could tell a little bit of sadness from today was lifted from her soul and mind. Tommy kissed Kim's cheek, as she slept peaceful against his side.