Chapter 20: Can't Take It

After their long talk on the phone, they had patched things up. Tommy couldn't be mad at Kimberly at the moment anyways. There were bigger things to worry about than them. She walked over and hugged him gently. Tommy hugged her back and let out a sigh. "Are you okay?" She asked.

"How did you know that I was even in trouble?" He asked.

"I've known you for years, I think I know," she replied.

"I'm fine, it's Kitty."

Kimberly pulled back. "Is she okay?" She asked. Tommy sighed.

"Come with me," he replied.

Tommy grabbed her hand and led her inside.

(Tommy's Lab)

Conner and Kira looked up as Tommy and Kimberly came downstairs. "She just fell asleep," Ethan informed. Kimberly let Tommy's hand go and she walked over to Kitty. She kneeled beside the medical bed.

"Kitty," she murmured.

Kitty slowly opened her eyes and she saw her former coach there. "Coach?" She asked. She sat up, pushing her hair out of her face.

"Hey, Kitty, long time no see," she commented.

Kitty hugged her tight with tears falling down her face. Kimberly hugged Kitty back and let out a sigh. "Been a long time since you hugged me like this," she commented. Kitty sat back and wiped the tears from her face. The others got up and left them alone. "What's got you all worked up kiddo?" Kimberly asked as she sat next to her.

"It's a long story," Kitty replied.

"I think I have time."

Kitty sighed again and she ran her fingers through her long dark hair. "You used to confide in me a year ago," Kimberly commented. Kitty let out a heavy sigh.

"Coach…we're not in the Pan-Global program anymore," Kitty answered.

"Uh huh…so…because I'm not your coach you can't trust me anymore?"

"Coach…I have this boyfriend…Trent. He's so sweet, loving, caring, and well he's everything."

"Okay."

Kitty bit her lip and she told Kimberly everything. "Oh boy, here we go again," Kimberly murmured. Just then, the alarms went off.

"Time to go," Conner told her.

Kitty nodded and stood up. "Ready?" Conner asked.

"Ready," they answered.

"GREEN HAWK RANGER!"

"RED PANTHER RANGER!"

"BLUE ORCA WHALE RANGER!"

"PURPLE COYOTE RANGER!"

"WHITE FALCON RANGER!"

They morphed and ran out of the lab. Kimberly bit her lip and she walked over to the computer to watch the fight. She typed something into the computer and Trent's frozen form appeared on the screen. She got up and she ran down to the beach.

(Battlefield)

Kitty winced when the monster threw a fire blast at her. "Kitty!" Kira gasped. She ran over to her. "You okay?" She asked.

"I'm fine," she replied.

Kitty held her side in pain. She gasped when Kira was pulled away. "KIRA!" She shouted. The monster kicked Kitty in the side, throwing her onto her back.

"This is the end, Ranger," he laughed.

"HAWK FIRE BLAST!" Conner shouted.

He threw a blast at the monster. The monster hit the ground and it's crystal orb that was in his hand broke. "MY CRYSTAL!" He shouted. Kitty winced in pain and sat up. "Well, that's one orb down. I have several," he laughed. He pulled out his fire orb since his ice one broke. He threw the fire blast back at Conner, knocking the Green Ranger to the ground. The monster laughed as he looked at Kitty. "You're mine now," he laughed. Kitty covered her head from the monster's blast.

"TIGER LIGHTNING SLASH!" A voice shouted.

Kitty looked up and Trent was standing in front of her. "Trent!" She gasped. She got up and watched as Trent used his powers and destroyed the monster.

"WAY TO GO TRENT!" They cheered.

Kitty stood back with tears pressing against her eyes. "Power down," Trent commanded. He de-morphed and looked over at Kitty. "Hey, Kit-Kat," he greeted. Kitty smiled through her tears as she ran over and hugged him.

"You're okay," she murmured.

Trent closed his eyes and let out a sigh. "I'm okay," he agreed.

Conner held Kira's hand with a smile as they watched the reunion in front of them. Tommy looked up to see Kimberly there. They just shared a glance. "Let's go guys," Tommy told them. They nodded and left.

(Trent's House)

Kira sighed as she came out of the shower, drying off her hair and smiled to see Conner asleep. The blankets were at his waist, showing the boxers he was wearing. Kira bit her lip as she looked at his muscled chest and stomach. "He sleeps," she murmured. She leaned against the doorframe as she just watched him. When she saw how miserable Kitty was without Trent, it made Kira realize how lucky she was to have Conner with her again. She walked over and she laid on her side of the bed. She propped herself up on her arm and she just stared at him for a little while longer. She reached out and ran her fingers along his jaw line. They went from his jaw line, to his neck, and she ran her fingers along his abs.

"And how long do you plan on doing that?" He asked.

Kira jumped slightly. "Sorry, didn't mean to wake you," she answered. Conner chuckled and he rolled so he was on top.

"I'm glad you did," he murmured.

She smiled as she placed her hand on the back of his neck and pulled him down for a kiss.

(Trent's Room)

Kitty opened the door to Trent's room and saw that he was asleep. She turned to leave when she knocked over his drawing pad and the cup of pencils that was on the table. Kitty reached down to pick them up when she heard him laughing slightly. "Could you be anymore noisier?" He asked.

"Sorry," she murmured.

Kitty sighed and she walked over to him. "I wasn't trying to wake you," she added. Trent sighed.

"Nah, couldn't sleep anyways," he answered.

"Trent…"

"Yeah."

"Can I stay in here with you?"

Trent looked up. "Yeah, sure," he replied. He lifted the blankets up so she could get into the bed. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.

"I love you," she murmured.

"I love you too," he answered.

Kitty turned and placed her head on his chest. She entwined her fingers with his before falling asleep. Trent laid awake a little while longer. He kissed the top of her head, wrapped his arms around her, and fell asleep.