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Chapter Three
Katherine sat amongst the others, an uncomfortable silence falling over everyone as Tommy vanished to Zed's dimension. Lounging in Billy's garage was usually a fun experience, hanging out and watching movies but at the moment everyone was so tense no one could even crack a smile. Aisha sighed as she leaned against a work bench on the far wall next to Rocky. "You think it's true? That she was under Rita's spell?"
"I don't buy it...Tommy told me about the time he was under the spell, when he came out of it, he couldn't remember anything until he was told he'd been under a spell, then slowly the memories of what he did came back. How could Kat know everything that she'd done if the spell was of the same kind?" Billy whisper, low enough so Kat didn't hear as she sat with Adam playing go fish for something to pass the time.
"Right now we just need to get Kim home and find her power coin, we can deal with Kat later..." Aisha glared at her, hating the fact that her best friend was slipping away because of that Australian blonde...
"Well, I made the decision to call for back up. Jason, Trini and Zack are on their way here." Billy explained as he sat in a lawn chair. "I figured it would be best if we had all the help we can get."
xXx
In Zed's world Tommy had just arrived in the chamber that Kim was held. He had yet to morph, waiting until needed to conserve energy. He stalked along the wall, trying to sneak up on the guards. Over sized and small minded they were taken down quietly as he leapt over their bodies to run towards Kimberly. She was so still, pale as death and her breathing was laboured. Leaning over her on the table he ran his hand over her cheek, his thumb brushing her lips. "Beautiful, come on Kim open your eyes..." he cooed softly in her ear, leaning back to look into her eyes as they softly fluttered open.
"T-Tommy.." she croaked, her voice weak and barely heard.
"Hush baby, I'm gonna get you out of here..." He went to pick her up and found her shackled to the table. "Dammit...hold on." He heard someone coming and ducked into the shadows. He'd couldn't involve her in a fight, he had to be careful and steal her away as quietly as possible. But his anger rose as he saw Zed coming in and approaching her.
"Hello, pet...how are you fairing?" he teased, that venom filled voice sending a disgusting chill down the white ranger's spine. That bastard had some nerve... "You lay so prettily." Tommy watched and had to force himself to stay hidden as Zed cupped his girlfriend's cheek while his other clawed metal hand ran down the length of her small form.
Tommy wasn't going to sit and watch his girlfriend get molested by this monster. Morphing quietly while hidden in the shadow, the white ranger crept behind him and hook his foot around Zed's ankle, "Hey mother fucker!" he pulled back and sent Zed tumbling to the ground after whacking his face off the table Kimberly was laying on. "Don't you fucking touch her!" he shouted angrily, standing in front of the tablet and taking his stance, drawing his sword as he readied himself for battle.
"How on earth did you find your way here?" Zed growled as he swung his staff towards Tommy, standing to take his own stance.
"As if I'd fill you in bastard," Tommy avoided the swung from the staff as Zed came at him but he didn't have time to tear him apart like he would have liked. He needed to get Kim out of here and find that damn power coin. Working quickly he gave a sharp kick to Zed's chest, long enough to knock him down so Tommy could pick Kimberly up and warped back to the garage.
"Damn you white ranger!"
xXx
As he appeared in the garage he set Kimberly on the couch and knelt to be at her level as Trini brought over a blanket, having arrived with the others shortly before Tommy warped back. "She'll be ok Tommy, she's just weak. Zordon contacted us."
"I didn't have time to get her power coin..." he whispered, not truly listening.
"Tommy," Jason put his hand on his friend's shoulder, getting him to look at him. "Zordon disconnected her link to the power coin, that way it won't hurt her until we can get it back from that metal freak. Understand?" he needed to be stern with him, knowing the emotions were hard to control for Tommy right now.
Nodding the former red ranger he returned to normal and simply sat on the floor next to the couch, holding Kimberly's hand. She was still only wrapped in the sheet he had stolen from where she was being held. Looking to Trini there was a silent understanding to find her something to wear. In the mean time, Tommy took off his dress shirt and laid it over top of her. Holding her hand tightly in his own he waited until she woke up. His heart was pounding in his chest but at the same time he was glad that Zed couldn't hurt her for now. Lifting up, he kissed her soft and was thrilled when he felt her kissing back. His hand cupped her face as they kissed sweetly, her soft hands on his shoulders, rubbing them gently.
"Tommy...you saved me..."
"Of course I did, did you ever doubt I'd come for you Beautiful?"
"I could never doubt my white knight." She kissed him one more time and with his help was able to sit up while she was held, leaning on his shoulder and taking his hair out of a ponytail so she could run her finger's through it. It always calmed her down as he did the same with her, rubbing her back and petting her hair while he laid soft kisses on her cheek and neck, holding her to his strong form. "I love you Tommy.." she whispered gently.
"I love you too Kim...but you need to rest still. We should get you home. You're mom is gonna be worried where you vanished to. Come on..." he picked her up with the sheet around her and carried her inside once Trini gave him the clothes for her to change into.
Across the room the gang smiled as the loves were reunited while Katherine stood with her arms crossed, unhappy with the results. He was not supposed to save her, she was supposed to die! Kat was supposed to comfort him in time of need and have her fall for her! None of this was right! "I should get going..." Katherine said, needing to meet up with Rita to figure out their next move now that Tommy had foiled their plans.
No one really said anything as she left but Aisha was glaring angrily as the blonde sulked from the garage and began to walk home. "I still don't buy it. We need to keep an eye on her."
"Agreed."
xXx
Kimberly was changed into a pair of white leggings and a pale grey sweater that was over sized and hung off her one shoulder. Tommy helped her to put her hair in a high side ponytail before Kim gave herself the once over in the mirror. Even in her exhausted state she didn't want him seeing her look a wreck. But she was stopped from primping when she felt two strong arms around her waist. "I'm glad you're safe," his voice was shaking, finally letting his fear get the best of him. "I thought I lost you Kim...he had you lock up and was killing you...and I was helpless..." he held her tighter and hid his face in her hair, trying not to let the hot tears fall.
Shocked by his behaviour it took her a moment to respond, but she understood how he felt. Tommy was always there to protect her no matter what happened and in that moment he couldn't so anything to make her pain stop. Sighing she turned in his arms and moved to sit up on the bathroom counter, hugging him to her as she spread her legs, his body now flush to her own. "I'm right Tommy, I'm here and I'm safe...we'll get through this." But Kimberly was just as scared. "Zordon disconnected me..."
"You'll share the powers with the rest of it."
"For how long though?"
"It'll be ok..." Tommy tried to convince himself it would last long enough for them to find her coin and return her to normal.
"Tommy, I'm really scared..." she didn't have time to say anything else because his lips pressed to hers to shut up any more protests.
"Kimberly, I'm here for you. I will never let go. No matter what happens I will always be with you. Trust in me."
"I will...I do..."
tbc
