The Path of Friendship
By : Tsubasa Caligrapher
Chapter 7
Disclaimer : Yes ... I don't own Power Rangers ... but still my story ...
Thanks : KaiAN-Chan, Azure Kaze, and PernDragonrider. Thanks you guys and gals !
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The boys were peacefully sleeping when they heard the girls scream from the room beside them. They all jerked awake and Zack and Jason fell off the bed. Quickly, they picked themselves up and burst open the door to the girl's room. They quickly shouted out their worries but stopped when the girls silenced and stared at them.
The girls themselves still wore pajamas, but the boys on the other hand, besides Billy that is, were only clad in a pair of boxers. Jason and Zack gave a small yelp and hid behind Billy's body, though he was barely able to cover them up. When a group of girls passed them in the a hall and whistled at them, Billy's eye slightly twitched when he felt Jason and Zack press up against him. He sighed and got behind the two boys and pushed them into the girl's room, closing the door behind him.
" So Kim, what's wrong ? " asked Billy as Trini moved over to Kim's bed so the boys can use her blanket to cover themselves up.
" Oh, it wasn't anything serious, I just realized that we had overslept and it's noon already. " Kim pointed out. They realized that she was right and they did oversleep. Suddenly Jason's and Zack's stomachs growled and they all smiled.
" Why am I not surprised you guys are hungry ? " Trini teased the two boys. They all laughed again when all of their stomachs growled.
" Well then, I guess it's time for lunch. Come on, let's get changed and head downstairs. " and after everyone nodded, she started unbuttoning her top when she realized that the boys were still there.
" Ummm, you guys, do you mind ? " teased Kim as all three blushed and quickly left the room. The girls giggled and started undressing.
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" Well, that was pretty good ! " Zack smiled as they left the inn and started wandering about.
" Wait, I need to buy something first. Trini, come here ! " said Kim as she grabbed Trini and they ran to an oriental clothing shop. The boys stared at eachother and sighed.
" Uuuggghhh. I see that Kim forgot all about her guards that are coming today. I'm gonna go send them to the alley to check up on those thugs. " sighed Billy as he headed towards the main gate. Now that Jason and Zack were left alone, they just started wandering about. Zack thought about showing Jason the paintings but he wanted to wait until Trini came with them. They just continued walking, when suddenly, they heard a beat coming from somewhere.
They followed the music but were unable to find it though Zack, being the person that he is, started dancing to it. After awhile, Jason started dancing too, not even realizing that Billy was there watching them.
" Wow, didn't know you can dance Jason. " chuckled Billy as the other two immediatly stopped and smiled sheepishly.
" I can't believe it, you guys are shy ? " smiled Billy.
" Nope, not me really. But once in awhile, when me and Jase dance in our room, Jase would get embaressed if somebody walks by. " Zack teased his best bro as he blushed.
" Hmmm, well this is interesting. What were you guys dancing to anyway ? " asked Billy curiously as he heard no music. When Jason and Zack stopped goofing around, they also realized that the music has stopped playing.
" I don't know. Music was just playing a while ago. " wondered Zack.
" Hmmm, well. The music had to some from somewhere. " Billy mused.
" Well, it seems that there is a mystery at hand. Shall we investigate you guys ? " asked Jason, dying for an adventure. The other two just shrugged, they had nothing else to do anyways.
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" Hey Trini, what are Jase's and Zack's sizes ? " asked Kim as she wandered from clothes rack to clothes rack.
" Oh, don't worry about them. You take care of Billy and yourself first. I'll take care of me and my boys. " said Trini as she looked at a fan hanging on the wall.
" Ok then. " Kim agreed as they continued looking through the clothes the girls decided to buy for them to wear to the festival.
" Oh, Trini ? Do you have any idea what the festival's mainly based on ? I know it's basically from the east but that's all I know. " said Kim as she help up a Pink dress.
" Umm, I think it's based on a place called Japan. I think that's what I read on the poster. And they wear things like this. " said Trini as she help up a white kimono for Kim to admire.
" Wow, that's nice. I think that would look good on you, why don't you buy it ? " asked Kim as she looked over at where Trini pulled the kimono from.
" Nah, not this one. I think I would prefer something in yellow. " she said as she put it back.
" I should have known. " Kim joked.
" Who are you to talk ? Look at what you're holding. " grinned Trini as Kim looked at the pink kimono before putting it back, smiling sheepishly. They continued shopping until Trini heard a loud smack.
" Oohhh, dang it ! I forgot that my guards are coming today ! " Kim remembered as she smacked herself on the forehead.
" Wait, isn't that Mr.Stone from the boy's side ? Is he one of your guards ? " asked Trini, pointing outside the shop. Kim just shrugged as they made their way to him.
" Hey ! " she screamed as she appeared in front of him, shocking him slightly although he quickly regained composure.
" Hello ma'ams, I will be your guard for these days. But for now, I have an order already given to me by young Billy. He says you young ones were attacked yesterday. Where ? " he asked. Kim and Trini gave him the directions before going back into the shop.
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" Ok, I give up ! " said Jason as he collapsed on the ground next to Billy. They've been searching for a couple of hours now, and they didn't get any leads yet. Zack collapsed next to them, wondering where in the world the music came from.
" Well, that was useless. " Zack complained.
" But, this is a true mystery indeed. Where did that music come from ? " mused Billy.
" Oh, come on you guys. It's getting late. By the time the sun sets, the festival should start. " said Jason as he realized that the sky was slowly getting darker. They all stood up and froze, they didn't know which way to go.
" Awww man ! We're lost again ? " whined Jason.
" Don't worry. I think I got lost around this area when I was ten ... follow me. " said Billy as they quickly walked down the street. It was silent for a moment but Jason just had to know something.
" Billy ? Exactly how many times did you get lost whenever you went shopping with Kim ? " he wondered.
" Ummm, let's see. I think at least once a year. " he said nonchalantly as the other two sweatdropped. They continued walking down the path and after a while, they somehow made it to the oriental store once again.
" Wow, good memory man. " complimented Zack as they approached the store. Out came the girls and they came with shopping bags. The boys sighed, just somehow knowing that they were going to be asked to carry them. The boys held out their arms and the girls deposited their bags into them happily.
" Come on you guys, let go get dinner and a quick shower before the festival. " said Kim as they headed to the Moonlit Inn and put the stuff away before going down into the dining area which was also nicely uncrowded. They quickly ordered their food and started talking.
" So, what did you guys do today ? " asked Kim as she sipped her soup.
" Well, we got lost again. " Jason deadpanned as the girls giggled.
" Again ? Wow, you're just like Billy. " Kim said, pointing to him while he blushed.
" Kim, it's not always my fault we get separated. Remember that one time with the pony ? " he reminded her.
" What ? What pony ? " Zack asked eagerly.
" I'll think we'll save that story for another time. " she glared.
" Why don't we tell them Kim ? And about the exploding fruit. " he challenged her.
" No, I don't think so. Hey, don't even try it ! " Kim said, she stared down the pair of puppy-dog eyes that went her way.
" Dang, what happened to us ? We're so ineffective now. " Jason and Zack quickly sobered but then, the unexpected happened.
" Billy ! Trini, protect me ! " yelled Kim as she dodged behind her friend.
" What ? " Billy shrugged, not even realizing he was doing a perfect imitation of the oh-so-cute puppy-dog eyes.
" Awww, but he's so cute Kim. " Trini smiled. Jason and Zack stared at him and gaped.
" Oh. My. God. " they both uttered out.
" What ? Why is everyone looking at me wierd ? " Billy pouted unconsciously, blowing everyone away by his cute face.
" Wow. " they all said.
" You know, everytime you make that face you can get like, anything you want ! " Zack said happily.
" What face ? " asked Billy, totally oblivious to the effect he was having on his friends. They all sighed then Jason finally stood up.
" This face. " Jason said, pointing to his face before pouting himself and doing his puppy-dog eyes.
" Since when can I do that face ? " wondered Billy, still making it. He slightly blushed as he realised Jason was still making the face.
" I blame you two ! He's been hanging around you too much ! " Kim teasingly yelled. The pair pretended to look offended but their smiles ruined the image. Billy stopped making the face and everyone sighed.
" I know ! Billy, make that face again and ask Kim to tell us the story ! " Zack said happily.
" Sorry, I don't think I can do it anymore. " Billy apologized. He was baffled, he never knew that he could do the famous pity expressions, nonetheless how effective it turned out to be.
" Whoa, gotta watch out for that from now on. " Kim said as she swept off imaginary sweat from her brow, making everyone chuckle. They stopped talking and finally started to eat their cooling dinner.
" Hot spring ! " Kim yelled as they finished. They paid for everything and went down to the hot springs, which were once again empty.
" So Kim, did you meet Mr. Stone ? " asked Billy as the other three were talking down at the other corner.
" Yeah, thanks for remembering about him. I feel so bad. " Kim said sadly. Billy lifted her chin and smiled at her, making her smile back. It's been like that everytime since they were little, he could always make her feel better everytime she felt down.
" It's ok. So, what did you guys do today ? " he asked Kim.
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" So, what happened yesterday ? " Jason asked seriously.
" You're not going to believe it man. " Zack sighed sadly.
" So, what happened ? " Jason asked once again. It was silent for awhile until Jason stared at them intently.
" We saw our parents. " Trini said so quietly that Jason wasn't sure he heard right.
" You saw ... your parents ? ... but aren't they- "
" - dead ? Yes, but we didn't mean it like that. It's something you have to see. " Zack said. Jason didn't like seeing him so serious, it seemed like he was never the enthusiastic person he always was. Jason peered over at Kim and Billy before he gave his reply.
" Fine. We will go tomorrow. " he said simply as the others nodded. Kim waved for them to get out and they nodded.
" You guys, come to our room after you're dressed ok ? We bought you guys something ! " yelled Kim as they proceeded up the steps to the lockers and showers.They proceeded to their locker and realized it was open and all their clothes were gone !
" AAGGGHHHHH ! " they yelled, then they went silent as they heard a similar scream from the locker room on the other side of the wall. They cautiously poked their heads out the door, looking over at the girl's showers as familiar heads also popped out.
" This is so wrong. " Kim mumbled angrily as they all nodded.
" I wonder what happened to our clothes ? " mused Billy.
" I don't really care about that right now. But we have to find a way to get to our rooms ... a distraction or something. " Kim ingeniusly thought. Immediatly, the girls turned to look at the guys.
" Nuh-uh. I don't think so. We're wearing only skimpy towels ! " Jason shot at them.
" Exactly ! What better distraction is that ? " Kim yelled, making the boys go red around the ears. Jason seemed to think about it and whispered something into Billy's ear.
" Do I have to ? " the girls heard Billy say. They saw Jason do the pout and puppy-dog eyes combo and Billy reluctantly agreed after muttering what they thought was, " I hate you Jason. You can't ever use that on me again for a long, long, time. " Trini retreated, not wanting to suffer the wrath of their plan but Kim stood strong. Suddenly, all three boy's heads reappeared with their perfect puppy-dog eyes and pouting lips.
" Aaggghh ! Trini, save me ! It's a triple pout attack ! " screamed Kim as she disappeared and Trini appeared in her place.
" Awwww, look. It's also the triple puppy-dog eyes attack. It's so cute ! " she gushed.
" Never mind ! You are too vulnerable. But I will not succumb to you ! " said Kim as Trini disappeared and she reappeared, staring them down. After moments of silence, Kim gave up.
" Dang it ! They are cute ! Look what you two did to Billy ! ... " Kim glared while the boys smiled at eachother in victory.
" ... but ! I will not be the distracation ! " she declared. The boys sighed in defeat when a sudden gust of wind came out of nowhere and made them all shiver.
" Oh, come on already ! We're getting cold ! ... Jase ! What's that over there ? " Zack pointed to something and when Jason turned to look, Zack pushed him out the door and pulled off his towel along the way. Kim and Billy blushed intensely as they slowly retreated from the shocked Jason.
" Hey, give me my towel ! " Jason pounded on the door. His towel was thrown out and he caught it and quickly wrapped it around his waist, only to turn around and see a group of women.
" Uhhh ... hi ? " he gulped.
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" That was the most traumatizing thing in my life. You are going to pay Zack ! You will ! " Jason angrily glared at him as he was under the blanket in Trini's bed, naked. His towel got pulled off by one of the women when they made the dash to their room. After they all dived frantically into the room, Jason dashed for Trini's bed while Billy dashed for Kim's. After the women figured out Jason was too fast for them, they went after Billy.
" Ok, I know I always joke with you guys about this, but seeing you guys naked was just way too much ! And why are you in my bed Billy ? Why don't you take Trini's bed ? " said Kim as she covered her eyes.
" No Billy, stay where you are ! One naked child in my bed is enough ! " Trini said.
" Hey, we're right here ! " they yelled before disappearing under the covers. The girls turned to Zack.
" What ? I just feel sad 'cause nobody went after me. " he said, pointing to himself. The others girls buried their faces in their hand.
" Zack, go get Jason and Billy some boxers ... and put some on yourself too. " said Kim as she shooed him out the door. After he returned wearing tight black biker shorts and throwing red and blue ones to Billy and Jason.
" Ummm, why did you get these tight little things instead of our boxers. " wondered Jason, momentarily forgetting he was angry at Zack as he marveled at how little those things were.
" I don't know. I just found them at the top of the stack of your underwear. And I did not want to look through your underwear ok ? " he held up his hands.
" Good point. " they said at the same time as they disappeared under the covers and shuffled about until Jason crawled out wearing the tight red shorts.
" I'm not gonna even ask why each of you had biker shorts. " Kim smiled.
" Ummm, I don't want to get out. I still feel naked. " whimpered Billy as he disappeared under the blankets again.
" That's ok Billy ... just don't move around in my bed too much. I sleep there you know. " she reminded him. Then the girls gave Jason and Zack each a package. They opened it to reveal two yukatas.
" Thanks ! " they both said. Jason had a simple long red yukata with various platinum stripes around the edges and intricate designs on his back with a black belt. Zack had a pair of white shorts because he had a short black yukata, barely past the waist with white collars, a white belt, and without the sleeves. He also got a twisted headband, which he held up.
" This is so cool ! " he said, turning it around. Jason put on his yukata and Kim tied the belt for him. Zack put on the shorts and yukata while Trini put on the headband and tied the belt for him. Then the girls gave them each a pair of straw sandals.
" Wow, you guys really go all out huh ? " admired Jason as he turned them around.
" Yeah, we know. Now out. " shooed Trini as she pushed them out the room.
" Here's yours Billy. " as she handed him a light blue yukata with dark blue dragonfly designs and a black belt. Kim asked Trini to turn around and she gracefully obliged. Billy slowly slipped out and put the yukata on, Kim tying the belt for him.
" You look great Billy. " she complimented quietly.
" Thanks. " he said as he flashed her a smile. She handed him a pair of sandels and gently pushed him out the room.
" Kim, do you like him ? " Trini asked gently.
" Well, I used to. But not anymore. " she said quietly as she helped Trini into her kimono. It was a light yellow, with colorful flowers decorating it. After Trini put it on, Kim tied a large golden yellow bow behind her and helped Trini fix her hair into a long braid, tying it with a white ribbon.
Kim's kimono was a light pink, with light violet bows on it. After she put it on, Trini tied a large white bow behind her and helped her put her hair up, tying it with a pink ribbon. Trini grabbed a fan with little intricate yellow flowers decorating it and Kim grabbed a paddle fan with cherry blossom petals floating across it.
They met up with the boys and they walked peacefully to the town square ... well, almost peacefully.
" Aagghh ! " Billy yelped as he fell into Jason's arms ... again. Everyone was able to quickly grasp how to use the sandels but it was a bit difficult for Billy.
" Be careful there bro ! " Jason let him go with a smile. Billy slightly blushed and was able to slightly regain balance with Jason's arm to lean on. Billy thanked him as they made it to the entrace to the festival. They all smiled at the lights and colorful stands.
" Cool ! " Kim said, standing over a pool of balloons floating gently in the water. It seemed that they each got a small hook and they had to hook it through the small loop in the string attached to the water balloon. Kim got a hook and slowly slid it through the loop, carefully pulling it up but the hook broke and the balloon fell back into the water. She stared at it sadly until Billy came over.
" Do you want that pink one ? "
" Yeah. "
" Mister. " and after BIlly retrieved a hook, he slowly hooked it and slowly pulled it up with the line breaking.
" Wow ! Thanks ! " she said, hooking the loop into her finger and bouncing it up and down, seeing that it was very much like a yo-yo of sorts. When they turned around, they saw Jason and Zack trying to win fish. It had a paper paddle, having to scoop the fish into a bowl fast enough before the paper breaks. They peered over and saw Jason and Zack spending money for try after try, until they finally gave up.
" I swear, this game is rigged. " Zack complained. Suddenly, Trini bent down next to them and started skillfully scooping the fish into her own bowl, getting seven small fish before her paddle broke. The fish were put into a bag full of water and given to Trini.
" No, I just don't think you guys are good enough. " Trini teased them, making Kim and Billy laugh. They walked around, playing game after game, though they rarely ever won anything. When they came to a stall where you tried to shoot down animals with a corkscrew gun, Zack was the master. After only five minutes, he gained a small mountain of toys, which he traded in for a big toy of a smiling tiger.
" Awww, thanks Zack. " Trini said as he gave it to her. She gave him a kiss in thanks, making him blush and everyone else laugh. When they were walking, they came to a ring toss and something caught Billy's and Kim's eye.
" Awww, what a cute bunny ! " gushed Kim as she saw a large white bunny in cute little clothes.
" Whoa, that's nice. " said Billy as he noticed a small stuffed blue triceratops. They stared at eachother in competition.
" Well well well. Kimberly, do you want to see who gets their prize first ? " he challanged.
" Why William, of course. " they laid down their money and got a set of five rings. They started throwing them, trying to hook them into one of the hooks sticking out, but of course, it was harder than it looked. After minutes of endless ring throwing, they collapsed against eachother.
" Well, that was fun. " Kim gasped.
" Yeah ... " he said tiredly. Then Jason and Trini laid their hands on their shoulders.
" Let us show you how pros handle it. Shall we Trini ? " he held his hand out to her.
" We shall. " she said taking it and moving to the counter. They each paid enough money for only one ring, and with a flick of their wrist, the rings flew through the air and each landed on a hook while Kim and Billy stared in awe. Trini and Jason smirked and each got the desired toy. Trini gave the bunny to Kim and she jumped in joy happily hugging her friend.
" Hey little bro. This, is for you. " he said, giving the triceratops to Billy.
" Than- whoa ! " Billy stumbled once more and fell into Jason's arms ... once again. Jason smiled down at him and gave him a small hug.
" Thanks ... again. " Billy smiled sheepishly. Kim and the others playfully ' awwwed ' at them and burst out laughing. Then something else caught Kim's eye as she ran off, dragging Trini and Zack behind her. Billy and Jason smiled as they saw their friends being dragged by the petite girl. Jason and Billy started walking around when they saw someone hosting a machine making pink cotton.
" Well, that is very unique. " Billy said as he pointed to it.
" So, do you want any ? " asked Jason as he pulled him over. Billy started to take out his gold but Jason stopped him and took out his own large bag of gold.
" Where did you get all that money ? "
" From Zack. We started betting ever since we got paid and he lost every single bet ... except the one where I kissed you. " he explained while Billy nodded understandingly, neither of them noticing the girl listening in on their conversation, smiling happily. After Jason bought the cotton candy and gave it to Billy, she couldn't resist.
" He's cute, and a gentlemen too ! He's a keeper, don't let him go. " she winked at Billy as both boys blushed. Billy slowly nodded, too stunned to do anything else as they turned and slowly walked away. He thought he knew her from somewhere but it was so vague he dismissed it. When they were a few feet away, they froze, realizing just what happened.
" Wait, did we just admit that we were a couple ? " asked Jason.
" Yeah, I think we just did ... that girl was nice though. " Billy pointed out.
" Yeah, she was. Many people don't take gay couples that well ... oh my god ! What am I saying ? "
" I don't know really ... probably has to do with this cotton candy, it might be drugged or something ... do you want any ? " he looked towards Jason after swallowing a big piece himself. Jason just shrugged and Billy took a bit and put it in Jason's mouth. They looked at eachother and smiled before just walking around, having no idea that Billy was more right than they knew.
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" Zack ! Be quiet ! " shushed Kim as she covered his mouth. They were in the bushes, slowly following Jason and Billy through their endeavors.
" Why are we following them anyway ? " whined Zack as his mouth was covered once again, by Trini this time.
" Well, isn't this more fun anyway ? " and as they all nodded, Kim led the way. A small chorus of ' awwws ' rang through when they saw Jason buying cotton candy for Billy, but them Kim stopped in mid-awww.
" Kim, what's wrong ? " Trini asked concerned.
" Oh, shoot ! Wait here you guys ! " and the duo watched her run off, shrugging.
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" Sophie ! " she turned her head at her name, seeing her old friend, Kim.
" Hey Kim ! " she said, holding her arms open, expecting a hug but it never came. She was standing with her hands on her hips, glaring at her.
" Uhhh, I didn't do anything ... I think. " she smiled sheepishly.
" Sophie, did you just drug my two brothers ? " she questioned her, tapping her foot.
" Those two were your brothers ? The tall hunky muscle dude and the cute innocent blond ? They're your brothers ? " she asked, unbelieving. If they were related, then she just made a big mistake.
" No, they're not. Just really close friends ... wait ! So that means you did drug them ! Come on ! " it was back in their young days, Sophie was one of the slaves that Kim became close friends with. She was into making concoctions and such, nothing was ever dangerous, though some did have some rather ... interesting effects.
" What ? Sorry ! I thought they were boyfriends or something ! I mean come on ! They talked about kissing and then he bought the cotton candy for him, or that they were just friends who didn't know they liked eachother ! My little potion was just something to give them a little push ! "
" Wait, what exactly did you mix into their cotton candy ? "
" It was nothing ... just a little love potion. " she whispered out.
" A-a-a wh-what ? A LOVE POTION ! " Kim practically screamed. Who knew what could happen when those two were under the influences of the potion.
' Oh my god ! Anything can happen to them ! They're under a LOVE POTION ! I have to find them ! '
" Quick Sophie, how long does it last. "
" Umm, just about two more hours I think. And they will forget all about it later ... I think. I'm not that sure of the effects yet. " Kim glared at her one more time.
" We will talk about this later ... it was nice to see you though ! " Kim gave her a brief hug before she jumped into a couple of bushes, leaving Sophie smiling.
" Hmmm, she never denied that they liked eachother. This will be interesting ! " she mused before she broke into a smile again.
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Trini and Zack were watching the conversation with interest. Suddenly, Kim came charging at them and dived over Zack.
" Aaagghhh ! " Zack screamed out in shock, earning him a look from Trini.
" Guys ! Where are Billy and Jason ? " asked Kim frantically. They opened their mouths but no answer came out. They looked around themselves and realized they lost the pair.
" Why, what's wrong ? "
" Well ... they got drugged by a love potion. " she quietly.
" WHAT ! " they both screamed.
" I said, they got drugged by a love potion. And don't worry, it's not dangerous or anything. I know her, she makes these little concoctions but none of them are ever dangerous. " Kim explained as they got up and started running around.
" But why did she drug them ? Don't tell me she drugs everyone who eats her candy ! " Trini said in horror.
" No, it's just that they kind of gave off a ' boyfriends ' vibe and she just wanted to give them a little push. " they stopped talking and spent their energy in the search, but it didn't mean that they gave up the conversation for good.
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The boys wandered around, somehow finding themselves past the festival and into the back woods.
" Where are we now ? " wondered Jason. Billy looked up and saw two pairs of dancing lights.
" Fireflies ? " Jason asked, seeing them too.
" But there isn't a river around here ... " Billy said. They had finished the cotton candy a while ago but the potion was still in effect.
" Shall we go look ? " Jason offered. Billy nodded and they were on their way. They slowly followed the pair of lights, coming to a large tree. Suddenly, hundreds of pale green lights drifted off the tree, flowing around the two boys.
" Ah ! " Billy smiled, walking into the swirl of light, still gripping his toy tightly. Billy looked confused when he stuck out a finger and one of the lights fell on it, disappearing in a vanish.
" It's like a dream ... " Billy whispered happily.
" They're beautiful aren't they ? " Jason said, moving up beside him. They smiled at eachother and Jason held out his hand.
" Yeah. " Billy said dreamily, holding out his hand too and lacing their fingers together.
" Almost like snow. " Jason said quietly, caught up in the scenery.
" Yeah. " Billy agreed again. They just stood there holding hands, simply enjoying the other's company. After awhile, they sat down, Jason's right hand on the ground with Billy's left on top of it.
" Jason. " Billy said suddenly, not looking at him.
" What ? " Jason turned to him, his eyes glowing warmly.
" I ... " he started.
" What is it ? " Jason asked again.
" I ... " he tried to start again, gripping his toy tightly to his chest. Billy finally turned to Jason and they both smiled brightly at eachother. They locked eyes and they moved at the same time, closing the distance between their mouths when ... they heard the bushes rattling behind them. Jason and Billy turned their heads, forgetting what they were doing when their friends burst out.
" NO ! " the trio shouted as they burst through the bushes and rolled across the ground to safety.
" Did anything happen yet ? " Kim asked bewildered, pulling twigs and leaves out of her hair.
" No, well, not yet at least. " said Zack, noticing how close they were sitting and that their hands were touching. They girls stopped moving and stared at their boys.
" Nnooo ! " they shouted as they ran faster than Zack thought was possible and tackled the boys down.
" Kim, what are you doing ? " Billy asked, dazed as he was trapped underneath Kim's body. He looked to the side and saw Jason easily stand up, peeling Trini off of him and setting her on the ground. Kim warily stood up and helped Billy up.
" Sorry, had to stop you from doing anything with Jason. " she explained.
" Why would I do anything with Jason ? " Billy asked questioningly. Kim stared at Zack.
" It's only been an hour and a half ! " Zack shouted back to her as Kim nodded.
" Well, let's just say that you guys were drugged. " she said, clapping her hands on his shoulders.
" We were drugged ? With what ? " Billy asked, bewildered.
" .. a love potion ... " Kim whispered.
" A LOVE POTION ! " Billy and Jason yelled, apparently Jason heard it as well. She smiled sheepishly as she slowly moved back.
" Wait, Jason ? Where are the lights ? " asked Billy, turning around where he was standing and realized that all the green lights were gone.
" Lights ? What lights ? " asked Zack, turning around also.
" Oh my god, are they going delusional ? " asked Trini worridly.
" Ummm, I don't really know. Let's just go home now. " said Kim, grabbing Billy and dragging him behind her while Trini did the same. By the time that the potion lost it's effects, they were safely in their room.
" What happened ? " asked Jason as he held his head.
" I don't really know, I remembeer Kim dragging Trini and Zack to god-knows-where and then everything after that is just ... a blur. " Billy said, holding his head in pain.
" Ummm, you guys. I think they forgot all about it. " Zack whispered to the girls who were watching from the other side of the room.
" Yeah, I think you're right. But maybe we shouldn't tell them what happened. " suggested Trini.
" Don't tell us what ? " yelled Jason as he fell back on top of his pillow.
" Uhhh, nothing ! " yelled Kim. She quickly grabbed Trini and ran out, leaving Zack alone.
" Hehehe ... ummm ... let's just go to sleep. " Zack said quickly, sighing in relief when he saw the others undressing. He took off his own clothing and climbed into bed after seeing Jason and Billy turn away from eachother and slip into bed also.
" Well, this was more interesting than I thought it would be. " Zack smiled before falling asleep.
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Yay ! Heehee ! I love to have fun with my favorite red and blue rangers ! So, how was this chapter ! Come on ! Review ! Please ? It' will make me update faster ... honestly ! Plus the paintings will be revealed to Jason and maybe the musical mystery will be too !