Disclaimer: Still don't own Power Rangers.

A/N: Thanks again for the reviews, everyone, it's what really keeps me going. Rodan427, I take it you were referring to the scenes with Jason and Tommy joking over the radio. They aren't enjoying fighting, but they're just keeping the morale high. They're so used to it, I figured they're allowed to have a little bit of fun. I do appreciate the constructive criticism however.

Tommy and Kim were sitting at their little spot at the lake, trying to relax and just enjoy each other's company, but Tommy couldn't keep his mind off the events from earlier in the day. Who says 'no' to the leader? Tommy couldn't get that thought out of his head. Not only had he been unable to command one of his teammates, but the former leader had been the one to step up and put him in his place.

Kimberly frowned. She could see the discomfort in Tommy's eyes. "Tommy, what's wrong?" she finally asked, although she already had a good idea what it was.

"Just because Zordon says so, and Jason agreed...doesn't mean it was the right choice." Tommy slowly said, still very much lost in his thoughts.

"Tommy, they trust you. We trust you. Zordon doesn't just randomly pick one out of the group to be leader. He chose you for a reason, just like he chose Jason for a reason." Kim tried to explain to him.

"Did anyone ever disagree with Jason even once?" Tommy asked, looking over to Kim.

Kimberly suddenly started laughing, causing Tommy to frown. "What?" he asked, confused.

"Yea! You!" Kimberly wiped her eyes to get the tears out.

Tommy had to let out a small laugh, too. He'd forgotten about his disagreement with Jason when he was new. It hadn't been a big deal, only lasted one mission and they cleared it up pretty fast.

"You know that doesn't count. This guy openly defied me in the middle of a combat situation. We're lucky those putties found it so amusing. And Zedd...oh, Zedd's up there LOVIN' IT!!!" Tommy looked up as he screamed that last part.

Kimberly smiled, and scooted a little closer to Tommy, putting her head on his arm. "It'll be fine. I promise. Let's talk about something else."

Tommy smiled, too. "Yea. So what's the name?"

Kim blinked. "Name?"

"Yea," Tommy nodded. "What're we naming the baby?"

"Tommy!!!" Kim screamed as she sat back up and started punching him in the arm, but he just started laughing, and pulled her into a big hug, which she playfully struggled against as they fell backwards to the grass.

Zack was sitting at the bar of the youth center, with David to his right, and Jason on the other side of David. To his left he had Bulk, then Skull. Trini and Billy were back at the Ranger table working on some homework. Ernie was busy at work, but managing to keep up a decent conversation with them.

"Oh, by the way!" Zack suddenly said. "David, Jason. Next week, how would you guys like to go to Tommy's uncle's cabin and do some dirt biking?"

"Yea, that actually sounds like a lot of fun." Jason nodded, he had been looking for an excuse to get out of the city for awhile.

"Well, I'll see, but no promises." David answered.

"What's up, man?" Zack asked, slightly concerned, he really hoped it didn't have anything to do with the whole thing from the rooftop earlier.

"Well...I'm going out with Trini Friday night." David said with a big grin. "We may want to go out again next week too."

"Alright, man!" Zack was really happy for him. He was just trying to forget about the incident from today and be friends with the guy. "Where are you guys going? Any idea? I'll tell you a couple good places if you want!"

David laughed. "Yea, I'd appreciate that."

Jason nodded, staying silent. He didn't share Zack's opinion of this new guy, after that scene from earlier today he didn't want anything to do with him, but he was putting up with him for the team. He'd give the guy a second chance later, but right now he just wanted some space. He glanced to the TV along with everyone else as the news report came on.

"Today, Angel Grove was attacked by one of Lord Zedd's monsters, only to be saved once again by the mysterious Power Rangers." the news reporter announced, as the footage showed the three Zords attacking the monster from earlier. Zack frowned as the footage switched to the Rangers arriving on the rooftop and the reporter continued. "Today also marked the return of the ever so elusive Green Ranger, who has appeared and disappeared many times. As you can see here, it appears there was some sort of conflict between the Green Ranger and the newest White Ranger before the battle started, only to have it broken up by the Red Ranger, who seemed to have a small argument with the Green Ranger himself before they were able to move on."

"Man, the Power Rangers disagreeing with each other?" Ernie commented as they watched the argument.

"Well, it sure is a mind blower." Jason commented as he watched, lost in his thoughts. Damn, I didn't even notice a helicopter. At least they didn't get any audio...

"Looks like the White Ranger was trying to keep the Green Ranger out of the action so he could be the hero, instead." David casually commented, taking a sip of his smoothie.

"Looks like the Green Ranger was having trouble following orders." Jason casually commented back, not showing a bit of the massive anger building up inside him.

"Looks like the White Ranger doesn't understand the Green Ranger's power." David masked his own rage as well as he replied.

"Looks like the Green Ranger's just being a big baby."

"Looks like the White Ranger's an idiot."

"Looks like the Green Ranger's an ass."

"Looks like the Red Ranger told them to shut up." Zack finally interrupted, glaring at the two of them for a minute.

Ernie just laughed and flashed that big smile. "You guys are pretty good at reading people." he said as he left to deliver some drink orders.

"So," Zack said, finally breaking the silence that had fallen over them. He had given up on getting them to talk to each other, but at least they would talk to him. "Looks like it's you, me, and Tommy next weekend, J-man."

"Looking forward to that. I could use some time out in the country." Jason replied, checking his watch. "Well, I got a class to teach. I'll catch up with you two later."

With that he headed out, making sure that he would remember to stop by the Command Center later on tonight. He really wanted to talk with Zordon.

Billy and Trini sat at the Ranger table, doing their homework in almost complete silence. They were the two that held the least against David for what had happened earlier today. While Jason was the only one who had gotten really angry, Kimberly had been unnaturally quiet around him. Tommy seemed willing to forgive and forget, too, but was still somewhat distant. Zack was pretty much over it, too, but he still hadn't grown as close to David in their short time as Billy and Trini had.

"So, big weekend in the mountains, I heard," Trini casually said, trying to start up a conversation.

"Yea, they'll have fun," Billy remarked.

Trini frowned, looking up at Billy. "Aren't you going, too?" she asked.

"Negative," Billy responded. He had really cut down on his 'Billy-speak' lately, but it slipped out every now and then when he was around Trini. "Dirt biking isn't really my thing. I figured I'd spend the weekend at the Command Center and fix it up a bit. There's always something to do with the Zords, the weapons, or just general repair."

"Where would we be without you, Billy?" Trini laughed, remembering all the times his inventions had saved the day.

"Well, I wouldn't like to find out," Billy answered with a laugh.

"David's taking me out Friday night," Trini said after a bit of silence. "He's pretty shy, but once you get to know him he seems to open up a lot."

"I know, I wish the others could see that like us." Billy answered with a frown. "I feel terrible about what happened today."

"I really don't blame anyone. David's new, Tommy's not used to being leader, and Jason's just so protective. I really didn't know what to do." Trini remarked. She had been thinking about that the entire day.

"It even made the news, wow." Billy commented, looking over to the bar at the TV, and giving a sigh as he noticed Jason and David's brief exchange of words. "I just wish they'd settle down and get along. There's more important things at stake here."

Trini looked around before leaning in closer, and Billy did the same. "I'm worried about Zedd. The monsters haven't been that bad lately..." she whispered. "And you know what that means."

Billy nodded. "Right...he's planning for something really big. We'll just have to be extra careful." Trini nodded, and they leaned back.

"So," Billy said with a smile. "What are you and David doing on your little date?"

Trini laughed, and went back to her homework, talking with Billy about some of the more normal parts of their lives.

A/N: Not much here, a little short, I know. More to come, soon, though!