Disclaimer: Not only do I not own the characters in this story, but I don't own any of the songs here, either. They belong to The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Donna Summer, Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, Poison, Shania Twain, Crystal Gayle, and Marty Stuart.
EPILOGUE: TIME TO CELEBRATE
The Royal Palace was in a celebratory mood as the Royal Family, the Masters, the Rebellion, the JLA, the Rangers, and the ThunderCats were gathered for a festive feast. During the festivities, Tommy and Kimberly walked to the garden, where Tommy turned and started, "Kim…"
"Hold on. If you're gonna do this, you gotta do it right." Kim giggled.
Tommy then got down on his knees. "Kim… I know we've already gone through this before…but after our last couple of adventures…I realized more than ever…I love you and you are the most important part of my life. Would you do me the honor of…?"
That was as far as Tommy had gotten. Kim said yes and kissed him right there.
Meanwhile, Eve Torres & Wonder Woman were talking. "Diana, do you sometimes freak out when Zack goes off on a Ranger mission without you or the other Leaguers?"
"Worried about Keith? I know the feeling. Eve, we both do the same thing, but we are always going to be worried for them. And think about what they go through when we have an adventure without them." Diana grinned as she talked to the Diamond Power Angel. "We just have to trust that they'll be fine…as they do about us…and love them dearly."
Eve grinned. "Keith is just so amazing. I can't stand the thought of losing him."
"I feel the same way about Zack. But, I know he feels the same way about me…and I wondered how my mother would like him. She does…and she is not the easiest person in the world to earn her trust. Meanwhile…you may have to help Kelly…she and Batman?"
"Yeah, I know. And I thought I've seen and heard it all! Still, if anyone can win Batman's heart, it's Kelly. Come on, let's get back. I want to try that dessert Trini and Billy were sharing." Eve smiled.
The Feast was a huge success. Afterwards, Man-E-Faces performed a play and soon, it would be time for the main attraction.
The Partridges and Hyde were gathered on stage with their instruments. Kris was filling in for Shirley. Finally, Keith said, "These last few days here on Eternia and Etheria have been amazing. These have been some of the best days of our lives and we will always treasure them. We'll all be going home soon, but before we do, at the request of Queen Marlena, we've been asked to give you a taste of Earth music. So, we hope you enjoy our little show." He then launched into a song.
I would walk ten miles on my hands and knees
Ain't no doubt about it, baby, it's you I aim to please
I'd wrestle with a lion and a grizzly bear
It's my life, baby, but I don't care
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
For you, baby, I would swim the sea
Nothing I'd do for you that's too tuff for me
I'd put out a burning building with a shovel and dirt
And not even worry about getting hurt
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Would work twenty-four hours, seven days a week
Just so I could come home and kiss your cheek
I love you in the morning and I love you at noon
I love you in the night and take you to the moon
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
I'd lay in a pile of burning money that I've earned
And not even worry about getting burned
I'd climb the Empire State, fight Muhammad Ali
Just to have you, baby, close to me
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
Ain't that tuff enuff?
After a round of applause, Keith smiled and said, "Thank you, and now our our good friend…Wonder Woman!"
Diana took the mic and spoke, "This is a song from a good friend of mine: Donna Summer!" She then started…
(On a fairy tale high)
(On a fairy tale high
Fairy tale high)
Don't you believe that your dreams all come true?
The fairy tale world inside can bring it to you
You just have to wish, and you'll take off and fly
On a fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high
(On a fairy tale high)
When you were young, you were full of those dreams
Then you grew older, they all faded, it seems
But all of that glitter can turn into gold
On a fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high
(On a fairy tale high, feeling higher and higher
On a fairy tale high, feeling higher and higher
On a fairy tale high, feeling higher and higher
On a fairy tale high, feeling higher and higher)
(On a fairy tale high
Fairy tale high)
Just look around you, the dark clouds are far
Stand on your tiptoes, and reach for a star
As stardust comes sprinkling, it will brighten your eyes
On a fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high
Fairy tale high, fairy tale high
(On a fairy tale high
Fairy tale high)
Smiling at Zack, and looking at him for this song, Wonder Woman started…
Once Upon a Time
In the Land of Never-Never
Where all things real are unreal
There lived a little girl
Who believed that all her hopes and dreams
Could someday come true
Once Upon A Time
There was a girl
She lived in the Land of Never-Never
Where everything real is unreal
And only fairy tales are true
Something like me and you
But she believed
That what she dreamed could be real
So she strived on
To make it come true
Fighting odds
Not knowing what would come of her
Never giving up
The hope within her
She carried on and on
Because she believed
That once, once in a time
In her lifetime
The things so unreal would be real
And in the morning
One day, when she awoke
To find herself surrounded
By the same old room…
She was disappointed
So she dreams and she dreams
And she dreams, and she dreams, and she dreams
And she said that fairy tales do come true
Because I believe
I believe
She kept trying
And she kept right on fighting
Until one day, she met a man
Who held her tight
And she fell in love
Once upon a time
In the Land of Never-Never
Where all things real are unreal
There lived a girl
Who believed that all things could be possible
And one day, she did awake
And found herself somewhere else
Beside her, a brand-new face
Of someone that she loved
Zack walked up to Diana, cupped her face in his hands and gently kissed her, which met thunderous applause. Keith grinned, looked at the audience, and nodded at the band before beginning another song.
On a long and lonesome highway
East of Omaha
You can listen to the engine
Moanin' out his one-note song
You can think about the woman
Or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wandering
The way they always do
When you're ridin' sixteen hours
And there's nothin' much to do
And you don't feel much like ridin',
You just wish the trip was through
Say, here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin' the star again
There I go
Turn the page
Well, you walk into a restaurant
Strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you
As you're shakin' off the cold
You pretend it doesn't bother you
But you just want to explode
Most times you can't hear 'em talk
Other times you can
All the same old cliches
"Is that a woman or a man?"
And you always seem outnumbered
You don't dare make a stand
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin' the star again
There I go
Turn the page
Out there in the spotlight
You're a million miles away
Every ounce of energy
You try to give away
As the sweat pours out your body
Like the music that you play
Later in the evening
As you lie awake in bed
With the echoes from the amplifiers
Ringin' in your head
You smoke the day's last cigarette
Rememberin' what she said
Ah, here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin' the star again
There I go
Turn the page
Ah, here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin' the star again
There I go
There I go
After another round of applause, Hyde took over.
It's all the same
Only the names will change
Everyday, it seems we're wasting away
Another place
Where the faces are so cold
I drive all night, just to get back home
I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted
Dead or alive
Wanted
Dead or alive
Sometimes I sleep
Sometimes it's not for days
The people I meet
Always go their separate ways
Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're alone
All you do is think
I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (Wanted)
Dead or alive
Wanted (Wanted!)
Dead or alive
Oh, alright!
I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (Wanted!)
Dead or alive
I walk these streets
A loaded six-string on my back
I play for keeps
Cause I might not make it back
I've been everywhere
And still I'm standing tall
I've seen a million faces
And I've rocked them all
Cause I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (Wanted)
Dead or alive
Cause I'm a cowboy
I've got the night on my side
And I'm wanted (Wanted)
Dead or alive
(Dead or alive
Dead or alive)
Dead or alive
I still try (I still try)
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
Dead or alive
As everyone applauded, Hyde simply nodded before beginning his next song.
We both lie silently still
In the dead of the night
Although we both lie close together
We feel miles apart inside
Was it something I said or something I did?
Did my words not come out right?
Though I tried not to hurt you
Though I tried
But I guess that's why they say…
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
Yeah it does
I listen to our favorite song
Playing on the radio
Hear the DJ say
Love's a game of easy come and easy go
But I wonder, does he know?
Has he ever felt like this?
And I know you'd be here right now
If I could have let you know somehow
I guess…
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you, the wound heals
But the scar, that scar remains
I know I could have saved our love that night
If I'd known what to say
Instead of makin' love
We both made our separate ways
But now I hear you found somebody new
And that I never meant that much to you
To hear that tears me up inside
And to see you cuts me like a knife
I guess…
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
Hyde smiled and nodded to another round of applause as Laurie took over. She smiled and said, "This song goes out to every bad date I've ever had."
Aw
Uh-huh, yeah, yeah
I've known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
But you've got being right down to an art
You think you're a genius, you drive me up the wall
You're a regular original, a know-it-all
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special?
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else?
Okay, so you're a rocket scientist
That don't impress me much
So, you got the brain, but have you got the touch?
Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much
Uh-huh, yeah, yeah
I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
And a comb up his sleeve-just in case
And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughtta lock it
'Cause Heaven forbid it should fall out of place
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special?
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else?
Okay, so you're Brad Pitt
That don't impress me much
So, you got the looks, but have you got the touch?
Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much
Yeah!
You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can't believe you kiss your car good night
Now, c'mon, baby, tell me-you must be jokin', right?
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something special?
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else?
Okay, so you've got a car
That don't impress me much
So, you got the moves, but have you got the touch?
Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much
You think you're cool, but have you got the touch?
Now, now, don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm on the long, cold, lonely nights
That don't impress me much
Uh-huh, yeah, yeah
Okay, so what do you think, you're Elvis or something?
Whatever
That don't impress me…
As everyone applauded, Kris smiled as she took over.
Three o'clock in the mornin'
And it looks like it's gonna be
Another sleepless night
I've been listenin' to your dreams
And gettin' very low
Wond'rin' what I can do
Maybe I'm bein' foolish
'Cause I haven't heard you mention
Anybody's name at all
How I wish I could be sure
It's me that turns you on
Each time you close your eyes
I've heard it said that dreamers never lie
You've been talkin' in your sleep
Sleepin' in your dreams
With some sweet lover
Holdin' on so tight
Lovin' her the way
You used to love me
Talkin' in your sleep
With lovin' on your mind
Maybe I'm bein' foolish
'Cause I haven't heard you mention
Anybody's name at all
How I wish I could be sure
It's me that turns you on
Each time you close your eyes
I've heard it said that dreamers never lie
You've been talkin' in your sleep
Sleepin' in your dreams
With some sweet lover
Holdin' on so tight
Lovin' her the way
You used to love me
Talkin' in your sleep
With lovin' on your mind
You've been talkin' in your sleep
Once the applause died down, Kris said, "Joining us for this song, our own Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart."
Kim smiled as she took the stage. She smiled mischievously as she said, "This one goes out to Tommy, who, for those that don't know, is my fiance."
Mind if I sit down?
Can I buy you a round?
Haven't seen your face before
Are you new in town?
It's the same old line
Oh, every time
Are you here alone?
Can I take you home?
Now every woman sees
With every "pretty please"
There's a pair of lyin' eyes
And a set of keys
He says come be a star
In the back seat of my car
Oh, but, baby, slow down
You're goin' way too far
Let me make it clear
To you, my dear
If you're not
In it for love
If you're not
Willin' to give it all you got
If you're not in it for life
If you're not in it for love
Let me make it clear
To you, my dear
If you're not in it for love
I'm outta here!
Babe, I can change your world
Make you a cover girl
Yeah, you could be a beauty queen
In a magazine
Now tell me, what's your sign?
Why always the same old line?
I'll be number 409
If you change your mind
Let me make it clear
To you, my dear
If you're not
In it for love
If you're not
Willin' to give it all you got
If you're not in it for life
If you're not in it for love
Let me make it clear
To you, my dear
If you're not in it for love…
Oh! If you're not in it for life
If you're not in it for love
If you're not in it for life
If you're not in it for love
Hoo!
I'm outta here!
Applause rang through again, none louder than Tommy as Kimberly stepped off the stage. Zack & Diana joined everyone on-stage as they did their own version of Donna Summer's "I Love You'…
Zack: Well, he searched and searched for nights and days
Till he found the one he loved
And he wrapped her in his arms again
And then he thanked the stars above
That he found what he'd been looking for
And he stared her in the eyes
He said, "I love you"
He said, "I love you"
(Love you, love you)
Diana: She stared him right back in the eyes
With a look of disbelief
Then she gazed off into somewhere else
Was it real or just a dream?
And she pulled him, oh so close to her
And she whispered in his ear
She said, "I love you"
She said, "I feel it, too"
(I love you, love you, love you
Love you, yes I do!)
They said, "I love you"
Yes, I do
(I do, I do, I do)
Zack and Diana: So, together they will always be
Until the stars fall from the sky
So, if you find someone you love a lot
You must never let them go
You just hold them tight with all your might
And you say three little words
You say, "I love you"
You say, "I love you"
You say, "I love you"
You say, "I love you"
You say, "I love you"
Finally, Keith took the lead again. "You've all been great. We really appreciate that you seem to enjoy our music. Now, to close out, we're going to be performing a new song I wrote recently. This is the first time we've performed it for…well, anyone. We just never imagined it would be on another planet." Everyone couldn't help but chuckle at this. Smiling, Keith continued, "Anyway, this goes out to my girlfriend Eve. It's called 'Tempted,' I hope you like it." Eve smiled as Keith and the others began playing.
There's a girl trying to steal my heart
And I'm tempted
Even though she could tear it apart
I'm tempted
In her eyes, there's mystery
Every time she smiles at me
I know how it could be
And I'm tempted
Each time she looks my way
I'm tempted
Just a little more every day
I'm tempted
It's so hard to resist
The thought of her sweet kiss
Can't take much more of this
I'm tempted
Tempted and tried
Deep down inside
I can't deny it
I'm tempted
Ever since she caught my eye
I'm tempted
Just one look, and you'll know why
I'm tempted
So, if I'm burned by the flame
There's no one but me to blame
Cause every time she calls my name
I'm tempted
Tempted and tried
Deep down inside
I can't deny it
I'm tempted
Tempted and tried
Deep down inside
I can't deny it
I'm tempted
I'm tempted
I'm tempted
I'm tempted
When the song was over, Eve got up on the stage and kissed Keith, which he happily returned. The Partridges, Kris, and Hyde lined up on the stage and bowed as they were given one final round of applause. Amongst those clapping included King Randor and Queen Marlena as they stood up from their thrones.
As sunset approached, the JLA, the Rangers, the ThunderCats, Zatanna, Dr. Fate, and the Mystic Force Rangers were preparing to board the Javelin. Superman shook hands with King Randor and Prince Adam, saying, "We're truly happy to see that peace has finally come to your world. We hope someday, Earth can enjoy that same peace."
Holding hands with Kimberly, Tommy asked, "So, Adam, now that you and Teela are officially an item, what are your plans?"
Smiling, Adam answered, "It's been a long time coming, but I've never been happier. As for our plans, we are to be married on my twenty-first birthday. That's in about three months."
Kimberly smiled and said, "Congratulations, you two. Tommy and I are getting married about a month before you do."
"We're happy to hear it," said Teela with a smile. "We wish you all the best."
"What about you and Sea Hawk, Adora?" asked Jason.
"We'll be getting married the same day as Adam and Teela," answered the Princess with a smile.
Sabrina smiled and said, "Well, I guess this is good-bye."
Everyone shook hands with the Royal Family, Teela, and Sea Hawk, including Batman. When they were finished, Randor said, "Good journey, all of you."
"Good journey?" asked Kelly in confusion.
Marlena blushed and said, "Oh, that's right. You've never heard that before. It's an old Eternian saying."
Adam smiled and continued, "Live the journey. For every destination is but a doorway to another. Good journey."
Superman smiled and said, "Good journey." Nothing more was said as Earth's heroes finally boarded the Javelin and headed home. The Royal Family, Teela, and Sea Hawk waved as they watched them leave.
THE END