THE DAY JUST WENT FROM BAD TO WORSE
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Chapter 9
Kimberly woke feeling a lot better than when she went to sleep. Though she noted that because of her sleeping late she wouldn't be able to get her errands done until after she met with everyone at the Youth Center. Sighing she got up and got some clean clothes and took a shower. Deciding to check her temperature again because of this mornings epiosde she felt a lot of great relief to find that her temperature was back at a 98.5 degrees. "What a relief. I was starting to think something was wrong." thought Kim.
Grabbing her car keys she made her way outside. She got into her car but she right away started to get this weird kind of ache again. It wasn't one of the ones that are painful its more like the kind you get when it is just a dull pain but enough to make you uncomfortable. Not being able to sit that way very long she immeaditely stood. "Hmm let me try just one more time" she thought. So once again she slid into her car only to experience the same thing. "Okay well I guess I will just walk then since it is pretty close by."
Tommy and the others were already at the Youth Center and talking excitely about how they were finally going to get to hang out with Kim. Tanya was feeling bad about the way she had treated her when they first met and she was hoping to make a good impression this time. Adam sensing that she is troubled about something says "It's gonna be okay Tanya. She is going to love you like we all do."
Tanya smiled gratefully at Adam and said "Thanks Adam. That means a lot to me."
Kimberly walked in just then and looked around. She spotted Adam, Tanya, Rocky, Jason, Kat, Billy, and Tommy sitting at their usual table. She felt a little out of breath and her side was bugging a little bit more so she really couldn't wait to go over and sit down. Upon reaching the table Jason was the first to get up and give her a hug. "Hi Kimberly" he said hesistantly.
Kimberly smiled and returned Jason's hug "Hi to you as well big brother." Jason could not hide his relief and just hugged her a bit harder. This caused Kim to ever so slightly wince. Feeling this Jason immeaditely let go and asked "are you okay Kim?" Nodding she said "Yea my side just twinges a bit is all."
Kat got up next and when Jason sat back down she gave Kim a hug. While hugging Kim Kat whispered "I know what happened between you and Tommy and I just wanted you to know that it is okay. We broke up before he ever came over that night. I'm seeing Jason now." Surprise washed through Kim and as Kat pulled back she, in her regular voice said, "I am so glad to see you Kimberly." Kim looked at Kat and as she smiled she said "You too Kat. I am just happy to get the chance to hang out with you all again."
Tanya got up next and said "Kim I am so sorry about how I acted when we met. I am Tanya and I am very pleased to meet you. I have heard so much about you."
Kim felt bad about how they met so she wrapped Tanya in a hug and said "Tanya the pleasure is all mine."
Rocky was next to hug her. "I, we, all missed you Kim. I am so glad you are back to stay."
Adam got up next and just held her for minute. Finally he said "We missed you Kim. Don't ever go away again. Each and everyone of us all need you."
Billy was next as he just rushed right up and hugged her. "I am so happy to see you. I am even more happy that now we can all hang out together."
"Me too Billy and I missed you too" was all she said. She was kind of getting misty eyed as she could feel how much everyone cared about her.
Billy could see Tommy waiting for his turn so Billy went ahead and slowly released Kim. The next thing Kim knew she was in Tommy's arms. Laughing Kim said "You act like you haven't seen me in months instead of yesterday."
"Yea well everyone else got a hug and I wanted one too" he said as he decided to joke around with her.
Tommy pulled out an empty chair for her to sit on. As soon as she did she felt that pain again and stood right back up. "Are you okay?" asked Rocky
"Yea I'm fine. It is just a twinge in my side. Believe me I have dealt with worse during my time in gymnastics.
The group visited with each other for the next three hours. The warm welcome felt coming home to her. And it was in that day she realized how much she actually missed her friends. As the time ended everyone started saying good bye to each other. When Kim and Tommy were the only ones left they went outside. Looking around Tommy said "Kim where is your car?"
"I didn't bring it" she said
"Okay well would you like a ride home then?"
"Nah I still got that twinge in my side that's bothering me. I think I will just walk. Thanks though" Kim said
"How about some company?" asked Tommy. He really didn't want the day to end to end quite yet. He always felt as a piece of him was missing everytime he left her side.
"I'd like that Tommy." Kim loved hanging out with Tommy and truth be told the thought of them parting ways for the day kind of sent her in a small panic that she couldn't explain. "Maybe it is that stupid twinge in my side" she thought. "Everytime I don't feel good I always want to cuddle. Is this my body's way of trying to get closer to Tommy?" All of the sudden she could feel herself get really hot again. She just knew without having to check that her fever came back and came back with a vengance.
"Kim are you okay?" Tommy said in quite worry
"Yea I guess I am just not feeling well. Perhaps it is a good thing I will have you with me as I walk home."
They decided to cut through the park so that it would be a shorter walk. Tommy didn't know what was wrong but he knew that he didn't want to leave her to walk alone or leave her home alone until he could be sure that she was okay. A few minutes into the walk Kim said something that sent fear down Tommy's spine. "Tommy I am getting so light headed. I don't think I can.." she never got to finish her sentance because it was at that moment that she suddenly passed out. Tommy managed to catch her before she fell. Once he had her picked up in his arms he could feel how how and sweaty her skin felt on his skin. Thinking he should take her back to the Youth Center so he could get his car and take her to the hospital. Turning around with her still in his arms he was surprised to find Goldar and 30 to 40 putties starting to circle around Goldar. "Give up Tommy. Either way I will take you and Kimberly with me. It is your choice on if you are going to fight or not." Tommy tried to weigh his options. If he could just reach his communicator he could contact the other rangers. But if he can't he could either put Kimberly down and fight or he could just give in. Neither option sounded good to him but he had to try to save them. Kim needed him and he needed the rangers so that he could get her to the hospital.
Gently he laid Kimberly onto the grass. "I will be right back beautiful" he told the sleeping form. Standing back up he quickly contacted the others and told them to get to the park. As the putties started to attack Tommy the other rangers teleported in to help. Unknown to Tommy there were more putties coming from behind him where Kimberly laid on the ground. This is the one thing Tommy didn't count on. He figured so long as he kept everyone in front of him Kim would be safe. Quickly but quietly the putties came and picked up Kimberly and teleported back to the moon with her. It wasn't until Tanya yelled out "Tommy where is Kimberly?" that he lost focus and turnd around. As soon as he did Goldar zapped him back to the moon so that his and Rita's plan could get excuited. As soon as both he and Kimberly were gone the attack eneded. All the evil goons left leaving the rangers confused and rushing to the command center to try and figure out a plan.