Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers, or the settings where they have taken place. They are owned by Saban. I don't wish to get sued.

Authors Note: This is something that I have been toying around with for a while. It consists of snip-its from Kimberly's diary about her life and her friends lives. I am still going to be working the story "Are We Over" but I wanted to throw this out to you all. It'll be a lengthy story, but I hope it will be worth it. It begins when the gang starts High School. Let me know what you think! Please R&R! It will be a T/K, because that's mainly what I write.

Also, I have heard that Kim had a brother and didn't have a brother, so in my story I am having her as an only child. I have never seen her brother, therefore I am making her an only child.

Also, the whole custody battle thing only goes so far. I know that the court decides when they see the kids, however, they can switch weeks if things come up. My parents are still together as well, but my friends and cousins parents have split.

January 1, 1994

Dear Diary,

Well, another year is here, and last night was absolutely awesome! We all went over to Jason's for a little New Years Eve party and stayed the night. It was so much fun! We just sat around, ate and watched TV. Jason's parents went out earlier and took Matt with them, so we had the house to ourselves till around 1:00. Jason's parents just got a pool table downstairs so I learned how to shoot pretty well, except for the fact that the pool table was almost too tall for me. I really have to get a couple inches taller, but I don't know if that is possible anymore. I'm only 5', but it would be nice to get up to 5'2 or even 5'5 if I really wanted to push my luck.

Anyway, It was awesome, and today I'm going with my mother to dinner at my grandparents house. I haven't seen them in a while, so I'm looking forward to it.

Mom's calling, so I gotta go.


Love,


Kimberly

New Years Eve, 7:00.

"Hey Kimberly, you ready?" Tommy asks as he picks her up at the door.

"Hi Tommy, yeah, let's get going." She smiles. She pulls on her leather jacket and heads out the door. Tommy opens the door for her and she smiles, kissing his cheek.

"This is gonna be so cool!" Kim giggles.

"Yeah, I am looking forward to it." He smiles.

"Hey, can we stop by the video store? I have to grab three movies that Jason couldn't find earlier."

"What makes you think they will be there now?"

"I dunno, but I told him I'd try."

"Yeah, ok then." He smiles brightly at her.

They head to the movie store, pick up the movies at Jason's request and then head over to Jason's. Kimberly walks right up to the door and opens it, calling out her usual "Hello?"

"Down here!" She hears Zack call. "Did you get the flicks?"

"Yeah, I got'em." She smiles.

"How much do I owe ya Kim?" Jason asks.

"Nothing. I got it this time." She smiles.

"Alright, thanks.' He smiles.

"Trini, let's go grab some food." Kim smiles, as her best friend stands up.

"Ok."

"There is food in the…"

"Pantry, I know Jason." She giggles.

Jason rolls his eyes and turns his attention back to his friends, "What movie do you want first?"

"Anything." Billy shrugs.

"Put something funny in first." Zack replies, "It's more fun to scare the girls at night."

The guys laugh.

Kimberly and Trini come down with drinks and food, "What channel are we watching?"

"I have it on channel six Kim." Zack replies, "For now."

"What time are your parents coming home?"

"Well after midnight now. I thought it was going to be earlier, but they want to stay till the New Year."

"Cool." Trini smiles, "What are we watching?" She asks, sitting next to Billy.

"We are trying to figure that out as we speak." Billy says, smiling.

They pick a comedy, shoot some pool, play darts, and hang out. "I'm glad that Rita hasn't attacked yet." Jason says.

"Me too." Zack replies, "That would have totally sucked."

They stay up till around three and then go to sleep. At 10:30, Mrs. Scott comes downstairs and wakes Kimberly up, "Kim." She says, gently shaking the girl, "Kimberly."

"Huh?" She asks, opening her eyes.

"Your mom needs you home now honey. She says that you need to go with her to Dave's family."

"Ugh…" She groans, but gets up off the pull out bed she and Trini were sharing for the night, "When did she call?"

"About five minutes ago."

"Ok, thanks."

"You are more than welcome to stay here if you want too." Mrs. Scott says to the girl.

"I wish I could, but she wants me to get to know Dave's family." She shrugs her shoulders.

Mrs. Scott knows how hard this is for her. She hates seeing her parents dating someone, but she deals with it. She does what she is told and nothing more is said, "Do you like him?"

"Dave?"

"Yes."

"He's ok I guess. I mean, he treats me pretty good, but you know."

"Well, the offer still stands honey, if you can get out of it."

"Thanks Mrs. Scott." She smiles.

"Any time honey." She says, kissing the girl who was like a daughter to hers cheek, "Happy New Year."

"You too. Tell them all I said goodbye."

"I will. Bye honey."

"Bye Mrs. Scott and Thank you."

She nods and watches the girl quickly head up the street to her own house.

"Mom!" Kimberly calls as she enters her house.

"Hurry up Kim, you need to get dressed and ready to go to Dave's parent's house." She says, a bit frantic.

Kim sighs, "Alright." She goes into her room and picks out what she is going to wear. She chooses a pair of black pants and a pink, quarter-length sleeve sweater. She puts on her makeup and within a half an hour they are off to Dave's family's house. Dave was driving them.

"Did you have fun yesterday Kimberly?" He asks.

"Yeah, it was a lot of fun." She says, a bit on the cold side. She just can't warm up to her parents significant others yet.

"What did you do?"

"Just hung out." She replies, shrugging.

"Well, I think you are gonna have a good time today. My niece is about your age, she's 16, and my nephew is 15."

She answers with a nod and turns her attention to the earth flying by them at 50mph. They get to the Henderson household and go inside. Kimberly was introduced and they were very impressed with the young girl.

"So, this is the Kimberly I have heard so much about." Mrs. Henderson smiles, hugging the girl, "Happy New Year sweetheart."

"Thanks Mrs. Henderson, you too." Kim replies.

"My grandchildren will be arriving shortly. Two are your age…"

"Dave was telling me."

"Well, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun."

Kimberly favors them with a smile but inside is thinking 'I highly doubt it.'

She answers questions that are asked of her, but says little other than that. The two grandchildren, Sasha and Jake were ok, but she was bored with them. All they do was go to school and play softball/baseball and that was also all they talked about. She was really into gymnastics, but she doesn't sit around and talk about it all day.

The day ended after what felt like an eternity and Dave brought Kim and her mom back to the house around 10:30. They would have stayed later, but school started up again tomorrow as did Rita and her attack on earth. All she wanted to do was go upstairs, take a shower, and go to bed, which is exactly what she did.

April 10, 1994

Dear Diary,

Well, I know it's been about a month since I have written anything, but its' been a crazy month. First of all, Tommy lost all his powers. He left to stay at his Uncle's cabin in the woods and I hadn't seen him in about two weeks, but he wrote and called. I missed him so much! Then, Billy went to the Command Center and Zordon totally disappeared, along with Alpha. It turned out that Zordon and Alpha were creating a new ranger! A white one! I wasn't too happy, neither were any of the others because it didn't seem fair that Tommy wasn't on the team anymore, and they were replacing him, but that all changed when the new ranger took off his helmet. It was TOMMY! I was so stunned I fainted, but he woke me up, called me beautiful and all was forgotten. He is so happy to be a part of the team again, and so am I. It just didn't seem right for us to go into battle without him. Oh and get this, he is the NEW LEADER of the Power Rangers!

Three days ago we met these new kids. They are total karate nuts, Aisha, Rocky, and Adam. They are from Stone Canyon. Our teacher's baby ended up rolling down to the cliffs of the Bluff and Aisha and I got to the carriage first. We realized that they were the fighters that Tommy, Jason, and Zack were going up against that afternoon. Well, they found out we were Power Rangers. We couldn't do anything about it, Billy was choking. He had to get his helmet off, but I think we can trust them.

Anyway, earlier today Jason, Trini, and Zack were picked to go to the World Peace Conference in Geneva. That's in Switzerland. They are leaving. I'm not too sure how I feel about this, I mean I am happy that they are going to be helping promote peace, but I really don't want them to leave. They are my best friends, Trini is my best Girlfriend. I don't know what I am going to do without my 'big brother' either. Ever since sixth grade we have been a team, and now they are leaving the rangers, leaving the country, and leaving us. I want to be happy for them, but it is killing me. Billy, Tommy, and I told them because they were off bike riding. They leave in a week. I have NO idea who we are going to have as the new yellow, black, and red ranger. I am really inbetween on my feelings. I feel guilty, sad, happy, and selfish all at the same time. I really wish they were staying.

Anyway, that's catching you up on my life for right now, except for the fact that Mom broke up with Dave, which I am happy about, but Dad and Larissa are still together. Oh well.

I'm off to meet Tommy, I'll write more later.

Love,


Kimberly.

She puts her diary and pen in her normal hiding spot for it, grabs her sunglasses and heads over to the Oliver Residence. She knocks on the door and Mrs. Oliver answers, "Hi Kimberly, how are you honey?"

"Fine." She lies, "How are you?"

"Just wonderful. Tommy's downstairs, let me call for him."

"Thanks a lot." She says, walking into the house.

"Tommy! Kimberly's here." She says, opening the basement door.

"I'll be right up." He calls, as he turns off the music in the basement and heads upstairs. "Hey Kim, you ready?"

"Yeah." She smiles.

"Where are you two off too?"

"Lunch." Tommy smiles, "Where do you wanna go?"

"Anywhere is fine with me."

"Well, you two have fun. I'll see you soon Kim."

"Bye Mrs. Oliver."

"Bye mom." Tommy says as he takes her hand and they walk outside to his car. He opens the door for her and she thanks him. "What do you feel like? Italian? Fast Food? Chinese? Mexican?"

"Italian sounds great." She smiles.

"Are you ok?"

"I'm fine." She smiles, "Really."

"Thinking about the Rangers?"

"Yeah…" She sighs, "Who's gonna take over the powers?"

"I have no idea. I mean, it's kind of up to Jason, Trini and Zack."

"What do you think about the new kids?"

"Who?"

"Rocky, Aisha, and Adam?"

"They are good fighters, and we already trusted them with our identity…"

"Maybe they would make good power rangers."

"Maybe." Tommy thinks thoughtfully, "I guess we'll find out all in good time."

"Yeah." She says, changing the subject, "Get a move on it, I'm starving."

"Yes Ma'am." He says, moving the car into drive. They head over to get some pizza.

The night before Jason, Trini and Zack leave, they all get together, new and old to hang out one last time. It was a difficult time for all of them though they try to make it as normal as possible. They go to the park and hang out, shooting some hoops, playing volleyball, and just talking. They stay out until almost nine, when they all head home. Their flight was 12:00 pm, which means it would be 7:00 AM when they hit Switzerland.

Kimberly couldn't sleep. She was extremely upset over losing her three best friends. She heads over to Jason's around midnight and climbs up his window, something that she wouldn't do again for a long time. He was watching TV when he heard the taping on his glass, "What are you doing here?" He asks his best friend, letting her in the house.

"I couldn't sleep." She shrugs.

"What's up Kimberly?"

"Nothing."

"Don't lie to me Kimberly…"

"I'm just going to miss you guys."

"I'll miss you too. We all will."

"I just hate saying goodbye. I hate you guys leaving."

"We'll be back as soon as it's over."

"I feel guilty."

"What! Why!"

"The new rangers, our new friends…"

"Our replacements." Jason says, finally understanding, "Kimberly, it was gonna happen to us all sooner or later. What about college? We can't be fighting Rita during classes…"

"You're my best friend." She says, a tear falling from her eye. He pulls her into a tight hug, "I'm not trying to make you stay Jason, please don't think that, it's just, I didn't realize how much I was going to miss you guys until you are leaving. This evening was so tough."

"Do you wanna stay here tonight?" He asks, getting a nod from her. He pulls out the pull out mattress, because she would never take his bed from him and throws a sleeping bag on it. "I love ya Kim."

"I love you too. I just hate losing my big brother." She sighs, laying down on the bed he made for her.

"We'll write, call, visit. You guys can come out to visit us!"

She smiles, "We'll see you. I know we will."

"I have the utmost confidence in Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. I know that Zack and Trini feel the same, or we wouldn't have given them our powers."

"We've been through a lot together Jason…"

"And we'll go through a lot more." He smiles, hugging her, and giving her a kiss on the cheek, "Good night."

"Night." She says, rolling over and falling asleep.

The next day, at the airport, they say their final goodbyes. Kim and Trini hugged each other with tears in their eyes, "Call me when you get there ok?"

"I will." Trini smiles at her friend, "We'll call, write, and visit. I'll see you soon."

"Alright." Kim says, wiping a tear away, "I'll miss you.'

"You too, bye."

Kimberly gives Zack a hug, and does the same with Jason. They kiss her cheek and say goodbye. The guys hug their departing teammates.

"Tommy…" Jason says, whispering in his ear, "Take care of her ok?"

Tommy smiles at his best friend, "I will. I promise."

Jason nods, "See ya soon Bro."

"See ya soon." Tommy says. With a final wave from the gates, the three turn and get onto the plane. Tommy wraps his arm around Kimberly as she turn to him and hugs him, "I'm gonna miss them so much."

"Me too." Billy replies.

"Same here. Come on gang, let's head home." The three pile into Tommy's jeep and head back to their houses. Tommy drops Billy off, and then Kimberly, "You alright?"

"Yeah. I am just really going to miss them."

"I know…"

"Jason was always there for me, same with Trini and Zack. It's kind of hard thinking of them not here."

"Yeah, I don't blame you."

"I ended up staying at Jason's last night."

"Oh?"

'Yeah. I couldn't sleep so I went over. I've done that so many times in the past, it's weird not having it anymore."

Tommy laughs, he knows how close they were, "Well, at least Mrs. Scott won't be woken up at all hours of the night."

"She usually isn't. I can climb in his window. I started doing that in sixth grade, when my parents fought." She giggles.

"You could get up to his bedroom?"

"Gymnastics kind of comes in handy sometimes." She says, "I just pull myself up. It's not that hard."

"Alright, well, what are you up too tonight?"

"I dunno… I was thinking about calling Aisha and seeing if she wants to do anything. I have to get to know her. What about you?"

"Hang out for the day." He says.

"Well, I'll call you later then ok?" She says.

"Yeah, call me when you're done with Aisha."

"Alright." She smiles, giving him a kiss, "See you soon."

"See ya soon." He smiles, watching her go inside. He drives home, and Kimberly goes up to her room, looking for the small piece of paper that holds Aisha's number.

"Where the hell is it?" She groans, searching through her white desk, "Ah!" She dials the unfamiliar number.

"Hello?" Aisha's voice flows over the phone.

"Aisha?"

"Yes?"

"Hey, it's Kimberly."

"Oh, hi Kimberly how are you?"

"Good, how about you?"

"Can't complain."

"Listen, I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you wanna come?"

"Yeah sure! That sounds like fun! Do you want me to drive, or do you wanna drive?"

"I'll pick you up. Give me like ten minutes ok? I just got in from saying goodbye to everyone."

"Yeah, sure, ten minutes is fine. How did saying goodbye go?"

"It sucked, but it's part of life. It's not forever." She smiles, "So ten minutes?"

"Yeah, you remember where I live?"

"Floral Drive right?"

"Yeah, 312."

"Got it. See you in a bit."

"See ya soon Kim."

Kimberly gets dressed, pulls on blue jeans and a short sleeved t-shirt. She runs a brush through her hair and heads out the door after one final glance in the mirror.

She jumps into her car and pulls up to the front of Aisha's house. She was never one to just beep the horn, so she gets out of the car and knocks on her door. Aisha's mom answers, "Hi, is Aisha ready?"

"You must be Kimberly."

"Yes, it's nice to meet you Mrs."

"Campbell."

Kimberly smiles warmly at the woman, "It's nice to meet you Mrs. Campbell."

"You too honey, hold on, let me get her." She smile at the girl, "Aisha! Kimberly's here."

"I'll be right down."

"You have a lovely house."

"Thank you honey. Do you live around here?"

"Yes, three streets over actually. I'm on Lilly avenue."

"Oh, alright. Have you lived here long?"

"Since I was in sixth grade."

"Where did you live before?"

"All over." She smiles, "I was born in Connecticut, but I don't remember much about it, then when I was like five, we moved to San Francisco, and I lived there for a while before moving to Angel Grove."

"Wow." She smiles.

"Yeah."

"Hey Kimberly, you ready?" Aisha smiles.

"Yeah. Let's go."

"It was nice to meet you Kim."

"You too Mrs. Campbell." She smiles.

"I'll see you later on tonight mom." She smiles.

"Alright honey, have fun."

"Bye!" She smiles and the two girls head out.

"So I am assuming you like shopping." Kim laughs.

"Like it! If it was an Olympic sport, I'd totally be a gold medallist."

Kim laughs as they get into her car, "We'd be a team then, because girl, I know almost every shop there is inside and out. Have you had the chance to come to Angel Grove's mall?"

"Once or twice, but not too much."

"Well I'll have to show you around." She laughs. Kim parks on her usual side of the mall and the girls head in. "What do you wanna do first, eat or shop?"

"Let's shop for a while. We have a lot of stores to cover."

"My thoughts exactly." Kim laughs. They walk and talk on Kimberly's normal route. They stop in the shops and try clothes on, "What do you think about this Aisha?" She asks pulling out a pink and white top spaghetti strapped shirt."

"If they had one in yellow, I'd be buying it." She laughs, "Go try it on. I have my load." She says.

"Alright, but I want to see the clothes on you when you are done." Kim smiles.

"Likewise."

The girls pick and choose what they want from the stores and then head over to the food court. They grab food and sit down to talk and eat, "So, do you have a boyfriend?" Kim asks Aisha.

"I had one, but he was treating me like shit so I dumped his ass."

"Good for you. I wouldn't take any crap from a guy."

"So what's up with you and Tommy? How long have you two been dating?"

"Six months." She smiles.

"Awesome." She says, "You two really look like a cute couple."

Kim blushes, "We use to drive the guys crazy. Jason and Zack would be so mad at us before we started dating. We were just to dumb to realize that we liked each other the same. Tommy told me that Jason practically forced him to ask me out, and we've been together since."

"That's so great! I tell you what, he is really good looking, if you don't mind me saying."

"Yeah, he is." Kim smiles dreamily. "You know what Aisha, I think we are gonna get along just fine."

"I agree. It's gonna be a hell of a ride, but it will be great."

"So, how long have you been friends with Adam and Rocky?"

"Oh god, forever it seems. We went through elementary school together, and have been friends ever since. My other best friend, Shauna kind of completed the group. Adam and Rocky's fathers transferred too, which was really nice. I don't know what I would do without them." She says, seeing Kim's face… "I didn't mean…"

"It's fine. I feel the same way with Zack, Trini and Jason, but when they left, we got three new teammates, and three new friends."

"And so did we." Aisha winks at her.

"So what do you say we finish shopping? I need to stop at the gym store so I can get a few new leotards and workout clothes."

"I say, lets go." She laughs.

The girls spend the day shopping and getting to know each other. They stay out until almost 9:00, before heading back home, "Aisha, if you want too, we are all heading to the park tomorrow to shoot some hoops. Call up Adam and Rocky and we can play a little three on three."

"Sounds great girl. Count me in, and I'll let the others know too. What time?"

"Noon."

"Alright. Thanks a lot Kim, I had fun."

"Me too." She smiles.

Kimberly waves and drives home. Her mother calls down to her, "Kimberly?"

"Yeah mom."

"Trini called honey."

"What! When!"

"About fifteen minutes ago. They got there fine and they miss you all. She left her number, but she says don't call tonight. They were all exhausted. She left her number as well as Jason's and Zack's number."

"Alright." She sighs, "can I call her tomorrow?"

"That's fine. Just don't stay on too long. It's expensive honey."

"I know mom. Thanks."

"Did you have fun?"

"Yeah, a lot of fun. I think Aisha and I are going to become great friends."

"Good." She grins. "You are at your father's this weekend…"

"I know mom." She says.

"Your grandmother is coming that weekend."

"Really!" She asks, excitement in her voice.

"Yeah. She may be the one driving you home so she can say hello to me."

"GREAT!" Kim smiles. Her grandmother was awesome. Kim loved spending time with her. She lived in Florida, so it was rare that she saw her, but when she comes home, she makes time for all the family, including Caroline, her mother.

"She heard about Tommy, so you may have to introduce him to her too."

Kimberly blushes, "I haven't even had dad meet him."

"Well, I'm just warning you." She grins.

"Alright, well I'm gonna go call Tommy."

"Alright honey." She smiles.

Kim runs up the stairs and jumps on her bed, dialing the familiar number, "Hey Handsome." She says as she hears his voice.

"Hey beautiful, how are you?"

"Good how are you?"

"Fine. Did you have fun at the mall?"

"Yeah, I really did. Aisha is really cool. I think we are gonna get along just fine."

"Great!" Tommy says, smiling.

"What did you end up doing?"

"Billy and I drug Rocky and Adam around for a bit. It was fun. We spared a bit at the youth center and such. They seem pretty good." He says, shrugging. "It may be tough on them at first fighting, but they'll get the hang of it."

"I'm still trying." Kim laughs.

"You've come a long way, and besides, with your gymnastics skills, I'd have you fighting next to me any day. Did Trini, Jason or Zack call you?"

"Trini did, but I was out shopping with Aisha. I'm gonna call them tomorrow. I have both of their numbers. Do you want them?"

"Yeah sure, do you have them handy?"

"Yeah." She says, "Do you have paper and a pen?"

"Yup."

"Ok." She says, reading off the boys number first and then Trini's.

"Thanks."

"No problem."

"Hey, are we still on for Sunday?"

"I have to see. My grandmother is coming up to my fathers for the week and I am gonna be spending time with her. I should be back by around 6:00, but I can't guarantee it."

"Oh, ok, no problem."

"I'm sorry Tommy."

"Hey, don't be. Family comes first." He says, smiling.

"I'll try and make it."

"You haven't seen your Grandmom in a while. Spend time with her."

"You could come and meet her."

"We'll see.' He smiles.

"That's a no."

"No, that's not a no, it's a we'll see."

Kim laughs, "I don't blame you."

"Well, listen, I have some homework to finish up, so I'll catch you tomorrow?"

"Yeah."

"I'll meet you at the end of your street at seven ok?"

"See you at seven." She smiles. They cut through the park when they go to school, and it was nice to walk on warm spring days.

"Night Kimberly."

"Night Tommy." And with that, they hang up.

April 30, 1994

Dear Diary,

Well, about two weeks since our new teammates came, and I love them to death. Each of them bring a certain pizzazz to the group and to the Rangers. Take Adam for example, he is shy, but absolutely hilarious, and he will give you the shirt off his back. He will also risk his own life to save his friends. Aisha, is the same as Adam when it comes to saving your friends. She is really becoming my best friend. We have so much in common and we enjoy hanging out. I really feel that I can talk to her. She is trustworthy, and she is an outstanding fighter. Then there is Rocky, our comic relief. He can be off the wall one second, and completely serious the next. He is an outstanding second in command. He is a really great guy, but Tommy feels differently I feel. He has been really hard on Rocko recently, and it is ticking me off. I don't know what his problem is. I love Rocky and so does everyone else, but Tommy, I don't know what is going on with those two.

Anyway, there's my communicator. Time to morph! I'll write later.

Love,

Kimberly

"Mom! I'm going out!" Kim calls down the stairs and walks out the door. She looks around and teleports to the Command Center. The fight was long and hard, but they managed to succeed.

The fight that occurred at Billy's after they de-morphed was far worse.

"Wait-a-go Rocky!" Tommy shouts at him after they are de-morphed. "You nearly got us killed!"

"We won Tommy, that's all that matters." Rocky shouts back at him.

"Tommy, Rocky quit it ok?" Adam says. "It's over and done with! Let it go."

"No I am not letting it go. You are supposed to be following MY orders Rocky, not going off on your own! You aren't experienced enough to do that dammit and because of that you almost killed us!" Tommy shouts, poking him in the chest.

"Don't touch me Tommy. It's not all my fault fearless leader!" He yells just as loud at him.

"Tommy and Rocky, that is ENOUGH! Grow the hell up!" Adam says.

Rocky looks at the girls, and sees that Kimberly is absolutely beside herself. She has her arms crossed scowling at them.

"You have to learn to work as a team Rocky. You are NOT running this show!"

"He wasn't Tommy!" Kimberly finally exploded. "He made ONE bad call, just one! I know you haven't been perfect all those times, but none of us have every criticized YOU and told YOU that YOU almost got us killed!"

"You better shape up Rocky, otherwise the next time you may kill one of us."

"Like you have never made one bad call, oh wait you haven't right? You are absolutely perfect. I forgot. I am so sorry your Hines!"

"Shape up or ship out Rocky." HE says and walks away.

"Tommy!" Kimberly calls to him. "Dammit!"

"Maybe you should go talk to him Kim." Billy says.

"Duh I was just about too." She replies, but before leaving to go after him she looks at Rocky and says, "Everyone makes mistakes Rocky. Don't take this too personally ok?" And with that she walks out after Tommy.

"I would have made the same call if it was any consolation Rocky." Billy replies to him.

"But you didn't. I did." He punches the wall lightly. "He's right. I almost did kill you guys."

"We put our lives in danger every day we fight, its our choice, and when one person makes a mistake everyone does, but we can't be perfect. None of us are." He tells me. "You know this Rocky!"

"I know, but it was a stupid call."

"It isn't the first one and it won't be the last one." Billy says, putting his hand on my shoulder. I look back at him and then say, "I better get going. I have to practice." H says and walk out of the house. Right before he gets to the driveway I hear Kimberly and Tommy talking, so he decides to hang back a bit.

"Can I ask you what the hell that was all about?" Kim asks her boyfriend.

"I can't stand the guy Kimberly!" Tommy say. Kimberly sighs, they have been arguing about everything recently, but this day was the icing on the cake. "He is so cocky! Hell it even works with his name! Cocky Rocky!"

"Tommy, just knock it off! He is a great guy!" She says to him. "He's a great aspect for the team also Tommy! You know he is. Just because he made one mistake you are jumping down his throat! I have made plenty of mistakes before and so has everyone else and all you have done was tell us that its ok and everything will be alright, but the second Rocky makes one you are jumping all over him! He is a great Ranger Tommy!"

"He isn't half the ranger Jason was." Tommy says.

"Oh, I see it now." Kimberly says.

"You see what?" He asks looking her dead in the eyes.

"You are pissed at him because Jason left. You don't like him because he isn't Jason!" Kimberly says.

"That is a load of bullshit Kimberly. I told you I don't like him because he is cocky and he is never serious!" Tommy shouts.

"He is serious when he has to be Tommy and that is all that matters! We are a team! We can't have these petty differences because you miss your old partners." She shouts just as loud. "I accept the fact that Jason, Trini and Zack decided to leave, sure I miss them, but I also know that Rocky, Adam and Aisha are all capable of being Rangers!"

"I have all the faith in the world with the other two, but Rocky? Come on Kim." He says.

"Jason chose him Tommy, and for good reasons. Do you honestly think that he would choose someone not worthy?"

"That's not the point. He had to choose someone!"

"Tommy, stop and listen to yourself. You sound so dumb! Do you actually listen when you talk?"

"Why are you taking his side Kim? You're my girlfriend, not his." Tommy shouts.

"Because what you are doing is wrong. You are criticizing him for no reason other than he is not Jason. I miss them too Tommy, but like I said, I know they will do a great job if you give them a chance. Fighting is just hurting the team!" Kimberly yells at him. "You are hurting the team more than he was today by fighting. We have to work together and you know this Tommy! So just get over yourself, grow up, and get to know the new rangers before you judge them. Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go back into Billy's house with my friends. You come back when you grow the hell up ok?" She says and walks up to the door, and smack into me. "Rocky, I'm sorry."

"Thanks Kim." He says to her.

"How much did you hear?" She asks me.

"Almost all of the conversation."

"Rocky, I'm sorry he's acting this way…"

"I know; he's just annoyed that I took over Jason's spot but you know what, I would probably be the exact same way if you guys had to be replaced." Rocky tells her, but she just stays silent. "Listen, I think its best if I just leave. I'll talk to you soon ok?"

"Rocky, please don't go because of Tommy…"

"I'm not leaving because of him Kimberly; I'm leaving because I have things to think about."

"Rocky, you did good today. Don't forget that. Everyone messes up and makes a bad decision sometimes." She tells me.

"Thanks Kimberly." He says sticking his hands into his pockets and walk down the pathway to my car. He drives around for about an hour thinking about what his decision did to the team, and then decided to go home. No sooner did he walk in the door did the phone ring.

"Talk to me." His voice flows over the receiver.

"Rocky, it's Tommy." His voice comes over the receiver.

"Oh, um hey Tommy." Rocky replies, not too enthusiastic.

"Listen, I've been thinking about what happened this afternoon, and well…"He was silent for a half a second then came back in, "I think we need to talk."

"I think your right."

"Can you meet me in the park in about 20 minutes?"

"Yeah, that's fine. Where?"

"By the picnic tables." He tells me.

"Alright. I'll be there. Bye."

"Bye." He says, and we hang up.

20 minutes later Rocky is down at the park waiting for their fearless leader.

"Thanks for coming." He says as he takes a seat across from me on the picnic table.

"Yup." He replies in a short tone.

"Look, I want to apologize to you first of all for acting like such an asshole today." Tommy says to me.

"Don't mention it. Are we done?"

"No. Rocky listen, I know we got off to a rocky start… no pun intended… but I think it is in the team's best interest that we put or differences behind us and try and get along…."

Rocky cuts him off, "Tommy I have never had differences against you until you started criticizing my every move with the team! Ever since I even tried stepping up and taking charge of the team a bit, you are always putting me down! Everything I do is wrong in your eyes Tommy! That's when I started getting pissed off! I know that I am not Jason, Tommy, and I know that I will probably never be as good as a ranger as he was, but I am trying."

"I know you are Rocky."

"I know that I am not the most serious person, hell I even asked Jason why he picked me over all the other people in the world, but I care about the team just as much as you do."

"It's just going to take me a while to get use to the fact that I am not fighting with Jason anymore. We were a team the 6 of us, now we have to start all over again. It's scary because I don't know your fighting styles or how you guys think yet."

"And we don't know yours, but we have to learn Tommy. Us fighting all the time isn't good for the team! We can't keep doing this otherwise someone could most likely get killed, and it would be our faults!"

"I know Rocky… I know." Tommy says, running his hands through his hair. "It's just going to take time, and I am sorry for flipping out on you today. You really didn't do that bad of a job, and I honestly would have probably also made the exact same call you did when it came to the fight today, but you called it first and I was easily able to blame you for it."

"I know, but it isn't your entire fault though. I should be backing your plans up more anyway. We are a team."

"That we are." Tommy pats my pack. "So we cool now?"

"For now." He replies, smiling.

"Do you think we can start over again?"

"I think it's a good idea. I'm Rocky De Santos, and you are?"

Tommy rolls his eyes at him but smiles, "I'm Tommy Oliver."

"Nice to meet you."

"I told Kimberly I'd stop over before 6, and since its 5:30, I best be on my way." Tommy says.

"Alright Tommy. I'll see you around." He replies to him.

"Yeah. Later Rocky." He says standing up and starting to walk away. When he gets about 5 feet away, he turns around and says, "I'm glad to have you on the team, and I am glad that you are my second in command."

"Thanks Tommy, that means a lot to me."

"I'll see you tomorrow." He calls over his shoulder.

"Bye." He says, and walks the direction toward his house.

Tommy stops at Kimberly's and knocks on the door, "Hi Mrs. Hart."

'Hi Tommy, how are you?"

"Fine, you?"

"I'm fine."

"Is Kim here?"

"Yes, she's down in the basement. Come on in." She smiles, walking to the basement door, "Kimberly! Tommy's here."

"Tell him to come down." She calls back up.

"Go ahead." She says, as he heads downstairs.

"Hey." He says.

"Hi." She says, not looking up from her work. She was still furious at him.

"I talked to him." He says, after having her give him the silent treatment.

"You did!"

"Yeah."

"How'd it go?"

"Ok, I guess."

"Oh Tommy, I'm so happy." She smiles, "I like Rocky a lot."

"I know you do, and I'll learn. It's just so soon. Jason, Zack and Trini move out, Rocky, Adam and Aisha move in…"

"I know, I feel the same way with Aisha."

"What!" He asks almost shocked, "You two get along so well."

"I know, that's why."

"I don't follow you…"

"Because Aisha and I get along so well, I feel like I am losing my relationship with Trini. Aisha is already becoming one of my best friends. We do everything together, and it's only been three weeks or so."

"Kim, just because you and Aisha are becoming good friends, doesn't mean you are loosing Trini…" He says.

"And just because Rocky is the second in command doesn't mean that you are losing Jason. It's hard, but we'll make it through this. They'll be back in a few months… or, we'll go out and visit them."

"That sounds good." He says, kissing the side of her head, pulling her close to him. She looks up and smiles at him, her eyes shining, "I love you Kimberly."

Her eyes get wide, "What?"

He smiles and nods, "I love you. I can't imagine being with anyone else."

She smiles, "I love you too Tommy." This was the first time either one of them had admitted they loved each other.

"I have to get going though ok?"

"Yeah." She smiles, "I'll see you tomorrow."

"It's suppose to rain, so I'll pick you up."

"Ok." She says, kissing him. "Bye."

"Good night." He says, "Love you."

"You too." She smiles.

"Bye Mrs. Hart."

"Bye Tommy." She calls to him from the den.

Kimberly walks him out to the car and waves as he pulls out the driveway. She walks back upstairs and pulls out her diary.

May 1, 1994


Dear Diary,

Tommy and Rocky had it out today. It was awful. They were in each others faces, and I blame Tommy because he started it all. Rocky made a bad call while fighting, and we got hit hard, but it was only one mistake. I would have made the same call, but Tommy flipped out and told him how awful of a Ranger he was. Well, I flipped at Tommy because he was being a complete ass, and it turns out all of this is because of Jason. Rocky took Jason's place, and he hates it. He talked to Rocky this evening and they are ok for now.

Guess what, he told me he loved me! I don't know what it is about Tommy, but I love him so much. He told me today and it was awesome. I have never felt this way about a guy before. I mean, I actually love him, and this isn't some puppy love, this is the full blown thing. We are only in 10th grade, but I love him.

Anyway, I'm tired, so I am heading to bed.

Good Night!


Love,


Kimberly

May 15, 1994

Dear Diary,

My father is marrying Larissa. I am happy for him, I guess. I mean, it really hurts, but he told me last night at dinner. He got her a really nice ring. He tells me that they will be waiting till the end of the summer to marry, but it's coming up. Larissa wants me as one of the bridesmaids. I guess I kind of knew it was coming, but still. I'm repeating myself. Anyway, I told him I'd stand in the wedding. They aren't having a large one, it's going to be a family oriented wedding.

School is almost over, and I'm going to the beach with the gang after school tomorrow. I haven't told them about my father, and I don't know if I will. I mean it's really bothering me, but I can deal with it. It's just a wedding.

Love,

Kimberly

She puts the diary back and looks at the time. Tommy would be at her house in about five second, so she grabs her bag and waits outside.

"Hey Beautiful."

"Hi Tommy." She says, kissing him, "What's up?"

"Nothing. You looking forward to swimming today?"

"Yeah, it's gonna be fun. I haven't gone at all since they opened the beach the first weekend in May…"

"The waters pretty nice." He smiles.

"Did you finish your report?"

"Yeah, last night about midnight, what about you?"

"1:30." She sighs.

"That's not like you." He says, looking down at her, "What's going on?"

"Nothing."

"I don't believe that. Come on Kimberly, talk to me, what's going on?"

"It's my dad." She says, looking up at him. He takes her hand, "He's marrying Larissa. He has known for a while, but just told me this past weekend."

"Well, that's a good thing isn't it?" He asks.

"It is, but…"

"But what?" He asks, as she stalls.

"I just didn't expect him to get married just two years after the divorce."

"Oh." He sighs, "Well, if he's happy, that should be the only thing that matters. You've know Larissa for a while."

"I know, but it's still really soon… I mean, I don't like her that much. I try to, but I can't."

"Do you think it's because you don't want to like her? Because she's not your mother?"

"I think… I don't want to talk about this anymore before school." She stalls.

"Kimberly…"

"I'm serious. I am going to get too upset and I don't wanna look like I've been crying at school."

"Understandable, but you aren't getting out of this."

"Just not before school." She sighs, as he wraps his arms around her.

"Ok, ok." He smiles.

After school, Tommy and Kim continue the previous conversation, "It won't be so bad Kimberly, having a step-mom. I mean, it seems like she has tried to be a part of your life…"

"Too hard." She sighs, "I don't want a new mother."

"It's not a new mother, it's a stepmother. That's it." He says.

"You don't get it. Your parents are still together!" She says a bit angry at him.

"So? That doesn't mean I don't understand stepmothers and stepfathers. I'm in a similar situation."

"Yeah right." She groans.

"My parents aren't my real parents."

"What?" Kim asks, looking at him.

"I was adopted." He shrugs. "I never met my real parents… well, I did, but I don't remember them. When I learned that I was adopted around five years old, I was angry because my parents weren't my real ones. Its not bad."

"I didn't know."

"Yeah, no one except for my family knows."

"You resemble your father."

Tommy laughs, "Yeah, that's the weird part… but no, I was adopted."

"Wow." She says. She was shocked that he trusted her with that information.

"No one knows, except for you and my family."

"I won't say anything." She smiles. He kisses her cheek.

"Don't worry about the marriage. It will all work out. I promise."

She smiles at him, "Thanks Tommy."

"No problem. Let's go swim." He smiles, as they walk hand in hand down to the waters edge.

"Lets go you two!" Adam calls, smiling, "It's time to swim!"

"Yeah slow pokes!" Aisha giggles.

"How's the water?" Kim asks.

"Fine!" All four in the water call.

"Get in the water Kimberly!" Rocky says when Tommy jumps in.

Kimberly takes a running leap and lands right in front of Rocky, splashing him, "Got ya."

She giggles, getting promptly dunked.

They spend the Friday swimming and having fun. They enjoy each others company for a whole afternoon and evening.

June 14, 1994

Dear Diary,

Today, I am heading out with Tommy to his relatives house. He hasn't seen them in a few years and begged me to go because he would be bored. I'm a bit nervous going to meet his entire family, especially when he has only met my mother and father. I have to look extra good, because he tells me he has a lot of cousins. I'm kind of excited too, but nervous, very nervous. Oh well, anyway, I have to go finish getting ready. I'll write down everything that happens tomorrow night.

Love,

Kimberly

Kim quickly finishes getting ready and hears Tommy's car pull up. She takes a deep breath and walks outside and into his car, "You ready?" He asks.

"Yeah, I guess." She grins, looking at him.

"Don't be nervous…"

"You neither." She smiles as they drive the hour and a half to the reunion. Kimberly nervously chews on her bottom lip as Tommy takes her hand. She relaxes a bit and awaits the Oliver Reunion.

TBC…

Well? What didcha think? I'm going to be taking it all throughout High School, college and adulthood, snip-its of the diary through out the entire story.

Please R&R! I'd really appreciate it. It helps me to know what you all want or don't want 

Don't forget about my other story "Are We Over!"

Thanks!

LUNA