The battle between the Power Rangers and Maligore can be heard in the distance. Jason and Kim are smart enough to know to stay out-of-the-way until it is over. So the group heads deeper into the forest until they find a small clearing that still allows them to stay hidden in the trees.

Jason is crouched near the spot where they entered keeping watch for anyone that may have followed them. So far it seems the bad guys have lost interest in them but he needs something to occupy his mind.

"Jason?"

The soft voice causes him to turn his head. Kim has moved to his side at the edge of the clearing. Her eyes are full of emotion but seem to be searching his for something.

"I'm okay." He tells her though he is not quite sure whether he believes it himself.

"Me, too." Kim reaches out and takes one of his hands in hers. She knows the day's events have effected him deeper than he's letting on because they have done the same to her but also knows better than to push him. Eventually they will have to talk about what happened to them but there will be time for that later.

Jason gives her hand a small squeeze as his shy smile appears. His attention turns back to the trees around them. "I don't think we were followed."

"Well she got what she wanted." Kim says studying his face for a moment before following his gaze back up the path they came. "And I think her husband is a little busy for either of them to worry about us."

"Good point." Jason smiles at her logic. He looks over at her again. "And as soon as the guys are done dealing with him we can all get off this creepy island."

"After we find Bulk and Skull." Kim gives him a smile.

"Right…" Jason seems to consider the words for a moment. "We could just leave 'em. They might fit in here."

"Not funny." He winces slightly as Kim slaps his shoulder with her other hand. "They may be pests and bullies but they are still kind of innocent in a their own weird way."

Jason half grimaces as he shrugs at the comment. The two men had been more annoying growing up than anything. The only people who were ever in any real danger from the pair was they themselves.

"Maybe I should go look for them."

Kim's voice pulls him back out of his thoughts. He looks into her eyes as her words sink in. "No." He says firmer than he has meant to. He glances back at where Lerigot and his family are resting before turning back to Kim. "We all need to stick together. We have no idea who might be waiting out there."

"That is all the more reason to go." Kim argues with him. "Jason, right now they are in more danger than the rest of us."

Jason closes his eyes as he takes a deep breath. Opening them again he gives her a nod. "You're right, Kim. But no one is going alone. We all go." Jason glances back again. "There's safety in numbers."

Kim glances quickly at their new friends then back to Jason. "Okay."

"We should get moving."

As if on cue the ground beneath them shakes as the tremors caused by the erupting volcano reach their temporary haven. They both look toward the source know that they will need to head back into the danger zone. Neither says a word as they stand and move back to collect the Liarians.

Kim leads the way back through the dense growth. She listens as the sounds coming from the mountain in front of them begin to come more often with each step. That is also when she notices the sound of the battle have ceased. It's over. She glances back at Jason and know immediately that he has come to the same conclusion.

Off to one side they both hear a familiar feminine voice yelling. It is a lot closer than either is expecting and causes them all to freeze. When it is clear that the voices are moving away from them Jason nods. "Let's go."

Kim hesitates for a second but begins to move forward again. She takes a few more steps before there is a rustling in the bushes that surround them. Before she has a chance to comprehend what is happening all she sees is a black blur and then she finds herself on the ground with an uncomfortable weight on top of her.

"Kim!"

She hears Jason holler her name as she turns her head to see him start pulling Bulk up from Skull who is sprawled across her legs. Once he has both men back on their feet he offers her a hand.

"I'm fine." She assures him as wipes her hands off on her shirt before taking his hand and letting him help he up. She looks at the other two men who seem more confused than ever. "Guess we didn't have to go looking after all."

Jason smiles at the timing of her sense of humor. "Come on guys, we need to get moving."

Bulk and Skull stare at them with a vacant expression. The pair has never been good in situations like this and its no different this time around. Kim smiles at them as she reaches out and takes one of Skull's hands. "Come on." She says softly as she leads them through the trees.

The sight of the Megazord standing in front of them as they emerge from the trees is a welcome one. Kim feels a great sense of relief even though there wasn't any doubt in her mind about who would win. She smiles up at her friends and wave ecstatically with both hands. When the Zord's giant hand descends she and Jason help the other up and into the machine.

Now we truly are safe. Kim smiles brightly taking Jason's hand as the make their way up to the control room. It is a different Megazord but the layout it still much the same. As a door slides open to reveal their colorfully clothed friends she is careful not to speak their names even though it is clear that Bulk and Skull are completely distracted by their magnificent surrounding.

When Tommy approaches them, Jason can't help but pull him into a brotherly hug. He knows there is no way his friend will hold what happened inside that temple against him but can't help the feelings of guilt creeping up on him.

"It's okay, bro. I've been there. Remember?" Tommy's voice is soft as they step apart.

"Yeah." Jason nods feeling more comforted by the words than he would have thought possible.

Tommy can see Kim watching their interaction and how her eyes linger on Jason. "I take it you finally took my advice for once."

Jason rolls his eyes at his friend know full well that under that helmet he is giving him that cocky grin of his. Without a word he turns to Kim and gives her a big hug as his response. He feels her muscles relax against him despite their proximity to her ex. It is at that moment he truly realizes that no matter what they will be able to make it though anything.