Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers. I own James Park, Emily Oliver, Jeff Carter, Kathy Johnson, Kenny Parker, and Ben Truehart.
Chapter 14 An Island Disaster
March 4, 2000
Tommy put his suitcase down and turned to Kim. He was leaving for Anton's island today, something that he wasn't looking forward to.
"Have a great trip, Tommy," Kim said.
She leaned into kiss him with five and a half month Emily in her arms.
"You got the…" she began.
Tommy simply nodded. He knew she was talking about the gems.
"Alright. You really think this Mesogog creep won't come," Kim asked.
"Who knows if he still will," Tommy said.
"Oh, that's comforting," Kim smarted off.
Tommy believed that everything would be fine, knowing the gems were with him and not at the house.
"Don't worry. I'm sure he won't," he told her.
"How could you be sure," Kim asked.
Tommy looked down and sighed. He wasn't sure at all, but he just had to believe.
"I can't," Tommy said.
"You better get going before I stop you," Kim laughed.
She laughed, covering the nerves she felt.
"See you in two weeks," Tommy said.
Tommy kissed Emily's forehead and headed for the door.
"Well, it looks like it's you and me, Emily," Kim said.
The infant just stared at her mother. Kim knew she couldn't live in fear forever. There was a time when she had to learn to be alone. Two weeks without Tommy would definitely be a test. She had never been away from Tommy this long before for a long time.
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March 11, 2000
It had been a week since Tommy had seen Kim and Emily. He was getting a little home sick. Kim waited up every night for Tommy to call her and tell her and Emily goodnight. Tommy was alone in the lab conducting experiments when Anton walked in.
"How are the experiments going, Tommy," Anton asked.
Tommy never looked at him. He had been running tests on the three gems they had found on a dig. Tommy took special interest in this project, knowing that they were an interest to something evil.
"This is weird. These gems' readings aren't like anything I've seen before," he said.
When Tommy turned to face Anton, he was sweating profusely.
"Anton, are you alright," Tommy asked.
He had never seen Anton like this. Anton looked like his was going to throw up any second.
"I'm fine. I just need a little fresh air," Anton said.
With that, he left. Tommy shook his head and turned back to the gems.
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Kim's mouth dropped to the ground after Jason's comment. If Kathy's news hadn't been shocking enough. She was moving to Washington in a couple of weeks. Kenny had begged for her not to go. He would move in with her after he graduated. Tommy and him had been taking extra classes and went in the summer to get their degrees early. Tommy ended up not having to change schools after all. Kim ended up enrolling in a different school closer to their house.
"You what," Kim gasped.
"I'm going to ask Kat to move in with me," Jason said.
"What happened to the whole taking thinks slow deal," Kim asked.
Jason had always told Kim that he and Kat were taking things slow. You could only imagined Kim's shock then when Jason told her he wanted Kat to move in with him. It had just been three months since the two had been going out.
"Well, with Zack moving out and everything. I figured it wouldn't hurt just to ask," Jason said.
Zack wasn't going to stop working at the dojo or anything like that. He just wanted to get out and get his own place.
"So, when is Zack moving out," Kim asked.
She knew he was moving, but he had never told her when. Emily then started crying. Kim took her daughter in her arms and started feeding her.
"He won't be gone until July," Jason said.
He gave a laugh as he heard Emily sucking on her bottle. That little girl had no idea of the life she was born into. Jason wondered if Emily would ever know about her parents past. Whether if it was good for her to know was another question in itself.
"Then maybe ask her then," Kim advised.
"Yeah, I guess you're right," Jason sighed.
Kim hung up the phone and finished feeding Emily.
"Oh my precious little girl," she cooed. "You miss Daddy, don't you? I do too, but he'll be back in a week."
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Tommy grabbed the three gems as the door came swinging open. He knew that Mesogog would try to get the gems. With Mesogog and his creeps here, that meant that Kim and Emily were safe. That brought Tommy piece knowing this.
"I warned you," a voice hissed.
Tommy turned to find it was indeed Mesogog.
"Not you again," Tommy moaned.
Even though Tommy knew Mesogog would probably try to get the gems, reality was that Tommy now had to save his life. He wasn't planning on dieing anytime soon.
"Tyrannodrones," Mesogog yelled.
"You even messed with our experiments, Tommy asked.
Both Mercer and Tommy had been working with fossils, and the Tyranndrones were their newest experiment.
"I'm sure Mercer won't miss them," Mesogog said.
Tommy shook his head as the lizard laughed. He was able to get out of the lab with the gems. Now all Tommy had to do was get off the island. How he was going to do that was a good question.
"Get him," Mesogog hissed.
Tommy's eyes grew and he began running. Surprising, Tommy was able to get out of the building with no problem.
"I got to get out of here," he said.
Just when Tommy thought he would be able to get off the island easily by getting a boat, the Tyranndrones came out. Tommy gave a frustrated sigh as he realized that getting away in a boat now wasn't an option.
"Aw man," Tommy moaned.
He looked back from the water and sighed after he reached the edge.
"Here it goes," Tommy said.
Tommy leaped off the edge of the cliff as the island exploded. He gasped for air when he came up.
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March 12, 2000
Kim had not been able to sleep that night. Tommy had not called her like he had been before going to sleep. She had Emily in her arms the entire night. Not knowing Tommy was alright scared her.
"Maybe he just forgot," Kim told herself.
It certainly wouldn't be unusual for him to have. Something inside Kim told her that this wasn't a typical forgetful Tommy moment though. She quickly called someone that might know what was going on. Kim walked into the living room with Emily in one arm and the phone on the other.
"Hello," the voice on the other line asked.
"Billy," Kim cried.
"Kimberly, what's wrong," he asked.
"I have a really horrible feeling something bad has happened to Tommy," she said.
"Have you tried calling him," Billy asked.
"I can't! His cell phone doesn't work on the island and he never told me the lab's number," Kim said.
Emily stated crying when Kim yelled. Billy heard Kim trying to clam the baby down.
"Kim, I'm on my way. Just try not to worry. Tommy's alright. He has to be," Billy said.
A tear rolled down her cheek as she hung up.
"Shhh, Emily. I'm sorry sweet pea. Mommy's just worried about Daddy," Kim said.
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March 13, 2000
Billy had been with Kim and Emily since noon the previous night. Kim made sure not to break down when she had Emily with her. She had surprisingly been able to sleep alright. Kim walked into the kitchen where found Billy on his computer, trying to find Tommy.
"Morning," Kim yawned.
"Morning, Kimberly," Billy smiled.
She envied how Billy could be so cheerful in the mornings.
"Would you like some coffee," Kim asked.
"That'd be great," Billy said.
Kim turned to the coffee marker and began to make their cup. Emily was in her highchair, just staring at her uncle. Kim handed Billy his coffee mug and sat next to him. She tried to figure out what Billy was doing but couldn't.
"Have you been able to come up with something to track Tommy yet," Kim asked.
"As a matter of fact, I have," Billy said.
With that said, a million things started to run through Kim's mind.
"Is Tommy alright? Where is he," Kim asked.
"If I have a reading on him… which I do, that means he's alive," Billy said.
"Oh, thank God," Kim sighed.
It was good to know that Tommy was alive, but Billy still hadn't told her where he was.
"So, where is he," Kim asked.
"Um, that I don't know," Billy sighed.
"Well, I should be thankful that he's even alive," Kim said.
Billy remained quiet at her comment.
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Tommy knocked on the door of his house and waited for Kim to answer it. When she did, she fainted. He was able catch her in time and slowly laid her on the floor. Billy walked up to them holding Emily. Tommy could only smile as he looked at his daughter
"You should've learned by now," Billy laughed
Tommy also laughed as he lifted Kim up in his arms. He looked so weak, Billy didn't know how he was able to carry Kim.
"She was really that worried," Tommy asked.
"Like you wouldn't believe," Billy said.
Tommy placed Kim on the couch. He smiled as Billy handed him Emily.
"So, what happened," Billy asked.
"I'd like to know too," Kim moaned.
Tommy smiled and kissed the top of her head as she got up.
"That Mesogog creep demolished the island," Tommy said.
Tommy only had a few cuts and burses. He looked extremely tired more than anything else.
"Is Mercer alright," Kim asked.
"I don't know," Tommy said.
"Oh, poor Trent. I hope Anton's alright. Trent doesn't need to lose another parent," Kim cried.
"Believe me, I hope Anton made it out alright too," Tommy said.
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March 22, 2000
Tommy was glad to find out Anton had been rescued, but barely alive. They sent him straight to the hospital, where he would stay for an unknown period of time. Kim, with Emily in her arms, walked down into the basement where Tommy was.
'What in the name of Zordon is going on down here," Kim asked.
"Mesogog want these gems, and I'm not letting him get them," Tommy said.
Kim looked back at Tommy from a sleeping Emily and sighed.
"Alright, so what's with remodeling the basement," Kim asked.
The look in Tommy's eyes was clear.
"You can't be serious," Kim said.
"If he attacks, these gem's powers need to be harnessed," Tommy told her.
"I never thought we'd be doing this again," Kim sighed.
"We won't be the ones with the power this time, Beautiful," Tommy said.
"How do you know who gets them then," Kim asked.
"I don't know. Each gem is different. It's like it's waiting for the right person," Tommy said.
"Knock, knock," a voice replied.
"Hey you two," Kim smiled.
Billy and Hayley took the time to look around the place.
"Tommy, I'm impressed. You've actually got this place set up," Hayley said.
"Very funny, Hayley. I'm going to need your and Billy's computer intelligence to set up the program for the weapons and zords," he replied.
"Billy may know a little more about the zords than I do," she admitted.
"It's easy. You'll pick it up fast," Billy smiled.
AN:
So, that's the island story in a nutshell. I know my dates are screwed up, but oh well. Hope you enjoyed!
