Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers. I do own Jeff Carter, Emily and Ben Oliver, James Park, Mary Scott, and Andrew De Santos.
Chapter 38 Leaving and Coming Back
January 6, 2005
The new semester at Reefside was about again, but Trent wasn't sure if he was going to go back. This past month was one he didn't want to remember. He wanted to take everything back.
"Trent, are you sure you're okay," Kira asked.
He wasn't one to give up on school that easily.
"I almost killed you. I'll never be fully okay," Trent said.
She covered his hand with hers.
"We're a team now. You can talk to us about anything," Kira said.
Trent looked away, and Kira let go of his hand.
"Listen, I got to get going," he said.
Trent kissed her cheek and walked out. Then an idea came to Kira. She then put her communicator up to her lips.
"Ethan, this is Kira. Get Conner and meet me at Dr. O and Kim's," she said.
Kira grabbed her jacket and left Hayley's. A second later though she was back inside.
"Hayley," Kira called, "do you think you make it to Dr. O and Kim's at 6:00?"
"Sure, but I might be a little late," she said.
"Cool, I have a plan for Trent," Kira smiled.
Hayley shook her head as Kira turned away. She let out a small laugh when Kira seemed to have skipped out of the café.
"What are you up to," Hayley asked under her breath.
What did Kira have up her sleeve?
xxx
Trent was a little confused when Kira had called and asked him to come to Tommy and Kim's.
"What are you up to," he asked himself.
Trent walked up to the door and knocked on it.
"Hello, Trent," Kim smiled.
"Hi, Mrs. Oliver," he said.
"Trent, how many times…" Kim began.
"Sorry…Kim," he said.
"That's better," she smiled.
Kim absolutely hated being called Mrs. Oliver by the teens. She said it made her feel old.
"So, what's going on," Trent asked as he made his way into the home.
"You'll see," Kim said. "Come on."
They made their way down the stairs into the dark room of the lab.
"What that…" Trent began.
The lights switched on and there were cheers.
"Surprise," Tommy, Kim, Kira, Conner, and Ethan yelled.
"What's all this for," Trent asked.
Kira walked off to him and wrapped her arms around him.
"You're part of the team now. This is your welcoming party," she said.
He looked down as she kissed his cheek.
Tommy then walked up to him and shook his hand.
"You're going do great," he said.
"Thanks," Trent smiled.
"Welcome to your party," Ethan said, running up to Trent with his hand up in the air.
Trent laughed as their hands met. His laugh stopped when his eyes caught Conner.
"Listen man, you're one of us now. Don't blow it," Conner said.
xxx
January 13, 2005
Kira opened her mouth a little. She couldn't say anything at first. Had Trent really said what he had?
"Leaving? What do you mean you're leaving," Kira asked.
He looked down at the table. Trent couldn't bear to look into her eyes right now.
"What if I have a relapse," he asked.
"Then we'll get through it," Kira said.
He finally looked at her again.
"I don't think I can handle it," Trent sighed.
Kira reached across the table and took his hand.
"We'll get through it," she said.
"Please, don't make this worse," Trent begged.
She lowered her eyebrows and he let go of her hand.
"Trent…" Kira began.
He got up from his chair.
"No! Kira, I love you too much," Trent said.
She looked down, cheeks somewhat flush. He had never told her that before.
"Well, if you must," Kira chocked.
She hadn't meant for her emotions to be heard in her voice.
"I won't be gone long," Trent said.
"You better not," Kira sadly laughed.
He looked down and turned around to leave.
"Trent," Kira called.
"Yeah, Kira," he asked.
"I… I love you too," she said.
He smiled and took her in his arms.
"When are you leaving," Kira asked.
"The nineteenth," Trent told her.
xxx
January 18, 2005
Kira was lying on Trent's bed, looking through his drawing book as Trent packed the last of his things.
"You're drawings are really good, Trent," Kira said.
He glanced over at her, but she wasn't looking at him, and grinned.
"Thanks," Trent smiled.
After zipping up his bag, he joined Kira on the bed. Trent's dad would kill him if he knew Trent and Kira were alone in his room.
"We're all going to miss you," Kira said.
She closed the book and put her hand on his chest.
"Yeah, but you'll get through it. You three have been friends for years," Trent said.
Kira looked into his eyes and licked her lips.
"I'll miss you," she said.
He turned her on to her back and they began kissing.
"Kira…" Trent began.
Neither of them seemed to stop though as he said her name.
"Are we about to…" Kira began.
It was at this point they stopped.
"Not if you don't want to," Trent told her.
"No… I do," Kira said.
Trent gave a little grin.
"You sure," he asked.
She smiled and gave him a reassuring kiss.
"Yes, I love you, Trent," Kira said.
"I love you too, Kira," he smiled.
xxx
January 19, 2005
Kira was wrapped around Trent's neck so tightly that it was getting harder to breath.
"Trent…" she began.
"Let him breath," Ethan laughed.
Kira let go of Trent with great difficulty.
"I'll see you soon," Trent told her.
"Bye bro," Conner said.
Trent didn't look back as he turned away and walked away. Kira shook her head and threw herself into Kim's arms.
"I can't take it," she cried.
"It's going to be alright," Kim said.
"Oh, Kim... what if he doesn't come back," Kira asked.
Tommy wasn't there to see Trent off. He was busy grading papers. Kim was surprised that he even agreed to take both Emily and Ben.
"He will," Kim said.
Ethan and Conner had said their goodbyes and Kim and Kira were headed for the car.
"We told each other we loved each other you know," Kira said.
"Oh, Kira…" Kim began.
Fresh tears formed in Kira's eyes.
"He doesn't want to hurt me again," Kira sobbed.
Kim looked over at Kira after getting in the drivers seat.
"Did you tell him…" she began.
"Of course I said we'll help," Kira said.
Kim looked away. She was surprised that Kira knew what she was going to ask.
"Ethan and Conner are headed to the cyber café. Do you mine dropping me off over there," Kira asked.
"Sure," Kim said.
Kira looked back to Kim from the window.
"I need the distraction," she sighed.
xxx
January 20, 2005
Kira rummaged through her purse as she heard her cell phone ringing. She gasped when she saw who it was. It was Trent.
"Hello,' Kira asked.
She tried to sound as calm as possible.
"Hi, Kira," Trent said.
She lost it at the sound of his voice.
"Trent where are you," Kira cried.
She sounded almost demanding.
"Far enough away to know I can't hurt you," Trent answered.
"When are you coming back," Kira asked.
He was glad that she and calmed down some. She was still sobbing though he could tell.
"I don't know," Trent admitted.
"Please be soon," Kira begged.
"I'll stay until I can get my head clear," Trent said.
There was a moment of silence.
"So, you really can't tell me where you are," Kira asked.
"It's for your own good," Trent sighed.
Kira fell to her bed.
"You okay," Trent asked.
The second he finished the sentence he regretted it. Of course she wasn't alright.
"What do you think," Kira snapped.
When Trent opened his mouth to say that he was sorry for saying that, Kira interrupted him.
"I'm sorry," Kira apologized. "I know you're doing this to protect the team."
"No, I am," Trent said. "It was a stupid question."
They spent the next two hour talking about nothing important.
xxx
February 2, 2005
Kira was sitting by herself at a table at the cyber café. She was holding her head up with her hand, looking down at a drawing Trent had given to her. Her performance was in five minutes.
"I miss you…" Kira whispered.
She ran a finger across the drawing.
"Hey…" a voice said.
Kira gasped and almost fell off her seat. She found that it was Hayley talking to her.
"Hayley, you scared me," Kira said.
"Are you going to be able to perform," Hayley asked.
"Course," Kira sighed.
Hayley couldn't help noticing Kira looking down at the drawing.
"We all miss him," he said.
Kira looked up and smiled at her.
"I know," she said.
"It's time," Hayley told Kira.
Kira slowly got up and walked up to the stage.
"Hey guys… um, this song is for someone who I hope is listening now," she said.
Looking back, I don't regret...
One single day.
Memories will keep me close...
When you walk away.
It's harder than I could imagine.
I guess I should have known that.
Close your eyes, I'll be there.
I'll come running anywhere.
Say goodbye, I'll be okay.
I will wait for you, cause...
True love will never fade.
When it's real, you can feel it.
And I know, that you know..
That I will keep on waiting..
Patiently..
Patiently... for you.
Stormy Tuesday afternoons haven't been the same.
I used to stand outside and taste..
The sweetness of that.
It's harder when it really happens.
Oh, I wish I'd know that.
Close my eyes and you're there.
But I can't find you anywhere.
Say goodbye, I'll be okay.
I will wait for you, cause...
True love will never fade.
When it's real, you can feel it.
And I know, that you know..
That I will keep on waiting..
Patiently..
Patiently... for you.
Patiently...
So patiently..
When I'm lost, I try to find you.
Turn around, I'm right behind you.
Say goodbye, I'll be okay.
I will wait for you, cause...
True love will never fade.
When it's real, you can feel it.
And I know, that you know..
That I will keep on waiting..
Patiently..
Patiently... for you. Say goodbye, I'll be okay.
I will wait for you, cause...
True love will never fade.
When it's real, you can feel it.
And I know, that you know..
That I will keep on waiting..
Patiently..
Patiently... for you.
Say goodbye, I'll be okay.
I will wait for you, cause...
True love will never fade.
When it's real, you can feel it.
And I know, that you know..
That I will keep on waiting..
Patiently..
Patiently... for you.
"Kira that was beautiful," Hayley said.
"Thanks," she smiled.
xxx
February 4, 2005
Kira bit her lip as she answered the phone.
"Trent, it's so good to hear from you," she said.
Trent laughed inside. She had stopped pretending that she didn't know who was on the other line.
"I missed your voice," Trent said.
"I missed yours too," Kira sighed.
There was a small pause.
"How are you," Trent asked.
"Hanging in," Kira said. "Waiting for you to come home. You?"
Trent missed her so much. Hearing her voice wanted him to come back home then and there.
"Missing you. I'll be home real soon," Trent said.
"I hope you will," Kira sobbed.
He couldn't take her crying. It was too much to bear.
"I got to go. Talk to later," Trent told her.
"Bye, Trent," Kira said.
xxx
February 9, 2005
Kira came running into the cyber café with a smile on her face. Conner, Ethan, Tommy, Kim, Emily, and Ben were just staring at her. They didn't know what to think about this new attitude.
"He's coming back! Trent's coming home," Kira said.
"That's great. When," Conner asked.
Kira pulled up a chair next to Kim.
"On the twenty-fourth," she smiled.
They had to admit, it was great to Kira in a good mood again.
"This calls for a party," Ethan said.
"For sure," Kira smiled.
Kim and Tommy looked over at each other and began to laugh.
"What," Conner asked.
Ethan and Kira also looked at Kim and Tommy.
"This is all déjà vu for us. We threw Tommy a party after he came back from gathering his thoughts too," Kim said.
Kim and Tommy talked a little more on the subject then got up.
"Come on. We have a party to plan," Tommy said.
"Now you're talking," Kira smiled.
Kim took Ben in her arms while Kira took Emily's hand to leave.
"Leaving," Hayley asked.
Tommy turned around to face her.
"Yeah, we're throwing Trent a welcome home party. Come over after work," he said.
xxx
February 24, 2005
Trent had just gotten the surprise of his life. Kira, Conner, Ethan, Tommy, Kim, and Hayley were all smiling at him and clapping their hands.
"Welcome home," they all yelled.
Kira came running into his arms.
"I can't believe you all did this," Trent said.
"Welcome home," Kira smiled.
Kira simply kissed him on the cheek.
"Thanks," Trent smiled.
Conner's eyebrows lowered as he got a closer look at Trent.
"You look different," he told Trent.
"I feel like a new man," Trent said.
"That's good to hear," Ethan smiled.
AN:
YAY! I got to post this before Christmas! Do you think Trent's reason for looking different is true? I guess you'll have fond out in the next chapter.
