Author's Notes: Well here's the next chapter. The Green Ranger had just attacked the hospital Kira was in. She was nearly killed by him if not for the arrival of Ryan the Titanium Ranger. Hope you guys enjoy.

Chapter Seven: Close Call

Reefside: Hospital

Tommy, Trent, Ethan, Conner and Jason had just arrived at the hospital.

"Oh my god." Ethan said.

The hospital was partially on fire with many holes in the walls from explosions. The fire department had arrived and was trying to fight the flames. Trent looked down and started to cry. Everyone thought they were too late.

"This can't be…" Trent sobbed. "I couldn't have lost her. I won't believe it. Why did leave the hospital."

Everyone was saddened by what they saw and Trent's reaction. They knew he cared for Kira dearly and this was tearing him up inside.

"Trent… we're all sorry." Tommy said. He moved to put his hand on Trent's back, but Trent dropped to his knees.

"Sorry won't bring her back." Trent said with a crackling voice. "Nothing can."

Trent continued to cry. Tommy knew what he was going through. He'd been in a similar position 10 years ago when Zedd kidnapped Kimberly and started draining her life. They only difference was this time there was nothing Tommy could do.

"I can't believe she's gone." Conner said with a frown.

"I know. I thought it was impossible." Ethan said with a similar face to Conner's.

Suddenly firefighters were running around frantically. Everyone looked up to see what was going on. They managed to stop the fire and looked as though they were beginning to rescue anyone still in the hospital.

"Get a stretcher! We have a live one!" a fire fighter screamed.

Out of the building's charred front entrance came a person that didn't look like any firefighter.

"Dr. O, is that…" Ethan said

"A Power Ranger?" Conner finished.

Tommy didn't know what he was seeing was true, but right in front of everyone was a Silver and Gold Power Ranger. He was walking toward where the firefighters had a stretcher. Someone was in his arms, looking very limp. Everyone tried to make out who he was carrying when Trent all of a sudden jumped up from the ground.

"Kira? Is that you?" he said. The person was laid out on the stretcher and moved to where they were treating any injured. The person's face came into view and Trent instantly began running to them. "Kira!"

Everyone else started running after Trent when they all realized it was Kira. Trent reached where they had set her down and kneeled by her side.

"Kira! Kira!" he said half crying. "Please tell me you're alive!"

"I take it you know this young woman." the Power Ranger said.

Trent looked up at him. His suit was shinier then when they first saw him.

"Yes." Trent answered. "I know her very well."

"Power Down!" the ranger said. A white light surrounded him and dimmed to reveal a young man in his late 20's. He was wearing a black and orange coat that looked like a form of team jacket. The others finally reached Trent and the ranger.

"Ryan? Hardly recognized you." Tommy said.

"Tommy? You live here. So that would mean…"

"Yah, I'm on ranger duty and right here is one of my rangers." Tommy pointed down to Kira.

"Now it makes sense why that Green Ranger was calling her Yellow Ranger."

Everyone jumped when they heard Ryan say that.

"What do you mean?" Jason asked.

"Well looks like that Green Ranger is responsible for this mess and I can only assume he was after her. When I found them, he was standing over her about kill her."

Trent's tear stained face suddenly became enraged.

"Did you stop him?" Trent asked in a very deep tone.

"I fought him off before he could do anything to her and then he vanished." Ryan explained.

Trent started to breathe heavily.

"Trent, calm down." Conner said going to his friend's side. "He said he didn't let him touch her. She's alright. She's safe."

Trent finally settled down and looked up at Ryan.

"Thank you." he said.

"Not a problem."

Trent turned back to Kira. She had ash on her body and a few minor cuts and scrapes. He began to slowly stroke her hair as Ryan filled Tommy and the others in on anything he knew about the Green Ranger.

"We can't thank you enough Ryan. If it hadn't been for you, Kira probably wouldn't be here right now." Tommy said shaking Ryan's hand.

"You're welcome. Just what is an evil Power Ranger doing here?"

"It's a long story, but we'll explain it to you tomorrow. Come by my place and we can fill you in."

"Sounds good. I think you guys can take Kira with you. She looks good enough to no longer need hospital care, just make sure she doesn't do anything strenuous.

"Got it."

Ryan left the rangers to go back to the building.

"I think it's time everyone goes home. I'll take Kira back to my place with Jason. Conner, Ethan, Trent. You guys better head home."

They all nodded except for Trent, who was still stroking Kira's hair and holding her gently.

"Trent?" Tommy asked. "You ok?"

"Yah." Trent said looking up. "Dr. O could I stay with Kira? I don't want to leave her alone after what just happened."

Tommy was about to say no, but when he saw his tear streaked face, he nodded. Trent nodded back and mouthed a silent thank you.

Reefside: Tommy's House

Tommy had just pulled in his driveway with Jason, Trent and Kira. Tommy and Jason got out first to open the doors for Trent and Kira. Trent was carrying Kira in his arms and walked her to a spare bedroom Tommy had set up for any of the rangers. He slowly put her in the bed and pulled the blankets over her.

"So, how's she doing?" Hayley asked in a whisper.

"Fine I guess. She apparently woke up before you know who showed up."

Trent kissed Kira on the forehead and walked out of the room with Hayley. They walked over into Tommy's living room and sat down on the couch.

"So how are you feeling?" Hayley asked.

"Fine." Trent answered.

"Trent, don't lie to me. I know you're not feeling good."

Hayley was right. Trent wasn't fine. He was depressed and anger at the same time.

"I know you've gone through a lot Trent, but don't be rash in your actions."

Trent just stared at the floor.

"Well I'm off. I'll see you all tomorrow. Try to get some rest."

Hayley got up from the couch and started walking toward the door.

"He will pay." Trent said.

"What?" Hayley asked.

"The Green Ranger… He will pay for what he has done."

Hayley looked at Trent with disappointment before leaving Tommy's house. Trent sat alone in Tommy's living room. Tommy and Jason were down in the lab coming up with ways to beat the Green Ranger. All Trent could think about was destroying the one person who was destroying his life. The Green Ranger. He has already nearly taken Kira's life two times.

"I will defeat you. If it's the last thing I do."

Trent made a vow to himself to destroy the Green Ranger no matter the cost. He was going to defeat him whether anyone liked it or not. He turned in the direction of Kira's room and spoke.

"Don't worry Kira. Nothing more will happen to you. I will defend you until the last breath."

Trent grabbed a few blankets left out for him and started to sleep on the couch.

"You're mine Green Ranger" he said in his mind before finally falling asleep.

Mesogog's Island

Mesogog was furious. He hit vials and glass beakers off of a nearby table and looked fiercely at the Green Ranger.

"You failed me again! How hard is it to defeat one ranger?"

"It's not my fault. Rangers keep popping up out of nowhere."

"No more excuses! You are lingering very close to me destroying you myself!"

"Maybe I could actually succeed if I had more help. Two evil rangers won't be able to keep up with 7."

Mesogog was about to mentally torture the Green Ranger when an idea came to him.

"Well, if rangers keep showing up, then why don't we even the playing field." he said with dinosaur like smirk. "Things are going to get interesting very soon Dr. Oliver."

Author's Notes: Quite an intense chapter. What kind of battle strategies are Tommy and Jason coming up with? Will Kira be alright after this bout with death? What is Mesogog planning to do to level the playing field? Find out in the next chapter. Please Read and Review. Your thoughts and ideas are welcomed. The more I could add to the story, the better it could be.

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