"Does he have to?" Kaylee whined as Blake rolled his eyes. Tori zipped up the back of her dress before helping Kira.
"Yes," she nodded. Kaylee groaned, hoping to maybe try again and succeed.
"Does he have to?" she whined.
"Yes," Kira nodded.
"Does he..."
"Kaylee, shut up, he's giving you away," Tori laughed. She pulled away from Kira and looked at her two sisters.
"But he's not my dad... Spencer is," Kaylee smirked.
"Yes, but Spencer... he... Blake's giving you away... that's how it was planned originally, okay?" Tori asked, walking back over to Kaylee's grabbing her arms and smiling down at her.
"Okay," Kaylee sighed, turning to Blake and smiling, "Just once."
Tori kissed Kaylee on the forehead and smiled, "Go knock some socks off, Kayl."
"Already did," Kaylee smiled, pulling a pair of socks out of a paper bag.
Ronny chose that moment to run in, slamming the door behind her, before falling to the ground. She looked up at Kira, pointed and glared.
"I despise you," she growled.
"What now?" Kira asked.
"Eric... won't stop..."
"You mean Conner's brother?" Kira frowned. "What is he doing now?"
"He thinks the maid of horror and the worst man should hook up!" Ronny growled, "And he refuses to take no for an answer!"
"Oh boy..." Kira groaned.
"You have my permission to kill him," Kaylee giggled.
"But only after the wedding," Kira added, "I'm sure Conner wants his brother to be there, and I don't need my maid of honour..."
"Horror," Ronny corrected, but a pointed look from Kira shushed her.
"Maid of Honour going to prison."
"Fine," Ronny frowned, "but if he makes another bed joke, this deal is off!"
Dr. O walked in with a smile as he looked over at his two former students.
"You look beautiful," he told them. Both girls blushed as Tori put the small tiaras on their heads. Kaylee giggled, reaching for Ducky and putting it on Kira's head. The pterodactyl glared at the small girl as she pulled Ducky off. She kissed his head then put him down.
"Wait here, Duck," she told him, "Kayl and I have to get married."
"The music started playing," Dr. O informed the Brides, "we should get out there."
Kira nodded, grabbing his arm as he led her out.
Kaylee took Blake's arms and frowned. He looked over at her and smiled, but it fell when Kaylee stepped on his feet with her heels. He exhaled in great pain as the two followed Kira and Dr. O.
"C'mon, Ron," Tori laughed, helping the driver off the ground. "Time to play maid of horror."
"Thank you," Ronny smiled, lacing arms with Tori as the two maids of "horror" walked out.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
During the reception, Kaylee sat at the tables, watching everyone mingle. She couldn't help but think of the people who couldn't make it to her wedding.
Her parents, first of all, couldn't be present for this day because of Lothor and his plan for world domination. How she loathed him.
Her daughter, Samantha, who could not attend her parents' wedding. It was for the best, really. Now, when looking back at family pictures, Kaylee wouldn't have to explain to new friends why she and Dustin got married after having kids, unlike Kira and Conner.
Then again, Kaylee would explain that story a thousand times to have her daughter in her arms, even just for the night.
Master Engel also couldn't be at the wedding. After spending months on Earth, it was time she go home to raise Samantha like she had initially intended. Though Eva was Kaylee's age, she had the wisdom and knowledge of a mother, and had taken that role in Kaylee's heart while she was on Earth. Kaylee had grown to look up to Engel as that mother figure, and missed her dearly now that they were apart.
Master Guinn, as well, wasn't allowed to be present. Though Kaylee and Guinn didn't know each other as well as Engel and Kaylee, there was still that bond that existed.
Finally there was Kayleigh, Kaylee's Master and mother-ish person. It was a confusing family, but it was so full of love, Kaylee couldn't believe she ever felt alone.
She wrapped a green, pink and blue piece of ribbon around her wrist as Dustin sat down beside her. He smiled, helping her tie the knot in the ribbon to keep it in place.
"Miss them already?" he asked.
"Already?" Kaylee frowned, "It's been two months!"
"Two long months," Dustin said, pulling Kaylee onto his lap and kissing her neck, "why did we wait?"
"Well, the twins had to be older... I was still scarred from the final battle and getting married on Valentine's Day was too romantic to pass up," Kaylee smirked, leaning into him.
"Explain waiting to retire," he said, pulling her Solar Morpher out from his jacket. Kaylee took them, playing with them carefully.
"It's hard leaving this behind," she whispered. "I'm hanging up the costume forever... putting all those memories behind me... my friends... family... responsibility..."
"Hey, Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger, remember?" Dustin laughed. Kaylee turned to him and smiled.
"I guess."
"Retirement doesn't mean you're done," he told her. "It just means you never want to be in the spandex again... which is kinda upsetting..."
"Dustin!" Kaylee giggled, slapping his shoulder playfully.
"What? Now I'm going to miss it... five years of you running around in tight spandex... aw... I think I'm going to cry!"
Dustin put his head on Kaylee's shoulder and pretended to cry. Kaylee laughed, kissing his cheek and slapping his shoulder again.
"Fine, I'll never wear the costume on the battle field as a Ranger on the main team anymore," she smirked.
"Oh!" Dustin smirked.
"Later," Kaylee laughed, "during the honeymoon. I promised Lily I would freak Kira and Conner out anyways... she's still holding a grudge after seeing the night where Sam and Sum were conceived."
Hayley found the couple and sat down on the chair that was once occupied by Kaylee.
"I ran a full scan on planet Earth," she started, bearing a huge grin, "and it showed no signs, at all, of negative energy that would threaten to destroy this Earth. Congratulations."
Kaylee looked up at Dustin, smiling, "I stopped all evil."
"From 2003-2008," Dustin smirked, "1993-2003 wasn't you."
"Meh, ten years... it means nothing," Kaylee laughed.
Kira ran over to Kaylee and Dustin. She grabbed Kaylee's hand and pulled her up.
"Tori's taking care of Sam and Summer for five minutes while we dance. Get your butts out there before those kids start screaming!" she yelled.
Kaylee and Dustin laughed, joining Kira and Conner on the dance floor as the music started playing.
Kira looked up at Conner, smiling madly as he kissed her.
"This song is still beautiful," he told her.
"I hope so," Kira giggled, resting her head on his chest, "I wrote it for you."
Conner nodded, wrapping his arms around her small waist as they dance softly. He turned to Kaylee and Dustin and smiled.
"I know you did... but right now, it seems to fit those two a lot more."
There's nothing I could say to you
Nothing I could ever do to make you see
What you mean to me
All the pain, the tears I cried
Still you never said goodbye and now I know
How far you'd go
I know I let you down
But it's not like that now
This time I'll never let you go
"Kaylee, it's me! I won't hurt you, I swear!" he called after her. Kaylee was still running from him, but her injuries didn't let her run as far as she wanted. She collapsed to the ground, and didn't move. "KAYL!"
Dustin fell beside her, holding her in his arms. Kaylee looked up at him, finally realizing he was Dustin, and smiled. She pushed herself up and kissed him.
"Are you okay?" Dustin asked, pulling her into a hug as the kiss broke apart. Kaylee nodded, resting her head in his shoulder.
Dustin suddenly felt a pain in his head and knew he didn't have long. Dai Shi was slowly pushing his way back, and if Dustin didn't get away from Kaylee soon, she was going to be in trouble. He pushed Kaylee away and laid her down on the ground.
"Don't leave!" Kaylee yelled, trying to get up to stop Dustin from leaving her. She tried getting up to run after him, but Camille's beating was finally taking its toll. Her whole body felt numb, keeping her on the ground.
"Kaylee... I have to go," he said, looking down at her. She looked so weak and helpless. He wanted to stay with her, protect her, but he knew he couldn't do that. If he stayed... he couldn't imagine what Dai Shi and Camille would do to her. "I can't stay here... I might hurt you."
I will be all that you want and get myself together
'Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay
"Don't go!" Kaylee yelled desperately, trying to get up. Dustin could only watch. He couldn't help her. He could comfort her. He could only run. "Dustin... Dustin... DUSTIN!"
Kaylee watched as he ran away from her, leaving her in her current state of pain and suffering. She finally gave into her pain and passed out on the stone cold floor.
I thought that I had everything
I didn't know what life you bring
But now I see, honestly
You're the one thing I got right
The only one I let inside
Now I can breathe
'Cause you're here with me
And if I let you down
I'll turn it all around
'Cause I will never let you go
The yellow Ninja appeared behind his girlfriend, causing her to jump as she turned around.
"Surprise," he smiled, taking her hand. Kaylee smiled, jumping into his arms and kissing him.
Keeping Kaylee's eyes away from the banner for the time being, Dustin reached over to the table and grabbed a green box. He got down on one knee and opened it.
"Kaylee Ann Hanson... Kaylee Ann... Lee ann... Leanne... okay, odd," Dustin laughed, too nervous to think straight.
"Dustin," Kaylee smiled, choking on her own tears.
"Kaylee, I've never been this happy, and I know it's because of you," Dustin pulled out the ring and present it to Kaylee. "Kaylee, will you marry me?"
He slid the ring onto her finger and smiled as he looked up at her teary blue eyes.
I will be all that you want and get myself together
'Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay
"Um, duh!" Kaylee smiled. Dustin, still on his knees, wrapped his arms around her waist. He couldn't believe she had said yes. She had agreed to be his forever.
"I love you future Mrs. Me," Dustin smiled.
"I love you too current Mr. You," Kaylee laughed, getting down on her knees and kissing him. Rose dropped the invisibility as she and the Overdrive Rangers cheered.
Without you I can't breathe
I'm not gonna ever, ever let you leave
You're all I got, you're all I want
'Cause without you I don't know what I'd do
I can never, ever live a day without you
Here with me, do you see you're all I need
Kaylee looked up from the ground and spotted Dustin on his throne. She coughed to clear her throat from the blood, before calling out to him.
"D-Dustin..." she sounded weak, and she wasn't sure Dustin heard her. But when his head snapped in her direction, she continued. "This isn't you... I know it's not... you would never hurt me."
Dustin didn't say a word. He looked down at her sadly.
"Dustin, please... stop this."
"I can't, Kaylee," Dustin whispered, turning away. "It's stronger than me..."
"No it's not!" Kaylee argued, struggling to get to her feet. "You can control it! You once told me..."
"Forget what I told you!" Dustin yelled, marching over to Kaylee. "It was a lie!"
"No..." Kaylee shook her head, grabbing Dustin's hand in hers. "It wasn't... you would never hurt me... I know it... I know the real you!"
"This is the real me!" Dustin screamed, ripping his hand away, connecting with her bruised cheek. Kaylee was pushed to the side by the hit as tears burned her eyes, but she didn't give up.
"Dustin... you have to remember..."
"You can't even remember what really happened!"
"I know Carnisoar did something to us... something to make us forget! Please... stop this."
Dustin looked down at her. He could see the pain in her eyes as she looked at him. She really believed he could be good... that he could fight whatever power was telling him to hurt her.
He suddenly dropped to the ground, tears in his eyes, "Kaylee, I'm so sorry... I can't fight it," he cried. "Move on... get out of here..."
I will be all that you want and get myself together
'Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay
The temple started to shake as the walls started to collapse. Kaylee looked up at Dustin, still trapped on the throne.
"C'mon, Dustin," she said, breaking his restraints.
"No... I can't go back," Dustin shook his head, "I've done too much wrong."
"Dustin, I'm not going without you," Kaylee snapped, "Come on... no one blames you... no one ever will."
"Kaylee!" Casey yelled, leading the others out safely; Kaylee, Dustin and Camille where the only ones left. Casey held onto Lily's hand as he waited.
"I will drag you out of here," Kaylee growled, she took Dustin's hand as she roof started to fall, "Please, Dustin... I love you."
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay
"I love you," Kaylee breathed, looking up at Dustin as the music stopped. "I... love you so much..."
Kaylee started to cry as the memories flashed through her mind. She couldn't stop it. They were still fresh, still very much alive. For six months she was afraid of losing him, and yet, here he was, safe and sound, in her arm and dancing with her on the night of their wedding.
Ten years ago, if someone had told Kaylee she was going to go to a secret school for Ninjas, she would have laughed at them, saying the idea was cool, but very farfetched.
If, on her first day at the Academy someone told her she and her friends were going to become Power Rangers, she would have told you Power Rangers didn't exist.
If you told her that her parents were going to die, she might have killed you.
If you told her she was going to meet her best friend on the first day of last semester of grade twelve, on the same day she would return to work as a Power Ranger, she would have shrugged it off, saying it was cool, but she already had the all the friends she needed.
If you told her that she was going to start a music career with that same friend she would have told you to stop kidding around and that she wasn't meant to be on stage.
If you had told her she was going to be hired by a multi-billionaire to work as a Power Ranger to save the world from Frosty the snowman, a walking fire pit, a crazed ninja woman and her freaky alien master and two deranged cats, she would have set you up with an appointment with the best therapist in town (which was now Leanne).
If you told her that her boyfriend of four years was going to propose she would have said it was cute, but very unlikely that it happened soon.
If you told her she was going to have a miscarriage with her first child, she would have killed you again.
If you told her she was going to fight alongside three kung-fu kids, their mentor and a rhino, she would have stared at you before turning away and running off.
If you told her she was going to have to fight against the love of her life and be forced to choose between him and the world, she might have killed you again.
Her life was unbelievable, with one surprise after another. Some were good, some were bad, and some where never to be repeated, or mentioned again.
She couldn't believe she was getting her fairy tale ending, the way it was supposed to happen: married to the man of her dreams alongside her best friend and the man who was very much like a brother.
Kaylee hugged Dustin tight, wishing she never had to let go as the music finally stopped playing. All her friends, from Ninja Storm to Jungle Fury and beyond were there cheering for both the Brooks and the McKnight's.
"I love you too, Kayl," Dustin whispered, kissing her passionately.
Sam and Summer started wailing, ruining the moment between the two as Conner and Kira picked them both up for a small dance. The girls seemed content now that they were a part of the all the drama. Kaylee and Dustin walked over to their best friends, taking Sam in their arms.
"Bestest wedding ever!" Kaylee commented into Kira's ear over the loud music that was now playing, "Screw Tori and Blake's and Leanne and Cam's... this totally has theirs beat!"
"I agree with that," Kira nodded. She looked around the room at all the people here for her on her special day and looked at all the couples that had formed over the past five years.
Tori and Blake: now married with one child.
Leanne and Cam: married, but still no kids. Kira and Kaylee were going to make sure it happened one day though.
Kelly and RJ: they weren't supposed to be. He was so... relaxed and Kelly... she wasn't strict or over the top or anything, but Kira couldn't really picture Kelly getting along with someone like RJ. But hey, it was working so far.
Hayley and Dr. O: no, they weren't a couple, but Kaylee and Kira told them they would be dancing together at their wedding. She pointed to the two and winked, silently telling them she was right. Dr. O stuck his tongue out at her, mouthing something along the lines of my real girlfriend isn't here. Kira smirked, playfully replying, What girlfriend?.
Rose and Mack: now they were a couple with their own drama. From Mack being an android and becoming human, to Rose knowing way too much for her own good. But they made it work, and they were getting married in a week.
Ronny and David: the race car driver and the doctor. Some may say insane, but Kira would say "Fun to tease... until Ronny picks up a power tool". They were getting married in a month.
Andrea and Will: Kira knew very little about them, but apparently it was working, seeing as Andrea was at the wedding with the spy, in his arms.
Vella and Tyzonn: probably the only couple that was out of this world, but together with their son, they were cute together, and Kira was really happy for them.
Fran and Dom: they were behind the scenes, but soon they were going to travel the world together, so something was going to happen.
Lily and Casey: probably the fastest couple alive. They had only been dating to months, but both were ready for the next step. Casey had already proposed and Lily accepted. They planned on getting married at the same time as Ronny and David (so that the Doc and Casey wouldn't be beat up as bad by the older brothers). No one really liked how fast they were going, but Kira and Kaylee had peeked into the scrolls of destiny about a month ago, and saw that those two were together. With destiny by their side, Kira knew they were going to make it.
"Hey, Rockstar, distracted?" Conner asked, pulling her away from the dance floor.
"Maybe," Kira shrugged.
The parents took their kids into a corner to play. Unfortunately, Eric and Ronny were arguing in that corner.
"No," Ronny shook her head and crossed her arms.
"C'mon... We won't tell David... best man and maid of honour..."
"Horror," Ronny corrected.
"Whatever! We have to hook up! It's tradition! Single or not, for one night..."
"No. Tori and Shane aren't hooking up."
"I'll work on them after you two," Eric tried. "Please, please, please with a cherry on top."
"NO!"
"Oh boy," Kira groaned, looking over at Conner. He simply smiled, pulling her and his daughters in his arms.
-----Jungle-Fury-----
Kaylee and Dustin stood together, smiling happily as they looked into each other's eyes.
"I can't believe we made it," Kaylee breathed, kissing her husband.
"I can't believe you forgave me," Dustin said. "Everything I did to you, against you... I let Camille beat you up... I sent monsters to destroy you... I tried to kill you..."
"For better or worse, remember?" Kaylee smiled. "No matter what, as long as I still love you, you never have to say sorry."
"I love you, Kayl Whale," Dustin wrapped his arm around Kaylee's waist and pulled her up into a kiss, never breaking apart until they needed air.
Finally, he reached down, put his other arm behind her knees and scooped her up. He carried her to the door while saying goodbye to his guests.
"We don't have kids to care for," he called out. "Goodnight! See you all at the retirement party."
Tori rolled her eyes, turning away so she didn't have to see her sister and brother in-law leaving for a passionate night together.
Author's Note: One more chapter left, then I am proud to annouce that I am halfway done the Kaylee series. I cannot believe I made it this far, and am still going strong, and it's mostly thanks you know.
Lemme know what you think!