The Second Chance...
Connor and Kira walked hand in hand moving in circles looking for their son. They were shouting Aden's name when Kira stopped and began crying.
'Hey what's wrong?' he asked.
'Where do you think he is Connor? I mean he's 13 where in the world could he be? He knows better. I know he does,' Kira said as she laid her head on Connor's shoulder.
'How about we go to your house? You say he knows better, what if he went home?' Connor asked and Kira looked at him hopefully.
'You really think so?' she asked.
'You never know right?' Connor asked and Kira nodded. The two stood holding each other for a while before Connor reached for his phone. He quickly dialled a number and put the phone on his ear.
'Yo!'
'Hey Ethan, me and Kira are heading home so just tell Tommy and Kim to meet us there. We'll find out what to do when were there,' Connor said,
'Yeah sure dude. I'll let him know now,' Ethan said and Connor hang up.
'Let's go,' he said and Kira turned but never left Connor's side or say a word all the way home.
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Tommy and Ryan looked left and right searching for Aden but couldn't see anything.
'Dad, where do you think he could have gone?' Ryan asked his father.
'I'm sure he hasn't gone far. Aden is a smart kid and sooner or later he's going to figure out he's doing the wrong thing and come back home,' Tommy said and Ryan thought of what his father had said. He was lost in his thoughts when he heard his father's phone ringing. He reached for it and answered the phone.
'Hello,' the caller said.
'Uncle Ethan?' Ryan asked.
'Ryan?' Ethan said on the other line.
'What's going on?' Ryan asked.
'Well, Connor and Kira just called and told me they want us all to meet at their house. Their hoping Aden has gone back home,' he said.
'Do you think he has?' Ryan asked.
'I don't know but I hope he has. Kira has gone through a lot to keep him safe and if anything happens to him I know she's going to blame herself,' Ethan said.
'Yeah I guess you're right,' Ryan said in a low voice. Seconds of silence passed and Ethan asked Ryan,
'Can you tell you're mother to meet us there too? Tell her to get there as soon as possible to help Kira clear up.'
'OK, I will. See you later Uncle Ethan,' Ryan said.
'Bye Kid,' Ethan said and ended their call.
'What was that about?' Tommy asked his son.
'Aunt Kira wants us to go back to her house because she thinks Aden might be going back,' Ryan said.
'Did Ethan tell you to tell your mother?' Tommy asked.
'Ermm... yeah' Ryan said and looked for his house number on his fathers phone. The phone began ringing and Ryan waited patiently for his mother to pick up the phone.
'Hello honey,' Kim said.
'Hi mom,' Ryan said.
'Are you guys OK?' Kim asked concerned.
'Yeah, we just called to tell you that Aunt Kira wants us to go meet her at her house,' Ryan said.
'Oh, OK. We'll be right there,' Kim said.
'We?' Ryan asked confused.
'You'll find out when we get there. Just be careful,' Kim said and ended the short call with her son.
'Who is she with?' Tommy asked.
'She said we'll find out when we get there,' Ryan said.
' One of the things I love about your – she's mysterious,' Tommy said.
'You're not going soft on me are you dad?' Ryan asked and caused his father to laugh. Tommy smiled at his son but didn't miss the white car heading quickly towards them. He stopped the car and put a hand on his son as he was about to fly out of the front window.
'Who was that?' Ryan asked panicking.
'I don't know but I know we're going to find out soon,' Tommy said and looked a back to see if the car was still there. He saw nothing and had a really bad feeling.
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After Kim ended the call she turned to look at Billy.
'We have to go,' she said.
'Why what's going on?' he asked.
'Kira wants us to go and meet at the house. I have a feeling something will happen there,' Kim said honestly.
'Do you think Trent will attack there?' Billy asked.
'To be honest, I don't know,' Kim said and Billy looked at her.
'We'll find him. Let's just hope you're right about this,' he said.
'Yeah, let's hope,' she said quietly and grabbed her coat and keys. 'Let's go,' she said and walked out closely being followed by Billy.
'Hang in there Aden. Hang in there,' Kim whispered to herself.
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Aden struggled at the back of the car feeling scared and frightened.
'What do you want?' he asked and got no reply. 'I said WHAT DO YOU WANT?' he yelled.
'You'll find out soon,' his kidnapper said and Aden knew who he was at that second.
'Trent?' he asked.
'You are smart,' Trent said and Aden began to feel angry.
'What do you want with me?' he asked.
'What do you think? That idiot McKnight comes back and I'll leave you to play happy families. You're joking right?' the former white ranger asked.
'You didn't have to do this. You could've fought for mum instead of doing this,' Aden said.
'No, I don't think so. If I fought she would still pick that looser and I wasn't going to risk it,' he said.
'Don't you think by taking me you'll make them even closer,' Aden asked.
'No I don't. Sooner or later they'll start blaming themselves and each other. It's only a matter of time before I manage to destroy them,' Trent said. 'Now be quiet!' he finally said. Aden couldn't believe what was going on. Trent had always been crazy but not once had he thought he could have done this. Aden touched his whole body to see if he had any bruises but found something much valuable. He found the phone Kim had given him.
'What an idiot,' he thought to himself and put the phone somewhere he knew Trent would never find it.
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Kira and Connor were already at the house cleaning some of the mess. Ever since they got back Kira hadn't said a word to Connor and he was getting worried.
'Kira are you going to talk to me?' Connor asked and Kira did nothing but nod. 'Babe, what's on your mind?' he asked her.
'Nothing, honestly,' Kira answered. Connor stopped what he was doing and moved next to Kira. He took her hand in his and looked at her face. He stared at her beautiful brown eyes and saw the tears that soon left her eyes. He dropped her hands and hugged her tight. Kira began sobbing and let everything out. 'Why is this happening to me?' she asked.
'I am here. Don't shut me out. You feel pain, I feel pain. I love you Kira and don't you ever forget that. We'll find Aden and I will do everything I can to protect you two. I Love you,' he said and Kira looked up to see Connor looking down at her with loving eyes.
'I love you too and I'm sorry. I just couldn't handle it anymore,' Kira said.
'Its OK, You need anything just tell me. Even if all you want to do is sit down in silence. I'm here for you forever Kira. Forever,' he said and Kira laid her head on his chest.
'I don't deserve you,' she said.
'Yes you do. You deserve so much better,' he told her.
'Maybe I do but I'm fine where I am,' Kira said and Connor took leaned down to kiss her. The kiss took all of Kira's sadness away. She was left with joy, peace and love. She knew she was meant to be here. And she knew she would find her son.
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It had been about half an hour since Kira and Connor had gotten to the house and was now joined by Tommy, Ryan and Ethan. All five of them were waiting for Kim to get here. Ethan was about to speak when the door bell was rang. Ryan got up and opened the door to his mother and a man in blue.
'Hey mom,' he said and looked over her shoulder.
'Come on. I'll explain it when we get inside,' Kim said and all three of them headed to the living room.
'Billy?' Tommy asked as his wife and son walked in with one of his best friends.
'Hey Tommy,' he said and Tommy moved to give him a hug. 'It's been a long time huh?' Billy asked.
'Yeah man, how have you been?' the former black ranger asked.
'I've been fine,' Billy answered.
'How are your wife and kid?' Tommy then asked.
'They're fine thank you,' Billy answered.
'Sorry to break up happy time but who are you?' Ethan asked.
'This is Billy. He was a ranger with me and Tommy and we were great friends,' Kim told them.
'Oh hey dude,' Connor said.
'Hi,' Kira said holding Connor's hand tightly.
'You must be Connor and Kira,' Billy said.
'Yeah that's us,' Connor said.
'And you're Ethan?' he asked the former blue ranger.
'Yeah that's me,' he answered.
'Hey, I'm Ryan,' the young boy rushed to say.
'Nice to meet you,' Billy said and gave him a handshake.
'So why is he here?' Connor asked.
'Well how about we sit down I can explain?' Kim asked and they all nodded.
'After Tommy and Ryan went to look for Aden an idea came to my head. I asked myself what if Trent had taken Aden while he was running away,' Kim began and caused Kira to gasp.
'You think he could do that?' she asked.
'I wasn't sure until I had talked to Billy. Trent's father was Mesagog right?' Kim asked and the rangers nodded.
'When you guys had destroyed him you all thought he was gone forever but that wasn't the case,' Kim said and looked at Billy to finish.
'You see when Mesagog was destroyed his powers were passed on to his next generation – Trent. Now the full growth of powers takes about 13 years. When the powers were fully into Trent he would've had no control of what he was doing. He turned evil a couple of days ago,' Billy said.
'When he forced me to take him back,' Kira whispered to herself and moved closer to Connor.
'While his powers were growing he would've been a completly different person to who he was before,' Kim added and Ryan looked at his mother.
'So you think he has Aden and would have no control of what he does to him?' he asked.
'Yes that's what I think but the only way we can be sure is if we hear from Aden,' Kim said.
'He doesn't have his phone. Trent took it from him a yesterday,' Kira said and everyone in the room became silent. None of them knowing what was going to happen to that beautiful young boy.
'He's a smart kid. I'm sure he'll figure it out,' Ethan said. Kim and Tommy nodded. Ryan and Kira looked doubtful, Billy looked hopeful and Connor walked out of the room.
'Excuse me,' he said lowly.
'Can I go?' Ryan asked and Kira nodded at the young boy. Ryan got up from his seat and followed where the Connor had gone.
'Connor?' he said and the former red ranger turned around.
'Hey,' he said.
'You want me to tell you something,' Ryan said and Connor nodded. 'Before Aden left and when you were giving him the soccer lessons he turned to the Aden he was before Trent was abusing him. He was happy and joyful. He started working on his writing again and I could see he was enjoying himself. He told me he wished you were his dad and now he found out that you are I think he's happy but scared of his mom getting hurt or even having to share you. When you had lessons you were his and he was yours. I think he's worried but he'll come home soon,' Ryan said and Connor looked at the boy in front of him.
'Aden writes?' he asked.
'Yes. He's a good writer. He liked writing about his life, what he wanted to be and how he planned his life. He loved soccer and most of the time that's what he wrote about,' Ryan answered.
'That's good to know. Thank you Ryan,' he said.
'No problem Connor,' he said. 'I mean Uncle Connor. Welcome to the family,' Ryan said and went to hug the older man.
'Thank you,' Connor said.
'You are more than welcome,' Ryan answered.
'Ryan can I talk to your Uncle Connor for a second,' Kira asked.
'Yeah sure,' Ryan said and walked out of the room.
'You're amazing you know that?' Kira asked him.
'Yeah, I am pretty good,' he said and made Kira smile.
'Why did you walk out?' Kira asked.
'I just couldn't handle it all,' he said honestly.
'Well if you need me –I'm here,' she said.
'Forever?' he asked.
'Forever,' she answered and moved to kiss him. The two hugged before walking back into the living room.
'You OK dude?' Ethan asked his friend. Connor looked at Ryan and then Kira and nodded.
'Yeah! I'm more than OK,' he answered.
'Good,' Kim said. Everyone was busy chatting when Tommy's phone rang.
'It's you,' Tommy said to his wife.
'The phone I gave Aden. Pick it up!' Kim said quickly.
'Hello,' Tommy said.
'Uncle Tommy help me! Trent has me and he's planning an attack,' Aden said on the other side.
'Aden are you OK?' Tommy asked and put the phone on loud speaker.
'I'm fine and can you tell my mum and dad I love them. Please hurry. I'm in a white car. That's all I know,' Aden said and ended the call. Kira and Connor looked at each other. Their son was fine but was in the hand of evil.
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