MMPRJLA revised Chapter 47: Duets pt 2, a power rangers fanfic

DISCLAIMER: Again, Saban, DC, etc. Same Valentine's Day, but this time focusing on the Zeo, Lightstar (Space), Wild Force, and Dino Thunder Rangers, along with some of the Titans. Yes, it's Duets 2. Songs are by the Pretenders, Tanya Tucker, Juice Newton, Bryan Adams, Foreigner, The Corrs, Sharon Ridley, Edwin McCain, Mac McAnally, Hall & Oates, Collin Raye, Genesis, Supertramp, Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, Eric Clapton, the Partridge Family, Patrick Swayze, John Cougar Mellencamp, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Olivia Newton John, Belinda Carlisle, Josh Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Carrie Underwood, Al Jarreau, Roy Orbison, Boy Meets Girl, Enrique Iglesias, Todd Rundgren, Aerosmith, Heart, Mocedades, Allison Krauss, Ty Herndon.

COMPLETE DUETS 2

CHAPTER 1: MY BABY (ERIC & DONNA)

"You're going to what?" Conner McKnight asked Eric Forman.

"I'm going to pop the question to Donna." Eric told his fellow Dino Thunder Ranger.

"Are you sure you're not rushing into this?" Kira Ford asked him.

"Damn straight. I nearly lost her once, I'm not gonna do that again."

Ethan James stared at him and spoke "Eric, we know you both love each other, but think about what you're doing. You just got a job, you're both going to college this September, your folks are gonna freak…"

Trent Mercer spoke up. "Guys, they aren't going to do it this year. They're waiting until they graduate from college. It's gonna be fine."

"Thanks, Trent. Besides, Ethan, you're with…Cassidy Cornell. How did unholy union come about?" Eric asked.

Ethan challenged "On the subject of unholy unions…Hyde & Jackie?"

"Come on, than, let's be fair. 1: Hyde wouldn't be in love with Jackie if she was a complete vain, selfish bitch queen in Prada, and 2: He's right, you and Cassidy? BLEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Kira finished.

Conner brought everyone back to the subject at hand. "Guys, it's their life. If they want to get married, let's be supportive. And they are waiting until after they graduate."

Later that evening, at the Water Tower, Donna Pinciotti and Eric are climbing to the top. There is still a faded pot leaf, or a hand giving the finger, depending on someone's point of view, on the large round container. Eric looks at Donna and asks "So? Huh? This is romantic, huh?"

"It's a little more romantic in the summer. Or any time not below freezing. So what am I getting? It's freezing out here." Donna asks.

"Oh, come on, it's not that bad." Eric says, when it begins to snow. "Aw… "

"Eric, why are we up here?"

"Okay, I'm sorry, Donna. I had something I was gonna give you, but I realized it was stupid. Or everyone said it was stupid, so I decided against it."

Intrigued, Donna asks "What was it?"

Sighing, Eric tells her "It was nothing."

"Well, it was something. I mean, I can see that it was something. Just tell me."

" Okay, fine. I was gonna give you this." Eric then pulls out an engagement ring. Donna is obviously shocked. "Oh, my god. Is that a…?"

"Yeah. It's stupid, right?"

"Yeah. And…no. I don't know." Donna looks at him, then asks "What would you have done with it?"

Eric begins "Well, I don't know. I guess I would have told you how beautiful you are, and that…you mean everything to me. And then…I would have gotten down on one knee…you know, like this…" He then proceeds to do just that, and continues "And then I would have taken your hand, and taken the ring…" He then looks up at Donna, who is now very excited. "Go ahead."

Eric finishes "And I would have put the ring on your finger, like this."

Donna is stunned. "Wow."

Eric fumbles, getting up off his knee, saying "So, uh…so, I'll tell you what. Why don't I just hold onto that until, you know, the real moment comes."

Donna then says "Well, sure. Or… I could hold onto it."

Eric is now the surprised one. "You could?"

Donna smiles as she comes closer to hug him, saying "Yeah. Eric, I love you, and I want to be with you forever."

"Yes. That's what I told everyone, and they made me wear the Stupid Helmet." They then kiss each other, then Eric asks "So, um…did we just get…?

"I think we did." Donna smiles

"Donna, I love you. " Eric responds happily

Donna nearly giggles saying: "We are so stupid!"

"I know, right?!" Eric is completely over the moon, as the Pretenders 'My Baby' comes on below, and Eric and Donna hold each other, Donna looking at the ring, and at Eric, with complete and total love.

MY BABY

THE PRETENDERS

I want you to love me…that's all I want from you
I want you to love me, one day

I know I'm a peasant…dressed as a princess…that doesn't mean you have to take my clothes away

If I could show you some happiness…then I would feel like a real princess
That to me would be success, my baby

I see you dancing…a natural beauty
You make the style seem sublime

You really get to the heart of the music
You are the poetry of time

If there's a method, to writing a song…how come I'm getting it wrong?
You write the beautiful songs, baby

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby…take my hand, yeah
C'mon, c'mon c'mon, show me to the love land, to the love land

Can this really happen in this day and age? Like somebody just turned the page
Like I'm walking on stage…my baby
Hey!

TWO SPARROWS IN A HURRICANE

TANYA TUCKER

She's fifteen and he's barely driving a car
She's got his ring and he's got the keys to her heart
It's just a matter of time
They'll spread their wings and fly

Like two sparrows in a hurricane
Are trying to find their way
With a head full of dreams
And faith that can move anything

They've heard it's all uphill
But all they know is how they feel
The world says they'll never make it
Love says they will

There's a baby crying and one more on the way
There's a wolf at the door with a big stack of bills they can't pay
The clouds are dark and the wind is high
But they can see the other side

Like two sparrows in a hurricane
Trying to find their way
With a head full of dreams
And faith that can move anything

They've heard it's all uphill
But all they know is how they feel
The world says they'll never make it
Love says they will

She's eighty-three and he's barely driving a car
She's got his ring and he's got the key to her heart
It's just a matter of time
They'll spread their wings and fly

Like two sparrows in a hurricane
Trying to find their way
With a head full of dreams
And faith that can move anything

They've heard it's all uphill
But all they know is how they feel
The world says they'll never make it
And love says they will

CHAPTER 2: A LITTLE LOVE (KIRA & TRENT)

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Not long after Eric Forman & Donna Pinciotti announced their wedding plans to their fellow Dino Thunder Rangers, Kira Ford & Trent Mercer were walking through downtown Point Place…talking about their future. "How's your artistic future planned out?" Kira asked him point blank.

"I've got a shot at drawing a new book while I'm still in college. It's amazing, it's about a group of young heroes chosen to fight evil with elemental powers…sound familiar?" Trent asked.

"Very familiar. I'm still stunned about what we just heard. I know they're gonna wait until they finish college, but still…I kinda feel Eric & Donna are kinda rushing into this." Kira mused.

"Maybe not. I always knew that those 2 belonged together…in spite of Donna's father. BTW, have you met him?" Trent asked

"Yeah. How Donna wound up being so cool is more amazing considering her father is a complete sexist pig douche. I kinda wish she had Eric's dad for a father…but then again…" Kira reflected.

"Let's change the subject now. I'm kinda curious about the 2 of us. You think we'll do the same thing Eric & Donna are doing?"

"Maybe…but not as fast as they're going. I may like all my music fast, but other things in my life, I prefer to take it slow...do you know what I mean?"

"Being an artist myself, I should know. Kira, I do love you…and I'll wait as long as it takes. And, we're all invited to Tommy & Kimberly's 1st anniversary party tomorrow. They want the actual day just to themselves." Trent told her.

"I can understand that. I'd probably do the same thing. Trent…you think we'll be together as long as Tommy & Kimberly?" Kira asked him point blank.

As Juice Newton's 'A Little Love' came on, Trent looked her in the eyes, and kissed her, then said "I see infinity with us together.

That was all Kira needed at that moment as she returned the kiss, then they both walked to the Youth Center.

A LITTLE LOVE

JUICE NEWTON

You say a little love isn't enough for you
Sometimes I feel lucky just to get a little coming through
I weigh the differences everyday
Sometimes I feel like running away

A little love here makes me want to stay
A little love there will keep me from running away
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love

Well you thought you had it beat, but it didn't seem to last that long
Now you're back out on the street but you've got to keep hanging on
I weigh the differences everyday
Sometimes I feel like running away

Well I know it's hard my friend, but the hurt can heal and your heart will mend
And this world keeps dragging you down, but love can bring you round and round and round and round again

I weigh the differences everyday
Sometimes I feel like running…sometimes I feel like running away

A little love here makes me want to stay(Just a little love)
A little love there will keep me from running away
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love
A little love here, A little love there
Give a little, Get a little, Just a little love

THE ONE

GARY ALLAN

No rush though I need your touch…I won't rush your heart
Until you feel on solid ground…until your strength is found, girl

I'll fill those canyons in your soul…like a river lead you home
And I'll walk a step behind in the shadows so you shine
Just ask it will be done and I will prove my love
Until you're sure that I'm "the one"

Somebody else was here before…he treated you unkind
And broken wings need time to heal before a heart can fly, girl

Trust in me and you'll find a heart so true
All I want to do is give the best of me to you
And stand beside you

Just ask it will be done
And I will prove my love
Until you're sure that I'm "the one"

CHAPTER 3: KID (CASSIE & SPENCER)

Dr. Spencer Reid smiled as he saw Agent Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner and Blue Power Angel Sabrina Duncan walk out the door together. "Nice work, JJ. I think they're good for each other."

Agent Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau smiled, winked at Agent Emily Prentiss, then said "It's not over yet, Spence."

Reid got a look of horror on his face. "What did you do?"

At that moment, Pink Lightstar Ranger Cassie Chan walked into their office. " I hear Dr. Spencer Reid is looking for me?"

Now understanding why Hotch was glaring at his teammates, Reid frowned "You didn't?"

Prentiss got a truly innocent look on her face, shared with Agent Jason Gideon. "We didn't. Blame JJ and Morgan for this." Gideon told him. JJ then looked at Cassie and told her "I believe your teammates Aisha, Ashley, Carlos, Zhane, & TJ were responsible for your being here. Andros said it was none of their business."

"Andros was right. I'm going to murder them when I get back!"

"Only if you help me kill Prentiss, Garcia and ESPECIALLY Morgan! Who made them modern day cupids?"

Gideon looked at the 2 agents in question and said only one word…"RUN!" which both did.

Later, however, both were at a pizza parlor, enjoying a Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Black Olive pizza covered in extra mozzarella & provelone cheese, laughing about their own past romantic disasters. Cassie listened to Reid's telling about his last girlfriend, and he heard her speak about her last romantic disasters, and about Andros falling for Laurie Partridge. "I'm happy for both of them, but sometimes, I can't help wish I was with him, not Laurie. I know I can't have him, but…" Cassie drifted off.

Reid almost sighed as he said this. "TJ told me that you seem to be preoccupied with 2 things…music and being a Ranger. My teammates say that, in a way, I'm preoccupied with work myself. I do have other interests outside of work…I just haven't told them."

Cassie was now interested. "Such as…"

"Stand up comedy. I have Denis Leary's 2 cds, Dennis Miller's, along with Robin Williams, Joan Rivers…"

Cassie nearly spit up her cherry 7up. "Joan Rivers? I never would have guessed. Me, I like to hear Brett Butler, Elayne Boosler, Margaret Cho, Bill Engvall, of course."

Reid smiled and said "We met him recently. He's really funny in real life too. But, it's said the great comedians come from pain…whatever that means."

Cassie grinned and took Reid's hands in hers. Smiling, she spoke "For once, I think Ashley was right. I like being with you…Spencer."

Reid grinned. "You want to go on another date sometime?"

"I would love it. How about tomorrow?"

Reid grinned. The Pretenders 'Kid' came on just then. Cassie just kissed him right there, which he happily returned.

KID

THE PRETENDERS

Kid, what changed your mood? You've got all sad so I feel sad too
I think I know some things we never outgrow
You think it's wrong, I can tell you do
How can I explain when you don't want me to

Kid my only kid…you look so small you've gone so quiet
I know you know what I'm about, I won't deny it
But you forgive, you don't understand
You've turned your head, you've dropped my hand

All my sorrows, all my blues, all my sorrows

Shut the light, go away…full of grace, you cover your face

Kid gracious kid…your eyes are blue but you won't cry
I know, angry tears are too dear…and you won't let them go
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)

SOMEBODY

BRYAN ADAMS

I've been lookin' for someone between the fire and the flame
We're all lookin' for somethin' to ease the pain
Now who can you turn to when it's all black and white
And the winners are losers…you see it every night

I need somebody
Somebody like you
Everybody needs somebody

I need somebody
Hey what about you
Everybody needs somebody

When you're out on the front line …and you're watchin' them fall
It doesn't take long to realize it ain't worth fightin' for

I thought I saw the Madonna when you walked in the room
Well your eyes were like diamonds and they cut right through - oh they cut right through

I need somebody
Somebody like you
Everybody needs somebody
I need somebody
Hey what about you
We all need somebody

Another night another lesson learned
It's the distance keeps us sane
But when the silence leads to sorrow
We do it all again - all again

I need somebody
Somebody like you
Everybody needs somebody
I need somebody
Hey what about you
We all need somebody

CHAPTER 4: I DONT WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU (TANYA & ADAM)

Tanya Sloan & Adam Park were at the Youth Center's Valentine's Day Party. Eric Forman & Donna Pinciotti had told them about their marriage plans…and had completely floored them both. "Wow. I never would have guessed they would follow Tommy & Kimberly into marriage. I was thinking Jill & Hal." Adam told her.

"The Red Power Angel & Green Lantern? Man, talk about a hopeless romantic! Seriously, I still can't believe it!" Tanya nearly gasped.

"It seems that there is some truth to the legend: Valentine's Day does work it's magic in unexpected ways. Ethan & Cassidy Cornell? THAT is an odd couple if I ever heard one!" Adam smiled.

Tanya looked at Adam just as Foreigner's 'I Don't Want To Live Without You' came on the stereo system. She thought to herself –That says a lot about Adam and I.- Adam brought that thought out into the open, handing her a box. "Adam, what is…" Tanya was pleasantly surprised.

"It's not an engagement ring…not really. More like a…symbol. A symbol of how I feel. This song says it all for me. I can't imagine these last 2 years…or the rest of my life without you. We won't do this for a few years, but if you can stand me for a little while…I promise that I will make every day for you as wonderful as I can. Tanya, I…" Adam began.

Tanya took Adam's face into her hands, smiled, and kissed him. When they broke, Adam grinned and said "Now, if only Rocky can find someone."

Tanya said wistfully "I have a feeling that special someone for Rocky will be arriving soon." She and Adam then cuddled as they finished listening to the song.

Little did they realize how right they were. A moving van arrived in Angel Grove, and a young woman with long brunette hair hopped out. Looking around her new surroundings, she smiled, feeling something…no, someone special was about to enter her life…for the better.

I DON'T WANNA LIVE WITHOUT YOU

FOREIGNER

I find myself in a strange situation…and I don't know how
What seemed to be an infatuation is so different now

(Aaaah) I can't get by if we're not together (Eeeeh) ooh, can't you see?
(Aaaah) girl I want you now and forever(Eeeeh) close to me...Aaaah

I'm longing for the time I'm longing for the day
Hoping that you will promise to be mine And never go away

I don't want to live without you…I don't want to live without you
I could never live without you…Live without your love

Oooh ooh ooh oooh

(Aaaah) I ask myself but there's no explanation (Eeeeh) for the way I feel
(Aaaah) I know I've reached the right destination (Eeeeh) And I know it's real

I'm longing for the time I'm longing for the day
When I'll be giving you this heart of mine Believe me when I say

I don't want to live without you…I don't want to live without you
I could never live without you…Live without your love

No, I don't want to live without you…I don't want to live without you
I could never live without you…Live without your love

Now I don't want to live without you…I don't want to live without you
I could never be without you…be without your love
I don't want to live without you…Live without your love

(Aaaah) (Live without your love) live without your love
(Aaaah) (Live without your love) you see I'm lost without your love
(Aaaah) (Live without your love) ooh ooh ooh oooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh
(Aaaah) (Live without your love) without your love
(Aaaah) I can't live without it
(Live without your love) I can't live without your love

BREATHLESS

THE CORRS

Go on, go on…leave me breathless
Come on
Hey, yeah

The daylight's fading slowly…but time with you is standing still
I'm waiting for you only…the slightest touch and I feel weak

I cannot lie…from you I cannot hide
And I'm losing the will to try it…can't hide it, can't fight it

So go on, go on…come on and leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this loving feeling
Make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on, yeah
Come on, yeah

And if there's no tomorrow…and all we have is here and now
I'm happy just to have you…you're all the love I need somehow

It's like a dream…although I'm not asleep
I never want to wake up…don't lose it, don't leave it

So go on, go on…come on and leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this loving feeling
Make me long for your kiss
Go on, go on, yeah
Come

Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

And I can't lie…fFrom you I cannot hide
And I've lost my will to try it…can't hide it, can't fight it

So go on, go on…come on and leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me until I can't deny this loving feeling
Make me long for your kiss

Go on, go on
Come on leave me breathless
Go on, go on
Come on leave me breathless
Go on, go on
Come on leave me breathless
Go on, go on

CHAPTER 5: STAY A WHILE WITH ME (BARRY & IRIS)

The small house in Central City was as far from the craziness of Angel Grove as you could get. And that is exactly how the 2 occupants, Barry & Iris Allen, like it. Still, as a news reporter, Iris gets her fair share of excitement…but nowhere near as much as her husband. Barry is a Police Scientist…these days, he would be called a C.S.I., but even that pales in comparison to his other job…as the Fastest Man Alive…the Flash.

Barry grinned as he held his wife. The last few years had put both through the wringer…and both emerged stronger than ever. 1st , with Iris almost being killed by Professor Zoom, then Flash breaking his neck…accidentally, of course, then finding out Iris was alive in the future, reuniting, then Barry dying in the Crisis, then coming back to life…after all of that, normal is not exactly what you would call their lives at that point. Iris looked at her husband and asked "Any regrets?"

"Only that I spent so much time without you. I have no regrets about being the Flash…or resuming being him. I do regret missing so much time with you, Wally, all my friends and family…but you most of all. I felt so alone while I was…away." Barry spoke honestly.

Iris then spoke "I know the feeling. I didn't date anyone else…I didn't want to. There was…and is…no one else. I am still…and always will be…passionately in love with you. Still, I can imagine the League's reaction when you…returned."

"Yeah. Wally, the ThunderCats, & the Power Rangers cheered, the Charmed Ones were shocked for a little bit…then Hal, Dinah, J'onn, Diana, Bruce, Andrea, Clark…they nearly freaked. And finally meeting Katar & Shayera. Still, I couldn't believe it about Arthur…of all of us…for him to go down the dark side…and that Jason had to kill him like that. When I came back, he felt like he had to explain why. I don't blame Jason, I mean Arthur had gone too far, there was no other way."

Iris then smiled. "Barry, I have some special news. For a long while, we were talking about having children. I just came back from the doctor today. I'm 2 weeks along. We're going to have a baby girl."

Barry then smiled the deepest, warmest smile as he took his wife into his arms, and kissed her deeply. "Well, new mom, how do you feel?"

As Sharon Ridley's 'Stay Awhile With Me' came on, Iris smiled and said "As long as you're with me, like I can conquer the world."

Then, both just held each other.

STAY AWHILE WITH ME

SHARON RIDLEY

Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me

I offer you a love that bears no strings…no spoken vows to clip your wings
a love that touches you but never clings

'Cause pleasing you is all I have in mind…here with me I know you'll find a Love that's strong but not the choking kind

So stay awhile with me…just stick around and see what happens
what will be, will be…and we'll live each day as it comes

Stay awhile with me

I offer you a heart that understands that a man must be a man, and if you find it fits into your plans

Then share with me a life that's free of tears…we'll drink the wine of vintage years, sing in the sunshine' til it disappears

So stay awhile with me…just stick around and see what happens
what will be will be…and we'll live each day as it comes

Stay awhile with me

Won't you please stay awhile with me…just stick around and see what happens
what will be will be…and will live each day as it comes

Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me
Stay awhile with me

I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE

EDWIN MCCAIN

Lying here with you…listening to the rain
Smilin just to see the smile upon your face
And these are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for and I could not ask for more

Looking in your eyes…seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments I know heaven must exist
And these are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for and I could not ask for more

Chorus:

I could not ask for more
Than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
And every prayer has been answered
And every dream I had come true
Yeah, you're right here in this moment
Is right here where I'm meant to be
Oh, Here with you
Here with me

And these are the moments
I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments
I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more

Chorus:

Refrain:

Could not ask for more
Than the love you give me
'Coz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more

And I could not ask for more...

CHAPTER 6: MINIMUM LOVE (WALLY & LINDA)

Linda Park-West looked into the kitchen. The twins, Iris and Jai, were in bed, and her husband, Wally was on the phone with his uncle and mentor, Barry Allen. Linda then heard a giant 'YAHOO!' from Wally. "What's going on?" Linda asked in shock.

2 minutes later, Wally told her that they were going to be godparents…Iris Allen, Wally's aunt, was pregnant with her and Barry's 1st child, a girl. Wally was over the moon. "After all this time…I'm really happy for both of them."

Linda couldn't help but giggle. "I was just thinking. When we met, I thought you were the…biggest horn dog I had ever met. But you won me over completely."

Wally himself couldn't help but chuckle. "You remember my love life before I met you?"

Linda looked thoughtful. "It was…interesting."

"That's charitable of you. It was a complete train wreck. I am so glad I got a 2nd chance with you. Like Billy says, 2nd chances are extremely rare."

"And you really made the most…and the best of said chance. Wally, how do you think Jai & Iris arguing to react…not to mention Bart? He's going to be a bit shocked to say the least." Linda mused.

"I almost forgot. These days, Bart's not so…impulsive…as he used to be. Iris & Jai, however…that's another story. We'd better explain it to them in the morning. Still, I can't help but be happy for both Barry and Iris. After so long…" Wally told her.

"Well…let's table that little discussion until morning, it is still Valentine's day, after all." Linda purred.

As 'Minimum Love' came on, Wally asked "M'lady, what do you have planned?"

Linda only pulled him closer and said "C'mhere."

And nothing else needed to be said.

MINIMUM LOVE

MAC MCANALLY

Well her face was not the face of an angel…but I saw an angel
And her eyes were not the eyes of a lady…but I was looking for a lady…so I saw a lady…that said

Boy get your head out of the stars above
You get the maximum pleasure from a minimum love
Save your heart and let your body be enough
To get the maximum pleasure from a minimum love

Well I knew that this was not as it should be…but then I thought how it could be
While I waited for my conscience to guide me…this voice I swore I heard inside me…it came from right beside me…it said

Boy get your head out of the stars above
You get the maximum pleasure from a minimum love
Save your heart and let your body be enough
To get the maximum pleasure from a minimum love

YOU MAKE MY DREAMS

HALL & OATES

What I want you've got and it might be hard to handle, like the flame that burns the candle

The candle feeds the flame

What I've got is full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter, and you pull them all together, and how I can't explain

Well, well you, you make my dreams come true

Well, well, well you, you make my dreams come true

On a night when bad dreams become a screamer when they're messin with the dreamer

I can laugh it in the face

Twist and shout my way out and wrap yourself around me Cause I ain't the way you found me

And I'll never be the same

Well, 'cause you, you make my dreams come true

Well, well, well you, you make my dreams come true

Listen to this

I'm down on my daydream

Oh that sleepwalk should be over by now I know

Well, well you, you make my dreams come true

Well, well, well you, you make my dreams come true

Well, well you, you make my dreams come true

Well, well, well you, you make my dreams come true

CHAPTER 7: SAY YOU WILL (DONNA & KYLE)

The past week had been crazy for Donna Troy. After a year of recreating her life, her career, and her family, she found that she still had feelings for Kyle Rayner…the Titans' Green Lantern. "We need to talk." She told herself.

Kyle obviously had the same idea, for not long after she said it, he was in the doorway of her new apartment. "You busy?"

"No, thank god you're here. Kyle…as you obviously heard…we need to…"

"Before you go any further…You don't want to become Alex, I sure as hell don't want to become Terry."

Kyle was referring to their late exes, Alexandra DeWitt and Terry Long. "Donna, we can be so good for each other if…"

"If we accept each other for who we truly are, and not what we want the other to be. Kyle, I know that, but we both tend to make it hard for each other. Not to mention, for me, nearly dying, becoming a Titan Of Myth, renouncing it to return to life, having to defeat those power hungry gods, and everything else, I'm afraid that may be too much for you to take." Donna admitted.

"Well, ever since I got this ring, my life hasn't exactly been a trip to normal, either. After you, there was Jen, and that didn't exactly work out either. Getting to know Hal and the other Green Lanterns, along with the Zeo Rangers…well, I found out that maybe I can have a normal life after all." Kyle smiled.

"Can we? I mean, the life we live…what it did to us…I mean…how do you handle it sometimes?" Donna sighed.

"Just keep the faith, in us, our friends, our teammates, that what we're doing our best for the Earth. And as far as us…I so want to give us another try. We can really be good for each other…if we truly believe."

Donna pulled Kyle inside and closed the door, saying "I do want to give us another try, but after everything I've been through recently, I'm scared. I don't want to scare you away again."

Kyle looked at Donna, then said "If we truly believe in us…then we can make miracles happen. I say…" Kyle then kissed her.

Donna smiled…the first true smile in a long time. "Kyle…I do love you."

"You do…because I truly love you. It's real…and nothing can change that." Kyle told her. He then held Donna close to him.

And, as Foreigner's 'Say You Will' came on, for the 1st time in a long while, Donna Troy was truly content…and happy.

SAY YOU WILL

FOREIGNER

Say you will, say you won't make up your mind tonight, Say you do, say you don't wanna be mine
Say you will, say you won't make up your mind this time, Say you will, say you will be mine tonight

I can't sleep, I keep dreaming of losing you
I feel so alone in the night, scared to open my eyes
I'm in too deep, I'm in over my head this time
Can't get you out of my mind, no matter how hard I try

So won't you say you will, say you won't make up your mind tonight, Say you will, say you won't be my guiding light
Say you will, say you won't make up your mind this time, Say you do, say you do you wanna be mine

I get the feeling, I've never been here before
'Cause no one I've known's ever moved me the way that you do
And I know this is the real thing, it's all I've been searching for
I put it all on the line, now I'm hoping you feel that way too

And if you do, why don't you say you will, say you won't make up your mind tonight
Say you do, say you don't wanna be mine
Now will you say you will, you say you won't make up your mind this time, Say you will, say you will you'll be mine tonight

Will you tell me how much I mean to you?
Will you say you always will be true?
I need more than a "come on" sign
So won't you say you will be mine?

Now won't you say you will, say you won't make up your mind tonight, Say you will, say you will be my guiding light
Say you will, say you will make up your mind this time, Say you do, say you do you wanna be mine

Come on, come on, say you will make up your mind tonight
Say you will, say you will be mine tonight

Be mine tonight
Say you will
Be mine tonight yeah
Say you will
Be mine tonight
Say you will, say you will, say you will
Be mine tonight

IN THIS LIFE

COLLIN RAYE

For all I'd been blessed with in this life…there was an emptiness in me
I was imprisoned by the power of gold…with one honest touch you set me free

Let the world stop turnin'…let the sun stop burnin'
Let them tell me love's not worth goin' through

If it all falls apart…I will know deep in my heart
The only dream that mattered had come true
In this life I was loved by you

For every mountain I have climbed every raging river crossed
You were the treasure that I longed to find…without your love I would be lost

Let the world stop turnin', let the sun stop burnin'
Let them tell me love's not worth going through

If it all falls apart…I will know deep in my heart
The only dream that mattered had come true
In this life I was loved by you

In this life I was loved by you

CHAPTER 8: DIRTY LOOKS (ERIC M. & TAYLOR)

Eric Meyers looked at the Animarium…waiting for a certain someone. It was just then that Taylor Earhardt, the Yellow Eagle Wild Force Ranger, walked over. "Hey stranger, ready to roll?"

Eric looked at her, and then grinned. "I think so. How are your friends handling this day?"

"Cole & Alyssa are going out somewhere…Merrick and the Princess are taking a night to themselves…Danny and Kendall reconnected and are spending this day together…Paige is with Vic…" Taylor started.

"Wait a minute…Vic Stone…Cyborg? I thought that they couldn't stand each other."

"Well, that's what I thought too. The only one without any plans for this day is Max…but I have a feeling he'll find someone. Still, as much as I care about them…they still drive me crazy sometimes." Taylor admitted.

"I used to feel the same way about my friends." Eric admitted.

Taylor knew exactly whom he was talking about…his Time Force teammates. "I take it that things have really improved between all of you."

"Me and Wes, we're like brothers now…it seems hard to believe we hated each other once. He and Jen have gotten even closer now, since she decided to stay here in this timeframe. Lucas, Katie, and Trip are thinking of doing the same thing. Speaking of us…I hear you're returning to the Air Force." Eric asked.

"Hey, if Green Lantern can do both…well, why not? Besides…you're opening up your own dojo in addition to the Silver Guardians?" Taylor asked.

"Why not? I mean, we can't keep this up forever…as much as we want to. Why not train the next group for the future? But let's hold off on that talk for later." Eric finished as Juice Newton's 'Dirty Looks' came on.

"I LOVE this song! Can I play it in the car?" Taylor asked.

"You read my mind." Eric grinned as they left the Animarium.

DIRTY LOOKS

JUICE NEWTON

If I don't go now I never will
Lord, I'd be dead if looks could kill
Those slings and arrows thrown my way
Maybe you just made your passion play

With those dirty looks
With those dirty looks
Get right down to the naked truth with those dirty looks

Don't you that its not nice to stare
Well you better watch out, you better beware
Do you really mean what you say with those eyes
Well don't look now but there's trouble inside

Give me those dirty looks
I love those dirty looks
Get right down to the naked truth with those dirty looks

Well I don't feel sorry got no regrets
But that's one look I wont forget
You made me tremble, you made me shake
Oh you made me do a double take

With those dirty looks
Love those dirty looks
You get right down to the naked truth with those dirty, dirty looks
Give me those dirty looks
I love those dirty looks
Get right down to the naked truth with those dirty looks

INVISIBLE TOUCH

GENESIS

Well I've been waiting, waiting here so long
But thinking nothing, nothing could go wrong, ooh now I know
She has a built in ability to take everything she see
And now it seems I'm falling, falling for her

She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She reaches in, and grabs right hold of your heart
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
It takes control and slowly tears you apart

Well I don't really know her, I only know her name
But she crawls under your skin
You're never quite the same, and now I know
She's got something you just can't trust
It's something mysterious
And now it seems I'm falling, falling for her

She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She reaches in, and grabs right hold of your heart
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
It takes control and slowly tears you apart

She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She reaches in, and grabs right hold of your heart
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
It takes control and slowly tears you apart

So she don't like losing, to her it's still a game
And though she will mess up your life
You'll want her just the same, and now I know
She has a built in ability to take everything she sees
And now it seems I've fallen, fallen for her

She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
She reaches in, and grabs right hold of your heart
She seems to have an invisible touch yeah
It takes control and slowly tears you apart

She seems to have an invisible touch
She seems to have an invisible touch
She seems to have an invisible touch

CHAPTER 9: GOODBYE STRANGER (ROCKY & CHRISTY)

Rocky DeSantos was walking through the neighborhood in Angel Grove, when he saw a moving van delivering furniture to a house. He then saw the 2 occupants, one a blonde woman smiling at her teenaged daughter, saying "I'm kind of nervous, I mean, this is a far cry from Ojai. Christy, do you think you'll like living here?"

Christy Sommers-Austin, a young woman with long brunette hair, smiled at her mom, then said "Mom, relax. You'll do great here, and when dad comes home, he'll love this place too."

Rocky took a look at the woman Christy was talking to. He was in shock, but still walked up to them, asking "Aren't you Jaime Sommers, the tennis pro?"

"That was a long time ago. I'm an English teacher now. Nice that I'm still recognized. And you are?"

"Rocky DeSantos. What brings you to Monster Central?"

Christy was stunned at what Rocky said, but somehow couldn't help but laugh. "Monster Central?"

"Of course, this is the home of four teams of Power Rangers. Well, so much for peace & quiet." Jaime reflected.

Christy smiled at Rocky, which he happily returned. "How do you like it here so far?" he asked.

"Liking the company now. Mom, you mind if I took a walk around the neighborhood?"

"Sure. Be careful, though. Rocky, is it? I hope to see you tomorrow in English class." Jaime smiled as she went into the house.

Christy & Rocky then took a tour of Angel Grove. Rocky pointed out the main hangout of all of the teens, the Angel Grove Youth Center. "They're having a Valentine's Day Party tonight. Wanna come?"

"I'd love it. I'll get ready by 6." Christy smiled at Rocky, looking forwards to the evening.

Not long after she came home, Christy got a phone call. "DAD!" How's Madrid?"

Dad, being Col. Steve Austin, spoke over the phone, "Hey kiddo, how are you? Madrid is a pain, but how are you and Mom adjusting to Angel Grove?"

"Dad, it's gonna be so cool, this is the home of the Power Rangers! We may even run into them sometime! There's also this great guy, his name is Rocky, he invited me to the Youth center for a Valentine's Day Party tonight, can I go?" Christy was way excited.

"If it's ok with your Mom, I'm all for it. Speaking of which, is she there?"

"Sure. Talk to you soon." Christy then called for Jaime. "Hello, stranger." Jaime spoke.

"How's things in Angel Grove? I'm hoping you haven't run into any monsters yet, after hearing about Angel Grove being the Monster Capital Of The World." Steve spoke.

"So far, pretty quiet and boring. Hopefully, Christy wont follow in our footsteps and work for Oscar and the O.S.I. I'd rather she just be a normal teenager." Jaime sighed.

That evening, Rocky walked into the Youth Center with Christy, and introduced her to Kat Hilliard & David Truehart, Tanya Sloan & Adam Park, Jason Lee Scott & Jamie Zedden, Laurie Partridge & Andros, Chris Partridge & Sylvie Kwan, and Ashley Hammond & Carlos Vallerte. Rocky smiled and looked at Christy. Never before had he fallen for any girl like this, Christy Sommers-Austin was definitely someone special.

Christy looked at Rocky and had a warm glow inside. She then walked over and kissed him just as Supertramp's 'Goodbye Stranger' came on. Both then danced to the song as Adam & Tanya then commented 'He's finally found that someone.'

GOODBYE STRANGER

SUPERTRAMP

It was an early morning yesterday, I was up before the dawn
And I really have enjoyed my stay but I must be moving on
Like a king without a castle, like a queen without a throne
I'm an early morning lover and I must be moving on

Now I believe in what you say is the undisputed truth
But I have to have things my own way to keep me in my youth
Like a ship without an anchor, like a slave without a chain
Just the thought of those sweet ladies sends a shiver through my veins
And I will go on shining, shining like brand new
I'll never look behind me, my troubles will be few

Goodbye strange it's been nice, hope you find your paradise
Tried to see your point of view, hope your dreams will all come true
Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane, will we ever meet again
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame, come tomorrow, feel no pain
Sweet devotion (Goodbye Mary), it's not for me (Goodbye Jane)
Just give me motion (Will we ever) and set me free (Meet again)
And land and the ocean (Feel no sorrow), far away (Feel no shame)
The life I've chosen (Come tomorrow), every day (Feel no pain)
So goodbye Mary (Goodbye Mary), goodbye Jane (Goodbye Jane)
Will we ever (Will we ever) meet again (Meet again)

Now some they do and some they don't and some you just can't tell
And some they will and some they won't, with some it's just as well
You can laugh at my behavior that'll never bother me
Say the devil is my savior but I don't pay no heed
And I will go on shining, shining like brand new
I'll never look behind me, my troubles will be few

Goodbye stranger it's been nice, hope you find your paradise
Tried to see your point of view, hope your dreams will all come true
Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane, will we ever meet again
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame, come tomorrow, feel no pain
Sweet devotion (Goodbye Mary), it's not for me (Goodbye Jane)
Just give me motion (Will we ever) and set me free (Meet again)
And land and the ocean (Feel no sorrow), far away (Feel no shame)
The life I've chosen (Come tomorrow), every day (Feel no pain)
And now I'm leaving (Goodbye Mary), got to go (Goodbye Jane)
Hit the road (Will we ever), I say it once again (Meet again)
Yes I'm leaving (Feel no sorrow), got to go (Feel no shame)
Got to go (Come tomorrow), I'm sorry I must tell you (Feel no pain)
Goodbye Mary (Goodbye Mary), goodbye Jane (Goodbye Jane)
Will we ever motion (Will we ever) meet again (Meet again)

I'VE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE

BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES

Now I've had the time of my life, no I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth…and I owe it all to you

'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I owe it all to you

I've been waiting for so long…now I've finally found someone to stand by me

We saw the writing on the wall as we felt this magical fantasy

Now with passion in our eyes there's no way we could disguise it secretly

So we take each other's hand 'Cause we seem to understand the urgency

Just remember…
You're the one thing I can't get enough of

So I'll tell you something…this could be love

Because I've had the time of my life…no I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth…and I owe it all to you

Hey baby

With my body and soul I want you more than you'll ever know
So we'll just let it go don't be afraid to lose control
Yes I know what's on your mind when you say stay with me tonight

Just remember…
You're the one thing I can't get enough of

So I'll tell you something…this could be love

Because I've had the time of my life…no I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth…and I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life and I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth…and I owe it all to you

Now I've had the time of my life…no I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth…and I owe it all to you
I've had the time of my life…no I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth…and I owe it all to you

'Cause I've had the time of my life…and I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth

CHAPTER 10: LOVE'S BEEN A LITTLE BIT HARD ON ME (DINAH & JASON G.)

Jason Gideon walked into his office at the Behavorial Analysis Unit in Quantico, VA, and was confronted by both Agents Emily Prentiss and Jennifer JJ Jarreau, who were both smiling. –Uh-Oh.- he thought to himself.

JJ smiled and said "This Valentine's day matchmaking isn't over yet. We've found someone for you."

Gideon frowned. "If it's Strauss, you had both better run, I never hit a woman before, but if it's her, I swear…"

Prentiss giggled at that, then said "Hey, give us some credit, we wouldn't do that." They both stepped aside, to reveal Black Canary, Dinah Laurel Lance, standing there. "I hear you need a favor from me."

Gideon looked at the 2 agents. "Does she know why you called her here?"

Both began to stammer, when Dinah smiled and said "I had a feeling that something like this was going to happen. I just broke up with Green Arrow, and apparently you're single right now. I suspect they and a certain former protégé of GA's had something to do with this."

Gideon then grinned at the heroine, and spoke "Since they both had a…correct…feeling about this, I won't get revenge…THIS time. Would you like to go out while you're here?"

"I'd love it. Let's do this someplace private, however."

"I'm all for that." As Gideon and Dinah left, both Prentiss and JJ asked "Can we come along…as chaperones?"

"NO WAY!"

At a French restaurant 26 minutes later, Dinah & Gideon were laughing and talking. "J'onn said that you were unique…and I see why. Classic Motown, Beatles, Sondheim, Wagner…you definitely have eclectic tastes in music…of course, I have the same choices…somewhat."

Gideon grinned and said "Given our jobs, I'm amazed we have time for music…or anything else. Dinah…if I can ask a personal question…why did you and Green Arrow break up?"

Dinah sighed and told him "I got tired of his fighting with everyone, his friends, his partner, me, everyone. He wants everyone else to change, but when you ask him to take care of his faults, it's like you spit on the Mona Lisa…and then was all the cheating…with just about any female who would say yes. This last time was the last straw, and you would think I would be upset after the last 9-10 years, instead, I feel like I just got rid of an albatross. I feel free…liberated."

Gideon then looked at Dinah and mused "What was life like with him?"

"Alternately wonderful and disgusting. Eventually, the disgusting parts began to outweigh the good, and I couldn't take it anymore. What about you?" Dinah asks.

"Not much to tell. I had suffered a nervous breakdown due to the death of six of my colleagues in a warehouse bombing. When I returned from a six-month-long medical leave, I was given the Senior Agent position of the B.A.U. as Hotch was confirmed as Unit Chief. At the time, Iwas called back to work to help profile a killer, called "The Seattle Strangler" by the media. He abducted women and held them prisoner before strangling them and dumping their bodies. After I put together a profile, we believed the unsub was a Richard Slessman, a convicted serial rapist. When we picked him up, the pieces didn't all fit together, and we discovered that Slessman was the "brains" of a duo. Eventually, we discovered that Timothy Vogel, a prison guard that protected Slessman while he was in jail, was the actual perpetrator of the crimes. I was able to save Heather Woodland's life by angering Vogel to the point that he forgot about the victim and tried to kill me, only to be shot by Elle." Gideon finished.

"Elle? Oh, yeah, the Purple Power Angel. How does that feel, knowing you once worked with a Power Angel?" Black Canary asked him.

"Truthfully? Kind of strange. It is very weird, I'm starting to wonder which one of us will get superpowers next. Anyway, enough about me, what do you want to do next?"

"I hear that there's a Rolling Stones tribute band playing around here. How about it?"

At that point, Juice Newton's 'Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me' came on the restaurant's speaker system. Both mused "Says a lot about my love life." As they both share a laugh about this, Dinah says "I hear you're a really talented cook. Any chance I might find out sometime?"

"Only if you teach me some of your martial arts moves. I'm getting a little bit rusty in that department. Y'know what? I have a feeling this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and Green Arrow was out of his mind to treat you the way he did." Gideon told her.

"You're right, this is a great beginning." Dinah says as they leave the restaurant. Dinah then thinks to herself 'Maybe something a bit more.

LOVE'S BEEN A LITTLE BIT HARD ON ME

JUICE NEWTON

Well, I've got nothing to be ashamed of
Love's been a little bit hard on me
If I shy away it's only because
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)Oh, love's been a little…
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
(Love's been a little)You know just been a little…
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)

Now, I can remember when it's been so much
Love's been a little bit hard on me
Now I shy away at the slightest touch
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)Oh, you know it's been a little…
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
(Love's been a little)Just a little, little…
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)

Come out, come out to the hopeless romance inside
Shout it's all right, it's all right to stay so dark, so close to the light

I'll be back when I calm my fears
Love's been a little bit hard on me
And I'll see you around in a thousand years
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)You know it's just been a little…
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
Oh, love you know it's just been a little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)

BAD LOVE

ERIC CLAPTON

Oh what a feeling I get when I'm with you
You take my heart into everything you do
And it makes me sad for the lonely people
I walked that road for so long
Now I know that I'm one of the lucky people
Your love is making me strong

I've had enough bad love
I need something I can be proud of
I've had enough bad love
No more bad love

And now I see that my life has been so blue
With all the heartaches I had till I met you
But I'm glad to say now that's all behind me
With you here by my side
And there's no more memories to remind me
Your love will keep me alive

I've had enough bad love
I need something I can be proud of
I've had enough bad love
No more bad love

CHAPTER 11: I'LL MEET YOU HALFWAY (CONNOR & VANESSA)

Vanessa Kapatelis was in a state of confusion. Never had she been so worried over what to wear, or what to say. Conner Kent, a/k/a Superboy, had asked her out on a date this evening. As Wonder Girl, Vanessa, or Nessie, as everyone called her, was one of the most confident people on the planet…but as herself…she was a wreck. Calling Donna Troy, a/k/a Troia, she gasped "Am I crazy, am I doing the right thing here, what if he doesn't like me?"

Going through her own insane feelings with Kyle Rayner, Donna sighed and told her "You'll never know if you don't take a chance. I'm about to do that now. Take care."

Meanwhile, on his way to see Nessie, Conner was freaking out. "This is Wonder Woman's protégé, what would she want to date me for? I'm just gonna go home." But it was too late for that, he was already there at Nessie's house, and her mother, Julia, opened the door, and said "Come in, Vanessa will be downstairs in a minute." Julia then called "Vanessa, you have a visitor."

Conner looked up…and saw Vanessa in a blue dress…just as nervous as he was. "Why is she scared? I'm the nervous wreck here." He said it out loud.

Nessie giggled then said "You're nervous? I'm freaking out here. I've wanted to go out with you lots of times, but why are you…"

"You're Wonder Woman's partner, for god's sakes! You have gods for relatives! I'm a clone of Superman, that's al, how can I compete with you?" Conner spoke.

Nessie grinned and said "Hey, I'm a normal person here. I just happened to be blessed with these by the Olympian Gods through Diana. You, on the other hand…I mean, yeah, you're a clone, but still…SUPERMAN. And you're worried you won't measure up to me?"

Conner realized that they both were nervous. "Can we start over with a good pizza?"

Nessie grinned and spoke up "You bet."

Just then, Julia put the Partridge Family's 'I'll Meet You Halfway' on. Conner & Nessie smiled at each other. As they walked out the door together, they both agreed, that song said volumes about their relationship.

I'LL MEET YOU HALFWAY

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY

Will there come a day you and I can say we can finally see each other?
Will there come a time we can find the time to reach out for one another?

We've been travelin' in circles such a long, long time tryin' to say hello, hello!
And we can just let it ride, but you're someone that I'd like to get to know.

I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
There must be some way to get it together
And if there's some way, I know some day
We just might work it out forever.

Will there come a day you and I can say we can finally see each other?
Will there come a time we can find the time to reach out for one another?

We've been travelin' in circles such a long, long time tryin' to say hello, hello!
And we can just let it ride, but you're someone that I'd like to get to know.

I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
There must be some way to get it together
And if there's some way, I know some day
We just might work it out forever.

Will there come a day (will there come a day), You and I can say (you and I can say)
We can finally see each other?
Will there come a time (will there come a time), We can find the time (we can find the time)
To reach out for one another?

I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way

SHE'S LIKE THE WIND

PATRICK SWAYZE

She's like the wind through my tree, she rides the night next to me
She leads me through moonlight only to burn me with the sun
She's taken my heart…but she doesn't know what she's done

Feel her breath on my face…her body close to me
Can't look in her eyes…she's out of my league
Just a fool to believe I have anything she needs
She's like the wind

I look in the mirror and all I see is a young old man with only a dream
Am I just fooling myself that she'll stop the pain
Living without her…I'd go insane

Feel her breath on my face…her body close to me
Can't look in her eyes…she's out of my league
Just a fool to believe I have anything she needs
She's like the wind

I feel your breath on my face…your body close to me
Can't look in your eyes…your out of my league
Just a fool to believe (Just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
(Just a fool)Just a (to believe)fool to believe (She's like the wind)

Just a fool to believe (Just a fool to believe) She's like the wind

She's like the wind

CHAPTER 12: JACK & DIANE (COLE & ALYSSA)

Alyssa Enrille was smiling during a walk through the Animarium with Cole Evans. The 2 had gotten close since he had 1st joined the Wild Force Rangers. And on this day, with Taylor Earhardt and Time Force Ranger Eric Meyers out on a date, Danny Delgado getting back together with his girlfriend Kendall Jefferies, and Princess Shayla and Merrick Balitou rekindling things, it left the 2 practically all to themselves.

Cole recognized this and asked "Alyssa…how did you get interested in teaching? I think it's amazing that you want to be an inspiration to young children, but how did you start thinking that would be your career?"

"I used to babysit my neighbor's kids, and I tried to teach them other languages and customs. They liked it, and we had fun while doing it. Pretty soon, they told their friends, and soon I had my 1st class in Spanish. My Mom saw this, and decided that I should consider giving teaching a chance, since I seemed to enjoy it, so that's how I got started. Cole…if I may ask…how do you feel about being a Ranger?" Alyssa then asked.

Cole smiled and told her "Thank my parents. They started by being veternarians for the lions at the Turtle Cove zoo. Then, my Mom wanted to discover if the legends of the Animarium were true, and so did my dad. Unfortunately, they ran afoul of Dr. Viktor Adler, and soon were killed by him, but not before they got me away from him. I wish you could have met them. From what I'm starting to remember of them, they were both the most amazing people you could ever meet. I wonder…how my life would have been if they were able to escape from Adler."

Alyssa began to wonder…would they have been able to fight off Master Org without Cole. Her answer was no. She then smiled and said "Let's leave that for another day. I think you and I should explore the meaning of this day…starting with what music you like to listen to."

"Anything as long as it's not connected to Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, or Lady Caca." Cole told her.

"Lady Gaga." Alyssa corrected.

Cole gave something that was new for him: a wicked smile, when he said "I know."

Alyssa gasped in surprise, then burst out laughing. "We were wondering about your sense of humor. It's kind of wicked…I love it…and I love you." She then gazed into Cole's eyes when she said it.

Cole gave the same look, then kissed Alyssa gently. "I love you too. How do you feel about John Cougar Mellencamp?"

"Jack & Diane, R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A., Ain't Even Done With The Night, Authority Song, I Need A Lover…I love his music! Cole Evans, this looks like the beginning of an even more beautiful friendship!"

Cole & Alyssa smiled, then looked up into the night sky over the Animarium.

JACK & DIANE

JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP

Little ditty about Jack and Diane…two American kids growin' up in the heartland
Jackie gonna be a football star…Diane's debutante backseat of Jackie's car

Suckin' on chili dogs outside the Tastee Freeze…Diane's sittin' on Jackie's lap, He's got his hand between her knees
Jackie say ,"Hey, Diane, let's run off behind a shady trees…Dribble off those Bobby Brooks, let me do what I please"

Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone, say-a
Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
They walk on

Jackie sits back, reflects his thoughts for the moment, scratches his head and does his best James Dean
"Well you know, Diane, we oughta run off to the city", Diane says, "Baby, you ain't missin' nuthin'"

Jackie, says Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, I say, life goes on long after the thrill of livin' is gone

Gonna let it rock, let it roll, let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
Hold on to sixteen as long as you can, changes come around real soon, make us women and men

Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, I say, life goes on, long after the thrill of livin' is gone

Little ditty about Jack and Diane…two American kids doing the best they can

GUYS LIKE ME

ERIC CHURCH

I wear a greasy ball cap, I like my shirt untucked
I spend Saturdays working on my truck
I don't like to fight but I ain't scared to bleed
Most don't mess with a guy like me

'Cause guys like me drink too many beers on Friday after work
Our best blue jeans have Skoal rings, we wear our boots to church
So rough around the edges it's hard to believe
That girls like you love guys like me

Your daddy worked at the bank, mine worked on cars
You went to college, I pulled graveyard
You must have had your pick of all the trust fund types
But you came back to me and only God knows why

Now there's a lot of guys like me out there in a lot of little towns
Tellin' all our buddies we won't ever settle down
We say that's just the way we are and the way we'll always be
So God sends girls like you for guys like me
Thank God there's girls like you for guys like me

CHAPTER 13: COLD AS ICE (WES & JEN)

Jennifer (Jen) Cassidy was lost in thought as she got ready for her date with fellow Time Force Ranger Wes Collins. Wes is a virtual double for her former mentor and boyfriend Alex. Jen looked back and noticed how much Alex had changed…not for the better.

Alex was so…cold at times, like he didn't care about anything or anyone, and when she returned to 2002 for good, it seemed like he looked like she had slapped him in the face. "Alex, what is your problem?" Jen remembered shouting to him before she left.

"You are not supposed to be in 2002. I had this great life planned for us, you just can't…" Alex started.

"I just can't? Who in the hell do you think you are?! You nearly let Wes and Eric get killed fighting our battle by themselves, and tried to make us forget the whole thing! In any case, what the hell was I to you, Alex, your girlfriend…or a student?"

The look on Alex's face told her everything she needed to know. "Thanks for sharing. Have a nice life…on your own." And with that, Jen returned to 2002, along with Katie Walker, Lucas Kendall, and Trip Regis…for good.

Returning to the present, Jen's thoughts were broken when Wes walked in. "Hey, you, ready to go?"

Jen walked up to Wes, and hugged him, then gave him a memory stunning kiss. "Wow, what was that for?"

Jen smiled and told him "For being a fun loving, caring person…nothing like Alex. I love you, Wes."

Wes grinned. "I love you too. Heard Foreigner's 'Cold As Ice', didn't you?"

I don't know how, but I think Lou Gramm & Mick Jones somehow had Alex and me in mind when they wrote this. Let's get out of here."

"I know just the place." And with that, Wes turned off the cd player, and they went into the city together.

COLD AS ICE

FOREIGNER

You're as cold as ice…you're willing to sacrifice our love

You never take advice…someday you'll pay the price, I know

I've seen it before, it happens all the time
(Oooh-oooh) You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
You're digging for gold, you're throwing away
(Aaah-aaah) A fortune in feelings, but someday you'll pay

You're as cold as ice…you're willing to sacrifice our love

You want paradise…but someday you'll pay the price, I know

I've seen it before, (oooh-oooh) it happens all the time
(Oooh-oooh) You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
You're digging for gold, (aaah-aaah) you're throwing away
(Aaah-aaah) A fortune in feelings, but someday you'll pay

Cold as ice, you know that you are

Cold, cold, as, as, ice, as cold as ice to me
Cold, cold, as, as, ice

Ooh ooh ooh, cold as, cold as
I, i, ice, (you're as cold as ice) yes

(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, yes I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, you're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, oh yes I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, you're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, oh yes I know
(Cold as ice) You're as cold as ice, you're as cold as ice, you're as cold as ice, I know

STRONGER

KELLY CLARKSON

You know the bed feels warmer sleeping here alone
You know I dream in color and do the things I want

You think you got the best of me, think you had the last laugh
Bet you think that everything good is gone
Think you left me broken down, think that I'd come running back
Maybe you don't know me, cause you're dead wrong

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter, footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over cause you're gone

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger, ju-ust me, myself and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone

You heard that I was starting over with someone new
They told you I was moving on, over you

You didn't think that I'd come back, I'd come back swinging
You tried to break me, but you see

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger, just me, myself and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone

Thanks to you I got a new thing started, thanks to you I'm not a broken hearted
Thanks to you I'm finally thinking bout me, you know in the end, the day you left was just my beginning

In the e-end

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger, just me, myself and I,
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone

CHAPTER 14: HOT BLOODED (KAT & DAVID)

David Truehart looked at the beautiful young blonde Australian next to him and said "Kat, I love you dearly, but you're wrong. Kelly Hansen is a hell of a lot better than…"

Kat Hilliard, the lady in question, quickly corrected "David, you are so wrong here. Lou Gramm was the best lead singer. Haven't you heard 'Cold As Ice', 'Hot Blooded', 'Waiting For A Girl Like You', 'Double Vision', "Break It Up', 'Juke Box Hero', and especially 'Say You Will'. He nailed those…PERFECTLY." Kat finished with a warm smile. She almost convinced him.

"Lady, you just about won me over. Still, you need to listen to 'When It Comes To Love'. You'll see I'm right here. BTW, he said, changing the subject, how are things with your cousins at your house?" David wanted to know.

"YUCK! All they want to listen to is…Justin Bieber. I can't stand him, how in the world did this little, annoying piece of no talent…garbage came to be a singer." Kat griped.

"It could be worse, there could be 5 of him, in the form of a boy band." David tried to reason.

"Oh. My. God. You're right, it could be worse. I don't even want to think about that. Let's get on to more pleasant topics…like acid rain?" Kat joked.

David chuckled…then changed the cd, putting on Foreigner's 2nd album 'Double Vision', one particular song in general. "How about this…"

When the song, 'Hot Blooded', came on, Kat purred "Mmmm. You do have excellent taste. I love this."

David smiled and looked at Kat, saying "You have even better taste, my dear. How did I get so lucky to get someone as amazing as you?"

"Beats me, I almost went for Jason. Jamie's one lucky lady. Me, I'm even luckier. I love you, David Truehart, now come here…" she finished, pulling him close as the song continued…

HOT BLOODED

FOREIGNER

Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and see
I got a fever of a hundred and three
Come on baby, do you do more than dance?
I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded

You don't have to read my mind to know what I have in mind
Honey you oughta know
Now you move so fine, let me lay it on the line
I wanna know what you're doin' after the show

Now it's up to you, we can make a secret rendezvous
Just me and you, I'll show you lovin' like you never knew

That's why I'm hot blooded, check it and see
Feel the fever burning inside of me
Come on baby, do you do more than dance?
I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded

If it feels alright, maybe you can stay all night
Shall I leave you my key?
But you've got to give me a sign, come on girl, some kind of sign
Tell me, are you hot mama? You sure look that way to me

Are you old enough? Will you be ready when I call you bluff?
Is my timing right? Did you save your love for me tonight?

Yeah I'm hot blooded, check it and see
Feel the fever burning inside of me
Come on baby, do you do more than dance?
I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded, I'm hot

Now it's up to you, can we make a secret rendezvous?
Oh, before we do, you'll have to get away from you know who

Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and see
I got a fever of a hundred and three
Come on baby, do you do more than dance?
I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded

(Hot blooded) I'm a little bit high
(Hot blooded) You're a little bit shy

(Hot blooded) You're making me sing
(Hot blooded) For your sweet, sweet thing

MAGIC

OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

Come take my hand, you should know me
I've always been in your mind
You know that I will be kind
I'll be guiding you

Building your dream has to start now
There's no other road to take
You won't make a mistake
I'll be guiding you

You have to believe we are magic
Nothin' can stand in our way
You have to believe we are magic
Don't let your aim ever stray
And if all your hopes survive, destiny will arrive
I'll bring all your dreams to life, for you
I'll bring all your dreams to life, for you

From where I stand you are home free
The planets align so rare
There's promise in the air
And I'm guiding you

Through every turn I'll be near you
I'll come anytime you call
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll be guiding you

CHAPTER 15: I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING (KARONE & ZHANE)

Karone couldn't help but smile when she thought about this: her brother Andros with Laurie Partridge. She herself was heading to the Youth Center's Valentine's Day Party with Andros' best friend, Zhane. She then thought about all that had brought them together:

1st : When she was a child, barely 4 years old, Darkonda kidnapped her and turned her evil, christening her as Astronema, turning her against her family and friends. Thankfully, 15 years later, after countless confrontations, Andros was able to break the spell, and Zhane was able to make it stick, freeing her for a time.

2nd : Darkonda retried to keep her as Astronema when she snuck back onto the Dark Fortress to get information for the Rangers. After a battle with the Rangers and all of Earth's heroes, Astronema was destroyed for good. And with that, she and Zhane finally became a couple. Of course, Karone was already falling for Zhane.

For his part, Zhane looked at Karone and asked: "How do you like this night so far?"

"Amazing. Zhane, I am so happy to be free from Darkonda and Dark Spectre. I wish that we could free Ecliptor from their control.' Karone mused.

"Sorry, Karone, but he's probably too far gone into the evil side at this point, and there's most likely no turning back for him. At least he did some good in contacting Andros and helping you escape. Maybe there's still a chance for him…but I really doubt it." Zhane stated.

"I know…but like you, Andros, and the rest of the Rangers did with me…I can't give up on him just yet. There may still be a chance." Changing the subject, Karone asked "How do you feel about Andros dating Laurie Partridge?"

"Hmmm. Actually, I'm ok with it, I still worry about his reaction to our being together, he is rather overprotective when it comes to you."

"Hey, he said it best a month ago: 'If you can't trust your best friend, who can you trust?' Besides, I think he's relieved I'm not dating Danny Partridge…or Justin Bieber." Karone joked.

"Oh my god, I think I'd rather you'd date Danny! Justin Bieber…UGH!" Zhane frowned.

"Don't worry, it's not going to happen. Besides, you're way better looking than he is." Karone finished.

Smiling, Zhane then turned on the cd player. 'I Woke Up In Love This Morning' came on. "Speak of the devil…" Zhane joked.

Before he could say anything else, Karone put her finger to his lips and kissed him right there.

Zhane smiled, kissed her again, then they walked on to the Youth Center.

I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY

Last night, I turned out the lights, lay down and thought about you
I thought about the way that it could be
Two O'clock, wonderin' what I'm doin' here alone without you
So I close my eyes and dream you're here to me

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind
Yes, I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind

Hello girl, yes it's five O'clock I know but you just listen
There's something that I've got to let you know
This is you, this pillow that I'm huggin' and I'm kissin'
And one more thing before I let you go

And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind
And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind

Do dreams come true, well if they do, I'll have you
Not just for a night, but for my whole life through
I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind
And I woke up in love this morning, I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind

I FEEL FREE

BELINDA CARLISLE

I feel free
I feel free

Feel when I dance with you
We move like the sea
You, you're all I want to know
I feel free
I feel free
I feel free

I can walk down the street but there's no one there
Though the pavement's one huge crowd
I can drive down the road but my eyes don't see
Thought my mind wants to cry out loud
Yeah, my mind wants to cry out loud

As far as I can see
Ceiling is the sky
You're the sun and as you shine on me
I feel free
I feel free
I feel free

I feel free
I feel free
I feel free

CHAPTER 16: AIN'T EVEN DONE WITH THE NIGHT (ASHLEY & CARLOS)

Ashley Hammond smiled as Carlos Vallerte walked over to her at the Youth Center Valentine's day party with 2 glasses of punch. "Carlos, I never said this…but I had one amazing crush on you when we first came to Angel Grove. You were trying to become the star soccer player…and I wanted to become head cheerleader." Ashley reflected.

"I remember that all too well. I really was full of myself back then…but I was still trying to get you to notice me. I also hear that you had a little problem to deal with at that point." Carlos asked.

"Yeah, me and Wynn, we had our hands full with Ann Reynolds, a girl who wanted to be the head cheerleader…and wanted Mark, the no.1 supporter at the time. Trouble is…she didn't make any effort at working for it." Ashley sighed.

"I remember. She heisted the answers to the science exam…and tried to frame both you and Wynn. She definitely made an enemy of me at that point." Carlos frowned.

"Yeah…I was pretty po'ed at that point at her myself. Wynn, however, told me and Ms. Thomas that she felt sorry for her."

Carlos was shocked at this. "Why?"

"Wynn explained 'Ann wants everything…but isn't willing to work for anything…and pretty soon, she's going to have nothing.' Her whole house of cards came tumbling down on her, and I heard it would have been the end for her if Isis hadn't saved her…and somehow talked some sense into her. Anyway, it was enough to get Ann to clean up her act." Ashley spoke up.

At that point, John Cougar Mellencamp's 'Ain't Even Done With The Night' came on. "Shall we?" Carlos asked.

"Lead on." Ashley smiled as they walked onto the dance floor.

AIN'T EVEN DONE WITH THE NIGHT

JOUN COUGAR MELLENCAMP

Well, our hearts beat like thunder, I don't know why they don't explode
You got your hands in my back pockets and Sam Cooke's singin' on the radio
You say that I'm the boy who can make it all come true
Well, I'm tellin' you that I don't know if I know what to do

You say that's all right, hold tight
That I don't even know if I'm doin' this right
Well all right, hold tight
We can stay out all day, we can run around all night
Well, all night, all night
Well, it's time to go home and I ain't even done with the night

Well, I don't know no good come-ons, and I don't know no cool lines
I feel the heat of your frustration I know it's burnin' you up deep down inside
You say that I'm the boy who can make it all come true
Well, I'm tellin' you that I don't know if I know what to do

You say that's all right, hold tight
Well, I don't even know if I'm doin' this right
Well, all right, hold tight
We can stay out all day, we can run around all night
Well, all night, all night
Well, it's time to go home and I ain't even done with the night

Ain't even done with the night, hold tight
Well, I don't even know if I'm doin' this right
Well, all right, hold tight
We can stay out all day or we can run around all night
Well, all night, all night
Well, it's time to go home and I ain't even done with the night

No, I ain't even done with the night
No, no, ain't even done with the night
No, I ain't even done with the night
No, no, ain't even, ain't even done with the night
No, no, ain't even done with the night
No, I ain't even done with the night

FIRECRACKER

JOSH TURNER

When I look in her eyes, it ain't no surprise
Sparks start a flyin' like the 4th of July
She gets me so hot, my heart starts a poppin'
When we get to kissin', there ain't no stoppin'

When it comes to love, she ain't no slacker
My little darlin' is a firecracker

When I light the fuse, I gotta get back quick
You gotta be careful with a dynamite stick
Son of a gun, she's fun to handle
And she packs a punch like a roman candle

She's a pack of black cats in a red paper wrapper
My little darlin' is a firecracker

We might not ought to take a roll in the hay
'Cause we'd burn the barn down one of these days
We're a match made in heaven and it ain't no joke
But I'd sure hate to see it go up in smoke

We got a good thing going and it feels so right
She's a firecracker, she's the light of my life

She goes off with a great big bang
Boys, I tell ya it's a beautiful thing
She takes off, you better hang on tight
She's a blonde bottle rocket in the middle of the night

When she makes love she's a heart attacker
My little darlin' is a firecracker

We might not ought to take a roll in the hay
'Cause we'd burn the barn down one of these days
We're a match made in heaven and it ain't no joke
But I'd sure hate to see it go up in smoke

We got a good thing going and it feels so right
She's a firecracker, she's the light of my life

Yeah, we got a good thing going and it feels so right
She's a firecracker, she's the light of my life

We got a good thing going and it feels so right
She's a firecracker, she's the light of my life
She's a firecracker, she's the light of my life

Firecracker, firecracker
Firecracker, firecracker, bang
Firecracker, firecracker

CHAPTER 17: TOGETHER WE'RE BETTER (TJ & AISHA)

Aisha Campbell was surprised at how her life had become since becoming a Lightstar Ranger. Helping free Andros, Zhane, & Karone's home planet of KO-35, she thought that she would just have a normal life.

However, her friends Rocky DeSantos, Adam Park, Kat Hilliard, and Tanya Sloan had become the Zeo Rangers at the same time she became a Ranger, so their lives were upside down as well.

The new friendships she had gained, Andros, Zhane, Cassie, Ashley, Carlos, and, still a surprise to her, Karone, had been adventurous, crazy, wild, and fun. However, with TJ Johnson, she started out constantly…well, not exactly fighting, but…more like butting heads. It had only been recently that the dynamics between them had…changed.

TJ had been feeling the same way. Aisha had been on his mind a lot recently…and they had been working a lot with each other, the first time, the very thought had horrified them. Aisha had been thinking about it, and told him "Man, I never would have imagined…you and me…"

"I know. 5 years ago, if anyone had told me that I'd be seriously dating you. I would have said that they were completely nuts. Man, how did we get together outside of Ranger duties, anyway?" TJ asked.

"Beats me. I have a feeling that Ashley and Cassie had a hand in this, although I'm surprised that anyone was able to get Cassie away from her guitar long enough for her to go along with this. So, I'm glad I was able to help Ashley, Carlos, Zhane, and Karone get her and Dr. Reid together. You helped too, but like Andros, you initially said it was none of our business." Aisha reflected.

"I know, I still feel the same way, but I began thinking…Cassie does need to get out more. And as for me…I guess it's true…opposites attract. You are the most amazing…yet craziest person I know, Aisha Campbell."

"Well, you were like Cassie in one aspect…baseball. I will never understand the fascination of that game."

"You just have to look at it in a new and different view. Anyway…we just got closer since that first time we worked together, and I've seen some amazing things about you." TJ mused.

"Same here. I'm not gonna say I love you…at least not yet. You still have a lot to prove to me…I'm just saying…there's definitely more to you than I thought." Aisha spoke up.

"Hey, I'll take what I can get. Wanna catch a movie?" TJ asked as the Partridge Family's 'Together We're Better' came on.

"Sure." Aisha then kissed him, which he returned. Smiling, he joked, as they headed out into the night "Not bad, Campbell. Now, if you could just get rid of the dog breath…"

Although she smiled, Aisha then screamed "WHAT?!"

TOGETHER WE'RE BETTER

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY

Last night you know I couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep tossing and turning about
Thinking about the way it's been, hey, it's been so hard to figure out

We go on sneaking around smoky places all over town
You go home and it's all over, baby, you know it's getting me down

'Cause we're one step short of our heaven
And we won't stop short till we get there together
Together, baby, we're better
On our own we're fine but united we're dynamite

One step short of our heaven
And we won't stop short till we get there together
Together, baby, we're better
We're better together, together we're better

You and me sneaking round, meeting in shadows hiding away
Till we're free to stay together, all of the time, baby, all the way

'Cause we're one step short of our heaven
And we won't stop short till we get there together
Together, baby, we're better
On our own we're fine but united we're dynamite

One step short of our heaven
And we won't stop short till we get there together
Together, baby, we're better
We're better together, together we're better

One step short of our heaven
And we won't stop short till we get there together
Together, baby, we're better
On our own we're fine but united we're dynamite

DANCING IN THE DARK

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

I get up in the evening…and I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning…I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired, man, I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help

You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

Message keeps getting clearer…radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I check my look in the mirror…I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man, I ain't getting nowhere…just living in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere…baby I just know that there is

You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

You sit around getting older
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
Come on, baby, the laugh's on me

Stay on the streets of this town and they'll be carving you up all right
They say you gotta stay hungry…hey, baby, I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action…I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction…come on now, baby, gimme just one look

You can't start a fire
Sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire
Worrying about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

CHAPTER 18: THIS TIME (ETHAN & CASSIDY)

"There are times I still can't believe this: You and me…together." Ethan James told the girl across from him. Cassidy Cornell pretty much seemed to agree. "Yeah, I mean, I was pretty mean to you. But somehow, it always seemed to backfire on me. Sometimes, I'm still surprised any of you give me the time of day."

"Donna said it best: 'Don't judge by 1st appearances, those are always so damn misleading. We now know you are more than just a Katie Couric wannabe. BTW: Did I hear right, that you wanted to be Queen Guinivere in a recent school play?" Ethan asked.

"Yeah, I said that I was going to take her in a different direction, instead, my bitchiness got in the way. Anyway, I hear Conner's with an environmentalist?" Cassidy asked.

"Yeah, he's growing past appearances too. He still has his moments, however. How's Devin handling things these days?"

"He got together with this stunt double when that movie crew showed up…along with that spoiled Angelina Jolie wannabe. Let's just say that seeing her made me see some awful things in me, and it made me grow up quickly. I also heard: Eric proposed to Donna?"

"I thought they were rushing things, but Conner, Kira, and Trent say that they're doing what's right for them. I'm really happy for them." Ethan finished just as Bryan Adams' 'This Time' came on the radio.

"I love the 80s. Music was so cool, no Justin Bieber, no Lady Gaga, just great, cool music." Cassidy finished.

"I have to admit, that shocks me. Happily, but it still shocks me. Wanna hear more?" Ethan asked.

Cassidy grinned as the song started…

THIS TIME

BRYAN ADAMS

I think about her all the time, she's my fantasy
I had her image burnin' in my mind, callin' out to me
Well my imagination's runnin' wild, yeah, Things are getting clearer

This time, everything is alright, no way, she's gonna get away
This time, everything is easy, any day, I'm gonna make her mine

I've thought of every word I'd say, give or take a few
But she turns and slowly walks away, What do I have to do?
Hey turn off your radio, ohh, there's something I want you to know

This time, everything is alright, no way, she's gonna get away
This time, everything is easy, any day, I'm gonna make her mine

It's hard to take, cause she's miles away and I've waited a long time
and the feeling's right, darlin' one of these nights, yeah, I'm gonna let you know

This time, everything is alright, no way, she's gonna get away
This time, everything is easy, any day, I'm gonna make her mine

This time, everything is alright, no way, she's gonna get away
This time, everything is easy, any day, I'm gonna make her mine
yeah I'm gonna make her mine

yeah this time

SOME HEARTS

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

I've never been the kind that you'd call lucky
Always stumbling around in circles
But I must have stumbled into something
Look at me am I really alone with you

I wake up feeling like my life's worth living
Can't recall when I last felt that way
Guess it must be all this love you're giving
Never knew, never knew it could be like this

But I guess
Some hearts, they just get all the right breaks
Some hearts have the stars on their side
Some hearts, they just have it so easy
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes
Some hearts just get lucky, lucky sometimes

Now who'd have thought someone like you could love me
You're the last thing my heart expected
Who'd have thought I'd ever find somebody
Someone who someone who makes me feel like this

Well I guess
Some hearts, they just get all the right breaks
Some hearts have the stars on their side
Some hearts, they just have it so easy
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes

Even hearts like mine
Get lucky, lucky sometimes
Even hearts like mine

Some hearts, they just get all the right breaks
Some hearts have the stars on their side, yes
Some hearts, they just have it so easy
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes

Some hearts, they just get all the right breaks
Some hearts have the stars on their side, yes
Some hearts, they just have it so easy
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes, sometimes

CHAPTER 19: TEACH ME TONIGHT (DANNY & KENDALL)

Danny Delgado was walking towards Kendall Carter's apartment. He decided that, even though he was a Wild Force ranger, there was still a chance that they could be together. Danny was so into this thought…he didn't realize that Kendall was right in front of him until she said "Danny?"

"Kendall, hi. I want to talk to you, I mean, we need to talk about this. Just because I'm fighting evil doesn't mean that…" he started.

"I know. I was hoping that you'd make this decision. I want to get together, too. You are the sweetest, most gentle, caring man I've ever met. There is no one else. And as for your job…if Superman can have someone…why can't you, or any of the Rangers?" Kendall smiled as she asked this.

Danny grinned. "Kendall…are you doing anything tonight?"

"Not a thing. How about dinner tonight? I'm still a great cook, if I do say so myself."

"You're on." Danny kissed her just as Al Jarreau's 'Teach Me Tonight' came on the cd system.

Both looked at each other and giggled.

TEACH ME TONIGHT

AL JARREAU

Did you say, I've got a lot to learn
Well don't think I'm trying not to learn
Since this is the perfect spot to learn
Teach me tonight

Starting with the ABC of it
Getting right down to the XYZ of it
Help me solve the mystery of it
Teach me tonight

The sky's a blackboard high above you
If a shooting star goes by
I'll use that star to write "I love you"
A thousand times across the sky

One thing isn't very clear, my love
Should the teacher stand so near, my love
Graduation's almost here, my love
Teach me tonight

I'll use that star to write "I love you"
A thousand times across the sky

One thing isn't very clear, my love
Should the teacher stand so near, my love
Graduation's almost here, my love
So would you teach me tonight
I've lost all fear , my love
Teach me tonight

I DROVE ALL NIGHT

ROY ORBISON

I had to escape , the city was sticky and cruel
Maybe I should have called you first, but I was dying to get to you

I was dreaming while I drove
The long straight road ahead
Uh-huh, yeah

Could taste your sweet kisses, your arms open wide
This fever for you was just burning me up inside

I drove all night to get to you
Is that all right?
I drove all night, crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep to make love to you
Is that all right?
I drove all night

What in this world keeps us from falling apart?
No matter where I go
I hear the beating of our one heart
I think about you when the night is cold and dark
Uh-huh, yeah

No one can move me the way that you do
Nothing erases this feeling between me and you
I drove all night to get to you
Is that all right?

I drove all night, crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep to make love to you
Is that all right?
I drove all night

Could taste your sweet kisses, your arms open wide
This fever for you was just burning me up inside

I drove all night to get to you
Is that all right?
I drove all night, crept in your room
Is that all right?
I drove all night

CHAPTER 20: WAITING FOR A STAR TO FALL (LUCAS & NADIRA)

Lucas Kendall smiled as the pink-haired beauty walked into his view. "Nadira, you are breathtaking." He spoke.

Nadira, the woman in question, smiled back. "You have no idea how long I have waited for you to ask me out or anything. I know that at the time, Daddy & I weren't exactly some of your favorite people. I'm just glad we were able to see just how wrong we were…and that you were able to get us both somewhat suspended sentences."

"Actually, when you and Ransik came back in time with us to help the Wild Force Rangers stop those Mut-Orgs, that spoke volumes about your true characters before the Pardons board. And with Ransik now completely healed, I hear he's getting a second chance. Helping reform hardened criminals is quite an honor they've given him, and I hear he's doing amazing work. How about you, I notice you love working with kids." Lucas asked.

"They're amazing. I look at children & babies, and ask myself, why did we want to destroy anything so innocent? I'm glad we woke up from that nightmare. How about you? It looks like we're both here in the 21st century for now." Nadira grinned, looking at Lucas.

"Well I'm giving racing another shot. I've missed it, and I'm an admitted speed demon. We both get a chance for doing what we love to do. I would love to have a chance to do what I love to do…with you." Lucas looked right at Nadira as he says it.

Love filling her, Nadira says "You have just made me a very happy woman, I love you, too." Around this time, 'Waiting For a Star To Fall' by Boy Meets Girl had just ended, and Todd Rundgren's 'I Saw The Light' came on.

Lucas grinned. "This song says a lot about how I feel. Nadira, I…"

Putting a finger on his lips, Nadira just kissed him right there.

WAITING FOR A STAR TO FALL

BOY MEETS GIRL

I hear your name whispered on the wind, It's a sound that makes me cry
I hear a song blow again and again through my mind and I don't know why
I wish I didn't feel so strong about you, like happiness and love revolve around you

Trying to catch your heart is like trying to catch a star
So many people love you baby, that must be what you are

Waiting for a star to fall and carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong in my arms baby, yeah

I've learned to feel what I cannot see, but with you I lose that vision
I don't know how to dream your dream, so I'm all caught up in superstition
I want to reach out and pull you to me, who says I should let a wild one go free

Trying to catch your heart is like trying to catch a star
But I can't love you this much baby, and love you from this far

Waiting for a star to fall and carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong in my arms baby, yeah

Waiting (however long...) I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you...)
It's so hard waiting (don't be too long...) Seems like waiting (makes me love you even more...)

Waiting for a star to fall and carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong in my arms baby, yeah

HERO

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

Let me be your hero,

Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?
Would you run, and never look back?
Would you cry, if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul, tonight?

Would you tremble, if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh? Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die, for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms, tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

Would you swear, that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care...you're here, tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

Oh, I just wanted to hold you.
I just wanted to hold you.
Oh yeah.
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care...
You're here, tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain oh yeah
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
And I will stand by you, forever.
You can take my breath away.
You can take my breath away.

I can be your hero.

I SAW THE LIGHT

TODD RUNGREN

It was late last night, I was feeling something wasn't right
There was not another soul in sight, Only you, only you

So we walked along, though I knew there was something wrong
And the feeling hit me, oh, so strong about you

Then you gazed up at me, and the answer was plain to see
'Cause I saw the light in your eyes (in your eyes)

In your eyes (in your eyes)

Though we had our fling (we had our fling), I just never would suspect a thing (suspect a thing)
Till that little bell began to ring in my head In my head, in my head

But I tried to run (I tried to run), though I knew it wouldn't help me none (Not help me none)
'Cause I couldn't ever love no one…or so I said

But my feelings for you…were just something I never knew
Till I saw the light in your eyes (in your eyes)
In your eyes (in your eyes)

But I love you best…it's not something that I say in jest
'Cause you're different girl from all the rest in my eyes

And I ran out before…but I won't do it anymore
Can't you see the light in my eyes (in my eyes)
In my eyes, in my eyes, in my eyes (in my eyes)

I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING

AEROSMITH

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time Yeah yeah yeah

I Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
And I don't want to miss a thing

CHAPTER 21: HOW CAN I REFUSE (KATIE & CURTIS)

It had been decided by the members of Time Force to stay in the present. Jen had Wes, Lucas had Nadira, but Katie Walker had no one…until she went to the Youth Center in Angel Grove. There was a free concert by the Partridge Family there, and Katie wanted to hear them live.

Laurie Partridge had started her rendition of Heart's 'How Can I Refuse', when she heard a voice behind her say "Can I buy a beautiful lady a drink?"

Katie looked around…and saw a young man with features similar to Zack's. She then asked "Do you know Zack Taylor?"

"He's my cousin. Name's Curtis. And you're…"

"Katie. Katie Walker. How long have you lived here in…

"A good portion of my life now. Having Zack as a cousin, I've been involved in a lot of…wild times." Curtis didn't know about what Katie did, though he had known about Zack for 6 years now.

Katie smiled and asked "How's life at UCLA?"

"Bo-ring! Classes after classes, after work, no time for fun anymore. I'm amazed I was able to find some time in the day to come back here. How about you?" Curtis cautiously asked.

"Not what I'm used to. With finding a new job and a place of my own, I'm pretty worn out by day's end. Hey, you want to go for a pizza before you go back?" Katie asked.

Curtis smiled, grateful for the opportunity. "I would love it!"

Soon, at the local pizza parlor, Katie & Curtis were talking all about their lives, and their connection with Zack, Curtis as his cousin, and Katie as a Power Ranger…in Time Force. "I used to wish I was a Ranger…but after what Zack told me, and what you just said…I'm glad I didn't get the chance. Does it drive you crazy sometimes?" Curtis wondered.

"Since Ransik and Nadira reformed, the problems Time Force faces comes from Frax…and the Fearsome Five. I am grateful for chances like this to just relax…with a great guy." Katie smiled.

Curtis and Katie then looked at each other…then kissed each other slowly.

"Wow. How was it?" Curtis asked.

"Ummm…I want to do that again. It's been a long time. Here's my number…" Katie then gave Curtis her cellphone number.

"Sweet. You are definitely going to hear from me soon, pretty lady." Curtis grinned.

-I hope so. Very soon.- Katie thought to herself.

HOW CAN I REFUSE

HEART

Wake me up with laughter, wrap me in your arms
This ain't no morning after, it's never been so warm
It didn't take so long for us to feel this way
Can a good thing last longer than a day?

Where do we take it now, now that we caught fire?
Will something greater grow out of this desire?
Should I drop my guard at the risk of being used?
The way you do those things to me, how can I refuse?

I could get addicted to your energy
The way you take me over…he's pulling on me
Our hearts, they beat together…our timing is the same
But can I trust my feelings…and save myself the pain?

We could share the mystery
And spare ourselves the misery
Discover it again every day
We could take love all the way

How can I refuse you?
How can I refuse you?
How can I refuse you?
How can I refuse you?

PRETTY WOMAN

ROY ORBISON

Pretty woman, walking down the street

Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet

Pretty woman

I don't believe you, you're not the truth

No one could look as good as you

Mercy

Pretty woman, won't you pardon me

Pretty woman, I couldn't help see

Pretty woman

That you look lovely as can be

Are you lonely just like me

Grrrowwwl

Pretty woman, stop awhile

Pretty woman, talk a while

Pretty woman, gave your smile to me

Pretty woman, yeah yeah yeah

Pretty woman, look my way

Pretty woman, say you'll stay with me

'Cause I need you, I'll treat you right

Come with me baby, be mine tonight

Pretty woman, don't walk on by

Pretty woman, don't make me cry

Pretty woman, don't walk away, hey...okay

If that's the way it must be, okay

I guess I'll go on home, it's late

There'll be tomorrow night, but wait…what do I see

Is she walking back to me?

Yeah, she's walking back to me

Oh, oh, Pretty woman

CHAPTER 22: ERES TU/TOUCH THE WIND (SAMANTHA & SKULL)

Samantha Dean was thinking about the conversation she had with her ex, Jason Lee Scott, about her current love…and former nemesis, Eugene Skullovich, a/k/a Skull. The thoughts went…

"Skull?!" Jason said in shock.

"There's more to him than Bulk. He can be sweet, funny, kind, gentle…" Samantha smiled.

"I know all of that. The question is…does he really love you?" Jason asked…not out of jealousy.

Samantha smiled when she saw that look. She had the same look when he and Jamie got together. "Yes, Jase, he is totally in love with me…the same way Jamie loves you…completely and totally. But…do you ever wonder why…"

"…why it didn't work out for us? Sometimes. Then it hits me…for both of us, it was our first serious relationship…but we both knew it wasn't to last.

Samantha then thought about the 1st time she and Skull went out. She had just met him at a local concert…and was amazed at how mature he was when Bulk wasn't around. Skull was a total gentleman, and this was true even when he and Bulk got together. Samantha was amazed by Skull's command of Spanish…and he serenaded her with 'Eres Tu'…and it's English version.

Samantha remembered what he said about the song… "It isn't the exact English translation, in fact, it's a totally different song. I think it's because it sounds romantic in it's original version." That completely surprised her…and told her that there was more to Eugene Skullovich than she knew…and she wanted to know more.

Meeting him in the park, Samantha kissed him and was surprised by the table set for a romantic dinner for 2. "Skull…you are totally amazing. Why don't you let people see this side of you more often?"

"Well…I have to admit…you gave me the courage to be myself. I kinda thought that no one would like the real me…Bulk and I do tend to drive people away. We thought that more people would like us if we weren't…ourselves." Skull admitted shyly.

"Well…neither of you don't have to do that anymore. You are an incredible person…and I think it's time to let people see the real you." Samantha grinned.

Skull smiled and said "Guess who got into UCLA on a Music scholarship? I figured it's time to start being me."

Samantha happily kissed him and as 'Eres Tu' began to play, she thought about their future…

ERES TU

MOCEDADES

Como una promesa, eres tu, eres tu
Como una manana de verano
Como una sonrisa, eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu.

Toda mi esperanza, eres tu, eres tu
Como lluvia fresca en mis manos
Como fuerte brisa, eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu

Eres tu, como el agua de mi fuente
Eres tu, el fuego de mi hogar

(Algo asi eres tu)
Eres tu, como el fuego de mi hoguera

(Algo asi eres tu, whoo-hooo-hooo-hoo-hooo, mi vida algo asi, eres tu)
Eres tu el trigo de mi pan

Como mi poema, eres tu, eres tu
Como una guitarra en la noche
Todo mi horizonte eres tu, eres tu
Asi, asi, eres tu

Eres tu como el agua de mi fuente
(Algo asi eres tu)
Eres tu el fuego de mi hogar

(Algo asi eres tu)
Eres tu como el fuego de mi hoguera

(Algo asi eres tu, whoo-hooo-hooo-hoo-hooo, mi vida algo asi, eres tu)
Eres tu el trigo de mi pan

Eres tu...

TOUCH THE WIND

MOCEDADES

I woke up this morning and my mind fell away…and looking back sadly from tomorrow
As I heard an echo from the past softly say…come back, come back, won't you stay

I wanted to reach you, let you know I still care…and lost in the silence of my sorrow
I put a promise in the wind, on the air…to fly away to you there

Touch the wind…Catch my love as it goes sailing
Touch the wind and I'll be close to you
I'll be easy to find…On the winds of the morning I'll come sailing
I'll be easy to find…and, baby, I'll be close to you

And only forever can I say I love you…and only forever have I lost you
But only a dreamer could wake up as I do and hope it's still yesterday

Touch the wind…catch my love as it goes sailing
Touch the wind and I'll be close to you
I'll be easy to find…On the winds of the morning I'll come sailing
I'll be easy to find…and, baby, I'll be close to you

WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL

ALLISON KRAUSS

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine

LIVING IN A MOMENT

TY HERNDON

Well the world just lost two lonely people
The world just lost two broken hearts
The odds were against it but baby here we are

In our own little place in our own little corner
This old cold world just got a little warmer
For the rest of my life I'm gonna hold you in my arms

And when they carve my stone all they'll need to write on it
Is 'Once lived a man who got all he ever wanted'
Tell me something, who could ask for more?
Than to be living in a moment you would die for

If you never get rich on what money can buy
It don't matter to me, I'll tell you why
I've got it all when I'm holding you this way

I'll live to love you, I'd die to keep you
Safe inside these arms that need you
I'll be loving you with the very last breath I take

Ashes to ashes
Dust into dust
I'll lay beside you
Forever in love

And when they carve my stone all they'll need to write on it
Is 'Once lived a man who got all he ever wanted'
Tell me something, who could ask for more?
Than to be living in a moment, loving every minute
Tell me something, who could ask for more?
Than to be living in a moment you would die for

Living in a moment you would die for
Oh baby, I'm living in a moment I would die for
Oh, living in a moment I would die for

EPILOGUE…2 days later, Gotham City :

Tommy Oliver, the White Ranger, was helping the Batman with the capture of an unknown financial crook, and Two-Face, who was being bankrolled by the crook. Together, the 2 heroes stopped a shipment of cocaine from hitting the streets. Having trashed their hideout, they discovered so far a coke-processing plant, mounds of unrefined cocaine, countless hand guns, tons of money, and other items.

Tommy heard a woman screaming "VINCENT!" from the upper-level, and a man yelling "Shut up, bitch, no one's gonna hear you!" followed by a slapping sound. "BATMAN! Something's going on upstairs, I'm gonna find out what it is!"

"BE CAREFUL! We still don't know what these scum is capable of!" Batman yelled to him. With that warning still ringing in his ears, Tommy dashed up the stairs, to a room at the top. Smashing the door down, he discovered a woman tied to a bed, and a steroid case about to slug her.

Red hot anger and instinct took over, and soon the White Ranger kicked him across the room, snarling "So, you get your thrills & kicks beating up defenseless women, huh? Well, here's how I get mine, you no good son of a bitch!" Within seconds, Tommy trashed the man within an inch of his life, finally knocking him out. He then went to check on the woman, to see what her condition was, and got the shock of his life

The woman, although sporting a black eye and a split lip, seemed to be in good physical condition. Long light brown hair framed her face, blue eyes still alert, voice gentle. However, she was still disoriented by her surroundings

"You're...you can't be! Hold on, let me get you out of that thing!" Tommy quickly untied her, and helped her out of the bed, taking her downstairs to where Batman had basically just cleaned house. The Dark Knight had the same reaction when he saw her. Her only reply: "Please. You must help me get back to New York."

Tommy spoke up then. "I'd say a quick trip to New York is in order. But, Batman, do you really think that..."

Still stunned, Batman told him "Normally, I'd say no, but oddly enough, my instincts tell me that this woman really is Catherine Chandler."

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