Chapter 3
TOMMY`S POV
It has been a year since Mia was brought to Aquitar, I missed my daughter badly. Yes she is my daughter, Selena her mother is my former girlfriend when we were still in panorama. Selena is a very beautiful Asian girl. We thought that we have fallen for each other but we were wrong, we only felt strong friendship, which we had realize a week before my family leaves Panorama City for Angel Grove.
We have become best of friends after the break up. I told her everything that happened to me for the first two months of my stay in Angel Grove, even my being a power ranger. But she had done something terrible to me that had hurt me so much. She didn't tell me that she was pregnant with our daughter, she only confess it, when our baby is already a month old.
But her reasons are correct; we couldn't risk her safety to what I want. It hurts but I have to stay away for her to live quietly and safe. I don't know if our decision is right, but we have to make sure she lives a harmless and a normal life. My communication with Selena suddenly stopped five days after she told me about our daughter, and only had known that she died in an accident.
I tried to go back to Panorama to meet my daughter but I couldn't, Lord Zedd had always sent his minions to attack us and meeting her may endanger not just my mission as a power ranger but also her life. And that would be the last thing I want to happen.
Few of my friends knew about her, even my past relationships know about her, so I wasn't surprised when Billy called me saying that she is here in Reefside. I immediately arrange everything so she could apply as my assistant. Thank goodness Hayley never ask questions on why I took Mia as my assistant even if she isn't qualified.
I was so happy to see her every day; I get the chance to know her, ask her on her favorite food, movie and anything out of the blue. I never thought how kind she could be but strong and jolly she could get. No wonder why Hayley and Kira like her. Even Ethan comes to the lab just to show her the games he played and topped. She appreciates every single thing that others had made. Even Conner had vowed to protect her and had assumed her as his little sister. He even brings foods to the lab just for her. But then that event happens.
FLASHBACK
While I, Billy and Jason are having a discussion with Andros about the Celestial vessel, we heard scream from the lab. My world stops when I realize that the scream came from Mia. I keep on praying that she isn't hurt. We saw her on the floor, unconscious, with her hands and feet glowing. I immediately check on her and brought her to the ranger headquarter that we have built in the incoming battle against Mechedeck.
Jason was the one who drove the car as I saw Billy dial on his phone.
``We found her, were on our way to the headquarter.`` then he hang up.
For the first time in years, I cried, for my daughter`s fate, for her future, most especially for her life. I felt Billy`s hand on my shoulder. I look at him; an understanding smile is in his face.
``Why her?`` I suddenly said.
``It is the same with why we are chosen to become a ranger, Tommy?`` Billy said.
I cried holding her tight.
``We will be there for her, Tommy, we won`t leave her side whatever happens.`` Jason said.
``Thank you, guys.`` I answered. ``I just felt that this shouldn't be her destiny; I don't want that my daughter would have to give up the life she always knew. She has to sacrifice everything for all of us.``
``She won`t fight alone, Tommy. I won`t allow anyone to hurt her.`` Jason said.
``We Jase. We.`` I heard Billy said. I smiled.
END FLASHBACK
It was Andros ship that brought her to Aquitar, the power rangers of Aquitar are the one`s taking care of her there. Andros went to visit her there every three months together with Ashley, sometimes TJ and Leo go with them , so she won`t feel lonely. I really wanted to visit her too, but my absence on earth may cause a great deal to everyone in school that I work in. so I just constantly contact her through the headquarters satellite. It`s not enough but it is better rather than no communication at all. I keep on asking about her day so I won't be left out. I even ask the alien rangers about her condition, health, improvement and problems she encounters so I could help her.
And now she`s coming home. I am very excited about this; the other red rangers are preparing a welcome home party for her, well lead by Me, Jason and Conner. And Billy was the one who bought everything out. Well obviously, because he has the money.
``There here.`` Billy said through the intercom. I run to the hangar. As the ship opens its dock, I saw Mia standing there. I run to her and hug her tightly.
``I missed you`` I heard her say. It made me happy.
``I missed you too.`` I said
``We have prepared some food for you, I know you miss earth foods after a year of stay in Aquitar.`` Billy said.
Mia squealed. ``Y es, I really, really, really miss to eat them. I miss earth food so much.``
Everyone, including Andros, Ashley,Leo and TJ laughed at this.
I lead her to the conference room where the party is being held.
It will take time for me to tell her who I am. I am contented on what we have right now but when the right time comes, I will tell her everything about me and what really happened on why I didn't come for her.