So, this is the shortest chapter so far, but it's only because it's the aftermath of what happened with the mirror. Also, Kaleb won't be in many of the scenes with the monsters, except for Goldar, only because he isn't a ranger.
Well, please enjoy, and I hope you've liked this fic so far, because within the past day that I've been writing it, I haven't lost interest.
Tommy took us behind the Youth Center. Us being Rocky, Adam, Tommy and I of course. He pressed a button on his wrist watch, before speaking, "Guys, Kaleb has something to tell us. Meet us in the Command Center." He said.
He turned to me, grabbing my arm, "You ready?" He asked.
I nodded, and he pressed another button. This time, that light green light appeared again, and I felt like I was flying. Before I knew it, we were in the Command Center. I saw Alpha standing there working on the machines. He turned around and if he had a mouth, he'd be smiling. "Kaleb! It's good to see you again!" He exclaimed, walking over to me. I pat his head, "Yeah, it's good to see you again as well." I looked up to face Zordon. "You too Zordon."
He smiled, "It's good to see you are okay after you and Adam's incident with Goldar and the Mirror of Regret."
So that was what that mirror was all about. Hmm, who would've known beside an intergalactic being inside a hyper-chamber.
It took only about two more minutes of waiting before Kim, Aisha and Billy arrived. You know, maybe this wasn't such a good idea. Maybe I should wait until I can fully trust them.
No, after today, you have to trust them, or else, you'll never trust yourself.
I sighed, breathing in and out. Kim walked over to me, "Kaleb? What's wrong? Are you okay?"
Billy nodded, "Yes, you seem to be hyperventilating and sweating profusely." He noted, speaking all of these big words. I nodded.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just don't know how to say what I want to say." I said, honestly.
Aisha smiled, "Take your time. We're your friends. It's not like we are Lord Zedd or Goldar."
I winced at the name, "Please, don't mention him right now. It's too soon after what he did. But, it is thanks to him that I have the confidence to tell you guys something that it took me years to tell anyone else, including my family."
Rocky raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"
I sighed, "Okay, so I just met you guys yesterday, and in that time, I've seen and done things that I never knew I could do. I destroyed a soccer shark monster and I helped Adam defeat an army of Putties. I even came up with a new Karate move I could use against the Putties." I started out.
Billy smiled, "You did? You have to show me sometime." He exclaimed, making me smile a bit.
"Yeah, definitely. Anyway, I'm trying to say this. In the short time that I've known you six, eight if you include Zordon and Alpha, I already think of you guys like family. I finally feel fully accepted in this group, like I belong with you guys. But, I won't feel fully accepted if I keep hiding away the truth from you guys." I said, laying down the gauntlet.
They all looked confused, except for Zordon, but he never was caught by surprise. Kim spoke up again, "What do you mean by 'hiding away the truth from us?'" She asked.
I sighed, "Okay here goes. Since you guys hold a big secret that I'm holding, I think it's fair that you all know a secret that I'm holding. You see, for a few years now, I've seen myself as gay."
There, I said it. No going back now. I braced myself for the insults and the slurs, but all that I was met with were either stunned faces, neutral faces, and excited faces. Adam, Tommy and Billy were stunned, Rocky, Zordon and Alpha were neutral, and Aisha and Kim were excited.
I sighed, feeling a huge sense of relief being lifted off my shoulders. It felt like I was just freed from a bunch of iron chains. Zordon was the first to speak. "Kaleb, I am deeply honored that you trust us with this very important secret. Like you are doing for us, we will not reveal this to anyone. Right rangers?"
Rocky, Aisha and Kim agreed immediately. The two girls rushing over to me, "Oh my god, that is like, so totally cute!" Kim exclaimed. Aisha nodded, hugging me tight. I groaned, because Aisha had a very good grip. Rocky looked indifferent, but gave me a thumbs up, showing his support.
Adam shook his head, before looking to me, "I'm sorry Kaleb, I was just a little shocked, but yeah, I'll keep your secret. You saved my life twice, so I think I owe you that much."
Tommy nodded, "Yeah, you may not be a ranger, but you are apart of this team. We support that all the way."
Billy grinned, fixing his glasses, "Affirmative." He said, simply. I grinned a Cheshire Cat grin, before hugging the girls back.
I didn't even realize that I was crying until Kim moved away and I saw some tear marks on her shirt. I sniffled, "Sorry about that Kim. I just didn't think you'd accept me. I just thought I'd tell you instead of you guys finding out like at my old school." I explained.
Tommy came up to me, "Well, don't you worry Kaleb. You're friends with the Power Rangers. You don't have anything to worry about."
Billy laughed, "Except tests, school projects and Lord Zedd and his goons." He listed. I laughed a bit, before turning to Alpha.
"Hey Alpha, what about you? Do you still like me?" I asked.
The robot laughed a bit, "Ha hi hi! Of course I do Kaleb! I'm just a robot, who am I to judge? Besides, you proved yourself worthy of being the friend of a ranger." He announced.
I smiled and hugged him. "Alpha, you are the best robot I know."
He just made a sound, "Ohhhh, emotion overload! Emotion overload! Ay yi yi yi aye!" He spun around, holding his head. I laughed at the reaction, and so did the rest of the rangers. I looked around to see my newest best friends.
They found out the truth and accepted me. They still want me to be there friend. No one cares that I'm different than them. Maybe moving to Angel Grove wasn't the worst idea ever.
So, Kaleb told everyone, including Zordon and Alpha. I think I'm getting the characters right. I just hope you guys are liking the story, so review what you think. Thank you!
Next time: Adam's Kaleidoscope is transformed into a monster that steals memories. All of the Rangers are hit, so it's up to Kaleb, Bulk and Skull to save Angel Grove from Lord Zedd's evil creation.
Bye Bye! See ya next time!
