Disclaimers: I do not own Power Rangers. However the characters that exist as their children are my creation.

Their Children

Chapter Five: A Whole Lot Of Baggage Pt 1

Connor stood in the basement of his home. He was packing some of his equipment into two black cases, to take with him. It was going to be hard for him to say goodbye to his lab. He knew this. He sighs as he rubs his hand through his hair and takes his glasses off with his other hand. Squeezing the bridge of his nose, he proceeds in closing the black cases. He carries them to the top of the stairs. With one last look at the basement, he turns off the light and closes the door behind him.

Connor walks into the kitchen where his mom greets him. "Hey Hun, where are you off to with that?" She asks, motioning to his cased equipment.

Connor took a minute to stare at his mom. After tonight, he doesn't know when he might see her again. He smiles at her. "Nowhere really, I'm just taking it up to my room." He hated telling his mother that half lie. His stomach twisted in distaste, but he smiled regardless. He watches his mother smile to him in return; watches her brown eyes sparkle in delight as he moves her dark hair from their sight. In that instant, his smile was less forced. Oh, how he loved his mother. "Before I forget, I ran into Tommy and Sammie at E.J.'s earlier. They invited me, along with a few others, for a small grouping tonight. Will it be alright with you if I were to attend?"

Trini was a bit surprised at the question. "Really? Kimberly didn't mention anything."

"Well, it was a last minute sort of thing."

"Well, if it's alright with their parents, of course you can go." She turns to put a pan in the oven. "Your father will be home a little late tonight. I was planning a late dinner."

"I can stay if you want." Connor stated, completely prepared to do so.

"No, no, you're young, you should enjoy it. Go spend time with your friends. I don't mind have your father to myself."

"Alright mom. I'll be stopping in my room for a bit, and then I'll be leaving." He turned to leave.

"Okay, and Connor," she called out. Connor stopped in the door way and turned to his mother. Trini had a stern and a bit fearful look on her face. "Be home before curfew."

Connor nodded his head. He didn't need to ask what she meant. "I will." He turned and walked out of the kitchen.

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Marcus was in his room throwing a little something of everything into his duffle. When he arrived home, his dad was gone. So he felt it was a good idea to get everything packed before his dad got home. He decided two bags should be enough for everything he needed; his big black suitcase duffle, and his big black and navy blue sports duffle. He packed various clothes and shoes into his suitcase and used his sports bag for his basketball, a few easily transported sport memorabilia, and a few sentimental items; but most importantly, the picture of his family. Once the human tornado was finished, he scanned the room for anything missed. Satisfied that he grabbed everything he felt he needed, he placed both bags at the foot of his closet. He hoped his dad doesn't decide to look in there. Marcus hears the front door open and shuts. 'Dad's home.'

"Marcus!"

Marcus shuts his closet door, then runs to his bedroom door and swings it open. "Up here dad!"

"Come down and help me with these groceries!"

"Be right there!" Marcus yells as he shuts his bedroom door and runs down the stairs. He meets his that at the foot of the door.

Zack looks at his son. "What have we told you about running down the stairs?"

"Um, yeah, sorry dad, I was just, um, excited to see you?" Marcus tries to cover himself.

Zack raises an eyebrow. "Excited to see me? Yeah right. Go get the rest of the groceries out of the car." Zack told him, and then walked down the hall to the kitchen.

Marcus walks out the door and runs to the car. Three full paper bags were left. He grabs two with the third in the middle and bumps the car door shut with his hip. He takes the bags to the kitchen where his dad was already putting food away. Marcus sets the bags on the counter and starts putting food away as well. "So dad, you remember Connor?"

Zack paused what he was doing and looked at his son. "Billy's and Trini's son; of course I remember, what kind of question is that?"

"Well, I ran into him at the youth center today and I met a couple of friends of his. "Sam and Tommy. They're having a little get-together with a few people. Can I go? I have to be there at seven"

Zack thought for a moment. 'Sam and Tommy? Kim's and Tommy's twins? I wonder.'

"Dad?"

"What? Oh, yeah, should be no problem. Just make sure you're back before nine." Zack looks at his watch. "Speaking of the time, I've gotta head to the airport and pick up your mom and Katie. Their flight should be landing soon. And you know how your mom and sister get when I'm late." They both shared a groan, thinking of the way the two ladies of the family feel about promptness. "Finish putting these away for me. Have a good time at your little party." With that said, Zack left the house.

Marcus finished putting the food away just in time to answer the now ringing phone. "Taylor residence… This you Connor?... Yeah, I'm done packing, and you?... Okay, you can come get me now. I'll call Livvy, get directions and let her know we'll be on our way soon…. Alright, see you then." He hung up the kitchen phone and went into the family room to call Olivia.

OOOOOOOOOOO

Olivia secured her large yellow suit case. "I can't believe I was able to stuff everything in this." She then looked around her room. It looked the same as it did before only with a few missing items. Her mirror was missing, as was her laptop, her boom box, her CD collection, and many other things she couldn't live without. She sat at the edge of her bed thinking over the day's events. "I'm going to miss this room, even if I hadn't been here that long." She said aloud to herself before sighing.

When Olivia first arrived home, she noticed a note on the refrigerator door. It seems her parents went out for dinner and took her eight year old sister with them. Olivia realized they must have waited for her, and instantly felt guilty for not at least calling home at all when she out. Although she has a perfectly good reason for not doing so, she can't tell them. And now she was going to disappear on them.

Olivia jumped off her bed and ran to her dresser. She pulled out the top drawer and dug to the bottom. She pulled out a baby yellow book. Upon closer inspection, one would find it to be a photo album. 'I can't believe I almost forgot this.' She flipped through the photos as her eyes began to tear. 'I'm going to miss everyone. Mom, dad, Jessie, and I might not even be around when mom has the baby.' She suddenly closes the book and stuffs it into her over sized yellow bag. She wipes away the tears that have gathered in her eyes. "Come on Livvy girl, be strong. You weren't chosen to be a power ranger for nothing. You're not alone, Tiffany will be there and so will the others." After she finished her little pep talk to herself, she felt slightly better.

'RIIING… RIIING… RIIING…' Olivia jumped at the sound of house phone. She reached over to the side of her bed and picked up her yellow Tweety Bird phone. That's right, she's a Tweety fan. "Hello…"

"Livvy? This Marcus." Came the voice over the phone.

"Oh, hey Marcus, what's up? It's time already?" She asks glancing at her clock. It read 6:38.

"Yeah, I just spoke to Connor. He'll be here shortly. Be ready."

"Okay, I'll call and let T know." She replied. "See ya then." Olivia was about to hang up the phone until Marcus reminded her that he needed directions. After sharing a short laugh, she gave him the 411 and hung up the phone so she could call Tiffany.

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With her big soft pink suitcase packed and sitting in the corner of the bedroom, Tiffany was stuffing her hot pink Nike sports bag. She placed her radio, her CD case, her various leotards and dancing shoes into the bag. She mentally ran off her checklist of all essentials she may need and then some. Satisfied that she had everything, she closed her sports bag and placed it alongside her suitcase in the corner. Tiffany eyed the soft pink bag for a moment. It was huge, but nowhere near as large as her best friends yellow monstrosity. Tiffany grinned at the thought. She stretched her arms over her head and sighed. She was ready; or as ready as she can possibly be with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Tiffany noticed the picture frame sitting atop her vanity table. It was a shot of her, her mom, and her dad, taken just before they left New York. They stood in front of the Statue of Liberty. It was a picture her dad wanted to take with a symbol of independence standing behind them. It was important to him, that they not forget where they come from. No matter what Xian had in store for the future.

Tiffany walked over and picked it up, staring at it. They were a pretty small knit family, but there was a lot of love in that family. Even though she had tons of photos of them together in her album currently placed in her bag, she felt tempted to take this one photo in her hand. She knew her parents will be devastated once they realized she was gone. All of their parents will be. Tiffany frowns as she sets the picture frame back on top of the table. Her parents both wanted more children, she knew. But ever since that accident six years ago that caused her mom to miscarry, they hadn't been able to make that dream come true. And now, their only daughter, only child, was going to hurt them by leaving them.

"If I could, I'd stay. I'm so sorry." She whispered out loud. She only hoped that by leaving this particular picture behind, they'd know she was fighting for hers, theirs, and everyone else's freedom.

Tiffany looked up sharply to a knock at her door. "Tiffany, princess, you're mother and I am going to head to bed a little early tonight. Been a long day." Rocky said through the door.

Tiffany walked to the door and cracked it open, but only half way. She didn't want him to see her bags in the corner. "Okay dad, you and mom have a goodnight."

"Are you still going out tonight?" Rocky asked with a frown.

"Yeah as soon as Livvy gets here." Tiffany answered.

Rocky nodded his head in defeat. He sighed, "Oh… well, make sure home before curfew. I know that the power rangers are supposedly back, but no one has confirmed it yet. And also, I wouldn't underestimate Lord Xian, understood." He looked at his daughter with worried eyes.

"Of course daddy. I wouldn't want you and mom to worry, I'll be safe, I promise." She gives him a hug and a goodnight kiss on the cheek.

Rocky grins at her with his goofy grin, "Well as long as you promise." (Yawn!) "Woo! I am beat. Goodnight honey." He says then walks down the hall.

"Goodnight." Tiffany calls as he heads to his and her mom's room. Tiffany leaves her room and walks to the living room. She hears the phone ring and picks it up. "Hello… oh, Livvy, it's you… okay, you guys will be here soon? That's great, I just finished… Yeah, I'll be waiting by the door… I'll come out when you guys pull up… Okay bye." Tiffany hangs up the phone and sits down on the chair near the window. As she waits for her friends, she can't help but think about tomorrow; and the training that they will all be put through.

A/N: There's goes another chapter. I'm glad you guys are enjoying this fic so far.

Umm... questions regarding the former rangers: yes they will be in this story quite a bit. As far as them fighting with or training the current rangers, it's all still up in the air. I have a lot of plans for the involvement of the formers, however I don't know if too much of it will be in this particular fic. After I finish this story, there will be sequels. How many? I'm not sure, but I'll at least make this a trilogy.

Thanks for reading and thanks for reviewing. Your words give me inspiration and help me write the new chapters faster. (hint hint) Not to mention they reduced my hours at work. Plenty of time on my hands. I'm gonna try to finish before school starts. Because then I'll be lacking time.

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