Disclaimers: I do not own Power Rangers. However the characters that exist as their children are my creation.
Their Children
Chapter Seven: No Time For Goodbyes
"Okay guys, we have monopoly, charades, pictionary, uno, a deck of cards, umm, well a whole bunch of board games really. What do you want to do first?" Tommy asked while scratching his head.
"I vote for Twister." Alex says raising his and up. "Only for people a turn so, I, Tiffany, Livvy, and Sammie will go first." A pillow was thrown into his face.
"In your dreams, flameboy." Livvy stated as she laughed when Tiffany threw the pillow in his face.
Everyone sat around the room trying to decide on something to do, when Sammie and Connor came into the room with pizza and drinks. The discussion came to a sudden halt when everyone smelled the pizza. Once they were all situated with both pizza and drinks, the discussion quickly began again.
"Well, I think pictionary could be fun." Tiffany suggested.
"You would. You'd know the answer before the picture was even drawn." Marcus stated. Everyone looked puzzled, so then he elaborated. "With the whole, foreseeing business. Complete disadvantage, for the rest of us." They all nodded in understanding.
Tiffany then rolled her eyes. "It doesn't even work that way. Okay, mister hotshot, what do you propose we do?" Tiffany asked Marcus, turning everyone's attention onto him.
"Well, how about we play cards?" Marcus suggested. "Poker's my game."
"That sounds like fun. I'm in." Sammie stated.
Connor nodded his head. "Poker is a strategy game. I'm in as well. We'll need two more players." Connor stated looking around.
"I'll play." Livvy and Tommy both called at the same time. "Jinx!" They yelled that at the same time too. They started laughing at each other.
"Okay, that's our five." Marcus stated.
"Hey wait a second, what about me and Tiffany. There's not many things two people can do." Everyone looked at Alex funny. "I mean, not a lot of 'games' two people can play." He was still getting weird looks and a couple of raised brows. He sighed, "You know what I mean." Then he smiled. "Unless, you wanna play Twister?" He asked, looking at Tiffany.
Tiffany frowned. "Do you really want me to answer that?"
Alex didn't know if it was the look on her face or the way she voiced that question, but he realized that, "No, no, I don't."
"Good." Tiffany looked at the five sitting at the table in the corner of the room. "Okay, you guys play. Alex and I will go play Monopoly. It's not a big deal. He's just being a baby."
"Am not!" He argued.
"Need I say more?" Tiffany asked as she grabbed the monopoly box and went over to the couch to place it on the coffee table.
"You guys have fun!" Livvy yelled over her shoulder. She then looked at her opponents around her. Connor sat on her right, then Sammie, then Tommy, then Marcus, and then right back to her. Tommy shuffled the deck and Marcus began to deal while saying the rules at the same time. They were playing for fun and started each other off with five hundred dollars in chips. Once the cards was dealt, it was up to Livvy to start the game. She started by switching out a four of hearts.
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Alex sat beside Tiffany on the couch. He started helping her put the game together. "I'm the horseshoe." He blurted out. "That is, unless of course, you want to be."
Tiffany smiled at him. He was testing the waters. Trying to see if she was still mad at him. "No, you be the horseshoe, I'm the car."
"Nice choice." Alex complimented. He began the game by tossing the dice and moving his piece seven places. "So, how long have you been in Angel Grove now?"
Tiffany followed his example and tossed the dice. She moved only five places. "This is my fifth day here. Livvy and her family arrived a little over a week ago." She then looked worried.
Alex had his turn and looked at Tiffany. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, it's just. So much change you know. I had a great life in New York. Moving here, I had to leave so many things behind; so many people. That in itself was a lot to lose."
"You still have Livvy." He reminded.
"Yes I do. That's the only consolation." She said while moving her piece eight spaces.
Alex frowned. "The 'only' consolation?"
Tiffany looked up at Alex, noticing his frown. She then realized how what she said sounded. She tried to make amends. "Well, it was the only consolation. But then today happened. I met a great group of people and became a Power Ranger. What more could I ask for right?" She said, watching him move two spaces ahead of her. She was catching up.
"Tiffany, there's obviously something on your mind. Just spill." Alex told her.
"Is it just me, or is this a lot to handle in one day. Meeting you guys was great, but then got out of hand."
"How so?"
"Finding the C-Deck, becoming Rangers, finding out our parents were the original rangers, meeting Lord Xian", Here she shuddered, "battling Goons and… and…" She stopped.
"And what Tiffany?" Alex inquired. He knew this was what was really bothering her.
"And this… this foresight thing I have going on. It's so draining. I can't describe how it felt." She slightly frowns, glancing away from Alex. "When it guided me to the C-Deck, I felt its pull. But that wasn't the only time I felt it. On the plane to come here, I felt the pull becoming stronger the closer we got. For the last five days, I've been sensing things. And when we confronted Xian, he… I…"
Alex pulled Tiffany's chin towards him. He looked into her eyes. "What about Xian, Tiffany?"
Tiffany suddenly realized what she was saying to Alex. She shook her head. "Nothing, it's nothing. He just creeped me out is all." She brushed his hand away. She looked at the game. "Let's get back to the game. I'm six spaces ahead of you and I own the block you've landed on. So, pay up." She held out her hand to him. Alex gave her some of his monopoly money, he knew she was dodging the question, but didn't want to push her.
"You're breaking me." He joked, and was pleased to hear a laugh come from her mouth. Tonight they were supposed to just be relaxing. They'll deal with all the monsters, internal and external, tomorrow.
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"I win!" Livvy exclaimed, happily pulling all the chips to her side.
"I can't believe this. One more hand like that and I'll be out of chips." Marcus shook his head. "Livvy, you're killing me babe." He said faux frowning at her. She just smiled and giggled.
"Hey, it's not just me. Look at Mr. Whizkid over there. His pile is three times the size of mine." Livvy defended her success.
Sammie looked at Connor and smiled. "She's right, you certainly have a way with cards. And I don't think it's beginners luck." She teased him while bumping into his shoulder.
Tommy grinned. "Yeah Connor, what's your secret?"
"No secret. I'm just naturally good at strategizing." Connor replied. It was his turn to deal, so he let Livvy cut the deck.
"That's good, I'm sure we'll need those skills in the upcoming battle." Tommy remarked. They all nodded their heads in agreement.
"Everything changes after tonight." Livvy stated as Connor began dealing out cards.
"You know at first I thought it was going to be too hard; leaving everything and everyone behind." Sammie began. "But I know that I have you guys. We'll have each other through this whole ordeal. We're not going to be alone in this."
"Yeah", Tommy quickly agreed with his sister, "Training starts tomorrow. We'll have to give it everything we've got, if we want to be ready for Lord Xian. He's made a vow to kill everyone. We are going to make sure he doesn't keep it." They all nodded.
They progressed through the poker game until Connor had everyone's chips. That is except for five. Livvy had those. "I see your two, and I raise you three." Livvy said to Connor.
"Very well." He responded, tossing three more to join the others in the middle of the table. "What do you have?" Livvy sets down her cards face up.
"Full House." She smirks at him.
Connor nodded his head admiringly. "Well played Livvy. Well played. "However," He laid his cards down face up. "I do believe a Royal Flush beats a Full House any day." He said as he pulled the remaining chips to himself. "It would seem that I've proven to be the victor."
They all congratulated Connor while putting the cards and chips up. Tommy looked at them, "Let's go see how Alex and Tiffany are doing." They walk over to the other side of the room.
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"What?! How the heck did I get in jail? This is like the fifth time." Alex groaned as he placed his horseshoe into jail.
Tiffany laughed, "I don't know, but it's pretty funny." He glared at her, but this only caused her to laugh harder.
"Oh you think this is funny, do you? Well I think it's conspiracy. I'm beginning to think Marcus was on to something here."
"Hey don't try and blame me. Unless I can move the dice with my mind, then I did nothing wrong. My power is foresight, not telekinesis. You better go talk to Connor." She then started laughing again, this time at his absurd accusation. "You're just being a spoil sport."
"You're right. I'm sorry. I'm in jail and out of money. It's obvious you win. So how's about we end this game." He recommended.
Tiffany smiled and decided to let the teasing stop. "Okay. Maybe the others are finished, let's-"
"Here they come now." Alex stated and then looked at the group approaching them. "How was the game?"
"Connor won." Sammie explained. "And yours?"
"Tiffany beat me hands down." Alex answered, while pouting. Tiffany gave him a hug half hug with her right arm slung over his shoulders.
"Don't be so down. Think of it this way, is there anyone else you'd want to lose too." She stated innocently. Well Alex didn't buy it for one second.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" He asked her.
"Immensely." Her smile widened. And Alex couldn't help but to think of how cute she looked.
Marcus cleared his throat. "When you two are down flirting, maybe we can decide on what to do next. We have a little over an hour left." Tiffany quickly broke away from Alex, both with a blush on their face.
"Maybe we can play charades or pictionary? That way everyone can play together. And before you speak Marcus, Tiffany's power does not work that way. At best, she'll sense something from a good clue." Livvy said.
"I think that will be fun. I'm on Tiffany's team. I don't think I can take her as an opponent again." Alex told them. They all laughed and set out to making teams.
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They decided on pictionary, because they didn't want to make a fool out of themselves with charades. Instead of making two big teams, they made three smaller ones. First team consisted of Tommy and Marcus, the second team was Connor and Livvy, and the third team was made up of Alex, Sammie, and Tiffany. Tommy and Marcus went first.
"… A goat! A horse! A lion! A… dragon?" Tommy yelled out.
"Time!" Alex called, with a smug look. "What was it?"
"A bear." Marcus said defeated as he took his seat beside Tommy. "I can't believe you didn't get it Tommy.
Tommy looked horrified, "A bear, you call that a bear. Why are its legs so long? What… why… how… a bear?"
"Just drop it." Marcus said, miffed about it drawing skills. Everyone laughed at his expense.
"Okay, our turn." Livvy stated, hopping out of her seat. She glanced at Connor. "I'll go first, okay." He just nodded his head, as she grabbed a card from the box. Looking it over, she placed it back inside. Livvy went over to the board and erased Marcus' 'goat' and proceeded to draw.
"A tree… another tree… more trees… the woods… the jungle… a forest!" He yelled. Livvy nodded her head and continued to draw. "Circles, no, tear drops… lots of tear drops… down… fall down… falling… drops falling… falling drops? …Rain drops!" Livvy nods her head pointing from rain drops to forest and back again. "Rain drops… forest… rainforest!"
"Time!" Tommy called, but it was too late. Connor got the answer in time.
"Great job Livvy.' Connor complimented his partner.
"Couldn't have done it without you." She states as she sits in her place beside him.
"Alright, we're up. You go first Alex." Sammie stated, pushing Alex out of his seat.
He glares at her as he pulls out a card. He replaces it and goes to the board. Once it is erased, he brings the black dry erase marker to its surface. He knows the countdown has started.
"Circle… circles… different size circles?" Sammie guessed.
"Balls… okay no… umm… bubbles?" Tiffany asked, unsure. Alex nodded his head, then started drawing something else.
"That's a tub." Sammie says and Alex nods his head. He draws lines in the tub.
"Water, a tub with water… a bath…" Tiffany says as she and Sammie look at one another.
They gasp, "A bubble bath!" They yelled out in unison. Alex nods his head and they high five. Connor doesn't bother calling time.
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The rangers continued the game and played for three more rounds. However before Tommy and Marcus could make a go at a fifth round, Connor pointed out the time. It was eight forty. They had been playing for about forty-five minutes. They quickly counted up the points. Connor and Livvy won first place. The other two teams tied. It was a fun game and relieved a lot of stress from the days events. Pleased with themselves, they put the game away.
"Well, I guess you guys better be heading out. There should be enough time for everyone to get home before curfew." Tommy announced.
"Affirmative." Connor replied looking to those who rode with him. "If you are ready, we should head out." They nodded in agreement and headed out; saying their goodbyes in the process.
Alex looked to Tommy and Kim. "Do you need any help clearing this place up?"
"No man, get out of here. Sammie and I can take care of everything." Tommy answered.
Alex nodded his head. "Alright, I guess I'll be leaving. See you guys tomorrow." He waved and left the house.
Tommy looked at his sister. "Well that was fun, wasn't it?" He started clearing plates, cups, pizza boxes, and drinks away.
Sammie looked up at him from clearing away the games. "Yeah, I think everyone enjoyed themselves."
Her brother nodded his head. "This was a great idea you had. I'm glad we had this time together before…" Tommy didn't have to finish. She already knew what he was going to say.
Before the war.
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At the crack of dawn the next morning, seven teenagers stood dressed and ready to go in their respective bedrooms. Each one of them was faced with a dilemma. They hadn't discussed how they were to leave their home. Granted they all planned on transporting, but that wasn't the problem they had. Were they supposed to just up and leave? Do they write a note, explaining their absence? Do they confront their families face to face?
No, of course not. They didn't have the luxury. The fact that their parents were once rangers makes it a great risk to do anything out of the ordinary. So their best bet was to leave quietly, without notice, without explanation, but most importantly, without a goodbye. And at six o'clock on the dot, that's exactly what they did.
A/N: So that's chapter seven. Next chapter will feature training.
Not sure if the formers will be in that one, maybe the one after.
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