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DISCLAIMER: Saban, DC, anything else is
courtesy of Cinders. I urge you to read her original epic, 'The Once And
Great Power'. It is a cool read. And without delay...
At last count: 3 rescued, 7 to go. Isis
and Trini are on their way to Denver, CO.
Chapter Four: Trini
National Forest: Outside of Denver,
Colorado
She could hear explosions ahead of her,
and smell the acrid smoke of burning trees. Her anger flared higher, as she
pushed the Hummer further down the dirt road.
Road? It was barely a trail through the
heavy forest of Colorado.
Since her return from the Peace
Conference, Trini had decided to move to an area where her expertise in
environmentalism could do the best work. From here, she knew what was
happening everywhere. Another large rock in the trail, brought her thoughts
back to the present moment.
The smoke had grow thicker, she knew she
was close. "Isn't it bad enough that people have to clear whole forests,
just to put up shopping malls? Now we've got some crazy campers setting fires
to our national forests, as well?"
Trini brought the Hummer to a stop. The
trial ended here. She would have to go in on foot. She gazed around her, to
see forestry, law enforcement trucks on the sceine, and she could also make
out the, snake like, hoses leading from the fire trucks into the trees.
Grabbing her pack, she stepped out of the
Hummer, placed the hard hat on her head, and headed into the woods, following
the hoses.
* * *
"I just love the smell of fresh,
burning trees, in the morning." Arcus crowed, as he lept over fallen
trees, and looked upon the destruction with pride.
Several, 'yellow' dressed bodies lay
scattered about the clearing, others, he knew, were hiding amongst the trees.
Who cared about those. They were cowards.
He stopped suddenly, listening to another tree burst into flames. With a sigh
of pleasure, he proceeded around the area. The smoke nearly invisible, as he
gazed around, through the visor of his helmet. However,he also noticed
someone new, joining the party. WAY too late.
A descisive blast of lightning hit too
uncomfortably close, just inches from his feet. "Knock it off,
Arcus!" a female voice snarled.
"Hey guys!" He called out to the
Quantrons that were scattered around.
*** *** ***
Trini found herself talking to a mirror
image of...Trini! She still had her powers, and explained to her in the
fastest time imaginable, thata rogue Ranger was after all the former members,
and they were there to stop him. They were also there to help them get their
powers back. Both women glanced around at the bodies scattered around. A fire
hose flailed around, like some mythic sea creature, spewing water everywhere.
She tried harder to see what she thought to be a man. A light breeze moving
the smoke around. Was that a Silver Ranger? She had barely enough time to
question, when her double took over.
"Isis is taking care of him, I'll
stop the Quantrons, you help anyone trapped."
Sounds good to me. Let's go!"
*** *** ***
"I think we've got a Trini little
problem here." He stood amongst the flames and smoke, like some demon
from hell. His legs were spread slightly apart, and arms crossed over his
chest, giving an air of superiority. But she knew, that behind that helmet,
he thought he was watching every move that she made, and didn't know WHO he
was talking to. He would soon regret it.
With a nod of his head, the robot like
creatures began to advance on her. But he had never encountered the mighty
Isis before. In fact, before his shocked eyes...
Where everything was aflame Including
the Grass, Let there be oaks of mighty mass!
In 2 minutes, the Quantrons were
surrounded by newly grown majestic Oak & Pine trees, completely
surrounding the creatures. Trini 2 had finished off her batch, and went over
to help her double, but before she could, she was surrounded by a rainbow of
colors. The columns of light took shape of the Power Rangers, right before
her eyes. She'd never been happier to see a group of people in her life.
She had just enough time to wonder if
she'd know any of them, before Trini 2 smiled "Remember what I was
saying about the calvary?" She was hustled to safety, behind a large
tree, by the Pink Ranger.
"You should be safe here."
"Thanks." Trini watched the Pink
Ranger join the others, and noticed how much the Pink Ranger's movements and
actions mirrored Kim's.
If she didn't know, for a fact, that Kim
was still in Florida, she'd say Kim had rejoined the team.
"Mind if I cut in on the fun?"
Trini 2 asked.
"Great to have you here."
"Welcome, welcome. Now, which one of
you is Rainbow Brite?" The Silver Ranger quipped.
"Ewww. That's worse than Rocky's
stuff." Trini said to herself. Thinking that maybe Rocky had become the
bad guy, if she didn't know any better. But, she did know better than that.
"Now Alpha!" The Red Ranger
yelled into his communicator.
A sudden silence came over the forest
then. No birds chirping, no sounds of insects in the trees. And it suddenly
began to get dark. This seemed to confuse everyone, except the Rangers, who
took the opportunity to rush the Silver Ranger, and his goons.
Trini watched the fight, holding herself
back from joining in. It had been a very long time.
A sudden rumbling began to shake the area,
and Trini looked up to see a huge, blue space ship, hovering over the forest
above them. How come she hadn't seen it approach, or even hear it. Just as
she was trying to come up with an answer, she saw some doors at the base of
the ship, open. Suddenly, an avalanche of water spilled from the ship, to
cover the forest, dowsing the fires, and soaking everyone and everything in
sight. Yet, the Rangers seemed untouched by the wave. And, from out of the
midst of the sounds of fighting, came a clear, loud...Whahoo!
"Who reprogrammed the sinthitron to
produce Jolt Cola?" Came the voice of the Black Ranger.
Trini smiled. Jolt Cola? It could only
have been Rocky. Some things never change.
"Thanks! Saves me the trouble!"
Isis chuckled.
"Why is everyone always raining on my
parties!" Screamed the Silver Ranger, in rage.
Trini didn't hear the footsteps in the mud
behind her, but she felt the cold metal arms wrap around her.
Rule #1, no matter what dimension she's
from, do not, sneak up on Trini! With a hi-ya, Trini flipped the Quantron
over her back, and planted a booted foot, squarely in his face. Or, what she
assumed, was a face. She looked up, at the sound of the Silver Ranger's angry
yell.
"It isn't over yet Rangers, you still
have seven friends left to find, and I have seven to kill." In a flash
of light, the Silver Ranger disappeared, along with his goons.
Isis, Trini 2,and the Rangers ran to
Trini's side. "Are you all right?" Asked the Yellow Ranger. Yellow,
how she missed that color so much.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Who else do you have
up there besides Rocky?" The Rangers looked at each other, clearly
confused. "I heard the 'wahoo', and the comment about the Jolt Cola.
There's only one person I know of who does that..."
"Rocky." Came the unanimous
reply of five Rangers, followed by laughter.
* * *
When Trini's feet finally touched solid
ground again, she looked up to see Rocky, Adam, and...
"Jason!" She ran to the boys,
quickly hugging them all. "It's so good to see you."
"It's good to see you too,
Trini." Rocky stated.
"I'd like you to meet all of our
doubles so far...first, my other self, and Nightwing...
Rocky's double...and the Flash...
Jason's twin...and Superman...
...and you just met your counterpart &
Isis."
All the heroes said their hellos.
"I'd like you to meet the
Rangers." Jason said, turning Trini to face the five Rangers who had
just saved her life. Slowly, the Rangers removed their helmets. "Andros,
Carlos, TJ, Cassie and Ashley. The Lightstar Rangers. And they need our
help."
"Yes." Trini laughed at the
shocked expressions on everyone's faces.
***
Chapter Five: Tommy
Race Track: Indianapolis, Indiana
The red car slowed slightly, going into
the turn. As it came around the tightest point of the turn, the driver sped
the back up, using the momentum to push him out of the turn. Several cars
followed the red car, a black car began to pick up speed, to come up beside
the red car. A green on lead the way, by half a track.
The driver of the red car, #38, could
barely hear the voice of the announcer above the roar of the engine. Once in
a while, his pit boss could be heard in the headset that he wore, and would
respond with the adequate answers. "In the lead, #40, James Talbert,
with young Tommy Oliver in #38 and Devon Charles in #14, fighting for
second..."
That was all that Tommy wanted to hear.
All that mattered was: who was in the lead, and who was challenging him for
his spot. And, unless another car passed or evened with him, he was
unconcerned. Keeping his focus on the cars that really mattered.
"Tommy. How's your fuel level holding
out?" Came the voice of the pit boss.
"I've got enough for two more laps.
Have the boys ready form me. I don't want to loose any more time than I have
to."
"Right."
Carefully taping the gas, Tommy began to
pull ahead of the black car. His eye on the green car ahead of him, and
trying to close as much distance between them, as he could, before he needed
to refuel.
"Oh my God...there's a man in a
silver suit on the track! Watch for him Tommy. Some stupid nut with a death
wish."
"Right!" Tommy could see the
yellow caution flag being waved ahead of them. Without touching the breaks,
Tommy began to slow his car to the required speed, down shifting when needed.
Then the guy was there, and Tommy couldn't
believe his eyes. Is that a Ranger? What the hell is going on? Tommy steered
to go around him, but the man changed directions as well.
Almost as if he were heading right for
him. Tommy could hear the announcer, and the panicked cries of the
spectators. "He's heading right at #38!"
Suddenly there was a blinding light coming
right at him. Not knowing which way to steer, Tommy pulled to the right
***
"I don't believe this. We just made
it with seconds to spare! Green Lantern frowned.
"Yeah, but my other half is about to
run into that Silver plated lunatic. How good are you with that ring?"
Tommy 2 wondered.
"Let's find out."
The car turned, missing the Silver Ranger,
and slamming into the concrete wall, spinning the car around and straight
across the track, barely missing oncoming cars, to come to a skidding halt in
the muddy grass.
Smoke began to rise up around Tommy,
disorienting him. He fought with the harness buckles, trying to get free of
the car. Quickly he began to climb out through the window, when he was
savagely grabbed from behind, and violently pulled free of the car.
Tommy felt a moments sensation of falling
through the air, before he landed, unceremoniously, in the mud. Righting
himself, and trying to get his bearings, Tommy immediately pulled his helmet
from his head. Then, from nowhere, there were hands grabbing him again.
This time, Tommy was prepared. He kicked
up, from his sitting position. His foot connecting with; what he hoped was a
head. The hold on him was broken, and Tommy spun around, gaining his feet.
The air around him was filled with dense
smoke. He could hear explosions, screams and the sound of fire, but he
couldn't see anything. His lungs were on fire, and his eyes were watering.
Grabbing his morpher, one word escaped his lips…
"TIGERZORD!" ***
Tommy tried to see through the smoke,
through the visor that Green Lantern had provided him with but there was
nothing they could make out Then, in the midst of the screams, came a laugh
so evil, so cold, that the hairs on the back of Tommy's neck, stood up. Tommy
couldn't discern which direction it seemed to come from. It seemed to be
coming from everywhere around him, floating on the air like the smoke itself.
"Hope your friend does ok."
"Don't worry. If I know the White
Ranger, it's that Looney Tune who'd better worry." Hal told him. ***
"Who are you? What do you want?"
Tommy felt an overwhelming sense of anger. Tommy 2 regained his bearings as
he suddenly saw a silver form begin to emerge from the smoke before him. At
first Tommy thought that he was seeing things, then his mind clicked back to
moments ago. The figure walking toward him on the track. And now, the form
had a voice.
"All...I want...is the
destruction...of the Power Rangers!" The words were slow, and
methodical. Tommy tried to think as the Silver Ranger grew closer.
There would be no way he would let
this...thing, take down the Rangers. Anger flared in Tommy's eyes, and in a
flash, he began to attack the ghost like Ranger. As they sliced through the
smoke, at anything that moved, the only sounds that could be heard, were
Tommy's cries of, "Sie-Kiyuh!"
It was a draw. Blow for blow, they were an
even match.
In a mocking manner, the Silver Ranger
held his hands out toward Tommy, palms up. "Please, sir, I want some
more." The English accent was thick, and really bad. As the Silver
Ranger stood back, and prepared to attack, Tommy moved his hand back, and it
came into contact with Saba.
Carefully, Tommy moved his fingers along
it, pulling it up into his palm, and wrapping his hand tightly around it.
As the Silver Ranger stood over Tommy,
watching him remain motionless, he felt victorious. He had been unable to
destroy any of the former Rangers so far. And he thought that this one would
be the hardest one to beat, but he was wrong. Then he heard the laughter.
"You're pretty clever. 'Oliver
Twist'. Glad to see you guys keep up with the classics." Tommy said
between coughs. "See if you can guess which classic these quotes come
from: 'With my last breath, I spit at thee.' 'From the heart of hell, I stab
at thee!'."
Tommy pulled Saba from his holster,
swinging it out, and stabbing it at, what he hoped, was the Silver Ranger's
head. Tommy pulled himself to his feet, as he watched the Silver Ranger
stagger, shaking the ringing sound from his ears. When Tommy brought the
sabre back down, across the Ranger's wounded leg, the Silver Ranger cried out
in rage and pain, sinking to his knees.
Unnoticed, by Tommy, the Silver Ranger
grasped his blaster in his hand, and as he prepared to turn, a shot, from
within the smoke, knocked the blaster from his hand. Tommy spun around, ready
to use the sabre on anyone who tried to attack him.
With a sigh of relief, he let himself sink
to his knees. Emerging from the swirling smoke, strode a 'rainbow' of color.
The Tommy of this dimension, Green Lantern, and the Red, Blue, Black, Yellow
and Pink Rangers. All holding blasters at the ready.
"It isn't over Rangers! It will never
be over!" With those words, the Silver Ranger disappeared in a flash of
light. Holstering his blaster, the Blue Ranger rushed to Tommy's side.
"Are you all right, Tommy?"
"Yeah. I just need a little fresh
air. What took you guys so long?" Tommy asked, grasping the Blue
Ranger's hand, a smile on his face.
"Oh, nothing really. Just a few
Quantrons, fires, screaming people. Cake walk really." Tommy laughed as
they strode out of the dissipating smoke with them.
Once away from the smoke, Tommy could see
what had been happening around him, while he was surrounded by smoke.
The stadium was still on fire, in areas.
Several race cars had been over turned, others abandoned. Fire trucks were in
place, trying to put out all of the remaining fires, and a single ambulance
was just leaving. They were practically alone.
Tommy bent over, trying to replace the
smoke in his lungs, with the precious, clean air. He felt his head swimming,
and decided that he really needed to sit down.
"What's going on? That...guy, said he
was after you, but why was he attacking the raceway?"
"Because he is after you, and all of
the other former Rangers, as are we. But, for vastly different reasons. We
need your help to fight Astronema and Zhane." Andros stated.
Tommy looked up at the group. Remembering
a time, with a different group of Rangers, and a different; and deeply
missed, Red Ranger. Back then it had been: Jason, Billy, Zack, Trini
and...Kim.
"All, former Rangers? What can we do
to help? We gave the powers to you."
"We found the Morphin Grid." The
Pink Ranger stated. Tommy didn't know why he expected to hear Kim's voice,
but it surprised him none the less, when it wasn't.
The Rangers explained to him what had
happened, and what they still needed to do. But, in the end, Tommy made the
only decision there was to make, the only one he knew he would give the
moment they said that they needed his help.
"I'm in." * * *
The bridge was alive with laughter and
smiles, as Tommy found Adam, Rocky, Trini, and Jason already on board.
They were now on their way to find Kim,
and Tommy faced that realization with a bit of trepidation. The words from
the 'letter', still very fresh in his mind. * * *
Chapter Six: Kimberly
Gymnastics Training Center: Miami, Florida
In a flash, Kimberly & Wonder Woman
both landed at the door of the Center.
"We have to find your counterpart
fast before Arcus & Astronema do. Let's go!" the Avenging Amazon
shouted, and dashed into the building.
***
Kim felt the bar hit her across her
pelvis, then it was gone again, but, then another appeared beneath her, her
chalked hands gripping it firmly. Carefully, she touched her pointed toes to
the bar between her hands.
Releasing her hands, she pushed off with
her feet, corkscrewing through the air, then twisting her body, she did a
somersault. As she felt her feet touch the cool vinyl of the mat, she let her
legs absorb the impact, then straightening them, she raised her body up
straight, and spread her arms wide above her head.
Kim jumped slightly at the sound of
applause. She opened her eyes, and gazed toward the doors to the training
room. There, she got a shock as she saw...herself!...in her old uniform of
the Pink Ranger...and... she couldn't believe this...WONDER WOMAN?!?
"We know this is a lot to swallow,
but we are who we appear to be. This is Wonder Woman, and...well..."
Pink Ranger removed her helmet... and it was like looking into a mirror for
Kimberly. Regaining some control, she asked "From another dimension,
right?" Both women were stunned.
"How..." Diana started.
"Only logical explanation. Now, the
only question left is...why?"
"A Ranger from this world has gone
rogue. He's been brainwashed, and is tracking down some of the former
Rangers...to kill them. But the Lightstar Rangers have helped us so far in
rescuing Adam, Rocky, Jason, Trini, & Tommy. Zack, Tanya, Kat, &
Aisha are next, and Batman is with their counterparts right now. They're
finding you all so you can help save Zordon." Kim 2 explained.
"This illusion crafter our Billy made for me should do the trick.
Please, you must trust us here...and help us if you can." Wonder Woman
asked.
Kimberly got this determined look on her
face. "Kim, Diana, it isn't if I'll do it... it's what do we do
first."
***
Coach Schmidt soon appeared with 2
visitors, a Ms. Van Damme, and a Mr. Lambert. Both made Kim's danger sense go
haywire. Both started talking about a gymnastics team founded in Paris. A
wave of distrust swept over her, and her guard redoubled. "I don't
know." Kim said, worrying her lip between her teeth.
"Mr. Schmidt, is there someplace we
can speak with Miss. Hart, alone?" Mr. Lambert asked. "Yes. There
is a small, empty training room down the hall. Miss. Hart can show you
were." Coach Schmidt said. He smiled at him, to encourage her. But, it
did little to dispel the sudden nervousness she felt. She looked at the
couple, and their smiles seemed friendly enough, but the feeling that
something wasn't right, wouldn't go away.
"This way Miss. Hart." Ms.
VanDamme said, as Mr. Lambert held the door for them. Kim entered the
hallway, and felt somewhat better to see the activity down it's length. Girls
were rushing to practice, or to their tutoring sessions. Silently, they moved
down the hall, and stopped outside of the double doors, that Kim had
indicated. "Is this it?" Mr. Lambert asked, somewhat unsure. Ms.
Sandman looked at Kim, and when Kim nodded, she pulled open one of the doors,
and stepped inside. Kim followed behind the pair, and reached to her left for
the light switch. Kim blinked, as the lights came on, flooding the dark room
with light. As Kim looked around, Ms. VanDamme turned to her, a wave of
purple light rippled over her. Soon, where Ms. VanDamme had stood, now stood
a deathly, pale looking woman, dressed in black armor, and a short, very red,
bobbed haircut.
Kim frowned. "OK, sport, when do you
ditch your disguise?" He pulled the door shut behind him and locked it,
baring any attempts Kim might make to escape, but it didn't look like she
was. Then Kim watched in...boredom, as the same kind of wave rippled over him
as well. Changing him into a tall, tan, platinum haired, young man, who stood
nearly a foot taller than herself. Kim turned back to the woman, when she
heard her soft chuckle.
"What's going on? What do you want,
other than a personality change and a attitude adjustment, 'cause after the
day I've had, I'm more than happy to give you both.
"What's going on...is the deaths of
all the former Rangers, and it's all a means to an end. The end of the Power
Rangers." Astronema said as she slowly strode toward Kim. Strong arms
grabbed her, quickly, from behind, pinning her arms to her sides.
"There's a lesson you 2 pigs are
about to learn..." Kimberly continued, voice dropping like a rock as she
did so "...be careful what you wish for!"
"Oh, come one Kim, you're breaking my
Hart." The words were playfully, whispered in her ear.
"That's not all that's gonna be
broken, moron." Kim snarled, pushing off on her right foot, she used her
body to slam Arcus into the wall, the small of his back jammed into a very sharp
pole that was sticking out. Slamming into him again, she caused him severe
pain, then finished him off with a third shot, knocking him out.
"Oh, by the by, you're not the only 2
using illusions. Guess who I REALLY am!" she smiled, clinking her bracelets
together. The same ripple effect appeared again, and soon Astronema was
screaming.
"WONDER WOMAN! Damn it! We've been
tricked!"
"Ever the observant one! You've been
tricked, now you're toast!"
***
Tommy felt unsure, for the first time in a
long time, as he walked slowly down the busy, noisy hallway. It had been a
long time since he'd spoken with Kim. Actually, not since the little episode
on the Island of Miranthius. But, he thought it would be best for him to
locate Kim, and convince her to help them, then it would for someone she
didn't know.
Now he wasn't so sure that it was the
wisest decision he had ever made. Casually, he looked to his right, to
reassure himself, that Andros was still with him. They'd become fast friends,
and Tommy was glad to see that the current Rangers had a good, and reliable
leader.
As they neared the open doors to the
practice area, Tommy slowed, trying to pull himself together. "I can do
this if you wish." Andros said, as he gazed curiously into the noisy
room.
"Nah. I'll be all right. It's just
been a while." Tommy smiled, and stepped into the room. Carefully, he
scanned the multitude of gymnasts for Kim's petite form. Just as he prepared
to look again, he caught the sight of Coach Schmidt moving toward them.
"You two, I'm sorry, but you cannot
be in here." He made a motion to shoo them away, but Tommy stood his
ground. "Do I know you?" Coach Schmidt asked, looking Tommy over.
"I'm Tommy Oliver, a friend of
Kimberly Hart's. We met when you came to Angel Grove."
"Ah, yes. Good to meet you again.
What can I do for you?"
"I'm looking for Kim. It's very
important."
"Yes. She is speaking with a French
couple who are recruiting gymnast to compete in France."
Andros watched as Tommy paled, and began
to wonder if he was sick. Tommy knew what it would mean to Kim, to be able to
compete in France, and be close to her mother who lived in Paris.
"Where can I find them?"
"Just down the hall, to you left. It
will be the first set of double doors to you right."
"Thank you."
As soon as they were in the hall, Andros
brought Tommy up short. "Are you all right? You looked ill back
there." "I'm fine. It's a long story. Remind me to tell you
sometime, because we don't have the time right now." Andros nodded, and
let Tommy pass.
He followed Tommy to the set of double
doors that Coach Schmidt had told them about, only to hear a man scream
"AAAAAAH!" just before his unconscious form smashed the doors down.
A female scream followed. Both saw Arcus & Astronema hit the wall and
crumple to the floor like a couple of ragdolls.
Both Kimberlys 1 & 2 raced up to both
Tommy & Andros. Kim 2, in uniform, frowned "WW, you could have saved
at least one of them for me!"
"Sorry, but they pissed me off. You
must be the Tommy & Andros of this dimension."
"Uh, yes. Wonder Woman, right?"
"Last time I looked. We'd better
explain..."
"No need. We've been running into
Rangers from other dimensions along with Justice Leaguers and Titans. Glad
you all could help."
"Good to have it. Let's check these
turkeys." Tommy smiled.
However, Astronema & Arcus had other
plans, namely recovering from the 1st class asswhipping Wonder Woman gave
them.
"You've...aaaarghh...won this
time...brother. But...uunnh... you still have five more former
Rangers...aaaa!... to go." In a flash, both disappeared from the room,
along with the staff from Andros' hands.
Tommy didn't waste any time reaching Kim's
side.He looked at the 2.
"You're from the other dimension,
right?"
"Yup." Kim 2 answered.
Carefully, he lifted her hands into his. She was ok, and he was suddenly
grateful they were here. He then turned to Andros.
"Brother? You're her brother?"
Tommy asked, feeling like the words were a vile thing in his mouth.
"Yes. She was kidnapped when we were
children, and raised by her protector, Ecliptor. She found out who she really
was, several months ago, but Darkonda kidnapped her back, and reprogrammed
her, just as she has done to Zhane. They are more powerful now, than they
were before."
A sigh brought both of their attention
back to Kim. Her eyes were full of amazement and wonder, which was only
natural after the last few moments. Tommy tried to hold her, but she stopped
him, asking, "What the hell's going on here?!? I run into a double of
myself who still has her powers, Wonder Woman is real, a intergalactic hit
squad is after all the former Rangers, and I may still be in love with you.
Can I please just get my bearings?" Startled, Tommy raised his hands in
surrender, to let her know that they weren't going to hurt her.
"Kim, it's me, Tommy. It's alright,
they're gone." Kim kept her eyes on the other 4 people in the room, and
absently reached up, tucking a stray strand of sable hair behind her
ear."Tommy?"
"Yeah."
Finally, she looked up. "I'm hungry.
Let's go to McDonalds. I think better on a full stomach."
***
Soon, while Kimberly was polishing off a
Big Mac & a chocolate milkshake, Andros began to tell her everything. How
the Lightstar Rangers need help from all of the former Rangers to defeat
Astronema and Zhane, and the help they were getting from their
otherdimensional counterparts, along with the JLA and the Titans. Kimberly
listened quietly, trying to take it all in. "Will you help us?"
Tommy asked, carefully.
"Do you really have to ask? WW
&...Pink Ranger...told me you've already found Adam, Rocky, Trini, Jason,
and me. They also told me Zack & Tanya are next, then Kat. What about
Billy?"
"We'll be heading to New York next,
to find Zack and Tanya. Kat's in England, and Aisha is still in Africa. And
we're all assuming, because no one has seen or heard from him, that Billy is
still on Aquitar."
As she listened to the lists, Kim relaxed
a bit. Then looking up, with tear reddened eyes, Kim closed the distance
between them, and hugged Tommy with all of her strength. "God, I've
missed you. Let's roll." She pleaded into the soft, warmth of his hair.
"Sure thing Kim." Tommy looked at Andros, and they shared a small
smile, as they all disappeared in five columns of light. One of Red, one of
pink, one of red, white, blue, and gold, and two of White.
* * *
Kim had never been happier to see a group
of people before. The past years all seemed to have been a nightmare, that
she had just awoken from, compared to the happiness she felt at that moment.
The Morphin Grid felt all of the
excitement around it, and for an inanimate object, it felt it's own
excitement growing. It could feel the hosts, all around it. But, it cold not
reach past the barrier, to once again, become one with those outside. Unable
to verbally express it's excitement, the Morphin Grid began to pulse more
brightly.
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