"You sure you have to leave?" Tori asked of Lucas as she and the others were gathered back in Blue Bay Harbor.
Lucas sighed and placed the last of his supplies in the ship. "Yes, I have to get Uric back to my time before anything else happens."
The nine faces that stared back at him made him smile. Everything had gone, somewhat to plan, their mission was complete, and they had all bonded in ways they never thought possible before.
"We'll never forget you, man," Blake said as he clasped Lucas's hand. Lucas smiled at his ancestor and pulled him in for a light, manly hug. They broke away and Tori walked over to him.
She placed his gem around his neck and hugged him. "Thank you Lucas... for everything." She kissed his cheek and stood back with the others.
Billy smirked at all of his predecessors. He thrust his hand out and smiled around the small circle that had formed. "Once a ranger..." he began.
One by one the Blue Rangers placed their hands over his and said in one voice. "Always a ranger."
Lucas broke away and retreated back to his ship. He gave one final wave goodbye and disappeared from their sight.
They all watched the ship take flight and turned back towards the city. None of them wanted to leave each other JUST yet.
"I say we celebrate," Max said excitedly. The others looked around at each other, wondering what he had in mind.
"I don't have to be back for a few more hours," Rocky said.
"And Cestria isn't expecting me back at any particular time," Billy said.
"We don't have classes," Tori said. Blake nodded and pulled her close to him.
"What are we waiting for?" Justin asked. The others grinned and followed Max to his desired spot; a local pub, which happened to have karaoke this evening.
The group of nine sat in a corner near the stage and ordered a round of drinks (Root beer for Justin and Max). When they had their beverages, Tori raised her mug. "To Lucas," she said proudly.
"To Lucas," they all said in unison.
After a few more rounds, the group decided to head up on stage and 'serenade' the lone female member of the group.
Blake took one microphone while the others shared two more. Tori sat back in her chair and couldn't stop laughing when they all started to sing.
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl..."
The music faded out and everyone in the crowd applauded the men in blue. Tori gave them a standing ovation and laughed so hard she thought tears would come out.
"That was classic!" Tori said as Blake placed an arm around her and kissed her cheek.
"You tell the others and I'll," he began. Tori wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed him fully on the lips.
"Or you'll what?" she said as they broke apart. Blake grinned and whispered something into her ear causing her to giggle.
"O-k... I think it's time we all get going," Kai said as he ran a hand through his hair.
With a little bit of groaning form the others, the guys all exited the pub and bid each other farewell. Tori hugged each one of them and watched as they got into their cars and drove out of the city...
(((((())))))
Justin waved goodbye to Rocky and TJ as he walked up to his house. It was VERY late in Angel grove and he silently crept up the stairs towards his room. He opened and closed the door quietly and plopped down on the bed.
'Home at last,' he said to himself as his eyes began to droop. He was tired beyond belief and wanted nothing more than to sleep...
A loud buzzing came to his ears and he groaned as he reached for his cell phone. "Yeah," he said grumpily.
"Well that's not a very nice way to greet your girlfriend."
Justin grinned. "Sam..." he said dreamily. Sleep could wait tonight...
(((((())))))
TJ smiled as he heard music coming from his bedroom window. He had just dropped off Rocky and Justin and wanted nothing more than to hold his wife. He pulled his ring off the chain he wore and slipped it back on. He didn't want to damage it and he knew that Cassie understood.
He looked up at the window and saw the familiar silhouette of his wife. Cassie looked down and saw him smiling up at her.
"You coming up or what?" she asked laughing. TJ just smiled at her fun loving spirit. He walked into the house and up the stairs...
(((((())))))
"Poppy?" Rocky winced as he shut the door and looked at the face of his 2-year-old daughter. A few groans were heard from the couch as his wife moved his son off of her lap.
The toddler walked over to her father and he picked her up. The child instantly fell asleep again and Rocky kissed her cheek.
"You're late," Aisha said as she yawned.
Rocky kissed her on the lips and she smiled into it.
"I guess I can forgive you... how'd it go anyway?"
Rocky handed her their daughter and removed their son from the couch. Together they walked with their children to their respective rooms while Rocky talked her ear off as he normally did...
(((((())))))
Max Cooper returned to Turtle Cove and grinned as he drove his Mo-Ped to the secret entrance to the animarium. He went inside and found himself by the lake where his shark zord was currently waiting for him.
"Well boy," he said. "Everything went great and Lucas was there too..." From behind the bushes, Princess Shayla smiled at the person in front of her. Max was turning out to be a fine young man, and her heart was overjoyed to see that he was happy.
(((((())))))
"Kelsey? You awake?" Chad whispered to his girlfriend. Kelsey rolled over in the bed and grinned.
"I am now," she said as she rolled towards him. Chad smiled and kissed her cheek. "Was Lucas really there?"
Chad smiled. "Yeah, if you can believe that."
"I think it's great you guys got to see each other again."
"It just didn't seem right," Chad said grinning.
"What didn't feel right?"
"That you weren't there with me." Kelsey blushed furiously. Chad was always a smooth talker, but she still got a little flushed.
She grabbed his head in her hands. "Oh shut up and kiss me already." Chad grinned and accepted her demand.
(((((())))))
Kai entered the forest and found his way at last to his house. The sight that he saw made him smile. Maya was sound asleep on the swing he had hanging from his porch. He walked over and sat next to her, placing her head on his lap.
Never in his wildest dreams did he ever think that he and Maya would find a common ground and fall in love. He always thought he had a thing for Kendrix, but after he had seen her happy with Leo he found where his heart truly lay.
"Kai?"
He looked down and saw her brown eyes staring up at him. "Hey," he said smiling. She snuggled closer to him and smiled as he fell asleep again. "My Maya," he mused as he ran his hands through her tresses. He leaned down, kissed her forehead, and soon his eyes were closed as well.
(((((())))))
Billy landed with a thud on his living room floor. He felt two bodies jump onto him and found himself surround by blonde hair.
"Girls! Let your father up!"
Billy easily picked up his twin girls in both arms and kissed them both. "Well it's good to know I was missed while I was away," he said as he set them down.
Cestria walked over and kissed him gently. "You were VERY missed," she said as she kissed him again.
"Father! Father!"
Billy turned his attention to his daughters. "Yes?"
"Can you please put us into bed and tell us what happened?"
"Yes father, can you?"
Billy smirked and looked at his wife who was grinning seductively. "I'll tuck you girls in," he said to his children as he walked over to his wife. "And then I'll tuck you in," he said to her.
Cestria grinned and watched as the three loves of her life walked into one of the living quarters.
(((((())))))
"You did it!" Nadira cried as Lucas entered the courtyard outside of the holding facility. She ran towards him and he picked her up, spinning her in the air. He set her down and caught her lips in a searing kiss. "Wow," she said as they broke apart. "What was that all about?"
Lucas just grinned and held her tighter. After everything he had seen within the past few days, he realized how important love truly was. "Just to let you know that I love you," he said.
Nadira looked at him a little strangely. "I know you love me... I love you too."
They held each other for a little while longer before heading to Lucas' place. "Everything went great," he said as they walked.
"So you met your ancestors?"
Lucas grinned. "Yeah... I met them."
Nadira smiled at him. "What do you think they're doing right now?"
"Probably sleeping... like we should be doing," he said as he leaned in and kissed her cheek. Nadira smacked his arm lightly and they walked a little faster...
(((((())))))
Tori was sitting on her bed holding a picture of her grandmother and her when she was little. She gently stroked the glass with her fingertips.
"I did it Gram... I kept it safe just like you asked me too..." She felt a set of arms circle her from behind and soft lips meeting her neck. She smiled and turned her head to meet Blake's lips.
They broke apart and leaned back onto the bed with Tori still sitting between his legs holding the picture.
"You kept me safe too," he said softly. Tori smiled a little and ran her fingers over the picture again.
"I just wish she were here to see all this... us I mean... she always said she wanted to see me happy."
"She sees you... just like my parents see me." He removed himself from behind her and sat in front of her. He took the picture from her and placed it on the dresser. He was preparing himself for what he was going to do next.
"I want to make you happy," he said.
"You do," she replied. Blake took her hands and kissed them.
"I want to make you happy as long as I live... I want you with me until the day I die... Tor...will you marry me?"
Tori was at a loss for words. Never before in her life had she been so happy. After everything that had happened today, she knew that Blake was it for her. "Yes... absolutely yes," she said as they met for a long, slow kiss.
They broke away and Blake framed her face with his hands. "I love you." The words were still so new and fragile to him, but he knew he would trust her with his heart.
"I love you," she replied as they kissed again and laid down on the bed, enjoying everything each other had to offer.
After some time, as they were finally getting settled, Tori brought up a subject that caught both she and Blake off guard a little.
"Do you want kids?" she asked. Blake tensed a little.
"Is that something we need to be worrying about right now?" he asked nervously.
Tori grinned and stroked his bare chest. "No, but I was just wondering... you know, like somewhere down the line."
He didn't even hesitate. "Definitely."
Tori smiled at him. "Me too."
They were quiet for a moment before Blake grinned. "I think I already have the name picked out if we have a boy at some point."
Tori caught his drift and they both smiled.
"Lucas," they said at the same time. Light giggles soon tuned into full out laughter as they pulled the sheets over their bodies...
THE END
A/N: Yeah! It's done! I hope you all liked reading this as much as I did writing it. There will be another fic coming soon- the OFFICIAL sequel to "Oh Sister Where Art Thou?"
Stay tuned... same bat time, same bat channel...
Lucas sighed and placed the last of his supplies in the ship. "Yes, I have to get Uric back to my time before anything else happens."
The nine faces that stared back at him made him smile. Everything had gone, somewhat to plan, their mission was complete, and they had all bonded in ways they never thought possible before.
"We'll never forget you, man," Blake said as he clasped Lucas's hand. Lucas smiled at his ancestor and pulled him in for a light, manly hug. They broke away and Tori walked over to him.
She placed his gem around his neck and hugged him. "Thank you Lucas... for everything." She kissed his cheek and stood back with the others.
Billy smirked at all of his predecessors. He thrust his hand out and smiled around the small circle that had formed. "Once a ranger..." he began.
One by one the Blue Rangers placed their hands over his and said in one voice. "Always a ranger."
Lucas broke away and retreated back to his ship. He gave one final wave goodbye and disappeared from their sight.
They all watched the ship take flight and turned back towards the city. None of them wanted to leave each other JUST yet.
"I say we celebrate," Max said excitedly. The others looked around at each other, wondering what he had in mind.
"I don't have to be back for a few more hours," Rocky said.
"And Cestria isn't expecting me back at any particular time," Billy said.
"We don't have classes," Tori said. Blake nodded and pulled her close to him.
"What are we waiting for?" Justin asked. The others grinned and followed Max to his desired spot; a local pub, which happened to have karaoke this evening.
The group of nine sat in a corner near the stage and ordered a round of drinks (Root beer for Justin and Max). When they had their beverages, Tori raised her mug. "To Lucas," she said proudly.
"To Lucas," they all said in unison.
After a few more rounds, the group decided to head up on stage and 'serenade' the lone female member of the group.
Blake took one microphone while the others shared two more. Tori sat back in her chair and couldn't stop laughing when they all started to sing.
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl..."
The music faded out and everyone in the crowd applauded the men in blue. Tori gave them a standing ovation and laughed so hard she thought tears would come out.
"That was classic!" Tori said as Blake placed an arm around her and kissed her cheek.
"You tell the others and I'll," he began. Tori wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed him fully on the lips.
"Or you'll what?" she said as they broke apart. Blake grinned and whispered something into her ear causing her to giggle.
"O-k... I think it's time we all get going," Kai said as he ran a hand through his hair.
With a little bit of groaning form the others, the guys all exited the pub and bid each other farewell. Tori hugged each one of them and watched as they got into their cars and drove out of the city...
(((((())))))
Justin waved goodbye to Rocky and TJ as he walked up to his house. It was VERY late in Angel grove and he silently crept up the stairs towards his room. He opened and closed the door quietly and plopped down on the bed.
'Home at last,' he said to himself as his eyes began to droop. He was tired beyond belief and wanted nothing more than to sleep...
A loud buzzing came to his ears and he groaned as he reached for his cell phone. "Yeah," he said grumpily.
"Well that's not a very nice way to greet your girlfriend."
Justin grinned. "Sam..." he said dreamily. Sleep could wait tonight...
(((((())))))
TJ smiled as he heard music coming from his bedroom window. He had just dropped off Rocky and Justin and wanted nothing more than to hold his wife. He pulled his ring off the chain he wore and slipped it back on. He didn't want to damage it and he knew that Cassie understood.
He looked up at the window and saw the familiar silhouette of his wife. Cassie looked down and saw him smiling up at her.
"You coming up or what?" she asked laughing. TJ just smiled at her fun loving spirit. He walked into the house and up the stairs...
(((((())))))
"Poppy?" Rocky winced as he shut the door and looked at the face of his 2-year-old daughter. A few groans were heard from the couch as his wife moved his son off of her lap.
The toddler walked over to her father and he picked her up. The child instantly fell asleep again and Rocky kissed her cheek.
"You're late," Aisha said as she yawned.
Rocky kissed her on the lips and she smiled into it.
"I guess I can forgive you... how'd it go anyway?"
Rocky handed her their daughter and removed their son from the couch. Together they walked with their children to their respective rooms while Rocky talked her ear off as he normally did...
(((((())))))
Max Cooper returned to Turtle Cove and grinned as he drove his Mo-Ped to the secret entrance to the animarium. He went inside and found himself by the lake where his shark zord was currently waiting for him.
"Well boy," he said. "Everything went great and Lucas was there too..." From behind the bushes, Princess Shayla smiled at the person in front of her. Max was turning out to be a fine young man, and her heart was overjoyed to see that he was happy.
(((((())))))
"Kelsey? You awake?" Chad whispered to his girlfriend. Kelsey rolled over in the bed and grinned.
"I am now," she said as she rolled towards him. Chad smiled and kissed her cheek. "Was Lucas really there?"
Chad smiled. "Yeah, if you can believe that."
"I think it's great you guys got to see each other again."
"It just didn't seem right," Chad said grinning.
"What didn't feel right?"
"That you weren't there with me." Kelsey blushed furiously. Chad was always a smooth talker, but she still got a little flushed.
She grabbed his head in her hands. "Oh shut up and kiss me already." Chad grinned and accepted her demand.
(((((())))))
Kai entered the forest and found his way at last to his house. The sight that he saw made him smile. Maya was sound asleep on the swing he had hanging from his porch. He walked over and sat next to her, placing her head on his lap.
Never in his wildest dreams did he ever think that he and Maya would find a common ground and fall in love. He always thought he had a thing for Kendrix, but after he had seen her happy with Leo he found where his heart truly lay.
"Kai?"
He looked down and saw her brown eyes staring up at him. "Hey," he said smiling. She snuggled closer to him and smiled as he fell asleep again. "My Maya," he mused as he ran his hands through her tresses. He leaned down, kissed her forehead, and soon his eyes were closed as well.
(((((())))))
Billy landed with a thud on his living room floor. He felt two bodies jump onto him and found himself surround by blonde hair.
"Girls! Let your father up!"
Billy easily picked up his twin girls in both arms and kissed them both. "Well it's good to know I was missed while I was away," he said as he set them down.
Cestria walked over and kissed him gently. "You were VERY missed," she said as she kissed him again.
"Father! Father!"
Billy turned his attention to his daughters. "Yes?"
"Can you please put us into bed and tell us what happened?"
"Yes father, can you?"
Billy smirked and looked at his wife who was grinning seductively. "I'll tuck you girls in," he said to his children as he walked over to his wife. "And then I'll tuck you in," he said to her.
Cestria grinned and watched as the three loves of her life walked into one of the living quarters.
(((((())))))
"You did it!" Nadira cried as Lucas entered the courtyard outside of the holding facility. She ran towards him and he picked her up, spinning her in the air. He set her down and caught her lips in a searing kiss. "Wow," she said as they broke apart. "What was that all about?"
Lucas just grinned and held her tighter. After everything he had seen within the past few days, he realized how important love truly was. "Just to let you know that I love you," he said.
Nadira looked at him a little strangely. "I know you love me... I love you too."
They held each other for a little while longer before heading to Lucas' place. "Everything went great," he said as they walked.
"So you met your ancestors?"
Lucas grinned. "Yeah... I met them."
Nadira smiled at him. "What do you think they're doing right now?"
"Probably sleeping... like we should be doing," he said as he leaned in and kissed her cheek. Nadira smacked his arm lightly and they walked a little faster...
(((((())))))
Tori was sitting on her bed holding a picture of her grandmother and her when she was little. She gently stroked the glass with her fingertips.
"I did it Gram... I kept it safe just like you asked me too..." She felt a set of arms circle her from behind and soft lips meeting her neck. She smiled and turned her head to meet Blake's lips.
They broke apart and leaned back onto the bed with Tori still sitting between his legs holding the picture.
"You kept me safe too," he said softly. Tori smiled a little and ran her fingers over the picture again.
"I just wish she were here to see all this... us I mean... she always said she wanted to see me happy."
"She sees you... just like my parents see me." He removed himself from behind her and sat in front of her. He took the picture from her and placed it on the dresser. He was preparing himself for what he was going to do next.
"I want to make you happy," he said.
"You do," she replied. Blake took her hands and kissed them.
"I want to make you happy as long as I live... I want you with me until the day I die... Tor...will you marry me?"
Tori was at a loss for words. Never before in her life had she been so happy. After everything that had happened today, she knew that Blake was it for her. "Yes... absolutely yes," she said as they met for a long, slow kiss.
They broke away and Blake framed her face with his hands. "I love you." The words were still so new and fragile to him, but he knew he would trust her with his heart.
"I love you," she replied as they kissed again and laid down on the bed, enjoying everything each other had to offer.
After some time, as they were finally getting settled, Tori brought up a subject that caught both she and Blake off guard a little.
"Do you want kids?" she asked. Blake tensed a little.
"Is that something we need to be worrying about right now?" he asked nervously.
Tori grinned and stroked his bare chest. "No, but I was just wondering... you know, like somewhere down the line."
He didn't even hesitate. "Definitely."
Tori smiled at him. "Me too."
They were quiet for a moment before Blake grinned. "I think I already have the name picked out if we have a boy at some point."
Tori caught his drift and they both smiled.
"Lucas," they said at the same time. Light giggles soon tuned into full out laughter as they pulled the sheets over their bodies...
THE END
A/N: Yeah! It's done! I hope you all liked reading this as much as I did writing it. There will be another fic coming soon- the OFFICIAL sequel to "Oh Sister Where Art Thou?"
Stay tuned... same bat time, same bat channel...