2.A/N: Due to recent discoveries about not posting song lyrics in my stories, I had to go through each chapter and delete the contents of any song lyrics. So, I must apologize, and cannot afford to lose my account on this site for reasons like that. So, again, I apologize to the adminstrators of the site, and any mishaps. Otherwises, there is no changes done to the story except for the loss of the lyrics. May the Powers Always Protect You.

ORDINARY WORLD - PART ONE: PROLOGUE

RATING: PG-13

SEQUEL TO: THE REASON

SUMMARY: Post-PRDT. AU. Mesogog has been defeated. Zeltrax has been, too. So, what is next for the dino thunder rangers? A wedding and celebrating the holiday season.

DISCLAIMER: Power Rangers is not mine, and even if it was it wouldn't be what it is today. The plot is definately mine, and the concept. But the plot is definitely my own-my thoughts. The main title of the story does tie in with the song, "Ordinary World". Gotta give you guys credit, so don't sue me, please! I can't afford to go out like that.

A/N: Well, Happy New Year. I must say, it was really hard getting this thing started considering how this season has been. But trust me, this story won't be long. Not like the last one. It's all set. I just need to get it all typed up and get it posted. Thanks again, for all the reviews. And I hope you read "The Reason" or you might be a little lost. I am sorry for the long wait. My computer has been acting up again, and school has been hard to keep up with. I'll try to be a little better in the future. But for now, let's get things rolling. You know the deal, read and reply. May the Powers Always Protect You.

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"After all that has happened, I don't think any of us could ever ask to change things. I only wished that some of these things would have ended much better than others." –Eclyptyk Neo
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The lives of the Dino Thunder Rangers had forever changed since the epic battle that happened only days ago. They could never stop talking about it, nor could they get it out of their minds. Their zords were gone, but the power still remained.

Dr. Oliver had made the sacrifice to destroy the zords in order to kill Mesogog for good, but everyone who played a role in the epic battle or witnessed it were scarred.

The teens felt a loss when the zords were destroyed. It was as if apart of them, a chunk of their being was ripped out of them. But they had to move on. And move on slow.

Now, days before Thanksgiving, the team--which included the Dino Thunder Rangers, Kim, Hayley, Anton and Michelle "Elsa" Santos--had met. It was an interest mix of people. Six rangers, a rocket scientish responsible for much of the technology for the team and a business, a successful businessman and scientist and the new principal at Reefside High. They were the only ones who was allowed to call her by 'Elsa', even if it did have a lot of scars with it. It was the easiest way to avoid huge confrontations.

They didn't really say much. There really wasn't much to say when Tommy had said all he could before a long line of rangers in the legacy. They could only talk about ideas for the following holiday season. Plans and what would be in store for the teens in their final year of high school.

But there was an uneasiness there, a wing of love in the air among the team. It was clear the Tommy and Kim were gonna get married in less than a month. But there were other ideas. Conner had time and time again confronted Kira about some possible feelings he felt for her, but she was looking more at Trent as more than just a friend, even if she felt a little different around Conner, too. Even Tommy and Trent couldn't help but notice the more-than-being-acquaintances around Anton and Elsa.

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Thanksgiving.

It came slow, but had the team break away and spend time with their own families despite all that had happened in the last few weeks. It was well needed.

Kira had kindly invited Trent and his father to join her family in a feast. And to get to know the two a little better without worrying too much about a monster attack on the city. She had talked about a possible singing contract in the works thanks to a friend she had met in the past year, Tanya Sloan. If that was a no go, she would either be heading for New York or LA for college. Trent was hoping to go to CalArts to pursue a career in art, and his father didn't seem to oppose his decision anymore.

At the McKnight homestead, Conner had recapped what had happened in the last year and a half of his high school career to his family. He even spoke of a possible soccer scholarship to either UCLA or UNC in the following year. His parents could not be more proud for him, even as he rambled on about the many Power Ranger battles that went on in the city. His twin brother, Eric, even shared a few stories he had heard while at his stay at the secret Ninja Academy in Blue Bay Harbor. His brother was looking into moto-cross, but like always their parents wavered over his decisions more than Conner's.

At the James homestead, Ethan, too, had told his parents about the many Power Ranger battles he 'witnessed' and his brother and sister dismissed it as nothing more than lies. He didn't seem to care, figuring they wouldn't believe him anyways, no matter what evidence he could provide without giving too much away. He was glad to have the monster attacks come to an end so he can focus more on school. It was slightly surprising, especially when he confessed he would keep the computer gaming to a minimum. He was hoping to get into MIT or CalTech, both schools would provide him with what he wanted. And he knew a few people who could help him get into one or the other.

As for Elsa, she had went to Puerto Rico where Anton had said her own family was located. And after all that has happened, she wanted to reconnect with them after the year's-plus brainwashing. She slowly began to regain some consciousness of her past, but even then she wasn't sure where she really belonged. She was still in search of where she really wanted to go and be.

Hayley headed for Atlanta to spend time with her own family, who had many questions for the rocket scientist and what she has been up to with her business and other things. But like all the others, she spoke what truth she could, having sworn secrecy to the code of being involved with the Ranger family.

And as for Kim and Tommy, they headed for Angel Grove to see their families. And as a joint thing to bring both families together, they had a big feast at the Oliver homestead. But the wavering feeling about what secrets they had locked in their minds could not be mentioned. They wanted to speak the truth about what connection they had with the rangers, but they just could not do it. They just could not find the confidence or power to say it. And they didn't know how else they were gonna admit it later on.

But with the weeks end, it forced all of them to go back to their lives back in Reefside. Michelle 'Elsa' Santos had become the new official principal and Reefside High, and not that anyone could complain about it, the team still felt a little uncomfortable with it. Being an evil henchman was one thing, but it was long gone. It was in the past. Yet, there was still the tinge of Randall/Elsa in her.

Tommy was pushed into getting involved in several extracurricular activities, as much as he didn't want to. He became apart of the Yearbook Staff, the Senior Council and the Science Club. He just wanted to make it worthwhile for the teens' last year in high school. They could only hope that there would be no unexpected surprises, but that was no guarantee for a Ranger, though.

Kim was the same way, even after being apart of the teaching staff for a little more than a month. She was pulled into getting involved with several sports-like activities just because of her status as a coach on the 2004 Olympics team. She didn't mind. She only wanted to make a difference in others' lives. That's all she ever really wanted to do.

And what rumors spread about Principal Santos and Dr. Mercer were true. Trent had confirmed it. That his father was, in fact, dating the new principal. He didn't seem too bothered about it, just a little annoyed and slightly disgusted. But the love triangle around Trent, Kira, and Conner had yet to be determined.

Ethan was glad to stay out of the love atmosphere because all it really gave him was a whole line of bad luck. He claimed he would stay a bachelor for as long as he could, but the team had doubted it. They could see the jealousy in his eyes.

The team even found out that Devin and Cassidy were now a thing. In a matter of weeks after their epic battle, there were a lot more surprises than relief. And when finals week came around, there was a lot of restlessness. They all wanted the winter break to come, and it showed in their work after Thanksgiving ended.

But the nervousness was starting to show in the engaged couple as they didn't say much to each other when the team would meet just for a talk. The teens couldn't help but notice it, but loved to poke fun at it. The guys were counting down the days and hours just as much as Jason was.

It was Thursday night, with one more day before winter break began. They sat in the lounge area of the cyber cafe after hours. Kim and Tommy weren't even sitting next to each other, or could really look at the other without feeling the sinking feeling of nervousness and fear run through them.

"Knock it off, guys. You can obviously see that they're a nervous wreck," Kira tried to defend the two adults.

"Why? It's okay to admit you have cold feet, Dr. O. Remember, Jason had it too," Ethan said.

"But that's what I was hoping to avoid," Tommy sunk into his seat.

"It's a little too late for that," Trent said.

"Yeah, I believe it's a little less than two days now," Conner looked at his watch.

"Shouldn't you guys be studying for your finals?" Kim asked quietly.

"No. All I got is Dr. O's final," Ethan said. "I never really liked speech class anyways."

"I hear you. Mr. Jinn talks too damn much. Besides, all I really got is that Geology final." Conner nodded.

"Well, I got you guys beat. I really don't have a final. I just got study hall and yearbook. But I still got to show up for that yearbook final," Trent seemed slightly disgusted.

"I hear that yearbook is really gonna be something this year," Kira said with a smile.

"It is. Compared to last year, I think you guys will be surprised. So, don't forget to buy one," Trent nodded. "But there is a lot of things that goes on in there."

Tommy sighed. "Somehow I wonder how I still got pulled into it. I guess it wouldn't matter much, when I'm just there to help out."

"So, Trent, how was that AP Calculus final?" Kim asked.

Trent cringed. Out of all his years of taking math, this year killed him the most. He couldn't stand that class. And even as he tried his hardest in that class, he could not get anywhere above a D in there. "It was torture. I don't think I'm staying in there."

"Why?" Conner furrowed his eyebrows. "I thought you were smart."

Trent shook his head. "I just don't like the teacher. She just doesn't teach you anything that you can really understand. It sounds like it is all in a foreign language."

"It'll get harder in college," Tommy said.

"Hey, I might actually understand it in college," Trent shrugged.

"Yeah, well the math curriculum sucks, anyways," Kira shook her head. She was stuck in Algebra III/Trig when she could have been in Pre-Calculus. But even she wasn't doing all that good in math. She was sitting at a C.

"Well, I would have tutored you," Ethan patted his friend on the shoulder. "But, I'm only in Pre-Calculus."

"If you weren't slacking last year, you could have been in Calculus this year. And when I was showing you a few things in math, you were too pre-occupied with a computer game," Trent shook his head. "I am done with that class. I'm going to an art school, anyways."

"Yeah, well, math was never my thing either way," Conner said.

"We're in the same math class, Conner," Kira said. "And you managed to pass with a C."

"I never said I understood the material, anyways. Math won't do me much good in life," Conner sunk into his seat. He somehow managed to surpass a better grade than Kira, for once. Considering he probably had the worst senioritis out of the teens.

"Yeah, Dr. O. Why do they make us take all these classes when some of the fields we go into don't require a whole lot on the subject?" Ethan furrowed his eyebrows.

Tommy could only shrug. "I didn't choose the educational plan, I only teach what they require for graduation."

"So, what is going to be on that final exam?" Conner asked.

"I already gave you guys a review sheet to look at."

"But last time you gave that to us, half of that stuff wasn't even on the exam," Kira stated.

"I told you guys to look over your notes and homework. It was all there on the test," Tommy said with a sigh. "And those final exams is the same thing. 100 multiple choice questions all on what we discussed this semester in Geology. Did you find that AP Biology final hard, Trent?"

Trent shook his head. "Not really. And I didn't really study for it. I just looked over my notes during the prep time."

"But that's AP Bio, Dr. O," Conner protested.

"Yeah, AP as in Advanced Placement, Conner," Tommy said. "It is supposed to be more challenging than Geology. You guys are doing fine in my class, and it is only worth 10 of your grade. That isn't worth a whole lot."

"Well, just one more day of finals, right? And it is off to winter break," Kim sighed.

"Actually, it would be the wedding than off to winter break," Ethan corrected with a smile, making the two adults cringe uncomfortably.

"It's okay to admit if you're nervous, you know. I mean, marriage is a big step and..." Conner began.

Tommy held up a hand. "Stop, okay? Or I will make your final much harder."

"You can't do that!" Ethan protested.

"I'm the teacher. I can do whatever I want."

"Not if we take it to the PTA," Conner said.

"Let it go, guys. They're under enough stress," Kira said.

"So, what is everyone's plan over the break?" Trent changed subjects.

"Honeymoon," Ethan looked at his teacher with a smile.

"None of your business, Ethan." Tommy shook his head.

"I don't know yet." Conner shook his head. "Probably spend time with family. But for the last few years we've been too busy to see each other."

"Same here. As far as I could tell." Ethan shrugged.

"Just depends. My parents always like to surprise me." Kira said.

"Well, either way, you guys need to get home and get some rest. There is two more finals you guys have to go through," Tommy instructed as he got to his feet.

"You just don't want us to pester you anymore about this countdown to your marriage life," Ethan said.

"Exactly. And it is a little late," Kim said getting to her feet.

"It's only a little after nine." Conner protested.

"Well, if you guys want to stay, go ahead. But me and my fiancée are outta here." Tommy grabbed Kim's hand and headed out the door.

"There is less than 40..." Conner began to say, but Kira pushed him into the couch, covering his mouth.

"See you guys tomorrow," Kira waved a good-bye to the couple.

"Good night, guys," Tommy said.

"Don't stay too late," Kim instructed.

And the couple turned and left the room, leaving the teens to discuss some last minute plans for the wedding and the winter break.

to be continued...

A/N: This is a little out of the way, and a lot has happened, and will happen in this series. Even if it won't touch up on everything. I will say most of the school adventures will tie into my own adventures in high school. I hope you enjoy. Read and review.

2nd A/N: Okay, due to recent scans on the site, I just realized I cannot post stories with song lyrics in them. So, I apologize. But now, my stories won't have the same effect. Just listen to the song when you read the chapters, just so you know what I'm getting at with it. Thanks and may the powers always protect you.