This is for my cousin, who's life was turned upside down in Hurricane Katrina. My prayers are with you, Auntie and Uncle too. And all those effected.

Now, this is really a repost of a story that I deleted for editing. There are major changes however. Including the order the chapters/one shots appear.

I've changed it so Kira is 18 years old before there is any Kirommy action. That should at least somewhat placate the haters. I hope. And if they require more, she graduates in a month… though you'll find that out as the stories progress.

Also, theses aren't really chapters. Each chapter is it's own story, but they all tie in.

Enjoy!

Of Birthdays and Surprises

XXX

Kira Ford, yellow Dino-thunder ranger, musician, and high school senior wanted nothing more then to be anywhere but where she was. So when her morpher beeped, she was so grateful, she could have hugged Elsa and sent Mesogog a fruit basket.

Instead she excused her self to the kitchen on the pretenses of getting a soda.

"Kira here and I could kiss you," she said once she was sure she out of ear shot.

"I'll keep that in mind. But now we have a problem. I need you at the lab," came Dr. Oliver's voice.

"I'll be right there," She smiled, blushing slightly. "Kira out." Making her way back into the living room, she groped desperately for an excuse. The other two occupants looked up as she came in, one of them holding up a color patch to the light.

"I thought you were getting a drink?" Sandy, the one with the color patch asked, raising a perfectly plucked eyebrow.

"Changed my mind," Kira walked over to where she sullenly dropped her backpack when she came home from school to find her cousin Sandy matching complexion to colors on her couch. "I have to go study with the guys," She settled on her usual excuse.

"Tell Ethan and Conner I said hi. And tell that Dr. Oliver I expect you to be getting an 'A' on your report card." Mrs. Ford sighed and went back to working out the color kinks with Sandy, who had gone back to the color patch already.

"Right," Kira said as she walked to the front door. As soon as said door closed with a click behind her, she finally felt able to breath.

XXX

Kira hurried through the length of the cave, wondering what big ugly was attacking this time. Reaching the dino-skeleton, she pulled the jaw and said: "I'm here, what's the prob-"

And was promptly cut off by: "SURPRISE!"

Standing in the entrance to the lab, Kira looked around shocked as she took in exactly what happened.

"Happy birthday Kira!" chorused the group. Hayley took Kira by the arm, seeing as she was still standing frozen, and led her to the center of the lab.

"Oh you guys," she managed to say right before a yellow cardboard crown was placed on her head. "My birthday isn't until tomorrow."

"We know, but we figured your parents would have something planned for your actual birthday," said Ethan.

"Yea, so now you get two birthdays," Conner said, then tried to sneak a taste of the cake that Kira just noticed.

"I think that's my cake McKnight," she said, slapping his hand away, but laughing none the less.

"Alright, presents first, and then cake," Tommy said, looking pointedly at Conner, who grinned innocently.

"I get presents too? I love my birthday!" Said Kira happily as she sat down on the stairs.

"Mine first," Ethan proceeded to hand over a big and oddly shaped present wrapped in shinny silver paper. Conner cleared his throat. "Sorry, Conner's and mine first."

"You guys really didn't need to give me anything. But I'm not one to pass up gifts," Kira took the present and tore into it. "Guys, you're my best friends you should know that I'm not all that into computer games…"

Ethan grinned and took the box from her grasp, and took out one of its contents. "It's not just a computer game," he explained. "See, you plug this end into your guitar, and instead of connecting the other end into an amp, you plug it into your computer."

Kira just smiled and nodded. Clearly not understanding it all. Ethan sighed.

"After you install the program and have your guitar plugged in, you can record your songs onto a CD."

"Seriously!" Ethan nodded and Kira hugged him, "Ethan this is great! Thank you!" Conner cleared his throat again and Kira laughed before hugging him too. "Any thank you too Conner." Placated that he received a thank you for his share of the gift, Conner again attempted to sneak a taste of the cake.

"Here you go Kira, happy birthday," Said Hayley before reaching behind here to hit Conner's sneaking hand.

"Ow, Hayley," He whined, then went to stand next to Ethan. Though he kept glancing at the cake.

Kira meanwhile opened the envelope and took out the card. She was looking amusedly at Conner when she opened the card, and went back to it when she felt something fall out and hit her lap.

Curiously she picked them up and grinned widely. "Two tickets to the Avril Lavigne concert. Hayley how did you get these? I thought they weren't on sale yet," She exclaimed while she got up and hugged the older girl happily.

"I have my ways," Hayley grinned, and Kira turned expectantly to Tommy.

"Happy birthday Kira," He said, handing her a neatly wrapped gift. Kira, never being one for neatness, tore off the shiny yellow paper, and discarded in on the floor next to the silver.

"A guitar pick," Kira stated, looking up from the solid black plastic pick in it's tissue paper bed.

"Turn it over," Tommy said. Kira did, and let out a little 'oh'.

"What? I wanna see," Conner said, the cake momentarily forgotten.

"What's on it Kira?" Ethan asked, also trying to see. Kira held it out for them. Etched into the black plastic was a yellow pterodactyl.

"That's cool Dr. O. Where did you get it?" Ethan asked. Tommy smiled.

"I have my ways too," He replied.

"It's perfect Dr. O. Thanks," Kira said, then impulsively hugged him to. Startled slightly, Tommy returned the hug.

"Can we have the cake now?" Conner asked. The rest of the group sighed and Hayley nodded to the red ranger.

"Yes Conner, now we can have cake," She said. Tommy went to the lights as Hayley lit the candles.

"That's a lot of candles Kira," Ethan said, looking down at them.

"18 is not a lot. Besides, it's the same number that was on yours. Remember?" Kira said.

"Oh, right," He replied as Tommy turned off the lights. A second later the group began singing 'Happy Birthday'. Conner of course, made it dramatic by gesturing with his hands.

"Make a wish Kira," Tommy said once the song was done.

Looking at all her friends, she bit her bottom lip. A second later she closed her eyes, held her hair back and blew out the candles.

XXX

"Kira you're late for dinner. Again," greeted the yellow ranger when she walked in to the kitchen some three hours later. She set down her gifts and her crown and turned to the dinner table.

"Sorry," she said pulling out her chair and sitting. "The guys threw me a surprise party."

"That was nice of them," Mrs. Ford smiled and handed passed her daughter the green beans. "So… what presents did you get?"

Kira laughed and proceeded to tell her mom about the computer program Ethan and Conner got for her. She was pleased when she had to explain how it worked, it let her know that she wasn't the only one who was partially computer illiterate.

"And Hayley got me two tickets to the Avril Lavigne concert in July!"

"I thought those weren't on sale yet," Mrs. Ford scooped another helping of mashed potatoes on her plate and passed it to Kira, who copied the action.

"Hayley said she had her ways," She set down the potatoes and grabbed the gravy her mom offered. "And Dr. O got me this," She took the guitar pick out of her pocket, having put it there so she wouldn't have to carry another box.

"That was nice of him to get you something. What's that on it?" Her mom asked after swallowing a bite of food. Kira put the pick back in her pocket.

Alright Kira, how do you explain the pterodactyl? I could lie and say it's a… a… great I got nothing. "It's a pterodactyl," she said then proceeded to take a bite of her pork chop.

"A pterodactyl? That's… different."

Good no questions. Just smile…

"Why a pterodactyl exactly?" damn.

"Um, well it's a long story…" She took another bite, making sure to chew slowly. "It's my favorite dinosaur, and that's what were studying in class. I guess it's not that long after all."

Seemingly placated, Mrs. Ford turned the topic of discussion to why they were eating alone, and her day at the hospital.

"I'm glade I decided to go into pediatric nursing last year. Those little kids are the sweetest," Mrs. Ford said, smiling.

Kira got up to put the dishes in the sink, and fill it with water and soap.

"Oh, and don't forget that we have you're birthday dinner tomorrow at your grandparents house." Kira groaned. "I know, I know, but I promise we can stop at McDonalds on the way there. We just have to make sure you're father doesn't find out."

"Does he actually like Grandmas cooking?" Kira asked as she handed her mom a plate to dry.

"I'm not sure. But either way he eats everything on his plate," both Kira and Mrs. Ford gagged at the thought, then laughed and finished the dishes.

XXX

"So we going to meet at Hayleys later?" Ethan asked as the trio meet after school. Conner nodded, but Kira shook her head.

"Can't. Birthday dinner at my grandparents," Kira explained.

"Oh yea. Happy actual birthday!" Ethan laughed at Conner's statement, but remembered he said something along the same lines earlier in the day and stopped.

"There's my mom. We're meeting my dad there. He doesn't get off work until five," Kira said as she waved to the blue Saturn that pulled up in front of the school.

"I like her taste in colors," Ethan said as he and Conner walked Kira to her ride.

"Why is she holding out a big Mac box for you? I thought you were having dinner at your grandparents?" Conner asked as Kira opened the car door.

"We are. That's exactly why we are eating before we get there," Kira smiled, and took the box once she was seated. "See you guys later," She said to her friends before looking in the McDonalds bag, "You got fries right?" and closing the door.

XXX

"This is a wonderful dinner grandma," Kira said after she forced herself to swallow a small bite of food.

"Only the best for my Kira," Grandma Ford said, then plopped another scoop of what Kira could only imagine once started out as defenseless noodles and harmless sauce.

She was choking down another bite when her morpher beeped. Looking around quickly, she determined no one heard it, except perhaps her grandmother, but she couldn't be sure. Her Grams hearing isn't all that great anymore.

"I have to use the bathroom, I'll be right back," Kira excused her self, and left the table with an envious glare from her mother, and one of consideration that she missed from her grandmother.

She walked out of the room and glanced back once to make sure no one was watching before she headed to the upstairs bathroom instead of the one across from the dining room.

"Kira here, and again with the good timing," She answered once the door clicked shut.

"For you maybe. But Mesogog sent one of his new toys down to play at the marina," Conner said on the other end.

"On my way. Kira out," Sighing, Kira looked at herself in the mirror, mumbled "How am I going to explain this?" and went back down to the dining room.

"Is everything alright dear?" Grandma Ford asked as Kira stood in the doorway.

"Actually Grandma, I'm not feeling very well. I'm just going to take a walk. You know, get some fresh air," Kira said, crossing her fingers behind her back, hoping it would work. She thought saw her grandma nod to herself, but she couldn't be sure.

"Would you like me to come with honey?" Mrs. Ford asked, looking hopeful.

"That's alright mom. I know my way around this city as well as I know my way around Reefside. Don't worry about me," Kira turned and walked to the front door before anyone could object. And before she could see the betrayal on her mothers face.

Once she was outside, she made her way into the woods behind her grandparents' house.

"Dino Thunder power up!" she called out, once she was certain she couldn't be seen, or heard.

"Now how do I get back to Reefside?" She wondered aloud. She stood for a moment thinking, before slapping her helmet. "Duh Kira!"

She lifted her morpher to her mouth and pressed a button, "Ptera, a ride would be good!"

A moment later a yellow mechanical pterodactyl flew over head and Kira jumped into it.

"Now this is the only way to ride!"

XXX

Oh that hurts, Kira thought as she prodded her demorphed side.

"Everyone alright?" Tommy asked as he jogged to join the rest of his team.

"More or less," Conner answered, walking around the strewn garbage cans and other debris.

"I'm good," Ethan said from his spot sitting next to Kira, holding his arm to his chest.

"As well as could be expected," Kira said next, leaning her head back against the building and closing her eyes. Now I have to go back to that dinner. I would rather relive that fight then eat that food. She wanted to laugh at the thought, but knew it would hurt.

As everyone caught there breathe, Kira stood up wincing, she covered over the wince with a smile. "Well guys, this has been a fun way to spend my birthday, but now I have to get back to dinner with my grandparents. Actually I wouldn't classify it as dinner… but that's another story." Tommy saw her wince when she stood, and didn't buy the smile.

"You sure you're ok?"

"I'll be fine," Kira began walking away, but only got about three steps. "Any idea how I get back?" She asked turning around.

"Don't look at me. My car is at my house, and it is in desperate need of a tune up and gas," Conner said, looking apologetic.

"That's alright Conner," Kira said. "It's an hour drive anyway, and I've already been gone almost that long as it is." she paused and looked at Tommy. "I could always go back the way I came…"

"In any other circumstance I would strictly prohibit the use of your zords for personal non ranger related activities."

"But…" Kira prompted grinning.

"But since it is the only way to get you back before you're parents call the police, I'll let you just this once."

"He wouldn't let us do that," Conner said quietly to Ethan.

"That's because of two reasons. One, our zords can't fly, therefore they are more conspicuous," Ethan began.

Conner grunted in reply and mumbled "Why does she get the cool flying zord?"

Ethan ignored him and continued, "And two, because we aren't cute girls who can pout and get anything we wanted." Conner looked down at him and raised an eyebrow. Ethan shrugged. "It's true. Can you picture me in a pouting in tight clothes to get what I want."

Conner shudder and gagged at the mental image that was just planted in his head. Ethan grinned smugly.

Kira, after watching Ethan cause Conner to gag, was about to call her zord back when Tommy stopped her.

"You didn't change your mind did you?" Kira asked, and Tommy shook his head.

"No, I only want to tell you to morph first. We really don't need anyone seeing a civilian being dropped off by a ranger zord."

"Right," She nodded, "Dino Thunder power up!"

"You know, that is so cool to watch," Ethan said.

"Dude, you do that almost everyday," Conner said, looking down at him.

"But I don't get to watch it happen," He said, looking up at Conner, who agreed it was in fact cool to watch.

"Ptera, I need a ride… again," Kira said into her morpher.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow," She called to the other three rangers as her pterodactyl flew over head. "I'm getting serious deja vous!" She claimed before jumping up to catch her ride back to her birthday dinner.

"That's awesome too," Ethan said, and Conner nodded.

XXX

"Do you feel better now Kira?" Grandpa Ford asked when he saw his granddaughter walk into the house. Grandma Ford was nodding slightly to herself.

"Yea, I do," Kira lied, and managed not to wince when she sat down with the rest of the family in the living room. "Did I miss the rest of dinner?"

"Yes, but don't you worry dear, I made a plate for you to take home," Her grandmother said, and Kira looked over at her mother who smiled at her.

That was your idea wasn't it?

"Thanks grandma," Kira took a deep breath and slowly let it out. She just wanted to soak in a hot bath and cancel that fruit basket she wanted to send to Mesogog the day before.

"Kira? Are you sure you're alright?" Mrs. Ford asked, looking at her daughter.

"Yea mom, I'm fine," She forced a smile. "Just tired. Long day," Long fight…

Her mom gave her one last look, before turning back to the conversation she was having with Grandma Ford on the way 'young people waste so much time theses days'.

Kira, trying to regulate her breathing so her side wouldn't throb, concentrated on the song she had been meaning to write, having all but the words to it down. But her mind just wouldn't stay on the chosen topic.

Did I have calc homework? I wonder if Ethan would let me copy…

Freak you out…Freak you out…. NO, wrong song. Work on the new one

Oww. Being a ranger should come with health insurance. That thought came after she shifted to get comfortable and had to biter her tongue to keep from hissing in pain.

"…and if it wasn't for the power rangers, I don't think that city would be livable," Said Mr. Ford, catching his daughters attention, who missed the look her grandma gave her.

"They are wonderful," Mrs. Ford added, and Kira had to suppress a smile and the urge to say thank you.

"It must be an amazing feeling, knowing that you're helping people," Mr. Ford said.

"The feeling can be pretty painful," Kira said under her breath, gently touching her side.

"What was that dear?" Grandma Ford said. How could she hear that?

"Nothing gram, just thinking about a song," Kira bit her lip, and her grandma gave her a knowing smile.

"You are talented dear," She said, then turned to her son. "Have you seen them in action Jake dear?"

"Many times actually," Mr. Ford said. Kira sat up straight and hissed in pain.

"You alright?" Asked Mrs. Ford, and Kira nodded, looking at her dad.

"You have?" she asked.

"Of course I have," he replied. "The red one is my favorite," He added.

"Why him?" Kira asked, somewhat wrinkling her nose, before she could stop herself. She could have sworn she heard her Gram chuckle.

"I have to agree. He seems like the strongest of them all," Mrs. Ford paused, "Though the black one is quite good too."

Man, that would give Conner's ego a serious boost.

"Kira honey, have you seen them in action?" Grandpa Ford asked. Kira got the feeling he was trying to include her into a 'grown up conversation'.

Kira nodded, "Once or twice," again she had a hard time suppressing a smile.

"Which is you're favorite?" Grandma Ford asked, smiling knowingly again.

"The yellow one definitely," Kira smiled widely, and idly wondered if her grandmother knew more then she let on.

"Isn't the yellow one the only girl?" Mrs. Ford asked her husband who nodded. "I wonder what it's like to be the only girl surrounded by heroic guys." She added wistfully.

"It's a pain in the butt sometimes," Kira mumbled to herself, remembering how she received her current injury. I would have had the perfect shot McKnight. But no, you had to pull the 'Let a guy handle this' card…

"What was that dear?" Kira looked up at her mother.

"Sorry, what?"

"You said it was a pain," Her mother looked at her curiously.

"Um, I mean, It must be a pain to be the only girl in a group of superheroes," Kira said, wondering if she said the part about Conner aloud also.

"I guess it could be. But isn't it a shame there aren't more important women out there?" Kira sighed in relief as her mother went off on her woman power rants. She could argue about under paid, and under appreciated women for hours.

Kira let her mind slip away to where ever it felt like slipping and missed the look her grandmother gave her.

XXX

"I had a wonderful time Gram thank you. And give grandpa a hug for me when he wakes up," Kira kissed the older woman on the cheek and turned to walk out the door.

"Hold on a moment dear," she said quietly, hand on her granddaughters arm, then turned to say her goodbyes to her son and daughter-in-law. "I hope we can get together again soon. Don't forget to call me this Sunday Jake," She kissed her son then shooed them out the door.

"What is it Grandma?" Kira asked once her parents were walking to the car.

"I may be old dear, but I'm not senile. I've lived in this city for twenty-five years now. I was here when the very first power ranger team was chosen to protect it," Kira looked at her grandma strangely. Not quite sure she knew where the conversation was going.

"I know a ranger when I see one," Grandma Ford practically whispered, before handing Kira her dinner plate, and ushering her out the door. Kira stood shocked and surprised, staring at the closed door, unable to fully register what exactly that meant.

"Hurry up honey! We want to be back in town before ten!" was barely registered in her head as she turned and walked slowly to the car.

It wasn't until they past the 'Now leaving Angel Grove' sign that Kira's mind fully wrapped around the knowledge. My grandmother knows I'm a power ranger…

XXX

Kira knew she should be paying more attention, but she couldn't get the thoughts of the previous night out her mind. Gram knows… she knows…

"Kira," Ethan whispered from his seat next to her. She absently turned to him. "Everything ok?" She just continued to stare at him, not registering in her mind that that was what she was doing.

"Dude, what's up with her?" Conner asked, and proceeded to slide his notebook across the table, bumping into her hand. Kira looked down at her hand, saw the red notebook, and looked up at Conner.

"What?" she asked.

"Everything alright with you?" Ethan said.

"Nothing, just thinking," She said, drifting off again.

"OK what's wrong?" Conner asked, obviously not believing her. Kira sighed glanced at Tommy, who was busy helping Devin with, presumably, the assignment. Though Kira wasn't quite sure what that was.

"I'll tell you guys at lunch. Meet me here," Kira said, and looked around at the rest of the class. They were all working on something. She turned back to her friends, "Anyone want to tell me what were working on?"

Ethan sighed and pushed his notebook over so she could copy the assignment.

XXX

"Not that I don't like eating lunch with you, but what's going on?" Tommy asked. He picked up his water bottle and took a drink.

"I need to tell you something," She explained. Tommy signaled to go ahead and tell him, but Kira shook her head. "I have to wait for Conner and Ethan."

"So it's a ranger thing. Is everything alright?"

Kira smiled down at him from her position sitting on the corner of his desk. "I think so," she bit her bottom lip. Something that Tommy couldn't help but stare at.

"You think so?" Tommy asked, pulling he attention away from his students, and he kept reminding himself of that, lips.

"I think so," she replied, and hopped off his desk as the door opened.

"I was talking to a potential date," Conner said, as if that was a good reason for being late, and sat himself on a table.

"What did you need to tell us?" Ethan asked, copying Conner's move and sitting also. Kira looked over her shoulder at Tommy and moved to the side so she could see him.

"You all know I had a dinner with my grandparent's last night right?" They all nodded, and Conner said: "Duh."

"Well, when I got back they were all talking in the living room, and after a while the conversation turned to the topic of us." Tommy looked at her inquisitively and sat up straighter.

"Really?" Conner asked and Kira remembered he was her families' favorite.

"Yes really. And it goes against my better judgment to tell you this… but you seem to be the favorite one…" She then went on to recall the conversation.

"It must have been weird sitting there listening to them go on about us," Ethan said once Conner was done gloating about being the favorite. Kira nodded.

"I have a feeling that telling us about that conversation isn't why you wanted to talk to us," Tommy said slowly.

"Right. The reason…well, see, my grandma…she kinda knows I'm a ranger," Kira said quickly. And was met with stunned silence.

"Kira…" Tommy began, but Kira cut him off.

"I didn't tell her. She said she knows a ranger when she sees one."

"How could she? You said she lives an hour away from here," Conner asked looking between his teacher and friend. Ethan remained quiet for a moment.

"Kira, where exactly does you're grandmother live?" He asked finally. Kira had a feeling he knew already.

"Angel Grove," She said looking at Tommy.

"Oh," was all Tommy said. Conner looked questioningly between the other three, and Ethan decided to share with Conner.

"Do you remember nothing of when Dr. O was kidnapped?"

"Sure I do, why?"

Ethan sighed. As did Kira and Tommy.

"Angel Grove is where Dr. O is from…" Kira prompted, hoping Conner would pick it up. When he was obviously still not following Tommy took over.

"It's where the first set of Rangers were. And many after that."

"Oh yea!" Conner exclaimed and Kira couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "Dude, that's why your grandma figured it out! She knows what to look for!"

"Knew he would get it eventually," Ethan muttered, and Conner glared at him.

"So what am I supposed to do?" Kira asked, getting back on topic.

"Nothing. Just try to make sure she doesn't say anything to anyone. You should go talk to her though," Tommy advised.

"I will. And don't worry she wont say anything. My grandma still hasn't told anyone that it was me who broke all the windows in our old house." Everyone stared at her. She sighed. "I don't want to talk about it."

XXX

"I really don't think I can take another surprise mom," Kira said after her mother greeted her at the front door, saying she had a surprise.

"What other surprises did you get?" Mrs. Ford asked, always wanting to know the goings on in her daughters' life.

"Oh, grandma telling me she knew-" Kira said absentmindedly, stopping when she realized what she was saying. She had been thinking about Tommy's advise, and wondering what exactly she would say to her grandma.

"Knew what dear?"

"Knew that I really didn't like the spaghetti." I'm getting good at this.

"Oh, lucky you. But my surprise is better then that," Mrs. Ford went on and led her daughter into the kitchen. "After Sandy's wedding, you're father and I are taking a second honeymoon!" She finished excitedly, handing Kira a brochure for a Caribbean curse line.

"That's great mom," Kira said, looking at the itinerary that was inside the brochure. "But what does that mean for me?"

"Well, you're a big girl now, so your father and I are trusting you here for that week," Kira's head snapped up.

"A week," she asked, her mom nodded, "A week alone," her mom nodded again, "A week alone with no parents," Kira asked one more time, just to be sure she heard right.

"Yes Kira. A week alone with no parents," Mrs. Ford said smiling at her daughter. "But it is a week alone with no parents, only rules left by the absent parents."

"And they would be…" Kira prompted, fearing the worst.

"No wild parties,"

"Promise,"

"Chores still need to be done,"

"Also a promise,"

"All boys out of the house by 9 p.m.,"

"Doing good on promises here,"

"And only use the car if it's an emergency. You're still grounded from it."

"Mom!"

"Kira," Mrs. Ford said sternly.

Kira sighed. "Promise."

"Good, now, finish the laundry for me please, I have to leave for work," Mrs. Ford hugged her daughter, called out an 'I love you' and hurried out the door.

Kira did as told, and decided it was past time she watched some TV. Twenty minutes later she deduced afternoon TV wasn't all that great anymore. Sighing she decided to walk to Conner's house instead of having him come get her for her usual ride to Dr. O's.

XXX

"A week alone. Man Kira, I sure envy you," Ethan said after Kira told him her good news.

"I would envy me too Eth," She laughed. She was about to tell him the rules that were included, but he became distracted as Conner asked him a computer question. Her hand toyed with the bracelet on her wrist, and let her thoughts go where they wanted to. After all, there was nothing wrong with quietly observing her friends. It often gave her great song material. She watched as Hayley quickly mended one of the problems with the system, and as Conner created a new one trying to hook up Ethan's laptop to the labs printer.

Her line of vision soon added Tommy to it as he came down the stairs carrying a water. When did he get cute? Her eyes widened. Kira Ford, that is your teacher. But not for very much longer… Kira sighed. She really didn't want to think about that yet. She looked back at Tommy, not even realizing she looked away in the first place. It's perfectly fine for me to think he's cute. She defended, I did just turn 18... Maybe… No, he wouldn't…

Tommy looked up from the paper he was grading meeting her gaze. He smiled a slightly mischievous smile. Which Kira returned, though hers held curiosity also. A second later, he looked back down and she looked down at her skirt.

Hayley, having caught the look shared decided to add a little push.

"I seem to remember Kira saying she could kiss someone a few days ago," She looked pointedly between Tommy and Kira, who had looked over at her, then turned back to the monitors. The two in question looked at each other, then quickly away.

Conner frowned his brows and followed Hayleys look. He then halfway shuddered at a sudden thought.

"That's not why you envy her. Is it dude?" Conner asked Ethan, having missed Kira's good news while fighting with Ethan's laptop.

"You're sick man," Ethan said seriously, having also interpreted Hayleys look. "She gets a week alone without parental supervision," He told his fellow ranger.

"Seriously?" He asked looking up at Kira, who nodded through her slight blush. "Dude I envy you too!" Hayleys look and comment forgotten.

"Well I don't envy any of you," Hayley said, back to business again. "Looks like Elsa and Zeltrax decided to get some exercise."

"You guys ready?" Tommy asked, earning nods and a 'Ready' in unison from the other three.

"Dino Thunder power up!" they all chorused, and headed out on their respective ATV and cycles to help the city.

FIN

Fixed themajor spelling errors I over looked. Sorry about that. I had put in a filler since I wasnt sure on how exactly to spell Avril Lavigne's name, and I forgot to change it... all better now!