Couples - Billy & Trini Cranston, Rocky & Aisha De Santos, Zack & Angela Taylor, Adam & Tanya Park, Jason & Kat Scott, T.J. & Deborah Johnson, Carlos & Cassie Valerte, Andros & Ashley Symmens, Zhane & Karone Lizens, Justin S. & Meghan Wilkens, David & Renee Trueheart
Summary - The Rangers 'pays' their respects to Kimberly
Author's Note - I didn't like Heather so she'll be the bad character in this story
Chapter 1 - Merry Christmas
Flashback - Mid 96 Sept 5
We report that Pan Global Gold Medalist Kimberly Hart and her yet to be identified friend have died in a fatal car crash..both bodies are severly burned..a speeding tractor trailer were speeding over the required limit and side swiped Ms. Hart's vehicle sending it into a rail and colliding with a tree..
January 1, 1998
" Happy New Year!"...Jason, Kat, Zack, Angela, Billy, Trini, Rocky, Aisha, Adam and Tanya exclaimed with half excitement as the ball fell
Ding, Dong
Jason walked over to door looking through the peephole before opening it for his friend.." Come on in Bro..Happy New Year"
"Yeah to you too"..Tommy mumbled as he placed his jacket on the coat rack
"Look who finally showed up"..Jason revealed as he and Tommy came into the Living Room
" Hey Tommy..Happy New Year"..all of the others stated as they gave him hug or pat on the shoulder
Tommy sighed as he stood back from giving Trini a hug and kiss on the cheek.." And a Happy New Year to all of you too"
" We know man...it's hard on every single one of us"...Zack commented as he glanced at the 8x by 11 picture of the Orignal Pink Ranger
" She should be here with us"..Kat says softly as she wiped the few tears that started to run down her cheeks
" It'll never be the same without her"..Aisha replied
" Hey why don't we start a Tradition right here right now..of what should've happened a year ago..everyone follow me"..Jason suggested as he walked into the Kitchen heading towards the basement
(Everyone followed closely behing Jason when the doorbell rung)
" I got it"..Kat informed as she went to the door and opened it after looking out the front window
" Happy New Year Kat."..Renee said as best as she can with a smile
" Happy New Year to you too Renee."..Kat applies as she gave her friend a hug then led the new arrival downstairs where the others were sitting and waiting for them
" An early good Morning to all of you."..Renee inputs as she waved her hand
" Right back at cha."..all of them chorused
( Jason made some room so his wife can sit beside him in Lay-z boy..until Jason leaned forward)
" It was very hard to find out that Kimberly died..it took apart out of each of us..those who have known Kimberly since Grade School and to those who have shared alot with Kimberly before she moved to Florida..are here to start a Tradition revealing the good, bad, and funny times about Kimberly..who would like to start us off."..Jason asks
" I would like to start"..Jason nodded his head and everyone gave Angela their attention.." Kim and I had alot of talks..back in High School..and what Kim told me...struck me to a core..she said that being somebody that your not can cost you something big..and she was right..Kim cared for all of her friends..she wanted everyone to be happy..I wish she could be here to what had happened."...Angela spoke then sat back against Zack's chest
Trini leaned up and took a deep breath before telling her story.." Me and Kim goes back to 2nd grade..we were very close..she told me things that she dreamt about..hoping that one day it'll come true..but she kept the secret part to herself..we had mini- sleepovers..staying up late and discussing anything and everything we could think of..she loved to do anything that'll could make her happy..even the time she want skydiving..since I came my fear of heights..she promised me that one day she'll do it with me..but now it will never happen because she was supposed to be apart of it."..Trini pointed out with tears falling down her face Billy gently pulled his fiancee' back so she can lay against him and cry while he tried to calm her down
Aisha wiped her tears.." Me and Kim could go crazy once we step foot in a mall..we had dared the guys to come..but when they did..boy did they pay for it big time..no one can touch Kim's style or flair especially when she went out of her way to make sure that her friends weren't sad or down..I miss her."
" When I was sick..Kim came by to visit me and she brought me a nice size batch of cookies that she had made from the recipe her grandmother gave her..I couldn't keep anything down..but those cookies did not go to waste..Kim loved to have fun..and when she wasn't in the mood..I"m referring to the 'Time of the Month' mood..anybody better had stay clear or he or she would've been used as target practice."..Rocky exclaims with a laugh and so did everyone else
" Thank You Rocky for filling us in about Kim's actions during her time..when I first met Kim it was during onr of the most scariest times..I heard some stories about Kimberly from some one particular who have been in a same situation as Kim..I recall that for a few times she wasn't herself..we talked for awhile about what went done on the Island..her generousity came out after she said she was sorry for her actions then she gave me a hug..she was someone I really wish I had more time to know a little bit more." Tanya said as she burried her head into Adam's chest
" When did Kim not go out of her way to help any of us..I remember when Kim figured out I was depressed about something...It was before I even opened my mouth about the fact..some of you know that my great grandmother passed away..it caught me by surprise..we had a real close bond she shared everything she could my ancestors and more details about my culture..Kim came up to me and told me that she was there whenever I needed her or any of the others..she also told me that it does matter that she passed away but Kim told me to always remember all of the times that we spent together..always cherish the memories that we had and to be grateful that she taught me alot about being apart of a history that's passed down through generations..and now I cherish the times we shared with Kim.".. Adam stated
" Sometimes when Kim stayed at my house for the sleepovers we had or at either Zack, Trini or Jason's or when she didn't like to be at her house when her parents constantly argued...then her mother moved to Paris..her father left..and her brother left and never came back..she'll come by when she knows that we are asleep I mean us guys..Trini was always awake..she'll tap on you window and come in..and when she did Kim will wake you up in the most creuelest way possible." Billy looked at Jason and Zack who had their heads down..then looked over at his other friends who was waiting to hear the rest.." She'll get a cup of water and pour it on the bed jarring it us out of our sleep and out the bed."
( Tommy, Trini, Aisha, Rocky, Adam, Kat, and Renee tore up laughing)
" Ha ha ha it may be funny to you all..but we never went to sleep around Kim again."..Jason informs
" Kim was very sneaky..she can easily get any of one us to do something..she knows alot but us that we never told anyone else..Kimberly always loved to do something exhilerating with life..not that being a ranger was less than exciting..she never let us down and now she's not here."..Billy inputs almost in a whisper
" After all the things I did..she trusted me with her powers..she understood all of it and she never was mean to me when we first met she was nice and generous..she told me a goal can set just as high as you let..but it can always be reach ..all you have to do is go for it by finally acheiving what you think you always knew deep down inside."..Kat spoke quietly with her accent
" Our petite, brown-eyed, fiesty fireball..can really surprise you when you least expext it..she loved all of us..that's how big of a heart was..she also can bug you until you cave in..she'll smile just to let you know that when it comes down to getting what she wants..it's simple or be prepared to take it or leave it..that's her motto."..Jason implied
" Every since the day I found out that Gymnastics was her passion..she always wore a smile when she's performing what she does best and that's her well perfected routine..we had our bad and good times..but we always made sure to see each other through it..she supported my dream and competitions..and I supported her dream all the way that one day sent her to Florida.. a dream that she dreamt of ever since she was a little girl..Kim brought light to my once empty soul and well hidden heart..she was everything to me..I love how she put her heart into anything she was in..or out to anyone who needed someone to talk to..Kim tested me all the time..I never failed a test..but I've failed her when I went against my own judgement..she kept me level headed and sane..whenever we were in between battles or playing around with our friends..we both have attitudes that is not easy to calm down...and to be here two years without her has taken it's toll on me..we never got to talked when we last saw each other after the fight..she up and left for the last time she went back to Florida and it really went downhill."..Tommy says quietly
Renee started to go through her bag.." Um Tommy..Kim wrote this for you..I think that you recevied the wrong letter to begin with..this is the one you were supposed to get."
" Hold up your saying that the letter I read the day in the Youth Center was bogus." Adam asked
" I knew it."..Kat exclaimed
" The one Tommy received was the letter saying that Kim found the person she's meant to be with..this is the one right here..Tommy she didn't throw away what you two had."..Renee informed
" Let me see it."
Renee handed Tommy the Letter..who ripped it open quickly.." She was a dared..she doesn' t back down from no one..so she wrote two letters..this one was wrote with all heart..it took a half and hour..the other one was wrote in five minutes or less she really didn't care about because it was false..the other gymnasts told her that once you move away from your hometown..alot will change..they said that her friends will only tolerate you while your there..and Kimberly went off on them..Jaime is the one who dared her to write two seperate letters..a faux one and the true one and Kim placed them into her pink envelopes and put her address on both of them..then we left and went to practice..around 2 o'clock the mailman came by to collect any outgoing mail..Kim ranned upstairs to our room and picked up the one real one or so she thought..she handed it to him..after practice she saw the other letter lying on the desk and picked it up and made sure it was the faux one..
flashback
" Nee Nee..I sent the wrong one..oh my god..I got to stop it somehow...Kim said panicking grabbing her keys
" Kim why don't you call Him"
" It might not matter cause he'll want a full explanation.. I just don't feel like telling him over the phone.."
" Come on let's go see if we can catch it before it gets sorted out"
End Flashback
" We hauled tail to the Post Office..asking if the mail that was gathered from Gunther Schmidt's academy prossesed yet.. they told us it was and it was nothing they could do to stop it..Kim decided to see if Tommy would call or write back..and when she realized that Tommy wasn't gonna question the letter..she let it go.." Renee finished
( Tommy let his head fall..while clenching his fists)
" Hey Bro read the letter"..Jason suggested
Tommy opened the letter and read it out aloud knowing Jason would ask him what Kim said..
Dear Tommy and Guys,
I know that they are there..anyway I was listening to a song on the radio that has become another favorite of mine..it reminded me about all of you guys..I'm gonna make all of you very proud by winning a medal whether it's silver of gold..afterall you guys gave me you support and words of assurance to help make me a final decision in my choice..I miss you guys so much, I hope nothing changes the way we are down the road..I can't wait to come back home for good..especiailly to be back in the arms of my White knight..Oh I just got to let you guys know about my new friend..her name is Renee..she's cool and tough as nails..I mean literally..she's got a temper that will rival as close to mine..I gotta go..so I'll catch all of you on the flipside..bye guys
Love Always,
Kimberly Ann Hart
(Tommy folded the letter up and placed beside him and left out of the basement)
"Whamm!" the others flinched at the sound of the door being slammed shut
" I did something wrong didn't I..?" Renee questioned
" No you didn't Renee..when Tommy got the letter..it was me, Adam, Tanya, Kat and Rocky were standing around him while he was bench pressing the weights..he had Adam read it..but when he started then stopped and suggested that Tommy read the letter in private..Tommy sat up and took the letter and finished it out loud...we all got the impression that Kim dumped him for somebody else..he quickly got up and fled to the park..me and Kat soon followed..and I stayed a few feet behind..while Kat talked to Tommy..we took him skiing for the weekend where he met professional skier Heather Thompson..after we came back from the mountains..we saw him pounding on the punching bag mercilessly..he showed up for a date with Heather who came down here..it didn't work out.." Billy reveals
" Neither did mine and Tommy's relationship.." Kat added
" Not either one of us called her..to see what was wrong..the blame is on all of us for letting her down..and now she's not here.." Aisha implied
" Let's go get him..before he does something.." Trini demanded as she climbed the steps a few at a time followed by the others..they all grabbed their coats and hurried to the park
(At the Park)
" Oh man Beautiful..I'm so sorry..I let you down..I didn't even fight for us..nor did I call you once I got that letter..I assumed that you found him..when that person should've been me.. I gave you everything I could during our two year courtship..and now to find out that there was two letters..that you waited to see if I was gonna call..damnit..now I can't even hold you and look into your eyes no longer.. it's my fault.."Tommy exclaims as he leaned against the tree
(The other's heard Tommy's confession)
" I screwed up big time." Tommy explained as he turned around to face his friends
" Not just you man..all of us did.." Zack injected
Tommy shook his negatively before responding" Maybe..but I shouldn't have left it like that..without even calling her..and now this"
" And now this..what.."? Aisha pressed softly
" I meant to be alone..in life with a bunch of what if's..and also..to know the reason behind it through yet another letter..I meant to be the loner I was before I transferred to Angel Grove..that's how I'm gonna live it.." Tommy stated
" The hell you will..we all loved Kimberly..and whether you like it or not..we won't let you be that way ever again..we will show up on your doorstep..making alot of noise in order to wake your ass up..and if need be we'll find a way inside..then come upstairs to find you..then bodily drag you out of the house..you will not barricade yourself from any of us..do you understand me Tommy.." Trini said with a hard glare that dared Tommy to either say anything else idiotic
" Yes I got it..but here's what I see standing in front of me..You and Billy, Jason has Katherine, Zack got Angela, Rocky and Aisha, Adam has Tanya..and Renee she might have a boyfriend..and I have nothing..nor do I want somebody else..I'm empty inside just like I'm meant to be apparently..so I doubt that either you will put with me and my moping..which will make all of you angry..I better get going..night.." Tommy issued as he walked away from his friends
" I don't care what he said..he will not shut himself off from us.."Tanya commented
" It just don't add up..there was a funeral..both bodies matched Kim and friend..the Police had found all of the evidence to be conclusive"..Rocky applied
" I wish she was here..she could definitely keep Tommy from shutting himself down like he's planning to.." Kat inputs
" Me to..but she's not..and we didn't try to call her..we just left her like that..no wonder she felt so distant and half of what she used to be..at the karate match." Adam says
" Guys why don't we go home and get some rest..we'll let Tommy have a couple of days to himself to let this sink in..and that's all he gets..we check in on him one way or another." Jason suggested
( All of the nodded and gave each other a hug or handshake and went their seperate ways)
I hope that everyone who reads it likes it..I love to hear what you got to say