Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Love Is Series, Heather Ray [best beach reads TXT] 📗

How can I say this enough? Thank you to everyone that has kept up with all my books! You all are awesome! When I started adapting my fanfiction to these books, I was just doing it in order to introduce the Power Rangers to a new generation and to also help reluctant young readers to find a new love for reading. But I have found out that with each new book there is resounding success! Thank you all so much!

True love is something so rare many people never experience it. When I refer to true love, I don't simply mean an emotional connection, or even an exchange of vows. I mean a union of souls, a dedication to each other that is so complete, they might as well be a single person.

When a love like this is found, it must be celebrated. And that is the purpose of this tribute... to celebrate the romance of two young individuals who's love for one another grew into something so powerful, it changed their lives. I am referring to Tommy Oliver, and Kimberly Hart: the original Power Couple. Each story is written to a song, which I feel aptly describes what's happening through the various stages of their romance.

This chronicles events during "There's No Business Like Snow Business,"

the most hated episode ever for Kim/Tommy fans around the globe. While this story isn't really Kim/Tommy, it fits into the flow of "Love Is"

from Kat's perspective. The song "I'll Be There"

is one of Mariah Carey's ballads on the "Number Ones"

album. I listened through that album, and it really smacked me in the face with inspiration. And it goes without saying that the Power Rangers belong to Saban Brands.

Katherine Hillard wore a serene smile as she strolled through the peaceful town of Angel Grove. The warm California breeze gave no testimony to the typically frosty season of winter, allowing the Australian woman to bask in heat comparable to her native land. The sun glowed in the crystal clear sky, and birds chirped their blissful song for all to hear.

The Pink Zeo Ranger shifted the weight of her backpack onto her other shoulder, and took a deep breath as she continued her trek from school.

Things simply couldn't be better. She had finally gotten her midterms back, which she aced with ease. At first, she was afraid she wouldn't perform well at American schools, especially with the added pressures of being one of the planet's premier superheroes. But with the aid and support of former Ranger Billy Mitchell, as well as diligent study, she was able to beat the odds and garner one of the highest scores in all her classes.

An additional bonus was the relative peace the city enjoyed. It had been several days since the Machine Empire's last monster, and it didn't pose much of a challenge. It seemed like the domineering engines had run out of good ideas. The battles became easier. Either the Machines were getting worse at creating formidable monsters, or Katherine was acclimating to her role as a Power Ranger.

In either case, things were going well for her.

"Jeez," came a voice, startling Katherine out of her blissful stupor, "you're grinning like a cat! No pun intended, of course."

"Of course," Katherine laughed, gazing up at the young man who had fallen into step beside her while eluding her notice. "So Rocky, were you trying to sneak up on me, or was I really that spaced out?"

The Blue Zeo Ranger laughed in response, pulling his fingers through his copper-brown hair. "I guess it was a little of both. I saw you from across the street, and I decided to join you... but you seemed so happy in your little daydream that I didn't dare interrupt."

Kat rolled her cerulean eyes as the pair stepped onto the threshold of the popular teen hangout, the Youth Center. "Well, I have every right to be in a good mood," she defended, walking into the restaurant, "I did great on my exams, it's a beautiful day, and the Machine Empire's been unusually quiet."

Rocky frowned slightly. "They've been too

quiet, Kat. I think they're up to something."

Katherine blinked at Rocky's instantaneous change of tone. "That sounds a little... pessimistic. Coming from you, at least."

Rocky shrugged his eyebrows. "I've been a Ranger for over a year, you know. In all that time, I've learned that it's always quietest before the next strike. The Machines have been quiet, which must mean they're scheming something very time-consuming." Rocky then waved the grim thought away, his bright smile returning. "Of course, doesn't mean we can't enjoy the downtime while we can! If you'll excuse me..."

Kat smiled as she watched Rocky bound off towards the gym section of the Youth Center, where the exercise equipment was located. Rocky quickly located two of his best friends, and listened intently to what Adam was saying while Tommy laid down on the bench. Adam proceeded to heft a free weight into Tommy's grasp, and counted aloud as Tommy proceeded to lift the dumbbell.

Despite herself, Katherine's smile fell into a wistful grin as she watched Tommy Oliver. The distinguished leader of the Zeo Rangers. The merciful hero. The fierce warrior.

He was simply the most compassionate, gentle, handsome, wonderful

man Katherine Hillard had ever laid eyes upon.

Oh yes... Kat had fallen for him. Hard.

In fact, Katherine couldn't remember a single moment during her acquaintance with Tommy that she wasn't completely captivated by him. Even when she first met him, while serving as Rita's pawn and spy, she had a soft spot for Tommy. He was her primary target, but she couldn't bring herself to really hurt him. Instead, she just wanted to be in his presence. She wanted to possess

him... to occupy his attentions as he had hers.

Once she was freed from the dark spell, her weakness for Tommy didn't change. True, it manifested itself differently. She was no longer dangerous, either to Tommy or his loved ones. But she still wanted to be with him.

Of course, that indomitable desire was accompanied by a dark truth. Katherine knew that, no matter how strongly she cared for Tommy, she couldn't do anything about it.

Why?

Because Tommy was in love with Kimberly Hart. And Kimberly Hart was in love with him.

That probably would never

change, Katherine realized. Tommy nearly died

trying to save Kim. True, he risked his life for many individuals, but with Kimberly it was always different. Tommy fought with a desperation that simply didn't surface under normal circumstances.

Therefore, Tommy was totally and completely off limits. In fact, just thinking about her feelings for him made the young woman feel guilty... as if she was somehow betraying Kimberly's trust.

Why did her heart betray her... by allowing her to be so helplessly in love with someone she could never be with?

Katherine dealt with her conflicting, frustrating feelings by ignoring them. She did her best to put aside her desires, and channel her attentions in different directions. Instead of focusing her love for Tommy on selfish desire, she did her best to love him in a pure and chaste way. Her happiness was his happiness. So long as Tommy was happy, she would be happy. Her primary concern was his well-being. Her feelings... took a back seat to his.

In her opinion, Tommy deserved that kind of love. That kind of whole-souled devotion. And since he deserved it... it wasn't love in vain.

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there

"Hey, Kat!" called a strong, almost worried voice. Katherine turned around in shock, and locked her blue eyes with wide, dark eyes. Her mocha-hued forehead was wrinkled slightly as Tanya turned in the direction Kat was looking. A rosy blush crept on Kat's pale cheeks when a grin of understanding tugged at the Yellow Ranger's full lips.

"I shoulda known," she sighed, gazing at her best friend knowingly, "After all, you only have eyes for one thing. Or rather... one person."

Katherine sighed defeatedly as Tanya grabbed her slender arm, and guided her towards the congregated group. "Tanya...