Power Rangers Turbo, Heather Ray [read e book .txt] 📗

now. We've all changed in so much over the past few months. And, you know… it doesn't hurt anymore. I don't… miss her, like I used to."

I can almost hear the smile in his voice.

"After the letter, dozens of times I pictured what it'd be like to see her again. I always expected it would hurt; as if I'd suddenly re-experience everything I went through the day she broke up with me. I thought I'd be filled with regrets. Like... how did I let her get away? What did I do to drive her into the arms of another guy? But seeing her again - now that the mess with Divatox is behind us - it was… good

. I don't feel any regrets. There is nothing to regret."

His hands fall to my waist, and gently urge me back. Our eyes lock again, and his grin lights up my spirits. "I'm happy," he tells me, "I'm happy with you. Not memories of Kim or far-fetched dreams of her. Just you, and how much I've come to…"

His smile widens.

"..love you."

I can't breathe. My mouth hangs slightly open, no breath either entering or escaping. My red eyes overflow all over again.

Finally, I'm able to take a trembling breath. "I... Tommy..." I couldn't even create a coherent response.

His smile is steady, with the confidence I always admired in him. His hands grasp mine, drawing me closer.

For the first time, our lips meet.

Chapter Two

The day after, I'm finally "me"

again. I'm free from the emotional burden the Maligore incident all but crushed me with. In fact, I'm free from far more than that.

I'm free from the self-doubt that had been crawling beneath the surface of my consciousness since the day I came to America.

I feel warm and alive, and completely ecstatic as I watch the match. Not surprisingly, Tommy, Adam, and Jason are thoroughly trouncing the competition. Thankfully, Jason was qualified to step in for Rocky, given his horrible accident.

Still, Rocky was released from the hospital, and expected to make a full recovery. All's right with the world.

I know I'm screaming the loudest, with completely uninhibited glee, when the winners are announced. I scramble from my seat with my friends, hurrying to the ringside with the boundless energy of a girl in love.

Our eyes meet from a distance, and the same warm feeling fills me.

As his strong arms almost smother me with excited affection, my heart leaps with the thrill of the moment. It's so wonderful to be in his arms, sharing the sweet taste of victory.

I'm very conscious of the fact that Kimberly is right next to me, screaming excitedly and hugging Jason and Adam in turn. I feel her eyes on us for a moment, but I don't feel the need... nor the desire... to meet her gaze.

I still didn't know what Kimberly feels for Tommy. I don't know if she has any regrets. But, it's not really my concern, is it?

I don't know Kimberly's feelings for Tommy, but I do know his feelings for her. I know he loved her. I know he still loves her. She was his first love, and theirs was a very special, fond relationship in his memory.

I can't say I'm happy that affection still exists. The thought of her still holding a portion of his heart does discomfort me. Denying this would only be deceiving myself, and I know how detrimental that can be.

But I can honestly say I'm not threatened by it. His love for Kimberly is rooted in memories. In the past. On the way they met, or how they stood together through trials. His love for me, on the other hand, is focused on the present. How we go for strolls after school, or share a plate of fries while we study for Physics. How I'm always at his side, no matter what obstacle he has to face.

The fact is... he will always care for Kim, but he's in love with me. He didn't lie to me when he told me how he felt about the two of us. Why would he, when I was giving him a free ticket out of our relationship? No, he told me the truth, and I'm content.

I'm

the one in his arms.

Character Thesaurus

Turbo Rangers

After traveling to Earth, space pirate Divatox abducted an alien wizard named Lerigot to use his magical key to go to Muranthias and free her fiance Maligore. The Rangers weren't about to let this happen, and so they upgraded to Turbo Powers, since the Zeo Powers wouldn't be enough to take on Maligore.

Practicing for a martial arts tournament, Rocky injured his back, and later sent Justin in his place to become to the new Blue Ranger and help the team on Muranthias, where they used the Turbo Zords to destroy Maligore. An infuriated Divatox swore vengeance on the Rangers, and returned to Angel Grove to terrorize it with detonators and monsters.

The Rangers continue to battle Divatox, with the help of new mentor Dimitria, and new assistant Alpha 6, who arrived after Zordon and Alpha 5 left for home. Tommy, Kat, Tanya, and Adam were relieved of their duties as Power Rangers, so that they could pursue other aspects of life, and they passed on their powers to a new generation of Rangers - TJ, Carlos, Ashley, and Cassie.

The new Rangers found guidance and assistance in a mysterious new ally known as the Phantom Ranger, who literally appeared out of nowhere, with the power to turn invisible, and helped the Rangers fight Divatox's forces. His identity remained secret, and he eventually departed Earth, but not before giving the Rangers powerful new Zords called the Rescue Zords.

Unfortunately, in the end, the Turbo Rangers were unable to stop the Power Chamber's destruction at the hands of Divatox. The now powerless Rangers, excluding Justin, who stayed behind with his father, left Earth in a Space Shuttle in hopes of saving Zordon, who was kidnapped by Dark Specter.

Tommy - Red Turbo Ranger

Full Name:

Tommy Oliver
Ranger Designation:

Red Turbo Ranger
Weapons:

Turbo Blaster, Turbo Sword, Lightning Sword
Gear:

Turbo Morpher, Red Turbo Cart
Zords:

Red Lightning

Tommy, the Red Turbo Ranger, continued as the leader of the Rangers after their Turbo transition, and as such possesses the superior attributes one would expect of any commander. He is brave and heroic, with a powerful sense of duty, honour and commitment. Tommy knows how important the Turbo Rangers are in the fight against evil, and never hesitates to accept his role at the forefront of the battle in his Turbo Zord, Red Lightning, with his trusty Lightning Sword. Tommy passed on his Turbo powers to new Red Ranger TJ.

Tommy returned years later as the Red Zeo Ranger to lead 9 other Red Rangers on a mission to prevent the Machine Empire from using Serpentera to destroy Earth.

Adam - Green Turbo Ranger

Full Name:

Adam Park
Ranger Designation:

Green Turbo Ranger
Weapons:

Turbo Blaster, Turbo Sword, Thunder Cannon
Gear:

Turbo Morpher, Green Turbo Cart
Zords:

Desert Thunder

Adam, the Green Turbo Ranger, continues to be the shy one who is very much into Martial Arts. He is the most spiritual of the team, and gets into some serious training for major competitions. Adam's heritage is Korean, and he has dedicated himself to the pursuit of excellence in the Martial Arts arena. As the Green Turbo Ranger, Adam pilots the Desert Thunder Turbo Zord, and his weapon is the Turbo Thunder Cannon. Adam passed on his Turbo powers to new Green Ranger Carlos.

When Carlos began doubting himself as a Ranger, Adam gave him some additional training to boost his confidence. When a monster attacked the two, Adam risked his life by using a damaged Power Coin to morph into the Black Ranger to help his friend out.

Justin - Blue Turbo Ranger

Full Name:

Justin Stewart
Ranger Designation:

Blue Turbo Ranger
Weapons:

Turbo Blaster, Turbo Sword, Hand Blasters
Gear:

Turbo Morpher, Blue Turbo Cart
Zords:

Mountain Blaster, Siren Blaster

Rocky passed on his role as the Blue Ranger to Justin, the newest member of the Turbo Ranger team. Wide eyed, inquisitive and energetic, this 11 year old's lack of experience sometimes gets him into trouble. Justin enjoys video games and computers, and has become somewhat of an expert at them. He looks to the other Turbo Rangers for guidance, helps Tommy with his race car project, and attended a Summer school where it was discovered that his IQ was exceptionally high, and so he was moved up to High School. As the Blue Turbo Ranger, Justin's Turbo Zord is the Mountain Blaster.

Justin and the other Turbo Rangers lost their powers when Divatox's forces raided and destroyed the Power Chamber. Justin stayed on Earth to be with his father, while his teammates travelled to space to find Zordon. Justin later regained his Turbo powers when Storm Blaster paid him a visit and gave him a recharged Turbo Morpher. Justin and Storm Blaster then rescued their old teammates, now Space Rangers, who were being held captive by Astronema.

Kat - Pink Turbo Ranger