THE DREAM VICTOR

Chapter 29 – The Happy Ending…?

The final chapter! Yay!

Mili- Thanks for your review! Yes, I have computer problems, I've been visiting my uncle's house every day this week to type the final chapters up and upload them. It's a pain, but worth it! I got your last email, thanks so much- I'll reply as soon as I get a longer moment on the net to myself.

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C2- Thanks for all your reviews as well! I really liked that you have enjoyed the story thus far! Don't worry, I don't have any hassels with anyone questioning my work...it's good, because I know then what a range of people think. Well, Tommy and Kim don't have to explain the break up, etc, because that happened after Kim was kidnapped to Chimera- the Dream Victor took her after her first conversation with Chrissy in the bedroom back in Ch1, so all the events that happened after that were erased, and instead life went by as normal. Tommy was very sick...but maybe that's something that will be explored in the next story...remember, the rangers have all come back with no knowledge on what they apparently did over the two months they were gone...I reckon it will take a bit of time for them to work it all out!

TrueRomantic- Thankyou to you for all your amazing reviews! You are fantastic, and I appreciate you reading my story! Read my comment to C2 above, it'll answer any questions you might have about the rewinding of the events. Thanks again!

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Friday, April 4th 1997

The Hillard residence, Angel Grove.

"Keep your head still," Kim told Trini as she reached over for a another hair pin, while she held the long, jet black hair in its carefully styled bun.

"Kim, Trini, Aisha's here!" Kim heard Kat call out from the front door.

Kim smiled with anticipation as she continued to finish Trini's hairstyle. The three girls had spent the last three hours together, getting ready for the big reunion dance at the Youth Center. The afternoon had shown Kim just how much she had missed her friends while she had been in Florida, and of course, only made her cherish them more since they had returned from Chimera.

"So, did you talk to Tommy on the phone last night?" Trini asked, bringing Kim out of her thoughts.

Kim nodded, "Yeah, but we kept it to only thirty minutes…It felt so strange talking to him on the phone, when I'd only just returned to Angel Grove, but he said he wanted to surprise me tonight, so I guess in a way that's really romantic…I think his mom has found our daily calls a little strange, but it's been a little difficult to return to things like we have, and not look a little crazy," Kim explained with a smile.

"Yeah, I know what you mean, everyone has been trying to sneakily get some information on what we supposedly did during the two months that we were away, but I think it's only causing our relatives to question our sanity!" Trini commented.

"Well, from what I've gathered, life went by peacefully…I mean, it's almost like the world was a better place without us here! My mom was commenting on how amazing it was that there were no alien attacks on earth since January," Kim revealed and then sighed, "I'm just relieved that I was able to erase everything, the letter, the pregnancy, the exposure of the rangers identities…even though they're things that we'll always have to remember, at least we can continue on our lives now with some sort of normality."

"And what a better way then with a party!" Trini said with a grin, passing Kim another hair pin.

Kim let out a little squeal herself…It's gonna be an amazing night, she thought, smiling to herself without realizing.

"Um, Kim, what's with the goofy grin?" Aisha teased from the doorway of Kat's room.

Kim broke into a smile, taken aback by how stunning her friend looked in her burnt-yellow shaded dress. "Oh my gosh, Aisha, you look totally amazing!" she gushed.

Aisha giggled and twirled around before sauntering through and flopping down on Kat's bed. "My hair took hours, I was starting to freak out that I wouldn't make it in time!"

"Well, it looks fantastic," Trini praised.

"There you go, Trini, all done!" Kim announced, wrapping her arms around her friends shoulders from behind.

"Thanks, Kim, it looks great!" she smiled, hugging her back.

They turned as Kat walked through the door and put her hands on her hips, "Kim, you better finish getting ready, we're supposed to meet the guys there at…" she quickly glanced at her watch, "In fifteen minutes!"

"Gosh, I didn't realize!" Kim exclaimed.

She quickly rushed over and slowly pulled her top over her head, being careful not to ruin her French bun. She then removed her dress from its suit cover, knowing the surprise her wardrobe choice would cause.

"Kim…" she heard Kat say behind her.

"Hang on, let me finish getting it on," Kim replied as she tugged the short, strapless dress on. She turned her head around, motioning for Kat to zip it up.

She took a deep breath and swerved around, lifting her shoulders in anticipation.

"You're wearing black?" Kat exclaimed, her mouth wide open in surprise.

Kim giggled at her response, "Well, after the last two months I've had, I felt like a refreshing change…plus, I found it in my wardrobe, I must have brought it during the 'missing' two months!"

"Ooh, Tommy's gonna like it, I betcha," Aisha said with a smile.

"So, does it look good?" Kim asked, as her friends stared at her silence.

Kat broke into a large smile and walked toward her, "You look beautiful Kim, honestly, the guys are gonna die when they see you."

"Thanks," she replied, turning around quickly to admire herself in Kat's hanging mirror.

"Alright girls, let's get out of here and have some fun!" Aisha announced with a smile, as the four friends flooded out of the room.

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"Do you want another cup of punch?" Zack asked, leaning over to her with another plastic cup.

Kim laughed mid-way through guzzling the glass that she had, his comment making her cough and then choke, "No!" she gasped as she began to cough. Zack laughed, and pounded her on the back until she signaled she'd recovered.

Kim took some deep breaths and then smiled, as she looked out at the dance floor at her reunion party, unable to stifle the utter joy she'd had that evening at the Youth Center. It took her an entire thirty minutes just to make her way through the hallway, with old friends, acquaintances, even teachers stopping her on the walk in to chat and catch up. When she was finally able to pull herself away from all the initial commotion, she was taken away by the effort her friends had all gone for her.

The center had been transformed into a dance floor, complete with a fantastic sound system and colored disco lights. Balloons and streamers covered every inch of the roof, while a large serving table ran up the center with trays of nibbles and cakes. Then when Tommy brought out a huge bouquet of flowers for her and a present, she's instantly began to cry to her embarrassment, something which everyone around her found quite amusing.

Rocky later told her that Tommy bet him that she would cry, his revelation making her smile, There's nothing better then being surrounded by those that know you best in the world, she'd thought to herself.

After filling up on three slices of gourmet pizza and at least six pieces of cake, she'd spent the following two hours straight dancing it all off to a great collection of disco favorites. Everyone asked her to dance at least once, the three minutes she spent with each person allowing her an intimate moment to catch up. Now, if only I can get another dance with Tommy…

She looked back over Zack's shoulder, spotting the white ranger walking towards them. He waved to her and she lifted her hand up, motioning for him to come over. She couldn't help but smile dreamingly his way, taken aback by how hot he looked in jeans and a crisp cream shirt, the sleeves slightly rolled just the way she liked them…I am so lucky…

"Hey gorgeous, you should have danced with me to that song!" he said to her, touching her shoulder as he flopped in the seat beside her.

"Looks like you were having too much fun dancing with your mom!" Kim teased, giving Mrs. Oliver a quick wave across the room.

Tommy laughed, punching her gently on the arm.

"Hey man, I wouldn't do that if I were you, she'll kick your butt!" Zack said in a mock warning tone.

"Guys! Did you just see what Bulk and Skull did?" Aisha burst out as she ran over to their table with Rocky and Adam close behind her.

Kim shook her head, I'd hate to imagine…

"Yeah, well I'm sure no matter what those two did, it wouldn't be much of a surprise," Tommy said.

"Speaking of surprises, have you seen the way Billy and Kat have been dancing tonight…" Zack said, motioning to the pink and blue rangers who were slow dancing together in the corner, "They've been dancing like that to disco tunes! It's just great to see Billy-man finding himself some lovin' with a sweet young girl!"

"Well, you can thank Kim for getting them together, she's our official resident cupid," Aisha said.

"Which reminds me, Kim," Rocky began, crouching down beside her, "You see that girl over there?" he continued, pointing to a blond girl who was standing near the punch bowl, "Could you maybe tell me if she…you know, likes me?"

Kim spat her punch back into her cup, as Tommy began to laugh, "What!" she exclaimed. She shook her head, trying to compose herself, "Rocky, I can't reveal information like that!"

"Aw, come on, like just a hint!" Rocky begged.

"Um, I think Kim would have to fully brain wash her to make her at all interested in you!" Adam teased.

Rocky rolled his eyes and Kim gave him her best puppy-dog look, "Sorry Rocky can't help ya…"

Kim looked up as'I love you always forever' by Donna Lewisstarted playing. She jumped up, grabbing Tommy's arm, "Oh my gosh, I totally love this song!" she exclaimed, pulling him behind as the couple made their way to the now quarter filled dance floor.

She swerved again to face him, falling comfortably into his arms as they simultaneously began to move to the light-hearted tune. He lifted her hand up in his and gazed down at her, making her smile.

"Wow, this night has been totally amazing!" she gushed dreamingly.

"I know, I can't believe how much of a contradiction the past two weeks have been…I never thought we'd end up here…" Tommy replied, "I just feel so lucky to have you, Kim…after everything we went through, this feels like the ultimate celebration, something which you deserve most of all."

He leant down, softly kissing her on the lips. His touch was like static electricity and she felt like she was floating, as if everything else around them just disappeared.

She pulled away for a breath and then kissed him back quickly, pausing as she noticed the commotion of her friends from back at the table. Kat and Billy had joined the other rangers, and Rocky and Zack were loudly teasing them with everything they had.

Kim's eyes met with Tommy's and she giggled, "Nothing really changes, does it?" she commented, motioning over his shoulder.

Tommy shook his head "With those guys, never!" he answered with a laugh, "But then again, it means that life can never be boring…no matter what happens, you know there's always people around you to make you laugh or feel better."

Kim smiled, taken aback by Tommy's deep and meaningful comment, "Wow, Tommy, you're turning into a sensitive man before my very eyes."

"Well, I hope it's enough to hang onto the stunning young woman in front of me," he commented, his head coming closer to hers.

She brushed her nose against his, and then kissed him again. She pulled away as the song slowly came to an end, a familiar dance beat taking over.

"Now, let's really dance!" she challenged him with a grin.

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Jason finished up from in the kitchen, Ernie excising him for the remainder of the night, which was slowly coming to an end. He'd offered to help the restaurant owner in the kitchen, but after washing more dishes then he cared to ever see again, he was now completely in the mood to unwind with his friends.

The first thing I need to do, is get a dance with the girl of the night…

He spotted her strutting away on the dance floor with Tommy; the duo dancing only a short distance away from the other's who were cheering them on.

"Hey Jason!" Trini beamed as he sat down beside her, giving Rocky and Zack high fives on his way down.

"You finished in the kitchen?" Zack asked.

Jason nodded, "Not a moment too soon!"

"Kim was looking for you all night," Kat told him, "She wants to dance with you."

"Well, I'll strut my moves to the next song!" he announced. He stood up, slowly approaching his two dancing friends.

Kim broke into a huge grin when she spotted him, "Hey Jase!" she gushed.

He offered a little wave as he got beside Tommy, "You mind if I steal your wife for the next dance?" he asked lightly.

Tommy nodded, slapping him lightly on the back, "Gladly! She's all yours, bro, hopefully she won't completely wear you out!" he exclaimed, as he left the floor and took a seat beside Trini.

"Come on, get movin'!" Kim exclaimed to Jason, grabbing his hands and flinging them around in an attempt to get him to dance.

"Okay, okay!" he gave in, as the two continued to dance as the disco music came to an end.

"Sheesh," Kim breathed, slumping her shoulders, "I think he's played disco music the entire night!"

Just then, everyone beside them got up, close and personal with their dance partners as'Because you loved me' by Celine Dionbegan to play. Kim giggled, as she stretched out her arms and Jason pulled her towards him. She rested her head against his chest as they swayed away, Jason ignoring the stupid looks Zack was giving him.

"So typical they'd play a love song now!" Jason mused.

"Yeah, well it's nice to just get a slow song after all that dancing," Kim replied.

"So, you had a good night?" Jason asked her, looking down on her.

She lifted her head from his chest and nodded, "Totally," she gushed, her eyes twinkling away in the light, "It's been completely and utterly one of the best nights of my life! I mean, to have everyone I love in the world with me, just laughing and talking makes up for all the suffering we experienced…"

"Well, you deserve this more than anyone, Kim," Jason told her, "We've been friends since my first memory, and I've never seen you shine so brightly like you did in Chimera…you took such amazing care of us all, despite all the personal struggles you were dealing with."

Kim blinked, "Oh my gosh, Jase! You're gonna make me cry!" she breathed, lightly slapping him on the shoulder, "You don't have to say those things, really…I couldn't have done it without you guys. Especially you…you were there for me when everyone else didn't know how to feel, and I'll never forget that. Tommy and I are both lucky that in the heat of it, you were there for both of us, so that we could finally see the truth."

"I didn't even think about it twice," he admitted, as she rested her head back against him.

They continued to slowly rock to the ballad until it slowly mellowed away and the D.J. announced that it was the end of the music for the night.

Kim reluctantly pulled away, giving him a quick smile, "Thanks for the dance," she said as the others came over to them from the table.

"So, where to now my friends?" Zack asked with a toothy grin, slapping his hands together.

Jason nodded, "Off to my place, the night is only young!" he announced, "I've got a hankering for some charades, some good flicks and not to mention I'll gladly challenge anyone to a game of Twister!"

"Twister!" Kim exclaimed exasperated, "Jase! I can't play Twister in this dress, it's way too short in all the wrong areas!"

The guys laughed at her, Tommy shrugging her shoulders indifferently. She slapped him on the arm, giving him a playful scowl, "Tommy Oliver, don't even think about it!" she hissed.

"Darn you and your ability to read minds!" he commented, holding back a smile.

"Well, I may not be up for Twister unless I get to change, but I'll gladly challenge anyone to a game of Charades!" she offered cheekily.

They all groaned, Zack commenting that she was banned from playing charades as they made their way towards the exit for Jason's house.

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Kim opened the door, moving her hand blindly up the wall in search for the light switch. She flicked the switch and stepped in, closing the door quietly behind her. She took two steps and then cringed in pain as she felt something sharp cut into her bare foot. She crouched down, noticing splinters of glass glistening in the eerie light.

Broken Glass.

She looked up and noticed them all over the ground. Her photo frames were scattered all over the floor, their glass covers smashed across the plush carpet.

What happened?

She took another step, grimacing as she felt more sharp splinters cut the soles of her feet. Kneeling down, she reached forward and picked up the heart shape frame. She glanced at it, and then shook her head. The photo, the memory, it was different.

Where's Aisha?

The photo was changed…Kim stood by herself in the photograph, alone.

She reached out, picking up what was a photo of her and Tommy…

…But he wasn't there.

Jason was…instead.

She stood up again, and peered over the other photos.

They're different…where are the others, where are they!

She heard a voice behind her and turned, hearing a screeching noise coming from the bathroom. She began for the room, feeling no fear. Feeling nothing but the cuts to her feet. She reached out for the sliding door and pushed it open.

The red writing was sprawled across the mirror. The message was clear:

"ERASE AND REWIND."

Kim's eyes snapped open, her heart pounding in her temple.

A dream Kim, just another stupid dream…

She tried to steady her breathing, gently turning her head. Tommy was sound asleep, his arm wrapped around her like a blanket. She slowly lifted her head from his shoulder, noticing Jason sleeping soundly in the nearby recliner, the other's sprawled around the room, still peacefully asleep where they crashed after playing their final game of Twister at three in the morning.

She glanced over to the clock on the video machine, the glowing panel flashing 'four-thirty' in the morning.

Great, we only went to sleep like forty-five minutes ago…

"Are you okay? Tommy whispered, his softly spoke words startling her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you…"

"No, it's okay…you had a bad dream?" he asked, his voice scratchy.

She nodded, "Yeah."

"Anything you wanna talk about?"

Kim shook her head quickly, "No, I think I'm just overtired."

She lowered her head, snuggling back into his awaiting arm. She felt his chest begin to move as he almost immediately began to lightly snore. She sighed and pressed her eyes closed, trying to long herself back into slumber.

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The man waked down the corridor, shaking his head at the sorry state of the once grand kingdom. Walls that were supposed to be unbreakable, a power that was supposed to be invincible…She had left them to drown in their own blood, but now it was his turn to take them. They now belonged to him.

He walked through the open entrance, sweeping his long dark cloak behind him as he sauntered through. He raised his eyebrow at the gagged man, chained to the throne in the center of the room. The muffled groans came on stronger as he approached him, his hands struggling in the restraints.

The prisoner's groans grew to a muffled scream, his eyes darting around with madness. He captor smiled at him bemused. "How does it feel father? How does it feel to be the one with no control…you can thank me for wasting another moment on you, but don't worry, I'm not as stupid as my brothers were," he continued, "She was responsible for you still being here, but you can't avoid me anymore."

He smirked again, and then slightly removed his father's gag, curious in what the old fool had to say.

"What has become of you Vithida!" Remy begged, coughing as he tried to clear the saliva in his throat.

"What, you don't like it?" Vithida mused, motioning to his disfigured appearance.

"I thought you were dead!" Remy coughed.

Vithida laughed, "Well, yes, that's true, I am dead father…I am the dead…but tell me this, did you really think you'd get away with it? You out of everyone should know that you can't beat fate, and most importantly you can't avoid death…don't worry, her time will come too."

"NO, Vith-."

Vithida pulled the gag back up, drowning his father's screams to mere gurgles.

He stood up as a creature walked in, "What is it Ledle?"

"I was wondering if you were ready to return to your lair, Lord Vithida?"

Vithida nodded his head, "Yes, I cannot waste another moment here; bodies to take and all."

Ledle bowed, "Of course. But what is to be done with the human child?"

Vithida thought to himself for a moment before responding "Kill it, and then bring it to me, I'll be taking him with me."

"As you wish, Lord Vithida."

Vithida raised his hand, irritated, "You will refer to me as my proper title now, Ledle, my name is Death…Vithida no longer exists." He responded, before turning around and killing Remy in the blink of an eye.

The End…?

Thank you for reading The Dream Victor, the first episode in my multi-part series!

Keep a look out for my new story in this series, titled "The Ripples of Fate." It's still in production, but once completed, will be released on this site, so I hope to see you all again soon! If you thought this story had a lot of twists and turns, then you won't want to miss out what happens in the next installment in this multi-part series.

A sneak peak into the next story in this series…

Life seems to have continued on as normal after Kim rewound events to save herself and the rangers from Chimera, but has fate really let her get away with her choice to change destiny? It seems that certain holders or power are not happy, but how hard will destiny punish Kim for her decision? Has she really managed to escape the pains she thought she'd avoided, or can one change cause a catastrophic ripple of events? Old wounds will resurface with the realization that you can't escape fate, no matter how powerful you are as Kim is dealt some horrible home truths that will ultimately change their lives forever.

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