And here we go. the saga continues as we follow Tyler and Terra on their first date.

Pay attention as there is a little foreshadowing as the time gets closer and closer to the hybrid's attack...no one know's when it will happen or where...all they can do is live their lives and wait for the attack.

Tyler couldn't see from underneath his blindfold…but he knew he wasn't alone. It was early in the morning and the 5 of them. Himself, his dad, uncle Tommy, TJ and Terra were all holding an extremely early practice which was the norm now that the threat had been revealed.

It had only been about two weeks sense the new year's eve party and his parents as well as the twins parents had immediately started to train them.

Keeping to a tight schedule was a necessary evil to the fitness plan that the adults had imposed on them. Up by 5 and in bed by 9 pm and training hard as well as going to school was all part of it. As Uncle Tommy had said, such discipline was important to earning the right to wield the black ranger power.

That was why he was doing this.

To his right he heard a soft whispery movement and he jumped just missing the leg that had attempted to sweep his leg out from under him. He heard a grunt and a thump a few feet away and heard a soft gasp.

He whipped his head around to the source of the sound and in that same moment, he too was on the ground followed by another grunt and thump.

Then he heard a soft voice by his head. "You can't allow distraction in the middle of a battle, you have to learn to focus on the enemy or you're a goner."

Tyler grunted and then flipped back to his feet.

"Exercise over. You can remove your blind folds."

Tyler felt disoriented as he pulled the soft cloth of him and looked around to see Andros standing in front of him.

When did he get there?

As if he could read his mind, Andros answered him. "I've been here for the past half hour. If you had been listening closely enough you would have heard me come in."

Uncle Tommy cleared his throat and as one everyone turned to face him.

"This is just a taste of what you will be dealing with. If you want to earn the right to your Morpher you will have to be able to fight as a team both anticipating their moves and trusting each other. And most importantly you need to develop your abilities. You all have a gift. TJ Terra, you have excellent eyesight and a telepathic link. TJ you will have the ability to blend in to your environment once you develop it correctly. These gifts you have will help give you an extra edge in the coming fight. I don't need to impress on you the seriousness of all of this."

He leveled a gaze on all of them and they all met his gaze.

They all knew that the upcoming fight was not a trivial game…it was serious and people could die. They had no idea what power the hybrid warlord had, how big the army was…and what was worse, they had no idea when the war would begin. All they could do was prepare and train and hope to God that the hybrid wouldn't attack until all the babies were born and safely out of danger

That was the other reason for all the hard training. In case the hybrid attacked before then, the three of them would be needed as a last defense for their moms and even to join their fathers in battle until their moms and the other women could fight again.

It was a burden they were all proud to bare.

In Tyler's mind, it didn't matter how hard he had to train. He would be there to protect his mom and his new baby brother or sister that was still growing inside her.

"You must all learn to work together as a team."

Tommy stopped and let his words hang in the air.

"Yes Sensei!"

"Tomorrow, 5 am. I expect you all to be back here and ready to train again."

"Yes Sensei!"

"Dismissed."

As one they bowed in respect to their teacher and then headed for the showers.

"Tyler!" called out his dad from behind him. The boy turned to him as he came up from behind.

"Hey dad."

Adam was smiling at his son. "Are you ready for your date today?" Tyler grinned. "Yeah. I can hardly wait."

Adam went over to his personal locker and pulled out his billfold. "Here's your allowance." he said handing him a credit card. It was something new for him since he usually gave out cash. When he saw the credit card he looked at his dad questioningly.

"This is a big responsibility Ty. You're the guy on this date and your supposed to pay for everything and be attentive to her."

"But she's a tough girl she can take care of herself easily."

Adam nodded. "True, but it's a well kept secret that girls like to be taken care of. Tough girls like Terra are no different. You understand?"

Tyler nodded. "Yes sir."

"Good, and one last thing." his dad reached into the locker and pulled out a watch. On second glance he saw with excitement it was a communicator.

"Your uncle Billy has finished the tests and has finished programming these communicators. You and the twins are to wear these at all times, just in case the attack happens and we need to get a hold of you. You understand this?"

Tyler nodded. "Yes sir."

"Good, hit the showers. Your Aunt Kim is on the way. I'll put this next to your duffle bag."

"Thanks dad." he said as he headed to the dojo's showers. Adam smiled and then headed to his son's locker. After placing it in his bag, he headed back out to the workout area where Tanya was waiting for him.

"Hey babe." he said walking up to her. His heart leapt when he saw the motherly glow that radiated from his brand new wife, she looked radiant. "Hey Adam." she said wrapping her arms around him. Adam copied her and then nuzzled her neck before kissing her softly.

Walking in Kim smiled at them before feeling a pair of warm arms wrapping around her and then pulling her close to her husband's body.

"They look so happy." she murmured as Tommy lovingly kissed her neck. The white Ninjetti chuckled in her ear. "Yeah, the Parks aren't the first couple to make out in here…just the latest." as he said this he gently rubbed his wife's belly. Kimberly chuckled at the subtle reminder of their little wild romp that they'd had in the very room they were standing in. it had started out so innocently with just a small workout…and then turned into a chase that ended in her cornered in a shower with her husband towering over her…she shifted her feet feeling her hormones going into overtime…she stifled the little moan that wanted to come out…and it came out in a very soft whimper. Again, Tommy chuckled in her ear. "I know beautiful, if you want you can join me in the faculty locker room and we can relieve some tension." Kim looked at her watch…it was only 8 am, and her extensive knowledge of the local mall told her that she had at least 30 to 40 minutes to burn. Tommy smiled and lovingly led her away.

Terra emerged from the shower after twenty minutes and wrapped a towel around herself. She was feeling a little nervous. This would be her first date ever.

She quickly dressed in a pair of jeans with a green belt and a pretty blouse that was a softer shade of green. "All ready for your date?" came a soft voice from behind her. Terra knew the voice immediately, It was Trini. She turned and smiled at the former ranger. "Almost, but I'm not sure what to do with my hair."

Trini grinned. "That's okay, hand me your hair brush and lets see what we can do to fix that.

-40 minutes later-

Tyler sat on a bench against the wall and checked his watch. Adam sat next to him and grinned at him.

"Dad? Why do girls take so long getting dressed?"

Adam grinned at his son. "No one is really sure, but my experience tells me that girls want to make sure they look good for whoever they are trying to empress. So, they spend a while on their hair and clothes. Terra is Kim's daughter. Even though she inherited her dad's power, she still has her mom's obsession with taking forever to get ready."

"Hey, now, I resent that remark." Kim said as she walked over to them. Adam smirked at her as she was smiling. Tommy was helping her over to the bench and he seemed to have a spring in his step.

Adam shook his head and chuckled. "You gonna be okay to drive? You look a little worn out."

"Of course. Tommy gave me driving lessons during our honey moon. I could drive with my eyes closed."

"Okay, now I'm worried." Adam said as Tanya walked over to him. "Maybe I should drive them."

"Very funny guys." The kids will be fine, if it means so much to you, I'll call on my cell phone when we get to the mall." Kimberly said just a little irritated.

Adam caught Tommy's warning glance and changed to a look of seriousness. "I was just teasing. I trust you to get the kids there safely."

Kim was about to answer when she saw Tyler stand to his feet. She turned her head and smiled. Terra was walking towards them.

She was exquisite. Along with her outfit, her hair had been twisted into a soft bun with some chopsticks sticking out of her hair and a few soft tendrils curling around her face. Around her neck was the necklace her dad had given her, on her wrist was the bracelet Tyler had given her and on her eyes was a little bit of shimmer powder.

"Wow." Tyler said softly as he approached her. He was wearing a black pair of jeans and black and white sneakers and a white t-shirt. His curly hair which had grown long in recent months had been cut so that it hung just below his ears. He still looked pretty handsome.

Terra bit her lip and smiled at him…then she blushed prettily.

Kim smiled as Tommy wound his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck.

Flash!

Terra and Tyler jumped as a camera went off. They looked over to see Jason taking their picture with TJ smirking next to him.

TJ walked over to them and fixed his friend with a stern brotherly look. "Take care of my sister. Anything happens to her and I'll kick your butt."

Tyler fixed him with a look. "If I let anyone or anything hurt her then I don't deserve my morpher. I promise to take care of her. And if I don't you can kick my butt, I won't even try to defend myself."

The other boy nodded at the other boy's promise. "Good. Did you get your communicator?"

Tyler and terra held up their wrists…they each had a communicator. Should anything happen to them…anything at all, they had a way to get in contact with each other and with the adults.

Not necessary to their conversation was the knowledge that TJ and Terra shared a telepathic link…any thoughts and any feelings she felt, he would feel and experience . But really, that was common knowledge amongst the rangers and the rangers in training.

Kim smiled as her husband kissed her cheek again. "I can't believe she's going on her first date…I was worried about who she would go out with…that I would have to go through the whole process of scaring the crap out of what ever idiot she ended up going out with.

Tommy smirked at Adam and Tanya who were watching their son with pride.

"I took care of that part back at the condo….remember?"

Kimberly grinned. "Oh yeah."

Tyler offered Terra her arm and then walked over to Kim and slung her purse over her shoulder. "We're ready Aunt Kim." Tyler said smiling up at them.

Tommy kissed Kim softly and then gently popped her butt. "Go on Beautiful. I'll see you when you get back."

Kim returned the kiss and gently moved against him and then whispered something in his ear making him growl softly. Then she pulled the keys out of her purse and walked out of the door to the white minivan that waited out in front in her own personal parking spot. It was one of the many changes that had taken place. He didn't trust his jeep with his wife. He didn't want the vehicle to accidentally roll over with his wife or family in it.

Upon bringing it home, Justin and Billy had gotten to work and checked every inch of it over thoroughly and had given it every safety upgrade they could think of…and had given it a personally programmed stereo system and as a final addition, it contained a communication device that tied into the new command center that was currently under reconstruction.

The same thing had been done to the other female ranger's car. The male rangers were taking absolutely no chances…not where their family's safety was involved…and not with the pending attack.

Kim got into the seat of the mini van and strapped herself in…then she fixed the rearview mirror and after the kids were strapped in they took off.

As they got to the mall, Kimberly let them go ahead of her. When they were about 60 feet in front of her she got out of the van and followed them into the shopping center.

The shopping center was busy by the time they got in. It wasn't really packed but their were enough people to make tyler feel very protective of his girlfriend. He put an arm around her pulling her close to him and giving visual proof to any other guy out there that she was his and only his.

Terra was just a little annoyed at his protectiveness…but didn't say anything to him. In a way she kind of liked how it felt to have Tyler's arm around her.

From across the way a teenage punk and his cronies were watching them. A pregnant woman and two little kids would be no trouble…she was an easy target. It would take special timing…but it could be done.

But unknown to them Terra had already spotted them and she didn't like how they were watching them. She squeezed his waist gently. In response he whispered. "I see them too. What do you want to do?"

"Nothing….not right now. Let's see if they are gonna strike. If they do, then we kick their butt."

Tyler chuckled. But then her brother's words came back to him. His smile faded. "I can't let you do that. I promised your brother to not let anything happen to you."

"She looked at him. "I am not a helpless princess in distress. I can handle anything you can."

Tyler grimaced. She had a point, but still he couldn't help feeling protective of his girlfriend. If she chose to fight, then he would have no choice but to jump in with her. God help those punks should they choose to go against either of them.

"Let's try to enjoy our date. If they strike then we fight…but lets have some fun."

Terra nodded in agreement and then started out towards the first clothing store. To his credit, Tyler braved Clair's, the icing, and then finally they headed for the build a bear. It was a place they both enjoyed going to, especially Terra.

It was at that moment that trouble struck. The young couple had just entered the store and were looking around when they heard a thump and a gasp. They ran out of the store knocking the sign down and saw Kimberly leaning against the frame holding her stomach. Running away from them were the punks.

Without hesitation, Terra went to her mom to ask if she was okay. Kimberly was hurting. Looking around, Terra placed her hand over her mom's stomach and attempted to heal her.

Meanwhile, Tyler was running after the jerks and was gaining on them when all of the sudden they stopped as the ringleader was thrown back and hit his head on the ground. TJ then appeared on top of him only to get attacked from behind, the young black Ninjetti raced and jumped the teenager that was ganging up on his teammate and took him down.

Together the two of them fought together and for the first time they fought as a unit anticipating each other's movements and sensing what they were going to do next and soon, it was all over. Every single punk was on the ground groaning in pain. Tyler walked up to the leader and grabbed Aunt Kim's purse from him.

"Unless you're a transexual you shouldn't be carrying this."

"What the hell are you kids doing? Asked Uncle Tommy as he walked up to them. What did-"

"Aunt Kim got knocked over." TJ supplied having just received the information. "These jerks were trying to rob her. Terra's with her."

That was all Uncle Tommy needed to hear and he was gone. Uncle Jason took charge and he stood over them before hauling the leader to his feet. He looked the teen directly in the eye. "You have to choices punk. You get out of here and never let me see your face again, or I could just make a citizens arrest…I have friends in the angel grove police department. Your choice."

"Let me go douche bag. You can't do a damn thing to me."

"But I can." came a tough sounding voice. They turned to see the mall cop who was a young man about 18 years old. "Hey Fred." Said Adam who just walked up. "Nice to see you. I thought you were going to enter the Police Force?"

The young man nodded. "Yeah, I am. this job is only temporary until I get accepted."

"With your dad's help, I'm sure it won't be long."

"Yep. But first I better take care of these slip knot rejects." he said pulling out his radio. "Kelman here, I have a code red just outside the food court. Five assailants. I need back up."

"10-4" came the reply over his radio. "I'm on my way."

"You guys should go take care of Kimberly. I'll take care of things here."

"Thanks, if you get time you should come by the dojo. We're there all the time."

Awesome." he said as he put cuffs on the leader. Then he looked back up at them. "I'll see if I can come by sometime."

"Excellent." said Adam as two other mall cops showed up and cuffed the rest of would be attackers.

"See you around." officer Kelman said as he and the other mall cops walked the assailants back to the holding room.

Tommy knelt in front of his wife who was grimacing in pain. "Kim are you okay?" he asked her with a worried voice.

"Yeah, but I can't feel Zoey." Kim answered rubbing her belly. Tommy leaned down and placed a hand over his wife's. "Zoey, kick for daddy."

For a second there was no answer. Tommy rubbed her belly again. "It's okay Zoey. Mommy's okay and I just want you to kick again. Come on sweet heart. Kick for me."

He held his breathe willing the growing child to kick his hand…and soon she did. Tommy exhaled in relief and then leaned down kissing his wife's stomach and then sat up and kissed his wife's lips softly. "Come on. Lets get you out of here. I still want Adam to check you."

"No." she said as Jason and Tommy helped her to her feet. "It's our daughter's first date. It's supposed to be special for her…we can't let some stupid punks ruin it for them."

Tommy was shaking his head. "I want you to rest…do you remember our deal?

Kim looked at him defiantly. "I'm not 7 months along yet handsome. Let's allow them to finish out their date."

Her husband looked like he was about to protest but with Kim holding his gaze the way she was, he soon gave in. "Fine, but we go somewhere else."

Terra looked up at her dad hopefully. "Lets go to Ernie's." Tyler said taking the green Ninjetti's hand after giving his aunt her purse back. "If that's okay with you." he asked his girlfriend.

"That's fine." Terra said picking up her shopping bags. "We can have just as much fun there as we could have here." Tyler said offering to carry her shopping bags for her. Giving her boyfriend a kiss on the cheek, Terra handed over her bags.

Tyler looked TJ in the eyes. "Told you I'd look after her."

His friend shrugged "I know."

"How did you know we needed help?"

TJ tapped his head and gave him a significant look. "I just knew you would need some help."

"Cool." then he led his girlfriend to he exit.

As the kids walked ahead of them the adults all looked at each other. It seemed as if trouble seemed to follow them everywhere. They couldn't even have a proper date without having to fight off assailants. It was the one thing they had hoped the kids could avoid.

But such was the life of a power ranger and even power rangers in training couldn't avoid it.

-Later-

A mini van pulled pulled into the parking lot of the dojo and the head lights powered down. The side door opened and Tyler got out and helped his girlfriend out.

"I'm sorry that our date got ruined. I had hoped our first date would be special."

Terra shook her head in disagreement. "We're the kids of power rangers. trouble follows us everywhere. The only regret is that I couldn't join the fight. It would have been fun to help kick butt."

Tyler loved this side of his girlfriend. SHe was so cute when she was acting all tough.

I promise that the next fight we get involved in, i'll save a loser for you to beat the crap out of.

Terra grinned. "Thanks."

In answer Tyler leaned forward and brushed his lips softly aginst her and then pulled back.

Terra smiled and kissed him back.

"See you tomorrow?"

Terra grinned. "Definitely."

"Sleep well."

"You too."

"Night Princess."

"Night Tyler."

Then with one last grin he helped her back into the van and closed the door before walking to his dad's waiting car.

Well, there you go.

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