Kira Ford

[ooc: This prompt is based on RP history from somewhere I used to play on Insanejournal. The Sam in question is used without permission, but very lightly and with lots of love.]

"Bitch."

Kira didn't have a family.

Okay, that's not true. She had her mom as far as blood went. Then there were the four guys she fought with and sometimes against during her last year of high school.

Still, that didn't matter here. Here in this fucked up dimension? She was just a character on some lame ass kids' show, pulled from her home world—or possibly just brought to life—to fight in a war the residing god-like beings had decided to rage. Her family? It didn't exist outside Toon Disney.

Of course she didn't count on getting this close to anyone in—mostly the same boat. His show was badass and his brother was back from the dead, but he could identify with her on at least a few things. Half the time they fought, but somehow they'd managed to forge something of a familial relationship.

Enough of one to afford the insulting nickname that would follow his.

"Brat."

Color was everything to a Power Ranger. It seemed like every one so far had been inexplicably attracted to their own as far as wardrobe went. It was just a thing.

Of course, things were a little different now. Kira had added a new color to her closet, one she was slowly growing very fond of.

Green.

She wore it because of him. Yeah, he'd had other colors in the past, but there were reasons she'd picked the one she had. Red was also Conner's, white was also Trent's. Black was a little too basic. Not only was green the only option not linked to another team member, or just a little too classic, it was his first. She never could be sure if he still felt the guilt that came with being Rita's chosen and almost killing his friends while under that spell, but if he did, this was her way of saying it didn't matter to her. It could all happen again tomorrow and it still wouldn't matter. She knew who he was: a hero and the man she loved.

Yeah, she still wore her own, but with an added bonus. Yellow and green went great together, and so did they. Whenever she wore it, no matter where she was, it made her feel closer to him. It was almost like he was there, watching over her, taking care of her like she knew he loved to do.

Green just felt good on her, because to her, green was Tommy Oliver.

Birthday breakfast with Mom? Check. Cussing out Conner? Check. Hayley's would be the logical next stop, but instead she found herself driving down Valencia Road to see Dr. Oliver.

He was the only one she hadn't called ahead to let him know she'd be home, and hopeful no one had told him. She wanted it to be a surprise visit. He'd known her birthday was coming up, but the last time they'd talked she hadn't been expecting to be back. That had changed, of course, but the element of surprise would be fun. Not like she's going in without knocking.

She got out of her car and took a big breath of fresh air before heading to the door. It was so good to be back here again.

Damnit, Kira, look away!

Yes, she was swearing at herself. If she'd been far enough away from human contact she'd probably have done it out loud. Not loudly out loud, but to herself out loud.

Seriously, stop staring. If you keep staring, he's going to catch you. And hey, he's a ginormo version of Conner fucking McKnight!

Well, not exactly. He was smarter than Conner. A lot smarter. But still, there was an uncanny resemblance. And they could both be stubborn jackasses on occasion.

Oh great, drool.

Of course, it was about this time that he turned to look at her.

"What?"

Kira shook her head.

"Nothing, Sam."

She was leaving. Moving away from the only home she'd ever known to chased her dreams of musical stardom.

She just never knew it would be this hard.

The team was gathered together at Dr. O's house out in the middle of nowhere. It was so hard to believe that this was it. This would be the last time they'd all be together for an indefinite amount of time. Yes, their powers were gone now, but it didn't change anything. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. Once a team, always a team. More than a team. They were family.

"I'm gonna miss you guy so much."

She couldn't believe it. She was actually having to hold back tears.

The guys all gathered around to hug her, Dr. O in front of her, Conner behind her, and Ethan and Trent at her sides.

"We'll miss you, too," Conner mumbled in her ear. He was crying, she could tell, but she wasn't going tease him this time. She just leaned back into him and enjoyed the moment.