"Not taking a shower, Kim?" she asked with mock surprise, "I hate to burst your bubble, Hon, but you don't smell springtime fresh." While making her way to her locker, her dark gaze fell upon Kimberly, who pulled a sweatshirt over her leotard. She deftly swept a soft towel over her rich tawny skin, and wrapped another around her dripping mahogany curls. Renee hopped out of the narrow stall after a record-breaking three-minute shower. After all, with a strict diet, it was a rarity to indulge in sweets. The girl's locker room buzzed with excited chatter as the team hurried to get cleaned up and dressed in time for the treat. The group of teenagers cheered happily, and separated into the locker rooms. "As a reward, I'm treating you to frozen yogurts. "You've all done a phenomenal job this week," he continued loudly. Gunther's hard face cracked into a grin, and he nodded in agreement. Trevor then leaned toward the Coach, and whispered something in his ear. "Okay, everyone!" he shouted in his distinguished European accent. The several dozen athletes responded like Pavlovian dogs, freezing their routines at the sound and turning to the man that would make them stars. Gunther strode from the sidelines to the center of the gym and blew his whistle. ![]() "So it is," he realized, glancing at his wristwatch with surprise. Gunther blinked, snapping out of his studious haze at the voice of his assistant coach and right-arm, Trevor Monroe. Renee and Kimberly quickly became close friends, to the point that both would be genuinely ecstatic to see the other victorious. Coach Schmidt had hoped to avoid conflict by putting the two girls together in the same room… and it worked. Internal strife inevitably led to failure. Over the decades of his career, the German legend had coached many world-class teams, and usually, no matter how much he had tried to create group cohesiveness, there was always an undeniable current of competition between his best athletes. Pairing the two young women was no accident… for he recognized early on that they were the heart and soul of his team. As usual, he kept a careful eye on two of the most promising gymnasts: Kimberly and her roommate Renee Ryan. Her cheerful attitude permeated everything she did, and it was absolutely contagious.Įveryone recognized that she brought out the best in the people around her.Ĭoach Schmidt surveyed his team of athletes as they practiced on the varied gymnastics stations. No matter how strenuous the exercise, or demanding the instructors, the moment she stepped away from an exercise, her focused scowl collapsed into a genuine smile. It was clear to anyone looking at her that she was natural athlete, grim-faced determination proving she was no stranger to pressure, and powerful, lean muscles working in a symphony of movement that was so precise, she moved like a well-oiled machine.īut there was a character trait even more amazing to those who came to know her. Even though she had only trained professionally for half a year, the graceful phenom quickly became one of the team's most dependable performers for the floor routine as well as the balance beam. However, one young athlete amidst the talented assembly didn't lived her life for the balance beam or uneven bars.Ĭoach Schmidt recruited Kimberly Anne Hart during a scouting trip that led him to Angel Grove California that past July. Most were recruited by Coach Schmidt as early as their pre-teen years, and they had slowly but surely progressed into champions of the sport. Many of the determined athletes were teenagers who have devoted their entire lives to gymnastics. In the spacious, state-of-the-art gymnasium owned and operated by Coach Gunther Schmidt, a group of young American athletes trained for the Pan-Global Games, an international sports competition that would be hosted by the United States in May. I'm beyond proud of this story, as I feel it is, to this date, the pinnacle of my writing in any genre. I like to consider this piece a dramatic epic, as it spans nearly half a year, includes action and introspection, and covers the rise and fall of heroes and villains. It's a pretty original take on the infamous Letter, and the shocking and tragic consequences Tommy and Kim have to face because of their pride. Though I personally think it's much more than that. Yes, this is another Kim/Tommy angst story. If you'd like to use any of them, go right ahead. Some of Kimberly's Miami friends, assorted family members, and Lord Zedd's origins are of my own invention. ![]() The Power Rangers and all related characters belong to Saban Entertainment. Thank you to all the people that have read all my books so far! Love you all! Please continue reading these books because there's a lot more to come! Again, thank you so much! Villains of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Allies to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
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