Post by ~*Cathy*~ on May 9, 2007 22:48:10 GMT -5
Story Type: AU - Angsty - Song Inspired
Timeline: Set in S2, before ‘The Power Transfer’, so it could be Homecoming instead of Prom.
Rating: Any
This fic is inspired by the Rascal Flatts song Skin (Sara Beth). If you've never heard the song, go now and listen to it. It's a great song that can bring a tear to your eye.
Kimberly falls either during gymnastics (meet or practice –your choice) or during a fight, and the injuries are slow to heal –even with her Ranger healing.
Right before the big dance (like a week before) Kim’s hair start to fall out from the chemo, and she says she’d not going. She’s wearing a wig, hats, and scarfs to school, but knows she can’t with a formal dress.
The night of the dance Tommy shows up at her house in his tux, bandana on as usual. When Kim’s Mom yells for her, she (and Trini) comes down and starts to tell him she’s “not going looking like this”, when he suddenly takes the bandana off –shocking her into silence- as his hair is GONE!! He had been talking to Jason about doing it, but no one else knew about his plan. Trini and the gang had all stopped by to try one last time to convince her to go. Course that was Jase's idea, as he knew of Tommy's plan and they wanted everyone together when he showed her.
Everyone starts crying, even the boys have tears in their eyes along with huge grins on their faces, as everyone realized the signifigance of Tommy's actions. Tommy takes great pride in his hair -it's his trademark as much as his green and now white clothing, so for him to shave it all off.... Kim must mean a gerat deal to him.
Kim decides to go to the dance and she, Trini, and her mom rush upstairs to get her ready. What happens from here is up to you. You can end it after the dance, or go on with more of the story. I just ask that it not have a depressing ending -ie no dying. But then again, if you really want to go that route, go for it. Angst makes for *great* stories IMO.
*THINGS TO THINK ABOUT*
This is just an outline, you can really do anything you want with the story. Just listen to the song -I don't think reading the lyrics will give you the same feeling the song does, but it might- and then write whatever comes to mind. I just can't help thinking of Tommy/Kimberly whenever I hear the song. I'd write the story myself, but I have NO medical knowledge, and little time to research it. And I'd LOVE to see this story written. Out of all my challenges, it's the one that I love the most, and would give anything to see written. I'll even offer my services as a Beta if need be.
LYRICS:
Sara Beth is scared to death
To hear what the doctor will say
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
And the bruise just won't go away
So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
And flips through an old magazine
Till the nurse with the smile stands at the door
And says will you please come with me
Sara Beth is scared to death
Cause the doctor just told her the news
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
But we're gonna take care of you
Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
With the therapy we're gonna try
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
And I think we caught it in time
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.
And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
Sara Beth is scared to death
As she sits holding her mom
Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
A girl with no hair to the prom
For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Was the cruelest of any surprise
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
The proof that she couldn't deny
And Sara Beth closes her eyes
And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door
And her daddy ushers him in
And when he takes off his cap
They all start to cry
Cause this morning where his hair had all been
Softly she touches just skin
And they go dancing, around and around
Without any cares
And her very first true love is holding her close
And for a moment she isn't scared
Timeline: Set in S2, before ‘The Power Transfer’, so it could be Homecoming instead of Prom.
Rating: Any
This fic is inspired by the Rascal Flatts song Skin (Sara Beth). If you've never heard the song, go now and listen to it. It's a great song that can bring a tear to your eye.
Kimberly falls either during gymnastics (meet or practice –your choice) or during a fight, and the injuries are slow to heal –even with her Ranger healing.
- She goes to the Dr to find out why, and why she’s not been feeling like herself lately.
- She finds out she’s got ____?____ (you decide what illness, but it should be one where she has to have chemo.)
- Her prognosis is good. They’ve caught it early and they’re using the latest treatment.
Right before the big dance (like a week before) Kim’s hair start to fall out from the chemo, and she says she’d not going. She’s wearing a wig, hats, and scarfs to school, but knows she can’t with a formal dress.
The night of the dance Tommy shows up at her house in his tux, bandana on as usual. When Kim’s Mom yells for her, she (and Trini) comes down and starts to tell him she’s “not going looking like this”, when he suddenly takes the bandana off –shocking her into silence- as his hair is GONE!! He had been talking to Jason about doing it, but no one else knew about his plan. Trini and the gang had all stopped by to try one last time to convince her to go. Course that was Jase's idea, as he knew of Tommy's plan and they wanted everyone together when he showed her.
Everyone starts crying, even the boys have tears in their eyes along with huge grins on their faces, as everyone realized the signifigance of Tommy's actions. Tommy takes great pride in his hair -it's his trademark as much as his green and now white clothing, so for him to shave it all off.... Kim must mean a gerat deal to him.
- What's Kim's reaction? I wanna see an emotional scene here between the two.
Kim decides to go to the dance and she, Trini, and her mom rush upstairs to get her ready. What happens from here is up to you. You can end it after the dance, or go on with more of the story. I just ask that it not have a depressing ending -ie no dying. But then again, if you really want to go that route, go for it. Angst makes for *great* stories IMO.
*THINGS TO THINK ABOUT*
- What does this illness mean for her as a Ranger?
- What about her gymnastics?
- Her friends reactions to such devastating news... the kids at school... adults in her life.
- Does she let it get her down in the beginning, or does she keep her positive outlook? If so, how long can she keep her spirit up?
This is just an outline, you can really do anything you want with the story. Just listen to the song -I don't think reading the lyrics will give you the same feeling the song does, but it might- and then write whatever comes to mind. I just can't help thinking of Tommy/Kimberly whenever I hear the song. I'd write the story myself, but I have NO medical knowledge, and little time to research it. And I'd LOVE to see this story written. Out of all my challenges, it's the one that I love the most, and would give anything to see written. I'll even offer my services as a Beta if need be.
LYRICS:
Sara Beth is scared to death
To hear what the doctor will say
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
And the bruise just won't go away
So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
And flips through an old magazine
Till the nurse with the smile stands at the door
And says will you please come with me
Sara Beth is scared to death
Cause the doctor just told her the news
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
But we're gonna take care of you
Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
With the therapy we're gonna try
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
And I think we caught it in time
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.
And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
Sara Beth is scared to death
As she sits holding her mom
Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
A girl with no hair to the prom
For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Was the cruelest of any surprise
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
The proof that she couldn't deny
And Sara Beth closes her eyes
And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair
It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door
And her daddy ushers him in
And when he takes off his cap
They all start to cry
Cause this morning where his hair had all been
Softly she touches just skin
And they go dancing, around and around
Without any cares
And her very first true love is holding her close
And for a moment she isn't scared