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Mrs. Miranda Jetfire PrimeWell I remember in one of episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder Conner was a bit worried about Kira| #51 Jan 27th 2008, 4:56pm | |
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JuseaPetersonAre you talking about The Missing Bone when Kira was acting weird and both Ethan and Conner got worried about her, as well as Hayley?| #52 Jan 28th 2008, 12:19pm | |
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The Rated R SuperstarI vote for both. I like her with either of them. | #53 Apr 07th 2008, 8:44pm | |
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JuseaPetersonFair enough. For me, it's Trent and Kira. They fit each other much better than Conner and Kira. | #54 Apr 08th 2008, 11:42am | |
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Mrs. Miranda Jetfire PrimeLike I said I like Conner/Kira better. They seem to work well together on the show. So Conner/Kira hands down. ^^ | #55 May 14th 2008, 10:09pm | |
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JuseaPetersonSee I'm not going to deny the fact that Kira was a good team with Conner, but it was more the Conner/Kira/Ethan. They really trusted each other and grew to be a really great team. Tommy and Trent weren't really a part of that fighting team. I'm talking about outside of the world of them being rangers and in the future. I just don't see Conner and Kira lasting. But it's cool with those who do see them. | #56 May 15th 2008, 7:15am | |
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The Rated R SuperstarIn the beginning, I was just Conner/Kira, as I didn't care much for Trent early on. As the season went on, I started to get into his character, so him and Kira didn't bother me as much as it did before. I still am strongly for Kira/Conner, but like Kira/Trent. Just my take on it, and I respect everyone's opinion. | #57 May 15th 2008, 3:58pm | |
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JuseaPetersonWell in the beginning when I first watched episodes from DT it was Trent/Kira period. I the rewatched it and saw where people were getting Conner/Kira, although some of the 'evidence' people have said I don't agree on. And I really don't think Conner and Kira would last to long in the end. | #58 May 16th 2008, 6:52am | |
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Shadow2320I like Trent/Kira better. It's like another Tommy/Kimberly couple. |
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JuseaPetersonI don't think it's exactly like Tommy and Kimberly but they do certainly have their similiarities. |
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EtherWyldeI personally don't mind the couplings, either way. Except maybe Tommy/Kira without a lot of good back story. However, a lot of good points are made. Straight out of the gate, Trent/Kira is the most reasonable and understandable pairing. They had a lot going on in the series, and they had some good chemistry. However, what I like about DT is the entire cast had a crap ton of awesome chemistry. However, if years have passed, I could definitely see Conner/Kira. It would definitely be a lot more of a passionate sort of whirlwind romance. Trent has a different sort of personality, which can compliment Kira's outgoing and powerful one. Often times, it takes some ice to control a fire. Conner, on the other hand, is a lot of fire himself. That can burn out quickly and cause a lot of damage, to everyone and everything around, but can also produce a powerful relationship. Citing the series to say no to a Conner/Kira relationship is great if people are running out of the gate, but growing up has a lot to do with everything. I personally couldn't see any Ranger couple staying together forever the first time. Sure, they went through Hell together but being a Ranger was also a huge part and even foundation of those relationships. Once the Ranger is removed, I can see things simmering but could come back to a head. When dealing with fanfiction, it depends on the authors ability to provide a believable and workable story while not diminishing the other characters. Conner/Kira pairings often have Trent bashing, but not on the same level as Tommy/Kim pairings and Kat bashing. It just seems pointless to bash other characters. So Trent/Kira or Conner/Kira, it's a matter of personal preference. But I can see either working and I can see both failing. Too much fire can get out of hand, but too much ice can douse a fire. So to conclude. If speaking from right after DT, then Trent/Kira all the way, but if we're speaking down the road to another time and another place? Then any pairing is up for grabs. Just make sure its well written and handled maturely and it'll be fine. As a fiery and passionate person myself, I personally like to have another person who has the same level of passion and fire. I've dated more reserved people and I end up steam-rolling them. So it's all about personal prefence. :-D Take care and enjoy the fanfic universe! | #61 Aug 14th, 12:15pm . Edited Aug 15th, 11:17am | |
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JuseaPetersonWow, very well written and said. I liked it. You made a lot of sense. And I do see where you're coming from. I like the explanation about the fire and ice with Kira, but I would like to point out that just as the future is changing so can Kira, so even though she has a lot of fire now, I can see her dying down and relaxing a bit. And I don't think Kira would want a relationship that is all about the passion, I think she'd prefer something that did have passion, but had the sense and such included with it. Sure not all the couples will necessarily stay together, but there is the possibility, if they've grown, or they allow each other to grow together and as individuals. I do agree that it does depend on the story as to things being believable. And I do know that Kat gets it really bad too. I think that Kat, Blake and Trent are the ones that get it the worst, which is just wong. I do stand by that Trent/Kira would last longer than Conner/Kira, but I do see where you're coming from and that Conner/Kira is indeed a possibility. |
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EtherWyldeI had a very stirring response written but I accidently hit refresh... SO! Write what you want. Read what you want. Love who you want, but don't hate who you want. Hate breeds more hate and in this world, all we need is love. "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Suess. |
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JuseaPetersonVery well said. I do agree that hate is something that should not be in one's person. |
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EastoniaHey, I know this may be a late post, but as I may have stated on my profile, I a TK fan, Tommy/Kim and Trent/Kira. I see a lot of them in each other and on top of that there seems to be a deep connection between all them. Kim and Kira Kept on hoping and fighting for Tommy and Trent to turn good again, and both forgave them easily because they were happy that the spell/encoding had been broken/destroyed. Kira and Trent just- work. If you have seen avatar- the last airbender, then I would compare their pairing to Zutara. Kira is like Zuko- almost. She never gave up without a fight, she was determined and stubborn and was passionate about everything she did. Trent is like Katara, there when you need him. Fiercely protective of those dear to him (eg. he gave up his gem to save his father, he fought against the evil encoding when he saw the yellow ranger was Kira.), and very subtlely the pillar the rest of the rangers lean on. Yet Trent is also deep and complex. He IS a passionate guy. But it is NOT obvious. With Conner it is, BUT he is impulsive, rash and bold. Trent has foresight, understanding and courage. Why do you think Trent kept on beating them when he was evil? An evil encoding may be a evil encoding, but what brings the victories to the evil rangers? It is the abilities of the person that make the evil ranger so powerful. Can you imagine Skull as the original green? No. Because, he is a fool. To put it bluntly. Tommy however, is smart, daring and courageous. That's what made him a good evil ranger and a even better hero. You can't experience the light without tasting darkness. Trent has. Kira has. Conner hasn't. Conner will NEVER be able to relate to Kira because he hasn't felt what it is like to be evil. They do seem like a good short term couple, but I like lost and lasting reletionships. That long and lasting reletionship is Trent and Kira. Conner and Krista are innocent. They fit together perfectly. As do Trent and Kira. Kira proved her loyalty to Trent by waiting and never giving up on him. Trent proved his by constantly struggling against the evil encoding, and coming through for her. Great minds think alike. Great hearts will wait an Eternity. and in the stars of the ranger universe lies the words Tommy and Kim, Trent and Kira- Forever. |
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JuseaPetersonDefinitely not a late post, tis never late. I really liked your explanation, it was well said and explained some of the things that I believe about Trent and Kira. As I've said I don't think Conner and Kira would last, but Trent and Kira would. They have that relationship where they can share similar things and yet they are not identical. They do have that evil experience, his much longer than hers, but still. Kira didn't give up. And I find little things interesting, like her yelling at Ethan when he jokingly made a comment after it appeared Trent died, Kira never yelled at Ethan. Thank you for your comment, it was very well said, and I really liked it and agree with it. |
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EastoniaSo you agree with me about what I said about the evil rangers being so powerful because of the person not because of the evil encoding? Because really the evidence is there. If connor didn't get his battlizer ( pardon the spelling) Trent would have been the most powerful Dino ranger. Well, Tommy and Trent. But really, the entire series implys a deeper reletionship between Trent and Kira. So not only are they drawn to each other with the chemistry, the writers saw that too and wrote it in! Besides, the idea they look good together Kinners (Kira/Conner) is unfounded. Because even though some might say they look good together. NEWSFLASH! Trent looks better with Kira than Connor does. Anyway I also find it slightly racist that the larger fanbase is pairing the two white people together. I know some may go against it but it seems to me that the people who bash Trent, never seem to take into consideration that he WAS UNDER A EVIL CODE!!! Also there's the fact he appears hispanic. Maybe the little racist in us like to pair people of the same race together? Who knows? As I said before Trent and Kira mesh together perfectly. and so should rightfully have the larger fanbase. They are a bit like Zutara. Really, check the chemistry between Zuko and Katara out! (sorry zutarian coming through...) Awsome chemistry. Awsome dept of character. And most importantly, The seem to have a link. have you seen the episodes where the white fights the yellow? Even when he didn't know it was Kira, he seems to go slightly easier on her. What do you think? |
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JuseaPetersonI do to an extent. I mean...I think it also has to do with the fact that they won't hold out on hurting others you know? I do agree that Trent was more powerful, he beat all of them, including Tommy. Exactly. Sure she talked to Conner and such, but...she talked to Ethan and Tommy too. With Trent...you can just see it, even in simple exchanges that they had. They had an eye out for the other one. I agree that Trent/Kira look better together than Conner/Kira. Perhaps that is a reason...I mean look at the Blake/Tori thing...people want her with Hunter, and the number one reason I hear, they look good together. But then you have like Sky/Syd, and the number one reason I hear for them is they look good together. I don't go on looks, I go on the way the characters feel and such. It is quite frustrating, I've heard many people complain about Trent being evil but they readily forgive Tommy. It's very frustrating. Trent was under an evil code, he tried to fight it, he even stopped when he saw Kira, I think that says something. I haven't seen too much of Avatar truthfully. I do like Aang/Katara, Zuko/Mae (I think that's her name), and Zuko/Katara. So... Really? I didn't notice that...now I'll have to definitely go back and check that out. That's very interesting. Going easier on her because deep down he knows it's Kira still and the feelings are deep. Kira was also ready to give him a chance, she trusted him and knew that it had to do with him being evil. |
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Inu Star AngelHaha, I am so behind on this thing! But I don't really have much more I can say about these couples, I think I have explained myself a while ago about which couples I like and which I don't. (Plus I had college apps due last night and am running on no sleep... Not to mention it has been so long since I've seen DT that I'm forgetting most of it.) But Eastonia, the Zuko/Katara (LOVE THEM) comment is interesting, but I don't really see it that way. I think that Kira and Trent are much too calm/subdued to be like Zuko and Katara. Zutara has much more fire and passion and a stronger bond that Trent and Kira did. |
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JuseaPetersonLOL. No worries, life happens. Good luck with your college stuff. I can't really fully compare Zuko/Katara, just because as I said I haven't seen enough. But I can say that I think Trent/Kira could have fire and passion and a strong bond. Like I said I can't really compare, but... |
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EtherWyldeI really enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I love it when people get their opinions out there! As I stated previously, I do like Conner/Kira, though not because of the looks factor. I can relate and know couples like them who have made it work over the years. I am not dissing on Trent/Kira. I think they are an adorable couple and very well could last in the long term. In the end, write what you wanna write. Read what you wanna read. Don't brings down others and enjoy the world of fan fiction. We're all here for the love of Power Rangers! Let's unite as friend and comrades! |
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JuseaPetersonWell sure people can like who they want to like, it's not a problem. I have also known couples similar to Conner/Kira and couples similar to Trent/Kira and both have worked out quite well. But everyone is unique, and so those three characters do determine. If I appeared that I was putting down the Conner/Kira fans I apologize, I was just commenting that the majority of their fans will say, "They look good." Hence me putting that in there. |
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EastoniaI apologise. But I do not take back what I said about Kira and Trent and Conner. Conner is immature. Putting him with Kira seems to me to be like a big sister little brother reletionship. That is why it is better to have them as friends, or her viewing him as a little brother, because it was the team's FRIENDSHIP, no underlying feelings on Conner's and Kira's part, that made him grow. Well, it seems like that to me... |
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EtherWyldeIndeed, as the series is concerned, Trent/Kira is the obvious and realistic choice. However, given a story written in the future, I do believe the options are in the air. Though, not a fan of Tommy/Kira. No thank you. Not my cup of tea. |
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JuseaPetersonI wasn't trying to say that I do not think that Conner and Kira could work, I was merely saying that I've seen people with that kind of a relationship, similar to it, work. But they were not Conner and Kira. Kira has gotten so frustrated with Conner, not saying that you can't get frustrated with someone, but...I just don't see any romantic inclinations that could make the relationship last. I think they would last as friends, but something more... I do agree that Trent/Kira were the choice in the series and I think that Trent and Kira are mature enough that it could continue on. I don't think they were immature high school kids, both had a sense of maturity. |
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EtherWyldeWell, sonofa***. I had this entire response typed out and, like an idiot, I hit the reload button. Go me! Yes, I can see Trent and Kira surviving for years and years down the road. I can also see mutual history being a big reason for a connection and without it, there could be a time of limbo while they make different connectins and ties, besides those of their High School/Ranger past. During this time, things could break apart, what have you, but they could also come out a lot stronger. Note: No Dear John letters to the Cybercafe! :-P Sorry, my Tommy/Kim fandom erupting. I did not mean to say you were being rude or offensive in earlier responses. My bad if I gave that impression. And I understand you forever stand in the corner of Trent/Kira until such time as your brain undergoes a complete and total structural reworking. I'm just not that passionate about any one couple in particular. I find Trent/Kira fics to be handled more realistically than Conner/Kira, which are also handled better than Tommy/Kira. That can be said of any pairing in the PR universe however. Ones with more reality tend to make stronger realism. Tommy/Kat is a perfectly viable couple but as an owner of the ZEO series, I think its mostly a situation of "Tommy needs a girlfriend, Kat's hot and pink, send her in." I find the "Pink Ranger Replacement Agency" to be a bit poorly done. So in so much as that, I prefer Tommy/Kim as long as it can be done well. However, this is for the kiddos of DT, so enough about that. Write what you will, and read what you want. If you post a good series, I will read. If you post a bad series, I will probably read. Note: I'm argumentative by nature, so I will argue any point you throw at me. :-P |
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JuseaPetersonFirst I hate when you have a response and then you hit the wrong button, it just doesn't come out the same way when you rewrite it, I feel your pain. Second, I loved your response, there was some stuff in there that made me laugh because it's funny and true (Pink Ranger Replacement Agency". Also, thanks. I just wasn't sure if I had sounded as such, I have ended up doing that on other forums before without realizing. Thank you. I will say that I do like the more realistic couples per say. I mean I do, but it all comes down to certain things you know? Anyways, I've read Conner/Kira and Trent/Kira, and yes I agree that Trent/Kira is more realistic and in Conner/Kira they bash Trent, and I do not like the bashing at all. I feel that if you have to bash then obviously there's something else missing...but that's something else. I don't much like Tommy/Kim, but I think it can be good if it's done well. Argumentative...totally fine with me. I like discussing things with people, even those on the other side of the topic because not only does it help me understand their side but it also helps me understand mine as well. |
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EtherWyldeNods. Right now I am working on a Conner-centric fic that a friend of mine wanted me to write and bring in Conner/Kira. No bashing. Trent is a wonderful character and there is no need to bring him down just to open up the story for Conner and Kira. One day, if I find this entire experimentation in the world of writing fanfics useful to my overall development as a writer, I will probably write more. Some involving original PRs and some with DTs, and eventually, if I find time and the desire to watch more series, other as well. In the end, I am more of a fanfiction fan as opposed to a fanfiction writer. I enjoy people who can realistically write someone else's developed characters, but I have never been too great at it. It always seems fake and unrealistic to me. Yes, there was a little shameless self-promotion of my fanfic but meh. Deal. :-P |
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JuseaPetersonWell perhaps I might try reading since there's no bashing. Exactly, I hate bashing on any character, Kat, Blake, Trent, etc. Have you only seen some of the seasons? I'm not as much of a fan of the first seasons. I'm sure that with practice you can get there. I am always worried that my writing doesn't come off so well, especially in keeping people to their characters. That is important to me, I don't like it when people have them OOC, depending...there is to an extent reasons, but overall I don't. Don't worry. Let me know when you have that up so I can check it out. |
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EtherWyldeI have seven chapters up so far, at about 4000 words per chapter. I love the first seasons. I watched them as a kiddo and they are some of my favorites. I even like Turbo to an extent. It's just so goofy. I stopped watching after Turbo. |
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EastoniaEtherWylde, you said you are argumentative by nature. Well, so am I. What really frustrates me is the need for bashing a character just to make the other relationship work. And on top of that. I hate pairing that are unfounded, with no evidence. I ship zutara, because of the following, he's older ( sorry I see katara with more mature people.), they have great chemistry and depth, they have both suffered the loss of thier mothers, they are both passionate, yet balance each other out, and they are similar yet are different. I ship Kira and Trent for practically the same reasons. Well, the he's older bit can change to more mature, and the loss of their mothers can be changed to turned evil. You only watched up to turbo? Well, I started watching when I was six. My parent got me the very first episode of MMPR. It's still with me...even though it is an antique...afterall MMPR started when i was -2 years old! Unfortunately the Malaysian slot of PR was removed. So I've taken to watching eppies online.... GO YOUTUBE!!!;-) |
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EtherWyldeBashing is pointless but some feel the need to do it and that is their right. It is their fanfiction. WHen it comes to fanfiction I prefer to avoid reading and/or writing anything that takes place during a scripted point in the history. I don't like rewrites of seasons or episodes to fit the writers desire. I personally find it a cop-out. My story is set in 2009, years and years after DT and well after the two DT-Team up episodes. This way there is no need to rework known information just for my own laziness. Though, I may have splurged a bit with Ethan. Now, Trent was adopted, so he went through a lot of problems in his life. Finding his father was an evil dino-mutant and all sorts of things. He definitely had to grow up and make a lot of tough choices. It is why I liked DT. Realistic, three dimensional characters, and lots of good writing. Yes, even Conner is three-dimensional. It takes a lot of depth to give up a dream in order to take the higher road. So the entire cast was amazing and definitely one of my favorite seasons, to date. Zeo probably being my favorite. Well, except for that whole Aurico thing. Giant tiki statue of Gondor to save the day? Almost as bad as Ninjor in season 3. "Oh **, we chipped a nail, call Ninjor!" Sheesh, they got lazy after the first two seasons. They even pulled Titanus out of no where? wtf... lol | #82 Dec 03rd, 2:59pm . Edited Dec 03rd, 3:01pm | |
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JuseaPetersonBashing is ridiculous and pointless. I know it's fanfiction, but some of the stories...I just don't know why they use characters from the show because they might as well be writing completely new characters. Wasn't Aang quite older and mature? Kira and Trent do share quite a bit together. I like reading stories that show a POV about something that happened during the show or something like that. I don't like the rewriting of the season because then they add a new character and the story is just...anyways. I haven't see MM in a while, so... |
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