DATE WITH PINK

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INTRODUCTION

Today on Ranger Team: Mickey asks Kat out on a date. However, things go sour when Tyrannodrones attack and Kat's injured. Then, to make things worse, a monster appears downtown. Can she still protect Mickey, herself, and Reefside? Find out next on: Ranger Team!

CHAPTER ONE: BABYSITTING AND DATE

Officer Mickey "Mick" Soul and Katherine "Kat" Hillard stood in the park, watching a bunch of kids playing soccer under Conner's tutelage.

"Conner's really good with them," Katherine noted.

"Yeah, he is," Mickey agreed. The kids laughed as they kicked the ball around. Presently, a young girl came up to them.

"Can I play?" she asked.

"No way! You're a girl. You should be playing with dolls," a boy derisively.

"Hey, I don't wanna hear that kinda talk. This is only a pick-up game," Conner scolded. Then, "Come on. Choose a side." With a happy grin, the girl joined the game. Kira Ford, Ethan James, and Trent Fernandez smiled at the scene.

"I still can't believe how much Conner has changed," Kira said.

"I know. It's amazing," Ethan agreed. "I think it might have to do with the fact that being a Power Ranger has taught him responsibility," he continued.

"And that Dr. O has always been there for him," Kira agreed.

"Speaking of which, where is Dr. O?" Trent wondered.

"I think he's hangin' with his friends today," Kira replied. Just as she thought, their science teacher, Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver, Jason Scott, Zachary "Zach" Taylor, Kimberly "Kim" Hart, Billy Cranston, Trini Quan, Rocky DeSantos, Aiesha Campbell, and Adam Park were in Reefside Friends talking, laughing, and drinking smoothies.

"Hey, you remember the Venus Flytrap?" Kimberly recalled.

"I remember that Tommy was all too willing to give himself up for Haley," Trini stated.

"Which would of course played right into Zedd's hands," Jason said.

"Hey, I thought I had no choice," Tommy defended himself.

"You've always had a choice, bro," Jason commented.

"Hey, do you remember when we first met Rocky, Adam, and Aiesha?" Billy asked.

"Oh, yeah. Jacob's stroller started sliding down a hill," Aiesha remembered.

"I don't think I'd have ever been so frightened in my life," Kimberly stated.

"I know, Putties, Tengas, and monsters are one thing---but a baby in danger. Whole different ballgame," Adam agreed.

"Exactly," the others agreed. Fondly, the friends continued to reminisce. Meanwhile, the soccer game had finally come to an end and the kids spread out as their parents arrived. Katherine and Mick said good-bye as the parents drove off.

"Bye, everyone!" Kat called, as the last of the kids left.

"Well, that went well," Mick stated.

"Yeah. It did, didn't it?" Katherine agreed. She began cleaning up.

"Hey, listen, I was wondering---" Mick said, putting a hand on her wrist.

"Yes?" Kat prompted, stopping her actions.

"Well, I'm sure you know I have feelings for you and I think you have feelings for me and---" Mick began to say.

"Mick, are you trying to ask me out?" Kat queried.

"Yeah, I am," Mick confirmed.

"Mick, I'd love to go out on a date with you," Kat told him.

"Great. Pick you up tomorrow, around three?" Mick asked with a smile.

"Sure," Katherine replied. They finished cleaning up, and then went their separate ways. As she drove off, Katherine smiled shyly, and then laughed in excitement.