Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own PRIS. Saban does, but they did a good job with it, so I don't mind too much.
Summary: Will be Andros/Ashley and Karone/Zhane for sure. Not sure about the relationships with the other three. Probably won't be a very action packed story, just living life day to day for them and getting used to not being rangers.
A/n: My first ever Power Rangers story! I'm mainly a Charmed fanfic person, but I have just recovered my love for the power rangers, so I want to try this out. This is sort of freaking me out, trying this, so tell me how I do!
"I never thought I'd have to say goodbye." Ashley muttered, her hands entwined with Andros's. Inside her heart was breaking.
"I know," Andros replied. They stopped walking and stared longingly at each other.
"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" Ashley asked for the hundredth time. She had been asking it over and over as the loaded up the Megaship. Andros clasped Ashley's hand.
"KO-35 is my home."
Ashley looked down at the ground, hoping to hide her tears. Andros tilted her head up and gazed into her eyes. Ashley shook her head and ran off towards the Megaship.
"Ashley!" Andros called after her. Zhane watched as Ashley rushed past her, then looked up the path to see his best friend. He walked toward Andros.
"What's going on?" Zhane wondered.
"Nothing," Andros sighed, walking away. Zhane watched him go, understanding his friends pain. Andros loved Ashley with his whole heart. Zhane was still surprised they he wasn't going to Earth with her.
The group packed up the rest of their things on the Megaship. Then they all gathered outside again to say goodbye. TJ, Carlos, and Cassie hugged the other three rangers, but Ashley held back. She had made up her mind when they were getting the final things ready.
Ashley hugged Zhane and Karone goodbye. Then she took Andros's hand and pulled him off to the side.
"I'll never forget you," Ashley whispered, tears springing into her eyes. Andros pulled her into a hug, pulling her to him tightly. Ashley squeezed his shoulders and pressed her eyes tighter together. It was now or never.
"I love you," Ashley whispered, her cheek pressed up against Andros's. She kissed his cheek, then turned and walked away before her heart broke any more.
Cassie put her arm around Ashley's shoulder as they all gathered at the base of the ramp for one final goodbye. Ashley had confided in her friend minutes before. Cassie knew this was tearing Ashley up, and wished she could make things better.
TJ, Carlos, Cassie, and Ashley waved and started walking up the ramp into the Megaship. Ashley turned around inside the door, ready to close it behind them. But she couldn't bring herself to do it. Andros was staring right at her and she couldn't break his gaze.
Just get it over with, Ashley ordered herself. She pressed her hand against the red button, then spun her head to watch Andros as the silver doors shut.
Ashley slowly walked up into the Megaship. Cassie stood waiting for her around the corner. Ashley started moving toward her bedroom, but Cassie grabbed her friend's wrist gently.
"Only a few more minutes," Cassie explained. Ashley nodded slowly and they walked together to the bridge.
Ashley sat down in her chair, holding back the urge to cry until she got into her room. She wouldn't break down in front of everybody.
"You gonna be okay?" Cassie asked quietly, putting her arm on her friend's shoulder.
"I miss him so much," Ashley admitted. A tear trickled down her face. He really was gone. They would never see each other again.
"Deca!" A very familiar voice called out. "Set a course for Earth."
"Andros!" Ashley gasped spinning around in her chair. Andros smiled at her, that big, bright smile that melted her. She jumped out of her chair and pulled him into a fierce hug.
"My home is with you guys," Andros whispered in her ear.
"Hey!" Zhane greeted, stepping into the room with Karone not far behind. Ashley and Andros pulled away with a smile. "The megazord's in the shop. How about a ride to Earth?"
Laughs escaped a few mouths. Karone hugged TJ and Carlos. They all crowded around each other. Zhane slipped out of the circle and sat down in Andros's chair. He set his feet up on the console. They turned around and all laughed.
"Alpha, let's go home," TJ announced.
"Yes!" Ashley exclaimed, pulling her hand through the air in a victory-type fashion. Andros smiled at her.
"You got it Rangers," Alpha replied. Everyone moved around to get to their consoles, preparing for the trip to Earth. Andros took Ashley's hand and led her outside and around the corner.
"I love you too," Andros spoke up after a moment's silence. Ashley's face lit up and they shared a passionate kiss.
"Okay, lovebirds!" Zhane interrupted, leaning his head out the door. "We gave you a minute, and now we need to get going."
Andros pulled his lips away from Ashley and glared daggers at his best friend.
"Okay, okay!" Zhane exclaimed, putting his hands up in the air. "Two more minutes!"
"I can't believe I was going to let you leave," Andros muttered, holding Ashley's hand tight.
"Well, you came back, that's all that matters," Ashley answered. They shared another kiss, then both switched gears and stepped back onto the bridge, ready to get home.
A/n: Again, its my first PR story, so don't criticize too much. Just let me kno what u thought.
