by William Raymer
First, a note from the author...
I have been kicking around the idea for this story in my mind since I first saw the Max's Embarassing Date episode of Disney's House Of Mouse, in which Roxanne went on a chaotic date with Max at the House Of Mouse.
After reading a concept for Disney's fiftieth animated feature, currently named The Search For Mickey Mouse (set for release in 2012- a long way off, I admit), I came up with the idea for the story you are now reading: Max and Roxanne getting married,
withsome of Disney's most famous charactersin attendance. Also, I decided to add characters from the Power Rangers franchise (which Disney acquired through its purchase of Fox Family Worldwide from News Corporation in 2001) and characters from the anime films of the noted animator Hayao
Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli; Disney and Tokuma Shoten, Ghibli's parent, have an international distribution deal) for variety.
Enjoy.
William Raymer
Yuma, Arizona USA
23 March 2004
CHAPTER 1
From the Desk of Mickey Mouse, Co-Owner,
"Mouse Of Mouse"
If I remember correctly, Max Goof, my valet at the "House", has been a great worker and friend. Two years ago, Max and his girlfriend of nine years, Roxanne, visited the "House of Mouse" for a memorable show. Now, I have been informed that Max is engaged to Roxanne.
Our new head of security at the "House Of Mouse," Kim Possible, has informed me that Max proposed to Roxanne on March 19, 2004. The following is a transcript of lobby security camera recordings on the date in question.
MAX: Max to Oliver. Are you in position?
TOMMY: (ON CELL PHONE) Yes, I am, Max.
(TOMMY hangs up.)
MAX: Max to Scott. Do you have the ring?
JASON: (ON CELL PHONE) I have it, Max. Just give the word.
MAX: I'll be ready, Jason.
(JASON hangs up.)
(MAX turns to ANDROS.)
MAX: All right, Andros. Here's the plan. As soon as Roxanne arrives, welcome her,then go get my dad. He'll be in the Kitchen. As soon as he gets here, go get Jason and tell him to give you the ring. Have Jason and Tommy come with you back here. Tell Jason and Tommy to distract Roxanne long enough for you to slip the ring in mypocket. When you hear me ask Roxanne about the new Powerline single, that'll beyour cue to end the distraction. Then, I'll pop the question to Roxanne.
ANDROS: Let's do it to it, Max.
(A few minutes later... Tommy, Andros, Jason and Goofy enter picture.)
MAX: Thanks, guys. Hey, Roxy.
ROXANNE: Hey, Max. Who are those guys with your Dad?
MAX: They're Power Rangers, Roxanne. On my left, Dr. Tommy Oliver, the Black
DinoThunder Ranger...
(TOMMY nods at Roxanne.)
MAX: Jason Lee Scott, the original Mighty Morphin' Red Ranger and Gold Zeo Ranger...
(JASON nods at Roxanne.)
MAX: And Andros, the Red Space Ranger.
(ANDROS nods at Roxanne.)
ROXANNE: They must be new, Max. They weren't here when I was here last.
TOMMY: That's because we only became Disney characters shortly before your last
visit to the House of Mouse, Roxanne.
ROXANNE: I see, Dr. Oliver.
(ROXANNE shakes TOMMY's hand.)
TOMMY: Just call me Tommy, Roxanne.
(MAX nods at TOMMY and JASON, the signal for them to begin the distraction. TOMMY tells ROXANNE the story of his life as a Power Ranger, as seen in Legacy Of Power (an episode of Power Rangers: DinoThunder).JASON chimes in when appropriate. ANDROS slips a small turquoise case into MAX's pocket. TOMMY has barely recounted when he became the White Ranger when MAX says...)
MAX: Hey, Roxanne, have you heard the new Powerline single?
(ROXANNE turns to TOMMY.)
ROXANNE: We'll have to sit down sometime, Tommy. Yeah, Max. I did. It's his best
since I2I (Read: Eye To Eye)!
MAX: Listen, Roxanne, I have a question to ask. Roxanne DeLisle Martin, I have loved you for a long time. I have come to realize
that the only way to prove it to you is to ask... Will you marry me?
(A shocked expression crosses ROXANNE's face.)
MAX: (REPEATING) Will you marry me?
ROXANNE: Yes! Yes, I'll marry you!
(MAX and ROXANNE embrace. JASON, TOMMY and ANDROS share a few hearty congratulatory backslaps, while GOOFY cries.)
GOOFY: (SNIFFLING) A-Hyuck! My son's all grown up now.
(END OF TRANSCRIPT)
I have had a talk with the future Mr. and Mrs. Maximillian Goof. They've decided to get married on May 1, 2004. This will be the single biggest event in the history of the "House of Mouse." I'll see you there.
End entry.
The next night, Max, P.J. Pete, and Robert Zimmeruski (hereafter referred to as "Bobby") sat around a table at the House Of Mouse, drinking sodas. Roxanne joined them, the overhead lighting glinting off the engagement ring she wore. Roxanne turned to a robot standing nearby. "Alpha, give me what they're having." Alpha 7 nodded, then waddled away. A few minutes later, Alpha waddled back to the table, holding a tall cup of root beer. "Thanks, Alpha," Roxanne said as she took the root beer. "Ay-yi-yi-yi-yi, Roxanne. That is one big rock," Alpha said. "Yeah, I know, Alpha. Isn't it a beaut?" Roxanne asked. "It sure is," Alpha said as he waddled away to take other orders. "May I propose a toast?" Roxanne asked. P.J., Bobby and Max picked up their glasses. "To new frontiers, old friends, and everything in between," Roxanne said. "Cheers, gentlemen. Sweetheart," Max said as they clinked glasses. He then leaned over to kiss Roxanne.
The next day, Max had just gotten out of the shower when he saw a yellow jeep pull up to his house. Max got dressed, then heard the doorbell ring. "Come in," Max yelled. A young man in a red shirt, red and black jacket and blue jeans walked into the house. "Are you Maximillian Goof?" he asked. Max nodded. "Who wants to know?"
The young man nodded. "My name is Carter Greyson of Lightspeed Rescue. Mickey sent me to help you get the ball rolling on the preperations for your wedding to Roxanne Martin," he said. Max smiled. "Good of him to send you, Carter," Max said. Greyson nodded. "I'm not the only one Mickey has placed on duty to help you get ready. Let's go. Everyone's at the Nasada spaceport in Angel Grove, waiting for you," he said.
Outside, Max got in the jeep. "Carter, just a moment. Are you and your fellow Power Rangers the only ones Mickey asked to help me get ready for my wedding?" Max asked. "No," Greyson said. "Some characters from Studio Ghibli have also been assigned. Their files are in the computer." Max typed "Lightspeed Rescue-Search-Studio Ghibli" into the jeep's computer as Carter started the engine. The names "Kiki," "Tombo Koppori," "San," "Ashitaka," "Chihiro," "Haku," "No-Face," "Zeniba," "Boh" and "Kamaji" scrolled on the screen, followed by pictures of each individual. "You'll meet them at Nasada," Greyson said.
At the gate to the Nasada spaceport, Carter saluted the guard then drove the jeep into an open hangar. Max got out, then saw Tommy, Jason and Andros, along with their respective Power Ranger teams. "Jason! Tommy! Andros!" Max yelled. Tommy smiled, then shook Max's hand. "Max, I didn't get a chance to congratulate you the other night," Tommy said. Max smiled. "That's okay, Tommy. Now, where are the Studio Ghibli characters Carter told me about?" Andros pointed to a huge craft at the other end of the huge hangar. "They're on the MegaShip. Would you like to meet them?" Andros asked. Max gestured for Andros to lead him onto the Astro MegaShip II.
In the MegaShip's landing bay, Tombo Koppori was making some last-minute adjustments to his pedal-powered plane, when Andros and Max walked in. "Hey, Andros," Tombo said. "That must be the lucky groom." Max nodded as Tombo stood and shook Max's hand. "Hi. I'm Max Goof. I am happy that you and your fellow Ghibli characters are helping." Tombo chuckled. "I know what it's like to get married. I was as nervous then as you are now. Kiki?" A young woman came down from the landing bay's control room and joined Tombo. "Max, this is Kiki, my wife," Tombo said in introduction. Max nodded at Kiki. "Hello, Mrs. Koppori," Max said. Kiki giggled, then shook her head. "Just call me Kiki, Max," she said. Max smiled. "Okay, Kiki," Max said. Andros turned to Max. "Max, the other Ghibli characters are in the Ready Room. Let's go."
In the MegaShip's Ready Room, Max saw several other characters. Andros began the introductions. "Max, this is San, also known as Princess Mononoke, and her 'signifigant other,' for lack of a better term, Prince Ashitaka." Max nodded. Andros continued. "Next, Chihiro, Haku, Boh and Kamaji from the Tsukiji village spirit bathhouse." Max nodded to each individual. "And, finally," Andros said, "Zeniba, the sister of Yubaba, the witch that runs the Tsukiji bathhouse, and her loyal assistant, No-Face." Max walked up to No-Face. "Hello, No-Face. How are you?" he asked. No-Face smiled and grunted. Zeniba spoke up. "No-Face says, 'I am happy to meet you in person at last, Max. News of your escapades at the Powerline concert in Los Angeles is legendary at Tsukiji. I overheard several workers whisper in awe and respect about you while I was there.'," Zeniba said in translation. "Zeniba, please say to No-Face that I thank him for the compliment, and that I look forward to his presence at my wedding.," Max said. Zeniba nodded and proceeded to speak to No-Face in his language. No-Face nodded. Max then turned to Andros. "Andros, get all the Power Rangers aboard. It's time to begin our mission."
End Of Chapter One.
Chapter Two is coming-April 10, 2004.