Summary: Chip finally has been granted his dream of becoming a knight; all he has to do is go through with a ceremony. A ceremony normally accompanied with dates . . . Read and find out what happens to our beloved Knight in shining armor.
A/N: This is set when the rangers are about twenty-three.
Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers, just the story. Lucky me.
Chapter 1: Early Morning Rendezvous
The group was hanging at their favorite place, the Rock Porium, at their favorite spot, the register.
"That's terrific Chip." Xander told him.
"Yeah, I'm so happy for you. You'll have to call Maddie and tell her. She has to come." Vida hugged him tightly before returning to Xander's awaiting arms.
"Don't worry, I'll call her. But I think she's shooting a movie." Chip said. Vida just shrugged her shoulders. Madison had just begun shooting another film according to her e-mail she sent Vida two weeks ago. The group didn't see or hear much from Madison, but they weren't surprised. Madison was making it big, learning the trade of directing from famous directors themselves, traveling all over the world to different film locations. Everyone was really happy for her; even it meant seeing less of her.
"Congrats. You earned this." Nick praised his arm around a slender woman with fair skin and light brown hair, about his height.
"So when's the ceremony?" The woman asked.
"Soon . . . too soon, actually Sara." Chip divulged.
"Ya scared?" Leelee asked a concerned look on her face.
Before Chip could answer, Clare spoke up. "You'll do fine." Despite her encouraging words, Chip could only return a weak smile.
"Don't worry about it. You deserve this, like Clare said, you'll do great." Ben further encouraged.
"Hey, I know." A devilish grin on her face, "We need to celebrate. I know this perfect club . . ." Vida began.
"V, you know I'm not a club type of person." Chip liked going to parties, but he wasn't really a party person, especially when it came to clubbing.
"No buts, it's in your honor for finally becoming an official knight, you have to be there." She insisted.
"Come on Chip, how many people get to be donned a knight?" Nick supplied. Feeling out numbered – way out numbered, Chip conceded to the idea.
"So Chip who ya gonna bring?" The Aussie asked.
Chip shrugged. "To what?"
"The ceremony, mate."
Chip looked confused. Clare felt obliged to inform him, "When the ceremony commences, the honorary – that being you brings a date. Not so much a "date", but someone who they really care about to share in the moment. See part of it is using magic to engrave your symbol into the Mystical Tablet."
"Mythical Tablet?" Chip asked, raising an eyebrow.
Clare rolled her eyes before continuing. "The Mythical Tablet it a big stone slab that has the knight's oath on it. See the knight would sign it using his magic, and his "date" would also sign it with their seal intertwining with the knight's. It's harder than it sounds." Clare watched the yellow ranger's jaw drop, looking completely baffled. She ended by saying, "In the past, all knights brought their love. So it's kind of expected that you'll . . ."
"What?!" Chip shouted.
"I guess Daggeron hasn't told you yet." Clare recoiled back. "Ooopps."
"Hey, I know the perfect person." Xander started.
"No." Chip said firmly.
"Why not?"
"The last girl you set me up with was a total loon."
"Okay, so she was . . . eccentric. I wouldn't call her a loon."
"She talked to her imaginary friend the whole time. Her friend was a panda!"
"Well, how about . . ." Vida interjected.
"No, no, no. No offense, but I've been subjected to enough of your blind dates, everyone's in fact. Thanks, but no thanks." Chip looked down at his watch. "I've got to go and meet Daggeron for training." Chip headed for the door.
"Don't forget about tonight." Vida yelled.
"I know, I know." Chip hollered back as the door shut behind him.
"We've got to find a date for him." Xander told the group.
"We can play match maker." Leelee added, excited about the prospects of helping a friend. "Maybe we'll find him his true love."
"Between all of us, what could go wrong?" Clare said.
"I don't think he really wants our help." Ben reminded them, pulling Clare closer to him as he smiled at her.
"Yeah, but if we leave it up to Chip, he'll never find the right someone." Vida said, the others agreeing. "But first, we par-te!"
At The ClubThe music was blaring, "Isn't this great?" Vida asked. Chip nodded. "Come on Xander." She said, forcefully tugging at his arm, leading him to the dance floor.
Chip watched as his friends partied. The yellow ranger had a hard time relaxing knowing that tomorrow Daggeron would want to train. He could tell he'd be totally at his mercy seeing as this was his third, or was it his fourth drink that night. Chip couldn't quite remember. Hopefully it was only his third. As Chip tried to recount the amount of drinks he had consumed his phone vibrated in his pocket, startling the soon-to-be knight. He quickly checked to see if it was whom he expected the text to be from – and it was. He immediately read it and smiled. Chip looked around; all his friends were out on the dance floor, giving the yellow range the perfect opportunity to sneak away.
The quiet outside was well appreciated by Chip as he signaled for a cab. He instructed the driver to take him to the Rock Porium. When they arrived, Chip paid the man and took in a deep breath. The air was cold, but refreshing. He waited outside the music store examining it closely. He noticed that despite how lively it was during the day, at night it was cold, unfriendly looking – down right intimidating. Then again, how was the Rock Porium supposed to look at three in the morning. Those particular thoughts running through his head didn't help when he was tapped on the shoulder causing him to jump.
"You scared me." He told her.
"Sorry."
"For a minute I thought I imagined the text. What took you so long?" He retorted.
"Haha. And what drink did you leave off on when you left to meet me?"
"Funny, but I'm fine."
"We'll see." The woman quipped, letting out a small giggle. The two embraced in a tight hug.
"So, where is everyone?"
"I ditched them at a club." Chip smiled, pleased by his actions.
"Nice." Chip picked up the suitcases and haled another cab.
End Chapter 1
A/N: Well I know it's not the usual for me, or at least I don't think so, but please leave a review anyhow. Let me know what you think. Hope you all liked. Thanks for reading.
