The Chipmunk Tour Saga, Book V:
"More Than Meets The Eye"
Chapter 2
As Ultra Magnus/Chipmunk-1 drove through the night, Alvin thought for a moment. Ten, he looked at the stereo panel. "So let me get this straight, Ultra Magnus," he said. "You've been an Autobot this whole time and you haven't told me?"
"I am sorry to have deceived you, Alvin," Ultra Magnus said. "However, I was under orders from Optimus to not reveal myself without authorization."
Alvin saw Kim Stoppable standing outside the hangar where the Megaship was launched as the two Autobots/vehicles came to a stop.
"Kim, what's going on?" Alvin asked. "All hell has broken loose, Alvin," Kim said. "Roxanne went into labor half an hour ago."
"How is she doing, Kim?" Brittany asked. "Well, at last check, contractions were ten minutes apart and she was dilated 1 to 2 centimeters, so we're still in the very early stages," Kim said. "She's at the hospital, and Max with her."
She gestured to Sam and Mikela. "Who're they?" Kim asked. "Kim, may I introduce Sam Witwicky and his girlfriend, Mikela Banes," Alvin said. "Sam?"
"Bumblebee, show them who you are," Sam said. Bumblebee transformed into his humanoid form.
"And that's not the half of it," Alvin said. "Ultra Magnus, if you would?"
Kim looked on in utter shock as Chipmunk-1 transformed into another humanoid robot.
"Hello, Kim. I am Ultra Magnus," Ultra Magnus said. Kim was frozen and babbling incoherently. Suddenly, there was movement from a pocket of Kim's shorts. A pink head popped out from the pocket.
"Rufus?" Alvin said. Brittany lightly slapped Alvin on the back of the head. "Think a little harder," Brittany said. And so, Alvin did. And then, a thought rushed into his mind. "Launch," Alvin thought.
Launch, Jookiba Experiment No. 607, whispered into Kim's ear. Suddenly, Kim came out of her "coma." "Thanks, Launch," Kim said. "Remind me to give you an extra piece of cheese for dinner tomorrow."
Launch squeaked happily, then climbed back into Kim's pocket.
The next morning, Alvin woke to a summons from D.E.C.A. "Alvin, stand by to teleport to the hospital. You asked to be kept abreast of the progress of Roxanne's labor." After putting on some fresh clothes, Alvin teleported to the hospital.
"Max, how is she?" Alvin asked. "Asleep, for the moment," Max said. "At last check, Roxanne was dilated to 9 centimeters. Doctors say she should be ready to deliver any moment now."
"Max?" a weakened voice called out. Max stood up and moved over to sit at Roxanne's side.
A couple of hours later, a call from D.E.C.A. interrupted all activity on the Megaship.
"Attention, all tour personnel. It is my privilege to announce that Chief Costume Designer Roxanne Goof has given birth to twin girls," D.E.C.A. said.
"Baby A, named Padmé Adriana, was born at 12:46 PM and weighed in at 5 lbs., 7.3 ounces. Baby B, named Majel Michelle, was born 45 minutes after Padmé Adriana, and weighed in at 5 lbs., 4.7 ounces. Mother, father and children are all doing fine. D.E.C.A., out."
Activity resumed, but with a new spirit of life and energy. Alvin smiled at Brittany. "Someday, Brittany, we'll be as lucky as Max and Roxanne are now," Alvin said. "But now onto more pressing matters."
Alvin stood from the command chair. "All able-bodied tour personnel, report to the land vehicle deployment bay. D.E.C.A., prepare the portable briefing equipment," Alvin said.
In the land vehicle deployment bay, Alvin pushed a button on his remote. "1 year and three months ago, the Earth was invaded by sentient robotic aliens from the planet Cybertron," Alvin said.
"Cybertron?" Jett Jackson-the Black Toon Force Ranger-said. "Never heard of it." "That is because it was destroyed in a war thousands of years ago," Sam said. "The two factions at the core of the conflict-the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons-sent warriors in search of an artifact called the 'All-Spark.'"
Alvin pushed another button on the remote he had. A huge cube-shaped opject filled the screen. "The All-Spark had the potential to bring life to life-less objects."
"Had the potential?" Ren Stevens, the Yellow Toon Force Ranger, asked.
"As a result of an intense battle between Optimus Prime-the leader of the Autobots-and Megatron-the leader of the Decepticons-the All-Spark was destroyed," Sam said. "I should know-I pushed the All-Spark into Megatron's life-spark, causing an overload that destroyed both Megatron and the All-Spark."
"So, let me get this straight," Elizabeth "Lizzie" McGuire-the White Toon Force Ranger-said. "These 'Decepticons' stole a ship from the same facility the Megaship was built at, and the Autobots need our help to fight it."
"Exactly," Mikela said. Jason Archer, the Red Toon Force Ranger, stood up from his chair. The other Toon Force Rangers followed suit.
"Sam, the Toon Force stands ready to fight at your side. Toon Force Rangers, It's Morphin' Time!"
"Red Ranger Power!" Jason said.
"Pink Ranger Power!" Kim said.
"Blue Ranger Power!" Louis said.
"Yellow Ranger Power!" Ren said.
"Black Ranger Power!" Jett said.
"White Ranger Power!" Lizzie said.
"Green Ranger Power!" Ron said.
The Toon Force Rangers' suits appeared in flashes of colored light. Then, Alvin looked at Brittany. "Chipmunks…" Alvin began. "…and Chipettes…" Brittany continued.
"…Let's Rocket!" they both said. Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor opened their morphers and dialed "3-3-5." The Neo-Space Ranger suits appeared.
"Alvin, I am picking up a transmission on an Autobot frequency," Ultra Magnus said. "Let's hear it," Alvin said.
"This is Hot Rod, commander of Beta Team. We have set up a listening post on the natural satellite of this system's third planet. Please advise," Hot Rod said.
"This is Ultra Magnus, and I speak for Optimus Prime," Ultra Magnus said. "Keep scanning. The Kerovian vessel stolen by the Decepticons is, no doubt, still on course for Earth."
"Acknowledged, Ultra Magnus," Hot Rod said. "Standing by. Out."
Alvin/NeoRed turned to Jason/TFRed. "Better call your Zords, Jase. If the prototype the Decepticons stole is as powerful as Optimus described, we might need all the help we can get," Alvin said. "In fact, I have an idea. Call your Zords, and I'll handle the rest."
Alvin/NeoRed left the l.v.d.b. as Jason/TFRed began to call the Toon Force's Zords.
On the Bridge, Alvin sat at the Communications console. "D.E.C.A., send the following text message to Yubaba, Priority 1." Alvin began to type.
TSUKIJI BATHHOUSE
OUTSIDE TOYKO, JAPAN
Yubaba was looking over the day's accounts when there was a knock on her door. "Come in," Yubaba said.
The doors opened, revealing Haku-Yubaba's right-hand man. "My lady, we received a priority-1 coded text message from the Astro Megaship," Haku said. "Well, let's hear it," Yubaba said.
"From: Red Neo-Space Ranger
To: Yubaba
Body of Message:
We need the assistance of Studio Ghibli Sentai OhRanger on a matter of the utmost importance. Also, a pair of individuals with a ship named after them are needed as well."
"'Individuals with a ship named after them,'" Yubaba repeated. A smile creased Yubaba's huge face. "Haku, tell our honorable visitors the situation and ask for their help," she said.
"Yes, my lady," Haku said before turning to leave.
Will the OhRangers and the "Individuals with a ship named after them" make it in time?
::TBC::
