Chapter 3:

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"Well that was a total waste of time," said Andros. "No it wasn't," said Carlos. "Yeah," agreed Cassie. "He said he'd think about it." Andros stopped walking and turned to face them. They were walking away from the garage and were now in downtown Angel Grove.

"He already has his mind made up. He won't think at all." Ashley grinned. "That's ok," said Ashley. She kept on smiling. "We just have to find a way to make him think harder." The others were confused. "Oh no," said TJ. "Oh yes," said Ashley. "We are going to visit my cousin!"

They arrived at Tommy's house in five minutes and knocked on the door. Kimberly answered it. She smiled when she saw Ashley. "Hey!" said Ashley. "We wanted you to meet Andros, our new red ranger!" Kimberly let them all in.

"So, where are you from?" Kim asked Andros once they were all inside. They all went into the sitting room. "KO-35," he replied and followed the others, leaving her very confused. "KO-35?" she asked. "Yeah, it's a planet." He looked down to the ground. "Who's that?" he asked, indicating Maddy, who was sitting playing with toys.

"She's my daughter," said Kim. "Isn't she cute?" said Ashley. "I guess." Maddy stared at him and watched his every move. "Do all children on earth do that?" Andros asked. "No," said TJ. "Not to people they know." The rest laughed when he couldn't understand.

"Ok Ash," said Kim. "What's the real reason you're here?" Ashley grinned. "We want Tommy to be the blue ranger but he said he'd think about it and I want you to make him think harder." Kimberly laughed. "I don't want him to be a ranger! Then I'd never get to see him." "You can come too," said Andros. They all looked at him.

"What? On KO-35 if a ranger had a family or something they're allowed to go where he works. Is that not the same here?" Cassie smiled. "That's nice Andros, but wouldn't you mind if a six year old who's actually only three was running about all the time?" asked Kimberly. "No." They heard a car pull into the driveway. "Just let Tommy decide," said Kim. "There he is now."

When he came in and saw the rangers Tommy sighed. "You just don't give up, do you?" he said. Ashley shook her head. Jason and Adam came in too. "Hey," said Adam, "are you having a party or something?" "No," said Tommy. Andros was still looking around. "I like earth houses," he said. "This one is very nice."

"Do you have different houses on KO-35?" asked Jason. Andros nodded. "How many family members generally live in an earth house?" he asked. He was curious. "Usually two parents and their children and a pet," said TJ. "But sometimes other family members would live there too, like grandparents and aunts and uncles and stuff." Andros nodded.

He turned towards Tommy. "What about in this particular house?" he asked. Tommy looked at him. Was he serious? He seemed like he was genuinely curious, so he decided to answer. "Me, Kim, Maddy, Jack and Adam," he said. "And Ranger." Andros was confused. "Ranger?"

The black and white collie ran in and started barking. "Ranger," said Tommy, "sit!" The dog sat down and panted. Maddy giggled and went over to pet him. "I've just realised," said Tommy, "how small she is for six." Kimberly nodded. "But she is six. The doctor said so." Tommy nodded. "I'm just saying she's small. Like you." He grinned when she gave him a dirty look. "He's right," said Jason. "Shut up," she said.

"Ok," said Tommy, after discussing something with Kimberly. "I will be the blue ranger," he said. "On one condition." Andros smiled. "Whatever it is, I don't care." Tommy smiled and looked at Ashley. "I want to bring two people other than my girls," he said again. "Adam and Jason are coming too." Ashley stood up. "No!" she cried. "Not Jason!" "I don't have a problem with it," said Andros. Ashley glared at him.

Jack came in. "Why wasn't I invited to the party?" he asked. "Are you a ranger?" asked Andros, noticing the police uniform. "No, I am a police officer. And you are?" Andros went over to shake his hand. "I'm Andros, from KO-35," he said. "Oh," said Jack. "I'm Jack, from earth."

"We're going to be in space for a while, ok?" said Tommy. Jack nodded. "I'm ok with that." Jason went home to tell his parents that he was going on a road trip or something with the others and get his stuff. Adam, Tommy and Kimberly packed up and left to get Jason.

A/N So what do you think? The story will probably jump and skip a little bit in the next chapter or the one after that. I appreciate any reviews and suggestions.