On the Bridge of the MegaShip, Max sat in a chair at the Life Sciences station as Andros took the command chair. "All right, everyone," Andros said to the Rangers at the other stations. "Although I am in command of this vessel, Max is in command of this mission. As such... Miss Kwan, give him his uniform ." Trini Kwan, the original Mighty Morphin' Yellow Ranger, stood from the Tactical console and handed Max a KO-35 Space Defense Force uniform.. Max nodded, took the uniform, then left the Bridge.
A few minutes later, Max returned to the Bridge, wearing the uniform. "All right," Max said, pointing to the shirt under his uniform jacket. "Whose idea was this?" The Ranger at the Science station-Ethan James, the Blue DinoThunder Ranger-nodded. "I figured that since your fiancee usually wears a turquoise shirt or blouse, you might wanna wear a turquoise shirt as part of your uniform." Max nodded. "Thanks, Ethan." Max moved over to the command chair. "All right, guys and gals, let's go. Helm, prepare for departure." Chad Lee, the Blue Lightspeed Ranger, nodded. "Aye, Captain."
On the viewscreen, the hangar, then the Nasada spaceport, then the city of Angel Grove receded from view. "Now," Max said, "Our first stop is Koriko. Mr. Koppori's flying club will assist us. We will drop off Kiki and Tombo while they deliver the invitations in that sector. Then, we'll go on to the Tsukiji bathhouse, then to the Liberty space station. After that, we'll pick up Kiki and Tombo, then continue on our mission. Let's do it. Chad, set course for the Koriko sector."
As the Astro MegaShip left Angel Grove behind, a chamber under the mountains outside the city came to life. In a hangar deep underground, Roxanne was looking at the vehicle that would take her on her own journey: to seek the advice of Disney's greatest princesses on how they handle married life. The woman who once piloted the vehicle she stood in front of smiled. "Even after so long, the Crane Zord still looks beautiful," the woman said in her Australian accent. "It sure does, Kat," Roxanne said. "Now, before Andros left, we modified the Crane Zord with several new abilities. But, in order to access them, you'll need this." Kat handed Roxanne a small pink, red and silver device with a gold coin in it. "Your Morpher? But,Kat..." Roxanne tried to give Kat's Morpher back, but Kat refused to take it. "It's yours now, Roxanne. Good luck on your journey, and may the Power protect you."
Roxanne took the Power Morpher from Katherine and went into the activation stance. "It's Morphin' Time! Pink Ranger Power!" After the Pink Ranger suit appeared, Roxanne un-buckled the Pink Ranger helmet. Her long brown hair flowed out as she took the helmet off. "Kat, I owe you one." Kat smiled. "You're welcome," she said.
As Roxanne/Pink Ranger climbed into the cockpit of the Crane Zord, Kat spoke on the communicator. "Roxanne, just tell the computer where you want to go. If you wish to enter manual flight mode, push the blue button on Ops Panel 4," she said. Roxanne looked at the panel and saw the blue button. "Goodbye, Kat, and thank you," Roxanne said. The Crane Zord's engines lit up and blasted the Zord out of the hangar. As soon as the Crane Zord cleared the hangar, Roxanne said, "Computer, set course for Agrabah Sector."
Back aboard the Astro MegaShip, Max watched as Kiki and Tombo's pedal-powered plane left the ship. "Mr. and Mrs. Koppori have left the ship, sir," Ethan said. "All right," Max said. "Chad, set course for the Tsukiji bathhouse." The voice of the MegaShip's computer, D.E.C.A., said, "Captain, we are receiving a communication from Angel Grove Sector for Tommy Oliver." Tommy picked up a private listening earpiece and smiled. "D.E.C.A., put the communication through," he said. "Hello?" "Tommy, it's Katherine. Please tell Max that his fiancee's journey has begun." "What do you mean?" Tommy asked.
The Crane Zord landed behind a sand dune on the outskirts of Agrabah. Roxanne looked at her monitor for information on this sector's princess:
Name: Princess Jasmine
Age: 18
Duties: Princess of the Seven Deserts
Marital Status: Married to Prince Aladdin, Royal Vizier of Agrabah
Other: As of the date this file was compiled (6 March 2004), Jasmine was about to give birth to hers and Aladdin's first child.No further data available.
The display went blank. Roxanne powered down, changed into peasant's garb, then saw a caravan headed for the city gates. "Excuse me," Roxanne said to the leader of the caravan. "Are you headed to Agrabah?" "Yes, I am, young lady," the leader said. "If you'd like, you can join us."
As the caravan continued, the leader smiled. "I am Prince Eric of Mordovia Sector. I am here on behalf of my wife, Princess Ariel, who wanted to come, but couldn't due to health reasons." Roxanne smiled and said to herself, "Yes!!!! Princess Ariel is the next name on my list! Two birds with one stone. Damn , I'm good." Prince Eric looked at Roxanne. 'What are you so happy about?" he said. "And, what's your name?" Roxanne pulled down her hood. Eric gasped. "R-R-Roxanne Martin?!? What are you doing here?" Roxanne giggled. "It is simple, Eric. I am on a journey to seek the advice of the five greatest princesses of the Disney world on how they handle married life. Princesses like Jasmine and your wife. Now, what's the problem with Ariel?" Eric recovered from the shock of seeing Roxanne. "She's having another baby," Eric said. "Oh, congratulations, Eric. I'm so happy for you, Ariel and Melody (Ariel's daughter from The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)," Roxanne said as the caravan approached the gates of Agrabah.
Meanwhile, the MegaShip approached the Tsukiji village. As the MegaShip landed, Max turned to Zeniba and No-Face, who had come on the Bridge. "Zeniba, No-Face, be careful as you deliver the invitations in this sector. If what I read is true, the last time you two messed around at Tsukiji, all hell broke loose. Just to be sure, I'm assigning Andros and T.J. Johnson (the Red Turbo and Blue Space Rangers) to assist you. Zeniba, please translate." Zeniba turned to No-Face and translated. No-Face nodded, then grunted. "No-Face says, 'I have learned my lesson from last time, but I welcome Andros and T.J.'s assistance,'" Zeniba said.
In her office on the very top floor of the Tsukiji bathhouse, Yubaba was looking over reports of the day's accounts, when her phone rang. "Yes, Foreman?" "Madam, your sister, Zeniba, has arrived. She is accompanied by No-Face and two Power Rangers. Shall I let her in?" Yubaba thought for a moment. "Yes, Foreman. Let them in." A few minutes later, a knock sounded. Yubaba smiled. "Come in," she said. The doors opened and Zeniba, followed by No-Face, Andros and T.J., walked in. "Hello, sister," Yubaba said. "Hello to you too," Zeniba said.
Back on the Astro MegaShip, Max was talking to Kamaji, the Tsukiji boiler man. "You have a pure heart, Max," Kamaji said. "No wonder Roxanne wants to marry you." Max nodded. "Kamaji, I'd like to ask you a favor." Kamaji smiled. "Anything, Max," he said. "I'd like you to ask Haku to officiate my ceremony," Max said. Kamaji smiled, then said, "Why don't you ask him yourself?" Max turned around and saw Haku, Yubaba's former henchman. "Hello, Max. I have been trying to get in touch with you since news of your engagement to Miss Martin was announced," Haku said. "Chihiro and Lilo (from Lilo & Stitch) told me you might want me to perform your wedding ceremony. I'd be glad to." Max shook Haku's hand. "Thanks."
Back in Agrabah, Prince Eric and Roxanne were shown to Princess Jasmine's sitting room. Aladdin and Jasmine were smiling at a baby boy in Jasmine's arms. "Congratulations on your baby, Aladdin," Eric said. "Hey, Eric! Glad you could..." Aladdin trailed off when he saw Roxanne. " I knew you were going to come, Roxanne. I'll leave you and Jasmine." Eric and Aladdin left the sitting room, leaving Roxanne and Princess Jasmine to themselves. "Hello, Roxanne. Do you wanna say hello to Cassim?" Jasmine asked. Roxanne looked at the baby in Jasmine's arms. "Was it painful?" Roxanne asked, referring to childbirth. "A little bit," Jasmine said. "But, it's all worth it in the end." Jasmine stood up and moved to put little Cassim in a nearby crib. "So, what do you want to talk about, Roxanne?" Roxanne looked at the picture of her and Max in the locket around her neck. "I am on a journey to seek the advice of five great Disney princesses about how they handle married life. You were the first name on my list," she said. Jasmine smiled. "Well, all I can say is enjoy what you two share and work through that which you do not share," Jasmine said. Roxanne smiled. "Thanks, Jasmine. If you feel up to it, I'd like to invite you to my wedding in one week's time at the House of Mouse." Jasmine nodded. "We'll all be there," Jasmine said as she sat back down. "Good," Roxanne said. She held her communicator to her lips. "Crane Zord, energize!" Roxanne disappeared in a tower of pink light.
On the Astro MegaShip, Max sat in the command chair as Ethan said, "Zeniba, No-Face, Andros and T.J. are safely aboard." "All right," Max said. "Chad, set course for the Liberty space station. Zenon Kar is the next person we need to talk to." "Aye, sir," Chad said. "Course plotted and laid in." Max looked at the Tsukiji bathhouse and smiled a wry smile. "Maybe Roxanne and I can come here on our honeymoon." Zeniba walked on the Bridge. "I told Yubaba that you might say that." She gave a computer disk to Ethan, who slid it into a drive on his console. On the viewscreen, Yubaba appeared. "Hello, Mr. Goof," the Yubaba image said. "I have been informed that you and your girlfriend, Roxanne D. Martin, are getting married. As your appearance at the Powerline concert is still talked about here nearly a decade later, I would like you, your fiancee and both your wedding parties to hold your ceremony and reception here at Tsukiji. Please call me with your decision." Max smiled. "Communications, hail Yubaba," he ordered. Ashley Hammond, the Yellow Space Ranger, nodded. "Aye, sir."
On the viewscreen, the Radish Spirit appeared. "Radish Spirit, please put me through to Yubaba," Max said. The Radish Spirit nodded. The image on the screen shifted to Yubaba and her son, Boh. "Yubaba, I would like to accept your gracious invitation to host our wedding at Tsukiji. Andros, see to updating the invitations with the new site." Andros nodded, then turned to a control panel and set to work. " Thank you, Max. I'll see you in one week," Yubaba said. The screen went blank.
In the cockpit of the Crane Zord, Roxanne watched as the image of Princess Jasmine disappeared. Then, she heard her communicator beep. "Roxanne. Go ahead." "Roxanne, this is Katherine. I have just been told by Tommy that the site for your wedding has been moved to the Tsukiji spirit bathhouse. Seems Yubaba, the administrator of the Tsukiji bathhouse, owes Max a favour." "I see, Kat. I've always wanted to go to Tsukiji. Tell Max and Yubaba thank you." "Will do, Roxanne. Kat, out." After Roxanne powered up, she strapped in. "Computer, set course for Mordovia Sector. Princess Ariel awaits." As the Crane Zord's engines lit up, Roxanne smiled. "One day, Max, we'll have a family," she said to herself. "On that day, our love will be really complete."
To be continued...
Chapter Two is coming... April 20, 2004
