Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers.
Prolog
In the years following the event known as Countdown to Destruction, Andros recruited his fellow Lightstar Rangers to join him in his exploration of the Universe. It wasn't long there after that the Astro Megaship intercepted as distress signal transmitted from an asteroid belt near Alpha Centauri. Duty kicked in and they gave their best effort to save the unfortunate fool who chose to use an asteroid for a home.
They arrived only to discover that the people were not innocent civilians, but a group of space registered Rangers. The only true space team- the Astro Star Rangers. After rescuing them, Andros invited them to stay onboard. They accepted under one condition…
The Astro Star Rangers were on a mission from the leader of the Power Ranger Government, Celek Olin of Nereus, to find someone to cover for him at a prestigious dinner party. It was being hosted b a politically powerful Emalean. Celek had accepted only to learn of an Eltrarian Council meeting that same day. He charged the Astro Star Rangers, the only Rangers not bound to a planet, to find a replacement. Bek, the leader of the team, had immediately suggested Andros due to his family's political ties and influence. They were waiting in the asteroid belt for the Astro Megaship to past by when they were attacked.
Andros reluctantly accepted the task and made plans to attend the dinner with one condition – Bek would join him.
"What is that?" Bek asked looking at Andros's plate.
"I'm not sure. Someone just handed it to me."
"Looks disgusting."
"Doesn't taste that good either."
"Commander," a military officer interrupted them. "You'll be on in three minutes."
"On? On for what?" asked Andros confused.
"Your speech," he answered and moved in to the crowd.
"Speech!" Andros glared at Bek. "What speech?"
"Don't look at me," she said raising her hands in defense. "I had nothing to do with this."
"Ladies and gentleman," announced a man on the platform. "If you'll find your seats, we'll begin shortly." He stepped down and, unfortunately for Andros, came up to them. "I'm happy to have you here. We were afraid that we would be short a speaker. It was so good of Celek to agree to have you talk to us. Come," he said and began to walk up to the platform.
"Andros, wait one second," said Bek. Andros turned to her and she gently kissed his lips. "Good luck," she said before going to sit down.
The kiss left Andros so stunned that as he stood on the platform in front of al the people, his mind went blank.
TBC