Chapter 2: Attacking the Yellow and Pink Rangers

A few weeks later after Ashley and Andros returned from their honeymoon Ashley and Karone went right to wedding planning.

They were walking through the mall when Karone spotted the most beautiful gown she ever saw. "Oh, wow! This is gorgeous!" She gasped. Ashley stood behind her friend and smiled.

"This is your wedding, girl. However, we're not buying right now. We have a few months before the wedding. Maybe we can get it saved for you," Ashley stated.

Then both girls went into the store. They were so glad they were able to save the dress until it was time for them for Karone to put it on at the fitting.

As they walked down the streets of Angel Grove, a bunch of robot looking creatures appeared around them. They grabbed Ashley and Karone and dragged them to the park. "Whoa! Talk about ugly," Ashley commented.

"I thought I was done being a Power Ranger," Karone stated.

"I thought I was too," Ashley agreed.

Then they fought against the machines. "These can't be cogs the Machine Empire was destroyed years ago," Ashley pondered. Karone flipped one over her shoulder and did an axe kick.

"Then where did they come from?" Karone asked.

"I have no idea," Ashley replied.

Then both women were thrown to the ground. The machines picked them up and held them down. A black flash appeared and Zafina stood there. Karone struggled against her captures and glared at her. "Who are you?" Ashley demanded.

"She's Zafina. I would have thought Zordon's good energy would destroy her too," Karone replied.

"Fortunately for me I was able to escape. Well, long time no see, Astronema," Zafina stated.

"It's Karone," she snapped.

"Well, I guess these Rangers did change Dark Specter's number one princess."

"I am never going to be Astronema ever again."

"You may have no choice."

"Try me."

Ashley closed her eyes as Zafina placed her staff under her chin. "This must be the famous Yellow Ranger, Ashley Hammond. The one that romanced the Red Ranger. I don't blame you, he is a handsome man," she commented.

"That Red Ranger is my brother and this Yellow Ranger is my sister-in-law. You better leave my family alone," Karone snapped.

"I was just trying to have a civilized conversation with you. However, you better watch who you're snapping your tongue at Karone."

"Stop trying to be like everyone else who is trying to take over the world or the universe."

"You almost succeeded."

"I'm glad I didn't. I would have destroyed the people I love."

"Love, that's such a weak feeling."

"You wouldn't think that way if someone loved you like how Zhane loves me and Andros loves Ashley."

As if on cue of saving their names, Zhane and Andros kicked the machines off them. Andros helped Ashley stand as Zhane helped Karone stand. "Who are you?" Andros demanded.

"I'm Zafina. Ask your pretty Karone about me. It's time for me to go. Ta, ta," she laughed.

She then disappeared. Andros then looked at Ashley. "Are you okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine. Andros, we're in a whole lot of trouble," she replied.

When they got back to Andros and Ashley's apartment, they had Karone explain everything. "She is a horrifying sorceress that has been after my brother for years. She tried everything to become Queen of the Universe. She was my best friend when I was Astronema. She is attracted to Andros, because you're married to Ashley she'll either want you to leave Ashley or to be killed," Karone explained.

Ashley held onto Andros's hand. "You have nothing to worry about, I won't leave her. I would rather die than sit by a woman's side that isn't Ashley's," he stated. Karone then looked at Zhane.

"She was there the day you sacrificed yourself for Andros's sake," she added.

"Where was she?" Zhane asked.

"We didn't see her," Andros agreed.

"She was standing on a bridge not too far from the battle scene. She was using you so she could get to Andros. It didn't work when he left KO-35 immediately."

Zhane held her hand and looked at Andros. "I guess we're back in action," he stated. Ashley stood up and looked at her husband, sister-in-law and future brother-in-law.

"When do we leave for Miranoi?" She asked.

"We leave tomorrow," Andros replied.

They nodded in agreement.

Later that night, Ashley was brushing her hair when Andros came in. Andros had contacted Leo, telling him that they'd be there the next day. "Should we be getting the others in on this?" She asked. Andros shook his head and sat down.

"No, not this time. This is our battle," he replied.

Ashley sighed and held his hands. Andros touched her face and gave her a comforting smile. "We've been through worse together remember that," he reminded. Ashley nodded before being pulled into his arms as they fell asleep.