Chapter 17: Going Back Part I

Andros was on Earth for a month in a half. He was having the time of his life. He loved being with Ashley and Hayden. However, he knew that soon he had to go back to KO-35, because he needed to get back to work.

One morning, Andros and Ashley were able to sleep in when his com link went off. "What is that?" Ashley yawned. Andros let Ashley go and sat up, holding up his com-link.

"Andros," he answered.

His father's face appeared on the screen. "Andros, you have to come back," he informed. Andros pushed his hair out of his face.

"Why?" Andros asked.
"You are needed back here. Leron and Larissa will start to think something is up," he replied.

Andros got out of bed. "I'm coming back later this afternoon then. But I have something to do first," Andros answered.

"What's that, son?" Aldarico asked.

Andros glanced over at Ashley. "I'm going to marry Ashley first," he replied. Aldarico chuckled on his end.

"Take your time," he assured him.

Andros nodded his head slowly. "Ashley and I will get married here on Earth and then she and I will get married on KO-35," he informed.

"Sounds like a plan," Aldarico agreed.

Andros nodded and he hung up. Ashley got out of bed in disbelief. "We're getting married today?" She asked. Andros smiled and nodded.

"I mean since the others are coming today. I'd take this chance," he replied.

Before Andros could react, Ashley jumped on him. He stumbled back a few steps, but he hugged her back. "I'd that that as a yes," he commented. Ashley pulled back and she smiled at him.

"Whatever gave you that idea?" She asked.

Andros smiled and she pulled him into a kiss. He kissed her back, but pulled back when he heard the door open. "Mommy, daddy, I'm hungry," Hayden told them. Ashley smiled and she walked over to Hayden.

"Sweetie, mommy and daddy have something to tell you," Ashley informed.

"What? What?" Hayden asked excitedly.

Andros picked Hayden up and set him on the dresser. "Mommy and daddy are getting married today," he informed. Hayden smiled and he hugged Andros tight.

"YAY!" He shouted.

Ashley smiled and wrapped her arms around herself. Andros chuckled and he kissed the side of his son's head.

That afternoon, Ashley, Cassie, and Kimberly were sitting in Ashley's old room at Kimberly's house. Ashley sighed as Kimberly zipped up her dress. "You okay?" She asked.

"A little nervous," she replied.

Kimberly nodded and a smile came across her face. "I've never seen you this happy before," she commented.

"I think she has that right," Cassie answered.

Ashley smiled and she looked at herself in the mirror. "So, when are you and Tommy leaving?" Ashley asked sadly. Kimberly picked Trini up and had her sitting on her hip.

"In a few weeks. Tommy wants to get started on his new job," Kimberly replied.

"That's right, I almost forgot. He's working for Mercer isn't he?" Ashley asked.

"Yep."

Ashley smiled and Kimberly put the tiara on her head. "I'm a little scared too," Ashley confessed.

"I think every bride feels like that," Kimberly commented.

Ashley bit her bottom lip and she let out a sigh. "I just wish my mom and dad would be here," she murmured. Kimberly sighed sadly.

"Ashley, they kicked you out of their lives because they couldn't control you," Kimberly pointed out.

"Yeah, I know," Ashley sighed.

Kimberly took the necklace Andros gave Ashley and snapped it around Ashley's neck. "But they're still my parents," Ashley pointed out. Kimberly nodded.

"I felt the same way the day I married Tommy," Kimberly stated.

Ashley closed her eyes for a second before looking at herself in the mirror again. "Okay, Cinderella, ready for Prince Charming?" Cassie asked, breaking the awkward silence. Ashley smiled.

"As ready as I'll ever be," she replied.

Cassie smiled and stood up. Ashley let out a sigh. "Well, here we go," Ashley commented. Kimberly nodded and they left the room.

Jeff was waiting inside the house and watched in shock as his sister came down the stairs. "Ashley…" he whispered. Ashley smiled when she reached her brother. "You look…absolutely…stunning," he commented. Ashley let out a sigh of relief.

"Glad to know someone from our family made it," she answered.

"You kidding? I wouldn't miss this for anything," he assured her.

Jeff kissed her forehead. Ashley hugged him with a smile. "I'm glad you're here, Jeff," she murmured.

"I'm glad to be here, Ash," he answered.

Ashley pulled back with a smile. "Well, let's get you married little sis," he told her. Ashley smiled and she looked over at Hayden to see him there with the pillow. She walked over and knelt in front of her son.

"You look handsome, sweetie," she told him.

"You look pretty mommy," Hayden answered.

Ashley smiled and Hayden played with the necklace around her neck. Ashley took a flower that was in her hair and put it in the pocket of Hayden's jacket. "There we go, now you're set," she told him.

"Hey little man, you're up," Tommy told him.

Ashley kissed Hayden's cheek and watched as he left the house first. Ashley let out a deep breath and she walked back over to Jeff. Once Tommy, Kimberly, TJ, and Cassie went, Ashley held onto Jeff's arm as he walked her down the aisle.

Andros looked up and his eyes widened in disbelief when he saw Ashley. "Wow," he thought. He saw her smile when she reached him.

"Who gives this woman to this man?" The minister asked.

"I do. Jeffery Leonardo Hammond," Jeff replied.

He kissed Ashley's cheek and then he handed her off to Andros. Ashley handed her bouquet over to Cassie and she gave Andros's hands a gentle squeeze. The rest of the ceremony went by without notice. When it came to the vows, Andros took a deep breath and held Ashley's hands. "Okay, this was my idea that we'd get married today, but um…you know me, I'm not good at making speeches," he started. Ashley gave him a gentle smile. "I learned a lot from you. You showed me how to live, Ash. When we first met, I was nothing but a cold shell that had only a mission to find my sister. When I met you, you gave me something to live for. Before I woke up everyday just to find Karone. Now, I wake up everyday just to see your beautiful face. I love you, Ashley. I always have and always will," he vowed. Ashley felt the tears pressing against her eyes and she tried to speak.

"Andros…um…I was young, wanted to get my dream to become a famous fashion designer. I lived and breathed fashion. Then I became a Power Ranger. I wanted more after that. Then I met you, my knight in shining armor…well sort of. I saw you…and I wanted to be with you from that moment. I know that God exists, because he created me to find you and to heal you. I love you, Andros," she vowed.

Andros smiled and took a deep breath. TJ handed the minister the rings. "Andros, take the ring and place it on Ashley's finger while saying "With this ring I thee wed," the minister instructed. Andros took a deep breath as he took the ring and started slipping the ring onto Ashley's finger.

"With this ring, I thee wed," he vowed.

Ashley smiled as she took the other ring and started slipping the ring onto Andros's finger. "With this ring, I thee wed," she vowed. The minister said a few prayers and placed his hands over theirs.

"By the powers invested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife," The minister informed.

Andros smiled. "Been waiting four years to hear those words," he commented. Ashley smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. Andros wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back.