It had been a week since the destruction of the Zangyack Race. Joe still exercised, and Luka still loved her jewelry, but they relaxed enough that Don and Gai started giving them cooking lessons along with Ahim, and even Marvelous. Joe was doing well making cut potatoes squares, scrambling eggs, and baking bacon, and Ahim's specialty became baking cake and tater-tot casserole. But Luka's eggs almost exploded out of the pan and burned Don's arm, and Marvelous stuck to burgers, fries, hot dogs, orange chicken, sushi, curry-rice, and anything that excited his taste buds, health-nutrients not required.

Don also began experimenting with new gadgets and toys, and if meant that keeping things nice and quiet, Gai and Navi could join. Luka and Ahim started going through their wardrobe and decided they needed new clothes and accessories (or, simply put, Luka wanted to get new clothes and wanted give best friend fashion-advice to Ahim, now that she had someone). Joe and Marvelous were still boys. One moment they'd accuse each other of cheating at cards, the next would be giving headlocks on the ground, then they'd drop it all and harass Navi when Navi called them Neanderthals for wrestling. If one ever doubted that the Zangyack's defeat brought all that was right back to the universe, a glimpse of the 35th Super Sentai was enough.

Every night, though, a new tradition began between two members. Marvelous and Ahim - or Alexander and Ahim, as only Ahim could call him that - were out on the beakhead of the ship. "This is were it all began, Alexander," she whispered. "Ha," he replied. "Where I truly found out what it means to reach out for your dream." Both simply smiled.

Both were silent, with Ahim sitting in Marvelous' lap, leaning her head against his chest. Marvelous closed his jacket to keep her warm. "Alexander, I have an idea." said Ahim. There was a little hesitation in her voice. "I may be pushing my luck as your girlfriend, but I must ask." He simply smiled with curiosity. "Can I call you Ally?" she let out innocently.

"Nani!?" he almost growled. "Think about it, Alexander. We can one of those cute couples with cute-couple names! 'Ahim and Ally!'" Her smile was almost obnoxious with glee. "PPPPLUUUUEASE!?"

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

PPLLLLUUUUEEEAAAASSEEEEE!?" Her eyes were almost TOO bright.

"NO!" he said finally. She snuggled up closer. "Thanks, Ally." Her voice was an innocent purr. He could only smile. He took her chin in his hand and kissed her. He took both her hands in his hands, and put both behind her back. He kept them there with his left hand. With his right hand, he slowly felt his hand to the back of her neck and put her head up from behind. He started kissing her neck, and her moans only encouraged him. He traveled upward with kisses and found their lips and mouths hugging.

This went on for two minutes. Finally, Marvelous stopped and looked her in the eyes. "Ahim," he whispered. "I knew you'd trust me enough to NOT do those kinds of things." He took his right hand and pushed her hair behind her ears. "I will protect those bonds. Whether it's us going to visit the family of Joe's Sid-sempai, Luka's orphan-planet, or Famille survivors. I will always grab my dream with everyone - and I will always grab my dream with you."

She smiled. He smiled. She snuggled once again in his arms. They were pirates. Their persistent "recklessness" was going to change the universe. There is no limit to the end of your dreams. Kaizoku Sentai...Gokaiger!

(Thanks for reading, especially to GEMITHA0208, who was always so supportive.)