Chapter 17: Crash that Wedding

Gokai Galleon,

Marvelous quickly climbed the stairs and reach for the bag that Luka gave. What Joe said was right. The mobirates, key, sword and gun are fakes. Luka took the original ones with her, which validates what Joe had said to him... She plans to take down Basco alone. Marvelous growled and punched the table. He feels so stupid for not checking the bag at the first place. Then, he read the letter...

"I know it's not your fault that Fia died. It's my responsible as her sister at first place. I know that you have done everything to make it up. Still, I thank you for saving me that night. Thus, I would like to repay that by sending you guys away from danger. I'm just disappointed that you kept this from me and the fact that I'm hearing it from someone else makes it even painful. I'm not the kind who hold grudge, you know that in time I'll forgive you.. I just need some times to forget about it. Go and chase after your dream though I'm no longer your favourite look out. And... if you love or at least cared about me, please look after Planet Millcain whenever you're wandering through the universe. I know it's not your responsibility.. but please take this as your ex comrade and friend's final request... I might not be there to save the day all the time. But, I trust you.

Love, Luka.

"Luka... what were you thinking?" Marvelous quickly stand up and go to the screen.

"Navi, navigates our way to Planet Millcain! We have something to do"

"Alright, Marvelous!" Navi quickly flies and pressed the buttons. "It's 4 days away of travel from here, Marvelous. What should we do?"

"We'll take full speed. Call the rest!" instructs Marvelous.

During the navigation, Navi saw something surprising. "Marvelous, look! There's a lot of Zangyack Fleet in front of us navigating to Planet Millcain and they are two days ahead from us.

Marvelous growled. "Basco must have called them. Damn Basco!" He smacked the dashboard.

"Full speed ahead," Marvelous spins the steering with all his might.

Zangyack Fleets are on their way to Planet Millcain since the last 4 days after receiving green light from Basco. Soon, they will take over the Planet and have it as one of their collection. In return, Basco requested for all of the ranger keys and grand power. He knows the true potential of that power unlike the Zangyack Emperor, who is only interested with planet, fortune and power. Basco even lied to Ackdos Gil, that Planet Millcain has the biggest goldmine in the universe to make them agree to his offer.

Planet Millcain.

Luka went back to the abandoned warehouse with Mio, Takeru and several teenagers to help her. She doesn't feel good about the thousand barrels that she saw last time. She needs to check upon it.

As they lifted up the lid, much to their surprised... there is a sugoumin in each barrel and they seemed to be in sleeping mode.

"Minna... you guys know what to do," Luka looked upon them.

Slowly, they pushed the barrels down into the steep ravine until all of the barrels have finished.

"Onee-chan, looks like someone is trying to invade our planet," Mio suggested.

" Yeah, I think I know who is the culprit... but promised me, you guys won't be telling this to anyone. We must let the culprit carries their plan as usual to know their planning. Be my eyes and ears okay" Luka whispered.

"You have our words, Onee-chan. We'll let our eyes and ear open," Takeru and the rest nodded.

Luka gives a big hug to them. They are very much like her children.

Gokai Galleon,

Marvelous: Navi... how many days more will we reach there?

Navi: Another 2 days, Marvelous. We've been using all the fuel we have and we need to stop somewhere else to fill in the gas.

Marvelous: Iyahh, it will be time consuming. We can't afford any delay.

Navi: But... Marvelous?

The rest looked upon each other. They understand that they have to make it to Planet Millcain on time or else, it will be useless. But, at the same time, Gokai Galleon can't afford to travel any further without sufficient fuel.

Marvelous: If we're late... who knows what will happen to Luka? She's in great danger. Basco and Zangyack won't let her go.

They were surprised. Initially, they know that Marvelous are concern about Luka and the Planet. But he seems to be more concern about Luka's being more than anything and finally he showed his concern vividly, a concern that is more than a comrade has...

Joe: You do love her, don't you? (Though, he already knows the answer, he really wanted to hear that from his captain's lips. Same goes with other).

Marvelous smirked. "Guess... you all know about it. Yes, I do. I love her. More than anything. More than any treasures. But, above all... her friendship is our greatest treasure.

Everyone is smiling and nodded. "Yeah, let's do this!"

Gai summons his Gorjyu Drill aka the Time Machine that he received from Dommon, the yellow Time Ranger. " Marvelous, let's use this. We'll be arriving in no time!"

Marvelous nodded and pat Gai's head. "Brilliant"

Few days had passed and today is the royal wedding day in Planet Millcain.

Only few hours before the wedding will be held, Luka remained anxious in her chamber. She can only guess half of Basco's planning. The rest remained clueless. But she did heard about Basco is calling for Zangyack.

"Basco and Zangyack must be planning on taking over this planet. To do so, they'll have to bring down the Dome of Defense. But, how will they do it?" Luka is in deep thought. She has to come out with a plan asap.

Few court maids come in and out of Luka's chamber. They're busy preparing for the wedding.

Court maid: Luka-sama, here is your wedding gown.

Luka doesn't even looking back. She still staring through the window and mumbles to herself. "What should I do?! I still don't know Basco's full plan...I don't feel good about this. If my comrade were here, they'll sure know what to do," Luka tighten her grip on the railing.

Court maid: Luka-sama (She tries to call upon Luka again).

Luka: Oh...yeah. Sorry. Thank you, you may leave now.

The court maid nodded and walked away.

Luka walked to her wedding gown. She's totally fell for the most beautiful and stunning gown that she ever seen in her entire life. She observed every details of the gown using her sharp finger. She suddenly dropped the gown onto the floor and comes to her senses. "What I have done... I'm not supposed to be here. I don't love Cain. I... I love someone else. What should I do... Marvelous..." She touched her engagement ring that Cain gave. Something feels not right.

Court maid: Luka-sama, everyone is waiting for you. Please come with us.

Luka nodded. "I'll come later. Please wait outside."

She immediately grabbed for her gun, sword and mobirates, then hides them under her wedding gown. She wanted to be ready for any circumstances.

Later, she walked out and followed the court maid.

White church,

Every seat is filled with crowd and most of them are teenagers, kids and those who have no planet to stay. Cain looks so handsome in his grey suit. He can't stop smiling with thoughts of marrying Luka though sometimes he feels like Luka actually doesn't love him. Basco stands beside Cain as his right man.

Basco smirked. "Congratulations, Your Highness".

Wedding songs started to play on the piano. The church door is opened. Every eyes looks at the aisle, can't wait to see the beautiful bride- to-be. Luka walks in slowly with little flower girls in front of her pouring the flower. The kids were having so much fun.

Everyone is looking so stunned the moment Luka walks in including Basco. Her beauty just shone the whole area. The sleeveless pearl white ball gown complements her fairness with veil covering her beautiful face. Her long hair is slightly curled to her waist.

Cain was speechless. He immediately reach for Luka's hands the moment she was about to reach the altar. Luka looks gloomy, but it was hidden beneath the veil.

Cain: Luka... You're so beautiful.

Luka didn't lift her head.

The priest gets ready with his speech. The hall turns quiet and gives full attention to the ceremony.

The priest: We are here to celebrate the sacred union of our King and Queen. Today, we shall the see the union of two souls which belongs to each other. At this time, I'll ask you, Cain Phillippe and you, Luka Millfy, to face each other & take each other's hands.

Luka steals some glances on the main door, waiting for someone to crash the wedding. But then, she turned her face to the ceremony again.

"Will you , Cain take Luka as your lawfully wedded wife, your partner for life and one true love? To cherish her friendship and love her through thick and thin forever?" The priest recites the wedding speech.

Cain: I will.

Then, the priest asked Luka, "Luka, will you take Cain as your lawfully wedded husband, your partner in life and your one true love? Will you cherish his friendship and love him today, tomorrow and forever?

Luka didn't respond.

Cain shook Luka's hand. "Luka... are you okay?"

Luka comes to her sense. "Huh... I'm sorry. What is it just now?"

Cain nodded to the priest, asking him to repeat the speech again.

"Will you Luka, take Cain as your lawfully wedded husband, your partner in life and your one...

Just before the priest finished his line, there's few sound of explosion outside the church which disturb the ceremony. Suddenly, Marvelous was thrown into the church. He demorphed due to severe attacks. A moment later, other Gokaiger also being thrown into the church as well.

Luka was so shocked. " Marvelous! Minna!"

Marvelous tries to stand on his knees and slowly gaining balance to stand on his feet. There's few blood on his lips and arms but still he managed to smirk. "Luka... please tell me you're not married yet...". He holds on the church bench.

Luka quickly runs toward Marvelous and her friends to check on them. " Marvelous, Minna... what happens to you?"

Marvelous smirked with his eyes almost close. He tries to endure the pain of his injuries from the fighting with Zangyack on his way to the church. "Nothing, just some minor injuries. You're not married yet, right? (He still managed to pull some joke)

Luka smiled with tears in her eyes. "Almost did. You were late as usual!" She punched Marvelous's chest.

Marvelous screamed. "Auchhh, I'm injured, remember?"

Luka immediately rub his chest. "Sorry"

Cain looked at Luka and Marvleous from far. Though he feels disappointed a bit, but it is clear to him now that Luka loves Marvelous and not him.

Basco immediately grabbed Cain's neck from the back and pointed the gun to him. "I thought you guys were gone for good. Too bad this beautiful wedding got interrupted... and the fact this might be the King's last wish?"

Cain was surprised. "Basco?! What?! What are you doing?"

Basco: Sorry, Your Highness! Zangyack Emperor will be taking this beautiful planet and you need to 'go'. You should listen to your friend when you had the chance...

Luka: Don't hurt Cain! Gokai change! (She immediately grabbed her mobirates and morphed into her suit. She quickly jumped in front of Basco and pushed Cain away to save him. Then, she blows consecutive sword attacks on Basco).

Likewise, Basco changed into his monsterous form and reply the blow. "You have grown stronger my lady!"

"Luka!" Marvelous feels unease watching Luka fighting with Basco on her own. He needs to get up and morphed into his Gokai suit again.

Indeed, Basco is a very strong opponent for Luka to take him down alone. Sometimes, she fell on her knees because of the attacks but her will is strong enough to stand up and fight again. "Aah... I would not let you harm this planet!

"Too late, my lady. The zangyack is already here. It just in matter of time before the Dome of Defense collapse for the Zangyack fleets to invade your lovely planet," Basco smirked.

"Basco! Just how the sugoumin get in?! We've killed them," Luka blasted stronger sword blow on Basco.

"I'm selling fuel to this planet, remember? I brought them in using barrel and they were hiding in there all this time. I know that you were following me all this time. Thus, the barrel inside the abandoned warehouse are the fakes one with some cabbage impose as what you see as the sugoumins. Thanks to the Imposter monster. All this time, the real ones are in the main warehouse" Basco revealed his plan proudly.

Luka feels so disappointed that she let herself being fooled by Basco's trickery. " I won't forgive myself if anything happens to my planet. And I WON'T LET YOU HARM THIS PLANET!"

Just about time when Marvelous and the rest wanted to jump in to help Luka, the Sugoumin, Barizorg and Insarn interrupted them and put them into fight. They morphed back into their Gokaiger suit.

Basco aughed. "No worry, I won't be harming this planet. I already have someone in mind to do that,"

"There's must be a traitor among us that helped you with this!" Luka growled.

"Actually, there's none. But, now there will be one. How worst could it be if the lady who inspires the establishment of this planet becomes the cause of its very own destruction. Just imagined... that the King is left with no choice but to punished the women that he loves for committing 'treason' upon his planet and himself. It will be a tragedy upon tragedy, I must say," Basco laughed even harder.

Luka stopped. She feels very unease. Just what kind of trick does Basco had in plan. "What the HELL are you talking about?"

Cain, Marvelous and the rest were so shocked to hear what Basco just said. They don't expect that to happen.

Marvelous: Luka... hang on...

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To be continued...

Author's note:

Yeah, I know most of you have been waiting for the next chapter so eagerly. I'm so sorry of that. Apart from having a lot of project lately, the "writer's block" syndrome prevents me from updating the chapter asap as I have planned before. But, I can say that intense things are coming up. Though, we all know that I'm a HUGE shipper of Marvelous/Luka (and you can imagine the ending), so yeah wedding, children etc... will be included. But, how the story goes? Stay Tuned okay ;-D

Please share you review okay XD. I know recently, there are lot of new followers (and silent readers) of this story. I'm very grateful and thank you for that, xoxo! It will be very interesting to know what each one of you were thinking.

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But of course, being a writer also means that you have that certain direction and ideas of where do you want the story and characters to go and be.

p/s: I have put some hints on what's going to happen in the next chapter. Since 17 is my favourite number, I intentionally make it the longest chapter in my story. huhu