After everyone had gotten their fill, laughing and chatting, it was time for the cake. Emily and Jayden stand up and make their way to the smaller table housing the cake.
"Good thing that we had our custom-made-and not by Mia. Remember my birthday, when I thought she had made the cake?" Emily murmurs to Jayden. He chuckles quietly.
"Yeah, you had just recovered and I thought that you were gonna be sick again when she asked if you wanted some." Emily laughs.
"Yeah, I remember. That was when you said I was the best."
"I know. I was also when I decided I loved you." Emily looks up at Jayden, her eyes wide.
"Jayden…" She says, then pulls him in for a kiss. Everyone awws as they break apart.
"Now for the cutting of the cake?" Jayden proclaims. Emily nods enthusiastically. They each put their hands on the knife, one on top of the other and slice the lemon and chocolate, three-layer cake. Jayden had wanted something strawberry, so they had decided to have strawberry slices decorating the cake instead.
They delicately cut the cake, the knife dividing it smoothly. They smile at each other as the crowd swarms around them. Ji, Princess Shayla, and Udonna help serve the cake to the hungry former rangers. As they eat, Emily and Jayden wander through the crowds to meet personally with each of the teams. The first they come to is RPM.
"Wow, this cake is delicious! Did Mia make it? She did say she was an awesome cook," Ziggy exclaims, gobbling up the cake. Dr. K seems to be trying to get him to slow down with no avail. Jayden and Emily look at each other and laugh.
"Uh, she's not exactly what we'd call 'awesome' "Jayden says. Having tasted one too many of her peanut-butter-and-jelly omelets, he was a little wary about her cooking. But of course Ziggy didn't know that.
"But she tries hard, which is nice," Emily clarifies.
"This is a little different then the weddings in Scotland, but I guess so was Summer's," Flynn says, gazing around. Some of the rangers are looking at him oddly, as he's wearing a kilt but they then just shrug it off. After all, power rangers can come from anywhere and are all very different. Flynn seems to enjoy the fact that while all the guys are wearing suits of tuxes with their ranger color ties, he's wearing an original plaid kilt.
"Well, this is how we do it in Panorama City," Jayden replies. He turns to the silent man in a black tux standing next to Summer. Emily notices their hands are intertwined.
"Dillon, right? I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to be more acquainted." Jayden sticks out his hand. Dillon takes it, almost hesitantly.
"Yeah, Dillon. Uh, me too. I'm glad you defeated Xandred. By the way, hope you guys will last." Jayden looks surprised but keeps his composure. Summer nudges him sharply. Dr. K rolls her eyes, probably used to his pessimistic attitude.
"I'm sure we will." Jayden says. Emily raises her eyebrows at Summer, as if to say 'this is who you like?' Summer nods happily. Emily always tries to see the good in people, so she looks past the careless attitude and changes the subject.
"Is it right you have a sister Dillon? I heard Summer mention her before and I'd love to meet her." Dillon nods.
"Yeah, I'll get her." He walks over to a pretty girl with dark hair and a black dress and brings her over. She's smiling at everyone before he even brings her to the group.
"Emily, Jayden, this is my sister, Tenaya."
"It's great to meet you," Tenaya says. Emily decides she like this girl and her musical voice.
"Likewise. I'm glad you could come," Emily says sincerely.
"Thanks for letting me come. I'm not exactly a ranger," Tenaya gives a little laugh.
"Nonsense," Emily exclaims. "We have mentors and allies here too, so everyone's welcome."
"That makes me feel better. I was kind of wandering around, trying to get to know someone who wasn't a ranger." She laughs lightly again. Emily feels a little bad for her; how does it feel to be in a place where you don't fit in? But then again, she's been in that position before and thinks Tenaya is handling it quite well.
"Well, we could help you find someone," Jayden offers. "How about…hmm…" He gazes around and tries to spot someone. Finally his eyes settle on Fran.
"Why don't you try talking to Fran? She's friendly and not a ranger." Tenaya look over at Fran who was walking with Dominick. She seems to be rambling on with Dominick entering his thoughts every now and then.
"Yeah, she's really nice. Just don't mention pizza. She loves pizza," Emily cautions. Ziggy lifts his head quickly.
"Pizza? You have pizza?"
"Yeah, it was over by the water. Complimentary of Jungle Karma Pizza. Didn't you see it?" Dillon exasperatedly chides him. He grins sheepishly.
"Um, no?" Dillon rolls his eyes and Summer, smoothes down her yellow sheer dress to hide her smile.
"Anyway, how about coming with me Tenaya? Then we can meet Fran." The others notice Dr. K stiffen. Scott rolls his eyes at his friend's obliviousness.
"Tread carefully my friend," Dillon warns quietly. Tenaya shakes her head.
"That's okay. I can go by myself. Besides, I think Dr. K wouldn't like that." She gives the RPM and Samurai rangers a smile, then excuses herself and walks away. Ziggy stares after her then looks to the others who are holding back laughter.
"What did I say?" He asks blankly. Dr. K takes his arm and starts to lead him away.
"Come on hotshot. Let's get you some pizza."
"And that's normal for us," Scott says after they're gone. If only they knew the craziness that happened at the Shiba house, Emily thinks.
"But that's okay. I mean, it keeps things interesting." Summer adds.
"Aye, but Gem and Gemma are the ones who really keep us on our toes," Flynn chimes in. At that moment, Gem and Gemma appear.
"Hey guys! We were just walking by-" Gem starts.
"And realized we didn't offer the married couple-" Gemma breaks in.
"Our congratulations!" Gem concludes, smiling big the whole time. Jayden and Emily look at each other, then to the RPM team. Flynn takes Gemma's hand and she smiles, her smile almost as bright as her glittering silver dress.
"Thanks Gem, Gemma. And can I say you guys look great. I love your gold tie Gem. It's so sparkly." Emily says. She remembers when she said that same thing to Antonio and smiles at the thought.
"Thanks Emily! Antonio and Daggeron said they liked it too-"
"Since they're also gold rangers!" Gemma finishes.
"Yeah, well, we better get going. You know, 'cause there's sixteen teams of rangers left to talk to," Jayden says as he takes Emily's arm. She waves at them.
"Bye guys. See you around."
"Bye Emily," Summer says. Dillon just nods but gives them a slight smile. He's not exactly known for being very open with feelings.
"Cheerio!" Flynn grins.
"See you later," Scott says.
"Yeah, see you guys around. We're going-" Gemma states.
"To make new friends! Everyone's just so-" Declares Gem.
"Nice here! Bye!" Gemma concludes. Jayden and Emily smile and walk away arm in arm.