Ch.6

A Wedding and the Rescue Mission

"I can't believe it," said Rocky as he brushed his hand along the side of Jessica's face in the Zord storage area. "You're alive."

"In the flesh," grinned Jessica. Rocky grinned and pressed his lips to hers.

"But how? You were dead. You were cold as ice and stiff as a board."

"I don't know, it's almost like my body went into a coma and recharged for fifteen minutes."

"Jess, you were dead for thirty minutes until my mom saw you glow and levitate. She nearly had a heart attack because it scared the crap out of her."

"I don't know, Rocky, I honestly don't know," said Jessica as they walked back into the main chamber.

"MOMMY!" cried a small voice and Jessica grinned as Lexie ran to her. Jessica scooped her up and swung her around.

"Lexie, oh my baby," whispered Jessica.

"You didn't leave me! You're here!" cried Lexie.

"I'm right here and I'm okay," said Jessica as she set Lexie down. Rocky was holding Kira now as the girls cooed over Koren.

"Jess, Rocky, Koren is going to be a ladies man. He loves us already," cooed Kim. "Who's a handsome boy, yes you are."

"Easy babe, no smothering my nephew," said Jason as Koren was passed around. Rocky placed Kira in Adam's arms.

"Adam, you're my best friend, and I would be honored if you were Kira and Koren's godfather," said Rocky.

"Of course man," said Adam. Jessica turned to Aisha.

"Aisha, would you be their godmother?" asked Jessica.

"I would be honored," said Aisha as she held Koren.

"And since we haven't baptized Lexie yet, we would like to bestow the honor of her godparents to you, Tommy and Kat. You have really been there for us, and since Kat is going to be part of the family soon," said Jessica, emitting a blush from Tommy and Kat and a squeak from Sharon, "we think it's only fitting you be her godparents."

"We'd love to," said Kat, as Lexie hugged Tommy.

"Uncle Tommy, fly me like your old Falconzord!" cried Lexie.

"Anything for you, Princess," grinned Tommy as he picked her up and swung her around. Lexie spread her arms out like the Falconzord's wings.

"Caw!" cried Lexie, earning a laugh from the group.

Later that evening, everyone was gathered in the Hartgrove home to watch the six o'clock news.

"In Ranger news, the evil Lord Balat was defeated in battle by the Purple Power Ranger today. She had not shown up with the other Power Rangers before, leaving some to wonder if the Purple Ranger was still around. She came to her comrades' aid on her purple motorcycle and killed Balat. Because of the graphic nature of the killing, we have decided not to show it. Astronomers and Astrophysicists who have studied other planets say that a prophecy may have been fulfilled by this killing. They cannot state what the prophecy is, but a bystander heard one of the other Power Rangers state the Purple Ranger was the heir to the throne on another inhabited planet, possibly in another galaxy. While no one can confirm or deny it, we may never know the true identities of the Power Rangers. What we do know is that there is finally peace in Angel Grove again, and that the Power Rangers are always here to protect us. I'm Anne Ryder, Channel 5 news."

Jessica turned off the television.

"No one knows it's me at least," grinned Jessica.

"And THAT's the truth," commented Jill.

"You nervous?" Adam asked Rocky two weeks later. They stood in the small room at the Angel Grove Methodist Church, Adam fixing Rocky's blue bowtie. While Rocky had been born and raised Roman Catholic, the Hartgroves had raised Jessica and Jill as Methodists and Rocky had agreed to convert for Jessica.

"Nah, we're already technically married," said Rocky, double checking Adam's green bowtie. "This is just the "official" ceremony." Adam laughed as there was a knock at the door and Tommy poked his head in.

"Hey you guys, they're ready to start," said Tommy as he adjusted his red bowtie.

"Great, we'll be right there," said Adam. "You ready, bro?"

"I'm ready, bro," grinned Rocky. When Rocky and Jessica had planned their colors, they agreed that the male rangers could wear their ranger color for their vests and ties, and same for the girls and their dresses. There was nothing wrong with different colored outfits, lots of people did it when Jessica researched it. But the girls had a different idea. Kat and Kim both wore pink, Aisha and Tanya both wore yellow. Jill had on a pretty tangerine colored dress that brought out her eyes. Orange was definitely her color. Rocky took his mom's arm and walked her up the aisle to the front pew, where Connie and Pedro were sitting with the twins in their stroller. The crowd awwed as she placed a kiss on both of Rocky's cheeks, leaving on a lipstick print on one side.

"Oh sorry sweetie," said Maria. "Here." She pulled out her hankerchief and rubbed it off like a typical mom, causing the crowd to laugh.

"Mom!" cried Rocky as he wiped away her saliva. He shook his head and took his place next to Pastor Bill Norman, the Hartgrove's pastor. Since there was an odd number of rangers in the wedding party, Billy had the idea of escorting Lisa and Sarah up the aisle first. The people who knew the Hartgroves and DeSantos had not yet met or seen the woman who was Jessica's long lost biological mother so when they saw her walk up the aisle on the other side of Billy, some people thought she looked radiant, some were confused, and some thought she looked odd. Trini and Zack had come back for the wedding and were seated in the front row with Rocky's family. Tommy's brother David was seated in the front pew. Rocky even saw that Bulk and Skull had accepted the invitation and were seated three rows back in a pew with Principal Kaplan, Ms. Appleby, Ernie and Lt. Stone. Most of the rangers' families were scattered on either side of the church, as were friends from school. Rocky's buddies from the Dojo were on his side, and Jessica's friends from her dance studio were on her side.

Billy then headed back down the aisle to the back of the church and he escorted Sharon up the aisle. The guests chuckled as he walked back yet a third time, and escorted Aisha up the aisle. Kim and Jason followed suit, as did Kat and Tommy. Adam and Tanya, despite Adam being best man, walked up with each other and everyone ahhed as Jill, the maid of honor, came gliding up the aisle in her radiant dress. And then came the cutest moment of all. Lexie, as the flower girl, came skipping up the aisle, her hair up in curls and a faux bun, tossing rose petals in front of her. The crowd awwed and laughed as she stole the show and as she got to the end of the aisle, she ran up and hugged Rocky.

"I love you Daddy," she whispered.

"I love you too, Princess," chuckled Rocky, pressing a kiss to her hair. The music changed to the Bridal March as Lexie sat with Maria and the guests rose as Richard walked Jessica down the aisle. The guests oohed and ahhed at Jessica's bridal gown. It was white with trims of purple. Jessica carried a bouquet of white-colored roses with purple ribbons tied around the bouquet. As they reached the altar, Richard kissed Jessica's cheek and shook Rocky's hand. The crowd laughed as Lexie followed suit and hugged Jessica.

"Love you mommy," said Lexie.

"Love you too, baby girl," said Jessica. Lexie this time went to sit with Richard, Lisa, Sharon, and Sarah. Pastor Bill motioned for the guests to be seated and as they were he spoke.

"Friends, we have been invited here today to share with Rocky and Jessica a very important moment in their lives. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife. I've had the pleasure of knowing Jessica and her sister Jill since they were toddlers, when Richard and Lisa adopted them. I was pleased last night to finally meet their biological mother Sarah. I was sad to hear that their biological father could not be here, but I understand because of the nature of his career. Jessica and Jill are truly special and gifted young ladies."

The current and former rangers and their families all shared a knowing look. It seemed Pastor Bill knew Sarah and Zordon's true identities, yet he did not share it with anyone else.

"With that said, who gives this woman to this man?" asked Pastor Bill.

"Her mothers and I do," said Richard as he sat back down.

"I ask you now, in the presence of God and these people, to declare your intention to enter into union with one another through the grace of Jesus Christ, who calls you into union with himself as acknowledged by your baptism," said Pastor Bill to Rocky and Jessica. "Jessica, will you have Rocky to be your husband, to live together in holy marriage? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?"

"I will," said Jessica.

"Rocky, will you have Jessica to be your wife, to live together in holy marriage? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?"

"Oh boy, I will," grinned Rocky, earning a laugh from the crowd as he waggled his eyebrows.

"Save that for the honeymoon, Mr. DeSantos," commented Adam. Rocky and Jessica blushed as Pastor Bill laughed and continued.

"And now, the bride would like to recite a couple readings," said Pastor Bill. He motioned to Jessica, who nodded and, to everyone's amusement, she pulled a couple pages from the breast area of her dress.

"It's a good thing I'm not leaking," joked Jessica to Rocky and he laughed as he pointed.

"She got that from me," joked Rocky, earning a playful swat from Jessica.

"I would like to read two things. First, from Plato's Symposium. I love Greek Mythology and I thought this fit perfectly. We are all human. And then again, we are not. This one is for you Ms. Appleby," winked Jessica. Ms. Appleby grinned and blew her prized pupils a kiss.

"Humans have never understood the power of Love, for if they had they would surely have built noble temples and altars and offered solemn sacrifices; but this is not done, and most certainly ought to be done, since Love is our best friend, our helper, and the healer of the ills which prevent us from being happy."

To understand the power of Love, we must understand that our original human nature was not like it is now, but different. Human beings each had two sets of arms, two sets of legs, and two faces looking in opposite directions. There were three sexes then: one comprised of two men called the children of the Sun, one made of two women called the children of the Earth, and a third made of a man and a woman, called the children of the Moon. Due to the power and might of these original humans, the Gods began to fear that their reign might be threatened. They sought for a way to end the humans' insolence without destroying them."

It was at this point that Zeus divided the humans in half. After the division the two parts of each desiring their other half, came together, and throwing their arms about one another, entwined in mutual embraces, longing to grow into one. So ancient is the desire of one another which is implanted in us, reuniting our original nature, making one of two, and healing the state of humankind."

Each of us when separated, having one side only, is but the indenture of a person, and we are always looking for our other half. Those whose original nature lies with the children of the Sun are men who are drawn to other men, those from the children of the Earth are women who love other women, and those from the children of the Moon are men and women drawn to one another. And when one of us meets our other half, we are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy, and would not be out of the other's sight even for a moment. We pass our whole lives together, desiring that we should be melted into one, to spend our lives as one person instead of two, and so that after our death there will be one departed soul instead of two; this is the very expression of our ancient need. And the reason is that human nature was originally one and we were a whole, and the desire and pursuit of the whole is called Love."

Jessica switched to the other page as the guests applauded and spoke again.

"And this is a poem that I want to dedicate to my husband," said Jessica. "Rocky I love you so much."

"I love you too, Babe," said Rocky as Jessica continued to read.

"I love you
Not only for who you are
But for what I am when I am with you.
I love you
Not only for what you have made of yourself
But for what you are making of me.
I love you for the part of me that you bring out.
I love you for putting your hand into my heart
And passing over all the foolish, weak things that you can't help.
Dimly seeing there and drawing out, into the light all the beautiful belongings
That no one else had looked quite far enough to find.
You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sign."

The guests awwed as she ended the poem and Rocky grinned and kissed Jessica's cheek.

"And now, Miss Aisha Campbell and Miss Kimberly Hart would like to sing a song to the bride and groom," said Pastor Bill. The crowd applauded as Kim and Aisha walked over to the corner and Kim picked up her guitar. She strummed a few notes to make sure it was still in tune and with a nod to Aisha, she started playing her guitar, and Aisha played the keyboard. Rocky fist-pumped the air as he realized they were playing one of his favorite, and newest Journey songs. Jessica grinned as Kim started to sing.

Kim: In my life I see where I've been
I said that I'd never fall again
Within myself I was wrong
My searchin' ain't over... over
I know that

Both: When you love a woman

Aisha: You see your world inside her eyes

Both: When you love a woman

Kim: You know she's standin' by your side

Both: A joy that lasts forever

Kim: There's a band of gold that shines waiting Somewhere... oh oh yeah

Aisha: If I can't believe that someone is true
To fall in love is so hard to do
I hope and pray tonight
Somewhere you're thinking of me
Yes I know I... I know that

Both: When you love a woman

Aisha: You see your world inside her eyes

Both: When you love a woman

Kim: You know she's standin' by your side

Both: A joy that lasts forever

Kim: There's a band of gold that shines, waiting Somewhere... oh..oh
It's enough to make you cry.
When you see her walkin' by
And you look into her eyes
Oh...oh...oh

Both: When you love a woman

Kim: You see your world inside her eyes
Both: When you love a woman
Aisha: Well you know she's standin' by your side
Both: A joy that lasts forever

Kim: There's a band of gold that shines... whoa
When you love a woman...
When you love, love, love
When you love a woman
You see your world inside her eyes.

As they ended the song, not a dry eye was in the house, the guests cheered and applauded as Jessica and Rocky wiped away their tears and hugged Kim and Aisha. The girls returned to their spots along the altar and Rocky and Jessica took their spots in front of Pastor Bill again.

"And now, the rings, if you please?" Pastor Bill asked Adam. Adam nodded and placed two gold bands on top of the Bible in Pastor Bill's hands. Jessica and Rocky took the other's ring and Pastor Bill motioned for Jessica to speak.

"Rocky, I give you this ring as a sign of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have; I honor you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. " She slid his ring onto his finger and Rocky did the same.

"Jess, I give you this ring as a sign of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have; I honor you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Rocky slid the band of gold on Jessica's finger, and she placed her engagement ring back on the same finger above her new ring.

"Rocky, Jessica, you are now one, as are your families and friends. You are all connected now. By the power vested in me by the City of Angel Grove, and the State of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Rocky, you may kiss your bride."

Rocky and Jessica grinned as their lips met in a fiery crash and the occupants of the church roared with applause and cheers.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Pablo Desantos Jr."

The reception was held at the Youth Center, thanks to Ernie, and Jessica and Rocky's favorite Italian restaurant catered the menu while Ernie provided the beverages. A punch bowl was set on a table in front of the juice bar landing, and a dessert table along with the cake were next to it. Round tables were scattered throughout the Youth Center for the guests and families, while a long white table spread across the wall for the current and former rangers. Rocky and Jessica walked into the Youth center to a roar of applause and cheers, and they walked around the tables, thanking the guests for coming. When they got to the table containing Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Appleby, Rocky and Jessica hugged them both.

"We are so grateful you were able to come," said Rocky. "This means a lot to us."

"You both have been great teachers and mentors to us," said Jessica. "Truly, thank you so much."

"It was my pleasure, Mrs. DeSantos," winked Mr. Kaplan and Jessica grinned.

"It does have a certain ring to it, doesn't it?" Jessica asked Ms. Appleby.

"It does, my dear," said Ms. Appleby. "Oh, where is your birth mother? I wanted to meet her."

"Oh I'm sorry Mr. Kaplan and Ms. Appleby, but my mom had to leave. She had important business matters to attend to. Maybe another time."

"I'm sorry to hear that," said Mr. Kaplan. "What did you say she did again?"

"Oh she's, uh, she runs a very important non-profit organization," said Jessica, coming up with a quick lie that was partially true, hoping they would buy it.

"Oh well then we should donate to the cause," said Mr. Kaplan.

"Oh, no, there's no need," said Jessica. "It's federally funded."

"Ah I see," said Mr. Kaplan. "Ooh, punch!" As Rocky and Jessica excused themselves, Zack, who had volunteered to DJ the reception after the original DJ canceled last minute, spoke into the microphone.

"Yo, yo, check it you guys. Dinner is about to be served. All my peeps at the long table are first and then you will be called up by your table number."

As the guests dined and wined, the group of rangers quietly chatted amongst themselves.

"So, did Sarah say why she had to leave?" Tommy asked Jessica. Jessica shook her head in response.

"No, but apparently Alpha contacted her. She said it had something to do with Zordon."

"You think Alpha got a lock on his location?" Adam asked.

"Who knows, but she said she would contact us if it was of any importance," said Jessica.

Once everyone was done eating, Zack returned to the DJ booth.

"Everyone, it is time for the bride and groom to dance their first dance as husband and wife," said Zack.

As the last guest left around Nine P.M., the rangers started to clean up. Richard and Sharon offered to babysit the twins and Lexie for the evening, as the rangers had all rented hotel rooms for the night, wanting to continue the party there.

"This was a lot of fun," said Aisha. "I can't wait for the next one of us to get married."

"Was that a subtle hint?" Billy asked Aisha as they dumped paper plates into the garbage bag they were holding.

"Pssh, boy, you crazy? You know I'm not ready yet, but I know a certain pink and red colored bridesmaid and groomsman who are." Aisha winked at Kat and Tommy, and they blushed.

"When I get married, I'm going to have a sailor theme," said Trini. Kim gasped.

"Nuh uh!" said Kim. "That was so MY idea girl!"

"We still have that ESP going girlfriend," said Trini as she high-fived Kim.

"Oh god, they're planning our weddings already?" Zack asked Jason.

"Apparently," groaned Jason. "Hey Jess, you know what I realized?"

"What's that Jase?" Jessica asked Jason.

"You never threw the bouquet and Rocky never threw the garter," replied Jason.

"Oh wow, you're right," said Jessica. Before she could get her best girlfriends to line up, Jessica shrieked as Rocky climbed under her dress.

"Rocky! What are you doing?" shrieked Jessica. The group was laughing and Kim snapped pictures of the moment.

"IMGRRRINGRRRGARRRERRR!" came the muffled voice of Rocky. Jessica shrieked again as Rocky had grabbed the garter with his teeth and was now pulling it down her leg. Rocky lifted Jessica's leg and pulled off the garter as he climbed out from under her dress.

"Tada!" said Rocky. "I think I'm going to like being married." He waggled his eyebrows as everyone laughed and Jessica motioned for the other female rangers to stand in a line. Jessica winked to the girls. Little did Kat know, Tommy was setting her up for his plan. As Jessica threw the bouquet behind her, everyone but Kat scattered and the bouquet landed in her arms to a round of applause from the others.

"Hey Tommy?" Rocky asked.

"Yeah Rocko?" asked Tommy as Rocky stood next to his new step-brother-in-law.

"Catch," said Rocky, tossing the garter in Tommy's face and dashing off. The others burst into laughter as Tommy grinned.

"Well, this is the part where y'all are supposed to dance," said Jason. "Is it not?"

"I had something else in mind," said Tommy as he walked over to Kat. Everyone grinned, as they knew what Tommy was up to. Kat, however, looked at him, confused at first, but then when Tommy got down on one knee and procured a beautiful diamond ring, she burst into tears.

"You know I'm not good at speeches, but Kat, this past year, you have made me realize how much I need you in my life, and I don't want to share it with anyone else. Katherine Hilliard, will you do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Thomas James Oliver? Will you marry me?"

"Yes, yes I will marry you!" said Kat. Everyone cheered, as Rocky and Jessica yelled, "Finally!" in unison and Tommy slipped the ring on Kat's finger.

"You've just made me the happiest woman alive, Tommy Oliver," whispered Kat as she kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you too," said Tommy as the other rangers showered streamers and confetti over the newly engaged rangers. At that moment, their communicators beeped. Jessica looked around to make sure Ernie wasn't still there and brought her communicator to her lips.

"Go ahead Mom," said Jessica.

"Rangers, I'm sorry to burst in on your cleanup and celebration, but your presence is need here at the

Power Chamber."

"We're on our way," said Jess.

"We'll finish cleaning up," said Trini as she and Zack started piling more garbage into bags.

"No, you guys should come with us," said Jason. "If this is about Zordon, you guys should be in the loop too."

"Sounds fair enough," said Zack. Zack held onto Billy, while Trini held onto Kim, and the thirteen of them disappeared in flashes of color.

They landed in the Power Chamber and the current and two former rangers rushed up to Sarah. She had a grim look on her face.

"Mom, what is it?" asked Jill. "What's wrong?"

"Did you guys find Zordon?" asked Tommy.

"Rangers, former and current, I have some grave news," said Sarah. "As you know, Zordon was kidnapped on Eltar by Balat's minions when they were still in control. With the entire Balat empire destroyed, I assumed that Zordon would be released from captivity. However, Alpha 6 came across a message that was sent about two weeks ago at the end of the battle by Zordon himself. It is very faint, more than likely due to the bad connection between Eltar and Earth's transmission feeds. Observe the viewing globe."

All the rangers turned to the viewing globe and they could see a crackly screen and Zordon's voice was barely coming through in a garbled message.

"Sarah-Captured-Astronema-Rangers-Help-Seek Andros-KO-35. Jessica-Jill-Sarah-Love You All."

"That was it, there was nothing else?" asked Tanya.

"I'm afraid not Tanya, the message was very cryptic," said Sarah.

"He said something about an Andros person? If he is a person," said Kim.

"He is a person. Andros is like us, human and from another planet," said Sarah. "He is from the Planet KO-35, but the planet has been deserted for ten years. It is rumored the people on that planet went into hiding when an evil force attacked their planet."

"Who or what is Astronema?" asked Billy. "The name sounds familiar."

"Astronema is an evil sorceress who is trying to take over the galaxy nearest to the Milky Way," said Sarah. "That is the galaxy that KO-35 resides in."

"We need to get to KO-35," said Adam. "We need to find this Andros and fast. If Zordon trusts him, then so can we."

"But Adam, I just had twins, you can't expect me to go on a rescue mission and leave my children parentless? What if we never come back?" replied Jessica.

"She's right, this isn't a rescue mission, it's a suicide mission," said Jason. "We need to think this through."

"What if we split up?" asked Rocky. "There are more than enough of us to where we can divide the team in two groups. One group goes into space, and the other stays back here on Earth."

"That's a great idea Rocky," said Jill. "We can draw straws."

"Wait," said Jessica. "I've changed my mind. Rocky, you should stay here with the kids. I'll volunteer myself for this rescue mission."

"No, you are BOTH going," said Jason. "I say that the original Turbo rangers sans Jill go to KO-35. Jill and the rest of us will stay here. I'm sure we can use Trini and Zack to help out with repairs and other things"

"I like that idea," said Jill. "I can help Richard and Sharon take care of the kids."

"We all can," said Kim.

"I guess we have no choice," said Rocky, looking at Jessica.

"No, we don't," said Jessica. It was settled. The Super Six were heading into space.

"Space? You can't be serious!" exclaimed Richard later that night after the group finished cleaning up the Youth Center.

"We have to, Richard," said Tommy. "Zordon's in trouble."

"We would do the same for each other if it was one of us," said Adam. "We took an oath when we became rangers to have each other's backs. That includes Zordon."

"What about your children, you are just going to abandon them while you roam in space?" Richard yelled at Jessica while she was packing up her belongings. Rocky and Tommy were doing the same.

"No, we are not abandoning them," said Jessica. "We are leaving them in yours and Sharon's care. Jill is staying to help you. Only Tommy, Kat, Tanya, Adam, Rocky and myself are going to space. Jason, Kim, Billy, Aisha, Zack and Trini are staying behind with Jill to protect Earth."

"I already got a lecture from my parents," said Adam, "They weren't too thrilled when I told them either."

"Mine were understanding at least," said Tanya.

"Same goes for me," said Kat as she helped Tommy pack. "I am not ditching my fiancé and I will not abandon our leader."

"I guess I can't argue with you then I guess," said Richard. "When will you be back?"

"It's hard to say," said Jessica. "The sooner we find this Andros character, the sooner we find Dad."

The rangers gathered in the Power Chamber an hour later. The boys were loading up Tigress' cargo bay while the girls all made final preparations.

"Rangers, because of the atmosphere, when you enter space you will need to be morphed," said Sarah. "Once you are out of the Milky Way, all contact will be lost. Should you find Andros, you should be able to attempt contact. Are you ready?"

"Yes," said the six space-bound rangers.

"Very well, once you are morphed and loaded into Tigress, we will begin," said Sarah.

"Shift into Overdrive!" said Tommy.

"Pink Wind Dove!"

"Yellow Sand Bear!"

"Blue Ocean Seal!"

"Green Desert Snake!"

"Red Lightning Lion!"

"Purple Sunset Tiger!"

The six morphed rangers walked into the loading dock and stared in awe. Tigress had transformed herself into a space shuttle.

"Tigress! Mom how in the world?" cried Jessica.

"Your bike is not the only form of transportation that Tigress can shift into," smiled Sarah.

"Trini and I made a few last-minute adjustments while you guys were saying your goodbyes to your families," said Billy as the others followed them into the loading dock.

"Amazing," said Tommy.

"I'm ready for lift off Rangers!" purred Tigress as the six space-bound rangers climbed into what was now a genuine cockpit.

"Setting coordinates for KO-35," said Jessica as she strapped herself in and punch in the coordinates that Sarah had given her.

"Good luck you guys. We can handle things from here," said Jason.

"You're in charge now Jase," said Tommy as he saluted him.

"May the power protect you," said Jason. The remaining rangers returned to the main chamber.

"Counting down," said Billy as he pushed a few buttons. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition..."

Tigress' jets fired up as the overhead doors to the storage area opened.

"Liftoff!" cried Billy as he hit another button and Tigress shot into the sky. The others watched on the viewing globe as Tigress soared into the Earth's atmosphere. As Tigress left Earth, Jessica spoke into the communicator.

"We're on our way guys, we made it through the atmosphere safely," said Jessica.

"Good luck you guys," said Billy as they watched Tigress disappear out of view. "Come back safely."

TBC