MATTHEW

Matthew

Wanting to see space, Matthew snuck aboard Terra Venture, a space colony, when it launched into space looking for a new world.  After awhile, the novelty of seeing space had worn thin, plus Matthew began to miss his family.  Matthew decided to take matters into his own hands and make Terra Venture return to Earth.  Matthew snuck into the Navigations room and using a device he had put together himself, combining several electronic gadgets, Matthew managed to get the ship's engines to stop.  Working silently, Matthew was unaware that there were GSA officers outside the door.  The GSA officers, including Kai, burst into the room.  Matthew was startled and drop his equipment and held his hands in the air as the GSA officers had weapons pointed at him.  Damon had entered the room as well, having help Kai and the rest of the GSA officers entered.  Kai and Damon brought Matthew to a small room.  Matthew sat at a table and waited nervously for Commander Stanton to appear.  Damon sat across from Matthew while Kai and the rest of the GSA officers stood.  Commander Stanton entered and was surprised to see a young boy sitting at the table.  Commander Stanton began to ask Matthew why he had stopped the engines, but Matthew refused to answer any questions and fold his arms in front of him defensively.  Commander Stanton noted that Matthew did not have an ID badge and asked him about it.  Matthew told him that he guess he lost it.  Commander Stanton found the idea far fetched.  Damon wondered out loud if Matthew had ever had an ID badge to begin with.  Matthew took a long look at Damon and then reluctantly told them that he had snuck onto Terra Venture to see space and that he now wanted to go home.  Another GSA officer entered the room and whispered into Kai's ear.  Kai announced that they were receiving a transmission from Matthew's mom.  The transmission played in the room where they were.  Matthew was happy to see his mom.  His mother was tearful and asked Matthew if he had known what he had put them through.  Matthew apologized and told her that he had only wanted to see space.  Matthew's mom told he she guess he was going to and start to cry as she told him that she was never going to see him again.  The transmission ended.  Matthew adamantly stated again that he wanted to go home.  Commander Stanton walked around the table and told Matthew that they had a limited supply of fuel and food.  They simply couldn't turn the ship around for one boy.  Commander Stanton also told Matthew that he would have to adjust to life on Terra Venture.  After Commander Stanton left, Matthew laid his head down on the table, upset.  Later, Damon was assign the task of training Matthew.  Matthew was given an overall suit similar to Damon's.  They drove together to an area and got out and put protective clothing on.  Matthew asked Damon if he missed his family, and Damon told him everyday.  Damon told Matthew that he had to learn something else, other than hacking into computers.  Matthew and Damon worked together replacing liquid containers in transformer panels.  Damon's morpher went off and Damon asked Matthew if he would be alright, as he had to leave.  Matthew replied that he would be alright and Damon left.  Matthew continued to work until he noticed a red gas covering Terra Venture.  He watched as the gas passed people, the people would drop to the ground, asleep.  Matthew tried to quickly get away and accidentally tore his protective suit in the process.  Clutching the torn area together, Matthew took off running.  Matthew hid in some bushes as he watch Furio and several Stingwingers head for the control tower.  Matthew was almost discovered by the Stingwingers.  When Furio and several Stingwingers left, Matthew headed towards the control tower.  He beat them to the building and raced passed sleeping people as he made his way to the elevator.  Matthew rode the elevator to headquarters.  After he had gotten off, he discovered more sleeping people at headquarters.  Matthew also noticed that Furio and several Stingwingers were now in the elevator headed for the control tower.  Matthew used his gadget to stop the elevator.  Matthew began to feel sleepy and his last act before falling asleep was to sound the alarm and plead for help.  Later, Matthew awoke to discovered the Green Ranger asking him if he was okay.  Matthew told the Green Ranger that he had tried to stop Furio before falling asleep again.  Another day, Matthew was present in a ceremony honoring him.  Matthew stood with Kendrix, Kai, and Damon behind him.  Commander Stanton walked towards him with a medal.  Commander Stanton placed the medal around Matthew's neck and told him it was for his bravery and courage.  Matthew was thrilled with the medal and thanked Commander Stanton.  A moment of sadness hit Matthew as he wished his mother could see it.  Later, Matthew walked sadly along, occasionally holding up his medal and looking at it.  Suddenly the Power Rangers appeared before him.  The Green Ranger walked up asked Matthew if he realized that he was a hero.  Matthew hugged the Green Ranger and the Green Ranger told him that he had heard that he wanted to go home.  The Rangers took Matthew aboard the Astro Megaship.  They sent a transmission to Commander Stanton and announced that they were taking Matthew back to Earth.  Matthew thanked Commander Stanton for letting him see outer space.  Commander Stanton chuckled and told Matthew that it had been an honor.  Matthew waved goodbye before the transmission ended.

Homesick