Title: What If Zack Taylor/Black Ranger and Launch (Dragon Ball Super) Were to Date Each Other? Part 3

Scene: Angel Grove Youth Center

It’s been a few weeks since their date and subsequent monster battle, and Zack and Launch have been spending a lot of time together. They’ve gone on several more dates and have even spent time training together to improve their fighting skills.

Zack: (smiling) You’re getting really good at this, Launch. I’m impressed.

Launch: (laughing) Thanks, Zack. I guess all those years of defending myself with a gun come in handy.

Zack: (grinning) It definitely does. You know, I’ve been meaning to tell you something.

Launch: (curious) What is it?

Zack: (serious) I’ve been thinking about my future as a Power Ranger. And… I’m not sure if I want to keep doing this forever.

Launch: (surprised) Really? But you love being a Power Ranger.

Zack: I do. But I also want to explore other things and maybe even start a family someday. And being a Power Ranger, that’s always going to be risky and unpredictable.

Launch: (nodding) I see. And you’re worried about what that means for us.

Zack: (hesitant) Yeah. I don’t want to lose you, Launch. But I also don’t want to hold you back from anything you might want in the future.

Launch: (smiling reassuringly) Zack, you’re not going to lose me. And you’re not holding me back from anything. I like you for who you are, not just as a Power Ranger. Whether you’re a Power Ranger or not, I’m with you because I want to be with you.

Zack: (relieved) Thank you, Launch. I needed to hear that.

Launch: (leaning in close) You know, there’s something else I’ve been thinking about.

Zack: (smiling) Oh yeah? And what’s that?

Launch: (serious) I want to tell you something. Something important.

Zack: (concerned) What is it, Launch?

Launch takes a deep breath before speaking, “I have a daughter.”

Zack’s eyes widen in surprise, but he quickly recovers and takes her hand, “That’s amazing, Launch. Why didn’t you tell me before?”

Launch looks down shyly, “I wasn’t sure if it was the right time. And I didn’t want to scare you away.”

Zack lifts her chin so that their eyes meet again, “You could never scare me away, Launch. And your daughter is a part of you, so she’s a part of me too. I want to meet her.”

Launch’s eyes light up, “You mean it?”

Zack nods, “Of course. Anything that’s important to you is important to me.”

Launch leans in to kiss him, and as they pull away, they both know that they’re in this for the long haul. Together they can face anything that comes their way - monsters, family, and the future.

Launch: (smiling) Thank you, Zack. That means a lot to me.

Zack: (smiling back) You’re welcome, Launch. I want us to be honest with each other, no matter what. And I’m happy to be a part of your life and your daughter’s life too.

Launch: (grinning) She’s going to love you. And I think you’re going to be a great dad in the future too.

Zack: (blushing) Thank you. I hope so.

Just then, Zack’s communicator beeps, signaling the presence of another monster attack.

Zack: (apologetic) I’m sorry, Launch. I have to go.

Launch: (understanding) I know. Just be careful out there.

Zack: (nodding) I will. And remember, we’re in this together.

Launch: (smiling) Always.

They share a quick kiss before Zack teleports away. Launch stays behind, already planning to introduce Zack to her daughter and looking forward to whatever the future holds for them. Though the life of a Power Ranger may be uncertain, one thing is for sure – Launch and Zack will always have each other.

Scene: Angel Grove Park

After a fierce battle with the monster, the Black Ranger joins Launch at the park. Launch is sitting on a bench, and she gets up to greet Zack.

Launch: (smiling) Hey, you made it back in one piece.

Zack: (smiling back) Yeah, barely. That was tougher than I expected.

Launch: (concerned) Are you hurt? Do you need me to take a look?

Zack: (shaking his head) No, I’m fine. Thanks for worrying about me, though.

Launch: (smiling) Well, it’s hard not to worry about you. You mean a lot to me.

Zack: (serious) Same here, Launch. And speaking of things that mean a lot to me…

Launch: (raising an eyebrow) Yeah?

Zack takes a deep breath before speaking, “I talked to my friends on the Power Rangers team, and they’re all on board with me stepping down from the team to pursue other things in my life.”

Launch: (surprised) Really? That’s a big decision, Zack.

Zack: (nodding) It is. But I’m ready for something new. And I want to be there for you and your daughter, too.

Launch: (smiling) I’m so happy to hear that, Zack. And whatever you decide to do, I’ll support you.

Zack: (grinning) Thanks, Launch. I appreciate that. And speaking of supporting each other, can we set up a time for me to meet your daughter?

Launch: (nodding) Definitely. How about this weekend?

Zack: (smiling) Sounds good. I can’t wait to meet her.

Launch and Zack exchange a smile, knowing that they’re building something special together. No matter what challenges they face in the future, they’ll face them together as a team – one that’s stronger than any monster attacking the city.

Scene: Launch’s House

The weekend finally arrives, and Zack comes over to Launch’s house to meet her daughter. Launch introduces her daughter, a sweet five-year-old named Lily, to Zack.

Launch: (smiling) Lily, this is my friend Zack. Zack, this is my daughter Lily.

Lily looks up at Zack curiously before running over to him and hugging him tightly.

Lily: (excitedly) Hi, Zack! My mommy talks about you all the time!

Zack: (grinning) Hi, Lily! I’ve been looking forward to meeting you. Your mommy talks about you too. You’re very important to her.

Launch: (smiling) That’s right, Lily. And Zack is important to both of us now.

Lily: (grinning) Yay, that means we’re all a team!

Zack and Launch exchange a knowing smile, glad to see that Lily is taking to Zack so easily.

They spend the rest of the day playing games, watching movies, and eating snacks. Zack and Lily bond over their shared love of martial arts, and Launch can see that they’re going to have a great relationship.

As the day winds down, Zack looks at Launch and Lily and knows that he’s found something special – a family that he never knew he needed.

Zack: (smiling) Thank you for today, Launch. I had a great time.

Launch: (smiling back) You’re welcome, Zack. And thank you for being so great with Lily.

Lily: (hugging Zack) Can you come over again soon, Zack?

Zack: (laughing) Of course, Lily. Anytime you want me to, I’ll be here.

As Zack leaves, he and Launch share a smile at the thought of their future together – a future that includes family, love, and being there