Ninja. But what is a ninja? The physical. The inner. The emotional. He is cunning and swift. He is level headed. Strong. True to himself. Yeah......I got that part. But is he not only human?

Fighting Evil Ninja Aliens and defeating Lothor was probably the greatest , most honorable thing I've ever done. Being a part of a winning team of great fighters. And most importantly, good friends. More like , family. It was almost like I can hide behind my powers. Like I could push aside my own personal problems, to fight the enemy. I was a Power Ranger. Dude, that's nuts!!!! And because of us, Lothor's gone. And so are our powers.

It's been a year since I last morphed into the Yellow Wind Ranger. Damn....I miss it. It's been way hard to deal with just being....well....me. Dustin Brooks. Yeah....that guy....you know...the flakey, dumb one that has not a care in the world. Who goes with the flow. Things haven't been as easy as you think. Things haven't felt exactly the same as they did before all of this. And as for all of us, we're definitely not like we used to be...

Blake and Hunter decided to finish school and go away to college. Well, not really away, away.....but you know, away enough that we don't see each other much. Sacred Heart Of John Paul University, to be exact. Cam has a newfound love of seeing the world and traveling. He's been just about everywhere, from Alaska to China. Moscow to Honolulu. Man , this guy is all over!! Right now, he's in Japan visiting family. I guess from rarely ever leaving Ninja Ops, he needs a major break. I haven't seen him in a while, and to be honest, I really miss him. Him and his smart comments. Shane's been on the road competing with his skate team. He's been doing awesome and I catch his demo's whenever I can. Tori.......well.........Tori's good. Tori's.....lets just say she means more than words can say. That probably explains why I haven't said anything....

As for me, I'm busy trying to get settled. Trying to do something with myself. I guess I kinda thought I'd be a Ranger forever. I still work at Storm Chargers , of course. And Motocross is still my thing. C'mon dude, do you really think I could give it up?? I haven't really competed in a while, but I've been seriously training with my freestyle. And for some reason, this has gotten harder rather than easier. I just been real hard on myself lately. And it really affects my performance on the track. I'ts like my self-confidence went with my powers. A piece of me went. I miss the feeling....I miss the adrenaline rush...dude, fighting those Evil Alien Ninja Freaks was intense!! But those days are gone. And now It's time to be an adult...to figure out who I really am...what I really want in life...and who I want to share it with. And dude, to be honest, I really don't think I'm ready for all of this.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

disclaimer: yeah, sorry I shouldve said all this at the beginning, lol..this is my first time posting a fan fic but not my first time writing one :) as you all know I do not own Ninja Storm or any rights to it for that matter :( boo! Actually I'd just wanna own Glenn McMillan ..but anyways..so origially this story was rated nc-17 but being that its a no no i had to chop it to an r rating..sorry if this story offends anyone..but hey thats life..i mean its not crazness but certain scenes were intense!!! please read and review! be honest i can take it!! and thanks for reading my first chapter! yay!!

cyn