Disclaimer: Not ours, we wish they were. Well Dany wants Cam, I want Hunter but hey, we can't always get what we want. This is the first chapter of the long awaited collaboration between myself and MzDany. We have almost finished this story and will be both updating at least once a week with a new chapter. We hope you all enjoy it. Also, there is a slight slash theme here, so please don't be upset by it. And also please review, we can't wait to see what you all think of this. Angel Mouse and MzDany, April, 2006.
Deception of the Samurai
By AngelMouse and MzDany
Summary: PG13 - Cam and Hunter's relationship is flourishing, but a new Samurai student, who isn't quite who she appears to be, is threatening that harmony - with dangerous consequences.
The small glade was quiet and out of the way. There was a small rock pool that had a tiny waterfall flowing gently down the rocks into the pool. The sounds of the water hitting the rocks filled the clearing with a soft tinkling sound that suited the surroundings perfectly. The water was sweet tasting and was always cold. The surrounding trees filled the small glade with sweet smells of fresh leaves and tiny flowers. The soft grass surrounding the pool was gentle and green, inviting even. Rock walls surrounded the small out of the way clearing, guaranteeing privacy for those who wanted it. And the two people that came to this small, quiet, serene clearing always appreciated the privacy.
Once a week, the two men came together in this secluded glade at the end of a usually hectic week. It was their escape from their duties, their responsibilities, and their lives. For a few hours each week they got together, discussed work and then spent time together, enjoying each other's company. Knowing that these few hours they spent together were usually stolen hours from their responsibilities back at their respective homes. But neither of them minded. It was worth it to them.
Hunter arrived in the small glade first this week. Normally he was running late and Cam was always waiting for him, but this week, he was early for a change. He grinned as he finished streaking into their meeting spot, glad to be one up on the Samurai for a change. He unslung his bag and set it down on a rock. He opened it and took out a blanket. He had come prepared this time, he wanted to surprise Cam. So, after they conducted their Academy business, a picnic lunch was going to go down well. He spread the blanket on the ground and then took out his notebook, setting it down. Hunter's face broke out into a small smile as he remembered the first time they came here. After the Rangers had finally defeated Lothor and sealed the Abyss of Evil over him, he and Cam were finally free to turn their attention to other things, namely the feelings of attraction that had been growing between them for quite some time, but with the ever-present threat of Lothor and his monsters, there had just never been a real opportunity for a heart-to-heart. Until the final battle on the grounds of the US Action Games. Afterwards, Cam had shown him this glade, where they had their first serious talk about their feelings for each other – and where they had shared their first kiss. Six weeks ago to this very day. Hunter dove back into the bag and then suddenly grinned as there was a gentle flutter of wind announced the arrival of his friend. He turned around and grinned, crossing his arms as he watched the figure in black leather walk towards him.
"You're late for once." Hunter's tone was teasing and light and the figure just raised an eyebrow as he approached.
Cam studied Hunter as he walked along the soft grass, tilting his head slightly at the blanket on the ground. Obviously Hunter had some plans for later, after Academy business. Hunter's eyes were warm and friendly, and even though he had his arms crossed, there was gentleness about his friend that not many people saw.
"This from the man who's perpetually late to anything and everything he's supposed to be at." Hunter snorted and uncrossed his arms, turning back to his bag.
"Be nice or you don't get your surprise." Cam moved to his side, unslinging his bag and setting it down next to Hunter's.
"I get a surprise? What is it?" Hunter grinned at him and waggled a finger at him, closing his bag up and grinning. Cam grabbed the finger and pulled Hunter towards him. "That's not fair." Hunter just grinned and gave Cam a light kiss on his lips, then pulled his hand free.
"Not telling. Not until later, after you've been good and asked me nicely." Cam snorted as he got his own folder out of his backpack and put it down on the blanket.
"You know, I sometimes wonder who's meant to be the older out of you and Blake. Sometimes you act like a two year old." Hunter laughed and sat down with ease on the blanket, with a gracefulness that someone of his size and build you wouldn't suspect of possessing.
"You're just jealous. Now come on, let's get this out of the way so we can have some fun and relax for a little bit. It's a beautiful day and I don't really want to spend the entire day talking about Academy business." Cam laughed softly, shaking his head as he gave up and sat down on the blanket opposite Hunter, taking his notebook up and sitting it in his lap. Hunter copied his movements and opened his notebook.
"Okay, we'll be quick and then we can relax for a while. Truth be told, I'm feeling a bit frazzled this week. It hasn't been an easy week." Hunter looked up, his eyes concerned.
"Why? What's been happening?" Cam sighed and shook his head.
"Later. Come on; let's get this out of the way." Cam glanced down at his notebook and looked up, smiling slightly. "So, what's first?"
"That about it you think, Cam?" Hunter asked some time later and Cam nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I think that about wraps it up for this week."
"Good." Hunter flipped his folder closed "Then we can move on to the really interesting part of the meeting." Cam looked up from his own binder as he finished making one final note in it, his expression curious.
"What part? I thought we had already talked about everything." There was a knowing sparkle in his eyes as he looked at Hunter.
"Oh, this part doesn't involve any talking, believe me," Hunter said, a wolfish grin on his face as he moved closer to Cam, his eyes sparkling with a challenge in them, a challenge that Cam was happy to accept. Moments later they were rolling around on the ground, kissing, and tussling like a pair of school kids instead of the grown men they were.
Quite some time later the note books had been put away and the makings of a lunch had been put aside after all the food had been consumed. The two figures were reclining now on the blanket, their black leather jackets having been removed and thrown off to one side after their earlier bout of wrestling. Hunter had his eyes closed, the sun streaming down through the trees, reflecting off his blond hair. Underneath his jacket he had on a tight black t-shirt that Cam privately thought made Hunter even more gorgeous than he normally was. Cam was lying on his back, his head resting on Hunter's stomach, his eyes closed as Hunter absently stroked his hair gently. Cam's t-shirt was crimson underneath his leather jacket, something that had caused Hunter to grin when he had removed his jacket. Cam stirred slightly and opened his eyes with a soft groan.
"What's wrong Cam?" Cam sighed.
"I should really be getting back."
"Why? Is there trouble at the Wind Academy? Is that why you're feeling frazzled this week?" Cam sighed and sat up, hunching his shoulders slightly. Hunter opened his eyes and sat up, concern on his face. "Cam?" Cam sighed but didn't turn to face Hunter. Hunter was getting really worried now and he shifted slightly, moving so that he was right behind Cam and put his hand on Cam's shoulder. "Things are getting worse for you, aren't they? That's why your feeling stressed out." Cam stiffened slightly but then he relaxed, nodding.
"A little. It would help if I had more than four Samurai students. How can I be the Head Teacher of the Wind Academy when all I teach is four Samurai students and a couple of basic beginner classes? Until I complete my element studies, Dad won't let me teach an element class." Hunter wrapped his arms around Cam's chest, drawing the samurai back against him.
"He obviously doesn't know what you're capable of. You don't have to have an elemental affiliation to teach an element class." Cam sighed, leaning back against Hunter's chest, drawing support from his boyfriend's presence.
"I know. But I guess that Dad feels that tradition and rules have to be followed. It's just annoying that sometimes I can't teach what I know because of a silly tradition." Hunter leaned his head against the back of Cam's.
"It's not easy being the son of a sensei, Cam, we both know this. Sometimes, traditions, even silly ones have to be followed. We both know that, Cam." Cam sighed, knowing Hunter was right but it didn't make things easier.
"Yeah I know. You're right Hunter. Just doesn't make it easy to accept, though." Hunter laughed softly, beginning to place gentle kisses on Cam's neck, causing the samurai to shiver slightly.
"Hey, I'm always right; you should be used to it by now." Cam shivered again as Hunter's gentle kisses went along the back of his neck.
"You keep that up and neither of us is going to get any working out done today." Hunter just chuckled softly in his ear and began to nibble on it.
"Oh, I have an idea for some sort of work out in mind." Cam just laughed softly and leaned back against Hunter's strong body, relaxing in his boyfriend's warm arms and strong embrace.
"You know, you are so bad for my discipline." Hunter chuckled again, his lips moving back down to Cam's neck.
"I'll show you some discipline."
"Hunter!" Hunter chuckled and relaxed his grip on Cam's body, easing up on the kisses for a moment.
"What?" Cam turned slightly and chuckled, reaching up and running a hand along Hunter's face.
"You never cease to amaze me." Cam suddenly got a wicked grin on his face and his eyes sparkled with mirth. Hunter saw this and looked at Cam warily. When Cam got like this, Hunter usually ended up with a surprise, although it was usually a good one.
"Cam, what are you thinking?" Cam just chuckled and with a fleeting movement, he brushed a light kiss on Hunter's lips and then sprung up from where they had been sitting. He began to back towards the pool.
"Nothing much, just that it's a really nice day today. A nice hot day today." Cam kept slowly backing up; taking his t-shirt off and walking back towards the pool. Hunter stood up, following him slowly, grinning as he took his t-shirt off.
"Yeah, it is too. And what do you think we should do about it?" Cam had reached the edge of the pool by now and stopped, taking off his boots.
"I'm sure we'll think of something, don't you." Hunter just grinned and walked closer to Cam, the smile on his face growing wider.
Cam walked into the Academy office a few hours later, the smile on his face refusing to leave it. The weekly meetings with Hunter to discuss Academy business were the highlights of his week. That and any time they got to spend together, that is. They usually managed to spend at least one night a week together – for dinner or something – and most weeks were able to catch one or two days where they could lunch together at either Academy. He walked into his room, putting down his bag and taking out his notebook. It was getting towards evening meal time and he usually spent it with his father after meeting with Hunter discussing Wind and Thunder Academy business. He found it a nice way to wind down and get ready for the week ahead. He headed for his father's quarters but was distracted by the sounds of his father speaking to someone from the direction of his study. Curious, a failing he had since he was very little, Cam turned and headed towards his dad's study. He knocked on his dad's door gently.
"Dad may I come in?"
"Please, enter Cameron." Cam opened the door and walked in, bowing slightly in respect when he saw that his father was entertaining someone. Kanoi smiled warmly and gestured for Cam to come in further. "Cameron, I would like you to meet Kami Amigosa. She is transferring to the Wind Academy from the Sun Academy in China. She'll be joining your Samurai Class as a new student. I have all her transcripts and transfer papers for you to go over later." Cam turned, looking at the young woman sitting across from his father with delight but also with surprise. A new Samurai student!
She was about his height, had straight, dark long hair and violet eyes. She was of Asian looking descent and Cam had to admit that she was quite attractive to look at.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Ms Amigosa." She stood and bowed in reply. When she spoke, her voice was soft but it felt like there was contained power beneath it. Her accent was crisp and Cam thought he detected the hint of an upper class British accent, but he wasn't sure.
"And you, Sensei. Your father has told me much about your classes. When Sensei Hiro told me about the Samurai program instituted by your father, I just had to request a transfer. I have always wanted to train as a Samurai but have been unable to in China." She smiled gently at his father and continued. "The Samurai program here is the only one of its kind across all the Ninja Academies; it's a very unique program. I am very honoured that your father has accepted my transfer request."
Cam nodded at her words and took the papers that his father held out to him.
"I'll have to look over your transfer papers and teaching transcripts from your old Academy, but that can wait until morning. I'll leave you to finish your discussions with my father. Welcome on board," Cam said with another bow. "We can begin your training first thing in the morning." She nodded and Cam turned to Kanoi. "Dad, I'll be in my office when you're ready for evening meal."
"Yes Cameron." Cam nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him. He glanced down at the papers in his hands and shrugged. He really wished his father had talked to him first about accepting a new student, but it was a good thing all the same. Now he had five students to teach and knowledge about his program was getting out there among the other Academies. A smile appeared on his face as he opened the door into his office. Today had been a good day.
At two o'clock in the morning, an utter stillness had descended over the Wind Academy. Inside the small room at the end of the hallway in the student's dorm, the petite figure stretched out on the bed briefly wondered whether she was the only one still awake in the entire school. Hands behind her head, Kami Amigosa watched the silvery moonlight play with the shadows on the ceiling. Her involuntary status as the only female samurai student residing on campus had resulted in a solitary room and she was glad for it, for the last thing she wanted was a room mate, especially a human one.
She sighed, wishing she could close her eyes and regenerate; it had been a long voyage from Zakaaria, her home world, to this crummy little planet. But she knew that sleep wouldn't be claiming her any time soon, for her head was still spinning with the effort of processing all the events of the day: first the frustrating search for a safe hiding place for her ship right after her arrival on Earth, then the long and somewhat painful transformation into Human form…not to mention the incredibly tedious task of forging all those documents from the Sun Academy.
Her hand went to her upper right arm, rubbing the spot where the small device was imbedded. As long as the transformer did not disconnect from her body, she could hold her Human form indefinitely. Kami smiled; the technology was perfect. She could be as close to other Humans as she wished and they would never suspect that there was a difference. Blinking into the darkness, Kami mulled over her task ahead. When Emperor Akaar had asked her to embark on this mission, she had been wary, but of course there was no way to refuse such an important assignment.
It certainly sounded easy enough; find the key to the Abyss of Evil, activate it with the Zakaarian Power Crystal and free the half dozen of the emperor's elite generals that were now stuck down there after this fool Lothor had been defeated by the Power Rangers. Why in the world Emperor Akaar ever even agreed to Lothor's request for military re-enforcements for his final showdown with the Rangers was beyond Kami, but one didn't question the emperor.
The unfamiliar surroundings and strange inhabitants of this planet had irritated her immediately after her arrival, but she had played her role of transfer student from an elusive ninja academy in China expertly and completely bowled over the old head teacher of this school.
And then he had walked into the room and Kami's entire assignment had suddenly become much more interesting. Cam Watanabe. Her teacher. Kami was still marveling at how he had instantly affected her just with his mere presence. There was a tangible aura of power and authority around him and Kami had always appreciated powerful men. But there were other vibes, too; gentleness, humour, competence...it was intriguing - and attractive. Kami grinned to herself. In a few hours she would begin her quest for the 'key', but she was now also looking quite forward to the training lessons with this very enticing teacher.
There you go guys, the first chapter. Please enjoy and don't forget to review. Also, please forgive the formatting, fanfiction net is really weird these days with it's formatting rules.