Hey guys, I've been hearing the word 'chibi' everywhere, and had no idea what the hell it meant lol. Then I googled it – yep - I googled. And the definition was soo cute! So I thought I'd write my own Power Ranger Ninja Storm fic but with chibis!! I know it's been done before, but honestly, who could resist turning our favourite characters into Chibis? I know I can't! Hope you like. =]
Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers! Or the characters! Otherwise the whole show would have SLASH!
Warning: (I really hate these bloody warning labels, as if we gotta warn people about slash!) This is slash, don't like (I don't care) then don't read! Flames will be used to warm up... something... probably hot chocolate.
=] Peace!
"Blake look out!" Hunter yelled, as he jumped out of the way of their latest monster's energy blast. He landed on the ground, and rolled over to see his brother next to him, clutching his side.
"Are you hurt?" Hunter asked.
"No, I'm fine man. Let's just finish this creep off." Blake answered.
"Couldn't agree more!" Hunter said, standing up and pulling Blake to his feet.
"Dudes! You guys okay?" Dustin asked, running towards the Bradleys, with Shane by his side.
"All good dude. Where's Tori and Cam?" asked Hunter.
"Right here." Tori answered, appearing with Cam, from the side of a nearby abandoned building. "Sorry for leaving you, that thing threw us pretty far."
"How are you still standing then?" asked Shane.
"Cyber Cam teleported us to the ground safely. Just in time, too." Tori said.
Cam rolled his eyes, not that anyone could see from under his helmet. "It was about time he made himself useful."
"Heard that, creator dude! A thank you, would be like, heaps cool right now!" Cyber Cam's voice said, through Cam's morpher.
"Thank you; now get ready to activate the zords when we need them." Cam said.
"Sure thing C-man!"
"C-man?" asked Shane.
"Yeah, it's his new nickname for me." Cam answered, clearly annoyed at said nickname.
"Oh". All the rangers said in response.
"What does it stand for though?" asked Hunter.
"What do you mean dude?" asked Dustin.
"Well does it stand for Creator-man, or Cam-man?"
"Probably..." began Cam, before the sound of another energy blast interrupted their conversation.
"Yo rangers, you haven't forgotten about me have you?" asked the Rangers' latest pain in the butt.
"With a face like that? How could we forget?" asked Blake.
All the rangers placed themselves in a fighting stance, ready for the monster's next move.
"Ouch. Harsh blue ranger, real harsh". Said the creature, before he clicked his fingers making the kelzacks appear.
"That's navy ranger! Navy! I'm not blue!" Blake yelled.
"You will be when the kelzacks are done with you."
The kelzacks charged towards the rangers, while the monster stayed behind, observing the fight. What the rangers didn't notice was that the monster was talking to Lothor, through a small device.
"How long until I can come down there?" Asked Lothor.
"Uhh, a few more minutes boss." The monster replied.
"A few more minutes?! Why is this taking so long!" Lothor responded, angrily.
"Kapri! Cut it out! That's mine!" said a voice through the device.
"Is not! I'm smarter! So it's mine!" came another one.
"Would you two cut it out!' Yelled Lothor.
"Sorry Uncle" said the two voices together.
"It isn't easy being the boss". Sighed Lothor. "Now listen you, hurry up and weaken those pesky rangers before I send Zurgane down there to finish the job!"
"Yes Lothor sir! Right away!" said the monster, turning back towards the battle. "Go on kelzacks! Do your worst!"
"Yeah, you heard him. Do your worst! It's not like we didn't beat you last time!" Said Hunter, taking on five kelzacks.
"Or the time after that!" added Shane.
"Or the time after that!" Dustin continued.
"Guys, focus! Over-confidence as a ninja gets you nowhere!" Said Cam.
More kelzacks appeared out of nowhere, outnumbering the rangers by 10:1. Now the rangers were starting to feel the fight, and it was tiring them.
"Boss, it's time!" said the monster through the speaker device.
Lothor appeared, with Zurgane by his side.
"Let's see how the rangers and that brother of mine like this!" said Lothor, aiming a strange shaped gun at the rangers.
"Everyone duck!" Shane yelled, having seen Lothor appear.
Unfortunately, not everyone managed to duck in time, and the orange beam of light which was emitted from Lothor's gun, hit three out of the five rangers.
Tori, Dustin and Cam were on the ground, the beam of light had knocked them unconscious.
"No!" Said Hunter, Shane and Blake at the same time, then turned towards Lothor to see if he would continue firing. Lothor was preparing the gun to fire again, at the remaining rangers.
"Cyber Cam! Get ready for teleportation to Ninja Ops!" Yelled Shane as he, Hunter and Blake held onto an unconscious ranger each. "Okay, now!"
"Teleporting you now, dude!"
The rangers were teleported out of the battle and not a moment too soon. Lothor had just fired again, however nothing came out. It seemed like there was a problem with his gun.
"Blasted thing! Zurgane! Why isn't this working?!" he yelled, hitting the gun in frustration.
"It seems like it could only handle being fired once sir." Zurgane answered.
"You idiot! I asked you to build me something strong and powerful! Not weak and pathetic! It didn't even work on the rangers! It only knocked them out cold!"
"Sorry Lothor, sir". Said a frightened Zurgane.
"Let's get out of here! I will deal with you later Zurgane."
With that, Lothor, Zurgane, the monster and the kelzacks also teleported out of the battle scene, and back onto their ship.
Back at Ninja Ops
"Cyber Cam! Medical bay, now!" Shane yelled as he carried Dustin, with Hunter carrying Cam and Blake carrying Tori, following close behind.
"Sure thing dude!" Said Cyber Cam, following the rangers to the medical bay. "Lay them down, step back and let me work my magic."
Shane, Blake and Hunter did as they were told, and went to stand near the door, giving Cyber Cam his space. Sensei was already there. He didn't say anything, he just stood on the medical bench, watching Cam with a sad and worried expression.
If it wasn't for his use of vocabulary, Hunter would think that it was his Cam currently doing medical checks, not a holographic copy cat. His Cam. The more he thought it, the more he got comfortable with that little sentence. His Cam.
Hunter's attraction for Cam first started around the time he and Blake joined the wind ninjas and their Power Rangers team. He never found any male attractive, so when he felt butterflies in his stomach while hugging Cam, you can imagine how surprised Hunter was. And it didn't stop there.
Hunter found it very difficult to look away from Cam, to not blush whenever they touched or to not stutter or mix up his sentences whenever Cam spoke to him. He also had a tendency to show off whenever Cam happened to be looking at him. Yep, Hunter had it bad. But if there is one thing Hunter is good at, it is hiding what is really going on inside his head. Hence all the brooding.
And why Cam, out of all people? Why not Shane or Dustin? Why Cam? Maybe it was a fate thing? Or destiny? And while Hunter believed in fate and destiny, he tried to ignore all that 'soul mate' or 'the one person who is made for you' garbage. Not because he didn't believe in it, sure it happened. Everyone is bound to meet that one person who just clicks with you, better than all the rest. That one person who, when they are near you, you feel that words are not needed because they get you, understand you and will always be there for you.
It was easier to not believe in it too much or to pay attention to it. Because what if Hunter never finds his significant other? Which actually sounds corny if he ever said that out loud, though he never plans on it. It is easier to not expect it to happen, then when it doesn't the disappointment is not as hurtful. If there was one thing Hunter feared above all else, it was loneliness. His real parents were gone, his adoptive parents were murdered by that psycho, Lothor. Everyone he has ever loved, besides Blake, has left him. The only person he had left was Blake, which is why he is so damn overprotective of him; and that's how it had to stay, otherwise he might lose Blake as well. All it takes is one mistake, one slip up, and before you know it, someone you love could be dead. Of course, being a Power Ranger didn't help as your chances of dying are very highly increased.
"Cyber Cam, you do know what you're doing right?" Asked Blake, a little concerned that Tori, Dustin and Cam were being medically examined by a non-human entity.
"Umm, dudes, just because I speak like Dustin, it doesn't, like, mean that I'm an air head." Cyber Cam responded.
"Hey!" Said Shane, sounding a little offended, for Dustin's sake.
"My bad, dude. But I am 100% exactly like Cam here, except for the whole extrovert thing that I've got going on. And the whole, talking thing."
"Well that makes it 90%." Said Blake.
"You're nothing like Cam." Said Hunter, under his breath, with as much venom as he could. However, being that the medical bay is quite small, everyone else heard him.
"Bro, what's wrong?" Asked Blake, a little concerned, his brother sounded pissed.
"Nothing dude. I'm just saying, Cyber Cam, that you may look like Cam, but you're nothing like him." Hunter replied, angrily, before walking out.
"Dude! What's wrong?!" Asked Cyber Cam, for once looking a little concerned. He turned to Shane, "Honestly Shane dude, I was just trying to 're-assure' you all that I am smart enough to look after them. Regardless of how I talk or act, dude."
"Its fine Cyber Cam, I'll go talk to him." Blake left Shane with Cyber Cam, while he went to find his brother.
If Blake called out Hunter's name, odds are, Hunter will just keep hiding. Or run off. Blake was acting on experience here. Hunter may never like to admit it, but having someone to talk to was what he needed the most, especially during his brooding period. That however didn't mean that Hunter was going to ask for someone to be there for him or will openly welcome it. He thought it was a weakness or something, showing that you need people. Unfortunately, you have to know Hunter very well to determine or even guess what he really wants. And it was rare that he let people in. Which was a shame, because he was a really great guy. And bloody stubborn. Where the hell was he?
Blake found Hunter sitting at Cam's desk, in Cam's chair, looking at the computer screen. Huh, if Cam saw this, he would get mad at Hunter for sitting in his chair. No one was allowed on it. Hunter was hunched over, elbows on his thighs, resting his head in his hands.
"Bro? You alright?" Asked Blake, coming up from behind him.
Hunter didn't respond, he simply shook his head. Blake put his hand on Hunter's shoulder and kneeled down so that they were more eye level.
"Dude, Cam will be okay. So will Dustin and Tori. They are alive. Just wait and see, Cyber Cam will have them patched up in no time."
Hunter didn't say anything and a few moments later he lifted his head so that his eyes could meet Blake's.
"Why did you say Cam's name first?" Asked Hunter curiously.
"Dude, you're sitting in his chair. I figured you were more worried about him than Tori or Dustin."
Hunter just kept looking at Blake.
"Okay, sorry, I guess I'm wrong, you're sitting in Cam's chair because it's comfy and you need to calm yourself down."
Hunter didn't say anything. It looked like he was having an inner battle with himself. Every few seconds, he would open his mouth as if to say something, but then quickly close it again.
"Hunter, what's wrong?" Blake asked, frowning.
Hunter broke eye contact with Blake and looked down.
"Promise you won't get mad?" He whispered to the floor.
"Okay, what is it? You're scared to tell me something. Since when?"
"Just promise first."
"Okay I promise."
"I...um... thk I lke Cm."
"Bro, speak up, I can't hear you properly."
Hunter looked up and stared into his brother's eyes. He bit his lip and let out a little cough.
"I said, I think I like Cam."
"See? I knew you would warm up to him sooner or later. Dude, why would I get angry at that?"
"No, Blake, you're not getting what I'm saying here. I like Cam, as in, umm, like-like."
Blake froze for a second, processing Hunter's words. Then it clicked.
"Oh... snap." Blake said, under his breath.
"Yeah. I understand if you don't want to see me for a while, I could find another place..." Hunter was interrupted mid sentence, as Blake had stood up and punched him in the face.
"Dude, why the hell would you assume that I won't want to see you anymore?! We're brothers you idiot! We stick together no matter what! I don't care if you like guys!" Blake yelled.
Hunter was holding his cheek with his hand and continued to stare at the floor.
"You don't?" Hunter asked.
Blake could see that Hunter was scared. The idiot really thought that Blake was homophobic and wouldn't want to be his brother anymore?
Blake let out a long breath to calm himself down and then went to the kitchen to get an ice pack for Hunter's face. He walked up to Hunter and again, kneeled in front of him, moved his hand and placed the ice on Hunter's cheek.
"No bro, I don't care if you like guys."
Hunter looked up and gave Blake a small, hopeful smile.
"Uh, not guys, just Cam." Hunter said.
Blake returned the smile and shook his head. "I can't believe you thought that I would hate you or get mad at you for something like this."
Hunter shrugged.
"Dude, you can't help who you fall in love with." Blake said.
Hunter nodded. Placing his hand on the ice pack, on top of Blake's hand. "I know. Thanks Blake, for... you know."
Blake nodded and the room fell silent for a while as Blake was processing this new information about his brother. Then something sparked his curiosity.
"Why Cam?"
Hunter let out a small laugh. "Honestly, dude, I don't know yet. All I got is, because he's Cam, that's why."
In the medical bay
"Well dudes, besides the expected bruises and few cuts here and there, there doesn't seem to be any severe external damage." Cyber Cam said, while continuing to check Dustin's arms to make sure his statement was correct.
"Thank you Cyber Cam. It seems that you have done everything you can to make them comfortable." Sensei said, standing next to Cam's head. He placed his little paw on Cam's forehead to reassure himself that Cam was okay.
"You're welcome father-man. They won't be awake until, like, tomorrow morning. So the other dudes can kick it at home if they want."
"It seems that there is nothing more to be done here Shane, perhaps it is best that you and the other rangers go home and rest." Sensei said, turning to look at Shane, who just nodded and kept staring at his team mates; at his friends.
Hunter and Blake re-entered the medical bay at that moment.
"So what's the verdict?" Asked Blake.
"It seems that Lothor's gun was made for one purpose. And that is to make people into children." Said Sensei.
"What?! But it didn't work, they still look the same." Blake said.
"Cyber Cam ran a scan of their brain patterns and it seems that when Cam, Tori and Dustin wake up, they will think and behave as young children."
"How young?" Asked Hunter, frowning.
"Four years old, approx dude." Answered Cyber Cam.
"Sensei, how do we fix this?" Asked Shane, who looked upset. As the red ranger, anything that happened to his team was his responsibility. When something did happen it was like he failed and Shane hated letting his teammates down.
"For the time being Shane, we will wait until tomorrow to make sure that Cam, Dustin and Tori are okay once they wake up. They're memories will not be gone, so they will remember today and the fact that they are rangers. Once my mind has settled after seeing them at least talk and move around, we can come up with a plan. For now I advise you to all go home and get some rest, but be here early so that we can take care of this unfortunate situation." Sensei advised.
Shane and Blake left the medical bay, while Hunter stayed behind. He instead walked up to Cyber Cam and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Listen Cyber Cam, sorry about before dude. Everything got to me all at once and I took it out on you."
"No worries dude, apology accepted." Said Cyber Cam, smiling at Hunter.
The next day
"Hurry up bro, Shane will be here in a minute!" Blake called from the front door of his and Hunter's apartment.
"One sec Blake, I can't find my shirt!" Hunter called out from his room.
"Which one are you looking for?"
"The crimson one!"
Blake rolled his eyes. "Dude! 99% of all your shirts are crimson!"
"It's not just any crimson shirt I want!"
"Well, which one do you want?!"
"The one with the green square in the middle!"
"Why that one out of all the crimson shirts you have?!" Blake asked curiously. Why the one with the green on it? As soon as he asked himself that question, the answer appeared to him as well. He wants the shirt with the green because it reminds him of Cam, green is Cam's colour. Right.
"Never mind! Just hurry up!" Called Blake.
Hunter entered the hallway that Blake was standing in topless, wearing only his jeans, shoes and crimson morpher on his wrist. He was carrying his crimson shirt in his hand and when he reached Blake, Hunter put his bag down and slipped it on, over his head.
Blake just stood there, watching him and trying not to laugh.
"What dude?" Asked Hunter.
"You really like Cam a lot don't you?"
"How do you figure?"
Blake just crossed his arms and look at the green square on Hunter's shirt.
Hunter followed his gaze and looked down at himself, then he smiled when he spotted the green square.
"Funny, this is my favourite shirt and only now did I realise why."
"Dude, you are so whipped!" Blake laughed.
"I'm not whipped!" Hunter said laughing with him.
"Are too."
"No way dude!"
"It will be my favourite shirt forever and ever." Said Blake, mimicking a girly voice.
"I did not sound like that!"
Before the conversation could continue, there was the sound of a car horn, coming from outside.
"That's Shane."
The Bradleys locked the door to their apartment and walked up to Tori's van, which Shane had to drive as Tori had left it at Ninja Ops yesterday, before the fight with Lothor had occurred.
"Sup dude." Said Hunter, climbing into the back, while Blake sat at the front with Shane.
"Hey man. It feels weird being in this van without Tori and Dustin." Shane said, driving towards Ninja Ops.
"I know, but don't worry, they will be okay. We always manage to get out of these situations." Blake said reassuringly.
"True that." Said Hunter.
"Yeah but we had Cam all those other times. Now we don't. When we walk into Ninja Ops, all we will be meeting is three power rangers who want nothing more than to play with Lego." Shane said.
"That's true too." Hunter said.
"Come on dude! Cam? He would still be the same! That kid is like some super genius. I bet you at four years old, he acted exactly as he does now." Blake said.
Hunter grinned at that, "Yeah, plus he's too stubborn to let his immature streak show, though I'm pretty sure it's completely non-existent anyway. I don't think something like Lothor's gun can mess with Cam's will power."
"Yeah, I bet you anything that as soon as we step foot into Ninja Ops, we will find Cam on his computer, building a machine or something to make them normal again. While Tori and Dustin are being baby sat by Cyber Cam." Blake added.
They all chuckled at that visual. Their good mood reaching all the way into Ninja Ops, where the most unlikely sight met them, wiping the smiles off their faces.
Sensei was using a small stick to type with on Cam's keyboard, obviously trying to obtain information. Cyber Cam was sitting in the middle of the room with three small children climbing all over him. Those three children look suspiciously like Cam, Tori and Dustin.
"Oh...my...gosh!" Shane said, mouth hanging open. He recognised two of those children , he had been friends with Tori and Dustin long enough to remember what they looked like when they were four.
Cyber Cam stood up and picked up little Cam. "Dudes, dudes! Check it! I've got a mini-me! I'm like Dr. Evil from Austin powers!" Cyber Cam exclaimed.
"What the HELL!?" asked Hunter, mouth hanging open.
Blake gasped when he saw a little Tori running around, chasing a little Dustin. "CYBER CAM!! I thought you said they will only behave like four year olds! Not look like them!"
What do you guys think so far? Please review! Also, this is obviously a Cam/Hunter fic, and Blake has Tori, should I make this a Dustin/Shane as well? Yet not as focused as it will be on Hunter and Cam? Please let me know!
Obrigada and Peace! :)