The Calm after The Storm…

Setting: A few years after the end of Power Rangers Ninja Storm. Blake's career is on the fast track, literally. He a superstar in the motocross racing world. Shane, Dustin, Tori, Cam and Hunter are all teachers at the Wind and Thunder academies. Dustin is with Marah and surprisingly Hunter is with Tori why? You'll find out later. Everyone else is single.

Hunter was excited. He just got some great news to share with his friends. But he couldn't help but feel a little worried. Certain things could change once the news was told, things he knew he could not control, emotions. As soon as everyone had gathered he told them.

" So I got a phone call today…"

"THAT'S why you called us all here?!! To tell us that unpopular Hunter got a phone call! Must have been the highlight of your life!"

Hunter shot Dustin a glare.

"If you had let me finish you would have found out that the call was from Blake. And he said that after this many years in the racing scene he was ready to retire and come and teach at the Thunder Academy."

Hunter watched the surprised looks on his friend's faces turn to joyful expressions. Soon their whole family would be reunited. However he couldn't help noticing that Tori's expression was in of happiness with a tinge of sadness and hope. Hunter looked away, he knew this day would come. Ever since they met everyone knew that Blake and Tori harbored feeling for each and thought that they would end up together. It was shock for everyone when Tori became his girlfriend.

" When is he coming back?" Dustin, who posed the question, was elated that his motocross buddy was returning. Sure Hunter was great on the bike and all but he was no where as open as Blake nor as fun.

" His flight lands at 10 pm tomorrow. I was thinking that maybe Dustin and Shane would go and pick him up while we prepare a surprise party here for him."

Shane was delighted to have a reason to party. So he was the first one to agree. Once the plan was worked out everyone except Tori left. Hunter was dreading this moment so much that he actually stalled it by giving tons of suggestions while planning the party. So much so that its past 11 pm now.

He looked at Tori and realized that there was no more putting it off . No matter how much he loved her he had to ask. Did she want him or was she going to go with his brother…

...

Tori:

Her mother used to tell her that too much shocking news in a few moments can turn a persons world upside down. So how come this one piece of news had made her world do a 180 times 3 in a matter of seconds. Blake. Back when they were rangers she was heads over heels in love with him. At first she thought it was just a school girl crush, but when she realized that Blake was going to leave she realized that the pain she felt was not froma school girl crush but from something deeper and just ... more.

Now here she was, Hunter's girlfriend for two years. Yes, she loved Hunter with all her heart but nothing could and would ever replace the feelings she had for Blake. She had noticed how Hunter avoided her the whole day and even when he was telling them about Blake's return he didn't look at her for more than a second.

"So, are we going to talk about this or are we just going to sit here and stare at each other the whole night?" she asked, breaking the tension between them a bit.

Hunter gave her a sad smile. " Look Tor, I love you but I know that what we have could never replace what you felt for Blake. It'll break my heart but if you want to give it a shot between you and Blake I need to know. " He cut her off as she started to reply. " Don't say that you'll tell me after you see Blake. I need to know now Tori. I'm not doing this to you to put pressure on you and hurt you but I don't want to be strung along for a ride." He let out a breath. Waiting to hear Tori's reply.

Tori looked at Hunter, taking in all that he had said and thought back to everything they had been through. He had been there for her and he loved as much as she loved him. But still there was the "more and deep" feelings for Blake she had. If she felt the same way now, she did not know. Was she willing to take the chance?

She made her desicion.

She stool up, took Hunter's hand and lead him to the couch and made him sit down. She sat next to him and did not let go of his hand.

"Look, You and I know I had some strong feeling for Blake-" Hunter stiffened but continued to listen even though his heart was pumping like mad. " But its been what, 5 years since then and things changed. He had his chance and he chose to tour. Sure it broke my heart but over time I healed and I to changed. So I choose you, Hunter Bradely. I love you and I want to be with you." Tori smiled when she saw the shocked and happy look that was on Hunter's georgous face.

Hunter was elated. She chose him. He grabbed her and kissed her. When they broke the kiss they collapsed against each other.

Hunter turned and smiled at Tori. He stood up, took her hand and lead her away from the couch and towards the bedroom.

" Its too late for you to go home by yourself now. You should spend the night here with me." He said grinning from ear to ear.

Tori laughed and gave him a sly smile, " I think I'll do more than spend the night. Waddya say to that, thunderboy." Hunter tickeled and when she tried to run into the room he grabbed her and pinned her down onto the bed. He said " I say that I think I'm going to have one the of the most sleepless and most wonderful nights I've ever had" before kissing her passionately and leading the two of them onto a world of unbridled passion and love.

...

As they lay together the next morning they both were think the same thing, " Who's gonna break the news to Blake..."