Hello everyone, welcome to chapter 10. Last chapter was full of blood and unshed tears. I'll try to make this one seem more "lighthearted". —M. Jaq
Something you should know before reading:
1) Ashley has moved in with our favorite girls. ^_^
2) Demonisshu— devilish (Japanese)
3) L'ange—the angel (French)
4) Necking—kissing anywhere from the neck down/ make out
Harbor Memorial
"This is a cozy getup." Andy said as she eyed the room that the nurses put Rei and herself in.
"Thanks for coming in with me." Rei said looking at her stitches. Just then, Dr. Machado, a Hispanic doctor from Spain, came in with some tubes of baccitracin. He handed it to Rei, who took them.
"What is this?" she asked, studying the tubes.
"It's baccitracin, an antibiotic cream. Make sure your friend here puts some on those eighty-six stitches, okay? And as for you," the doctor looked at Andy, "Make sure she doesn't slip on glass again." Andy nodded, happy that he bought their new story.
"Well, thanks for everything doc." Andy said shaking his hand. Rei pushed herself off the bed she was on top of, and smiled at Machado as they left the room.
"Good bye ninjas." Vexacus' voice seeped through the mouth of Machado. He began to laugh evilly, but stopped when the charged nurse paged him on the PA.
"Dammit, I was about to teleport to Lothor's ship." He muttered under his breath.
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Back at room 366
"So, what do we do now?" Ashley asked as she stood by the door.
"Another challenge should be made." Alex suggested. "And it will be my turn."
"Fine with me. After what I've been through, weapons aren't a good idea. I'm going to sleep. G'night guys." Rei said as she went into her room. The other girls bid their friend goodnight and each went into their rooms to dream about the upcoming fight between Rock and Air.
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The next day at the beach
"Nice waves, eh Ash?" Tori asked with her board under her arm.
"Yeah, c'mon, let's join the others." Tori nodded as they walked towards 'The Group' as they were now called. Andy and Dustin weren't there for they had decided to meet at the track as the others went to hang out at the beach. The two surfers were catching waves while everyone else played volleyball.
"Hey! Mind if we join you?" Ashley asked as they stuck their boards in the sand.
"No," Hunter began, handing her the ball, "Your serve." Ashley could hit pretty hard, and with her serving, the opponent would feel the heat from her hand on the ball. After the ball was in play, it bounced through the air, not touching the ground. Then, Hunter spiked the ball and a point went to his team. When he scored, everyone walked in a counter-clockwise position where they would stay like that until the next point was made. Now serving was Alex for Shane's team.
"Everyone move in close!" Ashley told them.
"Why?" Rei asked, who was playing center court.
"She aims for the middle." For that reason alone, everyone moved a little to the center. Just like Ashley said, Alex did hit the middle and before it touched the ground, Rei cupped her hands together and hit the ball back with all her might over the net. Shane tried to dive for it, but wasn't successful.
"Oh, in your face Shane!" She screamed through the net. Shane smiled as he got himself up and dusted sand off himself.
"Wait until I serve, then I'll be the one screaming 'In your face!'." Shane told her with a smile. It was still Alex's serve, but Ashley suggested that they should give it a rest. She actually felt sorry for the ball.
"Ashley, chica, it's just a ball—not a living thing." Alex said, coming around the net.
"But still—It keeps on getting hurt." She said in a babyish tone, as she snatched it from her hands. As they were sitting on the sand, The Group could hear screams coming from the left.
"What's going—?" Blake asked, but was quickly answered when they saw beams of light barely missing civilians. The Group hauled ass to the scene. Vexacus, in all his glory, stopped attacking the innocent people and focused his attention on the Wind, Thunder, Blaze, and Samurai.
"Well, well, well," he began, "How are you feeling Ice ninja?" Everyone was in their attack position, but Rei put her hands at her side, and glanced right and left.
"How did you know about my 'accident'?" she asked, puzzled. Vexacus laughed as he made himself into Dr. Machado. When she saw who it was, Rei lifted her hands in what Dustin called the 'Kamehameha' position.
"Damn dirty demonisshu bastard." Rei muttered to herself as a pale blue light began to appear in her hands. As soon the light was in a spherical shape, she didn't say a word. As quickly as he changed back, Vexacus was an ice statue.
"Nice one Rei." Ashley said as she patted her back. "Let's get out of here before he melts." The others didn't need to be told twice and with their ninja speed went to Ops.
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Storm Chargers
"Something's up." Andy said as she and Dustin were coming in from the track. They just finished riding twelve laps in which Andy led in the sixth, but Dustin won in the end. Helmets were resting on their bikes outside.
"Huh? What do you mean by 'something's up.'?" He asked.
"I mean that something's going on at the beach—and Rei just froze someone."
"Right, and what makes you say that?" Dustin asked, stripping his shirt off, revealing the white undershirt he was wearing. Andy too followed suit, slipping out from her black and scarlet satire, showing a crimson surfer shirt.
"Cause I feel it in my bones. Why else? Hey Kel! Thanks for letting us use the track!" Andy said.
"Welcome anytime!" They heard her voice coming from the back.
"C'mon," Andy said looking up at Dustin, "Let's go to Ops."
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Ninja Ops
"Where the hell are we again?" Ashley asked, eyeing the room. Not too shabby.
"Ninja Ops." Hunter answered.
"And this is where you all 'train'?" Alex asked surprised.
"Yup." Shane told her.
"How long has this place been here?" Ashley asked as she looked at the guinea pig cage with the little Japanese house.
"Over one hundred years," answered the little guinea pig as he emerged from his little house.
"Holy shit! That's some freaky ass—" Alex jumped back. Ashley just rolled her eyes.
"How do you do?" Ashley asked as she bowed. "You must be their sensei, am I right?"
"Ashley! Ashley!" Alex said as she charged towards her. Then, gently grabbing her by the elbow, "Could you excuse us?" Sensei bowed while Alex pulled her friend away.
"What the hell do you think you're doing? Talking to talking animals, are you insane?" Alex asked. Ashley sighed and shook her head.
"No, but it is polite to talk to their sensei. He can really help us Alex. He can give us a 'home'." Ashley said, eyes full of sympathy. "Besides, look at him." Alex looked at the little pet-sized sensei, who was scolding his students for bringing them to Ninja Ops.
"But Sensei, Vexacus was right there. We had to get out of there as fast as—"
"I don't care! You know you aren't supposed to bring anyone here. As for punishment—"
"Let's go." Ashley said aloud, approaching them.
"What? Why?" Alex asked her softly. Looking at her friend, Ashley continued.
"Because we've worn out our welcome. Besides, they're in trouble." Alex bowed her head in defeat.
"Fine. I'll catch you later Shane." Alex said giving him a hug. When he released her, he kissed her on the cheek.
"See ya chica." Walking up to Hunter, Ashley held out her hand. They did some ghetto handshake, where in the end; Hunter pulled her into a hug and a light kiss on the lips. Eyes went a little wide, but they found something else to stare at.
"You coming tomorrow?" Hunter asked, letting his l'ange go.
"I'll see what I can do." Hunter smiled, looking forward that he would see his not-yet-girlfriend tomorrow. Cam was still holding Rei in his arms, while she rested her head on his shoulder.
"I'm so sorry." He said, remembering their fight.
"You said that enough times Cam. It's okay. I'm fine," Rei said, making him look at her. She pushed herself off him and he let her go.
"I'll see you tomorrow guys."
"Bye." Turning their backs to them, the three musketeers climbed the steps that led out to the world above.
"Oh! Before I forget!" Rei's voiced boomed down the tunnel. "Rock will be coming to challenge Air. Andy and myself will come over and help you sharpen your moves! See ya'll later!"
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In room 366
The lights were low inside Andy's room. She invited Dustin in for some dinner consisting of steak and rice. Never refusing free food, Dustin ate happily. Afterwards, they watched a little T. V. Then, Andy began telling Dustin about her father. She told him about how her parents met, how they started the Blaze Ninja Academy, and about her little sister Kiyone, who was named after her and her little brother, Nwoye, who given the name of Nwoye, a lazy, but kind character in the book "Things Fall Apart", her father's favorite book. She went on to say how the academy became the way it looked. When she done, Dustin began spilling stories about his childhood, how he always wanted to race bikes for a living, how he met Shane and Tori in elementary school, and how they all came to the Wind Ninja Academy. She laughed at the times he said he was either utterly lost, or really confused when it came to Power Ranger business. Then, when he was done, Andy suggested that she teach him something new.
"And what is it you plan to teach me?" he asked, intrigued by the way she said it.
"How kiss correctly. C'mon." She said dragging him into her room. What the hell? Me? Kiss correctly? I thought I was doing a pretty good job at that. Dustin thought. He had no time to think because he was already inside her room with the door closed and a faint, but pleasant smell filled the room. A single candle was it. It was a big one, about five inches in diameter, and stood at about ten inches high.
"Smells nice." Dustin said.
"Thank you. Have a seat on the bed." Andy instructed. He has to learn how to passionately kiss someone, whether it be me or someone else. He's not a little kid anymore, and I'm getting tired of all those childish pop kisses he gives me. I hope you're ready for a wild ride Dustin. He was looking around her room. There were four Japanese Samurai swords above her bed. On her stand she had a little alter and old pictures in frames could be seen in everywhere. His eyes stopped at one where he saw the three girls, Alexiel, Rei, and his own when they were about five years old. Each of them had a missing tooth in their happy grins. They were dressed in their ninja uniforms, but he noticed that Andy was holding a small trophy. She must've won that competition Sensei told us about. Look at them. They seem so happy.
"Ready?" Andy asked as she approached him. Dustin looked her way and said the only thing that his mind told him to:
"Ready as I'll ever be." With that, once she was in arms reach, she cupped her hands on his face and moved in for the kill, parse. When she did, Dustin tensed up, but relaxed when she pulled away.
"Strike one." She said softly. He found his lips pressed softly against hers again and when he pulled away, he said, "Strike two." Andy smiled. Dustin moved farther on the bed, so that she can come up on it. One more strike and he'll find out what it means when they say "Home". This last kiss was a little more passionate, but wasn't at the level of intensity as necking was.
"Strike three. Wanna feel what home plate feels like?" Andy asked. Dustin nodded "Yes." A grin came upon her lips.
"I'll show you. Come here." She said. As he came closer, Andy prayed to the ancestors that she was doing the right thing. Three…two…one. Andy counted down. Lips were pressed upon one another in an even deeper kiss. Andy's tongue slipped away from her mouth, and found it tracing Dustin's. Should I open up, or not? Two seconds later, Dustin made up his mind. Open up. And when he did, he was on cloud freakin' nine. Andy soon found Dustin's "sword" inside her own. Lesson one, learn how to do this. Andy's tongue began rolling like waves inside Dustin's mouth, making him want to melt. Dustin soon caught on, and tried to do the same. A flush of joy and pride poured all over Andy. Once he perfected his new skill, Andy pulled herself away.
"Five minutes, that's a new record. You're a fast learner. I like that." She said smiling. That was the best five minutes of my life. Dustin thought as he looked up. Thank you God! This is almost as good as getting laid. (Everyone please laugh or smile)
"Is that all?" Dustin asked, half whining.
"I dunno, is it?" Andy asked, glancing at the clock. 8:30 it read. In less than two minutes, Andy found herself kissing Dustin again. It was the same as before, but it lasted longer. They stopped as soon as they heard the door opening and voices. Why did they have to come? Dammit! They ruined the moment! Andy thought. Realizing the position they were in, Dustin on top of her bed, with her own temple sitting on him, she quickly dismounted and unlocked the door.
"I think you should leave." Andy said, with hints of sadness in her voice. Getting up, Dustin nodded.
"Yeah, I think I should go." Exiting the room, they both saw that they were lucky enough that the girls went to their rooms. Showing him to the door, Andy kissed him one last time for the night.
"G'night." She whispered.
"Sweet dreams l'ange." He said back. Since when does he speak French?! Andy thought as she saw him disappear from the stairs. Closing the door, Andy jumped back when she saw three pairs of eyes looking at her.
"Did you guys see anything?" She asked them.
"Nothing—" Ashley said. Andy breathed a sigh of relief. "Except for the two of you sucking on each others face." Andy's eyes filled with alarm.
"Don't worry Shakespeare, you got your ending." Alex said.
"Damn you all." Andy said. Rei laughed. "I'm going to bed. Good night!"
How did you all like that chapter? Tell me what you think! Thanks— M. Jaq