Everything I Can Do You Can Do Better


By: Kryptonite



_____Taking A Jump Off The Deep End______________________________



So, what was with the throwing of the lunch earlier? Kara wiped once more at her long dry eyes.


I just- I can't stand him.


Hunter just stood against the cliff face.


He's just so... perfect. She made perfect' sound like something bad. Listen, I wanna say thanks.


Hunter shrugged, For what?


For bringing me here. Hunter had showed Kara to his car and then driven to a crowded place on the beach. After a short hike and quick climb, they had made it to a very isolated cave. The view was amazing and Kara allowed her legs to dangle over the edge, not looking at Hunter.


Your welcome. It's where I come when I want to be alone. Even Blake doesn't know about it. He sat down on the ledge next to her. Wanna tell me why you think your brother's so perfect.


Kara shifted.


Or we can just sit in silence. Though I have to warn you, it gets mighty warm here at noon. Kara leaned forward so she could see the water.


Looks pretty deep. We could jump off and swim if it gets too hot.


Okay, we have a deal. The two sat in silence, just watching the sun glint off the water.


You can't understand. She burst out after a few minutes.


Okay. Hunter said, staring ahead. A few more minutes went by.


My mom thinks he's the best thing since sliced bread. He can do everything perfectly.


Oh. Another few minutes ticked by. A small smile had settled upon Hunter's features as he waited.


You can't possibly understand. He's older which means everything I do, he's already done. I have to live up to his standards. And even if I pass them, he's still better in my mom's eyes.


I doubt that.


But it's true. That guy asked me yesterday if I wanted to be the lead in this play he was putting on. All I had to do was get mom and dad's permission. I knew if I brought it up, mom would manage to convince Dustin to go down there and try out. He'd probably get a part and I'd be shuffled back. I couldn't go through that again.


Oh. Wanna jump now? He asked, a mischevious glint in his eyes. Kara looked at Hunter, to see him staring right at her.


Sure. She said, wanting to laugh. The two started to rip off shoes, socks, empty out pockets, and take off jewelry. Kara turned her back when Hunter went to take off his shirt.


Ladies first. Hunter said graciously once they were down to their underwear.


So generous. Kara joked. Stepping back to the cave entrance, she took a deep breath and took a running leap off the cliff. Curling into a ball seconds before slamming into the dark waters, Kara was jerked awake by the slightly cool temperatures and hard impact.


Coming back up, Kara started sputtering at the surface. A shadow fell across her, and she looked up just in time to see Hunter falling over her head. Turning, Kara just barely missed getting hit square in the face with a tidal wave.


Thanks for the warning. She said as Hunter came back up. Letting him get one deep breath, she shoved his head under water and held it there as long as she could. He swept her off her feet' and managed to get his head back above water.


Your welcome.

~~~~~


Where have you been all day? I covered with you for mom. Said you were eating dinner at a friends.


That's not entirely untrue. Kara thought over the day that she and Hunter had spent.


Where were you?


With a... friend. Why? Miss me?


Yes.


So?


I was really worried.


Don't worry oh mighty Lord Apollo. I can take care of myself. Just go fly off into the sky in your golden chariot and leave this simple mortal alone.


I wish you'd at least talk to me.


Why should I? Now if you'd don't mind, I'd like to go to sleep. I'm really tired. Which was entirely true. After spending most of the day in the water, and then climbing back up the cliff to their clothes, Kara had been ready to drop.


Sleep tight. Dustin muttered before closing the door behind him.


Night Dustin. She whispered back, dropping into bed fully clothed.

~~~~~


Morning Dustin. Kara said when she came bounding down the stairs the next morning.


Why are you so cheery?


I slept well. Kara smiled, lost in her thoughts. Listen, tell mom I went to a friends, okay? Kara grabbed an apple and went out the door without waiting for a response.

~~~~~


Anyone seen Hunter? Blake asked when the rangers were assembled at Ninja Ops. He left early this morning, haven't seen him since.


We were hoping you had. He hasn't been answering his morpher.


Because he didn't wear it. Heads turned at the statement.


What do you mean, he didn't wear it'.


It was in his room when I left this morning. Blake said simply.


That wasn't smart.


What wasn't smart was he disappeared all yesterday, after he left Storm Chargers.


So did Kara. Said she was at a friends.


So did Hunter. Left a note saying he was gonna meet up with a friend. Far as I know, he doesn't have any.


You guys are just making something out of nothing. Tori tried to reason with the boys.

~~~~~


Won't your brother worry? Kara and Hunter had climbed back up to the cave from the day before.


Probably. Won't yours?


Probably. Why aren't you wearing your morpher? She asked suddenly, shining her flashlight on his empty wrist.


How do you know about that?


Dustin has a tendency to mumble in his sleep. He also happens to have the fastest computer in the house. Which I'm only able to use after dark. Heavy sleeper.


Oh.


It's not like I'm gonna tell anyone. You guys do a great service to the community, keeping us safe from Lothor.


Thanks.


That wasn't a compliment but your welcome. She said. This way.


Wait. How do you know?


I- I don't. It just feels right. Hunter looked at her and then went down the left branch of the tunnel.


This is going to be very interesting.'