Eric walked around the grounds and took in his surroundings. It was so peaceful and beautiful- like a giant dojo out of the old karate movies. He had never heard of these private ninja schools, and he wished that he had. Students were around, practicing katas and sparring. He looked over to a small lake where Taylor was walking.

'She's so beautiful,' he thought to himself. The previous night was one that he wished desperately to repeat. The just held each other as they slept. It seemed as though their bodies were made for each other. The way she just settled perfectly in his arms. Or the way his hand fit right into his. Just the way she made him feel was better than anything he had ever felt before.

They both drove each other crazy, but there was always something behind the name-calling, sarcastic remarks, and glares- love. Taylor saw Eric standing there in his blue jeans and black shirt. He gave her a smile that made her go weak. She was so happy he was there with her. She never thought she needed anyone but herself in the world, but after he blew into her life, she didn't want to be alone anymore.

"So how did it go?" He asked when they were walking back to find the guys. Taylor sighed.

"She's really bad Eric. He said it's the worst it's ever been." They stopped when they saw Shane, Dustin, Cam, and Hunter teaching. "She needs a bone marrow transplant from me," she said softly. They sat down on the grass and Taylor rested her hand on his knee. He put his on top of hers.

"Where is she?" he asked. Taylor shook her head.

"I asked him, but he said that the guys should tell me. He really didn't seem like he was comfortable taking about it," she said.

"Must have something to do with them," he said. Taylor bit her lip, much like Tori had a habit of doing when she was nervous. "There's something else isn't there?"

"he asked why I was gone from the Force for a year," she said. Eric's eyes widened.

"And?"

"And I told him. . . about everything," she got out.

"You did what? You told him about being a Ranger? Are you nuts?" he said. Taylor was completely calm.

"Yes- I told him and strangely enough he didn't seem surprised by it. . . he knows about you too," she put in smiling. Before he could say anything else, the guys came over.

"We'll finish this later," he said to her.

"I just got a call from Blake and he said that they should be landing soon," Hunter said. Taylor stood up.

"And that's beneficial to me how?" she asked. Eric stood as well and looked at the glare she was giving Hunter. The guys were all silent. "Wait- where's Tori? Sensei said I should ask you guys." Again they all were silent.

"Well, you see they're together," Shane said.

"Excuse me?" Taylor said.

"They- Are- Togeth," Dustin said, but Taylor cut him off.

"I heard him. What are you talking about?" she asked fuming.

"Well, they went to Hawaii so Tori could surf," Cam said.

"Oh I'm going to-" she started before Eric clasped a hand on her mouth.

"Welcome her home and help her get better," he finished for her. Taylor ripped his hand away and began to storm off. Eric turned to her.

"Don't follow me Meyers," she said. Eric stood there with the guys who were looking at him with shocked expressions.

"Is she always like this?" Hunter asked. Eric nodded.

"Yeah, but she'll cool off. Just give her some space," he said. "So, how about someone tells me what's going on with Tori and this Blake kid so I can go talk to her and make sure your brother keeps all his appendages," he said eying Hunter.

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The plane landed earlier than Blake had guessed. They gathered their things and hoped in a cab back to Tori's apartment. They slowly made their way up to her place and settled their things. Tori went and lay down on her bed. Blake called Hunter.

Hunter and the others got through telling Eric about Tori and Blake- they found it hard to tell, considering they couldn't tell him they were rangers. . . not yet anyway. A cell phone rang and Hunter answered it. After a few minutes, Hunter hung up.

"That was Blake. They're here now, at Tori's. She said that she wants to come here and see Sensei," he said.

"Oh boy- this isn't going to be pretty," Dustin said.

"Does she know Taylor's here?" Shane asked. Hunter shook his head 'no.'

"Well this should be an interesting family reunion," Cam commented.

A few minutes later, Blake and Tori arrived at the Academy. As they made their way closer to their friends, they saw a new face. Eric stared at Tori. She resembled Taylor more than he thought she would. He looked to Blake, and then to Hunter.

"is that them?" he asked. They all nodded. "That's your brother?" he asked Hunter.

"We're adopted," he said. Eric nodded his head and saw the guys all light up when the couple joined them.

"how was it?" Dustin asked. Tori's face broke into a huge smile.

"It was awesome! It was like the perfect wave every time," she said. Blake had his arm around her waist. He noticed Eric looking at Tori.

"Hi. I'm Blake," he said extending his hand. Eric smiled and took it.

"And I'm Tori," she said. Eric took her hand and shook it as well.

"Eric Meyers- nice to meet you," he said. He saw Tori's eyes nearly bug out of her head.

"E- Eric Meyers," she repeated. He nodded his head. "Oh my god," she said. Without another word she was gone in a flash of blue light.

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Taylor was sitting on the steps of the temple again. This was the only place she thought could help her. She was never a religious person, but she felt like someone was there with her. Now all she wanted was for her mother to be here- to tell her how to handle all this.

Her baby sister went off with some guy ALONE for who knows how long, put her health in danger, and--- her train of thought was interrupted when she saw a blue streak pass through her field of vision. It landed and the form of a blonde haired young woman with her back turned to her.

Tori prayed that Taylor was sitting behind her. When Eric told her his name, it instantly rang a bell. Taylor wrote her about him. Why else would he be here? Slowly she turned around.

Their eyes met- blue to blue- and they just stared at each other. Taylor rose and stood up carefully. Tears now brimmed their eyes and they both let out the same smile. Taylor ran down the stairs and they embraced each other. They both clung tightly, never wanted to let go. They had been apart for way too long.

"Tay," Tori whispered as she sobbed. Taylor held her tighter.

"I'm right here Tor," she said as she too was sobbing. They slowly parted and got a good look of one another. "You grew up," Taylor said as she wiped away her tears. "You look so much like mum."

Tori looked at Taylor. She was even more beautiful than she remembered. She always looked up to her and wanted to be like her in every way when they were growing up. "I'm so glad you're here," Tori said as she pulled Taylor in for another hug. "How did you know?" she asked.

"I got a telegram from Cam. He said it came back," she said quietly. They held hands and walked over to the steps. Tori leaned into her big sister like she had done hundreds of times when they were little.

"Yeah. . ." Tori said softly. "But you're here! That's the greatest thing I could ever ask for."

"I'm here to help you this time, and I promise I won't leave you," she said. The two sisters met again in a tight embrace. "Now about you gallivanting around with this Blake guy. . ."

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The guys spent the better part of an hour talking about what was going on with both Taylor and Tori. Eric told them about how he met Taylor, and about the Silver Guardians. Soon they met up with Tori and Taylor who were walking towards them with their arms linked. Eric leaned over to Blake.

"If I were you, I wouldn't make any sudden movements," he whispered with a grin on his face. Blake swallowed hard and saw the huge smile Tori had on her face.

Tori broke away from her sister and stood next to Blake, linking her fingers with his. "Taylor, this is Blake," she said. Eric tried to stifle a laugh as he saw Taylor place her hands behind her back and began to examine him. Blake began to get very nervous as he saw her coming towards him.

She looked like Tori, but had a more serious look to her features. After about a minute of looking him over, everyone burst out laughing. Taylor smiled at him and extended her hand. "It's nice to finally meet you Blake." Blake's face then shifted into a smile and he shook her hand.

Later that night, Tori, Blake, Eric, and Taylor were sitting around Tori's living room. "So, I called Dr. J and he has me scheduled for tomorrow," Tori said taking a sip of her water.

"I'm coming with you," Taylor said. Tori smiled and felt Blake's arm wrap around her shoulder. "I need to make sure I'm a match," she said smiling.

Tori gave her a small smile and excused herself. Taylor followed her, leaving Blake and Eric alone.

"So are you and Taylor. . . ?" Blake asked.

"What? Together?" he replied. Blake nodded. Eric looked down at his hands. "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure." Blake sighed and gave a small smile. This guy was older than him, and yet he showed the same kind of nervousness Blake had felt not too long ago.

"It took me over a year to tell Tori how I felt," he said. Eric looked up.

"Do you love her?" Eric asked suddenly.

"More than I ever thought I could," Blake said smiling.

"How did you know?" Eric asked. "I mean, she drives me absolutely out of my skull sometimes, and yet I can't stand to be away from her." Blake gave a small smile. "Like when she called me to bring her here, all I heard was that she needed my help and I didn't even think twice about it."

"Well then Eric I think you just answered your own question."

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"You really need to take all those?" Taylor said as she watched Tori take her pills.

"Yup. Ever since the first time," Tori replied taking the last one. "So are you staying here tonight? The couch folds out." Taylor shrugged.

"I don't want to . . . I dunno- intruded on your privacy," she said. "I'm still not too comfortable with you sharing a bed with him."

"Taylor, I'm almost 20. I think I'm old enough to make my own decisions," Tori said sitting down at the kitchen table. Taylor stood against the counter and crossed her arms.

"I know that, but I just want to make sure you don't do anything stupid," Taylor said. Tori looked at her.

"And what makes you think I'd do anything like that?" she shot back.

"Tori, I don't want to start a fight with you. I haven't seen you for a while so can we just-"

"Exactly- you haven't. You have no idea what I've been going through, so don't even assume that I would do anything I would regret. You don't even really know me- no the way a sister should," Tori spat out.

"God forbid I try to look out for you Victoria. You know, ever since I left I've done nothing but worry about you and what was happening around here. All I wanted to do was come home."

"Than why the hell didn't you?" Tori said sternly.

Taylor was quiet, and tried to figure out how she could tell Tori the truth without actually having to tell her about being a ranger. "I. . . I had something to take care of," she said. Tori gave a small snort and stood up.

"Now I remember why we haven't spoken in a year. You never told me why you were gone for over a year with no contact whatsoever to anyone. I called the base, and they couldn't tell me anything! Why can't you just tell me Taylor!" she cried.

"I-," Taylor began, but her voice left her when she saw Tori's eyes roll back into her head and she fell to the ground. Taylor ran to her and knelt down. "Tori? Tori!"

Eric and Blake heard Taylor's cries and ran to the kitchen. Blake stopped and stared at the limp form of his girlfriend in a pile on the floor. Taylor stood up and backed away. "I- I didn't mean to. She- we were- and she." Taylor mumbled as she grew very nervous.

Eric crossed the room and grabbed her into a tight hug. He began rubbing her back. "Shh. Calm down. I'm going to call 911, and I need you to stay calm, alright?" he said looking into her eyes. Taylor nodded and he called.

Blake turned Tori over and held her in his arms. She was breathing, but it was worse than it had been that morning. "Stay with me," he said as he ran his hands through her hair.