Disclaimers: I don't own them, I'm not making any money off the story… I'm just trying to play well with others.
A/N: I had to write Hunter a bit more angsty and insecure than usual…. Kinda makes him adorable.
~~ I want just a day to make it all OK. You, could you teach me how to cry. ~~
Just a Day- Reamonn
Just a Day
Chapter 1: The Rain
Hunter found Cam by the lake, skipping stones. He stood a few feet back, observing the newest Ranger, trying to figure out if it was safe to disturb him or not.
"Are you just going to stand there?" Cam asked without even turning around. "You're making me a little nervous."
"Didn't know if you wanted to be bothered or not," Hunter shrugged, then sat next to him.
"You're not bothering me," Cam said, a scolding tone to his voice. "And since when are you anything but overconfident?"
"I have my moments."
"Brief moments at that."
While Cam watched Hunter for any sign of reaction, Hunter just stared out at the lake. He took a few of Cam's skipping stones and tossed them into the water, watching them skip a few times before sinking.
"What was it like, going back and seeing your mom?" Hunter quietly asked, his gaze still focused on the water.
"It was a little weird, but I'm glad I went. I learned more about her and the type of person she was. And why she didn't want me to become a ninja."
"She knew you were meant to be a Samurai, didn't she?"
"I think she did. So when she got sick, she made dad promise not to let me become a ninja. If I were allowed to become a ninja, I couldn't be a Samurai," Cam answered. "Thinking about the time aspect gives me a headache."
"You understand it better than me. Imagine how I feel."
"You aren't exactly stupid, either."
Hunter just glanced over at Cam, who was watching him in return.
"Do you miss her?"
"Everyday."
Hunter nodded. "I wish I could've gone back to see my parents. Apologize for the awful things I've done, just tell them that I love them."
"I'm sure they understand, Hunter. We all do."
Both looked up to the sky when they felt raindrops falling on them. Cam was the first to his feet, looking puzzled down on Hunter, who hadn't moved. Cam looked up at the sky again, trying to see if there was something up there that had Hunter mesmerized. But whatever he was staring at, only Hunter could see.
"What is it, Hunter?" Cam asked, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder.
Hunter shook his head, looking from the sky to Cam. "Just thinking about something my mom told me about when it rains."
"You can tell me about it inside. I have a feeling that Blake won't be too thrilled with me if I let you stay out here and get pneumonia."
Hunter silently stood, accepting a hand from Cam.