"I'm not so sure about this," Marah said as she hopped in the van
with Cam. Tori, Shane, and Dustin were waiting for them outside the academy
entrance. Marah was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses in case Lothor
tried to find her.
"Marah, nothing's going to happen to you," Cam said.
"Yeah- I'll protect you!" Dustin said in his best superhero voice. All the guys laughed as Tori drove to the Bradley's house to pick up Hunter and Blake. She couldn't get over what had happened between her and Blake last night at the beach. They had finally kissed and it had been better hand she could have ever imagined.
He walked her back to her place after that and left her with a long kiss on her lips, with the promise that he would see her tomorrow.
She pulled into the driveway and honked the horn. Shane climbed out of the front seat and let Blake sit next to Tori. Everyone noticed that both of them were extra happy as they sat next to each other. "So, Dustin," Blake said. "You ready for this?" Dustin clapped his hands together.
"You know it!" Tori pulled into the parking spot at the games and the guys all piled out with a crowd of other sports people. Dustin, Shane, and Marah went off to register while Hunter and Cam went to scout for girls.
"Okay, I defiantly think your brother's having an influence on him," Tori said as she and Blake walked around the area.
"Come on- it's good for him to get out every once and awhile," Blake replied as they made their way to the merchandise tables. Blake was milling around at one of the motocross tables, while Tori was looking at a t-shirt. He glanced periodically over at her and couldn't help but smile.
"Hey," a breathless Hunter said as he ran over to him. Tori saw him run over and put the shirt back.
"What's going on?" Blake asked as they walked away from the crowd.
"Where's Cam?" Tori asked. Hunter caught his breath.
"He's waiting for us over there," he said pointing. Tori looked at Blake and locked eyes with him briefly before his phone rang.
"Shit- it's Roger," he said.
"We'll go check it out and I'll meet you back here," Tori said. Blake nodded and ran off with Hunter.
Tori's eyes went wide. "Where's Marah?"
"With Dustin and Shane at the track. She's okay, but something's defiantly up."
They ran over and Cam's amulet froze as he stood on the spot where Kapri had been. "I'm heading to Ops. I'll call you guys as soon as I know anything."
They all headed over to the track, joined up with Blake and stood with Kelly as they watched the racers fly over the jumps past them.
An all too familiar beeping came over their morphers. "Guys- there's a big fish in a little pond that needs to be taken care of," Cam said. They all left together causing Kelly to stare strangely at Dustin's comment about them all having to go to the bathroom. Marah grew concerned and clung to Dustin's arm.
"Go back to Ops- you'll be safe there," Dustin said. Marah shook her head.
"I can help," she said back.
"Stay here- we'll call if we need you," Shane said, ending the conversation. Marah watched as they morphed and hopped in their zords.
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"NO!" Tori cried as she saw the thunder megazord explode. The zord and Vexacus were gone. Immediately the wind rangers were on the ground scanning the area. Marah ran up to them.
"I saw what happened...any sign?"
Dustin shook his head and felt his heart sink when he saw the look in Tori's eyes. Their visors were open and everyone could see the look in her eye.
"Cam- anything?" she asked into her morpher.
"Just zord wreckage and scorched earth," he replied. "But I'll keep looking." Tori fought back the urge to cry. He couldn't be gone...this had to be another illusion... she never told him how she felt...
"Tor?" she turned her head and looked at Shane. "We should get back to Ops and regroup." She nodded her head and they left.
As soon as they descended the steps into their secret lair fear struck them. "No," Tori muttered. The place was in ruins. Pillars were down and pieces of burnt metal and sparking wires were everywhere.
"We'll find them Tor," Dustin said trying to reassure her. Marah stayed close to him as they tried to clear away the debris.
"If anyone can make it through this, it's Cam and Sensei," she said to herself.
"What happened here?" all five figures in the room turned and saw Hunter and Blake making their way down the steps. Tori's face lit up as she ran over to Blake's awaiting arms. He grabbed her gently, but firmly against him and kissed her cheek.
"What happened to you guys?" she asked as she released her grip on him.
"We ejected...what happened here?" he asked.
"Lothor got here before we did. We were too late," Shane said discouraged.
"Better late than never I always say."
They all turned and were relieved when Sensei emerged, human again. They ran to him and embraced.
"It's good to see you...finally," Hunter said smiling. Sensei returned it and explained what Lothor intended to do with the abyss.
"Cam has been captured," Sensei said.
"We need help...ninja help," Blake said. The idea then struck them to free the ninjas and to rescue Cam.
"Yeah- we could-"Dustin began.
"No- we should go alone. We know Lothor's ship better than you guys."
"I could go too-"Marah said.
"No- it's too dangerous. They could have a trap waiting for you," Hunter said. Marah sank back with Tori.
"The dragon force vehicle is in the zord bay...good luck and thank you for your courage," Sensei said.
Tori and Marah walked with the thunder brothers as they made their way to the vehicle, with Marah explaining how to free the ninjas. She and Hunter were walking ahead of Tori and Blake.
"Be careful," Tori said as she clung to his hand. Blake turned to her as they reached the bay. He took her hands in his and kissed her firmly on her lips.
"Tori...if I don't come back-"
"Don't even talk like that...you will come back," she said. Blake grabbed her in a hug and they kissed once more.
Marah returned and stood next to Tori as they boys boarded the vehicle and took off. 'I love you Blake...'
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As they drove through space, all Blake could do was think about how he may never see Tori again. The way she smiled ...the way her lips felt against his... everything about her consumed him. He never told her how he felt.
"Bro, we're here," Hunter said as the ship docked. Blake took a deep breath and looked out the window at the earth below them.
'I love you Tori,' he said to himself as he and Hunter descended onto the ship.
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Sensei walked over and led the wind Rangers to where the scrolls were kept. Marah began to clear away some of the rubble as Sensei removed a box and showed them the last piece to the scroll of destiny.
They were all down heartened until they saw that. They were always meant to be rangers...but the end result was not revealed...they had to finish it and create their own destinies.
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"Let's go!" Shane called as he, Dustin and Tori jumped inside the megazord and began their battle against Lothor in his new toy. Marah and Sensei stayed back at ops and waited for the end- whatever that may be.
The battle was hard on the rangers. Lothor held the upper hand and grabbed the rangers. A moment later, he overpowered his and both machines exploded. Tori, Dustin, and Shane ejected and landed on the ground.
Lothor followed soon after and engaged them in battle. Using Cam's stolen amulet, he opened the abyss- freeing his army. The three rangers backed into each other, ready for their final battle.
A flash of Crimson caught their eyes as Hunter came soaring through the sky on his glider bike. Tori got a panicked look on her face, but it faded when she saw Blake with the other ninja students... he was alright. Lothor called the attack and soon she saw Cam joined in on the fight.
Blake looked over and saw Tori fall. Lothor was looming over her and was struck in the back by Blake's foot. "Stay down," he said to Tori as he was panting for air. Lothor stood.
"I thought I took care of you two...no matter-" Before Blake could react, Lothor had taken he and Tori's powers and Blake was lying on the ground next to her. Lothor backed away a bit when Hunter, Shane and Dustin arrived to aid their friends. Their powers were taken as well, and soon all six powerless rangers stood to face the evil ninja.
They all fought him with everything they had- trying to push him back into the abyss, but he was too powerful. Blake and Hunter fell with Cam next to them. Blake watched in horror as Tori was the last one standing. Lothor kicked her in the back and she collapsed in pain. Blake's fist pounded the ground.
"Hey! Leave her alone!" he called as he struggled to stand. Lothor laughed.
"Fool! You have no powers! I can do whatever I want! Including destroying you!" he called back. Blake went over and help Tori to stand. The pain coursed through her body, but she couldn't give up.
"We may not be rangers anymore, but we still have power!" Shane called as he and the others joined Blake and Tori. "Power of air!"
"Power of Earth!" Dustin called.
"Power of Water!" Tori said.
"Power of Thunder!" Blake and Hunter cried.
"Power of the Samurai!" Cam finished.
"Ninja Powers!" they all cried as they placed their fingertips together and fired all their remaining energy at him. Streams of red, yellow, blue, navy, crimson, and green shot at him, propelling him into the abyss. Time seemed to freeze as he fell. As soon as he reached the bottom the abyss exploded and the ground closed.
All the rangers were exhausted. Tori leaned on Blake as tears stung behind her eyes. The kick she had received hit her bruise dead on. Blake saw her discomfort and held her close to him.
"The abyss must have imploded on itself," Cam supplied.
"So he's gone?" Dustin asked.
"And our ranger powers?" Hunter asked.
"Their gone too," Shane summed up. Everyone was silent for a moment before the crowd behind them broke out into loud cheers of applause. The rangers all turned and saw all their friends and classmates that has been freed. The rangers all smiled and blushed slightly.
"Looks like everything's back to normal," Tori said, struggling a little.
"Not quite," he replied. Blake stared at her for a moment and then kissed her hard in one swift motion, dipping her to one side as their lips remained locked. Tori forgot all her pain and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Yeah!" Shane, Dustin, Hunter, and Cam all said as they saw their friends.
Blake stood her upright and held her to him. They were both laughing and soon their teammates were around them in a giant group hug.
"Come on- let's go home," Shane said happily.
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When they arrived back at the academy, everyone was gathered to face Sensei. Blake and Hunter's eyes lit up when they saw the Sensei Amino was also with him. He congratulated all of his students and welcomed them back. The Wind Ninja Academy stood tall in the background as Sensei called the rangers forward and presented them with their diplomas.
After the ceremony was completed, the thunder rangers went to see their sensei.
Hunter embraced Sensei Amino...the man who had raised him from the time he was eleven. "It's good to see you again Sensei," he said.
"It is good to see you as well Hunter. I heard you've had your hands full as of late," he said laughing a little. He noticed Blake grinning and soon hugged him as well. "Well Blake I see that you've made some new friends."
Blake blushed slightly. "Yes Sensei," he said. "I took your advice and stopped shutting myself out," he said sheepishly. Sensei gripped his shoulder and smiled.
"It is good to know you have finally learned to listen to me," he said grinning. Blake smiled and saw Tori out of the corner of his eye. Sensei saw her too and motioned his head in her direction. Blake grinned, bowed and took off. "Now Hunter I have something to ask you..."
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"Walk with me?" Tori asked. Blake nodded and soon they were walking through the garden of the academy. Their hands met and clasped as they walked. Ever since their kiss back at the track Tori's mind began to wander... "So have you decided what to do about Factory Blue?" she asked at last. They continued walking and soon came out onto a rock path.
"Yeah...I'm gonna do it..." he said. Tori's heart was breaking, but she wasn't going to let him miss out on this.
"When do you leave?" she asked, trying to sound excited.
"Start training next week. My first race is in a month," he said a bit downheartedly.
"You must be really psyched," she said smiling.
"Yeah...maybe you could come out and watch me some time," he offered.
"I'm all over it," she replied. Hunter burst out from behind them and told them that he was going to be the new head teacher at the academy. Shane and Dustin soon joined them and they all walked to greet the new students. Tori squeezed Blake's hand as she and the other guys went to get ready.
Hunter noticed Blake's sad face. "Hey, what's wrong with you? We just defeated Lothor, we have our school back, and you have a beautiful girl- you should be happy! Not to mention the fact that you're going to be a factory rider!" Hunter said.
"I know man...it's great."
"But," Hunter urged.
"But... I don't know if I'm ready for all this. I mean like you said, our school's back, we just defeated Lothor- I think maybe I should just take a little break before I head out."
"you left out one thing," Hunter said grinning. Blake sighed and sat on the ground. "you never did tell me what happened on that island with you two...alone."
"Nothing happened Hunter...not physically anyway." Hunter sat next to him and he continued. "I heard voices in my head...saying that I lost her. That I lost another loved one... then when I thought I was fighting Lothor, the illusion told me he killed her...Hunter- I thought I HAD died. I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to her."
Hunter let out a deep breath. "Does she know yet?" he asked.
"No...I don't know how to tell her."
"Well you better figure out what to do before you leave." Hunter stood and helped him up. Blake gave him a small smile.
"Thanks Hunter." They walked over to where the three new teachers stood. Blake hugged Tori and was about to whisper something in her ear when Dustin interrupted.
"I say we celebrate!"
"Nothing too big," Shane said. Dustin patted his back.
"Yeah yeah...so movies at our place?" everyone looked around and nodded.
Tori had her arm behind Blake's back and felt his arm go around her shoulders as they all headed to Dustin and Shane's apartment.
"Marah, nothing's going to happen to you," Cam said.
"Yeah- I'll protect you!" Dustin said in his best superhero voice. All the guys laughed as Tori drove to the Bradley's house to pick up Hunter and Blake. She couldn't get over what had happened between her and Blake last night at the beach. They had finally kissed and it had been better hand she could have ever imagined.
He walked her back to her place after that and left her with a long kiss on her lips, with the promise that he would see her tomorrow.
She pulled into the driveway and honked the horn. Shane climbed out of the front seat and let Blake sit next to Tori. Everyone noticed that both of them were extra happy as they sat next to each other. "So, Dustin," Blake said. "You ready for this?" Dustin clapped his hands together.
"You know it!" Tori pulled into the parking spot at the games and the guys all piled out with a crowd of other sports people. Dustin, Shane, and Marah went off to register while Hunter and Cam went to scout for girls.
"Okay, I defiantly think your brother's having an influence on him," Tori said as she and Blake walked around the area.
"Come on- it's good for him to get out every once and awhile," Blake replied as they made their way to the merchandise tables. Blake was milling around at one of the motocross tables, while Tori was looking at a t-shirt. He glanced periodically over at her and couldn't help but smile.
"Hey," a breathless Hunter said as he ran over to him. Tori saw him run over and put the shirt back.
"What's going on?" Blake asked as they walked away from the crowd.
"Where's Cam?" Tori asked. Hunter caught his breath.
"He's waiting for us over there," he said pointing. Tori looked at Blake and locked eyes with him briefly before his phone rang.
"Shit- it's Roger," he said.
"We'll go check it out and I'll meet you back here," Tori said. Blake nodded and ran off with Hunter.
Tori's eyes went wide. "Where's Marah?"
"With Dustin and Shane at the track. She's okay, but something's defiantly up."
They ran over and Cam's amulet froze as he stood on the spot where Kapri had been. "I'm heading to Ops. I'll call you guys as soon as I know anything."
They all headed over to the track, joined up with Blake and stood with Kelly as they watched the racers fly over the jumps past them.
An all too familiar beeping came over their morphers. "Guys- there's a big fish in a little pond that needs to be taken care of," Cam said. They all left together causing Kelly to stare strangely at Dustin's comment about them all having to go to the bathroom. Marah grew concerned and clung to Dustin's arm.
"Go back to Ops- you'll be safe there," Dustin said. Marah shook her head.
"I can help," she said back.
"Stay here- we'll call if we need you," Shane said, ending the conversation. Marah watched as they morphed and hopped in their zords.
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"NO!" Tori cried as she saw the thunder megazord explode. The zord and Vexacus were gone. Immediately the wind rangers were on the ground scanning the area. Marah ran up to them.
"I saw what happened...any sign?"
Dustin shook his head and felt his heart sink when he saw the look in Tori's eyes. Their visors were open and everyone could see the look in her eye.
"Cam- anything?" she asked into her morpher.
"Just zord wreckage and scorched earth," he replied. "But I'll keep looking." Tori fought back the urge to cry. He couldn't be gone...this had to be another illusion... she never told him how she felt...
"Tor?" she turned her head and looked at Shane. "We should get back to Ops and regroup." She nodded her head and they left.
As soon as they descended the steps into their secret lair fear struck them. "No," Tori muttered. The place was in ruins. Pillars were down and pieces of burnt metal and sparking wires were everywhere.
"We'll find them Tor," Dustin said trying to reassure her. Marah stayed close to him as they tried to clear away the debris.
"If anyone can make it through this, it's Cam and Sensei," she said to herself.
"What happened here?" all five figures in the room turned and saw Hunter and Blake making their way down the steps. Tori's face lit up as she ran over to Blake's awaiting arms. He grabbed her gently, but firmly against him and kissed her cheek.
"What happened to you guys?" she asked as she released her grip on him.
"We ejected...what happened here?" he asked.
"Lothor got here before we did. We were too late," Shane said discouraged.
"Better late than never I always say."
They all turned and were relieved when Sensei emerged, human again. They ran to him and embraced.
"It's good to see you...finally," Hunter said smiling. Sensei returned it and explained what Lothor intended to do with the abyss.
"Cam has been captured," Sensei said.
"We need help...ninja help," Blake said. The idea then struck them to free the ninjas and to rescue Cam.
"Yeah- we could-"Dustin began.
"No- we should go alone. We know Lothor's ship better than you guys."
"I could go too-"Marah said.
"No- it's too dangerous. They could have a trap waiting for you," Hunter said. Marah sank back with Tori.
"The dragon force vehicle is in the zord bay...good luck and thank you for your courage," Sensei said.
Tori and Marah walked with the thunder brothers as they made their way to the vehicle, with Marah explaining how to free the ninjas. She and Hunter were walking ahead of Tori and Blake.
"Be careful," Tori said as she clung to his hand. Blake turned to her as they reached the bay. He took her hands in his and kissed her firmly on her lips.
"Tori...if I don't come back-"
"Don't even talk like that...you will come back," she said. Blake grabbed her in a hug and they kissed once more.
Marah returned and stood next to Tori as they boys boarded the vehicle and took off. 'I love you Blake...'
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As they drove through space, all Blake could do was think about how he may never see Tori again. The way she smiled ...the way her lips felt against his... everything about her consumed him. He never told her how he felt.
"Bro, we're here," Hunter said as the ship docked. Blake took a deep breath and looked out the window at the earth below them.
'I love you Tori,' he said to himself as he and Hunter descended onto the ship.
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Sensei walked over and led the wind Rangers to where the scrolls were kept. Marah began to clear away some of the rubble as Sensei removed a box and showed them the last piece to the scroll of destiny.
They were all down heartened until they saw that. They were always meant to be rangers...but the end result was not revealed...they had to finish it and create their own destinies.
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"Let's go!" Shane called as he, Dustin and Tori jumped inside the megazord and began their battle against Lothor in his new toy. Marah and Sensei stayed back at ops and waited for the end- whatever that may be.
The battle was hard on the rangers. Lothor held the upper hand and grabbed the rangers. A moment later, he overpowered his and both machines exploded. Tori, Dustin, and Shane ejected and landed on the ground.
Lothor followed soon after and engaged them in battle. Using Cam's stolen amulet, he opened the abyss- freeing his army. The three rangers backed into each other, ready for their final battle.
A flash of Crimson caught their eyes as Hunter came soaring through the sky on his glider bike. Tori got a panicked look on her face, but it faded when she saw Blake with the other ninja students... he was alright. Lothor called the attack and soon she saw Cam joined in on the fight.
Blake looked over and saw Tori fall. Lothor was looming over her and was struck in the back by Blake's foot. "Stay down," he said to Tori as he was panting for air. Lothor stood.
"I thought I took care of you two...no matter-" Before Blake could react, Lothor had taken he and Tori's powers and Blake was lying on the ground next to her. Lothor backed away a bit when Hunter, Shane and Dustin arrived to aid their friends. Their powers were taken as well, and soon all six powerless rangers stood to face the evil ninja.
They all fought him with everything they had- trying to push him back into the abyss, but he was too powerful. Blake and Hunter fell with Cam next to them. Blake watched in horror as Tori was the last one standing. Lothor kicked her in the back and she collapsed in pain. Blake's fist pounded the ground.
"Hey! Leave her alone!" he called as he struggled to stand. Lothor laughed.
"Fool! You have no powers! I can do whatever I want! Including destroying you!" he called back. Blake went over and help Tori to stand. The pain coursed through her body, but she couldn't give up.
"We may not be rangers anymore, but we still have power!" Shane called as he and the others joined Blake and Tori. "Power of air!"
"Power of Earth!" Dustin called.
"Power of Water!" Tori said.
"Power of Thunder!" Blake and Hunter cried.
"Power of the Samurai!" Cam finished.
"Ninja Powers!" they all cried as they placed their fingertips together and fired all their remaining energy at him. Streams of red, yellow, blue, navy, crimson, and green shot at him, propelling him into the abyss. Time seemed to freeze as he fell. As soon as he reached the bottom the abyss exploded and the ground closed.
All the rangers were exhausted. Tori leaned on Blake as tears stung behind her eyes. The kick she had received hit her bruise dead on. Blake saw her discomfort and held her close to him.
"The abyss must have imploded on itself," Cam supplied.
"So he's gone?" Dustin asked.
"And our ranger powers?" Hunter asked.
"Their gone too," Shane summed up. Everyone was silent for a moment before the crowd behind them broke out into loud cheers of applause. The rangers all turned and saw all their friends and classmates that has been freed. The rangers all smiled and blushed slightly.
"Looks like everything's back to normal," Tori said, struggling a little.
"Not quite," he replied. Blake stared at her for a moment and then kissed her hard in one swift motion, dipping her to one side as their lips remained locked. Tori forgot all her pain and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Yeah!" Shane, Dustin, Hunter, and Cam all said as they saw their friends.
Blake stood her upright and held her to him. They were both laughing and soon their teammates were around them in a giant group hug.
"Come on- let's go home," Shane said happily.
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When they arrived back at the academy, everyone was gathered to face Sensei. Blake and Hunter's eyes lit up when they saw the Sensei Amino was also with him. He congratulated all of his students and welcomed them back. The Wind Ninja Academy stood tall in the background as Sensei called the rangers forward and presented them with their diplomas.
After the ceremony was completed, the thunder rangers went to see their sensei.
Hunter embraced Sensei Amino...the man who had raised him from the time he was eleven. "It's good to see you again Sensei," he said.
"It is good to see you as well Hunter. I heard you've had your hands full as of late," he said laughing a little. He noticed Blake grinning and soon hugged him as well. "Well Blake I see that you've made some new friends."
Blake blushed slightly. "Yes Sensei," he said. "I took your advice and stopped shutting myself out," he said sheepishly. Sensei gripped his shoulder and smiled.
"It is good to know you have finally learned to listen to me," he said grinning. Blake smiled and saw Tori out of the corner of his eye. Sensei saw her too and motioned his head in her direction. Blake grinned, bowed and took off. "Now Hunter I have something to ask you..."
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"Walk with me?" Tori asked. Blake nodded and soon they were walking through the garden of the academy. Their hands met and clasped as they walked. Ever since their kiss back at the track Tori's mind began to wander... "So have you decided what to do about Factory Blue?" she asked at last. They continued walking and soon came out onto a rock path.
"Yeah...I'm gonna do it..." he said. Tori's heart was breaking, but she wasn't going to let him miss out on this.
"When do you leave?" she asked, trying to sound excited.
"Start training next week. My first race is in a month," he said a bit downheartedly.
"You must be really psyched," she said smiling.
"Yeah...maybe you could come out and watch me some time," he offered.
"I'm all over it," she replied. Hunter burst out from behind them and told them that he was going to be the new head teacher at the academy. Shane and Dustin soon joined them and they all walked to greet the new students. Tori squeezed Blake's hand as she and the other guys went to get ready.
Hunter noticed Blake's sad face. "Hey, what's wrong with you? We just defeated Lothor, we have our school back, and you have a beautiful girl- you should be happy! Not to mention the fact that you're going to be a factory rider!" Hunter said.
"I know man...it's great."
"But," Hunter urged.
"But... I don't know if I'm ready for all this. I mean like you said, our school's back, we just defeated Lothor- I think maybe I should just take a little break before I head out."
"you left out one thing," Hunter said grinning. Blake sighed and sat on the ground. "you never did tell me what happened on that island with you two...alone."
"Nothing happened Hunter...not physically anyway." Hunter sat next to him and he continued. "I heard voices in my head...saying that I lost her. That I lost another loved one... then when I thought I was fighting Lothor, the illusion told me he killed her...Hunter- I thought I HAD died. I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to her."
Hunter let out a deep breath. "Does she know yet?" he asked.
"No...I don't know how to tell her."
"Well you better figure out what to do before you leave." Hunter stood and helped him up. Blake gave him a small smile.
"Thanks Hunter." They walked over to where the three new teachers stood. Blake hugged Tori and was about to whisper something in her ear when Dustin interrupted.
"I say we celebrate!"
"Nothing too big," Shane said. Dustin patted his back.
"Yeah yeah...so movies at our place?" everyone looked around and nodded.
Tori had her arm behind Blake's back and felt his arm go around her shoulders as they all headed to Dustin and Shane's apartment.