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Chapter 5: Welcome Home
Kira helped Dustin as the whole gang exited the movie theater. They quickly walked down the streets and behind an ally way where Dustin leaned against the wall. Kira grew concern on what just happened and turned to everyone else. She smiled at Trent and then looked at Conner and Ethan.
"What were you two doing at the movies?" She asked sternly, crossing her arms.
"Uh. du..eh ..I don't know." Conner mumbled.
Dustin smirked, holding the side of his stomach, "I asked them to come along. I figure if you were inviting me, then you and Trent weren't on a date..so it didn't hurt to ask them to tag along."
Kira turned and glared at his brother, but the anger faded away, when Dustin winced in pain.
She took a step forward, "What's wrong?"
He shook his head, "It's nothing. I'm just having an 'off' day." He whispered.
Conner smirked, "Like hell you are. You're the one that caused the earthquake."
Ethan rolled his eyes, "And how would he be able to do that? He's not an X-men."
Kira nodded, "Conner, you're picking the wrong time to be an idiot. Are you realizing what you say?"
Conner shook his head, "No, I'm not being stupid." He protested and then snapped his finger, "Where are you from!?"
"Blue Bay Harbor.." He replied.
"Then you know my brother, Eric Mcknight?"
Trent crossed his arms, "You have a brother?" He asked.
"To be honest... I thought you were Eric, till they kept calling you Conner. So yeah, I know him, but what does that have to do with anything?"
"Then your.." Conner trailed off.
He paused when he saw the look on Dustin's face. Dustin didn't want Kira to know that he had trained in the ninja academy, that he was a power ranger, that he did cause that earthquake. Apparently Kira had forgotten about the video dairy that they watched in the Dino Base. It was pure luck.
"Oh never mine." Conner mumbled.
Trent tossed his drink to the ground and they all turned to him, "Well now, since the movie is no go, I think I'm just going to go home. See ya" He said and exited the all way.
Ethan agreed, "Yeah, I'm going to go home. I'll see you guys later." With that he quickly exited the ally way, going the opposite way.
Conner adjusted his black leather jacket and turned towards the street, "Come on you two. I'll give you a ride home."
Dustin pushed himself from the wall, "Take me to the apartments."
Kira stepped in front of him, "Oh no you don't. I'm not letting you be by yourself in your condition. Your coming home with me."
"But.."
"No buts!" She stammered.
Dustin sighed and the three of them walked to Conner's car. He stuck the key in the ignition and activated the engine before speeding off towards Kira's home. They were silent most of the way there. Kira looked out the window at the city lights before Conner drove into the rural part of Reefside. The car slowed down in front of a two story house. Kira climbed out of the passenger side and moved to seat so Dustin could get out. Dustin walked forward and stared at the house he had not seen for a such a long time. Kira closed the door and leaned on it, smiling at Conner.
"Thank you Conner."
He stifle a laugh, "Any time Kira. If things get out of hand, call me up. I'll come and get you."
She bit her lips, unsure what to say, "All right. Deal."
They starred at each other for a few minutes before Dustin's voice broke the silence. She backed away from the car and waved at Conner before he drove off. She then turned to Dustin who was waiting patiently for her.
"Ready.." She whispered.
He nodded slowly and they both walked up the steps of the house. She opened the door and they entered a hallway. The floor was wooden and light from the ceiling brighten it up. A carpet stairs was on the left, and on the other side of the kitchen, the hall way lead into the kitchen.
"Honey is that you?" A familiar gentle voice spoke.
A young women walked out of the kitchen and appeared around the stairs. She froze when she noticed she wasn't alone. She was a slender women, with long brown hair. Dustin could remember her smile the most, it was such a kind hearted smile, but that's not what she was seeing now.
"Waldo.."
Kira bit her lips and stood there, glancing at them, "Um mom."
Serena dropped a dish she was holding and ran forward, pulling her son into a hug. Dustin hesitated, unsure if he should hug back. A faint sniffle was heard and he knew she missed him so much. Kira smiled and walked past them and into the kitchen. Serena broke away and fixed her hair and smiled at him. Dustin cracked a small smile, the pounding in his head was still there. He tried to ignore it. He wasn't sure what to really say to her. It has been a really long time since they last saw each other.
"Waldo, I missed you so much. Come on, I was making dinner. You got to try some of this chili I made. You use to love it as a kid."
She grabbed his hand and brought him into the kitchen. Kira was sitting at a table reading a magazine. She looked up and watched as her mother brought him to the pot and lifted the cover. The smell of chili was so good. Kira stood up and walked over to get a better look.
"Mom.." Dustin whispered.
She didn't hear him, but grabbed a spoon and scooped up some of the chili.
"It was your grandmother's recipe. She added a little bit if zeist to make-" She kept going on.
"Mom." He tried to stop her, wanting to ask her something.
"I think it needs a little more hot sauce." She said after taking a bit of a bite.
She took another scoop and brought it to his face. Dustin knocked the spoon out of her hand and it went flying onto the clean white floor. Serena felt hurt, she looked down at the ground as Dustin looked away.
"I'm sorry." He whispered.
"It's-It's okay." She responded back.
Kira knelt down and picked up the spoon. She looked at Dustin before putting it in the sink and grabbed a towel.
"Where's John." Dustin had to ask.
"He went out to get me some peppers." She responded, helping Kira clean the floor.
"I shouldn't be here." He told them.
Serena shook her head, "I don't care if you shouldn't. Your here now, at least have dinner with us."
Kira nodded, "Come on Dustin. Please?"
Dustin sighed deeply.
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City Of Reefside
Tori and the gang have finally made it into Reefside. The music was still blasting as they drove.
"Born in the USA!" Hunter and Marah were still singing.
Tori had gotten use to the noise and just rolled up her windows so they wouldn't wake up the Reefside citizen. Cam leaned forward and placed his hand on the back of Tori's seat.
"Do you know where we are going!?" He shouted over the music.
Tori nodded, "We have to find the Victor Hotel! He said he was staying there on the phone! I just didn't know it was in Reefside!" She shouted back.
Hunter and Marah were rocking the car, still jamming to the music. Tori hit the switch and shut the music off. Hunter and Marah groaned and started complaining.
"Enough! Silent!" Tori screamed at the two of them
They both piped down and stayed quiet. Hunter pointed at a building as they passed by.
"Uh, isn't that where suppose to go?" He asked.
"Crap!" Tori stammered as she pulled into a gas station to turn around.
"Your low on gas also." Marah pointed out.
Tori decided that, while she's at the gas station, she mind as well refuel before meeting Blake. She climbed out of the van and began pumping the gas into the tank. She heard the van door slide open and noticed Marah, Hunter and Cam walking inside the mini market. She sighed as she looked out onto the road, wondering what she was going to say to Blake.
Trent was walking by the gas station as Tori noticed him. Trent gave her a small wave, she waved back out of politeness before turning to finished up. She didn't know who the heck that guy was, and was a bit creeped out. She then glanced back and noticed he was gone. She closed the gas tank of her van and walked forward, trying to figure out where he went. There was no buildings near by, no one close that he could of gone into. She thought it was weird that he vanished into thin air. She shrugged and turned around entering the mini mart.
Hunter was gazing at all the chips and food, Tori walked up to him and smile, sticking her hands out to find some cash.
"We all set?" He asked curiously.
Tori nodded, "Yeah let me pay for the gas."
"Get some of these." He said, grabbing a bunch of chips and putting them in her hands.
He then walked down the aisle and started to hand her cookies and pretzals and anything else they didn't need.
"Wow Hunter, you eat a lot."
Hunter laughed, "I'm a growing boy."
Tori grinned and pushed all the stuff onto him, "Well growing boy, you can bu the stuff."
"Oh come on!" Hunter begged as Tori walked away, "Please.." He asked, as if he was hurt.
Tori rolled her eyes and turned around, "Come on Hunter. Before I change my mind."
Hunter laughed and ran after her. She bought the chips, cookies, drinks and gas and helped Hunter take it out to the van. They climbed in, and decide to wait for Marah and Cam.
"So, what are you going to say to Blake?" He asked curiously, opening a bag and putting it in between his leg.
"I don't know." Tori mumbled.
Tori took out a necklace she had been wearing. It was a silver necklace that Blake had given her before he left for Factory Blue. Hunter noticed it and sighed, he knew it was from him. Blake had shown him before, asking her if she would like it.
"I'm hungry." Tori complained and leaned over to grab some the chips that were on his lap.
As she grabbed some chips, she by accident dropped the necklace underneath the seat, "Oh my god!" She panicked, leaning farther on him, searching on the floor for it.
Cam and Marah had came out with some food, but had some garbage in their hand. They both walked over to a trash can near by, to toss out what they didn't need and turned to see Hunter sitting there alone, but he looked like he was looking down.. They both gasped suddenly, when Tori's head came up and then went back down in the car.
"She's not doing what I think she's doing.." Marah was shocked.
Cam smacked himself in the head, "Idiots.."
Tori by accident elbowed Hunter in the chest, causing him to spill his drink.
"Oh crap!! Tori!! What are you doing!!!! Stop it!" He screamed out loud, "We'll do this later!"
It was his favorite shirt, and now it was stained with soda, but Cam and Marah didn't know he was talking about the soda. Marah turned around, hearing his voice.
"Cam, I don't want to ride with them anymore!" She complained.
Hunter opened the door of the van and climbed out, turning back to help her look for the necklace. Cam and Marah grew confused and ran forward towards them.
"What are you doing!?" Cam asked.
"Trying to find Tori's necklace. She also split soda on my shirt." He complained.
Cam and Marah sighed in relief, "We'll help you look for it." Cam spoke up, chuckling.
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Reefside.
Dustin sat at the end of the table, eating his dinner quietly. Kira was on one side, and Serena was on the other. He felt a big awkwardness in the air, and wasn't sure what to say. He looked up occasionally to see Kira and his mom smiling at him. Kira begin to laugh a bit. Dustin looked at her weird. Suddenly Serena began to burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Dustin asked.
Kira gasped for breath, "I don't know." She shrugged, "Just one of those laughing moments."
Serena smiled at him, "Come on Dustin. Cheer up."
Dustin chuckled a bit, "The food is great. I forgot how good it was." He admitted honestly.
"Told you!" She exclaimed
Serena stood up and collected the dishes and stuck them in the sink. She was humming softly as she cleaned them Dustin stood up and walked to the kitchen counter and grabbed a dish to give her a hand. She looked up at him, seeing a smile on his face. Suddenly the front door opened and Dustin's happy moment smashed right into a wall.
"Honey I'm home!" A deep voice bellowed.
Kira rose from her seat and panicked, "We got to get you out of here!"
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Chapter 5: Welcome Home
Kira helped Dustin as the whole gang exited the movie theater. They quickly walked down the streets and behind an ally way where Dustin leaned against the wall. Kira grew concern on what just happened and turned to everyone else. She smiled at Trent and then looked at Conner and Ethan.
"What were you two doing at the movies?" She asked sternly, crossing her arms.
"Uh. du..eh ..I don't know." Conner mumbled.
Dustin smirked, holding the side of his stomach, "I asked them to come along. I figure if you were inviting me, then you and Trent weren't on a date..so it didn't hurt to ask them to tag along."
Kira turned and glared at his brother, but the anger faded away, when Dustin winced in pain.
She took a step forward, "What's wrong?"
He shook his head, "It's nothing. I'm just having an 'off' day." He whispered.
Conner smirked, "Like hell you are. You're the one that caused the earthquake."
Ethan rolled his eyes, "And how would he be able to do that? He's not an X-men."
Kira nodded, "Conner, you're picking the wrong time to be an idiot. Are you realizing what you say?"
Conner shook his head, "No, I'm not being stupid." He protested and then snapped his finger, "Where are you from!?"
"Blue Bay Harbor.." He replied.
"Then you know my brother, Eric Mcknight?"
Trent crossed his arms, "You have a brother?" He asked.
"To be honest... I thought you were Eric, till they kept calling you Conner. So yeah, I know him, but what does that have to do with anything?"
"Then your.." Conner trailed off.
He paused when he saw the look on Dustin's face. Dustin didn't want Kira to know that he had trained in the ninja academy, that he was a power ranger, that he did cause that earthquake. Apparently Kira had forgotten about the video dairy that they watched in the Dino Base. It was pure luck.
"Oh never mine." Conner mumbled.
Trent tossed his drink to the ground and they all turned to him, "Well now, since the movie is no go, I think I'm just going to go home. See ya" He said and exited the all way.
Ethan agreed, "Yeah, I'm going to go home. I'll see you guys later." With that he quickly exited the ally way, going the opposite way.
Conner adjusted his black leather jacket and turned towards the street, "Come on you two. I'll give you a ride home."
Dustin pushed himself from the wall, "Take me to the apartments."
Kira stepped in front of him, "Oh no you don't. I'm not letting you be by yourself in your condition. Your coming home with me."
"But.."
"No buts!" She stammered.
Dustin sighed and the three of them walked to Conner's car. He stuck the key in the ignition and activated the engine before speeding off towards Kira's home. They were silent most of the way there. Kira looked out the window at the city lights before Conner drove into the rural part of Reefside. The car slowed down in front of a two story house. Kira climbed out of the passenger side and moved to seat so Dustin could get out. Dustin walked forward and stared at the house he had not seen for a such a long time. Kira closed the door and leaned on it, smiling at Conner.
"Thank you Conner."
He stifle a laugh, "Any time Kira. If things get out of hand, call me up. I'll come and get you."
She bit her lips, unsure what to say, "All right. Deal."
They starred at each other for a few minutes before Dustin's voice broke the silence. She backed away from the car and waved at Conner before he drove off. She then turned to Dustin who was waiting patiently for her.
"Ready.." She whispered.
He nodded slowly and they both walked up the steps of the house. She opened the door and they entered a hallway. The floor was wooden and light from the ceiling brighten it up. A carpet stairs was on the left, and on the other side of the kitchen, the hall way lead into the kitchen.
"Honey is that you?" A familiar gentle voice spoke.
A young women walked out of the kitchen and appeared around the stairs. She froze when she noticed she wasn't alone. She was a slender women, with long brown hair. Dustin could remember her smile the most, it was such a kind hearted smile, but that's not what she was seeing now.
"Waldo.."
Kira bit her lips and stood there, glancing at them, "Um mom."
Serena dropped a dish she was holding and ran forward, pulling her son into a hug. Dustin hesitated, unsure if he should hug back. A faint sniffle was heard and he knew she missed him so much. Kira smiled and walked past them and into the kitchen. Serena broke away and fixed her hair and smiled at him. Dustin cracked a small smile, the pounding in his head was still there. He tried to ignore it. He wasn't sure what to really say to her. It has been a really long time since they last saw each other.
"Waldo, I missed you so much. Come on, I was making dinner. You got to try some of this chili I made. You use to love it as a kid."
She grabbed his hand and brought him into the kitchen. Kira was sitting at a table reading a magazine. She looked up and watched as her mother brought him to the pot and lifted the cover. The smell of chili was so good. Kira stood up and walked over to get a better look.
"Mom.." Dustin whispered.
She didn't hear him, but grabbed a spoon and scooped up some of the chili.
"It was your grandmother's recipe. She added a little bit if zeist to make-" She kept going on.
"Mom." He tried to stop her, wanting to ask her something.
"I think it needs a little more hot sauce." She said after taking a bit of a bite.
She took another scoop and brought it to his face. Dustin knocked the spoon out of her hand and it went flying onto the clean white floor. Serena felt hurt, she looked down at the ground as Dustin looked away.
"I'm sorry." He whispered.
"It's-It's okay." She responded back.
Kira knelt down and picked up the spoon. She looked at Dustin before putting it in the sink and grabbed a towel.
"Where's John." Dustin had to ask.
"He went out to get me some peppers." She responded, helping Kira clean the floor.
"I shouldn't be here." He told them.
Serena shook her head, "I don't care if you shouldn't. Your here now, at least have dinner with us."
Kira nodded, "Come on Dustin. Please?"
Dustin sighed deeply.
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City Of Reefside
Tori and the gang have finally made it into Reefside. The music was still blasting as they drove.
"Born in the USA!" Hunter and Marah were still singing.
Tori had gotten use to the noise and just rolled up her windows so they wouldn't wake up the Reefside citizen. Cam leaned forward and placed his hand on the back of Tori's seat.
"Do you know where we are going!?" He shouted over the music.
Tori nodded, "We have to find the Victor Hotel! He said he was staying there on the phone! I just didn't know it was in Reefside!" She shouted back.
Hunter and Marah were rocking the car, still jamming to the music. Tori hit the switch and shut the music off. Hunter and Marah groaned and started complaining.
"Enough! Silent!" Tori screamed at the two of them
They both piped down and stayed quiet. Hunter pointed at a building as they passed by.
"Uh, isn't that where suppose to go?" He asked.
"Crap!" Tori stammered as she pulled into a gas station to turn around.
"Your low on gas also." Marah pointed out.
Tori decided that, while she's at the gas station, she mind as well refuel before meeting Blake. She climbed out of the van and began pumping the gas into the tank. She heard the van door slide open and noticed Marah, Hunter and Cam walking inside the mini market. She sighed as she looked out onto the road, wondering what she was going to say to Blake.
Trent was walking by the gas station as Tori noticed him. Trent gave her a small wave, she waved back out of politeness before turning to finished up. She didn't know who the heck that guy was, and was a bit creeped out. She then glanced back and noticed he was gone. She closed the gas tank of her van and walked forward, trying to figure out where he went. There was no buildings near by, no one close that he could of gone into. She thought it was weird that he vanished into thin air. She shrugged and turned around entering the mini mart.
Hunter was gazing at all the chips and food, Tori walked up to him and smile, sticking her hands out to find some cash.
"We all set?" He asked curiously.
Tori nodded, "Yeah let me pay for the gas."
"Get some of these." He said, grabbing a bunch of chips and putting them in her hands.
He then walked down the aisle and started to hand her cookies and pretzals and anything else they didn't need.
"Wow Hunter, you eat a lot."
Hunter laughed, "I'm a growing boy."
Tori grinned and pushed all the stuff onto him, "Well growing boy, you can bu the stuff."
"Oh come on!" Hunter begged as Tori walked away, "Please.." He asked, as if he was hurt.
Tori rolled her eyes and turned around, "Come on Hunter. Before I change my mind."
Hunter laughed and ran after her. She bought the chips, cookies, drinks and gas and helped Hunter take it out to the van. They climbed in, and decide to wait for Marah and Cam.
"So, what are you going to say to Blake?" He asked curiously, opening a bag and putting it in between his leg.
"I don't know." Tori mumbled.
Tori took out a necklace she had been wearing. It was a silver necklace that Blake had given her before he left for Factory Blue. Hunter noticed it and sighed, he knew it was from him. Blake had shown him before, asking her if she would like it.
"I'm hungry." Tori complained and leaned over to grab some the chips that were on his lap.
As she grabbed some chips, she by accident dropped the necklace underneath the seat, "Oh my god!" She panicked, leaning farther on him, searching on the floor for it.
Cam and Marah had came out with some food, but had some garbage in their hand. They both walked over to a trash can near by, to toss out what they didn't need and turned to see Hunter sitting there alone, but he looked like he was looking down.. They both gasped suddenly, when Tori's head came up and then went back down in the car.
"She's not doing what I think she's doing.." Marah was shocked.
Cam smacked himself in the head, "Idiots.."
Tori by accident elbowed Hunter in the chest, causing him to spill his drink.
"Oh crap!! Tori!! What are you doing!!!! Stop it!" He screamed out loud, "We'll do this later!"
It was his favorite shirt, and now it was stained with soda, but Cam and Marah didn't know he was talking about the soda. Marah turned around, hearing his voice.
"Cam, I don't want to ride with them anymore!" She complained.
Hunter opened the door of the van and climbed out, turning back to help her look for the necklace. Cam and Marah grew confused and ran forward towards them.
"What are you doing!?" Cam asked.
"Trying to find Tori's necklace. She also split soda on my shirt." He complained.
Cam and Marah sighed in relief, "We'll help you look for it." Cam spoke up, chuckling.
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Reefside.
Dustin sat at the end of the table, eating his dinner quietly. Kira was on one side, and Serena was on the other. He felt a big awkwardness in the air, and wasn't sure what to say. He looked up occasionally to see Kira and his mom smiling at him. Kira begin to laugh a bit. Dustin looked at her weird. Suddenly Serena began to burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Dustin asked.
Kira gasped for breath, "I don't know." She shrugged, "Just one of those laughing moments."
Serena smiled at him, "Come on Dustin. Cheer up."
Dustin chuckled a bit, "The food is great. I forgot how good it was." He admitted honestly.
"Told you!" She exclaimed
Serena stood up and collected the dishes and stuck them in the sink. She was humming softly as she cleaned them Dustin stood up and walked to the kitchen counter and grabbed a dish to give her a hand. She looked up at him, seeing a smile on his face. Suddenly the front door opened and Dustin's happy moment smashed right into a wall.
"Honey I'm home!" A deep voice bellowed.
Kira rose from her seat and panicked, "We got to get you out of here!"
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