AN: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed this story so far, I've had a major case of writer's block and the urge to write anything has been zero, that and the fact life has been not to good to me lately. But the last few days have shown it's getting better. My urge to write has returned. This story is nearing its end; I'm just seeing how good I am at writing in first person.

Chapter 3



Here in Blue Bay Harbor at last.

That thought goes through my mind as I walk onto the grounds of the Wind Ninja Academy. I'm looking forward to seeing my brother, Tori, and the other rangers.

I do love my career but this place finally feels like home, and Tori has held my fascination longer than any other girl before her. Our relationship hasn't always been really great when I was on Lothor's side I hurt her badly.

But that is the past and we're friends now, there was a time when I thought we could be more than that, and for awhile Tori seemed to share my hope. But over time she has become distant, treating me like just another friend. Maybe its time to tell her my feelings and begin a relationship.

"Hey Blake."

I smile, "Hey Cam have you seen Tori or that brother of mine?"

"Tori is in the meadow and Hunter, I haven't the slightest clue where he went."

Cam and I talk a few minutes longer and I head for the meadow where Tori and I used to take walks, as I reach it I stop short at the sight that greets me, Tori in the arms of my brother. I feel rage flood me but Tori isn't my girlfriend and we never dated. They're totally wrapped up in each other, kissing and not even coming up for air.

I clear my throat and try to keep the devastation out of my voice, "this is quite an impressive show."

They stop kissing and look at me, then slowly come apart but neither look guilty but why should they? Hunter smiles, "Blake why didn't you call me?"

"I wanted to surprise you but it's the other way around."

Tori blushes, "it's a surprise to me to, Hunter just told me his feelings for me and I feel the same, in fact I'll leave the two of you alone."

Tori quickly leaves before I can reply and Hunter looks at me, "It's good to have you home."

"We have a lot to discuss." I reply, trying to keep my unhappiness from showing. Thankfully Hunter doesn't notice.

"How about we get the others and we go out just like old times?"

I nod, "sounds great."

Hunter and I walk back together and misery floods me, why hadn't I told Tori how I felt? How had Hunter gotten so lucky?

Why couldn't it have been me?

TO BE CONTINUED....