A/N: It's the alternate ending yall been waiting for. LOL. I'm so sorry, sapphiregirl and everyone who have been waiting for this. I've got the first half of it down a long time ago, but never finished it till now. I hope I don't disappoint you, but just for the record, I'm not really good with happy endings. That's how depressing my life is. lol. Nah, jk. I know it's been awhile, but enjoy and please please please let me know what you think. Thanks again for the reviews!

"Alternate Ending"

The morning sun beautifully rises up from the distant horizon as light emerges through the open windows. It was another day of hope and evermore prayers as Shane, Dustin, Blake, Cam, Marah, Kapri, and the Hansons waited for the doctor's final solution. It's been long hours since Hunter fell into a coma after getting shot right on the back. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, and now all they could do was wait...

Yesterday, they received news from investigators that Natalie Jordan was the accused shooter of the horrifying incident. Witnesses observed that the gun shot was meant for Tori, but unfortunately, Hunter saved her in time by taking the hit himself. During the investigation, police officials found Natalie's body on the forestry grounds and believed the poor woman committed suicide due to the false outcome of it. Hearing the news shocked everyone in the room, but it didn't surprise any of them that Natalie would ever go this far. She was obsessed and crazed for revenge, but her plan in manipulating the couple slipped through her fingers in no time. As they wait anxiously for upcoming news on the incident and most importantly, Hunter's condition, little did they know, Tori snuck up in his room during the middle of the night and stayed there till the following morning. "I can't stand being here." They remembered her saying as endless tears continued to swell up her eyes during his coma. This took place after doctors informed them they were absolutely prohibit from going in to his room until it was okay to. However, Tori refused to accept it. "I'm going home."

Meanwhile, Dustin turns around after getting off from the phone outside the lobby. He faces the others as they struggle to get up from several chairs they used as beds. As all fatigue eyes turn to him curiously, he starts to plaster a nervous stare. "I um...tried to get a hold of Tori. But she won't pick up." Dustin informs the family and friends as Mr. Hanson rises up from his seat. "I don't think she's home."

He opens his eyes wide. "What do you mean my daughter isn't home?"

Tori slowly flickers her eyes open, with hand still interlocking with Hunter's. It was already morning from what she could see out the window as Hunter remained in a deep coma. Tori's eyes were swollen from so much crying and lack of sleep that night. She spent most hours just looking and talking to him as best as she could, but doing so broke her heart. Tori could no longer bear to see Hunter covered up in tubes and under life support. She overheard doctors and nurses saying he wasn't going to make it due to blood loss. But Tori wasn't going to give up. Not on him.

"Morning, Handsome." She smiles as she strokes his hair gently. "You've been asleep for hours. Please give me a sign that you can hear me." Tori looks down on their held hands, waiting for a tight squeeze or slight movement from him. After waiting a few minutes, he remains peacefully still. She sighs. "You are so stubborn, you know that?" Moments later, Dustin and Mr. Hanson made their way to the emergency floor as they came by to Hunter's room and peak through the window. Without noticing anyone watching, Tori continues to speak with Hunter.

"Excuse me, miss." A nurse enters the room shortly after. "May I speak with you outside?"

Tori didn't like the resonating tone of her voice. It was a sign of bad news. "I don't want to leave him. I promise I wouldn't."

The nurse nods solemnly. "I understand, but this is very important. I assure you it would only take a few seconds."

"But--"

"Please. It's concerning his condition."

Tori obeyed her wishes as she looks at Hunter and kissed him softly on the forehead. "I'll be right back." She takes one good look at him before rising up from her chair and following the nurse behind. Dustin and Mr. Hanson noticed their way approaching them as they hid behind a near wall to listen. "Is he gonna be alright?" Tori asks wistfully, in hopes for good news. The nurse looks down at the chart on a clipboard and sighs.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Hanson. But he's not going to make it." Tori could feel her heart dropped with words of disbelief. Her greatest fear have rose from beneath her, and yet she still fighting to prevent his fall from happening. "The bullet wound caused severe damage and blood loss." The nurse continues to explain. "The only thing that's keeping him alive is life support. It's your decision whether or not you want to keep using it, but it's not going to be enough."

Tori slowly shuts her eyes. She didn't know what to do. In fact, it was her decision whether or not the plug should be pulled, and being in the position she is at that moment was killing her every step of the way. All she wanted was the nightmare to end, but unfortunately it must go on.

The Hanson family, along with Shane, Dustin, Blake, Cam, Marah, and Kapri watched on sadly as Tori speaks with Hunter. A few doctors and nurses waited nearby for everyone to say their final words before disabling the life support, which helps Hunter to breath normally and stay alive. The room became still with unbearable grief and despair. All eyes were on Tori as she cries uncontrollably on Hunter's chest. The others had to watch on and witness devastating pain, sinking through their hearts as Tori makes her final farewell goodbye.

"I c-can't imagine l-leaving you l-like this." She spoke softly between sobs. "I love you more than anything."

Mr. Hanson gently places a hand on his daughter's shoulder and gives it a tight squeeze. She looks up at him and places a hand over his. "It's time." He whispers to her. "You have to let him go."

Tori continues to weep in dismay. "B-But I can't."

"But you must, Victoria." Mrs. Hanson urges her to for his sake. "I know it's difficult, but Hunter can no longer watch you suffer, nor can he."

Tori nods as endless tears stream down her face. "I love him, Mom."

"I know, baby." She smiles while stroking her face. "And he loves you too."

She burried her face onto his mother's chest and cried out more pain that was left of her. "I don't think I can live without him, Mom. How am I supposed to raised our child on my own?"

Mrs. Hanson, along with the others in the room, all looked up at her to their surprise. "Child? Are you pregnant?"

She nods soberly. "Yes."

"When did you find out?" Blake asks out of curiosity.

"Last week."

Mrs. Hanson rubs her shoulder for comfort. "Oh, honey. We'll always be here for you and the baby no matter what happens."

The others bobbed their heads in agreement. "She's right. You'll never be alone on this one, Tor." Blake added supportively.

Tori cracks open a smile. "I know, and I deeply appreciate everything you all have done for me. But it's not going to be the same whether things do get better or not. And I don't think--" She lowers her head to the point where she's staring down at Hunter once again. He remained still, unconscious, and lifeless. It looked as if he was already dead. "Oh God, I don't think I can do this." Tori sobs as she stumbles to the floor. Blake was the first to help her up when suddenly the doctors and nurses walked in.

"It's time."

Everyone in the room began to drown themselves with more tears. They were losing a brother; a friend that meant dearly to them as the world crumbles before their eyes. "I can't watch this." Marah mumbled as she walked out the room. Kapri followed her behind.

"Are you ready to go through the procedure, Ms. Hanson?" One doctor asked in a mere sorrowful tone. With slight hesitation, Tori nodded her head, as she held onto to Hunter's hand tightly. "Alright. We shall begin."

Minutes after the staff disabled Hunter's life support, Tori headed on home without signing the death certificate. She figured she'd have to come back to the hospital and complete a few papers before making it official, but wasn't emotionally able to do so. Despite everything that's happened, Tori couldn't believe the love of her life was now gone. 'How could I possibly move on without him?' She thought sadly as she struggles to open the front door of her home. While doing so, Tori could hear the phone ringing as she begins to rush and lose track of which key to use. As soon as the answering message went on, she knew she wasn't going to make it. "Darn! Why can't this thing just open?!" Tori groans frustratingly.

After a few attempts, she succeeded in opening the door. Tori ran across the livingroom and begin playing her messages.

"Hey, girl! It's Kelly! I just wanted to congratulate you and Hunter on your engagement! Who would ever thought this day would ever come?! I know I did! Anyways, give me a call when you get this. Oh my God! I'm so happy for you both! Cheers!"

::Beep::

"Hello, Tori. You've become a significant member and mentor of the Wind Ninja Academy and I am truly grateful to have you as part of a hardworking group. I wish you and Hunter eternal happiness and may you be blessed with the life you always wanted."

Tori smiles.

::Beep::

"Uh hey, it's me again. I heard what happened and I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I knew that bitch was up to something! Sorry, I'm just totally pissed off right now. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I'm going to stop by at the hospital to see how things are going. I'll talk to you later. Bye."

She sighs deeply while waiting for the last message.

::Beep::

"Hey, Tori. This is Dr. Evans. Um, I don't know how to say this, but I have some really good news! Please stop by at the hospital as soon as you get this. I assure you it's the greatest miracle."

::Beep::

You have no messages.

The blonde wrinkles her forehead as she grabs her keys from the table. "I guess I could use some good news. But why in the hospital?" She thought with a heavy sigh. "I don't think I could go back."

"You wouldn't have to." A voice spoke softly from behind as its familiarity made Tori turn around. She felt anticipated by the resonating sound that brought the blonde to her full attention. Her eyes eventually grew larger at what she was seeing. It was beyond real to what Tori would ever expect to happen.

"Hunter?" She whispers breathlessly. The dirty blonde forces a smile as he limps towards her direction due to the stinging pain occurring on his back. In utter disbelief, Tori stepped back away from him. "What's wrong with me?" She questions herself while placing a hand over her forehead. "I must be seeing a ghost."

"No, Tori. It's really me." He reassures her. "I'm alive."

Tears gradually fill her eyes as she reaches over to touch his face and caresses it. His soft and warm skin brought memories back to life as a bright smile reappeared on her face. "Oh my God. It's really you." She threw her arms around him and begins crying in tears of joy. "It's really you." Hunter embraces her warmly to the point where he would never want to let go. "I thought you weren't going to make it. I thought you were dead."

"Not a chance, Tori." He smiles while stroking her long blonde hair. "When I heard your voice, I made a promise to God that I would never leave you, and that I'll risk everything I have just to be with you. I love you more than anything, Tori and I'm not going anywhere." With his promising words, her heart fluttered in joy as they shared a sweet, intimate kiss. As they break away, the couple touched noses and brought their heads to together to recollect thoughts. So much has happened and the nightmare was finally over. "I'm marrying you." He whispers with a smile.

Tori opens her eyes as he lifts her hand to reveal the ring. "You bet your ass you will."

And they did.

THE END

A/N: Last words, comments, and reviews would be greatly accepted! Thanks. =]