"Dude! What about us?"

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The not so original but always needed DISCLAIMER

I don't own any of the characters here presented and/or any of the Power Rangers Ninja Storm stuff, that is property of SABAN and DISNEY, not mine (I wish they were, but...)

Also, If you don't like male/male relationship don't even go further because that's all you're gonna find. One more thing, the sexuality of any of the actors here implied is not of my concern and this is just a FICTION product.

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Chapter 7

Tearing the Layers

"He said Shinigami?" Asked Evan to Hunter

Not too long ago, Evan ran away from Dustin. Something bad happened between both of them. And they started to scream and yell. It was all because of that boy.

Hunter, right now was all ok. He had his breath back to normal and his body all sweat from the track down. His shirt was all wet and his hair also was. He looked directly into Evan's eyes, and he saw the preoccupation of his friend.

"Shinigami... yeah... Does that mean...?"

"Yes. It means he is being targeted by my family. And no one will stop them until Dustin is dead..."

"Why is your family doing it?"

Evan, all of sudden, embraced Hunter and rolled over, so he was hidden by his taller companion. Nobody would watch Evan, because he was covered by Hunter. Hunter was scared and confused. He never got anyone this close and no one had ever embraced him. Evan told him to be quiet, and as it began, he let his friend go.

"Sorry" Apologized Evan "But there was these 'shikki' after me..."

"Shikki?"

"They are like puppets" said Evan "They are created from magic and are guided from the scent of somebody. These puppets have no soul and they are like zombies. Oh, and the form they take is given by the strength of the mage. If the wizard is powerful enough he can create Shikki with human form"

"And I suppose we have a powerful one, right?"

"Yeah, they were dressed as tourists. They passed just behind you... and well... since you're all sweat I thought that your scent would cover mine. I think that happened..."

"Well... that explains your sudden hug"

"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel awkward"

"It's ok; I'm just not used to hugs"

Hunter said that at the same time he placed his hand in Evan's shoulder. It was a sign of confidence that no other ranger, except for Dustin, have ever give to him. He was now the one who felt awkward.

"Anyway... how'd you know where I was and what Dustin meant?"

"I tracked you down. That's what we ninjas do, right?"

"I guess so..."

"And I knew what Dustin meant because he told me..."

"He told ya?"

Evan was freaked out. Now their agreement to not tell anyone was broken.

"Well... It's not what you think. He tells me everything. I'm his friend, y'know, and that's why he told me. I'm always there for him and any problem he had, he tells me and I help him over to solve it"

"Then... you know that I'm a mercenary and a member of Stealth Ice"

"Now all of us..."

"You told everyone...? Gosh! Couldn't you keep your mouth zipped?!"

Evan was mad. He yelled that last sentence and began to walk away.

"That's not it" Hunter grabbed him by the arm. "What I meant was... I told them because they wanted also to help you and Dustin..."

"That's none of your business!"

He yelled and released from Hunter's hand.

"Have anyone told you that you two belong to each other?"

Evan, who had walked away, stopped. He then turned to Hunter.

"Have anyone told you how good you look together? Or how good you two stand each other? I mean, I'm jealous because I don't have a girl to share with, as you two do!"

"So... you support us... even when you two know that we're... that... we're..."

"Gay?" Completed Hunter "Hell yeah! Why shouldn't we? Haven't you realized that a friend of Dustin is also a friend of us? And you two are not the only ones..."

"What do you mean?"

Hunter had approached Evan and was looking at him. The breeze of the sea moved the hair of both guys and they both were looking at each other.

"Look, Evan... We don't care what your preferences are. If they have taught me something is that you can't live a life by yourself... That you need friends, and you have one in all of us. We support you even when we might not seem to. Besides, you're not the only couple. My bro and Tori are dating. They really love each other and they understand how you feel. Shane and Cam... well... they can't tell, but I'm totally sure they like each other. It's Just that they are shy.... and me... well, I'm the only one who had never fall for somebody, but watching you two makes me feel like I want to. We're your friends, we understand you, we support you and above of all, we want you two to be happy."

"But... I..."

"No buts this time. We have to be together to beat that family of yours and right now, we have to stay together for Dustin..."

Evan turned away. Then Hunter grabbed him by the shoulder

"I'm asking this as a friend, help us. You're the only one who knows what is going on"

"They're looking for me. I can't let you get involved, because... well, look what happened to the one I care the most. I can't jeopardize you and the guys"

"Then we take the risk! We're here to help you, not to screw you man!"

"Would you really... would you do that for me?"

"Why not? That's what friends are for!"

And they both started to walk over the sand towards Beach Bay General Hospital.

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And expect more Shane/Cam and Evan/Dustin slash!