Later Hunter and Tori were in the woods. Hunter was riding his bike and Tori rode behind, holding onto him. He liked the feel of that, having her near. He drove carefully, and was enjoying the ride. Sun was shining brightly, and he was happy.

There by the water he pulled up. Getting off he turned to look at Tori. Watching her remove her helmet. He leaned and kissed her quickly. He took her hand and led her by the water.

"The water looks good, would be nice to go swimming." Hunter smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, but we didn't bring swimsuits."

"Hey no one is around, and we can go in our underwear." Hunter smiled at her, and began to undress. Tori laughed and joined him. They were racing to see who could get into the water first.

The water was warm and the sun felt good to the two young people. They played, and swam and just enjoyed their day together. After awhile they got out and lay on the bank to dry. They waited to dry so they could ride.

After a time they dried enough to dress. Tori gave Hunter a hug. "I love you." Hunter returned the hug.

"I love you too."

They moved towards each other and their lips met. Then something warned then and they dropped, as a knife flew by them and inbedded in a tree truck behind them. They caught a glimpse of a ninja uniform. Hunter took off, streaking and when he came to the clearing it was empty. He had lost whoever it was.

When he returned he found Tori holding the knife, it was a hunting knife with a serigated edge. Apparently someone doesn't want them together, and followed them. Who could it be? A ninja, but who?

"Well there are only a few ninja that are lose, that we know of. Which of them?"

"I don't know Tori, but I intend to find out, and when I do. I swear to you, I will change history, and they will be the one to die." Tori had no doubt of Hunters words. For he was honorable, and he would make someone pay.

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When they returned to town, Hunter went to Storm Chargers and took Tori with him. He found Dustin there, fixing a bike, and Blake hanging up swim suits. Kelly waved at them as she headed to the back.

"Hey bro, Tori. Where have you been?"

"Went for a ride, in the woods." Blake smiled and pulled off some grass from his brothers shirt.

"Yeah a ride." Hunter just jokingly smacked him on the chin.

"Hey dudes, about time you showed. It's like noon already." Hunter looked at Dustin and waved at him.

"Go to lunch Dustin, I am here to help out. Go eat before you faint." Dustin came out wiping his hands on a rag, and shook his head.

"Ah man, you are mean. Me faint? Never bro." Dustin walked out the store with a wave. "See ya Tori."

Blake came over smiling. "Well bro are you going to work? He motioned to the swimsuits. "Tori, got some new ones in, maybe you might like to look." Hunter gave her a hug and followed his brother to the back. Tori went to the sofa and sat down, looking at the tv.

Shane walked in and went towards the back. He saw Tori and stopped. "Tori?"

"Shane, early lunch?"

"Yeah, but first had to drop off a bike. Hunter around?"

"Yeah, in the back with Blake." He smiled.

"Hard to believe you two are a thing now."

"Makes sense to me. When are you going to get a girl?"

"Well I have a thing for a girl but I don't think she likes me."

"Maybe you're wrong, wont know unless you ask. Need any help?"

"Nah, Tori. Got to get back to work." Tori turned her attention back to the tv. She lost herself in the program when Hunter came up and tapped her on the shoulder.

"We have to get to Ops. Must hurry or we will be late like Dustin." Tori got up and they went out the door. Blake was talking to Dustin, and Shane. He was bringing them in his truck.

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On the drive out, Tori was thinking. A idea that wasn't too pleasant kept invading her peace. Was it possible? She turned to Hunter.

"Hunter, have you thought anymore about who it might be after us?" Hunter turned to her and took a deep breath.

"Yeah, but no ideas yet. Do you?"

"Well remember today, the flash of cloth we saw. It looked like Ninja clothes. When we came into Storm Charges Shane was missing."

"Shane?" He thought hard about it, not sure what to think. It had looked like Ninja clothes, but then it was dark clothes, could have been anyone. Couldn't it? Why would Shane do it? He knew that he and Shane had a bit of a rivalry. Could it be more? He was going to talk to Blake later.

"Yeah, I mean I have known him forever. I can't imagine him doing something like that. I am probably grasping at straws. Forget it." She turned to look out the window. He could tell she hadn't forgotten it. He reached out and put his hand over hers on her leg.

"He's not the only Ninja, and other people wear black too." He turned his attention back to his driving. "It could have as easily been Dustin." Tori looked at him like he had grown two heads.

"No way! Never!"