Power Rangers Ninja Storm

A King's Life

By Dcm3387/EarthGuardian

Chapter 5: Invasion

Tori and Hunter had left the ball, they walked down the hall towards Tori's room. Stopping in front, Tori turned to see Hunter still smiling at her. She couldn't help but smile back, he had been such a good friend lately. Right now, she wanted to forget about everything that happened. Opening the door, she took a step inside.

"Do you want to come in?" She turned asked, "I could use the company."

He nodded, "Sure."

Hunter then took a step in, closing the door behind. Tori walked over to where her clothes were. She grabbed them and walked over to the bathroom as Hunter sat down and waited patiently. Minutes later, Tori appeared, wearing her normal clothes. She felt relieved getting out of that dress and all dried up. She walked over and sat down on a chair next to him.

"Tori?" He grew curious, she turned to him, "Did something happen out there?"

She shrugged, "Not really." She lied, "I was just having a conversation with Dustin."

"In the rain?" He was a bit skeptic, "How do you feel about him?"

"I don't know." She looked away, "He's changed." She grew honest, "But I don't know."

"I don't want to come in between you, if there is anything between you." He leaned back, "Were in a bad situation as it is."

She smirked a bit, revealing a small smile, "It's alright." She responded, "I just can't wait to get home."

"We'll find a way." He reassured, "This place is to futuristic for me."

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"Wow." Marah gasped, after Dustin explained everything to her. She was still in shock, "Were that far in the future?"

He nodded, "Yeah. Crazy huh?"

She smiled and hugged his arm, "I'm just glad your safe." She smiled. Dustin looked away, he didn't tell them the part where he lost feelings, or the fact that it's been two years. He wasn't sure why either, "Now we can try to get out of here."

"Where's my brother?" Blake titled his head, "Or anyone for that matter?"

"They are at the ball or somewhere." He responded, "Feel free to look."

Blake nodded, leaving the room. Dustin turned and walked out a door and towards a large balcony that overlooked the city. The rain stopped and he was able to smell the humid air. Marah stepped out, standing next to him. He didn't even glance at her, Marah could tell something was wrong. This wasn't the same Dustin she fell for. It was scaring her. She grabbed a hold of his hand and squeezed it as they both looked out at the city.

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Shane was holding Sakura, as they made there way towards Tori's room. Knocking, he heard Tori's voice and entered. The blonde smiled as she saw Sakura, getting up and walking over. Hunter too got up, walking over.

"Hey Sakura." She smiled, "How are you?"

"Good!" She exclaimed, "I'm having fun!"

Hunter chuckled, "That's good." He responded, "It's good to have fun!"

Tori turned to Shane, "I thought you were returning her to her room."

Shane glanced at the two, he was like starring at them. Hunter waved his hand in his face, snapping him back to reality. Blinking for a few seconds, he forced a smile.

"Uh what?" He was dumbfounded, "Sorry."

"What's the matter?" The blonde in blue starred, "You look like you saw a ghost."

"No." He laughed, "I just overheard something interesting."

"What's that?" The two of them chorus, "Sounds pretty interesting." Hunter added.

He shook his head, "Nothing." He then quickly changed the subject, "Do you mind taking care of Sakura? I want to get out of this outfit."

Turning Shane headed towards the door. He opened it up, right when Blake was about to knock. Everyone gasped as he walked in.

"Blake!" They all shouted at once, "What are you doing here?" Tori screamed out also.

He scratched his head, "Same reason you guys are I guess."

"Stuck here too?" Shane smirked and watched him nod, "Then you're in the same boat."

"Did you come alone?" Hunter arched his eyebrows.

He shook his head, "No, Marah got caught into the mix. We were just looking for you and we ended here." He said, "Man, Dustin was weird."

"I see you must have ran into him." Tori smirked, "Not exactly the greatest guy to talk to now."

"He's still our friend." Shane reminded them, "And were not leaving here without him."

They nodded as he left. Blake walked over and gave a confused look as Sakura waved to him. Tori and Hunter snickered as they put her down and let her stand by herself.

"Sakura. I would like you to meet Blake." Tori introduced them, "And Blake, meet Sakura."

"She reminds me of." He began to trail off.

"Of who?"

"Nothing." He lied, it couldn't have been right of what he was thinking of, "I'm just being crazy."

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Dustin was still standing out in the balcony. He was pretty much quiet, lost in thought. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed shadow figures zipping by. Turning, the figures were gone. Marah looked up at him, wondering what he was doing.

"Stay here." He whispered.

Grabbing a hold of her, he guided her to a corner of the balcony. He then walked across and to the other end and looked down, trying to figure what he saw. Suddenly Marah screamed and he turned to see a figure in a black ninja suite attempt to throw a punch at him. Ducking, Dustin jabbed him in the stomach and threw him off the balcony. He then looked up at the roof and saw at least a half a dozen jumping down.

"Marah run!" He screamed.

He began to battle them, turning and kicking them in the side. He used his martial arts and ninja moves to defend himself. A ninja jumped behind him and grabbed a hold of him. Marah dashed inside, looking back at the window to see him struggling. The ninja picked Dustin up and threw him right into the window. The brunette smashed through it and inside. Ninja warriors began to appear everywhere, it was a freaking invasion. Marah ran over and helped him up, the king turned and saw some of his soldiers flooding in and trying to battle them.

"Hit the alarm!" Dustin screamed at one of the workers.

The worker did just that, hitting the emergency alarm, the whole castle began to darken and flash red as a screeching sound rung.

"We got to find the others." Marah informed him, "They could be in trouble!"

He nodded, "All soldiers spread out and eliminate any threat." He barked, "Come on Marah." He grabbed a hold of her hand and the two of them ran.

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Shane was half way down the 2nd floor hall when the Ninja's bursted through the wall. Freaking out, Shane got into a fighting position and looked around. He wasn't sure what was going on, but as the red flashing alarm began, he knew something was up.

"You picked the wrong castle to invade." Shane sneered, "You aren't ninjas. You're a wannabe."

Spinning his body around, he extended his leg and kicked one of them back. He then blocked a few attacks and punched each one furiously. Cam came running around the corner and spotted Shane battling each one of them. Flipping on in, he took a few himself. Shane looked over and spotted him, knocking over another ninja before getting kicked in stomach.

"There's too many of them!" Shane shouted as he tried to block another attack, "What do they want!?"

"I have no idea." Cam responded, ducking from an attack, "Let's find the others."

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The flashing red light caught Tori and the other's attention. Sakura hide behind the blonde as the door smashed open. Hunter and Blake quickly got into a fighting position. They nodded to each other and ran after the ninjas that were flooding in. Hunter flipped side way, and grabbed a hold of one, kicking him in the back of the leg and throwing him on the ground. He then turned, only to have a fist smash into his face. Falling to the ground, Tori screamed. Sakura held on tightly, as Blake leg sweeped one and flipped backwards. As he turned, he got a spin kick right in the stomach.

"Blake!" Tori shouted, "Hunter!" She turned and bent down, "Stay here. I will protect you."

Hunter and Blake pushed themselves back up. Tori jabbed one of the ninjas in the stomach and flipped another over. One was about to punch her, but Hunter caught the fist and flipped him over his back. Blake jumped up on the air, and roundhouse. More ninjas began to flood in, they were getting out numbered and without their ranger powers, they weren't going to last very long. Tori was grabbed by both arms, she struggled to break herself free. They picked her up and tossed her into the dresser. She hit her head, falling back to the ground. Groaning, she looked up to see Hunter smash into a glass mirror and Blake through the bathroom door. The ninjas then turned and went straight for Sakura. Grabbing a hold of her, she began to scream and flail her arms around. Tori pushed herself up, trying to get to her.

"Sakura..." She whispered.

The ninjas all vanished instantly, ninja streaking away. Shane and Cam ran and appeared into the room, with Dustin and Marah close behind. They all walked around, and noticed the room totally trashed. Rushing over, Cam helped Tori up. The two of them looked over to see Shane helping Hunter back up.

"What the heck happened?" Dustin grew angry, "Where's Sakura!?"

Blake slowly made his way out of the bathroom, walking over the busted door, "They must of took her."

"No." Dustin shook his head, "Please tell me that's not what just happened."

"What were they?" Hunter held his sore arm, "They fought like Wind and Thunder Ninja's."

"That's because they are." Dustin turned and quickly left.

Marah gasped, walking over to Hunter, "Your bleeding." She held out his arm, "We should clean the wound."

"I'm fine." He reassured her, "We have to get Sakura."

"Who is she anyways?" Blake looked at them, "What do you think they wanted with her."

"There's one person that can answer that question." Shane looked out into the hallway, "Let's find him."

End Chapter

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