Love for Who? You...
by PinkAzn
Disclaimer: I do not own any Power Ranger in this story besides Eren, Lex and Jo and a few other things like some places. Also, this is the story of what happened to Eren and Hunter after After It All. This will be taking place in Reefside, Blue Bay Harbor, and Marina Bay (home of the Thunder Academy and the Bradley brothers' home town). Shout outs are still at the end of each chapter.
Keys:
"Pink"-talking
-Crimson-thinking
(Pink)-Author's note(s)
Crimson-someone speaking in the back ground
Pink-flashback
Crimson-singing/chatting/on the phone/reading a letter
Pink- doing something while talking at the same time
Summery: The battle with Mesagog is over and everyone is living a normal life, well as normal as normal can be with their lives changed that is. High school is over for the year and our heroes are living their life to their fullest, all but one. Eren's back and she wants to see and be with the man she loves. She sets off on a journey of true love to be with Hunter and faces the many road blocks ahead just to be with him. Can she do it? Let's see…
Chapter 5: Not the Kind of Welcome Home Party
Last Time:
With Eren and Hunter
Eren parked her jeep and got out with Hunter right behind her. He took her hand and started to walk down a pathway with her. After awhile of walking, Eren decided to get a little playful. She let go of his hand and streaked her way to Angel Grove's lake with him in hot pursuit. Soon enough he had caught her and had tackled her to the ground. Once they stopped rolling from the little tackle, Hunter had pinned Eren on the ground. The couple stared at each other and then their faces started to come closer. Just as their lips were about to touch, someone appeared and pulled Hunter off of her and punched him square in the face. Eren ran to Hunter who was on the ground from the shock and checked if he had any wounds. Once he was out of his state of shock, the two of them came face to face with…
Now
Once he was out of his state of shock, the two of them came face to face with Jake Stone, Eren's friend from when she was in elementary. She looked up at him and glared with a shocked look on her face. Just as Hunter was about to get up and attack him back, Eren held him down and gave him a look that he noticed as, Don't-you-dare-fight-back,-I-can-handle-him. He nodded at you and you stood up, helping him to his feet. She stood in front of Hunter and looked at Jake.
"Jake? Is that you?" Eren asked, not really sure if it really was her friend Jake.
"Yeah." Jake stated simply.
Eren looked a little surprised because she didn't want to see her old friend fighting with her boyfriend.
"Why did you hit him?" Eren asked a little angry since he did hit Hunter and with no reason at all.
"Because he was on you!" he stated anger evident in his voice.
Eren looked at him, then at Hunter. She couldn't say anything so Hunter pulled her back to him by the waist which Jake noticed and anger starting to burn in his eyes while glaring at Hunter. Eren looked down and Hunter understood that she wanted him to continue for her.
"I was on her because she's my girlfriend. I caught her and we feel on the ground. So what's your problem?" Hunter asked as calmly as he could without raising his voice.
"My problem is YOU! Let her go now or else!" Jake said threateningly towards Hunter.
Hunter just held her closer to him and tightened his grip around Eren's waist.
"Why would I let her go and why am I your problem?!" Hunter asked.
"Because you don't deserve her! Eren, you were my best friend and I've loved you since we were little because you always believed in me and because you were the only one that stood up for me when others were picking on me." he looked at Eren, words full of passion and love.
Eren looked up and gave him sad eyes that showed love for only a friend. She didn't love him that way, even when they were kids. She only loved him like a friend, but he wasn't as close to her as he had believed to be. He didn't know her but yet he knew her when she isn't a Ranger but she could never return his feelings which made her feel guilty.
"I'm sorry Jake, but I don't feel the same way that you do. I love Hunter and always will." she told him with sadness in her voice.
He looked at her than spoke to her, almost pleadingly.
"But he doesn't know you the way I do. No one could understand you the way that I do."
"No, you don't understand. You don't know me at all Jake. I left after the I reveled myself to be a Space Ranger because I had other things to do that was more important than staying on Earth. When I came back, I still had things to do. And when I finally moved to Blue Bay Harbor, I met Hunter and no matter how you think of it, Hunter and I have more in common that you and me." Eren stated.
Jake looked at her, then at Hunter. He couldn't piece the puzzle pieces together and believed that Hunter was just some pretty boy that captured "his girl's" heart. He was angry none the less because he also believed that Eren took Hunter with her to the Power Ranger reunion that the whole of Angel Grove knew about as her date. Sure Hunter was her date, but he was also invited to the reunion. Jake glared at Hunter and then gave Eren another loving look. Not knowing what else to do, he turned to leave but said something before walking off.
"I will get you to see that I'm the one you really belong with Eren. I promise you that."
Eren and Hunter stood there, watching him until he was out of sight. Eren sighed and lead Hunter to a picnic table to sit down on. Hunter pulled Eren onto his lap and she rested her head in the crook of his neck while he put his chin on top of her head, rubbing her back with one hand and his other holding her around the waist. She sighed again and this time he looked at her. He knew why she was sighing for. They were still dealing with their Josie issue and now they earned themselves another problem with Jake. How could they do this without emotionally stressing themselves out. Josie wasn't really a big problem because to Hunter, she was just a student and nothing more, but Jake was another problem. He and Eren grew up together and had been friends, while Eren was a best friend to him. This would be a big problem. He gave her a kiss when he lifted her chin to look at him. This time though she sighed in bliss.
The couple stood up and started their way back to Eren's jeep in the park, having to streak to get there because the park was near the Youth Center and the lake was near the outskirts of Angel Grove. Unknown to him, a female figure was watching and smiling evilly as a plan formulated in her mind.
A Few Weeks Later
Blake had left with Tori and the other since he would be going to Blue Bay for another race and was glad he could have some time with her. Hunter and Eren on the other hand had stayed at Angel Grove for a little while and were very thankful when they didn't run into Jake for awhile which kind of looked suspicious. During their stay, Eren and Hunter had visited the Space Rangers since they decided to stay in Angel Grove and Eren found out that Ashley and Andros would be getting married next year during spring or next winter. Eren and Hunter were packing all their stuff and heading off to go back to the Academy. It was still early but Eren were glad she was able to say her good-byes the other day.
Eren and Hunter put all their stuff in her jeep and drove of to the Youth Center. Eren and Hunter walked inside the Center and saw Ernie already there and a basket on the counter. The couple walked up to Ernie and said their good mornings. He gave them something to eat and handed Hunter the basket. It was food for the trip back to the Ninja Academy. After eating and talking to Ernie, Lt. Stone, Bulk and Skull, Eren and Hunter left the Youth Center and started on their way, with Hunter driving this time.
(Ok, I'm totally sorry for adding another character but since February is almost here, I've got to hurry this up. So if you were all hoping for a big battle, it won't be in Angel Grove! And Jake will come back one more time, so don't worry. A battle is coming soon.)
Thunder Ninja Academy
Hunter drove into the forest and parked Eren's jeep. The two of them were unloading their stuff when a ninja star dart came at Eren. Just as she was turning around, she noticed the dark and tried to get out of it's path in time but didn't quit make it since it tore part of her shirt at the shoulder and grazed it so she had a fresh wound on her shoulder. Hunter stopped what he was doing and went over to Eren quickly. By the time he did, Eren had already placed her hand over her wound and had put enough pressure on it to stop bleeding for the mean time. The couple went over to the dart which was stuck to a tree with part of Eren's sleeve. Hunter was about to pull it out when Eren stopped him.
"Hunter, use the cloth to pull it out, I want to examine some finger prints on that." Eren states like she was part of the police, which she was when she was with Lightspeed.
"Alright" Hunter replied and pulled out the dart using the cloth.
He went over to Eren who had a handkerchief in her open palm. Hunter placed it there and wrapped it. The two of them walk back to their stuff and picked them up, Hunter having already put the dart in his bag. They walked inside and placed their stuff in their room. Eren changed out of her clothes as did Hunter and the both of them changed into their ninja uniforms. When they finished they left their room and went around the Academy, checking up with Sensei Omino on their schedule. They found out that they would have to start working immediately, so they would start tomorrow on their classes. They smiled at the old sensei and walked out of the building. A little bit later, a training stick collided with Eren's back and another collide with Hunter's. They put looked up after wincing in pain and came to see two unwanted faces of…
TBC…
YAY! Finally, chapter 5. Ok, the next chapter will probably be one of my last ones. I'm not sure because I'm writing another story, well it's a quiz, on quizilla but it's written like a story. I hope some of you will read my quizzes and rate them! The link is:
Ok, now shout outs…
CamFan4Ever- I know I was being evil and I will be again. Sorry to keep you always in suspense but since it's been so long since I've done it and this is a short story, I couldn't help myself. I promise to make the next chapter not so suspenseful, ok? You have my word on it.
Jorgitosbabe- I'm glad you liked my last chapter. I was actually shocked to see your review the first time since I was checking my email right after I posted the last chapter and then there it was, your review. I'm glad to have such a surprisingly fast but loyal fan like you. Too bad your guess about it being Josie that they came face to face with but I know that most people would have thought that too but if you had re-read the sentence(s), you would have seen that the person, Jake, punched Hunter and Josie wouldn't hurt her "love interest". But good try! Hope you like this chapter!!