Disclaimer: I do not own the power rangers. I'll give them back when I'm finished. Character's you don't recognise belong to me.

AN: For future references, when I write football I mean soccer. We call it football in England. And here's a short bio for the character's I invented, just incase you wanted to know.

Jake Lewis- Age: 24 years, Born/Nationality: England/British, Ranger colour: Red, Occupation: Teacher at the Lightning Ninja Academy, Ninja power: Power of fire.

Simone Lewis- Age 18, Born/Nationality: England/British, Ranger colour: Pink, Occupation: Just graduated the Lightning Ninja Academy. Future is unknown. Ninja power: Power of lightning.

Parents: Sandra, born in Jamaica. Died when Jake was 15 and Simone was 9.

Antonio, born in Spain.Ex student at the Wind Ninja Academy.

Jake and Simone are half brother and sister. Same mum, different dad.

Ok, onto review replies:

Crimson-Ranger: I find it easier writing Hunter being evil and it's fun. I think he's turned evil in the show twice. Don't know how many times he's turned evil in fic's though. I'm looking forward to when you update yours. Or rather try to update yours as you said in your review.


Chapter eight

Cam looked as if he was enjoying himself as he conducted tests on the crystal. Results began to appear on the screen.

Sensei took Cam's usual seat infront of the computer and read what was infront of him. "It seems it cannot be smashed by hand or destroyed by weapons made by man."

"So how do we destry it when the time comes?"

"I do not know son. One thing I do know is that you will eventually find out. But not today. You need to rest like the others. You can continue tomorrow."

Cam sighed. He knew his father was right, however he really wanted to figure out the crystal. "Ok Dad, I'll rest for a bit."

Tori and Simone were sitting on a bale of hay on the sidings of the motorcross track talking. Blake wanted to introduce the British girl to a new sport other than football, basketball and rugby.

"So what's it like being a teacher at the ninja academy?"

"It's a challenge alright. But it's also fun to teach those students something new and watch them develop." Tori smiled. "When I watch the odd few who goof around sometimes, it reminds me of Shane Dustin and me before we became power rangers. I guess in a far off way, Lothor attacking the school was a good thing. If he didn't we probably wouldn't have made it to graduation and I... I mean we wouldn't have met Blake and Hunter."

"That's not what you were originally going to say. I heard an I in there. You were going to say that if it wasn't for Lothor, you wouldn't have met Blake." Simone laughed as Tori looked shy suddenly. "So are you and Blake, you know?"

"Together? I don't know. We hang out alot and we get closer everytime." Tori's smile gradually faded. "But then it's over too quickly and he has to return to his tour with Blue Factory. I wish we had time to talk properly"
"Well, no time like the present. There he is." Simone pointed across the track towhere Blake was just crossing the finishing line, closly followed by Hunter and then Dustin.

"I can't talk to him now."

"Why not?"

"Well the guys are there too."

"Then arrange a date with him. Go out." Simone's English accent really stood out against Tori's. "Cam has the crystal and it's not going anywhere. Emma and Madas can't get there hands on it, so tonight you're free. And don't worry about the guys, I'll deal with them."

Tori looked curious. "How?"

Simone took a deep breath. "I don't know yet, but I will when we get there." They made their way over to where the bikers stood chatting about there little friendly race. All were laughing, seemingly enjoying themselves not knowing that something was wrong among them.

"So what did you think? Can we add motorcross to the list of sports you watch?"

"Yeah, you can. It was cool." Simone answered Blake. She looked at Tori briefly while trying to figure out what to say or do to distrate the guys. "Erm, do you guys want a drink?"

"Sure." "Yeah." Definately." Came the replies from all three of them.

"Good. Dustin, Hunter you can help me. Blake, look after the bikes."

"But it's just..." Dustin began. He got cut off when Simone pulled both him and Hunter with her. "Whoa. Ok, I'm coming."

"Tori put her hand on her hips and shook her head. She had to laugh slightly at Simone's plan. Blake looked a bit confused. "Am I missing something?"


"Ok dude, what was that about?" Dustin scratched his head and looked at Blake and Tori talking far behind him. "Ohh I get it. They want to be left alone. I'm cool with that."

"Thanks Dustin. I mean, I would never let them talk alone if you weren't cool with it." Simone joked.

"Hey no problem." Dustin replied as they reached a beverage kiosk. He then realised something. "Hey, you were being sarcastic."

"You're quick." Hunter rolled his eyes and ordered the drinks. When he turned back to his staring friends, he shrugged. "What?"


Emma sat down in her room and looked in the dresser mirror. 'I have to get this right. I can't afford to fail.' She lifted the gem of her necklace that was resting against her chest. 'Time to get to work.' She whispered. As she clutched the gem she looked back at her mirror and recited a few words. Instantly, her reflection disappeared and was replaced with a view of Hunter, Dustin and Simone. "Hunter, I need your help." She felt as if the goodness in Hunter was trying to break free. She concentrated hard and tried to stop it. Once again she spoke out to him. "Hunter can you here me? I have a job for you."
"So, like how long should we give them? Because I promised Shane that I'd meet him in like," Dustin paused to look at his watch. "15 minutes and I need to get my bike."

"Just go and get your bike. I don't think they'd care if you did." Hunter stopped talking and looked at the two. "I mean, I'm sure they wouldn't notice that you were there. You know two wrapped up in flirting with each other."

"Oh right, I get you dude. Yor probably right." Dustin looked at his watch again. "Look I've got to go. C-ya later."

"Yeah later."

"Bye Dustin." Simone replied. She watched Dustin run off, put her drink down and folded her arms before rounding on the remaining ninja. "What's up with you?"

"What do you mean? Nothing's up with me."

"Sure mate, sure. You're always rude to your friends. It's a natural thing to happen."

"Whatever, I'm out of here." Hunter began to walk away, but then suddenly stopped, gripped the plastic chair with one hand and held his head with the other. He groaned in pain.

Simone walked towards him. "Hunter, are you ok?"

"I'm just...argh." Suddenly, he gripped her arm. "Simone, help me." Soon the pain subsided and he stood up straight, but he still had a grip of her arm.

Simone, shocked at what happened looked at Hunter wide eyed. "What's wrong?" For a moment, she thought she saw the green gem on Hunter's wrist glow.

"Nothing, it was a headache, I'm going home to rest for a bit." He looked at his hand and released it from Simone's arm. He noticed the worry in her eyes and forced a smile. "I'll be fine afterwards. Trust me."

Simone watched Hunter leave. She didn't believe that he was truly alright, especially with the way he said 'trust me'. She didn't know how to explain it, it just sounded different to the other times he said and this time he didn't look sincere. But she didn't want to annoying him with questions of 'are you ok?'. One thing she was going to do was talk to Blake about what just happened.


When Hunter reached his appartment, he grabbed himself a cool drink and sat down in a seat in the living room. Leaning back he closed his eyes. He felt the beads of sweat form on his forhead.

Putting his drink down, made his way to the bathroom and began to fill the sink with cold water. He dipped his hands into the cool liquid and splashed his face. Looking up he faced the mirror to seehis reflection and another image of himself behind it.

"You won't win."

"I won't let you control my body." The image said. It walked closer.

"You don't have a choice."

"I think it's the other way round. I was able to reach out today and ask Simone for help. I'll get stronger and then I'll stop you."

Hunter raised an eyebrow. "I don't think so. You'll get weaker, if Emma has anything to do with it. We'll get Lothor back and there is nothing you can do about it."

"Emma may be able to surpress me sometimes, but she can't get rid of me for good and you know it. I know you're worried, I can feel it. We will defeat you and there is nothing YOU can do about it." The image of good Hunter grinned, knowing he was getting to the evil Hunter. Evil Hunter angrily punched the mirror. "That's seven years bad luck you know."

Evil Hunter yelled out. "I'll see to it that we suceed and then afterwards I will take down the power rangers, including your new found friends." With that, he left the bathroom and grabbed his jacket. It was time to fullfill out his orders. "I'm on my way Emma."