AN: Thanks for all the reviews! This is set during 'Brothers in Arms' since I really couldn't think of anything for 'Tongue and Cheek'. If I do, I may write something.
Shoutouts:
Pikachucranstongirl: Yep, that is Marah.
Garnetred: (Nods in agreement) I've always liked Dustin/Marah, they're one of my fave F/M couples. But with this...she will try to gain Dustin and the other's trust again..and I'll let you see how it turns out. As for Sensei being happy for Cam, no one's gonna find out anything until the next chapter.
Crimson-Ranger: Thanks Hunt! How'd you like 'Sensei Switcheroo'? I love that one. Cannot wait for the PCR update. Hmm... an idear for 'Coming Together'...how about a flame of Cam or Hunter's come back into their lives? Tell me what you think.
Cat2000: Yeah, well, I have nothing better to do. Hey if you need any help just send an email. Here's the update!
the real vampire: Thanks! Um, no I didn't use naughty words, but Hunter and Dustin were kissing. Here's the update.
CrimsonYellowForever: Thanks, here's more!
BlackNightWolf04: Thanks! I will.
Sreym: Thanks! If I had made him too harsh, people would get mad at me.
Navy and Crimson: Brotherly Love
"I can't believe that you did that Hunter, Motodrone could've killed you!" Blake paced back and forth in front of his hardheaded brother, exasperated.
Hunter sighed and glanced at his watch, he was hoping to catch Dustin at the track, but with the way Worrywart Blake was ranting, he might not.
"Are you even listening to me?"
"Huh?" He looked up and saw Blake giving him a death look. Whoops.
"You weren't even listening to me, have you even been listening to me?"
"Yes, Blake I have," Hunter rose from his seat and walked over to his brother. "I know what I did was stupid, and I regret it deeply, but you're not the only one who was worried sick about me."
Blake nodded, "I know, Dustin." He sighed softly, "I'm sorry bro, but I just kept imagining what would've happened if we didn't make it in time."
Hunter sighed and pulled his younger brother into a tight embrace, "but you did, and that's what really matters."
Blake held onto Hunter tightly, "I know, but I don't want to lose you like Mom and Dad."
"That'll never happen," Hunter vowed, "I'll make sure of it."
Blake smiled, "thanks bro, I love you."
"I love you too Blake."
Later on Hunter wondered around the track, looking for Dustin. He wasn't there. He then asked one of their mutual friends and was told that Dustin was at the Skate Park with Shane.
"So Sensei hasn't given you or Cam an answer yet?"
Shane shook his head, "no; the longer he's taking its making Cam more nervous of what his answer'll be. I'm half-afraid Cam might break things off between us just to appease him."
"Dude, that's whack! Cam's old enough to make his own decisions, why should dating you be any different," Dustin asked.
Shane sadly shrugged, "I dunno, I guess it has to do with tradition and such. Maybe he wanted Cam and LeAnn Amino to get together or something."
"No way, LeAnn is not Cam's type," Hunter informed his friends as he walked up, hearing the end of that conversation.
Dustin grinned, thrilled at seeing Hunter. "Hey man."
Hunter grinning back, "hey Dustin, Shane."
Shane nodded at Hunter, immersed in his thoughts.
"Hey, can I talk to you a few minutes," Hunter asked his love.
The brunette nodded and grinned, "yeah, that'd be great. Catch you later Shane."
Shane answered with an absent "see ya", as the two teens walked off.
Hunter and Dustin soon found themselves at the beach, a comfortable silence between them.
"I was really worried about you Hunter," Dustin murmured, breaking the silence.
Hunter sighed softly and looked at the Yellow Ranger, "I know, I seriously did not mean to worry anyone."
Dustin nodded, "I know dude. I think out of all of us Blake was most worried, he was practically on Cam's back when he was tracing you."
Hunter's mouth quirked slightly, "I had a feeling he would." He then grew serious. "He's like that because he doesn't want to lose me like we lost our parents."
Dustin nodded, "yeah, I know."
Hunter shook his head, "not all of it you don't."
Dustin's brow furrowed, "what do you mean?"
Hunter sighed, "a few weeks after our parents...passed on. I went riding like I usually do, but this time I wasn't paying much attention to what I was doing, and I crashed, bad. I broke my left leg in two places, cracked a few ribs and hit my head hard on concrete. I was then rushed to the hospital, and then I fell into a coma.
"The doctors gave Blake and Sensei Amino little or hope of my coming out of it, but neither refused to believe it."
"Oh God, Hunter," Dustin murmured, reaching out for the Thunder Ninja. "I had no idea..."
Hunter smiled somewhat bitterly, "I know, I didn't want to tell you because it brings back so much pain." He sighed and looked down at the sand, quietly continuing. "I was in the coma for about two weeks, the doctor said that each day that passed would make it difficult for me to return to my normal life. I remember dreaming a lot, of Mom and Dad mostly, and Blake and Sensei.
"One of the dreams with Mom and Dad was that they said they always be proud of Blake and me. They told me they love me and the next thing I know, I'm awake and Blake's jumping around like a monkey." Dustin chuckled slightly at the image.
Hunter cracked a brief smile, "I went though months of physical training. I had to re-learn some Ninja moves that I had just mastered. I was mad at the world, mostly with myself for being so careless. Then I thought about the dream I had before I woke up and suddenly all that anger went away and was replaced with determination. I worked myself hard, determined to conquer my injuries and I won."
Dustin sniffed lightly, touched by Hunter's story and felt an over-whelming urge to draw him into his arms. He did so. He wrapped his arms around Hunter tightly. Hunter hugged him back just as tightly, burying his face into Dustin's soft chocolate curls.
Dustin pulled back slightly, "Hunter, I..." A suddenly blast appeared and hit near the two teens knocking them off their feet. They rose and saw Marah and Kapri was nearly two dozen Kelzac Furries with them. They immediately got into defensive stances.
The sisters smirked at the Rangers. "Attack," Kapri shouted. The Kelzac Furries began surrounding them.
Dustin tried morphing, nothing happened. "Hunter something's wrong," he called to his boyfriend, sending a spin-kick at two of them, barely phasing them.
Hunter growled as five of them grabbed him, making it impossible for him to move. "Let me go!"
Dustin heard Hunter's yell and turned, the Kelzacs took his distraction and five more grabbed him. "Hey, let go!" Marah and Kapri then hurried over to where Dustin is.
"Let him go," Hunter yelled, struggling with all his might.
"Say bye-bye to your boyfriend Crimson Ranger," Marah laughed evilly just before she, Kapri and the Kelzacs disappeared in a flash of light, taking Dustin with them. Hunter leaped to his feet, looking around wildly for Dustin, hoping, praying that he hadn't been taken. All he saw was an empty beach. He sank to his knees, breathing heavily, with a tight feeling in his chest.
"Dustin," he whispered into the harsh wind that began blowing.
End Chapter
AN: Uh oh...No one's going to be happy with me right? Yeah, I thought so. Ok, this is either going to turn AU or set between 'Brothers in Arms' and 'Shane's Karma' I haven't decided yet. I should have the next chapter posted sometime soon. Ok, so please leave a review! No flames please! Thanks!
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