Hey everyone! Standard disclaimer applies. Thank you for the comments, i love them. This is the second to last part. I have plans for a prequel and a sequel.

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Dustin was inside Ninja Ops talking to Sensei. Sensei looked up as Hunter and Shane entered. It wasn't too long ago that Hunter and Shane were trying to kill each other in a battle of dominance. They had always been competitive, and it was nice to see them being friends. "Ah," The sensei said, "Hunter and Shane. Hello."

"Hey Sensei. It's strange to be here." Hunter grinned and ducked his head. "I know my way around here, though."

"Well Done, Hunter, you're improving." Sensei said, the approval in his voice.

Dustin cleared his throat, "Hey dude, I was wondering about something..."

Hunter raised his head towards Dustin, "What's up?"

"Well. There's this motorbike race coming up in San Diego. I was thinking we could all go. It is a benefit for blindness. I mean, not that we want blindness.. it's a fundraiser to stop blindness..."

"I get what you mean." Hunter said, smiling, "It's thoughtful, but I don't know if I'll freak out or anything. I've been nervous around bikes, unfortunately. Which is stupid."

"It's not stupid." Cam's voice said from behind the rangers.

Hunter spun around, pointing his finger, "What are you doing here? You need to be in bed."

"I'm fine."

"No. You're not." Hunter insisted.

The entire group watched as Hunter made his way to the green samurai. They looked amused at the mothering Hunter was doing. Cam glared at the group as they laughed, and coughed. Hunter smirked, as if the cough meant that he won. Cam was about to retort when his console beeped, signalling an alien attack. Cam smirked, "Never have I been thankful for Lothor than right now."

Hunter grabbed Cam's arm. "You're not going."

"I've got to." Cam said, his eyes inquisitive over Hunter's concern.

"Sensei," Hunter tried, "Speak sense into your son. If he's sick and fighting, he'll get worked out there. He could get hurt."

Sensei shook his head, "It is Cam's decision. He seems well, but not entirely. I wouldn't look down on him if he took this one out."

Hunter crossed his arms, pleased. Cam pointed at Hunter. "Hunter, the team needs me. They'll only be four rangers strong. I'll stick to the back and take it easy. No heroics, I promise."

"I think this constitutes as a heroic." Hunter bit out.

Sensei cleared his throat, "Sense needs to be placed into both of you, but stubborn natures are like bending oak trees."

Shane and Dustin laughed to themselves, as Blake and Tori sped in. Shane grew serious, "Everyone ready?"

The group agreed, transforming and transporting to the latest alien. Hunter yelled in frustration. Sensei walked up to the angry thunder ranger. "Hunter, I feel we need to have another talk."

"What?" Hunter said, sitting down, glaring.

"You will go to the Motorbike race and enjoy it." Sensei started.

"I forgot about that. I totally interrupted Dustin, and he was just trying to be nice." HUnter rubbed his face. "I mean, its hard for them. I know."

"Hunter, You need to take it easy. All of it. You cannot control Cam. He'll do as he pleases." Sensei leapt up onto Hunter's knee.

Hunter raised an eyebrow, "I don't want to control him."

"You want to love him, I know. Unfortunately, those two things can be easily confused."

Hunter blushed, "Sensei... How..."

"We all know." The sensei said, chuckling, "We were all just waiting for you two to catch on."

Hunter gasped, "What? I... OK, so I like your son, and you're ok with this?"

"Of course, but I don't think it will happen." Sensei said sadly.

Hunter looked sadly at Sensei. "Cam doesn't return the feeling."

Sensei shook his head, "No, Hunter, he does. You are incomplete right now and need to find yourself. Once you do, then you can cherish the type of relationship that you dream of."

"I don't need this zen stuff, Sensei. I need Cam." Hunter rubbed his face again, "He needs me too. He told me so. I see it..." Hunter paused, "Or at least, hear it in his voice."

"Of course he does. You know more than the others that Cam and I do not have the smoothest of relationships. We work on it, and so will you. You need to find yourself, Hunter, I can not stress this enough. Find yourself in the world, your purpose."

"I found my purpose but it was taken away from me." Hunter exclaimed, the anger seeping into his voice.

Sensei was about to retort when a beeping came again. The Zords were needed. Hunter stood up and walked to the console, slamming his hand on the red button. "Sensei! I want to vent here. I'm sick of this. Cam is out there, sick, when all I want to do is take care of him. I can't take care of him to my fullest-"

Hunter was interrupted by Shane yelling for more weapons. Hunter placed his fingers over the console, remembering which one sent weapons. He punched in a few, hoping they'd work. Hunter turned back to Sensei. "I can't take care of him. I'm depressed half the time, stumbling around like some old person. I can't enjoy motocross because I flip out everytime! I spent last week with Cam, and he kissed me on the forehead and held onto me while I cried! I haven't cried since I was five!"

Sensei waited patiently as Hunter ranted. Over the loud speaker, the rangers were cheering on their victory. Hunter yelled into the speaker, "Great job guys, we're busy." He disconnected the connection.

Hunter spun around to where he assumed Sensei was, listening to his small breaths. "Sensei. How upset were you when you had to return to being a guinea pig after being a ranger? That you have to sit in a cage and watch us all do a job that you used to be able to do?"

Sensei nodded, "It is frustrating for sure, but I accept the things that I cannot change."

"I don't WANT to accept them!" Hunter kept going, not necessarily knowing where his anger was stemming from but he was on a roll. "I hate being blind. I hate it! I've got to be helped in everything! Don't you realize how hard it is for me to ask for help?"

Sensei watched as the rangers came into the room, worried over Hunter's abrupt congrats. They saw Hunter, fists clenched, towering over the small sensei. Hunter's face was red, screaming. Sensei just stood taking the abuse. Tori ran forward. "Hunter, stop this!"

"No!" Hunter hissed out. "I don't want to. I want to yell and scream."

Shane, and the others, surrounded Hunter. He could feel their presences, which frustrated the crimson ranger more. He didn't want the others to see him breaking down. He began to shake, not knowing what emotion to use but anger. Shane said quietly, "Calm down, man, it's alright."

"It's not alright." Hunter said, "I can't live another day like this. it's a nightmare that won't end!"

"Don't say that, Hunter." Blake said, his voice with a tinge of warning. "Don't ever say something like that."

"Why not?" Hunter hissed out.

Hunter suddenly felt arms around him and recognized them as Cam's. Hunter opened his mouth to retort when Cam said quietly in his ear, "It's ok, Hunter. I've got you."

Hunter shut his eyes and let his shoulders sag in defeat. "I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize. You just kicked Lothor's butt. Again." Dustin said, "Those new weapons were totally rad!"

"And," Tori chipped in, "You got us our zords in record time."

"And," Blake said, "You did it without eyesight."

"And," Shane said, "While verbally assaulting our sensei."

Hunter could tell there was some humor in Shane's voice. He wasn't criticizing. "I didn't do anything."

Cam let his hands drop to Hunter's hips and he looked into Hunter's face. "You did a lot. You did my job. I am amazed. Thank you, Hunter."

Hunter blinked, shocked at how close Cam was, as well as the praise. He had helped the team. Sensei smiled and spoke up, "Hunter, remember this feeling well. Look upon it joy when you need a good memory. The road will be tough, little thunder."

"I can't handle it, anymore, Sensei, i'm too tired of dealing with it." Hunter said quietly.

Blake began to worry more. He never heard his brother speak so negatively before. Blake cleared his throat, "Bro. We'll handle it together, as always. Let me take care of you."

The group agreed and Hunter turned. He managed to be leaning against Cam's chest and smiled. "Really?"

As the group once again agreed, Cam whispered into Hunter's ear, "When you get home, we need to talk."

Hunter grinned and nodded. Sensei jumped up, commanding everyone's attention. "Everyone, go to your homes, you deserve a rest. No zord repairs tonight. Relax. Return tomorrow at noon, unless of course Lothor decides to wake up early."

The group smiled and went to their respective homes. Blake ran up to Hunter and placed a hand on the crimson's shoulder. "Bro, we need to talk."

Hunter nodded, "I'm so sorry I freaked out. I'm just frustrated."

"You save the day, dude, as always. Don't sweat it." Blake said, "But seriously, call me tonight and we'll meet. I need to see you, Bro, we need to talk."

Hunter nodded and placed his hands over Blake's hand. "Definitely. Seems like I'll be having a lot of talks tonight."

Blake grinned, "Well, between you and Cam, lets hope its a little less talking and a little more-"

"Don't even complete that sentence, Blake." Cam said, glaring.

Blake raised his hands, "I call it like it is, dude, I call it like it is."

"Where's Tori?" Hunter said. "You don't think she got tired of waiting for you and found someone else?"

Blake blinked and took a step towards the door. "No, she wouldn't. We're tight. Listen I gotta go... and find... Bye."

Hunter laughed as his little brother race out of the door. He was tired, and he assumed so was Cam. Cam seemed better though. Hunter turned and grabbed onto Cam's waist. "Yeah... so... did I already apologize to you?"

"You don't have to, Hunter. I understand." Cam said, "Besides, we've other things to talk about. You and I were kinda outed."

"We've nothing to out. We haven't done anything yet." Hunter said.

Cam smiled, "Yet."

The two boys made their way back to Cam's apartment.

A/N - well... this might not end as we may like to think it will. stay tuned.