Authors note- Insert Disclaimer- Hi, my second fanfic, well actually it's more like my first finished fanfic, but who cares? I got the idea for this story, while I was taking a shower a few minutes ago. I was thinking that Christmas is Sunday, and what my moms work did for their Secret Santa Party. I got to thinking about Ninja Storm and decided to write one, that way, Elise would quite bugging me to add to "the thunder and the samurai". So, Elise, Merry Christmas and I hope you got my "GOTCHA" email!

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The Christmas list By lttlelola

Chapter one

Sensei's decision

Sensei looked at the rangers. Taking in their appearance, which wasn't good considering the days events. Basically a particularly nasty monster battle. This was the worst one yet. They were all forced to demorph at least once, and Shane never had a chance to use his battilizer, before he took a blast to chest and was out of the fight. Luckily they were able to use the megazord and destroy him, before anyone got seriously hurt. Sensei thought looking at the exhausted rangers, as usual Blake and Tori were next to each other. Shane was trying to get Dustin to drink water. Poor Dustin really got beaten, he is hardly able to move. Sensei chuckled quietly as he looked to where Cam was trying to nurse Hunter's shoulder. After his forced demorph, a piece of concrete had fallen on Hunter's shoulder, narrowly missing the crimson ranger's head. Sensei wondered if Hunter knew just how lucky he was. If it had hit just an inch to the right, Hunter would be dead, instead of sore and grumbling at Cam. It's amazing how after that he still has enough energy to put up a fight. Sensei shook his head and smiled as much as a Guinea Pig could, before he got serious again. That really scared Cam. Sensei had noticed his son, tense when Hunter was demorphed and how he paled when he saw that piece of concrete come down. It's a wonder Cam had managed to get to the fight at all. When he saw that concrete hit Hunter he froze, how ever it also made him get to the action quicker than normal. Even if it was only to check on Hunter.

Sensei frowned, it was so close to Christmas, you could practically feel the Christmas spirit radiating off of everyone. Everyone except the six rangers, who seemed very down. That's not the way to be at Christmas, may be we can cheer them up, we did a secret Santa every year here since I can remember, why should this year be any different? That's it we'll do a Secret Santa, and have them write a list of something they want then we'll secretly pick a list, and give the person who's list we have one thing on it, it's perfect! That'll cheer them up for sure. Sensei nearly jumped up and down in his habitat but quickly realized that he's a ninja master, and wasn't supposed to act like that, so instead he cleared his throat, as much as a Guinea Pig could do, and flipped up onto Cam's computer console.

The rangers all looked at Sensei, even Hunter who was still fighting Cam's attention on his shoulder looked.

"Yes Sensei?" Tori asked, elbowing Blake who had discretely turned his attention to where Cam and Hunter were. He found it funny that they had froze where they were. Because when Sensei, had flipped up on the console, Hunter had tried to kick Cam's feet, but only succeeded in tripping him. Which resulted in the predicament they were in, when Cam was catching himself, from falling onto Hunter, his hand had ended up on Hunter's thigh, and neither had noticed it yet. Or maybe they don't want to notice it. Blake mused and turned his attention back to Sensei.

"Rangers, as you know every year the academies do a Secret Santa. I decided that this year should be no different. We have all had a hectic year, and I think that you deserve a party, you have all fought bravely even when you had no powers, and you always fought. You have earned this Rangers." Everybody cheered, even Cam. He and Hunter slapped hands, which removed Cam's hand from Hunter's thigh, much to Blake's disappointment. However all the cheering stopped when Sensei cleared his throat again. "This year we will do things a bit differently. Instead of a name to be drawn, each of you will make up a list on regular paper with black ink, of things you want this Christmas. It can be things you want to happen, or things like, racing gloves, or guinea pig food," everybody glanced at Dustin who blushed. Shane put his arm around his best friend and laughed. Sensei smiled " When you have made your list, you may place it in a box that will be on the table. There will be no names allowed. Any questions?"

Tori looked at Blake "Um how long do you want the list Sensei?"

Sensei smiled "It must fit on one page, that is the only rule on how long it is to be, Tori"

"Dad, how come you said no names?" Cam asked from beside Hunter, who nodded in agreement.

"Because Cam, this is also a test for you guys, you must recognize who's list you have chosen from the way they write, and what they ask for, and Cameron you too must participate. I would like every body to please have their list made up, and placed in the box by tonight, so we can get have a week to plan, decorate, whatever you guys want. It's all up to you. However I would like for some of you to remember one thing this year. we do not, want the portal changed to a giant Christmas tree. You may go make up your lists now." Sensei nodded his farewell and flipped onto his habitat.

Blake helped Tori to her feet, "Giant Christmas tree?"

Tori laughed "Dustin's idea, he thought everyone would like to see a Christmas tree when entering the academy grounds"

"It was a good thought" Shane said coming up to them with his arm around Dustin who was still weak from the battle, "Tor', I'm going take him home,"

"Are you going to stay with him?"

"Of course, I'm not leaving him like this, he can barely move!"

"I'll come get you later okay?"

"Yeah thanks," Shane ninja streaked out of ops with Dustin at his side leaving Tori smiling.

"I'll bet, it's because he can hardly move" Tori said sarcastically , "See you guys later," Tori smiled at Blake and streaked out. Leaving Blake and Hunter in the observation room with Cam, Sensei had left right after his announcement, and Cam was back to work on Hunter's shoulder which was sporting, along a pretty bad cut, a pretty ugly bruise.

"Yikes' that's got to hurt dude," Blake winced in sympathy, studying his brothers shoulder.

"Only when Cam touches it." Hunter replied smacking away Cam's hands when he saw the alcohol in them. "Don't even think about it." Hunter warned.

"Cam is trying to fix it, so you won't get an infection! In case you hadn't noticed genius, you have a deep cut along with some dirt and junk, embedded in it on your shoulder, Blake he's your brother can't you do anything?" Cam asked turning to Blake.

"Well, there is one thing I think might get him to stop fighting." Blake smiled , and Hunter frowned.

" If you don't want to be an only child, do it. Otherwise I'm going to pour this alcohol in his tea."

Hunter frowned at Blake's look when he leaned in "If you do, I'll be an only child" he threatened and tensed when Blake whispered in his ear. "Damn it" Hunter growled, Blake just smiled and streaked out of ops.

"What did he say" Cam asked curiously as he went to work on Hunter's arm.

"Nothing," Hunter winced at burn the alcohol produced when it touched his cut,

"Someday soon, I am so gonna get you back for having Blake say that." Hunter said jumping out the chair when cam was finished on his shoulder and pulling his shirt on, "Now if your done torturing me I'll be in my room, writing my list, and letter to Santa."

Cam raised his eyebrows amused, "You still write to Santa?"

Hunter turned "Yeah, well not to Santa anyway. When me and Blake were little our parents would have us write a letter to Santa telling him stuff that we wanted to know, didn't understand, or want to happen, in this year and the new year. Me and Blake's done it every year, I'm getting a late start this year. Blake's already got his done."

Cam nodded, "My dad used to have me do that, I think it's a ninja thing, or something, I haven't done it in years though."

Hunter turned and looked into Cam's eyes reading the emotions that Cam never let show, hurt, loss, sadness, confusion, anger, and love. "Maybe you should this year Cam, it may help you figure something's out. Writing what I'm feeling down on paper helps me put things into perspective, such as my feelings. I did it after we came back and joined you guys, if I hadn't I probably wouldn't be here now." Hunter turned around and walked to his room in ninja ops. Leaving Cam to his thoughts, as he too left for his room.