Chapter 18: Hunter's Date

Hunter was over at Ninja Ops sparring with Shane. This time he wasn't losing his concentration. However, he did when Tori came down the stairs. "Hey guys," she greeted. She looked at her watch. "Hey, Hunter, don't you have that date with Rose today?" Hunter grabbed Tori's wrist to look at the time.

"Aw man. I'll catch ya guys later," Hunter called.

"See ya later," Dustin answered.

"Good luck," Shane put in.

Hunter pulled up to Rose's house on his motorcycle. He got off and removed his helmet. He walked up the steps and knocked. Rose answered the door. "You came," she commented.

"Yeah…what made you think I wouldn't?" He asked.

"No reason," she replied.

She smiled as she closed the door behind her. "Ready?" He asked.

"Yep," she replied.

Hunter smiled as he led her over to his motorcycle. "Whoa!" She gasped. Hunter smiled.

"Yeah, my mom's friend, Wes, gave me one for my birthday and he gave my brother one on his birthday too," Hunter answered.

Hunter handed her a second helmet he kept on the back. "You just happen to have an extra helmet?" She asked. Hunter shrugged.

"I take my sister out on this once in awhile," he replied.

"How many siblings do you have?" She asked.

"Three two sisters and a brother."

Hunter got onto the motorcycle and looked at Rose. "Hop on," he told her. Rose pulled on the helmet and climbed behind Hunter and wrapped her arms around his waist. Hunter then drove off.

After having lunch at a local café, Hunter had an idea of making this afternoon a great one for him and Rose. Speaking this would be his first girlfriend ever. He never had the chance to date because of how much he moved around and because of his ninja training. Now that's he's been settled during the past couple of years, it was time for him to date. Even though he really wished he was dating Tori.

Rose gave Hunter a quizzical look when they stopped. "Hunter, what are we doing here?" She asked. Hunter grinned.

"No worries. I'm just taking you somewhere that I know you'd like," he replied.

Hunter held his hand out to her. "Do you trust me?" He asked. Rose smiled and placed her hand in his.

"I trust you," she replied.

Hunter was about to lead her there when a blast landed close to them. They looked up and Kapri stood there. "What are you doing here?" He asked.

"Do you think I'd just let my sister have some fun?" She answered with another question.

Hunter looked at his morpher then back at Rose. "Too dangerous to morph in front of her," he pondered. Just then, Shane came fully morphed.

"Dude, get out of here and morph," Shane told Hunter quietly.

Hunter looked at Rose and then Kapri threw another blast that knocked them off their feet. Hunter had Rose covered. "You okay?" He asked.

"Yes," she replied.

Hunter helped her stand up. "Get her out of here," Hunter instructed.

"What about you?" Rose asked.

"I'll be fine," he replied.

He got into a fighting stance while Shane led Rose away. Once he knew that Rose couldn't see him, he changed into his Ninja form. "THUNDER STORM, RANGER FORM!" He shouted. He morph and he started to fight Kapri.

(Ninja Ops)

Kimberly was watching the fight and let out a sigh when she saw that Kapri had ruined Hunter's date with Rose. "Some things never change," she murmured. Kylie then ran over.

"Mommy," she called.

Kimberly picked Kylie up and set her on her hip and looked at Sensei. "How can I help them if I don't have my powers?" She asked.

"You can help them in other ways than just fighting with powers," Sensei replied.

Kimberly looked back at Hunter and bit her lip.

(Battle)

Hunter had defeated Kapri and he went to help his friends with the monster.

When he arrived, he saw Marah standing in front of the Rangers. "Dustin was the only one who trusted you and this is how you repay him?" Tori asked angrily. He saw the stupid smirk on Marah's face.

"Not my fault he's dumber than me," she replied.

Hunter glared at Marah and looked at Dustin. "Nobody makes a fool out of me. NINJA STORM, RANGER FORM!" Dustin shouted. They fought off Beevil while Marah disappeared back to the ship.

(After the Battle)

Hunter went searching for Rose and found her at the beach. "Hey," he called. Rose turned and jumped up when he came running down the beach.

"Hunter, you okay," she said happily.

She embraced him when he was closed enough. "I was so worried," she told him. Hunter hugged her back.

"I'm okay," he assured her.

Rose then pulled back. "What were you thinking?" She asked. Hunter shrugged his shoulders.

"I've helped the Power Rangers before," he replied.

Rose smiled and swatted his shoulder. "Just don't scare me like that again," she told him.

"Yes ma'am," he answered.

"Weren't you going to take me somewhere?" She asked.

"Oh yeah, come on."

Hunter grabbed her hand and led her back up the hill.

They came up the hill and Rose looked ahead in awe. "It's beautiful, Hunter," she commented. Hunter grinned. They were by the Cliffside and the sun was setting.

"I usually come up here to think. Especially when I feel down," he told her.

Rose sat down on the edge and Hunter sat next to her. "Why would you feel down?" She asked. Hunter sighed.

"Long story. To make it short, my father was killed in a car crash. My mother killed herself after abandoning my sister," he replied.

"Hunter…I'm so sorry."

Hunter shook his head. "It's alright. I have a great life. I have an awesome brother and two awesome sisters. Since after my mom died, I went out searching for my sister. I found the woman that adopted her and then she adopted Blake and me," Hunter explained with a smile.

"And here we are," she finished with a grin.

Hunter smiled. "Yep, here we are," he agreed. Hunter looked over at her. "What about you Miss Dulcina?" He asked.

"What do you mean what about me?" She asked.

"Come on, if we're going to keep seeing each other. I think we should get to know each other a bit."

Rose smiled. "So…this is an official thing?" She asked. Hunter rubbed the back of his neck.

"Yeah, I think it is," he replied.

Rose reached over and held Hunter's hand. "Well. What do you want to know about me?" She asked.

"Everything," he replied.

Rose laughed. "Okay. I normally live in Reefside, but I come here every summer to visit my cousin and be part of his crew on his motocross team. I've lived with my grandfather all my life. I love to skate and I'll go by the nearby ice skating rink to practice before the games," she explained. Hunter listened to her with a smile on his face.