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The next morning------------------------
Hunter had surprisingly made it through the night. It all gave them hope that he would wake up soon. He would probably freak when he found out that Dustin had been once again kidnapped.
Can was busy pinpointing the exact position of the spaceship which wasn't going as good as he hoped. Shane was doing some skateboarding in Ninja Ops but couldn't concentrate on his tricks as he kept thinking about his friend. He crashed more then once on the ground. He was really worried about Dustin and Hunter.
Blake was in his brother's room, staring and thinking about Hunter whowas always there for him. It clicked from the first time they had met all those years ago. Hunter immediately considered it his duty to protect his younger brother. Then their parents died. Hunter never showed his emotions but always kept strong for him. When things were hard, Hunter was always there for him to comfort him, to support him. Their bond grew stronger and stronger as the years passed by and know he couldn't live without his big brother anymore. Sometimes Hunter really annoyed him when he was being his overprotective self again but know he wouldn't mind. If Hunter just woke up. Tori sat next to him, also in silence. Blake was glad she was here.
Tori's eyes were fixed on a point on the wall as she too was thinking about the elder Bradley brother. At first she didn't like him at all because he was always rude and arrogant against them all. Now she knew the reason of that. He was acting like that because he really believed it was sensei who killed his parents. For the last weeks, she and Hunter became really good friends and she couldn't imagine her live without him. Of course she was worried about Dustin ,too but there wasn't much they could do for him now. Not until Cam pinpointed the location of the ship.
Shane landed on the floor with a thud as another one of his tricks went wrong. Cam turned to him.
" Shane, will you stop that. You're gonna hurt yourself." Cam said, with a hint of worry in his voice. Shane stood up and smiled sheepish.
" Normally, I can do that but I'm just a little distracted." He told Cam who nodded. He understood. He was worried about their friends ,too.
" Don't worry. Hunter made it through the night so he should be fine and we'll find Dustin." Cam said.
" Without his morpher? Fat chance." Shane replied, rubbing his eyes. Cam walked over to him.
" We'll find him, I promise." He whispered, hugging Shane. Shane returned the hug, thankful for the comfort. Cam pulled away, ran his fingers through Shane's hair and kissed him. Then he returned to work on his computer, scanning the whole universe. This could take a while.
Shane sat on the couch and closed his eyes. He thought about Dustin. He was always happy and goofy. He was sort of the hart of their group. The cheerful one. Although Dustin's airhead moments could annoy the hell out of him, he really wished Dustin was here and annoying Cam. Everyone was depressed right now. Blake and Toir were in hunter's room for the last few hours. He really hoped Hunter would make it. It would be great shock for the team if he didn't. His thoughts returned to Dustin. A long and deep sigh escaped him.
On the space ship---------------------
Dustin was thrown back in the room where he and Hunter were locked in before. The thought of Hunter hurt. He was almost sure that his boyfriend was dead. He sank back again the wall, put his head in his knees and cried softly. They were just together and now this. He didn't even get to chance to make love to Hunter. If he would get out of here and if Hunter was still alive that would be the first thing he would do. To many ifs and he wasn't even sure hunter was still alive. If. Again with the ifs. The door opened as someone entered. A trail of food was set in front of him and then the person was gone. Dustin looked up and noticed the trail was filled with bread, vegetables, some fruit and a note. He took it and read it.
Dear Dustin,
I'm sorry it had to go this way. It was the only way to get you back.
Love,
Marah.
Anger exploded in him. He angry kicked the trail away. The food flew to every possible direction. He smashed his fist hard against the wall several times, screaming. He wanted more pain then this. He threw himself against the metal door with his shoulder over and over again. He felt the pain shoot through his shoulder and it felt good. His screams echoed through the room. He fell to the ground, breathing heavy. Now he felt the pain. Adrenaline had wore off. Marah walked in.
" I heard all the screaming. Are you okay?" She asked.
" Stay away from me." Dustin hissed, trying to catch his breath.
" Now, now. No need to be hostile." She said, friendly. " Besides you're better of with me then with thunder boy."
" You're wrong. I love him." Dustin replied harsh.
" No, you don't. you're just using him." Marah spoke, sitting next to him and running her fingers over his face. Dustin grabbed her arm.
" Don't touch me!"
Mara sighed and stood up. " Later, honey." She walked out.
Back on earth------------------
Tori was now in the main room with Shane and Cam after Blake had asked her to leave him alone for a while. Night had fallen and Hunter finally stirred. Blake immediately stood up. Hunter slowly opened his eyes.
" Bro! You're awake." Blake exclaimed.
" Yeah, what happened anyway?" Hunter asked as his memory failed him for a moment.
" You and Dustin were at the beach for your date and Zurgane attacked" Blake reported.
" Dustin! Where is he?" Hunter asked, sitting up and winced. Blake pushed him back on the bed.
" Zurgane has him." Blake told him.
" What?! We have to find him." Hunter yelled.
" Easy bro, Cam's working on it." Blake said, worried as Hunter winced again. Hunter noticed.
" Don't worry. I feel fine." Hunter assured him, sitting up with Blake's help. Hunter smiled.
" How long have I been out?" Hunter asked.
" A day." Blake replied. Hunter sighed. Blake read his mind.
" Cam will find him." He sat down on the bed next to him and laid his arm around Hunter's shoulder.
" I swear if Lothor hurts him…" Hunter's voice shook with anger. Blake rubbed his arm. No words were needed. For a while they just sat there.
" Let's go to the others." Hunter said, walking to the door.
" Bro." Blake called out after him, standing up. Hunter turned around, facing him.
" I love you." Blake said. Hunter walked over to him and hugged him, realising how sacred he should've been.
" Love you ,too bro. That's never gonna change." Hunter said releasing him. ( a/n aww, special moment between the brothers :D) He kept his arm around Blake's shoulder for support. They walked in he main room where they were greeted by the others. Blake walked over to Tori, laying his arm loosely around her shoulder.
" Dude, glad you're awake." Shane said, patting him on the back. Hunter smiled.
" Let me first check that wound." Cam said, being his normal I'm-in-doctor-mode self. Cam removed the bandage, examined the wound and put a clean bandage around his stomach.
" It's healing nicely." Cam spoke, returning to his scan.
" So Cam, any luck?" Hunter asked hopeful.
" No, he can be everywhere in the galaxy. With a bit of luck, we should be able to have location tomorrow. If luck is against us, it should take a week." Cam reported sadly.
" A week!" Hunter exclaimed. Cam nodded.
" Cam, we don't have a week." Tori said.
" I know but what can we do about it?"
" Ask him." Shane replied, pointing at the screen where a big and ugly monster appeared.
" Let's go." Hunter spoke. Blake stopped him from running out.
" You're staying here." He said, firm. Hunter groaned but stayed in Ninja ops while the other four ran out, completely morphed and ready to kick some ass. Hunter took place in front of the computer, looking at the battle. Hunter sighed.
On the spaceship---------------------
Lothor looked as the rangers were once again winning, yelling something about them having the yellow ranger.
" Marah! Kapri! Zurgane!" he yelled. Marah and kapri came running with Zurgane behind them.
" Why are those rangers yelling about us having the yellow ranger." He demanded.
" Um, because we have the yellow ranger." Marah replied nervously.
" What? How come no one told me! I'm still the evil genius here. I have a reputation you know." Lothor spoke.
" It was her idea." Zurgane pointed at Marah.
" I was gonna tell you, uncle." She quickly said.
" Finally, some one has a good idea around here. This means we can black mail them." Lothor smiled. " Get him. Time for a little chat with his friends. Ooh, knock him unconscious will ya? We don't want him to spoil it again. " he added.
On earth-------------
Suddenly the monster disappeared and Lothor appeared with an unconscious Dustin at his feet and a bunch of kelzacks plus Marah and kapri by his side. Hunter appeared next to the rangers, anger and hate clearly visible in his eyes when he looked at Dustin. His wrist was covered in blood, the shirt from his shoulder ripped and his shoulder was turning blue.
" Lothor, I swear if you don't let him go, I will hunt you down and kill you very slowly." Hunter threatened. Lothor laughed.
" All your powers for his live. Fair deal no? So do we have a deal or not?" Lothor said.
Hunter turned to the others, doubt clear in his eyes. Dustin was worth much to them but they couldn't give up their powers either. That would mean, Lothor would win and they couldn't let that happen. They sworn to protect the earth no matter. They knew what they were getting themselves into. They couldn't give up their ranger powers, not even for one of them. Shane nodded to him. Hunter turned around, facing Lothor again. Hunter swallowed hard.
" No." he said. " We haven't got a deal." His heart broke into a million pieces a he silently begged Dustin for forgiveness.
Lothor was quiet taken aback by this but then smiled. He kicked Dustin hard in the gut causing a groan from Dustin although he didn't wake up. They disappeared.
Hunter looked to the ground, holding back some tears. Blake put his hand on his shoulder.
" You did the right thing, Hunter." Blake said.
" He isn't gonna hurt Dustin because he can use him to get to us." Shane told him. He didn't like the idea of leaving Dustin with Lothor not much either but they didn't have a choice.
" And we still have the scan." Cam added. Hunter nodded. They returned to Ninja Ops.
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I'm not sure when I'll be able to update again because damn exams started this morning!! Tomorrow, we've got English. That's not difficult so I had time to finish this chappie!! See ya later!!