Chapter Forty Five
"Well bro," Blake said as he and Hunter enter in their house. "Kapri didn't show up".
"Maybe something came up and she couldn't make it," Hunter assumed, hoping he was right and that Kapri is okay.
Blake shrugs "Maybe you are right". He said before he left to the kitchen to find something to eat while Hunter sat down on the couch.
Hunter was about to say something when his cell phone beeps. He pulls out his cell phone and flips it open. There was a text message saying "sorry I'm late".
"Where are you?" He replies back to the text message and then waits for an answer when the door bell sounded. Hunter got up from the couch and went to the door as Blake rushes out from the kitchen.
"Who's at the door?" Blake questioned.
Hunter, who was wondering the same thing, shook his head. "Don't know," he replied.
Blake reaches for the door knob and opens it. Standing in the doorway was Kapri in her civilian form as Kaitlyn.
"Kapri?" said Hunter who was surprises to see her. Assuming that Blake knew, Kapri nods.
"Yeah it's me".
"Come in," Hunter said as him and Blake move aside to let Kapri in. Kapri walked in and looked around.
"How come you didn't show up?" Blake asked after he closes the door.
Kapri and Hunter sat down at the couch while Blake sat down in a chair facing them.
"I wanted to come, but it was not easy to sneak off the ship when Marah and I are being watch. I have to make sure I wasn't being watch. So when it was clear, I came here". Kapri explained.
"Could it be that Lothor knows about your betrayal?" Hunter asked in concern.
"I really don't know," Kapri looked down at her hands and then back up at Hunter and Blake. "So, what did you want to see me about, Hunter?" she asked, changing the subject.
"About that mask figure person, Janessa," Kapri nods and Hunter continues. "Have you found any information on her?"
Kapri shook her head. "No, not much"
Blake senses that Kapri is hiding something. "Kapri, what did you mean when you tell us to keep an eye on Dustin when you met us the last time?"
Hunter looked at Blake and wonders what his brother was up to.
"Well..." Kapri begins but Blake stopped her.
"If you know something that can help us then tells us".
Kapri sighs, knowing that she has two options. Tell Hunter and Blake and break the promise to Marah or not tell them, keeping the promise. It was hard to make decision. Knowing that she would have to right one, she finally decides what to do.
"Remember when I told the mask figure person name," she reminds them.
"Yeah," Blake and Hunter replied and nods in unison.
"It's Janessa," Hunter said, slightly confused at what Kapri was trying to say.
Blake suddenly realizes what Kapri was trying to point out. "Wait a minute; you're not trying to tell us that..."
"Janessa, the one that work at Storm Chargers with Dustin is the mask figure person, right?" Hunter asked, finally realizes what Kapri was trying to point out.
Kapri nods.
"I knew it," Blake snaps his fingers. "I knew there was something I didn't like about Dustin new friend".
"Why didn't you tell us or me about this before," Hunter asked a little hurt that Kapri didn't tell him.
"I'm sorry," said Kapri who felt bad for not telling Hunter. "Marah made me promise not to tell anyone".
"Why are you telling us now?" Blake asked with curiosity.
"Because you two are only ones that I can trust and I'm afraid that something bad might happen," Kapri told them. "Beside, Marah did mention that Janessa has a good side and she thought that if Janessa spent time with Dustin then maybe it would..."
"Bring out the good side out of Janessa," Hunter finished.
"Exactly," Kapri agreed.
"Do you believe that Janessa has a good side?" Blake asked.
"Honestly, I don't know," Kapri admitted. "But if my sister believes that Janessa has a good side then I'm with her and will support her all the way".
"Sound like you really care about Marah," Blake says, understanding how Kapri felt because he also would supports his brother with all the decision he made.
Kapri nods.
"Kapri, me and Blake think that Janessa is a student from ThunderAcademy and is probably Leanne's stepsister," Hunter told her.
"No way!" Kapri can't believe what she was hearing.
"Yeah, that was how Hunter and I reacted when we found out about this," Blake slightly chuckles and agreed.
"Well, she could be because Marah told me that she found out from Choobo that Zurgane found Janessa and that she was following his order before Lothor".
"Zurgane found her," Hunter says in shock. "Kapri, do you know what happen to Janessa and how Zurgane found her in the first place?"
"No," Kapri shook her head. "Sorry, wish I know".
"It's okay," Blake smiles. "It getting late, you better go before Lothor notices that you are gone".
"Okay," Kapri got up from the couch. "What are you two going to do about Janessa?"
"We are going to watch her and probably confront her," Blake answers.
"I'll walk you outside," Hunter offers and Kapri nods as she got up.
Outside the house, Hunter turns to Kapri and held her hands. "I wish you can stay, I really don't want you to go back to the ship to Lothor," he gently squeezes her hands.
Kapri looked down at her hands in Hunter's hand and then at Hunter. "I wish I could stay," she gave him a small smile as she removes one of her hands from Hunter's hand and touches his face. "But we both know that I can't leave Marah. Beside, I don't want Uncle... I mean Lothor to go after you when he discovers my betrayal because he knows that you're my weakness".
"Kapri," he let go of her other hand and places his hand over her hand that was on his face. "I understand. He sighs. "It would hurt me to see you get hurt and to see you taking a risk to go back to Lothor on the ship".
"I thought you would be mad at me for not telling you what I really know about Janessa and that she's working at Storm Chargers".
"Honestly, I was a bit upset that you didn't tell me," Hunter admitted. "But I understand your reason why you didn't tell me and that it hurt you not telling me" he added.
"I never want to hurt you, Hurting you is the farthest thing in my mind, which I never want to do at all".
Hunter smiles and kisses her on the lips.
Kapri responds back, pulling him closes to her, and wrapping her arms around his neck. The kiss last for a few second before they pulled away.
"I love you," Kapri said all of sudden, which took Hunter by surprise.
"I love you too," Hunter said a moment later and pull her into his embrace.
Kapri hugs him back. There were like that for two minute before Kapri pulled away and looked at Hunter.
"I see you again soon," He smiles down at her.
Kapri nods with a smile and walk away. She took one last glances at Hunter who nods at her and then she teleports away.
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The Next Day at Storm Chargers, Shane, Skyla, Tori, Blake, Hunter, and Cam walked in to see the place crowded with peoples.
"Whoa, what's going on?" Tori questioned as she saw Kelly at the counter, helping the peoples that are paying for their stuffs. Dustin came out the back with Janessa. They were going back and forth, getting the items for the peoples.
"No clue," Skyla answered.
"Maybe today is a special event," Shane assumed.
"Special event, like a marathon race," Blake says.
"I don't think so," Cam disagreed. "It must to be something else," he assumed.
"Cam probably right," Hunter nodded.
Shane, Skyla, Tori, Blake, Hunter, and Cam walk over to the counter.
"Oh hey guys," Kelly greets them with a smile when she notices them.
"What's up with the place being crowded?" Shane asked.
"Well, there a marathon race in Reef side," Kelly explains. "So peoples came here to get some supplies and stuffs for it".
"Cool," Shane nods and turns to Blake and Hunter. "Are you two going?"
"No, we are not going," Blake answered.
"We're kind of busy with something," Hunter added.
Tori blink her eyes "What are you two busy with?" she asked.
"Uh..." Blake turns to Hunter for help.
"Training to become stronger to defeat Lothor and his goons," Hunter answered, hoping they wouldn't ask any more question.
"Oh," Tori smiles. "How about me, Dustin, and Shane join you guys to train," she suggests.
"Yeah," Shane agreed. "We can invite Cam to come along with us".
Cam nodded. "I'm okay with it," he answered with a smile.
"That great and all, but we want to train alone to work on our Thunder moves," Blake said, not trying to be mean.
"I see," Shane sounded slightly upset.
Noticing the disappointment on Shane and Tori faces, Hunter spokes. "It's not that we don't want you guys to train with us".
"It because we promise Leanne that we would train with her to see how our thunder moves is," Blake said, helping his brother out. "Maybe this weekend, we can train together, what do you guys think?"
"Sound good," Shane agreed, clasping hands with Blake and Hunter. "Weekend it is".
"I'm fine it," Tori smiles.
"Hey guys!" Dustin rushes out from the back and went over to them. "Sorry I lost track of time," he apologizes.
"It's okay," Tori touches his shoulder. "The place was crowded and you were helping Kelly out".
"So, are you off now?" Shane asked.
"Yeah why?" Dustin asked.
"Uh, SkatingPark remembers?" Shane reminded him.
"Oh yeah," Dustin beamed. "I promise to watch you skate today".
"Let's go," Blake says.
Everyone was heading out the door.
"Wait!" Dustin stopped them.
"What is it, Dustin?" Shane asked as he turns and looked at the Earth yellow ranger.
"Aw man, don't tell us that you have to go to the men room," Blake says and earns a slap in the arm from Tori who were laughing at his joke.
"No," Dustin scratches his head.
"Then what is it?" Hunter asked.
"I was hoping that I can invite Janessa along with us". Blake and Hunter glances at each other while Shane frowns. "So can I?"
"Sure why not," Cam answered while Tori nods. Blake and Hunter smiles and nod even though they think it's a bad idea.
Skyla turns to Shane and nudges his arm. Shane turns to her. "Say something," She softly told him.
Shane sighs. "Yeah... ok she can come," he finally said a moment later.
"Thanks guys," Dustin beamed. "I'll go get her," he rushes into the back and came back with Janessa.
"Let's go," Shane turns and walked out the door
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Somewhere in the forest, Vexacus was standing alone when a monster appears next to him.
"At your service," the monster bows his head down. "What can I do for you?"
Vexacus turns to the monster. The monster has a fin on his head and tentacles for his hands. He was similar to Vexacus. "Destroy the rangers".
"That won't be a problem," the monster agreed.
"And also the mask figure person," Vexacus added.
"Got it," the monster laughs "So, do you want me attack them now?"
"Yes," Vexacus walked up to the monster. "But I have a plan in mind and I want you to do it. It involves the mask figure person".
"Okay".
Vexacus whispers his plan in the monster's ear.
"Sound like a good plan," the monster said after Vexacus finished.
"Can you do it?"
"Yes, leave all to me," the monster pats his chest and then vanishes.
Vexacus laughs as he walks away.
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"Choobo!" Lothor shouted from his chair.
"Yes sir," Choobo answered as he rushes in quickly. He nearly trip on his feet on the way in "What can I do for you?"
"I need a monster to attack the rangers".
"Yes sir, right away".
"Sir," Motodrone rushes in all sudden.
"What is it, Motodrone," Lothor asked.
"There is a monster attacking the city".
"A monster?" Lothor looked at Choobo before he got up. "Choobo did you sent any monster down".
"No, not yet"
"Hm," Lothor walked over to his monitor screen and saw the monster attacking peoples and building.
"Sir, do you want me to go down and stop him?" Motodrone asked.
"No," Lothor puts his hands up. "Let's see how it goes. I want to see what this monster is planning to do". He grins.
Marah and Kapri walked in and notice everyone was surrounding the monitor screen watching it.
"What's going on?" Kapri asked.
"We are watching the monster attacking peoples and about to destroy the rangers," Choobo answers and Kapri turns to Marah who kept an emotionless expression. Marah turns and walked out of the room.
"Want to watch?" Choobo asked.
"Nah, it's too crowded," Kapri answered before she left to go after Marah.
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At the SkatingPark, Shane was skating, showing off his skills to a crowd who was cheering.
"Go Shane!" Tori and Skyla shouted with a smile on their faces.
"Yeah, you're awesome!" Dustin claps his hands and shouted along with Janessa who was smiling.
"Dustin"
"Yeah"
"Thanks for inviting me".
Dustin placed a hand on her shoulder and smile. "No problem, you're my friend and I want you to hang out with my buddies that I hang around with a lot".
Blake and Hunter were cheering for Shane, but at the same time watching Janessa with Dustin. They really don't trust her, but believe that there is good inside of her.
"Should we confront her?" Blake asked Hunter.
Hunter was about to reply when suddenly the peoples start screaming and running away.
"Maybe later," he answered.
Shane ran over to them as the other regroup. "What's going on?"
"Look over there guys," Cam points at monster who was destroying everything in his path.
Dustin turns to Janessa. "You should go somewhere safe".
"But..."
"Just go, I'll be fine," he told her.
Janessa nods and took off running when the monster appears in front of her. "Going somewhere?" he snarls at her.
She glares at him. "Out of my way!"
"I don't think so, I was told to destroy you, the mask figure person,' he said to where she could hear him.
"Fine," Janessa got into her fighting stance. "You ask for it!"
Dustin and the others were about to help her out when the Kelzaks fury appear, blocking them.
"Let's take care of them first," Shane suggests.
The others agreed and lunge forward, attacking the Kelzaks fury.
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Noticing the others were too busy to watch her, Janessa swiftly transform herself to the mask figure person unaware that Hunter was watching her.
"I knew it," he mutters as he fought off the Kelzaks fury.
Janessa flips into the air and kick the monster in the stomach. The monster tumbling backward, not fighting back.
"What a pathetic, you're not worth to fight," she spats. "I'm out of here". She said, getting ready to teleport away.
"That's what you think fool!" The monster smirks.
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Hunter punches one of the Kelzaks furies in the stomach while kicking the other kelzaks furies that sneak up from behind him. He glances over at Janessa and notices that she was planning to teleports away and the monster was about to blast something at her. He smirks "Look like you about to get it." He mutters and then decides to watch instead of helping her.
Something inside of him was telling him to help her He swiftly fought off the Kelzaks and ran over to Janessa.
"Look out!" he shouted.
"Huh?" She turns around to look at the monster, but it was too late. The monster blasts a portal hole behind her, sucking her in. She tires to grab a hold of something when a hand grabs her hand. She looked up and was shock to see Hunter helping her. Hunter was hanging on to a tree branch that was nearby.
"Why is he's helping me?" She thought.
"Hang on!" he shouted.
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Blake who was still fighting Kelzaks fury looked up and saw his brother helping the mask figure person who was being pulled in.
"Hunter!"
"Huh?" Shane, Dustin, Tori, Skyla, and Cam looked up.
"What is Hunter doing helping the mask figure person, is he nuts?" Shane asked.
"What's going on?" Tori questioned.
"Something is not right here," Dustin says.
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Hunter was starting to loose his grip on the mask figure person (Janessa) and felt him self being pulled into the portal hole.
"Hunter, hang on! I'm coming," he heard Blake yell.
"I can't!"
"Hunter!" Tori shouted as she fought off the Kelzaks fury and ran toward him.
"Hang on!" Dustin ran toward Hunter as he kicks the Kelzaks fury out of his way.
"We're coming!" said Shane who punches the Kelzaks fury. "Out of my way!"
Hunter winces in pain as his hand was slipping away from the tree branch.
"Don't let go," he shouted to the mask figure person who was still hanging on.
The monster yawn. "Let me speed this up!" he snaps his finger and the portal hole begin to suck faster than before.
Hunter tries to grip on the tree branch, but end up loosing his grip as the others was running up to him.
"NO!" Blake yells as he watches Hunter and the mask figure person get suck into the portal hole. "HUNTER!"
"NO!" Shane, Cam, Dustin, Tori, and Skyla shouted.
The monster laughs. "Too late!" he said before he vanishes.
The portal hole was starting to disappear.
"We have to go after him," Shane says.
"No," Cam stopped them from going. "It's too dangerous to go. Let's go back to Ninja Ops and I'll find a way to save Hunter". He suggests.
Shane and the others agree and begin to walk way. Blake on the other hand didn't want to leave his brother behind. Without thinking, he ran toward the portal hole.
Tori turn around and saw it. "Blake!"
"Blake, what are you doing?" Shane ran after Blake to stops him, but it was too late. Blake had already jumped in and the portal hole disappears.
"No, it can't be!" Tori rushes forward, but Dustin placed his hands on her shoulder, stopping her.
TBC: Whew what a long chapter.
Yes Blake and Hunter know Janessa is the mask figure person. Yes Hunter saw Janessa transform to mask figure person. No, others didn't see it.
Now Hunter, Blake, and the mask figure person are in trouble. Can the others help them? Stay tuned for the next