Volcano Storm ch 16

The rangers streaked through the forest. Hunter and Alexis had woke them up and told them the story of the beam of light. They had quickly taken off for the center of the island.

Hunter led at the front of the pack, staying as far away from Alexis as he could. His brother had sensed something wrong and moved to his side.

Alexis, despite possibly being the person most eager to get to their destination, kept to the back, as far from Hunter as she could. Their interaction had scared her. She had never expected to wake up like that. And everything after had just been instinct. Part of her was glad that moment never happened, but part of her wasn't.
Tori seemed to know something was wrong with Alexis. She had moved so she was next to her, but didn't send any looks or try to pry. She knew Alexis well enough to know it would do no good.

Poor Shane could tell something was up, but didn't know what to do. He stuck in the middle and tried to keep his group together. He knew this would be when Dustin would sy something clever. They needed to get their friends back.

They were close to their destination when the ground under their feet blew up.

Flying through the air, Blake had just enough time to remember to land on his feet. Landing in a crouch, he was the only of the group to land on their feet. Hunter, Shane, Tori, and Alexis were all picking themselves off the ground, and the ground where they were was charred and smoking. Alexis grumbled and muttered a curse as she stood.

"Language, Lex." Tori said.

"What the heck was that?" she said again when she was fully standing.

"Hey guys, I think our friend the dragon is back." Shane told them.

Above, the emerald-colored dragon that had welcomed them was flying straight towards them. Alexis swore again.

"Language." she was told again.

"Alright guys. Let's take this thing out."

"Ninja Storm, Ranger Form!"
"Thunder Storm, Ranger Form!"
"Volcano Storm, Ranger Form!"

Nothing happened. Another swear from Alexis. No one bothered to correct her.

"Move it." Hunter told the group to avoid another fire ball.

"Okay, so we can't morph, a giant-ticked off, sick-colored dragon made of fire is attacking us and we still don't have Dustin and Danny with us. Suggestions?" Shane summarized.

"What happened to our ranger powers?" Alexis said.

Tori ignored her friends. Something in the back of her mind was telling her what to do, and she didn't know why, but she went with it. Standing she summoned her powers of water, and sent a huge jet of water at the creature. Unlike before, the water easily pushed the dragon back and put out it's flames. Under the flames, the scales were an ugly puke-color.

Alexis grasped her forehead as a new, foreign sensation came over her.

Even though Tori's attack was strong, the dragon pulled itself back up and reignited.

"Guys, try your elemental abilities." Tori instructed them.

"Wait." Alexis said softly, still rubbing her head.

But they didn't wait. Water, Thunder, and Air all started launching attacks, and quickly discovered their powers were far more effective than before.

The green dragon was obviously taking a beating, but it somehow came up with the strength for one last attack. With a ferocious growl, it sent fire out of it's mouth in an inferno, knocking the four ninja in it's path down. It began towards them, and then Alexis got involved.

"Hey! You like fire, try mine." she sent a stream of scarlet flames at the dragon, who matched them with it's own. It became a test of will, and neither one gained the upper hand. But it wasn't Alexis who made the next move.
"Power of Fire!"
"Power of Earth!"

Earth and fire came rushing at the dragon. The ground itself launched it into the air, and it got a face-full of amber-tinted fire. Choosing to leave before it's enemies could regroup and become even stronger, the dragon once again took off to the air. The ninjas looked up, to see Danny and Dustin.

Next came the reunion. Alexis ran and practically glomped Danny, jumping and hugging him tightly. Tori was the first to reach Dustin, also giving him a hug. The other guys joined them. They all high fives Dustin, and Shane to Danny. Alexis fist bumped Dustin and Tori gave Danny a hug.

"I'm so glad you guys are ok." she told them.

"Yeah, you had us worried." Blake added.

"About us? We're flattered." Dustin joked.

They quickly caught the two boys up on what was going on. Danny and Dustin were about to return the favor when Alexis noticed something.

"Um, who's that?" she asked and pointed. Hiding part ways behind a tree was a little kid.

"Oh that's Tana. Hey Tana come over here." Dustin said. The girl came came out and before them, sticking to right in between Dustin and Danny.

"Tana, these are our friends. Guys, this Tana. She's the one that told us you were in trouble."

"What's she doing on Helicoid?" Shane asked.

"Oh right, well, it's kinda easier to show you." Danny said.

So they started leading them back to the center. Tana led the way easily moving through the forest. Soon they began passing huts. More people came into view, watching the strange party. None of the people wore shoes, all the girls had chopped short hair, and shirts were few among the boys.

Hunter couldn't help but notice every young person he saw. Tana, who wasn't even developed, couldn't of been sent here.

The group stopped at what must of been the center of the village. Huts were all around, and in scattered fire places people prepared food.

"What the heck is this place?" Alexis asked, looking around.

Hunter looked at the largest hut there was. It was on the edge of this circle and it just felt important. He saw the animal pelt that served as a curtain in the door way be lifted away.

Alexis couldn't of gasped louder. Her eyes locked with the person who came from the hut. She launched herself forward and into their arms. She began to cry as she found her words.

"Josh." she said hugging him.

A/N- well, that chapter was a piece of crap. I wrote it in a hurry because starting tomorrow I have a bet with my sister beginning and I can't use electronics. Just for people to know, in chapter thirteen the name of the Sensei will be changed. Sorry the last chapter wasn't a chapter. Sorry it's short and crappy and for taking so long

Special thanks to
Dsi user(btw I wouldn't of guessed you were so young)
HunterBradley( thanks for the correction, and you'll just have to see)
Taeniaea(PS Im glad:))
Lamoya smith
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my new Anonymous reviewer

And of course Whute Fairy Writer, as always