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Hunter/Dustin - Day 3: Storming Pink

30 Day Writing Challenge❤️💛

Chapter 1🩷

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63815713

Of all the days...when not dealing with Blake and Tori's flirting, or evil space ninjas, Hunter didn't expect this.

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It was eleven in the morning, and speeding here when trying to sleep in on his free day was already ticking Hunter off.

Whatever Cameron had for him today better be important; the crimson ranger hated the absence of his duvet, so hopefully, that'll be fast.

"Here, better be worth my time." Shouted Hunter as he arrived at Ninja Ops, his hands tucked lazily into his pockets of baggy crimson jeans. He even put on one of his thunder jerseys just because.

He considered stopping by a cafe for a bite to eat after this; he might as well show off his arms, y'know flex and flirt for a free meal before going home...plus he felt stylish from all the new clothes and lifting here and there. Not to mention letting his hair grow a little longer, the people love

"Nice of you to join us." Called Cam sarcastically.

"Look, if Shane is trying that leadership meeting crap again, then count me out; you're not getting me to do that shit again," Hunter remarked quickly, hearing a sigh form around the corner.

"Watch it," Cameron warned.

"Don't start with me greenie, you're the one who woke me up this early so-" As Hunter entered the room, he was greeted by the sight of Cameron at his desk along with two women.

Both brunettes, one with more casual clothing and a relaxed expression while the other stood with purpose and a set of stern eyes gazing at Hunter critically...the latter looking like a Sarah Conner ripoff, though Hunter did have to admit there was style to the fit.

"So this is him?" Sarah Conner asked bluntly.

"Yes.".Cam admitted begrudgingly, a tone that ticked the tired crimson ranger off even more. Hunter rolled his eyes; something about their guests seemed off, though, at the same time, it sparked familiarity within the crimson ranger's head... but why though?

"You seem to lack a basic hold on your team's dynamic. I was expecting a more decent display upon arrival, but this is...ugh." The Sarah Conner-looking woman grumbled before taking out something holographic, a tablet of sorts chiming in effects and other noises as she typed.

"You sure you're in any position to be criticizing how I oversee them?" Cam bit back before waving his hand, directing Hunter to join them even closer.

"I think he's adorable; I mean, look at how he dresses." The casual one chuckled; Hunter cringed at the compliment...not that it wasn't kind or anything; he hated being labeled as anything "cute."

"Thought non-ninjas had no place here." Crimson pouted, eying the visitors carefully.

"Mouthy and informal, more to add to the list."

"Oh, lighten up, Jen, this is a moment of celebration; where's your hospitality?" Casual smiled, so Sarah Conner has a name.

"Kimberly this is serious." And so does the chirpy one...

"You wanna fill me in or are we going to be here all day..." Hunter grumbled, gaining a glare from Jen.

"Hunter, there's been a bit of a mishap." The slow tone from Cam set Hunter off, he adjusted his glasses and looked back to the ladies.

"You couldn't call Shane? He's practically here all the time; I'm sure you'd prefer his company for any of your "mishaps."" A blush stirred through Cam's face as he let out an annoyed cough, he pouted at Hunter's insinuation...and from the concerned glances sensed from Jen and Kimberly.

"Uncoordinated." Jen deadpanned.

"Reminds me of Tommy." Kimberly thought internally, she crossed her arms.

"J-Just-Okay look, Ninja Ops has been acting up lately; the sensors and power lines rely on the grid, and well, I needed some help." Cam rubbed his forehead; he got up to check some of the cords in the corner, along with a few TVs heled up on the walls for surveillance in various locations.

"You're not really elaborating here." Crimson yawned, He closed his eyes, hearing footsteps as Jen walked into his space. Typing quickly through her tablet, logging constantly, to Hunter's dismay.

"Father and I power the base through the Morphin Grid, fluctuating different energies from ranger colors corresponding with the team. We thought things were going smoothly but then-" One of the TVs flickered loudly with crimson sparks short-circuiting, an emerald-colored flash rushed over as Cam slashed the device down with his sword.

"-Turns out, we miscalculated when a surge of power decided to unveil itself." Cam sighed as if this was happening all day, Kimberly picked the device up and threw it into a huge bin in the corner with other destroyed surveillance items.

"Annnd." Hunter waited; a confused gaze befell the trash when he noticed his signature color.

"Weelll...sometimes a ranger-"

"Jesus Christ, you're terrible at this." Jen interrupted, annoyed with the sugar-coating, yanked Hunter around by the shoulder, and held up her tablet in front of his face.

"Your "crimson" might shine and blend in with red, but that thunder of yours tells a different story. I've been getting alerts all over the damn grid because somebody doesn't know how to control his true powers." Hunter cringed at all the energy waves glitching around through the charts, red and pink seemed to be overlapping and zapping every other color like crazy.

"Honestly...I thought discovering a male ranger with the same color would be surprising, but this is like babysitting a younger Eric." Wait...What? Hunter blinked with confusion as he backed up.

"23 is still a young age, Jen; he's just figuring this out. Hunter, was it? Do you like sweaters, I can make a rosé one for you!" Kimberly offered kindly, she leaned in and pulled Jen in by the shoulder.

"H-Hold on, I'm really lost-" And that's when he noticed it, the stripes along Kimberly's jacket, the rings, and the rich material-based hair ties through Jen's hair...the color...

Wait...no

No...

No, No, NO NO N-

"Congratulations Hunter Bradley, you're now classified as a pink ranger." Jen crossed her arms, staring at the "crimson" ranger with judgment in her eyes.

"Welcome to the team!" Kimberly cheered, Hunter's eyes widened in rage while gritting his teeth towards Cam.

"Surprise." Cam held his arms up in defeat; a slight smirk of enjoyment crept along his face. Staring back at the crimson glare flickering through Hunter's dark expression.

This sucks...

TO BE CONTINUED

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