A New Ranger

Chapter 18 (Shed Some Light)

This is a pic of Aria at her brother's tombstone.

Her outfits are on my polyvore account.

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(The Skate Park)

 Shane sat on the bench, taking a drink from his water bottle, while watching Aria skate. She pushed off the large ramp and flew to the other end. Jumping into the air she did a 720 Gazelle Flip, before returning  to the ground. Aria did a few more tricks before skating over to Shane. "Hey how was that?" She asked. "Great Job, Little A." Congratulated Shane as he gave her a hug. Shane rose from his seat on the bench, and threw an arm over her shoulder. "So how long have you been skating for?" Asked Shane as they walked away from the skate park. "A little over a year." Answered Aria. "Really, and you were able to perform the 720 Gazelle Flip!" Shane asked in astonishment. Ara's only answer was to shrug. "So how come you've only been skateboarding for a year?" Asked Shane. "It's a very long story, and I know, Kelly, Dustin, and Tori will want to hear it. Can we wait until we get to Storm Chargers for me to tell it?" She Asked. "Sure." Answered Shane s they continued to walk. I wonder why she is so nervous about telling us. It cn't be worse than the secret me, Tori, and Dustin are keeping from her. Thought Shane. 

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(Storm Chargers)

"Hey guys!" Said Aria and Shane, as they entered Storm Chargers, arm in arm. "What's up!" Greeted Tori and Dustin, as they walked over to their friends. Meanwhile Kelly waved a greeting before going back to help  a customer. Dustin gave Aria a hug, before turning to Shane, and doing the handshake all guys know. Instead of hugging only one, Tori hugged both of her friends, before pulling Aria  over to Kelly. "Hey Volpe, you got a minute? It' story time." Ara said with a small, wavering smile. Kelly was about to deny the request, but then she saw her friend's face. It looked like Aria was about to turn heel and run away. Quickly looking back over at her customer she grabbed the correct oil form his bike, rang it up, and sent him on hi way. "Okay, now I'm ready." Said Kelly, as she sat down in the seating area. Tori, Shane, and Dustin were already seated, while Aria paced back and forth. A million thoughts were running threw her head. What if they don't accept me? What if they never talk to me again? Will they treat her differently? Aria asked herself. No they will stay by me!" Aria encouraged herself, she could'nt back down.

"Okay so you all were wondering about my past right?" Asked Aria as she finally stopped pacing. Tori, Kelly, Dustin, and Shane looked at each other, before nodding heir heads. "I don't really know where to start." Sighed Aria. "The beginning is usually a good place." Comforted Kelly, not liking to see her one of her youngest friends in distress. "Okay well I was born in Angel Grove on April 12th, in 1986. (A/N Keep in mind Ninja Storm takes place in 2003.) My mom was Venessa Scott, my dad's name was Robert North. I also had a brother that was two years older than me, his name was Alec North. My family was well off from what I can remember. My dad owned a few businesses and my mom, stayed at home with me and my brother. One year we had to move, for my dad's job. We moved to Turtle Cove. I was happy in both Angel Grove and Turtle Cove, but that soon changed."

"One day when my parents went out to dinner, they never came home. I was ten at the time so I didn't understand why they weren't with me. Whenever my brother, who was twelve, tried to explain it to me, I would cover my ears. I couldn't face the fact that my mom would no longer sing me to sleep, and my dad would no longer tickle me awake. They had been killed during a mugging. Their bodies were found outside of a toy store. They were shopping for my birthday. My brother and I both had to live in foster homes. They split us up, I went to one and he to the other. I had to live at a foster home for a few months, until my uncle could take care of me, but I ran away. The foster home was terrible, I was bullied, made fun of, and by the end of everyday I would cry myself to sleep. I had been living on the streets for about two years, before an old man found me. He took me in and taught me karate, which is why I am so good at it now. I lived with the old man for two years, until he died. However before he did, I got reconnected to my brother, who was adopted by our uncle, Jason. Then I moved here, a year later. The end." Said Aria as tears rolled down her cheeks. The memories of all her family, were too much, she quickly ran out of the store. 

Kelly, Tori, Shane, and Dustin sat in shock. Their mouths hung open, and the two girls had tears streaming  down their faces. "That's so sad." Choked out Tori. The others nodded. "I didn't know she went through so  much pain." Said Kelly, as she dried her eyes. "Well she has us now." Said Dustin, as he looked over at his friends. They were surprised to see tears running down his face. They new Dustin and Aria had gotten close, but what they didn't know was that Dustin felt as if Aria was his sister. She was always happy, and smiling. He din't want her all sad and depressed. "I'm going to go find her!" Said Dustin as he sprung u from the chair he was sitting  on, like it shocked him. Dustin ran out of Storm Chargers, determined to find his little sister. 

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Hey guys I know it's been a while since I updated, but its been crazy, and I have been figuring out Aria's past. Lots of people want to see Aria and action and I promise you I am getting there. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and feel a deeper connection to Aria now that you know her past. However all her secrets have yet to be revealed. However you will have to wait for that. I hope you are enjoying the story. Bye!!!!