A/N: How many of you actually thought I was going to stop? Oh, and Hello! *clears throat* So, I am continuing this series…till the end! Too many of you don't want it to end just yet. (Ok…one person is too many in my opinion) Enjoy this interesting little tidbit!

Disclaimer: I own Nothing! Except for my OCs!

Prologue: Lessons and Dates

I stared at the waterfall across from me, willing it to go backwards. Nothing happened. Sighing in defeat, I turned around to see that Nya had already mastered creating pictures in the air with my fire power…well, I guess technically it was her fire power. Grumbling to myself, I sat down on the boulder next to the pond. It was Misako's idea that we return to Sensei's old tea shop to train us in our new powers.

A hand suddenly landed on my shoulder. "Mind of I join you son? I need a break from learning my ABCs… is something the matter?"

I glanced to my side to see that Father had joined me, wearing an everyday outfit of jeans and a red button down shirt, while brown work boots adorned his feet. I shook my head as I turned back to look at the water. "Nothing is going on. Other than the fact that I can't control my water abilities just yet. Can't I just stay the master of fire and leave it at that?"

"I guess…but I am sure that you can do it, Kai. I mean really, look at your sister over there. She's got it all figured out already." Father gave me a side hug.

I rolled my eyes as I looked down at my feet. "Yeah…but I'm even more different than her. She doesn't need anyone to balance her… I do. Why do I have to have so much power in my veins?"

Father didn't respond, too busy in trying to make himself small as Mother came out of the old store. "Ray!? Where are you!? We are not done with our lesson yet, and Misako wants to finish it before Koko goes to take her nap!"

"He's over here Mother!" I called out to her, knowing that despite the embarrassment of taking classes with a four year old, that it was better to get it over with.

Father muttered traitor under his breath, before begrudgingly following Mother back inside. Shaking my head, I turned back to the waterfall…only to blink as I realized that it was moving backwards. "Looks like you were just trying to hard…and no, I am not doing it for you." Nya appeared at my side, a grin on her face. "Check your watch. It's time for our double-date. Ready?"

I quickly launched to my feet, ready to see Skylor again. Turning to face the gate, I spotted Jay nervously playing with the bright blue tie that he was wearing. A grimaced escaped me as I realized that I needed to put my suit and tie on too, for the five star restaurant and formal dance that we were going to. This was going to be fun…

I used the car's rearview mirror to double check that I didn't look like a complete idiot. I was wearing a rusty red suit, with a slightly brighter red tie, and I had groomed my hair so it was down…of course since it naturally sticks straight up anyways, that means I had to slather it in hair gel. Jay and Nya, who had changed nicely into a maroon evening gown and black high heels, were sitting in the back waiting for me to pick Skylor up. Swallowing my nerves down, I stood up and walked over to her apartment. Pushing the doorbell, I felt my knees turn into jelly. The telltale clicking of high heels on the tile floor in her entrance way reached my ears seconds before the door pulled open. If Nya looked beautiful, then Skylor was the bell of the ball. Her long orange hair that she normally kept pulled back in a pony was mostly down, and had met a curler, a small bun resting on the top of her head. She was wearing an orange evening gown, makeup lightly painting her facial features. A little short sleeved, beaded, decorative dark orange jacket covered her shoulders.

Smiling, she reached a hand out to me. "Ready?"

"Yeah…ready." I accepted her hand, gawking openly at my girlfriend.

Skylor took one look at my face, and then burst out laughing. "Kai…your face."

Shaking my head, we walked down to the car. Letting go of Skylor just long enough to open her door, I glanced back to see Jay blinking rapidly at her, clearly trying to try and wrap his mind around the fact that this same stunning woman had tried killing us two years ago in a cutthroat, rigged, tournament.

Nya shifted in her seat, a grin crossing her face. "Wow! You look wonderful, Skylor." She played with her gold and ruby bracelet, a wry smile slipping into place. "I'm going to look so drab next to you. I mean seriously, you even actually did something with your hair. I just stuck a barrette into mine and called it good…and it isn't a nice one either."

Skylor laughed, before reaching across and squeezing Nya's hand. "You look wonderful too Nya. Don't be so hard on yourself. Besides that, we're the lucky ones. You do realize how many girls dream of going out with a ninja? And look at us! Everyone is going to be more interested in the guys than us."

"We better get going if we're going to make it to the restaurant in time…Jay? You do know what name the reservation is in, right?" I asked as I pulled the car out of the parking lot.

"Yeah, yeah. Mr. Borg said it he put it in one of our names so we wouldn't forgot…but I forgot which one…" Jay rubbed the back of neck sheepishly.

"Candlelit dinner? Did Mr. Borg tell any of you that it was a candlelit dinner?" Jay stared at the flickering flame.

"I'm more concerned about the romantic violin music that is being played live in front of us…" I eyed the violinists nervously.

Nya shrugged as she reached over to play with the candle's flame. "I can use the extra practice you know."

I rolled my eyes at her, even as Skylor sat her menu down. "I think I know what it is I want. Kai?"

I nodded in agreement, before calling the waiter over…

I tried to blend with the steel wall behind me, in hopes to accomplish two things, avoiding fans…and the dance floor. Skylor was animatedly talking to Mr. Borg and the chairman for the kids' hospitable. Jay was pressing himself against the wall next to me, attempting to disappear as well. Nya wove her way through the crowded dance hall, talking animatedly with anyone that turned to look at her for longer than three seconds. There were a few couples actually dancing to the thankfully not romantic at all music, thank you Lou! Nya suddenly disappeared from my sight…only to reappear in front of Jay.

"Come on…Ed told me that you know how to dance. Let's go do to it." Nya dragged Jay onto the dance floor.

Skylor slipped away from her conversation with the hosts, a smile on her face as she joined me at the wall. "Hey…look I know from talking to Nya that you have two left feet, but can we do at least one dance while we're here?"

I groaned inwardly, before spotting the table that was set up for the donations to the Ninjago's Young Ones' Hospitable. "Sure… one dance." I lifted my hand up for her to take, sweeping myself into a low bow.

Skylor giggled as she accepted my hand. Walking onto the dance floor, I turned to face her. Grasping her one hand in my hand, I placed my other hand on the small of her back. Stepping in time to the music, I slipped easily into the waltz.

"I thought you had two left feet?" Skylor arched her eyebrow upwards in surprise that I could actually dance.

"Thank Lou. The guys and I had to go undercover at a dance competition…as competitors. Course, our cover was blown within seconds of us getting on stage so our carefully planned dance routine turned to a full blown battle." I grinned as I recalled the day that Cole unlocked his true potential.

"Hmm, do you want to show him that you remember the lessons?" Skylor nodded her head to the stage where the Royal Blacksmiths were performing.

I glanced first at Lou up on the stage, then at Skylor. "Sure."

With that single word, I took a step to the left, spinning her out. Catching her in my arms, I dipped her low to the ground before straightening back up. Heart thudding with excitement, I led her across the dance floor, feet springing into the air with every step. Jay caught sight of me, recognition on what I was doing flashing in his eyes, before he started to do the same with Nya. Spinning, we traded partners, our hands coming to a rest on each other's. After take one step back, we took another step forward, this time all four of us meeting the small circle. Pressing our palms together, we walked slowly in a circle together once, before we sprang apart, our dates in our arms again as we spun around the floor.

I blinked as the song ended, only to be replaced by earsplitting applause. Wincing, the loudness of the applause hurt my ears; I turned around to find everyone staring at us. Mr. Borg wheeled himself forward, a grin on his face. "There you have it folks! Not only can our very own ninja defend our homes, and help plan this wonderful charity for a good cause, but they know how to dance as well!" Mr. Borg clapped us on the shoulder, before dropping his voice to a whisper. "Lloyd called. Something came up, you three need to report for duty."

We nodded in understanding, before moving to cross the hall. I snapped my head up suddenly as I remembered about my date. "Skylor…do you want to stay here, or go home right now since we have to leave?"

Skylor moved to join us, her face flushed from the energetic dance. "I'll go with you. This whole formal dance thing really isn't my thing."

We then bid our good hosts good night, as well as a few others, before heading out into the cool night air…

Apparently Ninjago had some things it needed its ninjas for…

A/N: Done! Yeah, everyone that was there stopped what they were doing to watch them dance. They got a little carried away…and technically danced through six songs, though they don't know that yet…they think it was just one song.

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