Cole's POV
I woke up feeling cold. I thought Zane was training in our room for some reason at first, but when I opened my eyes, I found that he was still asleep. My forehead creased in confusion and I silently got up, making sure to not wake the others. I tiptoed out of the room and opened the door. Then, I saw shadows. I blinked and rubbed my eyes, making sure that I wasn't seeing things. But no matter how many times I did that, they were still there. I took a step forward and all shadows turned their heads to me.
Prince...Prince! You've comeback! They said as they came closer to me. I backed up.
Prince...Prince! Where are you going? They kept on coming as I went back. I soon backed up against a wall. They're hands touched me, but you couldn't feel it. You have to see it to believe it. Suddenly, I fell to the floor and they climbed on me. I closed my eyes tight, covered my ears with my hands, and screamed. Suddenly, I didn't hear them anymore.
"...ole...Cole!" I heard someone say. I opened up one of my eyes and saw the guys, Nya, and Sensei Wu.
They looked at me with tired eyes, well except Nya, who looked concerned, "What happened?"
I didn't speak. I was to shock to speak. Even if I wanted to, words wouldn't come out my mouth. They went away along with my scream. Lloyd looked down at me and yawned, "I'm going to bed."
He walked away after that. In other events, I would have made a fuss about that but this time I let it go. Sensei looked into my teary eyes. He stared at them and I let him. I didn't blink at all. My body was shaking, but I kept my eyes steady.
"Cole, come with me. Everyone else, go back to bed," As he said that, he helped me back to my feet. The others went towards their dorms, probably forgetting about the event that just happened.
I followed Sensei Wu into his room. He closed the door as soon as we were in. He sat down by a low table and poured tea for the both of us. I went and sat down as well, and even though I felt his gaze upon me, I didn't look at him. My mind was focused on what just happened.
He took a sip of his tea, sat it down, and began speaking, "Cole, what did you see?"
I jumped when he first spoke, but his soft and caring voice calmed me down a bit, "I...I saw these shadows...They were almost human...And...They kept calling me King..."
I heard Sensei mumble, "It's time..."
"Wh-what's time?" My voice said, getting a frog in it.
"Cole, today's you fifteenth birthday, am I right?"
I nodded. I totally forgot about it.
He continued, "I have to tell you something. Listen carefully, this may all shock you, but you need to know what's going on. When you were a baby, you were left on your father's doorstep. Since your father was a caring man, he took you in and raised you like you were his own. But, you were not. Cole, to be honest you are not human..."
My eyes widened, "Sensei, what are you saying?"
"Cole, you are a Grim Reaper."
My body froze, "Wh-what...?"
"The shadows you saw were souls that are trapped on earth. Now, before you ask about Garmadon...Yes, he is the lord of the Underworld, and he controls the dead, but the Grim Reapers jobs are to help souls go where they need to go and decide when humans die. Grim Reapers used to work for Lord Garmadon, but they don't any more."
"Sensei...wh-"
"Grim Reapers are born in the Underworld and do take the appearance of a skeleton underneath a cloak, but your real mother was human who had fell in love with a Grim Reaper who was going to take her soul. Therefore, you were born in this world. And like other human boys, you go through puberty and things like that. And since today is your fifteenth birthday, you finally get to see and hear the souls of earth."
I was terrified of what I was hearing, "I-is that why my weapon is a scythe?"
"Correct."
"And...my mother...is she...?"
Sensei nodded, "Although your father loved her back, he still had to decide her fate and that was death."
My eyes widened again but I closed them softly. Was I seriously this creature, Sensei was telling me? Am I really a Grim Reaper? No...no way...But he speaks the truth. It's in his voice. Plus, why would Sensei Wu even lie to me? I stood up, not wanting to be in the room any more.
"Sensei, I trust you...but could you give me time to think?" I ask.
Sensei Wu nodded, "Yes...I understand."
"And, one more thing: Do I need to tell the others?"
"If you do not wish, you don't have to, but I'm most certain that this secret will not be hidden for long...Do what you wish, but it will surely come right back to hurt you."
I took a deep breath and walked out of the room. The voices and shadows were back, but I had to get used to it. I need to. They will always be here. Until the day I die. I sighed and went back to my dorm. The guys were in there, awake, looking for me. Man, I know what's going to happen. 3...2...1...
"So, what's up?" Kai asked.
I groaned, "Nothing."
"Liar."
I rolled my eyes. Kai was always grumpy when he doesn't get his sleep, "Nothing...really! What happened was that I was sleep walking while having a nightmare."
"So you can open doors when you sleepwalk?" Jay asked.
I put my hands on my hips, "Really, you guys come on! What I'm telling is true! You believe me right, Zane?"
Zane looked at me, "I don't know..."
I pinched the bridge of my nose, "I'm being serious!"
"Then why did Uncle bring you to his room?" Lloyd asked.
"Because he really thought I was hurt."
"Yep, sure...I believe that." Kai said, sarcastically.
I groaned again and just went to my bed, "Shut up, Kai. Go eat a Snickers or something 'cause your always grumpy! Now, I'm tired, so let's just shove this off and go to bed!"
I put the covers over my head and tried my best to go to sleep. But seriously, when you have, like, a thousand freaking voices surrounding you, it was hard. Yeah, happy birthday to me...What I always wanted. Stupid shadows with annoying voices. I finally shoved my head under my pillow and closed my eyes.
Kai's POV
Zane, Jay, Lloyd and I all woke up at the same time, because Nya wanted us to help her out in making Cole a birthday breakfast. Cole was still asleep and we all sneaked past his bed, trying not to wake him.
We made it towards the kitchen in no time and started getting things together. Nya tied her apron around her waste and looked at all of us.
"Okay, guys, I made the cake last night and I need to make breakfast. I need Lloyd over by me, I need Zane here, too, Kai, set the table, and Jay..."
"Yes, my dear?" He said, flirtingly.
"Go wash dishes." She said as Jay facepalmed.
I snorted a laugh as I got the plates and utensils. Jay shot me a glare, rolled up his sleeves, and jerked on the knob to turn on the water. Though, he turned on the hot one and burned himself. This time, I really laughed.
Nya was making pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Poor pigs! Anyway, she was making that and, boy, did it smell epic! Zane was trying to crack the eggs, but failed each time. And Lloyd...well...I don't really know what Lloyd was doing. He just stared at the food hungrily.
I was already done with my job, because, well, it was just setting up the table, so I was just watching the others work like I was their master and they were my peasants! Yes, work my peasants! Work! Muahaha! Okay...that was weird...
Soon, everyone was done. Sensei Wu came in not too long ago and we were waiting for Cole to get up. But, he was sure taking his time...Man, I'm getting hungry. Maybe if I take one...
"Kai!" Nya said, slapping my hand.
"Ow! What!? I'm getting hungry! I'm gonna wake that jerk up!" I said, about to storm off when...
"What did you call me?" Cole said, entering the kitchen.
"N-nothing!" I said, putting my hands up to surrender.
Nya smiled, "Happy Birthday, Cole! Here, want pancakes?"
"Sure." He took the plate. He looked at it and then sat by the table. Something was off...He seemed...different. What was it...? Dude...No way...Okay, wait, before you say, "Oh! I know! He's not excited like he usually is!" Yes, that's one thing, but...Something about his features was off. Ot was his eyes. Instead of being charcoal black...They were gold. Like, solid pure gold...What the heck?
A/N: Should I continue? Tell me, please! Review, minions, review!