Disclaimer: I do not own any characters of the 3 Ninjas. I am writing this story as a fanfic. I do however own the below story and my own character.

3 Ninjas: Brokenhearts

Chapter 1: Coming Home From Grandpa's Cabin

The Douglas' boys, Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael or better known with their Ninjas' names, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum were packing to heed home to L.A after spending the entire Summer Holiday at their Grandpa's cabin in a remote place for their Ninjas' training. They loved it and look forward to it every summer holiday.

"I wished the summer would have been longer", Colt sighed as he put his bags into the back of Rocky's blue Toyota Vios.

"Yeah…. I wished it was longer so I don't have to go to school next week", Tum Tum chipped in as he too put his luggage at the back of the Vios. This, Colt couldn't agree more. School will only starts in another week but Grandpa suggest that they should be home earlier to settle down before school starts much to the boys' frustration, especially Colt and Tum Tum who hate school. Unlike their older brother Rocky who enjoys school.

"Rocky, we are done", Tum yelled. Rocky was standing at the side of the small red bridge that grandpa built saying goodbye to Grandpa. He has already put his bags away in the car earlier that morning.

"Ok, I'm coming", he yelled back.

"Grandpa, we are going off now. Thank you for the lovely summer Ninjas' training. Take care and we will be back next summer", he said before hugging his grandpa. Grandpa pats his back softly. He too felt heavy that the boys are going home so soon. Though he is already 70 plus, he still look healthy and strong. Of course, he is a Ninja Master.

"Yeah grandpa, you take care and remember to call us if you need anything", Colt said as he walked towards to where Rocky and grandpa were standing with Tum Tum following behind.

"If grandpa would need anything, he wouldn't have looked for you, spaz," Tum said much to Colt exasperation.

"He wouldn't have look for you too, you good-for-nothing kid who only knows how to eat", Colt retaliated

Tum Tum was about to strike back but was cut off by grandpa's laughter.

" All right all right boys, I'm gonna miss you all.", Grandpa couldn't help but laughed at how these two boys doesn't seems to grow up what with Colt already turn 16 and Tum Tum 12. Well, something would never change. Boys will alwiz be boys 

The three brothers got into Rocky's car and after the final wave Rocky drove away from their grandpa's cabin.

Arriving Home: The Douglas' Residence

Ze's POV

I was reading a book by the front porch when I spotted Rocky's car passing in front of my house and turning to the other side of the street. Oh great, the Douglass' brothers are home from their Ninjas' training at their grandpa's cabin for the summer. How I miss them. I have been feeling bored for the whole summer without them.

[Ze was a good friend of the Douglass' brothers since she moved across the street from them 2 years ago. They attend the same school. Though Ze is a year younger than Colt, she gets along well with the three brothers and they treat her like a sister they never had. However, this summer year 1996, Ze wanted things to be different. She wished they would not treat her like a sister, especially Rocky

As Rocky parked the car at the driveway, I could see Tum Tum rushed out, running towards their house, yelling…

"Mom…we are home", just then the door opened and Jessica Douglas appeared with a smile on her face. She gave Tum Tum a hug. Just then I saw Rocky and Colt came out of the car too, giving their mom a kiss and a hug before returning to the back of the car to get their stuff. I put my book down and walked towards them..er..towards Rocky. As I was approaching I saw Emily. She made it there first before me.

[Emily was Rocky's crush for 4 years already. She lives on the same row as the Douglass, only a few houses away. She too has a thing for Rocky but both of them never confide to each other's feelings

"Hi Rocky…glad you are home", Emily said, looking straight at Rocky's eyes. Rocky blushed then looked down and said… "Um… thanks"

I can't help but noticed that Rocky blushes easily whenever Emily is around. Suddenly I felt a sting of jealousy. This has never happened before. Colt, Tum Tum and I used to tease both of them but at that very moment, I actually felt envious towards both of them and I was not sure why I feel this way. I must have stood there for a long time because my thoughts were interrupted by Colt's waving hand.

"Earth calling Ze", Colt said as he waved his hand in front of my face to get my attention.

"Um..Hi Colt, glad that you guys are back. I miss you guys terribly", I said as I gave him a slight punch on the shoulder. Just then, Rocky turned over and flashed me one of his charming smile.

"Hi Ze," he said before turning his attention back to Emily. Emily gave me a short wave and I waved back.

"Oh dear…Rocky is love sick again", Tum Tum announces as he saw them both talking. Rocky flashed him one of his annoyance look. Colt gave Rocky a cheeky smile and walked into the house with his backpack. I trailed behind Colt, looking down. The teasing makes me feel uncomfortable.

I helped the brothers to get their stuff into the house like I always do every summer. As I took their stuff from the car back I couldn't help but notice how sweet Rocky was towards Emily. Oh dear…the feelings are at it again. I just don't know what is happening to me. "Oh God, please don't tell me I have fallen for rocky," I prayed silently. I guess it must have been after that incident a few months before Summer break.

Zee's Flashback: At the Supermarket

"Hey Tum Tum look over here, your favourite candy bar is being offered at 30," I said, gesturing Tum Tum to come over. I was tagging along with Mrs. Douglass and the 3 boys to the supermarket one Saturday afternoon.

"Oh cool…I am gonna grab as much as I can," he replied as his eyes widened.

Candies? "Is that all you care about bone-head?," Colt teased as he walked up to where Tum Tum and I were standing. Rocky who was standing behind me checking out the latest cereal on the shelves turned to give Tum Tum a ruffle in the head before adding, "I think you should check with mom first. Remember Tum you just had an appointment with the dentist last week"

"Why do you have to remind me rock," Tum Tum pouts and shot him a why-do-you-remind-me kind of look.

"Oh yeah Rock, I almost forgotten about it," Colt remarked loudly and then turned to Tum Tum and said "Who was the one who cried all the way home from the dentist after having his two front teeth pulled out,"

"All right all right…I will check with mom first," Tum Tum said as he put back those candies on the shelves and walked towards the fruits section where Mrs. Douglass was busy picking up apples. Colt was following close behind. He just wanted to see Tum's reaction when Mrs. Douglass says no. And he was right, Mrs. Douglas refuse to buy any candies for Tum Tum until the dentist say so.

BANG! BANG! BANG! We all heard the sound of a gun fired and then there was a commotion with people screaming and running all around the supermarket. Both Rocky and I looked at each other, wondering what was happening. Just as I was about to turn the corner to find out what was happening, standing before me was a burly man about 6 feet. There was an anguish look on his face. But what stunned me the most was that he was carrying a gun. He slowly aimed his gun at me and I was too shocked to run or scream. All I did was to close my eyes. Before I knew it, I heard the gun went off and a heavy object fell on me, pulling me down to the floor. I opened my eyes and I saw Rocky lying on top of me and he gave out a slight moan. When I came to my senses, I realized Rocky has been shot. The burly man had a satisfied look on his face as he saw Rocky sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood. He then walked away to the next target.

"Rocky, please talk to me. Rocky!!!," I was yelling and at the same time pushed him off me so that I can see how serious his wound was. My clothes and my hands were stained with his blood. I realized he had been shot at the shoulder when he tried to shield me from that guy.

"Rocky, please answer me," my voice almost pleading and I was choking in my own tears.

"Ze…are…are…you….ok," he managed to ask me before slipping into unconsciousness. I held on onto him, crying and pleading to God to save Rocky. Everything became very blur. All I remembered was, the police came and managed to arrest the guy. Rocky and I were sent to the hospital with a few other injured shoppers as well. Once in the hospital, Rocky was wheeled away to the operating room while I was lead to a room for treating minor injury on my head caused by the fall when Rocky fell on me. I was sobbing uncontrollably. I was praying silently for him to be ok. When the nurse is done checking with me I was allowed to leave. I dashed out and ran all the way to where the operating room was. As I approached, I saw Mr. Douglass consoling Mrs. Douglass while Colt and Tum Tum looked on. Colt spotted me.

"Ze, are you ok?" he asked running towards me.

I nodded, "Nah…only minor injury. How is…how is rocky?" my voice was breaking. Colt put his arm around me to console me. "We are not sure yet. He is still in the operating room. But don't worry, Rocky is strong. He will be Ok," Colt said to assure me and himself. "Yeah..He is strong so he will be all right," Tum Tum echoed his brother and gave me a pat on the shoulder.

"Ze, we are so glad you are fine," finally Mrs. Douglass managed to talk. She looked exhausted. I went over to give her a hug. Both of us were crying I guess over Rocky and over the incident. We still have not recover from the shock. Just then the doctor came out.

"Are you Samuel Douglass' family," he asked looking at us.

"Yes, he is my son. How is he doctor?" Mr. Douglass asked anxiously.

"I have good news. He is ok. The bullet has been removed. He indeed lost a lot of blood but your son is doing fine. Don't worry. You can see him after he is transfer to the patience ward in 3rd Floor," he replied while giving an assuring pat on Mr. Douglass' shoulder.

As we went in to visit Rocky, we saw him lying motionless on the bed with tubes stuck in his arm. He looked pale but the moment he saw us, he gave us a smile. At that very instant I felt deep concern over him. No one has ever done that to me before. No one has ever protected me like this before (except my parents).

"Hi Ze, are you ok?" he asked when he saw me, his voice sounded weak. I walked over to the side of his bed; tears were welling up in my eyes. I nodded without saying a word fearing that I would burst out uncontrollably if I did. He reached out his hand and gave mine a squeeze.

"It's ok Ze. Everything is fine now," he said in a faint voice.

"I'm sorry and I want to thank you for saving my life," I finally found my voice and courage.

"Yeah Ze, everything is fine now. Look, Rocky is ok too," Mrs. Douglass tries to make me feel better.

I just nod and gave Rocky a smile. Yup, I thank God that he is safe.

End of Flashback

So I guessed it was after this incident that I begin to like him more than just a friend.

After I have helped the Douglass' brother unpacked, I went back to my house to continue with the book I was half way reading but my mind was only on rocky and this frustrates me more. The feeling was getting stronger and stronger. In the end, I decided to listen to some songs to distract those thoughts.