I'm back with an exciting story! This, is Kyra Smith from Elementalist Journey to discover more about herself and her family. Unless said otherwise, this will be mostly Kyra's P.O.V. through the story. I hope you enjoy!

Who knew buses could be so crowded. I sat near the front of a bus as we pulled into Ninjago City. Multicoloured neon signs cluttered the streets as the bus drove steadily towards the stop. I slowly stood up, holding a pole that stood beside me seat. The bus finally stopped outside of a restaurant called Master Chen's Noodle House.

"Welcome to Ninjago City," the driver announced. "The bus will be leaving again in about five minutes."

I slowly made my way to the front, stepping off the crowded bus. Finally! Fresh air! I stepped onto the sidewalk, which was wet and slippery from the melting snow, which was then turning to slush under my feet. I quickly caught my balance, taking a quick look around.

"So, where to start?" I asked myself, thinking out loud.

I started walking up the street, looking in all the store windows. Great. Now I'm window shopping. I'm not going to get anywhere like this. I shook the thought from my head, seeing a toy store. I smiled. The kids were having fun inside.

"A little old for toys, aren't we," a voice asked.

I jumped, spinning around. I immediately regretted in and fell flat on my butt.

"Let me give you a hand."

I looked up, seeing a man with a friendly smile on his face. He had shaggy, curly, blonde hair with bright sapphire blue eyes. He wore a black jacket with a blue vest on top. I took his hand, slowly getting to my feet.

"I'm sorry," he said. "I didn't mean to startle you. Are you alright?"

"Yeah," I replied, looking down at my feet.

My cheeks were on fire. I knew I was blushing, but I couldn't help it.

"Well, my name is Leo," he smiled.

"Kyra," I replied quietly.

"It's almost Christmas," Leo said.

I felt his hand under my chin. He raised my head up, allowing me to see his face. He smiled at me.

"Do you not have anyone to celebrate with?" he asked.

"Well, that's not exactly what's going on," I sighed. "I do have people to celebrate with, it's just….."

"You're missing your true family, aren't you," Leo said.

I looked at him shocked. Did he just read my mind or something?

"How did you…." I started, speechless.

"It's alright," Leo said, smiling. "My parents aren't around either. They left me alone when I was five. I haven't seen them since."

"I'm so sorry," I said.

"Hey, I'm sixteen now," Leo smiled. "I can handle myself. But you, you're a bit young to be out on your own. Or am I just guessing things."

"Well, how young is too young?" I asked, smirking a slight bit.

"Fifteenish," he replied.

"Oh," I quickly looked away.

"It's alright," Leo quickly said, probably wanting to take what he said back. "I didn't mean it like that. I meant, it's just a dangerous place right now. Since the Overlord was defeated by those ninja and the other elemental masters. Lot's of people are causing trouble now."

"Really?" I questioned. "I haven't heard much about it."

"Well, you aren't from Ninjago City," Leo said. "Right? I'm just guessing here."

"No," I smiled. "I live in Jamanikai Village with my…..cousin?"

I honestly didn't know if William was still technically my cousin or not. Leo looked at me weird.

"Sounds like you really do have a messed up life," Leo said.

"You're telling me," I mumbled to myself.

"So," Leo said, rolling on his heels. "What exactly are you doing? That is, if you don't mind me asking."

"I don't mind," I said. "I was looking for my mother."

"Alright, you've lost me," Leo looked at me.

I sighed. Why did I think this would be easy to explain? Better yet, why do I even try? I looked him in the eyes, then looked around.

"Let's walk and talk," I said. "I need to stretch."

"Alright," Leo said. "But please explain."

I turned, Leo walking to my right.

"So, as I said, I'm looking for my mother," I told him. "Now before you say it, I know I said I don't have parents any longer, but there is a reason behind this. My birth mother had given my away to my father, for…..certain reasons."

I didn't know whether to tell him about my powers. I mean, we are suppose to keep them a secret.

"Really," Leo looked at me. "Go on."

"Well, that's really it," I shrugged. "I just learned about this when my Sen...Uncle told me."

I think I just blew that. Great Job, Kyra.

"Really? How would be know?" Leo asked.

I stopped dea in my tracks. That's a good question. But how could I ask him now that he's in the Departed Realm.

"Kyra? Are you alright?" Leo asked, waving a hand in front of my face.

I jumped, this time he managed to catch me before I fell. I knew this time I was blushing bright red. My cheeks were on fire. He quickly let go of my arms, turning away quickly.

"Sorry," he muttered.

"It's alright," I replied, rubbing my arm. "I get startled easily."

"I can tell," Leo laughed. "So, it's getting late."

I looked up and saw the street lights slowly coming on. Time flies, I guess.

"Do you have anywhere to sleep?" Leo asked me.

"Not really," I replied. "I never considered that part."

"Come on," he said, taking my hand. "I'll take you to my place."

I nodded, following him. We walked down the streets, which were now nearly empty. Just the odd person walking from getting last minute groceries. Leo lead me across the street, down into an abandoned Subway Station. It smelled horrible. Like rotten eggs, mixed with sweaty gym socks and a hint of wet dog. In general, I felt like throwing up from the odor. Leo didn't seem to notice though.

"Don't worry, the track aren't used anymore," Leo said, stepping off the platform, onto the train tracks.

He held out his hand, and I took it, carefully stepping down. I looked up and down the tracks, worried that he was wrong.

"Trust me, there haven't been any trains down these tracks in years," Leo said. "This way."

I looked down the dark tunnel, seeing a faint flickering in the distance. He started walking, and I followed close behind. I felt his arm intertwined with mine, guiding me through the dark tunnel. I could sense bugs and other small insects crawling on the walls all around me. I shivered, not because of that, but because it was chilly down there.

"Leo? Is that you?" a voice called out.

I froze in my tracks, panicked. Someone else is down here. We're not alone. I looked up at Leo.

"Yeah, it's me," Leo called back. Then he whispered to me. "It's alright. They're friends."

I nodded, even though I knew he wouldn't see me. Then I saw a silhouette of a young kid in the faint, flickering light. As we got closer, I saw at least two other kids, huddled in blankets around the fire.

"Who is that?" the one Leo was talking with asked.

I could see him more clearly now. He had pants filled with rips and tears, a sweatshirt covered in dirt, mud and who knows what else. His hair was a midnight black, some strands flying everywhere while other stuck to his head like glue.

"This is Kyra," Leo said. "Kyra, this is Henry. He's ten."

Surprisingly, Henry was about my height. The other kids looked my younger than him though. One, I noticed, was a young girl, no older than eight. She looked at me, her eyes showing little to no emotion whatsoever.

"She just needs somewhere to sleep for the night," Leo told Henry.

"I will be on my way after that," I added.

Henry looked at me, clearly examining me. I bit my lip, his eyes looking deep into mine. It kind of freaked me out.

"One night," he said, his voice changing from the friendly one I once heard, to a more stern, darker voice. "Then you're gone."

"That was the plan," I replied, as if it wasn't obvious.

Henry turned and walked away. I looked to Leo, who watched him with confusion.

"He really doesn't like you," Leo said.

"I can tell," I replied.

"Why don't you go warm up?" Leo motioned to the fire.

I nodded, walking over and sitting down, opposite of the other kids who were already sitting there. One night. That's all I need and I'll be out of here by sunrise.

Leo's P.O.V.

I checked over my shoulder, seeing Kyra sitting down by the fire. I walked over to Henry, who sat on a ledge in the opening. It's where we slept, so there were a couple blankets.

"What happened there?" I asked him quietly. "You don't normally act like that."

"There is something about her," he said. "I can feel it. A power, magic, something."

"I'm sure we can trust her," Leo said. "She seems so sweet."

"You're watching her and making sure she leaves tomorrow morning," Henry told me.

"I'm sure you are only overreacting," I told him, looking back at Kyra.

The youngest, a four year old boy who we called Benny had moved beside her. She was talking to him, putting a smile on his face.

"Looks like Benny likes her," I told him. "And he never smiles."

"I'm not changing my mind, Leo," Henry told me. "Morning and she better be gone, or else."

I sighed as he settled in for the night. I watched Benny and Kyra talking and laughing. Well, at least some of us trust her. Somewhat.