Chapter One; A New Mystery

"Are you guys okay?" Called Nya as the group of ninja made their way to the large ship.

"We're fine Nya. Though, can you get some ice and bandages for Cole? Maybe for Jay too."

"On it!" The black haired girl raced away as they boarded the ship. Each exchanged a glance as Sensei Wu approached them.

"Come inside. We shall discuss the events soon." Their Sensei said as he led the team inside the Destiny's Bounty 2.0. Nya came back and gave Zane the supplies. Cole and the rest of the team were treated to as all of them met in the bridge. They sat around the table in the middle of the room, each sporting different looks of thought or concern. "Did something, perhaps, happen while you five were fighting?"

"Uh, No!" Jay yelped quickly. "Uh, ha, I meant that nothing happened but….. uh, Lloyd's awesomeness!" To this Sensei Wu raised an eyebrow, staring curiously at Jay. The master of lightning gulped and tore his gaze from his Sensei and glanced around at the others. "Right?"

"Oh, uh, yes. Totally cool." Cole stammered, nodding his head feverishly.

"Um, yes Sensei, Lloyd's training has really paid off. Right Zane?" Kai looked to Zane with a small speck of sweat forming on his brow.

"It has." The white ninja stated simply, glancing off. Sensei Wu continued to look at them apprehensively, but left it.

"Very well. Let us get some rest before dinner. Zane?"

"Yes, Sensei?"

"Please cook tonight."

"Yes Sensei." Zane ducked his head slightly before filing out with the rest of his team. Sensei Wu sighed after they left.

"They are hiding something. I know it." He stroked his beard as he mulled over the possibilities.

"That was close!" Breathed Jay as the ninja walked down the halls to their quarters.

"No kidding. We really do need to find out more about this so called 'Master of water'." Kai said as he opened the door to his room.

"True, but you guys need to rest first." Lloyd spoke up. "Its been a long day." He yawned. "I'll help Cole. You guys just get a little sleep or something before dinner."

"Gotcha. No need to tell me twice!" And with that, the blue ninja disappeared into his room, the door closing soundlessly behind him.

"Thanks Lloyd." Murmured Cole as the two headed further down the hallway. Zane went into his own room and closed the door without so much as a word. Kai sighed, stepping into his own living quarters and a click was heard as he closed the wooden door. He changed out of his red ninja gi and flopped onto his bed. The master of fire took a deep breath as he tried to relax on the soft bed.

"Who was she?" He asked aloud, staring at the ceiling. "Who was she?" This question never left his mind as he slowly drifted to sleep.

~ZANE~

Zane sat on his bed, his hands in his lap.

"Is something wrong Zane? You seem off somehow." Commented Pixel, her face showing signs of concern.

"Really? Sorry Pixel, it has been a very weird day."

"I can tell. Do you wish to talk about it?"

"No, that is okay." The white ninja smiled, "Thank you though." Pixel gave him a small, unsure stare. Finally she shrugged and gave up on trying to get him to talk. Zane leaned backwards, lying down gently on the soft blankets. He sighed, and turned his head to the window. The master of ice got up and walked to it, gazing out to the sea. He blinked rapidly as he thought he spotted a flicker of something below. Zane looked closer and to him, it seemed, the water was moving. He smiled softly as he thought of something.

"It seems that we shall meet again Kathryn." Zane said softly, watching the tiny flickering movements of the water below.

~Lloyd~

The master of power paced his room, ignoring the pangs of pain popping up all over his body. Lloyd muttered to himself as he walked, eyes narrowed in concentration. He scowled as his train of thought became jumbled and confusing. He shook his head as if that could clear the mess inside his head.

"Why was she there? Who is she? Why didn't Chen need her powers? Why wasn't she there? Agh!" The Green Ninja yelled loudly as he was pelted with several questions from himself. "Why did she decide to pop up now? Why was she wearing ninja gi?" Lloyd continued to pace and ask questions out loud. He froze as a knock sounded at his door.

"Lloyd?" Oh no! It was Sensei Wu! Lloyd stared wide-eyed at the door before regaining his composure and relaxing. "Hello?"

"Oh, sorry Sensei. Please come in." He tried for a smile as his uncle opened the door.

"What was that all about Lloyd?" Wu asked as he stepped in.

"N-Nothing. Sorry for yelling."

"Hm, are you very sure Lloyd, that nothing is the answer you wish to provide?"

"Yes Uncle. I apologize for yelling."

"Very well Lloyd, I suppose you mustn't always confide in me." He turned, taking a small step forward. "Whatever is really on your mind, I am here. As well as your father and mother. Your brothers are here for you as well." Sensei Wu left with a small frown, closing the door. The master of power nodded slowly, his eyes narrowed slightly in thought.

"My brothers…." He looked up, then dismissed whatever he had been thinking. "I will wait. Perhaps we will meet her again…." He drifted off into a dreamless sleep, fatigue and exhaustion taking over his body.

Thank you so much to those who have reviewed! It made my day :D I have actually updated. Wow, I am impressed with myself cause I NEVER update. XD Hope to see you all soon, -Sky