"So, are the all powerful saviors of Ninjago going to show me their skills? Or do I have trust the rumors I've heard?" Kai stiffened, moving towards Christi with his hands balled into fists. It took both Cole and Jay to hold him back, just in case he did something they would all regret later. Christi cast him a teasing smirk, shifting her weight and meeting Kai's fiery gaze. "What are you waiting for? You've wanted to do me in since last night, so go ahead. The worst I can do is beat you in a fight. It's not like I'll kill you or anything." She took her sweet time speaking, watching as her words settled in. A growl escaped his lips, rough and feral as he struggled against the two boys holding him. She laughed, her way of egging him on and spiting him into coming undone. This, to her, was all fun and games. It was her way of coping, of hiding everything she felt behind a mask of confidence, spite, and sex appeal. Apparently, much to her joy, it was working perfectly.
Zane looked around, desperately searching for their sensei, who had disappeared. "You wanna come say that to my face, bitch!" Kai growled, finally breaking free from Jay and Cole's grasp and pouncing on Christi, who made no move to stop him. Zane watched, horror struck, as Kai pulled her up by the shoulders before slamming her back down onto the deck. He watched as her entire body tightened, teeth latching onto her lower lip as she squeezed her eyes shut. Deciding that he had to intervene before it got too intense, he quickly spoke up. "Kai if you don't stop, I won't tell you about the dream I had. And it contains information that may help us figure out who is the green ninja."
He watched as Kai froze; Cole's gaze meeting his own. I suppose I will have to apologize for this later, Zane thought, lowering his eyes to Christina. Her hands, which he noticed were trembling, wrapped around Kai's wrists. Shaking his head, Kai let her drop to the deck with a soft thump. He got off her, staring down at her. He looked confused, and perhaps a little hurt, as he stepped back. Zane knew Kai was feeling guilty, even if the fire ninja would never admit feeling such a thing. Christina propped herself onto her elbows, looking up at him as a smile graced her face. "We'll never speak of this to anyone, okay? I don't want anybody knowing I was beat up by the likes of you." Kai smiled then, offering out a hand.
"Yeah, sure, but this will become blackmail. If not by me then by Jay. C'mon, then, Zane. Let's hear more about this dream." Taking Kai's hand, Christi pulled herself up. The other two boys came closer, and Christi jumped at the sudden appearance of a hand on her shoulder. "Relax, I don't bite." Cole offered a smile that melted away her worries.
"I wouldn't trust him if I were you," Jay replied, whispering it rather loudly. "I mean, would you trust a guy in all black?" Christi rolled her eyes, slinging her arms around the other two boys' shoulders.
"All right, cutie, get talking." She offered Zane a smirk as he blushed before listening to his story.
-Time skip brought by Christi's awesomeness…I think…-
"So, one of you is going to be a green ninja. How grand." Christi didn't try to hide the sarcasm in her voice as they glared at her.
"That is not all," Zane whispered, taking a deep breath, "There was an angel, too. Wings of the purest shade of white I've ever seen, but the only other thing I could make out was that she was female. Perhaps this angel was you, Christina?"
"Me, an angel? Who do you think you're talking to? No, I'm no angel." Shaking her head, Christi gave them a small smile. "Sorry guys, but I'm just not your girl. I think for now, at least, you should keep on training. We need to figure out which one of you is the big bad green ninja."
"Yeah, that's the kind of thing I can do." Kai grinned, but it quickly disappeared when Sensei appeared.
"Now, to stretch you out! Begin with the pinching crab." Christi followed her Uncle's instructions with ease, but one look at the boys told her that today was going to be a long day. They were bickering about something or another, the words 'dream' and 'it's totally me' popping up quite frequently. Her uncle called out another stretch; the boy's following rather unwillingly as Christi pulled her arm back behind her head.
An angel, huh. I guess someone needs to do a little bit of investigating. Things are about to get a lot more interesting.
"Are you sure there's nothing more you can tell me about that angel?" She whispered to Zane, who pondered her question for a moment.
"No, I assure you there is no information I can offer. Although her weapon of choice was rather odd..."
"What was it?" Christi tried not to shout at the blonde, who eyed her suspiciously.
"It was a staff of some sorts, much like the Serpentine's but much more elegant. It seemed to suit her rather well, even if she appeared unskilled and unaccustomed to such a weapon."
"An elegant appearance, but seemingly unskilled with a staff. I wonder why that was the weapon you saw her with, even if it isn't her weapon of choice." Before Zane could answer Kai let out a sharp cry. They turned their heads just as Sensei let him go, Kai muttering something rather profane under his breath.
"Since you all are lacking in focus, you all will share in the punishment. Until you can answer this question, you will train. Is that understood?"
"You're crystal, Sensei, now what's the question?"
"What is the best way to defeat your enemy?" Christi's brows furrowed, and she felt the other boy's stir.
"That's easy: with a sword!" Kai stated, looking rather proud of his answer.
"With your fist!" Jay offered, looking just as excited.
"Spinjitzu?" Cole looked the least confident of the four, turning to look at Christina for help.
"Tornado of Creation?" Zane's answer was smooth, easily given in his usual monotone.
"Pace yourselves; you have quite a lot of training to do." Sensei said as he left, leaving the five alone. The four boys sighed, but Zane immediately turned to Christi.
"Sensei did not ask for your opinion on the matter. Is he assuming you know the answer?"
"He might be; you never know with him." Christi let out a small laugh before continuing. "I mean, in the broadest sense of the word I've had enemies, but I've never really defeated them. With violence, anyway."
"How did you defeat them," it was Kai who spoke, butting into their conversation, "what other way is there than violence?"
"You would be surprised," Christi mused, leaning against the railing.
"Well please enlighten us," Jay said, a bit sarcastically.
"It's stupid," Christi mumbled as Cole stepped up towards her.
"There's no such thing as a stupid answer, and you've heard some of the things that have come from Jay's mouth." Christi laughed then, but even Kai could tell the happiness wasn't really there. Shaking her head, she sat down crossed legged. "C'mon, we need to figure this out." The boys followed suit, Zane to her left and Cole to her right; Jay and Kai directly in front of her. They began to talk, first about answers, but then it began to develop into something more like friends would do. As Sensei Wu came back onto the deck, he was slightly pleased to hear his niece's laughter. He knew that the day would come when his ninja would find out the truth behind Christina's heritage, and he spent a great deal of time hoping that they would take it well. "Since you are not training, you must have found the answer." He stepped up to the small circle, and it was Kai who spoke.
"To...Train, Sensei?"
"Feeble and incorrect, perhaps more training will aid your focus." As he left again, he heard the four sigh.
"It's okay, guys, we'll get this! I know it!" Smiling at his niece's behavior, Wu left to go meditate.
His nephew was still a rather troubling subject.
-Now to see what Lloyd is doing-
Lloyd Garmadon felt good, no, he felt great. As he walked down the streets, a rather intimidating Anacondri at his heels, he felt like he could rule the world. He had all the candy he could ever want, and the citizens of Ninjago were finally realizing what a threat he was. It was the best feeling in the entire world. He stopped, noticing that Pythor had as well. "Is something wrong?" Lloyd asked, looking up at him.
"It's her," he replied, drawling out the s in it's.
"You mean the angel?" Lloyd questioned. Pythor nodded before he began to head towards whatever it was he sensed. Lloyd still wasn't sure about this angel; from the way Pythor spoke of her, she seemed really dangerous. The snake had said she would make a great ally, if they could convince her to join them. So Lloyd quickly followed after him, practically running to keep up with the serpent. When they came to their destination-a small alley-Lloyd looked a little confused. He saw a group of people gathered around something. Pythor began to curse, hissing and yelling so violently the group of people turned to look at them. It took them three seconds to get out of there, leaving whatever they had been gathered around behind. "Let's go," Pythor said, tugging at Lloyd's arm. "It's not her. I was gravely mistaken."
"Can't she come with us though? You said that the more help, the better." Pythor glared at him before sighing.
"I suppose you are right; fine, if you can get her, she can come with us." Nodding, Lloyd began walking towards the girl as Pythor went to do something or other. The closer he got, the more frightened the girl became. When he was barely a foot away she was practically hyperventilating, staring up at him with the widest eyes he'd ever seen. He also noticed the unusual color, as they were the brightest shade of violet he'd ever seen. "Hey, you don't need to be afraid; I'm not going to hurt you." Her eyes closed, body shaking. "You can trust me, I promise. Are you hurt real badly?" She shook her head no, and Lloyd smiled softly. "That's good. Hey, why don't you come with me? If you want to, I mean." Her eyes reopened, watching him curiously. Lloyd held out a hand, patiently waiting. "You and me, we'll rule the world! No one will ever hurt you again!" Hesitantly she took his hand, and it was then he realized just how little he knew. Helping her up, Lloyd began to ask her questions.
"So, can you talk?" She thought for a moment before making the universal sign for 'so-so' with her hands. "Um...How old are you?" She raised her hands, one finger on the left, five on the right. "So your fifteen?" She nodded. "Cool. Do you have a name?"
Miku. You can call me Miku.
Lloyd jumped, looking around as he heard a soft giggle from the girl. "W-Was that you? But, you didn't say anything..."
I've never really been able to talk much, and I'd always been able to use telepathy. I just use that as communication instead. If it bothers you I'll stop.
"No way! That's super cool!" He tugged at her hand, pointing towards the end of the alley. "C'mon, let's go. We've got some revenge to enact, and Pythor says you need to sleep before you do anything!" Nodding, she followed didn't stop to think that all fifteen years were much larger than her, and didn't use telepathy, or had violet eyes. He was just happy to have something akin to a friend.
Because Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon had never had a real friend in the nine years of his life.
So, it's been a long time since I updated. I know. I'm sorry. This chapter is slightly longer as an apology and to get the plot going. We also met Miku, and anytime she speaks it'll be in Italics...Pythor's up to no good, Lloyd made a friend, and Christi is too! I hope you all know where this is going...DUN DUN DUH! See you next time!