Oh my goodness. I'm updating know because I'm probably not going to see my laptop again until Ninjago tonight. Hopefully I actually get to watch Ninjago. Today is just a randomly busy day. :/

And apparently I don't like writing "Chapter Four"s for stories because this one is kind of reminiscent of "Family Reunion" from my last story. XD


Chapter Four: Planning

"You expect me to believe that a Serpentine deity attacked Laurie in the apartment today?" Jay sat at the dining room table, his scarred eyebrow arched in disbelief. "It seems a little farfetched, Kai" the blue ninja continued, crossing his arms. "I'm sure Laurie was just having a bad dream or something."

"I did not know that the Serpentine worshiped anything" Zane remarked, puzzled. "It seems strange that they actually held some form of religion".

"It may seem weird or whatever, but you didn't see her face after it happened" growled Kai, aiming the conversation back towards Jay. "Laurie was absolutely terrified. I've never seen her that scared before." He sighed, looking back towards the bed where the girl slept. It had been hours since she was attacked and, as promised, the red ninja had not left her side.

"I believe her too" Cole added, shrugging. "There's no reason not to trust Laurie and this whole situation sounds like something Lord Garmadon would pull."

"But a Serpentine deity" Jay stressed, still unimpressed. "How would Garmadon even summon something like that?"

"Laurie was telling me that Belinda came from the Underworld. Maybe Lord Garmadon created a portal to the Underworld with the Mega Weapon" argued Kai, a smug grin spreading across his face.

"I have just run this theory through my database and it is the most plausible explanation" Zane smiled, closing the compartment on his left arm. "Perhaps some research needs to be done on this 'Belinda'. I volunteer to be the one who does it".

"That's a great idea, Zane" the black ninja chuckled, leaning back slightly in his chair. "I'm just glad to see the love birds actually getting along again."

Kai sighed. "I just wish it wasn't under these extreme circumstances." He directed his attention back to his friends. "Jay, I don't care if you think this entire thing is a joke or not. I'm going to need your help protecting Laurie from this goddess."

"Fine" the blue ninja sighed, "but only because everyone else is in on it too."

"In on what?" asked a small voice entering the apartment. Lloyd looked absolutely exhausted, Sensei Wu walking in behind him. Without even a glance at his sister, the green ninja went and sat on his bed.

"Nothing, buddy" grinned Cole. The four ninja had agreed to keep the youngest Garmadon out of the loop. Lloyd's need to protect his older sister was what caused him to be bitten by Fangtom back in Ouroboros. "You seem exhausted. How was your training?"

"It was great" Lloyd yawned. "Sensei was teaching me how to concentrate on inanimate objects to move them." With heavy eyes, the young boy waved his hand out, but frowned when the vase he was aiming for did not move. "Oh well" he muttered, flopping his head down on his pillow, "I guess I'm too tired."

"The boy is picking up skills quickly" Sensei Wu said, approaching the ninja. "Now though, he needs his rest." With a quick glance around the table, the elderly man cracked a small smile. "Now" he whispered, "what are we all really talking about here?"

"Do you know anything about a possible Serpentine religion?" Kai asked.

"I do" Wu replied, stroking his white beard. "I cannot tell you any specific details about it, but I do remember hearing stories of various gods and goddesses worshiped by the Serpentine." He held a finger up as Kai opened his mouth. "Again, though, I don't know any specifics." The Sensei left the table and headed towards the kitchenette.

Zane rose from the table, stretching out his arms. "Now we know that a religion does, in fact, exist. Tomorrow I will begin research on this specific goddess." He walked over to his bed, yawning. "For now, though, I believe it is time for us to go to sleep."

"You guys go ahead" waved Kai. "I'm going to stay up a little longer to keep an eye on Laurie."

"Suit yourself, Romeo" Jay laughed, heading into the bathroom to brush his teeth. Cole followed the blue ninja, the two of them giggling.

"Please do not run yourself down" warned Zane, laying down. "You need to be able to focus, Kai".

The red ninja nodded, pulling a chair from the dining room table over to Laurie's bed. She stirred slightly in her sleep, but did not wake. Even in her dreams the girl seemed restless. "I'm here Laurie" Kai whispered, pushing stray hair away from her face. "I'm here." Within hours, everyone in the apartment was asleep.


Alright, I am off to do EVERYTHING now. Hope you are still enjoying this and thank you to everyone who is reading, reviewing, following, etc. I really appreciate it and you guys are just the best. :)