Here's chapter four! I decided to do a Nya POV, I hope you like it! Did I do her character alright? Leave a review!
Nya's POV
"For the fiftieth time, we are not there yet!"
Lloyd sighed and resumed his game with Jay. They were looking out the windows of the bus, trying to spot the whole alphabet on license plates. After all this time, I was just starting to remember kids were a whole lot more than fun and games.
"We're almost there," reassured Cole from behind the wheel.
I couldn't help but wonder, was he reassuring the kids or himself?
A half-hour later, I was standing in front of Jamanakai Jazz, which was the newest store in the village. Jay insisted on going there, so he could pick up the newest Star-farer book. Everyone raved about the store, saying it had all the latest trends. When I walked inside, I could see why. It really did have everything! Popular clothes hung on racks, stuffed animals were crammed in cases, and a Perfect Match Consul sat against one wall.
As we walked in, a bell rang and a pretty young woman appeared behind the counter.
"Hello!" she lilted. "Welcome to Jamanakai Jazz! We have all the latest trends in the world! My name is Sheila! How may I be at your service?"
I blinked in surprise, it wasn't everyday someone was that enthusiastic! Seeing my flustered face, Cole stepped in and cleared his throat.
"Um, where are your boys clothes? We brought two nine year olds with us who badly need new outfits." With a wave he gestured to Jay and Lloyd, who happened to be squabbling over a small piece of candy.
"Right this way, sir!" the young lady happily replied.
We walked past the food, toys, and books, until we arrived at the boy clothing section.
"Thank you for your help," I smiled gratefully.
"Your welcome!"
Forty-five minutes later, we were standing in line, waiting to be checked out. A small hand tugged at my dress, and I looked down at Lloyd.
"Nya? I'm hungry!"
Cole turned around and smiled slowly. "Hi Hungry. I'm Cole."
"Hey!"
Cole laughed and ruffled Lloyd's hair. "We can stop for some pizza," he promised.
Lloyd beamed and ran over to Jay, who was deep into the star-farer comic world.
"We are going to get pizza!" he cheered.
"Uhuh," Jay muttered absentmindedly while he flipped a page.
Lloyd blinked. "Dude, don't you think you are a little too old for that?"
Jay raised his head defiantly for a short moment. "It makes me feel young, deal with it!"
"Ok, bro!" Lloyd lifted his hands in a defensive gesture.
The saleswoman checking us out smiled at their bickering.
"You guys have the silliest children," she remarked to me, bagging up our purchases.
I felt my face heat up instantly, and Cole's turned a deep shade of red.
"We aren't together!" I exclaimed hastily.
"Yeah! Um, we're looking after them! Babysitting!" Cole rambled.
"What?" Two higher pitched voices joined together in indignation.
"Ok, ok! No need to get all excited!" the woman protested.
Just then a loud crash sounded outside, so I turned my head to look out of the window. Autumn leaves swirled to the ground, and a large black bird was beating against the window glass.
"The Falcon?" I wondered.
Wait, I pondered. My mind whirled like gears. The Falcon only comes to Zane, or people he sends it to when he needs help.
Without another word, I dashed outside and picked up the robotic bird. It quickly preened through it's feathers, and flew a short distance away. It's yellow eyes glowed blue, and a hologram appeared.
"Nya, Cole, Jay, and Lloyd!" Zane's usually expressionless face bore a slight smile. "If the Falcon has found you, come back to us as quickly as you are able too. Sensei might of found a solution to our dilemma!"
Ooh, what's that? Leave a review if you think you know what Zane is talking about! As for the riddles, Secret Agent Alanshee got the answer first, again! Is she just gonna go unchallenged? Anywho, kudos to her! The answer was: it was a bright and sunny day. This riddle I'm using was submitted by Sketchrex. It's great! Reminder, the submitter can't answer, that would just be unfair. So sorry!
A poor man is sitting on the sidewalk next to a rich man.
The poor man says, "I can sing any song in the world!" The rich man laughs. The poor man says, "I am willing to bet you all your money that I can sing a popular song that includes a lady's name or your choosing."
The rich man laughs again. "Try my daughter, Joanna Armstrong-MIller." he says.
The poor man goes home rich.
What song did he sing?