Note: I am Kid Lightning, and I call Finn 'young grasshopper' because she used to ask me for advice all the time. Flaming Dude is my self absorbed little brother who thinks he's 'Mr. Hot Stuff'. And I love to cheer people up by making them laugh.

Enjoy!

Chapter 4: Kid Lightning- Zen and Drill Sergeant

''Ok, here we are…'', Stud trailed off.

''Yep.'', Finn said curtly looking at the medium-sized house.

''I guess this is goodbye…'', he continued slowly.

''It would appear so.''

''So…'', he went on…

Finn sighed and got out of the car.

''So—goodbye?'', Finn finished. Stud nodded. She stepped to the side and shut the door, turning slowly to the cute little white house; she walked up the driveway and knocked on the door. It opened almost immediately.

'' 'Sup.'', Flaming Dude- Kid Lightning little brother- said. He made a popping noise on the 'p'.

''Hey is 'Kid home?''

''Yep.'', he said, making a popping noise on the 'p' once again, ''Ey! K-dub! Finn's here!''

Faster than, well, lightning; Kid Lightning appeared in the doorway pushing her brother back. Flaming Dude grumbled something and then he turned and stalked away. His bedroom door slammed, making Finn flinch.

''Hot head.'', Kid grumbled and then as if just realizing Finn was there she turned and disappeared up to her room in a flash, her words lingered in the air where she had just stood,'' Come on! You're letting all the heat out!'' Finn went upstairs to Kids room where Kid was seated Indian-style on one of two meditating mats.

''Come, young grasshopper…'' Kid said in a Zen-like voice and patted the mat next to hers. Finn sat down and crossed her legs to match Kid's and then she breathed in deeply. '' You seem troubled, young one. Please tell me- What is it that is bothering you so? Why have you come here in such haste?''

''Well, Kid-''

''Master!'', she snapped.

''Master… I… I just think…'', Finn began uncertainly,'' That … that… that-''

''Young one, do not be afraid to speak what is on your mind.'', Kid said calmly.

''My family hates me!'', Finn blurted and then started to cry.

''Why do you think that?'', Kid asked curiously.

''B-because they just do! I got a concussion today and they laughed! They thought it was funny!''

''Might I ask what happened?''

''I was going down the hill… and…I um… and I…- OMC! I can't remember! Oh God! Oh dear Lord! What am I going to do?'' Finn asked gripping Kid's shoulders and shaking her. Next thing Finn knew, Kid slapped a army helmet on Finns head and was standing in front of her.

''This isn't a time to lose your head, soldier!'', Kid yelled like a drill sergeant, ''Now focus on the facts! Tell me the story! Spit. It. Out!''

Finn stared in shock. Kid leaned in and grabbed the front of Finns shirt.

''Well?'', Kidd shouted, and then couldn't hold back her smile anymore. She giggled, ''Aw Man! I gotta learn how to keep a straight face… ha-ha.'' Finn took off the hat, brushed off her tears and smiled.

''What?'', Kid asked.

''You make a terrible drill sergeant.'', Finn laughed.

''Yes, but I made you smile!''

''Yeah… I guess you did…'' Finn said. Kid took a seat in front of Finn and looked her in the eye.

''Now, I doubt you really have a concussion, so finish the story. Seriously! Haven't I ever told you that you can come talk me about anything?'', Finn nodded, ''So— tell! Come on! Don't be embarrassed! Tell meh!'', Kid said bobbing her head up and down encouragingly.

And with that, Finn told her friend everything from the moment the sled started sliding down the hill.

Aw... isn't that what friends are for?

Finn, I know you don't like to read but if you ever read this- I luv ya! Your one of my best buddies!

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