Hey everybody, this is the next chapter where even more depressing stuff happens and it will probably make you hate me even more. I'm only repeating what i'm about to say because I want my writing methods to be clear to you guys. I do not write yaoi stuff! (I apologize in advance for those of you who like it) The only thing that's gonna be in any of my stories is brotherly stuff (with a bit of JayxNya shoved in;). I'm sorry, but Ninjago yaoi just creeps me out. Edited by 17blanceri :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Ninjago because, well you know why ;)

Chapter 6-They're all gone


Kai punched the wall in anger and frustration. "Urgh! I should have been faster! Now Jay's dead too!"

Kai continued to punch and kick the wall in despair until I finally said, "Kai, quit beating yourself up, there's nothing we can do for him now."

I tried to sound strong, but deep down I was crying like a baby. (Ever heard of the phrase crying on the inside? Well that's basically what Cole is doing here) Kai walked up to me and practically exploded in my face, "You don't understand what it's like Cole! None of you ever understood what it's like to lose both your parents, run a blacksmith shop all by yourself just to survive, and live the rest of your life feeling guilty because you couldn't do anything to save either of them!"

I just stood there in shock, I never knew Kai had it so bad. Me and Kai have never exactly been "best buds", if you know what I mean. Kai would always rush into battle without a plan and I basically had to supervise him twenty four-seven, that never exactly helped with the friendship scale, I always thought Kai was like this because he's the ninja of fire and it just came naturally with his element, I never thought it was because of something like this.

Then Kai did something I never thought i'd see him do, he started to cry. This guy NEVER cries, ever. I know Jay cries, Zane cries, I've actually cried on a few occasions, but as for Kai, none of us have never seen him shed even a single tear but here he was, crying his eyes out. I placed a sympathetic hand on his shoulder, "Kai, i'm so sor-."

"Save it!", he cut me off while twisting out of my grasp. "You never treated me like a brother." I stood there, stunned by his words, how could he say that?

"What do you mean? I always treated you guys fairly." I said back in protest.

"No you haven't, Zane was always your best friend, you would always let Jay help out even though he would annoy you, you would even let Lloyd have extended training, but as for me, I was always like your punching bag and i'm finally sick of it!", he yelled looking hurt. I had no idea what he was talking about until memories started flooding my mind. (Memories are in italics)

Sensei decided it would be good for Kai to let off some steam so we chose to spar. "I bet you i'll kick your butt this time.", Kai challenged. "When I kick your butt again you'll see that can't be beat", I responded. "Then consider it a challenge." We both got into position and once we were ready we leaped at each other. Kai quickly tried to land a blow to my chest, but I blocked it and quickly swung both my legs at his side, causing him to fall over, just when I thought I won he quickly sprang to his feet and roundhouse kicked me in the gut. He would pay for that! I stayed down to make it look like he won but once he got close, I punched him square in the face. "See, I told you I couldn't be beat!" But Kai just stood there with a bloody nose.

This other time we were bored until Kai finally said, "So, wanna play punchees?" (Before you ask, yes I watch regular show) I practically smirked, this guy seriously thinks he can win against me at punchees? I decided to do it, but Kai wanted to go first. Kai punched my shoulder and I heard a cracking sound, indicating that Kai probably broke his hand, but instead of showing sympathy or asking if he was alright, I punched his shoulder, HARD. After I punched his shoulder Kai basically crumpled up on the floor in pain. He had to go to the hospital for a shattered hand and a broken arm but I didn't even so much as apologize. (I think they might have been hinting that this is how Cole treats Kai, remember when Cole said he wanted to try some target practice on Kai?)

Kai's right, I was never fair to him. "Kai, i'm really sorry, iv'e been a terrible friend. I don't know how I can make it up to you know, but I will as soon as we can escape, please forgive me." I could tell Kai was about to say something when Zuko seemed to appear out of nowhere and pounce on Kai.

"Did either of you miss me?", he hissed.

"Let him go Zuko!", I said, trying to sound tough.

"Why do you care? You never treated him with any respect, so what makes you think he deserves to live?" He sneered.

"He's my brother." I returned confidently.

"Very well, if you want him, then try and take him." he said with an evil glint in his eye. I wasn't gonna let Kai die just like I let the others die, I quickly ran towards Kai. When I was getting close I felt something knock me against the wall, I heard Kai call my name and everything went black. When I woke up, Zuko and Kai were gone and the whole hallway had claw marks all over the floor. I already had a sinking feeling as I ran out on the deck of the bounty.

I heard Zuko's voice behind me, "So Cole, how does it feel to be the last one standing?" I quickly turned around to face him.

"Where's Kai?", I demanded.

"Oh, I say our friend is sleeping with the fishes, so to speak.", he answered venomously. He's saying he threw Kai overboard? But he can't swim! I felt sick, they were all gone, all the people I loved were gone, Jay, Zane, Kai, and Nya. I had failed all of them.

"Now that we have your friends out of the way, I believe we have some unfinished business to attend to." He suddenly leaped at me, I wanted to move but I couldn't, I was paralyzed with fear.

After he pinned me down he said to me, "And this time, nobody will be able to hear you scream." He raised his hand with his claws extended to rip out my throat, but just when I thought all hope was lost I felt the bounty shake. I turned my head to look, and I saw the one thing I never thought I'd see again.


Okay, I know this chapter was kinda bleh, but it was the best I could do. Anyway, what do you guys think Cole sees? R and R everybody ;)