Jay sat with Nya, planning for Christmas. Jacquie had inspired the ninja, who were getting set up for the upcoming holiday.
"And we'll put mistletoe over a door frame," Nya added, happily.
"And a wreath on the front of the Bounty!" Jay suggested.
"Hey Sis, where do you want the tree?" Kai asked, as he and Zane carried a fake Christmas tree inside.
Nya pointed to a corner of the room that was bare. The two ninjas set the tree down and sat beside the couple. Soon Lloyd joined them, munching on cookies Cole and Jacquie had made.
"Think Jacquie and Cole are having fun?" Nya asked, changing the subject.
"I hope so, she deserves it," Jay mumbled.
"And Cole doesn't?" Kai joked.
"No, you know what I mean. She's been through a lot in the few days," Jay said.
"I was meaning to ask you, why was she in danger before the earthquake?" Zane asked.
Jay's smile turned into a frown. "I can't tell you guys, as much as I'd like to."
"Why not?" Lloyd pestered. "I'll give you a cookie!"
Jay shook his head. "I can't be swayed. It'll put her in danger. Probably it'll put all of us in danger."
"If you haven't noticed, we're always in danger," Nya reminded he boyfriend.
Jay sighed and the others looked expectantly at him. He bit his lip, not wanting to reveal the secret he'd kept for years. Finally, he spoke.
"Jacquie's special, you could say. As you've heard, her singinb voice is . . . Abnormal, but there are other features you haven't seen yet. But you'll have to wait until she reveals them herself.
"Anyways, her . . . Abilities caused some very dangerous people to take an interest in her. One man in particular. His name is Dagger, but we just refer to him as HIM.
"That's why she was, and still is, in danger. He found her, and he's onto us. He'll kill anyone who gets in his way. Actually, he's the one who gave me this," Jay motioned to his scar over his eyebrow.
"Oh Jay, that's terrible!" Nya exclaimed.
"Don't worry bro, we're ninja now!" Kai patted him on the back.
"That's right! We can handle anything!" Lloyd cried.
"I hope you are correct, my brothers," Zane murmured, under his breath.


A/N: this is just what happened while Cole and Jacquie were on their date. Tells a bit about Jacquie. And yes, HE will be the main villain in this story ;) ~Jacquie