Chapter 7-A True Source of Power

Zane's P.O.V.

I stiffened and felt something inside my metal body moved slightly. I didn't know what it was. Something was right about this place. It gave me life. "Kyla," I asked suddenly. "Can I have one of these rocks?" She nodded slowly.

I knew that I could use this as my power source for my new body. Echo had brought it back to the Bounty. I even had an idea on how I could transfer my memories. I broke off a part of a rock and held it between my hands. It pulsed with a dim light.

"It's like it has a heartbeat," Jay commented. "Are you thinking of putting this into your new body?"

"Yes," I replied. "All I need is a way to transfer my memories, but I have a plan for that as well." The others shared a glance. I began to put all of my power into the stone, bot so fast that it would freeze over, just slowly enough so it could absorb it.

Kyla gave a small gasp. "Is, does, does he have powers?" Jay responded by opening his hand with lightning. Kyla's eyes widened again. Nya did the same with her water "hand." Kyla's mouth opened slightly.

"You all have powers?" Her gaze changed. "Can I learn stuff like that? It sounds so cool!"

"It could be possible," I said. "Your father was a master of ice. So it could be possible that you inherited his power. But one more question, do you have any siblings." Kyla froze. She let out a sigh and her muscles relaxed.

"Since you already know, yes, I have a little brother named Isaac. The reason you haven't seen him is because he is in New Ninjago City. He works in a small business on the fridges," Kyla explained with a small smile. "He also has to go to school."

"But you should got to school too, you seen young enough to still be in junior or senior high school," I pointed out.

"I went to school when my parents were still alive. I had to save up after they passed I could get Isaac a better life." Nya wrapped her arm around Kyla.

"What if you gave up on this hard life of yours?" Nya said. Kyla tilted her head.

"What would I do? I can't go anywhere else, I can't do anything except..."

"No," Jay interrupted. "I can see something in you. You need training. You have definitely inherited your father's power."

"Yes, and I can train you. I will protect you. It is my duty. Your father gave me life, so I owe it to him," I finished with a solemn gaze in her direction.

Kyla paused. "I-I need time." She looked away. "I need to talk it over with both myself and Isaac."

I nodded. "Of course, take as long as you need. We will stay in the Birchwood Forest until you decide. Besides, I have to finish... myself."

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The three of us headed back to the Bounty. We spilt up, and Jay and Nya went to go eat dinner. We had spent a few hours helping Kyla clean up her house. Her windows were not quite fixed, but she said that she would talk to Isaac about that. The rest was put back like it had never been touched.

I opened the door to the back room. Echo and Pixal were there, cleaning up the space around my newly built body. Pixal gasped as she saw me.

"Is that..." she stuttered. "Is that your power source?!" I blinked at her and nodded.

"Can you fix it into a power source?" I asked the two. The shared a small glance.

"Yes, but it will take a while."

"Take as long as you need," I said. I handed the rock to the two androids. Echo tossed it between his hands for a short while.

"Yeah, I can fix this up into a new power source for you. Don't worry Zane," Echo said.

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Pixal called me back into the room at 5:00. She let a small sigh and took my hand. "I hope you like it." I blinked for a few moments at my body. They had polished it up and it looked like it was brand new.

"I-I don't know what to say," I took her hand. "Thank you Pixal. I don't know what I did to deserve you." Pixal gave me a small smile. Echo opened the hatch to the circuit in the center. The blue rock again pulsed with light. But this time, it was more contained. I reached out to touch it, and I could feel the life energy inside the stone. It shocked me a little, but I felt no pain.

I gave a small nod. "I am ready." Pixal closed her eyes.

"As am I," she muttered. She let the body touch my arm. "Now go, let your self go. Feel emotion. Don't worry about what others may say, listen to your heart." I closed my eyes to her voice.

My power, I thought. I can feel it. In my mind, I reached out to the light. Let yourself go. I heard Pixal say again. This time, her voice seemed more distant. I need to feel. I need this back. My power is gone, I cannot let myself get sidetracked. Please come back to me.

Suddenly, I felt something blossom. I could feel it move. I could feel myself smile. What was this happiness?

Then I understood. I thought about Pixal and Echo. They were my family. I loved them with my whole being. I closed my eyes and felt a calm that I hadn't felt in a long time. It didn't matter anymore. It didn't matter that I was a robot. All that mattered was Pixal, Echo, and my friends. Thank you, I thought.

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This might be one of the last chapters in this portion of the story. I might continue Robot the other one without Kyla in it, but I don't have any ideas yet. If you have any, PM me or leave a review. Thank you for all of your support! Also, Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US!

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