CHAPTER 7

MORNING IN A NEW WORLD

The sun rose upon the morning horizon. It was a sunny day in the Ice Age. No worries were coming anyone's way until the first early bird sang its glorious songs. After that, the animals on the island woke up, going out to find breakfast to feed their families. As they passed by each other, they would all yell out a good morning to each other before going on their way. It would be different for certain people as inside the cave where the herd was, all of them were still fast asleep. Many, Ellie, and Peaches were sleeping together on one side of the cave. Sid and Granny were sleeping on top of large rocks. Diego and Shira were sleeping on the opposite side of the cave. Louis was sleeping on the ground, but above him were Crash and Eddie, who were sleeping on hanging upside down by their tails on a tree branch.

The ninja, on the other hand, were sleeping inside the cave as they were scattered around in various parts. Kai was inside Peaches's trunk as she was cuddling him the whole night through. Zane and Cole were sleeping on opposite side and close to the entrance of the cave. Jay was sleeping next to Nya, who had his arm resting on her stomach. What they didn't know was that they were sleeping next to each other.

Without warning, a bird flew inside the cave, singing her song like she normally did. This was the same bird that always sang to them in order for Manny to wake up. Once he did, everybody else woke up, but the only ones to freak out were Kai, Jay and Nya. That's when Kai found out that he was wrapped up in Peaches's trunk and Jay and Nya found out they were sleeping next to each other.

"AAAHHHH!" Kai screamed, releasing himself from Peaches.

"WHOA!" Peaches said, eyes widening.

"AAAAAHHHHH!" Nya screamed.

"AAAAAHHHHH!" Jay screamed.

The screaming caused everyone in the cave to rise in shine, but not in the way they meant for it to happen.

Granny jolted awake and stood up. "What's with all the screaming in here? Can't an old lady ever get some peace and quiet around here? Why is it that animals and ugly creatures like y'all always have to wake up the elderly? It makes me want to find my own cave to live in."

"It makes us want to escape from here faster than ever," Cole said, stretching his limbs.

"What were you both doing over there?" Manny asked.

"We thought we could be helpful by keeping watch for you all," Zane said.

"And by that, you mean that the both of you ended up falling asleep last night."

"I did, but when I am sleeping, it helps me keep an eye out for danger. This is a strange world my friends and I are in. we need to make sure that nothing happens to us. If we must protect you all as well, then that is what we must do."

"Awwww," Ellie said, "You are so sweet."

"Uh, that was nice of you to tell them that, Zane, but we aren't going to be staying with these guys," Kai said.

"What are you talking about?" Sid asked, "Of course you guys can stay with us. After all, I made this herd."

"Thanks for the offer, but we really need to head out now. We still need to find the rest of our group to make sure they're still alive. Thanks for your kind hospitality, by the way. You are some really nice funny animal looking creatures."

"Funny animal looking creatures?" Manny asked confusingly.

"Well, it was nice meeting all of you ugly creatures," Granny said, "Hope you find your other friends soon. Glad I won't be seeing y'all again."

"Aw, Granny, don't be like that," Sid said, "Let them be a part of the herd."

"Sid, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think your Granny has a point," Ellie said.

"What?"

"Well, these guys are clearly some of the oddest creatures I've ever met, but I have a feeling that they don't belong in this world. After all, it's not every day you meet something as strange as these guys."

"They're still so cute and adorable, though," Peaches said, "Including this little guy." Peaches placed Kai in her trunk. "Come here, you sweet little thing."

While Peaches was enjoying the cuddling, Kai was getting strangled by it. "Choking, not breathing."

"Peaches, put him down, please," Ellie told her daughter.

Peaches sighed. "Okay, Mom." Peaches placed Kai back on the ground as he was gasping for air. "Did I hug you that hard?"

"You did, actually," Kai said, walking back over to the ninja and his sister, "Listen, we'd love to stay with you guys and all that, but Ellie is right. We don't belong in this world. We're from a place called Ninjago. I'm pretty sure you have no idea what that is, but there's no time to explain. Anyway, we were accidently sent here by my sister's invention. You may not know what that is, but no time to explain that part, either. Moving on. So we were sent here by mistake and we got separated from the elders of the group. Now you know why we were sent here and now we need to figure out a way to get home before we realize that we may never get home any the fate of our home rest on our shoulders. We are the heroes of our home and as the ninja, it is our duty to protect it. Now you know a little bit about us. Thank you for telling us where we are. We are not used to this kind of weather unless winter comes by. I think it's time my friends and I left you alone and hopefully we'll never see each other again. Goodbye, everyone."

"Well, goodbye," Granny said.

Shira suddenly walked over to the ninja, blocking the entrance. "Wait. Before you go out into that crazy, dangerous world known as the Ice Age, I just wanted to…apologize for everything that happened last night. I shouldn't have snuck up on you like that. Last night was pretty emotional for me. I had just told everyone the story about my past because I'm a new member of the herd and all that. I'm pretty sure you don't want to know why. Anyway, I'm sorry. Can you ever forgive me?"

Everyone stood there, staring at Shira as she was finally apologizing after encountering the ninja last night. The only person brave enough to walk over to the tigress was Nya, who placed a hand on the saber's head. "I forgive you."

"There's not gonna be a condition or anything, is there?"

"Nope. In Ninjago, we forgive others no matter what. As long as it isn't a war or some huge fight that happens to break out. Either way, we usually forgive each other."

Shira smiled at Nya. "Well, at least you forgive me. What about those four?"

"I humbly give you my forgiveness," Zane said, "After all, mistakes are common and we all make them."

"What?" Shira asked.

"That's just his way of saying he forgives you," Cole said, "I do, as well."

"Same here," Jay said.

Everyone looked over at Kai, who was standing there with his arms crossed. He looked over at everybody else. "What?"

"Aren't you going to forgive Shira?" Nya asked.

"Yeah, sure. Why not?" Kai said sarcastically.

"Really?" Nya crossed her arms.

"No."

"Oh, come on," Shira said, "Whatever I did last night was an accident. Surely, you have some kindness in your heart to forgive me. I'm just saying."

"Listen, you pounced on both me and my sister and you tried to attack us," Kai said, "I don't forgive people or creatures like you so easily. It takes time to finally put in my head whether I can trust you or not."

"Well, when will you trust me?"

"Whenever I'm ready. Listen, if you guys wanna stay with these…things, go right ahead. I'm gonna go find Lloyd and the others myself." Kai made his way out of the cave, not looking back.

Nya ran off after him. "Kai, wait!"

"Nya, I think it's best if you give Kai some time to cool off," Cole said, "You know how he is."

"What is with that brother of yours?" Manny said

"Well, there are times when he can be sweet, but there are also times when he can be pretty hot-headed," Nya explained.

"If you ask me, all that ugly boy needs is a good bump in the noggin," Granny said, hitting her cane over her hand.

"Plus, he can be kind of a jerk," Sid said.

"I agree, Sidney. You see that, y'all? Even my grandson has some sense."

"I'm sure he'll be fine," Diego said.

Nya sighed, looking out at the cave entrance. "I hope so, too."

Nya looked to see her brother walking farther and farther from the cave. She knew Kai would come back. After all, this isn't the first time he's ever stomped away from the others. All he needs is some time to cool down. He'll be back. As long as nothing tries to eat him, nothing could destroy that hot-headed fire ninja.


I'M SURE KAI WILL COME BACK. HE ALWAYS DOES. LET'S JUST HOPE HE DOESN'T GET INTO ANY TROUBLE.

WELL, SEE YOU FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER.

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