Mizu hasn't come by in nearly a week. I'm a little worried. Did I do something wrong? Did I mess something up? Did I make her mad by asking her a ton of questions? I wouldn't blame her if she got mad, I can be quite annoying. Maybe that's why.

My father's been really mad about the broken sink. He acts like I meant to break it, or says I'm trying to destroy the family business. Really though, if I was trying to destroy the family business, I would have done much more than that.

I ranted in my head as I mopped the floors. My father's such an idiot. He always thinks I'm trying to make us homeless, always thinks I'm trying to steal money, and always thinks I'm trying to destroy the family business. He thinks the same thing about Luo. I can't wait for the day I move out and get my own job, but Luo's twenty seven years old and she still lives here. Looks like I'm stuck here forever.

Let's face it though, my father probably only cares about money. It's the same issue many people in the world have. They value money instead of family. It's almost as if greed is a contagious disease now. Hopefully scientists can find a cure for that.

I heard some customers walk in as I mopped by the kitchen. I heard Luo gasp. She grabbed me by the arm and pulled me into the kitchen.

"Ow! What was that for?" I asked, rubbing my arm.

"Karma, did you see who just walked in?" Luo said, surprise still on her face.

"No. You pulled me into the kitchen before I could look," I said, "Lemme guess, another guy you suddenly have a crush on?".

"No," Luo said, "It's Lloyd Garmadon. The green ninja. He just walked in with his family. Oh I can't believe he's here! Why would he come here of all places?". I admit it's odd that someone like that would come here, but did Luo even consider that we may have been the closest restaurant at the time? My mother opened the kitchen door just then.

"Karma, you mind taking customers' orders for me? I need a break," she said, looking tired. I really don't understand how she's tired already.

"I don't mind," I said, taking the notepad and handing the mop to Luo. I walked out of the kitchen and looked over at this Lloyd guy and his family. It looked like he was with his grandparents...or his parents are just really old. Lloyd had slightly disheveled blonde hair, which was in the same style as his grandfather/father's. Everyone was in casual dress except for the old man. It looked like he dressed up to go to the second century or something. I decided I should stop standing around and go take their order.

They were in the middle of a conversation when I walked up. I waited until they reached a stopping point, then I talked. See? I'm much more polite than other waitresses.

"Good afternoon, welcome to Li Zhao's. May I take your order?" I said in my friendliest voice possible.

"They have children work here?" Lloyd said. You know what!? I don't care how powerful people say he is, I'll fight him right here right now!

"Uh, I'm seventeen. If my dad hired children, he'd be arrested," I said with a little nervous laugh.

"Ah, I'm sorry for my son's rude behavior," the woman said. So they are his parents. Geez, either he's much older than I think or he was born late.

"Oh no, it's fine," I said politely, "I get it all the time," I took their orders and went to the kitchen to give Luo the paper. She was giggling once I walked in there.

"He called you a kid," she laughed. I grumbled under my breath.

"Obviously he needs glasses," I said.

"But my theory is true," Luo laughed, "you do look like a kid," I took the mop and knocked her on the side of the head with the handle.

"Ooh little sister wants to fight big sister," Luo giggled, "Challenge accepted,"

I knew she was probably going to tickle me to death, but I stood as if we really were fighting. Right before she could reach me, the purple orbs came out of my hands again and hit her, pushing her into the wall and knocking her unconscious. What have I done!? I...I hurt my sister! I looked to see that the doors of the kitchen were blown off. My parents and the customers were staring, even the Garmadons.

I noticed there was a dim purple glow around my hands. I heard my father yell.

"Seiko Tsubaki Lee! What is this!? What did you do to your sister!?" he shouted. Great, he called me by my actual and full name. Why I'm called Karma is a LONNGGG story. I'll tell it later. My father started to walk towards me, but I held out my hands.

"Please, it was just an accident! Leave me alone!" I yelled. The purple orbs came from my hands again and hit my father, knocking him down. I gasped. What's wrong with me!? I looked around, everyone's wide-eyed stares making me feel like a monster. I turned and ran upstairs, throwing off my waitress apron, leaving me in just my casual clothing. I locked my bedroom door and started stuffing a shoulder bag with essentials. The outfit Mizu gave me, my journal, three pens, and a bottle of water were in there.

I could hear someone beating on the door. "Karma dear, please come out. It's alright. We can talk this out," my mother said on the other side of the door.

"I could probably help. Please, just listen to your mother," I heard Lloyd's voice. I shook my head and opened my window. I climbed up to the roof. I ran roof to roof, leaving behind the restaurant, my home. I can't be near Luo anymore. I'm afraid of hurting her again, or anyone else.

Where will I sleep now? The question lingered in my head as I ran. I could sleep in the trees at the park. I could try sleeping on one of the rooves, or maybe I can just leave this city. I'm pretty sure word has already spread that there's a crazy girl injuring people out there.

I need to find Mizu.