Scarlet's Tale (sequel to Scarlet's Story)

by NinjaDragon0427

Scarlet must learn to live with her knowledge of her past. Just as things seem to be getting better however, she discovers that Cole seems to be looking more at Nya than her. Scarlet is heartbroken, and sets out to find a new purpose in life. She soon realizes though that no matter how far she separates herself from the ninja, she will always be fighting on their side.

10. Chapter 10

Chapter 10- Samurai

We finally made it to Borg Industries. I gasped in surprise as I saw Jay, Kai, and Zane running from the building. "Where are you four going?" I asked. "Why are you carrying Cole?" Jay asked, with the hint of a smile. I handed the ninja of earth to Kai, replying, "Snake venom. Some people can resist it better than others." "Says the sister of the Overlord," Cole grumbled. "Pythor is in Ouroboros," I said, "If you hurry, you might be able to catch him before he can get too far." "Actually," Zane said, "We're on our way to look into a project named Arcturus." "Arcturus?" I asked. "The Overlord's in charge," Jay explained, "It seems dangerous though. I think that Nya needs your help here." Before I could argue that I didn't want to help Nya, the ninja ran off, leaving me at the entrance of Borg Industries. I sighed, then entered the building and crossed the main room to the elevator. I pushed the up button, but the elevator didn't come. "Oh yeah," I murmured. The power had been rebooted, so the building was probably having electric problems. I pried the doors open, then jumped into the elevator shaft. Using the walls, I bounced between them until I came to the top floor. I landed on a slight ledge, then pulled the doors open. I heard voices and followed them to the control room. I saw Nya, Sensei Wu, and Garmadon all gathered around a screen. "You must do this Nya," Sensei was saying. "Do what?" I asked, standing behind them. I noticed Nya jump a little at the sound of my voice. "Scarlet!" the sensei said in surprise, "We're glad you're here. I have a mission for you." "A mission for me?" I asked doubtfully, "I'm not one of your ninja." "Young one," Sensei Wu said, sighing, "In this time of need, I need as many people as I can on the good side, my side." "I'll take your mission," I replied, "But after this is over, I need to spend a little time on my own mission." Sensei Wu smiled, then said, "I need you and Nya to get everyone out of Ninjago City. This battle will be dangerous." "Nya?" I asked incredulity, "Sensei, I don't need her help." "I'm standing right here you know," Nya said, flipping around and glaring at me. "You two will need each other," Garmadon said, joining the conversation. "Go! Quickly!" Sensei Wu exclaimed. "Yes Sensei," Nya said, bowing her head a little. Without waiting to see if I would follow, she turned around and left the room. Before I could leave as well, Wu put his hand on my arm. "Use caution," he said, looking at me with wary eyes. I nodded, then left the room. I caught up with Nya who was standing at the elevator doors. "The elevator's down," I muttered. Nya didn't reply, but tried to heave the doors open. I reached over her shoulder and helped her pull them open. "I'll go first so I can open the next door," I said, jumping into the shaft. I hopped between the walls, hoping that the samurai didn't follow me. I made contact with the door ledge, then flailed my arms as I lost my balance. A hand was placed on my back to steady me and I turned to see Nya. "Don't fall," she said, giving me a slight smile. Nya," I started. I thought of everything mean I could say to her and everything I could accuse her of, and suddenly it all rushed out. "Why do you like Cole? He's my boyfriend. You have Jay. Why don't you like Jay?" I exclaimed, barely pausing between my sentences. Nya leaned her forehead against the closed elevator door. When she looked back at me, I saw tears in her eyes. "Cole is my perfect match," she whispered, "But I don't love him." "He's not your match though," I argued, "Your match is Jay. Mine is Cole." "But technology never lies!" she cried. "Technology always lies," I corrected, "But your heart doesn't." "I don't know who to love," Nya whispered. "Do you remember when I was on the Bounty with you?" I asked, softening my voice. Nya nodded. "You told me about Jay," I continued, "You said that you loved him for who he was, and that that was all that mattered." "I love Jay," Nya whispered. Tears streaked down her face as she said, "I love his personality and his jokes. He has a true heart and would never do anything to hurt me or one of the ninja. He loves me back, and I've been a sorry excuse for a girlfriend these past few weeks. Jay doesn't deserve someone like me." "Hey," I said gently, gripping an iron handle with one hand, and wrapping my other arm around her shoulders, "If he truly loves you, which he does, then he will forgive you." "Really?" Nya asked, looking at me with hopeful eyes. I nodded, smiling. Suddenly, the samurai burst out laughing. "Look at us!" she exclaimed, "We're inside an elevator shaft and I'm crying my eyes out!" "Do you want to get back to the mission?" I asked, "Our mission?" "Only if you'll accept me as a friend," Nya replied. "As Sensei put it," I said, "I need as many people on my side as I can get. I think I could use a samurai like you." Nya grinned at me, then together we pulled the doors open and exited the shaft.

This chapter was so fun to write! Like, I literally felt a weight coming off my shoulders when Nya and Scarlet made up. What did you think of that scene? Thanks for reading! New chapter in a few days!