Hey guys, here I am, back again with another chapter of this PJ Masks tale! We're getting very close to the end, and it'll be up to our characters to make choices that could be for better or worse. This chapter, the boys will learn more about this wedding that will occur, and attempt to save Amaya. Let's read and enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own PJ Masks.
Chapter 10: Amaya becomes... a bride?
Catboy glared at the nighttime villain in front of him, and Night Ninja just smirked right back. Gekko looked over to Amaya, to notice that even with her tied up... he saw bruises and dried blood. Was she hurt...?
"What wedding are you talking about, Night Ninja? And why do you have Amaya?" Catboy demanded.
Night Ninja just chuckled, "Well, that's the point... you're just in time for the marriage... between Amaya and me..."
... What?
... WHAT?!
"WHAT?!" Both Catboy and Gekko were shocked. Wedding? Marriage? Amaya? What was going on?
"That's right. Amaya and I are to be wedded, and she will be my ninja princess forever!" The villain declared, "You see... ever since we first encountered each other... I noticed how... Owlette was so graceful when she flies... so lovely... and so pretty... and I knew that I had to have her! She had to be mine! And so, I've been planning for a long time... and the time has finally come. I thought that since you guys came early, we would have to have the wedding early... but I think we can keep it for tomorrow..."
He then turned to Amaya with a smirk, "I simply can't wait... and I'm sure you can't either, my ninja flower..."
Amaya whined slightly, annoyed with hearing that name again.
"Amaya would never marry you!" Catboy spat.
"And you can't get married anyways; you're just kids." Gekko pointed out.
"Hey! If I say we're getting married, then we're getting married!" Night Ninja shot back, "And while you do make a point, lizard legs, it won't be official... until we're older..."
Catboy tried desperately to struggle away from the sticky splats that were holding him down. He so wanted to give this nasty ninja what's coming to him, and he so desperately wanted to save Amaya. He looked over to her... she looked scared and worried. Oh how he wanted to hug her close...
"Ninjalinos!" Night Ninja commanded, "Take the kitty and lizard and lock them up... and prepare Amaya for the ceremony..."
With that, the little minions carried all three of the Masks away, Catboy tried to reach for Amaya, but she was gone before they knew it... and soon the two of them were throw into separate cages in an empty hospital room.
"Let us out of here!" Catboy demanded, "You won't get away with this!"
Night Ninja smirked, "Oh, but here I am, getting away, right now, bye bye!"
With that, the villain left the room, and closed the door, locking it in the process. As for the two Masks, all they could do was frown deeply, "So, what's the plan?" Gekko asked.
"I don't know. But I do know is that we have to get out of these cages, save Amaya, and then get out of here."
"What about giving Night Ninja his just desserts?"
"Oh yeah, that too..."
But what was going through Catboy's mind, was how Night Ninja apparently has feelings for Amaya too. Learning that made his blood boil. That naughty ninja didn't deserve to have someone has smart, beautiful, and sweet as Amaya. And Amaya didn't deserve to be treated any sort of way by Night Ninja.
"Catboy... when we found her... I saw bruises on her..." Gekko said quietly, "I think... I think Night Ninja hurt her..."
And that just made the cat hero's blood boil even more, "Ooh... that nasty ninja!" He growled as he punched a bar on the cage, "How dare he hurt her? It's obvious that he's not going to treat her well when he so call 'marries' her. Which is why we need to save her now! We just need to find a way out of these cages."
"Are you gonna tell Amaya how you feel about her...?" Gekko had to ask.
Catboy stayed silent for a moment. He had never thought about when would be the right time to tell Amaya... when they found her, he wanted to tell her right then and there, but then they were trapped by Night Ninja... maybe when they save her... "I... I don't know... I'm not sure when would be right time... maybe when all of this is over, and we get out of here."
"I suggest you do it before Night Ninja marries her... or else it could too late..." Gekko pointed out.
He had a good point.
"Okay... I'll tell her as soon as possible." He said after a few more moments of thinking.
"We're all in this together, buddy..." Since their cages were so close together, Gekko could reach through his cage to touch Catboy on the shoulder. The cat hero felt comforted by his lizard companion. Together they would save her... and Catboy would save the girl he loves so much.
"You're right... we'll save her..."
"Some camping trip this is turning out to be..."
"I know... it's a good thing we told our parents we would be gone for a week, so they won't worry..."
"But if we're gone for more than a week... then they'll worry."
"It's only been two days, though. We have plenty of time."
And so, the boys sat in their cages for what seemed like hours. Gekko had tried to bend the bars with his super strength, but couldn't. The bars were too strong, even for him. They tried finding nearby objects that could cut the bars, but nothing seemed to be of assistance.
That's when the door suddenly opened, and Amaya was thrown in by Night Ninja, "My bride requested to see you guys, although her time will be limited, so don't take all night." Was all he said before the closing the door.
As for Amaya herself, she quickly ran over to the cages, "Catboy... Gekko... you came... you actually came."
"Of course we came, Amaya. Why wouldn't we?" Gekko asked.
"Well, it's been so many days... I honestly thought you forgot about me..."
Catboy took her hand and rubbed it softly, "We could never forget about you, Amaya... when we found out that you were missing, they told us kids not to get involved... but then after a fight with Night Ninja a few nights ago... I started hearing your voice in my head... and that's when we knew that you were in trouble and needed help."
Amaya was surprised, but then smiled, "Oh... then somehow you must have heard me praying every night. Praying... that you guys were come... and my prayers were answered."
"And now we have to get out of here..." Catboy told her, before remembering something, "Oh, I almost forgot." He reached into his pocket, and pulled out Amaya's bracelet, "We found this... you're gonna need this to become Owlette."
"My bracelet..." She took it and put it around her wrist, "Wait... I don't have my pajamas on..." She realized. She was currently wearing her day clothes, something else Night Ninja picked up when he kidnapped her.
Catboy once again took her hand and his, "When we get out of here... we'll go get them... but, before we go... Amaya, I need to tell you something..."
"What is it, Catboy...?" Amaya asked.
The boy nearly choked up at the sight of her hopeful brown eyes staring right back at him. He quickly looked over at Gekko, who gave him the OK with a nod. He looked back at Amaya... and took a deep breath before speaking.
"Amaya... I-"
"TIMES UP!"
The door swung over and Night Ninja walked in with two Ninjalinos to grab Amaya, "It's time to prepare for the wedding tomorrow night, flower." Night Ninja told her, before he noticed something, "What's this?" He grabbed her wrist and glared, "Where did you get this?" He turned to his Ninjalinos, "I thought you got rid of this thing!" He growled.
The two purple minions just shrugged.
The ninja ripped the bracelet off of Amaya's arm, and threw it to the floor, "You won't be needing it, princess. It's not like you can transform anyways." With that, the Ninjalinos took her away, with Catboy once again reaching out to her, "I'm sorry, guys..." Was all she said before she was gone again.
As for Night Ninja, he smirked at Catboy and Gekko, the former glaring right back at him, "Oh, don't look so cross. You'll get to see her again... when she officially becomes my ninja princess."
"Amaya would never join the likes of you." Catboy told him, plain and simple, "She'll just refuse."
"On the contrary, with what I have planned, she'll have no choice." Was the villain's response, as he held up his nunchucks, making the heroes gasp in shock, "If she does refuse, then a few whacks with this will change her mind."
"You coward! Using violence to get your way!" Catboy was now furious.
Night Ninja chuckled, "What did you forget, furball? I'm a villain. Now..." He then yawned, "I best get my rest... so tomorrow night... I can watch your faces as your precious Owlette is torn away from you... and into my arms..."
With that, he let out an evil laugh as he left the room, closing the door behind him.
"Now what do we do?" Gekko asked.
"I didn't get my chance that time... so we're gonna have to crash that wedding... I know we're already guests... but we're still gonna crash it..."
The next night...
Catboy and Gekko's cages were moved into a much bigger room, which was decorated with flowers, there was a table with food, and a white cake, and to the heroes surprise, they even noticed Romeo and Luna Girl, "What are you guys doing here?" Gekko asked.
"What do you think? We were invited." Luna Girl replied.
"I always love an evil wedding, especially the cake." Romeo added.
"And I want to be the one to catch the bouquet."
Catboy rolled his eyes at that remark. But... where was Amaya? That's when he noticed a red carpet that led from the front door, to the window on the other side of the room.
That's when music suddenly started, with Night Ninja walking down the 'aisle' looking smug as ever, followed by two Ninjalinos throwing flowers from a basket, another one holding a pillow with two rings... and finally... there was Amaya...
She looked beautiful.
Although she was wearing her day clothing, she was holding a bouquet of flowers, wearing a flower tiara, which was connected to a white veil that trailed down behind her. She slowly made her way down the aisle, towards Night Ninja. Catboy and Gekko could tell that she wasn't the least bit happy. Even the tears that fell down her cheeks weren't tears of joy.
"Ah, there she is..." Night Ninja said as he grabbed her by the hand, as they stood in front of a Ninjalino, who was acting as the priest.
The Ninjalino spoke with his usual gibberish into the bible. Amaya winced as Night Ninja held her by the arm tightly, and cringed as he chuckled. Catboy and Gekko continued to watch from their cages, which has steel bars that not even Gekko's super strength could break.
"In just a few moments, we will be married, and you will be my princess!" The evil ninja said to Amaya, who let a few tears fall. "Oh, don't be sad my love. You'll see! Things will be better as a Ninja, instead of a pathetic PJ pest!"
Catboy growled, "You take that back!"
Night Ninja just ignored him, "Don't worry about him, Amaya."
"Don't listen to him!" Catboy told her.
At this point, Amaya had no idea who to listen to anymore. Of course, she wanted to listen to Catboy, but at the same time, she had no idea what Night Ninja would do to him and Gekko if she tried anything. So she just sighed.
As for the Ninja himself, he snapped his fingers as the ring bearer Ninjalino brought over a pillow... with a finger ring on it. A dark red ring. Night Ninja picked it up and turned to Amaya, "With this ring, you will forever pledge your loyalty to me, and be my princess. You cannot refuse!"
"Don't do it, Amaya!" Catboy shouted.
"Silence him!" Night Ninja told his Ninjalinos as he circled around Catboy's cage, with glares to silence him.
"What can we do?" Gekko whimpered.
Catboy only stared at Amaya. She looked so helpless, so miserable... so scared. Oh, how he wished he could hug her tightly, and tell her about how he feels. But he was stuck in a power proof cage, what was he to do?
If he thought really hard about it, he could find a way to get out of the cage... that's when he remembered how on a TV show, a dog used his tail as a key to get in a castle... what if?
"Now Amaya... say it!" Night Ninja demanded.
Amaya winced. He was trying to get her to say 'I do!', but she trying to resist. However, the ninja had other tactics to make her talk as he grabbed his nunchucks... "If you don't say it... you know what happens-"
"Super Cat Speed!"
Suddenly, the two turned to see Catboy grabbed all of the Ninjalinos and toss them aside as he charged for Night Ninja, who quickly reacted, grabbing the cat hero by his tail, and throw him into the wall with a hard impact.
He fell with a sickening thud, and was in the daze.
Amaya gasped, "No! Catboy!"
She started to run towards him, but Night Ninja, grabbing her by her hair in which she cried out, pulled her back and slapped her. Catboy struggled to get up, as some of the Ninjalinos pinned him down, while the rest restrained Gekko.
"You try anything funny, Pussy Cat, and I will beat her senseless!" Night Ninja threatened, holding his fist against Amaya's tear stricken face.
"No... don't..." Catboy whispered. "Don't hurt her..."
"And as for you!" The evil ninja glared at Amaya, "If you don't agree to be my princess, you can kiss your kitty cat and lizard goodbye, as I will personally destroy them with my nunchucks!"
Amaya gasped, "NO! Don't... they're my friends!
"Then agreed to be my princess, and I'll let them go..."
The three PJ Masks looked at one another. The boys had no idea what Amaya's decision would be. They hoped she would make the right choice and reject Night Ninja, but she if didn't, then it would be bye bye to them...
"Amaya! Don't do it!" Catboy warned.
"But what about you?" Amaya asked.
"Don't worry about us! I would rather die than let you get hurt..."
More tears started to flow down Amaya's face as she bowed her head. Gekko looked at her closely. Would she listen to Catboy and refuse, or would she fall victim to Night Ninja's clutches?
Catboy stared at her deeply. If only he could have the chance to tell her how he really felt about her. Perhaps now would be the chance.
But before he could say anything, Amaya beat him to it as she made her decision.
"Night Ninja..." She started.
Said ninja listened closely.
"I... I never noticed... how handsome you really are."
WHAT?!
Catboy was suddenly dumbfounded. What was she doing? Was she... giving in? Gekko was just as shocked... but then he noticed something hanging on the wall... it was Amaya's pajamas. Only he could get to them...
As for Night Ninja, he chuckled, "Oh really...? You think I'm handsome."
Amaya nodded, "Yes, indeed... I mean, your ninja outfit is so... dark... yet so gorgeous... and I love anything gorgeous."
This can not be happening... Catboy thought. He was hoping this was a dream, or happening in his imagination. There was no way that Amaya was suddenly falling for Night Ninja right then and there!
"Super Gekko Muscles..." Gekko whispered, as he secret got from under the Ninjalinos, who barely even noticed, holding him down. That's when he slowly made his way over to the wall... just slowly.
"And your voice is so... sinister... you're even better at being a villain than Romeo and Luna Girl combined."
"Hey!" Both mentioned villains exclaimed in annoyance.
Night Ninja smirked darkly, "Well then, my night owl. I think you made the right choice in picking me, rather than the PJ Pests."
"I do... I do... Night Ninja. I do take you to be my prince..." Amaya sighed, hugging him tightly.
Catboy was getting so close to throwing up. He couldn't believe it... Amaya, his friend, his crush... was actually choosing Night Ninja, a villain, who kidnapped her for Pete's sake. He continued to struggle, "No! Amaya! Don't give yourself up to Night Ninja! You don't love him!"
But Amaya didn't appear to hear him. Night Ninja, however, just chuckled at the cat hero, "Face it, kitty. Your little Amaya is mine now. Now and forever!" He declared.
All the Ninjalinos were crying as they had tissues, wiping their eyes, but that's when one Ninjalino noticed Gekko using his super grip to climb up the wall to retrieve Amaya's pajamas, and started to warn his leader.
"What? WHAT?!" Night Ninja asked, clearly annoyed as he turned around.
But before he could see what was going on, Amaya turned his head towards her... and pressed her lips onto his, even though they were covered by his mask...
She... was kissing him.
Oh wow. So much chiz went down in this chapter. The wedding, the bracelet, the pajamas, and even Amaya's apparent choice. We'll see how everyone reacts to what just happen between her and Night Ninja. There will be two more chapters after this. I hope you enjoyed this one, and I'll see you guys later, and as always, I shall see you guys later, and as always, don't forget to review, please. Thank you!