Hi, it's been a few days, but be assured. I have not been idle. Enjoy the chapter.


Days had past, which we filled with training. Training to become, stronger, faster, better.

The Bounty was currently anchored in an extremely clear lake. Zane wished to test himself again handing me a timer before rushing off. He actually surprised me when he took a dive off the side. Noticing now what he wanted I started the timer.

Moving over to the railing at sat on the edge and waited. Jay's jet flew from above circling in the air a few times before disappearing. Jay himself landing on the deck.

"Hey Kaia, what's going on?" he asked.

"Zane's trying to beat his record." I answered him showing him the timer.

"7 minutes already, damn the guy is inhuman." Jay called out loudly. Cole soon ran out and grabbed my wrist, and dragged me off the railing.

"Need to borrow you Kaia." he said still pulling me along, even with my feet digging down.

"Hold on Cole, let me finish for Zane. He is trying to break his record." I told him. He stopped almost immediately.

"He is, what's his time right now?" he asked releasing my arm. I looked down to the time.

"8 minutes 15 seconds." I answered him. Cole whistled very impressed.

"damn." he muttered.

"why do you need me anyway?" I asked him.

"Two things," he answered. "One to see my record and the second…." he trailed off fidgeting with his hands. "I want to talk to you about something." I nodded my head. Something told me that the conversation would be interesting.

There was the sound of something surfacing. Looking over to see it was Zane surfacing. I smiled clicking the timer. Jay helped him aboard.

"How did I do?" he questioned me. Looking down I saw his time. Before tossing him the timer placing my right hand on my hip.

"You completely destroyed it, Zane." I smiled. Zane looked down happily at his score. With that my arm was grabbed by a very impatient Cole.

"See you guys later." I waved as I was dragged away not all that bothered by Cole.

He was telling the truth about me recording. I felt bad for the metal bar and the floor that had to hold all of these weights. Cole was in the end just showing off by doing the large load in one hand. When he was done we both decided on lunch. I made it. I was not going to let Cole make it if I could help it.

"So what did you want to talk about, Cole?" I questioned as I was cutting up some vegetables and chicken.

"Well, I…." he trailed off from where he was sitting. "I wanted to talk about us." he got out. My knife slipped the cut not being as fine as the rest. I glanced over my shoulder looking back to him.

"What about us Cole?" I asked picking up the cutting board and pushing the ingredients into the pot and coating it in olive oil. I heard a shuffling. Turning,I saw Cole had come over to me. He looked nervous. Then it hit me.

'want more' Sensei's words filtered in.

"Well, um," he started slowly. "I wanted to know if I could take you out on a date?" he looked so…. Small at the moment. Like I could just blow on him and he would turn to dust. I turned my head to the side thinking.

"I understand if you don't want to." he spoke softly fidgeting again with his hands. He opened his mouth again to ramble. I took my chance. Pressing my hand over his mouth to cut him off.

"You are one great worry wort you know that Dusty?" I teased him lightly removing my hand. "I would like to go on a date with you." I told him. Not able to keep a smile from my face. His face brightened considerably and he pulled me into a tight hug. He wasn't even bothered by his nickname. Soon he pulled away, I turned back to the cooking and he stayed in eyesight.

"So have you thought of a nickname for me yet?" I asked him. He nodded his head.

"I have a few ideas, Firebird." he answered. It actually made me hesitate.

"Not bad, I like it." I told him. He smiled at that. "So are we going to tell the others?" I asked him as I added a few spices. I was actually wanting to make a good meal this time and took it easy.

"Let's wait just a bit," he answered. Placing a hand on my shoulder and squeezing lightly. I nod my head agreeing with him.

Soon enough the meal was cooked and ready. Cole was hesitant to eat at first. Remembering all the past meals. He took his first bite tentatively and promptly started to stuff his face leaving me to laugh with my plate in my hand.

Once all the mess was cleared and cleaned we went back to the deck to train. He was a bit uneasy but none the less we spared with everything we had. This would change things, but it would be a nice change i think.


(New Scene)

Jay and I were cheering on the sparing Zane and Cole. I was cheering for Cole and Jay for Zane. The two were locked in their wrestling. The door opened and Sensei walked out a case on his back. I stood my cheers and care for the fight leaving me. Jay followed and soon the fight ended as they caught sight of Sensei.

"Sensei?" i spoke questionably. He was frowning, he had been so sad since his nephew was captured. I had hooked the tracker to the Bounty's systems. It was both a blessing to see that he was still alive and a curse. The illusion that he was in our reach.

"You have done each of you." he said softly. "i am sorry that i have pulled away from you as i have but with my nephew in danger…" he sighed.

"We will get him back, Sensei." i promised. Cole stepped up placing a hand on my right shoulder. Jay stepped up on my left and Zane on Cole's right. He sighed.

"There is a story I must tell you, that I have never told you before." Sensei sighed glancing back at his pack. "It is a story of my brother and I, when we were boys. We were not enemies but best friends. One day, we trained together with katana when my blade went over the wall.

Knowing our father would be mad; My brother told me to go and retrieve my katana. I told him I could not.

In response to this he told me Not to Put off what could be done today till Tomorrow. And went to retrieve my katana.

While retrieving the Katana he was bitten by a legendary snake." he sighed "This snake's venom was responsible for the turning of my brother. And the loss of my closest friend." he spoke sadly. I stepped forward and hugged Sensei. He slowly accepted the hug and returned the hug.

"It's not your fault Sensei." I spoke softly releasing him. A weight seemed to be lifted from his shoulders.

"Thank you Kaia." he spoke softly. I smiled stepping back.

"I am going in search for allies. While you have come close to reaching your full potential physically you have yet to reach your inner full potential. You must face your locks, either it be hatred, sadness, or any strong emotion. For you, Kaia and Zane, it may be the most difficult." we nodded and bowed our heads to him. With that he walked past us. I watched him disembark stepping onto the rock formation we have dock against here in the desert.

I came to the railing continuing to watch till my mind was made.i jumped over the railing. Standing before chasing after him after he was down the mountain did I call out.

"Sensei, this help…" I started as he turned towards me. "The only willing to help a Garmadon is another Garmadon, and their is only one other." I spoke softly case the others were nearby. He sighed before nodding.

"You are very clever, my child. You always have been. Try not to kill your brothers while I am gone." he told me placing a hand on my shoulder and patting that same spot twice.

"I hope you find what you are looking for Master Wu." i spoke softly before hugging him. For a moment if was as if fire left me before returning. We parted and watched as he left on his journey.

We would be here when he returned. Ready and waiting for him with open arms, and a wary eye on his brother.


(Time Skip)

I woke early the next morning as was habit and dressed. Tieing my sword to my side I walked to Lloyd's room about to call for him to wake and enter his room, when I remembered. He was in the hands of a snake, not safe in his bed…

I sighed leaving the door heading up the stairs to the higher floors, before reaching the deck. Sadly activating the training course and getting to work. I miss that kid something awful. Felt like the hole I had in my heart grew even more.


Well, how did I do?