Just how will Tiffany apologize?

So of you know how, as for the rest, get ready!

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Chapter 21: Poisonous Heart

A woman of 5 feet exactly walked around Ninjago, much had changed in such a short time. Her long black hair tied behind her with a red ribbon, all in a low tail. She was wearing red overalls with a pink shirt, after accidentally washing it with said overalls. It all looked so baggy on her, as if too big for her. Her silver earrings, necklace and bracelets were adorned with red jewels. All her early works in her career...She was blacksmith, she looked around with her bright yellow eyes.

No one would guess that this was the legendary Kibako...

But she was, her true name was Nabiki Kuno. But that was a name she never used, as she was married to one Daniel Darreth (His name in this fic). He might not have been proficient in Karate, she admired the passion he held as well as the confidence. He was a foolish man but she fell in love with him all the same. If only he knew how old his wife actually was...Not that she'd tell him, why ruin it? She looked down and smiled, looking at her companion. The one she had for centuries...

Kiba...

He was a legend himself as the brave war dog that was bitten by a Fangpyre for protecting a young Nabiki during the Village raid all expected him to die, many were stunned that the small dog fought the venom and survived. His price was that his black fur had turned into black scales...His once bright brown eyes now a fierce bright copper. A marriage of Canine and Reptile, that was he. Kiba looked at her, nodding. Due to his new form, Kiba was much smarter then the average canine, he was aware of many things dogs were not such as time and self awareness...He acted as another person when talked to, he could even write words on paper! A trick Nabiki NEVER taught him! Many feared him still, even though he was harmless.

Nabiki lied and stated that she took him in as she couldn't abandon him after he was bitten, which wasn't a complete lie. The only thing not true was taking him in when he got bit, as if it was a recent attack. She was off to make sure her shop was doing alright, that Eva and Darren did as they said and cleaned up. She cleaned off the dust and opened the shop again, she had so many things to sell again! Trading in the villages was a smart move, new stock always moves quickly...Kiba took his place outside, only to stand up. He sniffed with his tongue, getting a familiar scent.

He growled/hissed, he then released a sound he barrel made in these times of peace...

He howled loudly, he did this in times of war often, usual to serve as a warning bell of a wave...

Nabiki stopped and looked outside, pulling out her daggers and running off with Kiba after she locked the door. So much for going home to cook dinner to spend time with her husband...

She and Kiba hid away in the background, finding Pythor and the other serpentine...She heard rumors that they escaped, she didn't like it. She knew what it meant, they'd want revenge for sure. She'd stop them again if she had to, not being her first time. She looked around, not seeing general Viper. Was she killed? it wouldn't shock her if she was or was banished for failing to kill her. The long necked snake held a silver staff that had a snake's head, long fangs exposed as it's mouth was always open. She recognized the head as the Great Devourer, she knew what the staff was as well. It was often used to increase numbers and strengthen the snakes, processing the venom of said deity. Meaning you had two choices once struck, become evil or die good. She lost many men to that staff, becoming indoctrinated snake soldiers or dying on the spot. She and her unit sought to destroy all they came across, melting them down and making them into daggers and amulets.

Her Jewelry was make from them...Meaning she was even harder to kill due to wearing the venom.

They attacked, soldiers were summoned in front of her and Kiba. Pythor shivered, recognizing the woman. Kibako!? How in the name of the Great Devourer was she still alive, human lives were so short! He retreated, he wasn't going without revenge, those ninja were going to pay! "Kiba, after him! I can handle this!" Nabiki order. Kiba barked/hissed in response and gave chase. Pythor and his forces retreated to the ground, Kiba stuck his tongue out and continued to chase him.

Whatever he was doing, he wouldn't let it happen!

The Ninja and the girls were out and about, after they saw the play. Jay smiled, Vanessa made a great Kibako! Nya hugged him, smiling...He held her hand and cuddled her during it, he was so sweet! Kai growled, damn him! Stop getting so close to his sister in front of him, he'd beat the crap out of him! Lily and Tiffany looked at the other, still upset. Things had been like this for a week, Cherise was worried it would never be solved at this rate. Lily walked over to Zane to talk to him, she giggled once he told her how he felt about it. Tiffany threw up her hands and groaned, fine die for all she cared! She then opened an eye, seeing something shiny in the alleyway behind her and Zane. What was that? Whatever it was, she didn't like it! She felt something bad would happen if she let it slip by, she then saw a pair of eyes.

She began to run, shoving both Zane and Lily out of the way. All she could hear was her own heartbeat in that moment, everything fell silent. She then heard something pierce her skin, feeling it not a second later and screaming in agony. Whatever hit her had poison in it but it was unlike any she ever felt before! It wasn't just burning but it was outright scorching heat being poured into her, she then felt a grand coldness hit her spine as she collapsed. Pythor laughed, he couldn't believe that stupid human took that hit but it didn't matter which one of them took the blow, as long as it was within the Ninja little cluster! Satisfied, he made a hasty exit. All were stunned at what just happened, Lily ran over to Tiffany...She pushed her out of the way...She save her and Zane from getting hit with that staff, she...she...She did care...

She was taken inside the theater, laid onto one of the beds. Mizune put a cloth on her head and tended to her as best as she could, she feared the worst. There had been few records of survivors of Snake staff stabbings. The Great Devourer's venom was literally concentrated evil, being one ingredient to the Eve of Darkness potion. Lord Garmadon was bitten by said deity and he turned evil after years of fighting it, she hadn't an idea what that meant for Tiffany. Cherise and the other sisters looked worried, she wanted this right? She wanted to go home so now she could but then, why wasn't it taking effect immediately? The Asian girl gasped, Tiffany was fighting it. But if she kept this up, she'd die. "I estimate that she has about 5 hours of fighting before she dies..." Mizune answered while crying. Lily began to sob, it was all her fault! Tiffany laughed at this, surprising all.

"It's really funny, you know? I wanted to cure everything and I cured nothing...Couldn't save a dying boy, couldn't save Lily...Hell, I can't even save myself now...I guess what I really wanna say is...I'm sorry, Zane..." She uttered weakly.

Zane was stunned by that, as was everyone else. Did Tiffany just say she was sorry and actually mean it?! Cole growled, there had to be something they could do! Tiffany pulled on him weakly and held him closer to her, confusing him. "Cole...Bring back that staff and strike me with it again. I know it sounds crazy but I want to see if I'm right about something..." She whispered. What, wouldn't that just kill her faster?! "Trust me..." She added. He balled his fists, it sounded so stupid but he was willing to try anything...She gave him a potion, expressing to use it in a pinch...She was on her deathbed, dying people rarely lie or joke...He wanted to keep her alive, Cherise asked him where the hell he was going. Ataru was confused as well. Mizune's eyes grew wide as she relieved the plan, going over to Tiffany. Has she gone absolutely mad?! You can't stab yourself with the same poisoned weapon as a cure, just making an anti-venom took forever!

"Tiffany, poison doesn't cure poison! Your death will be instantaneous! Are you really ok with that kind of a risk!?" Mizune asked.

"What?! Cole's not stabbing her with that again, I won't let him!" Cherise barked.

In the mind of Tiffany, the Ninja and Imp were both panting. The imp laughed as she saw the darkness seeping in, she had no choice now! She HAD to be evil or she'd die, she won! The Ninja merely sat down Indian style, jut smiling all knowingly. Aww, did she really think she won? Well, she was wrong...

She forgot the one boon a high Poison Channel had...And she had told Tiffany of it in the form of an idea, once Cole struck her with it again, all would see that it wasn't crazy. She was on her way to the path of light...The path to her.

She now left it up to The Earth Ninja...She only hoped he would come through...

Nabiki ran off, finding Kiba meeting up with Cole. Cole urged Kiba to move out of the way, Kiba didn't budge. Nabiki asked what happened, being told of what Pythor did to Tiffany. She was struck with it and she asked him to bring it to her to hit her with it again?! Had she had a death wish!? All Cole could say was that he trusted her, that's all he had to go on. He wanted to go get it himself but Nabiki convinced him to take her and Kiba with him. As for why, she wanted to beat up that rotten snake for running away from her!

They managed to make it to the lost city of Ouroboros, sneaking around. The woman asked Cole to leave her and Kiba to serve as distractions, to grab the staff and run. If they met up, she promised to sharpen his scythe for him. He nodded, unsure of how to thank her...Would she survive attacking them? He petted Kiba, whom wagged his tail. Would this little snake dog live through it? He hoped so, he couldn't thank them properly if they died! Nabiki and Kiba ambushed them this time, taking them by surprise, Pythor shouted orders to kill her and the mutt while Cole took the staff. He booked it and pulled out the potion Tiffany gave him, what would this do. He heard Pythor yelling get louder, he was on to him! He drank it and felt a surge of energy hit him, he spun into a black tornado as the snakes tried to form a blockage. The black tornado grew in size and pile drove through them like bowling pins with a bowling ball! Pythor slithered faster, only for Nabiki and Kiba to stand in front of him. Not this time! "Say your prayers, snake..." Nabiki warned as she held a dagger to him. Kiba growled/hissed at him, daring him to TRY and get past them...He might not be the tribe leader he wanted to bite but he'd be great target practice...

Nabiki looked behind her and smiled, she hoped it would all work out...

Cole felt himself slowing down ,the speed potion dwindling. He didn't know what time it was but he didn't care, he had to get there before she died! He began to slow down, seeing Cherise blocking him. He flipped over her and struck at Tiffany, whom tiled her neck to him.

STAB!

All freaked, what had he done!? Cherise held him by his gi, he killed her! Fool! All saw Tiffany's body start to glow with light, Lloyd and the ninja knew what this was...True potential...Cole could believe it...Tiffany was a ninja? Tiffany was even more stunned, it worked...She was alive! Viper had come in, Mizune calling her in. She slithered up to her, Nabiki came in after her. All stunned at them, the actors even more stunned. Kibako and General Viper in one room...The REAL heroes of the play!

"Kibako, what Ninja can fight off the Great Devourer'sss venom?" She asked.

"I think Cole knows that answer better then I, don't you Cole?" Nabiki asked.

"The Poison Ninja." he said with a smile.

The two should be ready to kill each other but they just stood there, no anger or resentment. No, they were far too old to care about something like that anymore. Nabiki found out that Viper was kept inside the Acting school...So even now, she was being punished for existing. Well, she got her wish. For General Viper to suffer for taking the lives of her entire village, to know the pain of being the only one left. She was bound to one place, her people abandoning her as well as her so called father...Nabiki didn't forsee this but she merely forgave her, as for why the simple act, she didn't wish for Viper to be caged as a trophy...it was no different then what the snakes did in the past to captured humans... "It's odd for one's old enemy to forgive but we're all we have in terms of understanding, I'm no longer angry at you, Viper...300 something years is a bit long to hold a grudge, hmm?" Nabiki asked her. Viper nodded, it did sound foolish.

Everyone was blown away, how the hell did Nabiki manage to cheat death for so long!?

She merely held up Yesterday Tea, "Where there is a yesterday, there is a tomorrow... This how I've stayed alive for so long..." She answered.

Tiffany walked outside, she was at a loss. She was right but...it all seemed to easy, that was it? Cole joined her, grateful she was alive. "So where's my kiss, Peaches?" Cole asked. Tiffany smirked, cocky bastard. She blushed, but he was HER cocky bastard...She was in her Guinea pig's debt yet again, what was he going to do next? If he wasn't careful, she just might fall in love with him..."Ugh, fine...Come here, Cole-baby...Thank you for saving me." She cooed. She turned around and puckered up, Cole smirked and found it cute. He leaned in to kiss her, feeling like his world was spinning. Wait..it was, why did he feel so dizzy all of a sudden? Tiffany opened her eyes and watch Cole drop like a dead weight, she panicked. "Cole? Cole!? Hey, Cole!? Cole!" She screamed.

Cole woke up in his own room, seeing Tiffany. She looked sad, what happened? "Tiffany, what happened?" he asked blankly. "I poisoned you..." She uttered. Cole froze up, so because she discovered her potential as the poison Ninja...Anyone she kissed, was poisoned? Meaning she couldn't ever kiss him again? No, there had to be a way to fix this! That wasn't just fair, after all that just happened?! Tiffany walked off, Cole ran after her. She slapped his hand away, he saw her crying again. She could touch him but she couldn't have him...No, even touching was a problem due her sweat.

"Well,Cole...You better go look for a nice normal girl to kiss you from now on since I can't anymore." She laughed.

"But I don't want to, I wanna kiss you! I don't care if I die!" he yelled.

"We all want what we can't have, Cole-baby..." she sighed sadly as she left.

Cole watched her leave and punched the wooden railing, damn it! Just when he got close to her...

He was kept away from her...But not of her own will...

Oh, the irony..Tiffany helps her sister's love life but screws her own when she finds out she's a Ninja... Or does she? Not to worry dear viewers...

I'm a sucker for romance so there's no way Tiffany and Cole WON'T make it...

Let's keep going... Why did I bring in Miss Viper and Miss Nabiki if they weren't important?