CHAPTER 27
A VISITOR FROM THE WOODS
NYA`S POV:
It's been at least a few hours since we escaped from Pythor. We were all in the sky, traveling to who knows where. The sun was setting outside. It was a beautiful view from this high up. Jay was still flying, but he looked awfully tired. Probably because it's been a pretty long day. I knew I had forgotten a few things back home. All the clothes that were hanging to dry must have still Ben out there drying in the sun. The next time we see them, they won't be fit to wear anymore. I decided to push that out of my mind and think of something else. I was wondering what we would do at this point. Where were we going to go? Was there a place to hide out at a time like this? At this point, I'm not so sure.
I hadn't noticed that a hand was placed on mine. That hand only belonged to one person. I looked at Jay, who kept his eyes on the sky, but took a peek a me once. He sighed. "Having those thoughts?"
"What thoughts?" I asked.
"About where were gonna go from here. A new home. You know, those kind of thoughts. Don't worry. I'm having those same thoughts, too."
"Where are we gonna go? Do you know of a place where we can go to hunker down at for a while?"
"The only place I can think of is my parents junkyard, but it's probably filled with wanderers by now." I heard him make a long sigh.
"Are you okay?"
"Well, since you're concern, I happen to be worried about my parents. I'm not sure where they are or what they're doing right now. Either they were able to escape or they... well... you know. I didn't think I could finish that sentence unless I finished it with something else."
"I understand how worried you are. Believe me, I'm worried, too. Your parents feel a lot like family to me."
"My parents feel like family to a lot of people. No matter what bad situations you might be in, they're always there to brighten up your day."
"Did they always say that?"
"Yeah. Lots of times."
I sighed, looking out the windshield to see that the sun was beginning to sink lower. "Do you think we should land for the night?"
"We probably should. I don't want anyone falling asleep while they're flying." He turned the knob on the radio to ten. "Everyone, this is Jay. Do you read me? Over."
"We read you," everyone said.
"I think it's best if we land for the night," Jay said, "Help me find a fenced up empty lot somewhere. That's all. Over and out." Jay turned off the radio.
I looked at Jay. "That's all you had to say? Find a fenced up empty lot?"
"It's been a long day," Jay said, "I'm just ready to hit the hay. Once I get to bed, I'll be happy the next morning."
Once we all found an empty lot that was fenced up to the best of its ability, we all landed there. Once we climbed out onto the ground, we started setting up camp. It was the best that we had until we could find something else. We only had three tents and only two of them were big enough for at least six people. Nobody would get their own space. We'd have little privacy wherever we went. We only had five bags filled with food and water. Sooner or later we would have to stock up. Tonight would be a light dinner. Now that I've mentioned it, every meal would be light. It was only until we found a place to go. No big deal.
We were all sitting around a fire. Dinner had been served and finished with. The elders were sitting in at the head of everyone, as usual. Zane and Pixal were sitting next to each other. Kai, Cole and Lloyd were sitting the opposite side from the elders. Kitty and Stephen sat next to each other next to the three guys. Stephen was sleeping in Kitty's arms. Jay and I were sitting next to each other near the elders. We were all silent for the time, looking at the fire and enjoying the sounds the night had to offer. I heard some of the sounds were from the wanderers, but those were the kind of sounds I could pretend that they were night creatures. This empty fenced up lot was in the middle of the woods. So far I haven't seen a wanderer, but if they did come anywhere near us, I knew that we would be safe.
The silence that we were all enjoying was broken by Cole. "Sensei, we need to talk."
"We shall talk in the morning, Cole," Sensei Wu said.
"But Sensei-"
Sensei raised a hand up. "Buts are for sitting. I know what you are concerned with. We will talk about it in the morning. Let us relax for now."
"Way to ruin the silence, Cole," Kitty said.
"Okay, is there a reason why we decided to let her come along with us?" Cole asked.
"She wanted to come along with us," I said.
"I can understand why you brought the kid, but she's just out of control."
"The only person that's becoming out of control is you, Cole," Kai said, "Now sit down and stop ruining the silence for everyone."
Cole's eyes widened as he sat down. I don't think Kai had ever made sure Cole stopped talking without him talking back, but tonight there was no arguing about anything. We sat in silence for a bit longer until we all heard the sounds of a Bush rustling. Zane stood UN and removed his blow dart from his pocket.
"Don't move, everyone," Zane said.
"There is nothing to worry about, Zane," Pixal said, placing her hand on his arm, "As long as we are fenced up, we are safe."
Zane sat back down with his blow dart remaining in his hands. "I suppose you are right. I worry more than I ever have before. There is something I would like for you to have." Zane took out one of his dart shooters from his bag and handed it to Pixal. "If we ever separate, I want you to have this with you at all times. No matter what happens, always have it with you."
"Thank you, Zane. I do not know what to say." Pixal sighed. "I do not know how to use a dart shooter. I am not trained to use a weapon. It was never programmed into me. I was programmed to fight with my body motions, not with a weapon."
"I will teach you how. You will know how to use it in no time. Once we find somewhere else to go."
"Awww, isn't that sweet?" A voice came from close by. We looked to see someone with a hood over their head. Their voice sounded feminine, so it had to be a girl. She removed her hood and started climbing over the fence. Once she was on our side, we saw her face a lot better. She had hair that was an inch away from her shoulder that was also curl up. Her eyes were a medium blue. Her red lipstick was thick on her lips. Her smile was big, though. "I don't think I've ever seen love as strong as yours."
"Why hello there," Cole said, "Who are you?"
"Why how kind of you to ask," the girl said, walking over to Cole, "Me llamo Carol."
"Say what now?"
"That's Spanish for my name is Carol. Although a lot of people in my hometown refer to me as la bonita senorita. That means the beautiful woman."
"Well, you sure are beautiful." When Cole said that, Carol still smiled, but her face smirked a bit. Cole did his best to find what he was trying to say. "I mean that as a compliment."
"That's really nice of you to say."
"One question, though," Kai said, "Where did you come from and how we're you able to find us?"
"That's two preguntas in the same sentence," Carol said.
"Two what?"
"It's the Spanish word for question. Listen, I saw something flying in the sky and I came out here to see where it came from. When I saw the fire out here, I knew it had to be you guys."
"It's kind of obvious that there sitting on the other side of the lot," Jay said, pointing to the vehicles.
Carol giggled. "I see them. Well, now that I found the mysterious flying cars, I guess I'll be on my way."
"Where are you going?" Cole asked.
"I'm going back home. I'm pretty sure my hermanos are starting to worry."
"Your who?"
"My brothers. I have three of them. They're all older than me." She paused. "I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mind me staying out here all night, though. Mind if I could stay here with you all?"
"You may stay with us on one condition," Sensei Wu said, "We would like for you to lead us to your humble home."
"Well, you seem to have nowhere else to go," Carol said, "I'm in. As long as I get to ride in one of those flying cars one day."
"You've got yourself a deal," Cole said.
Carol joined us next to the fireplace. Cole wanted her to sit next to him, but she placed herself next to Kitty. I have a feeling that Cole is about to find the love of his life. I think he already has. Although he and Jay were fighting over who should have me, I decided to stick with Jay. After all, Cole just likes to show off. Jay, on the other hand, was different. He actually cares and shows me respect. Plus, he's really funny once you get to know him. There can never be another Jay.
YOU'RE RIGHT, NYA. THERE CAN NEVER BE ANOTHER JAY.
COOL. THE NINJA JUST MET A PRETTY SPANISH GIRL AND I THINK COLE HAS THE HOTS FOR HER. I'M JUST SAYING.
OH, MY GOSH. THE NEW YEAR IS COMING SOON. I CAN'T WAIT. WELL, I GUESS THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK OF TO SAY. I'VE STILL GOT THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK OFF BEFORE I HAVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. JUST LETTING YOU KNOW.
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