Took a bit longer than I expected, but it's here! Unfortunately, the Lloyd-Zoe talk time is in the next chapter because I added too many other things here...what do you think? Should I speed this story up a bit or keep it at its slow pace that it has right now? Hope you like it!
Chapter 55: Advancing Forward
The ninja and kunoichi had no idea about the explosion that had just occurred. They hadn't even heard it.
Wu, Garmadon, and Misako all went straight to bed, but the ninja and kunoichi, although tired, decided to just calm down for a bit and then go to sleep.
To Kai and Brisa, that meant laying out on the deck like they were going to sleep while watching the sky. It had definitely been a long day, but they could spare a few more minutes.
"Hey, Brisa, can I say something?" Kai asked the silver kunoichi, who turned over to look at him.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"I just wanted to say…thank you…" he told her gratefully.
Brisa blinked. "For what?"
"Back when we were fighting Allen a few hours ago, I was knocked out, and you protected me for a while. If you hadn't done that, I would've been dead a long time ago."
Brisa smiled at the red ninja. "I had to do that, you know? I wouldn't forgive myself if I let anything happen to you. And luckily, nothing did!"
Kai turned back and looked to the sky. "But still…you practically saved my life. I don't even want to imagine what would happen if you weren't there."
"Well just be glad that I was," she replied with a big smile. Kai turned towards her and returned the smile.
Kai really wanted to tell Brisa that he liked her. His last opportunity alone had been spoiled, so maybe he'd be able to use this one where there was nobody to disturb them. Everyone was in different parts inside the Bounty while they were on the deck. It was the perfect time. "Brisa, I think this is the perfect time to tell you. You're strong, determined, and courageous…it's a good mix of traits that I like about you. I've wanted to tell you for a while…but…I love you…" Kai felt incredibly awkward saying something like that. It was just…weird, in his opinion, but Brisa simply smiled at him.
"Kai, you're really caring, helpful, and funny. You've helped me when I needed it and gave advice and just…listened to what I had to say without getting mad or impatient like you might be known to do. I may not have acted like it, but I also love you!" she added excitedly at the end.
Kai was actually surprised. Brisa was right: she hadn't ever acted like he was anything more than a friend…although Kai could tell that was wrong.
Without even knowing what they were doing, they "magically" got closer and leaned in for their first kiss. A few moments later, they separated and stayed still, smiling at each other, looking weird.
After a few more minutes, they decided to go to their rooms to sleep. It had been a long day, obviously, and they needed sleep.
In the living room, or the room that had the video games, Lloyd and Zoe were sitting on the floor across from each other.
A part of Lloyd wanted to play, but he knew it was a bad idea this late into the night and Zoe wouldn't approve of it either. They quietly sat, looking around the room, and when they happened to look at each other at the same time, they immediately darted away.
"Lloyd, I think it's about time we have a serious talk," the pink kunoichi informed him like it was going to happen.
The green ninja nodded. "I could say the same to you too. There are things we need to talk about."
Neither of them really knew what the other was going to talk about, but Lloyd had to delay it until the morning or afternoon. The green ninja was tired right now, and he had no idea how long their talk would go on for so waiting for it to end before they go to sleep may be a bad idea. "How about we talk tomorrow?" Lloyd suggested. "It's late, and we should sleep soon."
Surprisingly, Zoe nodded in agreement. After all, she was tired too. The two headed to their rooms and immediately went to sleep. Eventually, everyone else came in as well, having the same idea.
In the morning, stretches were skipped due to the long and exhausting previous day and instead they trained for other things.
Nya and Brisa, who had now unlocked their true potentials, could work towards their ultimate potential with the ninja and Reyna.
"I promise you all that you will not be disturbed today," Sensei Wu told the group that was going to meditate. The ninja and Reyna were interrupted yesterday, but they could resume today and hopefully clear their mind to complete the task at hand.
Each of them went to their own separate places around the Bounty to concentrate and meditate. Meanwhile, Astra and Zoe were still outside on the deck to do some elemental training. Fortunately for both of them, they had done Spinjitzu, and according to Sensei Wu and Garmadon, were very close to being able perform it at will. They could work more on elemental training while trying to master Spinjitzu at the same time. While that may sound hard, considering the amount of time they train for in a day makes it fairly easy to balance between the two.
"First thing is first," Wu said immediately as they were about to start their daily training. "Astra, I am very glad that you are able to join us once again." He also gave his happy face to Zoe as well, who was the one who carried a lot of that weight. "Now, getting more serious, Astra, did you try using your elemental power during your fight with Jarle?" Wu asked the yellow kunoichi.
She nodded. "I tried using beams of light; they weren't very powerful. I need more practice."
He nodded in understanding. "Then you must practice using those like you said. As for you, Zoe…you unlocked your healing. Now you must explore other possibilities with you power. I am sure there are many."
"Do I get any help with possible ideas?" the pink kunoichi asked. She didn't want everything to be left to her to find out. Else, what was the point of a sensei in the first place?
Misako was the one who answered. "Yes, we will definitely try to help you. In fact, we have some ideas right now that could be possible with your powers."
"Which are?" she prompted to get a response.
"Much like Lloyd and Lucas can, you should also be able to make beams of energy," Misako gave one answer.
"You could also use a defensive tactic and create a shield for you and the others," Garmadon also pitched in an idea. "The hope would be to completely block their attacks, but I think, and Wu and Misako agree, that that's a bit unrealistic and far-fetched."
"For now, you can work towards using tactics such as those," Misako added. "You've already mastered healing."
Zoe nodded. She was glad that they were able to help her this time by telling her what it was possible for her to do using her power.
She got right to using her power to create beams of energy. It wasn't very hard to do now that she was able to heal, which, in Zoe's opinion, was much harder than any other offensive or defensive abilities she could use.
Meanwhile, Astra was focusing on her beams of light. She would just aim them in the sky in a certain direction she wanted, but she could easily tell that the beams weren't that powerful. Jarle was hardly bothered by it back in front of the hospital, and surprisingly, he gave tips on how to become stronger.
Your focus on aim lead to a lack of power, Jarle's words echoed in her head. If she wanted to step up her elemental abilities, she would have to work on aim and power at once. To do that, however, would mean to use more of her energy and maybe the Blade's energy as well.
Both Astra and Zoe continued to improve on their elemental abilities while the ninja and the other kunoichi meditated to gain a peace of mind.
Eventually, after a long time, Zane was the first to clear his mind and not think of any selfish reasons for asking his Blade, Frostbiter. Being the most patient ninja of them all, it wasn't hard to imagine why he'd be first in reaching the goal they had set for themselves.
Hello, Frostbiter, Zane greeted his Blade. Is it a good time to talk right now?
Yes, it is completely fine. Go ahead, ask whatever you'd like, came the reply from it.
First thing is first, Zane said to make it clear. Is the story Sensei Wu told us about the Blades of Water, Nature, Light, and Wind true?
And what story is that? Frostbiter asked in return.
They were created by the father of Byron and Nekro, and Byron wanted to steal them…it was a bit long, but that is the short version.
Ah well, the part of him wanting to steal it is true. However, I'm not sure whether his father created them. It could be right, or wrong, but that is only something they can answer, not me.
Okay, that is fair enough I suppose, Zane took in the information Frostbiter had given him. He'd have to make sure if the story is the same on the ends of the other Blades, the ones that the kunoichi wield.
Well then, tell me a little bit about yourself, the white ninja asked like he was conducting an interview.
As you know, I am Frostbiter, the Elemental Blade of Ice. I was made a long time ago, a time period that I do not remember, and was later put in the Temple of Light until you were my wielder.
Do you remember anything from before I obtained you?
You will be surprised to hear this, Zane, it told him cautiously. This isn't the first time I was used in a fight against the Five.
Zane was bewildered. Here, his Blade was telling him that this wasn't the first fight against the Five. When was the first one? How long ago was it before today? Who was the wielder back then? Then…when was the first time? Do you remember that? Or anything?
Well, it was a very long time ago. Older than your Sensei, and maybe even older than his dad. That would mean it was a couple centuries ago, to say the least.
The ice ninja was alarmed. If the Blade was this old, then that would mean the Five are very old as well…and the previous wielders of the Blades might have something important.
I know what you're thinking, but the previous wielders have been long dead, Frostbiter informed him, reading his mind. But I can maybe give tips that they had, and information about them too.
Yes, that would be very helpful! Zane pleaded for any information he could get.
Careful, I can feel that you're going back to your usual self rather than your calm and peaceful self, it warned him. It may stop answering questions if it feels Zane is flooding his mind once again.
Oh, sorry about that. I did get a little excited and interested in the topic.
Frostbiter felt the thoughts and emotions disappear again. The Blade was very impressed by the fact that Zane easily drained the thoughts to clear his mind again. The most I can tell you is about their personality and their goals. I don't think there is much else I can say about them.
Anything about how to defeat the Five? The white ninja asked hopefully.
That is something you already know, and something you are capable of doing. You don't need much more help for that. You are close, Zane.
Zane was surprised at the answer Frostbiter gave him. He wasn't sure if he knew how to beat the Five, but it wasn't very hard to think of a way to do so. What was hard was carrying out the plan and making it work.
Would you be able to tell me their personalities right now? the ice ninja asked curiously and hopefully.
Unfortunately, no. You should meditate again and I'll tell you the next time you ask…but I can only speak on behalf of my wielder, not all of them.
Zane understood what he had heard from his Blade. As much as he wanted to know immediately, he had to respect his weapon's decision.
A bit later, Zoe had completed her training for the morning and found Lloyd sitting on his bed reading comics. She had wanted to talk to him yesterday, but he delayed it to today, so she had no choice but to talk to him about it now.
"Lloyd, remember how I said I wanted to talk to you yesterday night? Well, the time has come." Her voice scared the green ninja who was lost in his book and was not expecting a visitor.
"Oh, uh, sure," he mumbled uneasily. "Come inside."
Zoe walked into the room and sat right in front of him on his own bed. He scrambled and put the comics away and sat back down facing towards her.
"So, what is it that you want to talk about?" Lloyd asked Zoe, a bit nervous to hear what she had to say after his question.
"It's…it's about your family problems…" Zoe responded quietly. The room went silent for a bit.
The question I asked above of whether I should speed it up or not is not rhetorical haha...if you're reading this (and plan to continue to read it) and have an account, please tell me either in a review or a PM, thanks!
