The plan changes


Kai analyzed the metallic silver blades held strong in his hands. He could see his reflection upon its shiny surface. He swung one in his right hand, the metal was light and cut through the air with ease, almost as if it was made for decoration alone.

He smiled as he sheathed them onto his back. The blade fitting nicely into place. He glanced down at the framed photo resting neatly upon his bedside table, a candle flickered beside it, the flames licking the air peacefully. His hand reached out, his fingertips gently brushed the face of his parents, their smiles brought one to his lips.

With a light sigh, Kai turned and made his was over to the door of his room, his hand reached down to his obi, checking to make sure that everything he needed was there. With the confirmation that he had everything; Kai walked out. His amber eyes scanned the long hallways of the monastery. It was late, the others would be asleep, providing him the opening needed to leave. He stepped into the courtyard and glanced around, his eyes checking to ensure that no one watching him.

As he made his way across the courtyard, he heard a door open. A female voice spoke. "What are you doing?" A voice all too familiar to him; Nya.

Kai glanced over his shoulder to see a half-asleep Nya leaning against the balconies support beam. "What has to be done." He answered, leaping up onto the roof.

Nya narrowed her eyes and walked forward. She wasn't going to stand for her Kai's impulsive actions now. "Kai. Lloyd said we would all go together in the morning." She said strongly, allowing a ball of water to form in her hands.

Kai shook his head in objection as he closed his eyes. "I'm sorry, Nya." He responded, leaping off the roof.

Nya attempted to follow the blur of red before the strong grip of her brother came around her hair. She felt herself lifted off the ground and, with speed, found her head slammed against the wall. She bit back a cry of pain as black dots began to cloud her vision, her mind drifted away and her last thoughts before she lost conscious was of Kai's sudden betrayal.


Nya groaned as her eyes weakly fluttered open. The white light blinded her as her vision slowly adjusted to the surroundings. She gently leaned forward; the vague shapes of the other ninja filled her vision. Voices reached her ear, they were talking about something, or someone. Was it Kai? Or her? She didn't know.

She could hear a faint voice in the distance, it sounded like someone was calling her name. "Nya... Nya... Nya." Jay's voice range into her ear. The Master of Lightning stood, his face betrayed the concern he held for her. His gaze was soft, almost relaxing.

Nya blinked as leaned forward. Her initial thoughts echoed for her to find out where she was. "Where am I?" She asked, her pale blue eyes sweeping over the room, a room that she found unfamiliar.

Lloyd glanced at Jay, the latter shrugged his shoulders, Lloyd sighed. "You're in the medical ward of the monastery." He answered, handing her a glass of water.

Nya gently sipped the water, her eyes moved from one ninja to the other, her mind observed each of their expressions closely. The each expressed concern and worry for her condition, each of them curious as to how she ended up in that state.

It was Jay who asked the question burning on everyone's mind. "Do you remember what happened? Or who attacked you?" He asked. Electric blue eyes locking with her pale blue ones.

Nya closed her eyes and frowned as the memories of last night flooded into her mind. She gasped and almost fell of the medical bed. The gentle arms of Jay were quick to catch her. He helped hold her straight while she breathed a steady, yet deep stream of breaths. "Kai. He... He attacked me." She replied, revealing the betrayal he had committed. She remembered the look in his eyes, that look of determination, the desire to protect them.

She hadn't thought much of it before, but now that she had time to think, she grew worried. How stupid had she been not to notice that he would one day break free and attempt to take down the main threat alone. She realized that he wouldn't hold out on his own for long. "Kai, he's gone to take on The Forbidden One alone." She said with fear.

The other ninja all glanced at her, each of them realized just how much fear Nya held, and how blind that had all been to Kai's obvious desire to protect everyone, regardless his own health. "We need to help him." Cole said, the others nodding in agreement as they all made the move to get their gear.


Kai made his way down the caves, his eyes narrowed with determination as he eyed every little thing. His breathing was deep, his heart raced with every step he took. The sound of talking grew louder by the second, he knew that sooner or later, he would find the source.

He came to a stop and poked his head out around the corner, he eyed three figures, one hovered in the air, a mist like tail extruding from where his legs would be, four arms crossed over each other with gold armor, a helmet much like the helmet of shadows rested upon his head. His purple eyes moved with darkness; his yellow teeth ground sharp.

The second figure stood in a black cloak. Female in build, lean and elegant. A quiver full of arrows rested upon her back, as did an ethereal black katana. A few strands of white hair escaped her hood.

The third figure stood silently, almost robotic like. Red armor plating covered his joints. A helmet rested upon his head, a red visor with purple eyes glowing behind it. Spiked red pads rested upon his shoulders. Two crimson red katana rested neatly upon his back. An obi covered his waist.

Kai quickly allowed his gaze to sweep the rest of the room, his eyes observing the many different figures who walked around. Few of them wore large red and black armor, spike crests upon their helmets and a face plate styled after teeth. Many wore little red armor, their conical crimson red bamboo sun hats rested upon their heads. Large red eyes glowed deeply from each warrior.

With a deep breath, Kai gently reached for his katana, feeling the smooth leather of their hilts, he silently drew them from their place. He closed his eyes as he took slow deep breaths. He felt his body relax; his mind cleared as he prepared to fight. He opened his eyes, a fire burned in them, the glint of determination shined brightly in them.

He quickly walked out from the corner and stood at the entrance of the vast cavern. The three figures turned to face him. The four-armed figure narrowed his eyes. "The red ninja." He exclaimed; darkness flowed throughout his voice.

Kai smirked and held his blades tightly, his eyes locked with his foes. The female soon stepped forward. "I shall deal with him my lord." She said with a wicked tone.

Kai narrowed his eyes as she advanced forward. Each step she took, she took with great pleasure. Her hands reached to her katana. The blade was drawn and rested by her side, the tip scrapping along the ground, kicking up small amounts of rock and dirt until she stopped. Kai could see her ruby lips curl upwards into a sly grin.

Kai held his blades close as he broke into a ran, each step taken with great care as he leapt into the air. His blades came down before clashing with hers. Small sparks flickered off as they clashed. Kai stepped back before swinging from the left.

She noticed and quickly countered, parrying his strike before kicking up with her right foot. Kai stumbled back, he quickly flipped one of his katana upside down and moved to strike, aiming for her chest, he swung upwards. She slipped to the side, bringing her hand down as she revealed a small dagger.

Kai attempted to pull back, only to get a cut upon his hand. He felt his katana fall from his grasp. He stepped back and quickly shook off the cut as a minor injury. He held his remaining katana tightly with both hands.

With grace, he swung forward. Their blades clashed once more, their eyes locked, and Kai saw glints of gold and green in her pupils. He swore they were familiar; his concentration falters and she took advantage.

Kai fell back, a scream of pain was torn from his throat as he felt her blade slice cleanly into his side. He stumbled and quickly clutched the wound, the thick liquid that he knew for certain was his blood covered her blade.

Kai clenched his teeth and moved forward, his foot kicking his katana away as he threw a punch. He knocked her back, upsetting her balance. He quickly took the advantage and flipped over her, kicking the back of her knee, collapsing her to the ground.

With speed, he quickly moved kicking her blade out her grasp. Kai then moved, pinning her to the ground, her hood fell off, revealing a long thought to be dead foe.

Harumi smiled darkly. "Lost for words Kai?" She asked, silently reaching for a dagger. Her eyes locked with Kais' as the two remained still.

Kai widened his eyes with shock before he spoke. "You're dead!" He exclaimed.

Harumi rolled her eyes and gently leaned forward. "No one ever truly stays dead Fire Starter." She whispered into his ear. Slipping a dagger into his chest. "But you still have a purpose." She finished, flipping them over so that she was now the one on top.

She would be lying if she didn't enjoy this situation. Her eyes locked upon Kai's. The boy she had always loved. "I still have a need for you." She said, her lips curled into a cunning grin. The sound of feet upon the stone echoed down the halls. They were getting closer, and she knew she would have to cut this quick. She quickly leaned forward, planting her lips upon Kais'.

She enjoyed the taste of his lips, but she knew it wouldn't last. She separated and whispered into his ear. "We all have a choice Kai. Its times to make yours." She whispered.

"Kai!" Lloyd's voice came. Harumi whipped her head to face their direction. She smirked as she saw their reactions. "Harumi." Lloyd said, shocked.

Harumi chuckled and gently held Kai by her side. "You want your precious Master of Fire?" She teased, removing the dagger from his chest. "Then you can have him." She said. Then, with speed, she threw a smoke pellet down, covering her escape.

The ninja blinked as Harumi vanished. Their eyes locked upon the injured Kai. Nya rushed forward, kneeling by his side and checked his pulse. She noticed the large wound Harumi had inflicted upon him. "That witch." She hissed. "We need to tend to his wounds." She yelled at the others, snapping them from their static state.


Harumi came to a stop before her master, the purple eyes narrowed as she kneeled before him. He floated around her before coming to a stop before her face. A purple hand lifted her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes. "You still have feelings for the boy?" He hissed, floating away from her.

Harumi narrowed her eyes but didn't reply. It wasn't a question to answer. He already knew the answer. "Why do you still feel for him?" He asked. Harumi blinked; she hadn't really thought of that. There were many possible answers.

"He may be useful in the future." She replied. It was clear by the way in which her master reacted that he didn't share the same view she had.

"The future will never come. Not when I have obtained the powers of the Demon King. His use is nothing but a futile obstacle of which we must surpass to achieve victory." He snarled; his eyes glowed brightly as he seethed with anger.

Harumi kept her calm, she had to, least she suffered the consequences. "My lord. Having an Elemental Master on our side could help obtain what you want at a faster pace." She replied.

He whipped his head around, his teeth clenched in anger as he hovered over her. "An Elemental Master of Fire is of no use to me or my goal." He paused as he noticed something in Harumi's eyes. "You believe he will be of use, yet I know he won't be. We all have a choice Assassin. It's time you made yours."

Harumi remained still; her eyes met his. "I have caused him great doubt. And his fire, his skill with the blade, and his potential for leadership would serve us well. He is loyal to those who earn it. Wouldn't one who has those traits be a worthy warrior to have on your side." She said.

He remained silent, he processed the information well, the idea that he could have a warrior fo great skill, an equal to her, or perhaps a replacement. She was loyal to him, having saved her life and given her the necessary weapons and care to become the greatest assassin he ever had. But if he was to usurp his own father. Well, he needed strong and powerful warriors. An Elemental Master was all but unheard-of back home. But he was also curious about him. He displayed feats that were impossible for any mere human.

"Perhaps you are right Assassin. Perhaps he could prove useful. I want you to take charge of the mission and bring him to me." He began, a plan starting to form as he saw the look on his father's face when he returned, even more powerful than ever. "So that I might learn more about his… kind." He finished with a sinister chuckle.