Also i'm sorry if this is on the short side, I discovered too late i had to cram it inbetween two closely tied episodes. (Not my brightest plans.)

Also, I finally figured out the birthdays (I did this too keep my own timeline chronolgically.) So here they are.

- Calli: (THis will actually be stated in season two but still) Spring / May 29

- Cole: Autumn/ November 5

- Jay: Spring/ April 29

- Kai: Summer/ August 23

- Lloyd: Spring/ May 2

- Nya: Winter/ February 5

- Zane: Winter/ January 10

So as you can see i mostly paired the birthday to the elements. apart from Jay and Lloyd mainly because it's shown season 8 starts in spring and both of them are stated to just aged a year or their birthday was just around the corner.

But this is how I calculate the ages. I pair each season per 2 and basically write it down like this.

s1 + s2: Winter - Summer.

This would mean that Calli, Jay and Lloyd would age one year during this arc and the others don't.

Anyhow you're not here to read my age notes xD you're here for a new chapter so Enjoy!

She looked at herself in Nya's full body mirror, her face stoic as she trailed the lines on her torso and arms. The burned skin had been pulled away like the aftermath of a bad sunburn and now revealed a shape etched in her skin. It started on her left hand and ended on her right hip in the shape of a snake. It's head on the back of her hand and the end of the tail on her hip. Calli knew what this was. The creators mark. With a sigh she dropped the indifferent posture and ran a hand through her wild curls.

At this moment her life felt like a right mess. For every answer she got it seemed twenty more questions came to light and she felt like she lacked any kind of control she used to have over her life.

And then there was the next uncertainty. She felt him even before he knocked on the door. Like the others he had his specific aura, something she had been getting better at picking up lately.

"You okay in there?"

The redhead snapped into action, pulling an over-sized shirt she'd stolen from Kai over her head and crossed her arms over her chest as to hide the fact she wasn't wearing anything under it. It didn't exactly cover the back of her hand but it would have to make due.

"I'm fine." She told him as she opened the door and stepped out.

"Good, Nya was wonde- "He stopped mid-sentence. "What is it with you and stealing our clothes?"

She shrugged. "Old habits die hard?" She offered as she pulled the fabric close. The black ninja just rolled his eyes. "And besides, Nya stole it first." She gave him a grin and then slipped past him to their bedroom.

"Not an excuse!" He called back as he went after her.

She only threw her head back in laughter.

Calli was still giggling to herself as she plopped down on Cole's bed. It was her go to spot when she was alone in the room, mainly because it smelled nice. Kai's smelled like way too much hair products and spicy peppers for some reason. Zane had a mix of Mint, metal and oil, something that only now made sense and Jay had this weird mixture of rain and metals. It was true that Cole's didn't have a fruity smell, something she enjoyed most. -The reason most of her shampoos smelled like mango or strawberries – She found it more comfortable than the others. Not that she would tell them.

The bed creaked as he sat down next to her. "So, what's got your brain racing a mile a minute now."

Calli's smile faded for a split second and she unintentionally dropped her gaze somewhat. "Nothing gets past ye, does it?"

"You've got a nervous habit when you think too much." He snickered as she raised an eyebrow in confusion.

Cole just crossed his arms and mimicked her habit of tapping her fingers on her arms rapidly whenever she was thinking.

"Ah,"She replied sheepishly "That nervous habit."

"Yeah, so what are you planning to hide from us this time?"

The girl's flinch was almost invisible. She knew he was right, she just hated the fact he saw trough her so easily.

"Nothing new to be honest."

"Still the whole homunculus thing?"

The redhead rolled her eyes. 'Among others. I just need to get my thoughts in order." She groaned and laid down, pushing her legs on his lap. 'I'm more of a thinker then ye think I am.'

"I never said you weren't a thinker. " He grinned in amusement making her just stick out her tongue.

"So how long before we reach the bloody vulcano?" She decided to change the subject. If only because she had no rebuttal against him for once.

"About 4 more hours."

She let out a thankful sigh at that, she had absolutely had it with all this running around for a while. "Thank the Lord for that, Once we're done, I'm taking a holiday to… I have no idea where but I'm taking a holiday."

Cole actually snickered at that, "Why don't I take you out?"

Her head snapped up and her mouth worked just a bit too fast for once."Just you and me? I could get away from these other idiots for a while."

"It's a date." He said with a grin on his face before wriggling himself from underneath her legs.

"A date, huh? I'll hold ye to that." Was her response as she tried to keep herself from smiling too much. (Not that she succeeded in doing so.)

"Good to know, But I'll make sure it happens." He himself had trouble containing a grin as well as he adjusted his position to face her.

Suddenly her flirty attitude faded somewhat as she realized what just happened. "Though I have to admit. I have no idea how this all works." She told him sheepishly as she averted her gaze with a shy smile.

"This will be my first time as well, so don't worry. We'll figure it out as we go, how does that sound."

"That would be nice." His confident mood seemed to charge her as well. "After all, ye did already kiss me."

Cole actually laughed at that as he pushed one of her curls out of her face, giving it a little tug all the while. "That was on the cheek, and I did kinda dash out before my dad or one of the others walked in." He grinned. "You know, to spare you the embarrassment."

Oh so he was playing like that. Well two could play that game. "Are you sure it wasn't to spare yerrself the embarrassment?"

"Why would I be embarrassed to be caught kissing a pretty girl?"

"Because ye'd never hear the end of it, They know better then to mess with me."

"Damn, you're right."

She gave him a flashing grin. "Well, the others are all busy now, so what's stopping ye know?" Once again her mouth moved a little, no, a lot faster then her mind, but she didn't mind this time. His confidence was contagious especially with the two sitting so close.

"You sure?"

"I wouldn't be asking if I weren't alright with it." Was the coy response. (Albeit with blazing ears and cheeks.)

And with that the gap between them closed. It was short and sweet, just a fleeting kiss. But it was enough to make the girl a bit giddy.

At least until:

"Calli!" Nya's voice rang trough the ship. "I need your help!"

"Give me a minute." The redhead answered before she and Cole started snickering at the timing the youngest girl could have.

"So, what are we going to tell them?"

Calli got a grin matching the Cheshire Cat. "Why not let them guessing, at least until we figure everything ourselves."

"Alright."

"Call! Now!"

The red-head gave him a grin as she stood up. "I'd better go see what she wants and then I'll have to figure something out to make sure I don't have a repeat from the last time we visited a volcano."

"If you need any help-" I'll be sure to give ye a call." and with that and a large smile and a giddy feeling in her stomach she slipped out of their room.

Her live might be a mess at the moment. But at least she had clearance on one thing. And that thing made her feel a lot better about the rest.

Yeey another chapter :) and I didn't leave you to wait for a whole month :) I have just been dying to write this chapter and the "Start"of their relationship :D But I do have to admit that I have just been listening to one song the whole time so i've heard the words true love one too many time. xD It did get me in the mood.

Onto the reviews:

NinjagoGeek4EVER: Who knows?

Aurro sister of Morro: Well, Ronin is a mercinary, not a thief but i see where you're coming from.

Mightyshipper: Thanks for asking, I actually did feel better after that day, and whilst i love your reviews, your studies are important so don't forget them.

Pappilie: Ehm, I guess you're autocorrect was on? But i think i got the gist of it. I gladd you liked the special, i might write some more in the future but i'll have to see about that.

I hope you all enjoyed and i'll see you into the next chapter!