Well well well, we got a new chap. Damn, at this rate, I should have wrote a story specific for Numb XD

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Warning: Language and depressive stuff. You will cringe


Shot 1- Numb 4

A week had past ever since the episode and frighteningly, not much has changed. There's only a few slight differences from normal were brushed off by the other ninjas.

Zane had been drowning himself in work. He was already working hard before but now, workaholic doesn't even begin to describe him. He had also been more helpful these last days alway aiding the others with anything.

Cole on the other hand had become more distant. He would retreat to his room more and more often. He said he felt inspired for a new drawing or a new music track (only Zane knew it was a lie) and everyone knew better than to disturb an artist.

And apart from Cole and Zane tensing around each other but straining to make a conversation, everything was relatively normal.

Not a word was said about the incident but both felt incredibly guilty about it.

Zane was mad that he walked away on a friend in need because of emotions he didn't even comprehend.

And Cole hated that he didn't think before opening his mouth. He knew Zane was not fine (if the dull eyes were any hint) but whatever he said had caused all the remaining life to run out of the bright blue eyes.

Tonight, Cole decided to do something about this mess. Since he didn't want anyone else involved, it was good that everyone was going out.

Jay and Nya had a date that Kai will be spying on with the help of Lloyd, the poor unfortunate soul that got dragged by the brunette. Wu and Misako was off doing whatever it is that old people do.

This left the earth and ice masters alone with the perfect opportunity to talk about things with no risk of anyone interrupting or eavesdropping.

He waited patiently until night fell and everyone was gone.

Once that was done, Cole set to find Zane. Since the ice ninja decided to turn himself into a work bot, it was not hard to guess he would be in the lab.

The raven knocked on the wooden doors and waited for Zane to give permission to enter. When that was given, Cole pushed the wooden door open and walked in.

The titanium ninja was working on... somekind if electronic device on the table. Cole advert his gaze away from the metallic thingy to Zane.

"Hey Zane," The raven found it extremely hard to make eye contact "Hum... I kinda needed to talk to you about something" Cole cringed at how lame that sounded.

The ice ninja examined the raven nervous stand. It was obvious the black ninja was incredibly uncomfortable with whatever he wanted to talk about, but what could it be?

Zane waited quietly for Cole to elaborate, which he did... or at least attempted to.

"About, you know, the other... when you... and I was, hum..." Why couldn't he say it? He'd been preparing for (stressing over) this conversation the whole day!

"Nevermind. Sorry" He dismissed when the ice master remain silent and walked away before Zane could say anything.

With a sigh, Zane started putting away his tools and did the one thing Cole failed to do a week ago, follow.

Unfortunately, it seems like the time Zane used to put away his materials was enough for the raven to disappear. He couldn't find the earth master anywhere in the house. He checked his room, the kitchen, the dojo, the living room and even all the other rooms, but no sign of the raven.

That is until he heard footsteps. But they sounded muffled, like they came from the roof. But why would Cole be on the-

Zane's eyes widen in realisation. The reason why Cole was so nervous when he tried to talk to him was because he was planning to- No! Zane was not going to allow that.

The titanium ninja rushed to the rooftop and frantically search for the raven. He found him on the edge of the roof.

"Cole!" He yelled and pulled him backwards by his collar.

"What are you doing?!" Zane demand once they were both relatively safe from falling. The raven blinked at him in confusion.

"Looking at the stars?" He replied unsure of what he did to caused his brother's panick. "Why?"

Oh... relieve flooded the nindroid. His brother wasn't about to commit suicide but rather just stargazing.

"Oh, no reason" he dismissed poorly when Cole raised eyebrow at his constant silence. Fortunately, the raven didn't comment.

"Wanna watch the stars with me?" He asked instead, smiling at the ice ninja. "Just like old times?"

Zane nodded and took seat next to his brother. The stars were particularly shiny tonight and there was no clouds around. A clear and beautiful sky.

When Wu recruited Zane, it was only him and Cole. Surprisingly, it was their love for stargazing that brought them close.

Cole was a nice guy and tried to befriend Zane but being alone for as long as he could remember, Zane's communication skills turned every attempt in a conversation awkward. However, the raven never gave up.

One fateful night, Zane had decided to go up the roof for stargazing, but a certain raven had already preceded him.

"You really don't know the borders" Cole chukled when Zane sat down beside him. He looked at the prop up raven in confusion.

Cole had been telling him that for the couple days he moved in. According to him, he should never use the bathroom when someone else was already in. Zane didn't see why though, he only needed the mirror.

"Nevermind," The raven dismissed before lying back down, using his crossed arm as a pillow. "Why'd you come up here?" He asked instead, not taking his eyes away from the sky.

"I watch the stars when I am unable to sleep" Zane responded, hugging his knees.

"Is that so?" It was more of a statement than a question. "If you don't mind me asking, why can't you sleep?"

"It is quite alright, I suppose I am not used to living here yet"

"I see, I was the same when I first came here. Don't worry, you'll get use eventually"

"I am aware" And the conversation ended. However, unlike all the other times before, Cole finally decided to confront him

"Zane, do you hate me?" The question was unexpected to say the least

"Of course not, why do you say that?" the raven shrugged his shoulders.

"Well you always shut me down when I try talking with you"

"I do?"

"Yeah"

"I did not realise. I apologise"

Silence

"How come you never realised that?"

More silence

"I never had any friends before..." Zane admitted to which Cole gave him an incredulous look.

"No way" When the blond remained quiet, Cole smile brightly at him

"I guess that makes me your first friend then. Wow, I'm honoured"

Zane smiled at the memory. Afterwards, stargazing together had become a tradition between them.

"Zane, about the other night" The titanium ninja looked at his friend's nervous fidgeting "I'm sorry

"What are you apologising for?"

"I said something awful that night and hurt you" Despite still being clueless about what he said that upset the ice master, Cole knew it was his fault.

"Do not apologise Cole, you said nothing wrong. I understand that you did not want to confine your trouble with a nindroid"

Something was off with Zane's words but Cole couldn't put his finger on it. More importantly, Zane actually figured why Cole was so reculant on sharing his trouble with him

"I'm glad you understand" Cole smile brightly at him and Zane felt something shattered inside of him.

"But how did you figure it out?"

"I took into account the series of event and your reactions" His voice module was failing him again, his voice sounded cracked. "Once all the facts were present, it was not hard to figure the truth"

"Huhuh, I guess that's why you are the smart one"

The same unexplainable feelings of that night surfaced again. It was like an explosion of plenty if different emotions, overwhelming Zane completely.

"Oh shoot. Zane, I'm sorry for whatever I said" why was Cole panicking and apologising? "Please don't cry. I'm really sorry!" He was crying?

Cole was at a lost, he had no idea what he should do, nor did he have a clue of what just happened. Zane almost never cries and if he was right now, the raven had fuck up big time.


I'm cutting it here cause I'm a lazy piece of poop so yeah. But did you guys like it? Let me know by reviewing!

As usual, anyone who have a request let me know!

To The Night Ninja: I wouldn't say that since P.I.X.A.L is inside of Zane's brain and I don't think she will just watch her lover destroy himself on the inside. And I'm a lazy piece of poop that will write when I see people review or feel like writing. I can take years XD

Until Next time

CI