Cole set the air jet down at the temple. All of the ninja plus more waited there for them. Zane helped Skyler carefully pull Tox down and start carrying her inside. Even in her weakened state Tox hauled back to check for Odell. Kai and Cole carried the still unconscious little girl out of the jet. Wu and Misako with help from Pixal started treatment immediately upon getting them inside. The rest of the ninja followed Cole into the room set up as the a command room. Nya was busy at the computer researching away.
"None of this makes sense. When has Ninjago like ever, ever had river monsters?" "Let alone ones that attack in broad daylight" Nya said.
"When is anything not creepy or weird coming out in Ninjago." Jay answered peevishly.
"From all the research Zane and I started their is nothing in Ninjago history that is capable of this. So unless it is a SOMETHING new I would hazard a guess that just maybe it comes from another realm." Nya surmised.
The ninja looked up then to see Wu and Zane enter the room. No one spoke for a moment. Then Jay asked "why were Chamille and Tox together at a birthday party for Chamilles sister? I didn't think they were related."
"Tox's parents were killed while she was very young, Chamilles family raised Tox as their own. The bonds of family, brotherhood, sisterhood do not stop at our biological family." Wu answered. Squeezing Lloyds shoulder.
"Does it not feel strange that so many of the ninjas and how many of the other elemental masters have tragic lives and dead parents. Like a statistically large amount." Lloyd questioned.
At Lloyds words Zane seemed to take a snap second pause and then flew into action, hitting the com's and pulling up maps and data so quickly he looked to be a blur. His face though titanium screwed in a fearfully obvious grimace.
"You are correct Zane" Wu answered the wordless reply. "If something is attacking elemental masters in one place in force then the other masters alone are in grave danger. Get a hold of every one you can. Those that you can't I would like the ninja to search for in groups of at least four."
There was some scrambling as to who made up each group. Wu decided for Zane and Nya back at the temple to help him and Misako research. Jay insisting that he had to stay and help. All knew it was just as much to stay near Nya than actual help. Skyler was still with Misako caring for Tox and Odel. So the rest of the ninja tried to raise as many of the elemental masters as possible. Many picked up their phones. Which in its self can be considered a miracle. The only two who did not answer were the master of metal and the master of nature.
"Last I heard Bolobo was somewhere down south. As far as possible from the city center of New Ninjago as possible. Does the guy even have a phone?" Cole asked?
"No." Wu informed him.
"I don't even think the dude lives indoors" Kai responded. "Which means tracking the guy in the jungle of lower Ninjago is gonna be just peachy."
"Where is Karlof anyways? He comes over at least a few times a week. Where has he bugged off to now? Cole asked.
"The master of metal and Faith are out, they would not be headed back till at least the end of the weekend." Wu supplied.
"What are they off doing? And why can't Karlof pick up a phone" Cole said in annoyance.
The general side eye and lack of a response only confused Cole further.
"What gives? Why are you all looking at me like that?" He asked. Kai and Jay both looked at each other snickering. Lloyd shaking his head.
"Ok so when a grown-up likes another grown-up they go on these things called dates. You know, get food, go places...ring a bell dumb dumb? Kai laughed.
"I know what a date is moron, I was wondering why they wouldn't be back all weekend" Cole snapped.
Kai and Jay looked back at each other and snorted. "Maybe a really good date Cole?" Jay said.
That made them both burst into laughter at Coles red cheeks and discomfort. Being the only adult not currently dating or in a relationship other than Lloyd apparently made Cole more oblivious to the couples around him. And Lloyd has shown zero interest in jumping into dating again. Cole couldn't blame him. The last can of worms he got himself into girl wise nearly ended with all their deaths and the ruin of Ninjago.
"Wait a minute motor mouth, what kind of dates are you taking my sister on?!' Kai said gruffly.
''Only the best dates for my princess,'' Jay responded dreamily. Cole and Kai giving him an eww face.
"You. Are. A. Dork. Motormouth." Jay said sarcastically.
''Enough ninja, the four of you head out to the old town beach, find Karlof and Faith. Ring any of the masters that havent gotten here on your way back. If they have gotten a hold of their own family's all the better. For I fear if they take out one current or former master of their element then the very young and very old are in danger as well" Wu said.
"What about our parents Kai!?" Nya said with a startled thought. "Master Wu said young and old might be in danger, like Tox and Chamilles mother and grandmother!"
"Your parents will be here shortly, the responded and are bringing a few straglers with them on the way" Zane responded.
With that each set off to their tasks. Nya and Zane at the computers, Pixal came out to help as well. Cole, Llyod, Kai and Jay set off towards Old town. Jay being drug after a quick kiss for Nya.
