Cole's POV

There I was, standing at the door and looking at an older version of my brother with my voice stuck in my throat. "Noah?" I finally managed to croak out.

"Cole?" We smiled at each other before I pulled his into a hug.

"Hermano!" We both yelled as we hugged.

"Wait, you're not dead?"

"Do I look dead?" We laughed. "But seriously though, I escaped the fire. But, mom didn't." I nodded my head sadly.

"Yeah, anyways, come on in." We walked into the monastery and everyone looked at me.

"Who is that?" Kai asked, pausing the game.

"Guys, this is Noah. My brother." Noah waved.

"Hola." He tipped his hat.

"Noah?" We turned around to see Lloyd and Ben.

"Hola midget." Lloyd grew red with embarrassment.

"I am not a midget!" He yelled. We all laughed.

"Then why are you shorter than your brother?" Noah looked at me in shock.

"brother?" I nodded.

"Speaking of, where is Lee?" Lloyd asked. I looked at Zane whom was coming down the hall.

"Your brother has to rest for a few weeks. Maybe even a month or so."

"What? Why?!" Lloyd turned to Kai. "Alright, what did you do?" Kai raised his eyebrows.

"Whom the fuck said it was me?"

"He lost balance on the training course." I said. "He has five broken ribs." Everyone gasped.

"Where is he?"

"Med bay." Lloyd ran out. Ben just stared at the ground in silence before sitting down on the couch next to Ophelia.

TIME SKIP(few minutes later)

I sat in my room. Sure, I was glad my brother was alive, but what should I do now that he left to go see dad? Lee was out of commission for however long he had to rest and Lloyd was really worried. He was pacing the room and wouldn't even eat lunch. It was nearly dinner time.

"Knock knock." Jay came into my room.

"What is it, Jay?" I didn't want to talk to him.

"Sensei wants to see you." I nodded as Jay left. I got up and made my way to Sensei's room. As I waked past the med bay, I could hear him talking. I stopped and put my ear to the door

"Hey dad, it-it's me again. I know that it's dumb to-to talk to you even though you-you're dead but I can't help it. You were alway-s there for me. I just wish the war didn't ta-ke place so we could still be together. Oh, how's Mom-om doing? I hope she's alright. I really miss-ss you." What was he talking about? I shook my head and continued my way to Sensei. I saw Ben walking around his room just looking at his phone. Jay was running around while being chased by Kai.

"jokes on you Kai!" Jay yelled as he ran past.

"You little stupid brat!" Kai nearly ran into me.

"I am the legendary video gamer!" Jay turned the corner.

"Jay!" I chuckled lightly. Even in this time of darkness, we can still find the light thanks to Jay. He was my best friend and yeah, sure, we've had our rough times but we got through it.