Nya just kept listening to two teenagers talking thinking about the options they had. To tell the truth, they didn't have big choice. They had a really long way before they'd reach their main base and she doubted that Lloyd had enough strength to make it. 'The Bounty' was crashed and basically destroyed, the depot wasn't the choice either. Why? The elemental masters slept in the main hall and other rooms were taken almost completely by metal scrubs, which they needed to build weapons. They were left only with one solution "Don't argue when someone wants to help us." Master of water lectured 'the chosen one', right after that she joked "Besides shouldn't she be our leader? I mean her father used to be senei Garmadon's master. This still counts, even if it was for a short while." Kai looked warmly and smiled in the same way at Skylor "Thanks for everything what you've done when we were away. This means a lot to me..I mean us." Master of amber blushed lightly "Nothing worth mentioning, it's good to work together again. It's getting a bit lonely when you're a longer while just by yourself." Master of fire saw this as opportunity to at least try and convince her again to join them. After all, the time he spent in the first realm only showed him how much red ninja loved and needed this girl. Ignoring Jay's grin he walked up to her and even forgetting that others were in the same room as love couple was. In that moment she was everything to him "You know, that invitation is still open. Join us, I'm more than sure that Nya and Pixal will be happy that they won't be the only girls in the team. What do you say?" Master of amber was about to agree, this was really tempting for her but..exactly. There was one 'but' "...what about restaurant." Hearing this red ninja looked really put down though he was doing his best to hide it. He should have known, after all she couldn't get up and leave everything she knew and worked for just because of them...because of him "Yeah, you're right. What about restaurant. Let's forget about this, it was stupid idea." he even tried to smile "Sorry, I got carried away again." Seeing how sad he was Skylor immediately, as if her body reacted on it's own, took his hand "Everything's all right, really. To tell the truth I'd love to join you guys but...I can't give up on restaurant. Especially now when we're gaining people's trust again." Seeing how much his friends wanted to be together yet not being able to do so master of earth decided to take part in this discussion "You could always change open hours, I don't know. To have the restaurant open only in weekends or evenings. It's just a though." Red-headed gave it time to think about and after longer while she smiled "You know what? It actually sounds pretty good. Yeah, I can do that." Kai couldn't believe what he just heard, they'll be together at last. Not being able to help himself he hugged a girl and held her close to him "This means you're agreeing to this? Cool!" Soon realizing what he's just done he let her go coughing to hide his embarrassment "I mean...welcome in the team." Master of amber blushed even harder "Thanks." 'The chosen one' greeted her also in the team, he was a leader after all "Kai's right. We really do need you in the team. The more the merrier." Right after that the youngest one decided to tease his older brother a bit "...guys you do know that we're in the same room as you're, right?" Jay laughed at this and, unfortunately, said something, what he shouldn't have "You're the one to talk. Who forgot about whole world when princess was in the same room as he was?" Girls immediately reacted at this. Nya hit him not so lightly on the back of his head "Seriously?" she whispered angrily. Pixal shook her head, sometimes she wondered what the hell did master of water saw in blue ninja. This was 'a bit' too early to joke about this and besides...was it the right thing to make jokes of? She strongly doubted that. Skylor looked angrily at him and quickly changed the topic "We should go, should be home in ten minutes. Lloyd, can you walk?" Hearing master of lightning's joke green ninja stiffened slightly though he tried to hide this, Misako was right about that one: his heart was badly broken and wound was still fresh. Hearing master of amber's question he looked thankfully at the girl and smiled at her "Yeah, I guess so. We'll never be able to thank you enough for your help." Girl smiled in return guessing that he thanks her not only for helping them out "Everything's cool. Don't worry about that." During their way to her home, she walked next to master of fire "So..you were sent into another realm? How it was out there?" she was kinda curious about that. Brown-haired boy thought about how should he tell her what they went through in that place "There was...completely differently than in our world. Moon alike scenery, I never saw such large sun and there were dragons..a lot of them. We were lucky that it's passed only couple of days there since we didn't have food not to mention about water or anything to drink." Master of amber nodded listening carefully to everything, what he said "Wow, it does sound cool. If there were dragons and nothing else, then maybe it was their realm? I wish I could have seen what you did and have similar adventures." Her life until she met them seemed so boring comparing to boys' one right now. Kai smiled at this "Now, when you're team's member you'll have them sooner than you think. Everyone here are like brothers and sisters to each other, but I have a problem with this" he hesitated, was this really the best moment to confess that his feelings never changed? On the other hand he knew that he was doomed as soon as he said these words. Skylor was surprised hearing this till the point that she stopped walking. The rest of group didn't notice that though and kept walking. "A problem? What's wrong?" The master of fire took deep breath, this was now or never "It's true that we're like one big family but you mean so much more to me. I can't see just a sister in you..." New team's member smiled warmly at him figuring out what he wanted to say "I know...I can say that too." Right after this she stopped considering how she should put it. They were way too similar when it came to expressing their feelings "When I got to know that you and others disappeared I almost died. I could only think about never seeing you again or telling you how much I...like you." She immediately looked at her feet afraid to look him in the eyes "I'm sorry, you surely think that I'm weird." Kai couldn't be happier and smiling softly walked up to his lover and gently touched her cheek lifting her face so that he could look her in the eyes "I'm here right now. See? I told you before, even you can't resist me. My feelings didn't change at all, I still love you." Skylor smiled warmly at him "I love you too." If this was even possible his smile became even softer as he whispered "We finally agree on this one." Right after that he kissed her gently. Red-headed girl kissed him back, as they finally parted Skylor softly laughed "It's good that Dareth didn't bother us this time." Hearing this master of fire just had to laugh "Yeah, back then I wanted to hit him for that, though.." he looked dreamily at his beloved one taking her in his arms "..it was worth of waiting.." Master of amber brought him even closer to her and smiled in the same way as he did "From now on you won't have to wait. I'll be by your side, always." Red ninja kissed her hair as he heard that "I hope so..and I promise, you'll never loose me again." Suddenly they heard Jay calling them that they should hurry up since others won't wait for them forever. Kai let her slowly go and Skylor shouted back "We're coming!" She quickly kissed him again, took his hand and started walking towards others. Right now they were the happiest couple in the whole world. Seeing them holding hands master of water could easily guess what's just happened "It's about time, it took you forever." Cole laughed at first teasing them "Awww..how cuute." Though after this he smiled "Now seriously, congrats you two. Just one big ask: don't kiss when I'm around, please? Thanks." Even Lloyd laughed, what was a good and a bit strange thing at the same time. It was so long since they heard his laughter "When we're at this I have the same ask as Cole." Saying this he looked at master of earth "So..you're the only one, who left when we're talking about these stuff. How it is by you?" Black ninja shrugged "Nah, I'm fine. I don't want to be in relationship right now, you guys are all that I need." Master of amber looked kinda worried at him. They were in this specific age that they should be interested in someone. Of course she heard about his and Jay's competition for Nya's affection but it was pretty long time ago. "You sure about this?" Cole nodded, right now his mind was firmly set up on that one "Yeah but wait...how could I forget about cakes?" He still couldn't believe that he actually gave up on them. Green ninja shook his head lightly with small smile, it seemed as if everything was just as it's supposed to be. Young master was really surprised by friend's way of life that said 'my body is a temple', this didn't suit him at all. On the other hand...'the young one' couldn't understand how Cole wasn't gaining weight. It had to have something to do with sensei Wu's training that he gave them every single day. "I can understand that, I have enough of this as well. It's just not for me. Besides, you have to admit that my taste when it comes to girls isn't, how should I put it, the best. I only need you guys..well maybe mum and uncle as well." He said looking at little child, who he carried in his arms and who seemed to wake up. When little Wu realized where he is and who is holding him he smiled and cuddled even closer to the youngest boy in the team saying happily "Lloyd" Master of amber sighed heavily, apparently their leader still suffered "No one can say whether your taste is good or bad after choosing one girl. Just give yourself time and maybe you'll change your mind, who knows. Lets not talk about this anymore." It was good point to stop this conversation since they were in front of her house. She took out the keys and opened the door letting them inside "It's small house: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room, where I'll sleep. Go ahead and take the first one." Hearing this blonde shook his head "No way, you're sleeping in your bed, guys in the living room and I'll keep watch." After moment of hesitation he asked "One more thing..how far is the palace from here?" Master of earth was immediately focused, who knew what was really going on here. After everything their younger brother lately did...it was better to know. "OK Lloyd, what are you planning? If someone needs rest and good sleep then it's you and you know that." Skylor, who switched the light on and closed door behind them looked around "Cole's right." 'The chosen one' tried to look as innocently as it was only possible "I'm not planning anything, why do you ask." Kai only rolled his eyes and replied sarcastically "Well, I don't know...lately you're full of crazy ideas like going alone to fight oni in the prison back then, remember?" Lloyd sighed "OK, back then I overdid the whole case, you've got a point but this time I'm not planning anything. I just wanted to know whether and how fast our enemy could theoretically show up here." OK, this was really bad cover for what he really wanted to do. Harumi and 'Sons of Garmadon' were weakened after the battle so no one's going to believe him...and in this point he was right: no one did. His smile, who seemed to say 'who, me? Naah' didn't help either. Red headed girl just laughed seeing this "You do know that you can't lie, Lloyd? We know you way too well and you're clearly showing that you do plan something and we want to know what." Zane shook his head, this wasn't so easy to trick nindroid "You're still younger than we are so you must listen to us and we tell you..go to bed, you need good sleep. We know all your tricks, what is really going on?" Nya could easily guess what was this about, she looked worried at 'the young one' "I think I know the answer, it's about Harumi. You think that it's still the case just between you and her, right?" Lloyd, who walked further into the room and sat little Wu on the couch frowned slightly "Well..I..uh..am...no?" Hearing such unsure reply or rather question as an answer and how their leader frowned Cole rolled his eyes "Yeah yeah, suuuure. Zane's right: go sleep. We'll talk about this tomorrow." Skylor shook her head, boys didn't know when to let go or back off when they're not in the right shape to do well, basically anything. That's why they always burn themselves and, if they're lucky, learn from their mistakes. "OK guess, I'm going to get some sleeping mats." It was for the best that they all would sleep in the same room. Just in case the green ninja tried to slip past them. One of teen should wake up, at least she hoped so. Seeing her disappearing in another room 'the young one' just sighed, why everyone had to be so stubborn. After all this was his fault and he had to take care of everything. They risked their lives way too many times. "Is this the way you treat your sensei?" He joked "What happened with you guys, back then with time twins you wanted to fight and not talk. What is so different this time." Kai smiled as he ruffled their younger brother's hair "We prefer now talk than to fight. See? We grew up." After about half an hour master of amber came back caring sleep mats and putting them on the carpet. When everything was ready Lloyd was the first one, who lied down. No matter how much he denied he was dead-tired yet stubbornly insisted "I don't know why you overreact this whole case, I'm not sleepi -" In this moment he...fell asleep. Nya smiled softly lying down "Noo, he wasn't tired at all. OK guys, time for us as well." Jay nodded and switched off the light when they were on their sleep mats saying "Good night everyone"
OK OK, we know. We cheated a little bit, there weren't actual action BUT a bit of romance so we hope that you can forgive your little trolls ;) Please, write in comments what you think about book so far. Should we make chapters shorter, bring something in or not. Your opinion really matters to us. Once again we're sorry for possible grammar mistakes. And now...you heard Jay, good night and till next time xD