Chapter 7:
The next morning, all the ninja and Wu were getting ready to head out for Alsareio when there was a knock on the door,
"I got it!" Crystal called out as she answered the door to 2 girls and a boy her age.
"CRYSTAL!" the 2 girls screamed as they hugged Crystal
"RITA! MARIA!" Crystal screamed back hugging them back,
"Hey Ronald." Crystal greeted while she gave him a quick hug because she becomes a hugger when you get to know her,
"Hey Crystal." Ronald greeted back with a quick hug back,
"Be warned people! Things are going to get LOUD!" Cole called when he saw who was at the door
"Ha ha Cole. Very funny. Now how long as it been since I've seen your little dark and gloomy face." Rita commented which just made Cole roll his eyes.
Rita and Ronald had dark brown hair with Rita's going down to her mid back while Ronald's was short on the sides and long at the top and chocolate brown eyes while Maria had blond hair that went down to her mid back and electric blue eyes.
"Crystal, who are these?" Lloyd asked
"And who is this cutie?" Rita asked in Spanish
"Hold up girl, he's taken." Crystal told Rita in Spanish
"Awwww. By who?" Rita asked in Spanish
"Ummmmmmmm…me." Crystal answered shyly in Spanish, which just made Rita and Maria scream
"GIRL! YOU FINALLY GOT YOURSELF ONE?!" Rita shouted in Spanish
"RITA! You do realise Cole is RIGHT THERE!" Crystal pointed out in Spanish
"Yeah yeah what ever." Rita said in Spanish.
Crystal turned to Lloyd, who was just looking at the 3 with a confused look,
"Sorry about that, they get off topic a lot and drag the conversation with them." Crystal explained, which resulted with Rita throwing her handbag at her, "Hey! Sorry but it's true and you know it. Lloyd these are my closest friends growing up Rita and Maria and Rita's twin brother Ronald, guys this is my boyfriend Lloyd."
"Nice to meet the only boy to ever get Crystal." Rita said which resulted with Crystal trowing Rita's bag back at her, "Hello! It's true! Plus you've gotten much stronger since you've gotten into this ninja thing." She added while Ronald rolled his eyes at his twin's behaviour,
"1) You don't need to point out my dating past and 2) duh!" Crystal said in Spanish.
"Crystal, Lloyd and Cole. Isn't about time we head out to Alsareio?" Wu asked.
"Yeah! Day's a wastin' here! Let's go!" Rita said
"Yes Sensei. Do you know if everyone's ready?" Crystal asked
"Yes. Everyone is ready." Wu said
"Then…WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?! LET'S GO!" Crystal called
Soon they were on the streets of Alsareio.
They were walking around when a young, 20 year old man, approached them,
"Well, well. The talk is true. Look who it is. The Brookestones." He said
"Ronaldo!" Crystal called as she rushed over to the man and gave him a hug.
Ronaldo was tall with short black hair with dark brown eyes.
"Long time, no see my partner in music." Ronaldo said
"Guys this is my dance partner Ronaldo, Ronaldo this is Nya, Kai, Jay, Zane, my boyfriend Lloyd and our Sensei Wu." Crystal introduced everyone and Ronaldo lifted an eyebrow when see said 'boyfriend' which earned a stern look from Crystal. "ANYWAY…what's new?"
"Actually, Crystal, you couldn't of came round at a better time. We could really use you right know." Ronaldo said
"Why?" Crystal asked
"You remember the Spanish Flower Dance?" Ronaldo asked
(I don't know if that's an actual thing, it's just something I thought up of.)
"Duh!" Crystal remarked
"Well my partner, she sprained her ankle and we can't find a replacement and if we can't find a replacement, we can't do the dance." Ronaldo explained
"Wait…but the Spanish Flower Dance happens every year at Alsareio, it's a tradition, and a important one at that." Cole said
"Why is it important?" Nya asked
"It's to be believed that the dance bring good luck for a whole year for our little town and everyone in it." Ronaldo explained, "So Crystal, are you in?"
"Is my name Crystal Patricia Brookestone?" Crystal said as she turned to the group, "I shouldn't be to long."
"It's ok, it doesn't take you to long to get ready." Cole said
10 minuets later the Spanish Flower Dance began, it played through, finished then 5 minuets after that, Crystal and Ronaldo met back up with the group.
"That with really cool." Kai said
"Thanks." Crystal said
"Hey do you guys mind if me and my girlfriend Sally join you guys?" Ronaldo asked
"Not at all." Nya said
"Thanks." A young woman who was approaching the group said.
"Hi Sally." Crystal and Cole said
"Hi guys, long time, no see." Sally said. Sally had straight, dark blonde hair that reached her hips and had hazel eyes.
The group wandered around and there was so much to see and do. There were little stalls that sold jewellery and others sold food and some held competitions.
"Come on up! If you can a whole ghost chilli without drinking the milk or spiting it out, you can win £100 000!" a man at one stall called out.
"Hey sis." Cole said
"Really Cole?" Crystal asked
"We both know how easily you'll be able to do this." Ronald said
"Wait, but, isn't ghost chillies the hottest chillies ever?" Jay asked
"Yeah." Crystal answered
"And how easily can you eat them?" Kai asked and Cole, Rita, Ronald, Maria, Ronaldo and Sally snickered a tiny bit,
"I'll show you." Crystal said as she went over to the stall and took on the challenge. She picked it up and ate it like it wasn't even spicy.
"That easily." Maria stated
"How?!" Jay asked
"I like spicy food." Crystal simply stated
"Congratulations! You won the money, here you go and have an amazing Alsareio!" the man running the competition said as he handed over the money as bystanders applauded her.
"Thank you. You too. Bye." Crystal said as they went on their way.
They made their way trough Alsareio until it was over.
They went back to the hotel, (not Rita, Ronald, Maria, Sally and Ronaldo of course. They went back to their homes) and went to sleep.
They next morning, the ninja and Wu were having breakfast.
"Hey Sensei, is there anything particular you wants us to do?" Zane asked
"If there was anything, I would have told you by now. So just relax and explore the town." Wu said
"So we're basically on holiday? Cool." Kai said
"Yeah. We actually came a great time because 1) Alsareio and 2) the weather at this time of year is always friendly." Crystal piped up.
"Hey sis you doing today?" Cole asked
"I promised Triesha I'd spend the day with her." Crystal explained
"Is Triesha the littlest cousin that you have?" Zane asked and Crystal just nodded, "You 2 seem close." Zane added
"Yeah, Triesha isn't like the others. While the others are loud and messy, Triesha is quiet and keeps to herself." Crystal explained
"And dies to spend time with her." Cole added pointing to his sister
"What are you doing?" Crystal asked Cole
"Catching up on the food. Isn't it obvious?" Cole said which just made Crystal laugh
"If you guys are looking for something to do, you could check out the beach here or walk around the streets. It's totally fine, everyone is really friendly and it wouldn't be too hard to find someone that specks English." Crystal explained to the others
"Is there a museum?" Nya asked
"Yeah, you just go left once you step out side until you get to the rainbow pole then you had left from there and keep going straight until you see and statue of a bunch of flowers then go left until the 2nd door on your right and that's it." Crystal said, "if you get lost someone will put you back on track." Crystal added
"You don't really find museum in small towns." Jay said
"Yeah but Empraio has gone through a lot in the past, so they made a museum." Cole explained
"Like what?" Lloyd asked
"Wars, discoveries, the beginning of Spanish Flower Dance and stuff. Gotta go, Triesha is waiting for me at auntie's place. See you guys later. Bye." Crystal said as she headed off to collect her little cousin.
Crystal knock on the door to be greeted by her Aunty Mashita,
"Hello darling." Mashita said
"Hi Aunty, is Triesha ready?" Crystal asked
"Yes sweetie, she been waiting here patiently, I'll go tell her." Mashita said as she went inside to grab the young girl.
"Hi Crystal." Triesha greeted her older cousin
"Hey Triesha, you ready?" Crystal asked
"Yep. Bye mummy. See you later." Triesha said
"Bye sweetie. Be safe and have fun, both of you. Bye." Mashita called out
"Bye!" Crystal and Triesha called back as they set off.
"So? What's 1st Triesha?" Crystal asked
"Ummmmm…I don't know. What ever comes up?" Triesha suggested
"Sounds good, let's go." Crystal said.
They did some shopping and wandered around, then they decided to have lunch at a small café.
"Crystal. How long are you going to be here before you go?" Triesha asked
"We're here for 2 weeks. Why?" Crystal asked back
"I don't want you and Cole to leave again." Triesha sadly answered and hearing this made Crystal's heart sink because she hated seeing kids sad.
"I'm sorry Triesha, but we'll have to go." Crystal said softly
"Why?'" Triesha asked
"Because we're ninja and who knows when there will be an attack back in Ninjago. It's our duty, it's our job. But hey, we're here now and that's what we need to worry about for now, ok?" Crystal explained
"Ok." Triesha said, then she spotted a certain man, "Hey isn't that your boyfriend, Lloyd." She asked, having a great memory.
"Yeah it is. HEY LLOYD!" Crystal called out and Lloyd came over to the 2 girls
"Hey Crystal. Hey Triesha? Did I get that right?" Lloyd said, making sure he got names correct. Triesha nodded. "What are you 2 doing?" Lloyd asked
"Getting some lunch. This is one of the best cafés in town." Crystal explained
"Would you like to join us?" Triesha offered
"I wouldn't want to interfere with your girl time." Lloyd said
"It wouldn't be a problem." Triesha insisted
"Crystal?" Lloyd asked Crystal
"If Triesha says it's not a problem, it's not a problem and this is honestly rare 'cos Triesha rarely talks to people she hardly knows." Crystal explained and Triesha shyly smiled,
"If you guys are sure." Lloyd said and both girls nodded, "Thanks." He said as he took a seat
"What do you want to eat?" Crystal asked the 2 others
"If Andrea comes to our table, she'll know what I'd want." Triesha said
"Ok, Lloyd?" Crystal asked
"I don't know. What do you suggest?" Lloyd asked back
"Ummm… we'll see what the waitress says because I would suggest everything on the menu." Crystal said as the waitress came around
"Hi. My name is Andrea, what would you like? Oh. Hi Triesha. I'm guessing you'll want the usual?" Andrea asked
"Yes please Andrea." Triesha responded and was happy that it was Andrea
"Ok, regular chicken sandwich. And for you Crystal?" Andrea asked Crystal,
"I'll have the triple spicy chicken sandwich please." Crystal said
"Ok and for you Mr?" Andrea asked Lloyd
"What would you suggest?" Lloyd asked
"It would depend on which section you'd like to order from." Andrea replied
"Ummmm…I'll just go the same as the girls please." Lloyd said
"Then I'd suggest the mixed spice chicken sandwich." Andrea suggested
"Is it spicy?" Lloyd asked
"Nope." Andrea said
"Alright. I'll have that please." Lloyd confirmed
"Ok. Any drinks? I know that Triesha will want the strawberry milkshake." Andrea said
"Yes please." Triesha confirmed
"May I have the vanilla milkshake please?" Crystal asked
"No problem, and you Mr?" Andrea asked
"A chocolate milkshake please?" Lloyd asked
"Ok. Anything else?" Andrea asked
"No thanks. That's all." Crystal replied
"Nice. It shouldn't take long." Andrea said and walked off
"So Triesha, what are you into?" Lloyd asked, trying to be friendly
"I like dancing, fashion, art and stuff." Triesha replied, but since she was shy, it was a bit vague.
"So you're an artsy type of girl?" Lloyd said
"Yeah I guess." Triesha replied quietly
"How old are you?" Lloyd asked
"5. I turn 6 next year." Triesha answered
"Cool." Lloyd said, "Do you like video games?" He asked
"Yeah." Triesha responded
"Can you beat Crystal?" Lloyd asked which made Triesha giggle
"I don't need to verse her to know that I can't. I've seen her verse other people and nobody can beat her ever." Triesha said
Crystal smiled at Lloyd trying to talk with Triesha for not many new people try to.
Soon their food and drinks came, they ate and set off again.
"So what's the plan, same as last time or change it up?" Crystal asked Triesha
"Same as last time?" Triesha suggested
"What was it last time?" Lloyd asked
"Just wandered around until we find something." Crystal explained
"Fair enough." Lloyd said as they started walking.
They walked around and Triesha opened herself up more to Lloyd, which made Crystal happy for she rarely did that.
Soon it was time to head back.
When they got back to Mashita's place, Mashita was waiting for them,
"Hello darlings. I see Lloyd joined you 2. May I ask you to watch Triesha for a little bit longer, I need to quickly head to the shops and there's no one to watch Triesha, her dad is with friends, mum and dad are at the doctors and my sister and her husband have taken the others out some where." Mashita asked
"No problem Aunty, it'll be fine." Crystal said
"Thank you sweetie. I won't be long. Be good. Bye." Mashita said as she headed off to the shop
"Lloyd. Are you staying?" Triesha asked
"Is it ok for me to?" Lloyd asked
"Yeah, Aunty won't mind." Crystal said
"Sure why not." Lloyd said.
They head inside and Triesha showed Lloyd around.
They all played around until Mashita got home.
"I'm home." Mashita called as she entered the front door
"Hey mummy." Triesha called back as she hugged her mum.
"Thanks you 2." Mashita said to Crystal and Lloyd
"No problem Mrs Brookstone." Lloyd said, trying to be all polite.
"Lloyd sweetie, please, just call me Mashita." Mashita said
"We better head off. See you guys later. Bye." Crystal said
"Bye darlings." Mashita said
"Bye Crystal. Bye Lloyd." Triesha Called to them
"Bye." Crystal and Lloyd called back.