Chapter 3
Diamonds in the Sky

.:Jay:.

He was strolling along in the park trying to figure out what was going on in his head when he heard it; soft sobs that could easily break one's heart. It sounded like an angle from high above weeping. He walked off the path and proceeded with caution.

A figure was curled in a ball against the tree. Her bare back was against the rough bark of the tree. Her raven locks fell over her face and the front bit of her crinkled white dress. He then realised it was the Princess, it was Nya. His heart was wrenched open when saw her body trembling and her hands gripping her arms tightly, her beautiful nails digging into her skin. His eyes soften and he crouched down. His hand softly touched her arm and her face looked up at him. Her gorgeous and rich amber eyes stared at him like a deer caught in the headlights.

"Princess…?" He asked softly.

"Jay…?" Before he could say anything else, he felt her body flung onto him and hugged him tightly. He was beyond confused, she was happy when he just saw her hours ago when he fixed her car… What happened to make her this sad and distraught? He didn't know if he should pull her away, hug her back and confront her or just stay like this. But his arms already made up their minds and wrapped around her small and trembling body. One arm wrapped around her waist while the other held the back of her head, slowly and softly stroking the raven locks.

He felt her face snuggle into the corner of his neck and already, heat rushed up to his face but her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, not tight enough to suffocate him. Her body pressed tightly into his and he could feel his face going red. Whatever she was upset about, he was ready to comfort her but… he didn't know what to say. He decided to stay quiet and rubbed her back and patted the back of her head as she cried.

He honestly didn't mind, he was just worried and concern. Slowly, her sobs muffled to a couple sniffs and then deep breathing. He rested his hand at the back of her head and he leaned forward slowly and she leaned back as well to show her sleeping face. Her long and dark lashes were still moist and he stretched his sleeve over his hand and gently wiped the tears away from her soft skin.

Now he didn't know what to do. Nya was here, sleeping in his arms in the national gardens. He was sure someone will see him. He looked back down at her. She just looked too peaceful and he didn't want to wake her up. With a sigh escaping his lips, he turned her around before scooping one arm underneath her knees and the other below her shoulders on her bare back.

Jay stood up slowly, making sure he didn't wake her up. He looked back on the ground to see nothing of her's had fallen down. He walked out of the small meadow. The setting sun was long gone and the sky displayed a million twinkling stars. He looked back down to her face and he didn't see the beautiful diamond earrings that were placed in her ears.

He was glad that no one was here at this time and he easily found her bright blue car. He settled her in the passenger seat next to the driver seat. He then tried looking for the keys but he found them underneath the driver's seat. He got into the driver's seat and turned on the car. Nya didn't stir but her quiet breaths were the only indications he had that she was sleeping and not dead. He turned the steering wheel and drove towards the palace.

Jay knew that her brother and fiancé must be worried sick about her. She did tell him to finish her car before nightfall; he believed this is supposed to be the time she's meant to be back at the palace. He drove through the large and opened wire gates. The fountain that was placed in the middle glowed a wonderful blue colour. He drove around it and towards the front of the palace where he saw the King of Ninjago and Nya's fiancé looking worried. When he saw them look at the car, they ran down the stair. He parked at the front and exited out of the car. Instantly, he felt push his body again the car.

"Who do you think you are to take and drive my fiancé's car with her in it?" He then realised it was Cole, his eyes displayed fury in them and his arm was crushing his chest to the car.

"I-I didn't take her. I found her asleep in the gardens so I thought I would drive her here because I-I knew you and the king would be worried." Jay stammered to find the right words.

"How did you know which one was her car, how do I know you didn't do anything to her? For all that I know, you could be a creepy stalker."

"She came to my parent's junkyard with her car broken; I was the one who fixed it." Jay informed him.

"Cole that's enough." They both heard Kai's stern voice. He felt Cole's arms release him and Jay stood on his own two feet. At the moment, Kai had Nya's body in his arms; a worried look was placed upon his face. "Thank you for bringing my sister back to the palace safely and I apologise on Cole's behalf."

"It's alright your majesty." Jay bowed his head at once and slowly rose. Kai nodded at him then signalled Cole to take Nya. The dark haired boy nodded, took Nya and went into the palace but Kai remained outside.

"I want you to tell me everything, what time she came to your place, just everything please."

"Of course. I was just finishing a car when she came in about four in the afternoon and told me about her car releasing thick clouds of smoke. She had a broken belt, lost screw and a cracked fan. I replaced it and she said thanks and drove off. I then walked to the park when the sun was setting and I saw her sleeping against a tree." Jay didn't inform Kai or Cole about her crying or her hugging him. "I then thought that you and Cole must be worried about her so I found her car and drove her back here."

"Well, thank you again for fixing her car and taking her back here. You were right; Cole and I were both worried. Cole told me she ran off suddenly when she returned." Jay watched as Kai shook his head softly. "You should get back home."

"Yes, of course." Jay bowed his head and walked off quickly to the front of the palace. He heard the great doors of the palace closed behind him. Jay then broke into a sprint and ran to his house. Many thoughts flooded his mind and they were all about Nya. Different scenarios of why she was crying entered his mind. One was that she got in trouble or her car brought back memories or her parents' death. Maybe she doesn't like the palace life but anyone would kill to live in a palace.

Once he got home, he entered the house where his parents jumped up from the couch.

"Jay! Where have you been? Do you know how worried your mother and I have been?"

"Sorry, I was walking in the park; I didn't mean to come home this late."

"And why would a walk be so long?" His mother asked him with her arms crossed across her chest.

"I've found the princess sleeping and I remember her saying that she needed to be back at the palace by sun fall so I drove her back to the palace then her brother wanted me to explain everything." Jay explained and he looked down to his feet.

"Is that all?"

"Yes it is, I swear." And Jay walked into the kitchen. He could feel his parents' eyes on him, they were probably deciding whether they should question him further or just let him go. His hand pulled the door of the fridge open and he took the juice out. He quickly grabbed a glass and poured himself some juice before putting it back.

"Well then… Okay." He heard his mother said surely. He nodded and gulped down the juice. He placed the glass in the sink and he headed towards his room.

"But you still should have called us and let us know." His father called out and Jay let out a loud sigh.

"I left my phone at home; I didn't know I was going to bump into the sleeping form of the princess." He told them and went into his room. It was fairly small but it was big enough for him. The walls were a dark blue colour and his bed was in a corner with a shelf above it filled with some gizmos and some gadgets. The desk on the opposite side had wire, screws and little metal plates with some tools on it. In the other corner, there was a small TV with a game console in front and a box with video games. He outgrew his gaming habits now.

Jay went to his desk and turned on the lamp. His hands then went to work on the gadget. The purpose of it was that it'll crack eggs without getting the shell into the egg white or yoke.

Out of every question that flooded his mind, the only one that stood out was why Nya was crying. He could only find four solutions. She hated the palace life or sad memories of her parent's death bothered her or it had something to do with Kai or Cole or someone insulted her. With a sigh exiting his lips, he placed the screwdriver down and he leaned back in his chair with his hands behind his head. But who would want to make the sweet Nya cry? He was beyond confused, unless it was a really cruel person who wanted to do it.

Suddenly, he heard a snap of wood and he felt his world turn upside down. His chair broke and he ended up falling back and his head hitting the frame of his bed. An explosion of pain flared up and he yelped.

"Ow!" He shouted and he got onto his knees with his hands enclosing his head. "Ow ow ow ow ow…"

He repeated and he placed his forehead on the floor, his hands still holding his head. How could he be so stupid? He told himself many times not to lean back on the chair but guess what? He still did!

Jay hissed in pain and he slowly got up and stumbled to lie on his bed. He buried his face in his pillow. Who was he kidding? Jay Walker, the laughing stock. Falling off chairs and breaking them, caught at the middle of the night kissing pillows, overreacting at the most minor things ever and always making a mess. Slowly, the pain turned into a dull ache and his arms lay at his sides as he stared at the ceiling.

He remembered Kai saying that she suddenly ran off after returning back to the castle… Well Cole told Kai that. Maybe Cole did something to Nya that she didn't like.

"Jay, are you still up?" Jay's attention focused onto the voice of his mother. He kept quiet and didn't say anything. He rolled over on his bed so he was facing the wall. He heard the door open and he quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep. Alright, so what he's twenty-two, he doesn't need to be babied by his mother… maybe he should move out soon. All of his friends have.

He heard his mother's footsteps as she came closer to his bed.

"Is he asleep?" He then heard his father's voice from the door.

"Yeah… Sadly in his clothes." Edna grumbled and he heard her walk away and the wonderful sound of the door closing made him open his eyes. He saw that his parents turned off the lights. Should he move? His parents would be miserable for sure if he did. But where would he go? How would he get all the metal scarps for his inventions? But he can't afford being babied by his mother anymore.

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