Chapter 3. This is quite short but I wanted to get this out as I won't be able to update for a few days. Once again a huge thank you to those of you who have commented and followed my little story. I welcome any feedback and criticism, as I'm very new to this and want to get better! Does the story seem a little slow to you guys? I'm not sure, but I do have a plan for where this is going! Anyways, enjoy!

The breakfast table was laden with half empty plates and bowls from what looked like a had been feast of eggs, waffles, bacon and toast. Lloyd was absentmindedly stuffing a piece of toast into his mouth, which was laden with so much jam it would make your teeth rot just looking at it, whilst listening to Jay prattling on about the weather to a still waking up and stretching Cole. Zane was animatedly discussing what sounded like some new plans for a mech of some kind with Nya, whilst PIXAL was busying herself with starting to load some of the finished with dishes into the sink. Trying to stifle a yawn and look steadier on his feet than he felt, Kai padded into the room, suddenly conscious of the fact he was still in his pyjamas whilst everyone else was dressed and ready for the day. He slid into his seat and reached for his red coffee mug, wondering what the time was. Shoot, quarter to eight?! Sensai was going to…

"Good morning fella!" Cole finished stretching and gave Kai a warm smile, interrupting Kai's imagination running into overdrive about what Sensai Wu was going to do when he found Kai up so late. "How you feeling?"

"Like I got whacked and run over by an out of control training dummy." Kai groaned and rubbed at his forehead, shooting a look at Jay. "You let me sleep in?"

"Doctor Zane's orders. And don't you even think about trying to get involved with training! I meant what I said yesterday." Lloyd was wagging a jam covered finger at Kai. "You are taking a proper break for the rest of this week."

"With Skylooor!" Jay dragged out her name, grinning at the now reddening, pyjama clad fire ninja. "Skylor and Kai, sitting up a tree, K.I.S.S.I…"

"Quit it, Zaptrap." Kai grabbed the nearest implement to hand and deftly flicked it at the blue ninja, which happened to be a scrambled egg laden spoon. He watched with satisfaction as the egg landed neatly on the blue gi, earning a "aww, Kai, that was fresh on!" from his target.

Kai smirked, then turned to Lloyd.

"There's no point me arguing with you?"

"No Kai."

"Not even a tincy bit?"

"No Kai."

Kai harrumphed, leaning back in his chair, ignoring the dull thump in his head that signalled that Lloyd was right, he did need to rest up, but he was never going to let them know that. Spending time with Skylor did sound good. Well better than good. But he really would like to be able to train still as well. Maybe not today, but he was sure his head would be better tomorrow…

"Maybe I could…"

"No Kai."

Nya looked over and grinned at her brother, pushing over the coffee jug so that he could fill up his mug. "She's made loads of plans for you guys over the next few days! You'll have a whale of a time!" Kai raised an eye brow. Interesting…

Zane also looked over now, passing the plate with the remains of the toast on, Lloyd quickly scrambling over to grab another slice before Kai had a chance to take it all.

"I have enabled my sensory monitoring system of your vitals to keep check on you throughout the next four days, so that we can act quickly should your concussion take turn for the worst. Skylor knows not to take you too far from the monastery today, but…"

"Er, Zane, what does that mean?" Kai looked puzzled at Zane. Nya rolled her eyes and the nindroid just smiled.

"It means I am keeping an eye on your heart rate and conscious levels remotely."

"Oh." Kai did not even know how that was possible, but he guessed it was for the best. "Erm, thanks."

A loud gong suddenly echoed through the room, seemingly reverberating through Kai's head, making him wince and gasp out loud, whilst the others groaned. Sensai Wu's voice carried into the kitchen from the doorway.

"Students! Two minutes until training." A brief pause, "But no, not you, Kai." Kai grimaced and took a bite from his now buttered toast.

"Guess I'll see you all later then." He waved at the other ninja and samurai as they filed out of the room. He looked round at the kitchen in its dishevelled state, only partially tidied up before the others had left. I could tidy this up, Kai idly thought. Then he quickly disregarded the idea in favour of a shower first. Kai shoved the rest of the toast into his mouth, wiping crumbs off his pyjamas as he made his way back to his room, wondering what Skylor had planned for him. A smile took hold of him. This could be a very fun filled few days.