*UPDATE: The cover art was drawn by the wonderful, CupcakeOfAwesomeness. That scene doesn't come into play until later, but I couldn't find any other art that would fit properly.
Kai looked up from the TV screen at his sister and her boyfriend walking into the room. "HA! I beat you!" Kai's eyes flashed back to the screen as Lloyd yelled this. He began hitting all the buttons on the remote rapidly in protest.
"Hey wait a sec . . ." Everyone looked at Cole as he said this. "Nya, you didn't have that ring before, did you?"
Kai's eyes now flashed to Nya's hand. There was indeed a new feature; a diamond engagement ring. "Guess the cat's out of the bag," Nya giggled. She grinned at all the ninja and announced, "Jay proposed to me today! And I said yes!"
Everyone began to congratulate them, except Kai. Nya was his sister! He couldn't just hand her over! He was supposed to protect her! But now that was Jay's job . . .
"Kai?" Jay asked, tentatively. He was nervous about getting the ninja of fire's permission, but knew it had to be done. "Kai, will you let me marry your sister?"
Kai looked questioningly up at Jay. "You'd asking my permission?"
"Well, normally, I'd ask her father, but since he's not around . . ." Jay trailed off. He knew that Kai's parents were a sensitive subject. "Listen Kai, I promise I'll never harm Nya in any way and I'll protect her with my life. Please? I consider you a brother . . ."
Kai sighed. He knew that they were perfect for each other. "Alright. You can get married." He suddenly smiled. "That . . . Actually felt really good to say." Nya hugged Kai tightly, proclaiming he was the best brother ever. Kai laughed at that statement. It seemed like everything was awesome.
How wrong they were.
Fiona Harrison smirked at the two. They were helpless. Hanging from chains on the ceiling, beaten and bruised. She circled them, laughing. She knew the boy was still conscious and was watching her angrily.
"Does it make you angry, Kyle?" She asked, finally standing directly in front of the boy's hanging body. "Seeing your sister in so much pain?" Fiona walked over and touched the girl's cheek.
"DON'T YOU TOUCH HER!" Kyle yelled, struggling with the little strength he had left. His brown eyes bore into the older woman's blue and she laughed.
"You're just a child. You can't do anything about it." She pulled a blade out of her sleeve. Smirking at Kyle, she sliced the knife across the girl's cheek. Blood trickled down her face as she hung unconscious.
Fiona walked back to Kyle. "Now, tell me where Wu is, or I could do something far worse to poor, little Diana."
Kyle was nearly in tears. "I swear I don't know!" He cried, truthfully. "Just don't hurt my sister!"
Fiona pushed the boy's chocolate brown hair from his eyes and said, "I'll give you twenty-four hours to probe your brain for answers. Otherwise . . ." Fiona trailed off, but stared maniacally at Diana.
She pushed Kyle backwards, making his limp body swing on the chains, then left the room, slamming the door loudly behind her. Kyle's eyes lingered on his poor sister. Diana's curly blonde hair seemed less vibrant than usual and her eyes were closed so he couldn't see her blue irises.
Kyle looked up at the ceiling. His head was bleeding and his right foot was definitely broken. Why did Fiona think he knew where Sensei Wu was? He and Di had been hiding for the last twelve years, how could they possibly know?! More importantly, how could they escape?