This might be a little awkward... but yeah, I love writing this part, though it's kinda like Ninjas go to Summer Camp by Chocolatemistbubblez... but trust me, the deeper it is, its not. But still, check it out! It's really nice! =) Many thanks to her.
Oh, and check out my drawing of Reanne at deviant art: the name's the same as the fanfic account... . Check it out!
It might be a little blurry, but you can get the idea. More coming out soon!
Enjoy! =D
The conversation back three months ago echoed in my mind. Ken was here, unknowing he was a ninja. I cried his name, but it was quickly drowned by the bustling crowd. I called forth the power of the sun, which was not really easy of a Ninja of a Moon (But I still can withdraw power from it) and used the energy to push into the crowd in a faster speed. But in all the heads and backs, I could only make out Ken, going into a building, then going out of it, before I glimpsed him disappearing into the crowds.
Disappointed, I went into the building he just entered, hoping to find information about his location.
The sign in front of the building was a blackboard, and on it, written by chalk was:
Ninjago Fighting Mixed Martial Arts League
Jungle Trekking Survival camping program
Duration: a week
Venue: The Tangled Forest
FUN, GAMES, CHALLENGES, DUELS!
LEARN TO SURVIVE, FIGHT AGAINST THE WILDERNESS AND STRANGERS, AND GET YOUR SOULS MOVING!
A BALL AT THE LAST DAY! BRING FORMAL ATTIRE!
I pushed the glass door open. The receptionist greeted me warmly, and asked me to sign up the form to join the camping program. I took the pen, and asked for the list of people joining. She was stunned at first, but handed me the list. I scanned for Ken's name, and spotted it.
Lily Jonathan
John Dahnson
Xanthe Leage
Leo Penpole
Ethan Winston
Ken Ralenn
Sara Enna
Richard Silva
I thought for a while. By joining this club, I was able to meet him, and tell him all about the ninja thing. Yes, I'll join, but I need help, too. And it's for a week.
I phoned Will, who picked it up almost immediately. "Yo, Rea!"
It was almost too noisy for me to register his voice on the line. I heard some video games glitch, the fuzzy sounds, and then Lloyd and Jay swearing and moaning. Cole was somewhere in the corner, but his gobbling sounds on the cake Kai owed him was making my stomach growling with hunger. "So what's with the call?"
I told him all about Ken just now, and the Camping program registration. "Sure enough, you and Ashlyn are needed, but the rest of them are important too. We have to find Ken with experienced help."
"Okay...I'll go... and I'll ask Kai and the others."
Minutes of waiting, and some complaining and Sensei Wu's lecture on the line, then I doubted if I heard some screams, and plate crashing. God, does it kill to only attend a week long camp?
Finally, Will go back on line and told me the five ninjas, plus him and Ashlyn are going, after much mini mayhem and Sensei Wu's persuasion. I smiled, and thanked him before asking for seven more registration forms from the receptionist.
After a tiring list of stuff to sign up, I exited the building with a paper notifying the date of the camping in my hand. It was this saturday, and we had to group at the Ninjago Mixed Martial Arts League Center at eight in the morning, sharp.
"Wait. This Saturday? T-that means, I only have two days with my electronic stuff?" Jay complained, almost throwing his joystick. "Oh, come on, gimme a few credits, please! I didn't want to sign up for this! Sensei forced me!" Lloyd slumped on a nearby chair, snoring away. Kai and Zane was packing their stuff already into a huge travel back pack. Wait till they had to carry that all day long for a week. "Wait. There's one more thing for you guys. Tonight, we're going shopping for camp stuff, and yes," I eyed everyone of them, and last Lloyd. I used a singe of my power, jerking him a little, and knocked the Green Ninja back to a conscious state. "We're gonna shop for normal clothes."
"You never know the word convenient, don't you?"
Kai glared at the plain denim jeans, sweaters and T-shirts stacked in the clothes shop. "I bet our ninja suits are so much more comfortable than this... clothes." I shot him a look. "Adapt, Like what you hate. You'll never know how to blend into the civilized world if you live in this clothing. And the art of blending in is always the priority of a ninja." I explained, and took out some colored jackets, skirts, track suits and shoes. Ashlyn reminded me to buy a dress for the last day, and I chose a silver- white gown with a pair of low-heeled shoes, plus a mini tiara to match the look.
The five ninjas were kinda happy to chose a suit for the formal ball, though. They even argued for the same, smart looking tuxedo at the front glass display in front of a shop, except for Zane, who wanted a snow white suit at the corner. In the end, everyone got at least three bruises or a scar on their arms before the shop owner said there was more than one suit with the same design.
Finally, we were settled with the camping materials, bought enough preserved food supply, and enough clothes for the week. Before returning, we even went to the amusement park for a little entertainment. In short, we kinda had fun being together, going out.
"I can't believe we just spent so much money just to go to a camp and find a ninja." Cole mumbled. I laughed, and started packing my bag.
"Do you think it's really Ken?" Ashlyn stated, stashing her cell phone into the yellow medium sized travel bag. I glanced at the clock. Two hours to bed time, and the next day we had to get ready to face the campers. Sensei had us trained for a few extra hours the day after we shopped, to sharpen our skills for the upcoming duel practice.
"Remember, this is not a normal camping expedition. This is held by the League of Mixed Martial Arts. You'll face duels, challenges, and learn new things. Most important of all, you'll have to be prepared to defend for the last ninja. The Serpentine might be lurking there too. But do not expose your true ninja self, or you'll be thrusted into unmanageable cases. If you ever do, keep yourself anonymous."
"Yeah. It must be him. No one's name in this world would be Ken Ralenn except for our best friend. It had to be him." I bit my lip, and placed the last of my clothes gently onto my luggage bag.
The next morning, I got up the moment the streaks of morning sunlight peeked into my window, and changed into casual attire. I made sure it fits my theme color. The floral patterns on my silk T-shirt, glitter color traced on my black jeans, secondary color of my black combat gloves, swirling patterns lined on my white combat boots, the patterns sowed onto my denim jacket, the top part of my cap, all in silver.
Ashlyn was in her theme color too. Maroon tiger patterns on her blouse, dark purple shorts, short black combat boots, a sports wrist band on her right hand and a watch on another, a white belt, and a loose hat covering her golden hair. Will was waiting in the dining room, dressed in orange polo shirt and sport shoes plus khaki cargo pants, his citrus colored eyes staring at his notepad. "Checking my checklist." He looked up and grinned at me.
"Oh, I look ridiculous." I heard Cole's complain, and a few almost thunderous footsteps going down the hall. Kai peeked out first.
Well, there goes their start of the quest to find the last ninja they needed... Reviews pretty please? With cherry and sugar on top? =3
