Hello Again! So what's this like.. Chapter 5? This chapter may be a bit short but it's better to have a short one than no chapter at all! Enjoy!
The dining room was full of silence. Nya looks down at her plate in disappointment. Where is her tomato soup and macaroni and cheese? What's with the lasagna and... garden salad? Usually when Nya makes a request, everyone haves what she wants. What's with this misunderstanding?
"Is there something wrong Nya?" Count Jayson asks.
Nya sighs, "Yeah, my dinner isn't what I wanted. I was having a HUGE craving for some tomato soup!"
"I told Zane to make some lasagna with salad for dinner. Is there a problem with that?"
Nya was about to yell at Jay until she meets a cold stare from Cole, who was across the table from her. She closes her mouth and picks at her food. Zane frowns at the sight of Nya picking at her food. He looks to his left to see if P.i.X.A.L felt the same way. P.I.X.A.L looks at him and she shakes her head, which makes Zane's frown grow.
Lloyd breaks the silence, "So is anyone going to the fair this weekend? I heard that there's going to be lots of food and games! How about all of us go out for some fun and relaxation! Zane and P.I.X.A.L are in the kitchen all day and poor little me! I need a few people to fight and kill once in a while CJ! You barely go outside which means I'm locked up in this castle as well!"
Nya gasps. This fair might be all that Cole needs! A few games might make him yell in happiness or yell in anger! He'll taste some food and smile when it's good or secretly spit it into a napkin! With a few lessons on how to show emotion will make Cole ready for this fair! Maybe he'll stop wearing black and wear some colors like pink, purple, salmon, or rainbow!
"Lloyd that's a great idea!" Nya says. "All of us should spend time with each other this weekend! You guys need to go outside once in a wild. Cole and I just went outside today and the sun was shining beautifully on us! All the townspeople were happy and healthy..."
Count Jayson cuts Nya off, "I know you like going on adventures Nya but..."
"I know what the risks are!" Despite the risks, we should all go! Stop worrying and have a bit of fun! Don't you want to award all of your hard-working staff?"
Everyone looks at Count Jayson. The Count looks at everyone in the eyes. If he said no, they would pretend to let it go but all of them... well... everyone except Cole, Zane, P.I.X.A.L, Misako, and Garmadon would yell at him. If he said yes, all of them can go out for a night and enjoy themselves, but are at risked for getting killed! Jayson sighs and opens his mouth to speak, but Cole beats him to the punch.
"Before you make your decision Count Jayson, think about all of us." Cole says, "You have four mercenaries and poor Lloyd doesn't go outside unless you go outside. If you're concerned about your and Nya's safety, just look around. Though Zane, P.I.X.A.L, Miasko, and Garmadon aren't mercenaries, I'm sure they can kill people just as well as we can."
Cole's comment brings smiles onto the non-mercenaries and Lloyd's faces. Count Jayson uses all of his self-control to hide his anger and rage. He looks at Cole and forces a million-dollar smile to form on his face.
"Cole you're right. I shouldn't worry because I have my four mercenaries along with my chefs and servants along with me! With the eight of you with me, nothing will happen to my Lovely Lady and me." the Count says.
Gale blinks, "Uh... What does that mean Count Jayson?"
"Yes, all of us are going to the fair."
The dining room is full of cheering, hooting, and hollering. Nya picks up her cup and looks at Cole. Cole picks up his cup and the two of them hit their cups together.
"Cheers." They say in unison.
Kai watches the duo with a disgusted look on his face. Gale hides her excitement by eating her salad. Nya looks down at her plate to see her lasagna and salad still in tact. She looks up at Cole, who is eating his food.
"Does it taste good? I;m not really a fan of fancy food." Nya asks.
Cole gives Nya a thumbs up and she smiles. Nya knows that it's good because Zane made it. She just wanted to see how Cole would reply. Sure, a thumbs up isn't a big deal to most people but when it came to Nya seeing Cole do it made her faith in Cole grow a bit.
"This fair sounds interesting! Maybe you can spend some time with your mistress!" Kai says while looking at Count Jayson.
Nya laughs, "Kai! Don't put Jay on the spot like that! If he wants to spend time with me..."
"Tomorrow we'll go outside for a walk."
Everyone turns their heads to Count Jayson. Did he just say that he was going to go outside without any hesitation? Count Jayson just says 'No' when it comes to the great outdoors. Why is he so quick to go outside?
"Whoa. First, it was the festival. Now, you're going outside with Lady Nya! WHOO HOO! That means I'm going outside too! Of course, I'm going got be either behind or in front of you, making sure that some crazy doesn't come out and hurt you and all of that!" Lloyd screams.
Misako frowns, "Lloyd we know that you're excited but you don't have to be so loud!"
"Oh... sorry about that! I just got very excited! Please accept my apology Count Jayson!" Lloyd says quietly.
The Count smiles, "I forgive you Lloyd. Since you're so excited for tomorrow, you can bring whatever you want to bring with you."
This makes Lloyd shake in excitement. Garmadon and Misako look away from their son in disappointment. The dining room is filled with different conversations and even laughter. Nya likes how lively everyone is. Even Cole seems a bit happier than usual! Nya looks down at her plate to see it empty. The lasagna tasted delicious and the sale went along with it perfectly!
Nya couldn't help but growl. Why was she so picky earlier with the food? It would be delicious because Zane made it! It look good, smells good, why wouldn't she eat it? Maybe Cole's right. She DOES need more discipline!
Eventually, everyone finished their food and went to their rooms for the night.
Cole lies down on his bed with a book in his hands. His room was silent, you could hear a pin drop... or a door opening.
"Nya if you want to come in just come in."
Nya walks into the room and closes the door behind her. She has a white book in her hands. Collects his book away and glares at Nya, who was looking around his room as if she were in a trance.
"Did you drink more wine?" Cole asks.
Nya smiles, "Yes I most certainly did but not a lot! Your room is so..."
"So what?"
"Depressing! It needs some color! A dark purple will suit it! You're whole room is BLACK."
Cole gives Nya a blank look, "Actually black absorbs all of the color..."
"When I was in school I learned that black equals no color while white equals color!" Nya says.
Nya drops a book on Cole's bed. Cole picks it up and flips through it. Nya smiles as he looks through the book.
"This book is from that dusty old library! It's all about emotions and how to express them without being too emotional! I'm sure this book will help you! It's 549 pages all about your feelings and emotions! So far, you're what society would call a psychopath because you have no compassion for others!" Nya explains.
Cole puts the book down and looks up at Nya.
"Do you like it?" Nya asks.
Cole cringes, "What is WRONG with you? Do you think I can actually learn all these emotions like... 'boredom, lovey dovey, SEDUCTIVE? What are you trying to do to me?"
Nya sits down on the bed. "I'm going go make you smile by the time the fair comes around! That is my goal! I was able to eat that delicious lasagna without complaining because I wanted to be a disciplined, young lady, so one goal for you was met at dinner!"
Cole sighs, "I understand. Since you and Jayson have that picnic tomorrow, I'll bring this book along so I can... study it."
"That's the spirit!" Nya squeals.
Nya puts both of her index fingers by Cole's lips. "Now I'm going to make a 'U' with your mouth. I'll do it three times and after that, you're on your own!"
"I don't like this idea."
"Too bad Cole! You're going to smile and you're going to like it!"
Outside of the bedroom Lloyd, Miasko, Garmadon, P.I.X.A.L, and Zane watch, trying to hold in their laughter. The five of them like that Nya and Cole are trying to fix each others weak points.
"The thought of Cole sharing emotion... sounds impossible." Mask whispers.
Garmadon speaks softly, "So is the thought Nya being a mature, disciplined young lady."
"Do you think we should help the both of them work on each other?" P.I.X.A.L asks quietly.
Zane shakes his head. "No." He answers softly, "It's between the two of them. Let's see if it works though.
"Alright Cole! Try to smile without my help!" Nya commands.
"Fine."
The five peeping toms look closer into the room and recoil in fear. Nya's face becomes pale.
"Did I smile?" Cole asks.
Nya hesitates, "Uh... you looked like... a psychopathic murderer. BUT THAT'S A START!"
"This is pointless." Cole mumbles.
"No its not! Try harder! You just need the motivation!"
Nya keeps on teaching Cole how to smile while the Count's staff and Lloyd watch.
I don't know why but creepy smiles make me smile too. I think I can thank Investigation Discovery for that! :3
Have a good day/night!
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