I'm back! It's time for the confrontation between the PJ Masks and Night Ninja. Will the Masks defeat this villain, or will this naughty ninja have a few tricks up his sleeve? Let's find out.

Warning: This chapter contains some violence

Disclaimer: I do not own PJ Masks. They belong to Disney Junior.

Chapter 2: Masks vs Ninja's

"Night Ninja... what are you up to...?" Catboy asked as the villain advanced towards him and his friends.

"Oh, why do you think I would be up to something?" Night Ninja asked, pretending to be innocent.

"We saw one of your Ninjalinos running around today." Owlette explained.

The ninja chuckled as his Ninja minions giggled, "Oh that. They were just spying on you three, just to get your attention. Now that you're here, I have you right where I want you!"

Suddenly, the Ninjalinos surrounded the Masks, blocking their every exit. Just what was Night Ninja planning?

"Ninjalinos! Attack!"

Before Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko could even react, the ninja minions jumped on them, attempting to give them fierce punches and kicks. But that only lasted for a few seconds, before the Masks were able to pushed them off. All three of them were caught by surprise by this attack, as Night Ninja laughed, "That was almost too easy. For you see, the reason we haven't been around much, is because I've been training my Ninjalinos, and myself, to be better fighters. Now that we're prepared, we plan to take down the PJ Masks once and for all!"

The Masks stared at him. He wasn't wrong. The Ninjalinos have never been that strong before, even when they worked together. Catboy spoke up, "Well, that's not gonna happen this time, Night Ninja! Just because you're stronger, doesn't mean your not as strong as us!"

"Wanna bet?" Night Ninja warned, taking a threatening step forward.

"Bring it on! Super Cat Speed!"

Using his agility, Catboy sped towards the villain, "Be careful!" Owlette called in concerned. It warmed the cat hero's heart that the owl hero cared so much about him, that he nearly got distracted, as Night Ninja grabbed him by the arm, stopping him in his tracks. He swung Catboy around, throwing him to the ground.

"One down... two to go..." Night Ninja chuckled as he made his way towards Owlette and Gekko, who quickly got in defense mode. "What do we do, Owlette...?" Gekko asked.

"If Night Ninja wants to fight... then we'll fight..." The owl hero quickly said.

"But we've never fought physically before. We haven't even prepared for it."

"Looks like we'll have to try our best. He's not giving us a choice."

But before the evil ninja could even land a punch, Catboy pounced on him, and the two boys engaged in a fierce fight. As for the Ninjalinos, they just stood and stared, cheering on their master in their unknown language.

That's when Night Ninja glared at them, "Stop staring and get the other PJ Pest!"

"Uh oh..." The lizard hero and owl hero dodged the incoming ninja, as they fell to the ground, "Owl Wings!" Owlette used her wings to blow them away.

"Super Gekko Muscles!" Gekko used his strength to lift them all up, but they just attacked him in a dog pile.

As for Catboy and Night Ninja, their fight ended as Night Ninja kicked the cat hero off of them, causing him to land on his back in a hard impact, "I've had enough of you. Time to do what I really wanted to do..." He sneered, as he flipped in the air. Catboy wondered what he was doing, but then winced when he heard a scream.

A scream that he recognized.

"Owlette."

"Fluttering feathers!" The owl heroine gasped as Night Ninja pulled her down hard to the ground, pinning her there. Catboy frowned, "Hey, let her go!" He charged towards the villain, but two Ninjalinos held him back, retraining him.

Night Ninja smirked under his mask as Owlette struggled, "Look at your pretty self. Trying to get away. Well, tough luck!"

Suddenly, Catboy heard a sound he wished to never hear...

PUNCH!

Owlette screamed out as a fist made contact with her face. That being Night Ninja's fist. Gekko gasped, "Gasping gecko's... you can't hit a girl!" He pointed out.

"You think I care?" The ninja scoffed as he pulled her up. Before she could recover, he gave her another punch in the gut, then in the throat. Before taking out something sharp. Owlette gasped. It was a knife.

Catboy growled as he continued to struggled, "My cat's whiskers! What are you doing?"

"Nothing much. Just giving her THIS!" Suddenly, Night Ninja made a slash on Owlette's arm, causing her to scream out in pain. He then threw her up, jumped up, and...

SLAP!

"Owlette!"

Catboy cried as he saw his hero companion fall to the ground with a thud, after Night Ninja slapped her down. She groaned in pain and began to sob, holding her arm. Catboy and Gekko ran over to check on her. They could see that Owlette's arm was bleeding bad (from the cut Night Ninja made), and parts of her costume were ripped in a few places.

"Owlette... it's gonna be okay..." Catboy whispered to her. "Amaya... don't cry..."

When in hero mode, the PJ Masks barely called each other by their real names, so this came as a shocker to all three of them. Owlette stared right at Catboy, looking into his blue eyes with her brown ones, "Connor..." She whispered.

"Catboy... I think we had better get Owlette back to HQ..." Gekko said out of concern. "She's hurt really badly."

But the cat hero stood up as he faced Night Ninja with a glare. He was angry. This naughty ninja hurt his best friend, his companion... his true love. And he was going to pay, "You sit Owlette where she's comfortable, Gekko." He told the lizard hero. "Near those bushes." He pointed to a bush nearby, "We'll get her to HQ soon. Right now, I'm gonna deal with Night Ninja."

Gekko was still concerned, but nodded. As for Catboy, he looked back at Night Ninja, who chuckled, "Aw, is the kitty cat mad because his bird brain friend got hurt?" He asked mockingly.

Catbot growled as he stormed towards the villain, "Shut your trap, Night Ninja! " He snapped, "Just because you're bad, it doesn't mean you have to knock Owlette around like that!"

"Perhaps. But I won't hurt her too much. But I'll let you know this, pussy cat! Very soon... Owlette will be mine!"

At that moment, he disappeared. Catboy was confused. What did that ninja mean by 'Owlette will be mine'? Whatever he meant, Catboy didn't know, but it can't be good. He turned back towards Gekko, "How is she?" He asked.

"I think she's sleeping..."

He was right, as Owlette was out of it, sleeping peacefully. Catboy sighed in relief, "Good. Let's get her back to the hideout, treat her arm, and then get her home..."

With that, the two heroes help their friend back to HQ, where they fixed up the cut on her arm, before bringing her home safely. Connor and Greg retreated to their homes, as Connor continued to sketch his drawing of Amaya..

As he did, he thought back to what just happened. This was definitely, without a doubt, their most violent mission yet. And it all ended with poor Amaya getting hurt. Connor was still mad with what Night Ninja did. But he wasn't so worried... because next time... he would get that villain back.

The next day...

Connor and Greg made their way to school with no problems at all. It was a normal thing. They came to school, played outside for a bit, went to their classroom, and prepared for class. But the only thing missing was... Amaya. Where was she? It was unlikely she would miss school.

"Where is Amaya?" Connor asked Greg, "She never misses school."

"After what happened last night, I don't blame her for staying home..." Greg replied.

Connor frowned a bit. Amaya's arm was still probably hurting, so it would make since that she stayed home today. Hopefully she came up with a good excuse to her parents as to why her arm was cut.

That's when the teacher came in with some news, "Class. I'm afraid I have some unfortunate news." He stated, "Your classmate, Amaya, has gone missing last night."

Missing?

MISSING?!

Connor and Greg gasped. Amaya... was missing? How could this be so? They had brought her back home safely last night. Where would she go? And why?

"Police are already on the look out for her." The teacher said. "But we want you kids to stay on the down low and to not get involved in this. We don't want anymore disappearing children. The best thing you can do, is pray that Amaya will be found safe and sound."

All of the students looked at each other with worry. But the ones who were the most worried were Connor and Greg, especially Connor. What if Amaya was never found? What if they never saw her again? What if Connor never got the chance to tell her how he really felt?

After school, the two boys walked down the street, moping a little. "Okay, I think it's time to be a hero, and find Amaya!" Greg suggested. "PJ Masks, we're on our-"

"Hold up, Greg." Connor cut him off, "You heard what the teacher said. This is grown up stuff."

"But no one knows Amaya better than we do."

"I know. But I'm sure Amaya's okay. She's a tough girl. We just have to hope that she's be found by the police or someone. Who knows, maybe she'll turn up tomorrow... or even tonight."

To be truthful, Connor wanted to go out and find his friend as badly as Greg did. But the teacher may be right. Perhaps it's better to let the adults handle this one. Maybe it's best for the PJ Masks... to back down.

Greg then snapped him out of his thoughts, "I guess you're right. I mean, wherever Amaya is right now, let's hope she's okay."

I really wish she was. Connor thought.

"Well, I gotta go. My mom's taking me to the store for shopping." Greg said.

"Okay. See you later."

With that the boys parted ways. When Connor got back home, he looked at his sketch of Amaya. The eight year old sighed as he picked it up. He missed her already. What if she was hurt? What if she... was-"

"Connor?"

That's when his mother walked into his room, "Connor, sweetie. Are you okay?" She asked.

"Not really..." The boy answered, seeing no point in lying to her. "I'm just worried about my friend... that's all."

"You mean Amaya? Oh yes, it is a shame that she suddenly disappeared. Some people assumed that she may have been kidnapped."

Connor frowned. He hated the idea of someone taking Amaya away, and possibly hurting or killing her. "But I wish I could do something, Mom..." He admitted.

"I know, honey. But best let the police handle this. But... if you do know something, maybe you can help..."

"Really...?"

"Of course. Even kids can help out with more serious situations."

"Wow..." Connor thought that this was a great idea as he hugged his mother, "Thanks, Mom."

"You're welcome, Connor. Now, best get washed up for dinner."

With that, his mother gave him a kiss on the cheek, and left the room. Connor looked at his sketch again, and smiled. The PJ Masks may have to back down this time... but perhaps they could still help.

"Don't worry, Amaya... we'll find you soon..."

Ah. Aren't mother's always so wise...? Well, it looks like Amaya's missing, and nobody knows what happened to her. Next chapter, we'll find out what happened to her (Though you all probably already know...). Until then, I will see you guys later. And don't forget to review, please. Thank you.