Hey, guys. Hope you all had a safe Halloween and that you scored lots of candy.

Now, on with Chapter 13.

Disclaimer: I do not own Ninjago

Chapter 13

"Why do we have to get up so early?" Jay complained as he stood next to Cole, Zane, and Kai. Emily was standing in front of them with her hands clasped behind her back. Her eyes were burning as her gaze slipped over each of them slowly.

"Jay, don't question my motives," she said, her gaze flashing back to him. "I know what I'm doing, and…"

"You forgot something, Cole!" Lloyd came jogging outside carrying Cole's golden scythe. His emerald green eyes were bright with excitement. Next to Jay, Cole face-palmed.

"Lloyd, what did I tell you yesterday?" Emily demanded as she stormed over to him. He cowered under her looming shadow. She ripped the scythe of out Lloyd's hands and thrust it towards Cole.

"Well?" she demanded whenever Lloyd didn't answer.

"Is it going to be double the assignments?" he mumbled.

"Nope," she replied, "triple. I suggest that you get your eight-year-old butt inside and start working, because there will be no video games until every single assignment has been completed. Understand?"

"Yes, Emily," he muttered before turning around and storming back up towards the castle.

"Change of plans," Emily said, turning around, "we're moving."

"What's in the packages?" Cole asked Emily as the four men met in the foyer after being outside for about ten minutes. Emily was holding four carefully wrapped parcels.

"It's what I needed the measurements for," she explained as the four unwrapped the packages. Cole's mouth dropped open whenever he saw the sleek, pure black cloak. For the others, the top side of their cloak was black, but underneath it was the main color of their tattoo.

Cole swung his new cloak over his shoulders and fastened it with the golden fastener. The others did the same.

"Where are you taking us?" Kai asked as Emily led them on a quick hike towards an overhanging rock that overlooked the ever-growing village that was to the north.

Emily stopped and faced the Forest of Shadows. A strong gust of wind had suddenly picked up. It tossed her braid around, and made their new cloaks flap.

"There's only one thing to do," she said, her voice as hard as granite, ignoring what Kai had asked her. She turned back around to face them. Her eyes were dark, piercing, and mysterious. She pulled her hood up. It cast shadows on her face, making her look sinister and untrustworthy. Cole felt a shudder run up and down his spine. The light in her eyes made him feel like she was staring into the center of his soul.

"And that would be?" Cole probed, once he, Zane, Jay, and Kai had pulled their hoods up also.

"We're going to visit a friend of mine," she replied as she turned back around and faced the forest. "We're going to visit the Seer."

TO BE CONTINUED

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Bet you weren't expecting that now, were you? (Kid Lloyd's evil laugh) So, anyways, this concludes Chosen: Part One.

If you remember correctly, I did tell you that this was the start of a very long journey. So don't say I didn't warn you. ;)

You guys are mad at me, aren't you? If you are, review.

Also, while I get Chosen: Part Two up and running, you guys might want to check out my other fanfic that I started, which is called Zane's Fate. If it appeals to you, read it. If not, then don't.

Have a good day/night, and I can't wait to start on the second part, which is coming soon (I should plan ahead from now on). Until I get Chosen: Part Two up (and I promise that the chapters will be longer), take care.

-G.N.

(P.S.

Tell me how much you liked it. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest; 10 being the highest), tell me how you would rate this. If you think it would be a...

1, then that means you are saying: "Why the heck did you even write this crap? I hate it with my guts."

5, then you found it to be so-so

10, then you are saying: "OH MAH GOSH, I LOVED IT BEYOND BELIEF! POST THE NEXT PART ASAP!"

If you were anything else, tell me which number and what you thought. Thanks.)