Updating before I go to Disney for the day. Another short chapter, I'm really sorry about that. :/
Chapter Eight: Change of Fate
Sensei Wu gazed into the Spirit Smoke before him. He could not see Kai, Laurie, or Lloyd. "Strange" he said to himself, pouring a cup of tea. "What has changed their fates so drastically?"
Cole burst through the door to the apartment. "Sensei, we still can't find Kai or Lloyd anywhere. Can you see where they've gone to in your smoke?" He leaned on his scythe, breathing hard. "Please, we're beginning to fear the worst".
"I do not know where they are. The Spirit Smoke has lost sight of their fate."
The black ninja's brows furrowed in confusion. "Does that mean they're dead?" he yelled, stomping his foot. "Are you telling me that your pupils were stupid enough to get themselves killed!?"
The elderly man swung his staff around, the end only an inch from Cole's throat. "It does not necessarily mean they are dead" Wu spat. "There are several reasons that can cause one to lose their fate. You, my son, are not allowed to know the secrets of the Spirit Smoke." Slowly, he lowered his staff and picked up his tea cup. "Trust me when I say that neither Kai nor Lloyd is dead."
Jay poked his head around the door frame, his cheeks flushed red. "Nya rebooted Zane" he announced, scratching his head. "He knows where Lloyd ran off to". The other two remained silent, waiting for the blue ninja to divulge the location. "He went to Ouroboros" Jay sighed, his shoulders slumping.
"Ouroboros" Cole asked, "But didn't the Serpentine abandon it after we defeated the Great Devourer?"
"They didn't abandon it" Nya replied, entering the room. Jay sighed contentedly, following her closely. "I've been picking up snake signatures on my radar, only five. I assumed they were straggler Serpentine that didn't know where to go now. Maybe they're actually the Generals, using the city as their new base."
"Indeed" Sensei Wu nodded. "That seems like the most possible scenario."
"Then we have to go find Lloyd!" Cole cried. "I bet we'll find Kai there with Laurie as well!"
"The only problem with that is that I'm standing right here."
Everyone turned to stare at Kai who now leaned against the door frame. His uniform was dusty, his hair sprinkled with sand. A forlorn look was plastered on his face. You have to make them believe you Skales hissed in his mind. Tell them the truth, but about Laurie and Lloyd Garmadon only.
"Pythor has captured both Laurie and Lloyd. Skales is keeping Laurie in a trance and Fangtom bit Lloyd right before I escaped! I need help to defeat the Generals and retrieve the anti-venom" Kai expressed with urgency.
"Well then" Sensei Wu said, "let us go and save the children."
Kai's eyes grew darker. "No, you should stay here to watch the apartment while the rest of us go. Someone needs to keep watch over the city" he relayed in a slightly monotone voice. The elderly man watched Kai carefully before conceding defeat.
"You're right, Kai. Someone has to keep watch".
"Alright guys, let's go!" the red ninja exclaimed, leading Nya and Jay out of the room. Cole was going to retrieve Zane from the body shop, when Sensei Wu grabbed hold of his wrist.
"I sense that something is wrong with Kai, Cole" the master warned. "Please keep your wits about you and don't lose focus. Remember too, if things become out of hand, that Zane has a recording of the Sacred Flute on his hard drive." Cole gave a deep bow, before following after the others.
Only now do I realize that the chapter title rhymes with eight. Oh well, that's kind of funny. Updating tomorrow with another long chapter. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, followed, and faved my story. You honestly don't know how much I appreciate the support. :)