Mel: Welcome back to chapter six! I was at camp and will be next week as well until Friday, so if the update is late, that's why! Oh and I didn't say what the reward for reviewing was last time, but you all get cherry tarts! (they're like mini pies!) I hope you enjoy chapter six, me and James had fun writing it together! :)
James: Yes we did. Enjoy our latest chapter. :)
Chapter 6
*with Melody*
Mel: *walks into the kitchen, takes out list the doctor gave her earlier* Let's see... it says here that saltine crackers, chicken soup, bananas, and toast are good foods to eat when you have the flu. I still have that chicken soup Lloyd never got to eat from last night in the fridge... We could start with a little of that. We have some bananas on the cupboard over there... let's get to work. *takes bowl of soup out of fridge and sets in microwave to heat up, then gets out a paring knife, a plate and a banana and starts slicing it*
*In living room*
Nya: What James did just now was just short of amazing.
Jay: Do you really believe he's had no proper training?
Kai: He fought like a well-trained ninja!
Cole: He was surprisingly strong... and fast.
Zane: He has a ninja's potential, I don't understand why he didn't know about it previously.
Dawn: *looks at them, and speaks quietly* He could be a fighting prodigy.
Lucas: *looks confused* A what?
Dawn: A prodigy, you know someone who is just born with an amazing ability to do something. There were two fighting prodigies that lived in my home village. One of my mom's close friends, and me.
Cole: You're a prodigy? I still don't get it.
Dawn: Let's just say, when a normal eight year old girl goes to learn how to fight in our village, they don't know much. Me, I completed the training course my first day on my first try. The only other person to ever do that was my mom's friend. So, I went into training under her guidance. For most girls, it takes up to three years to complete first level training. I did it in a matter of months. Why do you think I can fight like I do and kick all five of your butts at once?
Kai: First of all, I resent that last statement. It was only once, because we didn't know Sensei was planning sneak-attack training.
Lucas: I may have seen it coming, but I don't know how you beaten me.
Kai: And second of all, how can you tell?
Dawn: Instincts. My mom later told me that her friend had told her that I would be a prodigy because she could sense it. Prodigies can often tell when another will be one. I just got this feeling watching James fight. I also felt it when Melody was trying so hard to get Cole off James.
Nya: So you think they're both prodigies?
Dawn: I don't really know... I can't tell for sure. My teacher once thought she sensed that another girl was a fighting prodigy, but it turned out to be nothing.
Jay: Should we tell them?
Lucas: *had been sitting thoughtfully until now* Maybe later, but I think we should wait.
Zane: I agree, it could be overwhelming for them.
*door opens*
James: I'm back and I picked up some lunch.
*A few minutes later*
Everyone: *Sees the table was set up and took a seat. They were low on chairs and had to grab some from the basement. James sets a pizza box in the center and opens it to reveal a cheese pizza*
Jay: Great choice, James. *taking a slice to eat*
Dawn: My favorite.
James: I thought so. Since Dawn is a vegetarian it was best for her to avoid eating meat. So cheese it was.
Mel: What took you long to get it? The pizza parlor is like 5 minutes from here.
James: *averted gaze away from his twin* Eh, traffic was rough.
*flashback*
James: *leaving pizza parlor with a box in one arm and his car keys in the other. Finally opens the door and sets the box on the passenger's seat and starts the engine. Adjusts rear-view mirror and notices a white van across the street and pulls out from the parking lot. Driving through town like a normal and careful driver.* What were they thinking? Me. A ninja. Sure I fought like one, but that doesn't make me a ninja. Mel isn't one either because she displeases fighting. I punched Cole in the face and he comments on me. I fought against Cole's strength and Kai's moves. It's a coincidence that I fight like one of them and it can't make me a ninja in a snap. I need some music to clear my head. *turns on radio to country music and almost reaches home. Looks at the mirror and notices the white van from the other parking lot a few cars behind him. Suspicion growing and took a different route home and notice the van followed him behind a few cars and took down a different street. Suspicion still growing and head towards home.*
*end of flashback*
Cole: So traffic is huge like that too? Almost like Ninjago City?
James: You could say something like that. *hears a moan* Mel, I think Lloyd needs you.
Mel: Ya, I was getting some food ready for him that the doctor suggested. *holds up tray with banana and soup* I'll eat some pizza later, just keep two pieces aside for me. I'll be upstairs if you need me. *walks up stairs and into the room where Lloyd was* Are you alright, pipsqueak?
Lloyd: *moans and shivers* J-just a little hungry...
Mel: *smiles* Well, I brought you some soup and bananas.
Lloyd: Thanks... *coughs, and reaches up weakly for the tray*
Mel: *pushes his hand gently down* Don't exhaust yourself, I'll feed you squirt.
Lloyd: *looks a little upset, but nods his head*
Mel: Good, how about a piece banana? *holds up fork*
Lloyd: I *cough* guess...
Mel: *places banana between his lips* There you go, Pipsqueak. I know you don't like me having to feed you, but it's for the best.
Lloyd: *chews the banana and sighs, opening his mouth as Mel has more banana for him* T *cough*-hanks...
Mel: *looks at him lovingly* Your welcome, Lloyd. I just want you to feel better. *hands him the sippy cup* Here, drink a little water and I'll check your temp.
Lloyd: *nods head and slowly puts cup in his mouth*
Mel: *feels his forehead* Well, it's not as hot as before, but you're still burning...
Lloyd: *looks at her then shivers* T-then why *cough* am I s-so c-cold?
Mel: I don't know squirt, I really don't know...
*In the dining room*
James: What was that all about from the drive home? I felt like I was being followed but others things can be different from that. Maybe that van was heading home and was taking the same route to its place.
Jay: Hey James. Hello?
James: *breaks thought* Uh...what is it?
Jay: Nothing. You look like you seen a ghost. Or something is bothering you?
James: Nothing. *grabs the pizza box with the two slices and heads towards the kitchen*
Kai: Should we tell him now?
Zane: Now doesn't seem like the great time. I sense something is bothering him and I think it would be best to leave him be for a while.
Nya: I'll agree with you, Zane. James looks a bit uneasy especially when we think of him as a ninja. Let him somehow adjust to the idea of him as an unknown prodigy. But what about Mel? Is she a prodigy too?
Dawn: I told you before, it's unknown. I somehow felt her like one too. But I also felt her more like a healer like me when she's caring for Lloyd the most. But James is one for sure.
James: One of what? *entering the dining room*
Cole: Nothing. We'll tell you later tonight.
James: *raises an eyebrow in curiosity and left to check on Melody and Lloyd*
*outside the house and inside the surveillance van*
Goon: Sir, are you getting this?
Unknown: Yes. I need more data though. We need a plan to make absolutely sure they're the ones and then we make our strike.
*With James*
James: *walks in carrying Melody's pizza* How's he doing, Mel?
Mel: *looks up from giving Lloyd a bite of soup* His fever's down a little bit, but why don't you ask him?
James: *laughs* Might as well. How ya feelin', Lloyd.
Lloyd: *looks at him and smiles weakly* I-I still feel *cough* coldish, I've *cough* got a h-*achoo!*eadache and my throat *shivers violently* hurts...
James: *gives him an understanding smile* Being sick is no fun. I just brought up some pizza for you, Mel.
Mel: Thanks, set it on the desk over there. Talk about anything interesting with everyone earlier?
James: *looks away* Nothing...
Mel: *gives him a look that she doesn't believe him* Spill it, Jimmy.
James: Am I really that much of an open book to you?
Mel: *shrugs* You're my twin. And I've always been able to sense your feelings in a general aspect.
James: *sighs* Well, Zane's little test told him that I'm a ninja.
Mel: What? That's crazy. You're just my bro!
James: Well, I don't believe it either. I heard them mention something about me being one of something but all they said was 'We'll tell you later tonight'.
Mel: Okay... that's weird. Oh, have Lucas fill you in on how I answered the questions up at the hospital. He'll know what I mean.
James: Alright sis. Hope you feel better, Lloyd!
Lloyd: T*cough* hanks...
*With James*
James: *walking down the stairs and stopped to see everyone staring at him* Um...Is something wrong?
Cole: Sit down, James. We have to tell you something.
James: *sits on the couch next to Lucas* Mel wanted you to tell what happened at the doctors today.
Lucas: Oh yes. We have come up with a cover story for us since we're stuck here. Cole, Jay, Zane, and Kai, you're the oldest brothers of quadruplets and are named Cole, Jayden, Zack, and Kyle. I'm your twin, James. Dawn and Nya, you're the triplets of Melody and Nya's name is Hope. Oh and Lloyd is our baby brother.
Jay: I'm fine with that. Makes me the older brother now, Lucas.
Lucas: Don't forget that I beaten you multiple times and will continue with a record. But I'm still older than you by a couple of weeks no matter what.
Cole: Can we get back on our subject? *looks at James* James, have you wonder how you're able to fight like that against us. Your strength and speed. And yet you have no experience in training whatsoever.
James: What are you trying to tell me, Cole? I already told you I'm not a ninja and I overheard you saying I was something else. What am I then?
Zane: We see that you have the potential of a ninja and are able to fight like one when you never trained before.
Dawn: James, we see you as a...
James: As a what?
Dawn: We see you as a prodigy. And you're sister as one too, as a healer.
Mel: What did you think? Tell us below in the reviews! If you do, this time you will get a slice of James' delicious crazy cake! Trust me, it's SUPER good! Now to answer and reward reviewers! :D
Ninjagosbiggestfan: I'm glad you didn't mind its length my friend, some of them are shorter than others. Way to guess at who the people are, but we're going to keep you and the rest of our amazing readers in suspense! Keep reading and here's your cherry tart! (0) :)
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That's all the reviewers for this week... We hope we can add your name to the list this time! Am I right, James?
James: Yes you're right, Melody. But again we left you in suspense of me and my twin as unknown prodigies. But anyway, hoped you enjoyed this weeks update and we'll see you again next week. Depends when my twin gets back from camp though. Anyway, have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your treats and see you next week. :)