James: Hey there everyone, it's time for an update. Normally Melody would be the first to say 'Hi' to our readers, but she's busy being a sleepy head. Haha I'm kidding, Mel.
Mel: ahem? Who was the one who was the first to ask who was awake? Me thank you very much. Sorry, ignore my twin's annoying antics. -_- it's a long running joke between us. Also, there is a song in this chapter that can be found on YouTube. It's called 'When I Close my Eyes' And I suggest you listen while it's used in the story! Copy at YouTube- watch?v=7WPXWpTXckQ&feature=related -and enjoy! :) I hope you enjoy the story and review responses will be at the end! :)
Chapter 7
*With Melody and Lloyd*
Mel: Well, I got Lloyd to finish the banana and have a couple bites of soup, but He said he's full. Poor boy is still shaking like a leaf. He can't seem to relax either. Hm... maybe another back rub? *speaking softly* You want me to rub you back buddy?
Lloyd: *moans softly* All*cough*right...
Mel: Here, let me help you roll over, since you're wrapped up in blankets. *helps him roll over, and starts rubbing his back soothingly* How does that feel, Pipsqueak?
Lloyd: *moans* W *shivers*-ill you sing *cough* f-for me Mel?
Mel: *smiles gently* Sure Lloyd... Hmm... what can I sing? How about... When I close my eyes? I can skip over the interlude though, cause it's a bit fast for a soothing song...*Says* Here it goes Lloyd...
When I close my eyes than I can see,
When I close my eyes I'm alive.
When I close my eyes than I can see,
And I am not afraid.
When I try to see the reasons why,
If I ever could understand.
I would find the hope to let me try,
And I am not afraid.
Take me to the river,
Take me to the sea,
Climb the highest mountain,
And go there with me.
How was that Lloyd?
Lloyd: Your *cough* voice is v-very *shivers* pretty.
Mel: *rolls Lloyd back over* Thank you. *strokes his hair* Why don't you rest for now pipsqueak. I'll be right over there eating my pizza if you need me.
Lloyd: O*cough*kay.
*In the living room*
James: Okay what!?
Zane: A prodigy. You. A born fighter with amazing abilities.
James: Okay first off you guys think I'm a ninja because I can fight. Now you think I'm a prodigy! This is all happening too fast right now to believe it.
Dawn: James, I can feel it inside you. You're a prodigy like me. A fighter that knows how to defend himself without knowing. You were able to fight off Cole, Kai, and Jay and Jake when you were ten.
James: *gets off of couch and starting to freak out a little* There's no way. I'm a normal person who sketches and does pole vault for my track team. I am James Johnson. A normal human being. Not a prodigy who fights.
Zane: We know this is all a big surprise to you, but we can see it in you. You have the potential of a ninja and are a born fighter with amazing strength and speed.
James: I'm lean muscle and I run for track. That's doesn't make me a prodigy.
Dawn: Oh really. *walks back into the living from the kitchen and threw a steak knife towards James*
James: *sees the knife heading towards him and caught it by the blade; inches from his face. Hands started shaking to his defense and drops the knife*
Dawn: Only a true prodigy would be able to stop a knife throw like that if he didn't want to.
James: *drops to knees* Does...Is Melody one too?
Dawn: I'm not sure. I felt her presence of being one, but felt something different about her. She felt like a healer. Caring and protecting those whose in worst conditions. Mainly healing Lloyd.
James: *shakily gets up and felt his dinner climbing in his throat* Excuse me for a moment. *ran upstairs to his room and disturbed Mel and Lloyd and ran to his bathroom and slammed the door shut*
*With Melody and Lloyd at the same time*
Mel: *sits while eating her pizza, watching Lloyd. Her head snaps up to see James run into the bathroom and slam the door* What? *walks over to the bathroom door* James? Are you alright? *hears wrenching* James Michael Johnson, I'm coming in there. *pulls open the door and sees James standing over the toilet puking, rushes to his side* Jimmy! What happened?
James: *glances at her only to turn and puke again*
Mel: Oh no... Did you catch Lloyd's sickness? *rubs his shoulders comfortingly*
James: *gets up shakily and rinses his mouth* N-no... I don't think so. Mel... I feel diz- *passes out into Melody's arms*
Mel: James! Oh no... I need some help! *yells loudly* Lucas! Someone! Come here and help me! Something's wrong with James!
*Lucas and Zane run in*
Lucas: What's wrong? *sees James out cold* Oh.
Mel: Help me carry him to his bed.
Zane and Lucas: *grab onto James' arms and legs and hoist him up. They carry him to his bed as Mel moved the covers for him and the water and ice ninja laid him down*
Mel: *pulls the covers up to her twin's chin and sat beside him while stroking his hair* What happened to make him like this and pass out?
Lucas: *rubbing the back of his head with worry* Um...How do we put this?
Zane: My test, and Dawn's test as well, confirm that your brother is a prodigy.
Mel: A what?
Lucas: Prodigy. A born fighter with amazing abilities. You're brother fights like a ninja, but has something about him. We believe that you're one as well, but a healer.
Mel: What test did Dawn do to make my brother throw up and pass out from...shock or something.
Zane: Um...She threw a knife at him and he prevailed it by catching it. The adrenaline rush must've got him sick and made him nauseous and pass out.
Mel: *immediately stands to her feet* She threw a knife at my brother!?
Lucas: Only to confirm something. *placing hands on her shoulders to calm her down* And I think it worked. You and your brother are special like us. Your brother is a fighter and you're a healer. Almost like a...Yin and Yang.
Mel: *speechless to speak right now and turned her head to James* Can you leave me alone for a moment? I need to time to think about this and help Lloyd and my brother now.
Lucas and Zane: Sure. *leave the room. Leaving the three alone*
*With Mel*
Mel: Wow... A prodigy... How? I've heard of singing and acting prodigies, but fighting and healing too? I just don't understand... I guess it makes a little sense... I mean, I've always worked well with little kids and people who are sick or hurt. I've aced all my health classes, even advanced medical emergencies, which is usually taken by high school students. I took it when I was in 7th grade... But that can't mean? Can it? Ugh... I'll have to think of this later. Now I have two people to care for. *speaking* You doing alright, Lloyd?
Lloyd: *shivers and coughs* I-I'm just a l-little cold... Is J-James alright?
Mel: He'll be alright Lloyd, thanks for caring. Why don't I turn up the heating pad a notch.
Lloyd: A-alright...
Mel: *adjusts heat* There you go, Pipsqueak. Now, you get some sleep. I'm gonna check on James.
Lloyd: *nods head slightly and closes eyes*
Mel: *walks over to her twin* Oh James... hang in there... *strokes his hair and waits for him to wake up*
*With Lucas and Zane*
Lucas and Zane: *walk into the living room to see everyone's worried faces*
Cole: What was wrong? Are Melody and James okay?
Zane: We got up there to see Mel holding an unconscious James.
Lucas: Melody said he puked, then passed out. Zane thinks it's from shock and adrenaline rush when Dawn threw that knife at him.
Dawn: Oh... I didn't know that would happen... I feel so bad now.
Nya: Don't worry Dawn, he'll be alright. Like you said, you didn't know. *places a comforting hand on Dawn's shoulder*
Zane: We told Melody as well, and she just asked for some time alone with Lloyd and James to think. She took it pretty well.
Kai: What does all this mean though?
Lucas: *sigh* I don't know. *looks at the clock on the fireplace mantle and notice it was starting to get late* Wow the day went by fast. *speaking* I think we should lie down for the night. Let those three be alone for the night. I'll grab one of the air mattresses from upstairs and just lie in one of the guest rooms.
Cole: Sounds like a good idea. Let them get used to the idea of them as prodigies and see about them in the morning.
*all head upstairs and to the rooms they stayed the night before*
Lucas: *knocks softly on the door* Mel, we're all heading to bed for the night and just grabbing one of the air mattresses and want to say goodnight to Lloyd.
Mel: That's fine.
Lucas: *walks over to Lloyd and softly stroked his hair and kisses his forehead* Good night, Lloyd. Hope you feel better tomorrow.
Lloyd: Good..*cough* night, Lucas. *cough*
Lucas: *grabs one of the air mattresses and leaves the room and heads towards Kai and Zane's room*
*Outside the Johnson house*
Unknown: That's it. More data. I believe we found our Yin and Yang. Tomorrow we shall put Yang to one of our tests. But we won't commence on the full attack just yet. I want more data on Yin.
*With Melody*
Mel: *wipes James' head with a cool cloth* Please wake up soon, Jimmy...
James: *groans, eyes snap open* W-what? *tries to sit up*
Mel: *pushes her brother back down gently* You're not getting up anytime soon James.
James: *holds head* Did that really just happen? Was I dreaming what they said?
Mel: *looks down and shakes her head* I don't understand it either, but no, you weren't dreaming.
James: I-I just don't know what to think...
Mel: *places back of hand on her twin's forehead* How about get a little sleep, you've got a VERY slight fever...
James: Whatever, I'm exhausted anyways. Are you gonna keep an eye on Lloyd?
Mel: Yea, now get some rest James, everything will work out. *kisses her brother lightly on the cheek*
James: *closes eyes* Good night, Melody.
Mel: Sleep well, Jimmy. *walks back over to tend to Lloyd* Feelin' alright, Pipsqueak?
Lloyd: *moans and clutches stomach* Think... Puke...
Mel: Uh oh... *pulls covers off and carries him quickly to the bathroom*
Lloyd: *leans over and pukes, but not as much as last time* Oh... *starts crying and pukes again*
Mel: Oh little buddy... Hang- *hears strange sound from outside* What was that? Stay here Lloyd, I'm gonna look out there.
Lloyd: *nods head and pukes a little more*
Mel: *opens door and peeks out* James? Are you okay? *hears no response and walks over to her brother's bed* James? *sees that he's gone and gasp* James! Oh no! Lucas! Kai! Zane! Anyone! Help! James is missing! My twin is g-gone!
James: Dun dun duh! What happened to me? Got to love suspense into these stories. I'm sure my sister is freaking out still.
Mel: well duh I'm freaking out! First you puke, pass out, and then disappear!? ya I'm freaking out! I hope you enjoy our little cliffhanger and can't wait to see you next Saturday! Also, there's a new poll up on my profile about this story! No one has voted yet, so go take a look! :) Oh and if you review, you'll get what my younger brother calls (for real, not like online bro or something) peanut butter chocolate chippers. Aka: chocolate chip peanut butter cookies.
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