James: Hello everyone, time for an update. As you noticed last week I suddenly disappeared. And Mel is still freaking out about it. Aren't you, sis?

Mel: yes I most definitely was. Wouldn't you though if suddenly your brother went missing? Oh and this chapter, there is a song. It is called letter from a girl to the world and it is suggested that you listen on YouTube while it is in the story. Review answers at the bottom! :) enjoy!

Chapter 8

Lucas: *hears Melody's cry and quickly rushes out to aid her followed by Kai and Zane* What's going on?

Mel: James was just here and now he's gone. I don't know what happened.

Zane: Perhaps he went out for some air.

Mel: I don't know. Keep an eye on Lloyd. *rushes downstairs and out on the backyard deck* James! Where are you!?

*With James*

James: *groans in his sleep and slowly opens eyes. Sees silhouettes of people in front of him* What's going on here?

Unknown: Hello James Michael Johnson. We have been searching for you and wanted to run a few tests on you.

James: *gets up to hit them, but couldn't move his arms. Looks behind to see his hands tied behind his back* Untie me and let me go! Or I'll call the police on you!

Unknown: We'll let you go, but want a blood sample real fast.

James: *yelps in pain as he felt something jab into his arm to see a syringe drawing out blood from his arm* Why are you doing this!?

Unknown: You'll find out eventually. We wanted a blood sample and will return you to your home. Give him a sedative. He'll won't remember a thing.

James: *yelps in pain as another needle enters his arm and felt his body starting to feel numb and passes out*

*With Melody*

Mel: James, where are you!? *hears tires screeching in the front yard and ran over to it. Gasps as she found James lying on the driveway* James! Lucas! Come help me! I've found James! He's unconscious again!

Lucas: *runs out of the house* Thank goodness! I wonder what happened... Why are his arms tied?

Mel: I don't know, let's just get him inside. *unties James and her and Lucas support James between them*

Lucas: *walks inside* Did you hear or see anything when you got out there?

Mel: I heard a loud tire screech and a large, white van speeding down the street.

Lucas: They're probably the ones that took James.

Mel: *opens door to the bedroom* But why? And why return him so quickly? I-I'm scared for James' sake...

Lucas: *helps lay James down on mattress* I don't know, but I think one of us, meaning me or the guys should stay up with you two throughout the night in case anything else happens.

Mel: A-alright... I think I'm gonna go check on Lloyd... I left him in the bathroom throwing up... *walks away leaving Lucas to examine James*

Lucas:That's weird... He looks perfectly fine... Wait, there's two small punctures in his arm, on the vein... They're gonna bruise... *sees the glass of water on the bedside table* Maybe I can at least do to help him... *takes a small bit of water and heals the wounds* They were clearly needle stabs... I think one of them was probably a sedative to knock him out... But what about the other... *looks at the unconscious James worriedly* I hope he's alright... Who could have done this?

*In James' thoughts*

James: Who were they? Why kidnap me and take a sample of my blood? And how did they know my full name? And they said they were searching for me. What does that mean? I hope they don't hurt Mel.

*In James' room*

Cole: *walks in with Jay behind him* Zane has told us that something happened to James and is outside scanning for any clues.

Mel: I'm just worried now. *carries Lloyd from the bathroom and back into bed* Why kidnap my brother and suddenly just throw him out in the streets? I think I should call the police. Have them on the lookout for a white van.

Zane: That won't be necessary because they're gone now. We're going to take shifts on guarding you two. We don't who they were or what they want, but it's something we can do to help out. I'll take the first shift. *opens the panel on his arm and pressed a few keys, robotic voice* Security mode activated.

Mel: I appreciate your help, but I'm just worried now.

Lucas: Mel, relax. Lie down with Lloyd and your brother and get some sleep. We'll take protect you and your brother. Whoever they were won't have a fighting chance against us.

Mel: Thank you. *crawls in between Lloyd and James and cradles their heads in her arms and closes her eyes in worry*

*The next day*

Zane: Well no signs of trouble outside. *walking back into James' room with Lucas on guard*

James: *groans and slowly opens his eyes* Wh..what happened?

Mel: *turns her head towards her brother and whispers, not wanting to wake Lloyd* James! You're okay! *side hugs him on the shoulder*

James: *a weird look crosses his face when his twin touches him*

Mel: *sees the look* What's wrong, James? Are you alright?

James: I-I can SEE you touching me... But I can't FEEL it.

Mel: *looks worried* Alright. I'm gonna come over to your bedside. *carefully crawls out of bed so she doesn't disturb Lloyd. Walks over* James, can you feel this? *she rubs his forearm gently*

James: No...

Mel: Okay... Can you feel this? *runs her fingers across his cheek*

James: I felt that.

Mel: *nods, but still looks worried* That's good. What about this? *starts rubbing his stomach area*

James: *shakes head*

Mel: This? *gives his lower legs a squeeze*

James: No... I don't know why...

Mel: Don't worry, I'm gonna do one more... Can you feel this James? *starts rubbing his neck gently*

James: *twitches his head as twin was stroking his ticklish spot* Yes. What does this mean?

Mel: Give me a second... Lucas!

Lucas: *walks in from the hall* Is something wrong, Mel?

Mel: Come here for a sec, will ya? James woke up and I need to ask you something.

Lucas: *walks in* Sure, what's up?

Mel: James can't feel anything from the neck down, and I know you examined him last night when he was unconscious. Did you find anything last night that could explain this?

Lucas: Yeah, I found two small needle puncture wounds. I healed them up, but I could tell that one was for a sedative. It could just be making him numb. Don't worry it won't last long.

Mel: *smiles slightly* Thanks Lucas. How did everything go last night?

Lucas: Fine. Nothing else turned up. How's Lloyd?

Mel: The pipsqueak's still asleep, but he did puke at least twice last night. *lays the back of her hand gently on the small boy's forehead* He's still got a fever, but it's gone down a little bit at least.

Lucas: That's good. Thanks for taking care of him, Melody.

James: What is going on? I wake up in my room and I can't feel my body. And I don't even remember anything. Lucas said that I had two puncture wounds on my arms as one was a sedative and he didn't know what the other was. I don't know why but I feel light-headed a little. What is happening to me?

Mel: James, do you remember anything at all last night?

James: *looks at his sister and shook his head* No, I don't.

Mel: One second you were on your bed and the next gone. I was worried about you until I found you unconscious with your hands tied up.

James: I was kidnapped? But why would they just throw me out in the streets?

Mel: That's what I was thinking too. *hears shuffling and turns to see Cole and the others behind him*

Cole: We heard James is awake finally. How's he doing?

Mel: He can't feel his body from the neck below. I don't know if he has any motor skills. *turns to James* Can you move your arms?

James: I'll try. *tries to move his arm and couldn't * No.

Mel: Oh dear. *turns to Zane* How long do you think the sedative will last?

Zane: *walks over to James' side and opens his panel to scan his body* He'll be fine. Just give him an hour and he'll be up.

James: Well, this is gonna be a loooooong hour... *speaking* Melody, you mind pulling the blankets up? I'm cold...

Mel: Course not, Jimmy. *pulls covers up around her brother* How's that? You need anything else?

James: That's fine thanks, and no, I'll be fine.

Mel: Alright, I'm gonna check on Lloyd. *walks over to Lloyd and starts stroking his hair gently, murmuring* Hang in there, Pipsqueak.

Lloyd: *moans and opens eyes* M*cough*-orning.

Mel: *smiles* Hey, how ya feeling buddy?

Lloyd: B-better, I'm not a*cough*s cold... B-but I've got a headache...

Mel: That's good. Since you puked last night, you puked out your medicine. I'm going to have to do what the doctor suggested and injected directly into your bloodstream. But for now, do you want me to take some of your blankets off?

Lloyd: Y-yea... I'm a little h*cough*-ot...

Mel: *pulls off two blankets* I'll go get that medicine, Pipsqueak. Will you be alright for now, James?

James: I'll be fine, go get that for Lloyd.

Melody: Alright, but I'll tell Lucas to keep an eye on you.

James: Whatever, not like I'm going anywhere.

Mel: Oh quit being grouchy. I'll be right back. *walks out into the hallway to see Lucas* Hey, can you keep an eye on them? I'm gonna get that medicine for Lloyd.

Lucas: Alright, that's fine.

*With James and Lloyd*

Lloyd: *moans and turns head slightly to James* Are *cough* you okay?

James: *turns head to see him* Not really. I can't move my arms and legs. Zane said in an hour I'll have control again.

Lloyd: *cough* What happened?

James: *averts gaze away* I don't know. I can't remember. I was lying in my room and felt something sharp on my arms twice and wake up until morning.

Lucas: Clearly whoever they were that kidnapped you wanted something, but threw out like you were garbage.

James: I can try my hardest to see if I can find a trace of last night, but it may not come.

Lucas: Just give it a try.

James: *closes eyes and drew in a deep breath. Began to recall last night rush of being a prodigy and the knife thrown at him and caught it. Then throwing up last night and passed out. But nothing else. Opens eyes and shook his head* Nope. Nothing. What are we going to do then? What if they come back for me? Or what if they hurt Melody?

Zane: *walks in to check on his body* That can be taken care of. Half of us will be on guard with you and the other will be with Melody. But maybe we should try to go somewhere else today so we can make sure they don't follow.

James: *thinks for a minute and had an idea* I know that the city is having its annual festival of spring today. Maybe when I can move again, we can head out there until they're gone.

Lucas: That sounds like a good idea. But what about Lloyd? We can't leave him here alone. What if they kidnap him?

James: We'll just take Lloyd along. Try to get him out for a while.

Mel: I got his medicine right here. I think we should do it. Hopefully it'll keep them away from you if they try again. Here Lloyd give me your arm please.

Lloyd: *untangles his arm from the blankets and hands it to Melody*

Mel: you can look away if you need to pipsqueak. *takes the cotton with alcohol she brought and wiped the inner side of his elbow, above the vain. then takes the needle, and gently presses it into the vain. Then presses down on the top of the syringe, injecting the medicine in. Then carefully slides the needle out, takes a band-aid she had and stuck it over the puncture* there. All done Lloyd.

Lloyd: *coughs and drank some water* Thanks..

Mel: Give them an hour and we'll see how they'll do. But I want to stay with them for a while.

Lucas: Let me get Cole to guard you and the others. It's his turn anyway. *leaves room*

Mel: Alright then. *crawls in between her brother and Lloyd* How about some TV to pass the time?

James: Fine by me.

*A few minutes later*

Mel: We flipped through all the channels and there was nothing to watch that would have been appropriate for Lloyd. Maybe I can get James' opinion on something... *speaking* Hey Jimmy, can I get your opinion on something?

James: Sure, what is it?

Mel: Remember when I read to you in the paper about the spring festival?

James: Yea, so?

Mel: I told you that there was going to be a talent competition.

James: Oh yea! So are you gonna sing or play your flute?

Mel: Well, I was hoping to sing, but no one has heard it before...

James: And you don't know if it sounds good enough? Me and Lloyd will listen to it Mel, if you like.

Lloyd: Yea *cough* I'd like that Melody...

Mel: Alright, I burned the music off onto a CD and memorized the words, so I'll go grab the CD. *runs out of the room, and comes back a minute later with a CD and CD player, sets it down and turns it on.* It's called 'Letter From a Girl to the World' *Music starts playing*

In my heart there are hopes and dreams,

and all different beautiful things.

In my heart there's a sunrise glowing,

and a warmth that holds me there.

And I think of God's beauty in the world all around,

in the clouds that roll across the sky.

In the clean smell of the rain and the colors of the fall,

and it makes me happy.

And I wish that others saw it too. (Lucas: *walks in, curious about the music he heard, see's Melody singing and similes, beckoning everyone else inside*)

If you love your children, are you sure they know?

Have you said the words out loud?

Are you listening with your heart when they're sharing theirs?

Have you given us a chance to make you proud?

Do you know who I am?

Do you really know?

Cause you can't tell from looking at me,

that underneath all this happiness inside,

There's a part of me nobody sees.

I wonder who I am.

I wonder who I'll be.

What will my life become?

There are just so many questions inside me.

Am I good enough?

Am I pretty enough?

Can I learn not to care what others think?

Can I make a difference in someone else's life,

And can others see God's love in me?

*speaking* I want others to see the real me,

Not a girl who hides under a mask of makeup or clothes.

I want to be someone who others want to be like.

I want to be myself.

*song comes to end*

James: Wow... Mel, that was beautiful!

Lucas: I think the rest of us agree. *smiles at her*

Mel: *startles, not seeing the others* W-when did you get here?

Nya: Your voice is amazing, Melody!

Everyone: *nods head in agreement*

Mel: S-so you think I should try the talent show at the festival?

Everyone: *looks at each other* Definitely.

James: *looks at his sister's nervous face and looked at his left arm. Slowly trying the best lift it and felt it off the blankets and brushes his sister's black hair* You'll do great. I know it.

Mel: James, your arm. You can move it. Tell me if you can feel it. *rubs his forearm*

James: *nods head* Yes I can.

Mel: *wraps arms around her twin* Oh Jimmy, I glad you're alright now. Please don't scare me like that again.

James: *wraps arms around her to hug her* I won't. As long they'll never come for me again.

Mel: Can you stand? *grabs both arms and pulls her brother up to his feet*

James: *feels light-headed to have his feet planted on the ground and knees bucked and fell to the floor, but was caught by his twin and Cole* I'm fine. Give me a few minutes. *grabs onto the mattress and pulls himself up*

Cole: *moves out of the way to give him room, but stood close in case he fell again*

James: *stands on both feet and balanced to gain his weight* See I can do it fine.

Mel: You were the stubborn one like me, Jimmy. But glad to see you're alright.

James: I'm glad to be alright too. And I'll make sure that whoever took me for an unknown reason will never get you. *hugs his twin*

Mel: *hugs him back* Promise?

James: Promise. Now I think in half an hour we should head down to the festival. What do you think?

Cole: I'll agree to that. Get us out of the house to see the new world here.

Dawn: Totally.

Mel: Are you sure? What about Lloyd?

James: We'll take him along. The poor thing needs some air too and a trip to the doctors doesn't count.

Mel: Alright then.

*Half an hour later*

Everyone: *heading to James' vehicle as it was a minivan because he likes the extra space and can fit ten people at once. Mainly giving rides to his friends after school with Melody. Once they secured a tired Lloyd in the booster seat in his vehicle and everyone else buckled up, James started the car and drove out from the house*

*Inside the surveillance van*

Unknown: Such a lovely tone. That's our Yin for sure. A nurturing mother to her twin and helpful to others. Commence our test on Yang in two hours from now. I want him to fight.

James: As you can see now that I'm with my scared twin and can finally move. I hated that. But anyway I hoped you liked our update and can't wait to see the reviews. Mel, anything to add?

Mel: um... Oh ya! First off, I have poll up on my profile about this story! Go take a look, I love to see what your opinion is! Secondly, my tennis season has started and James starts school soon. So with less time to prepare, there may be occasional late chapters. I hope you understand! :) now onto the review responses! :D

Ninjagosbuggestfan: first of all, thanks for being a continual reader and reviewer. It gives me and James some excitement when others continually like our stories. Well now you know what happened to James! Somewhat... Thanks for the sympathy... I was super scared for James there. Well thanks for reviewing nbf! :) here's your chocolate chip peanutbutter cookie! (:)

Koko: freakout together moment! (Synchronized screaming is heard) your right. Never a good thing when you puke and disappear. it's okay to think about those things! Thinking about happy things make you HAPPY! :D so since you don't appear to like chocolate peanut butter cookies... How about a normal peanut butter cookie I made specially for you!? (#)

NinjaWinxMLPlover8801: WELL HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! [*] blow out the candle! :) I'll have to take a look at you stories! :) here's a giant sized cookie for your b-day present! (::::)

Kiwi: we discussed this over PM and I still think the wording of your review is hilarious. Oh well we all make mistakes! ;) here's your cookie! (:) I hope you get comfortable in your new apartment with your new roommates! I've been praying for you! :)

Elephant101: firstly: YAY! FANFICTION HAS A NEW MEMBER! HIP HIP HORRAY! There. Now, I'm glad you liked the cake! As for your first question, you shall have to wait and see. For your second, I DID know that ninjago was back in 2014 and I'm super excited for it! XD and your third question had already been answered. so thanks for reviewing and here's your cookie! (:) :)

thanks to all amazin reviewers! You guys rock! Also, have a great week everyone, stay safe, and God bless til next week! :)