Chapter 17: Restaurant

(Crystal's POV)

That night we all went out to dinner. Me and the girls just wore our picture clothes while the guys each wore a suit and tie their elemental color. Zane's was white, Kai's was red, and Cole's was black. We chose a fancy restaurant that was fairly new to Ninjago, it was called 'Plateau de Roses' or Tray of Roses. It was French themed and was so beautiful. There were two stories. The first was a well lit room with rose vines on racks and in flower pots. There was a wine rack, even though we can't drink, and a giant mural of the Eiffel tower. The tables and chairs were round metal and wire with white table cloths and a lit candle with a rose in glass. The second floors had booths with similar tables but in squares and were wider. There was a vase with violets in it and two lit candles. The walls were of black building forms with yellow squares and white stars in the dark blue sky. The lights were dimmer and there were still plenty of roses. Then there was a balcony with tables set up from the first and second floor with white table cloths and candles and roses. The awning was black and covered the balcony. We were seated on the balcony at three square tables pushed together. "Can I get you a drink?" our waitress asked. "I'll have water," Cole said. "Water," Zane said. "Water for me too, please," Kai said. "Iced tea for us three," Mag answered. We had already planned ahead when we got ready. The waitress left and we looked at our menus. "Anyone else thinking of the fish?" Cole asked trying to break the silence. "Oh, yeah. It sounds good," Kai said. "I don't eat fish," I said. "Why? Are you allergic?" Zane asked me. I giggled. "No, but as the ninja of water I could never eat a sea creature," I said thinking I'll get the chicken. "So, no crab?" Kai asked. "No," I said smiling. "Clams?" Cole said. "No," I said shaking my head. "Shrimp? (Kai) Crawfish? (Cole) Octopus? (Kai) Oysters? (Cole)" "Guys, it's not weird," Mag said "she respects the creatures that survive in her element." I think this conversation is what started all the talking. We shared stories from our pasts and jokes we knew.

"And right when our mom leans on his shoulder. He pukes!"Ally said as we laughed all around. "The evil Lord Garmadon, threw up on his wife?" Kai laughed so hard he probably hurt. "That's not even the best story," Mag said trying to stop laughing "Uncle told us about the time he fainted at his wedding!" We all burst out laughing, even Zane held his sides.

(Kai's POV)

This was the best night ever! I'm getting all this good dirt on Garmadon and spending the night with Ally. She looked so pretty laughing, her eyes would sparkle.

When we finished dinner we walked the girls through the park. We all sat at the gazebo until Zane and Crystal went to a bench to star gaze and Mag and Cole went under a tree to lie down.

(NO POV)

Each couple was now alone in a spot under moonlight. Kai and Ally looked at their friends. Zane and Crystal were already making out on the bench. They turned to see the same scene between Mag and Cole; passionately kissing. They turned to each other and saw into their eyes. Just then they both had the same thought. 'What the heck!' and their heads leaned in to touch lips so sweetly. Her wrapping her arms around his neck. Him holding her waist with one arm and the back of her head with another. It was perfect.