Chapter 22: Almost a Rescue
(Lloyd's POV)
I woke up with the girls around me. Molly had her head on my shoulder and I blushed. I admit I do like her. But she's a girl! I'm not supposed to like girls right? I get all fuzzy when I'm around Molly, and she's the only other person my age. I don't get emotions and junk. "Morning Lloyd," I heard behind me. I turned around to see Mag stretching her arms. "Morning Mag," I said still a little red on my face. Mag looked at me, then at Molly, and then she smiled. "You like Molly," she said. "D- do not!" I said as my face got warmer. "Lloyd it's ok to like her. She likes you." I lost my color. "She does?" I asked feeling my face be restored. "Sure does little bro," she said tussling my hair with her hand. I sighed as she woke our sisters and I woke Molly.
(Kai's POV)
I'm coming Ally. I'm coming. I just got together with her and she's already taken. "It's noon! Why can't we attack and rescue them yet," I yelled as Sensei, Nya, and Ben (he's been training with Nya to understand the ship and how it works) looked at me and the guys angrily. "We must be patient, Kai," Sensei said "we will strike when the time is right." "Well that time is now," Ben said pulling a map to the screen "a massive serpentine gathering is taking place. If they are all in the same place, then you can get to the girls and Lloyd." Kid's pretty smart for being 12 years old. "Alright, guys," Cole said "it's time to get our friends and girls back!" "YEAH! Now!" I said as I pulled down my hood. "I'm never letting Crystal go after this," Zane said. "Same with Mag and me," Cole said running with us. "I hope Molly's ok," Jay said "she's like the sister I never had." "I know Ally will be ok, but I'm still worried," I said rushing out the door.
(Nya's POV)
I watched as the guys ran out the door. "I have to go to my room," I said. "Hey Nya!" Ben called to me. "What?" "Kick some serpentine butt!" I smiled. It was ok he knew. I didn't need to keep it from him and Sensei. It was the guys who never wanted me to fight. In fact, Mag, Ally, Crystal, Molly, Sensei, and Ben all know I'm the samurai. Oh well, when the time comes they'll all know.
(Mag's POV)
We were waiting in the cage trying to figure out what the serpentine were planning. They had us in an arena. The slither pit. They fight their own kind in here. Sickening. Then the stands filled with snakes of all the tribes. Pythor took the center of the arena. Only for him to be bathed in glory. He signaled for a snake to bring something. As luck may have it, it was the guys. Just Freakin Fantastic! Why did the heroes always fail at the first rescue attempt? "Follow my lead and stay aware," I said. The girls nodded. "I promised you a fight and now you will get one!" Pythor yelled getting a roaring response. "So your gonna try and hit on a woman Pythor?" I yelled "because I'd pay to see a woman hit you for asking!" the crowd laughed and Pythor growled. "Silence!" he demanded "Now! May I introduce the fight tonight! Ninja vs. Samurai!" Oh no, Nya! They must have caught her! Now we have to add another to the list of people we have to get out of here. "Now I want to know once and for all who's the strongest! Samurai or Ninja!" "Either could whip your butt on an empty stomach, Pythor P. Chumpsworth!" Ally yelled. Once again the crowd laughed. Pythor grew very angry. "Quiet! QUIET! Stop this at once!" Pythor yelled. "Awww! Pythor's getting embarrassed! Just as cute as when he was best buddies with Lloyd!" Crystal yelled causing more laughter. "ENOUGH! STOP THIS AT ONCE! THEY ARE STALLING!" Pythor screamed at the top of his lungs. I laughed at his anger. I hope I bought enough time. "Ladies and gentle snakes," I said gesturing toward to guys "THE NINJA!" the crowd roared and booed the guys. "Now, the mysterious and secret SAMURAI!" They did the same with a few cheers tossed in. "FINE!" Pythor yelled "Let the battle begin!" The guys' cage opened and Nya was set free. They battled and while Nya knew it was for show, the guys tried for real. I could hear faint complains from Jay as the ground sprung traps. "Ok girls, we get out as soon as the 'samurai' gives the signal," I said. They shook their heads and readied themselves. The suit flew into the air with the guys while Nya jumped down. She threw a disk releasing the cage's lock. I grabbed Lloyd's wrist and we ran. Ally sinjitzued serpentine out of the way with Crystal entering crazy mode. I ran straight for the exit when Pythor got in the way. "Lloyd hang onto my back." He clung to me and I began to fight. I picked up a sword on the ground and battled Pythor. Molly then knocked him onto the ground as Nya got the guys' weapons and we all hung on to her suit. "NOT SO FAST!" Pythor yelled. He had grabbed Lloyd's foot. "You're not leaving together," he said pulling Lloyd back. I held on for all he was worth, Nya flew into the air to try and give us an advantage, but it wasn't enough. Lloyd slipped away and we left without him. "NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO! LLOYD! LLLLOOYYDD! NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I screamed and flailed but I couldn't do anything about it. I had failed at protecting him, at being a leader of my team, at keeping my family together, and at being a good sister and ninja.