Kai~
I wake from my dream, sweating and hyperventilating. It felt... so real. I could see him, his freckled face, his golden white hair. I remember it so clearly...
"Lloyd? Lloyd? Where are you?" I yelled. I could just feel him. His strong presence, belonging to no one else.
"I'm here! Kai, don't leave... I've missed you! Where are you?" His frazzled face faded in and out of clarity. But it was getting blurry fast. I tried to get in one last message... if that dream even meant anything.
"I'm coming, Lloyd. I'm coming for all of you." I had said, before waking up. It had been so vivid, the panic on his face. But his eyes were... gold. The only other time his eyes have turned gold was when he unlocked his full potential. All of our eyes perminantly changed to the color of our elements. Mine used to be hazel. Now they're ruby red. But Lloyd's eyes were always green, though they turned brighter when the golden weapons chose him. When he became the golden master, his eyes lost the gold, except for a few flecks. I don't know what happened, but it must have been something big.
"I'm almost there." I whisper to myself. The caves have gotten hotter, meaning that I must be getting closer to the surface. After I get back to Cole, Zane and Lloyd, we have to save Jay, and then I can finally go home. When I see Lloyd, I'm telling him everything. I get up, and wipe the sleep from my eyes. This is the day. I'm getting out of here
I start trekking through the identical passages, which are definitely sloping upwards by now. The patched rock walls now are mostly covered with a thick green moss.
I turn a corner, and there it is. I can see a patch of light. I run as fast as I've ever run, the humid air rippling over my skin, feeling almost like water. The light gets closer and closer, and finally, I'm out.
I almost scream in happiness. After months of being in the dark underground, I can finally feel the sun on my face. The bright green leaves throw me for a loop, along with the smell of salt water. I must be on a tropical island. I can hear the call of seagulls.
I turn around and am face to face with a huge wall. They must be in there. I look around me to make sure there are no guards, and when I'm satisfied that there's no one around, I start scaling the wall. The wet moss falls apart under my hands, and I nearly fall twice. When I reach the top, I can't help but be impressed.
In front of me, is a beautiful red and purple palace. It's artfully designed, with intricate carvings and statues. Even though it belongs to Chen and Clouse, it's still impressive.
I jump down to the other side of the wall, and run into the shadow of the palace. I can hear shouts coming from the other side of the wall. I creep over to the nearest window, and tears of happiness form in my eyes. There, in the stands, sit my friends, watching a very impressive fight between two skilled martial artists.
Cole and Zane look fine, no major bruises, but it's a different story for Lloyd. He has a massive black and blue on his temple, and his eyes look slightly sunken in, as if...
My eyes widen.
As if he had a vision.
What if it wasn't just a dream? What if we were really communicating? That would mean.. that would mean that he knows that I'm coming.
I run around the huge building, looking for a door. I find a side entrance, and find it unlocked. Strange, but I won't complain.
The door opens to a long hallway, floored with plush red and gold carpet, the walls covered with relics. I see a fearsome white and purple sword, and a painting of a bunch of snakes that look like Pythor. Also on the wall is a pink ninja suit. It looks like Zane's. I shake my head, and keep walking. I try to picture the route I could use to get back to the room I saw Lloyd in.
I keep walking until I hear voices. I hide behind a pillar as a group of guards walks past, laughing loudly. As soon as I can't hear their laughs again, I bolt off again. Through the mazes of halls I go.
After another ten minutes of walking, I finally hear voices again. These sound rowdy. They must be the fighters, leaving the arena.I look at them from around the corner, studying faces. I see a guy with sunglasses on, one with grey and white hair, and then I see
"Cole!" I whisper shout to the ink haired ninja. He slows his pace, and looks around. I frantically wave at him, trying to get his attention. When his phantom quartz eyes find mine, they widen. He reaches behind him and grabs someone's arm. I see it to be Zane. His icy blue eyes see me, and they light up instantly.
They casually walk over to me, and round the corner to my hiding place.
"KAI!" They both whisper shout, hugging me tight. I'm crying tears of joy, an my arms are wrapped around their necks.
"I missed you so much!" I say to them, pulling out of the hug, and looking at their glowing faces. But the smile melts off of my face. "Where's Lloyd?" I ask.
"He left the arena early. He's in his room." Zane says. I release a breath of relief, the smile coming back to my face.
"We'll take you. Hopefully none of Chen's guards are around. I have to know what happened to you. You look horrible." Cole says. We start walking, Cole and I hanging back from Zane. "Lloyd has been through a lot without you. You coming back could either make or break him." He whispers to me. I nod.
We reach a green and gold door, and Zane and Cole walk in.
"Stay outside. We'll surprise him." Cole says, pushing me away from the door. I grunt in disapproval, but stay back. Cole turns, and walks back in the door, and closes it. I put my ear up against it.
"Hey Lloyd, Zane and I found something we think will make you happy." I hear Zane say.
"What is it?" A voice says. My breath hitches in my throat. It's HIS voice. I hear footsteps approach the door, and back away. This is it.
The door opens.
I close my eyes
I take a breath
When I open them, all that pain was worth it.
His big, emerald eyes are wide, as brimmed with tears. I walk into the room, and close the door behind me.
"Hey, Lloyd." Is all I can say as my voice cracks. He just inhales sharply, and before I know what's happening, his lips are on mine.
I can hear Cole and Zane's gasps, but I could care less about them as I wrap my arms around him. His lips are soft and warm, and I can feel the energy coursing from his lips to mine. I break away, my hand on the side of his face. I break out in laughs.
"I've missed you so much!" I cry, as his hand buries itself in my messy hair.
"I've missed you, too." He says. I let go of him, not wanting to, but needing to.
"We'll catch up later... but is there any chance you could get me some food and water? I haven't eaten in days. I'll also need a shower..." I say, embarrassed. Lloyd's eyes are locked on mine, and I can't bring them away. Our kiss is still fresh on my mind.
"Yeah. Zane and I'll go get you some food, and you can shower in Lloyd's bathroom. We'll talk more about what happened when you're better." Cole says, Zane following him out of the room. Lloyd flops down on his bed, a dorky smile on his face. I smirk, and walk into the bathroom, my mind racing, and my heart at ease, finally.
Hope you liked! PEACE AND PIZZA MY LITTLE ALLIGATORS!