Warning: Third oneshot contains Ninja/Serpentine yaoi.

*Finding Out (sequel to Poetry)*

Pythor couldn't believe what has happened. First he found out that Skales and Fangtom have gotten a hold of the Serpentine Tombs Map and are freeing the Constrictai and Venomari. And now the ninja were too late to stop them and almost got themselves killed at the Toxic Bogs. Fortunately, someone came to their rescue, but they were out cold by the time the Bounty came to pick them up.

Right now, the Anacondrai was tending to the unconscious ninja, who are lying on makeshift beds on the floor with their heads held up by pillows. He finds it best not to tell Nya about this; he doesn't want her to worry if she heard that her brother and her possible crush almost got themselves hurt.

As he was placing a damp cloth on Cole's forehead, Pythor heard moaning. He turned his head quickly to see Jay coming around. He quickly slithered over to him as he rubbed his head.

"Ow, my aching head," he groaned. "What happened?"

"Easy there, Jay," Pythor answered. "You were unconscious when the Bounty found you. You're in my room right now."

"Pythor," Jay groaned. "Oh, man, am I glad to see you. You wouldn't believe what happened. We thought we were goners before this Samurai riding this giant robot came along and saved us."

"A Samurai?" Before Jay could explain more, Kai groaned and opened his eyes. Pythor quickly slithered over to him.

"Kai, are you—"

"AUGH! GIANT GINGERBREAD MAN!" Kai screamed, covering his face and curling into a feeble ball. Pythor was surprised at first before he noticing his eyes are glowing green.

"Venomari venom…"

"Is Kai gonna be okay?" asked Jay.

"He will be alright," the Anacondrai answered as he patted the Red Ninja's back comfortingly. "Venomari venom just makes you see things, mostly your worst fears, if it hits your eyes. The effects are temporary, of course. I better get Nya; she might help Kai. You don't mind checking on the others, do you?"

"Not at all," Jay answered. With a nod, Pythor slithered off to find Nya. A few minutes later, he found her room. He was in so much of a hurry; he didn't bother to knock as he opened the door.

"Nya, I need yo—" He stopped when he saw the surprised girl before her. She has on a red Samurai armor with a few gadgets and has just taken off her helmet with a scanner and a red lens. That's when he remembered what Jay told him earlier.

"We thought we were goners before this Samurai riding this giant robot came along and saved us."

"Nya," he said, pointing a claw at her with shock, "you're…you're the Samurai?" Nya was about to protest but realized the last part of the question.

"How…how did you know about the Samurai?"

"Oh, Jay told me that a Samurai with a robot saved him and the others a short while ago," he answered. "But…why are you…" The girl then looked down in shame before placing her helmet on the bed and removing her armor, her usual clothes underneath.

"Kai never lets me help out," she explained. "He thinks it's best if he protects me and I don't get myself hurt, even though I'm capable of taking care of myself. So I decided to be my own hero."

"Well, Kai's your older brother," Pythor replied with a shrug. "It's his job to protect you. Still, if you're able to handle those Serpentine back at the bogs, you definitely have potential as a fighter. And don't worry; I won't tell the others." Nya smiled at him hopefully.

"Promise?"

"I promise," he answered, holding up his hand in scout's honor. "Last thing I want to do is worry your brother about—uh-oh!"

"What?" asked the confused girl.

"I just remembered," he answered. "I think Kai got hit with Venomari venom; he thought I was a giant gingerbread man when he woke up. I was hoping you could calm him down." Nya smiled in reply.

"I'm on it," she replied. And the two of them quickly left together to help the ninja.

*Asking Her Out (sequel to Pythor's Love Advice)*

Lloyd gulped nervously as he spotted Cole's cousin Elaine out on the deck of the Bounty, doing her ballet warm-ups. Cole stated that she loves to do warm-ups every morning before doing her exercises before breakfast. That's how she keeps her body fit and flexible for any ballet recitals she gets ready for.

Lloyd couldn't help but smile at her. Her figure is just so perfect like Nya's, so slim and petite. Her long raven hair makes her look adorable when in a braided ponytail, especially with the strand of blond highlights hanging over the right side of her face. And her eyes shone like a pair of turquoises. Oh, but her gracefulness is what really got his attention; he has no idea that her graceful dancing would make her look so…angelic.

"Isn't she just amazing?" Lloyd sighed, resting his chin into his hands as she then began to do her ballet exercises.

"She certainly is." Lloyd jumped with a surprised yelp before turning to Pythor, who's invisible at the time but the boy still notices him.

"I gotta stop forgetting about your invisibility thing," the blond groaned as he calmed down a bit and glared at the Serpentine. "Remind me again why you're invisible?"

"Because I don't want Elaine to see me as you ask her out," Pythor stated. "It might embarrass you in front of her. Do you want that?"

"Point taken, I guess," he sighed before turning to Elaine again. "Okay, so what should I do and say?"

"Okay," Pythor answered, "first you should go up to her and say hello. Then compliment her on her flexibility. Then ask her if she's busy tonight. If she isn't, tell her that you want to get better acquainted with her over a nice dinner. Simple as that." Lloyd sighed in reply.

"Okay."

"And I'll be right behind you in case of emergencies, but I'll be keeping my voice low so she won't hear me." Lloyd just rolled his eyes but went with the plan anyway. He walked down the steps to the join Elaine, Pythor slithering behind him quietly. He then cleared his throat so he wouldn't squeak.

"Hi, Elaine," he said, and the black-haired girl turned to him in reply.

"Hi, Lloyd," she said, brushing back a loose strand of her before stretching her leg back and up so that the foot would go up to the back of her head. "What's up?"

"I just couldn't notice how…flexible you are," the Green Ninja replied with a slight blush on her face. "With grace and flexibility combined, I'm surprised you didn't go for the Olympics as a gold-medal gymnast."

"Good one," Pythor whispered to him.

"You sure?" Lloyd whispered back without Elaine noticing. "I thought I was being cheesy or something."

"Oh, that is so sweet," Elaine replied, putting her leg down and turning to the boy crushing on her. "Truth be told, I was thinking of doing something like that on the side. When I'm not too busy with dance recitals, of course."

"Either way," Lloyd replied a little dreamily, "I bet you'll be fantastic." Elaine blushed with a giggle as he then rubbed the back of his neck before getting to the point. "Anyway, I was thinking. Since we just met…can I get better…acquainted with you over a nice dinner?" Elaine blinked in reply.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Lloyd gulped at the question.

"Uh, yeah," he answered with a deep blush. "I mean, you don't have to if you don't—"

"I love to." Lloyd gapped in reply.

"Really? I mean, great! How does Friday night at five sound?"

"Perfect. See you later." Then she left. When she was gone, Pythor became visible again, and Lloyd punched the air with a cheer.

"Yes!"

"Knew you had it in you," Pythor replied with a smile.

*Surprise Treat*

"Hey, Cole," Lloyd said, coming into the kitchen with a box in his hand. "I was just looking for you when I found this on your bed." Cole turned to see that the box is wrapped in red wrapping paper decorated with pink and white hearts. He knew that today is Valentine's Day, but he wasn't expecting something like this, even thought the heart-shaped tag says "To Cole."

"What do you think it is?" the Green Ninja then asked as the Black Ninja took the box and put it on the table.

"Only one way to find out," Cole answered, undoing the wrapping paper carefully. He then opened the box to find a heart-shaped cake covered with red frosting and conversation hearts and written with white icing "To My Sweet Heart (the word "heart" is replaced with a pink heart shape)".

"Wow," Lloyd replied with surprise as Cole then took the tag to see who it's from. "Someone must really love you to give you cake since you love it so much."

"Yeah," Cole said before looking at the other side of the tag. There, he found a small note:

"For a special occasion such as this, I've baked your favorite dessert. It's red velvet with strawberries in case you're wondering. Hope you enjoy it, my main squeeze. XOXOXO from Skali-Poo."

The cake came from Skalidor? Cole smiled in reply, feeling his heart flutter at the thought of his beau making this cake for him.

"Hey, Cole," Lloyd then said to snap him out of it. "Did that tag say who it's from?" The Black Ninja quickly hid the tag behind his back and blushed like crazy.

"Uh, no," he said. "It only said that it came from a secret admirer. Oh, and it's red velvet with strawberries." Lloyd arched an eyebrow at him.

"Ooo-kay…" he replied in an "Awk-waaard" tone. "Well, enjoy your cake. I'd stay and help you eat it, but I got a date to get to. See ya." He then left the kitchen to get ready. When he did, a pair of black scaly hands suddenly covered Cole's eyes.

"Peek-a-boo…Guess who." Cole smiled at the low voice whispering into his ear.

"Skali…" he said in a warning but teasing tone. He then turned to see the Constrictai standing behind him and wrapped his arms around his neck.

"I should have known you were going to pull something this romantic," he said as Skalidor wrapped his arms around his waist.

"What can I say," Skalidor replied with a shrug. "You're too sweet to pass up." He then pulled his sweetheart into him for a kiss. This is one Valentine's Day both Earth Attributes can enjoy together.