Four people darted into the hospital.
"Where is she?" one demanded.
"Name?" the receptionist asked.
"Kyra Smith," she said.
"Not accepting visitors," the receptionist replied.
"I am her legal guardian," she snapped. "I demanded to see her."
The receptionist looked up, seeing a fuming Ali. She looked nervous, unaware of who she was dealing with at first.
"Look, I'm sorry, Ms. Garmadon," she said calmly. "Kyra is in getting x-rays and won't be available for anyone to see her for at least an hour."
Ali glared at the receptionist. Then something else caught her attention.
"Mom!"
She spun, seeing William stepping between a frightened Jason and a worried Brock. Sam held a crying Ella in his arms, trying to calm the young girl. Ali went silent.
"They are only trying to do what is best for Kyra," William said. "She needs to be stable before anyone is allowed to see her."
"William," Ali mumbled.
William blinked away tears as his mother pulled him into a tight hug. William closed his eyes, feeling comforted in his mother's arms.
"Ms. Garmadon," the receptionist spoke. "I will alert the doctors you are here. There is a guest waiting room where they will come for you when she is ready."
"Thank you," Ali nodded.
The receptionist directed the group towards the room, where they sat in silence for a while. About five minutes later, William broke the silence.
"Someone tried to kill her," he muttered.
"Really?" Sam asked, shocked.
"Yes," William nodded. "They would have if it weren't for Teana and Sage being there."
William clenched his hands into fists, feeling the anger pulsing through him. Sam looked from Jason to Brock, then back to William. Brock looked almost sympathetic, having dealt with loss before. Jason looked more worried, scared, nervous and anxious. No one understood why, but assumed it was for Kyra.
"We won't let them touch her," Sam assured William. "There is no way we can lose her."
William nodded. He let out a loud and shaky breath, blinking away tears. They could have lost Kyra, all because she was left to walk home alone. All because he didn't tell her to just stay with him. Then she would have been safe. Or at least protected.
"Are you alright, Will?" Brock asked.
"Just worried," William said.
"We all are," Sam nodded.
Sam caught Jason's eye, seeing him more fidgety and squirmish than normal. Something was clearly wrong, but he had no clue what. He turned, making eye contact with Brock and motioning to the blue ninja beside him. Brock turned, noticing it too.
"Is this because of the huge geography assignment?" Brock asked.
"Uh, yeah, that's it," Jason nodded. "The geography assignment."
Brock turned, looking at Sam, slightly confused. Brock got up, slipping over to sit beside Sam in the chair across from him.
"The teacher put a large portion of the final mark on the assignment," Brock whispered. "I guess Jason is stressed out that he won't get a good mark on it."
"Partners or no?" Brock asked.
"Individual," Brock sighed. "But I still helped when I could."
Sam nodded. He looked up to see Jason's eyes avert away from him. Something was still off, he knew it. But what?
"Ms Garmadon," a nurse said.
All six looked up to see the nurse in the doorway.
"Kyra is ready," she said calmly. "If you would come with me."
Ali nodded. She stood up, turning to follow the nurse. William climbed to his feet, following. Sam and Brock exchanged looks.
"I'll stay with Ella," Sam said. "You two go."
Sam scooted up next to the sleeping little girl, who curled up in his arms. Sam looked up to see Brock get up and follow Ali and William. Jason just sat still.
"Jason? Are you going to see Kyra?" Sam asked.
Jason bit his lip. He shifted in his seat.
"It's alright if you don't," Sam said. "Kyra should be fine with just Ali, Will and Brock."
Jason nodded.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked.
"Nothing, OK!" Jason snapped.
Sam jumped at the outburst. He saw Jason's eyes wide and frantic.
"Sorry, I just," Jason said, trying to find his words.
"You're worried about Kyra," Sam said. "Plus, I know you get squeamish around needles. I understand why you might not want to go to see her."
"Thanks," Jason smiled slightly.
Sam smiled at him, seeing Jason relax a little bit. That must have been all it was, Sam thought to himself. Just worried about Kyra. He hoped.
The door opened and William rushed in. Brock and Ali followed, a lot calmer than him. Kyra looked up, seeing William moving to her beside.
"You're alright," he sighed in relief, hugging her tightly.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Kyra smiled, hugging William with her good arm.
"How bad is her arm?" Ali asked the doctor.
"It will need time and possibly therapy," the doctor said. "Whoever got her barely missed the bone. The muscle is badly damaged and will cause little to no mobility in that arm."
William looked up, recognizing the doctor. The doctor smiled, seeing the young boy.
"Young William," the doctor said. "How are you doing?"
"Alright," William nodded.
"Hearing improved?" the doctor asked.
William shook his head. He pointed out the hearing aids in his ears, the only way he could hear after the nindroid incident.
"Too bad," the doctor sighed.
"Will Kyra be able to come home?" Brock asked.
"We can give pain relievers to her, and then yes," the doctor nodded.
Brock and William smiled. The doctor slipped out of the room to retrieve to medication, leaving Ali, William and Brock alone with her.
"Where are Sam and Jason?" Kyra asked.
"Sam is staying with Ella," Brock said. "I don't know what's up with Jason."
"Most likely scared there will be needles involved," William snickered. "Kid is terrified of needles."
"Right," Kyra sighed.
William looked and saw an IV in her arm. Kyra shrugged to him, not seeming to care much about it.
"I lost a lot," Kyra sighed.
The doctor came back into the room, carrying a bottle of small pills and a sling. Kyra and William turned to see him hand Ali the pills.
"She takes one in the morning and one before bed," the doctor explained. "Try to make it about 12 hours apart."
Ali nodded. The doctor moved over, looking at the IV bag.
"It's empty," the doctor said. "How do you feel?"
"Alright," Kyra replied.
The doctor helped the covers off Kyra, aiding her in sitting on the bed.
"Good?" the doctor asked.
Kyra nodded, sitting in the bed. The doctor pulled the IV from her arm, cleaning and bandaging it. He took the sling and helped Kyra get her arm in it.
"Keep it in there, and try not to move it," the doctor said. "It will help it heal."
Kyra nodded. Kyra slipped off the bed, William quickly moving to her side. Brock joined them as they walked out of the room. The doctor stopped Ali.
"So, the pills, keep the sling on the arm," Ali listed.
"And let her rest a couple days," the doctor added. "If that will interfere with an examine, because it that time of year for them, alert me and I will contact the school with the medical info about the situation."
Ali nodded. She turned and followed the group out. They met up with Sam and Ella in the waiting room where they were before.
"Jason said he needed some air so he went outside," Sam said. "He said he would meet us at home later."
"Alright," Ali said. "Let's head home. Kyra needs her rest."
Everyone nodded, and then they left the hospital.