Chapter 36
Taming The Power

.:Kai:.

Kai couldn't believe it. He couldn't feel a pulse underneath his fingertips. He jumped back in shock; crashing into Jay and Zane. He could feel his heart hammering painfully against his chest and he found it rather hard to breathe. He didn't want Violet to be dead, she can't be.

"Kai, what's wrong?" Scarlett's voice shook and his eyes remained on Violet's face.

"I didn't find a pulse." He murmured softly and he could hear a chain-reaction of gasps going around the room.

He watched as Scarlett's eyes watered and she felt her sister's neck. Kai watched as dread and despair fill the older sister and he looked away. He didn't want this to happen. His eyes started to burn and he pried his eyes away from Violet's face. He haven't cried since his father passed away from illness and he didn't want to cry again.

But he couldn't help it. His sight blurred and he blinked rapidly to keep the tears back in his eyes. He looked at the others. Nya's eyes glistened with tears, Zane's and Jay's were glossy whereas Cole looked away. He blinked his eyes again when the tears threatened to spill but something unbelievable happened.

A loud gasp was sounded and Kai spun around to see Violet's chest rise before lowering again. He looked to Scarlett who had tears running down, she seemed mildly shocked.

"V-Violet?" Scarlett asked and they all waited in silence.

"Scarlett?" Kai would have cried with relief when he saw Violet's gorgeous lavender eyes open and her sweet voice rang out. Kai smiled softly when he saw Scarlett flung herself on Violet. If Nya died on him and then suddenly came back to life, he would have flung himself on her like Scarlett did.

"Scarlett, what are you doing here?"

"It's alright; I'll explain everything in a moment alright? Just tell me how you're feeling."

"Fine… A bit dizzy though." Kai was surprised how open Violet is now. Normally she would never tell anyone about herself or her feelings but with her sister, she's open.

It's not Kai's fault that curiosity runs in his blood. Could it be that Violet more of a family-orientated person, is that why she's open with her sister and she's always down because of her parents? Or is Scarlett more threatening than she appears? Or maybe her true potential changed her a bit unless… She have a split personality. She can be snappy and cold but sometimes –rarely- she can be sweet and caring.

"Can you guys give us a moment to chat?" Scarlett asked the five of them and he saw Cole and Zane nod in the corner of his eye. He let the others leave first and just when he was about to leave, he casted one last look at the pair before he left.

.:Violet:.

Once the others left, Violet felt arms circle around her and she leaned into Scarlett's warmth.

"I'm so glad you're alright. I knew you would be able to do it." She heard Scarlett murmur on top of her head.

"Come on Scarlett, have some faith in me." Violet chuckled and she pulled away from her sister's hug. "So how come you're here?"

"I honestly don't know. I just remember being inside your head while Kai was talking to you then poof! I'm here." She smiled but suddenly Violet felt a stinging pain on her cheek and she widen her eyes at Scarlett. "Now don't you ever think that mum and dad would be disappointed in you."

"Hey, that's no reason to slap me."

"It's a slap to bring common sense back into your head." Violet couldn't help but laugh. Her sister was here and very much alive, not just a spirit anymore. "But I think since you have unlocked your true potential, all my powers came to you which meant that you had enough power to release me and become a real living being. Thank you so much Vi."

"No problem Scarlett… Now I need to find a nickname for you…" Violet muttered and she was answered back with a hearty laugh. She wasn't going to nickname her Scar… Probably Star but really, there isn't many nicknames for the name Scarlett.

"Now let's cut back to the serious matter. Obliviously my spirit realm is no longer available for us to train so I guess we have to find another secluded place."

"Why?" Violet questioned, not knowing why they needed to be separated from the others.

"Because with your new and stronger powers, it's more likely you'll blow the Bounty into pieces and even if we do it off the ship, water is not an option and sand will just create a mess. Also I won't have my share of your powers so it would be harder for me to show you demonstrations so you'll have to cope with me alright?"

"Yes Scarlett… So when do we start training?"

"Tomorrow, for now I want to eat because I haven't tasted real food for eighteen years." And at this, Violet laughed and she got out of bed.

"Come on then, you will love to eat Zane's cooking; he makes the best meals ever." And Violet pulled on Scarlett's hand and they walked to the dining room.

.::.

It was lucky that Zane decided to cook more food even though it was nine at night. Violet felt… different but it was a good type of different. Not only she felt stronger but she felt proud of herself. She no longer felt as if she was a disappointment to her parents and her sister was here right next to her and not in her head.

But Kai's talk with her in the dragon head did make her feel much better. But now she understood Scarlett's riddle.

We sometimes think we want to disappear but we really want to be found.

The riddle was talking about her past. She had never spoken about her past to anyone and talking it out with Kai did help her. And then he said this:

"I know you said you want to be alone but I know you really would want some company right now."

Was that a coincidence or was that fate?

"No more masks, just be who you really are. We're a team and we all care for you. Most of us see you as a sister. You have us."

Those were the words that made her realised that they were also her family and she should depend on them a little bit more like a teammate. So she's going to do that, treat them like they're her brothers and sister too. She suddenly froze.

Zane unlocked his true potential because he learnt to accept that he's a robot and that they still can be his brothers and sisters. Cole unlocked his because he realised that his father respects him for who he was and not what his father wanted him to be. Jay unlocked his because he needed to be him and not someone else. Her potential had these aspects in them but her's wasn't like Kai's. From what Scarlett told her, Kai unlocked his because he tried to prove himself to being something he wasn't and when he learnt that, he didn't need to push it. Maybe this is fate because this can't be a coincident.

She looked at Kai who quickly averted his eyes. She wondered if he had been watching her this whole time. Judging by his slightly pink cheeks, she knew that must be why. She really needs to thank Kai, without that talk, she may have never unlocked her true potential.

.:Kai:.

Kai check the clock on his bedside and saw that it was two in the morning. He couldn't fall asleep, especially not when Cole and Jay are snoring their heads off. Knowing he's not going to find peace, he got out from his bed and tiptoed silently outside with his pyjamas on. He held onto the rails once again as the ship rocked gently on the waves. The salty smell of the air was refreshing and the waves calmly crashing against the boat made his at piece. He leaned over the rails and stared at the sky. It was a bright full moon and the stars twinkled like a million fireflies.

"You can't fall asleep either?" Kai turned his head to see Violet leaning on the rails as well at least two meters away from him. It was either that she snuck up here without him noticing or he didn't notice her.

"Yeah." He replied and he looked at her face. The moon made her skin glow, the beautiful type of glow. Her lavender orbs stared at the sky and her lips were slightly moistened. "What's keeping you up?"

"As I have just found out, Scarlett is a bed tosser and turner. You?"

"Cole's and Jay's snores." And he heard a small laugh from her lips.

"I have to thank you Kai. Without that talk… I wouldn't have unlocked my true potential, have more faith in myself or having Scarlett here."

"I haven't done much-"

"What do you mean? Stop being modest, you have done a lot for me by saying those words. I really mean it, thank you." His eyes were locked with her lavender ones.

"You're welcome then." He replied and he pried his eyes away from her's.

But a wave hit the boat violently and he gripped the rails tightly but Violet's body collided with his. Automatically, his arm wrapped around her waist around his other hand heard the rails. Once the boat settled down, he looked down at Violet who was actually tucked close to his chest. He could feel heat rising to his face.

Normally she would push him away… Have her true potential really changed her for good?

"Oh, I'm sorry." He heard her apologise and she quickly moved away from him.

"It's alright. Hopefully tomorrow we'll be up in the air."

"That'll be good then." He watched as a small smile graced her lips as she looked at the night sky again. Awkward silence started to settle over them. Kai wanted to stay something but as soon as he opens his mouth, he would close it again.

What should he say? He didn't want to say anything cheesy or strange. Just as a thought entered, Violet spoke up.

"We should better get some rest, I heard there's a lot of signs to put up." And she walked away. His eyes wondered on her body as she walked back to the lower decks of the Bounty. Her caramel hair swished side to side with the moon light reflecting off it.

He looked away and sighed. His crush on her was deeper than he have thought. Much deeper and he have to admit, she was gorgeous and stunning. Jay's going for his sister but who would Cole and Zane go for? Well Zane sees Violet as a sister but what about Cole?

"Kai, she looks hotter in your top than you when you're wearing it."

Cole said that when they were in the junkyard, when her shirt was shredded. That means he got a competition… Does that mean he has to make the move first? A sigh escaped his lips. Who was he kidding? Violet is too serious about being a ninja, she would say no flat out otherwise a relationship would distract her.

He stayed out for a little bit longer and he stared longingly at the sea but then his face frowned. Scarlet knows what is his the other's true potentials are. He wants to know deeply but if he doesn't find out for himself then he'll be a potential-less ninja and he didn't want that.

Who is next? Violet was first he hoped he's next. Would it be a month difference between each potential or a day? Maybe it depends on the person…

Sorry for the late chapter everyone but since I'm in Australia and its late spring, it's hot! I'm more immune to the cold so when it comes to the heat, I'm deeply affected so I can't think properly, I become dizzy and collapse which happened earlier today. Which is kinda good since I've woke up at 1 in the afternoon so I worked on this while in bed. Because of this terrible heat, I may have writer's block often or a little accident so updates may be a bit slow. I deeply apologize in advance.

But your reviews are amazing! I counted and there are 11! YAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! So big thanks to: FlameNinjagoofDarkFire, zane'sfangirl25, legolover 101, NinjaForever5, KaiRulesSuckers, Mystery girl, Mihoshi 2.0, LightningDanino23, xXSpinjitzuPurpleElementsXx, CarlyShi208 and the guest for reviewing!

But FlameNinjaofDarkFire, your review made me so happy despite my little accident! I'm so glad you love my stories that much and you use Minnie and my name as an inspiration! :,) And KaiRulesSuckers, that's exactly why Kai said that.

To answer some questions: Violet's body automatically changes gas into oxygen for her so her little stunt with the pulse is because pulses are pretty much oxygen pumping in the blood. Her body at first is trying to fit in the new powers because we all know our body multitask a lot but something like this is a little bit difficult. But please keep those reviews rolling in.