Chapter 60
Seeing Her Again

.:Violet:.

All she could remember was the moon turning red and becoming tired so quickly. When Violet opened her lavender eyes, she was greeted with the bright blue sky that had a couple clouds painted here and there. The caramel-haired girl sat up and found that she was surrounded by long grass and wildflowers of many colours and a sweet aroma that drifted to her nose. It was familiar and it felt embracing. When Violet stood up, a startled gasp came from her lips as she took in her surroundings. She was in Scarlett's paradise.

Immediately, Violet ran through the long grass and flowers, not caring that they whipped at her ankles and legs. When the female ninja arrived at the creek where the boat was tied on the other side, she simply flew over and ran to the cottage. She kept telling herself that Scarlett should be here otherwise how could she be here? She opened the door and that's when she saw her.

Scarlett stood there, very much alive and just how Violet remembered her. Seeing this woman alive brought tears to Violet's eyes. She knew it was much different from a dream because her sister was in front of her, looking as alive as possible with life dancing in her round, blue eyes. Her wavy blonde hair was tossed over a shoulder and a gentle smile graced her sister's face.

"S-Scarlett..?" Violet asked with her voice cracking as a tear already fell down her face.

"It's me little sister." The older of the two spoke softly and immediately, Violet ran over and hugged her sister who was much taller but not as tall as Kai.

"H-How?" The purple ninja asked as she wrapped her arms tightly around her sister's slender body and buried her head into Scarlett's shoulder.

"It's a long story but like the first time, I don't have long."

"What are you saying? That I can bring you back to life again?"

"No, you can't. That was my last ticket. Do you want to know why our parents named us Scarlett and Violet?"

"Why?"

"I was born on the day Shoujouhi Moon occurs. How well do you know your ancient Ninjago language?"

"Not well at all."

"Shoujouhi means scarlet and they call the red moon the 'Shoujouhi Moon' because of its red colour. Mother and Father named me after the moon. And they name you Violet because at first, they didn't know what to name you but when you opened your eyes for the first time and they saw it was violet, they called you that. I must say, being dead is boring but I've managed to beg the First Spinjitzu Master to allow me to contact you every time the Shoujouhi Moon rises which is my birthday."

"So you mean… I only get to see you for a night once a year?"

"Yes and I don't have long. What I have to say is important. I need you to find Nathan Fields."

"Nathan Fields? Why?" And at this, she watched as her sister's eyes casted down to her hand. "Scarlett, tell me what's going on."

"Remember how I told you I worked as a checkout girl?"

"Yeah..?"

"I wasn't- wait, this isn't the best place to start. Let me start all over. Mum and Dad had a very close friend and they had a son called Nathan. He's only a couple months older than me but we became close friends. He was like a brother to me. Nathan was also there when you were born and immediately you were seen as a little sister to him when he held you… But he was also there when the doctors told me I had the cancer. Of course, us being best friends, it was really upsetting… I don't really remember what exactly happens right after but a couple days before I passed away for the first time, he told me that he would look after you… What the heck, we were only four! But anyway, after I died, he made sure to be a great older brother since he never had siblings."

"How do you know he made sure to be a great older brother? You were placed in my head remember?"

"Yes so I got to see everything you saw when you were a baby and he was there taking care of you. But after your first birthday, his parents moved to a village somewhere in the mountains. After our parents died, his parents wanted to take you into their family but they were murdered by the same bunch of people the day they were going to take you. Nathan's grandparents took him in but they didn't take you. When I was alive again, I set out to find him, lying to you guys that I got a job."

"Did you find him?" Violet asked. They had now moved to the small, round dining table with cups of tea on the surface. She had to admit, it was great being able to talk to her sister again, even if the next time it would be next year but it relieved her in so many ways. But Violet also found herself getting more curious about this Nathan person.

"I found him in Aston, it's in the mountains. At first, I was there because I heard they had great berries but then I heard someone called out to a man called Nathan. He looked so much like the Nathan I knew when I was little so after he talked to the other man, I went up to him and asked if he was Nathan Fields."

"Was he?"

"Yes. When I told him it was me, he didn't believe me so I then told him everything, from us being friends until you –my amazing little sister who's a ninja- releasing me. We sat down, had a long chat and caught up. I found that he became a samurai and a well-known man in his village. So many weeks passed and he temporarily moved to Ninjago City, where I could see him more often…" And Scarlett trailed off as if remembering him in sadness. "But on the day I died again, I went to find him while getting everyone out of the buildings. I was so worried… because he was my best friend… my only friend apart from the guys." And then Scarlett stopped to wipe a tear that dropped. "I remember him running into a building so I followed him. He saw me and told me to get out so I did. While he stayed, he freed everyone in the upper levels but the building started to fall. I went to go back for Nathan but I heard two people cried for help, a couple."

"I saw them… About in their twenties right?"

"Yeah, that's them. I was so close to helping them until that stupid bookshelf fell on me. Then you came and that drama happened."

"But… Scarlett, how do you know Nathan wasn't one of the dead people we found?"

"I know he isn't dead… The spinjitzu master told me so. I would really like if you two could meet each other."

"Then how come you kept this a secret from us?"

"Because it wasn't important. Plus I was going to tell you guys about him the day before I died but I couldn't with all the things happening at the time. But apart from you two meeting each other… I also need you to tell him I'm dead."

"But Scarlett-"

"He doesn't know and I bet he's looking for me non-stop… But I know he'll be a great addition to the team if he wants to join. After you tell him the news, can you tell him the same thing Kai told you the night you unlocked your true potential and that I rather have him be happy and join your team?"

"Okay, I will… Tell me a bit more about him." Violet said gently as she pried her sister's hands from her hair and held them in the middle of the table.

"He's a really sweet and caring guy and loyal although he's too independent so maybe asking him into the team won't work too well but he's a great swordsman so he could help Kai out with his sword and maybe teach you a bit and Lloyd."

"I don't think that's such a good idea…" Violet muttered as she looked down.

"Why not?"

"I'm not sure if the others are ready to let someone on the Bounty after what happened with you… They might become good friends with Nathan and if he dies, it's you all over again."

"Okay then… ummm… Just for a while okay? I'm sure he'll move out since he's really independent and everything. But I would really love it if you two can get along really well."

"Alright. Anything for my sister."

"I'm so lucky to have a sister like you Vi- Oh no. I think the time's up." Violet's sister suddenly say, alarmed, and the blonde stood up and rushed to the window. Violet quickly followed in pursuit and saw that the paradise was starting to disappear from the horizon. Immediately, the younger sister hugged the blonde.

"I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too little sister." Scarlett soothed lightly and when Violet dared to take a look, the creek was gone. It was just white as if a heavily thick fog has just consumed it. She tightly closed her eyes.

"And happy birthday Scarlett."

"Thanks Vi."

And then chills racked through Violet's body as the air turned cold; making her nose and throat tingle. It was then suddenly hard to breathe.

"Breathe Violet, just breathe." She heard a masculine voice next to her ear that sent warmth through her body. When she found that it was much easier to breathe, she opened her eyes to see Kai's concerning face looking down at her.

"Kai…" She smiled softly and cupped his cheek. Although inside, she was frowning. She won't be able to see Scarlett for another year.

"You had us so worried." The female ninja then heard Nya's voice and she looked at them in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"Violet, what were you doing last night?" And suddenly Sensei Wu appeared in her field of vision.

"I was on the roof last night to see the Shoujouhi Moon… I've managed to make contact with Scarlett though." And at this, a chain reaction of gasps echoed in the small room.

"Are you sure this wasn't a dream?" Kai asked her and she shook her head and sat up on the bed she was on. Immediately Kai wrapped an arm over her shoulders.

"Shoujouhi means scarlet in the ancient language. Scarlett was called Scarlett because she was born on the day of the Shoujouhi Moon."

"So it was her birthday yesterday?"

"Yeah. She told me she have managed to struck a deal in the living and dead realm to talk to me on the night of her birthday." Violet reported as she looked at everyone's bewildered faces.

"How come you say this as if it happened before?" Lloyd asked her with his emerald eyes wide.

"That's because it has happened before. I'll tell you later kiddo but I need to go on a mission." She told them and looked at her sensei who looked back with caring, brown eyes. "Will you allow this mission to go forth Sensei?"

"I will but I would prefer if you tell me the details of this mission unless it's something personal between you and Scarlett."

"I'm afraid it is a little bit personal…" She answered with a bow of her head but she could feel Kai's arm tighten around her shoulder. She should have known Kai wouldn't let her go by herself, especially with the serpentine who she can defeat. "But if the mission's a success, I'll make sure to tell you the details when I come back."

"Come on everyone, let's give Violet some space and time to prepare herself." Wu instructed. Violet looked down at her hands which lay in her laps. She couldn't meet their eyes. The female ninja knew it would be weird if your teammate, who has just lost their sister, was able to contact her on the day of the Shoujouhi Moon and then suddenly have to go on a mission. She could hear everyone's footsteps walk away from the bed but Kai's arm was still around her shoulder.

"I refuse to let you go by yourself." He said stubbornly but a soft sigh left her lips as she looked at his well-toned face.

"I can't let you do that."

"Why not?"

"Because, this is something really personal between me and Scarlett that you won't understand. You know, a girl thing."

"So if Nya asks, you would tell her."

"Umm… not really." Violet mumbled. "But I'll be back in a couple days-"

"Days? I thought this was a one day mission."

"No… I don't think it is. To be honest I don't know how long it would be."

"Can you at least tell me what kind of mission this is?" He asked her softly as his hands held her smaller ones. She let her eyes linger on their link hands. "Violet?"

"Hmm..?"

"What type of mission is it?" Kai questioned once again. She exhaled deeply and brought her hands out of his and onto her laps.

"I-I don't think I can say."

"Please?"

"I'm sorry Kai." She said so quietly that it almost came out as a whisper. She looked back down to her hands once again. Violet could hear a frustrated sigh from Kai as he left the bed and she looked up to see him storming out of the apartment.

"Kai!" She heard Nya call out and Violet watched almost guiltily as the samurai chased her brother. She looked around the room to see Zane was at the stove cooking - obliviously trying to ignore the drama, Wu was preparing tea with Lloyd, Jay was trying to nap in his usual place –near the fridge- whereas Cole was heading her way.

"Here, I thought you may want to use this." He suggested in his deep and husky voice. When Violet looked what was in his hand, it was a grey drawstring bag.

"Thanks Cole." She smiled as she took the bag.

"When are you leaving to go on your mission?"

"Probably tonight…" She replied. Violet only just realised that this was probably the first time they had a proper conversation; a conversation just between the two of them. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure, fire away." He replied and he sat on the bed next to her, where Kai had previously occupied.

"Do you know where Aston is?"

"Does this have something to do with your mission?"

"No. I'm just curious." She lied and she waited for his reply. He looked to be deep in thought as he spoke.

"Never heard such a place… Although it does sound familiar. I can imagine it's a village in the mountains." He simply shrugged his shoulders and Violet mentally sighed. That wasn't helpful in any way. "I've kind of eavesdropped on you and Kai just before… mainly the length of the mission."

"What about it."

"Well… What can I say? You're a fine ninja-"

"What a great way of complimenting me." She said sarcastically with a smirk pulling at the end of her lips.

"Okay, you're a great ninja but what happen if we need help? I mean you're always there to make sure we're okay…"

"Cole, you're the team leader. I'm sure you can manage the others without me. You're the leader, not me." She replied and she hastily stood up. "But if you're concerned, I should leave sooner than later. Now if you excuse me, I need to pack… Thanks for the bag." She smiled kindly and she went into the bathroom. She closed the wooden door and leaned against it.

Who was she kidding, finding Nathan would take ages and she doesn't even know what he looks like. She knew this mission would be hard, maybe not as hard as guiding four boys while keeping her identity a secret, but this was challenging.

Sorry if this chapter was a bit rushed and… bleh but woohoo! New problem and more fun! Everything will tie together and the master plan will be exposed soon. So thanks to: FlameNinjaofDarkFire, LightningDanino23, CarlyShi208, legolover101, ninjaofairandlight, ALookIntoMyWorld, ShadowNinja27, MortalNinjas, AllyoftheNinja, Rachymel, Kaiisthebest, Nightmare and ElementzGirl7.

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