Chapter 61
The Lone Samurai

.:Violet:.

It has been two days, already the night was upon Violet and she didn't have a place to stay for the second time. First time she stayed in a tree. She figured she would search Ninjago City and see if anyone knew someone called Nathan Fields but she had no luck so she asked for Aston. She was told it was up north. So Violet went north to search the mountains for Aston. Who knows, he probably moved back, thinking Scarlett's there. Even though flying was much faster than walking, she hasn't found Aston yet. The mountain range was huge and finding this tiny village was going to be hard. Knowing she can't travel any further, Violet flew down to a tree to rest.

It reminded her of the time when she had to keep an eye on the boys, especially on the night when Kai was lured into Garmadon's trap at the fire temple. Unconsciously, her hand went to her stomach and rested on top where the scar was from the blade. It was still there and Violet had a feeling that scar won't disappear for a while.

She placed her bag on a nearby branch and she tried to get herself comfortable in the branch but she couldn't. For the next couple of hours, Violet to get some sleep but it didn't work. She just couldn't shut her mind off. So she ended up taking out her thermal bottle and poured hot tea into the lid. She started slipping slowly but suddenly, a loud, high-pitch screech made her jump and drop her lid onto the ground below her.

"Stupid bat." She hissed as she clasped onto the thermal bottle tightly and let the breeze carry her down. She landed on the ground and picked up the lid, frowning when she could feel dirt all over it. "I officially hate bats…"

But she tensed up when she heard a blade rubbing against metal, possibly the owner taking it out of the sheath. Violet screwed the lid back on the thermal bottle quickly as she could. She hasn't trained that much in the dark, she was completely defenceless and exposed and she hated it so much. Then she heard soft footsteps and then a snap of a stick. Instantly, Violet held her bottle tightly, it was her only object that was close enough to a weapon.

Her lavender eyes were trying to make out any movement in the dark but with the large trees covering her from the moonlight, she was left in the dark. She then felt the air slightly tense on her right side and immediately she dived to the left and the sound of a blade cutting through the air was heard. Her enemy have already found her. When she heard the blade swish through the air again, she rolled along the ground and she heard the blade hit the ground. She knew her opponent was wielding a sword and a long one at that.

"I haven't met someone who could dodge my blows before; especially in the dark." A baritone voice cut through the dark air, it was as clear and smooth as silk. It sounded human enough, not like a vicious creature. However, a light chuckle came from her lips. "And never have I fought a female."

"Looks like I'm not your average opponent."

"No, you're not, which is why I don't trust you." His once warm voice turned cold and Violet immediately knew he was going to strike again so she rolled along the ground before getting up a safe distance but she could hear his footsteps coming closer. She relied on her instincts and she dodged when she thought she had to dodge as his blade tried to kill her. This continued for the next couple of minutes. "I have a feeling you're not accustomed to fighting in the dark."

"True and I haven't fought any men before, only training purposes."

"So you never killed anyone before." He asked, his voice was wheezing due to him swinging his sword continuously at her and Violet herself felt tired since she haven't got any sleep yet. She could feel her muscles protest as she kept ducking his sword.

"I haven't said that..." She panted as she ducked underneath his sword before leaping back. "Is this what you do, fight your enemies while having a somewhat civilized chat?"

"No, you're the first."

"That's reassuring." She replied sarcastically and quietly hissed when she felt the tip slice her skin near the left side of her collarbone. She quickly placed a hand over the wound and winced slightly.

"I got you haven't I?" His voice didn't sound kind or sympathetic at all, almost triumphant.

"Yeah, pretty deep in the collarbone." She hissed lowly as she dodged down to the ground, making his blade swish above her head.

"Huh, I thought you were much taller and I got you around the cheek."

"I'm not that short!" She snapped, clearly offended.

She then stuck out her foot and kicked his leg, bringing him to the ground. When she was about to get up, she felt his large and rough hand grip her ankle making her fall back on the ground. After that, it was a scramble, to get up while the other tried to knock you back down. At one point, she used her left hand and pushed it out. The air around her went rough and then she heard a brutal and low grunt a couple of meters away. She took this time to stand up.

"How did you do that?" She heard him hiss in pain and it was followed by heavy footsteps and the sound of the sword being dragged along the ground.

"A girl got to have her secrets." She answered with a small smirk. "And let's just say that was payback for making me bleed out."

But then she heard the blade swish again and she quickly arched her back and bent backwards. Because of this, she fell to the ground.

"Where are you?" She heard him hiss and she didn't say anything.

She knew she could easily walk away by cutting off any noise vibration through the air but she wanted a challenge. Never have she met such a skilled swordsman. So she rolled along the ground. She got up in a flash and threw a punch out and she felt a jaw against her knuckles.

"Ow!" She yelped as she clutched her hand. "How hard is your jaw?"

"My jaw is pretty hard as I've been told many times before but you're just a girl. Your physical strength isn't like mine."

"True." She answered and she went to roundhouse kick in where she heard his voice from. This time, her foot connected with the side of his face and she heard a cry of pain. "But you don't have my flexibility or agility."

"Agility maybe but not flexibility. A Samurai doesn't need to move like a ninja."

"Ah, so you're a samurai?" She asked with slight interest. The more she fought with the mysterious man, the more she wanted to know about him.

"Yeah but enough about me." He suddenly hissed and he struck again. Violet ducked and quickly jumped in the air and kicked; only to hear the blade falling to the ground. She probably kicked the sword out of his hand. When she landed, she attacked him this time by hand.

"I can tell you're not so great at fighting without your sword." She jeered lightly as she managed to land a blow on his chest. She quickly grabbed his shoulders, intending to slip her legs through his to pin him to the ground but he countered her move by grabbing she wrists and twisting her around, making her cry. She could feel his bulky chest against her back and his hot breath on her neck that immediately sent goosebumps down her spine.

"I'm not stupid. I must admit, you're a skilled fighter but you cannot outsmart your opponents."

"Normally I do." She snapped as she tried to kick him from behind but his leg caught her's making her tangled up with him. "I've never met a person who has managed to outsmart me… Maybe there are two." She said, referring to Pythor and Sensei Wu but he doesn't count does he?

"So who do you fight that is so stupid?"

"You wouldn't believe me." She answered with a slight cry when she felt his squeezed her wrists. None of her training has helped her for a situation like this. He was too strong, too fast and much smarter than her. She tried to wiggle out of his grasp but when that didn't work, she threw her head back, hitting him in the chin.

"Ah! You stupid witch!" She heard the stranger yelled and Violet tried again to escape his arms but he held on tightly and walked somewhere, taking her with him. When she heard the sound of the sword being picked up, she panicked. She could feel a cool and sharp metal against her neck. It was over, she lost. "Now answer me, who have you been fighting and who are you?

"No." The female ninja said stubbornly and she winched when she felt the blade pierced her first layer of skin, drawing blood.

"Answer me otherwise I will slice off your head."

"So I presume you have killed people before." She stated but then winched again when he pushed the blade a tiny bit further. "Okay, okay! I've fought skeletons, serpentine and the Great Devourer." And then, she felt the blade disappear from her neck and the female ninja was no longer in his tight grasp.

"Who are you?" He asked, he voice turned deadly serious than before that it slightly worried her.

"Why should I tell you, you just tried to slice my head off!" She snapped. She expected him to strike her for her outburst but surprisingly, she didn't feel anything.

"Because I have a feeling I know who you are." He answered, his voice remained strong. Then, it was like a light bulb has sent off in her head.

"Are you… Nathan?" She asked softly as she gently held her neck; cringing when she felt the warm and sticky blood.

"And you must be Violet… Scarlett's little sister."

"That's me." She replied and she stepped forward towards him.

"I'm so sorry." Nathan suddenly apologised and she sensed his presence right in front of her.

"It's alright. I've suffered worst." Violet replied, trying to reassure her dead sister's best friend.

"But where is she?" He asked and she gulped. "Last time I saw your sister was when that horrid snake attacked the city and she was in that building… where is she?"

"Nathan, how about we settle down, treat the wounds you gave me during the fight and get some rest because you wouldn't believe how long I've been awake for."

"We won't be able to travel in the dark."

"I guess we have to wait until sunrise." She replied softly.

"That wouldn't be too long. The sun should be reaching over the horizon in ten minutes."

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After finding her lost belongings, the sun has rose over the horizon but it was still a tad too dark to see anything in complete detail. Judging from the silhouette, Nathan had a strongly built upper body familiar to Kai's, making her deeply miss him. She haven't said goodbye to him or Nya since they didn't return after running out of the door. However Violet couldn't see Nathan's face. The two have trekked through the forest and then they reached a clearing with a small village. When she said small, she really meant it. It was more like a community. There were little huts made of straw and sticks. There were at least twenty of huts with plenty rice paddies and harvests growing on small fields. There was one large hut in the middle. Violet watched in amazement as small children ran around, playing with each other while adults and parents were strolling around, talking to each other.

Violet turned to look at Nathan who, she had to admit, had a charming face. His cheeks were chiselled to perfection, his jaw was strong and tense, his nose was perfectly symmetrical and straight, his lips were slightly full as he smiled at the sight of the village, dimples adorn his cheeks. His big dark blue eyes twinkled, his skin was slightly tanned and his dark, brown hair that flowed in waves to the top of his ears. But other than that, he had a dark bruise running from his left cheek to his chin.

"Welcome to Aston." He introduced as he walked forward and immediately she heard many cries of little kids.

"Nathan's back!"

"Nathan, how was your trip?"

"Who's the girl?"

"Is she your girlfriend?" The kids cried out in joy and Violet could feel her face heat up.

"Of course not. How about you kids go back to your games and I'll join you soon?"

"Okay!" They exclaimed and ran away, continuing their game.

"I take it that you like children." Violet stated as she followed him through the huts.

"Yeah, they aren't bad." He replied and he walked to a specific hut. He pulled back a sheet that hung over the opening and Violet followed him inside. Inside the hut was a single bed that laid to the side and a small table and chair.

"Come over here." She heard him say as he sat on the bed and took out a small linen bag. So she followed his direction and sat on the bed. Instantly, he grabbed out a cloth, drenched it in a bowl of water that was next to the bed and softly dabbed her neck.

"The wound on your neck have already closed up." Violet heard him say in amazement and she smirked lightly.

"I heard from my sister that she told you everything that happened between the two of us."

"About you being a magical and powerful ninja with the elemental power of air? Yeah, she has. I should have known it was you fighting me." He muttered in the end but he wiped the dried blood from her neck.

"Well one of my abilities is healing faster than the average human. So that's probably why it's already closed up." She answered and then she watched as his dark, blue eyes travelled down to her collarbone and only then she realised the cut was underneath the now-faint-love mark Kai gave her a couple days ago. She softly blushed and avoided eye contact from Nathan but he paid no attention to it.

"I must have got you pretty deep because it's still open and it's still deep. It'll probably require stitches."

"Just clean the blood and give it another ten minutes and it should be gone." She replied and she looked down to his waist to see his sword sitting in its sheath. Although she have sworn she have seen it before.

"So, you haven't answered my question. Where's Scarlett?" He asked and a heavy sigh escaped from Violet's mouth.

"I'm sorry Nathan but… she's dead." Violet answered solemnly and she took a look at Nathan. Already, tears were swelled up in his eyes.

"W-What, no no no no no. She can't be dead. You're lying!"

"Why would I lie about my sister's death? I know you two had a close relationship as best friends but don't forget she's my sister, the one who was recently the remaining survivor of my family!" She shouted, now standing up. This situation reminded her about the fake death the serpentine played on her teammates and Kai. Right now, Nathan looked as devastated as Kai was that day. The whole situation brought tears to her eyes. "I'm so sorry Nathan."

And she went over to give him a comforting hug even though she was much smaller than he was. He was a good head taller than her. Already, the once tough man she met in the forest yet kind-hearted man when it comes to children broke down in front of her. It occurred to Violet that he must have a deep brotherly relationship with Scarlett since Scarlett told her that Nathan wanted to be the best older brother despite the fact that he has no siblings.

"No, I should be apologising to you… I mean she was your sister."

"It's okay… Someone told me that Scarlett wouldn't want us weeping and mourning for her but she would rather want us to pick ourselves up and do incredible things with our life. I know this especially."

"Why?" He asked her, his honey-like voice wavered.

"Because I saw on the night of the Shoujouhi Moon."

"Her birthday? What do you mean?"

"I saw her in my dreams, like I used to when I went into her world. Did she tell you about that?"

"Yes."

"And she told me that she have managed to struck a deal to talk to me on the night of her birthday. She told me to find you and tell you about the news… She told me that she doesn't want to be upset but move on… She also has a request for you." Violet informed and she looked back into Nathan's eyes to see the tears have stopped now.

"What is that?" He asked, his hand was curled into a fist as he hastily rubbed his eyes.

"Scarlett asks if you want to join my team." She told him and he waited for a reply. At first, he furrowed his eyebrows, deep in thought.

"Why should I? It seems your team is already good as it sounds from what our sister told me." He inquired. Nathan must have really saw Scarlett as a sister to say 'our sister'.

"The only weapons I'm good with are throwing draggers, twin daggers and my bow. She reckons you can train me how to fight with a sword. I think she wants me to become better at fighting without using my powers until next time she can see me so she can train me how to control my powers."

"But that's a long way away. And why only Scarlett? I mean she told me she would bring you into the world she created and train you to harness your element but why only her?"

"Scarlett used to own all my powers so I think before she brought me into her world; she used to practice using it by herself. That's what I think…"

"What are the other reasons for me joining? I'm not that convinced."

"Umm…" Violet muttered trying to think of what else Scarlett said. "Did she tell you who my teammates are?"

"Yeah… She told me their names and elements and that you were dating on of them called Kai." He replied and Violet felt her heats gain heat. Of course Scarlett would spill that.

"Well Kai, he fights with a sword and Scarlett thought you could train him to become better with it as well. He used to be a Samurai although he never did any training. But we also we need to train Lloyd. Seeing how you're good with kids, maybe you can help him? Like just to help him become more patient, focused and maybe his first weapon of choice could be a sword… Please?"

Violet asked as she looked into Nathan's dark, blue eyes. He looked to be deep in thought once again so she waited patiently even though the wait was killing her. When she heard a sigh, she stood up straighter.

"I've come to a decision. And I would like to tell you that I'm in."

What do you think? I'm sorry if the ending was rushed. BUT OMG! 18 REVIEWS?! Thanks to: ninjaofairandlight, ElementzGirl7, MortalNinjas, LightningDanino23, Yuna54321, legolover101, ALookIntoMyWorld, MinionBanana167, Kaiisthebest, Jayla Fire Gal, FlameNinjaofDarkFire, Nightmare, Rachymel, CarlyShi208, Mihoshi 2.0, ShadowNinja27, Akira and KaiRulesSuckers.

Now as you know, I've been trying to make the chapters much longer which will take me a while to write and training for Volleyball is starting tomorrow so I have 5 days a week of training, 2 hours each session and let's not forget all my exams coming up. So updates will be slower, I'll aim to be a chapter every 5-7 days but 2 weeks maxium, I can't leave you guys in suspense for too long.

THE SPOILERS! I've counted who wanted the plan spoiled and who want it not spoiled. In a total, 2 people doesn't want it spoiled whereas 6 people want to know. IF YOU DON'T WANT IT TO BE SPOILDED, PLEASE SKIP, THERE'S NOTHING ELSE IMPORTANT FOR THE REST OF THE AUTHOR'S NOTE.

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Okay, so I have two theories regrading Skylor. In the end of Rebooted, when Zane dies *heart breaks T.T* everyone splits up. I'm not saying Violet and Kai breaking up but they're having time off seeing everyone else. Does that make sense? So it's a "See you in a while, crocodile." Now here come the 2 theories.

Theory 1: Kai flirts with Skylor, making Violet jealoys but when Violet chews him out the night they all try to find Zane, Kai reassures her that he trying to figure out what Skylor's element was since she's the only one that they don't know what element she have control over. So basically, Kai is using the quote "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer".

Theory 2 (Most likely not to happen)" Since Kai and Violet haven't seen each other for a long time, their relationship went back down to the friendship/neutral stage so when they do get to Chan's Island, Violet tries to win Kai over Skylor and tried to prove Skylor isn't what she seems. This means more problems to add into the story.

These two theories may change over time because I probably have another year or two until I reach that season. I would prefer if you didn't mention these theories in the reviews so those who doesn't want it spoiled read it in case if they read reviews. And I'm not taking a vote now so even if you say your preference, I won't take it into consideration. I'm not trying to be mean, I just don't want to disappoint you guys if I happen to change my mind later and go with a completely new idea. That's the end of my author's note.

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