Chapter 114
Ascension

.:Violet:.

"The Overlord is back and he has Kai."

When Violet heard those words leave Zane's lips, she froze on the spot. When she regained consciousness, everyone informed her how they destroyed the Overlord in the digital realm. Hearing he's back, however, didn't surprise her a bit. They all thought he was destroyed when Lloyd defeated him but that wasn't the case either. He was a virus, a disease that never goes away. But hearing he has Kai scared her the most. But how did the Overlord get his hands on him? Kai didn't have a tracker on him like Violet had (thank goodness P.I.X.A.L took it out while she was unconscious). Would he do what he did to Violet and inflict it onto Kai? Lock him in a cage and torment him?

"What do you mean he has Kai?" She asked with panic which was easily evident in her voice.

"We found a truck with Cyptor and Pythor on it and we needed someone on the field who is close enough to find out where they're heading. We tried contacting Jay and Cole but they weren't picking up and Lloyd was too far."

"So you sent him alone?!"

"Violet, we needed to find out where they we're heading. Kai didn't go down without a fight though, he managed to destroy one of their two trucks containing jet fuel but they still caught him. We will get him back, I promise Violet."

"Yeah, you don't seriously doubt our power and strength do you?" Jay asked with a nervous chuckle as he proceeded. "I mean this is like Kai's first time getting captured yet there's you who always get into trouble and look, you're here now!"

"But that's beside the point," Zane intervened. "We now know that they're planning to launch project Arcturus tonight. Problem is we still need to figure out what it is in order to stop Pythor and the Overlord and to get Kai back."

Violet didn't know why but her mind just switched off. No thought would come in to replace the current one of the possible pains Kai is yet to face. Is this what he felt every single time when she gets captured or go solo? This constant fear for the worst? She didn't exactly know how long she was in her own bubble of the one thought but when the boys headed for the door, Violet followed in pursuit.

"Violet," Wu's voice called her. The said ninja stopped and turned to face him, only to see concern on his face. Behind her, she could hear the others pausing in their step. "I think it would be best for you to stay, to just sit this one out."

"W-What?"

"You heard me. You're still recovering. The boys can handle this."

In Violet's head, she could hear the word 'no' bounce in her head continuously. With her violet eyes wide, the girl breathlessly shook her head. "No… No, no, no. You can't expect me to sit idly to the side with Kai captured! There's no way I'm not getting involved with this!"

"You are in no condition to fight!"

"Sensei Wu, have you forgot? I can heal fast!"

"Violet," he immediately countered with a firm voice Violet hasn't heard before, "you are clearly malnourished and I could tell you weren't listening at all when we were talking. You don't even know where you're heading do you?" And with this, she stayed quiet.

Pregnant silence hung over the whole room and Violet could tell nobody wanted to break it; nevertheless, it never stopped Wu from walking forward, his hard gaze turned soft as he was only a step away from her. Violet avoided his eyes the whole time. Instead they looked at her feet when she realised that was the first time she has ever yelled at Wu. The anger that has once occupied her body was now replaced with guilt when Wu placed a hand on her shoulder. He gave it a slight squeeze before speaking softly.

"I have known you for the past two and a half years Violet. I know you want to protect those who are close to you yourself and act strong all the time but for just this once, just give yourself a break. I haven't forgotten how strong your powers are and your ability to heal fast but for the past one and a half years, I have watched you have your successes and some fails and each time something bad happens to you, it scare my poor old heart until I know you're safe." And a small sad smile appeared on her lips. "Sit out this one Violet, that's all I'm asking. Get better and then I'll let you go out. The boys can deal this one without your help – they have been for the past couple of weeks."

And with that, she nodded. His words weren't spoke with any temper or sternness, just this soft, kind gentleness that a caring grandfather would give to his granddaughter… even though Wu was that awkward age where he's too old to be seen as a father figure and too young to be seen as a grandfather figure.

At this point, the boys quickly leave the room – knowing if they stalled anymore, they might fail at rescuing Kai.

Not really wanting to hang back in this room while feeling helpless, Violet retreated to her room. Well to be precise, it was Kai's room since there wasn't a spare anywhere else in Borg's building… well maybe 'their' room would be a better way of putting it. But Violet only sighed as she allowed herself to fall onto the bed and into a slumber that consumed her within seconds.

.::.

The sound of metal slapping against skin was loud but it could never compete for the scream that left her mouth. It was laced with agony and had a gritty sound to it but either way, Violet didn't focus on that. She didn't want to focus on the agonising pain that has occupied her back either – she just wanted to focus on nothing.

"Scream louder!" A voice that would never stop haunting her dreams shouted with amusement in his voice – a voice belonging to no one else but Vincent.

With that two word phrase, the whip snap down on her exposed and bare back, hitting the sensitive and raw wound that was there. She tried so hard not to scream, to not give into Vincent's command but she found herself groaning in pain in an inhuman way.

"Don't bother trying to be strong, we both know you're weak." Vincent's deep voice whispered into her ear before her brought the whip down again. "Violet…."

His voice then purred into her ear but the ninja suddenly became confused. How did he know her name if she has never revealed it to him? Plus that isn't how the scene went… But as Violet thought this, her name was repeated over and over and over again, changing each time. It turned from Vincent's voice to something softer yet panicked and alarmed – something more feminine. When a sharp pain was felt on her cheek, it was like her senses kicked back to her and her eyes shot up, to only glance into amber eyes.

"Kai?"

"Ummm, it's me," a voice replied; a voice not belonging to Kai but his sister. "Are you okay though? You looked like you were having a really bad dream… You were screaming and groaning in pain when I entered…" The younger girl frowned as she helped Violet to stand up.

"Yeah but it's gone now…"

"Good because Sensei Wu told me to get you."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because Pythor and an army of nindroids are about to break into the tower."

I want to apologise for the extremely short chapter but I actually find Rebooted really hard to write. I think it's because it is my least favourite season and I'm personally struggling to stay with the story line so I'll be doing quite a few time skips to try and end it quicker and proceed onto the Tournament of Elements/Rise of Ancient Evil because that and Possession are my favourite seasons. Plus I've finished my exam block so I'm happy!

I want to deeply apologise for the last chapter and the confusion it have caused everybody. But while Violet have been unconscious, she had a snippet of the plane crashing and that person grabbing onto her was Lloyd who was trying to save them both. After that, he got the two of them to a remote village and contact the team. Then we kind of know what happens next. But massive thanks to NinjagymnastgirlK, Bobby Drake, Samantha Rutledg, FlameNinjaofDarkFire, Kai4Ever, CarlyShi208, Bl0ndie, Natalie Singe, Ninjagoelementals, ElementzGirl7 and all my silent readers!

NinjagymnastgirlK: Yes it would be interesting if Nya was to choose Cole over Jay but I'm personally more of a Jaya fan but my storyline and plotline will follow the same as the series; just with a few more twists.

Bobby Drake: You are completely right, I should have been more specific to the injury. Normally I would research on it but it was a bit of a busy time for me since I wanted to really get this story done so I can more onto the sequel. But yes! The whole love triangle frustrates me so much but as much as it does, I'm still going to write about it. And at the moment, Violet and Kai don't have a shipping name. There's been a couple reviews in the past with Vai and Kiolet but that's about it.

Samantha Rutledg: I am very sorry to make this difficult for you. Even though you may not read this, I send my deepest apologises.

FlameNinjaofDarkFire: As much as that purple wire idea is awesome, I'm afraid I'm past that point. But I'll make sure to include in my next story perhaps. I got my plans and everything set out as well as improvements. My goals for the next story is to also include the other characters' background and relationships so the whole story isn't purely based on Violet and Kai (even though it may be 85%). I don't know, it's a rough estimate. The wedding scene will definitely be done but it won't be any time soon I'm afraid…

Kai4Ever: I will try and do your idea but I don't want to seem bias to the other readers but I will do something along those lines :)

Natalie Singe: Awwww, you're so sweet!

Ninjagoelementals: I know right? I'm nervous but mostly excited for the ending because it means I can make a new start with the sequel! Now, volleyball can be a daunting sport to play since the ball comes to you and it's the split second decision of what you need to do and how to do it but once you get the hang of it, it becomes easy! Trust me, it may seem really hard at first but with practice you'll get better. If a ball comes to your face (I get it twice a week, don't worry), places your hands in front of your face with your palms facing outwards and a bit up so when it hits you; you're protecting your face and you're putting the ball high in the air for the other players to come and put the ball over. I hope that make sense; if not, don't hesitate to ask for help :)

But thank you for all of your constructive criticism for the last chapter and hopefully with the speed I'm going, this story may finish within a week and a half! Xoxo – ZaneLoverFan88