Unmasked

Guardian

I'm not dead! I am so sorry for saying I'll write, then not doing it! I've been super busy! It's been nearly a year oops 🥴 I finished my schooling, started my dream job and life is honestly going great! I haven't had much inspiration but I will do my best to finish this book!

Anyway sorry for the delay hope you enjoy this chapter!

"Kai Smith this is (y/n) (l/n)..." The brunette looked up his eyes meeting hers and suddenly he felt shy. His usual cocky, confident self seemed to crumble within just a gaze. The feeling new. It was all surreal. Here was this alluring young woman, a hero, but he could tell that fear laced her expression. He couldn't blame her for that. Fear was common place to Ninjago all thanks to the Cities Ripper; and now she was the main target. That's not easy to cope with.
"I don't know what to say," Kai managed to stutter out.

Maybe that was a little stupid of him to start out with, but truly for once he didn't have a word that would flow out of his mouth.
(Y/n) gulped. "You don't have to say anything; really."

She really hadn't seen anyone so breath taking and finally seeing him in person seemed to trigger even more nerves. She didn't feel like a hero. She was back here with him as damsel in distress. How she longed to actually be able to fly under the radar for good.  She didn't ask for any of this, but she couldn't stay mad. He seemed so grateful.

Kai smiled slightly. Gently he took her chin and made her look up at him. "Yeah I do. You saved my life, you risked everything and got me to the hospital. You asked for nothing in return and even went as far as too pay for my hospital bills. You are an angel.." he blushed and coughed immediately. "Sorry that was weird to say."

(Y/n) blushed. "I think it's sweet honestly. I'm not sure I deserve the title though. I'm glad to have helped you. You've done so much for Ninjago throughout the years. Nothing can repay that"

"Well now you are just deflecting my compliments," Kai teased and smiled, "but thank you, truly from the bottom of my heart."

"Your welcome really. Looks like you'll be able to return the favor anyhow. Home doesn't seem like an option till this man is arrested.."

Kai nodded. He could tell the poor girl already suffered so much trauma. He felt bad being the reason she was in this mess anyhow. At the very least he could now be there to protect her and help her through it. "We will get him. I won't ever let him touch you. I promise you that." She was honestly stunning. Her beautiful (h/c) hair tucked behind her ears, and her bright (e/c) eyes. Kai felt he could get lost simply in the complexities of the swirling tones of (e/c) in her eyes. Not only that, now they showed hope; he liked that much better then the fear she carried initially.
"Well thank you. Maybe I can help you guys figure out this mystery. A new pair of eyes can help. I want him gone as much as you all."

"That would be great. I get discharged from the hospital soon. I'll go over the files with you when we reach the monastery. My teammate Jay will want to help."

(Y/n) nodded gently and smiled weakly. "Great." She never was one that could talk easily to new people, specially not famous ones. Being more of the Lone Ranger type and all it was hard to make new friends. Friends that would last that is. She could make the casual small talk, but who couldn't do that? She never considered herself special for that reason; then here comes this boy treating her like she was some precious gem. It was unnatural territory to her. Yet, she couldn't say she didn't like it.

Kai smiled at her. Sure the silence was awkward, but she didn't seem the type to receive flirting well so he figured he'd have to actually be himself. A terrifying feat, for sure. Never had a girl received his cocky, confident, teasingly self well. At least he knew she couldn't run. "Hey (y/n)..." his voice trailing off. "Want to maybe tell me about yourself and what you are passionate about? Might be best we get the small talk out of the way" his words inviting to her ears. Bingo. Small talk; what she was best at.