Aether

Chapter Eight

Sora's Pov

It took a while, but soon we got the Bounty in the water- luckily Hikaru had came out and helped with that, although we thought it would be hard for him since the Bounty was large and heavy- but he managed to do it without a problem. We were now being sent off by the citizens of Ninjago and our families and friends. "Now, promise me you'll eat your vegetables." Jay's mom said, watching as Jay groaned and turned away. I think her name was Edna. "Oh, I mean it! You get sluggish when you don't get enough vitamins. Ed, tell him if he's gonna save the world, he has to eat his vegetables!" I couldn't help but laugh as I listened to this, watching as Jay's father, Ed had looked like he dealt with this too much, but still put on a smile and said. "Uh, do what your mother says."

I couldn't help but smile as I watched Hikaru and Cole hug their dad. "I...don't know what to say." Hikaru pulled away from the hug as Cole said. "You don't have to say anything." The younger male nodded to what his older brother had said. Their dad had a smile on his face as he also pulled away, smiling at his sons. "You're right, I don't have to say anything...but I do have to sing!" I blinked in confusion, I had heard their dad was...a particular fan of music, but I didn't think he'd sing like that just for his sons. The other three men in suits by their dad all started humming as their dad started singing. Once he was done, both sons had hugged him again with smiles on their faces.

I looked over at Kai as he spoke with Darreth about being the "honorary "Brown Ninja"" now, along with protecting Ninjago and tending to the Ultra-Dragon. I couldn't help but frown and step forward when Nya said his element was "hot air" and he had to go and say he controlled the wind. I wanted to say something so bad, but someone had a hand on my shoulder, causing me to not continue my stride over to them. I looked to see who was there and raised an eyebrow when I saw it was Emara and Anna standing by me. They soon motioned for Hikaru to come over- who hugged his dad one more time before running over. "What's up?" I asked, looking at the two girls who...had bags on their back? Wait what were they planning on doing? Are they planning on joining us? As if jinxing it, they spoke.

"Sensei wanted us to come help you on the Dark Island. We've already been informed of the prophecies and we would like to help." Emara told us while Anna leaned forward and whispered. "We were also told to not use our powers in front of the others unless deemed necessary I guess you could say." We both looked at them then at each other before Hikaru asked. "Shouldn't we speak with Sensei Wu then?" I nodded to the question and Emara smiled and shook her head. "Sensei has already spoken with Sensei Wu- informing him that if needed help with salvaging anything nature wise as if we're camping you could say- that the two of us could help them with it. From identifying safe plants to eat to starting fires- which in case you didn't know- we do actually know how to do." Me and Hikaru glanced at each other again and grinned as we heard that. Now this is gonna be fun.

"Pupils, it's time we set sail." Sensei Wu cut through everyone's conversations and we departed from the citizens while Emara and Anna followed us onto the Bounty. Everyone gave the citizens their own little goodbye while we explained to the boys why Emara and Anna were on the Bounty with us. They were...conflicted at first, but Sensei Wu assured them that it would be alright and the extra help could possibly be needed eventually. With a smile, we all climbed up to the back of the Bounty to wave to the citizens one last time as we set sail. Sensei Wu had told me to save my energy for when we might need my powers later and to just let the natural wind carry us for now, so I obeyed, and just relaxed. As we were waving, Edna decided to embarrass her son one last time before he left. "Jay! Did you make sure to pack clean underwear?" I tried to stifle a laugh as we all turned to him. "Yes! Mom!" He groaned as we all laughed at him. If I was in his situation I'd be pretty embarrassed too since the whole city just heard that question loud and clear. Poor Jay.