Ninjago- "An ending is really just a new beginning"

Chapter 18

Harumi's POV

"Woah, woah, woah", Kai said—waving his hands infront of him frantically,"So...let me get this straight; Jay got—an eyepatch?"

Everyone except myself groaned, I just rolled my eyes.

This was the nearly seventh time, of which Kai was still rambling on about Jay's so-called eyepatch when captured by Nadakhan and his pirate crew.

Jay smacked his face on his forehead,"Yes, Kai, Yes! But that's not important! Are you even listening?" He asked, narrowing his eyes.

"We're listening Jay", Master Wu assured him,"Please...continue."

Jay looked at Nya, before turning back to us,"Well...I got the tiger widow venom...I was the only one of you guys to have one last wish left—and weakening Nadakhan was the key to make sure my wish came true, because, while he would be weak and dazed, I could have had the upper hand without being tricked by his pretty confusing way of accepting our wishes."

"How so Jay?", Misako asked curiously

"If you wish for something—he would twist your words in someway just to get the upper hand on your wish", jay clarified grimly.

We all stood in silence.

"Well?", Lloyd urged,"What happened?"

Jay looked down," Flintlocke shot him—but, it hit Nya too."

We gasped, and Nya side-hugged Jay as he stared at the floor.

"I—", Jay's voice cracked,"I didn't know what to do—it felt—as if my whole life was falling apart—watching Nya—in pain."He hung his head.

"Nya...", Kai drifted off, his eyes glassy,"Why didn't you tell me?"

Nya's face contorted into pain,"I—Im so sorry, Kai—I just—we thought it would be better to keep it to ourselves just so we don't risk it happening again—Ninjago was already falling and crumbling due to Nadakhan's weakened state—and—",Nya didn't finish.

"And Nya would've been gone—forever", Jay said quietly,"Im so sorry guys—I just—wasn't ready to tell you guys—and it was wrong—keeping this from you guys—I was—scared", Jay said sadly, looking up at us.

The others looked downcast, but—relieved. Jay and Nya were family to them. If they lost even one member of their team, they fall apart to pieces. I've seen it myself. But, when they were united, they were unstoppable and strong. I've witnessed that many, many times. It's admirable.

Cole was the first one to approach Jay and Nya, wrapping the two of them in a tight hug.

" Cole I—",Jay started but Cole interrupted him.

"Jay,"Cole said,"Nya—you guys are our best friends—and I understand why you kept this from us."

"We all do", Lloyd piped up, going toward them, Kai right behind him.

Jay and Nya turns toward them, eyes wide in shock.

"You were trying to protect us", Lloyd said simply.

"But not telling us—",Kai said, frowning,"You could have filled us in for something."

Jay lowered his head,"I know—but"

"But", Lloyd said, eyeing Kai,"considering the troubles we've faced—I think it was a good idea that Jay and Nya didn't say anything—it could have led to worse troubles."

Everyone murmured in assent.

"Come on", Cole said,"Show me the love guys—group hug!"

They all let out a laugh, the tension easing immediately.