Secrets Within

Chapter 17

“From Wu..?” Kai said in disbelief.

“Sensei….” Nya muttered under her breath as she lowered her head in depressing matter.

Misako looked at the letter as Saké faced the ninjas again. Holding her own hand, smiling.  

“If you like I shall take the five of you on this mini mission to our island. Unfortunately I only have six tickets…” Saké frowned, glancing at Misako. “I'm terribly sorry…”

Misako shook her, looking at Saké.

“It's fine. But I want you five to be on guard, understood?” Misako said turning her attention to the group. “Just because have defeat them, doesn't mean they will be easy to beat again. You can't use the same tactics, they'll expect that.”

“She isn't wrong but you guys have gotten better. I'm sure you'll win.” Nya cheered, smiling.

The ninjas nodded in agreement. They can't lose, it's so long since they since the look alikes. But there was a slight chance. A possibility.

“Alright, let's go.” Nya said. She immediately waited for the responses from her group. They nodded a yes.

“Misako are you going to be ok? Like alone on the bounty without us here?” Jay asked the older female, with concern written across his face. The others looked at Misako with the same face.

“No, I'll be ok. I could invite Ray and Maya. Or one of your parents over if I need any company.” She responded. She gave a weak smile, waving off Jay's questions.

“But whose is going to help the police with protecting Ninjago and the missing case…” Cole blurted out. Regretting his words.

“I'm sure the police can do their best, and Misako can use this time to relax and maybe take over your job for a little.” Saké smiled, waving away the words of the earth ninja. She smiled before turning around grabbing Misako’s hands with her own, in an attempt to cheer up the other female.

“Don't not worry, I will bring them back for you and their family. I promise you, Misako.”

Misako looked confused at the kindness she was earning somehow from this mage. Who was working for Hidden. Shouldn't she try to fight them? But why isn't she? Was she ordered by Hidden or something like that? Misako’s head had many questions running through her mind. Shaking her head, in attempt to shake away the thoughts away.

“I shall we take our leave ?” Sake asked, looking at the ninjas with a smile.

*at the “abandoned” station*

The ninjas somewhat stood their distance from Saké, still unsure of they could really trust her. But Saké did not seem to mind the distance between her and The group of young adults. The ninjas kept looking around. Nya kept an eye on Saké, Cole and Jay watched the left and right. Kai had the back with Zane trying to act like nothing was wrong. The station seem off in many ways. It was worn down, looked unusable and unused for years. Not too mention the ninjas had to wear thick coats to stay warm, except for Zane since he hardly gets cold ever. But Saké didn't have a coat either, but she was wearing a mask on the side of her head.

“um… aren't you cold?” Cole asked, gesturing at her outfit. To looked at him with a straight face for a second before replacing it with a smile.

“Not really, I'm not really affected by weather nor temperature. But thank you for wondering about my well being, Rocky.” Saké laughed at her little nickname for Cole, grabbing Zane's attention.

“What happened to Bell out of curiosity? She wasn't in the cell when we left.” Zane asked, leaning over the edge of the platform. “Oh, She's right here,” Saké held up a globe to Zane. It's had a grey smokey look. “She's wanted in Hyeon-Ju, so I better take her to our island. But she will get a sentence for Ninjago.”