Tiny Troubles

Part 11

Previously on Tiny Troubles...

Kai weakly glared at him. "Rematch," he simply stated.

Cole grinned. "You're on!"

"And you better call out the correct item this time, you little cheat."

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Part 11

The ninja ended up playing Mario Kart for hours. Courses were selected, characters and karts switched, rematches declared. It was awesome, especially considering that Cole was actively participating, something that he hadn't done in the past week or so.

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Eventually, Zane announced that it was just past nine at night, and he suggested that it might be a good idea for Cole to go to bed. Cole protested, claiming that he wasn't tired.

Five minutes later saw the little ninja passed out on the couch, unconsciously cuddling with Kai.

Kai threatened to set Jay on fire when the blue ninja tried to take a picture.

Jay still took a picture, albeit when the red ninja wasn't looking.

After letting Cole snooze on the couch for a few more minutes, there was a unanimous decision that everyone should follow his example and turn in for the night. Kai ended up carrying Cole to the bedroom since the little ninja refused to wake up, instead cuddling with Kai even more.

Jay discreetly took another picture of Kai wryly smiling down at the sleeping ninja in his arms.

Kai saw him do it, but decided against saying anything.

Because even he had to admit(in his head, never aloud) that it was a cute scene.

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The next morning, after everyone had woken up and eaten breakfast, Kai abruptly announced, "Hey guys, once you're done eating, go put on some street clothes."

"Why?" Cole asked, cocking his head to the side.

"Because, if you are going to have to be a kid for a little bit longer, than you need some better clothes than your gi and Lloyd's old stuff," Kai clarified.

"It might also be a good idea to purchase a new pair of shoes," Zane added.

"And toys!" Jay piped up. "We should get him lots of toys too!"

"Who's the five-year-old in this situation, again?" Lloyd snickered.

Cole rolled his eyes. "I'm not actually five, you guys."

"We know," Zane interjected before an argument could begin. "But nevertheless, I concur with Kai: I believe a short shopping excursion is in order."

Cole sighed heavily. "Fiiiine, but you guys had better not do anything too embarrassing! Especially you, Jay! Otherwise, I'll kick all your butts when I'm a teen again!"

Kai patted the little ninja's head. "Don't worry, Short Stuff. We'll keep Jay in check."

"Hey!" Jay cried while Cole protested, "I'm not short!"

"Course you are not, Cole." Zane chimed in.

Cole perked up. "See?! I'm not short!"

"...you are merely fun-sized," Zane finished.

Both Lloyd and Jay fell out of their chairs laughing. Cole weakly glared at the white ninja. "...I don't like you sometimes, Zane."

Zane just smiled back at his younger teammate.