Switched Opportunities

Bigger Than Medicine

Chapter 8

The news of Kai being transferred to the hospital was a shock to the group. Nya finally showed a different emotion other than worry. She was the only one who looked happy.

"We know where he is and we can get him! We can fix this mess and I can have my brother back!" Nya shouted with a twinkle of determination in her eyes.

Zane stepped to her and held both of her hands to grab her attention. "We are all anxious to have Kai back but we must think this through."

Nya tensed up. "What is there to think about?! We are getting Kai back no matter what!"

"I wasn't disagreeing with you. I'll do anything in my power to have our brother with us again. I just want to explain that we barely have any information. I believe it's best to research and have a clear mind."

"Would someone please explain to me what's happening?!" All eyes looked to Dareth who seemed deeply confused.

Vinny felt that it was his turn to speak. He lifted his hand to the man in brown. "Hi, it's nice to meet you." He forced a smile even though he was nervous.

Dareth slowly grabbed his hand to give it a weak shake. "So... you aren't K-Kai? Who are you?"

The cameraman nearly facepalmed. "Oh sorry! I'm Vinny! I was the cameraman that got zapped with Kai. Some how we switched bodies because of it."

Zane put a hand on Dareth's shoulder. "You will have to come with us to explain what you know. Also keep in mind that the body switching is a secret. Another thing, Jay has some amnesia of the recent events. For his own health and recovery its best to not mention any of the mission. He knows the basics of the mission and saw the news footage but we want him to remember it from his point of view and on his own terms." Zane looked up to the sky and sighed. "In addition to that, he has a severe concussion that caused the amnesia. The symptoms he has are dizziness, slurring of his words, sensitive to lights, and of course the amnesia."

Dareth and Vinny looked shocked. Vinny gulped, "Wait I didn't know that! I-I just thought he was dizzy like he said! He's okay right?"

Zane smiled, "He is doing much better. But I believe we have important matters to discuss aboard the Bounty." He lead the way to the Bounty.

Dareth trailed behind with his jaw dropped. Vinny watched as he pitched himself. "You doing okay?" He asked quietly.

His eyes landed on Vinny. "There is a lot to take in! You aren't Kai, Kai is separated from us without any contact, and Jay is hurt! I thought everything was fine! How in Ninjago am I supposed to be okay?!"

Vinny stared at him with wide eyes. Cole joined in, "Well you know where they were taking Kai right?"

"Yeah they are taking him back to Ninjago City Hospital. They claimed that he hit his head or something because he escaped the hospital and was acting strange. It makes sense now because I know it's Kai." Dareth explained while walking up the ramp leading to the deck of the Bounty.

Lloyd looked worried. "We have to get Kai out of there before it's too late. We might not be able to get him out if they start to do tests on him."

Zane stopped walking and turned to Lloyd. He looked just as worried. "Do you think he tried to explain to someone that he was a ninja?"

Lloyd nodded, "That's probably why they are calling him delusional."

Zane snapped his attention to Nya. "Quickly! We have to get to the hospital before Kai does." They both ran off to start the Bounty.

Vinny gripped the railing and leaned into. He was feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. "This is all my fault..."

Lloyd came into his line of sight. "What do you mean?"