It's Complicated

The Gordian Knot- Part 1

Nya POV

"Yeah. No. I understand. I'll fill you guys in when I can get to it. Be safe." I said as I hung up the phone and slowly started sinking to the floor. 

"What's wrong?" Kai asked, still heavy from pain medication.

"I need to go talk to Libbie and Cliff. Cole thinks that there is something wrong. Lloyd doesn't, but Zane and Cole seem so sure. They are doing separate things. Cole and Zane are doing some sort of surveillance detail, and I guess Lloyd is stealing? I honestly don't know what he is doing besides the fact that he is going to have a talk with Garmadon." I said as I shook my head and shot a smile towards Kai who only frowned in concern.

"What can I do? Do they have any information on Jay?" Kai said as he tried to stand up, but then sank back down and groaned in pain.

"You can get better." I whispered, ignoring my brother's second question.

"And Jay?" Kai whispered, still looking up at his Sister.

"I don't know." I whispered as I felt my chest tightened.

Kai looked up at me in concern, and I just looked away. I missed him so much, and I couldn't think about if he was dead. I could only think optimistically, which is what Jay started doing anytime anything got out of control. I couldn't understand how he did that though. It was so emotionally draining.

I would have to wait here until at least our Parent's showed up from wherever they were. They were hesitant at Kai and I going over to that house for Jay's birthday, but they eventually agreed, stating that Jay would need friends now more than ever. It made red flags go up for me that I tried to ignore. They were keeping something. Did they know that this was going to happen? Why did it seem like this was all some sort of interconnected puzzle?

"He is going to be okay, Nya. Jay is tough. He would have to be in the world that he grew up in. The world that he unfortunately is still going to grow up in." Kai said as he tried his best to comfort his Sister.

"I know he is going to be. Have you called Skylor yet?" I said, quickly changing the topic off of me.

I knew for a fact that he didn't yet.

"No. I don't want her to freak out. Plus, Dad doesn't get along with her. Do you understand what I am having to work with here?" Kai groaned as he pulled his head in his hands, clearly stressed about everything.

I couldn't help but laugh as I tossed him his phone and gave him a look. He sighed before muttering and shaking his head. I heard the phone ring, and an almost immediate Skylor yapping frantically on the other side. Kai tried to reassure her to no avail. She would be up here by the end of the hour. Kai glared at me, but I could care less. My thoughts were once again on my Boyfriend who was nowhere to be found. 

Kai flipped me off before groaning. I couldn't decide if it was because our Father and his girlfriend were going to be in the same room, or if it was because he was in pain. I decided that it was probably a combination of both things. I just sighed and shook my head at his antics. I continued to look out the window as it started to rain. I had a feeling it had to do with my emotions at this point, but I was beyond caring. Lightning flashed, and I quickly looked away. I didn't want to think about it right now.

"Go do what he asked. I can manage by myself." Kai said as he finally sighed and looked towards me again.

"I couldn't..." I said, but my resolve was already wavering.

"It's okay Sis. You shouldn't have to deal with the shouting either. Figure out what you need. Help bring Jay back. You need him just as much as he needs you." Kai said as he sighed.