Chapter 48: Winds of Change
Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, and Lloyd use their Elemental Dragons to capture a Fangfish that had been terrorizing a nearby village. They are successful in their efforts, and return to the coastal village where Reika was staring up at it.
"Man that thing's huge," Reika whistles "bet it got a big-"
Kai covers her mouth "Don't say it,"
"Where did Aria go?" Lloyd asks
"She went to swim," Reika replies, crossing her arms "every 5 minutes all I hear from you is where's Aria, where's my girlfriend? Dude, relax!"
The ninja all stare at her.
"Ok sis," Kai pats her shoulders "I know you've been in these weird moods ever since the two started dating, but you gotta relax."
"Oh I am relaxed," Reika smiles "Just saying he don't gotta be up her ass, that's my job."
"Uh, that's my girlfriend," Lloyd says
"But my wife," Reika smirks
The two glare at each other as Aria comes up from the water, wringing the water out of her hair.
"Reika, down girl" Aria says
Reika crosses her arms as Aria walks over.
"Honey, please tell Reika she's delusional," Lloyd says turning to her
Aria sits beside him "Just let her have her fun sweetie,"
"You're just jealous," Reika pulls Aria closer to her "after all, since we're girls we're naturally a lot closer."
"Don't kill her Lloyd," Lloyd mutters to himself
"Oh stop teasing him dear," Aria laughs before taking Lloyd's hand
Reika pouts, before standing beside Kai.
"Good job out there by the way Lloyd, you've grown into a great leader" Kai pats Lloyd on the back.
"I'm not so sure about that," Lloyd sighs "without my dad to guide me I'm not sure what's going to happen."
"Don't worry i'll take care of you, I promise" Kai says putting his arm around his shoulders
Aria pouted and grabbed onto Lloyd's arm "Llllloooyyyydddd"
"What?" Lloyd questions
"Attention" Aria says pulling on his arm
Lloyd chuckles and rubs her head "alright alright."
At the docks, two people grab fishing poles
"Looks like we made this place safe to fish again. If your father was still here, he's tell you he's proud." Kai smiles "You've become a great leader, Lloyd"
"No, we're a great team" Lloyd corrects him "Can't say I don't miss him."
The fish is put into a tank, splashing water on everyone. Ninja scream.
"You know with my dad gone, sometimes I question where I'm going. Sometimes I worry about who I might become" Lloyd admits
"I know how that feels. After I lost my dad, I lost my way. But I was lucky to have my sisters to watch over me. Don't worry, big shot" Kai playfully gives him a noogie "I'll watch over you from now on"
Lloyd laughs and playfully mocks Kai "Hey, no one messes up my hair"
"Hey, you two gonna get in the picture? No one's gonna believe this. This is awesome!" Jay calls out and the two head over
"Back. Back just a little further. Just a little further" Zane directed the photographer
The photographer snaps a photo before falling in the ocean "Hehe, you guys!"
The Fangfish splashes water on the Ninja again as Aria and Reika laughs at them.
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The ninja land their Dragons outside of Steep Wisdom.
"Oh, who am I kidding? I'm tired of waiting. I'll put the Ninja to work" They hear Wu say as he picks up a box "Ninja, you need to find customers."
"No "hello, how's it going, glad to hear you saved the day...again?" " Jay questions
"Yeah, Sensei. We're all a bit tired" Cole says "You mind if we handle this tomorrow?"
"We all have a share if this business succeeds. How else do you expect me to be able to afford all your new uniforms?" Wu puts down the box and opens it "Which reminds me, your new ones arrived."
The ninja see their outfits, but they are shirts with the Steep Wisdom logo "Huh?"
"Those do not appear to be Ninja uniforms." Zane says "They resemble work attire."
"And they're ugly," Aria adds
"Very observant, Zane, comment not needed Aria. We must focus on furthering brand awareness. And here are the fliers I want each of you to pass out in the city" Wu says handing them fliers
"Ugh, If I have to pass all these out, I may be the one passed out" Jay whines
"You and me both," Reika agrees
The phone rings.
"Oh, that could be our first order! Shh!" Misako picks up phone "Steep Wisdom, how may be serve you?"
"Aren't we going to look kind of dorky flying up on our Power Dragons with these things on?" Kai asks
"You won't be flying on anything. We're selling tea, not magic." Wu lectures "Besides, you all have been relying a little too heavily on your Elemental Powers lately. Real powers come from the inside."
"It would be our honor, Sensei" Lloyd smiles
"Thank you. I'll let him know right away" Misako puts down the phone
"Is it a big order?" Nya asks
"It's the police. They've asked for Lloyd. There's been a break-in at the museum" Misako replies
Everyone but Misako gasps.
"Go on, I'll take your share" Cole offers
"Thanks. I owe you one" Lloyd smiles handing Cole his fliers.
"Do you want me to go with you?" Aria asks.
"No it's ok, I'll be fine" Lloyd answers before kissing her forehead "make sure the ninja stay out of trouble."
"No promises there," Aria chuckles
"Aren't you going to kiss your mother goodbye?" Misako asks as Lloyd turns to leave
Lloyd's face turned red in embarrassment "Mom, we've...we've talked about this. I'll catch you on the way back"
"Oh you can kiss your girlfriend but not your mother" Misako teases
"Mom" Lloyd whines and Misako laughs.
Lloyd leaves and Wu turns to the ninja "remember, no powers"
The Ninja groan.
"Take a step into my shoes for once," Reika says "It'll be refreshing."
"Aria," Misako calls out to her "I'm afraid you can't go with the ninja, your brother is requesting you."
"Oh right," Aria gasps "the lesson."
"I got ya wifey," Reika takes her flyers "go take your lesson."
"Be careful guys," Aria says to the ninja
"We will," they reply
Aria smiles to them before running off. Later that day, Reika met up with Aria on her way back to Steep Wisdom.
"Then this wind came from nowhere and the ninja lost their powers," Reika finished explaining what had happened earlier that day.
"Are they ok?" Aria asks
"I think so," Reika shrugs "I suppose we're about to find out."
The wind was blowing hard as the girls walk through the gates of Steep Wisdom to see the boys outside all getting on their feet, looking like they've been beaten.
"What happened?!" Aria asks, running to Kai as he was the closest.
"Someone- something's taken over Lloyd," Kai tells her
"Tater tot got possessed?" Reika questions
The ninja gather together as Nya and Wu run out of the shop together.
"Aria, Reika, good you're here." Wu says as he nears them
"Where's Lloyd?" Aria asks worriedly
"We can't help him now," Wu shakes his head "we need to go."
Wu, Nya, Reika, and the ninja quickly board the bounty and ready to take off as Aria and Kai stand together, turning to face the imposter controlling Lloyd.
"You-" Lloyd stops and stares at Aria "Aria?"
"Huh?" Aria looks confused before looking at Kai "I thought something's controlling him?"
"Their is?" Kai replies, looking just as confused
"Kai!" Cole shouts from the bounty
"Wifey let's go!" Reika shouts
Kai looks at Lloyd before wrapping his arm around Aria and jumping onto the bounty, before putting Aria down.
"We can't leave him!" Aria turns to look at whoever was controlling her boyfriend.
"We can't help Lloyd right now," Kai tells her "As much as we want to, we can't."
Nya struggles to get the Bounty moving, but Morro drags it back towards him using large gusts of wind. Finally, Nya manages to break the Bounty free of the wind, and it flies off, leaving an infuriated Lloyd behind.
"Spill it, Sensei. What just happened back there, and what have they done to my friend?" Jay asks
Wu sighs "You were not my first pupils. Morro, the Master of Wind was."
"And that's who's controlling Lloyd?" Aria asks
"So he's a ghost right?" Reika questions
"Yes," Wu nods
"Okay, now those lights scare me" Nya got their attention "We got something on our six."
The ninja look out to see Morro, on a Dragon, as he plunges at the Bounty.
"Looks like your Master of Wind just caught his second wind."
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