It was supposed to be a simple mission, it was just to stop a small gang of men who were causing trouble on the streets for reasons of vandalism.

The police gave them the location and everything about that gang, without knowing the danger that the ninjas would face, they continued to go and arrest them. They found the gang in the middle of carjacking on one of the simple streets of the city. There was no time to reason with them, since they only resorted to fights, being able to stop them was easy for the ninjas since they had the power of their elements in their favor plus spinjitzu.

They did not take long to finish off some of them as some members escaped so as not to be arrested by the police who were already on their way.

- Well, it seems that they are all we were able to capture - Lloyd mentioned when he was watching some gang members tied up and unconscious on the ground.

"But some managed to escape," Cole said as he crossed his arms.

- That no longer matters, with their small group they will no longer be a major threat -

However, they did not say that a desperate member of that gang remained hidden in one of the corners of an alley, without thinking about what might happen next, drew his personal pistol and pointed at a certain ninja from the water distracted.

But the criminal did not know that a certain Fire Ninja would notice his action. Kai had what others would call "Big Brother Instincts", those instincts warned him when something was going to be wrong with someone in his family around him.

He did not reject those instincts. Something was wrong here, he could feel it. He trusted his instincts. Kai narrowed his eyes. A silhouette appeared in one of the corners of an alley very close to them. And then a flash of metal appeared in the hands of that man, that shine was not from a blade or sword ... it was from a ... "Oh no ..." he thought when he saw that what he had in his hands was a small firearm ... and the worst part is that it was pointing at Nya.

- Nya, watch out! - I shout as I run towards her and get her out of the way.

And then loud thunder filled the silence of the streets around him.

And everyone paled when they saw what actually happened.

What happened next was a blur for Kai.

I knew he jumped on Nya, that made perfect sense. There was a crash and a clatter, and he felt as if he had been kicked tremendously and painfully in the stomach.

Then she heard several screams coming from her sister and her screaming friends.

Her back and her stomach burned like fire itself.

Someone put it aside.

- Kai! Kai! Easy, easy, you're going to be fine, you're going to be fine, okay ...? -

Kai let out a grunt of pain and arched at the sudden pressure on his stomach.

- I know, Kai, I know it hurts but we have to stop the bleeding. Zane, please help me! - He heard his sister's voice very stunned, since the shock that Kai was going through did not let him know what was happening around him. His pain increased even more when he felt cold hands pressing harder on his bullet wound, which would not stop bleeding.

- He is losing a lot of blood ... we already called an ambulance, he will soon arrive together with the police -

- But what about the attacker ...? -

- Jay and Cole already took care of him ... -

Zane and Nya's voices could be heard so far from Kai's mind, everything hurt, it hurt so much that he felt very tired, now he just wanted to sleep and wait for all this to end, he was comforted by the gentle caresses of his sister she did with him while holding him comforting him on her lap.

"Kai ... stay awake ... please ..." Nya's sight and her voice faded from Kai's sight and hearing. Already all his vision was almost completely enveloped by darkness.

"... He's going into shock ... we need to get him to the ER quickly ..." It was there that Kai heard the voice of an unknown man and felt as if he was being lifted onto something.

What was happening? Where was Nya ...? Was she still okay ...? Where were his brothers ...?

- You're going to be fine Kai ... you're going to be fine ... - At least I can hear Zane's voice near him.

But he still wondered where they were taking him.

He let his world fade to black.

He no longer knew what happened next.

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If seeing the red on her hands was chilling, seeing Kai's eyes roll and close froze her on the spot.

He couldn't even process what had happened.

I never imagine that a member of that gang carried weapons, nor do I imagine that she would be shot. Nor did she say that she would be pushed out of the way of the bullet by her older brother, only to then see him stunned for a moment and fall to the ground and begin to see him bleed from his wound.

She hated when he did this kind of recklessness with someone else.

She hated seeing him propped up on her lap while Zane tried to stop the bleeding from his wound.

He hated how pale his brother looked.

Lloyd had also approached them to be able to help Kai, while Jay and Cole were after the guy who had shot Kai, they did not take long to capture him and leave him unconscious like his other companions.

The police, as the ambulance did not take long to arrive, the doctors prepared a stretcher and Zane and Lloyd helped to lift Kai and place him on the stretcher. The doctors said that only one of them could accompany them in the ambulance, Nya had wanted to be that volunteer so she could be by her brother's side, but she better decided that Zane would be a better option so she could help the doctors with Kai. It was so Zane accompanied Kai in the ambulance to be able to go to the hospital.

The others were not long in arriving at the hospital either, Zane had informed them that Kai had already been taken to surgery. And the doctors told them that they only had to wait.

Toso had headed for the waiting room.

She dropped into one of the chairs and leaned against Jay, who was hugging her from the shoulders.

Something warm was pushed into his hand. He looked down and saw that it was a small cup of coffee.

He looked up into Lloyd's somewhat concerned gaze. He offered her a forced smile. "Nothing else to do except wait, right?" - he said.

"Nothing else to do except wait." It was something Nya always told Lloyd when he was younger, and she wasn't trained. The boys would run into danger, huddled in the central room anxiously awaiting news about the boys. He would be restless, always halfway to the door and halfway to a weapon too big for his little hands.

She missed those good days when Lloyd was just a kid who went from being an attempted evil villain to wanting to be a hero who can help everyone.

But it seemed that "waiting" already seemed to be a word that was beginning to affect Nya if she didn't hear from her brother soon.

This seemed to be difficult even for everyone. When the clock on the wall struck that it was an hour too late, they began to think the worst. She had already finished her cup of coffee a long time ago. Jay was leaning against her now, while he was asleep on her shoulder. Like Cole and Lloyd who also fell asleep. Zane went to see what was going on with Kai.

He stared at where his hands were on his lap.

There was blood on his hands, Kai's blood was still visible on his hands, even though Jay cleaned them with a cloth, the occasional visible stain was visible on the skin of his hands.

His breath caught in his throat. And he decided not to look at his hands anymore so as not to start to get even more upset.

Kai had lost a lot of blood. Alone and hoping it wasn't too late for him.

Besides, she felt angry with him. He knew that Kai was the most wounded of all, but taking a bullet for her was already extreme. If she hadn't been confused by Kai's scream before the shot, she might have seen the gang member aiming her at her so she could better avoid the bullet and Kai wouldn't be hurt.

In that he felt someone gently touch his shoulder. It was Zane.

"I've talked to the doctors," Zane said quietly. "They know what to do and they have supplies on hand to help you." He took her by the shoulders, his mechanical hands were so gentle.

Nya met Zane's eyes silently - Did they say anything about his condition? How is he? -

Zane sighed and sat in a chair across from her. "I don't know yet," he admitted. "They had a lot of work to do; I couldn't take any more of your time, so I better leave you doing your work with Kai -

She nodded slowly in understanding - Nothing else to do except wait right? she murmured.

Zane nodded and offered his hand. She took it in silence - Nothing else to do except wait, yes - agreed - And let luck do its job -

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It only took a week and Kai still hadn't woken up. The medics had told the ninjas that Kai would be fine, but they didn't know when he would wake up. That was due to his loss of blood.

Since then everyone in the monastery felt somewhat depressed without Kai. Above all Nya, when she appeared she did not take it very well, since the only thing she wanted was her older brother along with her.

Every day he has not stopped visiting Kai in the hospital, like the others, but they still had to watch the streets to be able to find the other gang members who escaped.

Every time Nya went to the hospital, she always saw her brother lying on that bed connected to a heart monitor and with IVs connected to his arm to be able to heal him at the same time as sedating him so that the pain would not affect him, he also had a serum With her blood type, Nya had wanted to donate some of her blood so she could help Kai, but the hospital staff had confirmed that they harbored Kai's blood type, so there would be no problem in being able to help him.

When entering Kai's room, Nya would always sit next to him and hold his hand, as a way of making Kai believe that she was still by his side.

The others still accompanied her, but they took turns, there were times when everyone stayed almost all day in Kai's room just to be able to watch and take care of their partner.

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His head felt like cotton.

His throat ached.

It felt cold and heavy.

He rumbled a groan deep in his throat and his eyes widened slightly.

The lights were off; He blinked toward a dim gray ceiling. There was strange pressure on his arm, he lowered his head to see an IV hooked up to it, just like a heart monitor.

His eyelids were heavy.

He let them close again, content to float into the numbing feeling.

He felt like he had just fallen asleep, but the bright lights and loud noises were a huge difference from his previous surroundings. He closed his eyes against the bright light and made a questioning sound as a blanket was replaced across his chest.

- So you finally wake up, huh? -

Reluctantly she opened her eyes to the question that was asked by a doctor who was at her bedside while going through some study papers.

- That...? -

The person chuckled - And to think that it would take you a long time to wake up- joked the doctor a bit - But you are a ninja, your chances of getting out alive were somewhat certain after all - Kai observed silently as he saw the doctor checking some papers on your work table.

But his head still felt somewhat confused and sore.

- Where I am...? What happened...? - Asked a little tired looking around a bit.

- You are in the Ninjago general hospital, you were very lucky to arrive in time to be treated, you would have lost more blood and it would have been your end, you really are very strong, fire ninja -

He leaned back with a sigh. "Thanks for the compliment ..." he murmured. Now his head was slowly clearing.

- Very good - the doctor began taking out his pen - I just have to ask you some quick questions with you and then we will let you rest - he said as he began to write instructions and questions on his table.

Kai nodded and braced himself, starting by telling him some of his personal details and some simple problems.

But that was where his memory was cleared, the circumstances of the night they defeated and stopped that gang returned - Wait ... Where is my sister ...? Is she okay ...? -

- Hm? - The doctor seemed confused, but immediately understood what Kai was referring to - Oh! You're talking about the water ninja, right? If she's okay, she's outside waiting with the other ninjas, they haven't stopped visiting you, you know? -

The red ninja outlined a smile - Really ...? -

The doctor nodded - Everyone kept coming to the hospital to see you and ask about you. As soon as this is done I will ask some of my colleagues to bring them with you to see you. But for now rest -

Kai thanked the doctor when he left his room.

For now, he relaxed and let the sleep consume him a little before receiving visits from his friends and sister, who will most likely be very worried once they enter his room.

A crash and noise echoed from the hallway. That made Kai open his eyes again, but he still felt tired and weak.

He ignored the noise outside, after all; the hospitals were bustling with activity.

But then he heard loud voices. That was weird for Kai.

- I do not mind! I'm going into that room to have a serious talk with my brother! - That voice was Nya's. Now Kai would receive a lesson from his younger sister.

- Miss, he's still recovering, he can't break in and ... -

He took pity on the poor guy who was trying to make Nya reason.

- Nya, wait! Now it was Lloyd trying to reason with her. Kai knew that Lloyd should already take into account that with Nya he does not reason. Since it was something he and Nya shared as brothers.

Something banged loudly against his bedroom door.

- Get out of my way before I force you! -

Kai groaned in the calm of his room and braced himself. This is going to be tough and long for him.

She broke in like a hurricane.

- Kai Smith, you reckless idiot, I was very worried about you! - Appeared as if all anger and concern took over her.

- Uh ... Hi, Nya - Kai smiled shyly - How are you ...? -

- That as I am"?! Are you kidding me ?! I was very worried about you! -

She could see the others gathering behind her, followed by some visibly furious orderlies and an apologetic Zane. He tried to get Jay's or Lloyd's attention, at least; they could usually calm her down if they at least talked to her. Jay raised his hands in surrender, and Lloyd just shook his head with a shocked look.

He was on his own. Brilliant.

- You almost died, Kai, what were you thinking? -

He squirmed uncomfortably on his bed - I, uh ... -

- I'll tell you what you were thinking! - She stopped him - It is always the same with you - her fists trembled at her side - You always put the lives of others before yours in the first place ... of course, it is noble, but also risky both for you and for those to the ones who care ... - she held her breath and ... were those tears?

Kai's eyebrows arched as his sister's anger melted away.

- I was very scared, Kai. I was afraid of losing you ... 'His voice cracked, and Kai felt a familiar surge of protection on his chest.

They looked at each other for a long moment of silence.

Kai lowered his head and swallowed.

- I ... - he stuttered - I couldn't help it ... you were in danger and I couldn't allow them to hurt you - she bit her lip. His hands clenched into fists on his lap - When I saw that man trying to shoot you with his gun, I ... just jumped to block his aim so he wouldn't hurt you ... - his voice trembled - I guess I was also not very agile to also fall to the ground with you so that the bullet does not hit me ... - He shook his head to try to avoid that memory, since the "would" no longer exists for Kai at that time - But even if, I'm glad that you're okay, little sister - she looked at her little sister again - I wasn't going to allow them to hurt you. Not if I'm close to protect you -

Tears fell on Nya's face - Why are you always like this? He let the question die on his tongue as he wrapped a cautious hug around Kai. He gently hugged her back, smoothing a hand over her back.

"You're a fool," she rasped in his ear. "Never do that again, okay?" -

Kai squeezed his eyes shut and tightened his grip on Nya - Yeah, don't worry. I'll be more careful next time. Also, I do not intend to let them hurt me again in the future, this getting shot really hurts ... - he laughed while huffing a weak moan when he felt Nya put some pressure on his bullet wound.

She stayed there for a moment, and he held her until she pulled away. He stepped back with a sob, and Jay put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. Lloyd stepped forward with a friendly smile. He patted Nya on the back before looking at Kai.

- So how do you feel? -

Kai snorted and shot the younger ninja a look - Now you ask? -

Lloyd shrugged with a knowing smile - You have nothing to bribe with worth getting in Nya's way -

Kai rolled his eyes - Wow ... thanks "little brother" - caught Cole's gaze from where he and Zane were talking at the door - By the way, did they catch the guy? - I ask.

Cole turned to him with a smile, "Yeah, Jay and I managed to knock him out when he tried to escape from us." He had no chance anyway - the black ninja moved to approach Kai's bed

Zane joined him, looking a bit annoyed - Anyway, the police decided it was better to send him to Kryptarium, his other companions were transferred to the city prison -

Kai raised an eyebrow at Zane's almost annoyed and worried expression. "Hey, why the sour face?" If it's because of my condition, I'll be fine. Just convince the doctors to discharge me tomorrow so I can go back to the monastery and rest better -

Zane shook his head, while still maintaining that almost angry expression - Unfortunately we will not be able to do that since we decided that it is better that you stay here to make sure that you will be completely fine with your injury. You may be here a good time -

Kai got upset when he heard that - Aww ~, are you serious? Come on guys, you know I hate hospitals - I tried to convince them, but it didn't seem to work.

"It's for your good, brother," Nya mentioned seriously when she crossed her arms. It seemed like she was in her "mommy" mode now.

Cole laughed and patted Zane on the shoulder - And the funny thing was that Zane couldn't convince the doctors to be your personal doctor, he planned to stay here every day until you were discharged -

- That seemed somewhat unfair to me, I'm better than them at taking care of people, they said I didn't have a medical certificate and stuff - Zane growled while Cole laughed - Besides that he helped them a lot when we took you to the hospital in the ambulance. Since I was better than them in helping to calm you down -

Kai couldn't stop a smile from spreading across his face - Too bad ... - It seemed that he was also about to fall asleep again as he felt tired again. Could it be because of the medications or the lack of blood? - I would have liked you to be my personal doctor -

"Even I also volunteered to take care of you, but the doctors thought I was too young to stay in a hospital," Lloyd mentioned as he sat next to Kai on his bed.

Kai chuckled at the look on Lloyd's face as he pouted. "Technically ... you're still a kid, green machine." The morning tea may have changed your physical growth but you are still a minor -

- But I'm the Green Ninja! -

"That doesn't justify your age, dwarf ..." Kai laughed, earning another pout from Lloyd, who crossed his arms and looked away.

- Even though we are Ninjas I am surprised that this hospital takes its rules seriously. The first days they hardly let us see you since they only let one of us in to watch you - Cole commented somewhat frustrated as he leaned back on Kai's bed.

- Nya was the one who took care of you the most, since the doctors granted it to her because she was your only relative - Zane quickly mentioned.

At that Kai smiled weakly at his sister, who returned the smile, but Nya noticed how her brother showed a tired and sleepy expression, it seemed that Kai was going to faint at any moment.

- Are you OK? - When he asked that he did with his brother, the others began to look carefully at Kai.

"Y-Yes ... just ... a little tired, that's all ..." He breathed deeply as he settled on his pillows on his bed.

But that is where the doctor who treated Kai enters - Very well, visiting time is over, Ninjas. You better get out before my colleagues convince me to call security and get them out of their friend's room -

The others giggled at that comment while Nya just looked away somewhat embarrassed, Kai just snorted at that.

"We'll see you later," Nya said as she looked at Kai, and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead. It was a plus for Nya, since Kai didn't have the strength to complain - Rest, okay? -

"Understood ..." Kai smiled when he saw them go out the door while everyone said goodbye to him.

After his family walked out the door, Kai watched as his doctor changed his serums, as well as his blood serum, and replaced them with new serums. At the same time as injecting him with a medication that would help him with the pain. Kai knew that these days being held in the hospital would be long, but it was worth it knowing that his only younger sister would be fine.