The battle against the coils was somewhat intense. The ninjas had received a signal for help in which the serpentines were prowling the area so they went to do their duty to stop them. Only when they got to the area it turned out to be a very well planned ambush, but with their combat skills, their spinjitzu and Nya bringing his Samurai X armor they were able to stay at bay.

Kai blocked an attack from a serpentine sword that was about to hit his head, but he was lucky to have good combat reflexes.

The serpentine hissed and redoubled his effort on the sword but it still didn't end well for him, Kai did spinjitzu and left him on the ground, out of combat.

Right now Kai was not in the mood to be injured in battle. Since this would cause his friends and sister to be forced to take care of him for many days. He still remembers the last time he was injured, it turned out that a serpentine had cut him in his abdomen causing a deep wound. He tried to hide it and pretend he was fine, but Cole had found out when he saw blood dripping from Kai's suit. All his friends had scolded him including Nya for hiding the injury and he had to lie in bed for many days. Kai hated being cared for, he hated feeling weak and powerless, he had been treated like a child. This problem would have been left to Lloyd, since he is a child but still did not want to see him hurt, he had become a bit fond of him.

Since he lost his parents, always focused on caring for Nya and then to the same, work the limit enough to get money for both, they do not earn enough gave all the money and food to Nya so that it would well. Even when he was sick or injured, Kai always hid it from Nya, putting on a brave face, not letting her see how much pain he felt, so as not to worry her too much and for him it had already become a habit.

But when he was finally okay, he was finally able to get back into action with his teammates. Kai looked at his brothers and they were all fighting well, especially Nya, her mech flying several serpentines. None of them allowed themselves to be hit. Several coils had climbed to Nya's samurai suit and in that they began to beat him and tear off various pieces and cables causing the armor to fail and Nya to come out but that did not prevent him from fighting alongside the others.

Kai heard a soft and sinister laugh, he looked where the noise had come from, it was a serpentine archer and his target was Nya. Kai leaped forward as the archer released the arrow causing it to dig into his side very deeply causing him to hiss in pain. Kai threw his sword at the archer, hitting him directly in the face with the handle.

Kai was there panting heavily. Apparently his idea of ​​not being hurt today turned out to be a failure. You will have to receive more care again.

The arrow had almost pierced the other side of his side wincing in pain, he could barely contain a cry of agony as he quickly and skillfully pulled the arrow out, Kai threw the arrow to the ground while holding his wound, trying to bear the pain .

The battle was over and the ninjas had won, and the shout of a certain samurai towards the red ninja could be heard: - Kai! -

Uh oh. Here we go...

- Kai. Oh my God! You are injured - his sister knelt next to him and checked the wound, luckily it was not as deep as he thought he would surely not use stitches.

- Quiet is nothing. I'll be fine - I reproach a little with a somewhat sore voice but trying to sound good for his brothers.

- What happened? - Cole asked helping him up while supporting him next to him as if he were a crutch.

- Apparently a silly serpentine shot me with his arrow -

- Well at least the wound is not deep. But we will have to attend to you in the ship - Zane said helping Kai to walk.

When everyone arrived at the ship they took Kai to the infirmary where Zane and Nya were treating him, Jay and Cole went to prepare everything to leave the place and ascend to heaven, Wu was meditating as usual, while Lloyd was outside of the infirmary peeking out from a corner as they treated Kai. Seeing him like this he didn't know exactly what to say or feel, whether to feel sorry or terrible when he saw one of the injured ninjas, especially Kai, he was the first to accept it within the group. While Kai was still being treated he could see Lloyd peering outside the infirmary and when the boy noticed him he quickly withdrew so as not to be discovered by others. This amused Kai a bit, making Nya notice.

- What is so funny? -

- Any. I just know that again I'll be trapped here doing nothing - Kai replied somewhat sarcastically. He hated to admit it, but the arrow wound even though it was small, hurt too much, it seemed like an incredibly painful burning.

"Well, consider that a fact," Nya stated as she put all the medical supplies in place.

- Great - he exclaimed sarcastically as he stood up from the stretcher. His left leg had started to ache now, because the pain was almost unbearable on that side.

- But you are lucky that the wound was not deep, you can heal soon in a few days, of course you will still have to rest until you recover - Zane said.

After a quick dinner, everyone got ready to sleep. Kai painfully climbed onto his bunk and lay on his right side, then quickly fell into a peaceful sleep.

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The next morning everyone except Kai had woken up for breakfast before training.

- Kai still hasn't woken up? - Sensei Wu asked.

- Not yet, Sensei - Cole answered - We let him sleep a little more , so that he can rest his wound -

- Yes I know, it's just that it seemed a bit strange to me that he didn't come to breakfast since he usually wakes up early -

- Don't worry Sensei, I'll go wake him up - Zane got up from his seat and left the dining room.

Zane saw Kai on his bed shaking and sweating from his brow. This I miss Zane-Kai a bit. Hey, wake up -

Kai didn't get up - Kai Kai! Zane shook him harder.

Kai woke up somewhat shaken with sweat still dripping from his forehead, he hissed a little at the pain in his wound. Looking at the person who had woken him up, he saw that it was Zane with a slightly worried look.

- Kai, are you okay? -

- Y-Yes - Kai affirmed - Yes, I'm fine, it's just that the wound has been bothering me a bit, just that - wiping her forehead under her bunk causing her to wince slightly in pain.

- Does your wound still hurt? Strange. I'm sure I gave you the necessary pain medication -

- Well. He thought its effects didn't have much of an effect on me -

- Even so, I'll have to check you later, just to be sure -

When they left the room they joined the others for breakfast and so the day passed normally for everyone, except for Kai, he stayed all day resting in his bed, enduring the pain in his wound. How long will you have to endure this?

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For a week Kai has been dealing with the pain because the wound strangely still did not close properly, this strange to everyone, Zane made sure to take good care of Kai but the wound hurt more and more every day, and the painkillers they weren't helping him very well, let's say.

The others had gone out on a scouting mission and Sensei Wu and Lloyd went to buy some things, Nya stayed in the Ship to keep a good watch on Kai. When she passed by the boys' room she could hear the labored moans and the agitated breaths of her brother, worried she entered the room and there she saw her brother sitting on one of the beds below trembling and sweating like crazy from his forehead. he was hugging himself while he seemed to be breathing heavily.

Nya ran to him and stood in front of him so she could look at his face, she took him by the shoulders and felt that his body was too hot, more than normal - Kai, what do you have? ¿ Are you okay ? -

Although Kai wanted to deny it, he knew it wasn't right, not now - I-I don't know ... - between his breaths he tried to sound very clearly. He felt Nya sit next to him as she hugged him by the shoulders.

- Chill chill. Tell me what do you feel? -

"I-I feel like my whole body is on fire." The wound hurts more and more . I took the medicine that Zane left me but it didn't work ... I don't know what's happening to me, Nya -

Nya placed her hand on Kai's forehead and felt that it really burned - You are getting a lot of fever. This well, I see no choice. I'll have to take you to the hospital, if we can't find out what's wrong with you here, maybe they'll find it -

- But ... what about the others? -

- I'll call you on the communicator. Don't worry, you just lay back and try to stay calm. I will notify you when we have arrived at the hospital, yes? -

Nya left the room and went to the bridge where he fixed the Ship towards the hospital in the city of Ninjago. He had already informed his friends and Sensei that he was going to take Kai to the hospital and they all agreed, and as soon as they finished he would return to the place where he was before so they could meet again.

When they arrived at the hospital, Nya was able to get an appointment for her brother and they waited patiently in the waiting room.

- Mr. Kai Smith? - A nurse called him and both brothers got up and followed the nurse who would take them to the indicated doctor.

When Kai and Nya entered there they saw the doctor who would treat them - You must be Mr. Smith right? - I answer looking at Kai who nodded and then looked at Nya - And she is ...? -

- She is my sister, doctor. Her name is Nya -

- This well. Go ahead, have a seat - Nya and Kai sat in the seats in front of the doctor's desk - And tell me Mr. Smith, what do you have? -

- Well, see. Last week I was wounded by an arrow and although it has healed me it still hurts -

- I understand. Would you do me a favor and sit on that gurney? - Kai obeyed the doctor and got up from his seat to sit on the stretcher that the doctor indicated.

- Okay, now let me see the wound, please - he asked kindly as Kai slowly lifted his shirt and the doctor unwrapped the bandages - The wound does not seem infected or anything, in fact it is well treated. A week ago you say? -

- Yes - Kai answered.

- Strange. In those days the wound must have already closed. Tell me on a scale of 1 to 10, how do you feel the pain? -

- Maximum 8 - he answered honestly.

- I see. We will do a test and a blood test and we will find out what is wrong with you -

After two hours, they had given Kai normal tests and health checks, they had also taken some of his blood to perform the exam. When the results were done, the doctor personally went to see the results and when he saw them, the result could change Kai's life and even his destiny and the worst thing is that it cannot be changed. It was time to break the bad news to the Red Ninja and his reaction was not good.

- It's a bad joke right ...? It's a joke right ...? - Kai said incredulously, his state like Nya's was in shock when he discovered that he had been ... poisoned ...

- The results were very clear Mr. Smith, your blood test confirmed that you were poisoned with the poison confirmed as Polonium - the doctor showed the results to Kai and Nya who still couldn't believe it.

- Polonium? - Nya asked.

- Based on our files we only discovered only one information about that poison, unfortunately the information was little and I fear that there is no cure for the poison -

- That's impossible! - Nya declared, making Kai look at her - There has to be something, she has to keep looking for more information. Surely there must be something for that poison -

- We have already checked all our databases and we have no more information about the poison. This is because nobody has used it on anyone, our files showed that only serpentines used it many years ago but they could not even discover any antidote, that is why they stopped using it. Possibly the arrow you were shot with was made of Polonium -

Kai was still silent but then he decided to speak: - How much time do I have then? - The question made Nya turn to look worried.

- Well, based on our calculations and the information we assume that you will have a year, maximum two if you take the medications that we recite for you. This is because the poison acts slowly and we do not know what side effects it may have -

- Just a year or two huh? I suppose it is inevitable to deny it then - answered something frustrated and depressing.

The doctor began to write on a sheet the medications that Kai should take - Look, these are the medications that they will have to request. Basically they are the ones we use for poisons that we can handle, but that will help you live one more year of life -

The Smith brothers left the hospital with nothing more to say and walked in silence towards the Ship and when they arrived Kai had gone to his room to lock himself up and Nya directed the Ship to the place where it was before.

Nya walked slowly towards the room where Kai was, not a single noise was heard, Nya knew that if she entered there she would see her brother devastated and depressed, she hated seeing him like this, seeing the person who had cared for and raised her all her life from This form afflicted her a lot, since she met Kai, she already knew that when they lived in the smithy he hid all his injuries, she never said anything because she knew that she could not beat her brother's stubbornness, but now that she was going through all this ... she would make sure she was there for him.

Turning the doorknob he entered the room and there he saw his brother on his top bunk, lying on one side with his back to Nya - Kai? - He got on the bunk and sat on the edge of the bed - Kai, are you okay? -

- I don't know ... - his tone sounded depressing and sad and without any expression whatsoever, his eyes were empty and he kept looking at the wall - I don't even know if I feel bad or good, Nya ... Know that I will die in two years makes everything I know disappear before me ... I regret not being able to keep the promise I made to you by never abandoning you ... -

The memory of when she and Kai were children suddenly came to Nya's mind, she could hear her brother's voice when he was 11 years old and hers when he was 8 years old.

Flashback

- Brother, you 're never going to leave me right? -

- Of course not, little sister. I promise you that I will never abandon you, I will always be there by your side. It is a promise -

The promise and trustworthy smile of her older brother made Nya feel safe knowing that her brother will always be there for her.

End of flashback

The promise had now sounded very childish in Nya's head. How can a child make those kinds of promises if he doesn't know what might happen in the future?

Without holding back his tears, he lay down next to his brother and hugged him tightly without intending to let him go, buried his face in Kai's back and sobbed all he could. Kai, on the other hand, felt his sister's embrace and the idea that in two years he would have to leave her grieved him completely, he could barely contain his own tears and only let them slide from his cheek as he took Nya's hand, also with his hand. intention of not wanting to get away from her side and not leave her alone like her parents did.

Between her sobs Nya opened her eyes and looked at her brother's back - Don't worry, Kai. I'll find an antidote for you and save you - Nya sounded determined to save her brother.

Kai huffed when he heard that from his sister, he knew her better than anyone (after all he raised her), worrying like that would make him say that, but he knew that there would be no salvation for him. Sitting up on the bed he looked Nya in the eye.

- Nya, you know very well as I do that there will be no salvation for me , this time I will not be able to get out of this problem, maybe with the medicine I can live one more year of life, but finding a cure will make it impossible -

- Nothing is impossible, Kai - Nya rejoined sitting next to him - We will find a way - she got closer to hug him - We should tell the others -

- No, Nya ... Don't do it, they shouldn't know what I have, not now -

- But Kai- - she tried to insist but Kai didn't let her finish.

- Nya, if the boys found out about this, our mission to find the four silver Fang-blades would be completely interrupted just by me, it would distract them and Pythor could take advantage of that, the best we can do is go unnoticed by all this poison, at least until all this is over and Ninjago is completely safe -

- What will we do then? -

- For now we will keep all this between us, it will be a secret, from the boys, from Sensei and especially from Lloyd, he is still a child and we will not tell him anything at that age he is, he would worry a lot and it would be too much for him -

- This well -

- So you promise that you won't tell anyone about the poison in me ? - His tone became somewhat firm.

Nya I was thinking but I knew Kai had reason had no choice but to promise - Okay, I promise -

With that both brothers agreed, Kai hugged his sister in a tender brotherly hug and hugged her like never before with the feeling of not letting her go, nor she him.

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During the following months, a lot happened; Lloyd was captured by the serpentine, Zane turned out to be a nindroid, Nya is Samurai X, Cole and Jay awakened their true potentials and Pythor took the two silver Fang-blades.

Yes, many things, which even made Kai forget about the poison, but then came the first side effects of the poison, which consisted of Kai getting sick every certain day and each specific day dealing with a bad or normal disease. He had a high fever and sometimes a terrible cough would come to him. Everyone knew that this was not normal, but in order not to tell them about the poison, Kai and Nya made up several excuses that were about the consistency of the weather, or allergies or missions and the disease did not last long luckily, maximum was three or five days having to be at rest.

But to make it worse, the poison made Kai lose his appetite for anything, he hardly ate as he always did, he ate less or he only ate only half of his food. And every time he was very hungry and ate a lot that caused him nausea and a lot of vomiting.

And to make it worse, now Lord Garmadon is his new "temporary" partner, at least until Lloyd is saved as this was one of the reasons why he was here and it was Sensei Wu's only option.

But this also made Sensei Wu notice Kai's health, his students had told him about the illnesses he has had lately and that apart from that he has not eaten almost anything well. And indeed Sensei noticed Kai's pale appearance almost. I think it would be better for Sensei to talk to him.

Wu took Kai to his meditation room, he looked nervous because he suspected that maybe he would already notice everything that happened to him while he was gone.

- I've been noticing something different in you Kai, even the others told me about your sudden illnesses and apart from the fact that you haven't eaten very well lately, can you tell me what is happening? -

- Sensei ... I would like not to speak now - he said something gloomy, making Wu notice him and he knew that something was wrong with Kai.

- I am your Sensei, Kai, and you are my student. And a Sensei cares about his students, and that is why you will not leave here until you tell me what is happening to you - Wu ordered.

Kai knew that arguing with Sensei would be something that he would not win against him, almost this reminded him of Nya every time he argued with her, (well that was because she was his sister and had inherited some of his stubbornness). Maybe if I told Sensei the truth, I could convince him to keep the poison a secret from the others.

- I guess I have no choice ... - I sigh, trying to find the right words for the conversation - I was poisoned with ... Polonius - hearing that the Sensei was speechless - They told me, I will have two years to live -

- But ... When was that? -

- The time we faced the serpentine that turned out to be an ambush, an arrow was shot towards Nya without her noticing ... I took the shot for her -

- And you haven't told anyone about this? -

- Nya is the only one who knows, since she was the one who accompanied me to the hospital that day that I felt very bad, the wound did not close so when I got there they did several blood tests and the results confirmed that I had Polonium in my blood. They told us that there was no cure for this poison -

- And I'm afraid it's true - Wu admitted sadly - My father told me and Garmadon about this poison when we were young, and we even saw with our own eyes what caused the poison in people. My father tried to help them but never found a cure -

- Nya assures me that there really can be a cure, but I know there isn't, sometimes she tries to find the cure herself but was unsuccessful, but she still tries. But even so, the medicines that work against other poisons help me to keep my fevers from getting so high that they are deadly and so that sometimes I can eat well -

- You say that Nya is the only one who knows about this? -

- Yes. She and I go unnoticed with the boys making excuses that my illnesses are caused by the weather, allergies or not taking care of me on missions. Look, Sensei, the only reason why I told the others was because I didn't want them to get distracted in the mission to stop Pythor from freeing the Great Devourer, if that happens Ninjago will be in great danger just because of me -

- And even when do you plan to tell them? -

- When this is all over, when Ninjago is safe and they are safe -

"I understand." Sighing, Wu finally understood Kai's situation.

"So you promise me that you won't tell the others, not even Garmadon?" -

- This well, I promise. I won't tell anyone, not my brother. And I have to assume that the latter is because you don't want my brother to use this problem of yours for his benefit, right? - Wu knew that Kai still did not trust Garmadon but still did not argue his request, knowing his brother had to assume that after Lloyd is safe, Garmadon would return to his evil intentions.

- Yes, I want to save myself the problem in that he did not use me as an excuse for the boys to avoid stopping him, and it is not that I like him, it is just that I did not trust him -

Seeing Kai's expression well, that made Wu remember that his brother, also had that attitude when the poison still did not affect him, he smiled weakly when remembering those moments with his brother.

- I understand -

When they finished speaking, Kai retired with the permission of Sensei, and when Wu was left alone he thought about what would happen to Kai later, he knows that his days are already numbered, in two years his student would leave this world. What will happen to the others when they find out about this? That answer will only be known by Kai when he tells him.

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The following days seemed to have flown for everyone, they had finally discovered the Green Ninja, which turned out to be Lloyd. Who discovered that the serious Kai was chosen after saving him from the volcano temple fire while erupting. And by doing that he was able to awaken his true potential and also his true motivation to still live and not get too depressed. He had to protect Lloyd, in these two years he had to live he had to help him in his training. He would have to stay strong until the right time.

But after three days after that happened, Kai again suddenly became ill again and this time he came with a very high fever like the previous ones. For the others it was becoming customary to see him that way, Sensei kept his promise and did not tell anyone about what Kai had . But the only one who wasn't used to seeing him like that was Lloyd. The other ninjas told him everything that happened to Kai while he was still a prisoner of the serpentine. And for Lord Garmadon seeing the Fire Ninja in that way knew that it was not normal for a human.

That same afternoon, Kai was alone in his room with a high fever, and he had a hard time staying still with all the excessive heat radiating from his body. He wouldn't stop sweating or shivering and even his cough came back stronger than ever. The new excuse in this was given with the help of Sensei, he said that this may have been from overusing his true potential in saving Lloyd from the volcano. The others had their doubts as they did not feel bad about releasing their true potentials and still do not remember if they used their potential to excess.

They had all left the Ship to search for information on the whereabouts of Pythor and the silver Fang-blade, leaving Lloyd and Garmadon in charge of taking care of the Ship and Kai. This did not convince the boys and Nya much to leave Kai alone with Garmadon, but Wu assured them that he would be fine and trusted that his brother would not do anything wrong and he even promised that he would be taking care of the chestnut tree, a favor what he would do for saving his son.

Lloyd had been worried about many things, suddenly being the Green Ninja, it had affected him a lot but he also worried about Kai, he had been his first friend and he was also his savior, entering Kai's room carefully, he looked out the door and there he could see the chestnut man suffering with his fever, he saw him trembling, moaning and sweating a lot, the damp cloth that he had on his forehead did not help him much to lower the temperature and they had even taken off his pajama shirt so that he was a little fresh from your body.

Kai heard his door open and he faintly opened his eyes still breathing heavily and could see Lloyd peeking out with a concerned expression. Striving, he ignored the pain of his fever and managed to show him a weak smile - Hey ... - I managed to greet him somewhat weakly - What's wrong, dwarf ...? -

Lloyd knowing that he had already seen him entered the room and closed the door behind him and sat next to Kai still with that worried face.

"The boys say you've been getting sick a lot." Lloyd's tone of voice sounded sad and worried.

Before answering, he made a small cough and raised his hand to cover his mouth and not cough at Lloyd - Yes ... well, it's normal Lloyd ... This is just a small fever. In a few days I will be fine again. You don't worry - I assure him confidently but I could still see him with that worried face. I knew that something was bothering the child - You can see that something else worries you, right? -

"Yeah, well, I don't know, it's very confusing," Lloyd honestly answered Kai.

- Do you want to talk about that? -

- It's just that ... Finding out that I am the Green Ninja makes me feel confused and scared ... -

Kai hearing those words from the boy made him understand it better, it was the same way he felt when he discovered that he was poisoned.

- Is ... because of your father, right? You're afraid to face it, right? - Kai seemed to read the boy's mind as he only nodded.

- It's just that I don't want to face him, Kai ... He's my father. And even though he's evil he came here just to save me, but now I have to face him and I don't want that, Kai! I know I have to do it for the sake of Ninjago and all that but ... - with each word he seemed almost to sob - I don't want to be the Green Ninja, Kai! -

Kai could see how Lloyd hid his tears with his hands, and even so he did not blame him, he is still a child and it is too much pressure for him, he weakly raised his hand and placed it on Lloyd's head, ruffling his hair a little.

- I know how you feel, Lloyd. I am also worried about what will happen to you in the future ... But I want you to know that you should not be afraid, you are not alone, you have Sensei, Nya, the boys and me. We will help you overcome everything, I know that you will be a great ninja one day, you just must not give up. All of this will be resolved one day and everything will be fine -

Still sobbing, Lloyd wiped away his tears and looked at the brunette - Do you promise? -

- I promise - Kai amused him as Lloyd tried to calm down, he was already using the sleeves of his sweater to wipe his tears and leave his face dry - Are you still crying? - I ask amused.

- Of course not! - He shook with a childish pout - It's just that something makes my eyes burn - that was a pretty funny excuse, he could feel how Kai was patting him on the head.

- Come on, now, now - Kai calmed him - Hey, if you stop crying, I promise you that I will teach you all my sword movements, including doing the spinjitzu, and if you do it well I will give you the sweet you want -

- Really? - Lloyd's face was brighter now and Kai smiled kindly at him, ruffling his hair again, making Lloyd laugh.

But in that the small laughs of the two were interrupted by Kai's sudden cough that made him shiver a little, luckily he covered his mouth so as not to cough at Lloyd, he did not want his illness to infect him.

- Are you okay? - Asked Lloyd worried.

When Kai recovered from his cough he looked at Lloyd again, smiling at him. Do not worry about me, a simple fever will not stop me - I assure him with confidence - But aside, it is time for you to get ready for sleep. The others will be back soon and I would like them to see you asleep already -

- I know. But I'm too old to sleep early. I'm not a 5 year old, if that's what you think - Lloyd with a pout crossed his arms making Kai laugh.

"Come on," Kai insisted again to Lloyd who got up from the bed.

- Yes, yes - he said with childish reproaches as he left the room.

After a few minutes a new person entered the room and this turned out to be Lord Garmadon, bringing with him a needle and one of Kai's anti-poison drugs, but Nya changed the label, and as a lie, told everyone that it was a medicine that served against Kai's cough.

"Wow ... I didn't think you would really care about me ..." Kai mentioned Garmadon with some sarcasm while smiling mockingly.

- Well, don't get used to it. I just do it so your friends and sister don't attack me. Also, consider this as a debt paid for saving my son from that volcano - he replied with some anger but at last with some softness.

Snorting I look at Garmadon - Well, if I didn't know you, you would have finished me in the state I am now. You would have more advantage for your benefits, just think about it; One less ninja , one less trouble for your evil plans to make Ninjago in your own image. But this is where I ask you: why haven't you done it? That? Do I hurt you? Is that? -

- I'm not doing it because I care about you or anything like that. I do it for my son. During the time that I am here with you, I promised that I would not harm you. But when they get the silver fang-blades back and Lloyd is completely safe, I'll go away and we'll be on different sides again -

- By Lloyd, huh? Makes sense, after all you are his father -

- By the way, your sister, Nya told me to inject you with this. Where exactly? - He said trying to change the subject.

Kai weakly put aside his sheets and pointed to the place where he should inject it, which turned out to be the place where he had been shot with the arrow, there you could see the wound already closed and healed. Garmadon did not know why there but he still did not say anything I have done his job of injecting it, after filling the needle with the medicine, he placed the needle on Kai's skin making him wince, but he would have to get used to being injected. When Garmadon finished, he proceeded to change the cloth on Kai's forehead and wet it again and place it back on Kai's burning forehead.

- It is not that I am an expert in diseases or anything like that, but, in the state in which these are not normal for a person to get sick like that -

- Well ... what did you feel when you were poisoned by the poison of the Great Devourer? -

- Well then ... not good either, I lasted with pain and fever for about two or three days I think. But it was different seeing your status -

- Tell me something: ... did your father try to find you a cure for your poison? - Kai knew that this question was referring to his problem with the poison that now ran through his veins, but he had patience with Garmadon to wait for his answer.

- Actually yes ... I kept looking for a cure for myself . But I never find it. But after prophesying about the Green Ninja and before he died, he told me that: one day, in the future, he would be cured. Why do you ask? Garmadon seemed curious by the way Kai asked him about a cure for his poison.

- For nothing ... just asking -

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After several days Garmadon was already gone and the ninjas were able to retrieve the four silver Fang-blades. Besides, Kai had already recovered from his fever.

Now the brunette was training the little blond in the training room, he was teaching him how to use the sword in combat as promised.

- All right, Lloyd. Now make your defense stronger - Kai moved his wooden sword towards Lloyd and he struggled to keep his defense firm.

When he blocked Kai's attack he slid his sword and began to attack him with several blows with his sword towards Kai, he was counterattacking but Kai managed to block all of Lloyd's attacks, the boy's attacks were weak but the boy was improving quite well. But in that I can't see a quick attack from Lloyd and I end up hitting him a bit on his side.

- AHA! I gave you! - Lloyd boasted somewhat cheerfully.

- Not bad, dwarf. This time you did surprise me -

Lloyd smiled in victory but suddenly Kai began to cough harshly alarming Lloyd, the cough was so strong that it made Kai fall to his knees to the ground, his body began to shake too much.

- Kai? Lloyd was now too worried about seeing Kai like this.

Kai partly did not stop coughing and when he brought his hand to his mouth to be able to stop his cough in his glove he felt something wet that was not saliva, that was for sure, between his mouth he felt the taste of his blood and his glove was wet from is. Without letting Lloyd see him, he quickly wiped the blood from his mouth, managed to control his cough, and sat back quickly.

- Quiet. I'm fine - Kai calmed him down to not worry him more. Kai had already realized that the poison was still acting too fast.

Lloyd seemed doubtful, he would be a child but he was not stupid, from what he was seeing in Kai he knew that it was not normal, maybe he is not an expert in diseases but he knew that this was not a normal disease, a person would not get very sick because that was impossible, in Lloyd's opinion, but he still knew this was not right ... so he came to a deduction ...

- Kai ... - the pronounced turned to see him - You are not ... dying ... are you? -

The question was scary, but when Kai heard that from Lloyd he did not know what to say to the boy, it seemed that he had discovered his problem, he had to admit it the boy was smart but still he could not tell him the truth, not now that he had a great burden on his shoulders.

- But what are you saying, Lloyd? Of course not. It was just a little cough, it must be a side effect of my last illness. You don't worry about me, I'm fine - I calm him as he got up and patted his head while showing him a reassuring smile.

- But... -

- Hey, don't tell me you're going to cry again? -

- That? N-No, it's not that. It is just that... -

- Come on, why don't we continue training? When we finish I will take you to buy the sweet that you want, is that good? -

"Yes, that's fine with me," he replied with a small smile, but he was still worried about Kai.

After training Kai took Lloyd to buy him the candy he wanted and the two spent the whole day together walking around the city, and all the way back and forth Kai carried Lloyd on his shoulders behaving like an older brother passing the day with his younger brother.

By the time it was over, it was dark, Lloyd was exhausted and Kai offered to take him to bed. Nya came to Lloyd's room and saw his brother tuck him in, leaving a candle lit on the nightstand. Seeing Kai tuck Lloyd like this reminded her of herself when Kai did the same with her when they were still children. It almost made him nostalgic when he remembered those moments.

- He looks very exhausted, despite always being imperative - Nya, with a somewhat low voice, said to her brother as she stood at the door of Lloyd's room.

"Yeah, well, you had a lot of fun with me today," he said smiling as he stroked Lloyd's blonde hair and quietly walked away from his bed heading towards his sister.

When they both left Lloyd's room they headed towards the kitchen in silence so as not to wake up the others who were also exhausted from their tasks today.

"Since you got sick, he hasn't stopped worrying about you, neither have the boys," Nya said to her brother.

- I know, do you think I haven't noticed? But even so we have to keep it a secret, especially from Lloyd, now that he is the Green Ninja carrying a great load on his shoulders, we will not distract him from his training -

- Sooner or later they will know, Kai and what are you going to tell them later? -

- I'll make sure they know when this is all over. But so far they must not be distracted from their new mission. I'll think about how to explain it to you. But even so, we will keep our promise not to tell anyone -

"Okay," Nya said sadly, looking down worried about what would happen next.

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Over the next several months the ninjas had already defeated the Great Devourer, battled his evil replicas, made good Lloyd's former classmates from the dark school for bad boys, had fought pirates, won the Really of Ninjago to save the Mojo Dojo. from Dareth, Lloyd had grown up by tomorrow's tea, they saved the past from the ninjas and destroyed Garmadon's Mega Weapon, they encountered Lloyd's mother Misako, Stone Warriors attacked the city of Ninjago, they sailed to the dark island and In a lighthouse they found Zane's father, Dr Julien and now they were on a mission to find the temple of light.

- I see ... another tree! - Jay was playing "I see" with the gold talisman that Master Wu had given them.

Jay, Cole, and Kai had gone into hiding so that Zane would not be discovered by the stone warriors who had Zane's hawk, and they made sure that he was not seen.

- Jay, how did you become ninjas? Seriously - Cole asked something frustrated by Jay's behavior.

- I guess that will still be a mystery to discover Cole. One that even Sensei won't be able to discover - Kai said something joking making Cole laugh a little and Jay pout.

When Cole stopped laughing he looked at Kai, he could see how pale he was, everyone knew that Kai no longer ate well, he had stopped for a while and his diseases did not stop appearing, he had lost a lot of weight and had become somewhat pale.

After a few minutes Jay had found the temple but in that Zane had been discovered by Garmadon's stone warriors.

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The ninjas had discovered the temple of light and gained new powers, they had stolen Garmadon's helmet of shadows to stop the clock of the final battle but it was too late, the stone warriors captured Nay and converged her into an evil version of herself by dark matter, Lloyd and Garmadon clashed, but Garmadon was possessed by the Great Tyrant and they clashed causing Lloyd to be defeated and wounded in his leg and the Great Tyrant and his army crossed into Ninjago. Now they all find themselves stranded on the dark island.

- How are we supposed to get to Ninjago to stop the Great Tyrant? Our ship is destroyed and we have nothing else to get to the city - Jay complained.

"We could swim," Kai said, trying to sound positive.

- In the ocean? - Jay said.

The ninjas had stayed on the beach after the hard defeat. Dr Julien and Wu had arrived with some fruits - We brought some food to recover our energies -

Everyone except Kai had taken a fruit and started eating - Why aren't you eating Kai? You look like you haven't eaten for many days - observed Dr Julien.

"I'm not hungry," Kai replied, although he was actually starving.

- Come on, Kai barely had anything to eat lately - Cole said - At least just eat one piece of fruit, please -

"Good," Kai growled, taking only one wild strawberry.

- No. You have to eat something more bigger than that - ordered Cole.

Kai glared at him, not had like throwing up today, grab an apple and started slowly but casually chewing well.

Cole was still watching him like a hawk, making sure Kai ate the apple well.

When Kai finally ate the whole apple now he had felt really bad from nausea, he looked at Cole keeping a straight face - Satisfied? -

- A lot - said Cole, then Kai invented an excuse to go for a walk in the jungle / forest to clear his mind and Sensei knowing what was going to happen gave him permission, he had told everyone that he needed some space.

As fast as he could, Kai ran into the forest and left behind a bush. He got down on his knees and vomited everything he ate. It was not his intention, but when he finished, he began to cough loudly making a horrible gurgling sound in him, without realizing that he was spitting something liquid, when he looked he was horrified when he knew it was his own blood. Kai walked over to an oak tree and sat on his roots with his back against the tree and began to quietly cry. Apparently the poison was already flowing completely through his bloodstream, the first year was about to end in less than a few months and from then on he would only have a year to live. In just one year to come, I would drop them all.

Lloyd watched as Kai went into the forest, why is he going to the forest? Was what he wondered. I look at the rest of the team and several did not realize it, I made a quick lie - I have to go to the bathroom -

- Do you need help walking? - Misako asked.

- No, don't worry, I can handle myself - Lloyd limped to the edge of the forest following Kai's footprints. He still limped to the oak where Kai was still sitting. Kai had his head buried in his hands due to the frustration he was dealing with, but he lifted it when he heard Lloyd approaching him, several minutes ago Kai had calmed down from his crying and had wiped away every tear that had stained his face, and it was fortunate that Lloyd hadn't noticed.

Kai looked at Lloyd, showing him a weak smile knowing that he was hiding all his pain from his closest friend - Hey, you shouldn't walk like this, you could make your leg worse, you know? -

- I know, it's just that ... I wanted to know why you are here alone in the forest - Lloyd said somewhat shyly.

- It's nothing, I just wanted to clear my mind for a few seconds -

- Do you want to talk about that? - Lloyd said sitting next to the brunette, the question surprised him a bit, it is curious that Lloyd uses the same words that I use with him.

- Well, I'm only worried about Nya, knowing that she is being possessed by dark matter and that I could not save her in time bothers me, I am also worried about the boys, who are losing all hope of being able to get out of here and for you, Lloyd, you still have to fight the Great Tyrant, but you're hurt and that worries me more. I'm sorry that I failed with my duty to protect you and to be Nya's older brother -

- That's not true Kai, you were very good at protecting me but I had to do that fight alone, but I know I haven't lost yet, because I still have you by my side. But I know we'll get out of here and go back to Ninjago and win the final battle -

Kai smiled at the determination of the blonde, he was glad to know that he still did not give up, but he did not stop thinking about what the poison would do to him in the next year - Lloyd - now his tone became something serious - What would you do. ..if I died? -

Lloyd seemed confused by the question - Well then ... I don't know - he admitted - It would surely make me sad and depressing, knowing that I would never see you again. You were my first friend and I don't know what I would do without you, it would be like losing my first brother -

Kai was a bit convinced by Lloyd's honest answer, the boy had been closer to Kai more than anyone else, they have even come to call each other "brothers".

- Why you ask? -

- For nothing - Kai wanted to change the subject - It's just that worry is making me think nonsense -

- Well then, I assure you that everything will be resolved, we will win this, I know -

- Yes. I know, I know you will - Kai smiled at Lloyd who smiled back.

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Things had become somewhat intense but the ninjas were finally able to defeat, Lloyd defeated the Great Tyrant, Ninjago had returned to normal and Garmadon was freed from the poison of the Great Devourer by returning to normal and starting a new life with his family.

The whole city rejoiced that the city was saved by the ninjas, the new Sensei Garmadon had ordered to build a new monastery for everyone and his family, the ninjas forgot Garmadon's mistakes and started again, not as rivals if not as friends.

And as if time had passed the first year had come to an end, Kai instead already knew. He knew that now he only had one year to live with all his siblings, he still did not know how he was going to explain them to him and it had already been a month since the second year began. Days ago Nya asked him to tell everyone at once, but he still did not know the correct words on how to say them.

It was then that the day came ... The day that the secret would be revealed.

Nya walked through the new corridors of the monastery, she was going to her brother's room to talk again about the poison issue, when she reached her room she knocked on the door but did not make any noise.

- Kai? - He touched again but still nothing could be heard, being worried, he opened the door of the room cautiously and slowly - Kai? Are you here? -

As soon as he opened the door completely, to his surprise he saw the body of his brother lying on the ground with his eyes closed and on both sides of the corners of their mouths there were streaks of blood and on the ground near him were small puddles of blood. Putting aside the shock and hurried to the knee, he was next to his brother, turning him so that he was on his back.

- Kai! Kai! What's wrong?! - Nya shook her brother trying to wake him up but it seemed to be useless. Kai wouldn't wake up - Help! - He shouted making everyone in the monastery come to his aid.

After several minutes Dr. Julien and Zane attended to Kai in the infirmary room, everyone had stayed in the room worried and waiting for news of the red ninja. And what seemed like an eternity finally entered Zane and his father causing everyone to approach them.

- How is he? - Nya asked worriedly.

- Well, we discovered that he has a sore throat and is quite malnourished, his body is quite weak, perhaps it is because he has not eaten well lately, so from now on you have to take care of him, at this moment he is awake but try to do not press it too much -

They all went to the infirmary and when they entered they saw Kai lying on the bed with the same pale aspect when he saw them all, the brunette smiled weakly - Hello - he waved weakly, while Nya sat next to him and took his hand.

- No "Hello" Kai, you had us all worried - Cole exclaimed annoyed and worried at the same time.

- It's true, Kai - said Jay - Zane's father already told us everything and we know that this fainting is because you don't eat well -

- Jay is right Kai - Zane said - You haven't eaten well lately, you've gotten sicker and sicker and you've lost a lot of weight, this has to stop now Kai. That's why I'm going to ask you why are you doing this to yourself? -

Kai and Nya knew it was time to tell them the truth, but the brunette would have liked to tell them all together, since Lloyd was not and was traveling receiving awards throughout Ninjago but it would be better to tell them at once.

- Kai, I think it's time to tell them - Nya replied somewhat sadly.

"I know ..." Kai admitted harshly, confusing everyone in the room.

- What are you talking about? Tell us what? - Cole seemed somewhat confused and when he saw the look of the two brothers he knew that something was not right.

"Do you remember the time I was hit by the arrow in the Serpentine ambush a year ago?" - When asked they all said yes - Well, look, when Nya took me to the hospital they did tests and an examination of my blood and when they gave me the results they discovered that I ... - Kai seemed more fearful to tell the others the truth.

- What about you? - Cole asked something uneasy about his friend's answer - Kai? -

"They found out I was poisoned," Kai finally said making everyone gasp or go into shock, the same expression he had when the doctor had told him about his result from the poison.

- Poisoned ...? - Cole seemed incredulous at what Kai said, apparently everyone did not believe what Kai just said but they had to accept the truth.

- It turns out that the poison is known as "Polonium" a poison that slowly kills the body, I was only two years old and now I am only one year old. That is why I have been getting sick so often, also because I have not eaten well lately, since they are side effects that the poison has been causing me -

- A year of life? - Jay replied still in shock.

- Why didn't you tell us before ?! We could have helped you find some antidote! - Cole said something annoyed and sad at the same time that he raised his voice.

- That is the problem Cole - Kai answered something serious - There is no antidote for this poison, and the reason why I did not tell you was so as not to distract us from saving Ninjago, if the enemy had told you they would have an advantage and you would have been in danger, I decided to hide them, at least until I found the right moment to tell them -

- Is there really nothing to do? - Zane asked.

- No, sorry guys -

To cut the awkward silence, Cole was the first to approach Kai, drawing everyone's attention.

- You are such an idiot, Kai! -

- Cole, what are you doing ?! - Jay exclaimed.

- You always ... always ... you care about others before yourself. But still haven't you thought about how we feel about it? - Tears had formed in her eyes - It's just that ... it's just that ... I don't want to lose you Kai! -

- I know, Cole. I don't want to leave them either. But they have no choice but to accept it and for me to accept my destiny -

Wiping the tears from his eyes now it was Jay who approached Kai.

- Well, if this is going to make your last year of life, then we should take advantage of it right? -

- Jay? -

- Look, don't waste these days of life Kai, you have to live to the fullest and enjoy everything around you. You know? I once heard that it is better to live and die without regrets than to live your last day regretting what you did not do in life -

- He's right - Zane said - We will help you make this year the best Kai has ever experienced, one that you will never forget so that you can take with you exciting and happy memories -

Cole rejoined and wiped all the tears from his face - It's decided -

- But Cole-- - Kai was going to answer but Cole cut him off again.

- You are careless Kai, you have already done a lot for us, now it is our turn to return the favor. We will make this year the best you have ever spent - I answer with a determined smile.

Kai saw in his three friends the determination to make their last days worthwhile, their smiles filled him with nostalgia, which meant that they still did not want to leave them and live longer with them - Guys ... - His tears were suddenly revealed and what he then felt was everyone surrounding him in a group hug, they didn't want to let Kai go nor did he want to leave them.

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A few days passed and the boys had planned various things for this year, but before that they notified Lloyd about Kai's problem, who soon arrived at the monastery to see his friend.

Lloyd, knowing that his old conclusions were true about Kai, put aside his tour of all Ninjago and was determined to be by Kai's side until his last day, he wanted to return the favor for not having abandoned him, he was his best friend and best older brother he could have had.

When he arrived at the monastery, he hurried to look for Kai, everyone told him that he was in his room resting from his last illness that he had a day after he fainted, luckily it only lasted three days and he was already feeling better.

Lloyd came to the room and rushed inside and there he saw his brother, lying on the bed with only his pajama bottoms sneezing just a little. Looks like he got a little cold.

- Hey - Kai greeted with a smile - How have you been, dwarf? -

- Kai ... - His expression seemed sad and gloomy, he began to walk slowly.

- Easy, it's just a little fever, you don't have to worry too much - in that he felt how Lloyd threw himself on him, wrapping him in a strong hug, feeling how the boy's tears stained his shoulder - I see ... I guess now It will be useless to tell you that I'm fine, right? -

- Why Kai ...? Because...?! - The blonde did not stop sobbing as he looked at the brunette with a nostalgic look.

- It's not that I didn't want to tell you, it's that I still couldn't, you were still a child and you had a great responsibility on your shoulders, Ninjago and the others needed you more than me, Lloyd -

- But, Kai ... I don't want you to die! One year will not be enough for me and you. You promised me that you would always protect me and now ... now ... -

- Come on, don't tell me you're crying again? -

- Uh? - Somewhat confused Lloyd felt Kai pat him on the head.

- Did you forget our agreement? - He saw how Lloyd looked down - Listen, the boys will have several plans for me for this year, but I would like you to be with us too. I know that when the year is over I will not only break a promise, I will break several, I would say that I would be a lousy older brother with you and Nya, but it is already inevitable -

- You're not a lousy big brother. And I have not forgotten our agreement. I'll stop crying for now, but you still owe me a lot of sweets -

- As childish as ever -

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The time for everyone passed , the days had turned into months and they did not stop taking Kai to various parts of Ninjago, it was quite an adventure. Every day they seemed fun and full of joy, there were times when they had to escape from various fans, they did numerous challenges of any kind and each one taught something new every day, they even seemed to completely forget the poison in Kai, even he seemed that I had forgotten.

But when the month that would mean the end of the second year arrived, things had gotten complicated. Kai had felt more sick, dizzy, dying and nauseating , and the day came when he finally collapsed, which meant that the end for him was already near, in those last days they had to intern him in his room, where he was now lying. in his bed like a sick man, his brothers visited him and stayed with him daily, they talked to him about many things just to be able to encourage him and themselves.

Kai had become more pale and had stopped eating the last days, because the poison is prevented, seemed like a real person would die.

When the night fell, Kai made an effort to sleep but it was very difficult for him since the fever prevented him, then the door of his room opened revealing Garmadon not as the dark lord, but as Lloyd's father .

"I thought you were sleeping like the others," he replied weakly and raspingly down his sore throat.

- I wanted to take a look at you first - he replied kindly as he sat on the chair next to Kai's bed - Here, I brought you something to help you sleep well -

With some effort, Kai accepted the tea and took a small sip, Garmadon helped him put it back on the nightstand.

- This reminded me of the time I first saw you sick on the ship. I also remember the question you asked me about my poison, and if there would be a cure -

- Yes, I remember her ... - Kai sounded somewhat sleepy, forcing a weak smile.

- I would have liked there to also be a cure for you, I feel that it is something unfair that I was cured of my poison and you were not -

- Well, I can no longer change the past, whatever has to happen, will happen -

- I'm very sorry for how I acted in the past ... all those fights, I never wanted to provoke them but they were provoked anyway. When I was bitten I knew that I could no longer change anything, I would no longer have the option to choose my life but when Lloyd was born ... I wanted him to have the option to choose his life and not follow in my footsteps, I wanted him to create the his, that he chose his own life ... I must thank you for taking care of him so well, he has always considered you as his older brother. I am very happy that you have been his friend, his mentor and his figure to follow ... you guided him on the right track and for that I thank you -

The words seemed to have moved Kai and made his smile now normal and honest.

- You just promise to take good care of Lloyd. Like a good father, since when I leave, he will need you more than ever -

- I promise. And I must admit that Wu was not wrong, you really are just like your father -

Kai accepted the compliment and felt even more sleepy but he was glad to talk to Garmadon one last time, he trusted him to take good care of Lloyd.

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The next day, everyone had stayed in Kai's room since he felt that this would already be his last day with them. They talked about many things to the point where it was getting late. As the last day Kai decided to tell them a few things before everyone went to sleep.

- You know this may be my last day, right? - Kai replied but the room was silent knowing what he was trying to say - Don't worry, I just want you to know that I am very grateful to all of you -

- Kai ... - Cole was going to answer but he couldn't finish.

- Listen ... I know that from time to time I have been very reckless in various missions and I do not deny it, but that did not change my decision to want to protect you all ... Know that I have never changed in my decisions and promises either, Sensei once told me that these wills are rarely inherited but I decided that that would be the path I would follow ... And I'm glad I followed it, I don't regret that -

Showing the most sincere smile made everyone also smile weakly at Kai.

- We live many adventures and we go through difficult times, I know. But we were able to move forward being together but even though I can no longer be with you, I would like all of you to be able to move on without me . The future of Ninjago depends on you now, I have already done my part and I do not want you to suffer for me, I know that now you will have a difficult path but I know you can move on. Do you promise that you will do that for me ? -

"We promise, Kai," Cole said, barely holding back his tears.

"For you friend, whatever," Jay said just like Cole.

"We will, Kai," Zane said.

After a few minutes Cole, Jay and Zane left the room leaving Lloyd and Nya alone but she left after a few minutes as Kai wanted to talk to Lloyd alone.

"I feel like my time is running out, I think I'll be leaving soon," he answered frankly, making Lloyd look gloomy with sadness.

- Kai, I still don't want you to go - Lloyd said letting a single tear slide down his cheek, when he felt it quickly he wiped it away - Sorry ... I'm not strong enough not to cry, I'm not as strong as your -

- You're more powerful than me, Lloyd and more. Your duty is to keep the city safe and keep the boys together, they will need you more than ever you have to be strong for them - moving a hand weakly he leaned towards where his night table was and from the drawer he took out the cookies that were his favorites Lloyd's stuffed in a bag - I know our agreement was not to cry about some things but now that I think about it, today is a good time to let out everything we feel inside. I guess these will be the last sweets I'm going to give you - he said handing the bag to Lloyd.

Lloyd sadly accepted the bag and couldn't hide his tears anymore, he let all emotion out and Kai was pleased with that. When he calmed down for a moment Lloyd took out two cookies and handed one to Kai.

"Thank you ... Kai," he said showing a tear-filled smile.

- You're welcome ... dwarf. Just promise me that you will not change and that you will take good care of everyone, especially Nya. You may not be the oldest, but now you are a man and a man protects what is good for him and the others around him -

- I will, I promise - I answer sincerely determined. He saw how Kai gave him a wide smile, perhaps the best he has ever done and the last he will see. With the promise made, they both ate their own cookie, without a doubt the best they had ever tasted.

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When everyone had finally gone to sleep Nya returned to stay with her brother even though he insisted that she should rest in her room, she refused and decided to stay by Kai's side.

"You know you don't need to stay, you should rest," Kai insisted weakly towards his sister.

- No, I'll stay here by your side - Nya looked like she was crying as her voice was broken.

- You know? This reminds me of the times that you were sick or injured, and I always stayed by your side until you felt better - he smiled nostalgically at the memories he lived with his sister when he and she were young.

- I know ... You never left me ... and despite seeing you injured or sick, I did not do anything, nor did I say anything to you, being a child, I felt useless and defenseless, seeing you so brave, strong and showing a carefree smile before the life that ruined you made me feel angry sometimes since it was incredible that you only smiled at the bad things that came to you -

- I must have seemed selfish, right? - Kai smiled awkwardly.

- Of course I do - Nya admitted - But still ... that inspired me ... And even though you never let me go on missions with you because they were dangerous, I want you to know that I always wanted to be there. your side, that's why I created Samurai X, a way to help others and show you that if I was strong like you, since I didn't think about sitting idly by and seeing how all of you saved the city of Ninjago from total chaos. I wanted to be useful Kai, not just be your sister or Jay's girlfriend, I wanted to be something and finally I did, becoming the Ninjago heroine that I always wanted to be, not just staying behind and seeing only their backs or staying on their Shadows I wanted to always be by their side and be useful to them ... That's why I'm sorry I didn't tell you before Kai, I'm sorry - Nya spoke with all honesty making her brother feel proud.

- Nya ... the reason why I didn't want you to worry or go with us on missions with us; It was because I didn't want something bad to happen to you. You are my little sister and I only wanted to protect you, the first moment I saw you I swore to myself that I would keep you safe I even promised our parents, I just wanted to be a good older brother for you. But I can see that you have matured a lot without me , more than I have to admit that, I am very proud of my little sister. And I'm sorry I was a bore and a fool with you, I think he saw me as selfish right? -

- In fact, we were both heavy and selfish with ourselves, think that it is something natural, after all we are brothers -

- Yes, brothers. Before I go I want you to know what happens, whatever happens I will always be by your side and I will always love you. You were for me the best little sister that an older brother could wish for, you are very special Nya don't forget, she trusted everyone to take good care of you. And I would like you to take good care of Lloyd when I'm not here, watch him well, I'm afraid he's going to be something stupid and keep him out of trouble for me. Be a good older sister to him, he still needs to learn several things. But I know that both of them will be fine without me, because even though they don't see me, I will always be in their mind and in their heart -

- Kai ... - Nya cried and leaned over to hug her brother who also hugged her affectionately while stroking her short hair, as they did when they were children - Would you let ... stay tonight with you ...? -

- Sure - this came to Kai's memory of the moments when Nya was scared at night and went to sleep with Kai in her room, she knew that this would be the last time she would see her and she wanted to take advantage of her last moment with her .

Nya snuggled into Kai's side as she rested her head on his chest, hearing even the slow beating of his heart lulling her over and making her feel safe. With heavy eyelids, he took one last look at his brother.

- I love you -

- I love you too, little sister - I answer, showing him a very affectionate smile, he finally saw that his sister fell into a peaceful sleep.

Kai admired his sister's peaceful face for the last time, gently running his fingers over Nya's hair, letting all his memories pass through his eyes, all those happy, beautiful, funny moments that he lived with everyone.

"Nya ... Lloyd ... Guys ... Everyone ... Thank you ... Bye ..." Kai smiled.

With his silent farewell, he felt his heart slowly stop, the last thing he saw when he closed his eyes was Nya's peaceful face. Closing his eyelids he plunged into darkness at the same time as his heart stopped completely. The poison served its purpose ...

Kai was gone ... and at peace at last ...

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The day was calm and sunny, on a hill near the monastery under a tree there was a tombstone engraved with the name: "Kai Smith. Red Ninja. Master of Fire". In front of the headstone were Nya and Lloyd placing red and yellow flowers on Kai's headstone.

It had already been a month since Kai died. It started when Nya woke up and didn't hear her brother's heartbeat. Upon reaching the room, the others saw Nya crying over Kai's body, and soon the whole room burst into tears.

Kai's funeral was sad it was almost impossible for everyone to accept his death but remembering the words and promises they made to the red ninja they were able to move on. With each other they comforted themselves, Garmadon did what was necessary to help Lloyd and they all made sure to help Nya. Apart from the fact that the city was peaceful and there were no longer as many crimes as expected. Each one following their path in memory of Kai, as long as they lived they would be remembering him.

A light and refreshing breeze blew over the green ninja and samurai x, they felt joy knowing that they could still feel the presence of their older brother, knowing that he will never leave them and that he will always be with them.