Friend, or Foe?- Chapter 15: Regretful Things

 [Jay's PoV]

 Jay? Jaaaay?

 Shut up dude!

 What? I'm just trying to wake him up

 (Groan)

 Guys be quiet, he's coming to

 I opened my eyes to see the worried faces of my teammates, all I could really feel was pain, but I chose to ignore that because there was something else on my mind. "C-Cole," I brought myself up, only to be brought with great pain, Zane laid me down again, but I fought to get up. "Jay, Jay relax, your recovering from injury," Zane assured.

 I just stared at him, "C-Coles out there." He nodded, "Yes, I know, but your injured."

 "I-I don't care!" I brought myself up but cried out in pain, Zane laid me back down, why did it hurt so muuuuuch. As if reading my thoughts, my icy brother replied, "He broke your ribcage." My eyes widen in shock, holy crap how hard did Cole punch me? I found it really hard to breathe, I guess it was a pretty hard punch. Kai seemed to look irritated, "If that was Cole, then he might've took my sister to the Overlord."

 "It seems to be that way," Zane responded. Kai growled and grit his teeth, "Oh he's gonna pay, once we find him I'm going to knock some sense into him!" I shake my head, "N-No!" Kai looked at me a little angry, I clutched my chest as I spoke, Zane insisted I didn't strain myself, but I continued, "N-No, Kai, he doesn't even remember us."

 "Well he should," Kai snapped back. "B-But he doesn't! L-Look, Kai, the Overlord and his goons must've wiped his memory!" I shouted. Kai crossed his arms, a little unconvinced, urgh he's so stubborn! "Still he shouldn't have taken Nya," he growled.

 My face turned bright red, Zane tried to get me to calm down, "Jay, Jay, be calm." I faced Kai and snapped at him, "He couldn't have done it purposely! They took his memories away from him! Its not his fault!!!!" Kai charged at me, Lloyd held him back, that's when he cursed at me, "How come your trying to defend him, I thought you wanted him gone for good!" My eyes widen, my fury rising as well as my temper, Zane tried to keep me calm but it was too late. I lost it. "LOOK I KNOW WHAT I DID, AND I'M SORRY DON'T YOU SEE THAT?! AT LEAST I'M TRYING TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT HERE, UNLIKE YOU KEEP BLAMING HIM!!!!" I then quickly shut my mouth, after realizing what I had done. Kai stared at me, both in shock and anger. I looked back, my eyes wide, what have I done?

 "K-Kai, I-I'm sorry-" he didn't hear the end of it because he'd already gone to the other room, Lloyd stared at the closed door and myself, shaking his head in disappointment, he then went after Kai. Once the two were gone I could only fall back and wince in pain, I think I've screamed to much. Zane stayed with me to aid me, at least someone doesn't blame me. Yet, he should, I'm the most horrible person on this planet! Zane seemed to see through me however, its been easy enough these past few days, "Jay...I know it seems kind of bad for you now."

 "L-Like you haven't noticed?" I coughed, "All t-this is my fault!" I soon regret screaming as my chest seared with pain. Zane handed me a cold pack to hold close to my chest, I take it and do so, cringing. My Nindroid brother sighed and looked me in the eye, "I have noticed. You are feeling pretty fault of this, but I don't believe its entirely your fault."

 I stare at him in disbelief, "Zane. Open your eyes, i-it is my f-fault..." Zane stood silent for a moment, he then spoke again, "Lies." I looked at him, careful not to cause any more pain to my ribcage, Zane looked back, a serious look in his eyes, "You were right about Cole, he doesn't remember us, that's the Overlord's fault."

 "But I h-had that fight with him, I-I caused him to l-leave," I stated weakly. Zane sighed, "I know. But that was out of anger, I forgive you for that. Why? Because, it wasn't your fault. Anger can make you do regretful things, believe me." I listened carefully to what he was saying, he did have a point, but how could this not be his fault, he let his anger take over him, considering he was screaming at him over Nya, how could he be so selfish. "Jay," Zane made the lightning ninja face him.

 "Look, I know you feel guilty about this, that's normal, but don't do yourself any harm because of it, I'm pretty sure if Cole were back here, he would forgive you, I'm sure he's been in fights before with you, but in the end, you two's friendship is much more important than a fight. Am I correct?" he asked. I thought for a moment, and nodded, Zane smiled. "Good. Besides, we already have big things on our hands, like how we'll return Cole to normal, and also finding Nya," he stated. I frowned at the last part...oh Nya, I hope shes ok...