Yes, the last chapter is finally here! Thank you all for your patience! :D

Special thanks to SpitfirwaterNinja, Tex1412, RobinLost, Wyrenfire, DarkRed101, TheEvil4ssHole, Mikittrash, StoriesAreMagic, rbrill345, SnowNinjaAJ, TheYellowNinja, Yeeeet, Guest, Nali Nali Nalina, Peanut2196, MagicWords22, Fires of Darkness, ShaggyMadi, Guest, and ABCSKW123-IX for reviewing!

rbrill345: Aw, thanks for leaving a review both when you were and weren't logged in :D I think the way you described your feelings was perfect! (＃⌒∇⌒＃)ゞ AND, you were crying!? That makes me so happy! XD Thank you for reviewing!

SnowNinjaAJ: Oh no! :O I certainly hope no one was hurt, including you! I'm glad you could relate to Kai though. Thanks for reviewing!

TheYellowNinja: Haha, thanks for understanding about school. I hope once a few weeks go by and I settle in I'll be able to make time to write :D Aw, I'm so happy you liked the chapter! I love Kai and Lloyd's relationship as well, so I had a good time writing it :D I will definitely write more one shots just for you! (When I can find the time XD) I'm glad you thought the fluff and angst was well balanced! It's easy to go overboard on either/both. I'm so happy you like my writing style! You are so so so kind, and I treasure each and every one of your reviews! :D

Yeeeet: Wow, I hope I'll be able to inspire you! I am stuck deciding between Lloyd and Jay for whose "Five Times" to write next, but I'll definitely take your vote into account ;D Thanks for reviewing!

Guest: So, from your review, I'm *pretty* sure you're RandomDragon? The name just showed up as "Guest," so… (If you're not, I apologize XD) I'm so happy you thought Kai was in character! That is always a priority of mine :D Kai's siblings are always looking out for him, so of course they'd tried to comfort him in the waiting room :D "Amazing?!" (＃⌒∇⌒＃)ゞ I really, really hope you like what I decided to do with your idea! I don't know if it's what you envisioned, so PLEASE let me know if you're disappointed -_-; If you are RandomDragon, I'll check out your new story XD Thank you so much for reviewing!

Nali Nali Nalina: To be honest, I did not notice that pattern! (^-^;) (The pattern I was referring to was the first line of every chapter beginning with "Kai was…" :D) But, that's really cool and I'm glad you saw that progression! It factors into the last chapter in that Kai doesn't lose his temper at all- like building, building, building- sudden drop. (If that makes sense…?) I feel like Kai is the most protective of Lloyd and Nya, so he'd freak out if someone hurt them so seriously. Don't worry, the Constrictai lived! Kai definitely doesn't need a murder on his conscience. I feel like protecting Ninjago would definitely put more stress on them than we see in the show (;﹏;) I think when Kai focuses more on the "protective" aspect rather than the glory of being the Green Ninja, he can be mature and accepting of it, but it's still asking a lot (;﹏;) I love the idea of the other ninja thinking of Lloyd as their baby brother :3 Authentic angst!? Yes! My worst nightmare is for the angst to feel forced! :O Thank you so much! :D

ShaggyMadi: Aw, I loved your review so much! I do put a lot of effort and thought into my stories because I only want to post things that I am proud of, so it really means a lot that you see that in my work! (＃⌒∇⌒＃)ゞ I love Kai as well, and I really wanted to show him in a brotherly, protective light rather than just a one dimensional hot-head, so I'm happy you thought I did him justice :D I DEFINITELY believe that Kai is insecure! (Usually those who come off as the most arrogant or confident are truly the most insecure!) I hope you like this last chapter! :D

Guest: Aw, "amazing?!" You are too kind! (＃⌒∇⌒＃)ゞ Thank you so much!

BEFORE YOU READ! Usually, these one shots are largely unconnected, BUT this one uses elements from previous chapters! While not *strictly* necessary to read them to understand this chapter, I would suggest doing so for optimum enjoyment! (I don't know why you would skip to chapter 6 without reading the first five, but I thought I'd include the warning XD)

Kai was…

Well, Kai wasn't mad. Annoyed? Sure. Frustrated? Of course.

But mostly, Kai was lost.

You'd think with how many times they'd saved Ninjago City, he would have learned his way around it by now. Kai was berating himself for not paying more attention to street signs during enemy invasions as he passed that taco place for what had to be the fourth time.

Spotting the entryway to Ninjago City Park, a familiar face in this concrete jungle, Kai hurried into it, knowing it was a shortcut back to where they'd left the Destiny's Bounty. As he glanced about warily on the paved path skirting the pond in the park that was eerily quiet at nine o'clock at night, he tightened his grip on the DVD case. It was his turn to pick up the movie for movie night. He knew he would already be getting an earful about how long he was taking to return with prize in hand, so he only hoped that, once he arrived on the other side of the park, he'd know how to get home from there.

Kai was wrenched out of his musings by a strangled yowl.

"Kick it again!"

"Yeah, see if it'll make that sound again!"

Kai rolled his eyes. Really? Some idiots hurting a cat? He squinted in the darkness and could just make out three figures framed against the glistening black backdrop of the pond.

Kai sighed, studying the movie in his hand. He was already so late… And, it was just a cat… A defenseless, perfectly innocent creature...

When Kai heard another screech of pain, he made up his mind. Though he was now much closer to the pond than he ever wanted to be to any body of water, he marched off the paved path and toward the three thugs, one of which was dangling the cat upside down by the tail.

"Alright, guys, knock it off. You've had your fun," He said, trying to use his "authoritative red ninja" tone rather than his "supremely irritated teenager" one.

They jumped, and the biggest one dropped the cat. The feline naturally landed on its feet and dashed off without even a meow of gratitude.

You're welcome, Kai thought bitterly as the three guys now directed their hostility at him. As they turned toward the light of the nearby street lamp though, Kai could've sworn they looked familiar. Where had he met them before…?

Kai's eyes widened. The arcade. Jay's bullies. The punks he had told off. What was his name…?

"Leo, isn't that…?"

Leo gasped, coming to the realization at about the same time Kai did. His face darkened immediately, and he snarled, "You!"

Even though Kai had nothing but contempt for the three bullies, he held up his hands. "Look, I don't want any trouble, so just-"

"I bet you're pretty proud of yourself after that stunt you pulled in the arcade," Leo growled as all three of them slowly advanced on Kai as one unit. The red ninja backed away in response. Not that he was afraid of them; in fact, he knew he could knock them all unconscious with one hand tied behind his back. But, that was exactly the problem: when he thought about fighting these overconfident teens that couldn't properly defend themselves against the Master of Fire, all he could see was the bloodied face of the Constrictai that had stabbed Lloyd. Despite everything Leo and his goons had said to Jay, Kai really didn't want to hurt them.

And, if they got into a fight, he was afraid he might.

"What, you thought it was funny? Embarrassing us like that?" Leo continued, stalking ever closer and forcing Kai back.

"A little, yeah," Kai replied before he could stop himself, a smirk taking up residence on his face. He took another step back-

And, gasped when his foot plunged into the chilly water of the pond.

Water. Deep, deep water. Deep, cold, dark water that he could not swim in.

He shrieked as he tumbled halfway in, dropping the DVD. Luckily, he managed to grab onto the bank, keeping himself dry and safe and alive from the waist up. Clutching the grass for dear life, he yanked himself up and out of the water, breathing heavily as his heart raced.

But, he froze when he realized his fatal mistake.

Chancing a glance at Leo, he saw the three bullies grinning at each other like cats that got the cream. Kai pushed himself to his feet, ready to make a run for it-

Leo's two buddies tackled him, forcing him to the ground and grabbing either arm, and he knew what to do, he knew how to escape, he had trained, he was a ninja, he could beat them easily- except his brain wasn't working because he was so, so cold and still too close to the water and he had almost drowned just then, and-and-and he was… he was…

"So, the big, tough guy is scared of a little water?" Leo taunted, standing over Kai as his lackies struggled to keep a hold on the ninja's bucking form. "I think we should help him get over his fear, guys. Don't you agree?"

"No!" Kai shouted, trying, trying, trying to wrestle his way out of their arms because they were dragging him closer to the water. Somewhere in the back of his mind, Kai knew he was only making it worse, acting this way and giving Leo the satisfaction, but he couldn't help it, he couldn't help it when the water was right there…

"Do it."

They shoved his head in the water.

Kai fought with everything he had, but with two guys on him he couldn't break free of their hold. He couldn't breathe, he couldn't breathe, he couldn't breathe, and what- what could he- he couldn't breathe- don't let me drown, don't let me drown, anything but that, anything but that- he couldn't-

Just as blackness tinted the edges of his vision, they yanked his head out of the water.

He gasped in greedy lungfuls of air- sweet, sweet air-

"Again."

They pushed him back under.

No! He wanted to scream again, but it was too late.

He had even less air than the last time.

It was the most unimaginable torture. The cruelest sadism. The worst way to die.

When they pulled him back up, Kai breathed in hungrily, too weak to do anything else.

"Maybe if you beg, we'll let you go," Leo said from somewhere above Kai.

Beg? No, no, he couldn't, his pride wouldn't let him grovel at the feet of this bully, shatter his dignity…

But, he couldn't go back under. They might not pull him back up in time, and the feeling of drowning, of suffocating, of dying surrounded by the blackness he knew would fill his lungs to bursting in seconds… He couldn't do it. Not again.

"Alright, I guess he wants another drink," Leo said mock-regretfully, and Kai almost choked on the panic alone as the water came rushing back toward him.

"Let him go!"

His two captors froze, and Kai twisted to look over his shoulder at-

All his siblings in fighting stances, glaring holes into the thugs. They were here, they were here… and Kai had never seen them so… so…

Angry.

"Leo?!" Jay shouted, more out of shock than anything else. "You- you- you scumbag!"

"Just let him go and no one has to get hurt," Lloyd said, his voice low. The words were benign enough, but the chilling tone and murderous expression made shivers crawl up and down Kai's spine- and he was the one they were trying to save.

"Leo…," the bully on Kai's right whispered anxiously, unnerved by Lloyd's tempered aggression.

"Shut up," the leader growled. Then, to the opposing faction, "Mind your own business. This has nothing to do with you."

"That's my brother," Nya snapped. "Not only is it our business, now… it's personal."

"Ooh, I'm so scared," Leo said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.

"Dude, this is not a fight you're going to win," Cole warned, eyes flashing. "Just walk away."

"We are masters of spinjitzu," Zane explained. "And, now that we've informed you of our skill level and given you a chance to flee, we are no longer responsible for whatever harm may befall you in this severely uneven match."

The two guys on either side of Kai, who was only now beginning to catch his breath again, shifted uncomfortably, looking to their leader for guidance.

Leo pursed his lips, but eventually said, "Let him up."

Kai breathed a sigh of relief as the two thugs released him. He stood up, shaky even now after nearly drowning- twice- but he managed to smile at his siblings as-

Leo, moving as fast as lightning, shoved him into the pond.

Cold. Kai felt his muscles lock up on contact. It was too dark. He couldn't tell which way was up. And, he was so tired. His brain was screaming, his lungs were aching, but his body… just… couldn't… move…

Blackness swept over his vision like a curtain, and Kai knew he was dead.

Kai gasped, turning on his side as water forced its way out of his lungs, coughing as he tried to breathe, breathe, breathe again…

Wait. He was… alive?

"I told you you were invincible."

Kai blinked, his vision finally coming into focus. He finally made out Nya leaning over him, smiling with pure joy even though she was soaking wet.

He sat up and saw Zane tying Leo's hands behind his back, his two friends already similarly trussed up. All three of them were sporting several cuts and bruises and very sulky expressions.

"The police are on their way," Lloyd spit at Leo, who only grumbled in response.

"Kai?" He jumped when Nya touched his arm. "Are you okay?"

He blinked at her.

"We got them," she stated, gesturing at their three captives. She fixed him with a searching gaze. "You do know you're safe now, right?"

Nya, his brothers, they were here, he was alive, he was safe…

Kai wanted to stomp up to Leo and kick his teeth in, wanted to drown them the same way they drowned him, wanted to make them every bit as afraid as they made him.

Instead, he started crying.

Big, heaving sobs that racked his entire body because he was just so... relieved. Because he was alive when he was so sure he was dead. Because he was here with his siblings and he knew, he knew, he was safe.

Nya was saying soothing words to him. Cole was there with an arm around his shoulders. But, through all that he could hear,

"Is he seriously crying?" Leo sneered, laughing.

And, Kai felt ashamed and embarrassed, but he couldn't stop, couldn't summon the red-hot anger he knew was bubbling somewhere underneath all the residual fear.

"Are you seriously still talking?" Jay snapped, narrowing his eyes at his former tormentor. "You gang up on people, you use scare tactics because you know you're too much of a wimp to actually do anything to them, you talk a big game to make yourself seem cooler than you actually are, and now you're trying to make fun of Kai when you're the one who just got his butt handed to him and is now going to spend the night in jail." He scoffed with disgust. "You're pathetic."

Leo opened his mouth, as if about to say something… then closed it in favor of glaring at the grass.

"Get him home," Lloyd ordered, nodding at Kai who was only now beginning to calm down, if only because his teeth were chattering too hard to cry properly. "Jay and I will wait here for the police. The rest of you go."

Kai felt arms around him, lifting him up. Vaguely, he knew he should protest, but the warmth he could leech from Cole was much too valuable to pass up. He let his head droop against Cole's chest as they started moving, suddenly very tired.

"I'm here for you now, bro," Cole reassured, hugging his brother close to his chest. "Just imagine you're somewhere super peaceful in nature…"

"Kai."

"Mm."

"Kai, we must get you out of those wet clothes."

Kai blinked, trying to get his bearings. They were in his bedroom on the Destiny's Bounty, but the journey there he could only remember in flashes. The good news was that he didn't feel cold anymore.

The bad news was that he didn't feel cold anymore.

He looked up at Zane holding out a set of pajamas to him from his seated position on the bed.

"I can do it myself…," he mumbled, mostly because he knew he should, because it was a Kai thing to say. Honestly though, he wasn't sure he could.

"Please, Kai, let me help you."

Kai grunted, pulling the wet t-shirt up and over his head. He'd already had to be rescued, cried in front of a virtual crowd of people, and had to be carried home like a damsel in distress. He supposed he couldn't embarrass himself anymore tonight.

Zane guided his arms through the sleeves. Kai tried to button it up himself, but his fingers were too numb to even be able to grip the buttons let alone push them through the holes. Zane helped him do it. Zane helped him pull his pants on. Zane helped him lie down.

He helped silently, and Kai was grateful that the nindroid was working so hard to maintain an impersonal air so Kai didn't feel babied.

Just as Zane heaped the tenth blanket on him and made to leave the room, Kai cleared his throat. "Zane."

The white ninja paused in the doorway, raising an eyebrow.

"Thanks."

Zane smiled. "You're very welcome."

"And… can you tell the others I said that?"

"Promise."

Kai started awake, gasping for the air that was so, so far away…

"Sorry, didn't mean to wake you."

Kai sat up, sobering upon realizing he wasn't underwater. He rubbed his eyes and squinted at the figure he sensed in the room. "Lloyd?"

"Yeah. I just wanted to check on you after everything…," Lloyd whispered from where he was standing by Kai's bed. "Just to make sure you were… okay. But, I'll-"

"No, it's okay. Stay," Kai said a little too quickly.

Lloyd obediently perched on the edge of the bed. "So… how are you feeling?"

"Still cold," he muttered, wrapping himself tighter in the obscene amount of blankets. "You'd think the Master of Fire wouldn't have that problem." Lloyd laughed, and Kai smiled. Then, recalling the events from earlier that night now that he was in his right state of mind again, he asked, "Wait, how did you guys know where to find me?"

"We got worried after you took so long to get the movie," Lloyd explained. "Zane tracked your phone." Ah, yes, the phone that was now completely ruined after being submerged in the pond along with him. "When we saw that you weren't moving, we thought you must be in trouble."

"Man…," Kai sighed, letting himself fall back onto his pillow with a thump. "I'm sorry."

"Huh? Why are you sorry?"

"Because you guys had to come rescue me," Kai admitted, feeling the warmth of his blush contrasting drastically against his chilled skin. "I should've been able to get away from those guys easy, but I just totally freaked around the water and it was like I forgot how to do everything." He slung his arm over his eyes in defeat. "I'm so lame."

Kai started when he felt the pillow disappear out from underneath him, making his head hit the mattress. He sat up, glaring. "What the-"

Lloyd whacked him in the face with the pillow.

The pillow landed in Kai's lap, but he could only blink at the Green Ninja.

"You're so stupid," Lloyd said, laughing at Kai's shocked expression. "We've all got our weaknesses, Kai. Even you. It doesn't make you lame."

Kai's startled expression slowly melted into a small smile. "Thanks, Ll-"

"You're lame for plenty of other reasons!"

Taking up the pillow, Kai hit Lloyd so hard he tumbled to the ground, but he was laughing too much at his own joke to care. "Get out."

Lloyd, still wheezing with leftover giggles, managed to stumble toward the door. "Goodnight, Kai!"

The red ninja grumbled a response, but he was smiling as he replaced his pillow beneath his head.

And, Kai fell thankfully into a dreamless sleep.

And, sadly, that brings "Five Times Kai Lost His Temper" to a close (;﹏;) I hope you liked reading it as much as I liked writing it! :D

As I stated last chapter, I will be taking a short break (a couple weeks) before posting the next Five Times. That being said, I will begin work on it ASAP!

SOOO, I need to decide which ninja to feature! I'm stuck between Jay and Lloyd as a kid (pre-Child's Play). :/ Leaving your vote would be greatly appreciated! :D

And, once again, Lost Soul's updates will not be affected :D