Stuck in the Past (Sequel to Stuck in the Future)

Cole and Kai were on the laptop that Borg had given them to control the drones, searching for Zane. They were getting really stressed, there was no sign of the Nindroid anywhere. They had already searched for hours, but not even a trace of their friend was to be found.

"Kai, he must've "gave up", if you know what I mean." Cole said, head in his hands. Kai was about to respond, until he saw some movement outside. White and blue. The Fire Ninja got up and walked over to the window, letting out a small gasp. Maya, who was on the couch, researching, noticed this.

"What is it, Kai?" She got up and joined him in front of the window. Her mouth widened, but soon bolted outside, not bothering to put on shoes.

"Kai? Talk to me, dude." Cole said, really curious. Kai turned to him, a bright smile on his face.

"It's Zane and Jay! They're home!"

"Wait, what? Are you serious?" The two ran outside.

Maya and Jay were hugging, tears of joy falling from both of their eyes. Zane stood there, smiling at the reunion.

"Zane, Jay! How are you guys here?" Cole said, clasping Zane on the shoulder. Zane's robotic eyes were filled with happiness.

"Nadakhan wanted me to make my wishes, I did, but I outsmarted him!" He said, beaming. As much as Cole did not like the fact that he made some wishes, he was proud of his friend. Outsmarting that Djinn was no easy feat.

"And, you got Jay back?" Kai asked, and Zane nodded.

" Yes, that was my final instruction. I had forced the Djinn to not twist my words, and, if he hurt anyone, he would get hurt tenfold. So, Jay should be alright."

Finally, when Maya had broken the hug, the rest of the team heard the commotion and, upon Nya seeing Jay, ran up to him. After giving him a kiss and a hug, she slapped him in the face, downright frustrated.

"What were you thinking?! You nearly died! And using Tiger Widow Venom?! What's wrong with you?!"

This is not going to end well. Kai thought. He debated defending Jay, but as Nya continued to rant, he realized that Jay could've died. Jay was a fool.

"Look, Nya, Iー"

"No, Jay! I'm talking! You can't just go out and risk your life like that!!! I can't lose you! You couldn't face Nadakhan alone before, what makes you think you could've done it again?!"

Tears of anger and sadness now were streaming down Jay's face as he responded. "I nearly got him! I nearly saved everyone, until he tricked me! That wouldn't have happened if we actually tried to find out what happened to my mom, now, would it? But, nooo. We didn't even bother!"

Suddenly, a beam of ice shot at the two, making the arguing cease. The ice had nearly missed Jay's foot. Everyone turned their eyes towards Zane, whose metal body was shaking. His eyes flickered from blue to orange, before he began to sway. Kai ran up to the Nindroid, catching him before he fell to the ground.

"Zane! Zane, what's going on?"

"My-my systems are mal- mal- function-n. I can't fi-find a sour-ce." Zane responded, struggling to form words. Jay and Nya were at his side in an instant, forgetting their argument, examining him. They both had a worried expression on their faces, Jay's face even turning pale when he looked at Zane's foot.

"Zane, I think Nadakhan is doing this. What do you wi一er, ask for?"

" To no-ot twist my wor-words, and not harm any-one."

"Did you say not to be harmed yourself?"

"N-no."

Nya sighed, pointing to Zane's leg. Rust was forming rapidly up his body, and Zane struggled to stay operational. Through his own eyes, he saw the words Shutting down over and over again, but forced an override. He had to stay awake, his team needed him.