Chapter 3 The campfire

“Wow, Norman. When I first saw you I thought we would always be strangers. Now, I think we’ll be best friends!” Cole exclaimed with pleasure. Norman gave him a warm smile and picked up his banjo. He started to play an old country song. Kai thought that it suited the moment; they were getting more acquainted around a glowing fire. Jay yawned and lay back on the ground, his head resting against a tree. Lloyd was solemn and it caught Zane’s attention. He whispered something into Kai’s ear. Kai walked over to him and asked the boy what was wrong. “Why did I have to have lord Garmadon as my dad? Why me? I mean he didn’t take good care of me and spend time with me, why?” Kai was speechless. Norman saw the situation and scooted over to where he was. “Lloyd, sometimes things in life don’t seem to have an answer, until you yourself find out. I’m not saying that no one on earth can tell you, but you may have to find out for yourself.” He rubbed the boy’s arm knowingly. “Norman,” “Yes?” “would you be my friend?” Norman smiled and nodded his head yes. “Then will you make me another s’more?” The ninjas laughed. “All right, Lloyd. Just one more.”

“It’s about time we started going to bed,” Shalom yawned. “It’s getting pretty late.” “I agree. P.C. and I are going to hit the sack.” P.T. said barely out of a whisper “What sack?” asked Zane rather puzzled. Jay slapped his forehead and sighed “Oh, Zane. Will you ever learn a joke?” the ninjas laughed again at Jay’s shame. “Look who fell asleep, Cole,” Nicky whispered.