The Wanderer

Electric Love

"Where did Nya even get the Serpentine bones?" I whispered to Lloyd as I listened to the girl in red's presentation about the different types of Serpentine. Lloyd shrugged writing down small notes and doodles on his paper.

Sitting across from the young boy I sat next to Zane whilst the falcon rested on my head.

"Some villagers unearthed the remains of this Fangpyre a few miles away. It predates the golden age and must be hundreds of years old" Nya explained gesturing to the bones next to me. "Although the venom in the fangs of the Fangpyre genetically mutate human cells into a reptilian, I've learned there could be a way to stop the effects without creating a antivenom."

I glanced over at the others to see see what they were doing. The ice ninja next to me was taking very detailed notes while Kai listened instead of writing. Meanwhile Cole was doodling a picture of himself as Jay gazed at Nya with a dreamy look.

Raising an eyebrow I looked between the two noticing a connection. Setting that aside I started copying Zane's notes hiding my own doodles.

"If one is able to wildly raise their heart rate, hypothetically it could reverse the effects of the venom." Nya explained while I made a mental note for the future.

The girl stopped a moment putting a hand over her mouth warily. "Uh, excuse me is anyone wearing perfume? I'm severely allergic to perfume" Nya said as her cheeks flushed a bright pink.

"Don't look at me" I raised my hands in defense immediately "I don't own anything like that."

"You told me it was men's cologne" my brother whispered to the fire ninja.

"Eh, I get them mixed up" Kai shrugged it off earning some chuckles from the others.

"Looks like class is over, time to start stomping some Serpentine before they find the fangblade" Cole pumped up as the ninja stood up to leave.

"Sounds like a plan" Kai added "I've very excited to join" Zane replied as they all left the room with the falcon following behind.

"I'm gonna go get a snack, want anything?" Lloyd asked me as he started to leave.

"I'm good kid, I'll catch up in a bit" I replied with my mind elsewhere as I started picking up my stuff.

Jay stayed behind and I saw how he stared at Nya before approaching her.

"Uh, hey Nya, I'm sorry the reason I was- you know- I went to Kai because- look, what I'm trying to say is" Jay stumbled over his words but Nya interrupted.

I stood there with a poker face pretending to be going about my own business while I confirmed the connection between the two. With my limited knowledge of the world I do know about courting.

"I know, it was just a cruel joke I should be fine. Please go fight some snakes" Nya replied in a reassuring tone.

"No, no, no, I was trying to impress you" Jay corrected adding "Look before Sensei left, he said our heart was the key to unlocking our true potential."

"Impress me? But I look so..." She blushed.

"Fantastic" he interrupted as he stared in her adoration "Look maybe if you'll let me I can take you to a fancy restaurant. You don't have to if you don't want to..." My brother asked. I could tell how nervous he was that she would reject him.