NINJAGO TALES
THE THREE KNIGHTS AND THE GAMBLER
INTRODUCTION
THE MISSION
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Legend has it that in the seventeen hundreds of Ninjago, people have served and fended for the king and queen. They fight dragons, they save nobles and continue on a quest until they find what they are looking for. Many men and women wonder why these mysterious and brave people do such quest. That's because these men that are protecting Ninjago at the time were not ordinary men.
In the mid-seventeen hundreds, when Ninjago was still ruled by a monarchy, there were three courageous and crazy men who served as knights for King Garmedon, Queen Misako and their ten year old son, Prince Lloyd, the heir to the throne. These three men served as knights, and not only do they help protect their homeland and country, but they help protect it as a team. They help practice the jousting matches, they travel on long, hard and difficult quest, discover missing items and throw villains in the dungeon. That is why they are known as the Three Knights of Ninjago.
Although, they weren't the same people. They wore different colors with different symbols.
The white knight, Sir Zane Julian, has served for the kingdom for three years. His symbols was a snowflake as he was from the Northern border of Ninjago, where it was always snowing. After his father passed a few months before, Zane was found by the young Prince Lloyd and his mother, who brought him in and gave him a home. With time just wasting away, he began to practice his sword fighting. With his skills improving and had an excellent match on the battlefield, King Garmadon held a ceremony in his honor, bestowing him as a knight. His first mission was to bring the Northern bandits to the kingdom where they were to be executed. When he got there, the guards explained to him that the bandits escaped. Not only did he find their hiding place, but he found a poor, beautiful woman in need of help. She was tied to a chair with a damp cloth over her mouth, a cut on her forehead and her ankle was all bruised up and swollen. Arresting the bandits and placing them in the dungeon, the woman, known as Zeah, was given a place to stay in the kingdom until she could find a proper home. Although, that never did happen. Zane automatically fell in love with her, and Zeah felt the same for him. A year later, they were married, and their second anniversary would be celebrated in just a couple of months.
The blue knight, Sir Jay Walker, has served for only a year. Coming from the East, he wore a lightning symbol on his armor in honor of his home. Some wondered why he became a knight in the first place, considering that he was such a chatterbox and a crazy man. Crazy because he was more of an inventor than a fighter. A chatterbox because some say that the king himself has to plug his ears whenever the blue knight said anything. Few think that he's too stupid to be a knight, but most think that he has great potential inside of him. Even the duke, the king`s brother, thought that he had what it took. He was the one that saw what type of skills the blue knight had in the first place. He's never been on a quest by himself, but he almost did before he got captured by a gang of robbers. He was rescued, to say the least. He's never dated a girl in his life, even though he was still young, but had his eyes set on a certain girl that lived with a family of nobles. Considering himself as a noble, he thought that he was the perfect man for the wonderful Miss Jennifer Flannelstone. As long as he didn't start talking, he would be okay.
The black knight, the leader Sir Cole Brookstone, has served for a time limit of two years. His symbol was the mountains as he was a man from the Western border. People have always told stories about his famous ways of leading and his fighting skills. Some try to impersonate him, but it never works out the way they thought it would. The black knight was always the one to be courageous when it came to battles and quest. He was a role model to children in all of Ninjago, including Prince Lloyd. The one time he was ever sent on a quest alone was when the king asked him to search for a lost sword that both he and his brother lost years ago. Finding it after it was taken by outlaws, he found a girl that was forced to be their slave. The black knight took the woman, Carol, and took her to live with the duke and duchess of Ninjago until she was placed in a good home. That time would come soon as he was on his way to give his announcement to the king and queen that he has finally asked Carol for her hand in marriage. His horse walked down the cobblestone road as he was being led by his master to lead him to the kingdom of Ninjago.
Many people passed by Sir Cole, bowing in his honor as he came along. He was respected by every citizen that came towards him. Although his mind was telling him that he didn't need the respect, it was always nice to feel appreciated. He never had to worry about enemies coming in his way, forcing him off his horse so they could kick him around like a rag doll. He never had to worry about some villager coming up to spit in his eye, call him a name and be on their way. He never had to worry about someone that was part of the rebellion to capture and torture him until he told all of the king`s secrets. In fact, even the rebellion respected him and never got in the way. No matter if the people loved him or hated him, he was respected by everyone, which made it easier to protect the king and his family.
Sir Jay and Sir Zane were the same way. They were mounted on their horses, walking down the cobblestone road together when they saw the black knight riding along ahead of them, not even noticing their presence.
Jay rode up faster as he caught up with Cole. "What kind of knight are you if you don't even recognize the presence of Sir Zane and I? You ought to be ashamed of yourself."
"I'm sorry for not noticing you from behind, my good friend, but I'm in much of a hurry," Cole said, "I have an announcement to make to the king about myself."
"Oh, I knew this day would come. I should've been prepared. I knew the time would come where you would give up on being a knight and leave the king`s side. Nobody in Ninjago will ever forgive you for this."
"If you would just keep your trap shut for one moment, I might be able to explain to you of why I'm really going to visit the king. You know good and well that I would never give up on being a knight. If I did, I would be known as an outcast. The real reason is that I have good news. You should already know what it is."
"I don't know."
"Surely, the duke sent you a message about it. Didn't the duke sent one for you, Zane?"
"He did, but he told me that he would not be sending one to Jay here on the account that he certainly does not know how to keep a secret," Zane explained.
"I completely forgot," Cole said, "Looks like you won't know until we tell His Majesty."
"Why must I be such a crazy man and a chatterbox?" Jay asked himself, "You think I don't know that people talk about me in such ways?" He used his horse as a shield to block Cole's way from moving any further. "I think it's best if you tell me now. I won't move until you do."
"Out of the way, crazy man!" Cole exclaimed, getting irritated by Jay`s lack of movement, "Are you mad?"
"It seems that he is, Sir Cole," Zane said.
"I won't have it." Cole made his horse gallop and almost knocked Jay`s horse out of the way as he was able to move just in time. Cole gave him a snarling look. "Next time think before you move."
Before the three could move along, a man on his horse wearing noble clothing came galloping down the road, causing civilians to run from the horses path before they were trampled. He stop at the sight of the three knights standing around in the middle of the road. His breathing was rapid, even though he wasn't the one running.
"My lords, I have come by the permission of the king and queen," the nobleman said, "They need you for an emergency. Come to the kingdom at once." Galloping away on his horse, the three knights took that as their cue and galloped to the castle.
They hurried to the stables and placed their horses in the hands of the guards of the outside. Walking up the stairs in a respectful way, they were led inside by one of the door guards. Once they were in front of the doors that led to the throne room, the guard walked away from their presence, leaving the three knights alone with the wonderful King Garmadon and his beautiful wife Queen Misako. Although, they weren't their normal, usual selves. Garmadon was pacing the floors while Misako was in her throne chair, her eye make-up running down her face, giving the three men the thought that she was crying. They knew something dangerous had happened, or else their Majesties wouldn't be this upset.
"Your Majesties," Cole said, bowing in respect, "We received a message stating that you wish to see us."
"Yes, of course," King Garmadon said, "We apologize for the inconvenient behavior that we are showing, but the news that we have recently received has grieved our hearts dearly."
"Our son has been kidnapped by the rebellion!" Queen Misako exclaimed, running towards her husband and clutching him tightly.
The knights gasped in horror. The heir to the throne. Kidnapped by the rebellion. The group name rang in their ears as they couldn't stand hearing it seeing the sight of them. Zane stepped up with no emotions in his eyes, even though they usually contained sympathy every once in a while. "Explain, your Majesty."
"My wife went inside his room to wake him up," Garmadon said, "When she walked in, she noticed that Lloyd wasn't in his bed. Instead, she saw a note lying on his pillow. It stated, `We have your son. If you ever want to see your precious little prince again, pay us half your treasures and he will be yours once more.` Signed by the rebellion. I don't understand. It didn't have a map or which border they're located in. That's why we need you to go out and find our son."
"Please bring him home," Misako said, her sobbing quieting down a bit.
"Your Majesties, this is a quest that we were born to do," Jay said, "Not to mention that we are saving the one and only heir to the throne."
Cole sighed. "We shall leave the hour after sunrise tomorrow, your Majesty. I don't mean to get us off topic, but I was recently on my way to the castle to announce some good news."
"If it will keep our minds off our son for half the day, we will accept what you will have to say," Garmadon said.
"Tell us," Misako said.
"Your Majesties, I am betrothed to marry Miss Carol Dominez." Sir Cole said it with enthusiasm and nervousness landing in the pit of his stomach.
"Well, this is wonderful news, Sir Cole," Garmedon said, "I'm very happy to hear it."
"I hope you don't mind helping out with some of the planning. If that is okay with you, your Majesty."
"I shall do all I can. I will be inviting Miss Carol Dominez over to the kingdom from time to time."
"I understand, your Majesty. We shall be on our way."
"We'll return with the young Prince Lloyd in no time at all," Jay said, walking out of the throne room.
"Good day, your Majesties," Zane said.
"Good day, my loyal knights," Garmadon said, "Find our son. Do all you can to do so."
"Please bring him home," Misako said, quietly sobbing with her head buried in her husband's chest.
The knights left the throne room and walked outside, mounting on their horses and galloping away to their noble homes. A quest was formed and they would be prepared for the worst if time were to tell. These men have been through quest like no other fighter has ever been through. There was one secret power that no ordinary fighting master would ever have the ability to obtain. These three knights knew the art of spinjitzu.
THERE YOU HAVE IT. COLE, JAY AND ZANE ARE THE THREE KNIGHTS OF NINJAGO WHO SERVE FOR KING GARMADON AND QUEEN MISAKO. WHERE IS KAI, YOU MAY ASK? DON'T WORRY. HE'LL BE IN IT SOON.
PRINCE LLOYD, THE HEIR TO THE THRONE, HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE REBELLION. WHO COULD BE PART OF IT? MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHO COULD BE LEADING IT?
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