HELLO EVERYONE! I'm really really realllly sorry for being gone for so long, but I promised you guys a sequel to A Burning Passion, and that's exactly what you're getting :) Be warned though, the first/second chapters get a little... dark. I don't want to say anything more or else I'd spoil it for you.

So, after a terribly long absence, I am back for AT LEAST the entire summer. I'm trying to get back into writing, so expect a new chapter at least once a week.

I hope this story was worth the wait :) ENJOY!

Character pairings with names/ages of children:

KaiXJulia:

-Joey, age 13

-Stephanie, age 8

LloydXKruthika:

-Zack, age 12

-Ryan, age 12

JayXNya:

-Brian, age 16

-Jessica, age 18

ZaneXAmanda:

-Tyler, age 16

ColeXMelissa:

-Toby age 20

MisakoXGarmadon:

-Derek, age 21

Julia's P.O.V.

"'Father,' said the Green Ninja, 'I believe it is time to end this.' He closed his eyes and bowed his head, allowing a vibrant green ball of energy to grow in his hands." I glanced down at my daughter, almost asleep in my arms, and my son, sitting quietly in his bed. I continued the story. "A war cry escaped the Green Ninja's lips, and the ball of energy shot at the dark lord. The dark lord flew far from the ship, landing in the ground like a meteor. The five ninja and their sensei ran off the ship to the crater, and what they saw was not at all expected.

"An old man rose from the center of the crater, approaching the sensei and embracing him. Then he moved to the Green Ninja and embraced him as well. 'Thank you... son,' he whispered into the boy's ear. The old man was the Green Ninja's father! The man who had been turned into the dark lord had been returned to normal!

"And without the dark lord terrorizing Ninjago, the citizens and ninja experienced a time of peace, and they all lived happily ever after. The End."

I closed the book and again looked at my children. Stephanie was now asleep, while Joey still sat cross-legged on his bed, mesmerized by the story - even though I've already read it to the kids thousands of times. Of course, it was the story of how the we had all defeated Garmadon, except I left out many, MANY details to protect my babies, such as the ninja's girlfriends (now wives), and Lloyd's, Kai's, Jay's, Zane's, Cole's, Wu's, and Garmadon's names. I was hoping the worst was over, and there would no longer be any need for the ninja. Besides, after all these years spent living a "normal" life, I don't think the ninja, the girls, and I could handle a battle, and I most certainly did NOT want my kids to endanger their lives in battle.

After tucking in Stephanie into her bed and kissing her forehead, I heard Joey ask, "We should name him after the Green Ninja. What was his name, Mom?"

I patted the spot in my pregnant stomach and sighed. "No one knows the Green Ninja's name, or any of the other people in that story." I turned away and cringed a little. Lying to my kids was not in any way a fun thing to do, but I felt like it was the only way to protect them from my past.

He closed his eyes as I kissed his forehead. "That would be nice, though, to meet the Green Ninja."

I smiled. "I have a feeling he would like you. Goodnight sweetie."

"Goodnight. Wait, Mom?"

"Hmm?"

"When's Dad coming home? He promised to take me hiking tomorrow."

"He'll be home later. He's just working late tonight, that's all."

"Alright. Goodnight."

"Goodnight." I turned out the light and closed the bedroom door, now worried all over again. Kai rarely worked late, and if he did, he would call. I had already called his cell twice this afternoon, but with no answer. I went out on the porch into the fresh night air, hoping it would calm my nerves. I pulled out my phone and tried again; still no response. Sighing, I stared off into the distance.

That's when I noticed it. Them. Hundreds of them. Approaching this very house. "It can't be..." I whispered to myself. But no, it was.

The Serpentine were back. And coming for me and my kids.

It's kinda short, but I plan on posting the second chapter later today.

So what do y'all think so far? Please review for me, I'll love you forever :) Also please spread the word to people who were awaiting this story so they don't miss out!

See ya later, friends c: