A friend of mine on wattpad, Au51in, has tagged me to do this 'NinjagOTP Challenge':
- write 10 'cute OTP moments', one for each of the Ninjago seasons (I will do DotD instead of season 10)
- each one shot should be between 500 and 1500 words
- do it in 10 days / one day per chapter per season
- if your OTP wasn't in a season, just come up with something ;)
I have decided that I am not going to do it (only) for Jaya *surprised gasp* but to split it between several pairings: PIXane, Jaya, Garsako, Coliel (although not strictly canon), Kailor, Ed & Edna, Lloyrumi
First one shot is a short season 1 PIXane moment (although PIXAL doesn't actually appear in it), set after 'Once Bitten Twice Shy'. Also some mentioned Jaya.
One of a Kind
It was unusually quiet on board the Destiny's Bounty - which was most likely due to the fact that the talkative blue Ninja wasn't around. Following yesterday's events at the Mega Monster Amusement Park, Jay and Nya had gone out on a second, hopefully snake-free, date. Kai still wasn't entirely sure how he felt about his teammate dating his little sister, but Nya seemed to be happy, and that was the main thing.
Unfortunately for the red Ninja, this meant that he had no one to play video games with (or against) on their day off, for Cole, being the responsible one, was busy training, and Zane... well, where was Zane?
Kai found the Master of Ice sitting at the table in their small dining room, looking over some documents which looked similar to those that Nya and Jay were using in their, now shared, workshop.
"Whatcha doin'?" He asked, plopping down on the bench opposite the Ice Ninja.
Zane looked up. "Greetings, Kai." He spoke to his teammate. "I am trying to find out more about... myself. These are the blueprints and notes we have brought home from my father's laboratory."
"He sure has put a lot of effort in you." Kai remarked, looking at the pile of documents.
"He has." Zane nodded. "It appears that my father has designed all of my parts himself." He pointed at the schematics. "None of these components match those which are used commonly in robots. And the same applies to the coding."
"Well, you aren't just a robot, Zane." Kai smiled. "You are a Nindroid, and our brother. As far as I know, you're the only one of your kind."
Although this was meant as a compliment, it didn't seem to flatter the white Ninja. On the contrary, Zane looked rather upset upon hearing these words.
"I was afraid of this." He replied meekly.
This was only the second time, Kai had ever seen his white clad brother this upset - the first time had just been a few days back, when they had found out about Zane being an android - or Nindroid, as Jay had dubbed him in an attempt to brighten the mood. But right now, the cheerful Master of Lightning wasn't around, so Kai had to do it on his own. Luckily, he had some experience taking care of his little sister, so he decided to do the same thing he would always do when she was upset.
"Hey, what's the matter?" He got up from his seat and walked around the low table to sit down again next to Zane, and pulled his friend into a brotherly hug. "We're family, you can always tell me what's wrong."
"You are my brother indeed." Zane confirmed. "As are Jay and Cole. And Nya is like a sister to me, too. I am grateful and glad to be part of this family. Yet, I wonder if there could be... more for me too?"
"More?" Kai raised an eyebrow.
"I have observed Jay and Nya's courtship-" Kai inwardly flinched at that word but didn't interrupt. "with great interest. They appear to be so happy when they are together - in a different way than, for example, you and I."
"Yeah, they are." Kai agreed.
"And now, I cannot help but wonder if there might be someone special out there for me as well. But, with me being... well... not human, who would want to be with me?"
"Oh, you have almost as many fangirls as I do..." Kai smirked. "And they seem to be even more curious about you, since they have found out about you being a Nindroid."
"I do not want to be with someone who is 'curious' about me." Zane informed him. "I want to find someone who likes me for being... well, all of me. Just like Nya and Jay."
I like you best when you're you. These were the words that Nya had spoken to Jay, unlocking his true potential. And who would not want to hear these words being said to them...
"I am sure you will find the right person for you." Kai reassured his friend. "Or maybe even another Nindroid..."
"But you have said it yourself, I am one of a kind."
"I've also said as far as I know." Kai grinned. "But what do I know about technology?"
"Not much." Zane stated.
"Thanks for that, Zane." Kai deadpanned. But as harsh as it was, it was undeniably true.
"You are welcome." The Master of Ice replied politely. "But I have to admit that you were actually right. Just because I am unique does not automatically mean that there cannot be another Nindroid out there. Because she might be a one of a kind as well."
Coming up next: Season 2 with some Jaya on the Dark Island