Ages:
Dr. Philip Julien- 59 (deceased)
Melissa Norris Julien- 58
Zane Julien- 16
P.I.X.A.L. Borg- 16
Forrest "Frost" Adams and Kiara "Glacier" Brown- 16
Ash Ketchum, Gary Oak, Leaf Green and May Masato- 17
Paul Matthews and Zoey Williams- 18
Benjamin "Ben" Natsuya and Summer Minami- 20
Dawn Hikari- 16
Shauna Daniels and Egan Moore- 20
Prima Grand and Glacia O'Reilly- 23
Candice Kether and Brycen Becker- 21
Wulfric White- 72
Pryce Daniels- 59
Shelly Hudson and Amber Pierce- 24
Matt Ushio- 28
Archie Aogiri- 47
Virgil Wayland- 18
Tara Roberts- 7
Sensei Wu- 63
Misako- 62
Sensei Garmadon- 65
Q and A:
1. Isn't 'Masato' Max's Japanese name?
Answer: Yes, yes it is. I decided to try (again) something different with surnames and for everyone (May, Max, Norman and Caroline), 'Masato' sounded right in my head.
2. I watched the end of season 3. When did you bring Zane back?
Answer: this takes place long before the ending. So Zane is still alive and not made of titanium. Sorry to spoil for those who haven't watched season 3.
3. Isn't 'Hikari' Dawn's Japanese name?
Answer: Yes, yes it is. I am really experimenting with this format, so bear with me.
4. Does the Pokémon half of this have a prequel?
Answer: yes if you count the end of Ash's Unova journey with some AU events. No, if you don't.
5. Why did you use Natsuya for Ben's surname? He appeared in the anime.
Answer: I know. I did that because I don't know if Lance will appear in this.
6. How did you make up 'Minami' for Summer's surname?
Answer: I didn't. Minami is Summer's Japanese name! :)
7. Does the Ninjago half of this have a prequel?
Answer: no if you don't count season two's ending up until the episode "The Blackout" in season 3.
8. Where did you find Matt's surname?
Answer: I used his Japanese name. On Bulbapedia.
9. I'm reading some of your other stories and Archie's dead. Did he die and come back to life prior to this fic?
Answer: for this story, I decided to keep Archie alive. Sorry to disappoint, but the answer is no.
10. Will there be a sequel?
Answer: no.
11. Does this story relate to "His Distance" in any way?
Answer: what gave you that idea? Ha, okay. It does and that'll be explained throughout the story.
12. Does this story have any related one-shots?
Answer: yes, three. "Frozen Skeletons: Children of Wyplash," "How to Survive as a Hypnobrai," and "Treehorns Exist?" all of which are by me.
13. Will Wyplash appear?
Answer: yes. Mostly through cameos and flashbacks. Otherwise, not until the end.
14. Will Skales or any other Hypnobrai appear?
Answer: yes. Again, mostly through cameos and flashbacks. Otherwise, not until the end.
15. Is Team Rocket in this?
Answer: yes, but they're not the main villains.
16. Why did you choose Team Aqua?
Answer: I chose Team Aqua because I used Team Magma in Kai's crossover. I felt that I could do some more on Team Aqua and besides, the grunts are usually seen with members of the Spheal line: half Water-type, half Ice-type.
17. Who's Tara?
Answer: an OC. More about her real identity will be revealed in the future.
18. Will we see some Pixane?
Answer: yes and I'll do my best.
19. Hey! I remember the original and you made Pryce and Dr. Julien the same person. Now what?
Answer: now they're two different people. Pryce reprises his role (to a lesser degree) and is alive. Dr. Julien's funeral will be seen. I changed their identities because I thought that even if there were some way that the elixir that Samukai used on Dr. Julien could transport him to another world, it would be impossible for that much time to pass by. This is because Pryce is a grandfather and Dr. Julien (as we fans know) is not.
20. Does Forrest/Frost actually know Zane?
Answer: yes because they grew up in the same village. More on that will be seen in this and future chapters.
21. Who is Melissa Julien?
Answer: you'll have to see! ;)
22. Are the dexholders in this?
Answer: you can only keep the dexholders out of so many crossovers. So, yes. Only Red, Blue Oak, Kelly Green (Leaf's mom if you're reading any of my other stories), Dean Gold (Jimmy's father), Silver Price, Crystal Myers and Kotone Nakajima (Lyra and Sacha's mom) will.
23. Why is Wulfric in this if Ash hasn't been to Kalos?
Answer: Wulfric is in this because I needed to use more Ice-type specialists.
24. Will the other ninja appear?
Answer: yes, in this first chapter and in flashback mentions.
25. Will any male protagonists appear?
Answer: yes. Jimmy (Legend of Thunder!) and Brendan will.
If this is your first go-round with my story, skip to the Author's Note. If you want to read what's below, I'm not gonna stop you. For the rest of you, though, I have this.
Plot twist: A change to the plot. This includes character removal, addition, substitution, name changes, disclaimer announcements, information added or removed, etc.
Revision: a chapter with minor plot changes and pretty much sticks to the original chapter. Text will be spaced out.
Rewrite: a chapter that has very few components from the original and practically has a different plot. Text will be spaced out.
Author's Note: So, as you're about to see, chapter 1 falls in the rewrite category. If it's ever mentioned in a disclaimer for this storyline, I am borrowing text that was from an original episode. I am changing a few things. Basically, the entirety of this crossover takes place between "The Art of the Silent Fist" and "Blackout" on the Ninjago end and after AU events after the last episode in the BW series. By the way, a majority of this chapter will be a flashback and if text appears in these {text}, it's Shard speaking or Pokémon speech. Ash, rating. Zane, disclaimer!
Ash: This story is rated T for violence, mild language, fourth wall breakage, and all out craziness.
Zane: QUEENSPELLER67 only owns part of the storyline and OCs.
Chapter 1: My Father's Words
(Ninjago City. Third person P.O.V.)
"Father, are you ill?" a blond asked his elderly father who he was embracing.
"No Zane. I think time is catching up to me," the boy's father said. This was Dr. Philip Julien. Zane's creator and only 'blood relative' known to the boy.
The mostly white-clad ninja of ice was perplexed at this. (1)
"Father, I do not understand what you mean," Zane said.
Dr. Julien sighed. "Your memory switch can go as far back as one day prior to the completion of your creation," he wheezed. "I never intended to take this to my grave, but alas, it is a matter I cannot control."
Zane's falcon flew above them as a gold-clad boy walked by with his parents. (2)
"Father, we can seek medical assistance," Zane said.
Dr. Julien looked at his son and said his dying words, "Don't forget Zane. You were meant to protect those who cannot protect themselves." (3)
Dr. Julien's limp body easily slipped out of Zane's grasp. "Father," Zane began.
The father of the gold-clad boy decided to move and take the elder Julien's pulse.
"Garmadon," the woman began. He put up a hand, although that likely wouldn't change the fact that his son had just watched a man die.
"No pulse," Garmadon said. "Misako, Lloyd, our reunion will have to wait."
"Lloyd, you stay here with Zane. I think I need to make a call. Garmadon, please tell Wu and the others," Misako said, leaving Lloyd to cautiously limp to Zane.
Zane began to feel sadness as tears began to slowly form. "Lloyd, I'm sorry you had to see that," the nindroid said.
"Zane, I'm not sorry. It'll be okay, big guy," Lloyd said, trying to lighten the mood as the falcon squawked.
"What will happen to me? Will I become an orphan?" Zane asked, the tears beginning to stream down his face.
"I don't know about that, but we're here for you," a mostly blue-clad boy said. (4)
"Jay, how long have you been standing there?" Zane asked.
"Not very," Jay admitted.
The funeral was 3 days later and at the Ninjago funeral home, Zane was alone in the viewing room. Well, he had no family with him, but there were some employees of the funeral home. Misako and Garmadon had made arrangements and Wu asked the owner if Zane could have his Falcon, despite their policy on animals. Ordinarily, the owner would've denied the request, but the ninja had saved the city.
"Zane, you have some visitors," one of the workers said. The first to walk in were Wu, Garmadon and Misako.
"Thank you for coming," Zane said to his Sensei and the former Dark Lord and his wife.
Misako embraced the boy. "I was able to let a friend get custody of you, but the thing is, she's out of town," she said.
"You can stay at our house!" Lloyd's voice rang out.
"Son, it doesn't work that way. Some usually have arrangements for what happens to their children when they die," Garmadon said, before proceeding to straighten Lloyd's green tie. *
"I still have some of my things in the tree I lived in," Zane said. "I think once my father's body is laid to rest, I will go and claim them."
The falcon perched itself on Zane's shoulder. The adults made their way to the open casket to say a few words. (5)
Lloyd sighed. "I wouldn't mind you living with us, Zane, but I guess your dad had plans."
Zane nodded as Lloyd explained that he had started using crutches the day before. After 2 minutes, the Garmadon family made their way out. (6)
"Hey, Zane," a brunet said. To said brunet's dismay, he was wearing a black suit. It wasn't the suit that was bothering him, it was his red bowtie that he wore. (7)
"Kai," Zane said, letting the Falcon fly off his shoulder.
"Zane, this is our uncle, Isaac," a black-haired girl said. She was wearing a black dress with a red sash that doubled as a belt. (8)
"I was an old classmate of Philip," Isaac said.
"Thank you for coming. I do wish we could've met under better circumstances," Zane replied.
Isaac let his niece and nephew talk to their friend.
"I do appreciate you coming, Nya, Kai," Zane said. The falcon squawked in agreement.
Nya hugged him. "Zane, you're family. Families support each other."
Once Nya broke off her embrace, Kai proceeded to do the same in a more brotherly-like fashion. (9)
"Have you prepared a eulogy?" Kai asked.
"I have. I feel as though there are butterflies in my stomach," Zane said.
"Should we check?" Kai joked. (10)
"It's a different type of butterfly. I think it is called being nervous," Zane stated. (11)
"Do you want one of us to stay here with you?" Nya asked.
"No, that will be fine. Kai, however, would you be willing to accompany me to my old home?" Zane said.
Kai looked at his brother. "Sure thing," he said.
Five minutes passed as the Smith siblings were offering their condolences to Zane, having the common grounds that they did. **
The Smiths then went out in the same way the Garmadon family had. Zane felt thirsty. "Here is a bottle of water for you, Zane," an employee said. Her name was Cleo.
"Thank you," Zane said, ever so polite.
"How are you holding out?" a voice said. Unlike his teammates before him, Cole Brookestone was wearing a black tie. (12)
"I am very sorry for your loss. Melissa, from what I would gather is devastated. Forgive me for not properly introducing myself, my name is Louise Brookestone," the woman said, extending her hand.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. How is Melissa related to me, though?" Zane asked the woman. He then noticed the pamphlet and picked it up.
Cole's father and brother showed up seconds after, Cole having been tasked with watching Bradley.
"So, I do have another relative," Zane said, reading the pamphlet.
Cole, Zane and Bradley made idle conversation. "So, Lloyd here?" Bradley asked.
"Yes. I believe he is with Sensei Wu and his parents," Zane answered. Time passed and Bradley sped off to find Lloyd, Cole in hot pursuit, his parents not far behind.
'It only says Zane and Melissa Julien,' Zane thought to himself.
"Zane, we're sorry for your loss. Ed, take a note," a woman said. This was Edna Walker.
Zane looked up and gave a weak smile to the parents of his teammate, Jay. Said teammate was trying to fiddle with his blue tie. ***
"I will, Edna. We're deeply sorry for your loss, Zane. Philip and I went to college together, don't you know?" Ed said. Ed Walker was Jay's father and a kindhearted man.
"Not until you just mentioned it, sir," Zane replied.
Jay appeared to be lost in his tie. "Jay, you gonna say something?" his adopted brother Eugene asked. Like Bradley preferred 'Brad', Eugene Walker (formerly Stoltz) preferred to be called 'Gene'.
"Oh, right. Sorry about that, Gene," Jay said sheepishly as his parents went to the casket. "I'm really sorry, Zane." The ninja of ice found himself chatting with Gene because Jay had been zoning out. ADD at its finest. (13)
The Walkers didn't stay for long, as Zane decided to take some time to say some words to his father.
"I do wonder if Melissa Julien is the secret. Regardless, I love you, Father," Zane said. The falcon squawked something and cooed on Zane's shoulder.
The funeral went as smooth as it could. Dareth had stopped by with his niece and her friend and some other citizens of Ninjago showed up. Zane delivered the eulogy and there wasn't a dry eye. Even the falcon seemed to be crying! (14)
After Dr. Julien's body was laid to rest, Zane asked Kai to meet up with him in one hour. "At that apartment we used to live in," Zane had said.
"The old one or the one we couldn't afford?" Kai asked.
"The first one," Zane said. When he went to said apartment himself, he decided to let himself in and use his memory switch to find out the meaning behind his father's words.
(Memory Switch on. 1 hour before Zane is complete)
"Just a twist here," Dr. Julien said, making an adjustment.
"Have you tested the senses?" a feminine voice said.
"Not yet. Would you like to join me?" Dr. Julien asked.
In the present, this fascinated Zane. How could he hear them if the senses hadn't been tested? Was his hearing mode activated?
(Fast forward. 25 minutes prior to Zane's completion)
"Oh, you're giving him dirty blond hair. That's beautiful, Philip," the same feminine voice had said.
"That way, he at least could look like both of us. How is your teacher?" Dr. Julien asked.
"Sensei Wu is faring well. He was just asked to be the best man in his brother's marriage and Rachel and I were asked to be bridesmaids!" she answered.
"That's wonderful, Melissa, but what about Peter?" Dr. Julien asked.
'Who is Peter?' Zane thought to himself.
"Peter and Sally are expecting their first child. Rachel's boyfriend Erik will be in attendance as well," Melissa said.
(Memory switch off. Interruption in the signal. Zane's P.O.V.)
"Hey, you changed your clothes," Kai said.
"I may be part android, but I still do not like the heat," I replied. "Do you know remember how to get to the tree?"
"Yeah, a little foggy, but I do," Kai said, rubbing the back of his head.
"Kai, is something wrong?" I asked.
"Come on slowpokes!" Cole's voice rang out.
"We're coming!" Kai hollered. I grabbed his shirt sleeve.
"Why did you bring Cole?" I asked.
"In case you were left more stuff than you think," Kai answered.
After a while, Kai, Cole and I set off to the tree I grew up in.
"Remember when I first used my memory switch?" I asked, breaking the silence. Although they weren't there with me, I did tell them how it happened.
"Yeah, sorta," they answered simultaneously.
"Well, while I was waiting for you, Kai, I was listening to some of the memories that happened before I was completed. My father apparently knew Sensei Wu, but do the names Peter, Sally, Rachel and Erik ring a bell?" I asked.
Both of them showed tension and Cole chose to speak first. "Peter and Sally Buckets are my maternal grandparents," he said, before taking a pause. "I think that's where I got my power. Well, from Peter, I guess." ****
"I see," I replied. "As for you, Kai?"
Kai sighed. "Erik and Rachel are my late parents. I take more after my dad, minus hair color and Nya takes more after our mom; again, minus hair color." *****
"Kai, your mother along with a woman named 'Melissa' was set to be a bridesmaid for Misako in her wedding to Lord Garmadon," I said as we resumed walking.
"It's no surprise. My mom mentioned being close to her teacher. Who knew she meant Sensei Wu," Kai said, shoving his hands in his pockets. (15)
"Wait. If I get my powers from my grandpa, Kai and apparently Nya's come from their parents, then where did you and Jay get your powers?" (16)
"I believe I was getting close to the answer. Home sweet home," I said, before adding, "or in my case, tree sweet tree." Cole and Kai chuckled at this. I opened the door and we walked down the spiral staircase. To my surprise, there were a good bit of boxes.
"Philip, you have to listen," Melissa's voice rang out.
I looked at my teammates. "There was an interruption in the signal. I need to know."
Without another word, there was the display of my being built.
"Melissa, I was only able to gather enough snow to help put the power in him," father said.
"That's fine, honey. I might have to get Sensei Wu's permission to use the elemental dragon of ice. I might overexert myself with my energy," Melissa said.
The scene flickered and disappeared. "Do you think she's your source of power, Zane?" Cole asked.
"I do not know, Cole," I said, opening a drawer. I noticed a scroll.
"A new discovery?" Kai asked.
I nodded and opened it. Beautiful calligraphy. "Apparently, our world isn't the only one," I said. Kai and Cole looked at me funny.
"What do you mean by that?" Cole asked.
"It talks of realms. In fact, there are 16, including our own," I said.
"Wow, that's a lot," Kai said. "Read it!"
"Dear Philip, I have gone off with Sensei Wu to the Sub-Polar Realm. It is the third realm and the coldest. I must regain my powers. Remember last night you asked me what I thought of for his name? Well, I have an answer: we should name him Zane. His purpose will be to protect those who cannot protect themselves, like you suggested. I don't know when I will be back. Your," I read, stopping after the signature.
"What's wrong?" Cole questioned.
"It's faded. I can only make out the next part as 'Melissa Julien' and there isn't a postscript," I said. (17)
Kai and Cole's expressions turned blank. I frowned. Did they not get it? "You mean the little PS at the end?" Kai said, scratching his head.
"Yes," I said, eyeing a certain box. Curious, I opened it. As I moved some things out of the way, I saw an item that I no longer possessed, but apparently, Melissa did. "Look what I found."
They looked at me. Silence for thirty seconds. "Zane, I thought you trashed that thing a long time ago," Cole said, breaking said silence.
I had to get rid of the apron I found at the monastery. "I did, but this isn't mine. It must be Melissa's," I said, a feeling of excitement rushing over me. It took two more hours for us to organize things in my home, but I couldn't bring myself to leave! (18)
"Cole, Kai, what if she comes back?" I asked. They shrugged.
(About a year later. Third person P.O.V.)
INTERRUPTION AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, so basically, I decided to deviate from my original plans. What I'm basically doing is extending "The Art of the Silent Fist" and "The Blackout" and kind of twisting things around a bit. So, yes, that's when the crossover takes place and if you don't like it, don't read it. Anyway, Zane, Kai, Jay, Cole, Nya and Lloyd are all en route to the monastery after rebooting P.I.X.A.L. and Zane still doesn't know Melissa's identity. I'll shut up for now and hopefully, you'll stick around for the bottom author's note.
"I can see it," Lloyd said, pointing. The gang wasn't sure if they were being followed, but Lloyd didn't want to take any chances. Lloyd was leading the way because he had helped his parents with the monastery shortly after their private reunion ended. As if they were being expected, the doors opened, revealing a woman in her 60s.
"Lloyd?" the woman said.
At this, the golden/green ninja picked up his pace to meet his mother's open arms.
"Mom," Lloyd said. The others caught up and footsteps were heard.
"Mrs. Misako, Sensei Garmadon is waiting for you," a little boy said.
"Sensei?" most of the group asked. Misako smiled warmly and invited the gang in. As Lloyd brought his mom up to speed, the group came upon a room of students of various ages sitting cross-legged. One girl in particular had fixed her gaze upon Zane; something that didn't go unnoticed by the white ninja.
"Lloyd," a voice said. The doors were closed but there was a silhouette with four arms and they slid open to reveal the silhouette and a younger student.
"It seems we have some guests, Sensei," the student said.
The former dark lord saw this and acknowledged their presence. "Zane, Kai. Jay, Nya. Cole and," he stopped upon reaching P.I.X.A.L. "I don't believe we've met."
P.I.X.A.L. introduced herself and both the Sensei and Misako tried to find someone.
"Dad, who are you looking for?" Lloyd asked.
"Where's Wu?" he countered. The group exchanged glances until Zane spoke up.
"Sensei Wu was captured and became bionic," he said. The little girl was clearly interested in what Zane had to say. However, the nindroid was at a loss for words as a voice rang in his head.
"By my power vested in me from the First Spinjitzu Master, I pass part of my power source to you. Zane Julien, accept the power of ice!" the familiar voice had said, determination evident. Zane knew this voice belonged to Melissa Julien.
Out of nowhere, there was a clash of what sounded like thunder. One of the older students went to open the balcony door. What surprised everyone?
"It's snowing," Nya said. She looked at Zane. "Did you do that?" she asked. It wasn't an accusatory tone, but a sincere questioning one.
Zane turned to his sister and answered, "No. I do not recall being able to use snow."
"I did it," a voice answered. It was the one belonging to the little girl.
"Why, Tara?" Misako asked.
Lloyd saw something in the gray sky that caught his attention. "Uh, guys, when did the sky become a swirling vortex?"
Everyone looked at him as a growling sound was heard. Then, a shape took form in the Ultra Dragon.
{"Master Zane!"} Shard cried. Zane, Sensei Garmadon and Jay went to the beast where Lloyd was.
"What is going on?" Zane asked, shouting over the snow.
{"There is danger, master,"} Shard answered.
"Tara, find the source of what is getting to you," Misako said to the young girl. Tara nodded and went to be with the ninja, P.I.X.A.L. following.
"We have to shield the others!" Jay shouted over the snow.
{"Then do what you do best. Spinjitzu!"} Shard replied.
"Ninjagoooo!" Jay began.
Lloyd followed and before Sensei Garmadon did the same, he placed a hand on Zane's shoulder. "Go ninja, go," he said.
Zane nodded. "Thank you, Sensei Garmadon," he said before mounting the Ultra Dragon. Garmadon smiled before doing his own spinjitzu tornado, which was now gold in color. (19)
With that, Zane, P.I.X.A.L. and Tara flew on the Ultra Dragon into the vortex, while the others were providing a shield (and making a snowy mess in doing so) of elements…
(Oblivia)
The same vortex would be opening up. A purple-haired teen had been doing a practice battle with his redheaded girlfriend.
"Paul, what are you doing?" the redhead asks.
The teen, now known as Paul, happened to be looking through his bag. "Looking for my binoculars, Zoey," he replies.
The redhead now known as Zoey sighs. "Should I recall Gallade?"
Paul dodges the question as he uses his binoculars. "Oh man. Ben, Summer, come quick!"
A brunet with a Staraptor and a brunette holding a ukulele Pichu show up. "Staraptor, go on!" Summer says.
"Ranger sign!" Ben exclaims, using one to summon his Feraligatr. (20)
"Gallade, Psychic!" Zoey commands.
A few moments go by as a fair-skinned blonde shows up. "Is he here?" she has blue eyes.
Feraligatr walks up with Tara, Staraptor has P.I.X.A.L. on its back and Gallade has Zane in his psychic hold. (21)
The woman gasps, as Zane is the first to open his eyes.
"What's going on?" Paul asks.
Seeing that Zane is in no danger, Gallade proceeds to release his psychic hold. "Careful, Gallade," Zoey says.
{"Yes, Zoey,"} Gallade says, although Zoey only hears, "Lade. Gall-ade."
Once he lands, Zane stares at the woman. "You," he begins.
The woman chuckles. "Yes, Zane," she says. P.I.X.A.L. and Tara have also come to.
"Zane, what is going on?"
Zane looks over to Tara. "You were meant to protect those who cannot protect themselves," his father's words ring out in his head.
"I don't know. You, though. I used my memory switch and went back to the day I was being completed," Zane says.
"Is this what you meant?" Zoey asks. The woman nods.
"Yes, it is. I didn't expect your memory to go that far back. I am only part of the source where you get your ice powers from,' she says, taking a breath before continuing. "Zane, I am your mother."
An audible 'thud' is heard.
"Zane!" P.I.X.A.L. and Tara shout.
"Is he gonna be alright?" Ben asks, tilting his head.
…Stop it now! Okay, phew. This chapter was a doozy! Anyway, it's time for the rundown.
(*) I originally intended for Lloyd to wear a gold tie, but I couldn't see it working, so I chose green instead.
(**) In my head canon, Kai, Nya and Zane have at least one deceased parent an estranged relative, extended family and of course, their powers.
(***) I figured that of the group [save Zane], Jay would be wearing a bowtie.
(****) Remember how in season 4, among the Anacondrai warriors, one was turned back and shown to be controlling earth? In my head canon, Cole's powers came from that man, his maternal grandfather. I mean, it's pretty obvious that Lou had no knowledge of these powers. Sally was the first name I could think of and I chose "Peter" because back in biblical times [according to 'The Jesus of the Bible' by Stephen M. Miller and Google Translate], said apostle was known as Rocky.
(*****) I already revealed in "Fiery Destiny" who Kai and Nya's parents are/were, so I decided to go with their names here.
1. Please use Google Images. Zane [while black was added to his attire in the final battle saga of season 2] still has a white gi for the most part.
2. I felt like introducing the falcon at that point.
3. My memory isn't that great. I can't remember if Dr. Julien said "meant" or "built" and if you happen to remember that, could you please drop me a review saying so? Also, I wanted Dr. Julien's last words to have a nice impact on Zane.
4. Don't be offended with my choice of words for Jay. I really didn't know what he would say, so that was on the fly.
5. Since they never displayed [let alone mentioned] a funeral for Dr. Julien, I decided to make that up and since he in my head canon died of old age and sickness [basically, natural causes], his body didn't need to be hidden, so it was an open casket wake.
6a. Logically speaking, Lloyd should've gotten medical attention for his leg. 6b. I just came up with a time as I went along.
7. I don't think Kai would mind being in a suit, so I decided to give him a red bowtie which originally belonged to Isaac. Erik had a red one, so in my head canon, that was were Kai got the tie that he was seen in in the first episode of season 3.
8a. It's pretty much Green's [or Blue's, if you are reading that translation of Pokémon Adventures and you know Leaf's counterpart as such] attire that she's first seen in. 8b. I gave Nya a red belt because until season 5, it was assumed [come on, weren't you wondering?] if Nya had any fire powers at all. Plus, I could just picture her in it. 8c. If you're like me and have no sense of fashion [your gender doesn't matter], then please think of Dawn. Why? Dawn would wear dresses that had a sash that she would wear, as if it were a belt. If you can't picture that, I can't help you.
9a. While I love the idea of Zane and Nya being a couple, Zane is going to be with P.I.X.A.L. in this and Nya will be with Jay. 9b. Please think of the embrace between Zane and Nya as a sibling/close friend embrace. 9c. Don't go yaoi on me! Kai just gave Zane a brotherly embrace. Remember back in season 1 where Zane was still feeling like an outcast? Well, Sensei Wu said that they are brothers, even if it's not by blood. Since Nya fought alongside them, that makes her their [Cole, Jay, Zane and Lloyd because she –biologically speaking, of course- is Kai's] sister. 9d. Sorry if the sibling-like embraces are pretty much appearing everywhere, it's just who I am and how I make things go for each story, crossover or not.
10a. Remember when Zane said he felt like he had butterflies in his stomach? I think that that was the episode where Cole unlocked his full potential. Correct me if I'm wrong in the reviews. Anyway, Jay [I think, again, correct me if I'm wrong in the reviews] said that it was normal. 10b. Shortly after that bit of dialogue, Zane opened his body door [just bear with me, please] and said something [I don't remember what] and a butterfly flew out. Cute, funny scene.
11. I don't think Zane mentioned it being nerves.
12. Did you notice the theme? Cole wearing a black tie was part of it. Hey, him being the black ninja of earth made that part easier.
13. I personally believe that Jay has ADD.
14. Remember my one-shot "Dareth's Special Bonds?" Yeah, read that.
15. I am trying to limit the number of season 4 and season 5 references. Yeah, I know it's not working.
16. Although this is Zane's crossover, hasn't it crossed your mind as to how Jay got his powers? There is a reference to season 5 in this text. Leave a review if you think you know what it is. If you've already read this chapter, tell me in a PM. If you're right, shout out next chapter.
17a. So this was the second reference to season five. 17b. There are in fact 16 realms. 17c. Sub-Polar may not sound original, but it was all I could think of. Give me a break. 17d. I was gonna have Melissa travel to Chima, but I decided against it. 17e. I was gonna add a postscript, but I decided against it.
18. I feel like something would've been holding Zane back from leaving. Up to your imaginations as to what it is. As for the pink apron, you'll see more about it in the Author's Note and question at the end.
19a. "Go ninja, go," is one of my favorite quotes from Sensei Wu and I thought I'd have Garmadon do it. 19b. Before he was purified by Lloyd, Garmadon had done Spinjitzu once or twice before hand. Anyway, at this time, his tornado was purple. It changed after Lloyd purified him. 19c. Barrier of elements was all I could think of.
20. Ben summoned said Feraligatr in his anime appearances. More than once, I believe in one of the episodes. Guess what? That makes me 95% sure it's his.
21. Please refer to another crossover to get the answer to this.
Author's Note: Yep. I brought back the pink apron. So, obviously, Melissa is Zane's mom, but what does she mean when she says she is only a part of Zane's power source? Hm. Anyway, I originally was intending for Melissa to be Zane's aunt, but I went against it because I didn't want this crossover to share too many things with "Fiery Destiny" and decided to do what I did here. So my question for you readers: who wore the pink apron better? Brock or Zane? Leave your choice in the review below and when I get the chance to make that a poll, I'll give you a head's up. A little help?
Brycen: this chapter was originally titled, "A Chilly Discovery" in the chapter navigation.
Amber: this chapter also had some things that really didn't make sense.
Dawn: this chapter was edited on 9/6/15.
Paul: as always, read, review, fave, follow, vote and ask.
Well, I'll see you next time.
Bye!