Discovering Destiny

It's finally here! The long awaited Chosen by Destiny Remastered Edition: Discovering Destiny! I've been looking forward to writing this ever since the second trailer came out & I don't want to get ahead of myself but I'm really excited to see how this will turn out! As always, here's the obligatory disclaimer: I don't own Ninjago or the movie. Lego & Warner Bros does. Now let's jump up, kick back, whip around, & spin- I mean, get this long-awaited fic started!

Prologue: A Warrior's Resolve

A warrior gazed at the vast lands she devoted her whole life to protect. It was all she knew ever since she started training in the art of combat. Defending this land and all her inhabitants were all she ever lived for, but all that had changed as soon as she met… him...

Though they were enemies, they were still drawn to one another. He was determined and ambitious, never letting anyone or anything get in his way. That determination earned him her respect, much like how she earned his as one of, if not, THE greatest warrior he ever faced. Their mutual respect slowly evolved into love and despite the objections of her allies, she eventually married him. But being a wife failed to diminish her skill in battle nor did her resolve to protect this world ever fade.

But now, there was something… someone... far more important for her to protect.

The coos of an infant brought her out of her thoughts and she turned her eyes towards the bundle in her arms. A tiny face peeked out from the green swaddling cloths and innocent eyes that were just as green stared up at hers.

Despite his past and actions, her husband genuinely loved her as she did towards him and their shared love resulted in a child of their own and she couldn't forget the joy they both felt on the day their son arrived into this vast world.

But those sweet memories made way for some more bitter thoughts to surface in her mind.

Becoming aware of her spouse's obsessions, she began to fear for their child's life.

So young and so innocent, he had a full life ahead of him and that only filled her heart with guilt. Her son deserved to know who his father was but she didn't want him to follow the same path. There was also no one to blame but herself for being so blinded by her infatuation she overlooked the fact that despite the genuine love he had for her and their child, the man who used to be her husband still will not stop at nothing to take over the world and undoubtedly become an evil influence on their son. She also thought about passing down her mantle when he comes of age instead but she realized she didn't want that either. She saw what war does to people, even to those she personally knew. Her innocent son doesn't deserve that kind of life. As much as it pained her to do so, she ultimately chose to divorce her husband and separate him from their child. She'll never forget how sad her son had looked when she left his father. Part of her wanted to turn back.

But… this child was not his father… but he was not his mother either...

Only her son can decide who he truly is and only he can choose the path he will walk one day.

But right now, he needed her more than anyone else.

Ever since the day she became a warrior, she knew she can't be one forever. There will be a time when that chapter of her life will end but she never thought it would be like this.

But she made her choice and she knew what she must do.

There was no going back.

It was time to hang up her armor and weapons and become the mother she must be for her child. She knew it won't be easy, especially not having her now divorced husband around, but she'll learn. She'll do it for her son's sake. It will be a very difficult job but long as it will give her son the life he deserves and a chance to decide what kind of life he wants to lead, or at least let him have a normal life, so be it. She may no longer be a warrior but she still possessed a warrior's resolve.

But no matter what, she will always support him. As long as it was what he truly wanted, then she will not stop him.

"One day, you will discover who you really are... You will always be my precious baby boy but you are much more than that… You are you…" She caressed her baby's face, "You mustn't walk the same path as your father… yet I don't want you to tread down the path I've taken… All I want for you is to know who you are…"

She gazed at her son, whose green eyes filled her with a sense of hope.

"Lloyd Garmadon..."

How was it?

With this being my new big project, I still can't help but feel a little nervous. I like to think my writing has changed with the experiences I've made over the years but only time will tell. Hopefully I'll be able to do the movie & original story justice. As long as fans old & new enjoy the stories I make, that's all I need to keep going. It won't be easy like before but I'll do my best.

As always, please review!