Chapter 1: Finding the Earth Ninja

Where are you Cole?

Brought up by an overachiever mom, Cathleen Cobblestone was not used to people being late. So, as she was standing at the bottom of the tallest mountain in Ninjago, all she could wonder was 'where was her best friend?' Just days before, he had promised to meet at 4 o'clock. He'd said they would race. He'd promised to be there on time. So, where the heck was he?

Cathleen glanced at her watch again. 3:58. Two more minutes.

Crossing her arms, the black-haired girl tapped her foot impatiently. Suddenly someone covered her eyes.

"Guess who?"

"Cole!"

The girl whipped around to find herself face to face with her friend.

It was way too close for comfort.

Cathleen pushed the boy away from her. Cole looked her in surprise.

"What? I've done that millions of times. You've never complained before."

"Yeah well... stop it..."

Cole smiled.

"I get it. You're mad at me for almost being late. Sorry."

Cathleen grinned. How could she stay angry? She had long ago throw away her mother's views on life.

"You're going to even sorrier when I beat you up the mountain!"

"In your dreams."

The two laughed.

"Fine then. On your mark. Get set. Go!"

The two quickly started ascending the mountain. It was a difficult climb with rocks sometimes slipping from their grasps or breaking off. At one point, when Cole started to gain some ground, Cathleen quickly caught up with him. At another point, when Cathleen gained some ground, Cole quickly caught up with her. They were evenly matched. By the time they were halfway up the mountain nether was one was winning and they were still side by side. The two glared over at each other.

"Eat my dust slowpoke!"

"Never Cole!"

They continued scaling the mountain. Suddenly, as it got steeper, Cole headed to the other side of the mountain...

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Three-quarters of the way up. I'm almost there. Cole thought.

Continuing up the mountain, Cole jumped from ledge to ledge. As he reached the top he smiled in triumph.

There is no way Cathleen beat me. She always says she will, but she near does.

Suddenly he heard a sound behind him.

"Ready to accept defeat Cath... Huh?"

As he turned around there was an old man sitting drinking tea. Cole cocked his head in confusion.

...

As soon as Cathleen reached the top she grinned.

I must of beat Cole this time! Because I don't see him anywhere!

"You must be Cathleen."

Cathleen slowly turned around. Sitting there was an older woman with gray hair in a braid down her back.

"Huh?"

Note from the Author

I hope you liked the new version of The Real Story of Ninjago! If you read the original, I applaud you for reading this far and being so dedicated that you decided to return. The other day I decided I wanted to continue to write the adventures of Cathleen, Jayleen, Zora, and Katie but found it too hard as my writing style has changed since the last time I updated. So here I am now, rewriting the story. I apologize for disappearing without any warning. I also apologize if you liked the way I originally wrote and really really want me to continue how I used to. I will admit myself that I liked how I did the point of views of each of the characters. I feel like you got to know the characters better that way. So who knows? I may find a way to mix my old style with my new. No promises though.

Anyways, I think that's all I have for you today. Again, sorry for disappearing and/or disappointing you.

Bye for now,

Animals Music and Ninjago (AM&N)

P.S. Please Review. I'd love to know what you think (whether good or bad) :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Ninjago. I only own Sensei Yin and Cathleen.