(Mika's P.O.V.)
"Mika Takahashi! What did I tell you about eating potstickers in the library?" My annoying librarian yelled at me.
"Um... you said not to eat them while reading the ancient newspaper articles?"
"GET OUT!"
I begrudgingly grabbed my food and left the library, sneaking out three newspapers and one book.
As I exited the library, I received a text message from my mom.
Mom: GET HOME NOW! Emergency ?
Me: What? Why? ?
Mom: Just gEt HoMe!
Oh god, I hope she isn't freaking out about losing the TV remote again, cause that's not worth my time.
—
When I came home, there was an old woman standing in my living room sipping a cup of tea.
"Um... hi?" I greeted uncomfortably.
"Oh sweetie, you're home. So this is the emergency I was telling you about. This is Master Jun, she now runs her ancestor's friend's monastery." My mom stated.
"This is the emergency?"
"I might've over exaggerated a bit but still, this could help you! Remember that news story we saw about the wind master's descendant? I just want to make sure you're safe." My mom pleaded with me.
"How about you let me talk to Mike alone?" Master Jun suggested to my mom.
My mom nodded in agreement before heading into the kitchen to make some food probably.
"How'd you know I was related to Nya, the master of water?" I inquired.
"I kept records of ALL the descendants of the past elemental masters. Anyway, I'm directly related to the master of smoke, but I don't have any abilities besides Spinjitzu and Airjitzu." Master Jun said.
"Okay, why do you want me?"
"I'm assembling a team to defeat this creature who has been wreaking havoc and killing elemental masters... and I want you on my team." Master Jun explained.
(Mack's P.O.V.)
"FUCK YOU GERALD!" I yelled at the show-off.
"Mack Arian! A five-minute penalty for yelling obscenities at your team captain." My coach, Brasker, ordered me.
I plopped myself aggressively against the bench and watched my team practice several more dribbling drills.
"Nice job boys, head out for the night!" Brasker ordered us.
After everyone left, I began doing some layups in anger.
"Fuck Brasker, fuck Gerald, fuck them all!" I mumbled, chucking a ball angrily at the bleachers behind me. Oddly enough, I didn't hear it hit anything. I turned around to see an elderly lady spinning the basketball on her finger expertly.
"Who are you?" I spat.
"A person who has a challenge for you." She replied before walking down from the bleachers.
"What?"
"If I beat you at a one-on-one, you have to come with me and help me. If I lose, you can leave and you'll never see me again." The lady suggested calmly.
"I don't play old people. And I don't wanna get benched for a year because I injured you." I stated.
"You think you'll lose to an old bat?" The lady challenged.
"No, I'll beat you. Let's go," I replied.
I let her start with the ball in front of me. She dribbled a bit before running around me. I ran after her, effectively blocking her.
"Old tricks won't fool me, grandma." I insulted her.
"Oh really? How about-" She began before spinning around on her heel and expertly shooting the ball from the three-point line.
That's when I finally realized I was fucked. She kept on shooting the ball in the hoop, twenty times after. I, however, did not take defeat graciously.
"How the fuck did you do that?" I exclaimed in anger.
"I'll teach you much more valuable things than basketball. Just follow me." The lady said, turning around and walking to the gym's exit.
"Are you trying to get laid? 'Cause your prime age is long gone!" I called back before grabbing my bag and jogging after her.
"I already talked to your parents about your... unique gifts." The lady explained, not even slowing down or turning back to face me.
"What gifts? And who are you?"
"You've heard of the ninjas, haven't you? I'm Master Jun, and I plan to make you like one of them."
(Ingrid's P.O.V.)
I felt overwhelming pain go through me as I continued to make the long cuts across my arms. Fuck my life, fuck my dad, fuck my school, fuck the entire shitty world! I thought as I started to cry.
"Where are you Ingrid Lee, my people wallflower?" My dad asked seductively from outside my bathroom door.
He's been raping me since I was five, I never had the courage to tell anyone, they probably wouldn't care still. I could probably have multiple STDs by now, or I could be pregnant for all I know.
"C'mon my waterlily, let's have some fun..."
I moaned in pain when I pushed the knife against my bone and collapsed.
"Found you my little beaver." My dad said, unlocking the bathroom door.
Then I hear tons of screaming and punching. I removed the knife from my arm and placed a white towel over the wound. I wrapped it tightly around the deep cut before poking my head out the door a bit.
Outside was my dad lying unconscious on the ground with an elderly woman standing in a fighting position over him.
"C'mon Ingrid, the police are coming over. Let's get you out of here." The woman said before grabbing my uncut arm and dragging me with her out of my apartment.
I didn't fight back at all, if someone was taking my dad to jail, I'm happy. His has been raping me every night ever since my mom died, I heard losing someone makes you crazy, but I never could have imagined this.
"Who are you?"
"I'm Master Jun, I'm a descendant of an elemental master, like you. Your mother was an elemental master but died because she couldn't control her powers. Her powers burned her inside out, but the doctors thought she had Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, a.k.a. TENS. I want to help you control your powers before you die." The woman, Master Jun, explained as we sat in a posh hover car.
"So, I have the elemental power of..." I began, not being to think easily because of the lack of sleep I had because of my dad.
"Fire, but first I'm taking you to a hospital before going to the monastery. I want to make sure you're okay before doing any training." Master Jun replied.
"No... that's okay, it doesn't matter if I'm okay..." I mumbled, looking at the ground.
"Ingrid, you're not alone, people can be picked off the street and raped anywhere in Ninjago, it doesn't matter if you're rich or not, you can still be hurt. I may not be going through the same things as you, but I still care about you, and I'm gonna try my hardest to understand what you going through. And, 'do not put off until tomorrow what can be done today'." Master Jun quoted at the end.
"Ohmygod, you actually made a joke about Master Wu!" I laughed lightheartedly.
"Hey, I thought you didn't know anything about the ninjas."
"Every school teaches you the lessons of Master Wu and the ninjas, like 'as iron sharpens iron, brother sharpens brother'." I quoted with a small grin.
(Ian' P.O.V.)
"Jeez! I'm sorry!" I yelled at the comic store owner.
"How many times must I tell you this Ian Flores until this gets in your head, YOU CAN'T TOUCH THE GREEN NINJA'S COMIC BOOK COLLECTION!" The comic store owner yelled at me before slamming the door against my face.
"Told ya, bro, you can't touch Lloyd's books." My little sister Ximena said to me, licking a lollipop as she leaned against the windows of the store.
"Hey! What did mom and I say about you going outside alone? You could get kidnapped!" I exclaimed in worry.
"Don't worry bro, I'm like thirteen now, only three years younger than you," Ximena stated before standing up properly and walking towards the candy store.
"Hey! Did you know the Golden Master, a.k.a. the Green Ninja, a.k.a. Lloyd Garmadon loved candy too? Maybe we're his descendant!" I guessed wishfully.
"Seriously, you're obsessed with him."
"Actually, I love all the ninjas equally. I know Cole loves food, Jay loves machines, Zane's a nindroid, Kai can't make a metal sword if his life depended on it, Lloyd's father became evil twice, and Nya almost married the djin Nadakhan." I replied matter-of-factly.
"There's my point exactly. This is why mom is depending on me to give her grandchildren because no girl wants to be near a chatterbox like you." Ximena pointed out.
"I'm sure there's at least one girl out there who loves ninjas as much as me," I stated proudly.
"Yeah, you're right, you're as annoying as Jay Walker." My sister spat in my face before going into the candy shop.
"Ian? Have you seen your sister? I've been looking for her for hours." My mother told me worriedly, running over to me with her phone in hand.
I pointed at the candy store.
"Jeez, she's gonna get hurt one of these times. Anyway, I was given a call by an elderly lady who wants you. She said she runs an amazing boarding school. She said to meet her at a cafe by the Borg Tower. Please go, I think it'll be good for you." My mother urged me before running into the candy store.
—
"Hello ma'am, my mother told me to meet you at table nine?" I asked the older woman as she sat across from me.
"Yes, you're Ian Flores... correct?" She replied.
"Yes, ma'am. My mother told me you run a boarding school?" I inquired.
"Actually, I'm here to bring you to a monastery to study the art of Spinjitzu." The woman stated.
"EXCUSE ME? ARE YOU SERIOUS?" I gasped loudly which caused everyone to stare at me.
"Yes, you're the elemental master of the mind. Your mother is overprotective as I can see, so that's why I didn't tell her the truth. Hopefully, you'll accept my offer." The woman stated.
"Yes! I'll love too! I've always dreamed of becoming a ninja!" I exclaimed in joy.
"Good, your mother assumed that you would do it for her so she already packed your bags as I requested. Everything you need and probably wants is in my car. However, before we head to the monastery, I need to stop by the hospital to pick up another one of your teammates."
"What? Did something happen to them?" I instantly became worried.
"Well, you heard about the rapist on the news, correct? That was her father." The woman explained.
"Oh... I feel bad for her now. I have a little sister who constantly takes risks and could get hurt as she did. I'll go with you." I said.
The woman smiled before leading me to her car parked out front.
"So, what's your name?" I inquired.
"I'm Master Jun," she replied.
—
"Hi, I'm Ian." I introduced myself to the girl who just sat down in the backseat of Master Jun's car.
"Um... hi, I'm Ingrid." She replied nervously.
"Do you mind me asking what happened with the doctors?" I inquired.
"Um, the doctors said I'm fine but I should stop using my left arm because I got a pretty deep cut," Ingrid explained.
"Ohh... well I hope you get well soon," I replied with a smile.
(Zoltar's P.O.V.)
"Son, how many timessss have I told you, usssse your powerssss properly." My Venomari father stated with the shake of his head.
"Sorry father," I stated, looking down.
"You're a dessssscendant of the elemental master of earth and of the great Venomari tribe, do you believe that Masssster Jun would recruit a Serpentine with no control?" My father inquired.
"No father..." I mumbled before practicing my powers once more.
I spun backwards on my legs and punched the earth afterwards in an attempt to create an earthquake. Nothing happened.
"Nice try Zoltar." I heard someone say.
I turn around and saw Master Jun with a smile.
"Greetingsss Masssster Jun, welcome to the city of Ouroborossss." My father greeted the elemental master.
"Hello King Apophis, I'm here to bring your son to the monastery." Master Jun explained with a warm smile.
"Do the other teammatesss know I'm a snake?" I inquired curiously.
"No, but they should welcome you the same, nonetheless." Master Jun replied before leading me outside.
I waved to my father goodbye before grabbing my knapsack and running to Master Jun. We quickly walked to her jeep, which was parked outside of Ouroboros.
"Are you nervous Zoltar?" She inquired as she started her engine.
"A bit... what if the othersss make fun of me?" I wondered worriedly.
"It doesn't matter, you're the master of earth and one of them from now on. I care very little about what race you are, I only care about keeping you guys safe." Master Jun explained.
"But what if-"
"What if there were no more what ifs?" She replied, looking at me skeptically.
"I jussssst don't want to dissssapoint my father," I mumbled, looking at the ground sadly.
"You're one of the few earth elementals left, and I know your father prizes rare things. There hasn't been an Earth elemental since Cole the black ninja had a daughter!" Master Jun exclaimed.
"Yes... and his daughter had grandchildren who married Venomari leadersssss, who didn't receive any powerssss," I replied quietly.
"That is correct, so first I must buy food for the rest of your team. Afterwards, I'll drop you off with them. The next couple of days you'll practice going through the obstacle course until I get the rest of your team." Master Jun elaborated.
(Shima's P.O.V.)
"Shima Song, what is the answer to, 'In triangle ABC, the measure of ∠B is 90°, BC=16, and AC=20. Triangle DEF is similar to triangle ABC, where vertices D, E, and F correspond to vertices A, B, and C, respectively, and each side of triangle DEF is 1/3 the length of the corresponding side of triangle ABC. What is the value of sinF?" The math announcer asked me.
"3/5, or 0.6," I replied with ease.
"Congratulations, you just answered the last question to the Ninjago National Math Competition correctly!" The announcer congratulated me.
Streamers started flying everywhere as confetti was blown down from the top of the stage. A lady in a very revealing dress walked onto the stage with a large trophy with my name engraved in it. Figures, they knew I was gonna win no matter what. I was the smartest kid in the school and a famous math prodigy.
"Thanks," I said with a fake smile as the lady gave me the trophy.
Afterwards, I walked off the stage quickly before throwing the trophy at my lackey.
"That was amazing Shima! You're soooooooo good at math! I wish I was as smart as you..." Shelbee Sarton sighed, my practically useless lackey.
"Just get my car out front, I'm gonna head to the washroom. And when I get home get my maid to make me a salad, hold the dressing. I'll meet you in the car." I spat at her before turning around and whipping my ponytail in her face.
"Um... your parents took their car to Jamanakai for a business meeting earlier," Shelbee told me.
"Then get me a car," I replied before entering the washroom.
Inside the washroom was an elderly lady staring at me.
"What do you want?" I asked before entering a stall.
"You're Shima Song, I was looking for you." The lady stated.
After I finished doing my business, I walked outside to wash my hands.
"Why? You wanna congratulate me on winning the competition? 'Cause I don't give a damn what a lady from three hundred years ago got to say." I spat, drying my hands.
"You heard of the elemental masters? Well, you're one of them." The lady said bluntly.
"Yeah, and my parents are poor and I'm an idiot." I retorted sarcastically.
"I expected you not to believe me. Society has evolved so much that barely anyone believes in magic anymore except for historians." The lady replied.
"Well, I have to go. If all you gotta say to me is I'm like a wizard or some shit, I'm out." I stated before pushing the door open.
"Wait! If you don't believe me then it wouldn't kill you to visit my monastery, would it?" The lady inquired.
"It's beneath me to listen to old people." I exited the washroom and walked briskly to a black sleek convertible in front of the building.
"Hi Shima, are you okay? You took an awfully long time in the washroom." Shelbee asked me worriedly.
"I'm fine, just drive me back to the estate," I stated harshly.
How nuts was that woman? Did she smoke shit before? Like seriously, elemental powers don't exist. Anyway, I don't see a point in me training or anything, I'm already famous for my brilliant mind.
"We're here," Shelbee said as we parked the car in my garage.
Huh? How'd I get home so quickly? Did I like zone out?
I walked out of the car briskly before entering my house.
"Get me a salad Shelbee, hold the dressing," I ordered her before heading upstairs to my room.
Once in my room, I stripped off my clothes and changed into my pyjamas.
"Here's your salad Shima," Shelbee stated, handing me the salad in my room.
"Redo the salad! I said HOLD the dressing! Not layer it on thickly! I don't want to become a fat bum like you or Nadia... GET OUT!" I yelled at her, throwing the salad right back at her.
Nadia was my good for nothing older sister. She wasn't smart, she wasn't pretty, and she wasn't skinny! Like she was majorly fat that made her twelve times the ugly. She moved away last year to live in Ouroboros to study Serpentine life, what a hoe.
—
"Morning sweetie." My mom greeted me when I woke up.
"What mom? You want me to practice my long division in my head again?" I spat in anger.
"No... and you shouldn't be rude to the one who gave birth to you!" My mom retorted, "Anyway, a nice lady told me she thinks you're perfect for her team."
"What kind of team?"
"Well, she's a person who's recruiting all the elemental-"
"Fuck no! I can't believe you believe that bitch's lunatic ideas!" I exclaimed.
"Shima Song! Watch your tone when addressing your mother! You are joining the team whether you believe in it or not! Do you know what a person is doing to elemental masters? They're killing them! I want to protect you! I love you, I only want what is best for you." My mom yelled at me, beginning to cry.
"Sheesh mom, don't be so dramatic," I stated with an eye roll.
"You know why your father and I went to Jamanakai? Your sister was found DEAD there with burns all over her body! She was an elemental master, that's why she went to live with the Serpentine so she could learn to use her powers!" My mom said before crying completely.
Now that actually shocked me. It made sense though, she was always weird and was never comfortable in large groups.
"Fine, I'll go with this strange lady," I grumbled.
My mom smiled when I finally agreed. She wiped her tears before leaving the room to probably make arrangements with my father and Shelbee.
I grabbed an old backpack and stuffed some clothes and other essentials in it before throwing it outside my room.
(Carlos' P.O.V.)
I smiled at the camera as the paparazzi took a hundred more photos.
"That's enough flash photography for Mr. Carlos Ramos!" My security guard yelled at the large crowd forming around my hotel.
"C'mon Mikel, like one more photo?" I pleaded with him.
He picked me up and swung me over the shoulder before carrying me into the hotel. Let's say, I wasn't amused.
"Carlos, darling! How's my favourite millionaire son?" My mother asked me, kissing me on the cheek when I entered the hotel's lobby and was placed on the ground once more.
"A little flustered but that's all," I mumbled.
"Louder honey! A movie star like yourself must be able to project your voice across a room with ease!" My mother stated with a huge white smile.
"How was surgery?" I inquired.
"Plastic was fantastic! I now look young enough to be your sister!" She exclaimed before walking with me to the elevator.
I nodded as I leaned uncomfortably against the railing in the elevator.
I've been starring in movies since I was basically born, acting as criminals and teenage spies.
"No! I said to deliver FRESH caviar to our room!" My mother complained to a maid as we went into our suite.
"I'm sorry ma'am, we just-" the maid began before my mother rudely interrupted her.
"How dare you call me ma'am! I shall be called Miss Ramos ONLY!" My mother spat in the nervous maid's face.
"I'm s-s-sorry Miss Ramos." The maid stated before scurrying out of our room, carrying the caviar.
"Mother, don't you think you were a little hard on her? She was only trying." I said.
"Nonsense! She was a spoiled brat and I just exploited her. She was a bastard's child with no sense of style! Did you see her outfit? Black and white are totally forty minutes ago, gold and silver is in." My mother argued before whipping her auburn hair into my face and walking into her room.
"You're so lucky Mikel to have grown up without a mother like that," I mumbled before entering my room.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night," Mikel replied before shutting the door behind me.
I ripped my outfit off and got on some dark grey pyjamas before flopping onto my king sized bed.
I was about to fall asleep until I heard a ringing noise. I turned my head and saw my phone vibrating.
"Answer," I ordered my phone.
My phone lit up and a hologram of my 'girlfriend' showed up. When I mean 'girlfriend', I mean a girl my mother made me date because it would 'boost my status'.
"Hey, Carlos! How are you enjoying New Ninjago City? Don't you absolutely love it?" Sora Yang asked me, the 'gf'.
"Yeah, it's nice. I saw a cool looking arcade I could go too."
"Eww, gross. Only nerds and losers like that stuff." Sora stated with a disgusted look on her face, "That'll ruin your reputation. Anyway, your mother would never let you go somewhere like that."
"I know..." I mumbled tiredly.
"Anywho! I got this fab new nail polish made from like silk..." Sora blabbed on and on even though I fell asleep.
—
"Carlos? You awake?" I heard someone question me.
I opened my eyes tiredly and saw a woman standing in my room beside my security guard.
"Who are you?" I asked her groggily, sitting up.
"I'm Master Jun, an old friend of Mikel." The lady introduced herself.
"Um... why are you here?" I inquired uncomfortably.
"I'm here to talk to your mother to let you join a team. Not a sports or movie team, but a ninja team." Master Jun responded.
"Um... sure? But will my mother allow it?" I asked her skeptically.
The main reason I said yes is to get away from this life. I may be living the dream but it's so stressful dealing with the press and other rising stars, sometimes I just can't handle it. It might be more dangerous, and I might get more backlash, but at least it'll be more fun. Fake adventures are boring, the real ones are always interesting.
"Who are you? MIKEL! Why did you let this stranger in without my consent?" My mother yelled at my guard.
"I trust her. And she wants to talk to you about a proposition... regarding your son." Mikel explained.
"If you want to hire him, you have to go through with my agent, Derek Kawasaki. He's the number one in the business." My mother exclaimed.
"No, I want to recruit him on to a team-"
"He doesn't do competitive sports unless he's sponsored." My mother interrupted.
"No, I want him to join a group of-"
"He can't be on any bachelor shows, the government won't let me. And he can't be in any films or productions without at least three stunt devils." My mother added on.
"GOODNESS! YOUR SON IS AN ELEMENTAL MASTER! I WANT HIM ON MY TEAM!" Master Jun yelled at my mother.
"There's no need for that tone." My mother scoffed.
"Oh really? You've been interrupting-"
"Here's another thing, all of Mikel's friends are weirdos/losers. You don't even deserve to be in my presence, nonetheless my son."
"I just need a yes or no." Master Jun pleaded with my unbearable mother.
"My son is a Ninjago known actor, not some stuntman for your charity about dead kids." My mother spat at her before flicking her wrist to signal her to leave.
"You don't even consult me?" I asked her once Master Jun left.
"You don't know what's best for you, you're just an innocent child." My mother said before patting me on the shoulder.
"So, I can't make any decisions at all? I can't choose who I'll marry? Who I'll have sex with? Where I buy my deli meat?" I inquired, becoming enraged.
"Son, you're so silly, who buys deli meat? And you'll marry and have sex with Sora because she'll make you more popular. She's open to sharing her body with her boyfriend, I could arrange a date. You'll make front page headlines as Ninjago's Sweethearts!" My mother exclaimed, beaming with joy.
"MOM! I don't wanna have sex! Would you think underaged intercourse would make me more popular? That could worsen my career! She'll be known as a slut, and I'll be the rapist!" I stated.
"You don't know what's best for you! I only do what can improve your career. Without me-"
"That's the first problem, have you ever thought I never wanted to go into show biz? Have you ever just thought, 'would my son be okay with this?' Like when you divorced dad because he 'ruined your ratings', you're just a social climber without a heart!" I spat into her face.
My mother stated at me in complete and other shock, I never blew up at her like that before.
"Okay, go with that lady. Don't blame me when the angry letters come in. And don't expect me to come to your funeral when you inevitability get killed. Go pack your bags, today you're not my son anymore." My mother said to me with a scary calm voice.
Guess I finally got my way.
(Master Jun's P.O.V.)
I stared sadly at the picture before me. I couldn't believe they got to her before I could.
"Master Jun, another girl just arrived," Mika stated, poking her head into my room.
"Excellent, let's go give her a tour," I replied with a smile, putting away the photograph.
I followed Mika outside into the courtyard where the others were training... or I thought they were.
"So then I won the Ninjago Basketball League trophy." Mack boasted to Shima.
"Do I look like I care?" Shima stated coldly, staring down at her phone.
"Ugh, this is why I don't like flirting with cute nerds," Mack grumbled.
"Hello Shima, I believe your parents told you what happened to your sister?" I inquired.
"Yeah... I don't care though, I never liked her."
"Your sister died and you don't even care? Wow, that's just cold." Ian said.
"She was a hoe, so I don't think she deserves the love she received." Shima spat back at him.
"Anyway, we shall start the tour of the monastery. You'll be sharing a room with the two other girls, Mika, who's here, and Ingrid, who is probably in your room. The girls' room is on the left side of the building, and the boys' is on the right." I began.
The others continued training as I led Shima into the building.
"This is the living room, beside it is the kitchen and the dining room. Down the hall on the left and right are the bathrooms. My room is in the centre if you ever need to talk to me. Outside is the training yard." I continued.
"Okay... I'll be in my room then." Shima said before turning to the left and going down the hall.
"Just remember you have to train tomorrow until you finish the course." I reminded her before entering my room as well.
I locked the door and sat down on my meditation mat.
(Flashback, no P.O.V.)
"Thank you, Jun. I'm glad to have someone like you raising our daughter." Ciara Yin said to me before she died.
"Goodbye old friend..." Master Jun whispered before exiting the room.
Master Jun walked down the hall quietly to the baby nursery to check on Keyna Yin, her deceased best friend's only child.
"Are you Jun Wu?" Someone asked Master Jun, running up to her.
"Yes, why?"
"Your adopted child just went missing. There's a giant hole in the roof!" The person exclaimed.
Master Jun felt her whole world crumble. She was tasked to raise Keyna, how could she lose a newborn so quickly?
—
"A beautiful little girl named Keyna Yin, an elemental master who can change history forever." A man in a dark suit said, placing the newborn in an ivory cradle.
"Let's kill her then!" A creature stated, retracting his claws.
"Hey! We can use her. Jun can't defeat or harm her unless she wants the other elemental masters powerless." The man explained.
"Why don't we kill her then? The other elemental masters would be powerless then!"
"Because we can use her against Ninjago. We'll exact revenge on those useless elementals. Then we'll kill her afterwards." The man elaborated further.
"Should we train her in the dark arts?" The creature inquired.
"Yes, we'll teach her everything she needs to know to defeat the elementals." The man stated before cackling evilly.
(Back to the present, Keyna's P.O.V.)
I smashed the board quickly with a scissor kick before punching a dummy in the 'weakest' points.
"Nice job Keyna, but I need more conviction." My master told me.
"Yes," I bowed to him before punching and kicking more furiously.
"Why don't you spar with me?" A creature is known to me as Akuma.
"Um... sure," I mumbled, blushing a bit.
I don't know why but I have a crush on a bodiless creature. I guess it started since I was five, which was like ten years ago. Akuma always seemed cool and amazing. However, he'll never love me because I'm a human AND an elemental master.
"Ready you two? Annnnnnd... GO!"
Akuma and I began our sparring match. I could instantly tell from the beginning Akuma wasn't gonna go easy on me.
People say pain goes away quickly, but I'm pretty sure they haven't truly felt pain. Facing Akuma might've been a bad idea. In the end, I was covered in scars and bruises.
"Ugh..." I groaned, lying on the ground in pain.
"You hesitate too much, and your stance is completely off. And you're not even trying to aim for my weak spots! How will you defeat the other elemental masters with moves like that?" Akuma criticized me.
"C'mon, let's practice that warmup one more time, then you can have lunch." My master stated.
I stood up slowly, wincing a bit at the pain, before getting back in my stance.
"This is pitiful to watch," Akuma grumbled before leaving the room.
That made me kinda depressed but I practiced nonetheless. After what felt like hours, I finally got to eat lunch.
"A dill pickle sandwich with artichoke." My master said before throwing me the disgusting sandwich.
I grabbed the sandwich and went into my room. I didn't feel like watching the news with them because I always got uncomfortable when they talk about the dead elementals.
Don't get me wrong, I hate the other elemental masters. They're practically useless if I'm around. Like, who needs an earth master if I could control earth as well?
—
"One day, that's all." My master told me before giving me forty dollars.
Today was the day I could finally go into New Ninjago City. I've visited like once when I was nine but that's all.
"Thank you, master." I bowed before grabbing a hoodie and running outside.
From there I basically ran a hundred kilometres into the city. We lived in the woods far from anything so that's why.
Once in the city, I tried to blend in the best as I can with my abnormally light strawberry blond hair.
"Pizza! Get yer fresh pizza!" A man yelled loudly to attract new customers.
Everyone seemed so busy and comfortable in the city, I almost felt bad for what was happening to their world. Almost.
One group of teens, however, made me rethink this. Their demeanour seemed like they didn't know each other well, but their conversation was very vivid and amusing.
"So your mom wanted you to marry, a girl who was four years younger than you?" A girl asked one of the guys, who seemed awfully familiar.
"OHMYGOD! IT'S CARLOS RAMOS!" Someone yelled loudly in my ears.
Oh, that's who that guy is.
Girls began swarming the movie star, pushing out his friends.
I promptly decided to go to the mall to avoid chaos.
What I gotta say? My master made the mistake of giving me forty bucks.