I walked along a mountain side, a small trail as the only thing stopping me from siding several hundred feet down. I had been walking all day, and the sun was slowly setting, illuminating the sky with purples and pinks. I was watching my back, knowing the bandits would search Ninjago for me.

"I wonder where I am," I said to myself.

"Who goes there!" a voice shouted.

I stopped, mid step. I looked around, thinking I might have just heard something.

"Who is there?" the voice asked again.

Now I'm sure I heard something.

I cautiously moved forward, watching my step.

"Don't move," the voice said.

He's being me.

"Slowly turn around," he told me.

I slowly inched around, seeing a man with a knife pointed at me. He looked just as scared as I was. AKA. Terrified.

"Look," I said. "I don't want to cause trouble. I'm just walking."

"What's your name?" the man asked me.

I shouldn't just give him my real name. I don't even know who he is.

"It's Star," I quickly said, saying the first thing that came to mind.

"Star," he repeated. "My name is Ronin."

I was able to make out some of his features. Reddish brown hair, like Jason's, wearing armor and a red, wide brim hat.

"Who sent you here?" Ronin asked me.

"I came on my own," I replied. "I'm actually running from someone."

"So you're on the run too," Ronin frowned. "What did you do?"

He slid the knife carefully back into it's pouch in his belt. He motioned for me to follow him, so I did.

"Well, actually," I sighed. "I didn't do anything. My father had a bad past with a bandit Village, so they want my whole family dead. For some reason though, he just wants be prisoner. I escaped, but they'll be sure to find me."

"Goodie two shoes," Ronin muttered. "I'm a criminal wanted by the police."

I froze. How do I always get into these situations? How?!

"I think I should, um, go," I said, trying to back away.

I was about to book it out of there, when he grabbed my arm. I looked at him, terrified.

"You know who and where I am," he growled. "I'm not letting you leave."

He pulled me into a small crack in the mountain, which lead to a large cavern. He tossed me against the wall opposite the opening. I looked up as the cave went dark.

"What do you want from me?" I asked, pushing myself up against the wall.

"Well, I don't want you giving my location away, Star," he said. "Letting you go means you could just go straight to the police."

"I don't trust the police," I told him. "They…..haven't ever helped me in the past."

"Really?" Ronin asked.

"No, they've actually helped the Bandits capture me before," I sighed. "I'm just ranting, I should stop talking."

"No, no, no," Ronin waved his hands. "I don't mind. Go on."

"Well, after I escaped, but someone else caught me," I said. "Then I escaped. Let's just say a lot of people have taken me hostage, and I've escaped them."

"Well, I'm not taking you hostage," Ronin said, chuckling. "I'm on your side, as long as you promise me something."

"Like what?" I asked.

"That you watch my back," Ronin said. "You know, I got your back and you've got mine type of deal."

I thought about it. There would be some other things I wouldn't be able to talk about, or my past in general. He wouldn't trust me if he knew I was the red ninja, that's for sure. So, the big question. Can I trust him not to abandon me?

"Well?" Ronin asked.

"I don't see a reason not to at the moment," I said.

"Alright," Ronin smiled.

"It's just, I was looking for someone," I sighed. "I'm running out of time to find them though."

"I can help if you would like," Ronin said. "We can set out tomorrow."

"Really? You would do that?" I looked at him, hopefully.

"Yeah, we're partners now," Ronin said. "We'll stick together through thick and thin. Now, get some sleep. You look exhausted."

Then the tiredness hit me like a out of control truck. I didn't realize how tired I was. Then I was asleep faster than you could say Ninja Go!. Yeah, that fast.


Leo's P.O.V.

I walked with Kirsty and Benny, who were complaining about how tired they were. I sighed, getting annoyed with their constant complaining. Then I saw two kids outside playing in the snow and their mother shovelling the sidewalk. Then the older one hit the younger with a snowball and she started crying.

"William Jackson Garmadon," their mother snapped. "What did I tell you?"

"No snowball fights, I know," William sighed. "I'm sorry."

"You march straight you to your room," his mother scolded. "I gave you three warnings."

William put his head down, walking inside. We stopped in front of the house, watching.

"Did she say, Garmadon?" Kirsty asked.

"Hello, can I help you?" the mother asked.

"I think so," I replied, nervous. "Um….We're looking for the Garmadon family. Do you know where they are?"

"Well, I'm Ali Garmadon, so you're at the right place," Ali smiled. "How can I help you?"

"Do you know someone named Kyra?' Benny asked.

"You saw Kyra?" the little girl cried, running over.

"Calm yourself, Ella," Ali placed a hand on Ela''s shoulder. "Yes, we know a Kyra. Master of fire and the red ninja. Is something wrong?"

"She's in trouble," I said. "She asked us to find you and tell you what's going on."

"Ella, go tell your brother to call the other ninja back," Ali said.

Ella nodded, running towards the house.

"Quickly, come inside and get warmed up," Ali said. "You look like you're freezing."

So we followed her inside. I helped Kirsty and Benny get out of their snow gear, then we sat on the couch as Ali brought us hot chocolate. I explained what happened since I had met her, seeing the worried look on Ali's face as I continued. Then William, most likely in his teens rushed down with Ella.

"What's happening Mom?" he asked.

"Kyra is in trouble," Ali told him. "Did you call the others?"

"Yeah, they'll be here tomorrow morning," he replied.

"Alright, why don't you three get some sleep?' Ali told us.

I nodded, then we settle into the couch and slept.