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Zane created a thin ice slide that rose from one building to the top of Borg Industries. Once done, Zane ran up the slide all the way to the top. As he ran, the thin ice behind him would crumble and fall down on to the streets below, without harming anyone. Zane jumped from his ice and gripped a window. So that he wouldn't fall off, Zane created his Ice claws again and climbed the building, leaving behind scratch marks on the windows.
"I told you, we need those reports in by the weekend. If not, we'll lose our contract to expand to major cities around the world!" Cyrus Borg, CEO of Borg Industries, and long time friend of Zane spoke into a phone.
His office was on the top floor of his office building and the biggest room of all. Plenty of space for his computers and lab tables. Behind Borg's desk was a glass window. Outside, you could see all of Ninjago City and Ninja Towers, which was on the other side of the city.
Cyrus heard a small tapping noise from behind him. He turned around and saw Zane outside tapping the glass.
"I gotta go. Make sure it gets done." Cyrus said before hanging up.
Cyrus got up from his seat and opened his windows. Once opened, Zane jumped inside.
"You know, you could've walked in through the front door. " Cyrus smirked as he closed his windows.
"Last time I did that, your guards opened fired on me from all directions." Zane said.
"Yeah and you froze them all in their place. Took them weeks to get thawed." Cyrus laughed.
"Anyway, that's the last time I walk through your doors." Zane told him.
"Fair enough. Thanks for coming, by the way." Cyrus thanked.
"Well, I never see you, besides from Skype™, and I decided to come over for once." Zane explained.
"That doesn't seem like you at all?" Cyrus quirked an eyebrow.
"We finally defeated the Serpentine today and I just wanted to make sure that you were safe." Zane said.
"Yeah, I saw that on the news. Pretty gruesome, but the war is finally over!" Cyrus said. "Guess those powers came in handy?"
"Once I thought they were my cruse, but Sensei Garmadon showed me the light and I use them to protect my friends and loved ones." Zane said as he created a small blizzard in his hands.
"Is that my favorite Ninja, I hear?" A feminine voice called.
Zane turned around to see Gwen standing at the door with a smile on her face.
"Gwen?" Zane asked.
"Its been a long time, Zane." Gwen smiled.
"Too long." Cyrus said.
"Now that the war is over, I no longer fear that people will attack you if I come over." Zane said.
"Oh, that's our Zane. Always protecting those who cannot protect themselves." Gwen said as she cupped his cheek.
Gwen then walked over to Cyrus and handed him a folder.
"Here's those papers you asked for, sweetie." Gwen said and kissed his cheek.
"Thanks, pumpkin." Cyrus smiled.
"Now, I'll just take this from you." Gwen smiled as she pulled a chip from his pocket.
"Come on, Gwen. I need that chip for my projects." Cyrus whined.
"No, projects until you finish your homework." Gwen teased as she left the room.
"Don't get married, Zane. Wives will protect the hell outta you." Cyrus laughed.
"Don't worry." Zane said with his arms crossed. "I've pretty much given up on eHarmony™."
Cyrus smiled faded away when he could sense the sadness in Zane's voice.
"Look, Zane, I called you over because I wanted to tell you that I'm close to a cure for you." Cyrus said.
"How close?" Zane asked.
"I'm about 50% there. I just can't get the nanites to thaw your blood correctly. But I'll get there! These things…" Cyrus said.
"Just take time. I've heard that a lot." Zane interrupted. "You might as well stop trying, Cyrus."
"But, Zane…" Cyrus started.
"I don't see my powers as a problem anymore. With them, I was able to do amazing things with my life. I can glide on ice, I can shoot liquid nitrogen, I can literally, literally, turn anything into ice." Zane interrupted again.
"But you can't imagined a life like this from now on. The war is over. The Serpentine are dead!" Cyrus told him.
"It's not the life I imagined for myself, but it is still the life I love. I have a new family. Three brothers and a sister." Zane said.
"I remember once when you said we were the closest thing to a family you had." Gwen said.
Zane turned his head to see Gwen walk up to them. Zane looked at her, and then at Cyrus. Both had sad looks on their faces.
"You two will forever have a place in my heart. You were my best friends and even helped cure my cancer. I did want to cure myself, so I could be with you. But I have a place with the Ninja now. And I will keep them in case any danger strikes again." Zane explained.
"Well, Zane. If that's what you want." Cyrus said.
"Please." Zane said.
"Alright then." Cyrus gave a small smile.
"You two will always be in my life. Never forget that." Zane smiled at his friends.
Gwen walked over to him, slowly pulled his Hood off, and gave Zane a small kiss on the edge of his mouth.
"Still that same nerd in college." Gwen laughed.
Zane gave a small chuckle and Cyrus smiled.
"You gotta start dating, bro." Cyrus laughed.
Before anything else was said, a small explosion was seen downtown.
"What was that!?" Cyrus yelled!
"Trouble." Zane said as he pulled his mask back over his face and jumped out the window.
Gwen and Cyrus watched was Zane created another ice slide and traveled towards the explosion. Zane activated his communicator.
"Guys, where are you?" Zane asked.
"We're on our way to the explosion." Cole said.
"Good, I'll meet you there." Zane said. "Any idea who it is?"
"Not yet, but it can't be good." Kai said.
Just 'cause the Serpentine are dead, doesn't mean all of the Ninja's enimeies are! Next chapters are action packed. This story hasn't even trully started yet! Not until the murders happen...
