A/N: okay so, not really in BAE continuity (Kai is not a female) but I desperately needed this out of my head and i don't wanna make this some sort of one-shot

I'm sorry

Disclaimer: Don't own Ninjago.

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"Give us time," Ray blurts out to Krux, gripping his fist tightly. "Let us prepare our children to survive by themselves, at least."

"Ray…" Maya whispers, unsure of what his plea could possibly-

Krux lowers his weapon, and lets out a noncommittal hum. "Fine." He narrows his eyes at them. "But no funny business," he aims the blade in the direction of their two young and precious children. "Or I might have to take some rather…" A sadistic gleam can be seen in his eyes. "Drastic measures."

The former Master of Time puts back his blade in its hidden sheath. "You have a week."

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Don't imagine Kai waddling over to his parents whilst carrying Nya with unbalanced steps, almost toppling over in his haste to get back to his parents while Nya crawls over to them after her brother leaves her on the stone floor of their home.

Don't imagine Maya bursting into tears as she hugs her children close. Nya gurgling in delight at the close contact, unknowing of the tears that slipped from her mother's face. Kai wiping her tears and asking, "Why's Mama cryin'?" and Ray lets a few tears escape him. This is for their own good. It's for their own good—

Don't imagine Maya crying in the midst of teaching Kai basic and necessary life skills, because it's the last day they had and if they don't come he's going to kill my little Firestarter and—

Don't imagine Kai's heart-broken and horrified face when he doesn't find his parents anywhere in the house when he woke up.

(Did they leave us-?)

Don't imagine him running around Ignacia and asking if anyone has seen his parents and he needs reassurance that they didn't abandon them and that him and Nya aren't orph—

Nya!

He left her in the house all alone what kind of brother is he? (A useless, pathetic one, that's what—)

Don't imagine Kai hugging his sister with all his might once he gets back home. Nya just returns the hug and Kai is crying, scared and frustrated and betrayed-

She's all he has now.

("Always take care of your sister," a large, coarse yet warm hand ruffles his hair and he giggles, "alright?")

Don't imagine someone calling social workers when a fellow villager puts two and two together.

Don't imagine Kai following the man (albeit reluctantly) at their doorstep to the car, Nya in tow.

Don't imagine Kai's tear-streaked face as Nya is forcefully taken away from him, forcefully separated from the only family he has left.

Don't imagine his young, pain-filled and hoarse, voice screaming and yelling and kicking, desperate to get his little sister back.

"NYA'S ALL KAI HAS! PLEASE, GIVE BACK NYA TO KAI! GIVE NYA BACK!"

Don't imagine Kai slumping in the car seat and leaning his head on the car door, eyes so empty and dark, so devoid of life—

Don't imagine tears dripping down his cheek as he slowly realizes that he's all alone.

Don't imagine him pulling his knees to his chest, shaking, and breaking down, screaming all the fear and anger and sadness out of his system until his voice breaks and he can't make another sound because he forced his vocals past their limits and he might not talk ever again—

Don't imagine the flame in his eyes flickering and dying out altogether.

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A/N: ahhh~ this was satisfying to write~ 3

(sorry if I broke any hearts lmao tho I doubt that haha~ this isn't that sad lol)

Btw mind if you guys check this out:

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it's my Artbook lol, just wanted to know your thoughts on these ones cause they're Ninjago-related lmao

(you don't have to tho, just curious lel)

anyway! That's p much it I guess