HEY GUYSSSSSSSS HOW ARE Y'ALL! So, so, so sorry for the long wait for this update check. You have no idea how busy I have been for the past month. I decided to post one now before spring break came about and just so I could post one for this month. Apart from being so busy, lent had started some weeks ago so I didn't really wanna spend much time on fanfiction and the internet in general, but, yeah. Here I am. Now, let's get started on the actual story update, shall we?

So, writing on the story has been a slow business. I haven't been as occupied on it than my last update so definitely not gonna put it up on April, but May's still my deadline. The good thing about spring break is that I can spend my time whole-heartedly on the story, and I already have the ending planned out! Wait. Don't panic. Not the actual end, the end of part one. Yup. I've got it all planned out in my head so that's pretty fantastic. I've also been writing different parts and chunks of the story depending on my mood and the scene I'm currently thinking on. But as I said before, progress is pretty slow. But, I'm thinking if I can't get the whole story written out, I'll just put down half of the written out part one in May. The reason why it's taking slow to put out the story is that I want it to be at its best. I'm writing it out with detail, making plans with all the notes written randomly about on my google doc, and pretty much just trying to make the story as best as I can. Don't wanna rush things, guys. I want you people to get the story that you deserve because I've been thinking about the plot for, like, I don't know.

Like 3 years.

Yup. Yeah, kinda weird, I know. Don't look into it too much. Just roll with it. Anyway, just one more thing. I finished planning out all of part 1 and all I have to do is just FRICKING WRITE! AAAHHHHH! But I'll definitely have some parts done over spring break if work doesn't distract me. Thanks, guys. Oh, also, enjoy another sneak peek :) you guys waited really long for the story anyway.

Nya was just stepping inside the restaurant, shivering as she felt a blast of cool air. She rubbed at her arms to gather some heat back into herself and looked around the place. She looked at the party tables, completely averting her gaze from the stage. They were watching her. She just knew it, especially with what happened last night.

Nya knew the old manager was most likely in his office, no doubt looking over some important documents and taxes. She walked briskly to where the room was and opened it. Peering inside, she saw all the scattered papers and items and the dusty shelves and desk, but no Wu. Nya lifted a brow. Where could he be?

She stepped outside and wandered off into the main party room and called out, "Um, hello?" Nya looked about at the poster-decorated walls and different doors and tables. Hearing no response she grew a little nervous. He was right here 10 minutes ago. Cupping her hands to her mouth, she again called out one more time, "Mr. Wu!"

This time she heard a clunking sound of metal falling, the noise resonating from a room in the right hall of the office. Following the sound came an "oof!", and Nya immediately recognized the voice to be the managers. She briskly walked over to the door with concern, her boots giving off a small tapping with each step she took. Nya reached the door and was about to put her hand to the bland colored knob when it suddenly turned, opening the door.

She took a few steps back in surprise as she took notice of a few peculiar details on the man in front of her. His tie-dye shirt and khaki pants had creases and dust sticking to the clothing like a magnet. His white beard was tangled in scraps of paper and fuzzballs.

When Wu finally noticed her, his blue eyes squinted with confusion. As he did so, Nya quickly peeked at what he was cradling in his arms. It was a rusty, red metal box, and she could see a pair of squeaky hinges that looked worn from use. On the box's head was a black handle.

It was a toolbox. Before the manager could speak, Nya cut in first, "Uh, Mr. Wu? What are you… what are you doing with a toolbox? Thought you said you didn't know how to fix anything…" Nya rubbed the back of her head with her neck and awkwardly looked down.

The older blinked once, then twice, then a third time before a wave of realization came over his face. He widened his eyes for a fraction of a second and then chuckled apprehensively, his face quickly turning into a tense smile.

"Well, I thought, I thought that I'd...need it. For something. Something which is... the... clock that is laying around on my shelf in the office." Wu's eyes traveled behind Nya and scanned the children's drawings that hung from there as if they didn't want to meet her own eyes head on.

Nya could tell he was lying. Ninjago's already held so many secrets, what's one more going to do? She would figure it out. Wu had been acting anxious for a couple of days now, and she was determined to find out somehow.

Oh man, I feel like a bad person. This seems short and boring. But, you can't blame me! I can't reveal the other stuff, it's too revealing of the main story. The sneak peek either way needs to be edited just a tad bit more anyway, so part of the reason I gave it to you as it won't exactly be the same version of writing in the story in May. Please enjoy anyway! I'll try to update after spring break since May is approaching way too quick. Wanna try to update as much as possible to keep you guys hyped. Thanks again!

~Renia