When a simple mission goes horribly wrong, Zane has to flee for his life into the the Southern Tip of Ninjago, an uncharted, dangerous wilderness. Discovered in a valley of treacherous mountains, he is taken in by a new race of people. While waiting for winter to pass, he learns their culture and legend, and about a new elemental master, waiting to rise in Ninjago's darkest hour.

This story takes place in an AU I created with marehami called the Adoption AU. The twins' parents died and Stan and Ford adopt them. Our other collabs, Rescue Me and Never Let You Go, are on her account. Check it out! In this story, a distant relative, the twins' great-aunt Janice, threatens to take the kids away from Stan and Ford. (Warning: suicide attempt)