Chapter One: In which I learn where I am at…

I placed the dishes I had dirtied into the dishwasher, my mind drawing a blank as I tried to think of something to do. Oh well, when one can't think of anything…one listens to music! I headed back to my room, slipping easily into the white folding chair that was set up in front of my white folding table desk. I quickly lifted my laptop's top up, powering my computer on. Typing my password into it quickly, I jabbed the enter key. A minute later I was looking at a simple picture of a river cutting through wild grass. It was my backdrop for my laptop, and I loved it. Not sure much the fact that it was nature…but rather that I took that picture myself in Yellowstone National Park a couple of summers ago. Grabbing my wireless mouse, I flipped it over so as to turn it on. Placing it back on my desk, I clicked on the Google Chrome icon on my task bar. Once that was up, I clicked on a shortcut to Youtube search, Wildside. A minute later, I was staring at a blank document for one of my fanfictions while Disney's Wildside from Adventures in Babysitting.

Humming along, I started to write how running away was going so far for Ray and Maya. Just then, my phone went off to announce another text. Snagging it, I checked it to see that it was from the same mystery person as all of my other texts. Hmm, bored I see. At least you are not starting a new story just because you are bored. I could feel myself bristle at that comment, I only ever did that once. And it is now on hiatus. I will have you know that everything in the apartment is for you to use to your heart's content. Consider it as your own. I will be paying the bills and rent, so all you have to worry about is the groceries once you get that far down the line. Now then, the reason why you are here…which by the way is Ninjago City, just so you know, is because I need your help.

I frowned at that, even as my heart pounded loudly in my chest. "Ninjago City is a real place?! Wait…what kind of help do you think that I can give you?" I quickly texted him or her back. What kind of help?

I need you to ensure that the ninja win. Now then, in case you didn't notice, you have a key ring sitting on the table in the kitchen. There are a couple of keys there. The plain metal one is the one to the apartment. The white card is the electronic key to allow you to use the buildings elevator without needing to ask for someone to send for you. The key with the black rubber thing on the end is for your own motorcycle. I wanted to protest at that. Giving me something that requires a driver's license was a bad idea. A really bad idea… Don't worry. It's self-driving. It also has a GPS installed to let it know where you want to go. There is a license for this realm sitting on the table as well. Don't ask how I got it. You need to befriend the ninja and work on your cover. There's a nearby university if that helps.

I rubbed my forehead, wondering how I got into this mess. Besides that, I can I help the ninja of all people?! They were, I mean, are heroes. A ding told me that I have a new text from my mysterious benefactor, is that what I should call my kidnapper since he or she is giving me my own apartment? I believe you just need to make it look like you are a student there. If anyone asks what you are studying, child care should be good enough.

I pinched the bridge of my nose, pushing my glasses up onto the top of my head. I quickly pushed them back down. How am I supposed to help the ninjas?

You know who they are. You also know more than anyone else, since you watch that ridiculous cartoon about them.

Hey. I actually like that series. Not too sure about the movie…wait. You don't know who the ninja are…but that means that I am in the movie!

I sat my phone down as panic set in over this detail. What good was the TV series when the Movie was an AU of the series?! A ding told me that he or she had sent me another text. Only instead of answering it, I shoved my phone into my pocket, deciding that a little fresh air would be nice. Especially since I wasn't dependant on anyone driving me anywhere.

Walking out of my bedroom, I checked the kitchen to see that he was right. There was a key ring and license on the table. Snagging both, I headed back to my room. Opening up my sock drawer, I grabbed a random pair of socks and pulled them on. I then walked over to the end of my bed where I kept my shoes neatly lined up. Grabbing my sneakers, I glanced around as I tied them on. I needed my purse at least…if not my wallet. Standing up, I walked over and grabbed the homemade brown, with colorful owls printed on it, purse that my eldest sister made me for my birthday awhile ago. After a brief debate, I grabbed my velvety maroon jacket. Striding out of the door, I made sure to lock the apartment behind me. I glanced at the door number, hoping that I might actually remember it since it was important to know. One thirty one. Got it…I hope.

Now to explore the city….

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I tapped my fingers on the handle of my brand new cyan motorcycle, staring at the stop light. Somehow I doubted he expected me to run off first chance I get to explore the city. But…I needed something to do. And what do you know; this place has a Hobby Lobby. Now armed with a few crafts that will keep me busy for…about ten minutes top, I had entered the high school into the GPS. If only the light will turn green!

As if it read my mind, the light finally turned green. Sighing with relief, I straightened up as the motorcycle revved up underneath me. It moved easily through the streets, heading to the high school. Now I just needed to remember that if I do see the gang…to act cool. Like I don't know their biggest secret.

The motorcycle pulled up into the drop off for the high school. Many students were milling about, though no one really paid me any attention. Wow. It will seriously be too easy to sneak in there and grab the gang. Shaking my head, I noticed a group of students that appeared to be laughing at the expense of another. Anger made me bristle instantly, Shay-Anna had to deal with bullies growing up, and I never liked it. Maybe it was a best friend thing, or maybe it was because she was my twin sister, but I just didn't like it one bit. Turning the key so as to turn on the engine, I pulled the key out and shoved it into my pocket as I swung my leg over the side of the motorcycle.

Marching over, I narrowed my eyes angrily at the teens. "Hey! You! Knock it off! It's not nice to pick on someone!" I stopped within inches of them, hoping that they wouldn't think I was just another teen.

The leader, who was wearing white pants and a blue sweater, he also had brown hair and black eyes. "And you are who? A newbie at the school?"

"No… look, you shouldn't pick on others. It's not nice and I am sure his friends and appreciate it if you knock it off. Now scam if you aren't going to apologize." I glowered at him, allowing just a bit of a snap into my voice.

Apparently he realized that I was an adult and decided that leaving was in his best interest. "I can't believe him… or anyone that bullies for that matter. Think you can take me to your principal office? I really would like to report him."

The kid that I had rescued, who had ridiculously long blonde hair and was wearing a green sweater that looked familiar, brushed the dirt off of his pants. "Umm, actually the principal won't do anything once he realizes that I'm the one complaining…and that the complaint is against Chen, the most popular boy in school."

I froze, my heart thudding loudly in my chest. I knew that voice. No wonder I recognized that sweater. I watched a ton of the trailers for the Movie…and I am sure he wore it once or twice in the TV series. "Lloyd Garmadon?"

Lloyd winced as he looked at me nervously, before he could say anything though a rebel-looking teen came barreling up to him. Her semi-long black hair pulled back into a messy ponytail. "Lloyd! Are you alright? Who's this? Is she bothering you?" She got into a defensive position, fury dancing in her eyes.

It took me a minute to realize that was Nya from this universe. Yeah, I think I prefer her with the short crop hair and cheerful, if not frustrated sometimes, personality over this tough girl one. Lloyd shook his head as he finished brushing the dirt off of his clothes. "Actually… she just chewed Chen out for picking on me. Um, I didn't get your name…"

"Mai." I tried my best not to go into fangirling mode.

I think I succeeded… just then someone else walked up to the two of them. "Hey sis! Mom says that we can invite one friend over for dinner. Thinking what I'm thinking?"

And I lost it… "Eeeeeh! I am such a big fan! You are totally awesome Kai! Wow, can I have your autograph? Wait. Can I have all of your autographs?! That would be awesome!"

The three ninjas slowly backed away from me, worry creasing their brows. "Um…you feeling ok Mai?" Lloyd timidly backed away from me.

I was by now bouncing on my feet, and had a giant stupid smile on my face. "Of course! I mean…come on I am meeting three of the ninjas! And the coolest ones to add the cherry on top! Ooh! Wait till I tell Shay-Anna that I met the green ninja! She will be so jealous!" A nervous laugh escaped the three friends, before they bolted for it. Unfortunately, it was when they did that, did I realize that I just blew it big time. I quickly slunk off to my motorcycle. Deciding that now would be a good time to check out the university. Pulling my phone out, I checked the text message that I have been ignoring all day.

Oh, Mai, one other thing. You can't let the ninjas know that you know who they are… Oops. Maybe I should practice my acting skills again. I mean, my senior year in high school wasn't that long ago, I can still tap into that. I hope.

A/N: Done! Um, yeah… so I just set things up to call myself ancient… so there you have it, I am ancient. Uh, that could have gone better… oops on my part. Maybe I should have read that text before that happened I could have better control. But seriously, Lloyd is awesome because he is, well, Lloyd. And Nya is all about the girl power…while being slightly girly. Not all tough and things like the movie trailers depict her as. And Kai...I write about him the most. Let's leave it at that. He is fun to torture…probably shouldn't tell that to him to his face though.

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