Chapter 5, after a longer wait than normal. Sorry about that, my life got busy real fast! Thanks to Starwindtheninja, Bookkeeper77, fitzclaire37, Jaell, Xx-Ninjago-Fan-Ninjago-xX, Champion of Justice, and Seleine16 for reviewing.

Some of you anticipated what was going to happen...I hope you enjoy it!

Seleine16: Nya's POV will be next chapter, thank for the idea!, I feel like this chapter would be better as Jay's, but Nya's POV works perfectly for the next! You will definitely find out what happened! Thanks for the review!

Jay (Lightning)POV

"She...she doesn't have a pulse, Cole. She doesn't have a pulse."

The words stopped me cold. She was dead. I had an urge in me to scream, to panic. I couldn't save her! I should've done something! I was a failure! I...I...

Wait, can I do something? I am the Master of Lightning, after all. Isn't that useful in a situation like this? I remembered on old shows my dad used to watch, someone's heart stopping, electricity reviving them. Then, I knew what I could do.

I would disobey orders, using my element without permission, but it would be worth it.

I pushed Cole out of the way, kneeling beside her body. I could tell the Master of Earth was shocked that I was doing something, but he wasn't trying to stop me. I began charging my hands, when Kai shoved me away from Nya, anger still raging in his features.

" Get away from my sister!" He yelled, and I flinched back. No, Jay. You have to save her.

With a voice I didn't know I had at the moment, I yelled right back at him, " I can save her! My lightning can restart her heart!"

"No, you can't! You're not a real ninja!" Kai spat out, swinging his fist, I managed to dodge, only getting clipped on the jaw. Before the Fire Ninja could do any more damage, though, Cole grabbed his friend, and gave me a nod.

"I believe in you." He said. With that, I once again got near her, feeling my element cover my hands. I pressed it on her limp body, watched her rise as the lightning coursed through her. I pressed my hands to her neck, quickly, saying her name. No response, still no pulse.

"Stronger." I mumbled to myself, but I could barely see Zane nod, the Nindroid also beside Nya. I increased the strength of lightning, and once again pressed my hands on her. The electricity sparked all over her body, and soon she shot up, awake, gasping for breath. I sighed in relief. Nya was alive. I used one hand to steady her on her back, and saw the Nindroid do the same.

Her eyes were wide, confused. Once she calmed down, it appeared that she realized everyone was staring at her.

"What happened? Did someone die or something?" I laughed, and she suddenly turned to me, looking surprised. She must've not realized I was right beside her. She gave a small smile, and must have been trying to be sympathetic towards me, as the heavy blush on her face likely matched mine. I let my hand fall to the ground, suddenly nervous.

Kai rushed to his sister, and gave her a big hug. I got up and wandered to where my team was staring. I felt like I was intruding. I didn't belong with the Sensei Wu's team. This didn't involve me at all. So, why should I be there?

When my team saw me join coming towards them, each glared at me, well, all except Crystal, who looked at her shoes, like she was ashamed. Sensei Dolion had pure anger flash in his eyes, and I was tempted to lower my eyes to the ground, but thought otherwise. Why was he mad? I saved her!

Once again, like when I was first a part of this team, I felt an urge to fight back. To fight for my rights. I was going to do that now. I would probably be punished, beaten, locked in the cellar. I didn't care.

I had found a friend in Cole, well, maybe. I had saved a life. I had been me. And I wasn't going to let an old man take all of that away again.

" I saved her. Why are you mad at me? I did what we're supposed to do. Save people, not do nothing!"

" Lightning, we are going to talk about this later." Sensei Dolion said, his voice even yet threatening. I huffed, and made my hands into fists. I was not taking that answer.

"No! We are going to talk about this now! I don't understand why一"

"Quiet!" He said, drawing his hand to my stomach. I felt the sharp point of the knife he must've been holding against my skin. I took short gulps, not wanting to get cut. Eventually, when he had decided I have had enough, he drew it away, and I obediently stood with the rest of my group. Silent.

Some days, I felt as if I wore a muzzle, or my vocal cords were missing. There were so many things I wanted to say, but was never allowed to. I was speechless, having no opinion or worth in decision-making. I've always hated silence, that's why I filled it with my words. Well, used to. Now, I wasn't allowed. I guess this is what it felt like to be mute.

Soon, after Sensei Wu's ninja team had fussed over Nya, the two Senseis talked quietly, not wanting to be heard by their students. Kai and Lloyd shot death glares at my team, which was expected. I assume it was Decomposer's fault Nya had died. Knowing how much he bragged, I would probably hear about it later. I don't think he felt bad at all.

I saw Nya turn to her brother and tell him something, something that got him mad. It looked like she eventually got through to him, though, because he let go of his death grip on her. She began to walk towards me, smiling. I could feel the blush forming on my cheeks once again, but still found myself making my way towards her, too. Once we were a fair amount away from the others, Nya spoke up, her voice like an angel's.

" Thanks for saving my life back there, I was wondering how I could repay you." I shook my head, my brown curls falling in front of my eyes when I did so. Nya giggled. It sounded so...magical.

"Don't worry about it." I said, pushing my hair away, " I'm just glad I could help."

"Hey...I just also wanted to let you know that you're not alone. You know that, right?" She asked, concern in her eyes. I thought about it for a second. Did I know I wasn't alone? I felt alone...quite often. Wait. I had Crystal. She had to count for something, right? She was nice to me, understood me, was the only one who did not join in on their teasing. But, it was obvious she was keeping something from me…

Soon, I realized I had taken much too long to answer, so instead of thinking any more than I had to, I nodded, and possibly lied. " Yep. I know."

"Nya! We're leaving!" Kai called from afar, and Nya looked towards him, looking in his direction with….anger? Sadness? I couldn't tell. She quickly glanced back at me, her brown eyes making me inwardly sigh. They were so pretty….

" Nice meeting you, Lightning."

" Nice meeting you, Nya." I responded, and watched her walk away. Subconsciously, I wondered if I would get in trouble for having a conversation with her, but tried to forget about it. I would already be punished enough, already. Talking back, using my element without permission, now talking freely to others...just another thing to add to the list.

" Lightning! Come on! We're done here!" Sensei Dolion shouted harshly. I quickly joined my group as they made their way back to base. I looked the other direction, where Sensei Wu's team went. I couldn't see them. But maybe that was for the best. Less punishment that way.

As we were walking back to base, I noticed Decomposer and Sensei Dolion talking in hushed voices, our master looking like he was proud of his pupil. He never looked at me like that, but, then again, did I deserve that? The two started to laugh, and I felt another hit of jealousy. I remember when I laughed last. It was a day before he found me…

Wait, that's not true. I laughed when I fought Cole, when he tripped on a rock and I won because of it. I laughed. I guess I was not as bad off as I thought. Then my master looked at me, hate filling his dark orbs, eliminating that thought. Yup, I was gonna die. Too bad I didn't write out my will yet.

When we got "home", I went to the cellar immediately, knowing that this is what he planned on forcing me to do anyways. I made my way to my spot, and sat down. He would come and punish me eventually.

And, just like I had predicted, it only took minutes for him to make his way down, the creaking of the wooden ladder giving it away. From the window above me, I could tell he was furious. When I noticed the key and chains in hand, I knew what was going to happen. He was going to chain me up.

"No….please….anything but that…." I stuttered out, my voice quiet. It had happened once before, when I spoke up at dinner. I was new, and didn't know how it worked. Sensei Dolion had changed by ankle to the wall for a couple hours, and that was torture in itself. Something told me this time was going to be a lot longer.

"You are a failure. You ruined the plan. You deserve this, Lightning." He said, his voice harsh and cold. I shuddered as he grabbed my wrist, wrapping the cuff around it, tightening it. I whimpered. It was too tight. Already I could feel the lack of blood in my hand.

"She was supposed to die." Sensei Dolion continued, grabbing my other hand, " Nya. I paired her up with Decomposer so that he could kill her. He would use a device I gave him to stop her heart."

That stopped my struggling. He had planned to kill her? That...that couldn't be…

"You see, Lightning, this is no ordinary Ninja team." I closed my eyes at the words, needing to hear them, but not wanting to see the cruel man in front of me. If I didn't think he was a bad person before, I sure did now. I felt his warm breath against my face, and tried to calm down. What was going on?

"This team was created to gain a foothold in Ninjago's leadership, not for saving people. We may not seem like heroes now, but we will be. This team is going to restore Ninjago to a time where rules were simple, a time where there was one authority and none other. A time that was desired to be brought about by Garmadon, until those pesky student's of Wu's stopped him."

I started to understand. I opened my eyes, and met his gaze, struggling to keep my voice steady, " You want to be Ninjago's leader? Like a king? And you want us to help you?"

He smiled, " Yes, I want to be a leader, and I will be. But, you will not assist me. You have resurrected my enemy, and that makes you my enemy. I tried to see beyond your faults, but you have too many. I cannot use you anymore. I am sick and tired of you. You're weak, pitiful, cowardly, and much to kind for my liking."

" Maybe that's not a bad thing!" I spat out, trying to stand. It was then that I realized that, while he was talking, he had not only succeeded in chaining my wrists, but my ankles, too. I was immobile. Nevertheless, I continued.

" What you're doing is wrong! You're willing to hurt innocent lives to get what you want? You don't deserve any power! If the others know what you're doing, we would all leave in an instant!"

He laughed. " Lightning….they do know. You were the only one kept out of the loop. I knew you were soft, but your element isn't. It's a pity you didn't obey, I could've used it quite effectively."

" My name is not Lightning! It's Jayson Ryder Walker! And I will not stand by and watch you hurt anyone!"

"What do you think the chains are for? You're powerless. Those chains? Vengestone. You cannot use your element. You aren't my student any longer, you're my prisoner. Enjoy." With that, he calmly walked out of the room. I yelled at him, telling him that he wasn't going to win, that someone would stop him, that I was better than he thought. He didn't turn back.

When I heard the door slam shut, then lock, I stopped. I haven't talked that much in a while, my throat was sore. Was I crying, too? I should've known something was up. He was way too strict to just want a good Ninja team.

Many thoughts entered my brain, too many to keep track of, but I tried. At this point, I knew that I'm not Lightning anymore, but I still don't feel like Jay Walker. I'm no longer a Ninja, but I'm definitely not an inventor, either. I'm not powerful. Was I before? Probably. Sensei Dolion made me powerful. Now, I was powerless, chained to a wall. Out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Maybe I should've acted stronger. Maybe I should have been meaner. But, deep down, I knew that that was wrong. I couldn't hurt people. I knew that power was not something to be desired.

But, Sensei Dolion still pursued it.

He wanted to rule Ninjago. He recruited us to do it. I didn't meet his standards. And, now, his plans would continue, while I rot away in the cellar. If only someone could help.

Okay, okay. If you found it a bit confusing, Dolion's plan will be talked about more in upcoming chapters. Thanks for reading!

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P.S: Stuck in the Past will be updated next for my Ninjago stories, don't worry!