CHAPTER 1
MORROS RETURN
Morros POV : It felt like he was being choked, burned, frozen, and torn apart all in one, he was quickly surrounded by the one thing that could kill him. Again anyways. He thought quietly to himself. Honestly, he had never once thought about what would happen if something like this when that girl, the one with the elemental power of water, had managed to push her into Hollows trench, and even as she was dyeing the Preeminence maliciousness was strong as ever, she had grabbed him and pulled him down to die with her. And if that wasn't bad enough Master Wu, HIS master even after trying to destroy all of ninjago had tried to save him and now he would never know why. And now in his dying moments all he could was repent and hope there was a God in heaven to give him a second chance. Although who would? He was Morro, the vengeful ghost who had tried to destroy ninjago. Shoot he wouldn't! But as everything around him grew dark, he felt something, something solid.
What the, where am I? Morro asked aloud.
You're in a time drop. A female voice replied.
He quickly scrambled off his stomach and stood up to face whoever was came up to see a beautiful woman or girl he wasn't really sure what to call her but by looks she was only 16 maybe 17, she had long black hair, tannish skin.
Y-your really pretty. Morro said side-mindedly. She blushed ,hard.
Oh Oh OH I AM SO SORRY I didn't even-I didn't. Morro stuttered with a red face.
It's ok. She said calmly. Um anyways you're probably wondering why your hear, well, you're getting a second chance! She said with a smile.
Wait a second chance at what? Morro asked in a confused tone.
At living, you goof. She said with a little laugh.
He couldn't believe what he was hearing a second shot at life?
As a human of course. She added. I'll check on you in a couple days, ok? She said as the whole room started spinning.
Wait what's your name?! Morro yelled.
Karma! She yelled back.
How will I find you! He yelled as he felt water start to press in on him.
Hope there's a God in heaven! She yelled back playfully.
Then everything disappeared and he was choking on water again except he wasn't dyeing anymore and the Preeminent was gone. No time to think he thought as he quickly started swimming up. HU GAH *cough* *choke* *huff*. After I finish choking maybe I can try to find land. Morro thought to himself. As he tried to keep afloat he swam around in a small circle so he could look around and to his luck ninjago city wasn't far from where he was. So like the sensible human he now was, he swam towards land. after swimming for what felt like hours Morro FINALLY made it to the beach. He dragged himself out of the water and laid on the cool sand, his arms felt like Jell-O.
Oh man that was hard. He said exhaustedly.
It was a pain in the butt but it felt good to be able to feel again, he had forgotten how good sand felt. Ok I need to make a plan cause as much as I would like to I can't just stay on the sand forever.
Ok number 1 figure out what part of the city he was in/find a place to sleep, number 2 find a place to stay, number 3 get a job, number 4 move to the countryside and live their with a dog and die an old man so I never have to see the ninja again, Ok first up find a place to stay. He said gently under his breath.
You guys are so stupid! Someone nearby said with a laugh.
I wonder if maybe whoever's here can tell me where I can find a place to stay. Morro thought to himself.
But a tiny voice in the back of his head said Hmm that voice sounds familiar. He pushed himself off his stomach and started walking towards the voices. He saw some light coming behind some trees. Probably a campfire. He thought to himself.
Come on Jay, give me back the marshmallows! One said as Morro got closer.
NO IF I GIVE THEM TO YOU YOU'LL EAT ALL OF THEM, AND YOUR A GHOST NOW SO YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO EAT!
One of them said loudly. That voice sounded so…. Familiar.
Morro dashed behind a tree and took a peek at the people around the fire.
OMG Wu was right he can't leave for 2 seconds without one of us starting a fight. Lloyd said.
NO NO NO! Morro yelled in his head, the very people he was trying to avoid were sitting on the beach where there was close to nowhere to hide.
Why must I already be cursed by their existence? Morro said under his breath.
Morro got down on his knees and started to crawl away from the beach, but then Kai said something that made him really really mad. Ha with Morro gone the world will be a better place, no one needed his loud mouth around! Kai said.
Kai you should respect the dead. Zane said.
Ya Kai you never know when the past might come back to HAUNT YOU! Morro said standing up from his hiding spot.
NO NOT HIM HE CAN'T CONTROL ME, NOT AGAIN, NOT AGAIN! Lloyd yelled as he started scrambling back.
Meanwhile Kai had launched himself at Morro.
You think you can beat me? Morro said as he yanked Kais hair as hard as he could.
Absolutely, you're not going to ever hurt anyone ever again. Kai snapped back as he kneed Morro in the stomach.
Cole help Kai! Jay yelled in a panicked tone. I can't do anything without hurting Kai! Cole yelled back. Lloyd, Cole, Jay, Zane, and Nya could only watch the two grapple and hope one didn't kill the other.
I can't leave for two seconds without one of you all starting a fight can I? Wu said as he turned from around the corner with a new bag of marshmallows.
Wha-Morro? Wu said his face filled with shock as he saw his two students beating each other.
Hearing his name Morro looked up to see who said his name, seeing his past master it made him stop, which earned him a punch in the eye.
Frak! He said as he punched Kai in the mouth.
Break them up! Wu instructed.
The others quickly snapped out of their dazes and grabbed the two boys by the neck of their Gis. Zane, and Nya held Morro by the arms as he continued to try to go at Kai while Cole, and Jay held Kai back who was also still trying to attack.
Calm down both of you! Wu said as he slammed his staff down on both of their heads.
OW! SENSEI HE STARTED IT! Morro and Kai said at the same time.
At this they exchanged death looks.
Can I trust you Two enough to not fight if they let you go? Wu asked cautiously.
Fine. They both reluctantly agreed with a defeated look.
Wu nodded at the others to let them go. They all let go and the two boys stumbled forwards a bit then backed up. For One no more fighting I'm very aware of what Morro has and can do, leave him alone, for Two He's coming back to the tea shop with us. Wu said calmly.
WHA- WHAT SENSEI HE CAN'T STAY WITH US! I CAN'T STAY WITH THEM! Everyone yelled at the same time.
SILENCE! Wu said loudly. Whether you all like it or not, now that he's human, he's safer with us than alone and plus then we can keep an eye on him. Wu said calmly.
Um, no I'm-I'm not going with anyone es-especially a bunch of color-colorful idiots. Morro tried to say firmly. But that was right before he blacked out.
Lloyds POV :
Sensei this is crazy we can't bring him to where we live! Let alone let him live alongside us! Lloyd cried.
After Morro had passed out Wu had immediately run over to him and checked his temperature.
He's running a fever. Wu had stated quietly.
And that's when they had headed to their dragons. Now standing inside the living room they quietly discussed why Morro couldn't stay at the monastery.
Sensei Lloyds right, Morro can't stay here he's dangerous. Zane agreed.
For one If he was ANYONE else none of you would have a problem, for two I'm very aware of some of the things he's done but he's still my student and if you we're in his shoes what would you want done for you? Wu said before leaving the room.
I'm going to check on Morro. He added.
After Wu had left Lloyd rubbed his face with his hands in frustration and to hide his tears he just couldn't understand why his uncle would let someone who had tried to take over ninjago live under the same roof as those who had saved it. Kai noticed Lloyds frustration and placed a caring hand on his shoulder. Hey it's ok. Kai said gently to his younger brother. Lloyd started crying.
I don't want him to control me again he made me hurt everyone!
Kai hugged him in an attempt to calm him down. The others walked over and hugged him too. Kais POV :
Dang it! Kai thought as he hugged his little brother. It's all Morros fault. He did this to Lloyd, poor kid's only 14 and he's terrified. Kai's thoughts continued.
Unknown to the group there was One person who wasn't comforting Lloyd and of course that person would be Morro, the One that was about to flee to the streets of ninjago. Wus POV : He started to head towards Morros room but decided to make some tea first so he could clear his head a little bit. He understood his other students worries but they hadn't seen the look in Morros eyes when he gave the realm crystal to Wu Morros words replayed in his head as he remembered Morros sad but desperate face "You can only save those who want to be saved" he had said right before he had plunged into the sea. Why though? Why hadn't he saved himself? Just then the teapot started whistling which interrupted the old masters train of thought. He poured some of the hot water into a cup then put in a tea bag and proceeded to take it to Morro.
Morro are you awake? Wu asked as he gently knocked on the door, to try and be polite.
There was no response so he gently opened the door so as to not wake him up. When he saw that he was gone he quickly dashed to check on his other students.
Is Morro in here?! He yelled to get their attention.
He's not in his room?! Lloyd yelped with surprise.
Everyone split up he can't have gone far! Cole ordered as he went to grab his scythe.
Immediately everyone grabbed their weapons and started searching.
Morros POV :
Why am I such a mistake?! He questioned himself as he fazed through the mountain.
He had figured out he could turn from his new human to a ghost so it wasn't that hard to leave unnoticed by the ninja. He noticed he was getting close to the base of the mountain, so he used his airjitzu to slow his descent, right as he hit the floor he walked through the humongous rock and into the streets of ninjago. And of course his luck kicked in and he started to feel sick again.
No gotta get out of here can't pass out here or they'll find me. He mumbled.
I need to hide somewhere… He thought as he aimlessly walked somewhere to the right.
Chen's island! He said aloud. Earning him curious looks from passer byers.
Embarrassed he put his head down and started heading towards the nearest bus station. Jays POV :
Guys I've looked everywhere he's not in the Monastery. Jay said tiredly he had looked in every nook and cranny and wasn't able to find him.
Let's just wait till that ghost pops up again. Jay said tiredly.
Guys Jays right take a break, it has been an hour and there's no trace of him. Cole said, falling into the couch.
Cole get out of the couch! Other people want to rest their feet too! Jay said loudly.
Stop whining are you a ninja or a child. Cole muffled from inside the couch.
Whatever happened to "we're a team we have to stick together''. Jay said, doing a terrible impression of Cole.
You're both childish. Lloyd said freefalling into a nearby bean bag.
Hey Jay I bet I can beat you at Fist 2 Face. Kai challenged.
You're on! Jay said.
Jay ran over to the TV, turned it on and threw a remote to Kai and started picking his character. Zanes POV : He watched in amusement as his two brothers argued over who was gonna be who. He noticed Cole had gotten out of the couch and went and sat by him (not a ship)
So what do you think happened to Morro? Zane asked Cole with a frown.
Well, I don't know. I don't think he's a threat, this might sound weird but I'm actually kind of worried about Morro. Cole said in a low voice almost a whisper.
While the others probably would have yelled how he deserved whatever he got Zane understood his concern.
Yea it looked like he had the Flu or something. Zane replied with a semi sad tone.
