Chapter 4
Alex
Harumi's POV
After school, the next day, I didn't want to go back to the palace. I wanted to be free. My dream is to get out of Ninjago and go discover the other 16 realms. I needed to get help. There were rumors at my Middle School about an elderly woman called Mistaké who owns a tea shop in Ninjago City. Most of the middle school though she was weird. Today, they still think she's really weird. I heard some singing coming from a tea shop right across from me. I walked to the tea shop. But then, a car went towards me, but he stopped just in time. He gave a stern look and yelled at me.
"Watch where you're going kid." said a man from the car.
"Sorry." I replied
I went across the street to find the tea shop. I looked at the sign which said, "Mistaké's Tea Shop". I knocked on the door to see who was there. When the door open, the one who answered it was Mistaké. She was an elderly woman with gray hair wrapped in a bun. She looked at me, and all I did was smile.
"Hi." I said.
"Come in quick." She replied
"Woah!" I exclaimed
She grabbed by hand and shut the door. She took me to a room of many types of tea were around me.
"Tell me, what is your issue?" She asked.
"Well, it's…" I began.
"Don't tell me!" she yelled to speed me up.
"Your Mistaké, aren't you?" I asked.
"Yes, that is who I am. Now, quick question. Do you need Traveler's Tea?" She replied.
"Um, Traveler's Tea? What's that?" I questioned.
"Traveler's Tea is one of the ways to travel to one of the sixteen realms." She informed me.
"I don't need any Traveler's Tea. But, I am a little thirsty." I replied.
"I can get some tea." She offered.
"Don't worry Mistaké. I can get it myself." I replied.
Then, somehow, a cup of tea came floating towards me. The cup of tea landed on my hand. I realized how that happen. Mistaké drove to shock.
"No, No, No. It can't be." She said in shock.
"What wrong Mistaké? Just because my father was the Master of Telekinesis, doesn't mean I'm evil." I assured her.
"Well, there is some more truth to that." She replied.
I had to listen. I wanted to know more about my powers.
"Let me tell you two things, uh. What's your name?" She began.
"My name's Harumi. Princess Harumi." I replied
"Ok, Harumi. I need to tell you something. Number one, your mother, The Empress of Ninjago, is not your biological mother. But your biological father was a Master of Telekinesis."
"I know that already. Wait, what?! My mother isn't really my mother?!" I questioned.
"Yes, I'm afraid that's true. Number 2, your real mother, was also a Master of Telekinesis." She advised.
I stood there in shock. My real mother was a Master of Telekinesis? I had to find them now. I need to know what happened to them.
"Where are my parents now, Mistaké?" I asked.
"Your father is at Jamanakai Village, and your mother, she's living somewhere at one of the Ninjago forests."
"Is there a cabin there? Is she safe?" I questioned.
"Yes, there's a cabin there. And yes, there is a cabin." She replied.
I sighed in relief
"I used to be friends with your mother in high school." She said surprisingly.
"You did?" I asked.
Mistaké nodded.
"Mistaké, are there more people like me." I questioned.
"Yes Harumi, there are more like you. But with different elements. I have met with Wu, Garmadon's brother. He's looking for some people to be the next elemental masters, and train them to be ninja. Looks like I have to tell him that I found one."
"But, I'm not ready to be a ninja. I'm only 15." I replied.
"Harumi, let me tell you a story." She said.
"What story?" I asked curiously.
She said, "You'll find out. Now, let's begin. Once a upon a time, there was the first realm, the realm of the Oni and the Dragon. The Oni had the power to create and dragon had the power to destroy. Each side fought for years. But a child came along, it was the first human. The Dragon was the mother, and the Oni was the father. Each side fought trying to make him choose which side he should go on. But, he refused to go on both sides. He abandon his world and the Oni and the Dragon to start a new world, called Ninjago. "
I stood there in shocked. These were the origins of the First Spinjitzu Master.
"Mistaké, are you telling me, that child was the First Spinjitzu Master?" I asked.
"Yes. And your friend is part Oni and Dragon also because he and the First Spinjitzu Master are related. Lloyd is the First Spinjitzu Master's grandson."
I was shocked, again. How many secrets do people have to keep from.
"How did my mother discover her powers." I questioned.
Mistaké sighed
"Fine, I'll tell you. There is one a girl who still lives today. Her name is Alex. She had the elemental power of telekinesis. Her telekinesis happens about in high school. She was new at the Ninjago high school. A school bully pushed her too far and she unleashed her powers. She killed at least half of the school. She left Ninjago City and met your father, David, who had the same powers as her. She joined the Serpentine War in the 70's. She nearly died. She and Garmadon killed the Serpentine. The surviving Serpentine surrendered and were locked in tombs. For 40 years no one has ever opened the tombs. Your mother and father had you and knew the elemental power of telekinesis. One day, her friend Garmadon was killed and sent to the Departed Realm. She thought it was her fault. Your mother left you and your father to keep you safe. She didn't want you following her footsteps. She didn't want you make the same mistake she made."
I shed a tear. My mother left me, so she can protect me.
"Mistaké, one last thing."
'Sure, go ahead and ask." She replied.
"How do I control my powers." I wondered
"Here's how you control them. This is a new way for the new elemental masters. They can train themselves or be taught by Master Wu to know the ways of the ninja and Spinjitzu."
I had to think about this. I wanted to find my mother and father, so I can be happy. Maybe if I can become a ninja and know the ways to control my powers. I can find my parents.
"Mistaké, if I train to become a ninja, will it helps me to find my parents." I asked.
"Yes, Harumi. But, you will not be alone. You will have your teammates which will be Morro, Cole, Zane, Jay, Kai, Nya, and Lloyd."
"Why a couple of teenagers? And my best friend Lloyd?" I asked.
"Your friend, Lloyd Garmadon, is the Green Ninja. From the prophecy." She replied
"Not the Prophecy of the Green Ninja." Not that Prophecy." I replied.
"Sorry, Harumi, destiny has its choice."
"Where to I find Master Wu?" I questioned.
"At the Monastery of Spinjitzu, located at the Mountain of a Million Steps."
I gulped a little. I haven't stepped on so many steps before.
"Did you say a million steps, Mistaké?" I questioned.
"Yes."
"I don't think I can climb so many steps." I replied with worry.
Mistaké sighed.
"But, I'll do it" I assured her.
Mistaké stood up and went to get some tea.
"What's this for?" I asked.
"For the road, Harumi. This is for Master Wu. You might need it."
I was about to leave. Until Mistaké stopped me.
"Wait." She said suddenly.
I stopped and turned around.
"What is it, Mistaké?"
"I forgot to give you this." She said.
She gave a book. It had no title on it.
"This book will teach how to learn Spinjitzu. Us it very well, Harumi. Use it very well."
"I will. Goodbye, Mistaké." I said as I shake her hand.
"Goodbye, Harumi."
By that time, I left. I didn't go back to the palace. I went to Lloyd's apartment. I had to tell him that he was the Green Ninja.
