Ch 5

No sooner had Alex closed her eyes that she woke to a knock on her door. She sat up, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, and made her way to the door, opening it to find Nya.

"Hey there. Did you have a good night's sleep? I'm sorry to bother you, especially after the whole... sharing your past thing, but Sensei Wu told me he wants to see you in the bridge in a few minutes. Hope that's all right."

"No, no, that's fine, about time I woke up anyway," Alex replied, giving Nya a small smile. The latter looked relieved, "Oh well... I'll let you get dressed now." She turned to the hallway, but turned around to add one more thing:

"By the way, you were really brave to admit that to us. That took a lot of courage; I'm sure even I wouldn't reveal that without freaking out."

Alex gave a small smile, "It's good to get something like that off your chest though." Nya smiled back, "Guess so," and walked away.

Alex felt a little pressure go off her chest at the thought of someone who looked at her as a true friend. She had never had friends, at least none that she remembered, and she liked the idea of calling Nya a good friend.

On that note, Alex started to change clothes, choosing a nice emerald green top with some snug jeans. She combed her hair thoroughly, and before she left her room, realized she had the dagger clutched tightly in her hand. She quickly pulled it out, since there was no reason for her to carry it around, and left for the bridge.

As she entered, she noticed that she wasn't alone. The ninja, each holding a golden weapon, were also there, as well as Garmadon, who was eyeing the golden weapons in the boys' hands.

Sensei Wu beckoned Alex in, and began the meeting.

"I called you all here to discuss a certain matter of importance. Since the four of you have unlocked your true potentials, I believe it is time to meet the Green Ninja."

Alex looked towards Wu, "Green Ninja?"

Zane quickly explained, "There is a prophecy that one ninja will rise above all and become the ninja destined to vanquish all evil. We have been searching to find this chosen one ever since the scroll was found."

"Which, as I recall, you discovered and read without my permission," Sensei looked to the ninja, who were scratching their heads in embarrassment.

"As I was saying, I had you bring the four weapons for a reason, so stand in a circle and place the weapons on the floor. They will react to the one who is destined to be the Green Ninja."

The ninja nodded, and began to place the weapons on the ground. Meanwhile, Alex decided to just stay back while they found this 'Green Ninja' person, and sat in the corner of the room. She noticed Garmadon following suit, moving by the window of the bridge and glaring at the weapons. He must really want those weapons, Alex thought, noticing how his four hands were being clenched open and closed.

After about an hour of placing the weapons in different positions, the ninja were exasperated, while Sensei Wu seemed unsurprised. "A shame, well then, Alex you may leave. I understand how this had made you uncomfortable."

Alex felt relieved at this request, and began to walk out the room, past the golden weapons. As she walked past them, the weapons began to glow, which stopped her dead in her tracks. All at once the weapons began to shine brighter, and began to rise, encircling Alex in a greenish aura. "What the heck? Can you guys call of your golden weapons for, like, a second?"

Sensei Wu walked over to her, a gleam in his eyes telling Alex that he somehow knew something like this would happen. "Well, boys, would you like to fully introduce yourselves to your new teammate Alex, the Green Ninja?"

Alex sat on her bed, looking down at the green outfit on her lap in shock and wonder. She had been on this ship for a day, and already, a destined Green Ninja? Alex shook her head in disbelief. She may have seemed like a sort of heroic person in her own world, but now, in a completely new place, she was a chosen savior?

She looked at the green outfit Sensei had delivered to her after she had walked away from all of the shocked expressions and Jay's voice shouting after her, "But she's a random girl!"

She couldn't blame Jay; now she would be expected to work with these ninja, try to cooperate, AND save the world from impending evil. It really was a lot to take in.

Alex glanced at her dagger, looking at the reflection staring back at her. Before any of the events of the past four years, this face would have seemed innocent, maybe even pretty. Now, there was nothing but sorrow, fear, and confusion in her emerald eyes, and her dark hair now seemed unkempt rather than smooth, which seemed strange since she had just combed it this morning. She lifted her hair to look at the scar, looking as angry and jagged as it had the day she got it. Though it had healed, and her eye had been spared from the cut, it still proved an issue.

As Alex heard the door open, she immediately turned away, facing the window that hung over her bed, staring into the sea. She refused to look at the person who had entered, even when he sat next to her on the bedside.

When she finally turned around, she looked to see Zane sitting beside her, a worried expression on his face.

"What is it now?" she asked, turning back to the window.

"I just wanted to see how my new teammate is taking this news," Zane replied softly.

"Just like everyone else on this ship is taking this news besides you and Sensei, with a lot of shock, and a lot of contemplations."

Zane looked at Alex, "Do you believe that we dislike you over this fact?"

Alex looked back at him, "What do you mean?"

"We never disliked you in the first place. Not even when you beat up on us and acted stubborn. Sure Kai's pride was slightly damaged, but once you get to know him, you realize he has a good heart. Jay doesn't mind, I certainly do not mind, and Cole thinks it will be interesting watching you trying to catch up with us and train." Zane now stood and grabbed the Green Ninja outfit, "You were brought here for a reason, and now that we know why, we can help you prepare and become a true hero."

Alex took in his calm, wise words and thought about the situation. So the guys apparently didn't hate her, or even care, and maybe with some work, she may even call them friends one day. Fact was, these guys were growing on her already, and that wasn't just because they saved her life.

"Do you... really believe I can do this?" She stood up and took the outfit, staring at its gold and green designs.

"Yes, I do," Zane said, and began to leave the room, "Just know we are a team now, and we all stick out for each other, as brothers and now as brothers and sister."

Before he left the room, Alex called after him, "Hey Zane."

He turned around, "Yes?"

Alex donned on the mask part of the ninja outfit, "Thanks. Looking forward to working with you."

Zane smiled, "And I with you, Alexandra."

Once he left, Alex closed the door, looked to her new ninja outfit, and smiled.

"I am the Green Ninja."