Wow... I've been gone quite a while! Oops. I've actually now finished writing season two, and I'm on to Rebooted! Good luck to me and Myrana... Anyways, review responses!
BraveS3: It's always great to see your comments, and I'm glad you are having a good time reading! Sorry I have to make you suffer through long gaps between updates, it's just uploading it all at once doesn't seem like a good idea.
PorblematicPlatypus: Thank you for the advice! I see what you're saying, and I'll keep that in mind. Dialogue is not my particular strong point, and hearing some advice for the first time in a while is great! My story is still in progress and I'm improving as I go on.
It had been about a week, and I was standing on the deck of the Bounty. I suspected that the new episode was going to start today, and I would have to join. Otherwise, I was afraid the Ninja would mess with the past me, and that wouldn't be good. Those were the days when I didn't have a hood, and I still wanted to keep my identity secret.
I looked down at the clouds beneath me. I watched, and the boat suddenly turned, and I yelped as I held onto the rail. Nya let out a sorry over the intercom as I glared at her through the window.
I walked back inside the bridge.
"So, why exactly did you nearly fling me off the ship?" I asked Nya, annoyed that I nearly fell. She turned, with a small 'oh' of surprise.
"Sorry, we saw that the Serpentine are training at Ouroborus, likely preparing for the final battle. We had to change course. If you're joining, I suggest you get ready." Nya said, and I nodded. I decided to be a little joker, and got a helmet. I would give to Jay, since in the episode he asked if he could use a helmet next time they travelled through time. It was one of the few quotes I knew well, so I decided to have fun with it.
Now holding a helmet, I stood on the deck, waiting to arrive at the snake city. I watched the clouds gave way to sand, and we reached the city during the night. It had taken a few hours, and I spent a lot of my time making shapes and people with the clouds.
"You ready?" Cole asked everyone as we stood on deck, the Bounty lowering so we could jump off. Since I could not jump like a maniac, unlike the Ninja, I decided to climb down from a building and stroll in casually.
Stepping down on the soft sand, I looked at the architecture. It wasn't very fancy, but it was certainly crafted with some care. There were little designs on the stone, but I didn't pay much attention to them. I had my main focus on reaching Garmadon.
"More firepower!" Garmadon yelled, and I walked in. Sensei chose to jump in too.
"Oh brother." He growled out, holding his Mega Weapon.
"Come on Garmadon, make up a better phrase than that, I know you can do it!" I sarcastically said, rolling my eyes at the 'Dark Lord.' I had finally gotten over some of the anger from before, not all of it though. Just enough for me to address him by his name and set aside my anger for the sake of time.
If only anger management people could see me, they'd be so proud.
"You interfered!" Garmadon said pointing to me, disregarding Wu.
"Yeah, and I broke down afterwards. I did it because I had to, not because I wanted to. I like to mess with people's egos, not their actions." I told Garmadon.
"Whatever. It's time to get rid of you all!" Garmadon growled out, before Lloyd came down and froze the top of Garmadon's weapon.
"Lloyd?" Garmadon asked in disbelief. It was his son after all, and only a week ago he was my age.
"Yeah, I grew a bit from last time you saw me." Lloyd told his father, and Garmadon stepped back.
"Stop them!" He ordered, and snakes went to fight the Ninja. Once again, I was left alone, but I held my pen just in case. I followed Garmadon quickly, careful to not let him know I was there. I waited outside the door of the building he was in, and I heard him smash the Mega Weapon against the wall to get rid of the ice, and his shouting about the Ninja.
"I wish that I could go back in time, and make it so the Ninja never existed in the first place! So then my son will never become the Green Ninja." Garmadon spat out the title like it was acid. A portal formed from his weapon, and he jumped in. I burst in, the Ninja following.
"He used the Mega Weapon again!" Cole pointed out the obvious.
"Oh swell. Everytime he uses that thing something really bad happens! Now what?" Jay cried out in dismay and annoyance.
"Yeah, wear the helmet Jay. You'll see." I tossed Jay the helmet and he caught it. He looked at me dubiously, but put on the helmet anyways.
"What's going on?" Cole asked as the ground rumbled, sand flowing inside the building.
"Is the city sinking?" Jay asked, and Zane shook his head.
"Worse, the city's returning back into the desert, as if it had never been found in the first place!" Zane replied, assessing the situation.
"What does that mean?" Kai cried out in confusion as sand started to reach our knees.
"What's happening?" Nya cried out, stuck.
"I can't, I can't feel my hands." Lloyd said simply, looking at his hands.
"Garmadon's gone back in time to make sure Lloyd never becomes the Green Ninja!" Zane answered Nya.
"We have to go in!" Kai ordered, and Sensei started to say something.
"If he changes anything, he changes everything, protect the future, Ninja!" Sensei warned, and we all jumped in. We landed in some water, mud splattering on our clothes. We groaned as we landed, and I shook my head to get rid of the dizziness I felt from the portal. I had to admit, portal travel was cool, and I'd be the only person from Earth to experience it.
"Thanks for the helmet…" Jay groaned out a bit, but still seemed happy to have the dirty helmet. He took it off, setting it down in the mud somewhere.
"Where are we?" Cole asked.
"You mean, when are we?" Zane corrected Cole. Aha, aha, ha, no. Stop right there, my ears can't take such a bad time travel cliche question!
"Four Weapons. My parents shop, Nya and I used to work there. Wait a minute, this is the day Garmadon ordered the skeletons to take my sister, we have to warn them!" Kai panicked, and Cole refused.
"Whoah, whoah you heard what Sensei said! Change anything, change everything!" Cole warned Kai.
"Yeah, I was confused by that too." Jay said. I decided to talk instead of Zane, I had a better explanation.
"Our future is made of a chain of events. If a chain is broken, then everything falls apart. Don't mess up an event, or we'll all face the consequences." I warned everyone, but I was being a bit of a hypocrite. Alright, I was being a huge hypocrite, but I didn't jump into a portal willingly now did I?
"So what you're saying is we've got to stop Garmadon from changing anything? But of all the times, why did we land here?" Jay asked everyone.
"Because this is where it all started. This is the first day I met Sensei Wu, and I began to start my training to become a ninja. Somehow, Garmadon's going to try to prevent that. But How?" Kai pondered, and I walked out of the swamp.
"Have fun messing with time, I've got someone to protect. They might interfere if I don't." I said, jumping off and walking towards the weapon shop. I strolled casually, Past Kai wouldn't remember, and I had my hood up, like always.
I walked around the shop's entrance, and behind it. Past Kai was confused for a bit, but looked away after Sensei came around. Then a small pop, and I showed up instantly and Past Me almost yelped instead scrambling to her feet and putting her fists up.
"Look, you know where you are. It's the Wrong Place, Wrong Time episode, just run to Jamanakai, it's that way," I said, pointing towards the town, "And put your hood up, we've kept our identity secret to the Ninja, and I want to make sure it stays that way. Don't worry, we both will forget this. Go, the skeletons are here!" I shooed my past self, and she obeyed quickly, putting up her hood and running. I walked out from behind the shop, and managed to sneak past the skeletons and meet up with the Ninja. I was just going to let them know I was going somewhere else, the Fire Temple.
"Hey guys, I'm back. Having fun?" I joked.
"Duh! I missed beating these guys!" Jay laughed as he fought some skeletons.
"Well then, I'm glad. I know where I need to go. You'll see me soon I'm sure. Just checking in so that you know I'm leaving. Don't worry, I'm not changing the past. I have a bit of experience with time." I informed the Ninja, and set off to the Fire Temple.
Everything else in between was going to have to be a faith moment.
I hoped my direction was good, and I started to walk. I had plenty of time to think. I could finally walk on my own again. I was independent once more, and free to do as I pleased. It was good to be alone for once. People were hard to take care of, and socializing took a lot of effort after a while.
However, I still worried badly for the Ninja. I hoped that they wouldn't mess up, but if Kai missing the Mega Weapon was anything to go by, then I had lower chances than I thought. But I knew that if I had stayed, I was not stealthy enough to escape Past Kai's notice. I'm not a Ninja, and I can't be as sneaky as them. Though by going to the Fire Temple first, I wouldn't have to worry about being caught.
Something sped by me, and I saw the Skulkin vehicles. I watched as Garmadon in his unconvincing mask looked at me in surprise. Were the skeletons oblivious or stupid? I wasn't sure which. Probably both, if I were to make a guess.
Oh well, I still had some time to go, so I might as well keep walking. As I continued on, the land changed into more of a forest. I had to push through, and I nibbled on some of my rations. I hadn't eaten them in a while, but they were all non-perishable for a long time. Eventually, the forest turned into the pathway to the entrance of the Fire Temple. I decided against going inside just yet, but I would stick around the front door. Then I wouldn't have to make a campfire for warmth, and I would be free to run if I felt threatened.
I sat outside the door, holding my pack close. I played with my pen, twirling it, throwing it, or trying to make it flip in midair. Nighttime was fast approaching, and I knew that it would probably be another day before I would see Past Kai show up. I set up only my sleeping bag, I didn't think I'd need my tent tonight. It was warm, and there were no bugs. Snuggling under the bag, I fell asleep.
Waking up to the bright sun, I groaned and sat up. Looking around at the landscape for a moment, I started to pick up my sleeping bag. There wasn't too much to do, so I took my old wrenches and decided to carve on the walls as best as I could. I drew out the symbol of fire, it was as big as an average car tire.
My wrench was now slightly scratched, thanks to the dirt and stone. I was glad they were adjustable, since I could use the pointy ends to carve out the wall. I was happy with the result, and I looked at the sun. Only halfway through the sky. I decided now would be a good time to eat, and so I ate more of my rations. After that, I decided that I could carve again, it was relaxing.
This time, I carved out a dragon. I'll admit, I had never drawn animals well, let alone a dragon, but I tried. I didn't like it as much as the fire symbol, but I was satisfied that it made the time pass by. The sun was setting now, and I needed to prepare for the Kai's to come around. I walked inside the Fire Temple, finding a dark and cooler area to hide in. I could run at any time, but I was hidden well from view.
I couldn't tell the time of day now though, it was always bright here. The lava glowed brightly and lit up the cavern all day, every day. I decided to stay behind my hiding spot and wait again. This time, I held my wrench. I wasn't going to risk dropping my pen in the lava, I grew attached to the pen as a primary defense. The wrench was unbalanced, but it was a good blunt force object. I practiced with it silently, trying to figure out how to use the tool most efficiently.
Eventually I found something that would work, but it was still quite risky and unbalanced. However, I didn't have any more time to practice, since I heard someone walk in and I saw a skeleton handling Nya. Poor Nya was knocked out, but I could tell it was just barely, if her twitchy movements were anything to go by. I hid as the skeleton walked, and I heard chains. Nya was surely being tied up and was about to be held over the lava.
I waited once more, knowing I would have to watch carefully. Nya started to struggle against her chains, but she was not able to get out. Somehow, she was also unable to talk. I didn't question it; cartoon logic was at play once again. If I could walk in here and survive, it was not the time to ask the heavens why I was still alive. Suddenly the door burst open, and another Nya ran in, and I knew it was Garmadon. It was Past Garmadon, while Present Garmadon was still in the shadows.
Past Kai ran in, watching as Past Garmadon shed the appearance of Nya. He turned into a tall shadow, eyes red.
"Garmadon?" Past Kai asked, looking at the shadow that once posed as his sister.
"I'd rather focus on saving your sister…" Past Garmadon provoked Kai, emphasizing that Kai needed the Sword of Fire to save his sister from the lava. Kai thought for a second, hesitating. Nya dropped, and screamed as she got closer.
"Tick tock." Past Garmadon taunted Past Kai, and he wasted no more time to grab the golden weapon. Past Kai turned and did spinjitzu, saving his sister from the volcano's lava.
"Stay behind me." Past Kai ordered a frightened Nya.
"Trust me, I'm not going anywhere!" She stuttered out, walking carefully behind Past Kai. They walked past my hiding spot, not even noticing me.
"You can't hurt us, you're only a shadow!" Past Kai tried to convince himself, and keep Past Garmadon from attacking.
"But this time, I'm much more!" Present Garmadon announced, smiling as he held his Mega Weapon proudly in all four arms. I tried to find the Present Ninja from my hiding spot. I saw Kai and Zane, but Cole wasn't there.
What? Why wasn't Cole there!
Something went wrong without me again.
I stepped out of my hiding spot, my wrench in hand.
"What the heck happened without me? Where's Cole?" I demanded, and the remaining team members jumped.
"He got held back at the monastery, but Sensei managed to keep him safe! He's with Jay!" Kai yelled back, and I flipped my wrench in the air.
Scripts were starting to mess up, events were changing…
I must have done something wrong!
"Well then, time for some fun." I angrily muttered.
"Hey! Shadow the Hedgehog, I want to smash a shadow warrior in the head! Let me at one! I don't care what it is, as long as I can hit it!" I provoked Past Garmadon, asking for a fight. I was now in a sour mood, and I wanted to crush something. If I was giving out nicknames, then you knew I didn't like you or I was angry.
"What?" Past Garmadon gawked, not knowing who I was.
"Just give her one, she's not exactly pleasant if she wants to hit something." Present Garmadon shrugged as he fought Past Kai.
"If you haven't noticed, I'm not hitting any shadows! Come on, give me something here!" I screamed out, my wrench just waiting to hit something. Two shadow warriors appeared, and I laughed. Time to punch something, finally!
Swinging around, I hit the first one in front of my shadow, straight in the head. It fell to the ground and I smacked its head into the light, effectively getting rid of it. The next one looked at its fallen comrade, before facing my shadow. I gave out a cheer as I smacked it in the gut, before turning around and hitting it on the back of the head, landing on the ground face first. It pulled my shadow's feet, dragging me with it. I yelped, but I was having fun, adrenaline from fighting willingly making it feel great. I hit its head repeatedly with my foot, until I kicked it into the light, once more getting rid of a warrior.
"Wow! Haven't had a real fight in a while, that was my first! I've never had a fight at all, or one where I wasn't guaranteed to win at full strength! I probably have something wrong with me, but this is way too much fun. I should join a fight club sometime. Nah, I'm too lazy to, and I'd have to pay. Besides, fighting with my own style is too much fun." I started to ramble to myself, not caring if anyone heard. I wasn't paying attention much this episode, no matter how much I originally enjoyed it. There were only three events that needed to happen, and two had been completed. I also trusted Past Sensei to take care of Cole.
"No!" Present Garmadon yelled as he noticed Present Kai take the discarded Sword of Fire and protect Past Kai.
"Two Kai's?" Past Garmadon asked his present self.
"Yeah!" Present Kai cheered, and proceeded to dodge Present Garmadon's downward slashes. Present Kai punched Garmadon back.
"I guess I have four arms too!" Past Kai taunted, and then Present Kai helped Past Kai run against the wall, pushing Garmadon further back. Zane was there this time instead of Cole, bumping into Garmadon and trying to take his weapon. Unfortunately, this did not work as Garmadon pulled the nindroid back and flipped him into his teammate. The Garmadon's decided to spend their time doing some sort of super handshake, which I rolled my eyes at.
They probably would have done better by doing a double evil laugh or something. But hey, plot convenience am I right? I watched as Present Cole, Jay and Past Sensei Wu walked in. Somehow, they heard Kai from outside a closed door and while only talking at low volume inside this very temple.
"How about the very weapons forged to create it in the first place?" Present Jay suggested, holding his nunchucks, while Cole held his scythe. Sensei Wu held the Shurikens of Ice.
"Jay, Cole! You're a genius!" Present Kai hollered as he held his sword, and Zane caught the shurikens.
"No!" Present Garmadon yelled, watching as Present Kai jumped forward.
"Fire!" A beam of directed fire headed straight for Present Garmadon's weapon.
"Ice!" Another beam, this time made of ice and snow hit the Mega Weapon.
"Earth!" This time, beam made of dust and large ragged pebbles hit the weapon.
"Lightning!" Electricity surged forth, being the last beam to hit the weapon. Present Garmadon struggled to keep hold of the Mega Weapon. He was the only thing keeping the weapon intact.
"Ninjago!" Past Sensei Wu cried out, using his bamboo staff to hit the Mega Weapon out of Present Garmadon's hands.
"No!" Present Garmadon yelled in defeat, watching as the weapon levitated and the beams stopped, the golden weapons floating t surround the Mega Weapon. The golden weapons revolved around the Mega Weapons, spinning faster and faster until they were blurs. Then the weapons disappeared, the Mega Weapon shooting up into the sky, and the Fire Temple began to crumble.
"Nya! What's happening?" Past Kai yelled as Past Nya faded, disappearing before she could hug her brother. I held my wrench high, closing my eyes as light flashed around me.
When I opened my eyes again, I found I was with Lloyd in the hallway. He was shaking a hand in front of my eyes, and I flinched.
"Starlord? You alright?" Lloyd asked.
"Oh, yeah! Let's get to training." I started to drag the Green Ninja, and he looked confused.
"Okay…" Lloyd drawled as I raced with him into the training room.
"We're here! All safe, and not completely destroyed by time!" I cheered.
"What?" Lloyd asked me as his friend sighed in relief.
"So when we destroyed Garmadon's Mega Weapon, we came back to the future?" Jay asked, but knowing the answer. Kai threw a watermelon, slicing it into six pieces. I didn't get a piece, but I loved watermelon!
"My dad has a Mega Weapon? What is it? Should I be concerned?" Lloyd said as he held his slice.
"Don't worry, some things are best in the past. But we can always improve for the future." Kai said, and everyone laughed except Lloyd. I laughed too, despite how bad of a joke it was.
"Hey, what's so funny?" Lloyd asked as he sliced his piece of watermelon into two, with a dragon on both. I caught one, smiling as I started to eat it.
"Don't worry, we'll tell you in time." I joked as I ate the watermelon slice. Everyone continued laughing.
"I don't get it." Lloyd deadpanned, still confused.
"We just had a bit of a time travel problem, and the events we remember are a bit different for you now since it technically never happened. Basically, time puns." I shrugged, and Lloyd looked concerned.
"Time travel? What happened? You said something about a Mega Weapon?" Lloyd asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, we won't be seeing that gold for a long time. Right now, you've got a bit of training to do, and tomorrow I'm teaching you how to disguise yourself. After all, it seems like you guys do a poor job on it." I pointed out, and Jay huffed.
"We don't do that bad at disguising ourselves!" Jay defended, and I laughed.
"No, no you do. Since I'm going to disguise Lloyd, why not go out and take him to a shop for a while, and disguise him and you. The rest of you have to see who is who, how about that?" I offered, and Jay accepted before anyone could refuse.
"Alright then. You guys have your fun, I'm going to set a budget for tomorrow, and then we head out at noon. Got it you two?" I demanded, and Jay agreed in challenge, while Lloyd only hesitantly agreed. I walked out of the room, and shut the door behind me. I was going to show them what a disguise actually looked like. Not just putting on themed clothing and a hat.
Walking into my room, I started to count my money, I was willing to spend about one-hundred Jyn on those two, meaning each would get a total of fifty Jyn spent. Of course, I was not going to try and meet the fifty, it was just a limit. Setting the money aside, I once again got ready for the night, and slept.
Finally a more bite-sized chapter! It's pretty tough to read nine-thousand words in one chapter sometimes. Thanks to everyone reading and reviewing, or doing anything with my story! To me, putting out all of my stories, (including some of my old bad stuff) is helpful for my writing and gives me a chance to interact with people just as knowledgeable about my fandom(s)! With my small community and the target audience for Ninjago, finding others just as interested is difficult. It's even harder to find good writers and fans of Ninjago anywhere near me! Well, finding good writers is hard in general where I am.
Thank you all, and I hope you don't have blistering heat anywhere near you! Because I had 34 Degrees Celsius/ 93 Degrees Fahrenheit and I had gym! At least I recently got AC for my room though. Otherwise it can become too hot to sleep and it smells like dried grass in my room.
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