This story takes place during the party at Laughy's (Dareth's bar) in episode 93.

Initially, I was going to do just a PIXane one shot for this season, but then I've added a bit of Jaya, having Jay and Nya give surprisingly useful dating tips to the reunited Nindroid couple 😉.


If you like Piña Colada...

"Hey guys." Nya asked. "May we join you?"

Zane and PIXAL looked up from their conversation to see the Master of Water and her boyfriend standing next to their table, smiling at them. Their faces were flushed and they were slightly out of breath, for the grey and blue Ninja had spent most of the evening dancing.

"Of course." Zane gestured at the empty chairs around the table. "Please take a seat."

"Thanks." Nya plopped down, while her boyfriend remained standing.

"I'm gonna get something to drink. Can I get you anything too?" Jay offered.

"The usual, please." Nya answered. "What about you?" She grinned at Nindroids. "Everything is on the house tonight."

"Uhm... the same, please?" PIXAL did not need to consume food or drinks and, due to the lack of opportunity , her new body had not been able to develop any preferences yet, but she was just happy to be part of the action - even though she had no idea what 'the usual' was.

"For me as well, please." Zane requested, a bit more confident about this choice than his girlfriend.

"Sure. Will be back in a flash." Jay pecked Nya's lips before he walked over to the bar to place their order.

"Ah, I'm so glad this nightmare is over, and we can just spend some time together." The Water Ninja sighed, referring to them stopping Harumi's attempt to resurrect Garmadon. Her chocolate eyes shifted to the blue clad young man at the bar, talking to Dareth. "I've missed you guys when we were all out on our individual missions."

"Yes, it is nice to have the whole team back together." Zane agreed, glancing at the female robot sitting next to him. "Although our reunion could have been under better circumstances." PIXAL had only revealed her secret identity after she had been hacked by The Quiet One and had been about to attack her friends.

Nya shrugged. "When are things ever easy in Ninjago? And we've made it through once again. But I am still so excited that it turned out to be you." She beamed at the new Samurai.

"You really are not upset with me?" PIXAL remembered that the Water Ninja had not been impressed when she had first made her appearance in the (back then still red) mech, considering her an imposter and/or rival. "Believe me, I've only ever wanted to help. But I never meant to take anything away from you."

"I know that, PIX - I have known it even since before I found out it was you." Nya reassured her. "Sure, I was a bit angry at first, but it was still a lot different to when Morro stole my mech. It was just hard for me to completely give up me being Samurai X, even though I am the Water Ninja." She smiled. "But it makes things a lot easier when you can give it to a friend."

"Thank you." PIXAL smiled back. "And I am glad to have such an understanding friend, too."

"Although I am maybe a teeny bit mad at you for hiding your identity from us for so long." Nya added in a quieter voice. "Especially from Zane. I understand your reasons, but as someone who has almost every mistake that you possibly can in a relationship, I have learned the hard way that, no matter how huge the secret is, keeping it from each other will only make it worse."

"Oh, I can see now how foolish I was." PIXAL nodded. "I will never again keep any secrets from you." She promised her boyfriend. "Or doubt you."

Zane reassuringly placed her hand onto his. "Neither will I." He smiled. "No more secrets."

Jay returned to their table, balancing a tray with four glasses and a bowl of nibbles. "Here you are, ladies... uhm... and Zane."

He handed each of the others one of the rather fancy looking glasses, each one decorated with a little umbrella and a colourful straw."Cheers."

"Thank you." PIXAL carefully tried her drink. "It tastes interesting. But pleasant. Pineapple?"

"Yes." Nya nodded. "It's Piña Colada. Jay and I's favourite cocktail."

"It always reminds me of Nya." The blue Ninja added, affectionately nuzzling her black hair. "Because her hair smells of coconut."

"Awww. You're so cute." Nya blushed, leaning against her boyfriend.

"So, what are your plans now that Ninjago is at peace once again?" The blue Ninja wanted to know. "And PIXAL has her body back..." He wiggled his eyebrows.

"Jay." Nya punched his shoulder. "You are talking to a pair of sweet, innocent Nindroids. Not everyone here is as dirty minded as you."

Jay gasped dramatically. "What are you accusing me of, sweetheart?" He pretended to take offence. "I was merely thinking of sweet, innocent things like holding hands, staring into each other's eyes, having cute nicknames for each other, playing video games or going clothes shopping together, mayyybeee cuddling on the sofa or watching the sunset sitting next to each other on the beach..." He smirked at Nya. "It seems that you are the one with the dirty mind here, my love."

"So, are you offering to go shopping with me tomorrow?" She winked at him.

"You know I'll do anything if that means getting to spend the day with you. Even if I have to carry all your bags back home."

"Deal." Nya grinned. "What about you?" She asked the two robots.

"I do not need any new clothes, but the other suggestions sound very nice." PIXAL stated. "I would like to try them."

"We can start right now." Zane took her hand into his, gazing lovingly into her bright green eyes. "Never put things off until tomorrow what can be done today." He said.

"And if I may add one more thing to the list, I'd highly recommend to dance with each other." Jay put his glass down and held out his hand to Nya. "May I have this dance, my beautiful water lily?"

"You may, my dashing lightning bolt." She took his hand, and off they went.

Zane shyly glimpsed at the other Nindroid. "Would... you like to try that?" He asked.

PIXAL nodded. "I would, please."

Zane led her to the small wooden stage to join their blue and grey teammates. Although PIXAL had never ever danced before and her partner not since they had won the Blade Cup at the Ninjago Talent Show (which even had still happened in his original body), they soon surpassed the other couple's level of dancing skills, as both Nindroids had all the moves stored in their database.

And, what was even more important, they both enjoyed it very much.

"We could have done this so much sooner, if I had not been so scared to tell you." PIXAL said remorsefully.

"We cannot change the past, but we can improve for the future." Zane comforted her. "I am enjoying the present and am looking forward to spending my future with you."

"It was very nice of Nya and Jay to give us some ideas of some activities that we could do together." The Samurai remarked. "And to even share their special drink with us. It was delicious. Although-" PIXAL smirked. "it did not contain enough ice to become my favourite. But I truly hope we will be able to find some similar couple traditions for us."

"Why don't we make this our song?" Zane suggested, just as Cole started once again to perform 'Glow, little Glowworm'.

"It is an interesting choice of song, but it will always remind us of this moment." PIXAL agreed, resting her head against his shoulder.

"PIXAL?" The Titanium Ninja asked. "There is something, not on Jay's list, that I would also like to do. Only if you agree, that is."

"Of course. What is it?" She wanted to know.

"After the Mask of Deception was stolen, we all heard you and Lloyd talking about the team back together over the intercom. Do you remember what Lloyd said to you?"

PIXAL quickly replayed the conversation she and Lloyd had had while he was chasing the Sons of Garmadon.

I could kiss you, PIX. - I don't think Zane would approve.

"This one?" She asked.

"Yes." Zane nodded. "And you were absolutely right about that. But what if... I kissed you?"

"I am 99.9% sure that Lloyd would approve." She stated matter-of-factly, before giving him an affectionate smile. "And so will I."


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