Everyone gathered outside. The Temple. Zane stood with his sister, Mai, near the door. Mai held little Janelle in her arms, watching the others. Nya, Kai and Jay all waited for Lloyd to attempt to jump realms for the first time.
"Alright," Lloyd took a deep breath. "Let's do this."
"We all believe you in, buddy," Kai smiled.
Lloyd nodded. He focused all his energy and in a flash of light, he was gone. Moments later, he appeared in the same spot, grinning widely.
"I did it!" Lloyd cheered.
Everyone celebrated, congratulating the green ninja. He turned to Ali, who smiled at him. Then she pulled him into a hug.
"I am so proud of you," Ali whispered in his ear.
She pulled away, Lloyd's eyes shimmering with pride. She kissed him lightly on the cheek before turning to Kai, Jay and Nya.
"Alright, so this time," Ali instructed him. "Think of the others coming with you while concentrating on the powers."
"Alright, is everyone ready?" Lloyd asked.
"We are all ready," Nya smiled.
she looked and saw Jay clinging to to her brother. The smile on her face faded as Kai nodded to her.
"Good luck, and keep in touch," Ali told them.
Lloyd nodded. He focused and then he, Nya, Jay and Kai disappeared.
"Will this work, Ali?" Zane asked, approaching the dazed princess.
Ali blinked constantly, waving on her feet. She nearly collapsed, if not for Zane being beside her.
"What's wrong?" Zane asked, worried.
"That was too much," Ali muttered.
"You pushed yourself too hard," Mai told her. "Zane, help get her to bed. She needs to rest."
Zane nodded. He slipped an arm around Ali, guiding her towards the Temple. Mai lead the way, carrying Janelle. They walked into Lloyd and Ali's shared room. Mai laid Janelle in her crib, tucking the infant out of harm's way. She turned to see Ali slip from Zane grasp, sitting on the bed. Mai moved over to them, kneeling before Ali.
"So, what's wrong?" Mai asked.
"My head's spinning," Ali moaned.
Mai frowned. She placed a hand on Ali's forehead, feeling her temperature.
"You feel alright," Mai frowned. "Have you been drinking plenty of water?"
"Yes," Ali nodded.
"Sleeping well? Like at least eight hours?" Mai asked.
Ali nodded. Zane was examining her himself. His eyes landed on the necklace, carefully looking at each crystal. They all seemed normal. Coloured brightly and not a single one was dull.
"Just rest and we'll see if this passes," Mai sighed. "We'll watch Janelle."
"Alright," Ali nodded.
Zane watched his sister move away from the bedside. She peeked into the crib.
"Janelle fell asleep," she said softly.
Zane saw Ali had already fallen asleep. He moved towards the door, allowing his sister to slip out before he followed her. He closed the door with a silent click, turning to his sister.
"What do you think is wrong?" Zane asked Mai.
"I believe she is just exhausted," Mai said. "I see no other reason for this to occur so suddenly, unless she has been hiding it from us."
"Let's hope she isn't hiding it, then," Zane sighed. "I would hate for her to be seriously sick while Lloyd is gone."
"Agreed," Mai said.
Zane watched his sister go upstairs before he turned to go and see how the others were making out.
The light faded away, leaving three confused and somewhat startled ninja before one eager, excited green ninja. Jay clung tightly to Kai, who seemed slightly annoyed, but wasn't going to do anything about it. They were in someone's backyard, and someone was there with them.
"You're back," she smiled.
"Hey Alexis," Lloyd smiled. "Yeah, we're back."
"Is something wrong?" Penny asked, sitting on the deck behind their home. "Normally you only come to us when you need something."
"Well," Lloyd tried to come up with something.
Kai covered for him, explaining the whole situation in a quick and efficient way.
"We've been dealing with a lot of magic, and Jay kind of needs a kick start with his memory," Kai explained. "Ali told us that a key event in his life should be able to trigger his memory to flood back to him."
"We really don't want to go through his true potential again," Nya sighed. "We were wondering if you would be able to show us the episode of the show it happens in?"
"Sure," Alexis replied. "It's just the two of us at the moment, since Lola is out with family for the day. Come on in. I'll get it set up."
Penny smiled, getting up pulling open their sliding door. They walked into the kitchen, which is where the door lead. Lloyd lead everyone into the living room, while Penny disappeared outside again. Alexis turned on the tv, and going to YouTube on it. She went to the search bar and typed in "Ninjago season 1 episode" before turning to Lloyd.
"Um," she looked nervous.
"What's wrong?" Lloyd asked.
"I can't remember what episode it is in the season," Alexis said.
"I don't know," Lloyd shrugged.
"I happened after Zane unlocked his," Kai said.
"Zane was tick tock," Alexis told herself. "That is episode 7, so it must be episode 8."
She put it in, and saw a list of them come up. She selected one and let it play. She joined Lloyd on the floor by the couch, watching. They sat together, watching in silence. Every now and then, Nya would glance to Jay, seeing him slowly drifting away from Kai and sitting by himself. Small bolts of lightning flickered in his eyes. It was working, at least she hoped.
About fifteen minutes later, a couple minutes from the end, the roller coaster scene played. The words rang in Jay's head, the one's Nya said.
"Jay," she said, in both the show and at his side.
He heard her, every word. He turned to her, seeing her smiling at him.
"If anything horrible were to happen," she echoed the words from the show, she words she had told him. "I want you to know that you don't have to wear cologne, or pretend to be anything you're not."
Jay smiled brightly, his eyes flickering with light. Lloyd nudged Alexis, who turned in awe at the scene unfolding in her own house. Kai smiled, watching.
"Because I like you best when you're you," Nya smiled.
She kissed his cheek, quickly. Jay blushed a vibrant red, his eyes sparking to life with the small bolts of light. His own voice echoed in his ears, having missed the rest of Nya's line.
"It's just like you said," his voice responded. "You must have raised my heart rate."
Jay looked down, grinning widely. His heart was beating at hundred miles an hour.
"Whatever happens next, just remember," Nya echoed in his ear. "You are the best you."
Everyone's eyes lit up, a bright, blue light filling the room. Alexis and Lloyd turned away, the brightness blinding. Nya's heart was beating rapidly, seeing the same thing that happened before. Jay's true potential. Jay floated mid air, his whole body glowing a vibrant light blue, before it faded and he landed gently on the floor. He spun around, seeing Nya standing before her, right by the couch.
"Jay," Nya called quietly.
Jay smiled, tears in his eyes. He bolted to her, embracing her in a tight hug. Nya stood, startled at first, then closed her eyes, returning the hug.
"I remember everything," Jay whispered in her ear. "All of it."
Nya placed her head on the blue ninja's chest, feeling his head on hers. His fingers ran through her hair, soothingly. For Jay, it was like nothing had happened. Like he had just woken from a deep slumber and had seen her. But for Nya, it was like the end of an everlasting nightmare. Relief flooded her, being in Jay's arms once again. It was comforting, relaxing and soothing. She wanted the moment to last forever, but her brother wanted other things.
"I think, I am going to be sick," Kai moaned.
Lloyd chuckled as Jay and Nya pulled away from each other. Nya jumped onto her tip toes, kissing Jay. He returned it, smiling at her happily.
"Yeah, I'm going to be sick," Kai moaned, eyes wide.
"Oh, put a sock in it," Nya laughed. "Like you and Skylor haven't done this."
Kai mocked her, muttering to himself. This earned him a small hit over the head by Lloyd.
"Alright, I give," Kai threw his hands in the air. "Can we get going?"
"Already?" Nya moaned. "Can't we sight see?"
"The street fair is back in town, you can go explore that?" Alexis suggested.
"That thing!" Lloyd cheered. "We have to go! Ali took me the first time we were here. It is awesome! Just for a while."
"You are Mr Realm-Traveller," Kai moaned. "I guess we have no other choice. But we can't in our suits. We have to change."
"Good point," Nya said.
"I have some outfits that surely would fit Nya," Alexis said. "Then she and I can go get you boys a couple things, then you can go and have fun."
"Alright, lead the way," Nya smiled.
Alexis lead Nya away. Lloyd picked up the remote, smirking.
"While it is still on, let's watch a little more," he smirked.
"I guess," Kai shrugged.
Jay sat beside him as Lloyd selected the next episode and they began watching it. It was the Royal Blacksmiths.