Children of Destiny
Hey guys! I'm finally back!
Well, today's the premiere of 'Rise of an Ancient Evil' here & it's less than an hour away so while you all wait for the premiere, here's the REAL first chapter of Children of Destiny! Here, we'll see a HUGE development in the kiddies so read on!
Chapter 1: Resurgence
"Happy birthday to you!"
Jay and Nya finished singing the classic birthday song to their eldest son, Chris, who turned six. All his relatives, from his grandparents to his cousins and their parents, came over to celebrate his birthday.
"Now make a wish!" The birthday boy's mother presented him with a yummy-looking birthday cake topped with six candles.
"If you blow out all the candles at once, your wish will come true!" Kai encouraged his nephew.
"Really?" Chris asked.
"Yeah, so make sure you blow out all those candles." His aunt also encouraged him to wish.
Chris silently wished for the one thing he can ever want.
So far, his life was pretty good. He was getting ready for grade school, he had plenty of friends, and he had a loving family. But there was still one thing he wanted. His father told him and Kyle stories of his and their mother's adventures years ago. They were protectors of Ninjago called ninjas and kunoichi. They were told many tales of the feats they all went through, from the Trial of the Elements to the battle with the evil Overlord. Chris was always awed by their stories and now wanted to be a ninja like his parents.
'I wish I'll be a ninja!'
Taking a deep breath, the birthday boy managed to blow out all the candles. Everyone clapped before they all got a slice of cake.
"Kyle, is there anything you want to say to your big brother?" Jay asked his younger son.
"Happy birthday!" The three-year-old boy managed to say with a slight lisp from the little gaps between his baby teeth.
They may be brothers but Chris and Kyle looked quite different.
Sharing the same blood, they had some basic similarities such as their round facial structures to their almond-shaped eyes but some would think they aren't related. Chris had jet black hair like their mother's and the sapphire eyes of their father while Kyle had their father's brown hair and hazel eyes that was slightly greener than their mother's. They may look different but they were still brothers and like all siblings, there were times where they were close and other times when they would fight like sworn enemies but that's what siblings are like.
"What did you wish for?" Alex asked her cousin.
(*) "Himitsu!" The blue-eyed boy answered.
"Can't you tell us!?" The twins whined but their parents stopped them before they can pester their cousin.
"Whatever you wished for, I'm sure it'll come true!" Edna smiled proudly at her grandson.
Chris was really excited that he may become a true ninja after all.
Little did he know that his wish was about to come true…
A couple of weeks passed since Chris' birthday and things were back to the way they were.
Or so Jay and Nya thought…
The couple wanted to spend their day-off cuddling in bed but their kids will have none of it.
The sound of thunder boomed across the house despite the sunny morning weather and then an explosion went off that sent tremors throughout the building like an earthquake.
"Mommy! Daddy!" Chris and Kyle scurried into their parents' room before they can get up.
"Chris! Kyle! What happened?" Nya instinctively held her frightened children.
"W-we were just playing a game!" Kyle kept shaking like a leaf.
"The TV wouldn't turn on and when I tried to get it to work, lightning shot out of my hand and the TV exploded!" Chris explained, more frightened than his little brother.
"Wait! Did you say lightning shot out of your hand?" Jay asked, feeling suspicious…
The terrified boy only nodded.
Jay and Nya rushed for the living room, feeling more than a little concerned.
And they had every right to be.
What used to be an HD widescreen TV was now a charred smoking wreck!
"Chris…! Did you really do this!?" Jay inquired his son.
"I-I didn't mean to!" Chris exclaimed.
"Sweetie, we know it was just an accident." Nya tried to comfort her child.
But in the back of his parents' mind, they grew concerned that maybe…
"Do you think maybe he knows about this?" Nya whispered to her husband.
Knowing who his wife was referring to, Jay made his decision.
"I'm sure he does," He answered, "We'll have to go to the monastery."
"Right now?"
"Yeah. If Chris and even Kyle do have elemental powers, we'll have to find out how we can help them control them."
"I understand."
Lloyd, Iris, and Sensei Wu were surprised by the Walkers' sudden visit but the ever playful Leon didn't mind one bit. While their children played with him, Jay and Nya spoke with their former teacher about the TV incident.
"So it is possible…" Sensei Wu mused once he heard everything.
"What are you talking about?" Nya asked.
"Garmadon and I have discussed the possibility of your elemental powers being passed down to your children. Chris may very well be the new ninja of lightning."
(*) "Omöjligt!" Jay exclaimed, "My son's not a ninja!"
"No. Not yet." Wu said sternly, "Like Lloyd, his father, and myself having powers passed down from the First Spinjitzu Master, Chris has apparently got his lightning powers from you."
"What about Kyle?"
"I can sense that his elemental powers, most likely metal, will emerge in a couple of years but for now, the least you can do is anticipate it."
"But how can we help Chris?" Nya brought them back to the original subject.
"Having elemental powers isn't a bad thing. In fact, he could be just one of a new generation of ninjas who'll defend Ninjago when need be. He must understand that he shouldn't fear his new powers and you must teach him to harness them much like you have during your adventures. I taught you how to unlock your true potential and now, you'll do the same for your sons."
"We understand," Jay nodded, "We'll make sure Chris will be able to control his powers."
Looks like parenthood will be even more challenging for the inventors…
Apparently, Chris' incident was just the first in a string of unusual events.
The following year was rough for the ninja couples and their kids.
Kai and Aria grew wary of the day their twins will develop elemental powers. Jay and Nya claim that they're teaching Chris how to keep his lightning powers in check. The ninjas still continue to mature with their children so even they still have much to learn and the fiery couple were no exception. Akira and Alex always kept them on their toes with their antics. Like all siblings, they had their moments where they either got along, or were at each other's throats.
Right now, this was one of the latter moments.
"Get that stupid thing away from me!" Akira shoved Alex's plush puppy away from him.
"It's not stupid!" Alex argued back, hitting her brother with her toy.
The blonde boy grabbed the toy and threw it across the room and tackled his sister. In turn, she scratched his face and the argument quickly dissolved into a brawl.
Out in the shop, Kai could hear his kids screaming at each other. With his wife at work, he had to stop their fighting by himself. Putting his work on hold, the ninja turned blacksmith marched off and saw the twins going at it like wrestlers.
"Akira! Alexandra! Stop fighting this instant!"
The fire ninja stepped in and pulled them apart but they still yelled and kicked at each other.
"You no-good meanie!" Alex continued to thrash in her father's grip.
"Stupid whiny baby!" Akira swung his fists in his sister's direction.
"Both of you! Knock it off!" Kai still tried to quell their fighting.
Alex freed herself from her father's grasp and shoved her brother but what happened next was completely unexpected.
A gust of wind that seemed to have been summoned by the six-year-old girl herself sent Akira flying to the other side of the room.
"That's it!" Akira roared and lunged at his sister.
Before Kai can stop him, the boy held down his younger twin and his fists began to glow until it was engulfed in flames. His father finally pulled him away from his sister, causing the flames to go out, but it was apparent he was still angry at both of them.
"What happened!?"
Kai and his kids turned to see Aria, who just returned from work, only to be greeted by her kids fighting and stressing out her husband. Akira and Alex dusted themselves in an attempt to look like they were behaving but their mother knew otherwise.
"Their powers have awakened." Kai whispered to his wife.
Aria nearly fainted when her husband told her what happened. She knew this day would come but she never thought her children's powers would emerge in such a violent way.
The twins knew they were in trouble but waited for their parents to say something to them.
"Until you two learn to get along, go straight to your rooms." Kai commanded sternly.
"But he started it!" Alex glared at her brother.
"This wouldn't have happened if you kept bothering me with that stupid doll!" Akira stuck out his tongue at her.
"Go to your rooms!" Their father raised his voice to make them know they'll only get into more trouble if they don't obey.
The twins pouted but obeyed, trudging to their bedrooms that actually belonged to their father and aunt when they were little. Even after they left, things were still tense for their parents.
"Did they really awaken their powers like that?" Aria asked.
"Hai," Her husband nodded, "They shouldn't use their powers against each other. They need to be physically and mentally trained before they can even think about using them."
"But do you remember what Sensei Wu said about Chris last year? What if our children are the next ninja of fire and kunoichi of wind?"
"Then we'll train and guide them as they develop their powers. It's our duty not just as parents but as protectors of Ninjago. We must prepare them for the day evil returns…"
"But the final battle wasn't easy. What if they aren't ready?"
"They will be. We just have to hope he doesn't come back any time soon."
"The Overlord…" It's been years since the Overlord's defeat but Aria still felt chills run down her spine looking back to that day…
"If he does come back, I'll be ready. I'll do anything for you and our kids." Kai wrapped his arms around his wife to comfort her.
"Kai… I want to do the same." Aria responded and kissed his tan cheek.
"I know. I know we both will…"
One of the most shocking events of the year was Luna's retirement as an idol.
Being a married woman with two daughters, the extremely successful diva thought about what she truly wanted in life. In the end, she knew she never really wanted fame and popularity and decided she no longer needed it. She sang solely for the sake of singing and her love for music. Because of that, the former kunoichi finally decided to leave the industry and settle into a more humble lifestyle as a music teacher. Cole was surprised and even a little guilty, thinking he may have something to do with her decision to retire but his wife said that this is what she wanted. Nonetheless, the earth ninja was just as supportive as he was since they first fell in love.
Even before Luna's retirement, they lived pretty much like ordinary people in a suburban home and doing everyday activities like grocery shopping by themselves so it didn't make THAT big of a difference, not that they were complaining. Also, it gave their kids a better chance at a more normal life like Estelle had done for Cole when he was young.
But it was not to last.
The couple woke up to a dog's whines as it pounced onto their bed and licked their faces.
"Okay Lorelei. I'm up." Cole groaned, gently pushing the German Shepherd away.
Lorelei was the descendant of Luna's first dog Jewel. The former ninja remembered her and his wife being more miserable than he's ever seen her when she passed away years ago. Jewel was like a sister to her and her death was like actually losing a loved one. Cole understood how Luna felt and did what he could to help her move on like she had with him and his mother's death.
Since it was the weekend, the couple can spend plenty of time with their daughters.
After a filling breakfast of sausages, eggs, and pancakes, the happily married couple took their daughters out without having to worry about the former diva's fans following them.
"It's kinda strange not having the paparazzi following us…" Cole mused aloud, "Usually, I had to keep the girls close so we won't lose them and you always had to stop for pictures."
"Yeah," Luna replied, "But at least I won't be missing that."
"Is this really what you want?"
"Ja. I never really wanted all the popularity nor needed it. All I need is right here."
Luna nuzzled against her husband's broad chest, prompting Cole to lift her face in his hands and kiss her, ignoring the giggles from their daughters.
The couple took their daughters to the local playground to hang out with their friends.
Much like they have always been, Amy and Melody stuck to each other like glue. Amy was like the perfect older sister, always supporting Melody and eager to help her out. Melody was more of a wallflower but with Amy's help, she would open up to others once they get to really know her. As for their looks, they were quite different.
Amy's auburn hair was now slightly darker than her mother's and was held in a braid while her emerald eyes came from her father. As for Melody, it was the other way around. Her short hair tied in pigtails were black and her eyes shown in aquamarine but had a slightly greener tinge.
But recently, the girls made another discovery for themselves…
"Look what I can do!"
Amy gathered her friends around her and pressed the palms of her hands against the sidewalk and the solid cement began to rumble and form cracks. Her friends were impressed but it can't be any more different for her father.
"AMY!"
Cole instinctively scooped up his daughter as if the ground was going to swallow her.
At the nearby floor fountain, Melody also showed signs of elemental control. She jumped over the sprinklers that had a scheduled pattern but she was able to change it. The sprinklers began to work under her command. It didn't seem like much but Luna can sense it.
Melody's elemental powers have awoken.
Not wasting a single second, Luna also grabbed her daughter and she and her husband scurried out of the playground with their children.
"Melody, are you okay?" Luna frantically checked her daughter for any wounds.
"I'm fine." The raven-haired girl said naively, having no idea what was going on.
"Amy, don't ever do that again." Cole reprimanded his older child in his arms.
"Am I in trouble?" Amy quivered.
"You're not in trouble," Cole kissed his daughter's brow to reassure her, "I also have powers like yours. You'll be able to help people with them but you must learn to control them first."
"How will I do that?"
"Mommy and I will help you."
The family had to leave the park to avoid any unwanted attention, as well as discuss whatever the future may hold for them…
"Do you think we'll be able to teach our daughters to control their elements?" Luna asked Cole in a hushed tone, "They're still children, much younger than we were during our adventures."
"Their powers would've awakened sooner or later," Cole reasoned with his wife, "We'll have to tell them the truth."
"Do you think they're ready?"
"Their powers have awakened. They have every right to know about our past."
"But what if they don't take it well? I can't imagine how frightened they'll be…"
"Luna, we can't shelter our children from reality forever. I understand if they get scared or even uncomfortable with their powers but we must teach them to control them and make sure they can get over their fears."
"Can we really do that?"
"Of course. You're already a wonderful mother to our kids and I too will do anything for them."
"Danke schön, Cole…"
After going through so much together, Cole and Luna were ready for whatever challenges come their way for them and their daughters. It may not be easy but they'll do everything they can to make sure their children will be prepared for what destiny may have in store for them…
Even Zane and Heather heard about Chris' emerging powers and were aware of the possibility that Liana and Forrest may have inherited their elements.
It was now winter in Arbouria and ever since Zane settled in the forested town, there was more snow than there used to be every year but no one was complaining with all the snow days.
The Julien family were also out having fun.
One of their children's favorite winter activities was building a snowman, which they would do every winter with their parents.
Liana and Forrest rolled up a large mound of snow for the head, giggling as they chatted away.
It was amazing how different their looks and personalities were yet they were still very close.
Forrest got most of his looks from his mother with light brown hair with bangs slightly swept to his right side, rosy skin, and faint freckles on his cheeks. He also inherited a couple of features from his father such as his long face and icy blue eyes, though Forrest's was not as 'haunting'.
Liana looked just like her father but had some of her mother's features. Even bangs covered her forehead as she wore a light blue headband like her mother did in her youth and she had some freckles on her cheeks although they were even more vague than her mother and brother's. As for her eyes, they were also light blue but had a greyish tinge she also got from her mother.
As for personalities, Liana was timid and quiet while Forrest was a go-getter and never afraid to speak his mind. But like the yin and yang, they balanced each other out. Forrest helped his big sister come out of her shell while she taught him to calm down.
It was very much like their parents' relationship from the beginning.
The kids tried to lift the large pile of snow but they were too little to lift it.
"Here. Let Daddy get that for you." Zane picked up the 'head' and placed it on the body.
Forrest placed a couple of twigs for the arms while Liana gave the snowman a scarf, letting their parents made the face.
"How about giving your new friend some hair?" Heather suggested.
"What can we use for the hair?" Liana asked.
"I found leaves!" Forrest gleefully help up a handful of dry leaves in various autumn colors.
"That's a good idea, son." Zane praised his younger child.
Zane and Heather added some finishing touches to the face before returning to their son, only to find out something has changed.
The leaves were withered when Forrest found them but now, they were fresh and green as if it was springtime. His parents were too stunned to say anything.
"Forrest! How did you do that?" His sister asked in astonishment.
"I didn't do anything," The little boy shrugged, "I just held it and they turned green."
"Can I try?"
Liana took one leaf but the tiny bit of greenery froze in her hand.
"That's so cool!" Forrest gushed at his sister's awakened powers.
Zane and Heather knew it was happening.
Their children's powers were emerging and only they can teach them to control it.
"Their powers are awakening," Heather whispered to Zane, "How will we tell them this?"
"We just have to be truthful," The former nindroid replied, "They might not take it well but we have to make sure they won't grow up fearing their powers."
"Speaking of truth, when will you tell them about your… origins…?"
Liana and Forrest still didn't know that their father was a robot. Zane still had yet to tell them, wanting to wait until they were mature enough to comprehend such a revelation.
"I'll tell them when the time is right." The ice ninja said.
"Why are you being quiet?" Forrest asked his parents all of a sudden.
"It's grown-up stuff but we'll tell you later." The former nindroid told his son.
"So why don't you and your sister play with your new friend?" Heather motioned at the finally completed snowman.
The brunette boy nodded and took off to play with his sister while Zane and Heather continued their conversation and figure out how to tell their children about their powers.
They can only hope their kids won't overreact once they tell them…
Although Jay and Nya were able to teach Chris how to control his powers, they also made sure to keep an eye on Kyle in case his own powers emerge.
"Now Chris, you have to be very careful when dealing with electronics."
"Got it." The raven-haired boy nodded.
"Daddy, will I be able to zap stuff too?" Kyle asked with wide-eyed curiosity.
"Uh…" The former blue ninja wasn't sure how to answer his younger son's question, "You may not have the exact same powers as your brother but you will be able to do some pretty amazing things. I-it'll just take time…"
"Your father's right," His mother came into the room with her large belly, "You won't have the exact same powers as Chris but you'll have something extraordinary soon."
Jay greeted his wife with a kiss, gently rubbing her belly and the baby inside.
"I already can't wait to meet her." The lightning ninja said as he kissed his wife's belly.
Nya was heavily pregnant with her third child. It was confirmed that the baby was a girl and the couple were just lucky that Chris and Kyle accepted having a baby sister. With Kyle most likely inheriting her power over metal, the Japanese woman didn't know if her unborn daughter will have any elemental powers or feel left out if she doesn't but she and Jay will still love her all the same. Even if their kids didn't inherit their elements, they'll still love them.
Kyle was growing impatient for his own powers to awaken and was desperate to do anything to be special. His parents told him he'll be able to control metal one day but he wanted it now. He remembered an episode of one of those sci-fi shows his dad likes to watch where that one guy was able to bend spoons with his mind and wanted to try it.
The hazel-eyed boy went straight for the kitchen and grabbed all the spoons in the room.
He stared at the plain utensils for what felt like hours until it finally happened. A creaking sound echoed as if the spoon was groaning and then it bent backwards. Finally, Kyle was able to bend metal, just in time for his father to walk in.
"Kyle, what are you doing?" Jay spotted his younger son in the kitchen.
"I did it!" Kyle cried ecstatically, holding up the warped spoon.
"Did what- oh…"
The blue ninja was speechless upon seeing the spoons Kyle bent as if he was psychic. His hands were already full teaching Chris to use his powers but it'll be even more so now that Kyle finally got his metal powers.
Looks like things are going to get more difficult for Jay and Nya…
Up in the monastery, even Lloyd and Iris can't escape from the chaos from the next generation.
Leon would sometimes get lonely being stuck in the monastery all day. He had Willow but the two-year-old can only do so much with him. Their parents did whatever they could to let them live like other kids such as going out to meet other children their age and getting them plenty of toys and video games so they won't get bored whenever they weren't being homeschooled by their granduncle Wu and were too busy to take them out such as today. Ever since the Walkers' visit, their parents kept having 'grown-up talk' with Wu and spent less time with them, making it even more boring.
Leon grew tired of staring at the ceiling in one of the galleries and wanted to do something with his baby sister. He wandered through the monastery until he finally found her playing with her toys in her room.
While Leon looked exactly like their father when he was a boy, Willow was the spitting image of their mother. The two-year-old girl had deep violet eyes that were always expressive as well as hair in the same brownish-gold hue held in pigtails like her mother usually had in her youth.
"Leon!" Willow ran up to greet her brother.
"Willow, come with me!" The green-eyed boy grabbed his sister's hand.
Leon led his sister into one of the vast rooms to find their own way to have fun.
"Check this out!"
The green ninja's son placed his hands in front of him and concentrated. He's seen his father do it a few times to impress his kids and he wanted to try it too.
Eventually, a tiny spark went off in his hands and grew into a glowing ball of energy that it lit up the whole room before disappearing.
"Do it again! Do it again!" Willow squealed excitedly.
Leon was more than happy to oblige and created another ball of energy to light up the room.
The kids were having the time of their lives discovering these strange new abilities.
Willow approached the walls and much to her brother's shock, she managed to walk ON it! She didn't seem to care, only walking further up until she reached the ceiling and then she began to literally walk upside-down as if the ceiling was the floor!
"This is fun!" The violet-eyed girl giggled seeing everything upside-down.
"Hey Willow! Catch!"
A ball of light formed in Leon's hand and he tossed it into the air, leaving a trail of sparkles in its wake. Luckily, the violet-eyed girl caught it and tossed it back to her brother. It was like a game of ball but this was more fun.
Lloyd and Iris have just finished yet another meeting with Wu over the ninjas' children and their emerging powers to check on their kids. Leon and Willow were growing more rambunctious by the day and it's only a matter of time until they awaken the powers that were unique to them. With their playful attitude, they were already a handful on their own but once their powers are unlocked, the young parents can only imagine what chaos their kids can create.
Such as the scene they just walked right into.
"Leon! What are you doing!?" Lloyd was NOT happy with what he was seeing.
"Hi Daddy!" Willow waved to her father from the ceiling.
"WILLOW!"
Lloyd was horrified seeing his two-year-old daughter defying the laws of gravity.
Iris let out a bloodcurdling shriek seeing her daughter walking on the ceiling.
Alerted by her mother's voice, the toddler's powers were turned 'off' and she would've fallen if not for her dad catching her in time. Still carrying Willow in one arm, Lloyd grabbed Leon by the back of his collar before he could get away and led him out of the room with their mother.
"My babies!" Iris sobbed, holding her children in a very tight grip.
"Mom! Let go!" Leon complained.
"Leon. Willow. What did you do?" Lloyd asked with an austere tone.
"Willow and I were just playing!" Leon exclaimed.
"That isn't an excuse to use your powers as playthings! You could've gotten hurt!" The hero of Ninjago scolded his children.
"Leon, Willow. Come here." Sensei Wu beckoned his young relatives.
The young children obeyed their granduncle and followed him with their parents.
"You two have unique power only your parents possessed until now. Your father has the power to create, which has been passed down to you, Leon. As for you, Willow, your mother is able to manipulate time and space, which you have done moments ago."
"Really?" Leon asked, still giddy over his new powers, "I get to do other cool stuff?"
"Me too?" Willow added.
"This is serious. Your powers are not toys," Wu said sternly, "You can only use them to protect Ninjago and those who can't defend themselves. Before you can even think about using them, we must train you for when that day comes. Your parents and I will help you get ready."
"When will we be ready?" Leon asked.
"It may be years before you and your sister can truly hone your powers but you won't be alone. There are others who have similar powers but we'll help you all control them." Lloyd promised before Iris led them away from all the boring 'grown-up' talk.
"When do you think the Overlord will return?" He asked his uncle.
"Even this wise old man doesn't know the answer to everything," Wu shook his head, "But what matters now is that the new generation is emerging so we'll have to get them ready."
"I understand." Lloyd said out loud.
'As if Leon and Willow aren't already a handful.' He complained to himself.
These next several years will definitely be a living hell…
(*) Himitsu = Secret (Japanese)
(*) Omöjligt = Impossible (Swedish)
Yes! The kids' powers have awakened!
This may be a slow start but I want to give a further look into their childhood as well as give an explanation for their powers emerging unlike Frozen where Elsa's powers still go unexplained. As much as I like the movie, that plot hole REALLY bothers me.
Also, it's only minutes until the new episode airs so... uh…
Review! *runs off*