"Sorry that took so long mother," Aria smiles as she walks up and stands beside her mother, Aria looks at the ninja with a smile "welcome to the palace guys."
"Yeah, so what's the deal?" Kai asks "Why are we here?"
"The royal family has been invited to Shintaro for Princess Vanya's birthday party," Layla tells them "and they have requested we bring the ninja as well."
Aria holds up a letter, Hanabusa takes the letter and hands it to the ninja.
"Woah" Kai stares at it "this is incredible!"
"Are you sure this isn't a mistake?" Nya asks
Jay gasps "It's real! It's gotta be! It's addressed to us too, look!"
"It is highly unusual" Zane says
"Ooh, we gotta get ready!" Jay shouts excited
"Shintaro?" Lloyd questions "as in Shintaro the Ivory City?
"As in the remote and exclusive mountain kingdom of Northern Ninjago" P.I.X.A.L explains
"Invitations to Shintaro are exceedingly rare" Zane adds "In recorded history, there have only been a handful of outsiders allowed into the Ivory City"
"I've heard it's incredible! It's the most beautiful city in the world. And the people have wings. Haha! You can't beat wings." Jay says
"What's it say?" Lloyd asks "The invitation"
"Ahem" Jay clears his throat and reads "King Vangelis of the Northern Kingdom of Shintaro of the Sky Folk, kindly requests your presence" he smiles "of course he does" the ninja shake their heads "as honored guests, oh that makes sense, to celebrate the birthday of the princess, Vania."
"Little is known about Shintaro. Up until recently, it was still considered a mythical place" Zane says
"Well, it looks like we're gonna see it. In person!" Jay shouts
The ninja cheer.
"Master Wu, this is just what you need. This will get you out of your funk!" Lloyd says excited
"I am not in a "funk". And I'm not going. I'll stay here with Misako and P.I.X.A.L.. I can assist her in the Hangar Bay" Wu declines
"But how often does a chance to visit a legendary fabled kingdom come your way?" Lloyd questions
"I've visited my share of legendary fabled kingdoms. Once you've seen one, you've seen them all. You go. Enjoy yourselves. You don't need me tagging along." Wu replies
"Now, you listen to me, Wu. I've had about enough of this moping around. You are going with the ninja!" Misako shouts
"I can't go charging off to far-flung places! Adventures and legendary kingdoms are for the young. You of all people should understand that" Wu argues
Misako glares angrily at Wu "Why should I understand?"
"Uh" Wu realizes his error "w-what I meant to say was, uh, um -"
"You listen to me, Wu. You are going on this journey, and you are going to like it! Is that understood?" Misako demands
Wu looks around "But-but I - the chicken need -"
"Understood!?" Misako shouts and Wu nods, she turns to Lloyd "He's in"
"Yes! This is gonna be just what we need!" Lloyd cheers
"I hate to interrupt," Aria speaks up
The ninja turn to look at her.
"You will be attending," Aria smiles "but so will the royal family."
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The Students of Garmadon
FanfictionAria Lord is the daughter of Empress Layla and the Overlord. She is known to her mother and the citizens of Ninjago as the unwanted princess. Unwanting to see her daughter's face, Layla sent her off to live with Lord Garmadon, who taught Aria about...
Chapter 111: Shintaro
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