Mystake sat in her rocking chair as she watched (y/n) balance on a singular wooden pole no thicker or taller than a broom stick. The pole barely swayed nor the did the young girl, she was barely 10 years old and didn't look fatigued from the exercise that would leave many shaking. Mystake stood up and circled the girl. Mystake could barely see (y/n)'s grey shirt move from breathing, it was like she was asleep. Mystake looked at her black pants, if her legs were tiring, the shivering of her pant legs would be the first tell but she saw no such sign. "Breathe," she instructed and she heard (y/n) take a deep breath and exhale. Mystake walked to a bench where a few wooden throwing knives waited for her, she picked one up and threw it at the child.
(y/n) opened a single eye and remained perfectly still as the blade sailed past her nose. Mystake grinned as she picked up the entire row of knives that rested on the benched and threw them at (y/n). The young girl's eyes flew open as she flipped from the staff and in mid-air she kicked in an arch to generate a gust the blew the knives to the ground. She landed perfectly. Mystake gave a small smile and was met with a ginormous grin as (y/n) bounced over to her and tugged her coat. "That was my best time yet, two and a half hours," (y/n) celebrated. Mystake patted her head.
"You're getting stronger every day," she said with a hint of sadness. As (y/n)'s power grew she knew that she would become determined to find out the full extent of her power, even as far as lust for more. It was dangerous. She knew that she would not be able to train her to the fullest. (y/n)'s future laid in the hands of another teacher. "Why don't you make me some tea?" she asked and (y/n) nodded rapidly as she skipped into the kitchen at the back of the tea shop. Mystake resumed her position in her rocking chair. She watched as (y/n) patiently steeped the tea.
Mystake looked upon (y/n) with sad eyes, it would be time to say goodbye soon and she didn't know if she was ready. Her time in Ninjago was peaceful and lonely, (y/n) added joy to her quiet years and she took great pride in the sheer strength and control of wind. An element that was untameable and unpredictable, much like it's Master. Mystake reached to her coffee table draw and removed a pen and paper.
Dear Wu,
My time with little (y/n) has ended, I have taught her what I can and have raised her to the best of my abilities. She is an excellent student and strives to excel but if that drive is left unchecked, I fear what it can do. I believe it is time for her to learn the ways of Spinjitzu.
~Mystake
She wrote. (y/n) then came with a tray of tea and biscuits, she set it down on the table beside Mystake who rested her head in her hand, "thank you dear," she smiled as (y/n) sat across from her with a contempt smile. The words were heavy in Mystake's throat, but she knew they needed to be said. "(y/n)."
"Hmmm." The young girl replied as she stirred her tea.
"These past few years with you were some of the best but I have nothing left to teach you," Mystake spoke softly as she reached out and held (y/n)'s hand. She watched as (y/n)'s face turned from happy, to stunned, to confused. Her bows furrowed and Mystake could hear the wind outside pick up.
"What do you mean? I'm staying with you. Right?" (y/n) asked harshly. To her it sounded like Mystake was saying goodbye and she didn't want to say goodbye. She was happy. To her everyday was an adventure where she tested the waters of her power and always looked for the sparkling pride in Mystake's eyes as she improved
"I can no longer teach you my dear, you have learned everything I have to offer, it is time you take your training to the next level," she responded as she watched tears fill (y/n)'s eyes. It made her heart sink, she hated watching (y/n) cry, her sad eyes would soften the hardest of hearts.
"I don't want to leave," (y/n) sniffled as she held back her tears, wiping her eyes. Mystake pulled (y/n) into a hug.
"My dear you are talented and strong it would be such a waste of potential; you should go and explore. Make friends, see the world and become stronger, you can't do that from inside my teashop," Mystake smiled as she wiped the tears from (y/n)'s eyes.
"Can I come visit?" (y/n) asked.
"Anytime."
~~~***~~~
With a jingle the door to the tea shop opened. Mystake greeted Wu as usual. Wu looked to the stairs as (y/n) cautiously stepped onto the floor of the tea shop. Mystake guided (y/n) to stand in front of Master Wu. The Spinjitzu Master stroked his chin as he surveyed the young girl. He could tell that she was sad to leave but her eyes held a mischief, and curiosity. "Hello young one, my name is Sensei Wu," he greeted.
(y/n) nodded shyly at him, "my name is (y/n) Windsor," she introduced herself shyly as she stepped behind Mystake. The elderly lady gently pushed (y/n) forward. Sensei Wu started out the door and waited for her as she gave Mystake one last hug.
"I'll always be proud of you," Mystake whispered into (y/n)'s ears as she let go, "it's time," she finalized as (y/n) walked to the door. The young Master of wind gave Mystake one last wave as she stepped outside and left her old life.
Mystake sighed. As she returned to stacking tea, (y/n) hadn't even been gone for a minute and the tea shop felt emptier and quiet but she couldn't wait to see what destiny had in story for (y/n). She chuckled to herself. She couldn't believe that she had let herself get attached to a small child.
~~~***~~~
It was late in the afternoon as Sensei Wu opened the door to the Dojo owned by Dareth. There was no one using the training space. "Place your bags down and remove your shoes (y/n) for me to begin training you I must know what level you start at," he said as he twirled his staff. (y/n) did as he asked and removed her shoes and left her bag of clothes at the door.
She got in a fighting stance. Her fists were opened as she circled the Spinjitzu teacher. He could tell that she was quick due to how lightly her feet touch the floor. He knew to react quickly and block because in a matter of seconds (y/n) had dashed behind him and aimed a blow at his back. He used the momentum to throw (y/n) off her feet, but she was able to cartwheel and regain her footing. Sensei Wu wanted to see what her defensive skills were like and began to attempt to strike her with his staff but (y/n) was too quick. With each attack she dodged, ducked and weaved just out of reach. He wasn't ready when he felt his feet sweep out from under him. He was quick to regain his footing as well and realized that he had greatly underestimated the girl. "Use your elemental power," he instructed. She nodded in reply and made a punching motion. Sensei Wu stepped out of the way from the invisible attack. He was impressed, she used the wind as if it were an extension on her body, he knew this was part of the ferocious teaching Mystake would have taught her. He had to admit he had trouble dodging her blows which she paired greatly with her element. He raised his hand and ended the exercise. "I have seen enough," he said. He laid a hand on her shoulder. "Tomorrow we will begin your training but now is the time for you to meet your teammates who will in time become your family," he smiled. (y/n) returned it with a nervous one.
Her hands had been shaking all day. Even through the short sparing match it felt like she couldn't control her hands. She was scared that Sensei Wu would refuse to train her, and she would let Mystake down. Her worries were eased a little after the match, but she was nervous about what her teammates would think. She didn't want to be a bother; she knew that her power would accidentally knock over vases and many other valuables... she just didn't want anyone to hate her.
~~~***~~~
Sensei Wu stepped inside the dining room where the Ninja were eating dinner, "Sensei where have you been?" asked Kai as he finished a spoonful of food.
Sensei stepped to the side and gestured to (y/n) to step forward. She was frozen as the gaze of 6 people fell on her. She felt like hiding but instead she gave an awkward wave. "This is (y/n), she is my new student and will one day be your new teammate, treat her well," Wu introduced as he stepped aside as the team surrounded her.
"Another kid?" Jay whined.
"Pay no attention to him, that's Jay, I'm Cole," the Master of Earth introduced.
Zane shook (y/n)'s hand, "I'm Zane."
"My name is Kai," he grinned pointing at himself.
"Give her some space," Nya scolded as she pushed past the and leaned down, so she was the same height as (y/n), "I'm Nya, it'll be good to have another girl in this boys club," she joked.
(y/n) peered past their shoulders and noticed a blonde hair boy staring at her. She didn't have many friends her age. She found comfort in the solace of the tea shop and training and never even thought of the concept. She tried peering past them to catch a better look at the blonde boy her age. "Lloyd, come say hi," Kai insisted as he stepped aside so that Lloyd could shyly meet her.
The ninja looked at each other, they had never seen Lloyd act this way. They were well aware of how much Lloyd hated girls, but it seemed that (y/n) had stunned him into silence. "Hi, I'm (y/n)," she greeted quietly as she held out her hand, she gave Lloyd a soft smile.
"L-Lloyd," he stammered as he shook her hand. He didn't know why he was so nervous around (y/n); he would have usually been disgusted with shaking hands with a girl, but he could barely form the words to talk to her.
(y/n)'s attention went to Cole who moved another chair next to Lloyd's seat, "you arrived on a good day (y/n), today was Zane's turn to cook," he smiled as he gestured for her to take a seat. She gave him a thankful nod as she sat on the chair and Zane brought her a plate of food.
"She's so adorable," Nya squealed as she noticed (y/n) smile at the nice smelling food. "aww," she added as she watched the smile spread on (y/n)'s face after the first bite.
Jay got up from the table to return his plate and accidentally knocked over the glass. (y/n) was the first to react as she used her power to make sure the glass didn't shatter when it hit the ground, she then used the wind to push the cup towards her and she got up from her chair and handed it to Jay. "You're an elemental master?!" Jay gasped, (y/n) nodded, "that's so cool!"
"Yeah, I can use the wind," she said nervously as she tucked a strand of hair behind her nearby.
"I'm the green Ninja, I'm supposed to be able to control this pretty cool power!" Lloyd boasted, catching her attention. Cole got up and stood with Jay in the kitchen nudging him to look at the two children.
"Really like what?" (y/n) asked with a sparkle in her eyes.
"Yep, legend has it that I can wield the golden power and defeat the darkness," he bragged.
"Spar with me tomorrow, I'd like to see what you can do?" (y/n) asked. Lloyd rubbed the back of his head.
"Uh- the thing is that I'm new to this green ninja stuff," he said nervously. His eyes met hers as she chuckled.
"Don't worry I'm sure we both have a lot to improve on," she said.
"Have you ever read Starfarer?" he asked and (y/n) shook her head. "Have you been living under a rock?" he asked.
(y/n) shook her head, "I've been living in a tea shop," she replied as Lloyd grabbed her wrist.
"We can't let this go unresolved, I have some comics you can borrow," he smiled as he led her to his room.