You had the feeling, something was very wrong. Of course something was wrong, you were stuck on a fucking comet with no way back home, but it was one of the prophecy sensed you felt now. Then it came to you, the Golden Weapons. The Overlord had them now. And then more arguing. Everyone was talking and you could hear Jay and Cole in the middle of it, you didn't care for more arguing in your life.
Staring at the floor, the tears falling into the helmet you couldn't believe you had hope before. How were you ever going to get home from space. You heard everyone talking still, but just muted them all.
Blinking the tears away you started to think, was there any possible way to even get home? Then an alarm went throughout your suit. A screen appeared on the inside of your helmet showing what was wrong. Low oxygen.
After awhile of sitting there, and loosing track of time, you felt something tapping your shoulder. Looking to the side, Lloyd was crouched down beside you, giving you a small smile.
"Y/n," he squeezed your hand, "we are getting off of this comet, I promise. We are building a new ship and could use your help to shape the pieces right."
You pursed your lips and nodded. Lloyd helped you up and hugged you, before leading you out, and to the rest of the Ninja. You unmuted them and could hear their happiness as they built together. They really were s team, most of the time at least.
Lloyd lead you over to the parts and you started slicing off bits to the shapes. It ended up giving you a nasty headache but it was quick to do, and eventually you had a rocket looking thing done.
Everybody climbed inside and you held onto Lloyd's hand tight.
Lloyd cleared his throat, "Boosters?"
"Check."
"Electronics?"
"Check."
"Navigation?"
"Check."
"How we holding together?" He asked, interlocking his gloved fingers with yours.
Cole nodded, "Bubble gum and a wish."
You smiled softly, "let's go home."
Then Zane connected his power, and the rocket blasted off.
You were sure you were going much faster then you should've and soon Cole announced that the rocket was almost there.
"My power source has reached critical mass. It appears my unlimited energy, is in fact limited." Zane said in worry.
Jay whipped his head around, "Sorry what? Critical mass? Like, it's gonna blow up?"
"Don't worry about me," Zane replied, "I must use my power to hold out vessel together."
Lloyd furred his brows, "No way I'm letting you do that Zane. Entering the atmosphere means we have air."
"No, it means we are going to burn up." Jay panicked as he checked the controls.
Lloyd sighed, "Listen, with just enough sir, we can support our elemental shields now. Let's at least try guys."
"Huh?" You looked over to him, "elemental what now? I can't do that?!"
"Just hold on," he said standing up before grabbing you by your waist.
Then the rocket fell apart.
You were then surrounded by a translucent green orb and fell down to Ninjago. Looking as you crossed New Ninjago City, you saw a Golden shimmer over buildings as they moved. What was the Overlord doing?
"Y/n, be ready." Lloyd reminded you, you were basically clinging to him at this point and looking out. The rest of the Ninja started flying into their vehicles by Pixal's instructions. And then Lloyd formed his own cycle as you continued holding onto his back.
"Oh shit, my bike is still by the desert highway where me and Kai got taken." You mumbled before looking forward.
You all came to a stop infront of Wu and Garmadon.
They both smiled, "Welcome back Ninja."
Garmadon nodded, "Welcome back son. Brother I don't remember the last time we were on the same team." It was quite sweet to see the brothers back together.
"I have the city in my sights" Zane said nodding forward. The city was surrounded by a wall of buildings.
"City? That's not s city, that's an impenetrable fortress!" Jay yelled in concern.
Then Garmadon spoke up, "Behind that wall, the Golden Master had the power of my father, the First Spinjitzu Master."
Borg's face came onto the small screen, but instead of listening, you took the time to rest your head on Lloyd's back and take deep breaths to collect yourself.
You had just gone to space and came back alive. How in Ninjago had you managed to do that?
Listening to the rest of Borg's message, you put up your mask and prepared to go. You had the gist of the plan, make it to this Temple of Fortitude and figure out s better plan from within the shields there. Borg had a weapon to defeat the Overlord -you had decided calling him the Golden Master was dumb- for good.
"Everyone, stay together!" Lloyd said to the team before driving off. "Kai. You, Nya, and Zane tale the high road. We'll make our own road.
Lloyd saw a ramp before driving over it and through a broken window, out onto the other side of the building.
You were making good time when you saw Nya get hit and fall.
Kai's voice came over the comms, "Nya's down, I repeat, Nya's down."
Cole then came up onto the screen, "I'm going back for her."
And then Jay had to argue, "No, I'll go back."
"Go back, and our probability to make it to the Temple exponentially diminished." You honestly had no idea what Zane just said but gathered that it was bad.
Then Kai yelled at Zane and they continued arguing, could they go 5 minutes without having a hissy fit?
Lloyd looked back at you in question and you nodded agreeing. "Everyone else head to the Temple, we'll go pick up Nya."
Lloyd raced to where Nya had been hit and then you realized everyone was going, could this team cooperate for once?
You were lost in thoughts when the road underneath you exploded, hitting you off of the bike and onto the concrete. Your already best up legs felt even worse.
Then golden legs appeared. "The famous Ninja have time for a meet-and-greet. Let's dance!" The hoarse voice called from over you. Quickly standing up, your breath hitched as you could see the Overlord wearing the Golden Armor from the Golden Weapons.
He then started to spin. He started to do Spinjitzu.
Lloyd yelled from behind you, "Change of plans! RUN!"
You started to bolt it as the giant, golden tornado got closer. You jumped over Lloyd's motorcycle as it got sucked into the tornado and ducked under a flying street sign.
Turning the corner, you ran and caught up with the rest of the Ninja. A bud flipped on it's side was blocking the street. Lloyd stood at the base and helped you over as he jumped himself. The bus then was flung over you and you just kept running.
"How much longer until the Temple?!" You yelled out to them.
"Across the park!" Zane shouted back.
Jumping over the fence, you all ran under the arch and into the building. Looking out, Lloyd had barley made it in before the shield was activated. You could hear the Overlord shouting in agony.
You looked out the window and saw the Nindroids were firing at the shield, how long would it last?
The Temple shook and dust flew from the ceiling making you sneeze.
Lloyd walked forward, "You said you had a weapon that could stop him?"
Borg smiled, "I do," he wheeled forward and a chamber opened from the floor revealing s protected box, "It's my most protected secret."
Lloyd tilted his head, "Is it am ancient curse?"
Everyone else bet on what the weapon could be as Borg worked on opening the large box. You hoped it was something that would just get him home quick and easy, like a bazooka to the face or something, but magic.
The box opened up, and inside sat a singular, small, white pill.
You blinked, "A pill?! How is this supposed to help?"
Borg chuckled, "Ah, not just any pill, a nano pill. For all of time, scientists have been searching for the holy grail of inventions. A diet pill that actually works!"
You rested your forehead on your hand, "We are going to die, we are actually going to die."
Garmadon stepped forward, "Wait until you're old, you'll see why it's so important."
You just groaned and you bet everyone else had the same reaction.
"Tell me Borg, does it work?!" Garmadon was really excited for a diet pill apparently.
"No." Well all of Ninjago was doomed, Borg had really gone insane. "But, the nanotechnology inside had an adverse effect. It not only shrinks your waistline, but miniaturized you as well."
Zane pursed his lips, "so you've made a shrinking pill? "
"Let me get this straight." Kai stepped forward, "You want us to get close to this guy, who has armor that with the mere touch, would make us toast, AND you want us to give him a pill?"
Borg nodded, "Precisely!"
You crouched down before sitting on the floor. You did not just get back from space to feed the embodiment of evil a diet pill.
"Get us close Ninja, and we'll give the Golden Master his medicine." You sighed standing up. "Guess we're doing this then."
Garmadon nodded, "you 6 take the Stone Warriors Armor from the Temple it should help."
You looked over and saw the stone armor on display. Grabbing on nobody else had, you walked back to everyone, how were you supposed to fight in this heavy armor?
"You ready for this?" Lloyd asked from beside you.
You sighed, "Think so, if I diet pill can get rid of the Overlord I think I'll be ready for anything after this."
Once Zane stopped talking to his girlfriend, everyone slid the armor over their heads. In s flash, it disappeared and you didn't feel anything. Looking around, you realized your shoulders now had silver shoulder plates and you just felt more protected in general.
Then Lloyd screamed.
"Hey! The seal! It's broken!" Well fuck.
The Nindroids started entering the ground when Nya, in a weird looking vehicle, shot them, making a clear path, Better late than never! Go get 'em Ninja!"
All of you ran out and got rid of the ones in front of you. You ran into the rooftop, following Zane and Lloyd until you got to the edge to see Golden cords connecting into a large spiderweb.
Zane was debating on what to do when you heard a crash behind you. A giant hand made of roofing tiles was swinging at you. Everyone ducked and you followed behind before realizing Lloyd was covering you as well. "Thanks" you said as the times scattered on the ground.
"I don't believe it. The armor's working!" Cole said in amazement.
Jay nodded before running onto the golden cord, "KEEP GOING! We have to take the heat off the senseis'!"
You ran into it, they didn't feel the most secure and it was proved when Lloyd easily kicked through one of them. Running along, you got closer and closer to the center where the Overlord was.
Hearing cheering, you glanced below and saw the citizens of Ninjago cheering, as good as it felt, they should've been looking for safety.
A wall of cars flew into your way but everyone using their powers, quickly pushed them back.
And then you were back to being face to face with the Overlord.
Underneath you exploded. The debris rained down on the citizens. You panicked.
"We have to save the people!" Lloyd yelled as everyone glance down.
Kai disagreed, "We have to get the Sensei's closer!"
Then, a sewer lid moved.
A blue snake, you had come to learn of, named Scales emerged. The hypnobrai called out to everyone, "People of Ninjago, follow me!"
The people quickly gathered into the sewers, it was nice to have one thing off of your back.
"The snakes are on our side?" Jay sounded astounded. "Great. Now I have seen it all."
Kai stepped forward taking off his bandana, "We'll never get close enoug-"
Garmadon ran forward, "You won't need to," he looked back at Wu, "Ready to thread the needle, brother?"
Wu looked up, "Let's show them what old timers can do."
Garmadon kept off the building. He bounced on one of the cords before pushing Wu higher. He tossed the pill and Wu swung and hit it.
You did have to admit it was a really good tag team move.
It was about to fly into the Overlord's gaping mouth, when Pythor kept in front of it and ate it.
He then almost immediately shrunk down to smaller than your head.
Zane's Falcon chased after the snake and then the Overlord spoke.
"That's it? That was all you've got?" He then grabbed Kai, Jay, Wu and then the rest of you.
You struggled as you hung from the Cord wrapped around you.
"The- the armor why isn't it working?" You could hear Cole worry from behind you.
The Overlord squeezed the cords tighter, "Because your time is over!"
Then Zane's voice came over the comms, "Support me, friends. For one last time." You understood what he meant.
Wriggling in the cords, you managed to flip yourself over and Zane's jumped on the bottom of your feet.
You could see him grasp onto the Overlord's armor and turn blue.
"Let..my..friends..go." Zane grunted.
"Go where, Doomed Ninja?" The Overlord chuckled.
You fell out of the cords and managed to land on your feet.
"Your survival rate is low."
Zane gasped, obviously in pain, "This isn't about numbers. It's about family.
Lloyd stumbled forward, "He's- he's not letting go!"
Your breath hitched as you got another feeling in the back of your head. It was a fast beeping sound.
Jay gasped, "His heart! It's reaching critical mass!"
Cole pushed pass him, "If his heart overloads, he'll blow. He'll never survive.
"Let go of him, Zane! What is he doing?!" Kai yelled over his comms.
"He has to let go..right?" You mumbled, "right?" You looked around and saw tears forming in Lloyd's eyes. He wasn't letting go.
Wu pushed everyone back, "he's protecting us."
The beeping got faster.
"I am a Nindroid."
Faster.
"And Ninja never quit."
Even faster.
"Go Ninja. Go!"
The Overlord shrieked in pain. Yelling insults and demanded orders of Zane.
Zane kept shooting ice at him.
Jay ran for Zane, you yelled something but it was all muffled out by the beeping. Ice shards started to fall to the ground.
Lloyd pulled you back.
It was going to fast to count now.
You climbed down the ladder, not thinking and sat at the bottom grabbing your head.
And then it stopped.
With one, singular, long beep, it stopped.
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"I used to think technology would be the answer to all of our problems, but then I saw technology invent new problems. Devastating problems..."
You sat on the bench resting your head on Lloyd's shoulder. You had zoned out, still listening but it wasn't worth watching it.
"...And then a Nindroids named Zane saved us all. He was the perfect balance between us and technology. He taught us that life should be a balance. Technology can prove our lives but so can people. And if we focus on one at the expense of the other, that's when the balance is off. Our city will find it's way again, but this time with Zane as our compass. With that, I give to you," Borg pulled the cloth off, a metal statue of Zane stood proudly there, "the Titanium Ninja."
Almost on cue, Zane's Falcon flew over and landed on the statue's shoulder.
Nya was saying something and Lloyd was rubbing your hand as you sighed. Why did every problem in Ninjago have to kill someone? First your dad and now Zane, would it stop?
"And now Kai would like to speak for those who knew him best."
Kai walked up to the platform, took a breath, and spoke. "Everyone wondered what powered Zane. I don't know if we'll ever know, but I'd like to think it was brotherhood. Because he powered me. And he'll still power me as his memory lives on. Ninja never quit, and Ninja will never be forgotten. Wherever you are, Zane, you'll always be one of us."
Lloyd squeezed your hand and you looked up, brushing your damp eyes with your sleeve, you looked up and saw snow falling. It really felt like Zane was watching you guys. Lloyd pulled you up and walked you over to Kai as the other Ninja did. He side hugged you as you gave a small smile up to the sky.
You whispered under your breath, "Thank you Zane."
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A/n: HOLY SHIT I FORGOT HOW HEART WRENCHING THIS EPISODE IS FUCKKKKKKKKK anyways, I finished this chapter just after publishing Chapter 4 (She within herself) so it's going to be a bit before you end up reading this. I'm going to take a break releasing chapters between seasons. I'll end up writing 1 or 2 chapters in-between seasons 3 and 4. They'll both be in the same book and I'll probably keep the same kind of titles (just different poem) Thank you so much for reading the story up to this point and if you liked it, vote the story or follow me or whatever, just thanks for supporting my silly story.