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I love when I check the ninjago wiki to double check that I’m correct about something before Info dumping to my friend about it and discovering new information that I cannot for the love of me find where it came from.

Like what do you mean ronin is the one who sold Zane to Chen? I mean it checks out but when was this said?? Am I just forgetting a line of dialogue or something?? What??

Oh yeah I’m positive

if this gets 100,000 notes then i, the worlds greatest space agency will personally shoot donald trump into the sun

Keep scrolling, there's nothing fishy going on here

update: its now on ao3!

no idea when chapter 2 will be outas i have a bigger fic im working on as well (no bug kai, it started before bug kai was an idea and im not back peddling to include him lol)

hey does anyone have any good bug Kai fic recs. I've been loving the bug Kai content and want more.

I think mostly what young fandom types (and I guess younger people in general) who are very very invested in the idea that “20 is still basically a minor” need to understand is that the feeling of “I’m just a child pretending to be an adult, and everyone else around me is a REAL adult” is DEEPLY universal (and won’t stop, ever, by the way, sorry!) and also is not, like, praxis.

Believe me, I get it, but the self-infantilization needs to stop, especially when you’re trying to engage in conversations about actual children and the harms they can face. Yes, it is scary to wake up and realize you’re 22 and you still feel like you’re 15, but it happens to all of us. You’re an adult. You have to deal with it.

Kai after he gets home, looking in the mirror and just. Practicing.

His smile. His laugh. His quips. Practicing how to seem like himself so Lloyd doesn’t worry.

I keep forgetting to upload it to there- I can do that tonight ^^ currently at work and it’s just easier to do on my lap top then my phone

hey does anyone have any good bug Kai fic recs. I've been loving the bug Kai content and want more.

OH MY GOD I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE THAT

ougdhdh the way he carries that photo around everywhere 😭😭😭 he loves his family So Much

did i do it? did i do the meme right?

I’m actually working on a bug kai fic rn. Ignore the fact that it says oneshot, it was originally supposed to be one but I have more of it planned

hey does anyone have any good bug Kai fic recs. I've been loving the bug Kai content and want more.

"Ted is doomed to become the homeless man and eventually die a horrible death wherein he is trapped within the Bastard's Box for eternity" to YOU. I, however, live in the Hatchetfield universe where he is de-Tinky'd through some magical and/or scientific machinations beyond my writing ability <3

His brain could never truly be "repaired" to its original state but you'll get some vicious side eyes from one Peter Spankoffski for ever referring to it as "broken". It's still his brother, and everyone adjusts to a new normal.

His internal clock is no longer linear; on good days his watch and many clocks and calendars keep him on track, but when he gets what Pete refers to as the "Time Scrambles", he gets foggy and mixed up, at which point someone will usually put on Borat for him and tell him to rest up till things make sense again.

Don't think Tinky doesn't try and wiggle his way back in; even if it's a bluff, being told "I'm coming for your ass" by a bright yellow demon goat doesn't help you sleep at night.

What should Ted's dog's name be tell me in the tags :3

I was scrolling to fast and read that as “I’m trauma btw” and didn’t even question it

dooodllles iwas watching s3

Lost and found, arc 2: x marks the spot

Part 1: the rock meets a hard place

(Previous---Next) (Masterpost)

Cole groaned as he rubbed the back of his head. That landing.. could’ve been a lot worse. Using the near by sand to catch himself was quick thinking. But he was definitely going to still be bruised.

He sat up, feeling the sun warm his skin and the breeze blow through his dark hair

Sun…

Breeze

Oh shit, he was outside.

He frantically reached for his mask. Pulling it up to stop himself from breathing in the fog directly but-

But nothing..?

He felt.. fine.

He didn’t feel the overwhelming urge to break something or hurt anyone or to carry out the overlords bidding..

He was. Completely fine.

Cole lowered his mask hesitantly. Taking a deep breath of clean, fresh air for the first time in what, a decade now? How long had it been since the over lord took over… keeping track hadnt really mattered after a while.

Had he managed to land some place outside the overlords control? But. That was impossible. There wasn’t an inch of earth untainted in ninjago.

Cole stood up, looking around at the proof of that he was wrong, that they’d all been wrong.

It was filled with junk and scrap. Garbage and antiques.

Jay would love it here..

There wasn’t much vegetation besides the odd rotting house plant. The place didn’t look like it could grow much, but if they could breath out here it was worth a noting as a possible new location, the underground had hit cramped years ago.

Cole paced around the piles of crap. Deciding to grab what he could for jay when, swish, an arrow shot right past his head

Stone warrior?

Cole cursed mentally

Should’ve known it was too good to be true

“Hold it right there buster” the attacker rang out “or the next one won’t just give you a hair cut.” That was.. ninjargon? Stone warriors couldn’t speak ninjargon..

“I don’t want any trouble.” Cole said, raising his hands up slowly to show the surface dweller he wasn’t armed (not that he of all people needed to be, not with this much sand and stone exposed) he turned around to face the archer, a thin figure who stood atop a rather solid looking wall. Their messy blonde hair over grown and frizzy.They wore a torn deep purple tank tap along with a cropped hoodie vest that had ribs painted on, a green 5 barely hanging on, both were far to small dispite the figures small and thin frame. The archer was adorned with jewelry made from mismatched metals. But their eyes are what stood out the most.

The piercing red of a ruby.

Just like garmadons.

“Oh yeah? Well unfortunately for you, I DO want trouble” they flashed an impish grin, their pointed ear twitched with excitement.

Oh yeah.

This was definitely garmadons kid.

Cole cleared his throat “my name is Cole brookestone” he started “there was an explosion and I somehow landed here. I did not mean to intrude or trespass. But- I’ve been looking for someone, maybe you’ve seen them.” He hesitated, wondering how to bring up the fact that he was the person Cole and everyone left in ninjago had been looking for for the past 10 years.

The archer scoffed. “Hate too break it to you Cole.” They mocked “but your search is over. Your in the land of the lost now. And it doesn’t take kindly to those who try to leave.”

Cole blinked, the land of the lost..? What on earth was that “uh. Ok then. Can we just. Talk this out? You really don’t seem like that bad of a-“ another arrow released. Another purposeful miss

“Oh. I AM that bad of a guy. Trust me.”

Cole took a deep breath. Trying to think his way out of this. The archer (who he was pretty sure was Lloyd garmadon and he’d LOVE a little confirmation here.) was too high up for him to get to before he got himself shot. “Ok. You win. What do you want from me.”

The archer blinked. Lowering his weapon a tad. Had he.. not thought that far ahead?

“I. Uh.” He looked to both sides. Trying to figure out what he was supposed to do. He gave an exasperated sigh “just come inside already brick stone”

“It’s. Brookestone.”

“Yeah, like I said. Brick stone.” He lowered his weapon, jumping off the wall with surprising agility for someone so frail looking. He pulled back a peice of scrap metal that seemed to be serving as a door.

Cole walked to the doorway, before the archer held his hand infront of it

“Weapons.”

“What?”

“Your weapons. Give em over. Your my prisoner now so I gotta have your weapons.” He explained. Rocking on the balls of his feet as he held his hand out

“I don’t have my weapons with me. Trust me you’d know if I did. I use a giant hammer.”

The arches face scrunched up. “Thats weird. What do you need a hammer for?”

“The stone warriors mostly. It’s not that effective but the shockwaves off it can stun them for a few seconds”

The archer blinked “..stone what now?” He shook his head “never mind. Just get inside already” he said, shoving Cole forword throught the door and pulling it shut

He hasn’t heard about the stone warriors..? Was this place really outside of the overlords reach?hope fluttered in Cole’s chest. If there was a safe place.. maybe they could get the survivors here. Actually start to live again..

“HEY GEO! THAT GYSER WAS TOTALLY LAME AND NOTHING SPECIAL CAME IN! ILL BE IN MY LAIR IF YOU NEED ME!!”

This scraggly 20 year old has a lair? Cole thought to himself. Finding it a bit entertaining.

“Oh no you don’t” a softer, deeper voice chimed in. “Last time you went to your lair right after a gyser we found bonzle. I’m not letting you take some random person hostage again”

The archer groaned “you never let me do anything fun” he crossed his arms, huffing and pouting like a spoiled princess in a cartoon.

A purple orc like man stepped into the small entry room of the wall “hello there. I’m geo. Sorry if my friend Lloyd here scared you he’s.. not good with people.”

Lloyd blew a lock of his hair out of his face, rolling his eyes

So it is him.. THIS is the green ninja? The savior of ninjago … oh boy they are so screwed. “Not the worst welcome party I’ve had, no sweat. I’m, Cole by the way ” the master of earth cleared his throat. “So. The land of the lost huh? What’s that about?”

Geos face softened from hospitality to.. pity. “Let’s. Discus that over a meal huh? I’m not much of a cook but I find a filling meal always helps me process new information. So, Cole. Where are you from. Sorry, what realm are you from?”

“I- realm..?uh Ninjago I guess..?”

“Of course you are. Ninjagos real good at loosing people.” Lloyd huffed

Geo gave him a scolding glance as he lead Cole from the outer wall into a quaint but large structure “ignore him. It is true though. Most that come here are from ninjago”

“Wish I could say I was surprised.. so. How exactly does one end up here? Because my buddy jay gets lost all the time but he’s never mentioned this place.” Cole glanced around, looking at the seams in the wall where different metals met. A patchwork of scrap.

Geo and Lloyd gave each other a look. Sharing.. something between them. Geo motioned for Cole to have a seat at their worn down table. “When people end up here, it’s not just because they got lost it’s.. it’s because”

“It’s because people stopped looking for them.” Lloyd interrupted, narrowing his eyes at the ground in anger.

Stopped looking? But.. we’ve been looking for Lloyd this whole time? “That. Can’t be right. I was literally with my uh.. team right before I landed here.”

Geo hummed in thought “how about. You tell us what Happened” he asked gently

“It was a normal day in the underground. There was an explosion, next thing I know I’m hurtling towards the ground.” Cole shrugged

Goes brow furrowed “You. Didnt sink in?”

“In what?”

“Normally. When people become lost they sink into the ground, and are shot out by a geyser.” Geo continued

Cole frowned “that’s. Definitely not what happened.”

“What about this ‘underground?’ What’s that about?” Lloyd questioned

“It’s a cave system. A safe haven for anyone we find wondering the surface.” Cole answered

“Safe from what?” The younger tilted his head

“You.. really don’t know?” Cole asked softly, his eyes gleaming with.. bizzare hope?

The pair shook their heads

“Oh first master. This. It’s a long story.” Cole paused, wondering how much to tell them “there’s this. Corrupting fog filled the surface. It forces people to do things they normally wouldn’t even think about doing.” Cole swallowed, rubbing at the burn marks on his wrists “the underground is completely sealed off to prevent anyone from getting infected by it, when we need supplies I can open the wall and-“ his eyes went wide. Suddenly standing “I- I have to get back-!”

“Cole just, take a deep breath” geo urged

“Nonono you don’t understand they’re all trapped down there without me-! If there’s a cave in I can’t plug it I have to-“

“Hey bolder brain! Zip it.” Lloyd shouted.

For some reason, Cole complied

Geo gave Lloyd a small nod of thanks “Cole. I know this is. Strange. And frightening. I’m sure your friends will be fine but.. once your in the land of the lost. You can’t.. you can’t leave”

Cole blinked, looking between the scrawny blond and the purple teddy bear “what do you mean.. can’t leave?”

“It’s like I told you.the land of the lost doesn’t take kindly to those who try to leave” Lloyd said ever so helpfully as he tried to blow a peice of hair out of his face (to no avail)

“That- that can’t.. I have to get back-!”

“I’m sorry Cole.. but trying to leave just. Doesn’t work. It forces you back with this. Purple mist. There’s no way past it..” goes expression softened in empathy

Cole sat back down, head in his hands “they’re going to die if I don’t get back..”

Geo hesitated before placing a hand on Cole’s shoulder “I’m sure they will figure something out. It sounds like a large group. Surely someone is resourceful?”

Cole took a deep breath. Thinking about how jay could scrap anything together with enough stubborness, or how zane could make a plan five steps ahead of himself

“Right. Yeah. They can. Hold out for a bit.” He still had to get back. What good was finding the green ninja if they were both stuck here? Its not like they could lure the overlord here. And even if they could that was. A bad idea.

Geo nodded “see? It’s going to be ok. Come on, we’ll get a place to sleep set up for you.” He offered.

Lloyd rolled his eyes “I’m gonna go find bonzel. She’ll wanna know about this new method of showing up here.”

“Who’s bonzel?” Cole asked

“You’ll find out soon enough brickstone” Lloyd stuck his tounge out

First master the savior of the world is so childish..

Geo shook his head “bonzel is the youngest of our little group here. Both in terms of actual age and arrival. Well.. I guess not anymore for that last part” he scratched his chin. Clearing his throat “anyways. I’m sure she’ll be thrilled to meet you.”

Geo smiled. Cole couldn’t help but smile back.

Geo led him to a more empty portion of what he explained they called “the rookery” a shelter he’d worked on since he was little.

The pair began working on making a makeshift bedroom for Cole

“You said you could… open the wall in the underground. Why does it have to be you?”

“I’m the elemental master of earth.” Cole stated.

Geo just.

Blinked.

“The what now?”

Coles cheeks flushed in embarrassment . Of course he didn’t know what that ment “oh I just uh. I can manipulate earth. Dirt n rocks and stuff.” He cleared his throat

“Oh! Is it. Common to have powers like that in ninjago?”

Cole shook his head “not exactly. There’s a limited number of elemental masters. I’m part of a team of them, and we’ve met a few others. But i wouldn’t say it’s common. Why?”

Geo looked around, grabbing to pieces of meta and focusing on a point between them. The pieces began to glow as he pushed them together, bending them into a circle. Their material fusing together and becoming one “do you.. do you think that counts? I. I’ve been trying to reach Lloyd how to do it too but it hasn’t stuck.”

Cole stared open mouthed at the newly formed bracelet “geo thats- that’s incredible! Yeah that- that definitely counts as an elemental power- makes sense you can’t teach Lloyd. Only one master per element can exist at one time.” Cole explained, gingerly taking the fused scrap, turning it over in his hand to examine it “this is amazing..” he said softly. His eyes trailed over to the wall. He moved to inspect it, noticing the lines between materials that matched the freshly made peice “is that how you made this place?”

Geo shrugged “yeah? It’s. Something I’ve always been able to do. I mostly use it to make art. Sculptures and jewlery stuff like that. But it comes in handy for building too” he said casually, rubbing his neck

“With out any training?? That’s- holy shit geo that’s impressive” Cole grinned “I had to train for months under a seasoned master just to move a pebble!”

Geo’s face a deep plum “well, it didn’t start with big things. Just. Paper weights really. Over time I figured out how to do it more efficiently, most of the time I can do it as a side task,”

Cole ran his fingers through his hair “that’s. Oh my first master that’s amazing.”

Geo couldn’t help but smile back, opening his mouth to say something before the door was kicked back open as the blond rag-a-muffin waltzed through with.. a skeleton, thrown over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. “FOUND BONZEL” he declared

“Hey” bonzel held up her hand in a small wave, seemingly unbothered by the way she was being carried

“Uh. Hi..?” Cole waved back

This. Was going to be an interesting adventure.

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Author note: so this one is half the size of all chapter/arc 1. can you tell ive been looking forward to this bit eburgwergweo

genuinly excited to get into the meat of this fic <3

We talk about older brother Kai a lot but we need some more big sister nya appreciation. Her and Lloyd were often stuck in the ship together when she wasn’t out samurai x’ing so I think they’d end up pretty close.

None of the ninja can ever say they’re getting to old for this shit bc wu is only a tad younger then ninjago itself.

reblog if you’re okay with people writing fanfics of your fanfics and/or fanfics inspired by your fanfics

"I didn't comment on a fic I liked because I don't think the author would care or remember my comment anyway". fanfic writer here, I still remember comments I got on my fics from seven years ago. I still think about them and they still make me smile. your kind comments are what motivates us and what helps us keep writing.

I personally know writers who take screenshot and print out comments they got from their readers.

TL;DR comments matter to us writers more than you think. if you like a fanfic, never be shy to let the author know ♡

When do yall feel like the ninja became adults (for tea purposes, not referring uring to Lloyd. He prolly needs his own special poll)

Just curious to know what yall think, feel free to give your reasoning ^^ I will not be giving mine till after the poll to avoid influencing the results

Omg now he can give you a hug

Lloyd pillow blanket appreciation post

my souvenir from Legoland 🔥🔥🔥

ironically when i actually went, i wasn't that big a fan of Lloyd (i was hoping to get something of cole or zane but alas) but i saw a wearable blanket and decided that would be the best

@diggity-didge

Ok but fsm telling little garmadon and wu stories about his adventures as bedtime stories while tucking them in

Don’t mind me I’m just sobbing in the corner.

Can I just talk about how much I dislike fanfictions where the premise is: "Kai cheats on Skylor with Cole" or "Kai cheats on Cole with Skylor"?

Because FIRSTLY: Kai would not fucking do that™️

And secondly: I don't like that it perpetuates the stereotype that bisexuals are cheaters!! It's a harmful stereotype and it seems that the sole reason many people write fanfiction like this is because a lot of us headcanon Kai as bisexual.

I feel like there's nuance to this topic and like maybe it could work if it's not just "Kai's an asshole who just likes sleeping around" but that's what most of them end up being and it makes me sad.

She talked about him like he was a work of art.

“This mark here, it’s was made to quickly” she’d say while examining his shoulders. Peppering her words with soft kisses he couldn’t feel

She talked about him like he was someone’s master piece. “Clearly they’re not used to working with this medium.”

She talked about him, but rarely with him.

He told her he loved her, she told him he belonged in a gallery.

“And the stone they choose” she’d click her tongue, her fingers grazing the edge where his leg had broken off as a fledgling “not exactly the toughest material, how did they expect you to hold up in a storm?” She shook her head before pressing a kiss between his shoulders. “Whoever made you, didn’t know what they were doing.”

She talked about him, like he was a work of art.

He’s always been a bit of a bitch and I love him for it <3

im afraid jay never had goodness guys.

Morro would be such a mama's boy. Unfortunately the only remotely motherly figure he has is The Preeminent. so.

Finnaly getting myself to work on my actual book yay <3 I love my dumb gay characters and cannot wait to share them one day. God I have so many plans for this book down to an idea for the cover art

If anyone’s intrested in a gay romance between a vampire and a werewolf set in a small island town of the coast of Greece hmu 🥰

This is a rare non Wu post, but this has been in my head for a while now and I need to say it, just a small theory/thought. Don't take it too seriously..

But

Our Zane is DEAD.

Wild thought, right? Like we've seen him come back time and time again, how could he be dead? He's a robot he can't die- no. You don't understand.

Zane DIED in season 3. The son that Dr Julien MADE with his love and care, is DEAD. I've been trying to pinpoint why Zane hasn't felt right to me ever since s3, maybe it's just the way he was made but he further becomes a bot, than, Zane, further becomes the protector of those who cannot protect themselves, than ZANE, than OUR cooking, funny, jokes and japes loving Zane. The Zane who was confused but was..Human nonetheless. The Zane we never even thought could be anything else BUT human, just. Different.

That Zane died when he sacrificed himself. What he was made from, made WITH, could not be replicated. The titanium ninja might look like our Zane, might sound like him sometimes. But he's empty. And only further growing farther than what Zane was. A brother. A friend. Now he's an informat laying heavily on the FACT that he IS a nindroid that can be replaced. Because he WAS replaced.

Our Zane is gone.

And he's not coming back.

Lost and found, arc 1: buried treasure

Part 4: one mans trash

(Previous---Next) (Masterpost)

Jay was pretty good at keeping himself awake. If it wasn’t his thoughts, he could always give himself tiny shocks to keep the gears turning.

He couldn’t do it often without the others getting suspicious, but sometimes he needed to. And tonight was one of those nights.

He waited till Cole and Zane had fallen fast asleep, curled up with one another. Jay had chosen to be the big spoon tonight specifically for this purpose.

He slowly, quietly, crept out of bed. Giving a small exhale of relief that he’d managed to pry himself away without waking either of his boyfriends. He squinted as he looked around for his shoes. He traded the pajamas for cargo pants and a hoodie, this would be a quick mission so he didn’t need his gi. In and out before any stone warriors even realized he was top side.

After grabbing his shoes, backpack, making sure the clasp of his necklace was still strong, and of course the ever important gas mask he’d custom built, with lightning bolt embellishments for a bit of flare, he stood in the door way. Smiling at the masters of earth and ice as they held each other close.

“I’ll be back soon. Promise.” Jay turned. Leaving the carved out room he’d been calling home for the past few years.

It was hard to leave the underground without Cole’s permission, seeing as he opened and closed most of the entrances. But there were still a few good old fashioned holes that opened into ninjago city’s sewer system. It was, gross to saw the least, the smell was probably enough to kill a dragon.

Jay sighed, preparing for the worst as he headed for the dreaded exit when a wall of ice appeared out of thin air, blocking his path.

“Jay.. what are you doing?” Zane asked from behind the blue ninja.

Jay lifted his head and sighed “I’m. Going to the junk yard.”

Zane frowned

“Don’t give me that look!! I- look. I know I can help Cole.. and the warriors are less active at night and-“

“I am coming with you.” Zane said firmly

Jay blinked in response “What now?”

“It is to dangerous to go alone. I do not think I could stop you. So I am coming with you.”

Jay smiled “soo it’s a date then?”

Zane gave a small laugh “only if you hold my hand”

Jays smile widened into a grin, grabbing Zane’s hand and interlacing their fingers “as if you have to ask”

Zane smiled faintly as jay led them through the sewers. It was a long walk from the main underground to the man hole closest to the walkers junkyard, Zane was hoping they’d make it out without Cole getting up for a midnight snack and realizing they had both left. Directly against his wishes.

“For the record. I do still think this is a bad idea.” Zane stated

“ duly noted.” Jay responded. He. Knew it was a bad idea too.. but he had to go back. Just. One more time.. he had to see it one last time.

Ok. So maybe making a doohickey to help the constricti and thus help Cole relax a little wasn’t his only motivation for sneaking out but.. could you really blame him! That junk yard was his home! Before Wu, before the monastery, he had the junk yard. And his parents.. the overlord had taken all of that..

Jay fiddled with the rings he’d strung up on a chain that he kept around his neck. Two gold bands, and one made from two different metals scraped together with a small sapphire set were they met. Jay took a deep breath. “Look, I know this is risky. But I need to do this. Not just for Cole. For myself.”

Zane’s gaze softened as he looked at the master of lightning, giving his hand a light squeeze before bring it up to his own lips and pressing a light kiss to jays knuckles “and I will be by your side every step of the way”

Jay smiled softly “why do you have to be such a damn gentlemen all the time” he snickered

Zane merely shrugged, smiling as jay relaxed a bit “I suppose it is in my nature”

Jay leaned against the nindroid, “I guess so”

They stayed like that for the rest of the walk. Just. Enjoying each others presence.

Eventually they found the ladder marked with a lightning bolt, the one that led to the walker family junk yard.

Jay let go of Zane’s hand to secure his gas mask. Taking a deep breath of the closest thing he’d had to fresh air in years before shoving it over his nose and ears.

“All good?” Zane asked as he started on the first rung of the ladder

Jay looked up, giving him a thumbs up “all good Elsa”

Zane rolled his eyes at the nickname and made his way up, using his robotic strength to push the manhole cover up and off the hole.

Jay followed right behind, taking an offered hand as he reached the top.

“There's the easy part over with” jay said, his voice muffled by the mask.

“Hopefully we won’t have to deal with the hard part” Zane sighed.

Jay grabbed his hand once more. Marching off to well.. home.

The junk yard.. had seen better days. It had been trashed. Piles knocked over, his fathers inventions torn apart.. most people wouldn’t know the difference from how it was before. But jay knew..

The place had been ransacked shortly after the initial take over, before the ninja were even in the city.. before jay had a chance to get his parents out of there..

Then of course there were the looters. People who were taking what they could to get by, jay.. didn’t blame them. They were just trying to survive. Even if the thought of the place being scrapped till there was nothing left to take make him sick,

“Jay, may I ask what we’re looking for?”

“Uh a bunch of doohickeys. Just erm, grab what you can? Anything I can’t use for the sensor I can use for other things.”

Zane nodded, making his way to a pile and just. Grabbed what he could and putting it into his messenger bag. They needed to do this quickly, the longer they were out and about the more likely it was the stone warriors would come by. That, and jay needed to get to sleep sooner rather then later.

Zane was fortunate enough to not actually NEED sleep. But it was a habit he had kept up after discovering his own blueprints. It felt. Good. Human..

jay on the other hand had been forcing himself to stay awake all night. Which, zane figured would not last much longer.

“Are you sure I can’t help you find what your looking for?” The ice ninja asked, concern for jays well being starting to lace his voice

“I got it! Promise popsicle” jay called out as he rummaged through what was left of the junk piles, occasionally pulling something out and examining it before stuffing it into his bag or a pocket.

Zane sighed, putting whatever looked usable into his own bag.

He reached out for another piece, when he picked up a faint clatter from another pile. He may not have a pulse, but he was sure if he did the sound would’ve caused it to quicken. “Jay?” He called out, hoping to the first master he’d been the cause of the racket

“Yeah?” Jay responded in the direction opposite the clatter

Zane gulped “I suspect we are not alone..” he tightened his grip on the strap of his bag, walking backwards towards jay, his eyes flickering around for any sign of movement

Jay clicked his tongue “shit- I’ve. I’ve almost got everything I swear just- give me like 5 minutes!” Jay rushed around, trying to find the last part

Zane looked over his shoulder, watching jays searching get more frantic.

Surely if it was something conscious enough to wish them harm, it would’ve been alerted by their conversation and attacked already. Right..?

“Ah HA! Got it-!” Jay shouted from atop the pile of junk, holding the small piece up in victory before loosing his footing “w-woAh” he cried out

“Jay!” Zane rushed to the pile, hoping to at least cushion jays landing and prevent him from sliding directly into some sharp scrap metal

Jay landed against Zane with a thud and a clunk. “Nice save” the master of lightning smirked up at Zane

The ice ninja frowned in response “you need to be more careful.” He shook his head “you could’ve been seriously hurt.”

Jay scoffed, “Zane I’ve been climbing these piles since I could walk. I know how to land on my feet” jay rested his head in the crook of Zane’s neck “.. one last thing. Promise.”

Zane sighed “fine. May I at least help you look for it?”

Jay backed away from his partner, shaking his head “I already know where it is.”

Zane furrowed his brow. Watching as jay slipped into the trailer. Returning moments later with…a broken frame.. a family picture from when he was little. About 8 zane guessed.

His shoulders slumped “ah.. I see”

“I’m. I’m ready to go now. The stone warriors are probably going to head out to pillage more soon anyways.”

Zane nodded, holding his hand out to his boyfriend who gladly accepted.

The journey back was. Quiet. Grief hung in the air.

Both of them missing someone just out of reach.

Zane. Had nothing from his father.

Some days he wished he’d left the memory switch off. Some days he was glad his father didn’t have to be apart of this apocalypse. Most days? He just missed him.

He understood jays pain. Even if he didn’t know what to say to help.

Fortunately. Their much more emotionally aware partner was waiting for them at the entrance to the sewers.

Unfortunately. He looked rather upset. Arms crossed, foot tapping, brow furrowed.

“And just where have you two been all night?”

Zane cleared his throat, deciding to handle the talking so jay didn’t have to waste the energy “We went to-“

“The JUNK YARD! The place I specifically told you not to go YEASTERDAY” Cole threw his hands in the air in frustration

Jay pulled his gas mask off “relax, boulder brain, nothing happened. And we got the supplies I needed”

Cole sighed, messaging the bridge of his nose “you're going to be the death of me sparky.”

Jay snickered, going over to the master of earth and planting a kiss on his cheek, “and would you have it any other way?”

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Author note: Hey so, I ment to post this a week ago but got really fucking distracted by toxic bug yaoi,,, so.

If it’s not obvious by now this is a poly ninja fic.

ALSO: this is the last part of this arc/ chapter 🥳 i will be posting it to ao3 shortly and updating the masterpost with the link. it WILL be account locked due to the scrapings.