A Second Chance

Part 1 - It wasn't me!

"Get ready, everyone," Lloyd said.

It wasn't anything groundbreaking. Just the usual drill of stopping robbers from raiding stores in Ninjago. The only minor problem was that The Mechanic was free, which made it more annoying.

His gadgets could turn a simple chase into a battle lasting for hours. But, like always, we had each others back so we could handle it.

You know, I used to be the go-to positivity provider, keeping everyone's spirits high. The one who kept the light in the darkest situations, the optimist, all just through panicking.

But, you know how life works. We've all had those unexpected twists that hit you when you least expect it. These moments make you rethink everything and leave  you wondering if there was a hidden purpose behind it all, or if it's just chaos.

Right as we were gearing up to leave, the mailman burst through the front door of the Monastery. He was holding a letter like it was a ticking time bomb. His eyes darted around the room and he was sweating a lot.

He always cracked jokes or grumbled about long routes., but it looked like he'd came face-to-face with the Overlord himself.

Maybe it's about this mysterious Vengestone Buyer guy?

"For Jay," he muttered.

Then, without another word, he turned and bolted. It's like he was scared of us; he even nearly tripping over his own feet in his rush to get away.

"What's his deal?" Kai looked at me. "Did you steal his favorite doughnut or something, Jay?"

"No, I'm not Cole," I replied. "He probably has a lot of work or something. Everyone's busy on a Saturday. It can't be THAT big,"

I popped open the letter with everyone looking over my shoulder.

Subject: Urgent - Legal Matter

Dear Jay Walker,

We hope this letter finds you well, though we regret to inform you of some heavy news.

Cyrus Borg was found dead in his wheelchair at 5:00 A.M. today by his robot daughter, P.I.X.A.L. While the initial assumption was that he died of a heart attack, further investigation revealed signs of a lightning discharge at the scene. No traces of weapons or technical malfunctions were detected, leaving only one possible conclusion.

All evidence points to you, Jay Walker, as the prime suspect in this incident.

By the right to a fair trial, we are allowing your ninja team to decide whether you are guilty or innocent, as well as the punishment, should it be deemed necessary.

The trial will take place in three weeks. In the meantime, to ensure fairness and transparency, you are required to stay in Kryptarium Prison under modified conditions, acknowledging your past heroics and contributions to the safety of Ninjago.

On the day of the trial, you will be escorted to the courtroom, where representatives will present the evidence and arguments for your innocence or guilt. Further actions will be determined based on the trial's outcome.

We wish you the best of luck in clearing your name.

Sincerely,
The Ninjago Justice Department

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No way... Cyrus Borg was dead?

He was one of the most influential figures in Ninjago.

To me, he represented innovation and hope, even before I became a Ninja. He even inspired my childhood hobby of building gadgets out of scraps, something that came handy even now.