Ninjago: Rise of Yether

Relay Preparation

(A/N: Before you begin, I forgot to mention that if I were to do a blooper reel, tell me which parts of the story are worthy of being bloopers, either in reviews or PM. Now, I based this chapter off a CSI episode involving some cops in a relay. Anyways, enjoy it)

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In Darkley's, the Ninja, wearing athletic gear, were preparing themselves in participating in a relay alongside police officers from Ninjago City, Ignacia Village, Darkley's, Stiix and other villages. The police officers who opposed to have the Ninja in the relay were Stiix's due to them being partly responsible for almost destroying the city during the battle against the Preeminent. They were invited to participate by Dareth and Commissioner Navis, something that Dragon approved since they need to be back into training following the Oni attack. They each had to have a Vengestone bracelet on so they wouldn't cheat, even though they promised not to use them, but they agreed so they would take precautions. The relay would take place from Darkley's to Ninjago City with a member at each checkpoint to pass the baton on to the next checkpoint after several miles.

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1 Week Earlier

Lloyd looks at a letter the mailman had just given him, after walking up the many steps to reach the monastery, as the other Ninja look over his shoulder while Dragon, Misako, Tania and Faith were nearby. "A police relay?" Kai asked as Dragon came up to them took the letter. "Are they joking?"

"No, it's even signed by the Commissioner himself." Lloyd replied as Gewuji took it.

"We should do it." She said.

"You just want to be close to Mantis." Geoff replied, teasing her a little.

"Hey, I have a boyfriend. Besides, we should do the relay. It will be fun, too."

"What is a relay?" Faith asked.

"It's where you run from one spot to another while racing against other teams." Zane, in his Titanium form, replied. "Some of these are either for those in need or just want to have some fun."

"Do you know how far it is from Darkley's to Ninjago City?" Jay asked.

"Over 300 miles. That is if there is no sandstorm in the Badlands or Sea of Sand."

"This is the first time they actually invited us to attend anything police related." Nya said as she looked at the letter.

"It could help get us back into shape after what happened against the Oni." Blake replied.

"I'm not sure we should do this." Cole said.

"Why not?" Maggie asked. "This could probably also help with the weight you regained."

"Hey, I'm back to enjoying it! And we still-"

"Don't use me as an excuse." Dragon cuts him off. "Besides, remember what I taught you about opportunities?"

"'Don't put off until tomorrow what can be done today.'" Gewuji replied, wrapping her arms around Lloyd.

"Very well." Cole said. "I'm in. Lloyd?"

"I guess so." Lloyd replied before looking at a smiling Gewuji. "I suppose the others are as well." They all nod at each other.

"Then it is decided." Dragon said. "You all shall participate the relay together."

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Present

In Darkley's, the Ninja were still getting ready along with the other officers. Nearby, a camera crew were preparing themselves as a middle aged man with black hair in a grey suit, white shirt, brown tie and black dress shoes was getting ready. "And we're on, Delbert." The cameraman said to the man as he was putting some glasses on.