The moon illuminates the night sky as a single pirate ship cruises the night, shaking from time to time due to the strong wind. The ninjas ate dinner while discussing their time travel plans for tomorrow. After a few minutes of debating, they decided to have a pit stop at the nearest destination and conduct their mission there. Unfortunately for Jay, this pit stop is none other than the lighthouse where Zane's father was once held captive and where he and Nya resolved their relationship problems a few years back.
The ship slowly descends to the ground, parting vast masses of clouds as it passes through. Slowly but clearly, the lighthouse is within sight. The waves thrashed madly, hitting the rocks around the lighthouse. The Bounty hit the sea with a loud crash, splattering water everywhere. Tying the boat tight to a nearby rock, the ninjas climb back in the Bounty and unwind for the night.
The whole night, one by one, the ninjas sleep soundly, anticipating tomorrow's mission. Jay is the last one to sleep. He keeps twirling the hem of his white shirt and tossing and turning in his bed, unable to fall asleep. Frustrated, Jay stood up and grabbed a couple of things from inside his jacket pocket, a picture and a medallion. Laying back in his bed, he stared at the artifact and the image propped up against a wooden vase on the nightstand. After a few minutes of staring at his precious artifacts, he fell asleep.
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The crashing wave strikes the Bounty again, and the sun shines through the windowsill. The ninjas pulled away their blankets and did some morning stretches before going to the kitchen. Jay, still sitting in his bed, rubbing his eyes, scanned the wall searching for the wall clock. 8 am. He smiled at himself. The first time in this whole adventure had he woken up late. He looked at the two artifacts on the bedside table and smiled. He grabbed the two and stuffed them in his pocket. The other ninjas are already in the kitchen waiting for him to come.
Jay and Neuro are the only ones who wear white shirts, while the others wear their colored striped pajamas. Jay silently ate his eggs and slices of bacon and sipped on his tea from time to time, still pondering over the same thought, 'Is this the correct thing to do?'. The answer will have to wait, though, because now he'll have to race the other ninjas to get to the bathroom first.
After everyone was dressed and ready, they climbed the stone staircase to the lighthouse. Fortunately, the door to the lighthouse isn't locked, so the ninjas step in. a surge of memories overcomes Jay at once. From the moment he met Echo Zane until the moment, he-wait-Echo Zane?
Without a word, Jay dashed under the spiraling staircase inside the lighthouse, leading to the upper floors. The ninjas curiously watched as Jay disappeared into a secret passage. Curiosity got better, and they followed Jay into the passageway. Inside they found Jay hugging someone. It looked like Zane. A bronze Zane?
"Oh gosh, Echo, you're still here!" Jay laughed, shaking the robot's hand vigorously.
"Have we met before?" The robot asked, puzzled.
"Well, yes, but it's a long story." Jay smiled, scratching his head.
"Uh...Jay? Who's this?" Kai asked, puzzled. "And why does he looks like Zane?"
"I am Zane built to protect those who cannot protect themselves." The robot recited.
"Woah, Zane, you have a twin!" Cole grinned, looking at the bronze robot.
"While waiting for my return, my father built a second copy of me using my blueprints and spare parts!" Zane smiled, examining his twin.
"I know this is cool and all, but shouldn't we be traveling back in time, not visiting an ancient robot?" Lloyd said impatiently, leaning against the wall.
"True that. Let's go back in time and save Nya!" Kai jumped excitedly, running back the passageway to the staircase, followed by the others.
"Bye, Echo!" Jay waved, smiling at the bronze robot, attaching nuts and bolts to his elbows.
The upper floor never seems more familiar and nostalgic. The memories ofmeeting Dr. Julien and the Leviathan swarmed the ninjas' minds. The ninjassmiled at their work, setting the watch in the middle of the table togetherwith the Storm Crystals. Lloyd takes the clock and clicks it twice. A hugeyellowish portal appeared as the time blade crackles with energy. After stokingthe portal with energy crystals, the ninjas jumped in one by one. Before hecould step into the portal, Jay hesitated. Nya's voice rang in his ears. Shakingthe thought again, he steps inside just moments before the portal closes.
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The Missing Piece
Lãng mạnTakes place after Seabound so if you haven't watch it yet, please do. And prepare a box of tissues while you're at it. you're going to need it. Anyway, descriptions. So this story is about how Jay dealed with Nya's sacrifice. So it started with the...
