Chapter 72: Stiix and Stones May Break My Bones

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Song Quote: Never
"We can't go on just running away If we stay any longer We will surely never get away Woah-oh-oh, anything you want We can make it happen Stand up and turn around Never let them shoot us down."
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Your Pov:
"Ronin's shop should be this way" you said leading the ninja through the city of thieves. You remained expressionless as you picked up the pace the closer you get to the pawn shop.

It was almost impossible to hide the disgust on your face of the locals that sneered at your group as you passed. The stench of Ninjago's criminals and their body odor completely overpowered the smell of the salty ocean air much to your dismay and making the passage of your already little amount of time much more agonizing.

You come to an abrupt stop when you hear one of your companions let out a yelp. When you turn, you see Jay had fallen through the boardwalk after one of the boards gave out.
This is the second time since arriving with the first being Kai.

"Man, this place really needs some repairs" The blue ninja grumbles as Cole and Kai pull him to his feet.

"A fitting place for Ronin" The earth ninja comments not even trying to hide his disgust for this place nor the mentioned thief.

Kai shivered as he looked at the boards of your path with fear. "I really hate water" he mumbles as he follows while watching his every step.

"Spoken like a true fire elemental" you comment and pat him on the back reassuringly. "Don't worry, we won't let you fall."

Kai eases up a bit and gives you a small smile before your group sets off again. Your destination only a left turn away.

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The shop door opens paving the way for your group. The bell chimes announcing your presence to the shopkeeper as your group marches up to the counter.

Ronin brightens up and greets the ninja first "Oh hey ninja. What brings you here? And who's this you have with you? I didn't take it either of you know how to talk to girls, much less have one accompany you."

You roll your eyes as the other four shoot him a collection of glares.

"Cut the act Ronin, they know already" you asserted and leaned your elbow against the counter.

The thief perks up astonished "Oh really? Sheesh" he rubbed the back of his neck. "Didn't even last you a day. You really gotta get better at lying sweetheart" he jests and looks at you with a smirk completely ignoring the ninja.

Miffed by the nickname Jay slams his fist on the counter and glares daggers at the thief.
"How about you get better at telling the truth thief" he scowled.

Cole follows suit and slams his hand against the counter adding "Yeah, you can start by telling us where you have the scroll of Airjitzu."

"The scroll of Who-whatzu?" Ronin questioned feigning ignorance. "I don't have anything like that."

"Don't lie. We know you have it" Zane adds in advising the thief to cooperate and we can all go our separate ways without wasting anymore time.

The thief crosses his arms shrugging his shoulders "I'm telling you I don't. I already sold it" he appealed adding in "Plus even if I did have it, none of you could afford my rate."

"Pay you for goods you stole across Ninjago?" Kai points out and pulls out the Blade cup trophy that last time you heard of, was at Cole's father's house.

The earth ninja's eyes widen as he takes the object from the fire ninja. "My father's Blade cup trophy? How did you get your hands on this?!" He questions the thief waiting for an answer fast before he burns a hole in Ronin's head from his glaring.

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