LEGO Ninjago (Reader Insert)

Tick Tock

(Sorry for the long wait. Again. Hope you enjoy the chapter. This made me shed a few tears.)

"HA!" I yelled, punching the sand bag off its hinges and it hitting the ground with a harsh thud. It's been a couple of days since the Serpentine have united, and Lloyd taken captive by them. I grab a towel and wipe off the sweat that formed on my head as I control my breathing. I haven't been sleeping too well, and only when I used my powers to see that Lloyd is okay was I able to even get some sleep. It's been driving me crazy! Some nights I would try to go after Lloyd myself, but Wu, Nya, or one of the boys would catch me and drag me back to my room. Cole actually carried me over his shoulder and I was too tired to fight back that time.

I hear knocking and look to find Nya standing at the doorway. "Hey, just thought you needed some water." She says, smiling at me as I notice the glass of water in her hand. I put down my towel and walk over to her, taking the glass. "Thanks." I say and chug the whole thing. "Whoa, easy there. You've been pushing yourself pretty hard these last couple of days. How about taking a break?" Nya suggests. I was about to reply to her, but stopped and thought for a moment. I did not want to snap at Nya. I already hurt someone when I was in the middle of mediation, trying to check on Lloyd, and someone touched me and I panicked. I flipped them over only to see that it was Jay. Okay, I didn't snap exactly but still.

I take a deep breath, "I just.... I just want to be stronger." I answer as best I can. I felt that I could have done more to save Lloyd, but I was knocked out. Again. I feel a hand on my shoulder and look to see Nya looking at me with a soft smile. "I know. But if you don't take time to rest your body and mind, they will shut down. And we can't have that happen while in a battle." She says. I look down in thought then let out a sigh. "Okay." I reply. I feel her pat my back, "Great. Now, the boys are outside. They're seeing how long Zane can stay underwater." She says and then leaves. I look to where she left then close my eyes and take a deep breath. I see him. I see Lloyd, still in a cage with that faint green surrounding him. I open my eyes and look to find myself in the indoor training room once more.

I go take a quick shower and make my way to the boys. I feel my head hurt. Not again. I lean against a wall as I hear that voice again, "I'm sorry I won't be there to see you grow." It quickly fades after and I take deep breaths as I stand up straight. That's another thing that has been happening. Moments when I would have intense headaches and hear that voice. It was female and it sounded almost.... Motherly. I shake my head to rid the remaining pain. Man, these are getting annoying.

I finally make my way to the deck and I see Jay and Cole crowding around Kai. "Ten minutes. He just broke his own record. The guy's inhuman!" Kai says. I walk up to the him, "Impressive." I say out loud. The guys jump in surprise, "Please. (Y/N), my friend, please stop sneaking up on us." Jay pleads. I roll my eyes, but smile nonetheless, I missed this. I look over and sees bubbles in the water meaning that's Zane.

I wait with the boys until Zane appears, gasping for air. "Amazing!" The guys cheer and I clap my hands, joining in on the cheering of Zane's accomplishment. "We're not worthy." I look to find Jay on his knees and bowing. I playfully shake my head. "I broke the record?" Zane asks. "You destroyed it." Kai answers. "Okay. Okay. Is anyone thinking what I'm thinking?" Jay starts, "We've been training for so long, I don't think we can get any better." I look at Cole as he does some moves while Jay explains, "Just think about all we've accomplished." He's right. Kai ran across a path of burning hot coal, Jay having done a handstand/balancing on a skyscraper during a lightning storm, and Cole increasing his strength having lifted not only a dumbbell with a lot of weight but also Jay and Nya too. I have even been able to do more with my powers too such as floating for a short time.

"Even I have to admit; you guys have certainly improved. Physically, anyway." I state. "Oh-ho-ho~ is (Y/N) actually complimenting us?" Kai teases, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. I scoff playfully and gently remove his arm off me, "Don't let that go to your head, hotshot. It's already big enough." I comeback. Jay started laughing and Kai shoved him, but that didn't stop him from laughing. "Looks like you're in a better mood." I look at Cole and see him smiling. "I guess some time off is just what I needed." I reply, shrugging a shoulder. "That is good to hear. You have been pushing yourself quite hard these past few days." I look at Zane, how did he.... Nope. Not questioning it. He was in the water, now he's out of the water. "And back to what Jay said prior, the question should be raised. Perhaps we have reached our full potential?" Zane says.