Cinderella: A Ninjago Story

Chapter 5

It was the next morning and Jay was abruptly awaken by the sounds of his step-siblings calling his name. He rushed down in excitement to start the day. His voice was better but still harsh.
"Where are my gold earrings" "where is my imperium cologne?" "Finish mending this dress by tonight!" "Have this cleaned." "Do this," "do that!"The siblings ordered practically anything to make it impossible for Jay to finish his chores in time. Jay got straight to work. "I'm sure I'll have time to mend fathers suit for the ball," he whispered to himself.
Cole and heard these outrageous demands. "Poor Jay he'll never finish in time for the ball," Cole said somberly. "It is unlikely," Zane added. The mice scurried back to the attic. "Look at the suit it's so out dated!" Cole said holding his hands to his hips. "He deserves something awesome!" "Poor Blue," Zane said hanging his head. "I've got it!" Cole said brightly. "What?" "Blue does so much for us why don't we fix his suit?" Cole suggested. "That's a wonderful idea Cole, we're gonna need some help," Zane went into the hole on the wall were the mice lived. "Friends it's time to repay Jay's kindness and fix his suit! We know this could be his one chance to find true love without those evil witches stopping him." All last night Jay talked about the ball...
Last Night:
Jay held out his hand for Cole to stand on. "I can't wait for tomorrow. It seems my dreams are finally coming true!" Jay said spinning around. "Dreams?" Cole inquired. "Well Cole a dream is a wish your heart makes when your fast asleep," he said placing Cole on his night stand. "What's your dream?" Cole asked. "Can't tell it's a secret," Jay giggled. Cole tapped his little foot in annoyance. "Well if you tell a wish it won't come true," Jay explained.
Jay sat on his bed. The mice gathered around him. "My father and mother told me that," he smiled mentioning them. "They told follow your dreams. It's like they knew I had multiple. Well since I don't sleep on this particular idea I suppose I can tell you," Jay said to Coles's delight. "If you couldn't tell I love inventing," Jay whispered. The mice giggled. Jay whenever he had any spare money he which was almost never he would go to the junk shop and by trinkets for new inventions. He grew incredibly close with the shop owners Ed and Edna. They offered him to leave his abusive home but Nay refused to leave no matter how much he longed for the love and kindness the Walker's showed him. He always made sure to at least say hi to them when he went to market. "What's your other dream?" Cole asked. "Ha you know I can't say nice try," Jay smiled. "Please we are mice I think we do not count," Cole reasoned. Jay thought. Zane nodded also interested. "Very well, I met this girl," the nice all oowed at Jay. "She was so kind I met her before in my dreams. It must be like my mother told me: 'If you dream it twice it's bound to come true!' It's a wonderful thought. I think she was right." The ball tomorrow night might be my only chance. I plan on wearing my fathers suit. He wore it the day he met my mother. It must be good luck and it will be like bringing a piece of him with me." Jay said. All the mice awed. "I really should be going to sleep though," Jay yawned. "Good night friends," he said as he drifted off to sleep.

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"Let's get to work!" Cole said. "Half of us collect supplies other half sew and mend." The mice divided. "Cole let's go find Blue some material upstairs. "But Monkey Wrench is up there!" Cole squeaked. "For Blue remember?" Cole nodded and followed Zane.
They snuck past the sleeping cat. "Throw this out!" Screeched Dogshank throwing out pearls" Cole and Zane hid behind the leg of a a chair. "Throw this out too," Flintlocke added casting aside a gold chain. "Look at all that stuff we could use for Blue," Cole pointed happily. Zane nodded. They waited till the moment was right and went for the lot. While they were distracted they didn't see Minkey Wrench awaken from his nap. Monkey Wrench pounced on top of Cole. Cole screamed in terror. Zane kicked at Moneky Wrench to release Cole but it had no affect. Cole was panicking as Monkey Wrench got Cole by the tale and Zane was too small to stop the cat. Zane observed the room. He had a plan. "Hey don't eat my friend!" Zane said catching the attention of the cat. He ran towards a mouse sized hole in the wall which was barely visible by the table. He slid underneath just in time. Monkey Wrench realized too late that he wasn't going to make it and bumped his head on the table freeing Cole rendering himself unconscious. Cole kicked Monkey Wrench on his nose and dusted himself off. "Thanks!" Cole said gratefully. "Not a problem let's get that stuff," Zane said running towards the pile. It took a while for the two to bring the stuff to the attic but they did. When they got back the other mice found some pretty nice things and the other half mended the suit. All that needed to be done was to upgrade it. "All together now," P.I.X.A.L said.
Jay was so close to finishing his chores. He was worried he wouldn't be able to get to his suit but he remained hopeful.
He got all his regular chores done. It was now time for him to help his step-siblings get ready. Flintlocke was in an especially mean mood today. It took him a long time to look presentable but for Jay he was just naturally handsome. Jay was mainly attractive for his kindness which Flintlocke had  none. He decided to be cruel. "Wishing you could be this handsome huh Blue?" He smirked. "I think anyone would wish to look like you," Jay said moving onto Dogshank. "You would say that wouldn't you? I think I would kill myself if I was as ugly as you," Flintlocke mocked. "
Dogshank erupted into laughter. Jay felt horrible. Was he really so ugly? Jay ignored their tortured insults and continued complimenting them. Once he was finally done he went to the attic. He didn't have time to see his suit. He bowed his head down in disappointment until he entered his room. "Suprise!" The mice shouted enthusiastically. Jay saw the suit. It was a a charming baby blue with silver cufflinks and a gold chain on the neck line. "Oh you guys! You don't know how much this means to me," he hugged the mice spinning around with the suit in his arms humming. "Better get dressed you don't wanna be late," Cole suggested. Jay quickly put on the suit. He heard his stepfather call his children to come down. Flintlocke and Dogshank were downstairs when Jay came rushing down. "Wait I'm ready!" Jay said hurrying. Flintlocke was furious. "Father!" He shouted. "Jay you shouldn't have," Nadakhan said condescendingly. "What?" Jay asked still smiling. "You won't be going to the ball after all it is for bachelors only," he laughed. Jay's smile faded. "But I am." "Not as of yesterday," Nadakhan explained. "You are to be wed to the Munce girl. She took a liking to you for some odd reason. What's to like? Besides, you didn't think the princess would fall for you now? Don't be stupid." Jay was shocked. He never asked for anything he surly thought they would give him this much. "Then just for fun, please?" "Oh my dear boy I would say yes but you can't go in rags such as those," Nadakhan said with a deadly snare. He nodded his children towards Jay. "Those are our things!" Dogshank screeched lunging towards Jay. Flintlocke joined in. "You little brat!" They begun tearing away at Jay's clothing. "Please stop" Jay begged. The sibling didn't stop Jay was de-clothed to his underwear but it didn't stop there. Jay pleaded for them to stop. They tore every article of clothing from him. He sat there ashamed lying naked on the floor he reached for something to cover himself. "Look how ugly he is," Flintlocke hissed. Flintlocke became even more envious of Jay. His body was completely toned. He had an eight pack and his skin was a light as snow. Jay tried rubbing away but Nadakhan grabbed his arm. Jay felt dehumanized. "Please let me go," Jay whispered whimpering. Jay's heart was beating out of his chest. Nadakhan took Jay's chin in his hand. He looked him up and down taking the clothes from Jay so he was totally exposed. Nadkhan examined him. A rotten feeling in Jays stomach grew larger. He felt stripped of his dignity. "Munce is lucky to have man-whore for a husband," he said throwing Jay to the ground. "Children?" He said leading them outside and shut the door.