"AU-gust 2023,, (Ninjago AUs)

Day 17: Fallen Angel (Imaginary? Friend AU)

I once again used another meaning of the prompt; A person who has become deprived of money, status or morals.

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Cole's POV

I wandered through the halls of the monastery, my translucent form unnoticed by everyone in here.

I was a forgotten presence, an imaginary friend long abandoned by the one who conjured me into existence…

Months had passed since Jay had become a ninja, his life consumed by newfound responsibilities and adventures.

He had forgotten about me… his best friend who had always been by his side. But I had not forgotten him.

I watched over him from the shadows, ensuring his safety and well-being, even as he carried on without a second thought.

There was a lingering sense of duty that kept me bound to Jay, an unsettled debt that I couldn't fully comprehend.

I had no idea what it is, but it was a burden to my weightless being.

I've longed to understand, to break free from this earthly chains that held me to the mortal realm.

Every day, I followed Jay, silently observing his every move.

I watched as he faced dangers and triumphs, as he laughed and cried, as he grew into a skilled ninja. But amidst his exciting adventures, I could sense a subtle emptiness in his heart, a void he couldn't explain.

I yearned to reach out, to comfort him, to remind him of the friendship we once shared.

“Fire strike!”

“Oh my gosh, isn't that the greatest move you've ever seen?”

That's Jay and Spiky, are they training? I went out to check outside, but I didn't see any of them, so that leads to one conclusion…

Yep, they're in the relaxation room… playing videogames. Wonder how Wu will react to this.

As I continue watching them playing, I couldn't help but wonder about my purpose. Was I destined to remain a forgotten phantom, forever bound to my friend's side? Or was there a way to uncover the truth behind the debt that kept me trapped in this existence?