Lies Of The Serpent: A Ninjago AU

Chapter 62: No More Denying It

Jay's POV

"Yeah, even when I was young, it was clear I was born and bred for adventure. I was the first one to get my knot badge in little scouts. I was also trying daring foods. I once built these wings from scrap metal and this other," I began. Some of those were lies. Like about me being born and bred for adventure. Sure, I liked to do some adventurous things, but most of the time I stayed behind where it was safe.

The last one was not a lie though. I did in fact build wings made out of scrap metal. I always loved the idea of being able to fly.

I noticed Nya was distracted.

"Uh, are you okay? You seem kind of distant," I said.

"Uh, yeah. It's just the portions are so big. And to think we split our dish," she said.

"Heh. So, uh, that samurai. Oh, man. I hate him. Don't you? He's such a show boat you know? If you ask me he's nothing without his big clunky exo suit."

"Oh." For some reason she looked angry. I shrugged it off. It was probably nothing.

"Yeah. Nothing can compare to good old fashioned feet and fists. Don't you think?"

"Yeah, sure."

"You know ssssssomebody oncccccce told me." I gasped as I realized I was hissing. I quickly looked at my reflection in my spoon. Sure enough, I had fangs.

"You okay?"

"Exxxxcussssse me. I have to ussssse the ressssstroom." I ran to the restroom, covering my face. This couldn't be happening!

I ran to the sink and splashed water on my face. Maybe I was imagining things.

I looked myself in the mirror, and took of my glove. My hand was still green. It finally sunk in.

"Oh, gossssh. I'm turning into a sssssssnake!"

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Someone knocked on the bathroom door.

"I'm busssssy! Dude, can't you ssssssee it'ssssss taken?" I said. I looked at my hand again. It hadn't been a rash. I was really turning into a snake.

"I can't go out there, looking like thisssssss. Thissssss isssssss the worsssssst date ever."

I continued to stare at my hand, wondering if there was any way I could hide this. Maybe I could where a mask. Or put my scarf over my mouth. No one would notice. Right?

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I looked at my reflection in the mirror again. There were no signs I was turning into a snake now. Except that my face was green!

Still I tried to reassure myself. There was still a chance I was overreacting.

"Huh, you don't look ssssssso bad. Jusssssst go out there and tell her the truth."

I heard something rip. I let out a small gasp as I felt a bump on my butt.

"Ah! I have a tale!" I quickly took a deep breath. I needed to stay calm. This was not the time to freak out. Even if I did have a tale now.

"Um, it'sssss okay, Jay. Lotsssss of girlsssss like talessssss." I walked out, hoping no one would notice my tale. Or my face.

I saw that her seat was empty.

"Ssssssshe left? Nya?"

"S-Snaaaaahaha!" someone yelled. Everyone stopped. I paled. They knew.

Everyone began to attack me, including an especially menacing woman with a croissant.

"No! Ssssstop! You don't undersssssstand!" I yelled.