Lloyd, Cole, and Zane entered the room, their presence bringing a mix of relief and concern. Kai quickly filled them in on Mia's condition and what had transpired with Egalt.
Cole scratched his head, clearly perplexed. "How did she... never mind."
Nya's voice cut through the tension. "Have you found him?" she asked Cole and Zane, her eyes searching theirs for any sign of hope.
Cole and Zane exchanged a solemn look and shook their heads in unison. "Not yet," Zane replied quietly.
Nya's shoulders slumped slightly, her worry palpable. "She's not the only one who wants him back," she murmured, her gaze drifting back to Mia's still form on the bed.
Lloyd stepped forward, his expression determined. "We'll find Jay, Nya. We have to. He means too much to all of us."
Kai nodded in agreement, his earlier frustration giving way to determination. "We'll start searching again. Together."
Skyler looked up from where she was sitting quietly. "I'll help too," she said softly. "Whatever you need."
Nya managed a small smile, grateful for the support. "Thank you, all of you."
Then Nya's gaze drifted back to her sister in law. " But I'm not the one who needs help."
------------------------------------------In the quiet of the night, Kai approached Mia's room with a small burger in hand. He gently pushed the door open and found Mia awake, looking out the window with a distant expression.
"Mia," Kai said softly, approaching her bedside. "I brought you something to eat."
Mia turned to him, her eyes reflecting a mixture of gratitude and sadness. She accepted the burger silently and took a small bite, looking down at her lap.
Kai sat down beside her on the bed, unsure of what to say. Before he could speak, Mia surprised him by leaning her head against his lap and looking up at him with concern in her eyes.
"Kai? Are you okay?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Kai was taken aback by her question. He gently stroked her hair, feeling the weight of her vulnerability in that moment. "I should be asking you that," he replied softly. "You're the one going through so much right now."
Mia closed her eyes briefly, taking a deep breath. "I miss him, Kai," she admitted quietly. "Every day feels like a struggle without him."
Kai's heart ached for her. He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "We all miss Jay, Mia. But we're going to find him. I promise."
Mia nodded slightly, her grip tightening on Kai's hand. "Thank you, Kai," she murmured. "For being here."
Kai smiled gently, his own worries momentarily pushed aside by the connection he felt with Mia in that moment. "Anytime, Mia. We're in this together."
Then, he burst into the doorway. "Everyone, it's Jay! He's at the front door!" Lloyd exclaimed, his voice filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension.
Nya's eyes widened in disbelief and hope, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Jay? He's really here?" she gasped, her voice choked with emotion.
" Yes, but.... He doesn't remember us."
Mia, who had been quietly listening, suddenly cracked her knuckles, a determined expression crossing her face. "Could you say that again, please?" she asked, her tone serious and focused.
Kai raised an eyebrow, sensing Mia's tension. "Mia, what are you planning?" he asked cautiously.
Before anyone could respond, the front door swung open, revealing Jay standing there, looking disoriented and confused. Nya rushed forward, her emotions overflowing as she embraced him tightly. "Jay! Oh, Jay, you're back!" she cried, her voice trembling with relief.

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Ninjago stories
FanfictionShort Ninjago stories. Some are new- others are just minor tweaks to the episodes.