Ninjago stories

Around the World, Mia

I wrote this in fifth grade so bear with it

Suddenly, Zane's usually emotionless voice broke the lighthearted mood. "Incoming call," he announced, holding up his communicator. "Master Wu."

A collective groan escaped the ninja team.  Master Wu calling usually meant a new threat, a villainous plot, or some other pressing matter.  This lighthearted dental intervention wasn't exactly on their training schedule.

Jay sighed, taking the communicator from Zane.  "Hello, Master Wu? Everything alright?"

"Everything is... interesting, here in China," Wu's voice crackled through the speaker. "I believe I just saw a young ninja, with a rather impressive pink weapon, scaling the Great Wall."

Jay's groan deepened.  Of course.  Mia's "dental defense" had somehow translated into a real-life adventure, complete with a very public display of her giant inflatable toothbrush (which, apparently, doubled as a climbing implement).

"Uh, yeah, Master Wu," Jay admitted sheepishly. "That would be Mia. We're, uh, working on a new training technique."

There was a long pause on the other end. Finally, a chuckle broke through the silence.  "Ah, I see," Master Wu said, his voice filled with amusement. "Perhaps this 'training technique' involves conquering one's fears as well as mastering dental hygiene?"

Jay winced. He couldn't hide anything from the old master.  "Something like that," he mumbled.

"Well," Wu continued, a hint of pride in his voice. "Tell Mia to be careful scaling those ancient walls. And remind her, true strength lies not just in wielding a giant toothbrush, but in facing one's fears head-on, even without the comfort of a familiar training ground."

"Yes, Master Wu," Jay replied, a smile tugging at his lips despite himself.  "I'll pass on the message."

He ended the call, looking at the other ninja with a mix of exasperation and fondness.  Mia, ever the fearless (and slightly mischievous) leader, had managed to turn a dental fear into an international incident, all while wielding a giant inflatable toothbrush.

"Alright, team," Jay announced, a playful glint in his eyes. "Looks like we have a new mission objective: retrieve Speedy from the Great Wall, preferably before she becomes an international news story."

The other ninja grinned, the prospect of a new adventure (even one involving a giant toothbrush) erasing any lingering frustration.  They might not have conquered Mia's dental fear in the traditional sense, but they had taken a step forward, a step filled with laughter, teamwork, and a giant inflatable reminder of the importance of good oral hygiene. 

And who knew, maybe next time, the dentist's chair wouldn't seem quite so scary, especially with a team of loyal ninjas (and a slightly deflated toothbrush) by her side.

The phone hadn't even cooled down from Master Wu's call when it blared to life again.  Jay, with a resigned sigh, answered it, already picturing another international landmark being "attacked" by a giant pink toothbrush.

"Hello?" he answered, bracing himself for the news.

"Hey guys! It's Izzy!" A frantic voice filled the speaker, instantly recognizable as Mia's friend.  "You won't believe it!  Mia's here in Australia, somehow managed to get herself tangled up in a eucalyptus tree with a bunch of koalas!"

Jay's jaw dropped.  This wasn't just international; this was intercontinental chaos!  He looked at the other ninja, their faces a mixture of disbelief and amusement.  Clearly, Mia's "dental defense training" had taken an even more unexpected turn.