Ninjago stories

The Queen of Animals

" Oh, dear husband, it is such a lovely day." Queen Mia said, letting her cat, Blackie, run around the yard with Princess Rose and Prince Jake.

King Nelson nodded. " Yes, it is quite swell."

The dog growled. " I still don't get why you turned me into a dog."

Mia giggled. " Relax, big brother. It will wear off."

The , she quickly replied, " soon. I hope."

Suddenly, Princess Rose came from the forest, holding a bunny and crying.

Mia became alarmed at once. " Rose? Dear, what happened?" The Queen ran to her daughter, who couldn't say anything.

She could only sob as she held out a bunny.

" Is this bea?* Nelson asked, recognizing the rabbit at once.

Rose nodded. " Y... Yeah. Jake f... Found her in a... A tra.... Ap. Oh, mother, why would anyone be that cruel?*

Blackie came, his expression hard. " There are more."

This made poor Rose cry more.

" Nelson, take Bea and the kids inside. I'm going to go for a ride in the forest, to see if there are more animals that need help."

Nelson nodded, and led his daughter and son inside, with the dog grumbling behind them.

Mia spinjitzued into her simple dress and shorts and hopped onto her horse, Snowflake.

" Snowflake, giddy up!" She urged, and Snowflake let out a huff before trotting into the Forest. Mia looked around, trying to see any animals in distress.

As Mia and Snowflake ventured deeper into the forest, the sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor. Mia kept a vigilant eye out, her heart aching for the animals she might find in trouble.

The forest was eerily quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves and distant bird calls. Mia guided Snowflake carefully, her gaze scanning the underbrush and trees. Every so often, she would dismount to check hidden nooks and crannies, calling out softly to any distressed creatures.

After what felt like an eternity, Snowflake’s ears perked up at a faint whimpering sound. Mia immediately directed her horse towards the noise. As they approached, she spotted a small clearing where a few more rabbits were trapped in makeshift snares.

Mia’s heart sank as she saw the tiny creatures struggling. Without hesitation, she dismounted and carefully began freeing them from the traps, her hands working swiftly but gently. “It’s okay, little ones. I’m here to help,” she murmured soothingly.

The rabbits twitched their noses nervously but seemed to sense Mia’s kindness. Once she had freed the last one, she checked to ensure none were injured before releasing them into the wild.

Just as Mia was about to head back, she noticed a dark shape among the trees. She approached cautiously and found an old poacher’s hideout, filled with more traps and supplies. Her face hardened with determination.

“Whoever did this won’t get away with it,” she vowed. She took a few quick photos of the evidence and then mounted Snowflake again, heading back to the castle with a resolve to address the cruelty she had uncovered.

Upon her return, she found Nelson, the kids, and Blackie waiting anxiously. Rose’s eyes lit up when she saw the rabbits being released safely into the nearby woods.

“Did you find more?” Nelson asked, his concern evident.

Mia nodded, her expression serious. “Yes, there were more traps and some evidence of a poacher. I’ll have to report this to the proper authorities and make sure it’s dealt with.”