Ninjago stories

Potluck

" Can't I stay home, Jay?" Mia whined as Jay combed her hair.

Jay sighed. " I know you wish you could stay here. But we have to work on your social skills."

" I'm a ninja, Jay. I don't need social skills!" Mia whirled around.

Jay sighed. " They asked for all of us to be there. Including you."

Mia harumohed, but Jay just smiled.
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Mia grumbled as Jay led her toward the playground, his patience wearing thin. "Look, Mia! Some kids your age!" Jay pointed to a group of children playing nearby. "Why don't you play with them?"

Mia scowled, crossing her arms. "But I want to talk politics."

Kai, who had been nearby, overheard and chuckled. "I don't think I've seen a kid who likes politics."

Mia shrugged nonchalantly. "There's always a first time. Come on, I want to see the rumors."

Jay shook his head. "No, Mia. You need to socialize with the other kids. It's important."

With a frustrated growl, Mia turned on her heel and ran toward a large tree at the edge of the park. She swiftly climbed up, settling herself comfortably on a sturdy branch. From her elevated perch, she pulled out a book she had brought with her, one filled with political theories and current events. She flipped through the pages, deeply engrossed in her reading.

Not long after, two familiar figures approached the base of the tree. Nelson and Rose, both looking a bit disheveled from their own attempts at socializing, spotted Mia. Rose looked up, a determined glint in her eye. "I don't want to play with the other kids. I want to talk politics."

Nelson, looking equally resolute, nodded in agreement. "Same here."

Mia's face brightened as she saw them. "Then come up! We can talk in peace."

Nelson and Rose exchanged glances before Nelson began climbing the tree with ease, followed closely by Rose. Soon, all three were settled comfortably among the branches, their conversation flowing freely about political theories, current events, and their own opinions on various topics.

Below, Lloyd and Kai watched the scene unfold. Lloyd raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "Wait, she's actually going to talk politics? That girl is... well, into politics."

Kai nodded, shaking his head with a smirk. "I know, right? Who would've thought?"

From the tree, Mia's laughter and animated discussion were clearly audible, adding a light-hearted contrast to the serious nature of her conversation. Jay, watching from a distance, sighed with a resigned smile. "Welp, it is what it is."

He walked over to Lloyd and Kai, who were still watching the trio. "At least she's happy and engaged in something she loves."

Lloyd nodded thoughtfully. "True. As long as she's enjoying herself and interacting with friends, that's what matters."

Kai added with a chuckle, "It's good to see Mia finding her own way to connect with others. Even if it's through politics."

Jay smiled, appreciating the supportive words. "Yeah. And I guess it's nice that she's found a few like-minded friends."

* Two hours later*

Two hours later, the sun was high in the sky, and it was lunchtime. As Jay and the others made their way to the picnic area, they were stunned by the sight before them. Mia, Nelson, and Rose were seated at a table with plates full of adult food-grilled chicken, salads, and even some gourmet sandwiches-while the other kids at the playground were munching on slices of pizza and simpler fare.