Ninjago The Lost Deities

Season 4: Versus

Well, our first chapter together. Hope you guys like it. :3

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*At the palace, an Anacondrai Cultist is serving the Elemental Masters food.*

"Next!" shouted an Anacondrai Cultist.

"Morning!" said Nalia with a cheerful smile.

The Anacondrai Cultist scuffs but gives her some food and biscuits.

"Next!" It's Garmadon's turn but Krait doesn't give anything. "Nu-uh! Nothing for you."

"There's a valuable lesson here, son. If you turn your back on your first evil Sensei in an effort to go straight..." said Garmadon.

"Next!" shouted The Anacondrai Cultist.

"...you may not be served creamy biscuits," said Garmadon.

"Well, I know what we are being served—a whole bunch of baloney. This isn't a fighting tournament. It's an alibi for Chen to steal everyone's powers. But we still don't know why," said Lloyd while glancing over at Nalia. He noticed her being extra cheerful today as if she hadn't lost her temper last night.

"I'm not so sure. From what Sensei G's told us about him, I have a feeling it's something far more sinister," said Cole.

"And may I remind us, we still don't know where Zane is, so we all need to take care of our first rounds to give us more time. Don't look at me. I've already moved on." said Jay.

"Your opponent got himself kicked out," said Cole.

"Same with mine, for some reason," said Nalia with a small sigh as she shook her head.

"Hehe, either way, it's my and Nalia's day off." Jay turns to the Cultist. "Extra creamy biscuits. And don't skimp." They start walking away from the line.

"Oh, so that's why you aren't wearing your gi," said Nalia, who had gone on to wear hers. Just because she was lazy didn't mean she would walk around in pajamas.

"Taking a day off? And here I thought ninja never quit," said Cole.

"And I used to think a ninja wouldn't steal your girlfriend," said Jay.

"Wait, what?" Nalia looked over at them, very confused. "What else did I miss while I was gone?"

"Whatever you have to say to each other, say it now because harboring grudges hurts no one but yourselves," said Garmadon.

"He's right. It would help if you were preparing to fight your next opponent, not each other," said Lloyd.

"What grudge? I already dropped it," said Cole.

"I dropped it first," said Jay.

"Did not!" shouted Cole.

"Did too!" shouted Jay back.

"Guys, please stop arguing," said Nalia, looking at them a little sad.

Jay and Cole looked at each other and then at Nalia before letting out a sigh. "Fine, we'll stop."

A small smile grew on Nalia's face. "Thank you."

As they walk away, Jay drops his biscuits and drink.

"The tournament will test them, Lloyd. Either find a way to make peace, or neither will move on. Not even Nalia can keep them from fighting for that long." said Garmadon.

Chen on an intercom. "The tournament of Elements continues. Fun time! Would the following Masters please make their way to their assigned arena? Speed, Gravity, Smoke, Nature, Mind, oh, and last and hopefully not least..."