This one-shot is for JessicaMoncada0 . Set after Hands of Time.
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Old enemies, new friends
"I can't believe ow much Ninjago City has changed, since we've last been here." Maya said to her husband and children, as they walked along the capital's Main Street. "Thank you so much for showing us around."
"No problem, mum." Kai replied. "I am really enjoying this myself. We don't get much time off, so there's a lot we haven't seen ourselves, since New Ninjago City was rebuilt."
"Yes, and it's great that we finally get to spend some time together as a family again, just the four of us." His sister agreed. "I still remember how much I used to love our 'family days' when Kai and I were little."
"That's true." Maya smiled fondly at her son and daughter. "We always had great fun." She sighed. "We missed you so much, children."
Ray embraced her in a sideways hug. "Yes, we have. But we are very proud of how the two of you took care of each other and have become such wonderful young adults. And we are happy that you have found such amazing friends. And a wonderful boyfriend." She said to her daughter.
"We missed you too, mum and dad." Nya and Kai joined in the hug.
"And... speaking of amazing friends, there is someone else we would like you to meet." Kai then told the former Masters of Fire and Water. "Her name is Skylor, and she is not only the Master of Amber but also the owner of Master Chen's Noodle House, where we have a reservation for lunch now."
"Master Chen?" Ray asked. "Like the traitor who was responsible for the loss of many lives during the First Serpentine War?" His muttered under his breath, remembering the violent battles between the Elemental Alliance and the Anacondrai.
"Skylor is his daughter, but she has fought on our side, even against his army." Nya appeased their father." So, please don't hold her heritage against her."
"Alright, honey." Ray gave her a little smile, not wanting to disappoint his little girl. "If you trust this girls, then so will we."
"And we will be very happy to meet another friend of yours." Maya agreed.
As soon as the restaurant came into view, Kai quickened his pace. "Uhm, I am going ahead, just... to make sure our table is ready. Okay?" He said, before storming off.
Noticing the confused look on her parents' face, Nya whispered to Maya and Ray. "And Kai has a massive crush on her, but don't tell him I said that..."
When the other three members of the Smith family entered the restaurant, Kai was standing at the counter, busy talking to a pretty young woman with long scarlet hair. He waved at his parents and sister. "Mum. Dad." He called to them. "Please, meet Skylor Chen. The Master of Amber and our... ally."
"And friend, I hope..." Skylor added. "Mr and Mrs Smith. It's lovely to finally meet you. Kai has told me so much about you."
"We are delighted to meet you too, my dear." Maya smiled at the redhead, giving her husband a gentle nudge with the elbow.
"Uhm, yes. Very nice indeed." Ray mumbled.
"I know that you have... dealt with my father, and I am very sorry that he has caused so much trouble to all of us in the past." Skylor said apologetically. "But in the end, he got what he deserved..."
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At some point during their delicious meal, Kai excused himself to go to the bathroom. On the way back to their booth, he stopped again at the counter, to talk to the girl, who he had had a crush on, ever since they had met on the ferry on their way the Tournament of Elements.
She was focused on rolling sushi, so she didn't notice him approaching.
"Hi." Kai greeted her.
Skylor looked up from her work, and a little smile appeared on her face. "Oh, hi." She replied. "Just give me a second, okay?"
Kai watched as she skilfully finished her task. She placed the items on small plates on the conveyor belt, before washing her hands and taking a seat at the counter, just opposite the red Ninja.
"How are you?" She enquired. "I was very happy to hear that your worries about your parents were unjustified." She referred to their last meeting, when Kai had suspected his father and mother to collaborate with the Hands of Time.
"Yes, it was quite a relief." Kai confirmed. "And although we are still getting to know each other again, Nya and I are very happy to have them back."
"And I am very happy for you, too."
"Thank you." Kai placed his hand on hers, which were sitting on the counter. "Skylor, I never got to thank you for your words of encouragement. And the noodles. Both really helped. And... although everything turned out alright for us in the end, I-I have seen how hard it is, when you learn dark things about your parents - or at least you think you do - and have to decide to fight against them, if necessary. I-I just wanted you to know that I admire you even more now than I did before."
"Thank you." Skylor blushed. "I am glad that you understand. And... that you didn't have to go through the same in the end."
"And... I was wondering, because we got interrupted during our last date..."
"Date?" Skylor raised an eyebrow. "What date?"
"Well, the one we were just talking about. You know, when we were having noodles and were talking and such..."
"You consider having lunch together at my own restaurant and discussing our daddy issues a date?"
Now it was Kai's turn to blush. "Uhm... yes?"
The Master of Amber chuckled. "For someone who is as attractive and popular as you, you know surprisingly little about relationships."
"I am not sure whether I should be flattered or offended..."
"I was definitely not my intention to offend you." Skylor stated.
Kai smirked. "In that case... if you think that I am that hot, maybe you would like to teach me how a real date works..."
"I-I'd like that." Skylor smiled brightly. "A lot."
"Yeah, me too." Kai agreed. "Just let me know when you can take an evening off work, okay?"
"Okay." The young woman nodded eagerly. "But I think you should go back to your family now..."
Kai turned around and found the three other Smiths watching them with great interest. Nya had a huge grin plastered on her face. "I took pictures." She mouthed.
"Yeah, I guess so. Why don't you join us?" Kai suggested. "Not as a date, I know that much about relationships." He added hastily.
"Do you really think that they would want to have lunch with their old enemy's daughter?"
"No." Kai replied. "But I am sure they would love to have lunch with a new friend."
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Ninjago - One-shots and short Stories
FanfictionA collection of Ninjago one-shots and short stories (2-4 chapters). Canon characters and ships only. No x OC or x Reader. Lots of Jaya ?. Thanks to @Sopherloafer for making the cover (images are not mine). Disclaimer: I do not own Ninjago.