Ninjago: Ripped World 2

One Shy Of A Full House

'Mrs Walker, please' Nya pleaded 'you know we love all these great stories about little Jay, but we real...'

Edna cut Nya off with the promise of another classic before she could finish her sentence 'Oh yes dear, this is a lovely story, do you know how Jay got his scar on his eyebrow?'

'Uh... No!' all three ninja replied in unison.

As much as they were becoming very frustrated at the Walkers hospitality that was an obvious ruse to keep them from Jay's whereabouts, they suddenly actually really needed to know how Jay got his scar.

'Oh!' Edna said, shocked that they actually wanted to hear the story. Using the opportunity to prolong the visit, she added 'Well we need more tea to hear this story' and got up, with Nya, Lloyd and Zane collapsing in unison at the thought of an extended cliffhanger.

'Could you put some crumpets in a pan too dear?' Ed added, sending a knowing wink down the galley to Edna.

'You got it my love'.

The three friends' were exhausted by the couples' never ending energy for this game. Nya was leant on the fold out table, hiding her eyes with her hand. Lloyd had fallen sideways behind her onto the bench seating and Zane was studying the rivets on the airstream where the internal insulation had come away.

The jet came in for a silent vertical landing outside the boundaries of the Junkyard. It joined the Copter and Nya's bike.

'Oh boy, looks like a full house' Jay said with a worried look on his face. Then cracked a smile thinking about how his parents would be talking the ears off of each one of his friends.

'You ready?'

'Yes, strangely I am'

Cole released the cockpit and they both climbed out.

The crumpets, with large wedges of butter melting into them, were just being placed on the table when the door to the airstream opened.

'Jay!' Nya exclaimed and jumped up, knocking the table surface, which released the fold out mechanism. The table collapsed, as did the crumpets and tea to the floor. She jumped over the debris and threw herself at him just as Cole entered.

The sight of Nya hanging off Jay caught him short. Nya looked up at Cole with adoring eyes and mouthed 'thank you' as she threw an arm out to drag him into the hug. Cole felt the innocence of her embrace and wrapped his long arms around them both. He knew this was a significant step towards a united team once more as Lloyd and Zane piled on.

Ed and Edna stood apart.

The fleet embarked a little later to fly the dark skies back to their home. Jay flew with Cole. Their friendship having been disguised by volatile emotions was clear once again. Happy to have his friend back, Cole shared his seemingly limitless supply of snacks and listened intently to the thoughts that Jay vocalised ceaselessly until he came to a natural silence.

'Well, that's it really. It's the first clue I have ever had that points to my history'

'It's incredible. Misako and Wu have been practically chained to the library since they heard. I'm sure they must have some lead to follow' Jay looked hopeful at this news 'but you need rest Jay, lets look at it in the morning, ok?'

Jay pulled a face 'But I don't want to rest'

'Jay, I'm all in with this. We all are. Get your strength back. You're going to have to tell your story a few more times I'm sure, so tomorrow, ok?'

Jay sighed and scratched his head 'Ok'.

The jet came to a hover at the opening to the hanger and Cole manoeuvred it inside. They powered down and exited the cockpit. Cole threw some chocks under the jets wheels and headed to the elevator.