It's Complicated

Confessions

Jay POV

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Ed Walker has broken out of Kryptirian Prison. Ed was sentenced there after pulling a gun out on his adoptive son Jason Gordon Walker. According to the reports, he is married to Edna Walker, and it is claimed that she had nothing to do with the attack.

Ed has lived a hard life. The family has gone over grief over the last few years and often doesn't really stay in one place. It is unknown as to why they do this, but it is believed that they like to travel. They were part of the many families who lost someone during the reign of the Candy Stalker.

Nelson was trick or treating on Halloween several years ago with his Brother Jason. Jason claimed that they went separate ways, and while he came to his parents house first, Nelson never came back. Other families have told similar stories, which is how the police have given this Serial Killer the title of the Candy Stalker.

The Candy Stalker was eventually caught 3 years ago, ending his reign. He confessed to all of the murders of the children who disappeared, and even gave descriptions to some of the children's death. It was later revealed that one of the death's was most likely Nelson's and his friend Akita who went missing at around the same time. 2 of Nelson's other friends also disappeared at around the same time of him named Scott and Milton. Officials say that they believe that the disappearances are not connected or related in any way.

Jason Gordon Walker was recently reunited with his parents from what is said to be from sheer luck. His Father is Cliff Gordon who is infamous for his role as Fritz Donagan and he is currently married to his fellow co-star of the franchise Libbie Gordon.

The family has been under wraps after announcing that they had found their son over a month ago. This isn't shocking news as Libbie and Cliff have led pretty private lives outside of the camera, and it isn't surprising that their son is doing the same. 

Jason had moved to Ninjago in what seemed like a chaotic decision. He had been to 11 schools prior to Ninjago, but the teachers say that Jason is an absolute angel. He is often found with his friends and his girlfriend who he has been with basically since starting his life here.

All of our thoughts go to Libbie, Cliff, Jason, and Edna for what must be a troubling and stressful time. We hope that everyone is to stay vigilant and careful as we wait for the officials to give us more information.

I watched the story over and over as more information was being released. Nya sat next to me, seemingly doing the same, but I could tell that it was making her uncomfortable as it was me. Ray quickly ushered me through the door when I arrived, which shocked me. I guess he didn't want to me to be dead or whatever Ed might do. 

Kai left an hour ago to go to Skylor's to keep her safe, but Nya and I both knew that she would be. Ed would only be after me, he never met Skylor or anyone else. Well, anyone else but my friends, which made me nervous. If something happened to them it would be all of my fault. 

"Jay, Nya, Ray and I are heading out to go meet some people. Don't open the door for anyone. Kai has a key with him if he needs to get in. Under no circumstances are you to leave the house unless someone who shouldn't be in here is. Call the police the first chance you get once you are far away. Got it?" Maya asked as she looked us both strictly in the eye.

"Yes." We both said anomalously, though we both knew that we could easily protect ourselves if we really  needed to.

"No funny business either." Ray said as he looked directly at me as he left the house.

We sat in silence as we watched the television. I didn't know why we were doing it, but I could feel the tension in the room. We were avoiding the elephant in the room. I didn't know how to start the conversation up again. I didn't know what she would want to know. What she might already know. 

"Kai told me you were investigating your parents. That Ed breaking out must have been an inside job. That was why we all called you. We thought you were going to die." Of course Kai cracked.

"Why didn't you tell me?" She whispered.

I looked down towards my hands. I didn't know what to say. I had always suspected that she was going to find out from him, but I didn't want to go into that right now. I didn't know what I could tell her. Lie? Truth? 

"I...was scared. I'm still am scared." Well, at least it wasn't a complete lie.

"I can understand that, but why did you tell Kai and not me?" She asked again, grabbing my hands.

I felt my chest tighten. I was trying really hard to control my breathing. I heard it hitch though, and I knew she did too. I felt the tears come to my eyes, and I couldn't stop it this time. I couldn't keep up the act anymore.

"I'm not okay, Nya. I am not okay. I'm not fine. I have never been fine. I have been lying to you and to everyone. I didn't want you guys to take care of me. I didn't want to be weak. I have been doing things by myself for so long, and I am so tired." I gasped as I felt my head fall to my hands.

I felt the sobs shaking my body as I finally cracked. I couldn't keep it in anymore. I felt the tears seemed to be endless across my face, but I could care less. Nya eventually pulled me down to her, hugging me and saying that everything was going to be okay. That had to be a lie. Everything was never okay in Ninjago.

Eventually I calmed down. I didn't want to talk about my confession, but I knew that this conversation was far from over. It would still happen even if we tried to hold it out for as long as we could. She would probably try to get me help if she knew half of what I went through. I thought back to the dream.

"We are going to have to cut his head open. It is the only way to get the drugs in."

"What's that? How did you get that scar on the back of your head?" Nya asked as she traced it carefully.

"We are going to have to cut his head open. It is the only way to get the drugs in."

I tensed as she traced it again, waiting for an answer. I could lie, or I could tell her the truth. Tell her about my past, which was something I have been trying really hard to forget. I could try to talk out of this one, but I knew that wouldn't be the case. Not this time. She wasn't going to take lies for an answer anymore.

"We are going to have to cut his head open. It is the only way to get the drugs in."

"From one of our traveling adventures?" I lied, and I knew she caught it instantly.

"Jay, how did you get this scar on the back of your head?" She asked, sternly.

"The only way to get the drugs in." 

I tried to shake out the voice, but I couldn't. It didn't want to leave my head. It was there to terrorize me, and I fucking knew it. This was from stupid hell. It didn't matter what I said or didn't. Those past traumas were always going to be a part of me now. It defined who I was. It defined the life of a lab rat.

"The scientists got curious." I finally admitted in a monotone voice.

Nya stiffened much like I did. This clearly didn't make her happy. I didn't make me happy to admit it either. This is where all of my problems began really. Probably where my problems with Ed began to be honest. Edna never knew what was going to happen that day, but Ed most certainly did. Probably payback for what happened to Nelson. I deserved as much anyway. I knew that, which is why I didn't fight it.

"What happened? Why? You don't actually have to tell me." Nya said as she grabbed my hand again. 

"I don't think I have a choice anymore." I whispered, watching the images flash threw my head.

"Cut his head. Get the drugs in."