AU. Lloyd and Jay are tasked to help reform one of New Ninjago City's well known figures and former fugitives. Who is this figure? Cole Brookstone, previously friends with the infamous Kai and his sister Nya. As conflicts arise, Jay finds himself facing his own self-problems. Slow build up romance. Eventual Bruiseshipping. Cross-Posted on FFN

Jay and Cole are best friends, but soon the stress of school, family, and being a ninja starts to get to them. Not to mention the crushes that started to grow.