Kai has always been the strong one-the one who keeps moving, keeps fighting, keeps the fire burning no matter what. So when the mission goes wrong and the ground collapses beneath him, he doesn't panic. Not at first. Even when he's trapped under layers of stone, even when the light disappears and the air feels too still, Kai tells himself he's fine. He calls out, waits, tries to stay calm. Because that's what he's supposed to do. That's who he is. Strong. Steady. Unbreakable. The silence stretches. And little by little, something starts to crack. The darkness feels heavier. The space feels smaller. His voice doesn't sound as confident as it should. Thoughts he doesn't want creep in-what if they didn't hear him? What if they think he didn't make it? What if no one is coming back? But Kai pushes it down. Because he's not the one who falls apart. He's not the one who gets scared. By the time Cole finally finds him, breaking through the rubble and pulling him back into the light, Kai already has it buried. Gone. Hidden. Locked away where no one can see it.

Jay finally builds up the courage to talk to the girl. Nya finally gets the nerve to ask to meet her online crush in real life. In their pursuits of love, they break each other's hearts. A short little story to celebrate the holidays. Editing was light in this story due to general holiday busyness. Apologies ahead of the time.

Timeline not same as the show. It's totally different. --- No one knows what had happened to Kai right after the merge. They mostly just brushed it off as mystery. But occasionally, some of the ninja would ask him what happened, and he would just brush it off as "It's fine." The ninja know it's not fine. Every time Kai got asked that question or if the topic came up, he would just clam up. Wouldn't speak much. Wouldn't answer and change the subject most of the time. And if he did answer, it would just be short and irritated. But Nya senses Kai's hurt. He's traumatised, she thinks. Nya wants to find out. But the truth about Kai comes out sooner than he expected. And what about an old prophecy? Something about a fire master burning the world down. That won't happen to Kai... right? --- I don't own Ninjago Dragons Rising. I don't own the cover art Story inspired by Ninjago Monstrosity 1st in #ninjago on 30/12/25 2nd in #ninjago on 24/5/26

After the events of dragons rising season 2 part 1 *This will contain spoilers for season 2 part 2 so read with caution* Jay has no memories of life before the Administration. All he knows is the strict rules and mountains of mind numbing paper work. After failing a field mission, Jay is thrust into the dark side of the Administration, learning that there is nothing the organization won't do to keep their rules and order. The team sets out on a mission to find Jay and bring him home. The only problem is- he might not want to come. *5/26/25 Under rewrite! I guess looking back and not liking your old work is a sign of growth? 🫣

Spoilers for Dragon Rising Season 3, Part 2! After Lord Ras messes with the monastery portals, Jay, Kai, and Nya get stranded in the Land of Monsters-a place where literally everything wants them dead. Fighting their way through is hard enough, but each of them also has to face the "monsters" they've been trying to avoid. Nya is stuck dealing with the heartbreak of Jay's amnesia and the weight of memories he doesn't share. Kai has to relive the moments that still haunt his dreams. Jay struggles with trust, and with figuring out who he really wants to be. Between deadly battles and painful truths, the question is: can they survive this world...and themselves? (Ninjago and its characters belong to their rightful creators. The story is my own. The amazing cover art isn't mine, if anyone knows the artist, please let me know so I can credit them!)

Jay Gordon has spent his life in the shadows, overlooked by his father-a legendary actor adored by the world but absent at home. To everyone around him, Jay wears a flawless mask of charm and happiness, concealing the loneliness and resentment that have shaped him. But when he meets a new girl who sees past his façade, Jay begins to let his guard down, unaware that her kindness hides a purpose. She's searching for the truth about his father's dark past-a past Jay has never fully understood. As their bond deepens, Jay is torn between his growing feelings and the painful secrets she's determined to uncover. When the truth comes to light, Jay must confront the lies that built his family's legacy, even if it means losing the one person who made him feel seen. AU Ninjago, I own the plot but not some of the characters!