Tina had grown up in foster homes her whole life because of her powers until she ran away at the age of 16. Until one day, she got an invite to compete in the Tournament of Elements. She took this chance to get away from New Ninjago City, but this tournament was not what she was excepting. She ends up meeting the Ninja who were here to rescue Zane. Tina slowly starts falling for Lloyd Garmadon, the Green Ninja.