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A long time ago…
Before 'time' had a name…
There was a man known as the 'First Spinjitzu Master'…
Now, I know what you're thinking of…
What in the world is 'Spinjitzu'?
Well…
Allow me to tell you…
Spinjitzu is a form of fighting done by a ninja who has elemental powers…
As they must be one with said powers through spinning…
It is an art of battle…
And can only be used by the most earnest of warriors…
And the First Spinjitzu master himself… was a warrior like that…
Inspired by dragons…
Mysterious creatures who traveled through various realms…
The First Spinjitzu taught that art to his two sons…
One who brought it to light…
And one who fell into darkness…
And this story…
Is where the son of light, will teach 'Spinjitzu'…
A way of fighting for warriors…
Who care for their family…
Who don't see themselves as odd…
Who are free of judgement…
And who find their true potential…
And this…
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…is the beginning.
And it all starts in a place called Ninjago…
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It all started off as a mysterious man with gray hair in white and green, walking down a path in the middle of autumn…
The man looks at a building labeled 'Four Weapons', where he hears the sound of metal clanging…
In the building… was a girl with black hair in a spiky ponytail, wearing an apron, working on a sword.
“To forge the perfect weapon, you first need the right metal and plenty of heat.” The girl said as she finished forging the sword, then dipping it in water. “Cool it off and…” After pulling it up from the water, she noticed that the sword was now completely bent, much to the girl's frustrations. “Oh come on! Not again!” The girl complained as she looked at it.
“I told you Nya, you made the sword way too quickly.” A boy with slightly spiky brown hair said.
“I know that, Kai.” Nya grumbled.
Those two were known as Kai and Nya Smith.
“Remember what dad said Nya?” Kai asked.
“No matter how much fire you have, experience isn't something you'll learn overnight.” Nya answered. “It may work for you Kai, but I'll be a great blacksmith like dad.” She explained.
“Well… I don't know, remember the last time I worked on a sword? The tip spiraled!” Kai explained.
“Well, that's because the bucket wasn't deep enough.” Nya responded as she tried to fix the sword, resulting in a loud clanging noise, which caused the mysterious man in green and white to approach the two.
“It appears that your metal is loud and heavy… useful to slow one down… but useless to stealth itself…” The man said, which caused the Smith twins to look at. “All tools for a samurai of course… but not for a ninja…”
“Whatever old man.” Nya grumbled. “There aren't any ninja here… if that's what you're looking for.” She explained to the mysterious man.
“And besides, this shop is called 'Four Weapons', not 'For Browsing'.” Kai commented.
“So are you going to buy something or not, cause I'm busy working on sword. So don't bother me.” Nya dryly asked the man.
“Well that's a shame…” The man commented. “Guess I have to look for something special elsewhere…” He said as he was about to leave.
This made Kai looking at his younger sister.
“Nya! That was our first customer since last month!” Kai scolded. “You could've been a bit more nicer!” He explained.
“Well I had a rough day, I tried to create a sword 28 times!” She explained.
“So… why not take a break?” Kai asked. “Why don't you give that man something?” He asked.
“Kai, I'm not giving away stuff for free.” Nya bluntly said.
Kai immediately gave his sister a signal that she had to do it.
“…fine.” Nya mumbled as she grabbed a helmet. “Hey, if you're in need of something special… I have—”
But before Nya could finish, she saw that the man was gone.
“Nya… is something wrong?” Kai asked.
Nya wanted to respond that the man quickly disappeared, but it would be unbelievable…
“It's… it's nothing.” Nya muttered as she placed the helmet down.
Leaving her to wonder where did that mysterious man went…
~
Elsewhere…
A dark cloud was rolling in the evening sky, causing some farmers to look at the sky with concern…
And that is when the farmers soon realized what it was…
As a bunch of skeleton-like creatures driving in skeletal vehicles…
“Let me go first! Let me go first! I'm dying to go down there!” The skeletal creature with a metal eyepatch begged.
“Keep quiet you numbskull!” Another skeletal creature scolded, except this skeletal creature had a helmet on. “Try to control yourself in front of Master Samukai!” He said as he pointed to the giant skeletal creature . “…and with all due respect sir, you did say that I could go first.” He muttered.
“Sorry boys.” The giant said. “But this one's mine.” Samukai explained. “Just remember what we're after… and find that map.” He reminded. “ATTACK!” He shouted as he raised his bony sword, as various other skeletal creatures speed down the road.
Causing the farmers to pick up their bamboo sticks, planning on attacking the skeletal creatures…
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…only to run away in fear.
As the skeletal creatures drove to Four Weapons.
“Uh Nya? What are those creatures?” Kai asked.
“No idea. But I'm going to check it out. Stay right here.” Nya responded as she put some armor on, and grabbed a sword.
~
As Nya left the shop…
She took notice of the skeletal creatures… and saw that they were using bones as swords.
Nya tries to fight against them, with one skeletal creature's head popping off as Nya tried to decapitate it. Only for her to get bitten on the leg.
“OWW!” Nya screamed as she looked at the bouncing skeletal's head. “Bite this!!!” She yelled as she kicked the skull over the building…
And despite fighting against Nya, two of the skeletal creatures clapped in applause…
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…only for them to be knocked out by Kai, who used a bamboo stick.
“Kai! I thought I told you to stay back!” Nya responded.
“It's my duty to help my little sister if she gets hurt!” Kai responded as he and Nya fought against the mysterious creatures…
Unaware that two of these skeletal creatures sneaked past behind the twins.
“Nuckal! You're not looking hard enough!” The skeletal creature in the helmet scolded as he threw a helmet at the skeletal creature with the eyepatch, who was looking at himself in a reflection, caused by a shield.
“OW! Kruncha!” Nuckal said as he rubbed his head. “You're the one who's not looking enough!” He said as he threw another helmet.
That ultimately resulted in a petty fight, causing Kruncha to push Nuckal onto a wall, resulting in the sign of Four Weapons falling, and revealing what they were searching for…
“THE MAP!!!” The two shouted in unison.
~
Back with Nya…
She was still fighting against the mysterious skeletal creatures…
And soon saw Samukai in front of her…
Nya was prepared to fight against him…
Only for Samukai to reveal that he had four swords… one in each arm…
“Oh shoot…” Nya mumbled quietly.
But still, Nya had to face him off. She tried to fight against the skeletal giant, only for her to lose her sword in the process… and be kicked down by Samukai.
Nya tried to get up, but she soon saw that Samukai spinning all four of his swords, aiming to point at Nya…
But as Nya was about to lose…
“NINJA… GO!!!”
A brightly lit tornado appeared out of nowhere, and attacked Samukai, who tried to hold it off… resulting in Samukai to learn who it was…
And who was it?
It was none other than…
“Sensei Garmadon!” Samukai said as he saw the mysterious man stopping his spinning. “It appears that your Spinjitzu is rusty.” He joked.
“Nothing like bone to sharpen it's edge Samukai.” Garmadon said.
Samukai growled at Garmadon's remark. That's when he noticed Nya trying to get up.
Which gave the skeletal giant an idea.
He took notice of an old and wooden water tower and immediately threw all four of his swords at Garmadon, who dodged… only for the swords to hit a support beam, causing the water tower to crush Nya.
However, Garmadon shouted 'NINJA GO!' once again.” As he spun into the same tornado and picked up Nya.
The two immediately saw Samukai returning to the large skeletal vehicle he was driving.
“Samukai! What should we do?” Nuckal asked.
“Take the boy!” He ordered. “It's what Lord Wu ordered us to do!”
“Lord… Wu?” Garmadon responded in surprise.
Just then, a skeletal creature launched a giant bony hand to capture Kai, who was holding off the creatures.
“What the…?” Kai said as he looked at what grabbed him, only for him to scream as he was dragged away.
“KAI!!!” Nya cried in horror to see her brother being captured by the skeletal creatures as they drove off with him in their grasp.
“H-Hey! Come back!” Nya responded as she tried to follow the creatures, but was too slow to follow them…
“I'm sorry… but it's too late…” Garmadon apologized in a sad tone.
“Too late…?” Nya muttered as she was seething anger. “WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S 'TOO LATE'!? COULDN'T YOU USED YOUR… SPINNY MOVE THING!?”
“It's called 'Spinjitzu'.” Garmadon stated.
“WHATEVER!” Nya yelled. “YOU DID NOTHING EXCEPT SAVE MY LIFE!!!”
She immediately knew what she had to do.
“I'm going to save my brother.” Nya said as she was about to leave.
“You can't.” Garmadon stated. “Those were the Skulkin, lead by the King of the Underworld Samukai himself. Who rules the Underworld, a place where no mortal like you should go.” He said. “And if it's true… then they're carrying orders of Lord Wu himself. Which will make things bad.” He pondered.
“Ok… what?” Nya said as she calmed down. “Who's this 'Lord Wu' guy, what's this about the 'Underworld', why did they attack us, and what's so important about it for them to kidnap my brother?” She asked.
“What's so important?” Garmadon asked. “How about everything in Ninjago.” He stated.
And that is when he began to narrate.
~
“Long before time had a name…”
“Ninjago was created by the First Spinjitzu Master by using the four weapons of Spinjitzu…”
“The Scythe of Quakes…”
“The Nunchucks of Lightning…”
“The Shurikens of Ice…”
“And the Sword of Fire…”
“These weapons were so powerful, that no one could handle all of them at once…”
“And when the First Spinjitzu Master passed away, his two sons swore to protect them…”
“But the youngest was consumed by darkness, and wanted to possess them…”
“A battle between brothers broke out, and the youngest was struck down and banished to the Underworld…”
“Peace returned and the older brother hid the weapons…”
“Knowing that his younger brother's endless ambition of power, he placed a guardian to protect them…”
“And for fear of his own demise… a map for an honest man to hide…”
~
“Who were those people?” Nya asked.
“The honest man… was your father.” Sensei Garmadon stated.
Nya was shocked…
“My… dad?” She asked.
“Yes…” Garmadon said. “And the younger brother is Lord Wu.” He stated. “So I need to find the weapons before he does…”
“Why do you need to find the weapons?” Nya asked.
That is when Garmadon faced Nya.
“Because Lord Wu is my brother…” He stated.
“You mean… you're the older brother?” Nya asked. “So you came here to find the map?”
“No… I came here to find something greater…” Garmadon answered.
This made Nya confused.
And that is when Garmadon pointed at her.
“You.” He stated.
That made Nya gasp.
“Since my brother cannot enter this realm, he made a deal with Samukai.” Garmadon said. “And if my brother has all four weapons, even I won't be able to stop him again.” He explained. “But you…” Garmadon said as he pointed to Nya. “You have the fire inside.”
“The fire… inside me?” Nya asked.
“I will train you, to harness it, use it, and become a Spinjitzu Master.” Garmadon explained.
“I… I appreciate the offer but… I don't want to get involved in your sibling rivalry.” Nya said. “I'm going to save my brother no matter what.” She explained as she was about to leave. Only to be stopped by Garmadon… who did a spin attack onto Nya.
“Not so fast. If you want to save your brother, you need to control that fire burning inside of you.” Garmadon informed. “And only when you become a Spinjitzu Master, will you be able to face Lord Wu.”
This left with one option.
She had to save her brother from Samukai, who was ordered by Lord Wu…
But in order to do so, she had to train under Garmadon…
So it left her one thing to do…
“Fine.” Nya answered. “So when do we start?” She asked.
~
The next day…
Nya had to climb up a rocky cliff, as she was catching her breath, she noticed Sensei Garmadon climbing up the cliff very easily.
The two made it to the top, where they were in front of a gate with two red doors.
“How… long… will… this… training… last?” She asked Garmadon as she was catching her breath.
“Patience is a virtue.” Garmadon stated as he opened the gate's doors, revealing it to be a monastery.
“Is this—”
“A monastery? Yes.” Garmadon answered. “You'll be ready when you're ready.” He said as he left.
“So… I'm fighting in a place of peace?” Nya asked as she raised an eyebrow.
“No… you'll be training.” Garmadon said. “To become a true ninja. First, you must see what others do not see.” He stated.
“But there's nothing here!” Nya stated.
That is when Garmadon revealed that one of the fence posts had a hidden button underneath the dragon statue.
And when Garmadon pressed it, that is when the large dragon statue in front of Nya raised, revealing that the Monastery was a training ground.
And this made Nya interested.
“Woah… will these teach me how to do that cool move?” Nya asked as she landed on one of the platforms… only to be launched off of it and fall.
“Complete the course, and then we'll see if you pass.” Garmadon explained as he poured himself some tea… and quickly drank it.
“HEY!” Nya shouted.
“You fail.” Garmadon said. “Tomorrow, you'll try again.”
“BUT I DIDN'T EVEN START TO—”
But before Nya could finish, the doors closed.
“Patience is a virtue, make sure of it.” Garmadon stated behind the closed doors.
~
The next day…
Nya began to train again… so she started with the training dummies and…
“Failed.”
So Nya trained the next day and…
“Failed.”
Then the next day…
“Failed.”
And the next day after that… Nya managed to get a hang of it, she managed to get half of the training done, until she met a bunching bag and…
“Failed.”
But the next day… Nya had to do it… she managed the training, and soon saw Garmadon about to sip his tea, until she threw a sword at it, giving her extra time…
So Garmadon poured another cup, and noticed Nya was missing… until he heard a noise.
“Is that one sugar or two?” A voice asked.
It was Nya, who was behind him.
“Impressive.” Garmadon commented.
“So… am I going to learn about this whole 'Spinjitzu thing'? Or not?” Nya asked.
“You already have.” Garmadon stated. “Your final test comes tomorrow.” He added. “Best to get some sleep.” The Sensei suggested.
~
As night fell…
Three ninjas, cladded in black invaded the Monastery…
Sneaking past a sleeping Garmadon, the three made it to Nya's room, who was busy brushing her teeth in red pajamas.
With the words of Sensei Garmadon echoing in her head.
“Best to get some sleep.”
“Don't tell me what to do Garmadon. I do what I want!” Nya told herself. “Take this!” She said as she swung her toothbrush around like a sword… unaware that the three ninjas got inside her room…
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…until she got noticed by a ninja wielding a scythe.
“Uh oh…” Nya said as she was surrounded by three ninjas.
Nya had to flee.
First, she shoved her toothbrush in the most of a ninja who had shurikens. (Who also had a silver face underneath the mask for some reason.)
This resulted in the shuriken-wielding ninja to spit it out, hitting the ninja holding the nunchucks. Who blocked it, resulting in the toothbrush to land onto the back of the ninja carrying the scythe.
This managed Nya to flee easily.
However, the ninja wielding the shurikens tried to attack Nya, but the latter dodged the former and fell.
But the nunchucks-wielding ninja immediately kicked Nya, resulting in her to land in the training grounds. Knocking into a fence post which had the button revealed.
“Where is she!” The scythe-wielding ninja asked as he looked around.
“Over there!” The shuriken-wielding ninja said as he pointed to Nya, who pressed the button, causing the training grounds to activate.
This of course resulted in the nunchucks-wielding ninja and shuriken-wielding ninja to be distracted, causing them to lose to wear weapons.
While the scythe-wielding ninja dodged one of the machines, but was struck by Nya who grabbed herself onto it. Resulting in the scythe-wielding ninja to lose his scythe.
After that, Nya had to face off against the three ninja.
There were punches and kicks, kicks and punches, until all of them were in a pile of an endless brawl.
“Seems like you've meet your match!” One of the ninjas said. “Prepare to meet your doom, because nobody… messes… with Jay Gordon!”
“JAY!”
One of the ninjas screamed as a record stopped playing a needle scratched it.
“What did I tell you about revealing yourself!” One of the ninjas scolded as he stopped fighting.
“Oh come on! I was dying to say that!” The ninja named 'Jay' said as he let go of Nya.
“Wait… Jay Gordon…?” Nya asked as she got up. “As in… the son of the actor Cliff Gordon?” She asked.
“Um… no…?” The ninja named Jay said. “I meant to say… Jay Walker… yeah. Jay Walker! Nobody messes with Jay Walker!” The ninja explained.
“Jay, that's surname of the people you work for.” The ninja with the silver face said as he let go.
“He's right, I know that you must be the son of Cliff Gordon.” Nya explained. “Because that guy tends to let people know who he is.”
“Alright fine… you got me.” The ninja named 'Jay' said as he blushed. “Yep! I'm the son of the famous Cliff Gordon!” He said as he removed his mask, revealing that he has short brown hair.
“JAY! FOCUS!” The ninja who's identity has yet to be known. “DIDN'T I ALREADY TELL YOU NOT TO REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY?” He asked.
“Oh come on Cole! I didn't mean to!” Jay apologized.
“AND CAN YOU NOT MENTION MY NAME!?” The ninja named 'Cole' asked.
“Hey, at least I don't mention your name like how Zane tends to do it.” Jay said as he pointed to the silver-faced ninja, who somehow lost his mask, revealing that his face was completely metallic, especially his hair.
“HE CAN'T HELP HIMSELF BECAUSE HE WAS PROGRAMMED TO DO SO!” Cole argued.
“Guys. Stop.” The ninja named 'Zane' ordered.
But it was no avail…
Two of the ninjas were arguing as Nya and Zane were watching the two argue.
In fact, the two were arguing so loudly, that someone had to step in…
And that someone wasn't Garmadon.
“HEY!” A small voice called.
That is when everyone turned to face a young boy, with blonde hair, green eyes, dressed in green sleepwear, was looking at the two arguing ninjas.
“It's the middle of night! You need to fight the Skulkin! Not each other! And especially your newest member!” The child scolded as he pulled off the currently masked ninja, who had black hair.
“Newest… member?” Cole asked.
“Now hold on a minute!” Nya shouted. “Who are you!?” She asked as she pointed to the child.
“I'm Lloyd. You must be Nya, the newest ninja to join the team.” The introduced himself.
“You're joining us?” Jay asked.
“Yeah… I am.” Nya responded.
“Well… if that's the case then… sorry I attacked you.” Jay apologized.
“Hey, no worries.” Nya responded.
“So um… do you like blue?” Jay asked.
“JAY!” Cole scolded. “Just because she's the newest member doesn't mean you're going to hit on her!”
“I just wanted to bond with her!” Jay responded. “But for real though, do you like blue?” He whispered to Nya.
“JAY!!!”
“WHAT'S GOING ON HERE!” A familiar voice shouted.
It was Sensei Garmadon.
“Hi Sensei.” The three ninjas in black said as they bowed their heads.
That is when Nya looked at Garmadon, and back at the ninjas, and back at Garmadon, and back at the ninjas, and back at Garmadon, and back at the ninjas, and back at Garmadon, and back at the ninjas, and back at Garmadon.
“Are they… also your students?” Nya asked.
Garmadon silently nodded.
“And was this my final test?” Nya asked again.
Garmadon silently nodded again.
“So… do I pass or not?” She asked.
“THAT'S YOUR RESPONSE!?” Cole asked.
“Cole, please calm down.” Zane ordered.
“Calm down? ZANE THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS!!!” Cole responded.
“Indeed.” Garmadon stated. “Each and every one of you have been chosen, each of you are one with elemental properties.” He explained. That is when he faced Lloyd. “Lloyd, get the laundry basket.” He ordered.
“You got it, dad!” Lloyd said as he ran inside.
“Did Lloyd say… 'Dad'?” Nya asked.
“He's Sensei Garmadon's son.” Jay answered.
“Is he… also a student?” Nya asked.
“No. He's more like an assistant.” Jay explained.
And speaking of Lloyd, the child returned with a wooden basket filled with clothes, and handed the basket to his father.
“Here it is!” Lloyd said.
“Thank you Lloyd.” Garmadon said as he grabbed the basket.
And soon…
“Ninja… go!” Garmadon shouted as he performed another Spinjitzu moved, dressing each of the ninjas in different colored outfits.
Zane was now dressed in white.
Jay was now dressed in blue.
Nya was now dressed in red.
And Cole was still dressed in black.
“Woah… how did you do that?” Nya asked.
“It's Spinjitzu, Nya.” Lloyd commented.
“Anyways… I think it's time to tell you four, of what you are called.” Garmadon said. “Nya Smith.” He stated. Causing the girl in red to face him.
“Yes Sensei Garmadon?” Nya responded.
“You are now known as the Master of Fire. As your passion to save those burns bright like the flame inside of you.” Garmadon stated.
He then faced Jay.
“Jay Gordon.” Garmadon stated. “You are now known as the Master of Lightning. For your skills in such great skills that can provide for the team.”
“Wow? Really? I guess my skills in inventing, building, cooking, poetry and—”
“I can see why you are the Master of Lightning.” Lloyd commented. “Although you're more like the 'Mouth of Lightning'.” He muttered.
“I heard that!” Jay responded.
That is when Garmadon turned to face Cole.
“Cole Bucket.” Garmadon stated. “You are now known as the Master of Earth. As you keep your duty of being a ninja rock solid.”
“Wow… that's the cool title.” Nya commented.
“Thanks.” Cole responded. “And before you ask, there ain't nothing in this world I'm afraid of.” He added.
“Except for dragons.” Lloyd, Zane, and Jay all said in unison.
“Dragons are not from *this* world! I said *in* this world.” Cole corrected.
That is when Garmadon turned to face Zane.
“And Zane Julien.” Garmadon stated. “You are now known as the Master of Ice. For your cold and calculating skills of being a nindroid.”
“Thank you Sensei Garmadon.” Zane said as he bowed.
“A nindroid?” Nya asked. “You mean he's a robot for real?”
“Indeed. I was built to be a ninja by my creator.” Zane explained. “Is there something wrong?” He asked.
“She's just curious.” Jay reassured.
“Oh right.” Zane responded robotically. “Ha ha.”
“Now pay attention everybody!” Lloyd ordered. “You four were chosen by my dad, to be the chosen ones who will protect the four weapons of Spinjitzu, from my uncle Lord Wu.” He explained.
“What about my brother?” Nya asked.
“Your brother?” Jay asked.
“My brother Kai, he got captured by the Skulkin.” Nya explained.
“When we'll find the weapons, we'll find your sister.” Garmadon reassured. “It is now time to find the first weapon.” He said.
“But what about Spinjitzu! You said that you'll teach us about it!” Cole reminded.
“Spinjitzu is inside each and everyone of you.” Garmadon explained. “But it will only be unlocked the key is ready to be found.”
That left every ninja puzzled.
“Now then… we must take the carriage to find the first weapon.” Garmadon said as he left.
“You heard him! We got to go!” Lloyd said as he followed his dad.
“So… we have to find a key to learn Spinjitzu?” Jay asked.
“Probably much. I mean… I think he'll take us on a ride.” Cole responded.
“If it's the only way I'll find my brother. Then sign me up.” Nya said as she put on her mask.
~
The next day…
“THIS IS NOT WHAT I SIGNED UP!” Nya complained as she and the ninjas were controlling a carriage that was carrying Lloyd and Garmadon, who were having tea.
“Well sorry Nya, but that's the life of a ninja.” Lloyd commented.
“I believe that this must be some form of team building exercise.” Zane guessed.
“Just keep pulling, we have a long way to go.” Cole ordered.
“So um… quick question, how did Sensei Garmadon find you guys?” Nya asked.
“Well if it wasn't for Sensei Garmadon, I don't think we would've seen each other.” Cole explained. “I was testing my limits while rock climbing!” He explained.
“I was testing one of my inventions and I met Sensei Garmadon after I crashed into a billboard.” Jay explained.
“And I was testing myself underwater in a frozen pond.” Zane explained.
“…What?” Nya asked.
“Zane's water-proofed.” Lloyd responded.
“Wow… well, then I guess if it wasn't for Sensei, none of would—”
“Stop!” Garmadon ordered. “We have arrived.” He stated as he looked at a desolate area in the forest.
~
As they approached the desolate area…
“Dad… what's that?” Lloyd asked he and the others were hiding behind a rock.
“The Caves of Despair.” Garmadon explained. “Samukai must be close to find the Scythe of Quakes.” He stated. “Remember, do not use the weapon for it's power is too dangerous for you mortals.” He ordered.
“Alright you guys, let's do this.” Jay stated. “Cole, got any plans?” He asked the Black Ninja.
“Sure do.” Cole answered. “First, we lower ourselves down the ledge and then Nya will—” but before Cole could finish. Nya was gone. “Ok, where did she go?” He asked.
“I think I know where.” Lloyd said as he pointed to a familiar Ninja in red, who was sneaking behind the Skulkin.
“Let's go!” Jay responded as he, Cole, and Zane followed Nya.
The three ninjas, like Nya, got past a few Skulkins, and came across a cart where they hid themselves in.
And a while later, they came across a Skulkin, who was about to notice Nya, so Cole snuck behind the Skulkin and the three ninjas attacked the Skulkin in the cart.
~
Speaking of Nya…
Nya looked up high and saw Samukai in a building made out of bones, and noticed that he was carrying something.
“The map!” She whispered.
Elsewhere, Nuckal and Kruncha were gathering rocks.
“Look! I found something!” Nuckal shouted as he picked up a strange looking rock on a conveyor belt.
“That's a rock you numbskull!” Kruncha responded. Unaware that three ninja were hidden at the bottom.
“But it's shaped like a doughnut!” Nuckal replied. “I wonder if it takes like it…” He wondered as he put it inside his mouth, only for it to cause him to lose his tooth. Much to the annoyance of Kruncha.
~
Back with Nya…
She managed to reach to the tower, along with the other ninjas.
The four ninjas immediately got onto the roof, to spy on Samukai.
“What's the matter with you!” Cole quietly scolded.
“Shush!” Nya shushed. She then pointeed at Samukai who was holding the map.
The Skulkin King grinned at the map, and decided to put it down. Which caused the ninjas to notice one thing about it.
“The map's upside down!” Jay whispered. “They're digging the wrong spot!”
“Which means that the golden weapon is near.” Zane said as he threw his shuriken to grab the map behind Samukai's back.
The four ninjas looked at the map very closely, and Nya thought of something.
“There's no time to waste. Let's go.” The red ninja stated as she jumped off the tower.
“Ok, what's her deal? Why's she in a rush?” Cole whispered as he and the others ninjas followed Nya.
~
A moment later…
Nya snuck behind two Skulkin, who were guarding a mine.
She came across a large rock and tried to move it. Something which the three ninjas took notice of.
“Hey, before you race off again. You need to know that we're a team.” Cole reminded.
“Yeah, whatever.” Nya responded, as the three ninjas came to help her push the large rock.
After that, they entered inside…
~
And inside…
The four ninjas saw what was in front of them…
A golden scythe being held by what appeared to be a large mouth of some creature…
It was the Scythe of Quakes…
“Woah…” Jay commented. “That is so COOL!” He shouted.
Cause some of the Skulkin to hear the noise.
“JAY!” Cole whispered. “Keep it down!” He ordered.
“Oh please, don't be paranoid!” Jay responded. “We're on the opposite side of the caves!” He explained.
“Then keep quiet!” Cole ordered. “We need to leave as those boneheads are still busy.” He said as he wrapped up the Scythe of Quakes and handed it to Nya.
However, as they left… they were unaware of what was holding the scythe… slowly moving it's jaws apart…
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As they left the area…
“Alright team, we need to stay together since the way out is right around the corner.” Cole explained, only for him to turn to see that Samukai was in front of the ninjas. “Oops…”
That is when the ninjas were prepared for battle.
They immediately charged into to attack the Skulkin.
However, Nya found herself to be surrounded by Skulkin once more…
“Nya, toss the Scythe to me!” Zane ordered.
And Nya did so.
Then Zane tossed the scythe towards Cole.
“There's too many of them!” Nya shouted.
“Let me help!” Jay responded as he attacked the Skulkin, before noticing something.
That's when he had an idea.
“Guys! It's like the training course!” Jay shouted.
That's when he knew what he had to do.
“Over the plains.” Jay announced as he jumped over the Skulkin. “Dodge the swords.” He said as he dodged a swordfighting Skulkin. “And here comes the dummy!” Jay announced as he spun to attack a Skulkin, resulting in him to master something great…
It was Spinjitzu…
And everyone now saw a bright blue tornado completely made out of lightning.
“It's Spinjitzu…” Nya said in amazement. “What's the key, Jay?” She asked.
“I'm just going through the motions!” Jay answered. “This is probably what Sensei meant!” He explained.
“If that's the case… then over the plains, dodge the swords, and here comes the dummy!” Nya repeated as she jumped over a Skulkin, blocked another Skulkin with her sword, and spun herself into brightly lit tornado of fire.
“Ha! Looks like he called you a dummy!” Kruncha joked at Nuckal.
“No, he called you a dummy!” Nuckal responded. Before the two Skulkin noticed a white tornado, completely made out of snow. Resulting the two to flee.
“I guess that you didn't stand a chance.” Zane stated.
“Retreat!” Samukai ordered as all of the Skulkin fled from four tornadoes of fire, lightning, earth, and ice.
“And stay out!” Cole shouted at the Skulkin.
“Alright! We got the first Golden Weapon!” Jay said as he gave Nya a high five.
Just then, the four ninjas heard a rumbling noise.
“Um… guys? Didn't Sensei Garmadon say that there was guardian protecting the Golden Weapons?” Zane reminded.
“He did… but… why did you bring that up?” Cole asked.
That is when they heard the rumbling repeating, except it was much more louder.
That is when Cole immediately turned around and saw that what was behind the ninjas was a large brown dragon.
“Is… is that a dragon!?” Cole asked.
“It sure looks like one!” Jay responded.
“I believe that we won't be able to spin our ways out of this one!” Zane commented.
And soon then, the dragon roared at the ninja, causing the ninja to flee.
That is when Nya had an idea.
“Nya! Don't! Sensei told us not to!” Jay warned.
“Then keep your mouth shut!” Nya responded as she charged towards the dragon, carrying the golden scythe, and tried to attack the dragon with it, only for her to cause the ground to split in half and the cave about to collapse.
“WE GOT TO GO!!!” Cole ordered as the ninjas tried to flee from the caves.
That is when they saw an opening and knew what they had to do.
“Let's use Spinjitzu!” Cole ordered.
And everyone performed Spinjitzu to flee from the caves, where they saw Lloyd and Garmadon.
And after they got out, they stopped performing their Spinjitzu.
All of them said various things on how that they were the best and skilled ninjas. Much to Garmadon's disinterest and Lloyd's very obvious blank expression.
So that's when Lloyd thought of something to say…
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“SHUT UP!!!”
And that is when all of the four ninjas turned to face Lloyd.
“Thank you.” Lloyd said as he bowed. “Dad?” He asked as he turned to face his father, who looked very angry at the ninjas.
“I told you, not to use the Scythe of Quakes.” He scolded.
“She did it!” Zane said as he pointed to Nya.
“HEY!” She responded.
“I tried to warn her!” Jay explained.
“I had no choice!” Nya responded.
“And what makes you think you're more important than the team?” Lloyd asked as he pointed to the red ninja.
“My brother was kidnapped!” Nya answered. “So don't blame me if my brother ends up dead thanks to you!” She yelled.
“Patience, Nya.” Garmadon ordered the red ninja. “There are still three weapons remaining.” He said as he was going to leave.
“And next time, do it right.” Lloyd ordered as he followed his dad.
After that, three of the ninjas followed the two, with Ninja glaring at the Sensei and his child, right before she followed them…
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Elsewhere in the Underworld…
“Master… I have failed you… they have learned Spinjitzu… and they have the Scythe…” Samukai apologized.
“Good.” A mysterious man said. “Then that means my brother was there.”
“If I gather my army, we can easily ambush them and—”
“No.” Samukai's master said. “Let them think they'll win.” He ordered.
“I… I don't understand Master…” Samukai commented.
“Everything is going to plan.” He chuckled, as he revealed himself to Samukai, as he was an old man with a long beard, wore black armor with purple accents, and a dragon's skull as a crown.
That is when Samukai bowed to the man…
“Yes Master…”
“Please… call me by my true name…”
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“…Lord Wu.”