Long Time No See (Ninjago post-Rebooted AU)

Chapter 22

I really enjoy writing these flashback scenes that are based off actual episodes. And especially this episode 😂.

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Chapter 22 (Jay)

Seven years ago, Mega Monster Amusement Park

"Ow." I wince, as I get beaten up by the angry mob.

Although it actually is only a little bit unpleasant rather than painful; those giant meat skewers – disturbingly resembling mud newt, yuk! – can't cause too much damage to my now hard and scaly back.

I have to admit that being a snake does have its perks, and I eventually manage to slither out of the pile and escape back to the restroom, slamming the door shut behind me.

Panting, I lean against the door and take in my surroundings.

Just my luck, the room has no windows, which means that my only way out of here is again through the restaurant.

I sigh. Could this day get any worse?

Well, desperate times call for desperate measures. I wrap my scarf around my head and, as confidently as I can, step back outside.

"Do not go in there." I tell the crowd. "He bites. This is not dinner theatre, people. It's real! Arm yourselves."

I can't believe this is actually working.

But I shouldn't waste any time now, I need to get out of here before anyone gets suspicious of my – admittedly horrible – disguise.

A glimpse at the empty booth confirms that Nya is still gone, there goes my hope that she just had to use the bathroom. But what was I expecting?

Well done, Jay. I sarcastically tell myself. Your first date, and you've totally ruined it. And not just for yourself.

In the best possible case, Nya must think that I'm a wimp whose stomach can't handle the giant Beastyburger (c'mon, I've survived several results of Cole's cooking), and in the worst... she must believe that I've escaped through the non-existent restroom window and abandoned her.

But either way, she's never gonna talk to me again. And then there's also the 'Kai problem'. When, earlier this morning, he found out that I was going asked Nya out on a date, I had to endure about half an hour of an hotheaded big brother's lecture on stuff which I was not supposed to do. 98% of that was things that hadn't even crossed my mind as they would be totally inappropriate for a first date - but the one most important item on his list was not to upset or disappoint her. Kai may be very protective of his little sister, but he still wants her to be happy.

And so do I.

Which means that I need to find her and apologise asap. Or at least die trying.

I run outside.

"Nya." I call out for her. No reply. "Where is she?" I wonder.

But while my crush can't be found anywhere, I notice a group of Serpentine. I guess duty has to come first. "Hey!" I whip out my nunchucks, and start spinning them.

But, of course, my stupid tail once again has to ruin everything and starts rattling, much to the snakes' amusement.

"Oh, what happened?" Pythor mocks me "Snake bit your tongue?"

Ugh, how I hate that purple bastard, even more than the stupid Samurai. I charge at him when-

"Jay, help!" Nya's sweet voice reaches my ear.