Ninjago: One Shots book 2

Birthday Hoodie | Kai & Nya

For a long while, the two siblings had been without their parents. Their mysterious disappearance had left Kai and Nya to fend for themselves, struggling to survive. As the year drew to a close, with only two months left, the world outside grew colder and darker, transitioning from fall to the depths of winter. It was almost Kai's 14th birthday, and he had always tried to make his birthday special. However, this time, it was his 11-year-old sister, Nya, who wanted to return the favor and create a memorable day for him.

Nya stood in her room, deep in thought, trying to come up with a way to make Kai's birthday special. She knew exactly what Kai wanted – some new clothing. Nya's own clothes were easy to come by since she could wear hand-me-downs from Kai. However, Kai was in dire need of a new jacket and hoodie due to a growth spurt.

"Kai?" Nya called out as she descended the stairs, heading towards the blacksmith where her brother was crafting swords. When she reached him, she announced, "Kai, I'm going over to Ms. Brown's." Kai paused and inquired, "Why?" Nya quickly thought on her feet and replied, "I asked her to help me with a math problem."

For a moment, Kai continued to work, but then a suspicion arose in his mind. "Wait, she doesn't need help with math; she's smart," he muttered to himself, questioning what Nya was hiding. "Well, I'll have to find out later," he decided, resuming his work.

Nya rushed over to their neighbor's house, eager to buy as much time as possible. When she arrived, she knocked on the door, and a middle-aged woman named Ms. Brown warmly welcomed her. "Oh, hello, dear," she smiled. "How can I help you?"

Nya hesitated for a moment before asking, "Can you teach me how to sew hoodies?" She looked at Ms. Brown with hope in her eyes.

"Sure, dear, come on in," Ms. Brown said, ushering Nya into her living room. Nya sat down on the couch, eagerly waiting for Ms. Brown to return with the sewing machine.

Ms. Brown expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "It's been a while since I last sewed, but I should pick it up quickly." She showed Nya how to operate the sewing machine and handed her a magazine with various clothing patterns. "Start with something small to get comfortable with sewing. After that, we can check the attic for leftover fabric to make Kai's hoodie."

Ms. Brown knew the siblings well, having watched them grow from birth. She had become a pillar of support for them, helping them stay in the blacksmith and intervening when circumstances grew too harsh, such as during their first winter when they nearly froze to death.

Days passed, and Nya's sewing skills improved. She finally asked, "Can we start on the hoodie now?" She pointed to a design in the magazine. Ms. Brown agreed, saying, "First, let's measure how much fabric you'll need and see if we have enough." Fortunately, they had enough red fabric, and they marked out the pieces.

Nya began sewing, following the instructions in the magazine. On the front piece, she embroidered Kai's name with black fabric. When she held it up and noticed the letters were a bit crooked, she panicked and showed Ms. Brown.

Ms. Brown reassured her, "But it gives it character." Nya nodded in agreement, and they completed the hoodie. Nya wrapped it in colorful paper and embraced Ms. Brown. "Thank you for your help. I hope he'll like it," she said before quietly slipping back into the blacksmith.

On Kai's birthday, Nya woke up early and prepared a special breakfast of banana pancakes since they had no flour. When Kai came into the room, he was greeted by the sight of pancakes and a gift on the table. Nya sat across from him, her eyes shining with anticipation.

"Open it," she urged him. "I want to know what you think."

Kai unwrapped the gift and found a box inside. He opened it slowly and was met with the sight of the homemade hoodie. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he stammered, "D-did you make that?" Nya beamed and nodded.

Kai stood up and hugged her tightly, saying, "Thank you, sis, it's the best present ever." She returned the embrace, and Nya mentioned nervously, "I'm sorry the letters are a bit crooked."

Kai smiled and assured her, "That just gives it character. I'm grateful to have you as my sister." He donned the hoodie, and Nya shared her secret. "I made it a bit bigger so you can wear it longer." They shared a heartfelt moment, appreciating the love and sacrifice they had for each other in their challenging world.

Fast forward a few years, and Kai and Nya had not only survived but thrived. They now lived with their close friends, Jay, Zane, Lloyd, and Cole, and together, they had become skilled ninjas, defending their city from various threats.

On a particularly cold day, Nya was wearing the hoodie she had once made for Kai. It was a bit tight on him now, but it fit her perfectly. She proudly sported the hoodie with her brother's name on it as a testament to their unbreakable bond.

Noticing Nya's choice of clothing, her boyfriend, Jay, couldn't help but ask, "Why are you wearing Kai's hoodie?" He was genuinely curious about the significance of this particular piece of clothing.

Nya smiled warmly at Jay and began to explain. "This hoodie is special to us because I made it for Kai on his 14th birthday, years ago. It was a way to show him how much he meant to me, especially when we had so little. It's a symbol of the sacrifices and love we have for each other."

Just as Nya was sharing the story, Kai entered the room, having overheard the conversation. He grinned at his sister and said, "And it will remain my favorite piece of clothing, even if I don't fit into it anymore." His eyes twinkled with affection for his sister and the memories they had shared over the years.

Nya smiled back at Kai, appreciating the reminder of their enduring bond and the cherished moments that had brought them to where they were now, as ninjas and as a family.

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Since my birthday is comming up, I found it fitting for Kai to have a special day too ♡