Promises (Ninjago's Kai x Reader)

Episode 3 - Reckless Abandon

I am thrown forward as our truck skids to a stop. I look up at Samukai, who wears a sheepish grin. I roll my eyes and climb to my feet with an annoyed huff. Glancing around at my surroundings, I smile to myself. We are in the underworld; I am home. I pick up my bow, which has landed a few feet away from me, and follow Samukai to my Father's 'thrown room.' He sits in his chair of bones, waiting expectantly.

"My brother will be here soon. We must be ready. Tasha!" my Father announces, standing up and motioning for me to follow him. I do and he leads me to the corner nearest to the door.

We wait for many minutes. I have only my mask pulled on. My Father told me there was no need for the hood. My bow is held tight in my hand, ready to be used if needed. Just then, Uncle Wu walks in. He gazes around the room cautiously as he makes his way. His eyes linger on the thrown, and for a moment I thought he may have spotted Samukai. He only turns towards us when my Father speaks.

"Brother," he says with an evil laugh.

"Brother," my Uncle replies as he uncovers the Sword of Fire.

"Seize the Sword!" My Father commands.

At his words, seven Skulkins fall from the ceiling to attack Uncle Wu. Without hesitation, my Uncle does spinjitzu, knocking away all the Skulkins that try and attack him. I instinctively notch an arrow, but my father shakes his head at me. I lower my bow back to my side, but don't bother putting the arrow back into it's sheath.

"You'll have to take it from me!" Uncle Wu shouts.

Samukai then waltzes out from behind the bone thrown, the other three Golden Weapons in his hand. "My pleasure!" He hisses.

Samukai lunges at my Uncle, swiping at him with the Scythe. Uncle blocks his blow with the sword before rolling out of the way of his second attack. My Father and I skirt around the edge of their battle until we are back at the throne. My Father takes a seat with a large smile on his face. I stand to his right, an arrow still notched, ready to fire at a moments notice.

"Teach him a lesson!" My Father yells.

Samukai and Uncle continue to battle it out. After a few minutes, the ninja appear at the door way. I raise my bow with the intent to fire upon them, but something stops me. Kai doesn't allow his teammates to go help their Sensei. I lower my bow slightly, confused by this. Why would Kai stop them? Kai's eyes meet mine. They widen slightly with surprise, but quickly turn back to watch the battle in front of us. I lower my bow and turn my attention back to the fight.

Uncle Wu blasts flames out of the Sword of Fire, but Samukai is able to jump out of their way. The Skulkin leader then throws one of the Shurikens of Ice to freeze the Sword to the ground. Wu struggles to pull the Sword free. He just manages it when Samukai smashes the Scythe of Quakes to the ground, knocking him from his feet. The Skulkin then sends a bolt of lighting from the Num-chucks his way which causes him to drop the Sword.

"Bring me the Four Weapons!" My father commands.

Samukai picks up the Sword, pauses a moment, then turns towards my Father. "No! You will obey me now!"

My Father begins to cackle, much to my confusion. The weapons begin to shake and glow in Samukai's hands. He begins to panic. Uncle Wu jumps away from the now glowing Samukai to where his students are standing, bewildered.

"No one can handle all of their power at once!" he yells.

My Father glares at Samukai. "Selfish fool! Did you think I wouldn't plan on your betrayal?"

"What's happening to me?" Samukai asks in fear.

My father gets up from his seat and strides toward Saumukai. I follow him, though I am still very confused. "You've fallen right into my master plan. Not even I can handle all of their power! But now that they're combined, it will create a vortex through space and time, allowing me to finally escape this ghastly place!"