sleepless nights / ninjago ✔️

Starting Point

// (F/N) = friend name
(F/F) favorite food //

// update (05/12/24): i forgot to edit some of (F/N)'s pronouns //

Fending off in the streets wasn't a problem for a kid like you. Running through the dusty roads was the problem someone should be facing.

"Hey! Get back here!" a man shouted at someone. Smirking as they looked behind, they kept on running.

Food was an important necessity so they could steal from unsuspecting vendors very quickly. Oh, and they could run faster than any kid, it's a big instinct.

But, this time, it wasn't the chance to run away scot-free. Oh no, that vendor called someone to capture your friend.

"How can I forget? It's market day!" (F/N) scoffed at themselves. So, they kept on running.

When he arrived at a desolate place, he hid under the shadows of the building. The man suddenly grunted in frustration as he walked back to where he came from.

(F/N) breathed, "Phew, that was close!" Then, they ran back to the makeshift home, which consists of a few cardboard boxes and two blankets with a few holes.

You never had any friends and people that you were close with until you met (F/N). They took you under their wing, teaching all the secrets of surviving in the streets.

"How's the (F/F)?" you asked. Holding it with their two hands, they gave one to you.

"I'm safe but I was close to getting caught. Good thing your friend here is a close runner!" they proudly said.

Munching on the piece of (F/F), you sighed as it saved you from hunger. It should last you for a few hours before they could steal one again.

Then, there were figures jumping from roof to roof, wearing masks and suits that covered themselves. Who are those mysterious people?

But you couldn't help but gasp. You never saw them before, not even in these streets!

"(F/N), who are those people?" You glanced at them.

Then, they explained, "Ah, they're the city's heroes. Saved my life before mine went poor. They're known as the 'Ninja', people with elemental powers!"

You couldn't help but be amazed. Your friend said that these people were the only ones who knew that they could control stuff like fire or lightning. And to think that they saved the world time and time again!

After finishing breakfast, you brushed away the dirt and decided to explore the streets with your friend. This time, both of you were sneakier as wanted posters of your friend's face were posted on some poles.

🌟🌟🌟

Frustrated at the thought that the vendor would find you two again, you and (F/N) jumped from roof to roof, copying like them.

It wasn't an easy feat but you kept landing smoothly. According to the world, it's nearly impossible for a child to jump roofs like Aladdin.

Then, you hear voices coming from somewhere. It sounded like whispers so you jumped down and hid behind some crates.

It was the old vendor again, stirring up trouble. You could see that the mysterious figures were with him.

"I know I saw them. They took my food and ran away with it! Please, Ninja, you're my only hope," he begged.

"The Ninja...those people with weapons and wearing cool masks? Man, I bet I wanna see them!" you thought.

"Don't worry, we'll find them soon enough," the one with the green mask said. "Team, let's split up!"

They went in different directions. You wanted to follow them but that could risk you and your friend getting captured. So, you both went back to your daily stroll through the streets.

(F/N) tried their best to keep you safe but the crowd was kinda big today. So, they ran quickly. You tried catching up to them and eventually, you did!

Too late, (F/N) was discovered by the police accidentally. They were wearing handcuffs and a sad look on their face.

Now, as you were hiding in the crowd, you couldn't help but reach out to them with your small hands.

Unfortunately, you were blocked by a ninja in black so you were disappointed. As the crowd began to disperse, you were the only one standing there.

"Wait, there's something I need to say to that kid," (F/N) mumbled. As the chief police nodded, they turned their head to you.

"(Y/N), listen to me. Be careful with yourself, and trust these Ninja whenever you need them," they smiled. "Master Wu, take care of this child for me."

The old man with the beard, which you assumed was Master Wu, nodded his head. Then, (F/N) was led to the police car and was driven away.

You didn't even know what to do now. How were you supposed to survive in the streets without them?

Seeing that you're about to cry, the ninja in green gave you a back rub to comfort you.

He introduced, "Hey, it's okay, you can be with us now. I'm Lloyd, by the way."

"I'm (Y/N)," you whispered. Laughing quietly, he held your hand, showing yourself to everyone. The other members' names were Cole, Kai, Jay, Zane and Nya.

Going back to the Destiny's Bounty, you finally have a home and a family (if you could call that) to be with.

🌟🌟🌟

Since a child's first day at a new house would be eventful, they prepared the guest room just for you. You even began to get used to all their training during the day.

Maybe one day you would become a ninja. But according to Master Wu, it's not now.

By night, everyone would be asleep. Well, except for you because something's not right.

You tossed and turned under the covers as you felt your fear crawling in. In your mind, you were with (F/N) again, doing the usual things in the streets.

But suddenly, they took a sudden turn of events as he shoved you away, leaving you behind. Then, you were grabbed by an unseen force and dragged away into the darkness.

Your breathing becomes faster and faster as you struggle to open your eyes. Then suddenly, you woke up with a jerking motion. You shouted a cry, not too loud to be heard.

You took deep breaths and looked around the room. You're just in the same room, cloaked with the moonlight from the window.

"It was just a nightmare..." you muttered. You tried to go back to sleep but your mind was too active to try to.

Your eyes were wide open and you were tossing and turning around, you need to think of something.

You thought of an idea and you concluded: Go to one of the ninja and sleep with them.

It's not that they might get mad at you. They're like brothers and sisters to you, it's pretty much normal to visit their rooms at night.

You tiptoed to the hallway outside your room. It was a good thing the moon was still there to help you. Thinking of what to do next, a question hits you.

Which of the ninja would you choose for tonight?