Ninjago: The Cursed Child

Chapter 30

"No more papers" Aria whined as Hanabusa put another stack of papers on her desk

"As the new ruler you need to familiarize yourself with the current rules and the state of the kingdom" Kaname lectures as he reads a book

"Yeah I got that but I'm only.. 16 I think" Aria says

"Well once you hit 18 you won't age anymore so It's a bonus at least" Hanabusa says happily

"I won't age?" Aria questions "What do you mean?"

"Don't you know you're an Oni?" Hanabusa asks

"What's an Oni?" Aria questions

Hanabusa sighs "I'll go get the scrolls too"

"more reading" Aria whined

"Don't make a fuss princess" Kaname smiles in amusement "Maybe you're still too immature for this"

"no no no" Aria argues "I can do it"

"Alright, then continue your reading" Kaname instructs

"You're worse then sensei Wu" Aria grumbles "at least your not hitting me with a staff though"

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A week has past and Aria is being tested.

"...correct, what's your uncle's name?"

"Omega"

"Correct, what's your mother's name"

"Layla"

"Correct, what is the state of the northern lands"

"The lake and surrounding area is frozen but that's due to the frozen crystal heart in the lake, it's needed to counterbalance the heat of the southern lands"

"Correct, so what is the state of the southern lands"

"The volcano is active and the land has lava streams running throughout, that is crucial to power my elemental hellfire, if it goes out I have loss access to my hellfire and the harvesting of dark souls"

"Correct, what is the state of the western lands"

"Lately grass and trees have started growing, we suspect that the power of the green ninja is greater then my dark powers so it is starting to upset the balance of the land"

"Correct, what is the state of the eastern lands"

"The eastern lands are home to other beings created by my father, in other words, home to my army. It is the largest of the lands."

"Correct, last question, what is the most dangerous monster that attacks our villages"

"Vraal"

"Correct"

Hanabusa claps "you memorized everything"

"and you answered all 200 questions correctly, not bad" Kaname smiles

"Now I memorized everything and I made some changes to the rules, were my orders carried out?" Aria questioned

"yes my lord, every change was announced to the villages and we have the guard patrolling and overseeing everything" Kaname replied

"great, then I leave the rest to you my regent" Aria said standing up

"Are you returning to Ninjago your highness?" Kaname asks

"Already?" Hanabusa questions sadly

"Yes, I have a duty to uphold there as well" Aria replies

"Hanabusa will be going with you" Kaname tells her "He will not interfere, he will be quietly watching over you from the shadows, he's your personal guard after all"

"Hm, is that so?" Aria questions

"Yes your highness, I've been assigned to watch over you since we were young" Hanabusa rubs his head "You wouldn't remember though"

"Alright, I have no problems with this as long as you don't interfere with my business" Aria tells him "Hanabusa get ready, we leave in an hour. I suppose I have some boys to save"