When the FSM decided to leave the First realm he was still knew to the power to create a whole new land, to give himself a head-start he went to the very edge of the First realm, to an abandoned temple on the coast. And broke off the piece of land and created a new realm, the 2nd realm, Djinnjago. The FSM master created the Djinn to have the power of creation, but not freely, the Djinns could only create things when it was wished upon them by a none Djinn, the only one with infinite wishes to be granted by themselves were the kings of the land. The Djinn were not happy to have been "chained" to obey the wishes of others and all together decided to banish the FSM master from their realm.
The FSM master didn't take it to heart, it was his first time making a realm with living beings, so he decided to create another realm with the power of destruction instead, it took a while but managed to make the Shijago (The Departed and The Cursed realm) a realm where others couldn't create or grant wishes, but the FSM noticed there nothing would grow in the realm, everything that was alive would wither in the realm, this was not a suitable place to actually live and spend a life time. So he decided to use both ideas of the realms and combine them into one.
After creating 2 realms the FSM created the 3rd realm with more ease and called it "Ninjago" a realm of creation and destruction, a realm that would be in constant balance, everything had an opposite, When he first made it the realm was covered in ocean and some islands letting his power create life in the ocean, and the unstoppable power of wind and water, watching as the realm adapted, eventually using his power to create 4 weapons of creation to truly make the realm alive. Creating Ninjago and The Dark Island along side it.
Take this as a theory or a grain of salt, and I will say this at the end of all my posts. None of what I blog is canon take it as a headcanon, all I wanna do is help fanfic writers and roleplayers try and comprehend the world of Ninjago and not have gapes or having to make up lore on the fly :D
Part 2 of the Cinder x Reader, please I beg 🙏 don't even care if it's a good or bad ending, the dynamics are so good from the first one. Super curious to see how y/n reacts to Cinder sacrificing Kai in the blood moon ritual, or how the tournament of sources/Cinders capture goes.
"Once Loved, Forever Lost."
꩜Now playing - Someone Like You - Adele
༄.°Synopsis - What if you went with the ninja to the City of Temples? Maybe you could help Cinder see the light again. Cinder x f!reader
W/c - 3.20k
Note - Angst again - Cinder ends up in jail sadly - SLIGHT kai x reader again - I tried following the timeline of the show but I probably messed it up but shhh - Ras is basically your number one enemy
A/n - So I definitely fucked up the timelines lol. DON'T WORRY!! I'll consider this a what if scenario bc in the first part I mentioned the tournament saga already happened without the reader so this is just what would've happened if reader went to the tournament the first time. Hopefully that made sense but BOOM A DOUBLE FEATURE > : D
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The Tournament of Sources is an ancient ritual element masters have been partaking in for the past centuries. At least, that's what Roby tried to explain. He mostly skimmed through that part to get to the exciting details of the tournament. More historical facts were his uncle's specialty, Mr. Fengxian. You learned quickly that Roby was more laidback then the strict traditions he had to upkeep as the game master.
After arriving in the City of Temples, the ninjas were immediately enrolled in the game. Barely. None of them received an invitation but luckily Roby was kind enough to offer them a chance. Since you didn't have any elemental powers so you took the liberty of going undercover to help. In all honesty, maybe it was a good idea you did the stealthier work. Climbing up that mountain was brutal. Wyldfyre wanted to join you but was convinced to stay in the tournament. You guessed she wanted to spend some extra time with Roby behind the scenes.
“Be careful around Mr. Fengxian. If there's anything we learned from entering a tournament like this last time, the hosts are usually up to no good.” You were a little confused by what he meant by that. Had they faced other kinds of villains? By the look Cole gave you, don't ask, maybe it was a long story you’d rather not know right now.
"Oh! Make sure to put in a good word for me!" Wyldfyre never failed to make you smile. She was finally starting to express herself more around people besides the ninja. This Roby guy really seemed good for her.
Back to the present, you were invited to a tour of the several artifacts the City of Temples had on display.
“We have many artifacts passed down from previous elemental masters. See this? A sword given to our museum from our previous champion…” Mr. Frengxian went on to describe the sword and the elemental master in detail. You really didn't care about the significance of what he was talking about. All you were looking for was for anything suspicious about the way the tournament was run or any secrets he might be hiding. Lloyd said to look for any hidden motives. Anything that could be considered evil or could be used against the ninja. So far, you've learned about ten artifacts in the span of an hour.
“And this one-Oh! Lord Ras!” Mr. Fengxian stopped dead in his tracks as this Ras guy approached. You recognized the anthropomorphic tiger, not pleasantly of course. Thanks to him, Kai is lost somewhere. You say “lost” because you refuse to believe he's really gone. Nya agrees with the sentiment.
Behind Ras his second in command, Cinder, leaned against a wall his eyes solely trained on you. Mr. Fengxian excused himself to the side and began to discuss something with Ras. As much as you wanted. you couldn't stop looking at Cinder. He offered you, what looked like, an apologetic smile.
You in return scowled at him, turning away towards the very artifact you couldn't care less for moments ago. Cinder watched your reaction. It was valid considering he had been apart of the reason whyKai was lost, or dead. What was with you two all of a sudden? Cinder carefully approached you, standing a few feet away to give you space. “Hey.” Real smooth.
You didn't turn to look at him, “Seriously? That's what you say to me after all this time?”
A nervous chuckle left Cinder, she was right again. His choice of wording wasn't horrible to be honest. “I know you're angry. Let me explain-!” You snapped up at him.
“Explain?! You threw Kai into who knows where! What's there to explain when what you did was pure evil?!”
“Technically, it wasn't me who did it-!”
“Yet you were a part of it, weren't you?! You're just as responsible!” You finally turned around, facing him. Seeing your face again, even if it was an angry expression, made his heart clench. So many memories from their past brought in through one look. She's amazing.
“{Name} can you at least let me explain my side? For old times sake.” You hated that he brought up the past. You’ve been trying to bury them ever since you realized how evil he was now. Yet you still held a fondness over them. Some memories you refused to forget, especially with him.
Reluctantly, you nodded once. His smiled softened only a fraction before he continued. “What I’m doing? It's to stop the merge from ever happening. If Ras gets what he wants, everyone will go back to before. We’ll go back to before.”
You couldn't believe what he was saying. There was a way to go back to before the merge? No, it was impossible. Whatever Ras told Cinder had to be a lie. It was convincing enough for your past lover to believe and dedicate himself too fight for. He noted your silence, hesitantly reaching for your hand. You slapped it away with a firm stare, his lips curving to a sheepish smile as he stepped back. “You’ve been brainwashed, Cinder! Whatever Ras is telling you is bullshit!"
That seemed to set hit a nerve. “He has a purpose! He knows what he's doing! Those ninja you’re with? They don't know anything about this world.” You glared at his words. Sure, it was true the ninja were as lost as you but it's not their fault. You’ve seen it first hand, all they do is fight evil and make sense of this new world. That's all you need to know about them to call them heros.
“The ninja are lost. They’ll end up like Kai if they continue down this path.” Now that set you off.
A slap echoed throughout the hallway. Ras and Mr. Fengxian, who were already looking at you two while you argued, let out audible winces at the sound. "You don't get to bring him up."
"Why? Do you actually care for him? Let me guess…" Cinder scoffed as he held your gaze while rubbing his cheek. You knew what he was referring too when questioning your relationship with Kai. Of course you two were friends, but you couldn't deny the underlying feelings between you two.
Nya noticed the tension immediately. "He used to be a big flirt before the merge. Now he's more layed back. Maybe you changed his perspective on love." If Kai ever came back you'd have a hell of a lot of feelings to share. You noticed it in the way he stayed closest to you on missions. He would stay by you even during his free time at the monastery. You both grew a strong bond with one another over time which eventually blossomed into something you can't quite name. You wanted to pursue something with Kai, but there was something holding you back.
That somethinng, or someone, was standing right in front of you. The way he tilted his head to the side was an indication. One that showed that he knew.
"So I was right. Isn't that a surprise. A couple years without me an you already move on."
"Moved on? What are we, schoolchildren?" Cinder laughed at your words before looking at the artifact behind you. "No but you know I'm right. He was there when I wasn't so you attached yourself to him. Admit it."
"I can't believe you right now! Forget this! I'm leaving!"With that, you stormed out without saying goodbye. Cinder watched you go, his face mixed with regret and frustration. Ras approached him after you left the hall. "Trouble in paradise? Don't worry yourself, she's a distraction, anyways. If it comes to it, get rid of her."
Cinder's jaw clenched. "I'll follow your orders, Lord Ras. But don't even think about threatening her. She's not apart of this." Ras shrugged before turning back to Mr. Fengxian, the latter being a little too invested in the drama that unfolded before him.
Cinder was loyal to Ras, that's for sure. Yet hurting you was out of the question. That's why he promised himself to never let you near Ras. Even if it meant losing you for now.
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"So Mr. Fengxian met with Ras? Did you hear what they were talking about?"
"I was with Roby the entire day! He couldn't have done anything!"
"I'm talking about his uncle!"
Lloyd tried to explain himself but Wyldfyre was quick to defend the Fengxian name. A smile crept across your lips, it was cute seeing Wyldfyre get defensive over Roby. She had developed a crush on the young game master which you found adorable. She denies it now but when she realizes how much she really likes him you'll bet they'll become inseparable. You cleared your throat to get their attention.
Lloyd had come into your room not long ago for an update about your findings. Wyldfyre came barging when she overheard you both discussing the Fengxians, she was against the idea of Roby having any part of an evil master plan. Your companions looked up as you shook your head fondly.
"I couldn't hear what they said but whatever it was sounded important. They were pretty secretive about it. I doubt Roby would be involved in something like that." Wyldfyre seemed to like the last idea. It means Roby's wasn't to blame. "He seemed really proud of his museum too."
Lloyd smirked at your sarcasm before letting out a sigh. "Alright. We'll put a hold on that plan then. Keep an eye out okay? You never know what this City could hide." With that, he bid you goodnight and left with Wyldfyre.
You locked the door and leaned against it for a moment. Your confrontation with Cinder replayed in your mind. Maybe you shouldn't have slapped him, but he deserved it after what he said. A side of you wished you could slap him again to knock some sense into him. Afterwards you could kiss him better. Sounds nice.
The sound of smoke manifesting on your balcony snapped you out of your thoughts. Don't tell me. You stormed over to the doors leading to the outside and flung them open. Cinder stood there awkwardly, he'd been caught red handed. You wanted to tell him to buzz off but before the words could come out of your mouth he leaned against the railing with an expression you could only describe as longing. You sighed, closing the doors behind you.
"I knew you'd run to tell your friends." An amused sound came from Cinder. "Is that why you're here? To see if I'd rather you out? Very mature of you. And for your information, the ninjas aren't lost. They know Ras is up to no good and will stop him at any costs." Cinder clicked his tongue at your determined words. He was always fond of the look you'd get when you were passionate about something. "Anything can happen. Don't forget that, {N/n}."
"Stop calling me that."
"Can't I? Unless you prefer it coming out of someone else's mouth."
You narrowed your eyes at Cinder, again. "You've changed ever since the merge. You're not like the man I grew up with." That seemed to hurt Cinder. His expression faulted before it hardened. "When Ras succeeds, we'll go back to before. Don't you want that? The life we had before this mess."
You thought about it for a moment. Of course you dreamed of that time where it was just you and Cinder facing the world together. Did you love Cinder still? Yes. That was for certain, but these were different times. People adapt to change.
Could you support the path he's on? No. I'm sorry.
Your eyes searched his for any sign of vulnerability, nothing. He carefully took your hands in his, squeezing gently. A gesture he used to do to help clear your mind. You let out a sigh, it worked like it always had.
You opened your mouth but instead of words you flung into his arms. He yelped slightly but quickly reversed by wrapping his arms around you. Desperately, you held onto him as you sobbed. Cinder quietly kissed the crown of you head, an apology for the turmoil this must be casuing you. He still loved you after all.
When you calmed down, you didn't let him go. Your grip on him tightened ever so slightly. "Leave Ras. Join the ninja." Cinder froze as you offered him redemption. It was a nice thought, he could be with you once again and rebuild your relationship.
Maybe in another life he would've said yes. "You know I can't, {N/n}."
You let him use that nickname this one time. It was that night you realized Cinder would never be yours. At least not like before.
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You clapped along with the crowd as the ninjas got recognized for their victory against the Wolf Clan. It was a difficult couple days for you all but everyone managed to survive. That was a miracle in and of itself. Kai was up with his peers, cheering on for Sora as she received a medal. It was a blessing by those Source Dragons that Kai was alive and well. You were still being teased relentlessly by the others after the first thing you did was jump into his arms after the battle.
"Don't ever do that again! You scared us." You had laughed in relief against his shoulder as he spun you around. As he set you down, the others joined for a big group hug. Nya nudged your shoulder afterwards as Kai was being updated on what happened through Lloyd.
"For the record, he got really defensive when Cole asked him if you two were a thing."
"Nya!"
However, everyone knew it wasn't a real victory. Arin had left with Ras not long before, a loss felt mostly by Sora and Lloyd. They were both close to Arin as his best friend and teacher. They must've thought they failed him. You knew it wasn't true, Arin was only lost and desperate to find his parents. He had grown restless after years of searching. Arin would hopefully return to thier side once again.
As you scanned the crowd, a familiar pair of eyes were already locked on you. Glancing back at the ceremony and against your better judgment you approached the cage. "Starting to regret the evil path now?"
Cinder chuckled, a soft sound he only made around you. "Not exactly. You know I'm not easily swayed." You huffed, that wasn't an exaggeration on his part. "Yeah. It takes you years."
You both shared a laugh with one another. A rare sight now that the circumstances between you have changed. "How long will they have you locked up?"
"Don't know. Forever, maybe? I've got lots of charges on my head." You shook your head fondly. This might very well be the last time you see Cinder, might as well make it count.
You placed your hands over his which were resting on the cage bars and leaned in peck his cheek, a gesture that made him pause. "I'll miss you. If I could get you out I would trust me. But if I did, you'd go back to serving Ras wouldn't you?"
Cinder didn't say a word. You were right. The best you could do was offer him an understanding smile, squeezing his hands as Kai approached you two. He was aware of the history you two shared together. It's one of the things you told him right before he fell into the void. Kai stood at your side, gaze directly locked onto Cinder as if to warn him not to try anything.
"They'll be locking you all up for a long time. Ras will join you when we catch him." Cinder chuckled under his breath."My master is stubborn. Catching him will be the least of your worries." Kai narrowed his eyes at him but you grabbed his arm before he could fire a retort back.
"We'll do whatever it takes. Maybe then you'll see how wrong your master is." Cinder shrugged with an unamused look. He'd have to see it to believe it.
Sora came over to pull you aside. She took it the hardest when Arin had left and you assumed she wanted some advice moving forward. Sora had always been like a little sister to you so naturally you'd want to help her. You told her you'd follow her in a moment before looking back at Cinder one last time. "I'll visit you. Wherever they decide to lock you up. I'm sorry it came to this."
Cinder stared at you, his expression softening only a fraction of a second. You still loved him enough to come and see him in jail. That's all it took for him to realize you hadn't changed at all over the years. The devotion for him was still prominent yet he couldn't help but feel like you were detaching yourself from him. Maybe that's why you gravitated towards the ninja. They fought for justice wanting to seek the truth out of this word. You had always hoped he'd be that kind of hero one day with his elemental power. Maybe that's why you got along so well with Kai.
Cinder offered you a wave before you left to find Sora. Kai had stayed in his spot carefully looking at your interactions. He felt bad for you considering how much you cared for Cinder even with his devotion to Ras. He knew you loved him. It wasn't a secret either, Kai was good at reading people so he could tell you two had something going on. He put together that walking away from the man you loved for years was heartbreaking for you even if you didn't show it right now.
"Take care of her for me." Kai flinched as Cinder addressed him. The master of fire looked over at the master of smoke locked in a cage, his eyes never leaving the spot you once stood at. "Me? She can hold her own believe it or not. Lloyd's been teaching her some self defense moves after since she joined."
Cinder nodded, that would ease his worry somewhat. "I figured, but I meant take care of her in heart. She doesn't show it but I know seeing me behind bars is devastating for her." That's one thing Kai can agree with him on.
"I know…I'll make sure to be with her for support. All of us will be there for her if she needs it." Cinder nodded, a smal smirk forming on his lips. "You're good for her. I'm glad she found you."
Kai didn't say anything back, ending their conversation there. He nodded and walked back towards the ceremony with the other elemental masters. Cinder watched him go, he could see the blush creeping on his neck at his implication. It amused him seeing Kai so soft for the woman he grew to care for. The same woman he still loved. He'd never admit it but Cinder imagined what it would be like for you two if he had agreed to join the ninja so many nights ago.
Maybe then he'd find a chance a love you like before.
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okay i'm totally gonna edit my other works to add these kinds of emojis instead LIKE I SAID IM FIGURING OUT A FORMAT i took so long to update bc I worked on two at a time and kept getting distracted on roblox at least I locked in finally lmaoooo
