#house and sees zane. he knew ice had 'gifted' zane his powers and how that could really fuck up a person. he shows up everyday for a week o

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id like to thank ninjago episode snake jaguar for everything but nothing all at the same time

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My Ninjago 2020 Secret Santa gift for @keplered, Secret Santa being hosted by @coco-jaguar!

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"I can't believe Skylor agreed to come with us!" Pixal's voice broke through the quiet air. It was a beautiful day out, December eighteenth to be exact, it was chilly, frost shimmering outside and Zane could tell it was going to snow today, which made him even more excited. He loved to use his powers in the snow, something about it always felt different to him, though it probably had to do with ice and snow and all that. It wasn't rocket science.

"Me neither." Zane hummed in agreement. "It really has been awhile since we've last seen her, it'll be great to spend some time with her." He gazed over the edge of The Bounty, he and Pixal stood side-by-side watching the frost below them. The Bounty wasn't high up in the air at all since Zane and Pixal were about to depart and meet up with Skylor.

Pixal had suggested a girls day out with Nya and Skylor, but unfortunately Nya had to back out, while Skylor didn't know if she could make it, so Zane and Pixal decided to go out for some hot chocolate and just spend some time together as good friends would.

It took them by surprised when Skylor called and said she could make it, they were shocked, but they were excited nonetheless.

When The Bounty landed Pixal and Zane waved to Cole, who waved back, and leaped off of it, the ship taking off again shortly after.

"I wonder how Chen's Noodle House is fairing." Zane mused. "I'm sure under Skylor's management it's doing even better than it did before."

Pixal smiled softly and said to Zane with a slightly eye roll. "So long as they aren't doing anymore underground battles, I think it's doing fine."

"No more battles." A familiar voice spoke up, it was soft with a teasing edge to it. "Just noodles."

Zane and Pixal sounds around to see Skylor standing behind them, her arms behind her back and she was teetering back and forth with a huge smile on her features. "I could of sworn I told Kai the same thing." She added in her teasing voice.

Pixal and Zane's smiles widened at the sight of their friends and all three of them ran into each other to give huge hugs. It's just been too long.

"Oh, Pixal! Zane!" Skylor laughed aloud. "I've missed you guys so much! It's good to see you all again! We have a lot to catch up on." She added as their grips on one another loosened.

"I'd like that very much!" Pixal agreed quickly. "I'm just so pleased you could make it. I do wish Nya could of made it, but there isn't much we can do about it." She added, tilting her head slightly.

Skylor smiled softly as she listened to Pixal talk, her gaze held a fondness that Zane knew he held for his brothers. A sibling love.

"Come on, ladies!" Zane spoke up. "Let's not stand outside waiting forever! Let's go to a café and get some drinks."

"Sounds good to me!" Skylor agreed easily.

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"It's really weird." Skylor admitted, shifting her cup around in her hands. "It doesn't feel the same without my Dad, but I know it was for the better. Even though he used me... and all my friends... and was just awful to everyone..." She explained to them. "It still feels like he should be by my side."

"You and Lloyd should have a chat one day." Zane suggested. "I'm sure he knows how you feel."

"Meh." Skylor shrugged. "It's all good. Just being with you guys helps me out a lot with that. I think apart of it is just I'm used to someone there for me, and now no one's there to fill that void I'm messing." She took a sip from her hot chocolate, licking her lips. "It kinda sucks." She laughed.

Zane and Pixal exchanged a glance before Pixal slowly offered her hand to Skylor with a shy smile. "We'll always be here to help guide you through this moment." She reassured her. "It's not easy but I can tell you're working hard and that you'll beat whatever comes you way."

Skylor put her cup down and slowly slid her hand into Pixal's and Zane rested his hand on top of her's and they all looked at each other before Skylor laughed, a little bit of a sad tone to it. "Thank you, I really appreciate this." She told them tilting her head slightly. "Maybe I will talk to Lloyd. We'll see. I find it comforting just to know someone's been through the same thing as me. I've always been on my own anyway. My Father never really cared about me, and I see that now. He just cared about the powers I inherited from my mother." Her gaze narrowed and she tightened her grip on her cup. "I think the hardest part of this is knowing he never cared." She grumbled, her hand was turning white from the pressure, but soon she relaxed again and sighed lowly. "I wish the world wasn't cruel like this, but sadly it doesn't work that way."

Pixal and Zane listened quietly and after a moment Zane spoke up. "Would you possibly like to accompany us to go sledding? Lloyd said that we were gonna go as soon as possible, maybe you'd like to come with us? I mean. You are apart of our family."

"You're sure he won't mind?" Skylor asked, a little taken aback by the sudden invitation.

"Yup." He smiled. "If anything im sure he'll be overjoyed." He added with a snap of his fingers.

Pixal laughed and turned to look at Skylor. "Plus think of Kai! He'll be so excited to see you again!"

"That is true!" Skylor laughed, thinking of Kai's stupid smile and how much Nya would tease him over her. "I would love to come with with you guys!"

Pixal smiled warmly and tilted her head slightly, closing her eyes. "That's great! We'll let Lloyd know when we go back to the Bounty."

The conversation feel silent after that, but it wasn't an awkward silence. They were all comfortable in each other's presence and that was all the mostly mattered.

"Actually." Skylor spoke up, biting back her pride. "Can I ask something?"

"Of course you may." Zane responded with a small laugh. "You may ask anything you wish to."

"Could I come to the Bounty with you guys? It gets a bit lonely and I really miss you all." Skylor spoke a bit fast, some nerves eating away at her.

"Of course!" Pixal answered before Zane. "We would love to have you, and I'm sure everyone else will be ecstatic to see you! Maybe you could even stay for the holidays!"

Skylor's eyes widened a little before she grinned and said a little too loudly. "Yes! I would love to spend the holidays with my real family!"

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It wasn't as lengthy as I hopes, but I'm sorry, I had a lot of mini-emergencies come up so I hope this is all I got you, I hope you like it regardless! 🧡