AU
I got an opposite au that deals with season 11 stuff. I made three versions, so here is version 2 with not a lot of angst (Also inspired by spinchip nice emperor au).
So I call it the Steam Chapter.
Click “keep reading” if you want to know more. If you haven’t watched season 11 yet, please don’t. It will contain spoilers.
There might also be snippets in here.
So, what would have happened if Zane wasn’t the only person who got sent to the Never Realm?
Kai got in the way while Aspheera tried to banish Wu, but he and Zane both got sent to the Never realm.
snippet 1:
Vex looked at the strange objects that fell out of the sky. Another portal opened, and two people fell down. They landed on the snow, passed out. Vex looked at them. One was laying face down with brown hair and red clothing. The other facing up, wearing white and blue clothing and with titanium skin. The titanium one opened its eyes, and Vex hid.
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Zane opened his eyes. He got up and noticed him sparking. He opened the top hatch on his chest and adjusted the inside. He closed it and looked around. “Hello?” He spoke. “Is anyone there?” He heard groaning and looked down. He spotted Kai.
“Kai!” Zane shouted as he bent down to Kai.
“Ugh,” Kai groaned. “Zane?”
Zane helped Kai up.
“What were you thinking?” Zane asked. “You could have been hurt or-”
“I didn’t want to lose you,” Kai said. “I tried to push you out of the way, but that didn’t seem to work.” He grabbed his right arm in pain.
“Are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
Zane did a health scan.
“Your arm is broken.”
“Great.”
“Kai, you’re in pain.”
“Just leave it.”
“I am trying-”
“Do you think I could have handled you disappearing again? Stop worrying about me!”
Zane blinked. Kai sighed.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know where that came from.” Kai apologized.
“No, it’s fine...” Zane said. “I shouldn’t have sacrificed myself...again.” He looked at the green titan mech and climbed on top of it.
“Where are we?” Zane whispered to himself.
End of Snippet 1:
So Zane starts to on the green titan mech while Kai rests. Vex is watching the whole time. Zane notices a storm coming and realizes he and Kai need to take shelter. Zane knows he can’t leave the mech, so he tries to use his powers. That didn’t work, so he decides to use the forbidden scroll. He does so and tells Kai to get on the platform with the mech. Then the two search for shelter with Vex following behind. After traveling and getting near shelter, a giant owl appears and attack. Zane fends the owl off with the scroll powers. Zane gets inside, sets up ice defense, and puts the mech up. Kai fell asleep during the trip. Zane starts to work on the mech again then sets up the recording.
Snippet 2:
“And to Pixal,” Zane said. “I’m sorry.” He finished the recording and looked at Kai.
“As you would say, here goes nothing.” Zane said then connected himself to the mech.
Commencing system diagnostic.
Do not remove data cable. Data interruption may result in system failure and/or memory loss. Commencing diagnostic. 10% complete.
Vex came up to Zane and waved in front of him. He tried speaking to the stranger, but he would not respond. The computer continued to speak. Vex laughed quietly and picked the scepter up. He tried to freeze Zane, but nothing happened. Kai started to wake up and noticed Vex pointing the scepter at Zane.
“Hey,” Kai shouted. “What are you doing?”
Vex looked at Kai as he got up.
“It is not your business.” Vex answered. He looked at Zane and had an idea. Vex walked to Zane, reaching out to the cable attached to his head.
“Leave him alone!” Kai exclaimed as he charged at Vex.
The two started to fight as Kai tried to defend Zane. Soon, Vex got the upper hand and knocked Kai out.
“First, I’ll take care of your friend than you.”
100% complete.
Zane came back online and saw Vex standing in front of a knocked out Kai. Vex turned around and became pale.
“What happened?” Zane asked then noticed Vex holding the scepter. “You...hurt my friend.”
Vex panicked and ran off with the scepter. Zane ran to Kai. He was out cold.
“Kai...” Zane spoke sadly.
He picked Kai up and looked at the mech. They can come back anytime, but Kai needed help now.
End of snippet 2:
So Zane carries Kai out and seeks for help. After traveling for some time, Zane ran into the palace. He was brought inside with some guards. He begged the emperor to help Kai. Zane promises in return to do some work for the emperor. He felt bad for the two boys, so he let them stay without having Zane doing any work.
Kai wakes up, and he starts to get better. On the week Kai was fully healed, there was a giant blizzard that was too dangerous to walk through. The Emperor let the two stay until the storm died down.
But then Vex comes in with the forbidden scroll and attacks Kai and Zane. Vex found an ancient magical sword made from the coldest metal in the Never-realm. Kai got hit by magic rays in the eye and cheek. A battle ensues, the Emperor gets hit, and Kai gets his fire back. Vex was arrested and taken to the Palace’s prison. The Emperor knows he’s going to die soon, so he gives the title of Emperor to Kai and Zane.
The Emperor dies, and Kai feels super guilty. The coronation was going to be held after Kai healed up again since Zane doesn’t want to stress Kai more than he already is.
Snippet 3:
It was coronation day for Kai and Zane. Kai was in the changing room looking in the mirror. His left eye was a bright pale light snow blue. His cheek had a permanent scar from the incident. He was dressed in red, black, and golden emperor clothes and his hair tied up. There weren’t any gel to keep his spiky hair, but, hey, what can you do? “Kai?” A voice spoke.
Kai turned around and saw Zane. He was dressed in white, light blue, and grey emperor clothes.
“Zane,” Kai chuckled. “What are you doing here?”
“I came to check up on you. It’s almost time for the ceremony.”
“Yeah...”
Zane put a hand on Kai’s shoulder.
“Are you feeling alright?” Zane asked.
“No,” Kai frowned. “I don’t think I should be Emperor of this realm.”
“Why?”
“Zane. I barely survived raising my sister alone while maintaining a shop so we can live. I couldn’t handle being a ninja, and I should not have ever become a ninja. I’m a terrible person. Someone like me shouldn’t be emperor.”
“Kai-”
“I’m emotionally damage,” Kai started to cry. “I am not stable. I am not perfect. Hell, I had a breakdown for a whole year, and I went to an underground fighting tournament and became an alcoholic to handle it.”
Zane's eyes widen.
“Was...that the year I died?” Zane asked.
Kai didn’t say anything. Zane hugged Kai.
“I’m so sorry,” Zane said, hugging tightly. “I didn’t realize how much damage I caused you. I promise I won’t abandon you again. I’m going to try and help you. I can’t promise I will make everything better in a snap of a finger, but I promise I’m going to help you.”
Kai choked backed tears and hugged Zane back.
“Thanks, bud.” Kai said.
“It’s my pleasure.”
The two finished up their hug-fest and went outside to get crowned for Emperor.
End of Snippet 3 because I don’t know how to do a coronation speech:
Kai and Zane were crowned Emperor, and it’s been a month since then. Kai and Zane are starting to think the ninjas weren’t going to be able to bring them back. They probably don’t know the two are still alive.
So time went on and Kai started to feel feelings for Zane. After a few months, Kai asked Zane out. And they start to date.
They dated for five years, and Kai was getting ready to propose.
Snippet 4:
Kai hold the ring in his hand. He couldn’t believe he was doing this. “Five years,” Kai whispered to himself. “I can’t believe it’s been five years, but here goes nothing.”
Kai put the ring in his pocket. He went outside to meet with Zane.
“Hello Sir,” Kai said. “Nice day we’re having.”
Zane turned around and smiled.
“What?”
“You have something planned.” Zane said.
“What do you mean?”
“You use that tone of voice whenever you have something planned.”
“Well...I might have a little something.”
“Oh? What might that be?”
“It’s a surprise, so I can’t spoiler anything.”
“If it’s a gift for our anniversary, I think you’re a little early. That is still one month away.”
Kai started to get nervous.
Just play it cool. Kai thought. He’s obviously joking, right? You don’t have to panic. Just make sure you don’t say something stupid.
“Say, I think it’s time to go to the garthing-I mean garden.”
Zane thought for a moment.
“The garden does sound nice,” Zane took Kai’s hand. “Let’s go.”
The two walked to the palace’s garden. Kai was getting more nervous about the proposal. He was wondering if this was a good idea.
“Kai?” Zane spoke. “Are you okay?”
“I have something to ask you.” Kai blurted.
Why did I say that!? Kai yelled at himself.
“Oh. Umm, okay. What did you want to ask?”
Kai put his hand in his pocket with the ring. He grabbed it and took a deep breath. There was no backing out now.
“Zane,” Kai started. “We’ve been in this world for a while now. It’s a little strange, but it’s nice. We’ve met new people, seen things never seen before, and...discover things. A lot of things.”
“Yes,” Zane said. “I suppose we have.”
“And, well, to add to that, we became emperors. I’ve also gotten better thanks to you. And I was somehow bless with dating you. I have been thinking for a while, and I think we might need to take this to another level.”
Zane started to frown a bit.
“What do you mean?” Zane asked.
Kai took another deep breath and went to one knee.
“Zane, will you marry me?” Kai asked as he pulled out the ring.
Zane’s frown turned into the biggest smile.
“Yes,” Zane said. “I will.”
Kai was shocked.
“Y-You really mean it-mmf!”
Kai was interrupted when Zane kissed Kai on the lips. He kissed back.
End of Snippet 4:
I am going to write how the wedding went, but right now I don’t have much of an idea. (Sorry).
So, Kai and Zane got married. They went around the Never-Realm, interacting with the villages, talking to the formlings, and living peacefully. The years went by, Kai and Zane got older. Both have changed in a good way. Zane and Kai got therapy to help them get through their past lives. Kai became more relaxed and opened about his problems. Zane learned to except himself and to take make sure to take care of himself.
The two have been in the Never-Realm for thirty years. Kai is 49 and Zane about 46ish (Zane’s age is confusing).
While it’s been three decades there, it’s been three days in Ninjago. So the ninjas did the whole shabang in that episode they get ready to go to the Never-Realm. They make it to the Never-Realm, meet up with Akita and Kataru. The ninjas said they were looking for two friends, and the two formlings said that the Winter and Summer Emperors would be able to help them.
So the group traveled to the Palace to meet the Winter and Summer Emperor.
Snippet 5:
“So, the Winter Emperor and Summer Emperor can really help us?” Lloyd asked as they entered the palace.
“Of course!” Akita said. “They’re most helpful people in here. But don’t be afraid when you see the Winter Emperor. He looks more different than everyone else.”
The ninjas looked at each other with worry. Soon, they heard voices. Familiar voices.
“That is dangerous.” One voice said.
“I’ve survived worse didn’t I?” Another asked.
“That doesn’t excuse you to do it.”
“But imagine!”
“I already did, and I didn’t like the results.”
“Winter Emperor!” Akita shouted. “Summer Emperor! We need your help finding two missing people!”
The Winter Emperor and Summer Emperor entered the room. A titanium robot dress in ice-theme robes, and a man dressed in fire-theme robe. Both were very familiar.
“Whose missing?” The Winter Emperor asked.
Akita and Kataru revealed the group of ninjas who were now shocked. Both emperors were surprised.
“Kai?” Lloyd said. “Zane?”
The Summer Emperor smiled.
“Well, if we knew you were-”
Kai was interrupted when Lloyd ran and hugged Kai. He rest of the ninjas jumped on Zane and Kai hugging them. Akita and Kataru were confused.
End of Snippet 5:
So Kai and Zane explained that they have been in the Never-Realm for thirty years. Along with what happened during their time there. Kai and Zane were surprised that it’s only been three days in Ninjago.
Lloyd asked if the two wanted to go back home. Kai and Zane did enjoy it in the Never-realm, but the missed home. So they went back to Ninjago, Kai and Zane giving the title of Emperor to someone else. Wu is surprised that Kai is now an adult, but he was happy that they were both back.
There was no discourse between Zane and Pixal since she knew Zane liked Kai more. I’m not making a drama show off of this.
But, now things are going to be different.
