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The last thing Morro had felt before drifting off into the water was a burning sensation on his lower body (if it even existed now) before he died, his last words to his father ex- mentor just being simple, and short words.
“Goodbye sensei.”
It had been echoing in his brain ever since the words left his mouth. The feeling of needing to let go of his ex-mentors hand, to let go of the person who had once been like a father to him.
No- to let go of the person who WAS his father. His heart ached at the thought.
He knew the both of them didnt really have another choice, so its better to just.. accept it. To accept the fact that he vanished from the face of earth to god knows where. Or so he thought.
When he opened his eyes, instead of darkness, he woke up in a green land, met by light and a figure standing a few feet away from where he was standing with his back facing him.
The man in front of him looked old and had a dark brown outfit on with a hat on his head, as well as a thick white braid on the back of his head. Morro couldnt really see his face, but he could tell that he looked a lot like the man that his former master, — Wu used to talk about.
Wus father.. The first spinjitsu master.
His breath caught in his throat as he froze in place, scared to do anything in case the man noticed his presence. Then, he heard the man speak, his voice sounding warm and welcoming.
“Do not be scared, Morro. I know youre wondering why youre here.”
“..I-“
The same feeling came back the second it went away. Then, the FSM spoke again.
“I suppose you already know why youre here, child. I feel like ive gaven you far too many chances.. you could say im quite disappointed.. but your destiny still seems to speak. Im afraid ill have to send you back into the realm of the living again, in your case, it being Ninjago.”
The last words made the raven haired boys eyes widen. He couldnt even say a word, because every time he tried he was cut off. If he wasnt going to lie, it kind of made him frustrated.
“I will give you a task, Morro. You will go and seek out my son, Wu, and his students. You either cooperate with them, or be sent back here, where youll be determined if youll pass the pearly gates or not.(he knows the ghost bitch is gonna kill himself the second he comes back alive thats why hes saying this))). Using your powers WILL also hurt you for awhile(swelling ect)). Understood?”
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Loud silence passes between the two. If he wasnt going to lie, he felt scared. Like- he had tried to KILL the old man’s son and the ninja the last time he saw them!- that was also when he died but- whatever.
Why the hell was he giving him yet another chance?! It didnt make sense. He finally decides to speak up, breaking the loud silence and speaking up, his shoulders straightening.
“Understood.. thank you.”
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White dots covered his vision, and the next thing he knew, he had woken up from his deep slumber , immediately suffocating under what felt like multiple weights of dirt and desperately clawing his way out of many piles of dirt. The soft feeling the got when he gasped for air right as he made it to the top was comforting.
He had to blink a few times and look down at himself to see if all of this was real. He took another deep breath and- Oh how he had missed the smell of oxygen. How long had it been since- well- he had DIED. He didnt even know! It didnt matter now. He had missed being able to touch the ground, the dirt, to smell something other than rotting fish!
He took a notice that he had crawled out of.. a grave?.. it didn't make sense since he doesn't ever remember being buried or his skeleton being found after he died as a human.
Pushing the thoughts away, he pulled himself fully out of what seemed to be his grave, and shivering at the cold wind that he was met with. Right. His clothes literally looked like half grated cheese.
But he would have to deal with that later.
Now, he needed to check out what he was forced to miss out on for god knows how long! One of the other things he noticed about himself were how his body felt.. smaller. Like he got younger than he originally was, making him look like a fucking teenager (around the same age as the ninja, he’s just overreacting)).
Great. That old hag had ONE fucking job and HE decided to make HIM look like he was some kind of toddler!
His first obstacle was standing up. He definitely knew how to do that.
Yeah! He could handle this! How hard could it be!
..
Really, and he means REALLY hard. Especially when you havent even felt your own legs for over 30 years. Probably even more than 30!
He managed to crawl towards a tree trunk and lean his back against it, resting for a while from how much his legs hurt from doing something so little. He felt so fucking miserable. Hell, he felt even smaller than an ant!
He ignored the feeling of multiple bugs under and in his hair as he shivered from the cold breeze yet again. He was well known from being the wind elemental master, but now, here he was. Sitting in the grass and looking around the place like he was just born a few minutes ago. Actually- he was, but thats besides the point!
As thoughts swarmed his head, he thought that he should probably start going since thinking wasnt going to do anything. He just had to get used to all this, find the ninja and boom! He would be okay! Safe from whatever that would try to kill him. It was going to be okay.
He slowly stood up, holding onto the tree he was leaning on, and slowly taking steps out into the sunlight and out of the forest. Sure, his legs ached from every step he took, but this was a good start. As he got the hang of it, he began to go a little faster before beginning to run barefoot in the grass, ignoring all the aching that was burning through his body.
He couldnt help but smile, before laughing and playing in the forest like a little kid. He looked with awe at everything he saw, ants getting food for their colonies, squirrels making chirps to call their younglings for food, baby birds learning how to fly..
He had forgotten how beautiful nature really was.
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He hadnt noticed how long it had been. All he knew was that the sun was sinking into the orange skies, and that it was getting dark. Thats when Morro realized that he literally had NO place to stay at for the night, and he had just been running around and re-exploring nature for probably over 4 hours. Shit.
Maybe jumping around and laughing like a crazy person wasn’t one of the best ideas he’s had. Thats also when the raven haired boy realized that his ass could die by nature itsself. He had to get moving before it got even darker.
He hid behind trees, putting his rusty ninja skills to use, also a little scared of what he’d come across in the woods. You couldn’t blame the poor guy. What if he came across a bear?! Or- or a wolf?! Well- he COULD use his elemental powers, but he didnt know if he had them at the moment.
He tried using them a while ago, but nothing. The only thing he got was a very small weak breeze, and he doesnt really think he can even protect himself with it. He needs to be careful here.
If he literally died to a few animals, that would end his life right there and then. Literally getting revived and dying all in one in the same forest. Not even living a full day!
He continued parkouring with careful and light steps so he wouldn’t make any sound. He needed to find the ninja. And fast. Where would they even be?!- the world isn’t THAT small where he can just find Wu and those- oh those stinky ninja - he cant believe he’s asking them for help- but he doesn’t REALLY hate them now.
It’s complicated. He’s PROBABLY neutral with Wu, but he.. doesn’t know about the ninja. They probably hate him for everything hes done! Or worse, what if they don’t even remember him?!
Welp.. he needs to find them first to find that out.
As he thought more, a word rang loud in his ear, enough for him to light up in joy. They would be in Ninjago city- he’s so stupid for not even thinking about it!
At least now, he’s found out what his SECOND main objective is. He can worry about directions later. Maybe he can find a village and stay there for a while until he manages to clean himself up because he REALLY needed to take a shower.