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[until-you-remember-offical]

Until You Remember

Fandom: LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising

Chapter: 1/?

Relationship: Jay x Nya

Rating: T

Warnings: N/A

Word Count: 2074

It had always been Jay and Nya. They were always together even when she was convinced that she did not want to date him. Having to live without him seemed impossible and so she was going to do something about it, even if that meant staying by his side until he remembered. But could he ever remember or would they have to start over as mere acquaintances?

Sweat dripped down her face, working in tandem with the humidity to make her bangs stick to her forehead. The relentless sun overhead only made it worse, the heat sinking into her skin and sapping her energy with every passing second. She paused to wipe her brow with the back of her hand, only for the motion to smear dirt across her temple.

“Ugh,” she muttered under her breath, glaring at the sun that had begun its descent. She was going to find him no matter what it took. Her resolve burned hotter than the oppressive sun, fueling her steps even as her legs threatened to give out beneath her. The trail was faint—just a series of bent stalks and scuffed earth winding through the dense brush. He was good at covering his tracks, but not good enough. Not from her.

Glaring at the sun one last time she pushed forward determined to find him before nightfall. The forest around her grew thicker as she pressed on, the golden light of the setting sun filtering through the canopy and casting long shadows across her path. The chirping of cicadas filled the air, a rhythmic drone that only amplified her exhaustion. But she didn’t stop. She couldn’t. Every step, every strained breath brought her closer.

The scuffed earth led her to a narrow creek, its gentle burble a stark contrast to her pounding heart. She crouched down, scooping a handful of water to cool her burning face. The reflection staring back at her was unfamiliar—tired, dirty, and relentless. She almost didn’t recognize herself.

Then she saw it: a footprint on the opposite bank, faint but unmistakable. Her heart leaped. He had been here, and not long ago.

"Got you," she whispered, her lips curving into a smirk. Taking a few steps back she ran full force towards the creek and leaped over it thanking her many years of ninja training for being able to land perfectly. She wasted no time running in the direction the footprint was going, she was so close to finding him. The dense forest swallowed her whole as she sprinted, the fading sunlight casting streaks of gold that flickered across her path. Her breaths came fast and heavy, but she didn't let up. She was running out of time. Twilight was encroaching, and with it would come the true predators of the night.

The trail twisted and turned, the scuffed earth occasionally disappearing altogether. She had to rely on more than just sight now. The faint sound of disturbed foliage, the smell of crushed plants, and the barely perceptible shift in the air around her guided her steps. He couldn’t be far.

Just as she pushed past a rather thick growth of brush she saw him. Jay Walker. Her Jay. Except he wasn’t her Jay anymore, at least not yet. “You’re still pretty skilled,” she said causing him to whip around and glare at her.

Jay readied his fighting stance keeping a close eye on Nya as she moved closer to her. “What are you doing here? I thought I made it clear that I hate you and want nothing to do with you.” Nya’s heart twisted at his words, but she refused to let it show. She crossed her arms, planting her feet firmly on the uneven ground, and met his glare with a steely determination that matched her resolve. Nya had to bit back the tears knowing that now was not the time to show weakness, that would only give him the advantage.

“Yeah, you made that pretty clear,” she said, her voice steady despite the ache in her chest. “But I don’t believe you. Not really.”

Jay scoffed, his expression hardening as he took a step back, keeping the distance between them. “You should. I’ve got no reason to lie to you.” Without warning he lunged at her and landed a punch to her left shoulder.

Nya ducked as he aimed another attack at her head and made a quick move to jump away from him. She hadn’t wanted to have to fight him but deep down she knew this would happen. Nya steadied herself, her feet sliding slightly on the loose soil beneath her. Jay’s attacks came fast and precise, each movement charged with an energy she hadn’t seen in years. He wasn’t holding back. She cracked her knuckles and pulled her own fighting stance. Fine, she wouldn’t hold back either.

Running toward him she swung a punch at him nearly missing his face. He tried to counterattack but she caught his wrist and used that to turn him around and pin him to the ground. Jay let out a growl before twisting his body so that Nya’s grip loosened and he was able to get free. Jay wasted no time as he flipped onto his feet, his movements fluid and quick. He launched himself at Nya again, their clash echoing through the dense forest as fists met forearms and feet scraped against the earth. Each strike from Jay carried a raw intensity, but Nya matched him blow for blow, her determination unyielding. The sound of their fight resonated through the clearing, the air thick with the intensity of their movements. Sweat clung to both of them, but neither of them slowed. Nya’s breath came in sharp bursts, matching the rhythm of her pounding heart, while Jay’s narrowed eyes never left her, calculating each move, anticipating her next action.

They circled each other for a moment daring the other to make a move. Nya hesitated, her fist lowering just slightly but that was the worst thing that she could have done. Jay took that as his opening and flipped landing a kick to her chest and causing her to stumble to her knees as she tried to regain her breath. Nya gasped for air, the sudden blow taking the wind out of her lungs. Her heart raced, but she quickly gritted her teeth, refusing to show weakness. Her fingers dug into the dirt as she pushed herself back up, the pain in her chest burning but not enough to stop her.

Jay stood a few feet away, breathing heavily himself, but his stance was still firm, his eyes cold as ever. “You still think you can trick me? Lord Ras told me the truth about you and your pathetic ninja group. I will never be one of you.”

“Yeah, I’m afraid that you don’t have much choice in the matter. You were one of us, you were a ninja. My yin,” Nya said, pulling out half of the yin-yang medallion.

Jay’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the polished token in Nya’s hand. What kind of games was she trying to play? “That means nothing to me,” he spat throwing another attack her way.

Nya dodged his attack, the medallion still clutched tightly in her hand. “It means everything, Jay,” she said firmly, her voice steady despite the chaos. She ducked under his swing and landed a kick to his side, sending him staggering back. “You don’t remember now, but you will. I’m not giving up on you, no matter how many times you tell me to.”

Jay steadied himself, the impact from her kick seeming to only fuel his frustration. “I don’t need you to give up,” he growled. “I need you to disappear.”

Nya's jaw clenched at his words, but she refused to falter. She planted her feet firmly in the dirt, her resolve unwavering. "That’s not going to happen, Jay," she said, her voice soft yet carrying an unyielding strength. "I didn’t come all this way to give up on you. I don’t care what Ras has told you. I know the real you, and I’m not leaving without a fight." Jay’s eyes flickered with something unspoken—conflict, doubt, maybe even recognition—but it was gone in an instant, replaced by a cold glare. He rushed at her again, his movements almost too fast to follow. Nya blocked his strikes, countering with her own as they danced around the clearing, the setting sun casting long shadows of their battle across the ground.

“Then I guess I have no choice but to kill you, and you can bet I’ll enjoy doing it,” Jay hissed shoving Nya to the ground her head colliding with the hard dirt and small rocks beneath as he held her place with her wrists. She winced in pain having no time to react to the punch that hit her square in the jaw. Pain radiated through Nya’s head as she tasted copper, her jaw throbbing from the force of the hit. She blinked rapidly, her vision momentarily blurred by the impact, but she forced herself to stay alert. Jay loomed above her, his expression that of an animal about to devour its prey. Jay’s fist came down once again and Nya only had a second to dodge the attack, tilting her head just as his fist was about to make an impact. She kicked him in the gut causing him to grunt in pain and let go of her.

Nya could hear he heart beating in her ears as she rolled to avoid another punch. She wasn’t sure but she thought she was bleeding, it was hard to tell what was hers and what was Jay’s. She had to think fast, she couldn’t let him get the upper hand. Looking around she saw her naginata, which had been dropped earlier, glinting in the setting sun and made a quick move to grab it. Kicking herself up onto her feet she twirled the weapon in her hands and ran at Jay, ducking as he tried to hit her. “Sorry, Jay,” she said before bashing the blunt end of her naginata into his forehead and watching him stumble back and drop to the forest floor.

Nya panted hard as she stared at the unconscious form of Jay. She hadn’t meant to hurt him that bad but it was necessary if she wanted to help him get his memories back. He would definitely need medical treatment and shelter. Luckily she had seen a shack while looking for him. Grabbing him from the armpits she began dragging him in the direction of safety, nearly cringing at the mess of blood and dirt on his forehead. Nya gritted her teeth as she adjusted her grip on Jay’s limp body. His head lolled to the side, smearing more blood onto her sleeve, but she couldn’t focus on that now. Every step toward the shack felt like a lifetime, the damp forest floor sucking at her jika-tabi and the weight of guilt pressing heavier than Jay’s unconscious body.

“I’m sorry, Jay,” she whispered, her voice tight. “But you left me no choice.”

The shack came into view after what felt like an eternity. It was small and weathered, with a roof that sagged under the weight of moss and time, but it was better than nothing. Kicking the door open with her foot, Nya dragged Jay inside, her muscles screaming in protest as she laid him down on an old, dust-covered bed. The place was small with only a few pieces of furniture that were covered in dust and cobwebs. At least she had the comfort of knowing no one had been here in ages and they would be safe. Rummaging through one of her gear pouches she pulled out a miniature first-aid kit and pulled a worn chair over by the bed. Using one of the alcohol wipes she cleaned the injured area and examined it trying to determine if he would need stitches or not. Thankfully the cut didn’t look that deep and she settled with just bandaging his head. Placing some gause on the wound she could feel the tears pooling in her eyes making the task more difficult than already. Nya’s hands trembled as she carefully applied the bandage, her breath shaky as she tried to steady herself. Every movement felt like it was happening in slow motion, and the weight of the situation bore down on her with every passing second. She wanted to yell, to scream at the unfairness of it all—how they had been forced into this situation in the first place, how she had been left with no choice but to hurt him. Once she was sure that he had been properly taken care of she lay her head on the bed, buried in her arms, and let the tears fall freely.

art by @taddymason

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I posted the first chapter!

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I’m hoping to start posting the story early next year. February or March. I want to finish writing it first before posting that way I don’t do the same thing I’ve done with all my other fics. Post the first few chapters and then leave it on an indefinite cliffhanger.

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I hope you guys like this story because it’s been one of my favorite projects to work on. I’m currently at 14000+ words and I’m not even halfway through the story.