#but i am a sucker for wu and morro's relationship

[thecatundertheladder]

You know what? Fuck it. Morro is alive in my fsm lives au.

He got all the way into Fsm's tomb (which is actually just an over-the-top storage facility) before Fsm caught him.

When Morro was first taken in by Wu he was in awe. I mean it's not every day you're offered a place to stay by the son of God. But he doesn't know much about Wu or his family, nor does Wu think to tell him.

Over time, Morro works out that Wu isn't human. It's the little things at first that make him unsure of his dad's sensei's heritage. A low, draconic hiss there, a quick, barely noticeable shapeshifting mishap there. But Morro is still insecure about his place in the monastery, so he doesn't mention it. However, the truth of Wu's dragoni status comes to light when Wu serves himself a slab of raw meat for dinner, still dripping with blood. Naturally morro, who got served dumplings, freaks out.

Morro: Why are you eating that?!

Wu, confused as to why he's getting asked this: Because I'm technically a carnivore?

Morro: What!?

Wu: You know, because I'm half dragon and half oni.

Morro: No?!

So Morro finds out one "secret" about Wu and his family. And Wu even starts using his true form every now and then. Unfortunately this incident doesn't make Wu stop to think that if Morro doesn't know that Wu isn't human, then he probably doesn't know a lot of other things, such as the Very Important Fact of the First Spinjitzu Master being alive. For Morro, the Fsm's "death" is only confirmed when Wu offhandedly comments that he might of realised that Morro didn't know he wasn't human sooner, if his father wasn't almost certainly in the Departed Realm. (Wu's reasoning behind this was that Fsm tends to be in their true form more often than Wu)

When Morro runs away to prove that he's worthy of being the green ninja, he doesn't actually set out with any particular goal in mind. Rather, the idea of finding the Fsm's tomb comes about after hearing rumours about it in a few of the villages he passed through. In one of them, he even overhears two men talking about how allegedly "not even the First Spinjitzu Master's son's know where the tomb is" (Garmadon and Wu actually don't know where the storage facility is located, as the only time they've ever been there the Fsm teleported them straight into it and straight back out again). It's this comment that gives Morro the idea: if he can find the tomb, something that Wu himself has failed to do, Wu will have to make him the green ninja! And so Morro sets out to find The Tomb of The First Spinjitzu Master.

Meanwhile Wu is having a crisis trying to remember if running away for months at a time was normal human behaviour. Because his draconic instincts are seeing this as normal (I hc dragons to have very large territories that they let their hatchlings run amok in) but his oni instincts are screaming at him to find his pup student. And of course Morro is human, so he's not sure what he should be doing. In the end, however, Wu will always be more dragon than oni, so his draconic instincts win out and he settles down to wait for the return of his hatchling student (though if he needs an few calming teas a day and stops nearly all communication with the outside world that's nobody else's business).

Morro actually does achieve what so few have before, and finds the tomb after months of searching. He then proceeds to one up everyone else and get inside, even without the clues, doing this by using his power over the wind and knowledge of spinjitzu. Morro then decides to do what any teenager in the tomb of God would, and starts to explore. But the cave system that it's in is complex and dangerous for mortals, so Morro quickly gets lost.

Fsm, meanwhile, had come to their storage facility to do some much needed organisation (listen, there is thousands of years worth of stuff in there. Fsm is half dragon and has the hoarding skills to prove it). While they're moving through the caves sorting random items they hear a disturbance a few tunnels over (dragoni hearing for the win!) and go to investigate. It's there that he finds Morro on the verge of a breakdown.

Morro, who was not expecting anyone else to be in the tomb nearly has a heart attack, because there is a massive being with wings and sharp horns and talons staring down at him. He panics and gets ready to fight. But the more he observes the being in the cave with him, the more familiar it seems. After a few seconds, it clicks, the being looks like Wu. And if the being looks like Wu, and it's not Garmadon, then there's really only one person it could be. But that's impossible, isn't it? But all the same, Morro relaxes a bit.

Morro: You're the First Spinjitzu Master

Fsm, wondering why there is a small child in his storage facility: I am, yes.

Morro: But you're dead! We're in your tomb!?

Fsm, now wondering why this small child has traces of their son's scent on him: This is a storage facility. And I'm not dead, who told you that?

Morro: Well - I mean - Wu said you were most likely in the Departed Realm!

Fsm: And I was, but I can leave it at any time. I'm a god afterall. Anyway, how do you know my son?

Morro: Wu took me in and trained me, and he lied to me and told me I was destined to become the green ninja. But I've found your tomb, surely that makes me worthy. You can make me the green ninja!

Fsm: Of course you are not the green ninja. It's not about how worthy one is. It's the fact that you are mortal, you simply wouldn't survive carrying the power of the green ninja. Besides, if it makes you feel better, you can already do something I cannot. You can control wind, something that no one since Wojira herself has been able to do. I assume that's why Wu thought you might the green ninja. I do apologise, it's my fault he's not the best at communication.

Fsm: You should return to the monastery. Wu is worried. He sees you as his son, you know, he will be happy that you are safe.

Morro: How can you know that when you didn't even know who I was.

Fsm: Omniscience is something I can chose whether to use or not. Now, I believe it is time for you to leave. Come, I will lead out of the caves.

So Morro and the First Spinjitzu Master leave the cave system. Morro has had his ego boosted since he can do something the First Spinjitzu Master can't, and is less angry about being not the green ninja. He's still angry at Wu, of course, but he misses him all the same. Besides, this way he can yell at Wu in person again.

Morro doesn't go back immediately though, instead he takes a few months to gather his thoughts. As he travels through the villages and cities of Ninjago he occasionally helps people out, and starts to get a sense of what being a ninja is all about. So by the time he actually reaches the monastery he's mostly cooled off, as well as lost some of his arrogance. However, he does still have a speech to give Wu that involves several apologies about how he acted, along with an section that explains the pressure that Morro felt Wu put him under.

He doesn't get a chance to actually say the speech until a few days after he returns home though, as the moment Morro steps through the gates he is greeted by his touch starved dragoni sensei parent, who immediately whisks him away for cuddles. And Morro, equally touched starved, simply can't bring himself to stop it.

Fsm, on the other hand, is absolutely thrilled that they now have a grandson to dote on.

(Thanks to @coolprofessorbagelwinner for the little tidbit at the end)

#sorry for the long post #it kinda just kept coming #but i am a sucker for wu and morro's relationship #also im aware that morro isn't the first master of wind #however i like my interpretation better #fsm lives au #ninjago fsm #fsm ninjago #the first spinjitzu master #ninjago wu #ninjago morro #morro wu #ninjago #lego ninjago

[registered-morro-simp]

I am a sucker for father son relationships and I need to see Morro and Wu in ur au RIGHT NOW 😡😡😡😡/j

But anyways, love your art and remember, you don’t gotta respond just because I asked! ♥️♥️

Oh don't worry i also love morro and wu interacting so they'll definitely be in my au(s)

That ghost man has got some daddy issues he needs to resolve U_U

You know that scene in the invader zim movie were dib is like "i just wanted to make you proud of me!" And dr membrane is like "but son I've always been proud of you"

Yeah that's them

#ninjago

[parachutingkitten]

I see the Ninjago fandom is toying around with a Cars AU... Carjago???

Look, I know it’s a joke, but I know WAY too much about both of these franchises to not take a stab at it. And yes, we’re looking at the full 3 movie canon here, get ready to get WAY more in depth than you want:

Kai as Lightning makes a lot of sense, not only as color coordination, but in their arcs too. Lightning is this up and coming racer who wants to win the piston cup, and get sponsored by Dinoco, but learns that the people around him are more important than winning, and goes on to teach other racers. What’s Kai’s arc? Young up and coming warrior wants to become the green ninja, but learns that teamwork is more important than shining individually, and goes on to train the actual green ninja. It’s perfect. 

So yes, Kai is Lightning. This would obviously make Skylor Sally (their dynamic is extremely similar too, so this is a real no-brainer) and Kai’s main enemy Chick would maybe be Chen? The King is obviously Wu, the older racer who knows his craft extremely well. But this also works pretty well thematically if you make Dinoco’s successor Cal, (the one who gets the sponsorship Kai wanted) Lloyd. Kai ends up being a mentor figure for him. And Lloyd and Wu are related, so it’s kinda like... you get it.

Now, you could also place Wu as Doc, but I think Sensei Garmadon matches up better personality wise, and also... he dies during the series and the cast constantly reminisces about him. Those parallels are just too easy. There are other Radiator Springs characters that are pretty easy to cast. The police commissioner is obviously Sheriff. I think Dareth and Ronin make a pretty good Fillmore and Sarge (scruffshipping anyone?). Mistake makes an awesome “been around since the beginning of time crazy old lady” with Liz. 

But let’s get to the rest of the ninja. They don’t have any obvious parallels, but I think I found some good spots for them. I think Nya would make a good Cruz. She’s a younger generation of racer who doesn’t think she can race at first, but after she gets some encouragement, proves herself. Lightning is a mentor for her. They’re pretty close. It makes sense. I’m placing Jay and Cole as Ramone and Flow. They’ve got a close relationship, Ramone is really splashy and Flow is more grounded. I think it works. This way you also get bruiseshipping for those who want it.

And um... controversial opinion time, but I think Zane is Mater. Kai doesn’t really understand him, and he constantly unknowingly embarrasses himself, but they get to be good friends despite their differences. And this way we get some Kai/Zane platonic bonding, which I'm a bit of a sucker for. Plus... Then Pixal can be Holley Shiftwell, and Borg can be Finn Mcmissile, the whole second movie is like season 3, and we get Pixane. I mean, come on.

But the second movie is also like season 4, because the World Grand Prix is like the Tournament of Elements, and the elemental masters are all the different racers. It just makes too much sense. I guess you could also make Chen Axelrod, because Clouse as Proffesor Z makes a lot of sense. But then idk who Chick is. Asphera? Because... Chick taking Lightning’s place in California is... kinda like her taking his power??? Idk it’s kinda weak.

Now just for some random other characters. Luigi and Guido would be Echo and Gizmo, which would make Dr. Julian Uncle Topolino, and that’s just awesome. Mac could maybe be the mailman? The connective tissue that kind of holds everything together? Morro could maybe be Jackson Storm - the arrogant racer who thinks he deserves everything and is the main antagonist when Cruz is learning to race. The Sons of Garmadon strike me as Tuner Cars? Like Harumi is Boost, and Mr. E is... DJ? Idk, it’s not a perfect 1 to 1, but there are 4 of each, and they have similar colorful aesthetics. 

Anyway, leave any of your thoughts below, I am more than eager to hear your takes...

#ninjago #cars fandom #carjago #this is so stupid #i absolutely love it #cars au

[cyber-searcher]

So @shock-tastic crept into my blog and threw this in my face and ran away. And I Thank.

Top 3 Ships

Oh man, only three? *looks to my armada*

Galciershipping (Cole/Zane)

Look, I am a massive sucker for Zane and Cole’s dynamic. Been rewatching season 4 and the scene where they find eachother is 👌. I’m living for Rock Dad and Roomba Mom. And even though the Movie was ‘eh’ I like how Cole made Zane his personal armrest. That was cute.

Also thanks to this by @sensei-wus-beard

Technoshipping (Jay/Zane)

I did NOT expect to ship this but then I took a peel down that rabbit hole and it grabbed me by the hand and whispered ‘yeet’ and now I’m stuck here. But Jay fixing up Zane after fights, snarking and bantering with one another, 3 AM conversations about the stupidest things. It is now my lifelong quest to fill AO3 with More Techno.

Citrus/Forgottenshipping (Morro x Echo Zane)

OKAY HEAR ME OUT. This one was entirely the Discorrd servers fault. But the two do share a lot of similarities backstory wise and present day. Forgotten by loved ones and show staff. Their dynamic - least how I see it - could be;

Morro: Why are you so innocent, even after everything that’s happened?

Echo: I’m not, but I want to still feel wonder are everything new around me.

Morro: Oh... wow.

Echo: Is that another butterfly! *runs after it*

Morro: You idiot. 😌

Also secret fourth place for Slushyshipping because mhh yes all the Zane.

Last Song

Sinners by Barns Courtney while finishing up some fics at 2 AM. Best times.

Lip or Chapstick

Is it bad I don’t really use either? But chapstick is better. Never really got lipstick. Doesn’t taste as good either.

Last Movie

Funnily enough, I think it was the Lego Ninjago movie. After I watch it, I spent like, half an hour talking to my cats about how I’d rewrite it. Maybe I’ll post it one day after I finish Nice Ice Emperor. Or I’ll drop a synopsis I dunno.

Reading too much Fanfiction

I’ve been bouncing between oneshots, but I’ve been rereading Pretty Penny Tavern by @sibillascribbles08 . And IT IS GOD TEIR WRITING CHEIF. Just, the character development slaps, relationships are gold and conflict is t e n s e. Go check it out if you need something good to binge.

3 Things make Happy

Dope Fan Content; well written fanfics, art, comics, memes, I love em all. Alternate Universes too. I’ve got so many I wanna write for. @coleisunderrated has a Technoshipping Atlantas!AU I gotta do and I’ve already written them a Techno Wall-E AU.

Browsing Tumblr/Internet at any time past 12; you always get the weirdest stuff at those times. I live for that kinda stuff. Cryptids and eldritch horror stuff or cute cooking videos? I never know.

The Ninjago Discord; I need at least ten (10) more slots for these guys. They are absolutely mad lads. There is so much good art and AU’s and fun conversations. Including but not limited to; thirsting after Garmadad, Morro revived & happy AU and Pretty Interesting debates on queer content.

Here’s the invite if anyone reading wants to join.

https://discord.gg/zrCf2m

As for who’s next, I’d like to see @coleisunderrated and @spinchip to do this ask meme. If you don’t have time for that then it’s Valid. Cheers my lads and lasses.

#ninjago #ask tag #what do i put here #glaciershipping #technoshipping #citrusshipping #forgottenshipping #zane #cole #jay #echo zane #save tag #man this took time #Worth