Disclaimer: I don't own Ninjago…but I wish my auntie did!

A/N: Um hello! I'm new and this is my first fanfic ever so please go easy on me. Also, this will be a light collaboration between me and my auntie who is known as VelvetPersona. Although this was entirely my idea, she agreed to help me with grammar and other stuff, so that it looks more professional. She's a great author and created a world like no other for the Ninjago universe! If you haven't read her work then you need to!

Consequences and Repercussions

Chapter 1: The Decision

"Nya please, just choose already," Jay says glancing at me before looking ahead to Cole.

I look sadly from one man to the next, knowing that no matter whom I choose someone was going to get hurt.

Everything points to Cole, I thought firmly. Even though Jay and I have more history, he isn't my perfect match. The numbers don't lie. I have to do what's best for my future and…my future is with Cole. I know it is…

My heart pounds loudly in my chest as tension grew between the two ninja. Sapphire clashed with emerald in a belligerent stare-down. Would my decision tear apart the relationship between these two brothers? But, I knew it wouldn't be right to prolong my decision and cause an even bigger rift among them. The animosity would just steadily rise until someone snapped and who knows what would happen if it ever came to blows.

No, I need to end this now…

I step forward and settle my hands on each of their strong shoulders and they turn their eyes down to me. Each of their gazes loses its hard edge and I could feel my heart splitting into two, but I quickly steel my will and force my mind to focus.

Gradually, my hand lifts from the warmth of Jay's shoulder until both are resting on Cole's. I look up at my boyfriend of two years and whisper a heartfelt, "I'm sorry, Jay…but I choose Cole."

I watch forlornly as his mouth goes slack and his beautiful deep blue eyes widen in disbelief. He shakes his head slightly but doesn't say anything.

I think perhaps for the first time in his life, he's been rendered speechless.

His eyes then shift from me to Cole and he doesn't frown like I was expecting him too. Instead he holds out his hand for him to shake and Cole takes it silently and without hesitation. I smile at their display of maturity, but it's short-lived when Jay's body unexpectedly flashes a clear blue. Before I can do anything, he releases a current of lightning from his body to Cole's and ferociously shocks him, causing Cole to collapse to his knees and clutch his chest.

"Jay!" I yell angrily at him, but he just turns around and walks away.

"I-I'm okay," Cole gasps painfully. "He restrained himself at the last minute."

I still frown however and look to Jay's retreating back. That was always one of the things I didn't like about Jay…his immaturity.

I made the right decision.

A/N: Auntie says I did well, but what do you all think? Please let me know by reviewing!