Hi everybody! I'm SlushyGoo a.k.a. Zoey. So this is my first fanfic ever! I'm so excited! (Jumping up and down) I can't wait to hear from you all and please if you have a comment about my grammar don't be scared to tell me. I'm always looking for a way to improve the story. And if you have an idea for something I could put in the story please tell! Well I'm going to stop talking... or typing and let you read the story.

I was running under the dim street lights. They were chasing me! Again! It is probably my own fault. Every night it is the same; they attack, I stop them, they get mad and chase me.

How am I going to explain my bruises now? Ms. Lillian is going to kill me!

"Elise what happened to you?" Ms. Lillian, our dorm mother, was frowning. I hung my head because I didn't want to look her in the eyes as I lied.

"She snuck out last night, Ms. Lillian," said Paige with a smug tone. I wanted to strangle that backstabber.

"Elise," she said with a sigh.

"I'm sorry I won't do it again," I lied. That was the first night I felt free since I went to school here. It was wonderful not being cramped up in a room with Paige. She even promised me she won't tell anyone.

I was just walking, inhaling the fresh night air, when I saw some people being attacked by some kind of snake people. I didn't want to leave those people who were being attacked. I picked up a stray pipe and slowly made my way to the 2 snakes. I wacked them both on the head when they weren't looking. They both blacked out.

"Paige, could you please leave us?" Ms. Lillian asked. Actually it sounded more like a order than a question.

Paige turned to me and gave me one of her looks. Her 'looks' were mixed by smugness, jealousy and hate. Why did I ever trust her?

Once I was sure Paige was gone I turned to Ms. Lilian.

"Ms. Lillian, I'm so sorry I will never do it again. I was just...last night... I'm sorry. I was-" I was rambling but she stopped me. Thank goodness I didn't want to explain her the whole story.

"Elise I'm not going to ground or scold you, but if I catch you again, you're going to be suspended," Ms. Lillian sounded more serious than usual.

"Yes. I'm sorry, Ms. Lillian." But really I wasn't sorry. Last night I could be like my brother. A hero. Last night was the first time I felt strong. Really strong! This was not the last time I'm going out and next time she won't catch me!

I lost them! I'm faster than the serpentine.

I always was faster than anyone on the track team, but I was now I was faster than the snakes. I never joined the track team. Everyone always begged me to join. I wasn't one for sports so every time I said 'no'. Actually I just didn't like competing. I hated winning. It made me feel sick inside to know that I could win any race I competed in. It wasn't my fault I was just faster than everyone. Every time I began to run it felt like I was flying. The wind almost felt as if it was carrying me. I never understood and never expected anyone to understand.

I laughed out loud when I saw that they were no longer following me. I've been doing this for months and they were never able to catch me. They never even came close.

I slowed down catching my breath as I headed for my storage space. It was just a panel in the wall outside my room. It was covered by vines and bushes, so nobody ever saw me or the panel there.

I put my Bo staff away; I bought it when I realized that I was handy with that pipe the first night. I was about to close the panel but decided to look at my family photo that was no longer safe to keep in my room with Paige living there. She goes through my stuff about once a week. I don't know what she thinks she'll find. Maybe she thinks that I have something of the Ninja. She is the biggest fan ever; she has poster, notepads and clothes of them. Her life dream is to meet the Ninja. It doesn't bother me to much, but I'm sure if you're related to one of the Ninja it isn't such a big deal.

In the photo were a man and woman, in their 40's, holding hands. Next to them was a boy and girl with their arms draped around each other's shoulders. The boy looked about 10 years old with short red-brown hair and blue eyes. The girl looked 8 years old with long strawberry blond hair and blue eyes. They were clearly siblings and the man and woman their parents. They all were standing behind something. Something that looked like a junk pile.

I sighed as I put the photo away and closed the panel. I missed my family but this summer it's going to change.

I climbed to the window of my room. It was really ironic that the vines I used to climb were just under my window. Another successful night, done.

When I was in my room I saw Paige waiting. Waiting for me!

"Well, look who's back and beaten up," she said with a mocking tone.

"Go to sleep, Paige."

"I'm going to tell," she said. That was the signal for me to make another deal so she'll keep her mouth shut.

"I'll do your homework for a week," I said with a sigh.

"Deal," she said satisfied and climbed into her bed. I hate that girl so much. I wish I could just hit her with my bo staff, but if that what it takes to save people's lives, so be it!

I showered and climbed into bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day!

Okay, so that is it for my first chapter. I'll put my second on next Saturday. Or earlier if I get too excited. And if you haven't figured it out, if I write in italic it is a flashback or memory. Please don't hate the story! And please comment! Don't worry my next chapters will be longer! Byeeee! :-)

Oh yeah, I don't own any Ninjago characters except my own; Ms. Lillian, Elise and Paige.