Reader Key:

(Y/N) = Your Name.

(N/N) = Your Nickname.

(H/L) = Hair Length.

(H/C) = Hair Colour.

(E/C) = Eye Colour.

Author Notes: WOW! 220K on this story! I'm thrilled to see this story is being so appreciated! Thank you so much! Please let me know what you think!

The day has arrived, and it's time for the challengers to meet, face-to-face.

(Third Person P.O.V)

__ Nexo Knights __

Today was the day.

It wasn't even dawn yet and the Siren of Seaguard had already begun pumping up everyone with a course of her musical talents.

The siren's voice rang throughout the halls of the dark tower awakening those still slumbering within.

"This place is still creepy." Mezmo whined as the Treble Makers pulled themselves out of the enormous bed. "Even with that tapestry blocking some of the view from the bed it doesn't stop being creepy." Snappa pointed out.

"So big day for the future queen." Chokun said with a half-hearted laugh trying to lighten the mood.

"I must pass this trial first." (Y/N) reminded him. The male Treble Makers all noticed how cold and stoic she was today. Almost numb.

Lasha and Snappa gave each other a worried look. She didn't seem cold or angry– just was... resigned. They were about to say something when a knock was at the door.

"It is time." Pythor called from the other side of the door. Queen Selma had sent him to escort them down to the courtyard.

Mezmo to the lead and led them out of the bedroom and down the hall. The tension in the air was thick. And everyone was on edge. If this went wrong it meant enslavement or war depending on who won. This was a huge gamble. But tradition was tradition and this was the only way to cement (Y/N)'s claim as the undisputed leader and their only hope for freedom and a fighting chance in an upcoming war if she won.

(Y/N) noticed that Hela's old throne looked no less intimidating in the light of the gloomy courtyard that it did inside the throne room of the dark tower. Even with it sitting on the stage. She wouldn't be surprised to find out if the thing fed on fear.

Nevertheless (Y/N) took her place and sat stoically on Hela's throne and signalled for everyone to take their places. Echo went stand by her side but was shooed away by the monsters. Echo gave (Y/N) a hurt and confused look but otherwise said nothing.

"Formalities, dear. Don't be discouraged." Queen Selma whispered to Echo. "Things are pretty regimented when you're royalty." Pythor explained in a hushed whisper as Echo joined the in the guest seating.

"Today she must be harder than diamond and colder than ice." Queen Selma explained to the sweet boy. "For she is marching towards war to save her people."

"I am prepared. Let the battle for the throne commence." (Y/N) ordered and motioned for the tournament to begin.

(Third Person P.O.V)

__ Nexo Knights __

Today was the day.

The Fortrex slowly pulled up to the Isle of Vile. Jestro's Evil mobile was already there with his army of Lava Monsters waiting to be let in.

The drawbridge of the Fortrex opened to let both teams out just in time to see the Tighty Knighties had arrived just after the Fortrex.

Shia LaBlade, Brickney Spears, Jousting Bieber and The Blok were carrying Jorah Tightwad in his litter.

"What is that thing?" Kai shouted while pointing at Jorah Tightwad. "It is called a litter. It is a class of wheelless vehicles used for the transport of a person." Zane explained to the Master of Fire.

"Stupid is what it is." Jay snorted as he and Cole were giggling at Jorah Tightwad. "Yo, Lance don't you own one of those?" Aaron shouted at the top of his lungs back into the Fortrex for Lance to hear him.

"Whatever it is probably but in solid gold." Lance shouted back from within the Fortrex. Kai, Jay and Cole doubled over in laughter.

Clay's face stayed expressionless. "I hope you understand the magnitude of this!" Clay snapped at them. "This might be our only shot at peace!" Clay continued to rather sternly scold everyone. "You all know that a war would be bloody and cause more death and destruction. It has to stop without further bloodshed. We need this to end peacefully, from within."

The Ninjas stopped laughing and straightened up. "Sorry, we were just-" Jay started to apologise.

"No! It's fine for you! A great laugh because you don't live here! We do!" Clay growled cutting off the Lightning Ninja. "If this is messed up the people of Knighton will be instantly catapulted into war." Clay loudly reminded the Ninja.

"Whoa. Clay dude. Chill." Aaron pleaded with the blue Nexo Knight. "Everyone's a little tense right now-" Aaron was cut off by Macy. "He's right, Aaron." Macy interjected. "If they hadn't screwed up. Knighton wouldn't be in this mess." Macy pointed out with an angry scowl on her face.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Nya objected and getting up in Macy's face.

"Only that (Y/N) wound up in Ninjago after defeating Hela with no memory of our realm. She had a good life far from these Monsters that wanted her to take over the kingdom and it would have stayed that way if you Ninja's didn't screw that up!" Macy spat back at Nya.

The Ninjas were about to object to Macy's claims when Lance chose that moment to speak up. "Macy has a point." Lance admitted much to his disdain.

"Who would want to give up fame and tones of adoring fans to be the puppet Queen for a bunch of Monsters." Lance pointed out two both teams. "I know for a fact, that if I didn't have to be a knight I'd spend all my time being a celebrity rather than putting up with this stuff all the time."

"Wow! Never thought I'd say this but Lance is right. I'd much rather be a knight than a princess and if my parents weren't Queen and King I for one definitely wouldn't want the job." Macy truthfully confessed.

"Look, none of this matters right now." Clay disagreed. "We'll all be instantly catapulted into war if this fails. This has the potential to help us all in the end. These events could change everything for Knighton."

"Fine. We'll help if this goes bad but give us a chance to talk to her." Lloyd offered as a compromise to the leader of the Nexo Knights.

Clay and Macy were about to restart the argument when Axl stepped in. "I say we let them try." Axl said nodding in faint agreement. "How do we even know it will work?" Macy questioned the giant of a knight. Axl just shrugged. "How will we know if they don't try?" Axl offered in response.

Jestro in the meanwhile was absolutely buzzing with joy and excitement. "What's made you this happy, joke boy?" The Book of Monsters questioned the evil jester.

Jestro was cackling to himself before clearing his throat to speak. "No matter what happens today. It's just going to be awesome." Jestro cheered with a wide grin on his face.

"And how's that?" The Book of Monsters questioned rather snidely. "We got front row seats to watching those dumb Nexo Knights get their butts kicked." Jestro pointed out with sadistic glee.

"Hm, you're not wrong." The Book of Monsters said out loud, cracking a wide grin of his own. "But I don't see why you're this happy we may have to fight." The Book of Monsters once again pointed out to the maniacal jester.

"Nothing in the rules said we had to fight, only that we had to attend." Jestro explained his hat curling up into horns. "And while everyone is distracted we can have Lavaria snoop around." Jestro continued to explain.

"That's not a bad idea." The Book of Monsters admitted. "Looks like someones been paying attention to his evil lessons. But we should let any of the Lava Monsters that want to take a swing at her, do so. Makes it seem more legitimate." The Book of Monsters advised the twisted jester. "Great idea." Jestro agreed with a sly grin on his face.

The drawbridge was slowly lowered getting everyone's attention and two Sea Monsters stepped out. Sharkerado and Mate Squiddybeard.

Sharkerado being the Moat Stalker of Doom was there to guard the entrance while Mate Squiddybeard was given the honour to preside over announcements.

All had been prepared for this official event. Mate Squiddybeard was going over his lines in his head, even a few short sentences he had to say himself were making him sweat like mad. He was way too old for this. He had no problems doing speeches in front of small crowds but today...

"Are you ready, Mate Squiddybeard?" Sharkerado asked the smaller sea monster. Mate Squiddybeard tried a not-so-convincing smile; he was grateful that Sharkerado had been posted here; it gave him some sense of protection.

"I'm as ready as I can be." Mate Squiddybeard replied with a very tense chuckle and cleared his throat.

"Don't worry, no one will try anything today. There are way too many people here with their own interests for anyone to try something. It would be suicidal." Sharkerado replied with a convincing, cheerful tone as the giant of a Sea Monster slapped the other on the shoulder reassuringly and returned to his place.

Mate Squiddybeard took his own place and cleared his throat louder to get everyone's attention.

"All right Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready to begin. In accordance with tradition, (Y/N), first of her name, The glory and pride of the Anacondrai Generals, Champion of the Serpentine (Anacondrai, Hypnobrai, Fangpyre, Constrictai, and Venomari), Great grand-daughter of General Arcturus, The rightful owner of the Lost City of Ouroboros, Supreme Commander of the Sea and Forest Monster alliance, Admiral for the Sea Monster Navy, Chosen warrior of the Forest Monster Forces, Weapon of the Most Ancient, Maiden of Shadows, Bringer of Pandemonium, Wielder of the Darkest Arts, Terror of the Alliances, Rightful Sovereign of all Monsters of the Realm and Defender of all Monster kind and Necromancer of the Highest calibre. Welcomes all challengers upon her accession to the throne."

Mate Squiddybeard took in a deep breath. Even for a Sea Monster that was a long sentence.

"Upon victory, she shall be crowned Queen of Monsters by the Ruling Council of the Monster alliance. Although if she is defeated by a challenger in combat then said challenger shall claim the right to the throne by the trial of combat. Now step forward those who wish to fight and present yourselves as challengers to the throne." Mate Squiddybeard declared to the waiting crowd.

Jorah Tightwad stepped forward. "Jorah Tightwad and his Tighty Knighties." He vehemently declared.

Mate Squiddybeard scribbled them down on parchment. "Very well, and their names?" Mate Squiddybeard responded nodding his head towards the Tighty Knighties.

"Shia LaBlade, Brickney Spears, Jousting Bieber and The Blok." Jorah Tightwad listed off as he pointed to each one.

"Very good. Now please stand to the side and wait to be called." Mate Squiddybeard instructed Jorah Tightwad and the Tighty Knighties.

"Next!" Mate Squiddybeard shouted as Jorah Tightwad and the Tighty Knighties moved to wait in line.

Jestro and the Army of Lava Monsters were all discussing amongst themselves as to who would be chosen to represent them. So Dareth and Ronin quickly had words with Mate Squiddybeard. "So. We're not contending. We're guests with the Serpentine." Ronin quickly explained to the sea monster.

"Ah. Mr's Dareth and Ronin, I trust." Mate Squiddybeard said and the pair nodded. "Go right on in. You'll be seated in the spectator area." Mate Squiddybeard instructed the pair. Sharkerado stood aside and allowed them to pass once they were waived in.

"Hey, how were they allowed in right away?" Jorah Tightwad screamed from atop his litter. "They're guests of visiting dignitaries. Not fighters." Mate Squiddybeard firmly explained. Jorah Tightwad huffed and sulked but otherwise did nothing.

"Next!" Mate Squiddybeard shouted towards the gathered crowds of contenders.

The Nexo Knights were next to step forward. "Do we need to participate in the tournament to enter?" Clay asked the Sea Monster. Mate Squiddybeard rolled his eyes at the Nexo Knight. "Seeing as you would not be allowed in otherwise. Yes." Mate Squiddybeard snorted at the knight's ridiculous question.

"Well, looks like we're not getting in without entering." Lloyd stated back to his group. "Do we enter?" Nya asked him.

"We've decided!" Jestro shouted at the top of his lungs getting everyone's attention.

"General Magmar, Sparkks, Burnzie, Lavaria and Whiparella. Will represent the Lava Army. Myself and my companion here will be their supervising dignitaries." Jestro declared gripping the Book Keeper by the shoulder since he was carrying the Book of Monsters.

"Very good." Mate Squiddybeard said as he scribbled their names down on parchment as they also joined the line of participating combatants.

Robin in his Black Knight Mech stepped forward. "I also wish to enter." Robin declared from within his Black Knight Mech. Nya's eyes shone with nostalgia at seeing a mech suit being used by a support member of a team.

"No, Robin." Clay quickly objected. "Why?" Robin objected back, his voice booming inside the mech suit. Robin and Clay loudly bickered back and forth. All the while Sensei Wu was stroking his long white beard while they decided who would be entering. His sharp eyes fell on Sharkerado's weapon, the Morning Star of Shadow as he waited for Robin and Clay to finish arguing.

"Hm. I take it he was the one that trained (Y/N) in her preferred weapon." Sensei Wu said out loud to no one in particular. "It appears so." Zane agreed with his master. Not understanding that Sensei Wu was merely talking out loud to himself.

"Sensei Wu. When this is over..." Zane began. "I would like to speak to you about something I believe only you can answer for me." Zane did his best to explain.

Sensei Wu's expression softened as his pupil's troubled expression. "Zane, you can talk to me about anything. But wouldn't you be more comfortable speaking to one of your brothers?" Sensei Wu politely asked him.

"That's just it Sensei. It is about one of my brothers. Echo." Zane further explained.

"Oh." Sensei Wu said sadly, finally understanding why Zane was coming to him with this problem. "I see. That kind of brother problem." Sensei Wu said thinking about his own troubled history with his brother. "I am worried about him. I know we are not close. And that things are awkward between us with our father." Zane tried to explain.

"I understand." Sensei Wu spoke softly and placed a calm hand on Zane's shoulder. "Once we are home. Why don't we invite your brother to tea and see how thing go from there?" Sensei Wu offered. Zane smiled at his Sensei before bowing to him. "Thank you, Sensei. I would like that very much." Zane said, thanking him.

This pure moment between Sensei and student was interrupted with Clay yelling. "Someone needs to stay and watch over things out here." Clay continued to loudly explain to the stubborn Robin.

"No. You need someone to watch your back." Robin protested equally as loud. "Isn't it risky. Having us all in the same place is just begging for assassins. And assassinating is the number one way to bring about a war." Robin loudly stated.

"If you are worried about security, allow me to alleviate that stress." Mate Squiddybeard said as he brought his claw to his lips and let out a loud whistle.

Everyone in attendance watched on in fear as the lovely tropical island next to the Isle of Vile began to rise out of the ocean.

Only it wasn't an island, it was the top of the Behemoth of Brine's head. The largest of ALL monsters.

This terrifying Sea Monster with palm trees stuck on its head, snarling its fangs and flailed its tentacles in a display of dominance. Behemoth of Brine let out a bellowing roar.

Jorah Tightwad was thrown from his litter via the Tighty Knighties, dropping the poles in fright and scampering to hide.

The butt plate of Robin's Black Knight Mech fell off and a few nuts and bolts fell out. Jay let out a terrified shriek alongside Lance who was now hiding behind Axl. Jestro had bolted and was hiding under his evil mobile with various lava monsters that had chosen to hide there as well.

Mate Squiddybeard cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the Behemoth of Brine." Mate Squiddybeard announced introducing this well, behemoth of a sea monster.

"Should anyone be stupid enough to try and assassinate anyone they will be feed to him." Mate Squiddybeard calmly explained to the terrified crowd. The behemoth licked his lips upon hearing the news.

"That explains how (Y/N) was so good at fighting the Preeminent." Kai managed squeaked out. "She'd probably had training lessons against that."

"Robin! Stay inside the Fortrex!" All the Nexo Knights yelled at once. The mech suit nodded and retreated inside the Fortrex as fast as the suit would allow him too.

"Last chance to enter." Mate Squiddybeard said, giving everyone a nasty smile. It was clear by the look on the monsters face that he was so sure that the rest of the humans would back out of the tournament due to fear.

Lloyd gritted his teeth and marched up the sea monsters. "We're in." Lloyd declared to the Sea Monster.

(Third Person P.O.V)

__ Nexo Knights __

Mate Squiddybeard signalled to everyone that the challengers had arrived and now waited to be announced before the Council of the Monster Alliance.

"May I present, in audience to the Alliance, the court of Jorah Tightwad and his Tighty Knighties!" Mate Squiddybeard loudly announced kicking off the festivities.

The doors to the courtyard swung open. And the Tighty Knighties followed by a scuffed up Jorah Tightwad walked in.

"Presenting from the court of Jestro the evil. General Magmar, Sparkks, Burnzie, Lavaria and Whiparella of the Lava Army. And their supervising dignitaries Jestro and the Book Keeper."

The Siren of Seaguard jerked to look at the doors. Sure enough, coming down the aisle behind her fellow lava monsters was Whiparella, the only Lava Monster to have a snake-like tail so it was hard not to miss her.

As the quintet of familiar faces reached the end of the aisle, Whiparella turned to one of the members of (Y/N)'s court. "Seaguard." She sniffed.

"Whiparella." The siren replied coldly. "Wow. Definitely a history there." Jestro whispered to the Book of Monsters as they made their way down and were directed to guest seating alongside Dareth, Ronin, the Serpentine and Echo.

"Preeesenting." Crowded Mate Squiddybeard as he read down the list. "The Nexo Knights; Clay Moorington, Lance Richmond, Aaron Fox, Princess Macy Halbert and Sir Axl!" The doors were wrenched open, and five knights burst through the doors.

"And lastly from the Realm of Ninjago." Mate Squiddybeard announced. "Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon, Jay Walker, Cole Brookstone, Zane Julien, Kai and Nya Smith and their supervising dignitary Sensei Wu."

Sensei Wu moved to the guest seating with the other supervising dignitaries. Echo noticed his brother and flashed a smile. Zane returned the gesture to let him know it was appreciated.

Lloyd snuck a glance at (Y/N) as he walked towards his team's assigned place. Lloyd was a mess of nerves on the inside. He constantly caught himself fiddling with the handle of his sword or the edge of his gi.

Before (Y/N) could open her mouth there was a mighty roar. Only this did not come from the Behemoth of Brine.

It was Nidhogg. The undead dragon had been awoken from its roost by an interesting smell that had caught his attention.

The crowd watched as Nidhogg took to the skies before barrelling towards the courtyard where the tournament was to take place. Nidhogg aimed for the carpeted aisle, his claws outstretched as he charged into the crowd.

Everyone screamed and flung themselves out of the way as the dragon drive towards them. Once the dust settled everyone picked themselves up and turned to look at the undead dragon. It had snatched up Sensei Wu and Lloyd in its grasp.

But that wasn't why everyone was staring. It was the fact that Nidhogg the Malice Striker was cleaning the pair with its tongue.

Sensei Wu was chuckling as this undead beast slobbered all over him. "That tickles." Sensei Wu said to the dragon. "Ah! Stop!" Lloyd shouted out in protest as he was repeatedly licked. "Bad dragon!" Lloyd shouted as he was once again licked.

(Third Person P.O.V)

__ Nexo Knights __

Author Notes:

1.) Thank you for reading. I enjoy it when readers hunt for my hidden clues and share their theories to see if they were right. So feel free to do so. <3

2.) Also, don't forget to voice who'd you would like to see (Y/N) with I don't mind if you vote for a pair or group to win her heart.

3.) The current list of who (Y/N) ends up with: (Don't worry. All endings listed will happen. It will be a choose your own ending.)

. No one.

. Echo.

. Zane.

. Jay.

. Lloyd.

. Morro.

. Cole.

. Cyrus Borg.

. Lord/Emperor Garmadon.

. Ronin.

. Dareth.

. Postman.

. Captain Soto.

. Clouse.

. Neuro.

. Shade.

. Griffin Turner.

. Skalidor.

. Fangtom.

. Acidicus.

. Master Chen.

. Clay.

. Aaron.

. Macy.

. Axl.

. Jestro.

. Lance.

. Clancee.

. Soul Archer.

. Nya.

. Kai.

. Sensei Garmadon.

. Harumi.

. Yandere Lloyd.

. All the Ninjas (Except Nya).

. All the Nexo Knights.

. Echo x (Y/N) x Zane.

. Morro x (Y/N) x Lloyd.

. Kai x (Y/N) x Lloyd.

. Zane x (Y/N) x Jay.

. Lloyd x (Y/N) x Aaron.

. Jay x (Y/N) x Cole.

. Jay x (Y/N) x Lloyd.

. Jay x (Y/N) x Kai.

. Cole x (Y/N) x Zane.

. Ronin x (Y/N) x Zane.

. Morro x (Y/N) x Dareth.

. Morro x (Y/N) x Kai.

. Morro x (Y/N) x Jay.

. Morro x (Y/N) x Cole.

. Echo x (Y/N) x Cyrus Borg.

. Nya x (Y/N) x Skylor.

. Lord Garmadon x (Y/N) x Sensei Garmadon. (Back by popular demand.)

. All the male Ninjas x (Y/N) x Dareth.

. All the male Ninjas x (Y/N) x Morro.

. All the male Ninjas x (Y/N) x Ronin.

. All the male Ninjas x (Y/N) x Morro and Ronin.

. All the Nexo Knights x (Y/N) x Jestro.

. All the Nexo Knights x (Y/N) x All the Ninjas.

. All the male Ninjas except for Lloyd.

. All the male Ninjas except for Kai.

. Cole, Chen and Ronin x (Y/N).

. Lloyd, Jay, Zane, Echo, Cole, Master Chen x (Y/N).

. Yandere Morro x (Y/N) x Yandere Kai.

. Yandere Kai x (Y/N) x Yandere Nya.

. Yandere Cole x (Y/N) x Yandere Jay.