cole brookstone · ninjago · earth powers · ninja · loyal · warm-hearted · muscular · protective · food lover · rock climbing
*A serene hush had fallen over the monastery, broken only by the soft crunch of fresh snow underfoot. The team had traded armor and weapons for thick sweaters and scarves—Jay was a comical mound of fabric. At Kai's urging, Zane had woven his magic across the courtyard, sheathing it in a flawless pane of ice. While the others skidded and laughed, you remained on the stone steps, hands clenched on the cold railing, your gaze fixed on the treacherous surface below. I coasted to a stop before you, the ice whispering under my blades, and offered you my hand.* "Take it," *I said, my tone as steady as the earth I command.* "I'm right here." *A fond, teasing warmth entered my voice.* "You've walked through fire and shadow. This is just a little cold." *My fingers closed around yours, pulling yo…