A Ninjago Christmas Carol

An episode of The Chronicles of Ninjago. It is a parody of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

## Synospis

It's that time of year again... but Fire Ninja Kai is not having a good time. Thus, he is visited by three ghosts who show him why he should change his mind.

## Plot

The episode begins with Master Wu narrating his version of a Christmas Carol.

It is the Feast of Frost in Ninjago. The Ninjas are trimming the Monastery with Spinjitzu. As other members of the Secret Ninja Force all sing "All I Really Want For Christmas", Kai doesn't share his excitement and would rather boil everyone in their own pudding. He considers the day no different from any other and "just an excuse for presents, elves and gingerbread". Lloyd explains that Timon and Pumbaa were the ones who brought the holiday to Ninjago. Annoyed, Kai yells "Bah! Humbug!" and leaves.

That night, the spirit of the deceased Cole (as Marley) appears before Kai one night. He tells him that if he is to stay the same way he is, he too will carry Vengestone chains throughout his time in the Departed Realm. Cole also informs Kai of three spirits who will visit him to show the error of his ways.

Just before Kai goes to sleep, his ignorance draw the attention of the Spirit of Feast of Frost Past (Princess Yue). Yue expresses her opinions on Kai by taking him on a trip back in time. She explains that every choice one makes in life has its consequences, no matter how small. In the past, Kai sees his younger former self, as he and Nya prepare for the holidays making holiday cards. However, Mrs. Grumbmiller orders the two to go to bed early. Next, the two venture into the past when Kai was dating Bloom Peters and the two were at the Winter Prom together. Sadly, because of Kai's never-ending vanity (especially about his hair) Bloom eventually ditches him, thus sowing the seeds that cause him to grow up to be the grouch he is now.

Upon returning home, he is visited by Spirit of Feast of Frost Present (Grimlock). He takes him to Pride Rock where he sees a party being enjoyed by the royal family there. As the lions inside enjoy their gathering, Grimlock informs that Kion, son of Simba, is in poor condition but does not know what will happen if Kai continued to hate the holidays.

Suddenly surrounded by snow and fog, Kai encounters the Spirit of Feast of Frost Future (Ryuga). Kai believes this spirit intends to show him a future Feast of Frost, but the spirit instead shows Banzai, Shenzi and Ed taunting a deceased person to themselves. When Kai asks if there is no tenderness connected to any death, Ryuga shows Simba and his family mourning Kion's loss. After that, Kai and the ghost approach a snow covered grave, where Ryuga launches L-Drago, clearing the snow away and revealing Kai Smith's name on the tombstone. Realizing the cold nightmare of a future that he could potentially create, Kai finally understands the error of his ways and pleads with the spirit that these events can yet be altered.

Kai is returned to his home once again, and he sees that there is still time to change the future. He goes to Pride Rock with the cure to Kion's illness and a new appreciation for the holidays, and the lions openly welcome him.