Pre-Chapter AN: These set of chapters are set around the start of Theo's beginnings and journey in the world of Ninjago before meeting Lloyd; before you ask no I am not going to move this to the start of the story and I am not going to discontinue the current storyline, for context I am still developing ideas for said storyline and decided to do this in the meanwhile: I hope you enjoy it nonetheless!
[3P POV; Narration]
{About 1 ½ years After the arrival of the Second Child of both Light and Dark "Theo" is still within the bounds of conflict between both sides with over the span of that time both sides attempt to convince him to join their cause, but refusal after refusal Theo starts distancing himself from both sides which he considered in a way his family which is both directly and indirectly correct}
[Theo POV]
This should feel like a dream, the fictional world I loved most that carried me through childhood I am blessed with firsthand, and with near-unparalleled power nonetheless however it just dosent feel right emotionally.
From the moment of my birth I felt like I was in heaven; which in a way I was (being in my favorite fictional world nonetheless) it felt like a fantasy come true but tenfold, at 'first' but as they say nothing good (or bad) lasts forever; apparently. Regardless, at a very young age I discovered I had powers, not just any powers Elemental Powers and Elemental Essences; not just a few, all of them even the ones that the FSM did not control in the original Timeline however here I was told he had them too, but something different was that I had powers not even related to me such as the ones derived from Thunderfang (Brute Force, Misfortune, Swarm, Decay, and Fear) as well as Elements existing after the Merge which should have been impossible.
Not only that but I also wielded all Elemental Essences which of course included Creation and Destruction (something I inherited intrinsically) as well as Golden Power which basically makes me a god; but in this version of Ninjago apparently Darkness is an Essence the Oni use as well as Destruction and The Overlord is just a manifestation of their power and Demonic Magic.
Even so with all Elemental Powers and Essences to ever exist (or will exist) I am invaluable to any side; which while me or the FSM have these powers (especially all of them now) is unknown, what I do know for sure is that I am not too glad to be like this.
At first as one born of both worlds (shortly after the First Spinjitzu Master left this realm) I was welcomed in warm arms from both sides; I got to know and befriend many people from both sides, but most of all, in all of her glory: Firstborne, however I did not get too close nor ally myself with her like the FSM did; I simply learned from everyone in one way or another.
The temporary peace between the two sides was a miracle, but of course because of my immense powers the war broke out again but centered around me with both sides desperate for me to join their cause, but instead of trying to end the war, I plan to avoid it as much as possible, The Forces of Light and Dark can kiss my--
[Later On; 3P POV]
In one area there is a place in the Realm of Oni and Dragon where Theo had sought peace during the Eternal Conflict between both the forces of nature, it was a place where Theo not only felt at peace but partially in tune with everything in a form of balance, it was here where he could not only sense and manually manipulate Elemental Energy (even while out of his own body) but he could also feel the Dragon Energy and the sense of the Source Dragons watching over him in supposed awe.
In that place there is a medium-sized tree, one of the only trees that are blooming in the realm, Theo liked to believe it had a touch of the Source Dragon Energy as he could feel potential Source Dragon Energy from the place, Theo liked to believe they liked it there too, even if watching from beyond the Realms of Creation.
Currently Theo is sitting under a tree meditating and concentrating the Golden Power around himself and in his palm which while attuned to his surroundings he slightly altered the shape of the mountains nearby him, but not to the point where it would ruin it's natural beauty or harm the inhabitants on top of them, but this peace was subtly disturbed by an acquaintance, or as it would seem.
"I thought I might find you up here" says a seeming female being with skin as black as the darkness which her species creates with their power, she is an Oni, but this one has a more calmer aura and sensation around her than the majority of other the Oni did.
"Mystake" Theo responds calmly "I hope you are not here in an attempt to convince me to join your side" Theo says slowly opening his eyes to see the Demonic being take a seat next to him under the tree "Of course not, after all you should know I am not one to dwell on this war anymore, don't forget I have seen the realm of your predecessor and in so I have had a change of heart, which is why I feel the personal responsibility to accompany you throughout this complicated journey you are going through, that we all are going through, called life" Mystake responds.
"Life is a burden" Theo says bitterly "Ah Ah Ah! Life CAN be a burden at times; that perspective you have there is from the Oni Blood running through your hybrid veins, and surely as you also have the blood of the Dragon you should know life can also be the Ultimate Blessing that people are lucky to have beheld" Mystake calmly reciprocates.
Theo sighs "I suppose you are right, I guess I am just struggling with the war and everything, so I decided to try and clear my head, sorry if my ideals concerned you" Theo adds and reasures "It is okay young one, I also found myself with similar insights before, as an Oni you should know as well as I do that we start out as nothing but nihilistic beasts that crave the end of everything but ourselves, but the thing we have in common is that we can see it a different way, we can truly see the light of Creation which is something we will be eternally grateful for" Mystake says.
"Child as an Oni I know what it means to be able to have wrong insight but do not fret over it if you can get over it and see the better route, you and your predecessor were a blessing that both of us should have cherished for as long as we live, but both sides became jealous and ruined your chances of a normal life, and for that I am eternally sorry" Mystaake explains.
"I-" Theo tries to say but is cut off by Mystake "You should know this by now but to us Oni and Dragon you and your predecessor are the apex of existence, your powers in only surpassed by the Source Dragons and you both have the capacity to obliterate all of Creation a thousand times-over but thank the Source's you both have kind hearts, so if you want to get away from the war, then leave this realm, I assure you none of us owe you anything but our apologies" Mystake states.
"Thank you Mystake for giving me the ultimate insight I needed, I assure you I am very grateful" Theo says with a gleaming smile before using the Golden Power to transfer himself our of this realm but before Theo leaves he musters one more thing which surprises the Oni "Oh, and Mystake, I forgive you" to which the wise Oni could only respond with a bright smile despite her (quite literal) dark heart, which indirectly culminated the Eternal Conflict dependant on the view of Theo's and the FSM's affect by leaving, but regardless Theo has found what he really needed despite all these years if turmoil; purpose and hope.