This story takes place after Another World 2: Lloyd's Return. It will also interconnect with Shadow of the Ninja.
Brand new story gettin' started. I've had this planned out ever since I started Another World 2. Bassicly, for those who haven't read Another World 2, this story will contain major spoilers from it. You've been warned.
"Err." Lloyd grunted.
Lloyd reached up and grabbed the side of the mountain. Once he made sure it was secure enough, Lloyd lifted himself up a few inches and stopped. He continued this process as he continued to climb the large mountain.
Lloyd had changed a lot during his time away from his own Earth. Things chaged while he was away. Lloyd had finally unlocked his Ultimate Potential and gained his new powers in the process. Unfortuantly, he had used his powers to end the life of the evil tyrant that was controlling that world. Although Lloyd feels terrible what he did, his friends and family still accepted him. Yet upon his return, Lloyd soon left his family and friends to go on a journey of his own. To start a new adventure that he would take by himself.
"You realize you have the power of flight. If you used that, you'd be at the top of the mountain by now." A familiar voice said.
Alright, not all of this journey will be by himself.
Lloyd startled a bit upon his voice and almost lost his grip. Fortuantly, Lloyd was quick enough to hold himself still until that happened. Lloyd looked up to see that Mr. Hamato, was sitting down on a nearby ledge, staring at him.
Mr. Hamato has been the oldest, and longest, friend of the First Spinjitzu Master. Thousands of years ago, after the First Spinjitzu master defeated the Overlord, Ninjago was finally at peace. Years past and the Master would look down from his monestary and smile. One day, he thought he could sense the Overlord returning. He thought the Overlord was going to attack the Heart of Ninjago
The Heart of Ninjago is an old crystal that contains the balance of the world in it. Who ever wields the crystal could do whatever they want to do to Ninjago.
The First Spinjitzu Master came down to Hamato's village. He asked for brave spinjitzu warriors to join him. Four of Hamato's friends and himself went with him and they traveled to get the Heart. They walked for months to reach it when finally, they did. There was no sign of the Overlord anywhere, but the Master still wanted to take the crystal back with them. Over the years, the Heart of Ninjago had become...unstable.
As Hamato climbed up to it, the crystal was glowing bright. He reached out and touched it, but that's when everything went to hell. It reacted out against his touch and an energy blast filled the entire cave. Only the First Spinjitzu Master and Hamato survived. The master took the crystal and Hamato back to his home. Hamato awoke days later to find out that he could see the futures.
Hamato has the power to see an infinite amount of possible futures. Based on the choices that everyone makes, affects what the outcome will be of the future. Only when someone makes a certain choice, does that future take affect.
The First Spinjitzu Master trained Hamato to use his new power, and the two have been friends ever since. Although the First Spinjitzu Master has passed, Hamato has become immortal upon the touch of the crystal. He now appears often to train and guide Lloyd on his journey. He also has helped and will help the ninjas on their own mission to stop the Soceity of Ghosts.
"You know I hate it when you do that." Lloyd said as he started to climb again.
"It's why I do it, Green Ninja. So you're not using your powers because..." Hamato said.
"Because I can't always rely on my powers. I need to test myself to see what all I can do." Lloyd said as he climbed.
"I thought this journey was to test out your new powers?" Hamato said confused.
"It is, but I will only use them in a dire situation." Lloyd said.
"What would you say an example is of a dire situation?" Hamato asked.
"I don't know." Lloyd said as he stopped climbing. "A rock slide."
"Very well then." Hamato said while getting up.
He then turned around to face the mountain side. As Lloyd continued to climb up, Hamato was performing ninja moves on his little ledge. After adjusting himself a bit, Hamato brought his hands together. He then took a deep breath.
"What are you-" Lloyd started.
Before he could finish, Hamato punched the side of the mountain. The mountain began to rumble and a few cracks were formed from Hamato's punch. The next thing either of them knew, was that large boulders were raining down from the top of the mountain.
"There is our rock slide." Hamato smiled.
"What is wrong with you!?" Lloyd yelled.
"Now let's see what you have learned." Hamato said backing up to the edge.
"What?" Lloyd said confused with the rocks getting closer to them.
"Use your powers to save you and myself from this rock slide." Hamato said.
"You?" Lloyd said.
"Yes." Hamato said.
Hamato then took a step back and fell of the side of the mountain. Wasting no time, Lloyd let go of the mountain and went after Hamato. Lloyd turned around so that he was head first when falling, while Hamato put his hands behind his head, almost as if he were relaxing. Lloyd's golden cape appeared as he continued to fall.
Lloyd eventuantly caught up to Hamato and grabbed him. Both stopped falling when Lloyd started to fly upwards. Lloyd looked up to see that the rocks were still falling. With his left hand, Lloyd started to blast at the rocks with his energy blasts. More rocks continued to fall and Lloyd couldn't stop them all. Instead, Lloyd would manuever around some and destroy the others.
"There must be a better way to do this." Hamato said.
This time, Lloyd punched the mountai with his Earth powers. A large ledge with a curve at the end soon pushed its way out of the mountain. All the falling rocks and boulders were soon caught in the bowl. Lloyd then flew all the way to the top of the mountain. Lloyd placed Hamato down and then stood right next to him. Lloyd's golden cape disappeared from his back.
"Forty-five seconds. Not bad, boy." Hamato said.
"On Earth we say 'Thank you'." Lloyd said.
"Lloyd, I can see all the futures and I assure you that I don't say those words." Hamato said.
"Do you at least not try to kill yourself?" Lloyd asked.
"Now if I didn't do that, how on Earth will I train you?" Hamato said behind a smile.
"What's in there?" Lloyd asked.
Hamato turned his head to see the opening of a cave.
"Why did you bring me here?" Lloyd asked.
"Time to find out, isn't it?" Hamato said.
He then started to walk towards the opening. Lloyd followed close behind inside. It was dark for bit as they walked inside, but somehow, probably by magic, torches filled the entire cave. Hamato stopped walking when he saw another opening inside. Lloyd caught up to him and stopped.
"This is as far as I go. You must continue on your own." Hamato said.
"Why? What's inside?" Lloyd asked.
"This place is strong with the dark side of Spinjitzu. Much evil is on the inside of this mountain." Hamato said.
"What am to do?" Lloyd asked.
"You must face the evils that will come across you once inside. You will face your worst fears and nightmares. Only if you past, will you continue on to your journey." Hamato said.
Lloyd was hesitant at first, but continued on. He walked to the second opening of the cave and stopped. He turned back around to see Hamato sitting on the floor with his legs crossed. Lloyd took a deep breath and stepped inside. After taking a few steps, the opening began to close.
"Wait! What am I looking for?" Lloyd asked.
"Nothing...and everything." Hamato said as the opening was closing.
"That doesn't really help me." Lloyd said as the door was almost closed.
"I know." Hamato said as the door finally closed. "But it's what your grandfather told me."
On the other side of Ninjago, far from Lloyd, an anient and evil enemy has returned. This enemy is known only as the Society of Ghosts. They were followers of the Overlord until he fell. Mnay thought they were gone, but they have risen again along with their warriors, the Shadows; Fallen warriors with great speed, skill and strength brought back to life by the society. They have an incredible healing factor.
The Society has already risen all of the Shadows that they have. While mostly all of them will serve only the Society, one has been chosen for a special mission. A mission that will take him to new corners of Ninjago.
Inside a black room with very dim lighting, a single Shadow kneels with his head hung. He wears all black clothing except for a mask, his face is uncovered revealing no battle wounds. He has short black hair with a white streak on his left side. On his back reveals the hilt of a sword trapped inside of a disk. From out of the darkness, a young beautiful woman steps out. She is Princess Alayne, a member of the Society of Ghosts.
"The Ninjas of your time are all but destroyed, and yet your tak is not yet finished, Specter." Alayne starts.
"Yes, my princess." Specter says in a calm deep voice.
"My father as forseen a new threat rising against the Society: The Descendents of the Original Elemental Masters. They must not join forces to stop us." Alayne explained.
"Yes, princess." Specter said.
"You will hunt down this new enemy, and if they will not serve the Society, eliminate them along with any masters that might train them. This is my father's command." Alayne finished.
"And so it will be done." Specter said.
Alayne stepped back into the darkness. Once she was gone, the Specter raised his head to reveal his glowing red eyes.
Y'all have no idea how excited I am for this story. I can't wait for the next chapter and I know what's going to happen. Welcome to the first of many chapters in Lloyd's new story.
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