This story was for a guest review, which I of course will accept any reviews from anyone. This is Lloyd's point of view from Possession Episode 50 and 52. Enjoy!
I could hear Jay panicking, and I knew the others were barreling down the mountain like we were. I had to do something to break Morro's control, if even for a second, so I could get them the sword.
You don't stand a chance, kid, Morro told me in my head.
I moaned, only to hear him moan out loud.
"Ah ha! Got you!" Kai cried.
I could see Kai to our right, with the others on another boat.
"Do you really think so?" Morro taunted them.
I felt energy drain from me as Morro blew us away from them. I hated that he used my energy for his powers. And what made it worse was that I couldn't do anything about it. I watched as we launched over a small cliff, and I heard the others shouting and screaming. I caught a glance at their ship colliding with a tree when Morro started laughing.
Nothing you can do to help them, eh squirt, Morro mocked.
I growled at him in my mind. I wanted to do something, but I couldn't. That is, until Zane jumped over us on two wooden planks.
"Hello, haven't we met before?" Zane taunted.
I laughed at Morro, seeing Cole and Kai joining in on Zane's fun.
"Don't you ever quit!" Morro snapped.
Ninja never quit, I told him.
"Your ride is kinda slow, huh," Kai mocked.
I winced as Kai collide with a tree, falling behind us. Only seconds later, a screaming Jay flew over us. He screamed something about getting the uncontrollable sled and Morro growled.
You're friends are so annoying, Morro growled at me.
Jay I can understand you there, I muttered, remembering all the times he annoy everyone else.
I saw the other three race off after Jay, most likely to try and help him. Soul Archer shot one of his arrows after them, yet I wasn't sure who he was aiming at until Jay shouted that he missed. Soul Archer muttered something I couldn't quite make out with Morro's thoughts buzzing around in my head. Moments later, the Bounty flew next to us, and I had a moment of celebration, seeing they were coming into the action now.
Then a water balloon flew past us, Morro just jumping out of the way of it. It must have hit Jay because he started yelling again. Then something caused the boat to tilt backwards, and I could hear Morro moaning in annoyance.
"You big oof!" Morro snapped at Goultar. "How are you slowing us down!? You're a ghost!"
"Goultar likes puffy Potstickers," the ghost replied.
I laughed as Morro glared at him.
Sucks to be you, huh, I mocked.
Shut it, you, Morro snapped at me.
I simply laughed at him. Boy, did that annoy him a lot. He must have started to ignore me as I tried to make a couple more comments and didn't get any response from him. Then I looked into the sword and saw Kai's reflection in it.
"Look out!" Morro shouted.
He spun around, ducking under and arrow blade that flew just above his head. It hit the mast, causing it to fall as the other ghost fell overboard.
"You again," Morro snarled at Kai.
"You say that as if it's a bad thing," Kai taunted him.
Kai threw his blade again, and Morro ducked under it. Again, he stole my energy to create his wind and try to blow Kai off his board. Kai somehow managed to get a hold on the sail and flip himself onto the boat. I realized he would need my help here, seeing he was all alone and he hadn't faired to well that last couple times.
Kai caught his blade again before Morro charged at him. I could only watch, struggling to gain control of my body again as the two fought back and forth.
"I guess both our fates are tested," Morro mocked. "The thing is, I already know how mine will end."
Morro glanced at the sword, and I knew Kai was in trouble now. Kai took three swings, and Morro dodged them all. He kicked Kai back, knocking his blade from his hand. Morrow said something else to Kai, but I didn't pay attention. I just focused on fighting Morro's possession. I managed to break it right before Morro struck Kai.
"Take the sword Kai!" I cried to him. "I can't hold him much longer!"
I continuously fought Morro, hearing him yelling at me. He was trying to get control again, and was doing it rather quickly too.
"Lloyd?" Kai questioned.
Kai ran to me as I collapsed, feeling weak from holding Morro back. He took the weapons from my hands, holding me in his arms.
"You can fight him, Lloyd," Kai told me. "You're stronger than he is, just fight him."
A smile formed on my face, happy to see Kai. But it disappeared as Morro nearly took over again. I was back on my feet as Kai stumbled away from me. He held the sword in his hand, and his blade tucked away.
"Just fight him!" Kai cried at me.
And that's when I lost control. Morro took it back and I passed out as Kai disappeared in his airjitzu. He got away with the sword, and that was all that matter to me right now.
I couldn't fight anymore, I was just too exhausted. The only reason I was on my feet was because Morro was holding me. He left my body, but not before I could read his thoughts and realize what he was going to do with me now. And it didn't look good for me or the team.
"How does it work?" I heard Kai's voice.
"How it works is that you hand over the crystal, or say goodbye to your friend," Morro threatened.
I opened my eyes just enough to see the others looking at me. Say something, Lloyd, anything.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't stop him," I muttered.
"So what'll it be?" Morro taunted them.
I was trying not to collapse and show weakness, but it was really difficult with the exhaustion I was dealing with. I knew the others were trying to figure something out to win both ways, but I just wanted to shout at them to take the crystal and leave. I wasn't worth losing the crystal and Ninjago for, at least, in my opinion.
"Looks like the decision is up to you Kai, so choose," Morro mocked.
Leaving it up to Kai means he's going to think of something. He always wants everything to work out, especially when I'm involved. He sees me as a little brother, more than the others do at times.
"Stop stalling and give me the Realm crystal, or else!" Morro snapped.
"We're not stalling, we're thinking!" Kai snapped back.
Yeah, he was totally stalling. I mean, he only gets that defensive when he's trying to hide the truth. I just hope he makes the right decision in time.
"Times up! You leave me no choice!" Morro shouted at them.
"Wait! We'll give you the realm crystal!" Kai shouted.
I felt the ground meet my face and forced myself awake. I knew I might have to do something if the others aren't tricking him. But they did, as I heard Morro scream in pain and the crystal hit the ground before bouncing. I saw it fall off the cliff into the river.
"The crystal! What have you done!" Morro shouted.
I used my chance to attack him, kicking the sword from his hand. Unfortunately, he recovered quickly and the next thing I knew, I was struggling to keep afloat in the river. The water was cold, and I was already exhausted and I knew I couldn't hold out. The current was also pushing me towards a waterfall.
I reached for Kai as he got close, but he couldn't reach me as I escaped his grasp. Him and Cole were arguing over something, but I wasn't paying attention to any of it. I just wanted to stay awake, which was becoming harder and harder.
Eventually, I got to the point where I couldn't keep my head above water. I started sinking, and I doubted either of my teammates were coming for me. I felt water flowing into my lungs as I started to drown in the river. My eyes closed, only for a set of warm arms to wrap around me and start pulling me upwards.
That was the last thing I felt. I could hear muffled voices around me, but all I could see was darkness. I felt the arm around me, unsure of who it was. Then I was airborne before colliding with the ground. Solid ground.
Then the water came up as I coughed. I managed to open my eyes and see Kai looking at me worried. There was a small smile on his face for a moment, then his attention turned away from me. I followed his gaze, and saw Cole between us and Morro, who held the realm crystal.
"Everyone! Run!" Cole shouted.
"No!" they all screamed at him.
Cole turned, then ran to me.
"I'm sorry," I muttered.
"It's not your fault," Kai told me.
"If I was stronger, he wouldn't have been able to trick you guys, and then we'd still have the crystal," I said.
"We wouldn't have you though," Kai said.
"Yeah, and with you, we still have a chance," Jay smiled.
Kai helped me to my feet while Zane got on the other side of me. Being around them made me feel stronger I smiled as they walked beside me out of the cave. The sunlight felt amazing, and then I saw mom and uncle Wu. The look on my mother's face said enough. She was happy to see me safe and sound.
