Man I don't know why, but this was a really hard chapter to write. Not to mention NaNo coming in and just sapping my muse for everything by my novel (I only made 10k, which isn't too bad for my first year (i think) - next year will be better...hopefully)
But ah well, it's here and I will now be alternating between posting it, and my new story Twisted Timelines!
If you are a Minecraft Story Mode fan, please check out Twisted Timelines as I think you will like it (hopefully XD)
Anyways, back to ninjago:
As Lloyd stumbled through the vast Sea of Sand, he kept his red gaze focused determinedly on the Map of Dens in his hands. He had knocked down his hood due to the heat, revealing his shaggy blond hair. Looking up and scanning the sands, a grin broke out as he finally saw what he was looking for. Racing towards the rock shaped like a huge fang, Lloyd let out a laugh. "The Tomb of the Anacondrai" he said, pulling his hood back up. "If Skales and Fangtom are afraid of the Anacondrai, then the Anacondrai are what they are gonna get"
Pushing the door open with a little bit of struggle, Lloyd used his key-chain flashlight to investigate the tomb. Walking through it, Lloyd shuddered at the bones that were lying everywhere. At first, he thought that all of the Anacondrai were dead. Then the hissing began. Lloyd jumped, and began walking backwards. Until he ran into something, Lloyd whipped around, and shine his flashlight on..."Empty?" he muttered, tilting his head. "Ah so sorry" a new voice hissed, as a purple snake covered in tribal markings appeared, causing Lloyd to drop his light in surprise. This Serpentine had the tail of a general, and an extremely long neck. He bent down, and picked up Lloyd's light, dusting it off before handing it back. Lloyd took it with shaky hands as the snake continued speaking "I'm not used to guests, had I known someone was coming, I'd have cleaned up a bit"
The snake sighed, and looked around at the bones, before closing his eyes "There's never been enough light to see them by" he added softly. Lloyd lowered his gaze for a moment, before meeting the snake's purple eyes and asking "What happened to them?" The snake sighed "So many years, not enough food. The poor chaps all withered away. Our tribe was forced to resort to...well" he chuckled slightly, looking over Lloyd. "You're a bit too young for all the details"
Lloyd tilted his head, and for a moment considered pressing for details. In the end though, he decided not to. "Now then" the snake cleared his throat "I am Pythor. Who may I say rescued me from sharing my tribe-mate's fate?" Lloyd gave the snake a shaky grin "L..Lloyd. Lloyd Garmadon" Pythor let out a noise that sounded somewhat like a purr "Pleased to meet you young Lloyd. Since you saved me...I am in debt to you. How may I serve you?" Lloyd's smile steadied as he said "I'm working on being as evil as my dad, you can be my henchman, and help me get my revenge!"
{Go-Ninja-Ninja-Go}
Lloyd and Pythor were back in the Anacondrai Tomb. After a whole day of raiding Jamanakai Village, Lloyd was covered head to toe in various candies, and Pythor had quite the sizable lump in his stomach. "Lloyd" Pythor said slowly, flicking his purple gaze towards the young child. "I've been wondering...why don't you have any friends? You are quite the fiery young chap." Lloyd let out a sigh, and then said "I... I could have had friends back at my old school, Darkly's Boarding School for Bad Boys..but I ran away before I could make any allies or friends" Pythor stared at him in shock "But why? Everyone needs friends, and allies. Even young villains" Lloyd turned a dark red glare on the snake and snapped "I don't want to talk about it" before rolling over, the map of dens sticking out of his cape.
The next day, Lloyd wasn't entirely sure how he had done it, but Pythor had convinced him into going back to the school, both to prank the students and teachers, as well as place a trap for the ninja who would no doubt come flying to the rescue.
{Go-Ninja-Ninja-Go}
It had taken them all night, but the ninja had finally figured out the answer to Sensei's riddle.
"Ready guys?" Cole asked. They were all in Wu's room, about to tell him what they had come up with "On three, one, two , three" he threw his hand in and the others were quick to follow as they all shouted "TEAMWORK!" Wu rubbed his hand along his beard "I see, and you are all certain this is the answer" They all gave their affirmatives, and Wu let out a short, sharp laugh "Then you are wrong"
The ninja groaned, and slumped against the wall. Before they could complain though, a loud siren-like noise rang through the ship. "What's that?" Jay asked. Kai scoffed "Who care's, it's not training!" Getting to their feet, the four ninja raced for the bridge, their master close behind. "Tell it to me sis" Kai said, spotting Nya at one of the many consoles. "You know Darkley's Boarding School for Bad Boys?" she asked. Zane tilted his head "Isn't that where they teach young males how to be 'evil'?" Cole rolled his eyes and nodded in confirmation. "Yeah, so what about it"
"Snakes" Nya said, her voice grim "I'm not sure which tribe it is, but there has definitely been Serpentine activity there." Wu sighed "Then you all had better go out and stop them" he paused, and then added "If Lloyd is behind it, try and contain him. Without injury, I will not allow you to injure my nephew" Kai nodded, and the others followed suite, before they left the bridge and headed out to the upper deck.
{Go-Ninja-Ninja-Go}
Over at Darkley's Boarding School for Bad Boys, Lloyd and Pythor were coiled up on the roof, waiting for the ninja who were no doubt trying to sneak up on them. The two had already tied up the students and teachers, and they had booby trapped every single door, hallway, and window in the place. No ninja would be able to set foot into the building without getting glitter-bombed or falling into a trap door.
At least, that was what Lloyd thought right up until the moment the ninja crashed an anchor into the roof. Shrieking as the metal claw crashed down mere inches from his face, Lloyd stumbled backwards and would have fallen off of the building if Pythor hadn't caught him. "Th...thanks Pythor" peering through the hole, Lloyd went pale as the red garbed ninja looked up and glared directly at him.
{Go-Ninja-Ninja-Go}
Kai glared into the blood red gaze of the ten year old kid. Taking pride in the fact that the kid shuddered, Kai snapped his attention back to the first floor as Cole's scythe flashed through the air several times. Freeing the students as well as two skulkin who must have been the teachers. "Split up" Cole said "get to the roof and don't let Lloyd get away"
The others nodded, and each took off on their own route. Kai took the stairs, Zane went up the chain, Cole used his scythe like a grappling hook to parkour up the building, and Jay climbed into the elevator. Kai and Zane were both stopped by some sort of pink goop, and Pythor dropped a box on Cole, sending him crashing back down to the first floor.
In the end, Jay was the only one to reach the first floor, and by the time Kai got up there Pythor was gone, Lloyd was near tears, and Jay had a grip on the kids hoodie, keeping him from escaping. As Nya steered the ship down to them, Kai asked "What should we do with the little brat?" Cole pulled off his hood and dug a splinter out of his forhead "I say we paddle the punk" At that, Lloyd let out a fearful whimper, his red eyes the size of dinner plates. Finally, Wu, who had overheard what they had just said, spoke up "I know exactly what must be done"
{Go-Ninja-Ninja-Go}
"And that, is why Jack the rabbit will never trust a snake" Wu finished "The end" closing the book, he rested a hand on Lloyd's forehead. He had managed to get the filthy hoodie off of the youngling and his nephew was now wearing a pale yellow T-shirt with sweatpants for pajamas. "If my dad had read me that book" Lloyd said softly, his voice fading as he slowly fell into the arms of Sleep "I doubt I would have ever trusted Pythor...or the others" his face splitting in two with a large yawn, Lloyd managed to slurr out "G'night uncle Wu" before he nodded off into dreamland.
Sighing, Wu placed the book on a desk and padded silently out of the room, easing the door shut. "I don't get it Sensei" Cole's voice said, causing the old man to turn "We're stuck training all day, and the brat get's a bedtime story?" Wu's golden eyes glittered "That's right, I almost forgot. You aren't training, so you must have solved my riddle"
The ninja all tensed slightly, exchanging wary looks, before Cole finally spoke again "No sensei" Kai interrupted whatever the raven haired teen had been about to say "We haven't figured out the best way to defeat an enemy" as the ninja turned to head back to the training dummies, Wu let out a soft chuckle, and said in a steady voice "It is..." as they all turned, eyes wide as they tried to figure out if he was going to trick them or not.
"It is to make him your friend"
Alright there we go - Never Trust a Snake is over. XP
If this seemed really off of what the episode was, then look at the notes from the last chapter. They explain everything(at least they should...I dont remember xD).
I'm kind of busy atm with real life, seeing as I have a recital on Sunday, but after that things will get back to normal and I will (hopefully) be able to speed up the rate at which I post these.
See you all next time, and remember to review!
~Savannah
