June 1st, The Destiny's Bounty, 7:00am
Nathan leaned against the wooden railing of the Bounty's deck, staring at the approaching city ahead. Just like the minds of his friends, his brain was filled with questions about the story that Cass and Cole returned with and the plan that had been discussed with Sensei Wu only hours before. He wondered many things, despite knowing that there may not be answers for a long time, one of those things being "What exactly happened to Karma?"
He thought about what Cass had said Karma told her during a fight. The claims that the master of darkness had made about everyone lying to her. It's so obvious, she was brainwashed, manipulated, or something. At this point I'd have to assume the third person is Clouse, because I doubt she'd ever listen to Alex. No one would, honestly.
Though Cass had said they're probably still in the Caves of Despair, Nathan assumed they weren't. If Alex could break himself out of vengestone cuffs at Kryptarium without his powers and leave with both himself and me, then surely he's found a way out of the caves already. They're probably just waiting for the next moment to strike, but the question is, where will they strike? Surely they won't wait long, considering how they've been seen almost daily.
Part of their new plan was to find out where they were going to cause havoc at next and stop them there. The other part was making Karma come back with them and figure out what her problem is. Misako wasn't against using force to bring her back. Though, Nathan felt as if he might mess up this plan already. With memories of what had happened during Nadakhan's wedding, he felt as though he might accidentally hurt someone again. Even if he apologized to Nya for it, he still felt like there was blood on his hands he could never wash off.
This could go so many ways. I could end up accidentally killing Karma in several ways. I could end up accidentally killing my own teammates in several ways. Maybe it will be like what happened to Lloyd a year ago, where he accidentally killed Karma, or maybe everyone will view me as a murderer. There's so many ways this could go, and I'm afraid of all but one of them.
"I heard it was going to be pretty hot today. I kinda thought about heading to the lake over by Jamanikai and going for a swim, you wanna come with?" the sound of Sammie's voice startled the master of water. The boy stuttered for a moment before turning to face his girlfriend. He had to admit, he wasn't entirely against going swimming.
"What about Sensei Wu's plan? We can never tell when Alex and Karma will decide to appear again!" Nathan reminded her. Sammie shrugged and looked down.
"I just kinda wanted to get my mind off it. This situation has really been stressing me out and I just wanted to lighten up, you know? I can tell it's doing the same to you," she admitted. Nathan looked down as well.
"I'm just disappointed that Karma would do something like this. That she would team up with someone who breaks promises so easily," he told her. That wasn't everything though.
"Ah. I am too, but I think this was against her will. If her uncle really is the third person, then it definitely was against her will. I'm sure that sick man found a way to manipulate her, considering the guys' stories about Clouse," Sammie replied. The master of water nodded. That could be it.
"I wouldn't be surprised. Both him and Alex are horrible people. There's no way they wouldn't manipulate her," Nathan added. The master of light nodded.
"Yeah. I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled some dumb trick when we use Sensei's plan," she said. The master of water was silent for a few moments, his thoughts from earlier flooding back into his mind. Sammie's expression became worried. "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah...I was just thinking about something," Nathan admitted, to which Sammie looked even more concerned.
"You mind if I pry?" she asked. The master of water shook his head. "What's bothering you?"
"It's just...I'm afraid the plan's not going to go so well, or someone will mess it up," the master of water admitted, averting his eyes from her gaze. Sammie frowned.
"You're afraid it's going to be you, right? Like what happened with Nya," she asked, before averting her eyes too and apologizing, "I'm sorry if I brought back the memories."
Nathan shook his head and looked back at her. "No, it's fine. It's just...it's possible something like that could happen again. I'm scared that it will be me that makes it happen again though. I've already killed Nya, who am I gonna kill next!?"
"Calm down, it's not going to be you," Sammie reassured him, before taking his hand and holding it, "It's not going to be anyone. The plan will go well and we'll get Karma back, believe me. I know nothing will go wrong."
The master of water dwelled in what was left of his negative thoughts for a moment before smiling. "I hope you're right, Sammie."
The master of light smiled as well. "When have I ever been wrong, Nate?"
"Well," the master of water began before his girlfriend playfully punched his arm. He giggled. "Never. You never have."
"And neither have you," Sammie told him before giving Nathan a kiss. The boy could feel his face become hotter than the sun, until she pulled away. The master of light giggled at his expression. "Are you still up for going to the lake?"
Nathan nodded. "I suppose I could loosen up for a few hours."
Sammie smiled once again and squeezed his hand before walking with him to the inside of the Bounty. I guess this might not be as bad as I thought it would be. My day kinda feels brighter already, Nathan thought to himself, Probably because of this ray of sunshine in my life. Maybe the plan really will work out.
Though, he wasn't aware of what was brewing in the city ahead. No one on the ship was prepared.
Ninjago City, Unknown Building, 11:00am
I sat with my uncle as we waited for Alex to wake up, the silence between us making me feel like I was inhaling poison the longer I didn't speak. I was still ashamed for failing the objective he gave us. I don't know if I can even forgive myself. I'm supposed to be better than this, right? I have to be able to get through all my uncle's objectives without failure.
"I doubt the failure of the last objective was entirely your fault, Seiko," my uncle finally broke the silence, "You were stuck with the Grand Central Station of disappointment."
"He was trying," I told my uncle, "There wasn't much he could do with a sprained ankle though."
"Seiko, I fought the Serpentine with a broken forearm. You really think a measly sprain is going to stop someone?" Uncle Clouse replied, taking a drink from his teacup. I sighed.
"Not everyone's the same, Uncle. We all have different experiences. Some people find sprains to be difficult," I told him, preparing for whatever reply he had. My uncle raised an eyebrow, his purple eyes like sharp nails being dragged on my skin. Here we go.
"No, Seiko. Some people are just whining cowards. They're too weak to accept the world and what it is so they expect people to sympathize with them and hide their simpleminded fears," my uncle argued, "Alex is amongst them. He gets hurt way too easily and has a ridiculous fear of kitchen knives. Don't tell me you're going to sink to that level too and become one of those fools."
I didn't know what to think. I felt like he was referring to people like Zane, who doesn't react to certain things well, like explosion noises. If Alex is the same way, then my uncle is trying to use this as another one of his weaknesses, right? I don't see it as a weakness though. If the kitchen knife things is linked to death like Zane's fear of explosion noises, isn't it normal for someone to have something like that after a traumatic experience? I had a feeling his fear was connected with the story about his mother's death he told me.
"No, but they're not fools Uncle. Some people can't handle the sight of some things because of what has happened to them. Like, I can't look at Mom's portrait without getting upset, but some people have it so much worse than that!" I argued. My uncle was looking pissed again.
"Then get over it and become the strong! The strong don't get upset over a face or object. They live on!" he shouted, "Once I have the master of psion's powers, I'm eliminating him with every weak person in the world. Do I have to add you to the mix too!?"
I paused, then shook my head, looking down. I'm weak for having feelings? Is that what he's saying? It's hard to tell, but I'm obviously doing something wrong.
"Geez, you guys are loud. I might as well use you two as my alarm clock from now on," the sound of Alex's voice startled me, though my uncle greeted his presence with a glare. I turned around and looked at Alex, who had a nervous grin on his face. Though, the look in his eyes told me something, just from the way he looked at us. He had heard everything.
"So, what's the agenda for today? Another grab-and-run?" the master of psion asked, taking a seat next to me. He sounded awfully positive for hearing my uncle talk shit about him only seconds before.
My uncle shook his head. "Not technically, but it's something similar to that. I'm sure you both will get a kick out of it."
"What is it?" I asked. Uncle Clouse smiled.
"I'm sure you'll remember. I so dearly need the Realm Crystal in order to truly get the world to bend to our will," he told me, "They won't kneel to us any other way."
"That's easy. We just hack into that place Cyrus Borg is hiding it and steal it. It's easy. They haven't armed the defenses that well ever since Nadakhan broke in," I said, but my uncle shook his head.
"It's not there, Seiko," he informed me, to which I blinked in surprise. What? But Sensei Wu told me they retrieved the Realm Crystal and put it in the hands of Mr. Borg! Don't tell me that was a lie too!
"Where is it then? Some far off place?" Alex asked, to which my uncle shook his head again.
"No, you'll see. I'm going with both of you anyway," Clouse told us, before getting up and putting on his cloak. He pulled his hood over his head and looked at us, his translucent skin glowing dimly beneath the hood. Both Alex and I rose immediately. "I'm afraid you may have to steal a weapon while you're there, Alex. Seeing as your own weapon is broken."
"Blame Karma. She's the one who tore the blades from the mechanism," Alex sighed. I glared at him.
"I saved your life, idiot," I reminded him. He nodded.
"I know. Just wanted to give ya a hard time," the master of psion smirked as he pulled on his jacket. I rolled my eyes.
"How's your ankle anyway? It looks like you can walk," I observed. Alex nodded again.
"Yeah. Stuff like this usually heals after a while for me. This wouldn't be the first time I've sprained it. It still hurts though," he told me. Well, being one to heal quickly makes sense since he gets hurt so much.
"You really get injured a lot, don't you?" I asked. He shrugged.
"What can I say? I'm kinda clumsy. Been that way since birth," Alex said. My uncle cleared his throat.
"Did you both forget that I'm still here?" Clouse asked, looking impatient. I sighed.
"Sorry, Uncle. Shall we get to the objective then?" I made myself sound more serious in order to sound like I really was ready. Though, in truth, I wasn't ready at all, considering my uncle isn't telling us where we're going. It's odd. What kind of surprise is this going to be?
My uncle nodded and took one of Alex's arms while I took the other. "Well, what's this place? I can't exactly take you there without knowing what it is," the master of psion told my uncle. Clouse looked at him like he was stupid.
"Read my mind."
"But if we're going to be fighting you'll want me to conserve my energy, right? Telepathy takes much more energy than teleporting...unless we're going long distance."
My uncle gave an exasperated sigh. "Fine. Take us to the Destiny's Bounty."
I froze once I heard the name of our destination. The Destiny's Bounty. No, the crystal can't possibly be there! That's a dumb way to guard it and I know Sensei Wu's smarter than that! Perhaps my uncle just wants to fight the Ninja? I wouldn't mind kicking Lloyd's ass again.
"If you say so," Alex said, taking a glance at both of us before moving his hands in a motion and making the room before us disappear. It only took seconds before we stood on the deck of the Bounty, where we found no one. For some reason, my heart was beating wildly. Is it because I'm anticipating the sight of my old friends' faces again?
"Aw, are they not home or something?" Alex asked, obviously anticipating the possible fight that was to come. I wondered if he was even bending his brainwaves yet. I shook my head.
"They're all probably inside eating or something. It's almost noon anyway," I told him.
"Huh. I thought at least one of them would be sitting out here. There's at least twelve of them living here, right? The dining room has to be packed," Alex said. I shrugged. He wasn't entirely wrong. The dining room was packed when I was here.
"Duck," I suddenly heard my uncle mumble from where he stood. Both Alex and I looked at him.
"Wha-!?" the master of psion said before ducking and allowing a leg to fly past his head. Nathan flew between us and tumbled to his feet, facing all of us. Water dripped from his hair, telling me that he may have just finished training.
"What the hell are you three doing here!?" he shouted. Alex snorted and pointed at his pants.
"Are those swim trunks?" he asked, trying not to laugh. Nathan looked down at his shorts and then glared at the master of psion.
"Yeah, and I'm about to kick your ass in them, so what!?"
"Are you kidding me? I can't fight a man in swim trunks. It looks so ridiculous!" Alex broke into laughter. The master of water huffed.
"Could you get serious for like 3 seconds and answer my question!?" Nathan asked, subtly charging some kind of wave.
"We're here on business. You have something here that we want," I answered for him, looking past Nathan at the hallway of the Bounty. It's probably in Wu's room, like it was when Bizarro Kai tried to take it.
"Oh my god, the Grand Central Station of disappointment is here!" I heard what sounded like Hunter's voice shout followed by muffled choo choo noises. Alex's eye twitched.
"How did that get around so fast!?" he shouted, glaring at Hunter and Jay, who were approaching. Nathan snickered. "Whatever. What Karma said. We're here to take something that's rightfully ours!" the master of psion rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. Jay raised an eyebrow.
"Ironic, coming from the guy who freakin' brainwashed one of our teammates!" he shouted. Now I wanted to snap. Is this how they're covering up their lies?
"I never said anything of the sort to her. Ask Karma," Alex said, glancing at me.
"I joined them at my own will, after learning of the lies you unreliable ninja spout from your mouths!" I shouted, my lines flooding to my hand again. Nathan and Hunter looked confused.
"Since when did we ever lie to you, Karma!?" Hunter asked. God, they're just as dense as Cass and Cole then, huh?
"Don't play stupid with me. You know perfectly well when," I growled. Jay opened his mouth to say something, but Alex interrupted him.
"How about we save these matters for later and get to the business point? Yeah? Okay. Look, we want the Realm Crystal. Just hand it over and no harm will be done. I'm sure you already know what will happen if you resist."
It was clear to me now that he may have already manipulated himself. From the way he acted that night in the cave I'd expect him to be a guy who isn't very confident. He's also picking a fight too. I wish that things like this were easier to get the exact answer to.
"BOOMBAH!" Jay screamed suddenly, leaving the three of us confused. What exactly is he doing!? The smirk on Hunter and Nathan's faces wasn't helping either, but it couldn't be good. Did they build a new secret weapon? Perhaps they gained a beast?
But no, I was wrong. It wasn't some beast, but a weapon at least. What is that weapon you ask? The whole team. Everyone ran out onto the deck, even Misako and Wu, surprisingly. I thought the old man was close to death.
"Did someone yell the codeword!?" Kai asked, skidding to a stop next to Hunter. The orange ninja nodded.
"Look who's here."
"Who let rats onto the ship?" Lilly asked, two sheaths dangling on each side of her waist. Am I amongst what she calls "rats"? It seems so.
"I'm guessing you all are choosing to resist," Alex said.
"Great observation, Captain Obvious. What are you gonna do next? Tell me my brother's the master of wind?" Nathan retorted. Alex narrowed his eyes at him.
"I see. Well, hate to tell you this, Natey, but you all might as well start preparing for a loss," the master of psion smirked. The master of water huffed.
"I thought I told you to stop calling me that."
"Would you rather I call you Sooka?"
"The hell does that mean?"
Alex snickered. "You wouldn't like the meaning."
Nathan looked offended now, despite not knowing the meaning. I can only assume Alex called him some sort of vulgar name. It kinda reminds me of what Lilly does sometimes. Though, Alex really should tone down his confidence. Someone who's cocky like that usually doesn't end up faring too well in battle.
"Anyways, bad news for you all, with us three's powers combined, you all will be like ants under a boot. Crushed," the master of psion smiled. I saw Wu narrow his eyes. I'm afraid Alex's confidence might backfire on him now.
"You say that when you and Karma are the only elemental masters on your side. The Dark Arts will not make you stronger," the old man said, walking to the front, "You're only at half power and Karma's powers only work well at night. You're facing off against eleven elemental masters and you believe you will win?"
"Both of us are one of the strongest elemental masters in existence with the most valuable powers in this century. Are you sure you want to say all that?" Alex replied, glaring at Wu.
The old man laughed for a second. "Your powers cannot work when you lose one of your hands or become emotionally unstable, Alexian. You've let people manipulate you several times and you've let people break every bone in your body and you want me to believe you're one of the strongest elemental masters in existence? Your powers may be valuable, but your strength isn't,"
"You base your strength on physical strength, but you really lack is mental strength. You are smart, but you let people easily manipulate you and make you do as they may. Just think about the situation you're in now. Whoever this hooded man is has built up so much lies in your mind you've grown arrogant and overconfident, which is unfortunate. I expected so much more from a man your age. What would your mother think, Alexian?"
I watched the master of psion's eyes grow wide, and his once confident smirk twist into a raged frown. It looks like Wu hit him where it hurts.
Suddenly, Alex jerked his hand forward and pushed Wu into the wall behind him with his powers, his irises glowing a burning pink. Lilly and Lloyd sprinted towards the master of psion immediately, their weapons drawn. Alex pushed them away with his powers though, turning to Clouse and I.
"I know I'm not the leader here, but take care of the others. I have unfinished business," he told us before darting off. My uncle and I nodded before facing off against those who came towards us.
Twelve vs three, huh? Let's see how this plays out.
(Alex's P.O.V.)
Maybe I'm going nuts. Maybe I'm going berserk. Either way, whatever state of mind I'm in, what was said was uncalled for. The master of psion ducked and dodged those who came after him as he ran for Wu, feeling defenseless because of the absence of his favorite weapon. Though, he was quickly learning to not care about this issue, as his mind was fixated on revenge. You'll regret making me remember.
The old man dashed to meet him and they exchanged blows, Wu using his staff more often than his fists. Alex took several opportunities to pry the staff from the man's hands, but Wu only kicked him in the abdomen and shoulder, knocking him into Zane on accident. The collision with the metal android made the master of psion's back ache. He stood up though, pushing the master of ice away. He was already feeling the effects of his brainwaves reversing back to normal.
"Look, old man, I don't have all day. Just apologize for what you said already and let me have the crystal!" Alex hid the fact that he was manipulating himself and trying to conserve his energy, but Wu only glared at him.
"I believe you have plenty of time. You've just spent most of it rambling," the old man replied. Alex huffed, then aimed a kick for Wu's head. The old man dodged it and jabbed the master of psion's chin with his staff, making him step back.
"Well, one thing to ask, how the hell do you know my full name!? I never tell anyone it!" Alex shouted, finally striking Wu across the face with his fist. The old man smiled beneath his snow white beard and pointed at his head.
"I'm the master of wisdom. I cab know anything I want to about someone, but like you, it sucks the energy within me dry," Wu confessed, "I'm a telepath, just like you, except I can access only certain parts of the brain."
Alex gave a look of surprise, then forced Wu into a wall with his powers, huffing. "I don't want to be anything like you. Wisdom can't be an element anyway."
"You wanna bet!?" Lloyd shouted before kicking Alex in the back and bringing his elbow down on the master of psion's neck. Alex pushed Lloyd away and got up, rubbing his neck.
"I don't have the patience for you...brat," his brain was slipping out of the mold he bent it into again. He was feeling more reluctance than determination now. Though, he could hear both Wu and Lloyd running for him now. He didn't know if he'd have enough energy to last.
"On your left!" he suddenly heard Karma shout before he felt a weight on his back and the sound of a boot colliding with someone's face. The weight disappeared once she landed. "Sammie was about to blind you. Watch your surroundings!"
Alex mumbled a "sorry" before she ran after the master of light and he was left between Wu and Lloyd. His reluctance was now replacing his confidence, and he cursed his powers for falling apart so quickly. Though, he didn't know if he had enough time to put it all back together.
Seeing that he was still in the middle of a battle, the master of psion dodged both Wu and Lloyd's attacks the best he could, refusing to fight now. He feared that guilt may set in again, just like it always had. Though he could call it self defense, his brain would only tell him otherwise. He had to twist his brainwaves again before it was too late.
Alex tried as best he could to twist them whilst dodging attacks, but the old man was trying to use words against him as he tried to keep a hold on his powers. "Let me ask you again, Alex, what would your mother think of you now?" Wu asked, swinging his staff at him, "Would she really love the delinquent that's replaced her son?"
Here we go. "Stop," Alex told him calmly, backing away.
"Alexian, I knew your mother back in the Serpentine Wars. I doubt she'd ever be proud of a son who does the things you do," Wu continued, "She'd much rather have a lizard for a child than that."
Well, that's starting to sting. "Stop!" the master of psion raised his voice this time, still trying to turn himself back into the mindset he was supposed to keep.
"Don't you think she's had enough grief? You're only giving her more grief by doing what you do! Do you ever think she wanted you to grow up this way!?" Wu raised his voice now, "Did you ever think she wanted the heir of her powers to kill!?"
"I said stop!" Alex shouted once more, managing to punch Lloyd in the face and push Wu away without his powers. I want to leave, but if I leave now I'll just be called a disappointment again. Is it worth it!?
"Alexian, do you ever think she wanted her own son to become just like those who had killed her!?" Wu shouted, as Alex felt a lump grow in his throat, "Don't even try to deny it! You've become exactly who they are! Killers without a care in the world! A cowardly man who's afraid to face the reality that he's become what he said he'd never become! A clone of his mother's killer!"
Alex froze, an invisible rope inside of him snapping in an instant with the realization. Am I really? No...it can't be true. I can't possibly be like them! I'm different! I'm doing what's right, right!? I'm trying to change, aren't I!? I can't possibly still be like them! I'm different! I'm nothing like the old me I swear!
"Stop!" Alex finally screamed, trying to push Wu and Lloyd away with his powers, but nothing happened. It didn't matter to him though. He immediately went to trying to hit both of them, but his punches and kicks were like flails, and he only ended up on the floor. The lump in his throat wouldn't stop growing.
"I'm sorry it had to be that way, but there was no other option I had to bring you down," Wu said, pointing the end of his staff at Alex's face. The master of psion spat at him.
"You're...horrible," his voice shook, his mind abuzz from all that was said to him. Was it all truth or lies?
"Think what you may," the old man mumbled before nodding to Lloyd, who charged a ball of energy before letting it disappear. Alex knew what was coming. "but be grateful we choose a less brutal way to let you rest."
"Not today!" he heard Karma shout before her lines wrapped around both Wu and Lloyd. The both of them were suddenly thrown from Alex's sight, leaving the master of darkness herself behind. Bruises and cuts covered her face and arms. "Don't tell me you're out of energy."
"N-No. Just took a serious beating, haha," Alex lied as she offered a hand. He took it and allowed her to pull him up.
"Well, we need to hurry up and get the crystal. I don't know how long Uncle Clouse can hold them all together," Karma said, glancing at her uncle. Alex followed her gaze, spotting Clouse holding the team together with his snake lines. The master of psion stared for a moment before turning and following Karma down the hallway of the ship. He couldn't tell why, but had a feeling someone was missing from the group Clouse was trying to hold together.
They burst into a room with shelves of old antiques and what would seem like priceless artifacts and teapots. Karma immediately started searching in boxes and shelves within the room, dropping glass items on the floor here and there. Alex had a feeling someone wasn't going to be happy seeing that their glass dragon sculptures were now shards on the wooden floor. He wanted to bet it was the old woman's.
"Huh. If I were Wu, where would I hide a crystal?" Karma asked herself as Alex heard the door creak. He turned around immediately, looking at the door and finding nothing. Though, what struck him as odd was the shadow it was casting. It's all misshapen! Could someone really be missing from the coup?
"Something wrong?" the master of darkness asked, noticing Alex staring at the door. He shook his head.
"No. Just...seeing things. I think I hit my head too hard," he told her, turning back around. The door creaked once again almost immediately, causing him to look back. The shadow had changed. He stared at it suspiciously before turning away once again.
The door then creaked for a third time, making Alex turn around and force the door shut with his powers. With the shadow gone, it revealed that Sammie was standing behind the door, the Realm Crystal in her right hand.
"Hey-!" Karma began to yell before Sammie blinded them both with light. Both of them stepped back and covered their eyes until they regained their sight, then they ran after the master of light. Almost immediately, Karma used her lines to catch her by wrapping them around her ankles and making her trip. Alex slowly brought the crystal from her hand to his hand with his powers, smiling once he held it.
"How unfortunate. It was quite the try though," Karma smiled, walking in front of her former friend so she could face her. Sammie looked up, appearing upset.
"Why...why are you doing this, Karma?" she asked. The master of darkness snickered.
"Why not? I've been deceived by you liars for too long. It's about time I had my revenge," she smiled, "in whatever way possible."
There was a short period of silence before a sickening crack sounded and Sammie's eyes went wide. She then let out a bloodcurdling scream, nearly causing the master of psion alarm. He looked over to see the master of light's arm bent in the opposite direction of how it's supposed to bend. Alex nearly got sick from the sight of it.
"Don't you think that's going too far?" he asked. Karma shook her head.
"Would you show mercy to those who lied to you?" she asked. Alex didn't know how much longer he could hold in the secret that Clouse was lying to her.
"Eh, not exactly. But it would be rea-" he started to say, but Karma interrupted him.
"Well, there ya go."
"I...never lied to you...Karma," Sammie's voice shook as tears streamed from her eyes. The master of darkness's expression darkened.
"I didn't ask to be fed the same bullshit story Cass gave me," Karma snapped before Sammie cried out again. It was then followed by another crack from the master of light's torso. She screamed once again.
"Sammie!?" They heard Nathan shout from outside. Karma smile mischeviously, then grabbed Sammie's arm.
"What are you doing?" Alex asked as she began to drag the master of light to the outside. The master of darkness's cruel purple eyes turned to him.
"Why not show them what happens when they lie to me?"
This is going too far...Alex thought to himself as he watched Karma, She's going nuts. Hell, even Clouse is going nuts. What's with them!? It's like they're torturing them at this point!
He followed Karma out into the outside, where she flung Sammie towards the team carelessly, looking on with pride. She's batshit crazy. This is like asking to die!
"Sammie!" they heard Nathan shout again, before Cole craned his neck past the male master of water.
"What did you do to my sister!?" the master of earth shouted. Karma smirked.
"Oh, nothing too serious," she replied calmly, "I just thought she deserved a break or two. She's been working so hard after all."
Nathan then began to squirm from the snake lines' grasp. "You...you monster! I'll break your legs!" he screeched, accidentally hitting Kai's head with his own. He then continued to squirm.
"Pathetic," Karma laughed before turning away. Alex still didn't know what to think. Nathan looked as if a vein were about to pop in his neck.
"Who are you calling 'pathetic'!?" he shouted, before finally squirming out of Clouse's grasp. Nathan screamed as he charged a large wave aimed directly at both Karma and Alex. Both of their eyes grew wide.
"Jump," the master of darkness whispered to Alex. He gave her a confused look.
"What!?"
"Jump!" Karma shouted before pushing Alex over the edge of the ship before jumping off herself. The master of psion looked down at the ground below as gravity pulled him towards the earth, both paralyzed by fear and screaming. Karma rolled her eyes.
"Teleport me to the alley near that restaurant we met at a few days ago!" she shouted.
"What about Clouse!?" Alex questioned, clutching the crystal.
"Uncle said he'd be fine if we had to leave in a rush! Just as long as the crystal's safe!" she told him, before grabbing his arm, "Now teleport before we become pancakes!"
Alex nodded and moved his hands in a motion, making the scene before them disappear, leaving Clouse on the Bounty. As well as a fuming master of water and an unconscious elemental master. The master of psion was sure that was the worst of their objective, but he was wrong.
He was very wrong.