S1 E15
FIRST DATES CAN SOMETIMES BITE
Things may have settled down with the snakes for a little while, but the ninja weren't taking any chances. They knew Pythor was still out there trying to find the fang blades to unleash the Great Devourer. They plan to be the first ones to know anything and all whereabouts.
For now the ninja and allies were gathered in the control room. Kai was standing beside a table with a sheet covering something underneath. Lloyd was standing by the main computer system, typing up some information. Monica was right next to him helping out. Garmadon and Misako were standing in the room watching as Kai was beginning the lesson. Zelda was sitting with the ninja as she prepared to take notes.
Kai removes the sheet to reveal the fossilized remains of a Serpentine. Clearing his throat, he began to explain the reasonings for why there was a pile of snake bones sitting on a table. "A couple of days ago, some villagers unearthed the remains of this Fangpyre a few miles away. It predates the Golden Age, and is probably hundreds of years old. Although the venom in the fangs of the Fangpyre genetically mutate human cells into reptilian, Lloyd and I learned there could be a way to stop the effects without having to create an antivenom. Lloyd, mind showing them the demonstration?"
"Sure thing," Lloyd said, pulling up a graphical image.
Garmadon walked around to make sure the girls were taking notes. Zelda and Pixal were vigorously writing every word, Nya wrote down the important information while just being bored the entire time. Carol was drawing a picture of herself with animals of the forest surrounding her. Garmadon shook his head and took the paper from her, handing her a notepad. Kitty, on the other hand, didn't even bother to take notes. She was too busy staring at Kai with a look of infatuation. She was wearing her old ninja gi since she still refused to wear the kimono ninja suit in front of Kai. Garmadon sighed. Young love in today's world was truly strange these days.
As they watched the demonstration, Kai went on to explain it. "If a person is able to wildly raise their heart rate, hypothetically it could reverse the venom's effects. Although I'm still not sure myself if this is true." Then he paused while sniffing the air. "Uh, Lloyd, are you wearing cologne?"
"No," Lloyd said, shaking his head, "It's probably my dad."
"Don't look at me," Garmadon said, coughing, "I'm allergic." He quickly walked out of the room. Misako followed behind him.
Carol used her sniffing abilities and, acting like a dog, walked over to Kitty and sniffed her back. "And the culprit is Kitty. She's wearing a man's fragrance."
Kitty gave Nya a stern look. "You told me it was women's perfume."
"Sorry about that," Nya said, shrugging, "It was a joke. Besides, I'm allergic to perfume. Can't let the toxins get into me or I'll end up going into shock."
"Well, you could've just told me."
Carol chuckled. "I think this session is over. We better keep an eye out so we'll know when we can start stomping some Serpentine before they find any fang blades."
"Sounds like a plan," Nya said.
"I'm excited to begin searching for them," Pixal said.
"I best begin planning my lecture for you all tomorrow about the Venomari," Zelda said.
They all walked out of the control room together. Kitty stayed behind, collecting the pencils and extra paper off the table. Kai turned around, smiling at the red head. She was such a beauty to behold. He would've kept staring had it not been for Lloyd.
"Hey, Kai, you wanna do a round of sparring?" Lloyd asked, "I've been practicing a few new moves with my dad."
"Maybe later," Kai told him, "How about you and Monica go check on the sails or something?"
"Pass," Monica said, "I gotta get back to work on my novel ideas." She quickly left the room.
Lloyd noticed Kai looking at Kitty and saw what his friend was up to. "You're actually gonna go for it?"
"Yes, but I can't unless you go," Kai said. Lloyd left the room, giving Kai the chance to casually walk up to Kitty. "Hey, Kitty. So I guess you took some cologne instead of perfume, huh? Yeah, that's my sister for you. She does some of the weirdest things for you to get to know her."
Kitty sighed. "It's fine. It was only a joke. No harm done. It's not like I was trying to impress anyone or anything. I guess I better go and start finding snakes to fight."
Kai chuckled. "We're you actually trying to impress someone?"
"Kai, don't toy with me. I'm not in the mood."
"Whoa, what's with the seriousness all of a sudden?"
"It's nothing." That was a lie. Kitty was worried about something. Her one concern was her true potential. She still wasn't sure what was holding her back, but she aimed to find out. Her second concern consist of drawing too close to her feminine personality. She feared about being too girly because, in her opinion, that led to being nothing but a normal cute girl who couldn't defend herself and became a damsel in distress who would be awaiting help instead of fighting her own battles. And she plans to be the complete opposite of that.
Kai smiled. "Well, I think I might be able to help get you away from all the fighting for a little while. How about I take you out somewhere tonight? Maybe a nice restaurant? Take you to see a movie? Maybe to the amusement park?"
"Are you asking me out on a date?" Kitty asked.
"Yeah, I am," Kai said, rubbing the back of his neck.
Kitty smiled. "That'd be nice. I'd love to."
"Okay, well, I guess I'll see you tonight."
"Same to you." Kitty waited until Kai was out of the room to give out a fan girl squeal. "He actually asked me out! I can't believe it!" She gasped. "I gotta get ready." While running out, she scratched herself on the fang of the fossilized Fangpyre. "Ow!" She looks at it, then shrugs. "Oh, what does it matter? It's not like I'll turn into one of those things." She rushed out of the room to find Nya. Maybe hopefully the water ninja could help her get ready for her date. Especially since she's never been on one.
Dripping on the floor was venom from the skeleton's fang. A fly flew by and consumed some of the venom, turning into a mutant Fangpyre fly. Turns out dead snakes still have their uses.
Which might not be so good in Kitty's case.
NEXT SCENE:
Wu did not know how long he had been on the Mountain of Madness. He could remember seeing Valderra again after so long and suddenly blacked out. Now he woke up and was standing face to face with the woman he once loved many years ago.
Valderra gave Wu an evil smile. "Hello, Wu. What took you so long to get here?" She spies the katana sheathed beside him. "You brought the katana from our training days. Oh, those are days I refuse to forget. I can remember our duels and days spent in the sun. You never had the courage to beat me, yet now you have the courage to come here."
"I did not come to catch up on old times, Valderra," Wu said, "Why have you come to this place of darkness? You do not belong here."
"Oh, that is where you are wrong, Wu. This place is as wicked as I am. Don't you see? Here I feel at home. In Ninjago, I was physically unable to hold all four silver spinjitzu weapons. But here, dark magic has made me stronger and what was once impossible is now possible." She reveals to Wu an extra set of arms underneath her original set.
"You came here only to possess the Silver Weapons of Spinjitzu?"
Valderra nodded, summoning four weapons from behind her back. "Yes, Wu, and I refuse to allow you or your petty little ninja and family to stop me!" She ran up and started attacking him.
Wu unsheathed his katana and tried fighting back, but Valderra pushed him back before he could bring up a strike. He falls down in a pit of mud and tries to fend against the mud monsters, but they grasped him tightly before he could escape. He gasped. "Valderra, please, listen to me. I've not come here to fight!"
"I don't believe you," Valderra said, "You will pay for your visit. Mud monsters, converge!" They obeyed and began mashing up against Wu. "You don't belong here, old fool. You should've known better than to try to stop me. I will submerge Ninjago to darkness and there is nothing you can do to stop me."
Wu struggled to free himself, but the creatures of mud were stronger and began sucking him in. "I didn't come to stop you. I came to warn you. To tell you..." He was sucked in, but came out just long enough to finish what he had to say. "...the Serpentine have been released!" He was sucked in again.
Valderra gasped. "What?!" She drops the weapons she held and quickly rushes up to pull Wu out of the mud monsters.
He coughs and gasps for air. Then looks up at Valderra. "Thank you. Perhaps there is still some goodness left in you after all."
Valderra sighs. "Don't mention it. Now who released the Serpentine?"
Wu sighs. "You will not like the answer, but... your granddaughter has brought them back."
Valderra shook her head. "No, not Marga. She cannot leave the Underworld. And even if she could, I have taught her to never trust a snake."
"I do not speak of Marga. I speak of Zelda."
"Zelda? But she is too sweet to do such a thing."
"It was only an accident. She was trying to search for you and Marga, but instead opened a can of worms I fear I will never be able to close."
"You mean we will never be able to close." She walks over to Wu. "Get up. You can tell me more later. First, we need to return home. How did you find me?"
"Traveler's Tea. But I used it all and now have no way back. Do you know of a way?"
Valderra nodded. "In this realm, there is only one way to return to Ninjago. But to get there, we must pass through the Mountain of Madness and it is a long and dangerous road ahead."
Wu chuckled. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
"Where we are going is no laughing matter, Wu. We should leave before it really gets dark. I will lead the way."
"Whatever you say."
Wu followed Valderra through the dark realm of the Mountain of Madness. He wasn't sure if following his enemy was a good idea, but this enemy was once the love of his life. Perhaps he could trust her this once.
When all else fails, follow your enemy and your friend.
NEXT SCENE:
Fun and festivities were happening in Mega Monster Amusement Park. Just outside the park, the Serpentine dug their way above ground, climbing out and looking around at their surroundings.
Skales examines the map to make sure they're at the right location. "This is it, Pythor. The map leads us here. The first fang blade." He points directly at the park, noticing a lot of people crowding there. "Maybe it's better to wait until dark, so we don't attract any unwanted attention from the ninja or the samurai and the green ninja."
Pythor chuckles. "Oh, I have a feeling we'll fit right in." He took Scalina's hand in his as they made their way into the park.
The park was filled to the brim with families, groups of friends and couples out on a date. People were playing games, riding rides, eating delicious snacks, and kids were having a blast eating candy and running away from the park mascots.
There was actually a family that stopped Pythor and his little entourage.
"Excuse me," the father said, "Would you mind if my family takes a picture with you?"
"Your costume is so authentic," the mother told him.
Scalina giggled, whispering in her husband's ear. "Go along with it."
Pythor gave a smile and said, "Of course. Welcome to—to..." He looked up at the sign to figure out the name of the park. "...Mega Monster Amusement Park!"
Pythor and Scalina stood behind the family while Skales held up the camera. "Say cheese."
"Cheese!" they said as Skales took the picture.
The flash blinded Pythor for a moment, making Scalina giggle. Pythor smiled, content to see that his wife was enjoying herself.
A man will do anything to make his wife happy.
NEXT SCENE:
Back over at the Destiny's Bounty, Kitty was checking herself over in the mirror. Nya had tried every trick in the book to convince the wild ninja to allow Kai to take her out somewhere fancy, but Kitty wasn't having it. She wouldn't be caught dead in a dress. It was bad enough she was being forced to wear a kimono.
In the end, Kitty decided for the casual look. She picked out a white blouse, black jeans, a green sweater and black flats. She even added on just a dab of blush and lipstick. Her jewelry consisted of pearl earrings and a silver bracelet with seashell charms. Just an example of her girly side coming into view.
Taking a deep breath, she practiced her actions and words in front of the mirror. "Okay, there's no reason to worry. Just be honest with him. Don't exaggerate. Be respectful and listen to every word he says. That's what Mama always says. Don't be rude. He likes you and hopes we can be a couple in the future. And let's be honest, so do I." Then she takes a look at her hand and gasped. "Oh, me goodness!" Her hand had turned a shade of green and was growing scales. "Oh, this can't be happening! The prick from the Fangpyre fang! It really did have effect! This is terrible!" Then she chuckled nervously. "Ah, it ain't nothing. Just a little rash is all. It'll go away." She slipped on a pair of black gloves while giving herself encouragement. "You'll do just fine, Kitty. This is your chance to shine on the wild side."
She made her way into the control room. Carol was the first to notice her and gasped in delight. "Oh, my gosh! You look so pretty, Kitty! What's the special occasion?"
"Kai's taking me out on a date," Kitty told her.
"Where is he taking you?"
"We'll decide when we head out."
"You might wanna change your plans," Pixal said, "The bridge just picked up evidence of Serpentine activity over at Mega Monster Amusement Park." She showed them the picture of the Serpentine's whereabouts. And one of the snakes in it was none other than Pythor.
"That's Pythor!" Carol shouted, "What's he doing on the funnest place on earth?"
"We know he's not there for fun," Nya said.
"Affirmative," Pixal said, "The only logical reason Pythor would be there is if a fang blade has been buried underneath the park."
"Them snakes won't be putting their scaly hands on nothing," Kitty said. Then she sighed. "I guess I better tell Kai that we need to reschedule our date."
The girls looked at each other for a moment. They all nodded silently in agreement and went up to Kitty.
"Don't worry about it," Carol said, "You go and enjoy your date."
"I do recall you saying that you and Kai have yet to find a location for your evening out," Pixal said, "Perhaps you could go there so you will be close by in case we need you."
"Which we won't need you," Nya said, "I'm sure we can handle it. We could ask Zelda to come along with us."
"I guess that would be fine," Kitty said, "After all, I do love amusement park rides and food. Are you sure you won't need me?"
"Go have fun," they said together.
Kitty rolled her eyes. "Alright, I'm going. Later." She walked out of the room.
The remaining three ninja headed for Wu's bedroom. Since Zelda was staying in there, that would be the place to find her.
Nya opened the door, poking her head in. "Zelda?" Nobody was inside.
They went inside, looking around for any sign of Zelda, but there was none.
"I wonder where she is," Carol said.
Nya sighed. "Let's hope she didn't run off again." She then spotted a written note on the bed. Picking it up, she read it aloud. "'Sorry this is such short notice, but to calm your concerns, I just wanted to inform you that I am located at Mega Monster Amusement Park. I'm not alone, by the way. I'm with a friend. Zelda. P.S., in case you're wondering, I have not ran off. I'll call you on my way home."
Carol gave a smile. "Well, I suppose three is better than none."
As the three of them walked out of the room, outside the bounty, Kai was flying back in his samurai attire. After spending the last two hours on snake patrol, he was glad to be home. Plus, he had to prepare for his date.
He found a note on the nightstand belonging to Lloyd. "Went to Mega Monster Amusement Park with a friend of mine. Be back later. Lloyd." Shrugging, he sat the note back on the dresser and went to change.
Once he sat his clothes on the bed, a knock came up on the door. "Kai, are you in there?" It was Kitty.
"Uh, yeah," Kai said, "Don't open the door. I'm getting ready."
"I had no plans to. I figured out where we should go on our date. You'll like it just as much as I will."
While Kai was trying to take off his samurai suit, he got an alert mode on his communicator. "Serpentine spotted at Mega Monster Amusement Park."
"Oh, great," Kai mumbled under his breath.
"You okay in there?" Kitty asked.
"Yeah, I'm good. Just trying to find my jacket." He accidentally kicks the samurai helmet. "And I'm trying my best not to break anything." Setting his helmet in the closet, he checked himself to make sure he was ready. A simple red jacket, a red t-shirt with a flame design, and brown pants with black tennis shoes were perfect for a normal date. He grabbed his wallet and opened the door. "So where are we going?"
Kitty smiled. "Mega Monster Amusement Park. That is if you want to."
"Sounds fun to me. You wanna fly there on Wild Cherry or should we take the station wagon?"
"I'd rather fly. It's much faster."
"Whatever you want."
The two walk down the hall, heading out for their first date.
Let's see how things will go for them.
NEXT SCENE:
Back in the Realm of Madness, Wu and Valderra were following the path to make their way to the most dangerous part of the Mountain of Madness. They hardly spoke a word since they began their journey. It was difficult just standing next to each other on account of their history together, but they would do their best to work with one another.
Wu removed the stuffed panda from his pack. He looked at little Fuzzles with his fuzzy plush. Every time he looked at the stuffed animal, he thought of Monica and thought about the day she made him for their daughter. All the memories they had together during their daughter's first year. He just couldn't believe they lost her. Some days he can't imagine that it was all real. That she was actually gone.
Valderra noticed what Wu was doing and asked, "Is that your daughter's?"
Wu nodded. "Yes. It's Monica's. She gives him to me whenever I leave on a journey. It helps me think about her. And it gives me strength to return home."
Valderra gives a little smile, but removes it and changes the subject. "May I ask what kind of trouble Zelda is getting herself into?"
"She is no trouble at all. Her journey was to find you and Marga. But during her travels, she accidentally reopened the Serpentine tombs, and now that they have united, Pythor is trying to find the four silver fang blades to unleash the Great Devourer."
"The very snake that turned me evil?" Valderra was on the verge of anger just from hearing the name of the horrid creature.
Wu sighed. "I'm afraid so."
"You must remember that the vile creature almost..." Then she stopped and sighed heavily. "Forget it. I don't want to open old wounds. So where is Zelda now?"
"She is residing with me and the others. We will take care of her. And we also promised that we would help her find you and Marga."
Valderra shook her head. "I don't believe she should see me. Or her sister. I just don't believe her valuable time should be wasted on finding us. I wonder why she wanted to."
"To beg you to return home, but even I know that is impossible."
Valderra nodded in agreement. "Indeed. It will be hard for her to understand that not everything can go the way you hope it will. Thank you for watching out for her."
"I would do anything for you, Valderra. You may think of me as your enemy, but I was first your true love." Wu actually mustered up the courage to place his hand in hers.
Valderra noticed this and quickly unlocked her hand from his. "You were once, Wu. Those days are gone. The past is the past, and the future is the future."
The two continued walking in silence, Wu walking behind Valderra instead of being in front. He secretly regretted holding her hand, but he was hoping she would remember old times.
People change during their years. In body and in mind.
NEXT SCENE:
Kai and Kitty had arrived at Mega Monster Amusement Park only two hours ago and throughout that time they rode several different rides, played a few games, to which Kai won three different stuffed animals for Kitty, and now they were dining at the restaurant, wishing they had split their dish considering that the portions were so big.
She had learned a few things about Kai. He enjoyed watching movies about action, horror and comedy, except not all three at the same time. He loves listening to rock music and he once had a pet lizard name Guzzler since he loved drinking soda. His hair is naturally spiked up and he hopes to take over the family blacksmith business when his father retires.
And Kitty was almost at a loss of what to say. What should she tell him? What did she enjoy doing? Then she remembered that she needed to be honest. No lying. That's what she aims to do.
"So I guess I should mention that I don't really watch a lot of television considering that when you're sailing on the seas, you don't get reception," Kitty explained.
"So what did you and your brothers do for fun?" Kai asked.
"Well, we played board games and went on treasure hunts. There was actually this one time when me Papa bought one of them metal detectors and me brothers and I would go out on the beaches and see if we couldn't find some valuable stuff buried under the sand. Kevin actually found this little wooden box and the inside of it was filled to the brim with gold rings. We still have them."
"Do you have any with you?"
"I brought along a couple. They're back on the bounty. Did I ever tell you about the time I almost ate a poisonous eel?"
Kai placed his eyes back on Kitty. He had been paying attention to the doors rather than her for just a few seconds. "Poisonous?"
"Uh, you okay? You seem kind of jumpy?"
"Oh, uh, sorry about that. It's kind of hard to see you because of these giant portions of food. We probably should've split our dish."
"Ain't that the truth. So you've been hearing about the mysterious samurai and the green ninja, right?"
"Who hasn't?"
"I'll admit that the samurai is a pretty big help. I actually hated him at first."
"Really?" Kai did his best to hide his feelings of hurt.
"I did at first, but then I came to realize that he's not that bad of a guy. Or girl. Either way, I have this strange feeling that the samurai is actually trying to help us. They hate the Serpentine and I'm sure they know about those fang blades. They could be a great asset."
"Good to know." Kai gave her a smile. "I know the samurai's probably out there right now kicking scaly butt. What's your opinion on the green ninja?"
"Well, I'll admit that he's a pretty great hero himself, but those powers are really questioning. Could it be that the green ninja has actual elemental powers?"
Kai shrugged. "Who knows? Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't."
Kitty chuckled. "I'm just wondering who they are. Why do they try keeping themsssselvessss..." She gasped just a bit and checked her reflection in a spoon sitting on the table. She was shocked to see she was growing actual fangs. That Fangpyre scratch was really seeping in fast.
Kai began to worry. "Are you okay?"
Kitty placed a hand over her mouth and hopped out of her seat. "Please excuse me, I need to use the resssstroom." She rushed through the dining area and made it over to the women's restroom. Once she made it inside and locked the door, she looked in the mirror and saw her face was turning green. Making sure she wasn't going crazy, she removed the glove off the hand she scratched on the fossilized Fangpyre earlier and saw that it was turning green as well.
She couldn't believe it. And she didn't wanna believe it.
But it was happening.
"Oh, no. This is horrible. I'm turning into a ssssnake!"
This is bad.
No, scratch that. This is officially the worst...
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