Sacred Dragonblade: I'm so sorry for disappearing for so long! I honestly didn't think I would be gone for so long, but I been having trouble making interesting chapters I think you will enjoy, plus the finals I just finished didn't help. Though the chapters might have to remain spaced out until I get back into a groove again. Sorry again and enjoy!
Lloyd POV: After leaving the hospital I debated with myself on whether I should check outside in case he was still around.
Though probably not. Whoever that was, he was smart and skilled. There was no way he would stick around and run the risk of getting caught. He might not even come back to the hospital after this whole thing, but that's a big maybe. Upping Wu's security was the only move I could make at this point.
I walked back to Borg Tower, took the elevator to the roof, and got back on the Bounty. When I got back on I saw the others were training on deck, even Nya.
"You're back." She said, seeing me.
They stopped practicing and all asked at the same time, "How's Wu."
"He's fine, despite what happened." I said, handing them water bottles.
"You can say that again." Jay said, taking one.
"I'm sure that he'll wake up any day." Nya said, after taking a big gulp.
"I hope so. It seems like there are others interested in his recovery." I said.
"What do you mean?" Cole asked.
"Either the group or the mysterious duo are watching him and his room. One was there when I was leaving." They all gasped at that.
"Is security doing anything about it?" Jay asked.
"Yeah, I talked with them." I said.
"Will that actually help though? These guys are highly trained and, no offense to them, they're not." Nya said.
"Good point, but is our best option right now. We have work to do." Zane said, handing me a tablet.
It showed multiple red dots right outside of Ninjago City and based off the readings they were making something powerful.
"Well at least we don't have to go looking for them." I said.
"Yep, so what's the plan fearless leader?" Jay said.
"Well we should get well prepared before goigoing and we'll leave as soon as it gets dark." I said and they all nodded.
I went to my room and looked at the sword that I hung on the wall. The one that belonged to Kai.
It was the one that didn't snap that day, though chips of the edge were either gone or nearly falling off. The hilt was loose, but I didn't want to ffix it. At least not until I know that he can rest easy.
After getting dressed in my uniform I went over to it and gently touch it, carefully so I didn't cut myself.
In these past few years all I've been trying to keep the team from falling even more apart and watching over the city. I didn't realize that I hadn't grieved for Kai at all since the funeral. I was trying to help myself. Nya gave me a reason to avoid the grief and I let it happen. I guess I wasn't ready to face the fact that he's gone too.
Not anymore. No more running away. Though we're definitely going to need a moment after this is over.
I quickly grabbed my gear and left. The others were ready and we went.
It took us a while but we got there around eleven. We didn't take out vehicles, so they wouldn't know that we were there. We still didn't know if it was the duo or the group yet, but better safe than sorry.
"Okay, Nya and Jay, head in at the east. Cole and Zane, you come in at the west. I'll come in at the north."
They nodded and left.
"Well seems like you have that leader thing down." Someone said behind me as soon as they were gone.
I quickly turned, pulled out my sword, and slashed. They used the armor on their arm to block it. It was the masked girl from before.
"So this is your place." I said, getting into a stance.
"As if. Too drafty. Although I don't seem to recall the ninja owning a place like this." She said, crossing her arms.
"Last time we talked you destroyed our mast."
"That was to make a point, though I made it quite clear. I don't want to hurt you unless I have to." She said.
"And we made it clear that we were finishing our business." I tensed up.
She sighed and rushed at me.She pulled out her blade so fast I could only blocked it. Her sword was long and curved perfectly outside her arm. Dark blue and black lines swirled like snowflakes were etched onto them.
"Just so you know, this isn't personal." She pushed me back and twirled her sword around to hold it normally.
"Funny I was about to say the same thing." I rushed at her and went for her side.
She flipped over me and nailed me right in the back. I kicked backwards and managed to land it on her leg. She buckled and fell back. I jumped back up and was about to stand over her but somehow she was able to get up fast and knocked me back.
"You're better than I thought. But it's not enough." She said and started to walk away.
I had only one option left. I took my sheath and threw it at her. I meant to get her in the back, but somehow got her head. It knocked her out and she fell forward. I checked in case she was bleeding. She wasn't.
"Sorry about that." I said as I made sure she was comfortable and I took off.
I lost a lot of time fighting her and they others were probably inside already. Thankfully no one from the group was close to where we were, so I don't have worry about her getting caught.
I manage to get inside and nearly landed on top of Jay.
"Dude, seriously." He said.
"Sorry."
"Did you just get in?" Nya asked.
"Yeah, had a run-in with our masked friend." I said.
"Aw. Wait. Is she on her way?" Jay asked. His hand edging towards his nun-chucks.
"Um... No, not for a while." I rubbed the back of my head.
"What did you do?" she said, crossing her arms.
"Uh... well... I may have, accidentally, knocked her out." I looked away.
"Of course you did." She said.
"You make that sound like it happens a lot." I said defensively.
"Whatever, shall we get going?" She said.
Jay and I both nodded and we quietly walked through the halls.
Masked Girl POV: Note to self: never turn your back on one of the ninja. I moaned as I got up, I was in a position he probably set me in.
"Told you that you shouldn't underestimate them." Someone said next to me.
It was my partner. He was dressed like. but his mask was blank unlike mine.
"I didn't I just never thought he would use his sheath." Though I have to admit he did get me pretty good.
"That's one about the ninja. They never fail to surprise you." He crossed his arms.
"Let's just stop them before they do something stupid already." I started to run and he followed.
Things already aren't going according to plan. Perfect.