The young blond-haired boy was standing by the window in his room. What he saw through it filled him with sadness, why? What he saw wasn't definitely what he used to know and love. The thought that this all, what's happened was 'his' fault wasn't helping at all. Suddenly he turned around and quickly walked to the wardrobe only to open it and take the weapon out, which he needed right now. The time to hide was in his opinion over, they had to take action. Lloyd still didn't have his powers but he knew perfectly well how to fight and young leader didn't want citizens to suffer because of his mistakes anymore. He had to take responsibility even if that meant to cost his life. Just as he was about to open the door and go outside his eyes fell on small photo, which he took from the 'Bounty' or rather what was left of it. In the photograph was his family: brothers, uncle, mother and...his dad. It was taken just few days before war with Chen, back then everything seemed so...simple and now? Now he was going to kill someone, who he loved with all his heart. He shook his head, this...thing wasn't his father. It was impossible to be true. This was Oni, who only looked and sounded like Garmadon, he had to remember this, otherwise he won't be able to fight properly. Taking deep breath young master opened the door and walked through them only to see...his friends from resistance "What are you doing here, guys?" Seeing their friend so confused Nya just had to smile "You didn't think that we'd let you go there alone, did you? I really want to kick some buts, especially when they belong to ahem...certain people, who hurt my brothers. As you can see I'm not the only one, who thinks that way." After that she pointed lightly at Skylor, Misako, Pixal, Ronin and...(she really had no idea why was he there) Dareth. Redhead warrior slightly raised her eyebrow and leaned on her weapon, which stood next to her "Nya's right. It was longer while since my last fight and I want to help you with it. Seriously, you can't be that stupid to actually believe that we'll just stand and watch how you fight alone out there." Skylor tried to hide how much she was worried about missing ninjas. She had no idea what happened to them but she refused to believe in the worst scenario, they had to be alive...HE had to live. "Let me tell you this, we won't accept 'no' for an answer. We're going with you whether you want it or not so you must go with it." Lloyd looked at others, who gave him a firm nod showing that they agree with everything what two girls just said. He didn't have strength to smile at them no matter how thankful he was right now "Thanks, but...I have no right to ask you guys for this, it's my fault. Everything has it's consequences. If only I haven't set all snakes free, we wouldn't be in this situation..." He looked away from everyone "Guys would be here, with us and not...I saw how 'Bounty' was crashed, no one could get out of something like this alive..all I could do was watch..." he tightened his hands into fists hating feeling so hopeless. Half year ago, when they found only half of 'Bounty's' remains his hopes that guys did find a way to escape their cruel destiny rose and it was, what made him keep going through whatever Garmadon, Harumi and the gang threw at them but now...as days, weeks and months passed he gave up on seeing them ever again. This made him only even more determinate to defeat the enemy. "I'm the one, who's responsible for this all and must be punished for it. I'm sorry." At first no one dared to move or say anything, after maybe five minutes he heard footsteps and found himself in Nya's arms and heard her soothing yet firm voice "Stop it. Back then you were only a kid, who was left all alone. It's rather our fault, we should have take you with us so much sooner. You keep forgetting that Harumi fooled us all and not only you. How much longer do we have to tell this: you're not responsible for all this. Let us help you." Right after this the master of water let go of him and looked into 'chosen one's' eyes "We're in this together. Got it?" Skylor walked up to them "We all make mistakes. Do you remember me from back then? I never trusted Harumi, she was too good to be true. Her helping others', sharing food and many other things? Perfect people don't exist." Finally Lloyd smiled lightly at her "Yeah, I remember and you weren't that bad. You're right..I just wanted to believe that everyone has something good in them. I was just little naive kid and she used me." Their leader took a deep breath and looked at others "OK, lets get going. It's time for us to fight back and win this war." Before he started walking Pixal took his arm gently "We also wanted to believe in her. You weren't naive...only in love and there's nothing bad in it. When we win we'll have to work on your taste. Next time you just have to avoid perfect people and it'll be OK." She wanted obviously to lighten up the mood before the final battle. Unfortunately the try was unsuccessful, because Lloyd smiled sadly at her and shook his head "There won't be next time. I have enough." Once again looked at others "Lets show them what we're made of." Before they left Lloyd stopped walking at the sound of Misako's voice "Just remember, it's not your father. He never wanted to hurt you. Whatever happens...it's not him. One more thing, you have to accept who you really are. This will help you to reach your new potential and use power from both sides." She knew that her son will understand this simple message and others? They'll have to get over it. After all this was his secret to tell and it was up to him when he'll tell them the truth. To be sincere this was his choice whether he'll do it anyway. Skylor stood next to him, she didn't understand what was the last part about but too well understood the first one "Misako's right. You won't fight with your father just, how to say this...with dark magic. We're by your side, Lloyd, we'll make it." Apparently trying to build his confidence up. Lloyd looked back at his mother "I know, but it doesn't help that this...something looks and sounds exactly like he did." After this they left the building and Skylor looked at him "Lead us!" She had strange feeling that after defeating lord Garmadon, Harumi and others from the gang, everything will be like before. The youngest member of the team only nodded in response. After an hour later they were at the place, hiding in dark alley, which was in the near of palace. This was exactly what 'the chosen one' was afraid of. From time to time enemy was changing hideouts as if it was they that had lost. It had to be because they realized that the time of final battle was approaching. This place gave 'princess' definitely the upper hand over them. After all she knew 'the Palace of secrets' the best out of them and it wasn't a good thing. As if that wasn't enough, this place was really well guarded, what made infiltration almost impossible to do. After a while of thinking about the way getting inside Lloyd looked at every single team's member feeling responsibility for their safety "From now on we must be more than careful. This place isn't called 'Palace of secrets' for nothing. I'll serve as a decoy and you'll get inside.." Just as he was about to leave the hideout Nya caught his arm and pulled him back "It's not your job, we'll do it. After all only you can defeat him." Master of amber had to admit that raven - haired girl was right "You're right...on the other hand we can't let Lloyd go inside alone. Who knows what will happen." Pixal so far only listened to their talk, then voiced her opinion as well "That's why we're going with him. I'm more than sure that main members of the gang are inside." Lloyd's eyes landed once again on the castle and on his lips small smile appeared "I don't even know how to thank you. It's surely more than dangerous and yet you're willing to risk your safety only to help me..." Seeing this Nya smiled and ruffled his hair, just like Kai used to do it "Look at that, someone here still remembers how to smile. You don't have to thank us. As I said before we're in this together. Besides how could I face guys if I let you go in such danger alone? They'd never forgive me this." Skylor smiled as well "And the mood is already getting better." Looking back at others asked "Do you know what to do?" Others showed clearly that they were more than prepared for it. Lloyd was even more embarrassed "I'm sorry for earlier. I wasn't myself lately, but now it will change." Right after that he gave a sign to start mission, looking after them whispered to himself "Just..be careful, guys." Looking at remaining girls said "All right, we should go as well. After all can't let 'daddy' and 'princess' wait. That wouldn't be polite." Right now on his lips was small smirk to see. They moved from one shadowed place to another using them to stop and listen to the happenings, which took place right below them. Skylor took these moments to look around and whispered "Where could they be?" For young master, who knew perfectly well how big his enemy's ego was answer was easy and simple "Looking at their obsession about power and so on..I'd say...throne room. Although we have to expect everything from them, even unexpected." Yet they directed their footsteps in main room's direction and there awaited big problem for them. The only way to enter that room was...through the door; no windows what so ever. The noises of the fight, which took place outside were becoming louder and louder so whoever was inside knew what was going on and that meant that they couldn't count on 'the element of surprise' either. Putting it all together made big risk, which they had to take whether they liked or not. Lloyd looked at his two 'sisters' "Ready to do it?" Only to receive the questioning look from one of them. Skylor still seemed to consider if this was such an good idea "We're walking in there just like that? Okay then.." taking deep breath, which showed that she was far from being calm faced the door "OK, lets get it done." Meanwhile Pixal scanned other possibilities of getting there unnoticed and shook her head "Unfortunately the only way, which we can use are this door. We have no other choice." Lloyd once again made sure whether everyone were ready for the final fight. Giving them small smile he opened the door just by kicking them and walked inside with his friends by his side "We do know that we have to make an appointment, but we want to finish our little business like..I don't know...now? You surely don't have anything against that, do you?" Seeing that 'princess' wanted to say something looked coldly at her "Save it. I didn't come to see you, I want to have a word with my father. Unless he's scared of me." His voice was so ice cold that that even surprised his best friends. Nya, who walked at his left side looked at 'the quiet one' "You know...maybe I'm strange but I feel strong desire to kick someone's but, who hurt those dear to me. You do know what I'm getting at" Skylor, who walked at Lloyd's right side looked at other members of the gang "Hello there! Were you expecting us?" Hearing Nya's words she immediately added "I'm the type that will hurt someone, who hurts innocent person. No matter whether I know this someone or not. What about you, Harumi?" 'The quiet one' only rolled her eyes "I fight for myself and lord Garmadon." After these words she looked at other members "What are you waiting for? Finish them!" The battle has began, Lloyd easily avoided enemy's attack and headed for demon saying these words once again coldly "It's a shame that this isn't really my father only an Oni, isn't it?" standing in front of dark creature added with small smirk on his lips "Are you ready for second round, 'dad'?" Garmadon only gave out a loud warrior shout and attacked his son. This time it was Skylor, who looked surprised at Lloyd, it was after all the first time she witnessed him being like this towards anyone. Then again he surely had his reasons and she couldn't blame him at all. Red-haired warrior quickly turned around hearing a yell just in time to block Ultra Violet's attack. Her enemy's eyes scanned her quickly looking annoyed "I don't know you but let me guess. Another one goody two - shoes boring girly. There's no easier thing than defeating you." Chen's daughter laughed out loud "You don't know me and what I'm capable of, girly." After that they started fighting, master of amber easily avoided and blocked enemy's attack, she clearly had an upper hand. When Nya saw that Harumi ran towards two males engaged in the battle she jumped in front of her "Don't you worry. If you want to fight that badly you'll get it. I'm going to 'thank' you for what you've done to my brothers and be sure of one thing. This will hurt. ." To tell the truth their abilities were equal but after a while Nya showed new tricks that she worked on during last months. Thanks to them she slowly started winning. Meanwhile Lloyd was doing everything what he only could to win, but..well..lets be sincere here. What chances had someone, who lost his powers against more than powerful adversary? That's right! Almost none. Wracking his brain for clues, which could help him to win former green ninja remembered suddenly about time, when his father trained him (third season, guys!). All he needed to do was to find his inner balance, accept who he truly was and use powers from both sides. It was true, he didn't like being hybrid at all but if this could help him win and end this nightmare at last..he'll try everything "Dad this was what you meant back then." 'The chosen one' whispered to himself. Suddenly he felt that some kind of force lifted him up and started sinking into him. This made him feel unknown power and feel way stronger than ever before. When he dropped on his legs again he looked much more sure of himself than before, looking at Oni added "I have no idea what that was but I hope you don't have anything against me using it." Saying this he blasted the stream of energy towards demon, who did exactly the same. This basically similar to their first battle, which took place so many years ago. Two powers crashing against each other caused an earthquake, which interrupted battle among other fighters for split of seconds. Harumi almost lost her balance, instead of that she kicked Nya in the stomach "God, do you ever shut up?" Pointing at the fact that they seemingly kept talking during their fight. Nya caught her leg just in time before it could hit her and threw 'princess' against the wall "You wish, I'm just starting with lecturing your spoiled ass! There's more to come, 'your highness'!" Master of amber as well kept winning with Ultra Violet. She was from time to time hit but it was clearly to see who had better endurance. Avoiding another hit she jumped over Ultra Violet and kicked her in the back slightly looking back to check on how their leader was doing his job. Lloyd's energy kept getting stronger and stronger step by step, suddenly he remembered about way, which would bring him quick victory: 'the art of silent fist' also known as 'fight without fighting'. The basics of this technique were quite simple: 'provoke your enemy, avoid getting hit, let him finish himself' and this was what he was doing right now after letting go of energy's stream. When demon was enough tired to not be able to protect himself Lloyd sent one, final burst of energy. Demon gave out loud scream and started disappearing or rather turning himself into black smog, which slowly vanished in the air. Young master just couldn't believe it. After everything they had to endure...the war was finally over. Small smile appeared on his lips while his eyes slowly closed themselves as tiredness took better of him and yes, he fainted..again. (I'm mean, I know xD) Ultra Violet got up and was making herself ready to attack again and..then she heard the shout and saw how their ruler was defeated. Full of panic looked at their leader "What are we going do do?" 'The quiet one', who also seemed to see this panicked answered "I...uh...we're heading back! Their back-up will be here soon enough and we're not ready to win with them just yet!" Right after that she sent girls icy - cold glare "This is far from over" Giving the signal to her underlings she disappeared with them. Just as Nya wanted to follow after them and Pixal went to check if everything was all right with green ninja they heard too familiar voice, which belonged to...
I have an huuge ask to you guys. Please, write down in the comments what you think about our book meaning do you like it or not, should we continue our story? Who are we kidding, we'll keep writing so and so but it's good to know whether someone actually reads and enjoys it or not xDD Till next time... *vanishes in the shadows*