Cole woke, pain rushing through his body. He moaned, trying to get up. Then he found he couldn't move at all. He was stuck staring at the ceiling, trying to figure out what was happening to him.

"Is he awake yet?" a voice asked.

"Let me look," another replied.

Cole heard footsteps echo as someone walked closer. Then he saw a face looking down at him.

"He's awake!"

Cole flinched. He looked at the girl towering over him. She had long, blonde hair which was pulled back into a ponytail down her back. She smiled at Cole, then turned to the other person in the room. Then he leaned over Cole, and he saw the other man's face. The other man had a large scar along the right side of his face from his eyebrow, over his eye, and down to his chin. He smiled at Cole.

"Where am I?" Cole asked. "Why can't I move?"

"Master made us inject something into you to keep you still," she girl said. "You wouldn't be able to move for a while. A couple hours at most."

"Who's your master? What do you want with me?" Cole asked.

"You'll find out in good time," the boy replied. "Trust me."

Cole then heard a door creak open.

"Is he awake yet?" a voice asked.

Cole gasped. I know that voice. He couldn't be. Could he?

Cole struggled to look and see, but couldn't move a muscle. Then everything went dark around him.

"What's going on?" Cole asked, panicked.

"Don't worry," the girl's voice followed. "We're moving you somewhere more comfortable. You're fine."

Cole couldn't fight back. He could feel them holding his arms as he was dragged somewhere. He thought it was only a couple rooms away with how short it was before he was off the ground. He felt straps on his wrists and ankles, then on around his waist. The blindfold was removed from his eyes and he could see again.

Cole was able to actually get a good look at the boy and girl he first saw. Both were dressed like pirates. The girl wore black and blue striped leggings with a navy blue skirt slanted slightly lower on the right side. A belt, holding what looked like a sword and a couple other weapons, hung around her waist. She had black boots that had the tops folded down so they only went halfway to her knees. She had a white t-shirt, rips and tears lining the edges with a black vest sitting around her shoulders.

The boy glared at Cole when he glanced his way. The boy, wearing a similar attire, had the same black and blue striped pattern on his pants with the same style belt and boots. He wore a white, baggy long sleeve shirt, which was only snug around his waist and wrists. He also wore a black vest, a bandana tied loosely around his neck.

"What is going on here? What's happening?" Cole asked, wanting answers.

"Oh, Cole," the third voice from earlier replied. "How much do you not know?"

Cole panicked, recognizing the voice, yet again. He waited until he could see his face. He heard shuffling behind him, then felt something cold on his cheeks. He looked, seeing hands attaching two suction cups on his cheeks. Then the boy and the girl placed two more, one on each hand. Cole kept his breathing as controlled as he could, but he was still confused and frightened. Then he stepped into Cole's view.

He recognized the short, somewhat contained reddish-brown hair. His gi was gone, replaced by an outfit that somewhat resembled a pirates uniform. He wore a dark blue hat with lighter blue marking resembling lightning, a red feather pointing out of the right side. He had plain, dark blue pants, the same style boots as the others. He wore a dark blue shirt, dividing about two thirds of the way down and splitting off to the sides, a similar white on following in suit underneath with golden buttons across his chest. A dark blue jacket hung around him, the sleeves sporting the same lightning pattern as the hat. It had a golden trim around the bottom, small golden buttons along the edges upwards. The necklace hung loosely around his neck, emanating a strong, evil power.

"Jay," Cole breathed in shock.

"Hello old friend," Jay smirked.

"What's happened to you?" Cole asked. "What have they done to you?"

"They have done nothing," Jay replied, motioning to the two beside him. "They simply wanted a leader. Seeing the leader in me, they lead me here. Welcome aboard my ship, Cole."

"What do you want from me, Jay?" Cole asked. "Why are you doing this?"

"Because, Cole," Jay smirked. "I want you to join me."

"Never," Cole spat. "You might have turned, but I will never turn to my friends."

Jay frowned at Cole.

"You know, one shock and I can immobilize you," Jay threatened.

"Try me," Cole glared.

Jay glared back at Cole, frustrated. He knew Cole would be an issue, but this was a challenge.

"I'm not going to risk it now," Jay said. "Wait until the serum wears off and he can move, then shock him until he begs for mercy. Then call me back."

Cole looked at Jay, speechless at what he said. He couldn't believe his own eyes. His own brother, his best friend, was gone.

Ali sat with Lloyd, who huddled close to her. Nya comforted Dash, who had just had the news broken to her. Ali looked across the room, Dash on the verge of tears. She knew they were all hurting right now. Jay was out of control and Cole kidnapped by his own brother.

"Why him?" Dash cried. "Why did it have to be him?"

"You know, Dash," Lloyd said, speaking up. "It's better to have been Cole."

"How can you say that!" Dash shouted at Lloyd.

"Dash, listen to me," Ali said. "We all know Cole would never quit and he will survive until we get him back. What Lloyd is saying is that, if Jay got someone else, they might turn too. Cole is the least likely to turn on us."

Dash looked away, feeling torn apart inside. Zack was gone, now in the Departed Realm, while Cole is kidnapped. She hadn't heard word from Nicki and Roy since Lily and Linda were stopped and she felt alone now. Everyone turned to the doorway as Kai appeared in it.

"Guys, you might want to come and see this," he said.

Everyone got up, following Kai. They walked to the room in the Temple where they had a computer to monitor everything in Ninjago. Zane and Sensei looked up at the large screen, which had a small red dot on it, blinking red, over the ocean.

"What's that?" Dash asked.

"It's the falcon," Zaen replied. "I sent him out of scan Ninjago."

"And?" Lloyd asked, waiting to see if they learned something.

Sensei nodded to Zane. His falcon vision turned on as he plugged a core into his head. Then everything Zane saw appeared on the screen. Everyone gasped.

"Is that?" Lloyd started.

"Yes," Sensei replied. "It's a pirate ship."

"And we've been picking up elemental readings from it," Zane added.

"You mean," Nya started.

"Jay's become a pirate," Kai finished. "Like Captain Soto."

"Or Nadakhan," Nya added.

"Do we know if Cole is there too?" Lloyd asked.

"I believe so, but can't say for certain," Zane replied.

The screen returned to the map as Zane unplugged himself from it, returning to his normal vision.

"Should we check it out?" Kai asked the others.

"Yes," Sensei nodded. "But I will ask for Lloyd to remain here."

"Why?" Lloyd asked.

"We don't want to lose you," Ali said. "You're weakened from losing your element already. You need to get your energy back first."

"Kai, Zane, Nya and Ali will go," Sensei said. "Dash, Lloyd, you will remain here."

"Wait, why am I staying here?" Dash asked. "I still am strong, and"

"And you might get caught because you want to protect Cole," Sensei cut her off. "It's best that you stay here, Dash. For your, and everyone else's safety."

Dash bit her lip, then turned and ran out of the room. Ali was about to chase after her when Lloyd stopped her.

"I'll go after her," he said. "You get ready to go."

Ali nodded, hugging Lloyd.

"Be careful," Lloyd whispered.

Ali kissed his cheek before replying, "I will."

Ali and Lloyd split ways, Ali running towards Kai, Nya and Zane to get ready to leave while Lloyd ran after Dash.

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