Ali and Zane sat with Cole, who laid on his bed. Dash laid in another bed, an ice pack on her head. Ali tested Cole's reflexes, seeing how much he still had from being shocked relentlessly.

"And you said he did this….why?" Ali asked.

"Trying to turn me against you guys," Cole muttered. "Make me help him."

"I see how that could work," Zane replied.

"I'm confused," Ali looked at Zane. "Explain?"
"Brainwashing him," Zane said. "He was brainwashing Cole. It would have eventually got to that stage, but hadn't by the time we got to him."

"Do you think that's what he did to Nicki and Roy?" Cole asked.

"Possibly," Zane replied. "It's the most likely option I see."

"What about Lloyd?" Ali asked, worried. "Do you think he's doing it to Lloyd?"
"There's a chance he could," Zane sighed. "I would rather not think about that."

Ali bit her lip, then turned to Cole. Cole looked at her, feeling the worry and fear for Lloyd just by looking at her.

"Lloyd doesn't even have his powers anymore," Ali whispered.

"That's why Jay went after him," Cole spoke up. "Because Lloyd would be easier to pick off than the rest of us. Once he was alone and up on Jay's dragon, he wouldn't be able to escape. The rest of us, besides Dash, could have escaped from there."

"Then why didn't he take me too?" Dash mumbled.

"Because he wants to strengthen his crew before he attacks again," Zane said. "And he wanted someone to know he has Lloyd. That way,"

"We would all know," Ali finished.

Ali looked at the ground, then Cole took her hand, looking at her.

"Lloyd will be fine," Cole said. "We'll get him back."

Ali nodded. "I know. I just…..I don't want to see him hurt."

Cole understood how Ali felt. He felt the same when he thought Dash was gone. If not, worse.

"Get some rest, you two," Zane said, breaking the silence. "Ali and I are going to go and check on Kai and Nya. See who they are making out with things."

Cole nodded, drifting off. Ali followed Zane out, leaving the two in the infirmary. They walked the halls in silence, only the sound of their footsteps breaking it. Ali paused, looking into Lloyd's bedroom. She saw the bunkbed broken, and hanging off the broken post, was Lloyd's mask. She walked in, picking it up. Zane peered around the corner, looking in.

"Well, now I feel the struggle from Lloyd," he sighed.

Ali ran the soft fabric of Lloyd's mask in her hands. Zane placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to jump. She turned to him, seeing him looking down at the mask. She looked down at it, he hand running over the golden threaded "LG" on his mask.

"Come on," Zane said, sorrow in his voice.

Zane made for the door, but stopped when Ali didn't follow.

"Ali?" he called.

Ali snapped to him, watching him.

"I'll catch up," Ali said. "I just, need a couple minutes."

Zane sighed. "Don't take long. We need to find them."

Ali stood, looking at the mask again. She no longer heard Zane's footsteps, then turned, looking out the window. She could practically hear Lloyd begging for mercy as Jay shocked him. Tears filled her eyes, thinking about it. The horrifying thought of possibly losing the only family she had.

"Ali?" a voice whispered.

Ali spun around, facing the door. Cole leaned against the doorframe, looking weakly at her. She rushed to his side.

"What are you doing out of bed?" she asked, panicked.

"I have to tell you something," he mumbled.

"Come and sit first," Ali said, helping him towards the undamaged bunkbed. "You shouldn't be on your feet by yourself."

"I know," Cole said as he sat on the bed. "It's just important."

"Why didn't you tell me what Zane and I were with you?" Ali asked.

"Because I didn't want Dash to hear," Cole said. "Ali, you can't repeat what I'm about to say. Not to anyone. Especially Dash."

"What is so important?" Ali asked. "Why can't Dash know?"
"Because, if she did," Cole paused, then looked Ali in the eyes. "She would be heartbroken."

Ali cocked her head, looking at Cole confused. She had no clue to what Cole was saying.

"Elaborate," she said.

"Before Jay went bonkers," Cole sighed. "I was in the Cursed Realm. You know, making sure everyone was recovering and that Garmadon was alright. I was informing him on what was happening here and how Lloyd was doing. Then…..I saw him. In the crystal."

"Who?" Ali asked.

"The dragon," Cole said quietly. "A white one with red and blue highlights. Flying high in the mountains. The same one who saved us."

"You mean," Ali said, speechless. "How could this be possible?"

"I don't know," Cole replied. "Just don't tell Dash. Or anyone for that matter."

"She has to know though," Ali started.

Cole cut her off, looking distressed and worried.

"Fine," Ali sighed. "I won't tell anyone."

Lloyd woke to a major headache. He laid on the bed, looking around. The room was dark, but something felt off.

"Lloyd?" a voice whispered.

Lloyd tensed up, unsure of what happened.

"It's alright," the voice said softly. "It's me. Your friend."

Lloyd saw a silhouette in the faintly lit room.

"Who are you?" Lloyd asked.

"It's me, Jay," he said.

Lloyd felt a hand on his leg. He pulled back, scared. He sat, looking at the shadow.

"Lloyd, you're safe," Jay said soothingly. "No one will hurt you. You trust me, right?"

Lloyd thought about it. He didn't know who he could trust. A hand lifted his chin up, and he saw Jay's features in the darkness.

"I protected you," Jay said. "You'll be safe with me as long as you help the crew."

"Crew?" Lloyd questioned.

"Do you not remember?" Jay asked.

"No," Lloyd shook his head.

"Ashame," Jay said. "What do you remember?"

Lloyd pondered for a minute, then slid back from Jay. His breathing became rapid. He found himself against a wall, cornered on the bed.

"You aren't Jay," Lloyd said. "You aren't him."

"It didn't work," Jay sighed.

"I told you it wouldn't have any effect yet," another voice replied.

The lights came on, blinding Lloyd. He saw the room he was in. Chains and weapons lined the walls. Jay stood in front of him, Alex just a couple steps away in the doorway. The door was closed behind Alex, who stared at Lloyd.

"Well, what do you suppose we do?" Jay asked, turning away from Lloyd.

"Chain him to start," Alex replied.

Jay turned to Lloyd, who backed as far away from Jay as possible.

"Come Lloyd," Jay said. "Don't make this harder than it has to be."

Lloyd shook his head, refusing. Jay grabbed Lloyd's arm, and he twisted and turned, trying to free himself.

"Alex, could you come help me?" Jay asked, holding Lloyd tightly.

Alex walked over to Jay's side. He grabbed Lloyd's other arm, pulling him off the bed and to his feet.

"Let me go," Lloyd begged. "Please."

Jay and Alex ignored Lloyd's pleas, chaining him to the wall opposite the bed in the room. Lloyd looked around the room, weapons, torture tools and much more lined the walls.

"I'll go get Mai," Alex said. "She can help decide what to do with him."

Alex walked out of the room, leaving Jay and with Lloyd.

"I don't understand why it didn't work on you," Jay frowned. "Stronger than you appear."

Lloyd bit his lip. Jay grabbed Lloyd's arm, looking at his hand for any marks. He found nothing anywhere. Jay frowned, looking Lloyd in the eyes. Lloyd's eyes shown brightly, fear and terror in his emerald green eyes. Jay turned away from Lloyd as the door opened.

"Alex said it didn't work," Mai said.

Her long, blonde hair was pulled into a ponytail as she looked at Lloyd. Alex had stopped in the doorway, but Lloyd didn't notice. His eyes were glued to Mai, who was examining him. Deciding on his fate.

"Well, let's start with the serum," she said. "If he's not going to cooperate, we can't have him running away."

Mai walked to a tray of medical supplies. Jay pinned Lloyd against the wall, causing him to panic. Jay strapped Lloyd to the wall, tightening it on his chest. He then proceed to strap his arms and legs against the wall. Lloyd looked down, both his arms and legs being held against the wall by two straps. There was one against his chest, trapping him against the wall.

"Alright," Jay said. "He's ready."

"What is this going to do, exactly?" Lloyd asked.

"Temporarily immobilize you," Mai replied. "The reason you're secured to the wall is because we might fall over."

Lloyd gulped, seeing her holding a syringe in her hand. A clear, almost gel like substance filled it. Lloyd tensed up.

"Relax," Mai said calmly. "Calm yourself and it will be less painful."

Lloyd looked terrified. He was terrified. He took deep breaths, calming himself down. He relaxed, breathing deeply to help keep himself composed.

"That's it," Mai smiled. "Keep this up and it won't hurt. You might feel a tingly sensation and numbness through your body. Alright. It's only the serum working."

Lloyd bit his lip. Mai leaned against him, the syringe lined with his neck.

"This will only pinch," she told him.

Lloyd bit his lip as he felt the pinch of the needle in his neck. He flinched, biting his lip.

"Keep calm, you'll be fine," Mai reminded him.

Then Lloyd felt the tingly sensation spread through his body. It was rather uncomfortable for him. He lost feeling in his arms, unable to even move his fingers after only a couple seconds. He felt the syringe come out, and watched Mai back away from him.

"Well?" she asked. "Can you move?"

By this time, Lloyd couldn't move. He was frightened. He didn't know what to do.

"It's alright," she smiled. "If you can't feel or move anything, it's working. If you feel any pain, then tell me."

"No pain," Lloyd replied. "But I really don't like this."

"Thank you, Mai," Jay said.

"Your welcome," Mai turned to them. "I will be on my way now."

Mai walked out, leaving Jay and Alex alone with poor, defenseless Lloyd. He watched Jay as a smirked grew on the pirates face. Lloyd knew he would regret allowing them to do it so easily, but he didn't have much other choice. He really was running low on options. Of which, none ever seemed to be in his favour. What could he do now?