Dash's P.O.V.
I was chained to a wall. I heard nothing but my own breathing and the metal of the chains when I moved. I pulled on them, trying to find a weak point in them, but I was having no luck. I looked up when I heard the door open. A guard carried a man in, who was asleep.
"You're of no use until you're strong enough," he hissed.
The door closed and locked shut as he walked away. I couldn't make out the man he had left in here. He looked familiar but I could fully see him in the dark. He moaned and began to move.
"Don't hurt me," I said.
"Why would I hurt anyone?" he asked. "Especially someone I care for."
"Cole," I whispered.
"Yes Dash," Cole replied.
"I wish I could have told you something before this all began," I said. "Ever since the dark island, when I saved you and you saved me, I have had feeling for you."
"You…...love me?" Cole asked.
"Yes," I said. "I.."
He started kissing me. I was shocked at first but then it felt good. I kissed back as his arms went around my neck.
"I feel the same way about you," he said.
I wanted to hug him. I tried but the chains pulled me back.
"Here, let me help," he said.
He paused for a minute, breathing heavily and pulled the cuffs apart. I fell into his arms, he helped me stand. I wrapped my arms around his waist, being shorter than him. We hugged tightly. I was happy.
"Where is everyone?" he asked. "How did they get you?"
"They found our hiding spot," I told him. "I tried Cole but they got me and everyone else. Zane, Kyle and Zack are still out there. Nya too."
"And you know what," he smiled. "They'll save us. I know my teammates and they won't stand for this. I'm sure we'll get out of here and stop Lily once and for all."
I kissed his cheek when he said that.
Then he fell to his knees.
"Cole!" I cried.
"Something's wrong," he whispered. "Someone just died. Someone close to me."
"Lily will pay," I said to him.
He held a hand over his heart, looking upwards. He was quiet as his eyes fell back to the ground. I hope the death isn't someone important.
Ali's P.O.V.
Zack walked out of June's medical room as she let me in.
"He just fell back asleep," June told me. "Don't wake him. He needs to fight this himself. I've done all I can."
I ran in and to Lloyd's side. He was still with no signs of life except for the faint rise and fall of his chest. June said that the gel he was entrapped in was laced with venom from a Noir Nuit snake. If Lily's technique doesn't work, Lloyd will die in his sleep tonight. I wouldn't be able to live without him. I won't be able to look at any of the ninja. I wouldn't be able to live with myself.
"Oh Lloyd," I whispered as I ran my fingers through his hair.
I heard him moan. I know he's fighting to live. Fighting to escape the nightmare he's in. But no one can be sure he will. Nicki has come in with June and checked on him. June said he was getting better but weaker at the same time. I knew she was just trying to comfort me. Kyle and Zane have tried to get me away from Lloyd but I want to be at his side when we finally awakes. If he does.
"Ali," someone whispered behind me. "You need to eat. Come on. I brought you some food."
I turned around and saw Nya standing behind me. She looked worried.
"Thanks," I mumbled.
She handed me a small plate with some fruit and a bird which I think someone just caught and roasted over a fire. I tossed the bird aside and ate the fruit.
"Ali, everyone is worried about you," Nya said after a couple moments of silence. "We haven't heard from you since June told you about Lloyd this morning."
"I don't want to lose him," I told her. "He's like family. Like a long lost brother. I feel like I've known him forever."
"You and Lloyd have been through a lot of things together. Lost on the streets, both of you missing your childhoods and having no parents for most of your lives," Nya placed a hand on my shoulder. "I know how you feel. I don't even know where my brother is anymore. Nor if he's alive and I'll ever see him again."
I looked at her. Tears began to fall from my eyes. I hugged her tightly, feeling her comfort. She was having the same problem I am. The eery silence filled the room, with only the sound of my breathing softly echoing off the walls.
Lloyd groaned. I looked down at him, lying on the ground. His eyes were squeezed tightly together, his lips tucked tightly in as if he were trying to focus on his powers. His hands in fists, his breathing halted. Then it stopped and his chest faintly rose up and down again as he relaxed.
"What happening?" Nya asked.
"He's done it before," I sighed. "He's fighting the venom, fighting to stay alive. Even though he's getting better, he's also getting weaker. I fear that he will reach his breaking point and before he knows it, before we know it….."
"Ali, don't say it, I know," Nya wrapped her arms around me. I held onto her tightly.
"Even the First Spinjitzu Master would be able to stop this. Lloyd lies in his hands," Nya told me. "He chooses what happens to Lloyd now."
I sighed, turning to look at Lloyd one last time. Nya stood up.
"Wait, I'll come," I told her, getting to me feet. "The others need to know I'm still strong."
Nya shot me a smile and continue out. I followed her and saw that Kyle and Zane were speaking with Nicki about me.
"Ali!" Zack cried, running to me.
"Is he?" Kyle started.
I sighed. "Not yet. But I can't say he won't by sundown."
Zane looked up and saw the sun beginning to set. He looked at me.
"Why don't we go and wait together and see?" Zane suggested.
I just nodded. Kyle and Nya took my hands and walked beside me.
We walked into the hut and Lloyd as at it again. I turned and saw June at his side.
"It's now or never, if he awakes he's finally destroyed the venom. If he fails, it'll take over and kill him," she said.
I sat at his side. His breathing became rapid, his head tossing and turning. I gave a silent prayer, begging for him to live. His eyes burst open, not emerald green or hazel but grey. He looked at the roof, remaining silent.
"Lloyd," I whispered softly, taking his hand.
I felt his grip tighten on my hand. I placed my head gently on his chest.
Then it happened. His hand released from mine, his chest stopped moving and I couldn't hear his heart. I backed off, eyes watering.
"No," I whispered. "No! No, Lloyd! YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME! NO!"
I grabbed the person closest to me, which was Nya and hugged her tightly, crying hard.
"He's dead," June mumbled softly.
