Kyle's P.O.V
No one had seen Ali since June declared Lloyd dead. Heck, I've hardly seen anyone. Nya been bawling her eyes out into my chest. I sit at the base of a old Willow tree, Nya at my side as I try to comfort her.
"Nya, everything will be alright," I whisper to her.
"No," she mumbled back. "No it won't. He's gone. Lloyd is gone forever. Never coming back to us."
I looked down at her. "Lily will pay for causing this. The plan is set and all we need is Ali."
Nya nodded, looking up at me. Her soft gaze showed sorrow but hope too. Her eyes, both brown and blue shimmered from the sun that shows through the swaying branches. Her cheek were wet with strands of hair sticking to them.
"Right," she said.
"You're worried about Kai," I told her.
She nodded. I placed a hand on her shoulder, feeling her shaking.
"We both know he's strong. He goes through a lot in a day," I told her. "He'll come back to you. Even if he has to hunt the whole world for you."
Nya nodded, not smiling.
"It's more than that," Nya paused. "It's don't know how to tell him about Lloyd. They were almost like brothers. True brothers. Kai was the one who saved Lloyd. They always had each other's backs and when Kai learns Lloyd died, he'll never forgive himself."
"He'll just need you more," I told her. "Everyone will make it through this together.I believe it."
Nya nodded, tears slipping from her eyes again.
"Let's get back to the others." I stood up.
She was taking deep breaths. I helped her to her feet as we walked to meet up with the others. We entered the village and saw the gang gathered on the path, talking over the plan.
"There you guys are," Nicki said, no emotion in her voice.
"Ali came back," June sighed. "She's back in the room, crying over Lloyd. We best leave soon so we can stop Lily sooner rather than later."
Nya nodded as Ali walked out of the room Lloyd's body lied in with Zack at her side.
"Shall we go?" Nicki asked Ali.
"I guess," Ali muttered.
People climbed on their dragons and we took off to Ninjago. Who knows if this battle is ours. Only one way to find out.
Kai's P.O.V.
Lily had thrown me into a cell with Dash and Cole. Then chained us all up against the walls. Dash was silent as Cole and I talked until this came up.
"Where's Jay and Zane?" I asked.
"Jay's on his way here," Cole answered. "He was captured not long after we found you. Zane escaped with some people and I just hope he managed to free Lloyd and Ali and will rescue us too."
"I hope the others are OK, " I heard Dash say.
"I'm sure they are," Cole told her.
"Grab those three and bring them with me!" I heard Lily snap.
"Oh no," Cole whispered.
"The blue ninja will meet us there?" Lily said as the door opened.
They tied us up and Lily made us follow her. I finally got a glimpse of outside. A window, but there was no sign of the sun. Then she lead us through a door onto a stage. Jay stood chain off to our left. His chains held him in one spot with the help of the straps on his feet.
Dash gasped. I looked and saw all of Ninjago was in front of us. Was Lily going to kill us so Ninjago lost all hope. I was pulled towards Jay, Cole and Dash pulled the other way. We were all chained with our feet strapped to the ground. I looked and saw Dash fighting against the chains, trying to reach for Cole. Meanwhile, he glared at Lily.
"Ninjago!" Lily shouted at the large crowd. "Before you stands the remains of the ninja and their deaths are to follow. I widened my eyes, turning to Jay, who was just as shocked.
"Any final words?" Lily asked.
"I have some!" a voice shouted.
We looked around frantically. Even Lily was confused.
"Look," Jay cried.
I looked up and saw Ali swoop past on her hang glider. She was angry as she landed between Cole and I, right in front of Lily.
"It's Queen Ali," a voice whispered.
"She's alive," another said.
"No, you were dead," Lily shouted.
Then I heard more people landing behind me. Two people were there. I bit my lip as my chains came off. We were all free. June and Tylor moved to my side. I looked to my left and Jay stood beside my sister and Kyle. Zack Nicki and Roy were with Dash leaving Zane and Stan with Cole. Someone missing, I feel it.
"It's over Lily," Ali shouted as we crowded behind her. Lily looked around panicked as everyone in the crowd cheered.
"Surrender now or we'll fight!" Cole shouted.
"Bring. It. On," she said.
Ali put a hand up, telling us to stop. I looked and saw everyone else confused. Take out her guards Ali said in our heads. We charged her men, no questions asked. I spun and saw Ali and Lily facing off. Lily tried to win but Ali was clearly stronger. Lily fell to the ground with one final blow. Lily didn't move. Ali panted, staring at Lily who lied on the ground.
"She's gone," Ali said. "Gone forever."
Her voice showed no emotion. Then it hit me. I knew who was missing. I turned to Jay and his eyes were wide with realization. Cole and Dash were in shock. How could I not see he wasn't here?
"Where's Lloyd?" I cried out.
Ali looked away from me. I looked to Nya, who was hugging Kyle, on the verge of tears. Jay and Cole looked just as confused as I did. We looked at Ali, who summoned her glider.
"Ninjago, you can return to your normal lives," she said.
"Ali, answer the question!" I demanded. "Where is Lloyd!"
Everyone gasped. Yeah, I yelled at the queen but she's also part of this team and we need answers.
She sighed, not turning to look at me. "He's in a better place."
Then she took of into the sky, disappearing over the horizon. I fell to my knees in tears. He's dead. Lloyd's dead. I felt a hand on my back, and I knew it was on of my brothers. I didn't care. I pushed them away, tears streaming down my cheeks now.
"No," I mumbled.
"Kai, we're so sorry," Jay said. "But what could we have done?"
Lloyd is gone. Forever.
Heads up (VERY IMPORTANT)
This is going to be one of my last updates. I leave for camp on Sunday and I'm gone til the next Sunday. I have packing to do tomorrow as well as getting ready for school, seeing I will only have one day in between to settle and prepare for school. There is the chance I will update tomorrow or Labor day but I can't make promises. I hope everyone understands. When I get back, I will continue to write and try to have a weekend upload for each of my stories, Secret Realm and Elementalist.
Thanks for understanding and I'll see everyone soon.
Sweetheart 114, signing off for a week or so.
