No P.O.V.

Two weeks had passed since Enola had been captured. For the most part, everyone was silent on the matter and just silent in general. Kai, for once, wasn't bursting with rage at everything. He would disappear for hours in the training room and come out only after most of the punching bags were completely destroyed.

Jessica continued to blame herself, even as both Cole and Celeta tried multiple times to convince her otherwise. Her parents also attempted to comfort her, but it only served to make Jessica feel worse. Finally, one morning, Celeta woke up to find Jessica packing her few possessions in a burlap bag. You're not!

Celeta, it's all my fault! I need to correct it, and it doesn't matter how! Jessica fired back. You can come or get out of the way!

Stop it! I'll... I'll tell Cole! I'll tell your parents! Celeta warned.

Go on, then! Jessica told her.

Celeta, running out of ideas, shouted, I'll tell everyone about you trying to kill Lloyd!

Jessica froze. You wouldn't.

I will unless you get your head back on straight! Put everything away. Celeta ordered. Slowly, Jessica did so, and Celeta sighed. I'm sorry, but going in blind won't help anyone.

Fine. Jessica sat on her bed, head in her hands. I thought we said we wouldn't tell anyone.

I know you're ashamed of your past. But, Celeta landed on the wardrobe in front of Jessica, you both need to accept it, and stop yourself. Enola can handle herself.

"Jessica?" Cole walked in. "I heard you two arguing."

Hiding in her hands again, Jessica began to sob. "What if they find out? My parents alone would try to murder me!"

We will be careful. Celeta told her.

Wherever Enola is...

Enola's head was down, since she was attempting to sleep between sessions of torture. A sharp cough caused her to groan and look up, finding the Queen of Shadows facing her. "What is it now?" Enola said, irritated.

"Just seeing if you'd come to your senses. Or are you still resisting?" The Queen asked, bored.

"You know the answer to that." Enola hissed, angry.

"Very well. I believe it's time to break you. Guards!" The Queen of Shadows left, leaving Enola facing her shadow wardens.

"What's it this time? 'Cause it won't work!" Enola mocked.

"We beg to differ." Something about them was different this time; their voices were deep, and they all wore hooded cloaks. "Let us begin."

The shadows phased through the bars, and one touched Enola's arm. She drew away; the touch was colder than ice. "What are you?" She whispered. The shadows didn't answer, and two put their fingertips on Enola's forehead.

Screams echoed through the cavern before it was hushed and the air became silent.

Jessica's P.O.V.

It was two days after I'd tried to leave. Celeta practically slept with one eye open now; Cole was better, just making sure I didn't go anywhere.

Mostly I trained, trying to keep my mind off things. But the scroll my mother had read to us still confused me. Celeta and I had thought about it several times and couldn't figure it out. It made me annoyed we couldn't, and put me on edge.

Right now, I was on the deck, and I noticed the sound of screaming. Sprinting to the side railing, I squinted, but there was no one there. Frowning, I assumed I was hearing things, and went to the training room. No surprise, all over the floor was stuffing from punching bags. Avoiding that, I tied a dummy to the ceiling and started punching it. It got boring, though, so I started levitating the stuffing off the floor into a trash bin to practice my spiritual energy.

Practicing? Celeta asked, flying in.

What does it look like? I retorted.

Personally, I have an idea. But it would require precise work with your ability. Celeta explained.

What's the idea? I asked.

Spiritual energy is the opposite of nightmare and shadow magic. So, perhaps it is able to track it also? Celeta pointed out.

I stop, causing the stuffing from the bags to fall back onto the floor. Are you sure?

Quite. Dusk Forest does exist here, and I met with the Elder Spirit. He did, however, warn me. If Enola is being held by shadows, it would be near suicidal to attempt helping her. Celeta warned.

Near suicidal odds? I'll take my chances. I replied.

Very well. I would not tell anyone; this will be tricky at best, and should be attempted in isolated areas. Celeta advised.

After that, I waited until nightfall, at which Celeta took me to the forest. I knew it would be, at best, extremely difficult, and at worst impossible. My biggest problem was sleeping; regularly I would skip meals to sleep during the day and it wasn't surprising my actions didn't go unnoticed.

Kai cornered me one night when I was sneaking out. "What are you doing?"

"None of your beeswax." I hissed, but Kai rolled his eyes.

"I'm asking nicely. Personally, I don't trust you, but since I figure you're our best shot at finding Enola, I'm willing to give you a chance." Kai growled.

Pushing my anger down, I glared at him. "Look, Enola's my friend. Right now, Celeta and I are trying everything we can. You'll slow us down."

Kai looked as though he might outburst, but sighed. "If you find her,"

"You'll be the first person I tell." I responded.

Two weeks later...

I finally managed to focus my energy. Nya called everyone to the control room, where there was a map of Ninjago laid out. Evening my breathing, I whispered, "Reveal nightmares."

My energy was quickly sapped as the spell took effect. A red dot eventually appeared, though, and I almost collapsed from the energy loss. Cole supported me, and I quickly identified the dot location. "The Cave. How fitting." I muttered, gritting my teeth.

"What are we waiting for?" Kai asked. The ninja got ready, but Cole took me to my room.

"I need to go." I insisted, but Cole pushed me to my bed.

"You need to rest." Cole kissed my lips gently. "I promise we'll come back." He whispered into my lips.

At The Cave...

"So, what is the plan?" Zane asked.

"we get Enola out of there." Kai answered, charging in.

"Why does he never listen?" Jay muttered.

Soon enough, they found Kai searching through prison cells. He'd managed to surprisingly avoid notice. "I think I found her." Kai whispered, pointing to one of the cells.

The cell he pointed to held a quivering figure. Breaking the lock, Kai stepped inside, and sure enough, Enola was on the ground, shivering. "Enola?" He whispered. She didn't respond, and Kai realized she was asleep. Gently, he picked her up, and Enola curled around him.

Unfortunately, an alarm went off. "Get Enola to the ship!" Cole shouted. Nodding, Kai took off in a sprint. The other ninja held off the nightmare shadows, and retreated once Nya shouted through their ear pieces to come back.

At the ship, Kai placed Enola on her bed, tucking her in. Enola, however, continued to shiver, and didn't wake up.

From the doorway, Jessica watched, not saying a word. It's all my fault. She whispered.

Cole appeared beside her, holding her close. You got her back. That's what really matters.

For the next few days, Kai refused to move from Enola's bedside. "Enola... wake up. Please." He would hoarsely whisper, but she never moved except for the occasional shiver or rolling over. Nya brought Kai food, and he would mumble his thanks.

Enola's dreams...

She screamed as her body was electrocuted. Needles pricked her skin and her head tilted downward, as she didn't have the strength to lift it.

"Enola!"

Screaming, Enola awoke, terrified. Kai stood by her bed, worried.

"Enola, what happened?" Kai touched her cheek lovingly, but Enola flinched away, scared.

"Who are you?"

Teehee! Sorry for taking so long...

STUPID WRITER'S BLOCK!

Anyway, I should mention this is going to be a shorter story than most of my others. Also, YES, I know I promised another story! Still working on contacting my co-writer... She's still in school, and I'm not, so, expect a bit of a wait.