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Chapter 8: The Game Begins
(No POV)
"If you refuse to help us, I'll make you hurt all of your leftover friends." Sethraa said.
"You wouldn't do that would you?" "Why would I do your sick things?" The ninja in black,
Sethraa's latest captive asked. "That is none of your business sick ninja." Sethraa said.
"I'm sure you won't get away with this." The black ninja said. "Who said I was getting
away with anything." Thorus interrupted. "Who do you think you are, you think you can
swallow me whole and lock me in some cage." The noisy black ninja said. "Enough with
your chatter, can I have some men tape his mouth." Sethraa ordered. The sound of tape
ripping and a muted voice followed. "Lucky for you I'm being nice, I'm not usually nice."
Sethraa said. The black ninja opened his mouth to make a statement but was stopped by
the tape. The other two captive ninja watched in horror as the black ninja's eyes turned
crimson.
(Jinxie's POV)
"I'd say we go to the Black Mountain and investigate, we may find the others and we can
rescue them." I suggested. "Are you sure you want to ambush the Black Mountain,
Thorus is powerful and only the Guardian can face him." Zane added. "Thorus has no
army, he hasn't got any dragons yet so he will be weak enough to face." Wu said. "We
need weapons and extremely good stealth skills." Lloyd said. "Do not use your golden
power, it will be seen for miles if you use it, than that will be excellently stealthy." I said
sarcastically. "We will travel by earth dragon, they can disguise themselves as a pile of
rocks easily." "My brother says he has a few dragons, if he has an earth one I'll ask him."
Wu said, leaving our group. "Wouldn't the earth dragon struggle to carry four people?"
Nya asked. "Earth dragons are capable of carrying eight people with ease." Zane
answered for me. I nodded in agreement. "Earth dragons are some of the strongest
dragons in Ninjago, do not underestimate their sheer strength." I stated. "I wouldn't
recommend them for flying, their heavy body's slow them down. In saying that, their
powerful legs make them extremely hard to chase on land." Zane said. Wu returned as
Zane was saying that sentence. "My brother says we can use his earth dragon. However
it's wingless so we have to rule flight out of our plans." He stated. "I thought all dragons
have wings." Nya said. "Earth dragons, unlike other elemental dragons have two species,
a winged and a wingless variety." I said, taking over Zane and his facts about dragons.
"When do we leave?" Lloyd asked. "Tonight, after dark." I replied.
(No POV)
" Ah, the heist is complete. We have depleted the store of electro-cobrai at the Ninjago
Aquarium. We now have enough power to manufacture the Robodroids." Sethraa said.
"Good, once we start manufacturing them, we will start capturing dragons." Thorus
hissed. "Yes, then the balance will be destroyed, essentially destroying all of Ninjago."
Sethraa said. "Let the prisoners out on chains and tie them to a security pole so they
don't escape. While they are out of the cages update the security, it needs to be
tightened." Thorus ordered. "Yes master." Sethraa bowed, taking a few of his tribe with
him. "This is all part of my plan Guardian." Thorus laughed.
(Jinxie's POV)
The wingless earth dragon was dragged out on chains, making low growling sounds. It
looked at me and growled some more. Words began to form in my head. "If you were the
true Guardian, you would not risk any dragon to the Black Mountain." A low rumbling
growl of a voice said. "Whoops, I didn't think that through." I said. The dragon began to
bare his teeth, he seemed disappointed. "Show your Guardian skills and go by yourself."
He growled again. "I will then." I said. "Jinx? What's the matter?" Lloyd asked, waving his
hand in front of my face. "I believe it's too dangerous to go, I will scout for you guys
before we decide to rescue them." I announced. The group nodded. "I believe that is
safer. There is a 99.99999% chance of failure." Zane said. Androids, they'd be useful in a
mathematics lesson. "I'll leave now, I have weapons and food, I should be fine." I said.
"Good luck, don't get yourself in a mess." Wu said, adding a little wink at the end of it. I
headed off.
I got as far away as possible from the compound before even considering shape changing.
Once I did, I travelled faster to my destination. I made dragon sounds of pleasure as flew
through the nights cold air. The air was empty, apart from the occasional night bird. I
wasn't there to scout for the group, I was there to rescue my cousin, my ex-boyfriend and
Nya's boyfriend. A dark mountain approached me. I landed close by and shape-shifted. I
was as quiet as a church mouse. I found a compound. There were prison cells and many,
many machines, it seemed to be Thorus' base. There were snake-like figures walking all
over the place. They've probably released the Serpentine again. They seemed to be
dragging three figures on chains. I pulled out my binoculars and had a closer look. It was
Kai, Jay and Cole. I also had a closer look at the snakes, they were Anacondrai?
I put together a plan, I was rescuing them in my dragon form, dropping them off at the
compound, going away to shape-shift and coming back, denying I saw anything. I quickly
shape-shifted. I roared loudly. Everyone at this compound looked at me, I roared again.
"Well, well, well look who have here, that pathetic Guardian." An Anacondrai said. I
swooped down at the guys and successfully grabbed them. I flew off, roaring in success.
The guys weren't too happy by the flight. There was a burning sensation in my paws, it
was iron. I have a serious allergy to iron, it sizzles my skin. It must still effect me as a
dragon. I shape-shifted back into a human and plummeted towards the ground. Kai, Jay
and Cole all yelled. I didn't asked to shape-shift, it was the iron weakening me. I finally
hit the ground. I groaned in pain, I must have a few broken ribs. I looked up at the guys
to see if they were alright before I ran away. My eyes met theirs. I felt I was in deep
water. "You didn't warn me you were a mutant." Cole spat. Kai folded his arms and
scowled. "Great what am I gonna tell people, my girlfriend is a mutant." Kai mumbled.
Jay showed no emotions, he probably didn't have an opinion. "I can explain honestly..." I
said. "...No you can't leave us and go away, we never want to see your face again." Kai
cut in. Cole folded his arms and scowled too. I hesitated. "Well, what are you waiting for?"
He spat. "Fine, make note of this, next time you see me, you will be sorry you ever said
those words." I said. There was silence. I shape-shifted. I narrowed my dragon eyes at
them. They were full of hatred and disgust. I flapped my wings and made a dragonish
sound. I took off, not once looking back.
A few months later
"Welcome to Aurora City on your Ninjago Airways flight NA7779. We welcome you to this
lovely city and wish to see you again in the future." The P.A. system said. I unbuckled my
seatbelt and pulled down my luggage from the overhead locker. I took the opportunity to
study about the Guardian's duties at the prestigious city. Aurora City held all of Ninjago's
archives and prestigious books. It was a posh city, formal wear was the only dress code
allowed. I also took the time to escape the awful rat race of Ninjago City as Aurora was
over the other side of Ninjago. I received a letter from Wu the other day, suggesting that
I should go to Aurora and find out as much as possible about the Guardian. I followed the
advice.
"Ahh, Miss Jaymes. It's a pleasure to see you." Steve the library manager said. "It is good
to see you too." I smiled. It was the first time I smiled for a very long time. "I see you are
the Guardian." Steve pointed to my necklace. "Yes I am." I replied. "Well I'm sure I would
trust you save and protect Ninjago." Steve smiled. "Yeah, if only my ex could agree with
me." I sighed. "Why, what happened?" He asked. "I rescued him from Thorus, I had an
allergic reaction with iron and shape-shifted in front of them." I sighed again. "That's no
good. There is a library function on tonight, would you like to come?" Steve asked kindly.
"Sure." I said blankly. "Fantastic. The function is here at 6:00 sharp. You'll get to meet
many famous people and have a great time. You deserve it, your ex wasn't treating you
right, you need some fun." Steve smiled. He reminded me of Jay, a bit of a motor mouth.
The memory of the gang made me sigh.
My hair was blow-dried. It was out and on one side. I was wearing a knee-high sparkly
black dress. The dress was strapless. I looked barely recognisable. I wore jet-black
stilettos that matched with the dress. I carried a white purse with a blingy clip. I looked
elegant in the mirror. I took a taxi to the library. "Miss Jaymes, you are most elegant."
Steve greeted me. "Thank you Steve." I smiled. The library was elaborately decorated,
typical Aurora City style. The party was beautiful, I met many famous citizens.
Several shocks filled the room. Glasses broke and alcohol was everywhere. Everyone but
seven people remained. It was the ninja. I growled. Kai, Nya, Cole, Lloyd and Zane shot
me venomous looks. If looks could kill I swear I'd be dead. I shape-shifted and roared.
"Well, attack her!" Cole yelled. The ninja except Jay and Wu attacked me. I breathed ice
onto them, hoping they'd be frozen. They all dodged it. Cole pulled a scythe and swung it
into my forepaw. It dug deeply. I moaned in pain and swiped him with my other forepaw.
Blood stained down his tux. I snarled. I was very much weak now. That scythe was iron.
Iron wounds hurt me deeply. I passed out.