Chapter 6

"What do you want with me now?" Cole crossed his arms facing Dust.

"I've heard you've been sneaking out… or you did. You also went against Lloyd's rules to keep you out of the village. That, I'm proud of you, but the sneaking out part I won't accept." Cole bit his lip.

His arms dropped to his sides and he looked up to Dust, his brown eyes locked on him. "So, it was just a few times."

Dust arched his brows inwards. "You will not speak back to me," he growled. "Do not leave this place, ever, without my permission." He curled his fingers in front of Cole. Cole could feel himself getting dizzy; the world was spinning around him. Finally, Dust exhaled. "Just for precautions," he smiled. All of his powers were back where they first came from – Dust.

"I'm, sorry," Cole apologized, his voice shaking.

Dust watched as Cole slowly backed away, limping back to his room. Dust turned around, facing a window. "Now, to take care of some things…"

Cole swung his feet above the carpet floor, blinking back tears. All he wanted to get out of this wretched place; he never wanted to see Dust again. If anything, that man was a cruel. He was powerful and tricky.

Living here had confused his mind. Just like earlier today, when Jay was somewhat asking to be his friend; but no, Cole's head was spinning with thoughts, whether to listen and finally make a friend – or to walk away.

He was locked in here. If he tried to escape, he would be held back… caught. He didn't have any escape plan; he couldn't use the magic Dust taught him to free himself because he didn't hold it anymore.

Suddenly, he heard a deep growl coming from his stomach. "Ugh," Cole groaned. Hungry, now? At this time. Cole hopped of the edge of the bed and opened the door slowly. "Guess I'll have to grab myself a snack, and get up," he told himself and stalked down the hall.

Surprisingly, Dust wasn't anywhere to be seen; but Cole couldn't use this as a chance to escape. There were still guards all over the place. Finally, he reached the kitchen. His eyes traveled over to a messy counter. Luck, he thought and paced over there. Shuffling through the boxes and containers, he found nothing that met his demands.

Heading over to the fridge, he opened the door. There it was, it was just as beautiful as he imagined, just as delicious looking. Licking his lips, Cole outstretched his arms and pulled out the plate. He carefully unwrapped the plastic. Quickly opening he drawer, he took out a fork and sat down.

"It's just you and me," he said evilly at the cake. Five layers, of five different chocolate flavors and dubbed with whipped cream at the very topped – a small cookie centered just precisely. Cole lifted his fork and carved out a piece.

Once it hit his mouth, Cole beamed and devoured the rest in a minute.


Kai was just a few feet away from his booth when he heard screaming. He spun around and saw a group of villagers caught in a web of purple smoke. Dust, he whispered. Running to the booth, he snatched two swords off the shelf.

Nya caught him by surprise. "What are you doing?"

"Stay here, if I don't come back, run… find someone. Just don't come looking for me," he told her and fled the booth. Nya tried to follow him, but Kai had thrown some weapons off the shelves to slow her down.

"Kai!" she cried out after him, watching as her brother disappeared in the mist.

The blacksmith swirled around in the mist, holding his swords before him. "What's going on?" He yelled, seeing that the villagers had disappeared. Looking back, he could see through an opening that the villagers that were stuffed in here and now out of it – were walking around like mindless zombies.

"Show yourself, Dust!" he gritted his teeth, his name leaving an odd feeling.

"Kai, is it?" Kai growled. "Easy there, have you heard of my fellow apprentice –"

"Cole, ya, I know him. What? Is he here too?"

"No, no, no –"

"Good, I want him out of my sight!"

Dust came into sight and crept closer to Kai. "Why is that?"

"That fool should stay away from this village! He nearly killed Lloyd's father… and this dream I had, he killed Jay!" Kai was breathing heavily. Snapping out his negative thoughts on Cole, he snapped at Dust, "What are you doing here? Aren't you the reason Cole is what he is?"

Dust dissolved back into a shadow and swiped the swords out of Kai's hands.

"Nya!" Kai screamed as his sister was pulled away from him. What was going on? "Nya?" This time, he felt petrified… Suddenly, he heard crackling flames. He spun around and saw a burst of flames.

Screams and shouts were echoing from it, sending chills down Kai's back.

Finally, the fire died down and he saw a pile of ashes sitting on the ground.

"What did I do?" a voice whispered softly behind him. Kai turned around and saw Cole staring right through him.

Did Cole kill all his friends? His sister?

When he opened his eyes, he found himself cleared from the mist. Kai had just seen his biggest fear, and it all started when he saw that fugitive, Cole. Kai looked around; Dust was nowhere to be seen.

Either he was playing mind games, or… Kai shook off his thoughts.

But it felt so real…


Zane was sitting in the booth, waiting for Jay. It had been an hour since his friend had been gone, but he still hadn't come back.

"Waiting for someone?"

Zane lifted his head. "Jay, what took you so long?" The droid squinted when he noticed Jay's eyes were purple. "You look different… tell me, what took you so long?"

Jay smirked. "Don't worry; Jay's busy at the moment." Zane arched a brow. Just then, he woke up in an empty void. He could make out something odd in the distance… he began to sprint towards it.

"Sorry, Zane. But I have a new friend now…" he heard Jay say to him. In less than a minute, he saw his double break down and fall apart. Jay picked up the broken pieces and stuffed them in a bag. Zane's eyes grew wide.

His creator destroyed him; all because he had found a new pal. That couldn't be right, though, could it? Jay would never let go of another friend. But, if it was true… Zane began to fume with anger; he had to take Cole down.

"Hey, Zane!" Fingers snapped in his face. Zane blinked and saw Jay staring at him. "You blanked out, I was worried." However, Zane wasn't listening; a shadow loomed behind Jay. "Hey, buddy…" – Jay lifted a large bag – "went out to fetch some supplies… thought you wanted someone else your type."

Zane forgot all about his dream and poked his head into the bag. Purple, white, and green parts scattered everywhere.

"Yes, thank you, Jay."


"Cole, where are you?" Dust's voice yelled filled with rage. He opened each door until he found Cole waiting in his bedroom. "Glad you're still here –"

Cole snarled at him. "Why? Because you forced me too? You can never keep me here for long, someday I'll escape this place and you'll be sorry for what you did to me!" Cole crossed his arms and glared at Dust.

"I don't think that'll be possible…" Dust grinned.

Cole gasped.

"Kai? What are you doing! Let me go!" Cole begged, his arms struggling against the force of the blacksmith and the droid. He pulled harder but found the two were hard to escape from. A shadow stepped into the light. "Lloyd…"

Lloyd gave an evil grin and slashed out a sword. "I've been waiting for this moment." Cole's eyes widened.

"Please, please, let me go!" He pleaded at Kai and Zane; but they weren't listening to him. "Where's Jay! Zane! Let! Me! Go!"

"Jay's dead, remember?! Now it's revenge!" Lloyd laughed and raised his sword.

Cole gasped again. "Are you trying to kill me?" He asked Dust once he awoke from his "dream"; but Dust was already gone. Cole looked down at the ground and took a few steps back.

Ten years living with this monster.

Ten years living in a dreaded world –

Was it all gonna end now?


Lloyd poked the tip of the blade. "You said Cole could be given a chance!" He yelled at his father – "I had a horrible dream, he murdered my friend!"

Garmadon set his hands on Lloyd's shoulders. "He can be good, son. Not everyone is all evil within… if you find him tomorrow, bring him to me. I could try and settle things –"

"Dreams mean something! And this dream was bloody as h— it wasn't great alright! I don't want Jay to die in reality! I want Cole to pay… and Dust! Help me, father… please!"

Garmadon sighed.

"Son, I cannot side with you. Form a band against Cole if you want, but just know that anything that happens is your fault. Doing this will only make you feel like the bad guys and make you feel guilty," he walked out the door.

"Fine! But you know that I am good! I am doing this for everyone! He'll never be good and you know it! You just won't admit it!"

Lloyd sniffed, and then stared at the ground. A drop of blood stained the carpet.

Had he accidently cut himself? Or his father?


A/N - Now we're getting somewhere in this story! Yay!
Everyone had the same dream, or just a dream similar to each other's - Jay died.

Everyone but Jay had that dream... where is this leading too? Leave your ideas in the comments.

A/NN - Okay, so, one more week of SBA testing... I'll update next week right before I leave to watch Pitch Perfect 2 on Saturday. Promise!

BREAKING NEWS: New Ninjago 2015 Ghost Season images have been leaked. Have you seen them yet?

I also watched Age of Ultron yesterday! It was amazing and sad when - no spoilers... Would love to watch it again!
Hope you guys are enjoying the rest of the school year cause we have I think... around a month left until summer.

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