Chapter 12

Cole stared at the board; after five trials, he still hadn't created the perfect plan. He knew exactly what his goal was though – the Dragon's Eye – a prized possession that was left with Lloyd's family, in need of protection. If he could get his hands on that, he could create the perfect disaster.

But first, he needed some people out of the way, and some help – that, he was still stumped on. Luckily, Jay was out of the way – no need to care for him anymore – now he just needed to find someone that could help him get his hands on that Dragon's Eye.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Cole didn't answer nor come near it. It opened and a guard stepped in.

"Can't you see I'm busy, here?" Cole yelled at the Guard, his eyes flashing with anger.

The Guard flinched. "Y – yes, sir… but, would you like anything else?" He peered over Cole's shoulder to see the supplies he had brought him sitting at the table.

"There is one more thing." The Guard raised a brow and Cole smirked, "I want you and everyone else to leave me alone."

"Yes, sir."

Cole rolled his eyes and turned back to the table once the Guard had left the room. Which one was better? Kai or Lloyd? Or maybe Zane… but he was a droid, anything could go wrong if he tried to manipulate or capture him. Cole laid his palms flat on the table and scanned it.

"Stupid!" he slammed his fist against the wood, unexpectedly setting it on fire. Cole groaned louder and snapped his fingers, the table disappearing.

Unexpectedly, something went off and lit smoke up in the air. "Not another one," Cole grumbled and stared into it. He squinted at the scene. Was that, Jay? Cole shook his head. "What date is this?" Cole stared mouth wide open and clicked his fingers.

Standing in front of the village, he searched for Jay.

"What did I tell you about coming back here?" a voice said coldly behind him. Cole turned around not surprised.

Cole smirked and lowered Kai's sword. "Jay's, alive?" he asked, arching a brow.

Kai gaped. "Excuse me?"

Cole's eyes flashed purple, "I asked if he was alive!" Kai took a step back.

"Last I saw you – you weren't like this, Cole," he said in an almost whisper.

"Who cares what I was like before, where is Jay?"

"He – He's dead. You killed him…"

Cole curled his fingers, "I'll kill you if you don't tell me where he is."

Kai gripped his neck, eyes searching. "He – he could be – in – in his booth!" Cole released the hold and Kai dropped to the ground. Picking up his sword, he watched as Cole walked away… Jay wasn't alive, was he?


Jay was sitting at the table, tinkering with something for Zane when he heard a cough from the front of his booth. Raising a brow, he turned and saw Cole waiting there. He rushed towards him, "Cole, what are you doing here?" he yelled in a whisper.

Cole played with a small spark in his hands.

"When have you been able to do that?"

Cole's eyes flashed with annoyance and he gripped Jay's wrist with the burning hand. "How are you alive?"

Jay bit his lower lip. "Are you mad to see me alive?" he hissed, holding onto the pained arm.

"Fine, don't answer that question. Is Lloyd home?"

Cole let go and looked at the burn mark on Jay's wrist. "Since when do you care? I thought you'd be happy to see me still alive! Apparently, not."

"Yeah, I guess so…" Cole's voice rose higher. "Turns out I don't need any friends or family… now answer my question, is Lloyd home?"

Jay narrowed his eyes and turned his back on him. Finally, he spoke, "Dust did this, didn't he?"

No answer came.

Cole was gone.


Cole pounded hard on the door, getting irritated the longer he waited. When the door finally opened, Lloyd's eyes grew big. "Isn't Kai supposed to make sure "you never see the light again"?" Cole growled.

"Let me speak to you dad."

"What for?"

Cole rolled his eyes and pushed past him. "Nice house, now, where is he?"

"He isn't home," Lloyd told Cole and closed the door slowly.

"Well, you're just gonna have to leave him a message then," Cole sighed and faced Lloyd, an evil grin worn on his face. Lloyd began to back up.

With wide green eyes, he stooped back, deflecting a punch from Cole. Rolling to the side, he ran behind Cole – who's fist was stuck in the wall – and ran for the door. "Gotta get out," he chanted to himself. Grabbing the door handle, he swung open the door and stepped out, slamming it shut. Wiping his forehead, he began to walk further.

Something had gotten into Cole. Or he was just mad when Kai sent him out. But, what did that have to do with his dad?

"Lloyd!" Cole's voice said in a very strict tone. Lloyd tensed, and then began to run again.

"Oh, no," Lloyd whispered and cupped his hands around his mouth. "Kai! Zane!" He called out. He groaned with agony, knowing that no one heard him.

He spun around to face Cole. "Cole, come on… Kai didn't mean anything he said about –"

"I don't care about that anymore!" he crept closer until he was as close as could be. He gripped the collar of Lloyd's uniform and growled. "Just tell your dad that I'm here and I need it… got it?"

Lloyd nodded.

Pushing Lloyd back, Cole walked away.


"It?! What's it?!" Lloyd panicked, holding his head as he marched in front of his dad.

Garmadon tapped his chin… "Lloyd, I have figured it out – but you must not tell anyone about it. Not even your friends. They could put themselves in grave danger to just protect you, if they find out."

Lloyd arched a brow at the book Garmadon pulled from under his bed. "Dragon's Eye – This is a very valuable and powerful stone, son. It was used and crafted by my father… Wu took his turn to hide it, and now me. But if it falls into the wrong hands, dangerous things could begin to happen."

Lloyd's eyes peered over the page. The stone was like a small pendant, and exquisitely carved. Lloyd awed.

"That is what Cole wants. However, I am not sure if Cole only wants it to help himself, or if Dust set Cole up to get it for him." He looked up at Lloyd. "Promise you won't tell anyone and that you will do everything to help protect it?"

"I promise."


YAY! I found a way I can update on my phone! Before I handed in my laptop, I transfered EVERYTHING and I mean everything, including pictures and projects and documents, to Google Drive. From there, I can edit my documents - like this one! Yaya!

Soooooooo

R&R