Again, I apologize that it has been a long time since I actually updated. I tried to make this chapter both the longest and the most suspenseful. Enjoy!

Part 6: Fear and Frost

Chapter 19: Fear

Date: February 13th 2043

I landed with a soft thud on the ground. I drooped my crystalline wings, giving them rest that they did not need. I stared ahead at the pure white palace that I had finally reached after my many days of flying.

The feeling in my back still hadn't returned, and I still felt absolutely nothing. It was something I was willing to have, though. All feeling in my back had vanished, and in turn, I had unlimited strength to fly. And that meant I could travel faster.

Not to mention reach Guilt faster.

I continued to stare at Fear's palace for a few moments, letting my nervousness and anticipation merge into one feeling of suspense. I lifted my wings and hovered in the air for a few seconds before I exhaled a large breath.

A loud roar was heard from the palace, and my hands slowly lifted to the handles of my swords. A few seconds of pure silence passed. A large blast shook the land as the doors to the castle opened, and hundreds of thousands of knee-sized Fears darted towards me. I sighed and slowly drew my swords, watching as the small dragons with white scales flew ever closer.

I burst forward, rushing towards the castle and all of the Fears. With a battle cry, I slashed left and right, slicing and cutting my enemy. A few times I received minor scratches from the small dragons' claws, but nothing more. I paid no mind to finish all of them off; my only goal was to reach the castle.

As soon as I blasted through the large golden doors of the palace, they slammed shut with a head splitting boom. I landed softly on the ground and stared ahead, down a long narrow hall. At the end of that hall was none other than Fear's throne room.

The room was gigantic. It was large enough for five Fears to fly around in. Its ceiling and mighty pillars were painted gold, and the ground had swirls of the same color. A long velvet carpet was laid out in the middle.

I slowly walked forward, my swords still in my hands. A faint line of red liquid drooled down the side of my face.

I stopped as soon as I reached the center of the room. A huge roar emitted from the ceiling and Fear herself suddenly crashed in, slamming her feet into the ground. She cracked the floors and reared up on her hind legs, bellowing another huge roar as she revealed her razor sharp fangs at me. I stood tall, ignoring the strange sapphire teeth in her mouth. My grip on my swords tightened.

"I have come to finish you off, and return to Ninjago to save the planet from Guilt." I declared as I opened my wings.

Fear gave a laugh that sounded paranormal.

"And what makes you think you shall vanquish me in battle? You are no more than a simple minded boy!"

"My uncle was a boy too. He may not have been simple minded… but he had his friends and brothers with him. I may be alone now, but I am not alone in heart." I lifted my right hand, pointing Frost Bite straight at Fear's chest. "But you, Fear, are alone. No one is to give you strength when you are down, and so I will vanquish you. I will vanquish you and save the world of Elzmara from your clutches!"

She gave another laugh and flapped her wings, hovering in the air.

"You sound wise, but those are simple words. I do hope that you prove to be a challenge, for it would be a disappointment to watch you make all this progress only to be easily set aside."

Fear opened her mouth, and a distinct hissing noise emitted from her chest, slowly crawling up her throat. A faint sapphire glow came from her jaws. I sighed, closed my eyes and simply raised Frost Bite upwards at a diagonal angle above my head, and repeated my actions for Guilty Blade. Fear gave another roar as a ball of blue fire burst towards me.

I swung my swords down, and heard a hissing sound as they swept through the plume of fire in an X. The ball split instantly, and exploded, spilling the room with small orbs of flame that soon disappeared. I stared up at Fear with sparkling eyes that flashed gold. She snarled and blew another blast, and I did the same thing as I slowly walked forward.

She roared and flew higher, towards the hole in the ceiling. I smirked and burst up into the air, flying towards her. I deflected another blast of fire and gasped as the fireball exploded into a flash of light, blinding me. Something large and scaly slammed into my back, forcing me to fall to the ground. My swords flew from my hands from the shock of the impact. I landed heavily on the ground, and Fear bellowed in victory. I stood shakily on my feet and looked around for my blades. I saw Guilty Blade had struck the ground, and its blade was lodged in the marble. Frost Bite was farther away, but it was simply lying on the ground, and could easily be picked up.

I dashed forward, speeding towards the crystal blade. A huge ball of fire stuck the ground right behind me, and I nearly fell. I managed to regain my balance and I swiftly snatched up the dragon blade. I turned and sliced through another blast of fire as I ran towards Guilty Blade. I gasped for air as I struggled to pry the blade from the marble.

The blade must have been jarred in a good foot if it was causing me so much trouble. I closed my eyes and pulled up once again, trying to swing the blade side to side to help it come out.

Fear snarled and dove down to me, her claws outstretched like a cats. She gave a nasty growl and narrowed her bright eyes. I pulled one last time on my sword before she closed in.

I kicked off of the ground just in time to evade her as she barreled into the marble next to my sword. A huge chunk of the floor flew out, striking Guilty Blade and flinging it into the air. I gasped and darted towards the twirling black blade. I heard Fear's wing beats as she soared towards me.

I bit my lip and reached out as far as I could, stretching my hand to its very limit. I closed one eye and hoped for the best.

I heard a loud hissing, and seconds later, before I could react, a huge ball of fire struck me straight in the chest.

All I could feel was the burning pain that resembled invisible knives in my skin. The feeling in my back had returned somewhat, and I felt my wings crisp and slowly burn away into ashes. I shouted out as I plummeted towards the ground.

I slammed down hard on my back. I struggled to prop myself on my elbows as I turned to see Fear smirk. Guilty Blade clanked deeply into the ground right next to my right hand, lightly cutting my glove.

Fear struck the ground and roared at me as I stared at her. I couldn't move, I was too weak.

This was it… I was finished.

Fear lunged forward, mouth open and teeth shining.

Something suddenly crashed into her chest, making her freeze in the air, and she stared at me with wide eyes.

Everything suddenly seemed to move in slow motion as I saw who had come to my rescue.

Not just one person, but three.

The one in red had his golden sword locked into Fear's snowy white plates on her chest.

The one in blue aimed golden nunchucks at the giant dragon, and shot blue bolts of electricity at her.

The one in black knelt next to me, a smirk on his face.

"Need help, Frost?" He asked as he handed me my swords. I smiled and stood up, using my swords like canes.

"Now lets finish off this dragon and return to our world." The one in red said as he forced Fear into the farthest wall. I smiled and ran alongside them to our enemy, our weapons ready.