Finally done with classes for the day. Who saw last night's episode of Ninjago? I thought it was so cool! I'm totally digging the new uniforms. Anyways, here is another update. Of course, when I originally wrote this chapter I had it combined with the next one sequentially, but I felt that they didn't go together. Now this feeble excuse for a chapter stands alone. Sorry that it's so short. :/
Chapter Six: Behind Enemy Lines
"The snakes are still in Ouroboros" Lloyd whispered. His view was slightly obstructed by the boulder that concealed him from the serpents. Taking a deep breath, he pulled his green mask down over his face. "Don't worry Laurie" he said to himself, "I'll save you".
"But who will save you?" hissed a voice.
Lloyd spun around to see a large green snake staring back at him. "Acidicus" he gasped, throwing his arms across his eyes. "Where is Skales, I wish to speak with him."
"Little Lloyd Garmadon" the Venomari General chuckled. "You're smart to learn simple ways to defend yourself against us Serpentine, but you were a fool to come here on your own. Skales is not here right now."
"Will you tell him I stopped by?" Lloyd squeaked as the snake threw him over his shoulder.
"You can tell him yourself after he returns."
The walk was quiet and black until Lloyd's back hit metal. This place was familiar to him. He had been imprisoned here before, after sneaking into the Lost City to spy on Pythor. Being a captive was something that seemed to happen quite often to the young boy. Acidicus closed the door to the cage before slithering away.
Lloyd opened his eyes cautiously and scanned the surrounding area. The cage sat upon a cracked platform, damage done to the city after the release of the Great Devourer. Despite being able to house all of the snake tribes, the arena was painfully empty. "Where are all the Serpentine?" he whispered to himself, his eyes continuing to adjust to his surroundings.
"They've all aligned themselves with your father".
The deep and condescending voice came from behind Lloyd, and he turned around, startled. "Pythor?" he gasped. "I thought you were dead…"
"You thought wrong!" The purple snake grabbed two bars on the cage and shook. Lloyd fell to his knees, scared. "The generals assumed my demise as well" he sighed, eyeing the ninja hungrily; "I was absent from the scene after the Great Devourer was defeated, but your precious Sensei couldn't kill me." Pythor gave a laugh that made Lloyd's blood run cold. "And now, here we are, both alive and both back in Ouroboros".
"What do you want with me?" Lloyd asked, slightly trembling.
Pythor narrowed his reptilian eyes. "I believe you were the one that sneaked into our territory" he growled. "What business do you have here?"
"Oh yeah", Lloyd laughed nervously. Taking in a deep breath, the green ninja stood. "I wish to speak with Skales. He has taken something from me that I need back."
"Skales should be back any minute from his night walk. We're expecting more guests anyways so don't get too comfortable, boy" the Anacondrai laughed, slithering away into the darkness.
Okay. Will update tomorrow after Chemistry. Even though this was the shortest chapter in the history of the entire world it's still story progression and I hope you enjoyed it. :)