Haunted: Collapse into Caliginosity

by runaway00

She loves him, but only as a friend. He wants something deeper, but is faced with rejection. Being distracted by petty problems gives the entity the perfect opportunity to take what belongs to it. Sensei Wu knows something evil is upon them all, and he knows its success will lead to the end. Will it take its host and devastate one of the strongest people in Ninjago?

27. Chapter 26: To Infinity

==Hey, guys. I think I'm finally past my writer's block! And while writing this chapter, I came up with new ideas to enhance some original plans I've had for awhile. Things will be starting to heat up soon. I'm going to write as much as I can this week and half because I found out how much free time I actually have. Hopefully that means I can get a move on many things. I hope this chapter is one you'll enjoy, especially since some content has already been mentioned earlier in the story.==

Major Lazer - "Powerful" feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley

When you hold me in your arms, burns like fire, electricity. When you're close, I feel the spark. Takes me higher, to infinity.

Haunted: Collapse into Caliginosity

Chapter 26:

To Infinity

I don't understand why my life has come to this. Why am I surrounded by people who accept me for who I am, yet still treat me differently? This wasn't want I anticipated when joining them. I don't want to stay, but I have to. Here I have a home. Here I have my duties. I cannot abandon these people, for they are the only family I know.

But it is because of my family that my ninja suit has food stains all over it. There was barely any food left after their fun was over. The time I put into making dinner wasn't even considered.

While they all helped clean up the mess they made, I still had to clear the table. I collected every morsel of food into a trash bag and brought it outside to throw away. Removing my pink apron to clean it off, I gazed up at the lively stars.

I can't see the stars because of all the lights. They're really pretty tonight, her voice whispered in my head.

I sighed and looked away. "What can I do to find you again?" I softly asked myself.

I've never felt a more efficacious connection with anyone before Macca. Just one night with her meant everything to me. Her touch and voice is always on my mind. Her smile and warmth fill my dreams at night. Without her, the empty air surrounding me starts to feel more like a cage than freedom.

A small tear fell from my eye. It surprised me as I watched it drip onto the stone underneath my feet. When I looked back up at the sky, more sorrow rushed through me.

Two chirps from a bird forced me to direct my attention somewhere else. The dark creature was perched up on the branch of a lifeless tree. I slightly tilted my head out of curiosity. Strangely, the bird seemed to have done the same. There was no possible explanation for it. I shook my head to clear my head of nonsense. Yet again, the bird mirrored me.

To further my observation of the bird, I performed a small dance that was common among many species. The bird moved its feet and flapped its wings in response

Incredible! I mentally acclaimed. But before I could do anything else, the bird hopped along the branch and flew away.

The distant voices from the kitchen were still earshot from where I was. They were absorbed in a deep conversation. I decided to take my chances, and hurried down the stone stairs to follow my new friend.

The steepness of the stairs declined as I got farther down. At the base of the mountain, there was nothing but large boulders. I could sense the Wildwood Forest ahead of me. The bird continued its journey for me to follow. The boulders slowly progressed into regular stones as I leaped over them. I began to pass up a small number of trees.

It slowly thickened with nature's obstacles. I panted and eventually halted, leaning over to rest my hands on my knees.

Just a little bit longer, I told myself, continuing.

The destination wasn't that far off, after all. A dim glow of red shined over a small hill. When I saw what was there, I was stunned.

Many red lanterns lit up a sloppy construction site. I could hear the banging of hammers and sense the bodies of Hypnobrai. Lloyd and Hannah were treating these snakes like slaves.

A single chirp from the bird made me look up at a tree. It nodded in the direction of the building, indicating for me to go to it.

"Thank you, my mysterious friend."

But now wasn't the right time. I needed to assemble my brothers in the morning so we could destroy it with ease.

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