The next chapter is a different version of when the knights go into the maze during the "Maze of Amazement" episode. Just so you know.

Aaron cried out with excitement as he blasted out of the Fortrex on his shield. The others all followed him, close behind. Clay, Macy and Axl riding on one vehicle and Lance on the other.

"Let's go!" Clay called out, flying away from the Fortrex.

They rode together, swerving around each other. Aaron stayed close to the ground, following them now.

"We're never going to find this book," Lance moaned.

"Patience," Clay told him.

"Axl, help us out," Lance said. "You lived here for a while, surely you know the way around."

"I don't recognize it, nor do I think I've seen it," Axl said.

"And you didn't say anything, Why?" Lance said.

"You never asked," Axl smirked.

Lance glared, turning back to the path in front of him.

"Dead ahead, guys," Ava told them through their helmets.

"Stop up here, Clay," Macy called, since Clay couldn't hear her.

Clay nodded, as they stopped. Aaron stayed on his shield, hovering above the ground.

"Looks like our way in," Clay said.

"No, I thought it was someone's house," Lance said sarcastically.

Clay rolled his eyes.

"Be aware, there is another door in, so Jestro could be in there too," Ava said.

"Got it," Aaron said. "Be aware of Jestro."

"Come on," Axl said.

They walked in, and just as they got in, the door swung shut, locking in place.

"Looks like we're committed now," Lance said.

"Who built this?" Macy wondered.

"Nobody I know," Axl replied.

"Any idea where we are, Ava?" Macy asked.

"No," Ava replied.

Clay looked around, unable to hear Ava without his helmet.

"It looks like a maze of some sort," she continued. "Give me some time and I can map a route for you guys."

"What should we do then?" Aaron asked.

"Well, if this is a maze, we should stick together and try to make our away until Ava can guide us," Macy said.

"Good thinking," Clay said.

After walking in circles for a while, Axl used his lute to guide them with echolocation. They were making it quite far, when they arrived at an opening. They found a large rock with a message encrypted on it. Merlock read it to them, and it left them with two choices. Axl had opened both doors and they followed the right path. After a couple other bumps, the book was in sight.

"We're not alone," Clay told them.

"Who else is in here?" Macy asked.

The knights pulled out their weapons as the rocks came to life. They charged into action, attempting to get the monsters.

"Get the book!" Clay called out.

Axl ran towards the book, and then he saw Jestro running towards it too. He saw all the lava monsters fighting the rock creatures too. Axl sprinted, jumping up and grabbing the book. Jestro grabbed it at the same time. Axl, being stronger, got the book.

"That's enough!"

The last rock monster fell to the ground, shattering. Everyone turned, seeing Clay on the ground beside the Book of Monsters.

"What are you doing, Clay!?" Macy shouted.

Clay didn't speak. Then Macy saw he was being held back by the bookkeeper and a group of monsters.

"Now listen, knights," the Book of Monsters said. "Hand over the book or Clay gets it."

Clay looked up, to Macy, then Axl.

"Stop them," Merlock told the knights. "Clay's got the snow globe!"

Macy's eyes widened as Merlock spoke. She turned, seeing Axl about to give Jestro the book.

"Axl! No!" she cried.

Clay turned to Macy.

"It's a trick!" Macy cried, running to Axl.

She snatched the book from him before Jestro could grab it. Jestro growled.

"What do you mean?" Lance asked.

"Why don't you tell them, Clay?" Macy glared.

"What are you talking about?" Clay asked her.

"Merlock told me everything before we left," Macy said.

She handed the book to Aaron as she stormed towards him.

"You were acting different," she continued. "And as soon as he told me, everything started to piece together. Then, I saw this."

She reached into his pocket and pulled out the snow globe. Clay looked between it and her, knowing he was caught. Clay climbed to his feet, refusing to make eye contact with Macy.

"I'm sorry," Clay murmured.

"You're going to need to do more than that," Macy spat.

Clay glanced up at her, then pushed her backwards. She yelped, the snow globe flying out of her hands and landing in Clay's. While Aaron was distracted by what was happening, Jestro snatched the book from him and ran towards the Book of Monsters and Clay.

"Clay," Macy gasped. "You can't side with them. They're the bad guys and you're a good guy."

Clay looked to Macy on the ground.

"I'm so sorry," he said.

"Knight, get over here!" the Book of Monsters shouted.

Clay turned his back on Macy and ran towards the Book of Monsters. Macy watched him leave, horror on her face. Aaron and Lance helped her up while Axl stood, watching. Tear sparkled in Macy's eyes. She saw Clay being held by two monsters, almost forced to walk. He glanced over his shoulder, closed his eyes and looked away, knowing he hurt Macy. Jestro fell back, walking beside him.

"You did what was best," Jestro said.

"Yeah," Clay said. "I know. It's just…."

"What?" Jestro asked.

"I think I just broke any trust I had with the others," Clay sighed.

"You don't need those guys anymore," he heard the Book tell him. "You're with us now."

"You said I could go back after I gave you the globe," Clay said.

"I did," the Book of Monsters smirked. "I never said when."

Clay was thrown into the Evil Mobile. He jumped up and ran to the bars, looking between Jestro and the Book of Monsters.

"You knew all along that he would do this," Clay said to Jestro. "Didn't you?"

Jestro looked down.

"I'm sorry, Clay," Jestro said. "I knew myself you wouldn't have done it if you knew this would be the outcome."

"I can't believe you," Clay said. "I thought I could trust you."

"Oh how the tables turn," the Book of Monsters laughed.

Clay looked between them, feeling betrayed by Jestro. The Book of Monsters walked off, leaving Jestro and Clay alone.

"Why, Jestro? Why?" Clay asked.

"I'm sorry, Clay," Jestro said, rather simply. "This is the way it has to be."

Jestro turned and walked off after the Book of Monsters. Clay sighed, looking back into the maze, hoping the other knights would be coming after him. Why would they? He thought. I betrayed them. Why would they want to help me. They probably think I am against them now. They probably don't trust me anymore.

Clay sank to the floor in the shadows. He pulled his knees up to his chest, curled up in a ball.

"What have I done?" he asked himself. "What have I done?"

Macy was in the training room, tearing every monster apart that came close to her. Aaron sat on the side, watching her. She stopped, panting as the holograms disappeared. Aaron climbed to his feet, walking over to her.

"You feeling alright?" he asked.

"What do you think?" she snapped.

Aaron took a step back to avoid Macy's arm. Macy sighed, turning to him.

"I'm sorry," she said, calmer. "I just…...It's just…."

"Clay betrayed us," Aaron said. "I'm sure there is a logical explanation behind what he did. We will never know until we find him."

"How do you know that wasn't his free will?" Macy asked. "We could go rescue him, but then he will only turn on us again."

"I know," Aaron said. "It's a possibility. But he also might be getting forced to do this. Like blackmail type thing."

"What would they be using as blackmail for him?" Macy asked.

"It's just an idea," Aaron shrugged.

"I do not believe that is what has happened," Merlock said.

Macy and Aaron jumped, turning to see Merlock 2.0 looking at them.

"Don't sneak up on people like that," Macy said.

"Sorry, but I overheard your conversation," Merlock said. "I witnessed what happened, and Clay did not look happy with what he was doing. It was not his free will. I can assure you that."

"Then what happened to him?" Macy asked.

"Go get Lance and Axl," Merlock said. "I will explain everything once you four are together with Robin and Ava here."

"Alright," Aaron said. "Let's get some answers."

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