A.N: OMG. I am SOOOO sorry for not updating in so long. I had, like, REALLY BAD writers block. I had no clue what to say. I apologize, but I have been getting more and more homework as the year goes on, so it's been hard to balance school and here. Anyway, I'll try and see if I can update once a week. Does Sunday work? Ok, on a different note, CHAPTER 10! DOUBLE DIGITS BABY! J WOO HOO! Alright you probably have had enough of my ramble; just R&R please…thanks.

Sensei Wu's POV:

Normally, I woke up long before my students and my brother, so as the Bounty sailed on through the quiet morning, I consulted the spirit smoke to get some answers. I wasn't the only one with questions about the past events.

I concentrated on the smoke, until I saw an image before me. It showed the ninja, me, and my brother, facing some sort of shadow warriors and the serpentine. An ominous figure stood at the front of the underground chamber. Lloyd was chained to the wall and covered with soot and bleeding wounds, and was much thinner than now, and looked pale and weak. He could scarcely keep his eyes open. The ghastly Anacondrai chuckled at his prisoner, amused at how miserable he was. A cold figure was approaching my nephew with a sharpened dagger. The smoke returned to the rest of us. We continued fighting, until Lloyd's shriek of pure agony was heard, and a menacing roar came from the figure at the front, as it began to materialize before us.

The vision disappeared.

The spirit smoke answers little questions and creates more. I was horrified by what I saw. In the vision, Lloyd was in their captivity. What happens to Lloyd that causes the serpentine to him? Did we make a mistake, or was one of the ninja responsible? And, what/ who were the new figures? As I pondered this, the alarm clock went off, and I heard my students groan and begin to wake up. Perhaps they have ideas, but I shouldn't say anything in front of my nephew. Oh, this is going to be troubling…

Zoe's POV:

Does Sensei have to wake us up so early? 5:30 in the morning, really?! I suppose this is when the saying "be ready for everything" comes into play, but I still hate it. I was sleeping in my bed next to Nya, since I now share a room with her. Quickly, I changed, brushed my teeth and my hair, and hurried down the stairs to the kitchen.

The only person in there was Sensei. He's really nice to me, but he's so mysterious and hard to figure out. Like a logic puzzle, it takes a while to understand, and when you do, something's wrong and you gotta start all over. He turned around, saw me, and smiled. "Hello Zoe. You seem to be ready early this morning." I nodded as the smell of bacon wafted into the room. It smelled heavenly and tantalized my taste buds. "I was hungry. Whose turn is it to cook?" Sensei thought for a moment. "I believe its Zane's turn." I sighed in relief, thankful that it wasn't my brother's turn. Sensei chuckled. "Yes, I am glad it's not your brother's turn as well." HOW DOES HE DO THAT?! Sheesh, that's creepy.

As we waited for the others to come to breakfast, I noticed that Sensei looked, worried. He was hiding something, something important. I could feel it; Cole always told me I was good at reading people. "Something wrong Sensei?" I asked, trying not to seem nosy. He seemed surprised at this question, and shakily answered: "N-no, nothing. You shouldn't be worried." Yep, he's hiding something.

Lloyd then bounded into the room in his ninja gi. He still had a high fever and a cough, but he seemed to feel a lot better. His arm still looked awful, it made me feel sick. It was now bandaged once again by Nya. "Hey Zoe. Hey Sensei" he greeted. We waved. He took a seat next to me at the table, causing me to secretly blush. Truth is I think I like him. He's really sweet, funny, and cute. I doubt he likes me though. He's the chosen one, and what am I to him? A friend? I can't do much, besides give support I guess. But, whenever I talk to Lloyd, he gets all nervous and blushes sometimes. Does he…no. No way.

The rest of the ninja and Lloyd's dad showed up at the table. Garmadon sat next to Lloyd, and the ninja took their usual places. Sensei sat next to Kai. "So, I'm sure everybody hates winter now, right?" piped up Jay. The rest of them nodded. I was unsure what to say. Did I miss something important before I lived here? Cole noticed my confused look. "Oh, right. Well, we were out sledding when…"

Garmadon's POV:

And so, Cole began retelling the story to his little sister. Since I already knew the story, I tuned out for a bit. Lloyd was listening to Cole and looking at Zoe. It was nice to see Lloyd finally have a friend. I was relieved to hear my brother tell me that Lloyd's recovering nicely from being sick. I still sometimes get vertigo when I look at his arm.

Cole was about up to when the ice cracked on them when Wu and Zane came out with breakfast. I looked at my brother, and I noticed he seemed, on edge. He was meditating this morning. Strange.

Many pancakes later, Cole was finished telling the story and Zoe was caught up. Lloyd's face was covered with sticky syrup, as well as Zoe. I laughed a little, as that is how I always ate my breakfast as a child. I handed him a napkin as him and Zoe ran off to play.

Eventually, I couldn't take it anymore and I popped the question on my mind. "So Wu, how did the meditation go?" He gulped. "Well, it did work out well. I had a vision, but it wasn't a good one." Intrigued, I asked: "Such as?" Wu seemed pretty shaken up. (This is pretty much just a told version of the vision. You can skip it if you want.) "Ok. It showed all of us, minus Lloyd and Zoe, fighting off the serpentine and some strange shadow warriors. Then it showed Lloyd chained to the wall. What concerns me was that he was wounded horribly. No color anywhere on his body and he could barely keep his eyes open. This cold being was approaching him with a dagger. A horrifying figure was at the front of this underground chamber. He was see-through and very large. It went back to us fighting, and then Lloyd's shriek of pain was heard. The figure at the front began laughing and materializing. Then it stopped. That's it."

Silence. I was speechless. Lloyd was captured, wounded and, based on the description, dying. How did the blasted serpentine even get to him? I was horrified. I was also glad my son wasn't in the room; he would have had a conniption.

Jay looked like he would scream. "Thanks Sally Sunshine. That totally improved the mood." Kai looked concerned. "Well, we should protect the pipsqueak at all costs. Since he was captured in the vision, we obviously made some kind of dumb mistake and it cost us him." Simultaneously, all of us nodded in agreement. My son's safety rests in our hands.

Lloyd's POV:

I was hanging upside-down on a bar, talking with Zoe. She is totally awesome, but I act so stupid around her sometimes. Thankfully, that hasn't happened in a while.

Dad and Sensei walked towards us. I smiled. "Hey" I greeted. "You two ok out here?" Sensei asked. I was surprised by this question. He never asks that, he always trusts me. And besides, I could just call him if something went wrong, which was unlikely. "Uh, yeah. Why wouldn't we be?" Dad, well, I couldn't really read his expression. "No reason" he said. I rolled my eyes. "You worry too much" I stated. Dad was way too overprotective sometimes. It gets annoying.

We hung out there in silence, my hair hanging down in front of me. Zoe was looking at the ocean like it was the most fascinating thing in the world. Awkward….

Xander's POV:

I walked along the hallway of my master's chamber. Frost spread along the walls like a virus. I always carried a cold aura, to strike fear in the hearts of my enemies. My power is not to be taken lightly.

Even though most people would tremble at the feet of Venom, I do not. Because I am his apprentice, I am used to his horrific appearance.

I eventually arrived at the door of his throne room. I knocked quietly. Enter he rasped. I hurriedly walked in and dropped to one knee. "You wished to see me my lord?" I respectfully asked. Yes, I am his second in command, but that can be easily changed.

Did you talk to the Anacondrai? I grinned, remembering his expression. "Yes master. He is aware of the time limit and the sacrifice needed." Venom nodded. Good. In order to take over Ninjago once and for all, I need the little one's soul. I'm sure I would love to see the father's reaction when he finds out his little boy was murdered. I nodded. It would be quite entertaining. "But what should we do about the ninja? They, along with the boy's father and Sensei, will surely try to protect him." Master just smiled maniacally. Do not worry my apprentice. I have a plan to make sure they are out of the way. However, we do not need him just yet. As much as I wanted to question his motives, I kept my mouth shut. No one would dare defy Venom, unless they do not know of his power. That is all Xander. You are dismissed. But, I want to ask a favor of you first. I waited for his command, readily and also uncertainly. After the snakes receive the 2nd scroll, I want you to get the 3rd alone. Let the ninja know and find out who you are. I will take care of the rest. At first, I was confused. Slowly, I comprehended this, and nodded. "Yes master. It will be done." Venom looked pleased. You may go. And with that, I left the throne room, enjoying the images I thought of those pesky ninjas' demise.

Lloyd's POV:

Beginning to feel weird, I got down from my upside-down position, and just hung from the bar, unsure of what to say.

Before anyone could speak, Nya rushed in, eyes wide with alarm. "Guys!" Sensei turned to her. "What is it Nya?" "The serpentine are on the move!"

A.N: TADA! Ok, so, yeah chapter 10's done. I feel like it wasn't good, but just tell me what you thought. No hating please. Oh, and I told you you would see more of Xander. ;) That's about it, have a good day/night!