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"While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself." - Douglas Horton
Chapter Six: Impatient
Grinning wickedly at his chef-d'œuvre. The overlord couldn't help, but gawk in amazement as the fire rapidly spreaded throughout the building. 'Now.. This-this will show those troublesome ninjas that I mean bussiness!' Pondered the Overlord as he witnessed people coughing wildly as they fled the building.
Red and white lights soon appeared parking towards the front. Men in yellow suits jumped down and entered the buildings. The Overlord's grin soon turned upside down, when he saw them trying to put out the flames.
As if testing them, he exploded all the lights from the street-lamps. But before all the light died out, he managed to see a blur of green rushing in the building. Which only deranged him more. "They think they can stop me?!" He was offended. "I'll show them... Ninjago is mine!" Grumbled the Overlord.
Feeing the breeze hitting my face as I rode the ultra dragon across Ninjago City. Seeing nothing, but the dark night sky and little hints of stars hidden in it. A long yawn escaped Lloyd's mouth.
"Huh? I guess I should of left earlier..." He said as his eyes become a little more droopy. He layed down to take a five minute nap.
The ultra dragon rolled their eyes and grunted in response. The air started to smell a bit burnt and stale. He figured it was one of the dragon, so he just let it slide. Snoozing for about three minutes, only to be woken up by the sudden jolt. Lloyd let out a frustrated sigh, "C'mon guys...let me sleep for a little bit more."
The ultra dragon's all let out dreadful roars, causing Lloyd to rapidly sit up. Dry black smogged filled the air. Lloyd glanced towards it and saw fire. He heard the firefighters, but only the light from their trucks gave off illumination. He quickly commanded the ultra dragon and in no time they made it to the ground.
He heard people screaming, crying, coughing, and firefighters yelling out commands.
"Ninja Go!" Cried out Lloyd as he switched into his ninja gear. Wasting no time, he rushed inside to help.
Upon entering, it was very arduous to see. Thick heavy-like smoke filled the building. He took a step foward only to be pushed back by running bystanders. Lloyd squeezed through and caught a glimpse of a firefighter.
"Anything I can do?" Lloyd coughed up.
"No. We checked most of the rooms thoroughly." He stated as he noticed who he was talking to. "But if you wanna give it another scan...be my guest.."
Lloyd took that as a yes! And sprinted up the stairs. Little bits of ember were floating around. Sweat began to pour down from his head, causing his thick blonde hair to stick to his forehead.
Resting for a few seconds, he used his elemental powers to cool himself off. 'Ugh..' He pondered as he wiped sweat off his brow. Lloyd was just about to call it quits when he caught sight of a door, which was closed unlike the rest.
'Hmmm. That's strange, I wonder why they didn't open it.' Using his elemental power, Lloyd melted off the golden doorknob. Shoving the door wide open, a thing he regretted doing. Coughing wildly as smoked surrounded him. Beside the smoke blocking off his sight, the heat didn't make the situation any better.
"Ice!" Lloyd shouted as he aimed up towards the ceiling. Tiny circled-like snow came falling down, calming down the fire somewhat.
"Hello? Anyone here!" Shouted Lloyd as he waited for a response. He was flabbergasted when he heard a small faint one. Following the response, he spotted a girl about his age lying on the floor.
Leaning down to her level, Lloyd checked her pluse. Scooping her up in his arms, carrying her bridal style. "Don't worry, I'll get you out of here..." He whispered to her, carrying her into the hallway.
'NO! NO! NO...!' Pondered the Overlord as he glared at Lloyd.
'Fine!... He if wants to play...then let's play...' He chuckled sinfully.
*POP! POP! POP!*
Cracking most of the light bulbs above Lloyd. Totally startling him, he dropped to the ground with Bella in his arms. Bella grunted as her back made contact with the hard wooden floor. Lloyd was hovering over Bella, but he had no time to apologize because someone started to chuckle wickedly.
Lloyd didn't have to think twice. He knew who's chuckle that belonged to. He knew it too well.
"O-ve-r-lord...?." He stuttered out astonished. "But.. I thought-"
"What?! Did you honestly think you defeated, me?! Where there is light! There shall always be darkness...As long as your around Lloyd, then so will I." Barked the Overlord, creating sparks to go haywire.
Throwing his hands over his head to shield himself. He glanced up and realized a giant fluorescent tube was above them. 'Shit!' He mentally cursed upon hearing the Overlord's voice right above him as the fluorescent tube flickered.
Bella's coughing brought Lloyd out of his thoughts. "Here." He said as he took off his mask. "Put it on."
*POP! POP! POP!*
Glass shattered everywhere, and darkness soon began to consumed most of the hall.
"You're so weak without your team..." Echoed the Overlord. "Pathetic!" Spat the Overlord. "Don't you see Lloyd...it is I who will always have the upper hand!" He cackled. "Ninjago will and has always belonged to me!"
Lloyd was so enraged. He did the next thing without thinking. He clasped both of his hands together and created small sparks of lighting between his hands. "I'm not weak!" Shouted Lloyd as he aimed for the fluorescent tube, cracking it. Shutting his eyes as he hovered over Bella, he crouched down and covered her.
The next few seconds felt like minutes. Nothing, but silence filled the room. The only sounds that came from Bella and Lloyd were their short breaths coming in fast. "I did it..." Supposed Lloyd. But why did he feel so uncertain about it.
"You stupid boy.." Crackled a purple floating orb. "But I must say.. Thank you for freeing me... Being stuck in the Digiverse, was the only bump in my road, but thanks to you... Ninjago will finally be mine!"
Lloyd felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand, once he caught sight of the Overlord floating mere inches from him. Lloyd was about to say something, when he got distracted my Bella's grip.
Her breaths were coming in twice as fast as his. "C'mon. Let's get you out of here." Picking her up, he turned around, but the Overlord was nowhere to be seen...
Sensei Wu jerked awake, sweat dripping down on the sides of his face. "Lloyd!" He gasped. Sensei Wu felt the sudden urge to look for his nephew, fearing the worst outcomes. "What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time.." He said to himself.
Reaching for his straw hat and staff, he quickly got out of bed. Strolling around the monastery to make sure nothing was out of place. A red blinking light, caught his eye. He pressed the button to hear the message. "You have One unread message." Spoke the machine. "Press One to listen to the message."
Pressing the button with much force, he held his breath as the message began playing, "Mom? Dad? It's me, Lloyd. I'm going to be home two days early. I'm actually just heading there right now. It should take me no more than an hour to get there. See you soon."
*Beeeeeeeeeeeeeep*
"To hear this message again, press Two. To delete this message, press Three. To record this messa-" The phone slipped from Sensei's trembling hand. Lloyd called three hours ago...
Wasting no time, he headed towards Lloyd's bedroom. "Lloyd!" Yelled Sensei, as the door slammed against the wall.
"What th-" Jumped up, Cole.
"Ooaf!" Grunted Jay from the floor.
"Holy Crap..." Groaned Kai rubbing his eyes. "What the hell?"
Zane turned on the light, "Sensei? Is something wrong?"
Sensei Wu glanced around, but didn't spot his nephew. "I thought Lloyd came home..", he said lowering his head.
"But why would you think that?" Said a certain ninja on the floor.
"He called some time ago, saying he was coming home. I just figured he arrived already. But do not worry, I shall wait up for him. Go back to sleep, sorry for disturbing."
Closing the door behind him, he made his way to the kitchen. Pouring himself a cup of tea. He wandered into the living room, where he took a seat. Hearing shuffling footsteps approaching, he was not surprised to see his students standing before him.
"Sensei? Is Lloyd okay?" Kai asked breaking the silence.
Sensei sighed, not knowing how to response. What he knew was only a dream, only a dream... Right?
Jay noticed the awkward silence and reached for the T.V remote. "Uh- why don't we watch something, while Lloyd makes it home.."
Everyone did a double-look, when the screen turned on. The revelation that unfolded in front of them, left them gaping at the screen. "Hello. And thank you, Rob. I'm standing here in front Apartments 101 on the corner of Hart Street. It appears a fire rapidly began, but we still don't know who or how this disaster began. Many people were rushed to the hostpital, but luckily no one was badly injured. The green ninja was seen amongst the crowd, helping out. I'm Cindy Harper, reporting to you live." The new's kept re-playing, Lloyd running into the building.
'Fire? Bella!' Cole felt his heart drop.
'It's all my fault...' Sighed Lloyd. 'My friends, and family, there all in danger because of me... And they'll always be I'm danger because of who I am.. The green Ninja..' He said mentally.
His ears failed to pickup the footsteps. "Um. Pardon me. But you're Lloyd, right?"
His head snapped up as he observed the doctor. Too choked up to speak, he nodded his head in agreement.
"Bella, seems to be doing just fine." He said as he scribbled something on his notepad. "But, I highly recommend, for her to stay the night. She inhaled quite a few, but just to be sure. I wanna keep her on observation. She's in room 13B." He managed to finish up, when a nurse called for him. Giving Lloyd a friendly smile, he excused himself and walked off.
"LLOYD!"
Turning towards the scream, he saw his uncle and everyone else running to him.
"What are you guys doing here?" He questioned them.
"Lloyd! Are you alright?"
Cole ignored Lloyd, and walked toward the receptionist desk. The woman typed something into her computer and gave him a yellow wrists bracelet. He mouthed, "I'll be right back.." And ran towards the hall.
"What's up eating him up?" Lloyd asked, glancing at Cole.
"He's worried about his girlfriend." Kai answered, heading towards the waiting room. Everyone else followed his lead.
Lloyd felt a huge load weighing down on him. He knew Sensei would soon find out eventually. Sighing to himself, he thought, 'Might as well get this over with...'
"Uncle?" Murmured Lloyd. "I need to tell you...something"
Sensei Wu noticed his nephew's eerie behavior. "What seems to be the matter?" Questioned Wu as he shot a glance at Lloyd.
He noticed Lloyd fidgeting with his hands, and a odd look plastered on his face. Sensei Wu took a few paces forward and motioned for Lloyd to follow. Soon they were both strolling throughout the hospital.
"So what's causing you so much distress, Lloyd?"
"Sensei... I.." Began Lloyd. "The Overlord.. He's back."
"I know." He replied casually re-adjusting his straw hat. "I saw an unusual imagine roaming in the spirit-smoke, that disturbed me greatly. At first I figured it was a new threat coming forth to attack Ninjago, but then it laughed..." He paused glancing at Lloyd for only a mere second. "And I'd recognized that vile chuckle..." He finished off bitterly.
They ended up in front of Bella's room, 13B. The yellow curtains from the window were pulled aside. They caught sight of a sleeping Cole, who was merely holding Bella's soft dainty hand in his own. Sensei lips curved upwards catching a glimpse of young love.
"But do not worry young nephew, fore the Overlord is trapped in the digiverse."
"Uh..." Lloyd rubbed his neck awkwardly. "I wouldn't be so sure about that..." Sensei's eyes became wide with fear. After hearing Lloyd's story, Sensei became doubtful for Ninjago, itself.
"Impatient actions will only lead to disastrous outcomes..." Scolded Sensei.
Impatient- having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
Chef-d'œuvre- a masterpiece.
And that's it for this chapter! (: Sorry, it took so long. With school and activitys after school, I'm booked all week! What will the Overlord do next? Will he find a new Ally or an old one? Don't forget to review!(: