Chapter 68: Radio Free Ninjago
Ultra Violet enacts the Postman's capture on Ultra Hunt "The Mailman doesn't deliver, so find him, and return to sender! Today's jackpot could be yours" she laughs
"Every day, pick off our friends. Pick, pick, pick" Karlof complains.
"Ugh. As long as it's not me." Dareth says.
Reika walks over to see what Nya's building "Looks bigger than your other builds. What are you making?"
"Since we're outnumbered, we're upping the armor and firepower. Thanks to some feedback from Skylor, I feel like it's really taking shape." Nya tells her.
"You'll be sitting ducks in that" Lloyd comments. "Need something less conspicuous."
Skylor shrugs "It's a work in progress. She'll be ready."
"Karlof? Do you think I can get your help with Reika's training?" Mistaké asks.
"Ooh, it would be my pleasure" Karlof replies.
"But I don't have any powers," Reika whines.
"Uh, actually, it won't be you who will be facing Karlof, but Dareth" Mistaké tells her.
"Heh, me? I mean...uh, all right." Dareth says nervously. "Hey, heh. About time"
"But he isn't an Elemental Master" Reika argues.
"Neither are you. Power takes many forms beyond what is physical, the power of persuasion, the power of numbers, and the power to lead" Mistaké lectures.
"Don't forget power of Metal" Karlof adds.
"Oh, boy. You're gonna be a tough nut to crack" Dareth says as he and Karlof get ready to fight.
Dareth looks at Mistaké
"Don't look at me" she says.
Misako looks at Reika "Lead him."
"You can do this, Dareth" Reika encourages.
"He's doomed." Lloyd mutters from beside Reika.
"With the power of brown, you're about to go down. Brown Bear" Dareth growls "Spiky Penguin" he imitates a penguin, but Karlof punches him.
Reika sighs "Lucky punch. Come on, shake it off. He's bigger, so use your speed."
Dareth jumps up "Speed. Like a Cheetah. Dareth, the nimble. Dareth, be quick. Dareth jumped over the—" Karlof punches him again.
"Lead" Mistaké says.
"Ninja never quit. Get up" Reika instructs.
Dareth gets up but Karlof chases him. "Aah! Fish! Slippery like a fish!" Dareth jumps onto a pole "I-I'm sorry, Reika, I—Oh, I let you down."
"I can't fight everyone's fights" Reika says.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't hear that" Mistaké smiles.
Reika sighs "I said I can't fight everyone's—" she looks up in realization "How do I lead the Resistance?"
"By finding your voice. The more you inspire, the more others will inspire you. And you better find your voice soon, because today, you will be taking back the airwaves" Mistaké says.
"Airwaves?" Lloyd questions.
"The people of Ninjago think Reika's gone" Mistaké turns the TV off "Show them you are not."
In the Realm of Oni and Dragons, Aria sat around a bonfire with the other Oni. The Omega stood at the head of everyone.
"Ehem," she got everyone's attention. "My fellow kin, tonight we celebrate the return of my granddaughter... um-" she looks at her "What's your name?"
"...Aria" Aria replies with a sigh.
"Yes, my granddaughter Aria!" the Omega faces the others "She has spent many years among those not her kind. So, I hope you will all help me in showing her our way."
"Woah woah," Aria stood up from her spot "I'm not here to stay, I'm not like all of you."
"Not like us?" the Oni who led her to the tribe spoke up "Of course you are, you're an Oni."
"I'm not just an Oni," Aria replies "I'm a dragon too."
"Ha," the Omega shakes her head "dragon you say. Those cowards who never bear their fangs, look at you dear."
Aria looks down at herself before looking up at the Omega, her eyes glow purple before her horns come from her head. The other Oni look somewhat impressed before laughing slightly. Aria looks at them confused as the Omega walks to her.
"You have a lot to learn child," the Omega says.
"You say dragons are cowards, but you're all wearing masks." Aria points out.
"That form you take is the same as being without armor." another Oni explains. "We may be few in number since the war, but we are still powerful."
"You have merely scratched the surface of your powers," the Omega puts her hand on Aria's back "You came here because you heard our call dear, you are an Oni whether you want to believe it or not. Your horns are not those of a dragon, but an Oni. Do you truly feel nothing being here?"
"I don't know." Aria responds as she looks around.
"We are your family dear," the Omega says. "Embrace the darkness, it is not a sin as everybody assumes." She gestors to the tribe "Let's give my granddaughter a warm welcome everyone!"
The tribe cheers as they all stood up, Aria looks around as their eyes all began turning purple. The campfire changed from red to purple as they began celebrating.
"Come now dear," the Omega took her hand "embrace it."
In Ninjago, Lloyd, Reika, Skylor, Shade, Paleman, Neuro, and Griffin Turner use their skills and powers to raid Borg Tower, from where they'll hack the airwaves. After Skylor's powers averted an encounter with Lord Garmadon, the Elemental Masters arrive at Ultra Violet's set.
Ultra Violet is yelling at her crew "So what? You help us catch everyone else, but no one knows where the Mailman is? He's just a postal worker, why have we not caught him, people?!"
The Resistance breaks in and attacks everyone.
Reika smirks "Sorry, UV, but your show has just been canceled."
Paleman grabs her before she could attack him. They tie her and her crew up.
"Once you go live it'll only be a matter of time before they know we're here. Are you ready?" Lloyd asks as he hacks into the computers.
"Yeah" Reika nods.
Skylor takes the camera "Then we're live in five, four, three, two..."
Reika takes a breath before looking at the camera "Hello, Ninjago. It's me, Reika, The Green Ninja. Lord Garmadon wants you to be afraid, but I need you to be brave. With the help of Princess Harumi, Lord Garmadon struck a major blow against Ninjago City. We are ready to strike back. There is a resistance. And we may be small, but we are power—"
Harumi displays a video of Reika's defeat on a screen in the room, causing Reika to hesitate.
"—p-powerful..." Lloyd gives her a look and Reika continues "I may not have Elemental Power, but I call upon the power of the people. When we get knocked down, we rise up. Stronger than before. This is our city. He thinks he can bully us with stone giants. Well, this isn't the first time our city has faced ruin. Buildings fall, but we rise! And to you, Sensei, I say this: fighting me may make you feel powerful, but you're about to see what real power is. The Resistance never quits!"
Killow finally breaks the door down, but the group already left.
Reika's recording continues playing "The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits. The Resistance never quits."
Meanwhile, in the first realm, the Oni were celebrating well into the night at the Omega's command. They all were displaying their powers and creating smoke everywhere. Aria laughed as a few of the Oni were messing around, fighting.
"They're having fun," the Omega says as she sat beside Aria.
"I have to ask..." Aria turns to her "how did my mother kill grandfather? And why?"
"Oh, it's a tale," the Omega sighs "we didn't pay enough attention to our daughter. Layla ended up being born with that golden hair you have, the same as that other child who ended up leaving to make a new realm or something. When he was born, his power was none like we've ever seen, and we knew she'd have the same."
"You're talking about the first spinjitzu master, who had the power of creation?" Aria asks, "How is that possible?"
"I do not know," the Omega replies "We are Oni who control the darkness, a child of ours with ability to create was unheard of."
"You ignored her just because she was different?" Aria questions with annoyance.
"No, that was not the reason." the Omega shakes her head "We were in war with the dragons, my husband and I focused on protecting our kind. Our servant Mistake took care of her. We didn't think-"
"Mistake?!" Aria interrupts her "She took care of my mother?"
"You know her?" the Omega asks.
"I did, she raised me as well." Aria replies "Along with... my lover. She- I mean she gave birth to him."
"So, she stayed in that realm to be with our daughter," the Omega chuckles "I see."
"Let's just get back on subject," Aria shakes her head "How did-"
"Ah yes," the Omega continues "it was late one night after a battle with our enemy. Your grandfather went into his tent to rest. Your mother went into the tent not long after before running out. When we went to investigate, your grandfather was dead."
"Why did you assume it was my mother then?" Aria asks.
"She was the only person to have gone in there," the Omega replies "as it pained me to banish my own daughter, the crime was simply unforgiveable."
"I see," Aria turns away "why did she say she didn't do it then?"
"Perhaps it was because she felt ignored by us," the Omega says "we drifted the wedge between us because of that war. Maybe it was what we deserved."
"I don't think my mother did it," Aria says as she put her hand around her locket "there was no way."
"What's done is done my dear," the Omega stood up "nobody else could have done it. Nobody else was there."
"Nobody else huh," Aria looks around at the tribe "maybe... not one that you knew of."
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