Prologue: To Gather Bait
(Ok! I couldn't help myself! I wanted to write this story so bad! I was really excited about this! This is one of my favorite seasons of Ninjago! I love the characters, the introduction of Elemental Masters, Chen, Skylor, and Clouse! I've always wanted to write this!
Anyway, for this part, I feel like it is important to point out how Zane got to Chen's Island, what happened to Pixal, and also giving Aya, Masamune, and Cora the reason to come to the tournament. I'll explain their elemental powers in the next chapter! Enjoy!)
(3rd's POV)
After Zane's death and Gracia's victory, peace was restored to both Ninjago and Ransei. However, this peace would be short lived by both worlds. On an island far off between the two worlds, there was a man living on an island with his right-hand man and a few servants.
"Clouse! Where are you?!" a man wearing a ridiculously, large skull hat and red robs was sitting on a throne.
"Right here, master. Are you ready to begin your plan?" Clouse, a tall man with black hair wearing a red battle suit.
"Get my daughter! I need her to get a few people for me!" he shouted loudly like a demanding child.
Clouse sighed and nodded his head as he went to a room. He knocked on the door and waited. The door opened to reveal a young girl with long, red hair wearing an orange suit. She was surprised to see him here, but she then assumed it was because of Chen.
"Your father wishes to see you" he said as he stepped aside.
She just nodded and followed Clouse to the main room.
"How can I help you, father?" she asked as she bowed.
"Skylor! I need you to find a few people! I have to get everyone here for my tournament of elements! Here's the list and the money! You better get going!" he shouted in delight, "Clouse and I have to wait for someone here!"
Skylor simply nodded her head as she looked over the list of people. Clouse lead her to a ship.
(Ronin's POV)
Well, this is not what I though would happen today. It was a few days after the funeral for the ice one, but there was something happening at Borg Tower. Cyrus Borg was staying with the ninjas to help them with their vehicles. That means he left the tower unguarded! I was able to sneak into the tower and head to the top floor. Borg's assistant wasn't here... Where else could she be? She wasn't with her creator. I knew that. She shut herself away from his friends.
"Are we compatible now?" a voice echoed throughout the tower.
I found him! I ran to the factory line and saw the machines building something. There was that assistant here as well! She was looking at the machines in awe.
"Yes, yes we are" she said happily.
The ice one is trying to rebuild himself! I've got to stop him! I need that reward money. After all, who needs huge debts to pay, right? I didn't bring Rex with me, because he would attract too much attention, but maybe I don't need my loyal craft. I walked out of the factory and went to the keyboard in the main room. I swiftly took out my aero blade and slammed it on the keyboard. Sparks flew as the error message appeared on the screens.
"What is happening?" the ice one asked concerned.
"I don't know. I'll figure it out" the assistant said in a reassuring tone.
I ran to the side of the doors. She entered the room as I drew a taser out and struck her back. She let out a scream as I drained her power supple.
"Pixal?!" I heard the ice one shouted.
He's coming up! Maybe I can use her to my advantage. Ah! Bingo! I've got a plan! I left her body on the ground and waited behind a table as I put my aero blade away. The doors opened and heard loud, metal clapping against the tile floor. I took a quick peek and saw the ice one. Well, I shouldn't say ice anymore. He's more like Mr. Tin Man now. I guess he must've built himself a new body for himself.
"Pixal?!" he shouted in a panic.
I stood up, aimed my taser, and drained his power supple dry! Whew. That was easy. I picked up both robots and whistled for my Rex. The ship hovered above the building. I quickly put the robots in the ship and then went to the computer room I was at. I noticed there were some cameras here. Well, I can't have them discover who I am too soon, now can I? Especially if she's with them... Not the point. I took out a few electronic bugs and threw them around. These things can short circuit and clean out any evidence about me being here, and Mr. Tin Man's whereabouts. I whistled as I made my way back to Rex and then took the robots to Chen.
"Yo Chen! I got what you want!" I shouted from my ship as I hovered above his island.
I see him and that weird assistant of his coming out of that building. I lowered Rex near the ground and tossed the robots to the ground.
I exited my ship and extended my hand, "Nothing in life is free. Where's my coin?"
"Give him what he wants, Clouse! We did promise the man! Eyzor! Take Zane to my main chamber and take the girl apart. We don't need her" Chen said in delight.
Clouse clapped his hands as two more of his followers walked in with a big bag of gold coins! Oh, boy! I'll be able to pay my debt off soon! I took the coins and left that crazy island. I never want to go back there again.
(Skylor's POV)
I honestly don't like this plan of mine, but I don't have a choice. I was taking this ship to another world? I think? I have never been to another world before, but I am looking for someone named Lar? I wonder why... My father is a wicked man. Maybe he's planning something... I wasn't sure what happened, but I did find myself in another world. However, this world did remind me of Ninjago. I have to be quick. I saw two small kids running around in this kingdom.
"Excuse me, where am I?" I asked them with a smile.
The two of them blushed a bit as the boy with white hair answered with a smile and blush, "This is Fontaine. The leader of this castle is Motochika. He's also the elemental master of water and courting Lady Aya, the elemental master of dark. His little brother is Lar"
That's probably why my father wants me to kidnap Lar. He has two connection to two elemental masters.
I moved my hair out my face as I asked politely, "Can you show me where the castle is please? I've always wanted to see the castle"
"It's over there!" he shouted as he pointed down the street.
Alright, let's get this mission over with. I made my way over the castle and looked at it. This place is beautiful. The fountains poured clear water as the building shined against the water and sunlight. I shook my head and went to the castle.
"Honestly, Masamune, I wish the two of us could've meet at a much simpler time" I heard a strong and calm voice said.
"Relax, master of water. We are at a time of peace. After Gracia used her powers to seal away the mystic energy, there is nothing to worry about. I just wanted to ask you a few questions" another voice, cheeky and smug, asked.
I climb the roof and saw two young teenagers there. One of them had an eye patch.
"Well, it is nice to see you again. Now, let's get on to negotiations" the man with blonde and blue hair asked in delight.
I decided to run the other direction. I believe that's Motochika, the master of water. I don't know who that guy next to him is though. I don't think he'll be important. I landed behind the castle and quietly made my way over to the door. I entered castle and could see the themes of water and ocean here. I tried to be quick and light as I ran through the hallways. However, I heard two people coming towards me. I quickly ran into a room and quietly closed the doors to overhear their conversation.
"By the way, how's your little brother?" the young teenager asked with a smile.
"Resting in his room. He's still frustrated. I need to meet with Masanori about something with my people. Masamune, please wait in my room" Motochika said as he walked out of his castle.
I made my breathing low and quiet.
"Alright then! I'll stay in your room" the other voice, Masamune, said as he placed his hands on the door.
I quickly looked around and saw another door. I quietly opened it and rushed in. I closed it just as Masamune opened the door. I turned around to see a young man sleeping on the bed. That must be Lar. Well, time to get to work. I opened my bag quietly and took a pair of vengestone handcuffs and a handkerchief. I lifted his head and tied the handkerchief over his mouth slowly and quietly. Then, I moved his arms and cuffed his hands together. This was easier than I thought, until I heard something click.
"Well, I don't believe I've had the pleasure to meet a person quite like you" Masamune's voice said seriously.
I slowly turned my head to the side to see him holding a pistol at me.
"I am Lord Masamune, the warlord of Avia, and the master of wind. I suggest you surrender right now and back away from the kid. Unless you want a fight" he said in a very cocky manner.
Well, this just got complicated. I slowly rose away from Lar and raised my hands in the air.
"So, who are you? Where are you from?" he asked as he walked towards me and saw Lar, "Are you trying to start a war?"
I swiftly dropped to my feet and knocked him to his feet. I gripped his wrist, absorbed his elemental power, and then took the gun from him. I aimed it at him as he seemed surprised.
"Well, you're new. Amber? You're clearly not related to Lady Crystal and her brother. They never mentioned you. I've got it. You're from that other world. What was it called? Ninjago? Fascinating!" he commented.
Well, I underestimated him. He's perceptive. He snapped his fingers to create a powerful gust of wind and blew me out of the room! I crashed through the paper-thin doors and landed on the ground with a thud.
"You better give one reason why I shouldn't stop you from causing a war to break out" he said seriously as his eyes glared at me.
There has to be a way for me to get out of this mess. I can't fail! I can't fail my father! I stood up and prepared to fight him.
"I don't know how things work in Ninjago, but I can assure you, I will not hurt you without a good reason. My allegiance is to Lady Krystal. You have the same elemental power as her. I would like to know why" he said seriously as he waved his hands in a circular motion to create a small windstorm as he made his way over to me, "So, why are you here?"
"Carrying out my orders" I said as I prepared to create a wind gust of my own.
"Alright, now we are getting to know each other!" he said as he walked up to me, "Well, my orders to come from Lady Krystal. She was the person who recommend me to talk to Motochika. She called it broadening my horizons"
"My orders are for my father and him alone" I said seriously as I threw a wind gust at him.
He smiled as he walked through the wind with ease! How did he do that?!
"I faced stronger winds than this. Nothing can phase me! However, you are still being phased by a huge fear of yours" Masamune said simply as he faced me directly, "So, you better tell me what's really going on with you?"
I was frozen. This guy figured me out just by observing me. I couldn't believe this.
"I have to listen to my father... If I don't, he'll hurt me..." I said in a shaky voice.
Masamune's eyes were wide, and then changed to serious.
"How bad is this? If your father finds out you fail?" he asked concerned.
"I don't think he'll let me every leave the island and just put me to work" I shudder at the thought.
Masamune sighed as he shook his head.
"Well, then I'll go with you" he said annoyed, "After all, I have to keep an eye on Lar and you. Something tells me your father is up to something if he knows about this place"
He turned to me and extended his hand.
"Why are you helping me?" I asked amazed.
"I want to figure out a few things. Right now, a few people know about your world. I don't want Lady Krystal and my castle to be under attack by anything. Also, you're going to need my help with this world. This won't be only person you will take from our world. He'll want info. We'll just exchange a few pieces of information" he said simply.
"You'll really help me?" I asked surprised.
"Yep. Just help me with getting info and we've got a deal" he said with confidence.
I shook his hand and felt somewhat relieved. I have a friend. I think I have one.
"I'll let Lar in on our secret as well. Hm, if we going to cause some chaos, I suggest you handle Motochika. I'll head to my kingdom. Then, we'll head to your world" he said as he went back to Lar's room.
This is unexpected. However, I heard someone gasp. I turned my attention to Motochika. He looked very surprised.
"I was just trying to make sure my people are safe and yet you've managed to get in" he said as he crackled his knuckles.
"Well, it wasn't exactly hard to break in" I admitted with a smirk as I snapped my hands to create a windstorm around me.
He gasped as he created an orb of water and threw it at me. Maybe I can take his power as well. I threw the wind at him! He tried to create a water shield, but the wind cut up his water and him! He let out a scream of pain as I lunged at him. I quickly grab his wrist and absorb his powers. I placed my hand on his chest and blasted a beam of water at him! He was thrown across the room and hit the stone wall hard. Well, that was a bit much.
"Lar! Motochika!" I heard someone shout.
I turned to see a young lady wearing a white cloak rush in with a staff. I covered my face and kept my distance from her. I suddenly felt a powerful gust of wind surround me. I was forced into the air as I lost the piece of paper with Lar's name on it! I was surprised, but the wind took me away. I found myself outside of the palace with Masamune.
"Let's get going" he said as he motioned for me to follow him to a carriage.
I jumped in and saw Lar sitting in the carriage as he looked at me.
"This is the girl you want to team up with?" he asked unamused.
"She's full of surprises" he reassured Lar as he shouted at the driver, "Get us to the shore! We need to go there, Kojuro!"
"Oh, no! We are not getting involved in this!" Kojuro shouted annoyed.
"As your king, it is my job to protect my people, my elemental power, Krystal's power, and people. I am going to do that" Masamune said with confidence, "I'll leave you in charge until I get back! I know you and Magoicih can handle the kingdom till I'm gone. Oh, and make sure Lady Krystal doesn't know! She'll be worried about me"
"Keep telling yourself that, my lord" Magoicih joked.
"Shut up!" Masamune said seriously as he smacked Magoicih's head.
"Like he has a change to be with the Lady Krystal" Lar mumbled under his breath and received a glare from Masamune.
I just burst into a fit of laughter. The three of them just starred at me as Masamune chuckled. I've never had friends like these before.
"See guys? We need to help her! She needs to laugh more like that! Come on! Let's get going, Kojuro!" Masamune said with a knowing smirk.
"Fine! You better come back to us alive!" Kojuro remarked annoyed.
"Promise!" he said with a wave of his hand.
It didn't take us long to arrive at the shore. Masamune sighed as he snapped his fingers to create a wind dragon! I was surprised to see one in front of me. He hopped on with Lar sitting behind him. I was about to join them when Kojuro grabs my wrist and pulls me back.
"Make sure he doesn't do anything he'll regret" Kojuro said seriously.
I just gulped and nodded my head at him.
"Relax! Give our lord some credit" Magoicih said with a smile, "He can take care of himself. He is our lord for a reason"
Kojuro just sighed as he walked away from me. I joined Masamune.
"Ok, we'll be back soon! Take care!" Masamune said with confidence as he made his dragon fly in the air.
He was heading away from the shore as I looked back. Magoicih just smiled while Kojuro turned his head away. I didn't realize it until we were in the air for a while, but Lar fell asleep against Masamune's back.
"Don't mind them" Masamune said calmly, "Magoicih and Kojuro are both my best friends. We've been through a lot together. Magoicih is going to take over while Kojuro vowed to be by my side till the end. Those are friends you should find. Well, you have one right now. I'll help you get away from that crazy father of yours"
I just smiled as I felt the gentle breeze blow through my hair. I didn't if it was possible for me to even have friends. Maybe, this new friend of mine can help me get away from my father. We were soon approaching the island.
"Lar, you have to wake up" I shook him gently.
"What? Why?" he asked tiredly.
"I was ordered to take you as a prisoner. Just let me put the cuffs on you" I said hesitantly.
"Don't worry. I'll make sure nothing bad happens to you" Masamune reassured the young prince.
"Ok" Lar said as he extended his wrists out.
I put the cuffs on him gently as Masamune landed the dragon. However, a few of my father's troops charged towards us. I got off the dragon with Lar in my hold while Masamune stood behind me.
"He helped me catch Lar. Now, please let me speak with my father" I said seriously.
The troops moved away from us. Masamune just smiled as we walked to the main chamber. I saw my father on his throne with Clouse by his side.
"Ah! You're safe! I thought you didn't make it!" my father said in delight, "This is Lar! Great! Clouse take him to the factory! I'll get those invitations ready, but daughter, why do you have the master of wind with you?"
So, my father does know about him and that other world.
"I came to help! I've heard great things about you! Also, you were in my world as well! I have a feeling you would want info my home. I am here to offer my services to you" Masamune said with a bow.
"Really?! Ok! You can compete in my Tournaments of Elements! You and Skylor will be my personal spies in the Tournament! Actually, Masamune, you can help me now! Is there an Elemental Master of Time?" my father asked curiously.
"Yep! That would be Tadakatsu from Valora!" Masamune answered with a smirk.
"Great!" my father responded, "I'll have Eyzor take you to a room. Skylor! You have to absorb a power in the dungeon!"
"Yes father" I said with a bow.
I looked at Masamune who was smiling at Eyzor. He then smirked at me as he followed my father's top soldier. I went to the dungeon and saw Clouse locking a cell. I am assuming that is where Lar is.
"Skylor. What brings you here?" Clouse asked seriously.
"Father told me to absorb a power he has here" I answered him.
"Ah, he means the master of ice" Clouse reasoned as he walked to a cell.
He unlocked the cell and opened the door for me. I saw a silver droid unconcious. Well, this won't be hard. I placed my hand on his wrist and absorb his powers. I left the cell, but I looked through the bars of a cell and saw Lar sitting there. I have to tell Masamune about this. However, I walked pass father who was holding his staff.
"Oh! Skylor! Your next assignment is to break those Ninjas apart in the Tournament with Masamune's help" my father said in delight, "However, he will also be keeping an eye out for the elemental masters from his place!"
I just nodded my head as I walked away from him. I went to Masamune's room and found him sitting in his room.
"What's up?" he asked in delight.
"Lar is kept near the elemental master of ice" I said to him seriously.
"Thanks. However, your father gave me my orders" Masamune said with a smirk, "I get to mess around a bit, but I won't do it for long. Keep that in mind. Once we find a way to stop your father, we'll get off this island together"
I hope he's right, but I just don't know. After all, my father usually gets everything he wants. Will this time be any different?
(Zane's POV)
I am quite sure what happened. I was going to help someone, but I cannot remember who. I found myself in a dark room surrounded my cultist. I am sensing that these people are not my allies. I looked at my wrists to find them in chains. I can't get out. I felt someone grab my wrist and felt someone absorb something from me. I wonder who that was.
"Ah! The first power to receive! After all, only one can remain!" I heard a voice shout.
I looked up to see a very odd and old man holding a staff. Suddenly, I felt my powers drain right out of me! I cried out in pain as I saw a silver light vanish from me.
"Hahaha! This is wonderful! Soon! I will have all power!" I heard the person shout in delight as the crowd shouted "Chen".
Chen? That must be the person who took my powers... I feel tired. I need to rest... I felt my power drain... I'm sorry, my brothers... I won't be able to surprise you like I hoped I would...
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