Ninjago: The Cursed Crystal King (4)

Chapter 15: Way to get great action

Lloyd finally regained his freedom after some time and returned back to Ninjago City. The boy moved carefully and in the shadows between the streets so that no one and nothing would notice him.

Blond swore to himself, that from now on he would act carefully and prudently. He couldn't afford to get caught again and end up in jail.

Despite his fatigue, he once again looked around. Lloyd summoned his elemental dragon and rushed to the monastery, or rather its ruins.

The boy's jaw dropped at this sight. The house, he so loved and cherished had once again been razed to the ground. The dragon landed in the courtyard, and its rider jumped off its back and looked around the ruins. 

From the mighty temple. There was nothing left. Absolutely nothing.

Lloyd removed his hood and, with a heavy sigh, sat down on the ground, wanting to rest. It had been literally four days, since he rested, ate or drank. Until he amazed himself, that he was still alive.

His kimono was dirty, and his face looked terrible. His hair had lost its luster, and his eyes had darkened. His face still bore bruises, scars and traces of blood from his fight with Peacebreaker.

The green ninja hid his face in his hands before moving his hands to his hair and combing his fingers through it. Lloyd's mind was flooded with a wave of thoughts.

He had to honor Peacebreaker's agreement, still remembering her threat if he didn't.

 Peacebreaker, grabbed Lloyd's arm tightly and looked daggers at him. 

- You must keep your word to me. You are to bring your people to this hospital. If you don't and back out, or worse, disregard me. Then I swear by Deep Magic, that I will catch you, your people and loved ones and see to it that they die a cruel, painful death before your eyes. You understand.

Lloyd swallowed his saliva hard, but nodded with fear. The voice of corruption shook him hard.

- Great. Now.... Go and remember. Tonight at midnight, I'll see you on the outskirts of town. - She growled, letting go of him, smiling maniacally.

Lloyd shook his head, getting rid of that memory, which will nevertheless remain with him forever. He put his arms around his legs and hunched over looking dully at the ruins of the monastery.

The distracted boy didn't even hear the flutter of wings and the hard crash to the ground. Skylor's Dragon. The aforementioned girl and Saber, who arrived on the scene, looked with shock at Lloyd, who was sitting in the courtyard.

They looked at each other in silence, before walking up to him. Skylor, put her hand on his shoulder, making him flinch and jump up in fear.

- Relax! It's us.- said Skylor, raising her hands in a gesture of surrender.