Ninjago: The Cursed Crystal King (4)

Chapter 46: The Great Escape

Using teleportation, Lloyd reached the area, where the levitating mountain was now located. He stood on the edge of the mountain and, with his hands on his hips, sighed and looked at his target.

He sniffed the air and licked his sharp teeth. From here he could sense Harumi's presence inside and the energies of the Crystal King.

What's more, he could feel that somewhere underground there was an army of crystal beasts marching at attention in line with the mountain, while stone dragons, powered by the power of crystal, were digging tunnels, under the command of Vangelis.

A/N: Honestly these dragons look like Lord Krakenskull's beast.

- I'm coming for you, Harumi. - He laughed madly and disappeared in a golden streak.

He was already inside the temple. He looked around at the difference in paths and began to look for his girlfriend.

He picked up the trail and started running after her. He stopped at a fork in the corridors, only to come to a halt, when he sensed the Crystal King around the bend, followed immediately by two werewolves.

The King was heading toward his library of dark scrolls and books, when he sniffed the air and sensed someone's presence.

The dragon growled and looked around, until his gaze fell on one of the corridors, where Lloyd was hiding.

With a quick step, the king went and roared at the intruder, which were his werewolves, who groaned in fright. 

The dragon growled displeased, but again sniffed the air for that scent and shifted his gaze to the stone shelf below the ceiling. Flat on his stomach lay Lloyd, who, as if on pins, waited for him to go.

The Crystal King, along with the werewolves, began climbing up the wall to discover the intruder. Lloyd clenched his jaw and growled quietly, preparing to jump, as they got closer and closer....

- Your Highness!!! - was interrupted by a yell.

The king returned back to the ground and turned to the voice. Mechanic came running over and was panting heavily from running.

- What do you want! How dare you interfere with my hunting! - he demanded in an angry tone.

- I'm sorry, but ... Peacebreaker squadron started fighting again.

The king groaned in exasperation and shook his head. Casting one last glance at the shelf, he went with the mechanic to the barracks to stop the fighting.

Lloyd sat down and sighed in relief. He quickly jumped off the shelf, disappearing in a golden streak. Harumi sat in her quarters and looked in the mirror at her violet sparkling eyes, sharpening her obsidian blade.

She glanced around the corner and gasped in shock, when she saw Lloyd, or rather his demon. She turned around, pointing her dagger at him.