Ninjago: The Purple Ninja - Book 2

Hunted: Chapter 4 - How to Build A Dragon

"To the Resistance! May it never quit!"

"The Resistance never quits!"

Lloyd and the Elemental Master, along with Misako, cheered their victory that afternoon. Dareth walked around with a platter of small pastry cakes for everyone to take. "Boy. Must've been awesome to be there. I wish I could've—"

"It was great! We couldn't have planned it better!" Nya interrupts him. She grabs a cake from the platter as she turns her attention to Skylor.

"The whole city heard the broadcast."

Mr. Pale raises his cup in the air. "I'll toast to that!"

Skylor turns her attention to Lloyd, who was sitting at one far end of the table across from Karlof. "But hats off to Lloyd. Without his words, and his leadership, let's just say hope is a powerful thing."

Misako smiles proudly at Lloyd. "My boy."

Dareth nods in agreement as he stands beside Lloyd. "Yep. Loyalty is pretty powerful. Let's not forget the little people."

"This is just the start. I couldn't have done it without your power and your help. We have to show we're more than words. Now we fight. And I'm not gonna lie to you. We need an army. Has anyone heard from Chamille, the Master of Form?"

The Elemental Masters sucked in their breath. Karlof laughs nervously as he bit his lip. "I think, uh, how do you say... is 'bad girl' now."

"What about Bolobo?" Nya asks.

Skylor shakes her head. "Ultra Violet hunted down the Master of Nature early on."

An idea lights up in Dareth's head. "Ah! Maybe it's time the Brown Ninja—"

"What about the Serpentine?" Lloyd asks, cutting off Dareth.

"After seeing how the Time Twins abused those snakes, they say they wanna sit this one out." Turner explains. He was talking about the Vermillion, the Great Devourer's spawn, and how the Time Twins used the Vermillion for their plans.

Lloyd sighs. "Okay. Let's start brainstorming a list on who else can help."

"I can help."

He smiles at Dareth and puts a hand on his shoulder. "That would be great. Can you get us a blackboard and some refills? This could take some time."

Dareth inwardly groans and walks off to get the supplies. "Yeah, okay, right, sure. I'll get over—Yeah. Sure, office supplies."

Harumi kneels down before Lord Garmadon. Keres stood beside his throne, as she, Karlof and Ultra Violet gave Harumi dirty looks.

"You warned me, my Emperor, that your son would be close, and I could not protect you."

Lord Garmadon grunts. "No. You did not."

"It's because of you that they got the message out!" Ultra Violet suddenly yells at her, pointing an accusing finger at Harumi.

"ENOUGH!" Lord Garmadon shouts at Ultra Violet. He stands up from his throne and takes a few steps towards Harumi. "Was I not clear what would happen if your machine should fail me?"

"You were more than clear, my Emperor. I offer no excuses."

Lord Garmadon was now in front of her. "Then I will offer you a swift consequence." His lower right hand becomes engulfed with his power of Destruction.

Harumi lifts her head up. Her eyes widened at the sight of his power. "Please, I released you!" Lord Garmadon lifts her up into the air, using his lower right hand to choke her.