Meddling Wishes | A Ninjago Fanfiction

Chapter 12: For my Deceased Wife

Cole's pulse was racing as he hurtled through the lush jungle, his feet pounding against the soft, loamy ground. The damp heat enveloped him like a suffocating blanket, and his clothes clung to his skin, sodden with sweat. Every muscle in his body was straining with exertion, but he refused to slow down. His eyes darted from side to side, scanning the dense foliage for any signs of danger. He had to get to the bounty and get out of there as quickly as possible. It was for Lloyd's sake. For the sake of Ninjago. The world as he knew it would burn, like a moth to a flame. In this case, Nadakhan was the flame.

Sometimes Cole wished he was a ninjdroid, like Zane. He could only imagine not having to worry about food or sleep. Or even the lack of present muscle strain. With Lloyd on his back, the ache he will feel later will be significant.

Cole and Zane had been trekking through the dense forest for a long time. They finally saw the end of the trees. As they approached the edge, the pain in Cole's legs subsided. They felt both relief and excitement at the prospect of finally emerging from the suffocating thicket.

Lloyd winced in agony when Cole jumped and landed over a small ditch. His clothes rubbed against his scorched skin, causing Lloyd more misery than he needed. His hair was singed greatly on the back of his head and ashes were scattered all along his body.

Cole and Zane came to a halt as soon as their feet touched the sandy beach. They heard an agonizing female scream coming from the near-distant Destiny's Bounty. Lloyd's head perked up with anxiety plastered on his face. Cole gasped for breath, tensing up at the sudden movement from Lloyd.

Zane scanned the area, zooming in on their ship. His face showed an expression of complete worry and fear; backed up by the traumatic sight.

"Zane, what's going on?!" Cole asked in worry for his friend.

"It's Haru! Nadakhan and Mechanic have arrived before us."

As soon as Lloyd heard Haru's name, his heart skipped a beat. It was as if a jolt of electricity ran through his veins, giving him a sudden surge of strength. Without a second thought, he leaped off of Cole's back and started sprinting towards the Bounty with all his might.

His mind was buzzing with a million thoughts, but the only thing that mattered to him at that moment was Haru. He could feel his heart racing in his chest, his lungs burning for air, and his skin irritated and sore, but he refused to let any of it stop him.

Lloyd was too stubborn to be defeated by pain or exhaustion. He had only one goal in his mind, and that was to reach Haru. Nothing else in the world could distract him from his mission.

With every step he took, Lloyd's determination grew stronger. He could see the Bounty in the distance, and his heart leaped with joy. He was almost there. He could feel the adrenaline rush through his veins, giving him the energy he needed to keep going.

The scorching sun beat down relentlessly on the arid landscape as Cole and Zane chased after Lloyd, their legs pumping furiously beneath them. Their voices echoed through the barren wilderness as they hollered, each breath coming in ragged gasps. But despite their best efforts, they couldn't seem to catch up with their nimble companion. With each passing moment, the gap between them grew wider and wider, leaving Cole and Zane feeling more and more exhausted. Cole's muscles ached and his heart pounded in his chest, but he and Zane refused to give up.

But Lloyd was spotted by a droid, none other than, Mr. G. The ninjdroid's robotic mouth curled into a devilish smile. "Mechanic, the ninjas are rapidly approaching."

The Mechanic smiled, revealing his rotten and gold teeth he conveniently stole years ago. "Fly this ship out of here. I know exactly what to do with our new prisoner."