Ninjago: Rising Phoenix

22) Weird dreams

Mirabel POV

My mind is going wild today after last night, after the small encounter with the newest Elemental Master of Smoke. The very thing he said, especially the last part, really shook my heart with terror. The mention of that dark side of... Ugh, I don't even wanna think about it, as it makes my body shiver and bad memories are flashes mind, reminding exactly why I hate it.

''And... that is what happened.'' Finished Lloyd with a sigh, sitting by the stair before the Monastery building, explaining what happened last night to the rest of the team, to inform them about the new danger that is coming up.

''So you have been having dreams about these warriors in Wolf Masks?'' Ask Nya, just to be sure she understood Lloyd's story.

''They have been so terrifying.'' Admit Lloyd with a big frown on his face. ''I haven't been able to sleep for weeks. I thought they were just nightmares.''

''But after fighting those Wolf Masks last night, we now know they are actually visions.'' Confirm Arin, sitting on the steps in front of Lloyd.

''Hmm, visions of terrible dangerous to come.'' Mumble Lloyd out loud, adding even more to the explanation. ''And they always end with something called a Blood Moon. Then I wake up screaming.'' I personally frown at this part and lift up my right hand to send some positive energy to Lloyd, hopefully easing his mind just a little bit. The small stream of glowing orbs shoots gentle at Lloyd and hits his chest, emerging its power through his body, instantly making him sigh out in relief. He look up slightly to give me a thankful look, making me smile just a little. Then Mr. Frohicky walks over and show Lloyd a mug of beverage he has prepared.

''Drink up, sir. My dear mummy's very own fetid swamp tea recipe.'' Present Mr. Frohicky and show the mug's content of green swamp drink, with flies flying around it, and one is even soaking in it like it is a pool. Really not that appetizing. ''It will calm your jangled nerves.''

''For your kind, maybe.'' I point out, trying really hard to hide my disgust of the... kind beverage offer. Mr. Frohicky is sweet and are trying hard to help, but he sometimes forget the species difference. Lloyd shoos the flies away and takes a small sniff of the tea, trying to get some curious to even taste it. 

''That looks so good.'' Comment Wyldfyre from the side, licking her lips with hunger.

''What is with the flies?'' Ask Sora confused, gagging a little when a fly flies past her.

''That is how you know it is working.'' Answer Mr. Frohicky calmly and then urge Lloyd to drink the tea. Lloyd nervously lift up the mug and gulps the tea, instantly gags of the taste and even let a fly get out of his mouth.

''Ew.'' I whisper in disgust, shivering a little and try to forget that sight.

''Well... Compared to that tea, my panic attack doesn't seem so bad.'' Mumble Lloyd out loud, trying to see the light of the tea, making the frog man smile with glee.

''See? Told you it would do wonders.'' Says Mr. Frohicky happily of the effect of his so called tea.

''Even if they are visions. It doesn't mean that what you see is definitely gonna happen, right?'' Point out Sora calmly, speaking up next to help ease Lloyd's mind. ''We are in charge of our own destiny.''

''We weren't so in charge last night. My wonky Spinjitzu is no match for that new Elemental Master.'' Sigh Arin sadden, looking at the ground with a frown on his face. Nya smile slightly and walk over to the boy, to cheer him up a little.

''Don't be so hard on yourself, Arin. You were caught off guard. Next time, all us Ninja will be there.'' Promise Nya, pointing out the possibility that he can get a rematch with this mysterious new Master of Smoke.