Chapter 76: The Kingdom Above The Clouds

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Song Quote: Dead Weight
"I love what I can't see
What's expected of you, what's expected of me?
Now it's quarter to three Let it all get away Oh, what the hell can I do?
To fill the pages?
Meet the strangers?
Kiss the girl, take it in, feel the ages? (A time or two)
But it's all so good
To let up"
~~~

Third Person's Pov:
"Nooooo!" Cole cries out in anguish as kneels down on the floor of clouds banging his head on the ground(?).

"I had her! She was right there! I-" he cries out as Jay hovers a hand over his shoulder in comfort.

"Shhh it's okay man, you did all that you could" Jay comforted his best friend, his voice shaking after what they had witnessed.

Kai adds in firmly so as to control the situation from spiraling "You tried your best. The wind was too strong. I'm sure the Bounty is right on her signal and they'll get to her in no time."

Cole stared at his hands in frustration before taking a deep sigh and rising to his feet. "Yeah, it's not like we can go back anyways" he grumbles and follows the group forward.

~~~

The clouds surrounding the group dissipated as they approached a gilded gate. The gate automatically opens as an older man descends the stairs to greet the ninja.

"Welcome to Cloud Kingdom. We've been expecting you" the man says to the group.

"Ha, how are we-" Jay asks but he is interrupted by the man.

"Standing on a cloud? Easy. In other Realms, there are other rules. I'm Fenwick. I've been asked to show you around."

Kai approaches first saying "Nice to meet you. I'm-"

Fenwick interrupts them again. "Kai, yes, we all know. You're quite popular with the other monks. Up here, we see everything that goes on in Ninjago."

"Then you know-" Cole begins to say.

"-You've traveled far for the Sword of Sanctuary, a powerful weapon that can foresee your opponent's next attack. It's also the second clue to finding the Tomb of the First Spinjitzu Master" Fenwick finishes his sentence.

"Blimey. But how be you-"

"Finishing your sentences? I know, it's rather annoying, but up here we know, let's just say...we know what's going to come next" Fenwick interrupts Zane as well.

Annoying? Definitely.

Fenwick ushers the ninja to follow "Come, I know Morro isn't far behind. Follow me and I'll explain."

He leads them up the path until they reach large building. Fenwick easily pushes past the large doors and leads the ninja down the aisle. They pass by rows and rows of writers diligently penning in their scrolls.

The monks gasp and awe at the realization that the heroes they've been writing for are now here in the flesh.

"I know you're familiar with a few of the realms. Cloud Kingdom is just one more of the Sixteen Realms that exist parallel to Ninjago" Fenwick explains as they walk to their unknown destination.

"Sixteen Realms?" Kai inquires curiously.

Fenwick continues "In this realm, we strive for greater understanding and let go of distractions. There is no television, no video games-"

Jay is the one to interrupt him this time. "No video games?" He blurts out before crossing his arms judgementally "Hmmph. Not impressed."

"It appears all any lad does here be writing" Zane points out.

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