S E L C O U T H. || Ninjago

10. Island of Darkness

WE HAVE ALL ARRIVED TO ISLAND AND SET UP A HIDDEN CAMP.

—Kai: "This whole island is swarming with Garmadon's indestructible Stone Army."

—Jay: "Hah! Good thing we're ninja and we know how to hide!"

—Cole: "Who wants to hide when we can fight? I'm getting tired of having our heads buried in the sand. I wanna fight these guys!" [crosses his arms in annoyance.]

—"As much as I agree with the sentiment... It's important to be smart when we attack."

I countered.

—Zane: "Indeed. They have no apparent weakness. It would be un-wise to start a fight we can't finish."

Master Wu walks out of the ship.

—Master Wu: "That is why we must find the Temple of Light."

[...]

Misako opens a scroll across the table.

—Misako: "The scrolls say there is a hidden temple on the island. If you find it, it will give the ninja pure elemental powers, powers that can destroy the indestructible army."

—Cole: "So you're saying we get to fight? Whoo-hoo! I've got happy feet!"

—Misako: "And you, my son," [turns to Lloyd] "...here it is written: 'For once the Green Ninja finds the instrument of peace, he will strike it and know the power of the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master.'"

—Lloyd: "Ultimate Spinjitzu Master?"

All of the Ninja look at him with open mouths. You raise a brow.

—Misako: "It means you will be able to invoke the power of the Golden Dragon, an ancient fighting style only practiced by the First Spinjitzu Master."

Lloyd notices the Ninja's expressions.

—Lloyd: "Hahaha... Jealous?" [smirks.]

—Kai: "Uh, wait a minute. This all sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?"

—Wu: "The catch is, the Temple could be anywhere on the island, and all we have is this." [shows a gold medallion with three holes.]

—Julien: "A medallion." [holds it.] "It's like a compass. When the three holes match up, the medallion will reveal where the temple is hidden."

—Jay: "Uh, how'd you know that?"

—Julien: "Oh, I did a lot of reading in my spare time." [chuckles.] "Adventure stories were my favorite."

—Zane: [Taking the medallion] "Then what are we waiting for?"

The ninja stand up. Lloyd does so too but is stopped from walking any further by Wu.

—Wu: "Not you, Lloyd."

—Lloyd: "Ah, seriously? Are we still doing this?" [annoyed.]

—Misako: "Wu is right. If you were to come across your father, it could prematurely start the Final Battle. We need to be at full strength before we take any risks."

—Jay: "Hahaha... Jealous?" [echoes Lloyd.]

—Julien: "Well, I could use some help around the shop. We should get working on vehicles that might help give us a fighting chance."

—Wu: "Remember, Garmadon doesn't know we're on the island. It's imperative that you stay out of sight."

—Jay: "Of course, Sensei. Don't worry! Have you ever known us to veer from a plan, huh?"

Lloyd, Wu, and Misako and I look at them, unamused. (The chicken is not amused.)

—"I'll keep an eye on them."

I reassure Master Wu.

—Ninja, except Lloyd: "Ninja—"

—Wu: "Shh! Not so loud. Are you trying to get us caught?"

—Ninja, except Lloyd: [whispering] "...go."

Before leaving, I pass by Lloyd.

—"Please take good care of [B/n] for me."

—Lloyd: "Anything for you, [Y/N]..."

I pat his head and walk off, leaving a flustered green ninja.