Lego Ninjago: Invasion

Chapter 3

The air was silent as the group of three travelled through the Forest of Tranquillity. The trees stood tall, unmoving in the calm air. The heat from the volcano could be felt, with it, a sense of importance. Kai slowly swept the clearing. The sky had started to fade away to darkness.

Slowly resting against one of the many trees, he blinked. "A full nights rest will be needed if we're to continue on in the morning." Wu stated. His eyes focusing upon the sky. "Dark will be upon us soon. We must set up camp while we still have light."

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She stood silently in the night, red eyes sweeping the barren valley before her. A red conical hat rested upon her head, her smooth charcoal hair blew gently in the wind. Spiked red shoulder pads rested upon her armour. With a blink, she smirked. Eyes watching as a small force of warriors walked through the gates. Her eyes settled upon the commander. Her red eyes meeting his. With a quick nod, she swiftly turned, marching towards the throne room.

Resting upon the throne, sat their leader. He wore a red robe. A black cape flowed down from his back. His helmet was a dark silver, a T shape cut out, revealing his glowing orange skin. Red eyes blinked, his gaze falling upon her. Leaning forward, his lips twisted upwards, a small smile forming upon them. Within his right hand, was a gold staff. At the bottom, a red crystal sat. Energy pulsing inside it. Upon the top, was an orange orb of pure energy.

"General Selina. What have we to report?" He said, his voice rough but dark. His eyes lingered over her Selina's beautiful form. "My lord, Commander Moltar has returned from his assignment and is on his way here as we speak." She replied, her voice cutting through the air sharply and softly. He made a small nod, quickly descending from his throne.

"Excellent." He began, slowly walking towards the balcony to the right of his throne. "The Scroll of Eternal Frost shall be ours." He finished, stopping upon the balcony. His eyes sweeping the valley before him. A figure quickly ran in, bowing swiftly before him. He turned around, eyeing the newcomer. "Commander, why do you interrupt me?" The figure cleared his throat. "Lord Moltron, our scouts have reported Oni attacking our forces." Moltron narrowed his eyes, his grasp around his staff tightened.

A low growl came from his throat. "Oni." He spat bitterly, eyes flickering with a dangerous flame. "The Abyssons?" The commander shook his head. "No signs of them my lord," Moltron marched towards his throne quickly. "Double our guard, triple the security at the gate and portal. I don't want those demons getting in without me knowing." He ordered, his voice dripping with anger.

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Kai slowly opened his eyes, the light greeting them. Blinking a few times, Kai leaned forward. Wu and Misako turned slightly to see him. "The master of fire has woken, and not a moment too soon." Kai blinked, his eyes sweeping the area. "What do you mean?" Wu slowly turned around, his eyes scanning the trees. "We have company." Wu stated, a roar cutting through the air to prove his point. "A Dragon?" Misako shook her head. "Yes, but not from the first Realm." Kai blinked, his eyes sweeping the area before the sound of wings flapping caught his attention. "It feels unnaturally hotter." Wu widen his eyes before he spoke. "Run."

The three quickly ran, a blast of magma scorching the area where they once stood. Kai widen his eyes before running on. Wu and Misako right behind him. "What is this Dragon?" He asked. The sound of marching men catching their attention, glancing to the side, Kai saw a troop of warriors. Each clad in dark silver armour. Skin glowing a bright orange, sharp and jagged swords accompanied but rectangle like shields. Glancing to his left, another troop of them marched. Behind them, three large figures charged.

"Who are these guys?" Kai asked, Wu glanced back before he spoke. "Moltus, energy like beings from the Lava Realm." He explained. The three came to a stop, Kai blinked before he turned around. The dark blue and gold samurai mech landed before them, Zane hopping off with Skylor. "I'm glad you got my message. But there isn't much time, Skylor, get Kai out of here. We'll hold them off." Skylor nodded fast, turning to face Kai. "Alright, let's get going." She said, Misako quickly came to a stop by them. "I'm coming as well." Skylor nodded.

Pixel turned to face the oncoming troops. Zane slowly held the Shurikens of Ice and Wu grasped his staff. "The Moltus will stop at nothing to get their target. We must see to it, that they return to their leader empty handed." Wu said, his eyes watching the Moltus closely.