revolution | ninjago au

Chapter 9

3rd Person POV

L O C A T I O N : R E B E L   B A S E , A R M O U R Y / T A K E   O F F   R O O M
8 : 5 9 A M

"Ah, Lloyd Garmadon. Thought you'd never arrive. Meet the Star Squad."

The Star Squad, or Squad 451, consisted of Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, himself, Morro, Nya, Skylor, Pixal, Seliel, Dilara, Flintlocke, Clancee and Doubloon, and was led by Nadakhan.

Cyrus handed him a large gun, "You'll need this." He wheeled over to Nadakhan, "Here's the tracker."

"What's that for?" Seliel asked.

"We call it 'The Holo'. It's to detect the traps, or pods as we call them, that Chen's set. It's very useful, and will put us ahead in the game. These suits may be bulletproof, but everything has its limits." Nadakhan explained, as he slipped the device away. His eyes squinted as he saw Lloyd, "What are you doing here?"

The blonde shrugged, "Yang changed his mind, put me on the squad."

It's better not getting into extreme detail.

"Very well then. Everyone get in!"

The Squad boarded the hovercraft, which also contained more weapons and armour, as well as some medical supplies. Once everyone is seated, the turbulence hits. This may be the last time they ever ride a hovercraft, and they wouldn't even know it.

Everyone has their weapons, as well as a gun, and another weapon of their choice if they wanted. Kai wielded double katanas, Jay used nunchucks, Cole had a scythe, Zane was using shurikens, as well as a bomb protecting shield, Morro was armed with aeroblades, Lloyd had his sword, Nya had a trident and her brass knuckles, Skylor was taking a crossbow and a knife, Pixal had twin swords, and Seliel had her double daggers. Flintlocke used his rifles, Dilara had an axe, and her bow and arrows, and Nadakhan had a sword too. Clancee and Doubloon were using spears and knives.

As they flew to the location, Nadakhan explained (and lectured) them throughout.

"Dilara will be my second-in-command. Each one of you is elite in some form of combat, but we are a non-combat unit. We'll be following days behind the front line troupe."

"You're to be the on-screen faces of the invasion," Dilara explained, "Hence the name: The Star Squad. It's been decided that you're most effective when seen by the masses."

"So we're not gonna fight?" Kai asked confusedly.

"You'll do whatever you're ordered to do, soldier, it's not your job to ask questions."

"Yes, sir."

"We'll be working in abandoned streets behind the front lines, aka the Capitol, but I guarantee you, it will not be safe. This is a war zone. It is likely that we'll encounter active pods, and Anacondrai Warriors. Luckily, we have The Holo. It's a detailed map of the City, with the location of every known pod. These pods can trigger anything: from bombs, to traps, to mutts. Whatever they contain, they are made to kill. You lot are all considered high value targets to the Capitol. They've marked you all as lethal. If they get a hold of just one of you, I think it's safe to say...you won't be spared by them. From here, you are all working under my command."

"Yes, sir!"

Lloyd's POV

L O C A T I O N : O U T S I D E   O F   C A P I T O L
1 0 : 1 0 A M

Instead of the hovercraft lowering, it stays in the air whilst Nadakhan scans the ground directly below. It comes up as clear, and we jump out, using harnesses to secure us. The hovercraft flew off once everyone was on the ground, and we started walking. We were outside Ninjago City. Another half hour to forty-five minutes of walking, and we'd be at the very edge. However, it would take a lot longer as Chen booby trapped the edge, making it impossible to enter.

"Watch your step." Nadakhan ordered, "Go where I go. We can't risk losing anyone. Aye?"

"Aye."

As Yang had ordered, I stayed beside either Kai or Nya, my gun drawn. Adrenaline pulsed through my veins; it had been a while since I'd done something like this before, and I missed the feeling.

As we trudge on, Nadakhan suddenly stops us, as the Holo starts beeping continuously, "Upcoming danger. Borg, do exactly as I say. Take...2 steps towards Walker."

Pixal did exactly as she was told. "Now. Everyone. Follow me." Nadakhan ordered. We edge after him, before breaking out into a sprint. Immediately splitting into two groups, we raced to the two buildings that were just there, and pressed our backs to it, for shelter for what's about to come next.

Picking up some rubble off the ground, Morro throws it between the two buildings we are hiding behind. From both sides, guns pull out, shooting endlessly, damaging the area just ahead. They keep on shooting, until it falls back.

Slowly, Nadakhan walks to the middle. I keep my head pressed against the wall, "All clear. Nya, Skylor, with me. Clancee, Doubloon, take the sides."

The four of them creep forward, their guns drawn. I see Jay chew his lip nervously. I'm suddenly brought back to reality by a bomb exploding. We run out to see Clancee rolling on the floor, clutching his leg in pain. Nadakhan was badly hit as he lay there, The Holo just out of arm's reach.

"Nadakhan!" I yelp, running forward.

"Lloyd, no!" I hear Flintlocke from behind me, but I don't care. I run up to him, accompanied by Nya and Dilara. Dropping to my knees, my face is filled with horror.

"Hold your positions!"

Nadakhan grabbed my arm, "The Holo...give it to me,"

I reach out and grab it, before placing it on his chest. "1, 5 for Command." He choked out, his voice strained, "Transfer primary for security clearance." The Holo beeped. Nadakhan stared at me, urgency in his eyes, "Say your name."

"Lloyd Garmadon." The screen lit up, scanning my face, "What did you just do?"

"Lloyd, do what you need to do. Don't trust anyone. Use the Holo to guide you." Suddenly, his face goes relaxed, "Nadakhan? Sir...sir?"

Nya pushes me aside, "Come on..." I watch as she presses on his chest, before placing her hand on his wrist. "No pulse."

Dilara sobbed heavily, at the sight. I hear Clancee groaning in pain. Looking up, I see Doubloon run to him, stopping immediately when he stepped. We all heard it.

He had just triggered another pod.

The walls start closing in, and liquid tar from all angles came shooting out. Flintlocke ran out, "Move move move!"

Picking up The Holo, I scramble to my feet and start running. Cole helped Clancee up, and we made a break for it.

Dilara straightened up, "Let's go, soldiers! This way!" we all followed her, as the tar rapidly followed behind, increasing in volume.

"Get to higher ground!" Zane yelled, running forward. My heart was pounding, as I clenched the Holo tightly in my hand.

We arrive at a building and storm in, "Get to higher grounds!" Seliel yelped, as we ran up the stairs. However there was only one flight of stairs. We pressed up together into the corner of the wall. But then Pixal stepped out, "Look, it's stopping."

And sure enough, it was. At least we knew what sort of traps we're up against.