Guilty Escape

Chilling News

Two days of non-stop flying was leaving the muscles in my back in absolute pain.

I clenched my teeth and fists tightly, water swelled in the corners of my eyes.

I… I cannot… cannot go on…

I gave a cry as a wave of pure agony struck my back. I kept my eyes closed as I spiraled from the air and headed towards the grassy field below me. My wings flashed bright white then disappeared completely.

"So weak."

Get… out of… my mind…

"After all that is on your shoulders, you can only soar for two days. How do you plan on avenging Milla if you can't use your muscles longer than that!"

My eyes snapped open.

Guilt was right. I need to be stronger.

I growled and tried to flap my wings once more.

Come on…

They twitched

Come on…!

They fluttered lightly.

I snarled and slammed shut my eyes, clenching my fists as I focused all of my energy to my shoulder blades. I felt a warm glow surround me as my wings started to vibrate on my back.

The ground grew closer.

And closer.

I gave a light gasp as my wings caught the sir, like a parachute. I stared at the ground mere inches from my toes. I blinked twice in surprise. I breathed heavily, and sweat continued to drip from my forehead. I turned my head to see my wings fluttering rapidly, keeping me airborne. But my back was purely numb.

I placed a hand on Frost Bite's handle and jiggled the sword, expecting to feel the movement.

Nothing.

I shook my head. That could be a problem…

With a slight huff I lifted up into the sky and continued flying to Fear's Palace.

"Nicely done, Hero." Guilt laughed in my mind.

Why did you help me? I demanded.

"Now what fun would it be if you died by crashing into the ground? No, I want to battle you myself."

So you're keeping me alive to you can slaughter me like a pig?

"If you want to look at it that way. But the way I see it is that I am giving you once last chance to revive your beloved Milla."

I flapped my wings faster.

"All you have to do, Frost, is defeat Fear. You do that, and I will transport you back to Ninjago, where you can fight me and earn back your loved one's life."

I snarled and narrowed my eyes.

No more games Guilt. I know Milla is alive. I know that was just a vision.

"Aw, well that just spoils the surprise! How about this? Did you know that I am going to marry her?"

My eyes widened and my wings stopped for a second. It took me a few moments to get back to flying.

Guilt, if you touch her— so help me I will—

"Frost!"

I gasped.

Milla!

"You have one week on that planet to defeat Fear and get to me. Good luck, 'Hero'."

Guilt's laughter faded into the back of my mind. I growled and flew as fast as my wings would take me.

Just one week.

One week to find Fear. One week to drive my sword through her heart. One week to find Guilt once more. One week to defeat him once and for all.

For Milla.