As we arrive at Steep Wisdom, Sensei tells us we need supplies, to defeat Morro. Yeah, we know. I grasp Lloyd's hand tightly, as he looks down at me with an amused expression.

"Shouldn't we be going to Stiix? The longer we wait, the worse it'll get." Kai reasons.

"We need to stock up," Sensei replies curtly.

"On what? Magic tea that will make us invincible?" Jay gasps. "Give us special powers? Is it gonna give us four arms?" Lloyd winces slightly at the mention of 4 arms.

"Hey, it's okay," I whisper, caressing his cheek.

"Heh, thanks, princess." Lloyd smiles.

"Sadly, no magical tea today. I had to sell the rest of the merchandise along with everything else." Sensei informs.

"What? You sold your business? But that was for your retirement." Zane says.

"Ah! Hello again, Ninja." Cyrus Borg wheels out of the quaint shop.

"While we were away, I had Borg use the money from the tea farm to create us some new toys to balance the scales. They are expensive, you know." Sensei says.

"It's been so long, I hardly recognize any of you. Lloyd looks older. I see a Water Ninja. A titanium Nindroid. Cole is a...a ghost? Huh?" Borg laughs nervously." Jay looks shorter, Kaylee's a bit taller. And, and then there's Kai."

"Yeah! I knew I grew a little taller!" I cheer.

"Hey, what do you mean I look shorter?" Jay snaps.

"I'm sorry, Dr. Borg, but cut to the chase. We don't have much time." Kai interrupts. 

"Yes, always the impatient one. Come, let me show you." He presses a button to bring up 3 vehicles. "If you want a little muscle with that hustle, I've made Jay a lightning-fast Ghost Taker GT. Front spectral intake, rear incorporeal storage."

"Oh, why did the Ghost cross the street? Oh, I don't know, maybe 'cause he saw me coming in that!" Jay jumps in his vehicle and rides it.

"Zane's Ice mech. Sure it appears to be the same, but I've equipped the underarms with Deepstone particle shooters, allowing you to freeze the competition."Cyrus says.

"Super cool. And I mean quite literally." Zane jumps into his mech.

"Cole, I've made you a Ghost Cycle. Twin carbine blasters, auto-evasive handling. Made entirely of Deepstone, perfectly molded to fit the, uh...bodiless. And I've set all the radio presets to your favorite: soft rock." 

Cole climbs on. "I do love a slow jam." He turns on the radio. "Whoa!"

"For you Kaylee, a rope made of Deepstone." Borg tosses me a string of black rope. I stare at it, smiling, before tying it around my belt. 

"And for you, Kai." He tosses Kai a red headband.

"A headband." Kai says, unamused.

"A personal embroidered headband. Thirty-two thread count, easy tie capabilities. I apologize. I lost track of the time building the other vehicles. Kaylee's rope was a last minute project. Eh, same goes for you, Lloyd. To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure you'd be making it back." Borg apologizes. 

"Hey, I'm just happy to be here. We'll take any help we can get." Lloyd replies.

"I hear Morro has opened a bridge between our two realms. It'll take time for the Preeminent to cross." Borg informs.

"Which is why we need Lloyd to use his powers to destroy the Realm Crystal before that happens. If Ninjago is cursed, the other realms are sure to follow." Sensei explains.

"But they'll be expecting us. And Morro still has the Sword of Sanctuary. Even with all these fancy new vehicles, how are we supposed to get close?" Nya points out.

"Yeah, we're supposed to take on an army of Ghosts?" Jay adds.

"Maybe I can lure him out. He said he always wanted to be the Green Ninja." Lloyd says, and I look at him.

"No. He will not leave the Realm Crystal unguarded until his master is freed." Sensei explains.

"And you, will not be leaving me for a second time Lloyd Montegomery Garmadon!" I snap.

"Sorry Princess." Lloyd hugs me.

"But even with our powers back, he's seen all of our moves." Cole says. 

"Then we'll show him something he hasn't: a Water Ninja." Kai smirks, pushing Nya in the center.

"But I've just started my training. I haven't even found my True Potential." Nya reasons.

"Nya, when our parents passed, you were there for me. Now, I'm here for you." Kai says.

"He's right. She's our greatest weapon." I smile reassuringly at her.

"And if brother sharpens brother, the same should go for a sister." Zane adds.

"Our greatest power isn't what we can throw at him. It's what we have right here. A united team." Lloyd assures.

"So, what do you think, Nya? Are you ready to lead them into battle?" Sensei asks.

"I'm in. But if they know we're coming straight for them, how about we show them not every path is a straight line?" Nya smirks.

"Intrigued. Do you have a plan?" Zane asks.

"I'll explain on the way." Nya informs, as we climb on the Bounty.

~Time Skip~

I and Lloyd are hiding in a back alley of Stiix, as we wait for the signal to come as Nya watches Kai walk up to a gang of ghosts. 

"Be safe out there okay? I don't want to lose you for a second time." I say, taking him into a hug.

"I will Princess. I promise you." Lloyd smiles at me, kissing me. I savor the taste of candy once more, although there's still the tiny taste of death. If that was a thing. 

Kai's voice sounds on a communication device. "Anyone have eyes on the Realm Crystal?"

"It appears to be inside what used to be Ronin's pawnshop in the center of town. Morro's there, and it's highly guarded." Zane informs. 

"Do you think we can get Lloyd in there to destroy it? I don't know if we'll pull Morro away long enough." Jay asks.

"Positive thoughts gang." I chide.

"Yeah, well, that's the plan. Everyone in position?" Cole asks.

"Let's do this." Kai says, and we all collectivly turn off our communication devices.  

Ghosts chase Kai, allowing Nya, disguised as Lloyd, to proceed.

"Be careful out there sis." I smile, on high alert.

"Will do sister." Nya smiles. We wait for a few more minutes, as I make Lloyd hide behind a dumpster, despite his complaints.

"Just stay there so no one can see you!" I sigh.

"It smells." Lloyd complains. I sigh loudly, and turn around, smashing my lips on his.

"Better?" I ask, turning around.

"Much." He replies smugly, as a Dragon roars, signaling it spotted Nya.

Kai jumps in the alley way. "The plan to get him away from the Realm Crystal worked. We'll clear a path for you, then you can do the rest." 

"Let's do this." Lloyd nods, as we part ways.

"Be safe." I say, before going to fight some ghosts. 

"Is that all? Is that all you've got?" I hear Morro taunting, as I quickly decimate half of the Ghost population in Stiix. I run to Ronin's pawnshop, when I hear a loud whirring. I look up to see Ronin and REX on top of the floating pawnshop.

 "I saved a lot for this moment." Ronin pours his savings onto Morro as I gasp. "Where's Morro? He's gone." Ronin asks, as the house sinks to the ground, and Lloyd gets in the house. 

"Holy!" I gasp, looking at the amount of coins on the ground. "That's a lot of money. You could buy 15 house with that! Not like you need 15 houses anyways."

"Come on!" Nya beckons, as we run up to the windows, finding a crack to peer in the room. Lloyd is about to destroy the Realm Crystal, before someone stops him.

"Stop! Please, don't." Morro gasps. 

"He's not dead yet?!?" I groan.

"This isn't your world anymore, Morro. You had your chance. The Realm Crystal must be destroyed. The First Spinjitzu Master never wanted us to have it." Lloyd says.

"But-but if you destroy it, you destroy any chance of ever saving your father." Morro stutters.

"There he is." Kai yells.

"Lloyd, get out of there." Nya yells.

Yes. Yes, I've seen him. He waits for you..." Morro say, as Lloyd stares at the crystal in his hand.

"The windows are blocked!" I yell, starting to pull on the boards.

"...locked up in the Cursed Realm. Destroy the Crystal and, and the gateway will be wiped out." 

"Use your Spinjitzu!" Kai yells.

"You'll never get a chance to see your beloved daddy again."

"Lloyd, get out!" Zane orders.

Lloyd doesn't waver from his spot. "Uh...you've...you've seen him?"

"Lloyd!" Kai yells.

"I swear Lloyd! Destroy the Realm Crystal or else!" I yell. 

"No. He'd do everything to save Ninjago, and you would do everything to destroy it. The Realm Crystal must be destroy-" The Preeminent restrains Lloyd.

"Lloyd!" Kai yells, as I watch in horror. 

"What is that? It's taken him. No!" Nya yells.

"Oh, no." Kai says.

"The gateway is complete." Morro cackles. 

"No!" Zane gasps.

Morro bows. "My master has arrived."

"Lloyd!" I shriek.

"No! It must be destroyed." Lloyd yells, and The Preeminent grabs the Crystal. "No!"

"What now?" Nya gasps.

"This isn't good." Kai gasps.

"You have it wrong. Ninjago must be destroyed. Say hello to your father for me." Morro laughs as The Preeminent pulls Lloyd into the Cursed Realm.

"No!" I scream, pounding on the wooden boards.

Sorry for not updating! I'm not abandoning this book just yet!