(Phew! This may be the most exhausting chapter I have written so far. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!)

I make it to Jamanakai Village and frown as I see the destruction. I make my Elemental Dragon disappear and land on the ground. Taking off my hood as I look at the aftermath. "Oh, thank goodness." I turn around to see a woman with blonde hair in a high bun approach me, she wears a uniform like Captain Sam. "I'm Officer Miranda of the NPF. Anacondrai attacked the village, but we were able to safely evacuate everyone to a safe spot for the time being. Chen and his forces left after they could not find anyone, but they did not leave without quietly. Tell me, is there a chance?" She asks. I look around the place then see a ruined rainbow paper dragon toy on the ground. I walk over, bend down and hold it in my hands. I close my eyes, feeling horrible for what has happened. But then I become determined and stand up, still holding the kite. "Chen and his forces will be stopped." I state. (Permanently.)

I turn around to face her, "Keep the people safe. The others and I will regroup to come up with a plan." I tell her. She nods her head then runs off. I walk over to place the toy on the fountain. I try to keep my breathing steady, but I clench my fists as I recall the screams... the fear... and Chen. I remember one girl taking a stand and one of those goons threw a boulder at her. Thank goodness, she got away and is okay. But others won't be so lucky if this keeps going. I open my eyes. "You will pay, Chen." I turn away from the fountain and start walking, "My parents will be AVENGED." I declare. (I have never seen her this mad. Hate to be Chen. 😰)

Third Person P.O.V.

In the Sea of Sand, the noodle truck has been commandeered by Kai. He sits in the driver's seat, Nya's voice is heard over the radio but static is also heard. "Chen has- -kai village- Everyone." Nya's voice cuts out. "I can't read you, Nya. Repeat." He says. "Attacked first- Nothing- Stop them!" Nya says. "You're breaking up. Where do you need us? We're all scattered, and there's no time to play full in the blanks." Jay tells her in his truck in the Birchwood Forest. "Hurry! -too late!" Nya says in a desperate tone. "Tell us where we need to go. I can't use my Dragon Power so if anyone is close-" Lloyd stops as the radio feed cuts out, him in the truck within the mountains. "Nya? Nya? Can anyone hear me?" He asks desperately, but only gets a loud buzz in response. Lloyd turns the key and starts the engine as he drives off.

On the newly built Bounty, Nya, Wu and Skylor stand at the computer while Misako and Garmadon stand to the side as they comfort each other. "They attacked Jamanakai Village. They're moving fast and are going to attack the next closest village, you have to stop them." Nya says, but there is no response. "All communication is cut." She informs the others. "If our fighters don't know where to go, who's going to ssstop my father?" Skylor says. "Hello." Chen appears on the largest screen with a sinister smile, (Oh, great. It's him. 😒)"As you can see, I've taken control of the airwaves, just as I'll take over Ninjago." He says. "You'll pay for this, Chen." Garmadon states angrily as he slithers to the screen, glaring at Chen. "Brother, enough. What do you want?" Wu says, nudging Garmadon to the side and to hear our what Chen has to say.

"A truce." Chen answers. "Ha! Like the one the real Anacondrai wanted during the last war? The truce you destroyed by deceiving both sides?" Garmadon argues. "I will honor my word, and no one will get hurt if you and everyone you know leaves Ninjago and never comes back." Chen states. "We're not leaving our home." Garmadon states, facing away from Chen and crossing his arms as he closes his eyes. "Wait. Let us think about it." Wu pleads. Garmadon looks at Wu like he is crazy, "How can you even entertain him?" He asks his brother. "Our ninja are gone. We need more time." Wu counters. "You should listen to your brother, Garmadon. He always has a way with words. Heh, heh. It convinced Misako, didn't it?" Chen tells Garmadon with a mocking undertone.

Garmadon starts to feel guilt as his expression falters and looks away. "What's wrong? You look a little purple. Oh, that's right. Once a snake, always a snake." Chen continues, Garmadon slithering away a little as he looks at the ground. "Haven't you hurt enough people, Father?" Skylor angrily asks Chen. "What is he talking about?" Misako asks Garmadon. "Oh, he hasn't told you? The letter he writer that made you fall in love with him, it was written by Wu." Chen reveals. Misako gasps from the information. (And now the truth is revealed.) "I-I was trying to tell you." Garmadon tells Misako as he faces her and Wu. "How could you, brother?" Wu says in disbelief. Garmadon only remains silent as he lowers his head in shame. "Oh, and about that truce? Deals off. I actually really wanted to drop that delicious little bombshell. To-da-loo." Chen says then he cuts the video feed.

"Of all the things..." Wu says angrily as he stomps up to Garmadon, who holds his arms up in defense. "Brother, don't let anger cloud your judgment." Garmadon tells him. "Don't tell me what to do. You're no sensei, and you've never been one!" Wu shouts, Garmadon facing away from him and shake in guilt. "Don't you see what he's doing? He's divided the Ninja, now he's dividing you." Skylor says, moving to separate them. "And all this over a letter?" They all look to find (Y/N) standing in the bridge, her hood off and wearing an expression of silent fury. (Uh-oh. 😨) "(Y/N)." "You're here." Nya and Misako say, but (Y/N) ignores them as she walks to Wu. Skylor slithers back as (Y/N) stops as she stands before Wu. "(Y/N), this is not-" "The time? Wasn't it you who said, 'the past is the past'? But I guess when it comes to the love of your life you're allowed to act like a jealous teenager." She snips at Wu.

"This-" "WHAT? This WHAT?" She asks him, taking a step forward and getting in his face. "I looked up to you. You saw something in me and gave me a home, a purpose and a team which I came to see as family. I looked up to you and questioned about the power I wield, but you never gave a direct answer. I figured it out in time, but you knew more about me then you led on." She states. "You knew my mother." Wu blinks and looks away from her. "That's why you sought me out. And yet you never told me." She states. Her powers flare up and she felt Wu's guilt for a brief moment, but it only fuels her fury. "You feel guilty for that, now you know how Garmadon feels." She states.

"He's already lost so much and you DARE to get angry at him for losing your shot with Misako?!?! If you didn't want that letter to be found, maybe you should have said those words to Misako yourself! But Garmadon loves her and even though it was technically wrong, we wouldn't even be here. Lloyd wouldn't be here and we all would have succumbed to darkness ages ago." She rants. She clenches her fists tightly, glaring at Wu, "He has lost enough. He lost his choice to choose when the Devourer bit him, he spent years trapped in the Underworld, he was used and taken over by the Overlord, he lost so much time to be with his son, he was unwillingly transformed into a snake and now you are going to be responsible for him losing a brother? This is what Chen wants. He hurts us, divides us, he killed my parents! HE WANTS US TO SUFFER!!!" She bellows. (Eek! 😱)

Her eyes glow purple briefly and everyone feels her anger, but mostly hurt. She pants as she looks down at the floor and no one says anything for a moment. Wu reaches his hand out to her but she smacks it away. She turns around and has her back facing Wu. "Don't. You didn't listen to me about Chen. And now the war has begun. You're no master. You're not my master." She tells him, her voice breaking with emotion. (*Gasp* 😯) Wu's mouth is open in shock at her words. Nya and Misako are stunned by what she said. A single tear falls down (Y/N)'s face and it lands on her necklace, feeling immense regret as she realized what she said but says nothing because if she does, she will cry and she cannot shed anymore tears right now. (Oof. This hurt. 💔)

Garmadon sees her hurt and reaches his hand out to her, but hesitates. However, (Y/N) steps towards him and he then places a hand on her shoulder, trying to provide comfort to her. Skylor watches the two, seeing the bond they have. Not as master and student, but as father and daughter. One she could never have with her own father. Her face hardens as she makes a vow to stop her father. No matter what.

Pythor's P.O.V. (Boom! Didn't see that coming.)

Stupid- *Pant* Chen! Stupid-Augh! Wheel! I can't keep this up forever. My pride is wounded enough as is! "Wretched contraption! I can't run forever, you filthy rodent. What's the point of being friendly with the Ninja if they're never around to save you?" And the rodent just continues to run. But then the spell book appears in my vision. Come now, Chumsworth, you are the last true Anacondrai. "If there's no Ninja to be found, may as, mmm, well become one." Never thought I say that. I turn around to face the rat and take off that stupid helmet. "Ninja roll!" I shout and plant myself in the wheel, spinning for a bit to gain momentum. Wait for it... Now!" I jump and make it!

Ha, ha! Perfect landing. "The Book of Spells. Finally." I open it, "Time to find a spell to make me big again." Oh, how long I have wished to for that to become a reality. "Another village has fallen, and the Ninja have yet to be found. Though, the NPF have been evacuating the people to safety, it's only a matter of time until Ninjago City is taken over." The radio speaks. "Hm. News... always a downer." I comment. "How the Anacondrai returned is a mystery." Excuse me? "Not a mystery. They're frauds. A true Anacondrai would never stand for this." Never! "If you hear this message, find shelter or find help." The radio speaks before going quiet.

I think for a moment. "Hm. A true Anacondrai would never stand for this. I am a true Anacondrai." I repeat. Even though I despise the Ninja and hated being locked away by the surface dwellers, I refuse to let the Anacondrai be tarnished once more. I look at the book... Hm. A spell to make me big again does sound nice, but one to stop Chen and his fraudulent army... sounds better right now.

Third Person P.O.V.

Lloyd steps on the breaks as he sees a village burning. But then another truck appears and stops next to him. It is Neuro. "They're heading west. I tried to stop them, but I'm just a mind reader. The NPF got the people to safety, but the damage has already been done." He informs Lloyd. "But you can help me. Can you send a message to all of the fighters at once?" Lloyd asks him. "I can try." Neuro replies, closing his eyes and holding his hands to head as he concentrates his power to send the message.

Everyone then meets within the Samurai X Cave. Camille, Kai, Karloff, Jay and Paleman being the last ones to arrive. "Thank goodness. You got my message." Neuro says in relief. Kai walks over to Skylor. "Look at you." Kai says as he sees purple smoke emitting from her. "The spell is wearing off, but my father's antics ssadly have not." She says. Wu quietly pours a cup of tea and gives it to Misako. Garmadon and (Y/N) stand a distance from them as (Y/N) refuses to speak to Wu. Lloyd frowns seeing her state and walks over to her and his father. "What happened?" He asks. Garmadon sighs, "The message has been delivered." He answers. "They know about the letter?" Lloyd asks. Garmadon nods his head, "But, it is no longer the reason." He clarifies.

He looks at (Y/N) as her back faces them, she holds caresses her necklace as she feels a mix of emotions swirl within her. She is upset at Wu, but she would never hate him. But the relationship between has become strained. "So why we're we asked here? We should be fightin' snakes." She blinks as Griffin speaks, putting her necklace under her Gi as she pays attention. "Because anyone can fight. Only one side can declare victory." Wu states. "In the time it took you to get here, Chen has taken over the entire Eastern seaboard and is moving inland. With each village they destroyed, they grow stronger." Nya states, pointing at the screen showing a map and with red dots signifying a village destroyed. "That's a lot of red. Karloff not like red." Karloff says as he pounds his gauntlets together.

"How are we supposed to stop them? Most of us have lost control of our dragons, not to mention we're outnumbered to ten to one." Gravis says. "Actually, 62.4 to one." Zane clarifies. "Look, I'm scared like the rest of you. It may look like we've lost, but it's not over. When we thought we lost Zane, it nearly tore us apart." Lloyd starts, walking over to lay a hand on Zane's soldier then speaks to the others. "But we didn't quit. We let it fuel us. We grew stronger." He states. "There's hope." Wu speaks up, the screen changes and Wu points his staff at it, "The Corridor of Elders." He states. "Corridor of Elders?" Shade repeats in confusion. "It's a narrow canyon with carved statues of Ninjago's greatest figures. They are the ones that helped build and protected Ninjago, allowing us to call it our home." (Y/N) informs. (A monument of respect to those that came before. 🫡)

"I know we don't stand much of a chance taking on Chen's entire army at once, but after he's controlled the East, he'll move west tomorrow and have to pass through the Echo Canyons. Our best tactical position. Is to make our stand where it bottlenecks: Here, at the Corridor of Elders, the monuments honoring our ancestors. It's the narrowest channel, but our greatest chance." Wu explains as everyone listens. "If we can't stop them here, the resst of Ninjago will fall like dominos." Garmadon states. "Karloff not like to lose. Karloff fueled!" Karloff exclaims. (I am also fueled!) "Then we have one day to save tomorrow." Wu declares and everyone cheers.

"But we need help." (Y/N) states. Everyone becomes quiet as she speaks. "Even with our powers, we are outnumbered greatly. And it is not just our ancestors and us that Chen has hurt, he hurt all of Ninjago. The people and Serpentine. ." She states, walking among the group. "He lied to both sides," She stands next to Tox. "He divided our ancestors," She moves next to be Bolobo, "He lured and tricked us all." She then stands next to Shade, who nods his head as he listens to her. "And why? Because for his own entertainment, to be the most powerful ruler in Ninjago. When in actuality, he is the weakest man to ever live." She walks over and places a hand on Jacob's shoulder. She takes her hand back as she walks to stand next to Garmadon. "Even with our powers, Chen still outnumbers us. I thought I could take down Chen on my own because I was so scared of losing anyone else. But I was wrong."

She looks down in guilt but then has her expression harden and she looks up at everyone, "We can only do so much and go so far alone, but through teamwork and unity we can accomplish feats that one can only imagine. We can overcome any challenge, any obstacle, and anything." She looks back at Wu, "You taught me that." She says, her expression softens as she gives an apologetic look and Wu says nothing as he nods his head. She looks at everyone else, "The NPF are ready to fight, but we still need more numbers. We're not just fighting for our home, we are fighting for our families, for our friends, and for our future. And for ourselves. And I bet you that the people of Ninjago will want to fight for that as well." She finishes. (YEAH!!!! ✊) Everyone cheers loudly from her speech, feeling more empowered than ever. Garmadon places a hand on (Y/N)'a shoulder, a proud smile on his face and Lloyd watches as he feels pride as well.

And so, everyone got to work in preparing for the final stand. The Ninja separate throughout Ninjago to get help. Kai is in Doomsday Comix, "I wish I could say we're not facing an army unlike we've ever seen, but we have, and we know what they're capable of." He tells the children. They then equip themselves with toys and merchandise. In Mega Monster Amusement Park, Chen's goons scare people and some employees in costumes faint at seeing them, making the goons laugh. "Get out of here!" A man shouts as some shots are heard. Members of the NPF appear and get to work on distracting the man-snakes while others get the people to safety.

Jay is in his parents junkyard, standing on some junk as he speaks to the people taking shelter there, "Right now, our cities and villages are falling which is why we're asking everyone to rise up." He says. In Ninjago City, Zane stands before his statue with people listening to him, "We all may have different backgrounds, but we all share the same future." He states. Skales and Skales Jr. share a look and the young Serpentine nods his head in agreement with Zane's words, his father nods his head as he agrees as well. In a movie theater as people watch a movie, more of Chen's goons appear through the screen and screams as they quickly scramble over their to get away from them.

In Kryptarium Prison, Cole speaks to all the prisoners with Noble and Barnes standing beside him. "You may wonder why we're asking you to fight for Ninjago. We aren't. We're asking you to fight for each other." He tells them. The prisoners all think on his words and look at each as they nod their heads in agreement. Back in Ninjago City, Lloyd stands on the steps of City Hall, "We're asking you to fight as one." He speaks. People and Serpentine all cheer as they are inspired by his words.

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

I watch the sun rise, marking the start of the day that determines the future. I am on the Bounty as I was meditating to calm my mind so  that I would not have issues with my powers. We now have a lot more people to fight with us, but will it be enough? I shake my head. No, no doubt. "The calm before the sstorm is alwaysss the most anxious." I look to my right to see Garmadon appear beside me. I look at the sun rise again, "I can feel them. They're coming." I state. "You are very much like your mother. Though, she was more cheery." He says. I move my hand up and take out my necklace to caress it, "You knew her. Were you close?" I ask. I feel a hand in my shoulder and I am turned around to face Garmadon, "The lassst time we talked, she said she had found the one she wanted to make a world with." He says. I feel myself become emotional. "I felt something, a message of where to go. So I did, met Wu there and it wasn't until we saw her that we understood." I look down and let my head drop as I knew what he was talking about. (😔)

I know where my father is, but my mother... Wu knew. "I know what you are thinking." I look up at Garmadon and see his face holding a sympathetic frown, "Don't let the anger consume you. Wu too cared about your mother, he didn't know how to tell you. He has only tried to do what needed to be done to protect Ninjago, but he is not perfect. No one is." He says. I look down and think about his words. Wu has made mistakes, but so have I. So has everyone. I have tried to keep my emotions under controlled, but I can't help how I feel sometimes. "You are among the strongest person I have ever meant, (Y/N)." I look up at Garmadon, "But even the strongest have their moments of vulnerability." He says. I close my eyes as I breathe deeply. "Thank you, Garmadon." I open my eyes to look at him. "I need to do something first before the battle." I state. He nods his head then lets me go and I walk off. (That is a good man. Garmadon is a real one.)

I make my way through the Bounty to find Wu . "Oh!" I stop before Nya and I collide. "Sorry." "It's fine." I walk pass her, "Wait!" I stop and look back at Nya. She inhales deeply then sighs, "I'm sorry." I blink. She looks at me, "I never meant to hurt Jay or Cole. But I thought that I might have chosen too soon and that I had more options. I didn't mean for things to get that out of control, but I should have been more honest, and more considerate towards others. Gah, I can't believe I let some stupid matchmaking machine tell me who I should end up with." She says. I don't need my powers to know she is sincere. I walk up to her and lay a hand on her shoulder, "I'm sorry too." I say. She smiles and nods her head. (Phew! Glad that is resolved.)

I then hurry to where Wu is and find him in the bridge. He looks back and I see Misako next to him. She says nothing as she leaves, patting my shoulder as she walks past me. I close the door and look down at the floor. I hear footsteps then see Wu's feet in front of me. I inhale as I look up at him, open my mouth, "I am sorry." I halt. Wu looks at me and I see regret in his eyes, "You were right. I am not going to lose my brother over something from long ago. And you deserve to know about your mother." He says. He rests a hand on my right shoulder, "And if-No-When this battle is won, there is a place waiting for you to visit." He says. He leans forward and whispers something into my ear. I gasp softly then close my eyes as I calm myself. I wipe a way a stray tear and look at Wu as he moves back. "I'm sorry for what I said. I am proud to have you as a master." I apologize.

He nods his head. I feel my powers and close my eyes, seeing Chen and his army moving as they make their way to the Corridor of Elders. I scowl as I see Chen being carried around in the roto-jet. Tch. I open my eyes and look at Wu. "I have to meet up with the others." I state. "Then go." He says. I nod my head, tucking my necklace safely under my Gi then put on my hood and run off. This ends today.

Third Person P.O.V.

The Ninja, Elemental Masters, the people of Ninjago and the Serpentine stand together at the end Corridor of Elders as the see Chen and his army appear from the other side. The ground shakes as they approach. "Huh. There's so many of them." Jay says. The Fake Anacondrai army halts, staring down the ones that oppose them. Lloyd shoots a beam of energy from his hand as he draws a line in the ground. "We fight for each other. We fight as one." Lloyd states, putting on his hood as he looks back at everyone. The rest of the Ninja put on their hoods and cheer along with everyone else.

"The Ninja." Chen says upon seeing them. "Hold the line..." Lloyd says, holding his hand up while facing the fake serpentine. It became tense for a moment as both sides get ready to fight. "Charge!" Chen shouts, his goons yell as they slither forward. "Hold the line." Lloyd says as they get closer. Karloff turns his body metal as snakes get closer. "Hoooold!" Lloyd exclaims. Right as they were about to meet, a trap opens below the goons and some fall in. "Trap door? That my signatures move." Chen complains. (Yeah, well, we're stealing it! 😝) "Unh! Destroy them!" He orders. "Now!" Lloyd shouts. Zane freezes a the trap door, trapping the goons within as the fight begins.

Kai and Jay stand back to back as they shoot their elements at the snakes. "Lightning!" Jay shouts as Kai grunts. Two goons are electrocuted while one runs around screaming as his butt is on fire. An elderly lady steps back from a goon but then takes out some perfume and sprays some in his face. He screams as he drops his weapon and rubs his eyes. The woman then picks it up and the goon runs away while she chases him. "Fear? Fear isn't a word where I come from." Rufus quotes as he activates a an Illumisword and fights back against a goon. A boy and Skales Jr. appear on top a boulder as they then throw marbles causing some goons to fall down. The two share a high five in accomplishment. Gravis and Bolobo use their powers to halt more goons. Karloff grunts as he punches one away. "Push them back!" He shouts.

The Fake Anacondrai start to back away. "Not backwards, forwards! You're Anacondrai! Crush them!" Chen shouts. The goons yell as they charge forward and everyone groups together but (Y/N) steps forward. She closes her eyes as she holds her hands up. She concentrates as purple whisps appear informs of her and form a wall, orbs of light with purple mixed with red, blue, green, white, black, gold, light blue and dark purple within the wall. (Y/N) eyes snap open, "HRR-AH!" She shouts, stomping her foot down a she thrusts her hands forward, the wave moving at the goons and they stop. The are sent flying back as the orbs explode, burning, shocking, freezing, etc., and the goons shout in pain. (GET WRECKED!!!)

(Y/N) then narrows her eyes at Chen, "Go for it, (Y/N)!" Griffin shouts. (Y/N) then feels a new sensation with her powers and her feet are surrounded by purple whisps as she runs at a fast speed. "CHEN!!!" She bellows. She jumps high into the air as she falls towards Chen. "Uh-oh." He says. (Yep. 😏)

(Y/N) P.O.V.

"D-Oof!" Chen groans as (Y/N) lands on him. She back flips off him and Chen stands up as he rubs his stomach. "Ugh, facing me alone? I guess you really are your mother's daughter." I glare at him and hold my hands up as I ready to fight. "What got nothing to say? Well, I guess why talk when we can fight!" He punches at me, but I block it then shift into a strong stance as I punch his chest, shocking him with purple lightning. "Ow! Hey, you blocked my hit and that hurt. No fair!" He complains, but I don't care. He charges at me and spins to whip his tail at me but I duck and grab his tail, "This is for Garmadon." I state, pulling him towards me and punch him in the face. "Ow!" He shouts. I keep a tight grip on his tail, "This is for my father." I summon my powers then spin around and toss him into the air.

He screams as I use my powers and shoot purple flames from my hands to propel me into the air. I soon meet with him in the air, "This is for my mother." I command my powers to cover my foot in purple ice and front flip to kick Chen down. I see him land harsh on the ground and I then summon purple rocks to surround my right fist, "And this... this is for ME." I state then dive down and deliver the punch, dust rising and surrounding us. ( OH!) I stand up then jump away from him as he stands up. "You... Hah... Think you've won?" He pants. I narrow my eyes at him. "Well, what about your friends?" I hear shouting and looking back to see his goons pushing against the team and people. "Well, you could either continuously fighting me or-UGH!" I shoot him with a beam of purple energy without looking. "I got other things to attend to. But you have not paid enough YET." I state.

I then make my way to the others and jump over the goons as I join the team push back. "Got your hits on Chen?" I hear Cole ask. "I do feel better." I reply.

Third Person P.O.V.

Chen groans as he gets up then gets on the roto-jet. "They can have the ground. We'll take the skies." He says. Then closes the hood and flies the jet. Some of his goons pilot their some other aircraft as they fly over the battle. Shade sees them and pushes back a goon then vanishes. He appears from a shadow on top the canyon but disappears again as one aircraft faces him. The goon looks around to find him only for Shade to appear on one of the wings, moving quietly then leans down and grabs him. He tosses him to be on top of the copter and the two engage in a fight with the goon trying to trip Shade with his tail only for Shade to jump and avoid it then kick him off the copter. The goon screams as he falls while Shade hops into the pilot's seat. He flies over the battle and starts firing at the Fake Anacondrai and they are sent flying. "Woo-Hoo!" Griffin cheers along with people and Shade gives them a smile.

"Push!" A goon shouts as he and the others push forward. "Hold the line!" Lloyd exclaims. "Unh! Oh, they just keep coming." Jay says as he is wrapped up in a goon's tail and pushes away his head. "Puuush!" The goon shouts again. Kai grunts as he tries to keep them back, "Don't give up! Ninja never day quit!!" He yells. (Well, it's getting pretty exhausting! 😤)

The Bounty then appears in the sky. "The new girl hates feeling left out. Now!" Nya exclaims as she turns the wheel to fly over the canyon. Wu and Garmadon aim the canyons then fire nets as they trap the goons. "Ships aren't supposed to fly. Sink it!" Chen orders. Copters fly at the Bounty and fire at it.

"Ninja-Go!" The Ninja exclaim as they perform Spinjitzu, pushing back against the goons. The Bounty soars through the air across the canyon. "Misako, Nya, drop it like it's hot." Wu tells the women. (You got it! 👍) "Aye, aye, Sensei." Nya says as she turns the wheel and Misako pulls a lever, dropping the anchor as it lands on a vehicle that was about to slice Skales. It rises as the Bounty flies on. "Never thought I'd be happy to ssssee that ship again." Skales commented. Misako drops it again and destroys another vehicle then letting it drag across the ground to knock over others.

Chen looks back to see the Bounty get closer to him. "Break through the line!" Chen orders. "We can't! The canyon's too narrow!" Zugu says as he sits in the back seat of the jet. "Then make it bigger!" Chen orders. He dives the jet down then fires missiles at one of the bases of the statue. It starts to fall and Karloff looks up to notice. "Huh? Watch out!" He shouts. People scream then hold their hands to protect their heads but Gravis uses his powers and levitates it, moving it away from the people before dropping it in a clearing. The people cough from the dust then go back to pushing the Fake Anacondrai back but now the canyon is wider and some pass by the people. "We have to stop them!" Lloyd shouts. "We don't have enough people." Kai says. "We can't hold them all!" Cole exclaims. (Y/N) kicks back a goon then looks to see the ones passing them. "They crossed the line." Nya says in worry and Misako gasps at the sight.

Lloyd's P.O.V.

Crud! They crossed the line, but we can't stop. Not now! I kick away a goon as (Y/N) appears after punching another. "We can't let them win." She says. "I know-Ugh!" I grunt and kick away another fake snake, looking down at my right arm to see a cut. "I wish Anacondrai had a weakness. Just one!" (Y/N) shouts then I bend down, feeling her hand on my back as she spins around to kick more goons. She lands next to me and I see my arm with purple star dust as it heals, leaving a scar. "Me too." I agree then grab a snake by the neck and hold it in a chokehold and see... Pythor on a rat? "I have something your father needs to see." He says. Is he serious or just looking for a way to get big? "Oh, come on. You can trust me, because if anyone is going to take over this world, I'd rather it be me." Really? (Yeah, really? 🤨) I let go of the goon and raise a brow at him. "Take me to your father, and he can end this once and for all." He says.

"I hate to say it, and I really hate to say, but let's do what he says. Chen and his army are not stopping anytime soon and they NEED to be stopped." (Y/N) says. I back fist a goon, "Let's go." I state. I grab Pythor and the spell book as (Y/N) and I run towards the anchor. One goon tries to hit us but (Y/N) blasts him away with a purple orb that was like mine. Cool. But focus! We get on the anchor and hold on as it is going up. "Ha, ha! Be free, Rodrigo! You've earned it." Pythor says to the rat he was riding. Not going to question how that happened. I kicked on goon that grabbed the anchor and he lets go as he falls. I hear (Y/N) let out a laugh then look at her. "What has you laughing at a time like this?" I ask her. She looks at me, "Because Chen now has to deal with a very ticked off daughter." She answers. "Oh." Skylor is not gonna go easy on that guy. (Nope.)

We take off our hoods as we make it to the Bounty then climb up and onto the deck. I run over to Dad and Wu. "Pythor says he has something that can end this war." I tell them, placing the book down and opening it. Pythor hops onto it. "They've passed the line of no return. No amount of power can stop this now." Wu says. "But the might of a True Anacondrai can." Pythor says. "Do you see what's happening? This isn't about you. Making you big solves nothing." Dad tells him. Pythor then turns some pages of the book. "But it the generals you banished to the Cursed Realm so long ago saw this mockery, they would stop this travesty at once." Pythor explains.

"No one comes back from the Cursed Realm." Mom states, but then Dad looks at the book. "Unless he that cursed them takes their place." He says, taking the book in his hands and slithers to Mom. "I could unleash the spirits of the Anacondrai generals." He says. "If you banish yourself. Magic has its rules, you know." Pythor says. (Of course.) But... that means... No. No! I'm not losing my father. Not again! "We're not cursing you. We're not losing you to bring them back." I state, taking the book from Dad. "If we do nothing, we lose Ninjago." He says. "We don't even know if they'll help." Mom says. "We do know that the real Anacondrai wanted peace as much as us. It was Chen who started both warsss. I never thought I'd say thiss, but Pythor is right." No. I can't. I won't! "I cannot allow this, brother." "Who are we fooling? There's not enough time for me to make up for the pain I've caused in my life, but if I could save Ninjago..." Why bother stopping him? He is just going to do it! "You want my blessing to walk out on us again, fine! But don't expect me to stick around and watch you go. My real family needs me." I tell my father, drop the book then run off. "Lloyd, wait!" "Hold on!" I ignore Dad and (Y/N) as I jump off the ship. I'll end this myself if I have to.

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

I felt his anger. His pain. There has to be some other- "Ah!" The Bounty shakes and I fall on my back. I hate when missiles are fired at me. "If this is going to happen, I suggest we do it now." Pythor says. (Don't rush us. Dang it!) I stand up, "No. Not without Lloyd." I state. "(Y/N)-" "No!" I push Wu's hand away. "He needs to be here. I wish there was another way but if this is the only way, Lloyd needs to say goodbye." I state. "Cause if he doesn't, he'll feel guilt and sad, and I know it sucks but-but..." I feel tears, I hold my head as I feel a pain in my heart. I didn't get to know my parents, I didn't get to say goodbye to them... But Lloyd knows his father and.. and... "(Y/N)," I feel hands on my arms as my hands are lowered down and I look up at Garmadon.

"I can never make up for all the hurt and pain I have caused, but I am glad to have had the time I did with my family. And I could have never asked for a better sister for my son." He says. Tears fall down my face as I listen to his words. (😢) I sniff and wipe them wipe away before looking up at him, "Thanks for telling me about my mother. And for the lessons too, Master." I bow my head in respect. He lets me go and I step back to stand with Misako and Wu as Garmadon picks up the book and hands it to Wu. "Read it, brother. You know as well as I, the Ninja don't need two Sensei. Only one can remain." Garmadon says as he moves to stand at a distance from us.

"Very well." Wu says. "Komodo, nicktu, demic tara..." He starts chanting the spell, a blue and green energy surrounding Garmadon, making him start to float up. I wind blows but I only close my eyes as it blows against me. I open my eyes to look up at him. "Misako, will you ever forgive me for the letter?" He asks Misako. "I already have." She says. My powers flare up, allowing me to feel the love she has for him. "Tell Lloyd I'm sorry." He says. "You can tell me yourself." I look to the left to see Lloyd appear. I sigh in relief, thankful that he's here. "If anyone should be sending you off, it's me." He says, walking over and stands between Wu and I as he takes the book and continues the spell.

"Kenji, severus, toto-demada, cursono, neeboro..."A pillar of bright blue light forms as it opens a large portal in the sky. "Actu, Cursono, Neeboro..." Lloyd continues. "I yearned to make the world in my image. I never realized I already had, in you." Garmadon says to Lloyd. I lay hand on Lloyd's shoulder. "Sono, hokido, bo-rock!" He finishes, a strong gust of wind blows and Garmadon screams as he flies up towards the portal. I grip Lloyd's sleeve as I watch. "Is he...?" I hear Misako say. "We shall see." Wu says and we all cover our eyes from the bright light that shines. I open my eyes once light is gone to see the pillar also gone and seven green ghostly orbs exit out of it. They fly around us but then fly off and I let go of Lloyd as I close my eyes.

I see the auras of Chen's army become a ghostly green as they become cursed. Chen tries to persuade them that they are on the same team. I scoff as he tries to take the coward's way out. "You will never be one of us. Because you're a liar, a cheat, and an imposter!" Arcturus tells Chen. Then he curses Chen. (Heh. That's what he gets. 😈) I open my eyes as I watch Chen be forced into the portal. Once he and the last of his men enter, the portal closes. "Good riddance." I mutter. He's gone. You have been avenge... Father... Mother. You both can rest easy now.

I look at Lloyd to see him close his eyes and lower his head. I place my hand on his shoulder to provide comfort to him. I then look at Misako and she walks over to us, "The war is over. It had to be done." She says, moving her hand to gently caress Lloyd's face. "He saved all of us. Remember that." I gently tell Lloyd. My powers flare up and I look to see the Anacondrai Generals appear before us. "Thank you, Pythor. You should be rewarded for your courage and bravery. You have made your ancestors proud... Finally." General Arcturus says to Pythor.  "Oh, what can I say? Everyone can change." I roll my eyes at Pythor's statement. (😒) But he did help us, so I let this pass. Just this is once. Arcturus then fires a beam at Pythor which makes him grow back to his normal size. "That's more like it. Ha, ha." Pythor says. Eh, I liked him better when he was smaller and his voice was high-pitched.

Arcturus then floats to be in front of Lloyd and I, bowing his head. "And thank you, Master Lloyd and Master (Y/N). "Because of your friends, you have done what we never could, united the Serpentine and your kind as one. Because of you, the balance is restored." He says. He looks at me, "Your mother would be very proud of you." He says. I now my head at him in respect. He then looks at Lloyd, "And because of your father, our sspirits can be free." He says. "You will have our eternal respect, as the greatest warriorsss to ever battle for Ninjago." He finishes, bowing his head at us and we bow ours in return. He and the other generals then float away and enter a portal, one to where their spirits can rest peacefully. It's finally over.

Third Person P.O.V.

The sun begins to set as the Bounty lowers down and lands on the ground as the rest of the Ninja, Elemental Masters and Darreth stand to the side. "Ha, ha! You showed them." Griffin says to Cole. "You mean 'we' showed them." He says as he wraps an arm around Griffin's shoulder. "Thanks for fighting with us." He thanks him and the rest of the Elemental Masters. "Huh. Smarter than fighting against you." Karloff says as he grabs Jay and Kai by their shoulders to pull them closer. Everyone laughs, the mood becoming lighter. "Anytime you need our help, just holler." Jay tells the masters. "Same goes for you. I imagine we all have homes and villages to get back to. Thank you, Ninja." Neuro says, taking Zane's hand to show his gratitude. "Thank you, friend." Zane says.

(Y/N) smiles as she feels the warmth from everyone at the new friendships and alliances made but then frowns as she walks off. She looks at the horizon, inhaling deeply then breathes out a long sigh. She hears footsteps then feels someone to her left, "You good?" Cole asks her. She takes out her necklace and caresses the gems. "Yeah. Feeling... lighter." She says. Cole places a hand on her shoulder, "When I felt this overwhelming pain in my chest, I knew it was you. And I was so worried about what happened." He says. (Y/N) looks at him to see he has a concerning, worried frown on his face. "Chen took my parents away from me." She confesses. "What?" Cole says in surprise. She looks at the horizon again. "Even before I learned of it, I wanted him to be taken down. He held Zane prisoner, he tried to divide us, I wanted him GONE." She states

Cole then pulls her into a side hug. (Y/N) calms down and lays her head on his shoulder, "He's gone now. He can't hurt us or anyone else ever again. We're a team, remember that. I'll always fight beside you, (Y/N). Promise." He says. (Y/N)'s lips move slightly up as they form a small smile. She closes her eyes as she basks in Cole's warmth. (☺️)

Kai notices Skylor walking off then hurries over to her. "Uh..." He reaches his hand out to tap her shoulder, getting her to stop as she turns around to face him. "We could use a girl like you in our gang." He says. "A girl?" Skylor questions. "Uh, I-I mean a ninja." Kai corrects. "Heh. Flattering. But now that my father's gone, someone's got to run the family business." She softly declines. "Don't worry, no more underground crime. Just noodles." She assures Kai, taking his hands with hers as the two stare into each other's eyes. She then leans towards him- "Please, you have to tell me." Darreth appears next to them, making them separate from each other as he gets on his knees and hold his hands in a pleading manner. "Yes, I will put the puffy potsticker back on the menu." Skylor promises him as she takes his hands into hers. "Oh. Finally. All is right in the world." Darreth says, standing up as he walks off. (Oh, Darreth. 😏 But got to admit, man was on a mission and completed it.)

Kai and Skylor laugh at his behavior. "Ah. Keep in touch." Skylor says, touching Kai's arm as she starts to walk off. "I'd like that." Kai says. Watching her walk off. (Y/N) walks over to stand next to him as she watches Skylor walk away. "She's a good one. Don't lose her." She tells Kai. "Heh. I won't." He responds.

Later, the people work on cleaning up from the rubble of the battle. "This is Corridor of Elders, not Corridor of Trash." Karloff says as he worries a piece of an Anacondrai vehicle over his head while Skales and his son follow as they carry a wheel together. "Help me clean up mess." He says to someone else. Some NPF members tow away a wrecked vehicle while others pick up scrap metal.

On top of one of the canyon walls, the Ninja, Nya, Wu and Misako air around a fire. The Ninja and Nya hold a cup of tea as Wu fills Kai's cup while Misako stands next to Lloyd as he still holds onto the spell book. Misako rests a hand on her son's shoulder to provide him comfort. "To the Anacondrai, the greatest warriors of their time." Kai says. "Yeah. Now it's our turn to make our ancestors proud." Jay states. "Because we're proud of those who were here before us to show us the way." Lloyd states. "Goodbye, Father." He says, everyone bowing their head in respect to Garmadon. "His loss will affect us all." Wu says. "Not his loss, his life. He made us stronger, and he brought us together." Misako says, looking up at the sky as everyone does too.

"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." Lloyd states. "Student of Sensei Garmadon." Wu adds. "He made me who I am today. He was my father, he was my adversary, but in the end, he was my friend." Lloyd says.  "Because of him, we will live to see tomorrow." Zane states. "And for every tomorrow, we'll live to honor him." Kai adds. "And we will honor him by fighting for good, fighting to protect and fighting for each other." (Y/N) finishes. (*Lifts up tea in honor of Garmadon* 🍵) Lloyd throws the book into the air and it lands in the fire it, destroying it as it burns into ash. The group then look to see a new statue added to the Corridor of Elders, a statue of Garmadon. "And because of him, we'll be ready for whatever comes next." Jay says. "Skeletons, snakes, ninjdroids and Anacondrai wannabes. If they can't stop us, what can?" Cole asks rhetorically. "That's for tomorrow to decide. Today we say goodbye to a legend." Lloyd says.

(Y/N) smiles as she looks at Garmadon's statue. She takes a sip from her cup, but then she feels a sudden wind... And feels something... unusual. "Morro." She lowers her drink and looks around, but sees nothing. She shakes her head and looks back at the statue, standing closer to Cole. Believing whatever had happened to be a trick of the wind and goes back to enjoying being with her family.

(Whew! Finally done with Season 4! I hope you all have enjoyed this (Y/N)'s season. And now onto Season 5. But it will be a while because I need a break and I have other books I want to work on. Until next time! Bye! 👋)