Chapter 9: HOW COULD YOU!?

- Somehow, I'm still in the state that I am. I still can't launch an invasion of Ninjago City or activate the mountain.

- What mountain, your majesty?- asked Pythor.

- You will find out in your own time, my friends. Now.... Go take your revenge on the citizens and the ninjas.- the King dismissed them, waving his hand.

The council members cheered and left the room. The King turned into mist and penetrated the crystal, which returned to its intact form.

- Aren't you going to supervise them?- asked Harumi.

- No. Let them do as they please. I'll go and see if that ninja is awake.- said Peacebreaker and started to leave.

- Very well. I will go to him right away, too.- she said.

Peacebreaker went to the Vengestone warehouse and saw Lloyd which looking around the room through the cage. The green ninja looked down and gasped.

- Who are you! What have you done to me! Where the hell am I!!!?

- Calmly, without nervousness. You're in the Vengestone warehouse, as you can see.

- Who are you!? And what do you want from me!?

- I'm Peacebreaker, but you know me by the name (Y/N).

- (Y/N)!!?

- Yeah. I am the evil side of her. I broke free from the prison of her mind and took control of her. I'm in charge now.

- So you are.... Her corruption?

- That is correct. As you can see, we like this incarnation very much.

- Us?

Peacebreaker was just about to reply when she was interrupted by Harumi entering. Harumi rested her elbow on Peacebreaker's shoulder, who crossed her arms and looked at Lloyd with a grin.

- Oh please, the green ninja has finally woken up.- Harumi sneered.

- Harumi. What do you want from me!?!- he growled at her.

- We have an offer for you. The Crystal King invites you to join his council and would be delighted if you joined.- she offered.

- I guess, you are a fool. I will never join you or this Crystal King!! I will always be on the side of good!!- he yelled at her.

Harumi laughed and Peacebreaker snorted.

- If you are to spend some time with us, we will give you time to think about it. Having Son of Garmadon on our side is quite a treasure.- Peacebreaker growled.

- My friends will soon find me and save me! And then we will save you, (Y/N).- said Lloyd.

Harumi and Peacebreaker looked at each other in silence before laughing sinisterly. Lloyd growled and slammed his fist on the bars.

- What's funny about it!?- he yelled at full volume.

- That's the point. No one is coming to save you.- Harumi said.

- How can you be so sure?

Harumi and Peacebreaker turned around and saw the council members entering. Pythor, who was holding the Nunchucks of Lightning, the Mechanic, who was holding Shurikens of Ice, Aspheera holding the Sword of Fire, and Mr. F, who held the Scythe of Quakes.

Lloyd gasped slightly, recognizing the weapons, and shook his head. The girls looked at him.

- 'Since we managed to get your powerful weapons, the ninjas have fallen too.- said Harumi.

- What do you mean?

- As you can see for yourself. The weapon was captured during a brutal attack. And not only that. Our dear Peacebreaker did something that is even.... Admirable.- she said.

- What is it? - demanded Lloyd.

Pythor walked over to her and pulled a mask from behind his back. He took off Nya's mask and threw it on the floor.

- Your friends are dead, Lloyd. They died. They burned in the fire of your temple.- informed the Peacebreaker in a hollow voice.

Lloyd's eyes widened and he felt his heart clench in his chest. The boy felt a lump forming in his throat and fell to his knees.

- No, no, no!!! You are lying, both of you!!! You are just plain liars!!!- he growled, in a breaking voice.

- Believe in yourself what you want, my dear. We are only telling you the truth.- said Harumi, enjoying his pain.

The mechanic looked around uncertainly at his companions. In truth, no one had died. The fire did not reach the underground ninja garage and consume all the ninja there. True, the temple had burned, but no one had died.

How do they know that? Because they were there to see if everyone really died. They weren't prepared for the ninjas standing outside the temple kicking their butts.

Aspheera, Vangelis and Pythor looked daggers at him and gestured for him not to tell them anything. But Mechanic, felt the fear that if he didn't confess now it would be worse later.

The mechanic nervously stood from foot to foot, thinking intensely about the pros and cons. The man did not hear the calls of Peacebreaker, who noticed his strange behavior.

- Mechanic!!!- roared Peacebreaker.

The mechanic jumped up in fear and looked at the leader. Peacebreaker analyzed his body language very carefully, squinting her eyes to extract information from him.

- What are you so nervous, something happened?- she demanded of him.

The council members looked at him with double daggers and tightened their grip on their weapons.

- E-em.... Actually, my leagues. I.... I can tell something.- he said with fear.

- What is it?- asked Harumi, looking at him coldly.

- Well, because you see, we were in a monastery and....

- And everyone is dead!- interrupted Pythor and looked pleadingly at the others.

- 'Yes! That's what our dear companion wanted to tell you, isn't it?- demanded Aspheera, looking at the Mechanic with venom.

- Yes! That's what he wanted to say.- Vangelis added, nudging Mechanic with his elbow.

Harumi and Peacebreaker looked at each other suspiciously and looked at Mechanic unconvinced. Mechanik began to sweat and tremble, his lips quivering uncontrollably before he exploded.

- WE WERE THERE AND SEEN THAT THE NINJA SURVIVED THE FIRE!!!- he exclaimed and fell to the floor, covering his head with his arms.

- WHAT!!? WHAT DID YOU SAY!?- roared Peacebreaker, leaning into the council.

- Nothing like that! He's lying!!- said Vangelis, shaking his head.

Peacebreaker grabbed Vangelis by the neck and lifted him into the air, looking at him coldly. Vangelis tried to free himself from the monster's grasp, but she only tightened her grip on his neck.

- I will ask again. How. Did. They. Survive. This.- she demanded.

Vangelis struggled for oxygen and could not form, a good answer. He was thrashing about, trying to free himself.

- TALK TO THE HELL!!!-she roared in his face.

She loosened the pressure on his neck, allowing him to take a breath of air.

- T-hey.... They survived...n-no one...no...died.-he informed.

- Is what he says true?- demanded Harumi, looking at the others.

Peacebreaker's eyes shifted quickly to her, before she looked at Vangelis.

- Answer her!!!- she growled at him.

- Y-yes...they.... They're alive.- he said, slowly losing consciousness.

- Yes. He is telling the truth. They survived. - Aspheera said.

Then Vangelis fell to the floor with a clatter, coughing and snorting while delivering oxygen to his lungs.

- You have failed me and the Crystal King! You will pay for it.- Harumi said, groping the council with her eyes.

- Don't. Don't do this. It won't work.- Peacebreaker interrupted, looking at her.

-  The Crystal King gives you one last, and only, chance. Fail him again, and you will bitterly regret it. Just like Vangelis, only you'll hang on the gallows. Do you understand?- growled Peacebreaker at them.

They all quickly nodded their heads, shaking.

- Great. Go get some rest. Tomorrow we will start further planning.- Peacebreaker ordered.

Everyone quickly left the room and fled to their rooms. Harumi looked at Peacebreaker.

- Why did you let them go?- she asked.

- Because fear is not a good ingredient for cooperation. It doesn't work. Fear will make them rebel and run away sooner or later. And we wouldn't want that.- said Peacebreaker.

Harumi nodded with a sigh.

- You're right.

Peacebreaker smiled and patted the girl on the head. Harumi pushed her hand away and smiled.

- You still have a lot to learn. But rest assured, Peacebreaker will still make you evil.- she said with a smile.

Lloyd watched their interaction with a strange look, but also curiosity. He was calm now, because he knows his family is safe.

- You?! Please, I know about being evil. After all, I'm the one who freed you.- Harumi said and punched the monster on the shoulder.

- Maybe so, but you can be my little sister.- Peacebreaker cooed with a grin.

- Seriously? -she asked with shock.

- Yes. We're like two sisters. Obviously, such an evil duo, that strives for great power. Isn't it?

Harumi opened her mouth to reply, but was too shocked by Peacebreaker's statement. Peacebreaker noticed her reaction and laughed lightly.

- Now, now, my dear. Take care of yourboyfriend and I'll go rest. Goodbye.

Harumi and Lloyd looked at each other shocked and a deep blush spread over their faces.

- HE'S NOT MY BOYFRIEND/SHE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!!!-they called out to the departing Peacebreaker.

- Sure, sure, lovebirds. It's obvious you're attracted to each other like a magnet!!- she called out as she walked away.

Harumi growled at her indignantly, and the blush still hadn't gone away. Lloyd got the same way. Her heart was beating uncontrollably in both of their chests, and an unpleasant warmth welled up in them.

Peacebreaker laughed under her breath and began quietly singing a song that reminded her of the situations of these two.

Sweet but crazy love.


A/N: Well, we have interactions between Harumi and Peacebreaker/ (Y/N). And here I have an interesting fact for you.

Harumi of all ninjas admired (Y/N) and Nya, but mostly (Y/N). Because, when she was in the orphanage, when the Stone Army attacked the Ninjago City, (Y/N) saved her and a few other kids from the orphanage.

She admired her calmness, courage and prudence during the battles.

Harumi, when she was still a child, she really wanted to have an older sister like (Y/N).

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