There was a furious fight in the Cyrus villa to arrest Mr Strickler, the only known world of the troll attack on the school and the abduction of the teenagers. Mr Strickler was a spy and an assassin, there was now no doubt about that.

Strickler laughed as he fended off attacks from Aspheera, Kai and Pythor whether with his hand, wings and the sword itself. Cyrus was helping Goldie recover and (Y/N) decided to call in support from the other heroes.

- Your attacks won't do anything to me! Do you think you can hurt me!? In this form I can beat anyone! - Strickler growled at Aspheera as he caught her blade with his hand.

- Oh, yeah? Then let's see if you can handle it! Catch him!! - Kai shrieked and rushed at him. Aspheera snatched her blade out of the gargoyle's hand, and Pythor swung his tail and wrapped it around Strickler.

Kai jumped on his opponent's back and wrapped his arms around his body to strengthen Pythor's grip. Strickler grunted with effort, trying to free himself.

- Hold him tight! - Kai grunted, using all the strength he had.

- What do you think I'm doing!? - Pythor answered him and wrapped his tail more tightly around Strickler's neck, who struggled fiercely.

- I'm not going to get... CAUGHT!! - Strickler roared and with all his strength, he managed to free himself and push Kai and Pythor away. Kai was thrown and landed perfectly on the windowsill by the window, uninjured.

- Wow! Not bad! - Kai exclaimed in surprise.

Taking advantage of Pythor's inattention, who bump into Aspheera, Strickler pushed past the pair and ran out of the bedroom.

- Get him! Let's not let him get away! - Goldie called out as he got up with Cyrus' help.

Kai quickly ran out of the room, followed by Aspheera, Pythor and (Y/N). Strickler flew all the way down thanks to his wings and smiled mischievously. However, his face quickly faded when he saw the other ninjas and knights armed.

- Stand where you're standing! - Aaron ordered and aimed his energy crossbow at the monster.

- Don't move. - Nya added.

- Crap. - Strickler hissed under his breath.

Kai quickly joined them with Aspheera and Pythor, blocking the criminal's escape route. The former teacher looked around, searching for an escape.

- You've got nowhere to run, Strickler. - Lloyd said. - Give up and there's nothing you can do anyway. They'll find you guilty either way.

- The police are already waiting outside. Surrender and there won't be much consequence. - Zane added.

- You don't understand anything! None of you do! - spat Strickler. - I... I had to do it! There was no other way! I'm innocent in all of this!

- Attempted murder? I doubt it. - Lance scoffed.

- You, people, are fools! You don't see what's happening in the world now! Dark times are coming! SHE is here.

- Who's that? - Clay asked.

Strickler opened his mouth to answer, but a red light went on in his head. It's a trap. Then he heard Basilisk's words in his head.

"If you even say a word about what is going to happen now. Your woman and her brat will die the worst death you can imagine, Walter. Never underestimate the Basilisk.''

Strickler growled and let out an angry roar, stomping his foot on the floor. - You're all fools! I hate you all!

- Ouch... It's painful. - muttered Jestro.

(Y/N) heard the commotion from upstairs and furrowed her brows confused.

- Who is she? Is this related to the chaos and drums of war we heard yesterday? - she whispered to herself confused.

- I don't know who  'she' is, but she is certainly very dangerous. - said Goldie as he appeared beside her with Cyrus.

- In addition, he has your children. My nephews too. Who knows what could happen. - Cyrus stated. - And I believe it has something to do with Polaris.

- Why do you think that? - she asked (Y/N).

- Who do you think would send an assassin at me and kidnap my brother's children? Only one hateful snake, could do that. - Cyrus said very seriously.

(Y/N) slowly nodded her head and looked down. She bit her lip slightly and after a moment teleported downwards. She jumped in space behind Strickler.

- Surrender. - she said to the man with the drawn sword. - You won't be able to do anything. If you surrender now, they will treat you gently.

Strickler looked at her out of the corner of his eye and glanced at the League of Heroes in front of him, who were ready to attack if necessary.

Strickler sighed and nodded, before fixing his gaze on the floor.

- I surrender. You can arrest me. - He declared and closed his eyes. After a moment a fiery yellow glow engulfed him and he returned to human form.

- Walter Strickler, you are under arrest for collaborating with the kidnappers of our children. You will be taken into custody for the time being and your further fate will be decided by the court. - (Y/N) said in a monotone voice, as she pulled out the handcuffs and cuffed Strickler. - You are also being forced to cooperate with us as you are the only source of information as to who these creatures that have kidnapped our kids may be.

Strickler nodded, before gasping and looking at the princess frightened.

- Please. Find my bride and her son! Protect them, I beg you! They are in danger! - Strickler was now begging her. - Find her while it's not too late! 

(Y/N) raised her eyebrows in surprise, but quickly calmed down and nodded. She glanced at the League of Heroes, who were putting down their weapons.

- Lance, Axl, Jestro and Jay with Cole. Go to the address given from the principal Finch and bring them to me.... What are their names?

- Barbara and Jim Lake!

- Yes. Find them and bring them to the monastery. They'd better be in our care, until the case is solved.

- Sure. Let's go! - Axl said and turned to leave.

There were indeed police waiting in the courtyard with the commissioner in charge. The man, as the years passed, had hardly changed at all. (Y/N) handed Strickler over to the police officers and they ordered him into the police car.

- And the League of Heroes, as always, saved the day. - The commissioner laughed lightly. - Thanks again for fighting crime.

- You're welcome, Commissioner. That's the job. - (Y/N) shrugged her shoulders with a slight smile.

The commissioner nodded his head pleased and the police quickly left the property. (Y/N) sighed heavily and scratched her head.

- We have the key to finding the kids. That's some progress. - Saber said, trying to lighten the mood.

- But what should we expect from them?

- From whom? - asked Lloyd approaching.

- From the kidnappers. Who knows what we can expect from them and what they might want from kids. - remarked the yellow ninja.

- Not to mention those weather breakdowns and those drums. - added Clay, who approached with Macy. - It's all one big chaos, we've ever had to deal with.

- Something feels like we're in for a big fight. - Macy said.

- To be honest, I kind of missed it. For the fight I mean! - Saber said.

- Yeah. But our kids are suffering from it. - Aaron said from behind Saber.

- Also. - Saber spoke up. - Did you guys feel anything weird during that weather and drums phenomenon?

Clay, Lloyd, Macy and Aaron with (Y/N) looked at him with furrowed brows.

- Not so much? Why? - Macy asked.

- Well... Me and Wanda during all this felt weird. Like we felt a kind of... feelings of suffering. - Saber stammered, trying to explain.

- What do you mean? - Lloyd asked worriedly.

- Exactly what I'm saying. It's like... we've been hit by such a... wave of sadness, pain and... suffering. Do you guys think something might have happened to the young ones?

- I hope not. I wouldn't survive if something happened to my son. - Clay sighed heavily, feeling a sudden surge of fear.

- I think... Something big is coming. - Aaron said after a moment of silence.

- What? War? - Saber asked.

- I think so. But.... I think it would be better to let Vania and Shintaro know what's going on. - Aaron announced with seriousness.

- You don't have to. - A sudden voice interjected.

All six of them jumped up in shock when they turned around and saw Vanya in.... war armour? At her side were several of Shintaro's guards and.... a certain very familiar yellow and white dragon.

- Vania! When did you arrive? - Macy asked nervously.

- About five minutes ago. - Vanya replied with a shrug of her shoulders and landed in front of them. - And now.... WHERE IS EHSTER!!!?

Vania roared in a regal tone, until everyone, even the guards, flinched. Chompy flapped his wings and roared furiously.

- They have been kidnapped, Vania. - (Y/N) replied bluntly. Then Vania looked at her furiously. - I understand, you're angry and worried, but our kids were kidnapped too. All of them, without exception.

Vanya sighed angrily and the anger was replaced by worry.

- Who could have done this? 

- We're just figuring that out. I'm guessing you heard those drums and that breakdown in the weather?

- Yes. I immediately flew in, because I knew something bad had happened. I'm scared for Eshter.

- So are we. But we'll find them soon, we caught the suspect and everything is on track for now. The children will be safe.

- I hope.... If need be, I will fight for my daughter.

(Y/N) just smiled. - I know you will. So will we.