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*Kai grunts as he tries to use Airjitzu to reach a flag.*
"Seriously!" Kai tries again, but misses.
Ronin lying down next to the flag. "Aww, just short. Like your temper, Kai."
"Let me try. I'm for sure better Airjitzuer than you, Kai." said Jay.
"Oh, yeah? And when did that happen?" said Kai.
"Like, now!" Jay misses the flag and screams as he falls.
Nova was shaking her head watching these two miss the flag.
Kai sarcastically said "Oh, yeah. That was so much better than me."
"It...it was." said Jay.
"That wasn't Airjitzu, that was Failitzu." [robotic] said Ronin and Nova in unison, giving each other a fistbump.
"Or Stupiditzu." said Kai.
"To master the powers of Airjitzu, we must uplift, not put each other down, Ronin and Delta." said Wu.
Ronin took a bite of an apple. "You close shop for a week, you gotta let me have some fun. Aren't Nindroids supposed to be precise?"
"Might as well make this trip a little fun. Better than doing nothing." [robotic] said Nova walking over to Kai and Jay, getting in position as she waited for the right moment.
Kai sighs. "These new suits are heavy. Why can't we just use our old ones? And how come Delta doesn't have one?"
"These are embedded with Deepstone. They will protect you from being possessed. As for Delta, I sadly didn't have anything prepared for her." said Wu.
"Yeah, well, maybe the name "Airjitzu" isn't uplifting enough. Maybe we need something more inspiring, like...Cyclon-Do!" Jay flies above the flag.
"Miss, again." Nova flies over the flag and takes Ronin's apple instead. "Hey!"
"Too easy." [robotic] Nova giggles before turning off the lower part of her mask, taking a bite of the apple. While walking to the other side of the ship.
Ronin raised an eyebrow before getting up and walking over to her.
"Hey kid, what's wrong? You've been acting strange since you got on my airship." said Ronin in a low voice so the others couldn't hear.
Nova let out a small sigh looking down at the ground from where they were flying at. "I had a small talk with Morro, nothing serious. Just my simple messing with people kind of thing....until." She said also in a low voice, before taking another bite of the apple.
"Until what?" Ronin asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I.....I don't know, we went back and forth with nicknames until he called me chipmunk. I wasn't sure how to take it and when he called me....l-little summer breeze in that ummm, what should I call it.....low charm like tone. I didn't know what to do, I just.....went blank?" Nova explained going a little red again under the mask.
"...Have you never been flirted with before?" Ronin asked with a clear smirk on his face, while making sure no one was listening to their conversation.
Nova almost choked on her apple before looking at him in surprise. "He what!?" She whisper-yelled low enough for the others not to hear.
"Flirted, you know trying to attract someone, or simply for some amusement." Ronin explained with a raised eyebrow.
At this point a loading icon had shown back up on Nova's screen again, not able to say anything as she turned more red from what Ronin could see. From the lower part where she had removed part of her mask.
"Huh, well would you look at that. Seems like you don't handle flirting very well, if you can't even stop freezing in place like that." said Ronin with a chuckle.
"S-shut up, I can totally handle f-f-flirting." stuttered Nova before finishing her apple.
"Ha! Yeah right, if I didn't know you this well I would actually believe you." said Ronin ruffling her hair.
Nova turned the lower part of her mask back on, before quickly slapping his hand away from her hair. "Hey, no one messes with my hair, old man." [robotic] She said with a small giggle before seeing Jay coming over to them.
"Misako's about to debrief us about the next clue." said Jay.
"Okay we will be there in a moment." [robotic] said Nova as she watched him head inside with the others.
"You tell this to anyone, Ronin and I will ruin your kitchen to the point it can't be fixed." [robotic] Nova whispered before heading inside too.
"Hey! You ruin my kitchen, I'm increasing your debt!" said Ronin quickly following too.
*The ninja and Nova go down into the briefing room.*
"Now that both Morro and you have Airjitzu, it's time to turn our attention to the second clue, the Sword in the Cloud." said Misako.
Zane in a pirate accent. "Me senses tell me it could be many a swords. Thar be the Fire Sword, the Sword of Destiny, the Golden Cutlass..."
"I thought you said you fixed his voice?" said Kai.
"I did. And then I made it better." said Jay.
Nova giggled as she high-fived Jay. "Yeah so much better." [robotic] She said.
"...the Sword of Invisibility, the Sword of Invincibility..." said Zane.
Kai snickers. "You're right, he is better." The three of them try to keep themselves from laughing.
"...the Blade of Ruin." said Zane.
"Aye, Zane. And to add to your colorful account, there are many more swords, but it wasn't until Morro and his allies commandeered Nya's Samurai Mech that it all became clear. It's the Sword of Sanctuary, protected in the Cloud Kingdom." said Misako.
"Heh, Cloud Kingdom? I know every square inch of Ninjago. There ain't no place called the "Cloud Kingdom." said Ronin.
"You're right, it isn't in Ninjago. It's in a parallel Realm that can only be reached through the Blind Man's Eye." said Wu.
"The Blind Man's Eye? You mean the powerful storm cyclone above the clouds? But its altitude is far too high for the Bounty to reach." said Nya.
"Unless we ascend the tallest mountain in Ninjago. The Wailing Alps." said Misako.
"Yes, the Wailing Alps. When the Blind Man's Eye passes its peak, you four ninja and Delta, will jump into the eye of the storm using Airjitzu to cross over into Cloud Kingdom to take possession of the Sword of Sanctuary." Wu explained.
"Whoa, whoa, Sensei, you're throwing around some big words here, but I think you got one wrong. It's Cyclon-Do, not Airjitzu." said Jay.
*Everyone groans.*
"So this Sword of Sanctuary that we're after, what makes it so special?" Cole asked.
"It's special because reflected within its blade, you can foresee your next opponent's next move." said Wu.
"And whoever gets it will have a huge advantage. Lights please." Nya turns the lights on. "This is about more than finding the next clue to the Spinjitzu Master's Tomb. This is about saving my son. You cannot fail." said Misako.
"Then let's gear up. We have one big mountain to climb." said Kai.
"Wait, how are Delta gonna climb the mountain with a Mech?" Cole asked.
Nova raised an eyebrow. "I can use the shadows and Airjitzu, if anything I have the most mobility of anyone here." [robotic] She said.
*They take off to the mountain.*
Jay shivers. "It's getting really cold."
"Freezing if you ask me." said Kai.
"Talk for yourself, I have to use the shadows and even that isn't helping me much." [robotic] said Nova hiding inside Kai's Mech in the shadows.
"Guys, we need it down below. Without your mechs, you'll never be able to survive the extreme conditions on your own. I've also installed headsets into your hoods for easy communication. Try it out." said Nya.
Jay clears throat. "Tell me Zane, how tall is this mountain?"
"The precise elevation of the Wailing Alps be well over three Leagues and twenty eight Fathoms." said Zane.
Jay snickers. "Zane's so much cooler."
"Remember, once you get to the peak, you'll only have one shot to shoot the Blind Man's Eye. Don't miss." said Ronin.
"Got it boss man." [robotic] said Nova.
Cole sighs. "I don't know, guys, you had time to practice. Maybe I should sit this one out."
"Don't even think about it. You may be a ghost, but you're still part of the team, and Delta here is only a temporary member." said Kai.
"I don't know if I should be offended by that statement." [robotic] Nova mumbled.
"And if it weren't for you getting the first clue, we wouldn't even be here." said Jay.
"So what are you gonna do, Cole? Are you in, or out?" said Nya.
"Open the hangar doors." said Cole.
"Opening hangar doors!" said Ronin.
"Whoo-hoo! Haha. Is anyone else getting a tingling feeling?" said Jay.
"Yeah. Frostbite." [robotic] said Kai and Nova in unison.
"Drop 'em!" said Ronin.
"Ninja, snow!" They cheer, but Cole falls into the snow.
"Cole, are you okay?" Kai asked.
Cole groans. "Gotta work on that landing. Hey, you sure you want me along? I can hardly control my new body, let alone this piece of metal."
"Hey, we all have our bad days. We'll pick you up so next time you can return the favor." said Jay.
"Jay be right. The only way we're gettin' up ye mountain is if we be a hardy crew." said Zane.
"This isn't about who's a ninja, a Nindroid, a thief or even a ghost. Above all else, we're brothers. And as iron sharpens iron, brother sharpens brother." said Kai before turning to the shadows of his Mech where Nova was hiding. "And brother sharpens sister." he added.
While he couldn't see it, Nova was actually looking at him in surprise and couldn't help smiling a bit behind her mask.
"All right, brothers and sister. Let's do this." said Cole.
"I didn't think you guys would add me into this." [robotic] said Nova.
"You've helped us a lot already, and while you don't see yourself as a team player. We believe Lloyd would see otherwise, since he did want you to join the team." said Kai.
"The Blind Man's Eye will be passing the peak in T-minus four hours." said Nya.
"Good, then if there isn't any trouble, they should be able to get there in time." said Wu.
"Just out of curiosity, why is it they call it the Wailing Alps?" Ronin asked.
"Because when the unnaturally strong wind gusts blow through the canyons, it creates a wailing sound. They say some gusts are strong enough to blow someone clear off the face of the mountain." Misako explained.
"Right. No trouble at all." said Ronin.
"Heh. Not so bad when you get the hang of it." said Cole.
"So this Sword of Sanctuary. You really think you can see all of your opponents' attacks? If we had that kind of power, not even Morro could stop us." said Jay.
"But if Morro got his hands on it, nothing would stop him, which is why we cannot fail. We just have to keep climbing. Ugh, Zane. How much further is it to the top?" said Kai.
"Thar be a long way. At least a hundred thousand steps up." said Zane.
"A hundred thousand? Good thing I'm not counting." said Kai.
"Same here." [robotic] said Nova.
"267, 268, 269, 70, 71, 72, 72-oh, look, a little goat!" said Jay.
"That's not a goat. Don't you remember? We rode one of those." said Kai.
"Its got horns. It's a goat." said Jay.
"Even giraffes have horns. And that's not a goat. It's a yak." said Kai.
"A yak? No way. Maybe it's a cow." said Jay.
"I'm about to have a cow." said Kai.
Nova giggled a little at hearing these two go back and forth for a bit.
*Zane sees footsteps.*
"Arr! Look! Tracks!" said Zane.
"Maybe another yak?" said Kai.
"Or a cow!" said Jay.
Nova rolled her eyes before moving through the shadows so she now was on top of Kai's Mech, keeping an eye out for any ghosts or even Morro.
"If he tries flirting with me again, I will give him a piece of my mind." Nova thought to herself.
"These tracks are fresh, Zane. Be careful." P.X.A.L told Zane.
"Pixal has analyzed ye tracks. We not be the first ones to climb this pass today." Zane explained.
"You think it was Morro?" Kai asked.
"Who else is crazy enough to be at this altitude. If he's ahead us, we're bound to cross paths." said Jay.
"If we run into him, I'll make him double dead when I see him." [robotic] Nova growled as a small purple glow was coming from her, making the others a little nervous about what Morro did to piss her off.
*They hear a wailing sound.*
"What's that sound?" Cole asked.
"Wind gust! Anchor down!" Everyone grabs onto the ground, but the wind is too strong.
Nova had moved more into the shadows so she couldn't get blown away.
"Hold on, everyone!" said Kai.
"I can't hold on!" Zane catches Cole with his grappling hook. "That was close. I owe you one."
"Come on, there's still a lot of mountain to go." said Kai.
Morro watching the ninja and Nova. "So they are following us."
"We're too far ahead. They'll never catch us." said Soul Archer.
"What is it, Morro?" asked Bansha looking at Morro.
"Lloyd's spirit continues to fight my possession. He's getting stronger." said Morro.
"Bah! You have already lost the Allied Armor, we cannot fail to secure the Sword of Sanctuary." said Bansha.
"We could go faster if you abandon Lloyd's body. These winds don't affect us ." said Soul Archer.
"Our master would want us to-" Bansha was cut mid sentence.
"The Preeminent is not here, I am. And need I remind you only a Spinjitzu Master can find the tomb? If I leave Lloyd's body now, the Sword would be useless. Our master sent me to find the tomb, so until she's freed, you serve me. Understand?" Morro explained.
"Yes, Morro."
"At least let me slow them down. You summoned us for a reason." said Bansha.
"Very well. Send them a message. Something they'll hear loud and clear." said Morro before getting a chilling feeling of eyes drilling into his ghost-like soul. Turning to see Nova with only her head popping out of the shadows, staring right at him with a scary bloody rage. "Feisty."
*Bansha screeches, making an avalanche.*
"Now what's that sound?" Jay asked.
"Another gust?" Cole asked.
"Worse. Avalanche! Here it comes! Hold on!" shouted Kai.
*Everyone but Nova gets caught in the snow.*
"I can't control my mech!" said Cole.
"Me either." said Jay.
"The avalanche is too strong." said Kai.
"No!" Jay hits a boulder, breaking his mech. He uses one of the pieces as a sled.
"Jay, take my hand!" shouted Cole.
Jay tries to hold his hand but he passes through it. "Concentrate, Cole!"
Kai jumps off and grabs a tree branch. "I got it. Hey, guys, I-whoa!" The branch breaks and he lands on top of Jay.
"Blimey, I'm trapped." said Zane.
"What do I do? What do I do? What do you do, Cole? You don't give up." Cole possesses a snowball and grabs the others before they fall off.
"Whoa, Cole, is that you?" said Jay.
"Just picking you up to return the favor." said Cole.
"You possessed the snow." said Kai.
Cole lets go of his possession. "Yeah, I guess I did."
"Haha! First we get Cyclon-Do, then we get a ghost on our side!" said Jay.
"Tis good to see you smile." said Zane.
"Hey wait, where's Delta?" Cole asked, looking around.
"Last I saw Delta, she was still on Kai's Mech." said Jay looking at Kai.
"Don't look at me, I don't know where she went." said Kai.
"I'm right here you idiots." [robotic] said Nova hiding in Kai's shadow this whole time.
The ninja was very much taken by surprise. "Stop doing that!" shouted Jay as he always got a heart attack from it.
Nova rolled her eyes from the shadows. "Back to the subject." [robotic] She said.
"Oh yeah. All right, so we're down three Mechs, but we're up in spirit. Still. How are we gonna catch up? We lost a lot of ground." said Kai.
"How about we see what else I can do?" Cole possesses the Ice Mech and starts climbing.
"Whoo-hoo!"
"It's like your possession has given his mech boosters." said Kai.
"Boo-sters? That some sorta ghost joke?" Cole asked.
"Haha, glad to see your sense of humor hasn't changed. Whoa, Cole, you've transformed it into a spider mech." said Kai.
"You know, this ghost thing isn't that bad after all." said Cole.
Ronin watched them from a distance. "How are they going that fast? If it was Delta, I would understand, but the others?"
"It's Cole. He's found his second wind." said Nya.
"Well, they're cutting it close. The Blind Man's Eye will be touching down shortly." said Ronin.
*The ghosts see a structure on a cliff.*
"The Hanging Temple. The summit isn't far." said Morro.
"Impossible." The ghosts look down to see the ninja.
"You said you got rid of them. And I don't see the girl anywhere." Morro growled.
"I wiped them off the face of the mountain." said Bansha.
"Clearly you didn't wipe hard enough. This thing is slowing me down." Morro jumps off the Mech-enstein. "I'll go the rest of the way on my own."
"But Morro, the wind." said Soul Archer.
"I control the Wind. You three control the situation. Make sure they never make it to the top." said Morro.
"Ah. The Hanging Temple. We're not far." said Kai.
"Ghoultar fight!" Soul Archer aims an arrow at them.
"Incoming!"
Kai gets hit. "Ugh!"
"Kai!"
"No! No, no, no." said Jay.
Kai gets up, unharmed. "The armor really works. I didn't turn into a ghost."
*Morro uses Mech-enstein's grappling hook, he grabs the Ice Mech and runs away.*
"Morro's getting away!" shouted Cole.
"Not from me." [robotic] Nova growled as she used the shadows to quickly catch up to him, while the others handled the rest of the ghosts.
Morro almost at the top. "Stop it! It's me that controls the wind!" Grunts. "Stop!" The wind stops and he pants. "That's better."
"Yeah very much better, airhead!" [robotic] shouted Nova coming out of the shadows, attacking him by punching his face before going back into the shadows.
Morro almost lost his balance after the surprise attack, but was able to get it back as he looked around annoyed.
"I didn't think we would meet again so soon, stormy." said Morro in a flirty tone as he had a smirk on his face.
Nova felt her mind going blank for a second from his flirty tone, clearly not able to handle being flirted with.
"Shut up you bitch!" [robotic] shouted Nova coming out of the shadows for another attack, but Morro was able to see it coming this time. As he grabbed her and pushed her against the wall trapping her.
"Awww why so upset? I thought you missed me since we never did finish our talk last time." flirted Morro as he leaned closer towards her with a smirk on his face.
Nova looked at him with wide eyes as she tried finding a way out of this situation.
"You know, we aren't that different, you and I, my sweet wind. We both are going against what destiny wants from both of us, so why don't you join me instead of being with these losers." Morro whispered into her ear, way too close for her comfort.
"....What are you talking about?" [robotic] Nova questioned, pushing him away while trying to recover and ignore the way he spoke.
Morro looked at her, giving a charming smile. "You think I wouldn't know who you are? Possessing Lloyd's body also gives me access to his memories."
Nova had a shocked look in her eyes hearing this. "Oh no, I mean I had a feeling he might be able to see Lloyd's memories. But I didn't think it was possible."
"A shame about this Nova girl, if she was still around I think we would have hit it off. Just like you and me, little shadow." said Morro with a growing smirk.
Nova's eyes widened in pure shock by the look he was giving him. "He knows?! I should have listened to my shadow clones, when they were against me having a small talk with Morro." She thought to herself.
Morro looked at her with a raised eyebrow but still kept the smirk on his face. "I'll let you think about it for a bit, until we meet again. My little breeze." He said in a sweet flirty voice, he grabbed her chin and turned her head to the side. Kissing her ear before letting go and going on to head back up the mountain.
Nova just froze from where she was standing after he had kissed her ear, since the rest of her face was covered by her mask. Steam slowly started rising up from her head as her screen glitched out again, and there was nothing but a loading icon again.
She didn't know when she had summoned a shadow clone, but at some point it had just shown up and dragged her into the shadows. And to where the ninja was just in the nick of time
*The ninja wakes up in Cloud Kingdom.*
"Did we make it?" The ninja groan as they sit up.
"The Cloud kingdom." said Cole.
"Now, let's find this Sword of Sanctuary." said Jay.
"Wait! Where's Delta?" Kai asked.
The ninja looked around trying to find her, until they saw small movement from Jay's shadow but nothing was coming out.
"Hey Delta, you okay?" Jay asked.
It was quiet for a while before a hand in the shape of a thumbs up, came up from the shadows before going back inside not saying a word.
The ninja looked at each other both worried and confused about what happened between her and Morro, while they were busy with the other ghosts.