Hey, I just realized... the mural we saw at the museum, that must be the battle Wu just told us about.
But Dr. Saunders said the Hands of Time were a myth.
History is art, not science. Even an expert such as Dr. Saunders can be mistaken from time to time.
Ha! True that! Know how I know? 'Cause Acronix was a so-called myth, and we totally busted him! Haha!
Yeah! Hahaha! Except now, there's nothing to do.
LloydHm, the temple still needs unpacking.
Ugh, kinda wish we hadn't busted him. [to Nya] Hey, Nya. Wanna hang out?
[Kai, Jay and Cole are training]
Zane is down, folks are disappearing all over town, and we can't do a thing to help! If we just knew why Acronix and Krux are taking people.
For the last time, they are not hostages.
Maybe they're gonna hypnotize them into being an army?
Krux and Acronix already have an army, of Samurai snakes.
Well, you know my other theories—
Do not say alien abductions again, or dimensional rifts, or elven magic portals! [uses his Earth Punch on Jay] Sorry, it's just...I'm tired of speculating. We need to take action! Right, Kai? [notices Kai] Kai? You okay? You haven't been the same since you squared off against Krux. Did... did he do something?
More like said something. No, nothing. I'm fine.
Good, 'cause I was just saying it's time to stop guessing and to start fighting!
So you're saying we capture one of those snake guys and bring them back here for Wu to question?
I just want to fight somebody. But okay, we could do that too.
Lloyd
That plan won't work.
Lloyd
Because Master Wu still hasn't recovered from his battle with Acronix. He rambles. He passes out. I think he's a lot more hurt than he lets on.
Oh, great! All this and now we have no leader, either?
Lloyd
Uh, that's not exactly true. With Wu out of commission, the, um...logical successor would be, uh...
Lloyd
Correct.
"Temporary Master Lloyd", you mean.
Okay, Temporary Master Lloyd in Training, we mere ninja await your words of wisdom, which I assume involve kicking some butt till we get a few answers, right?
Lloyd
Wrong. Too random. We need a plan.
We have one: go kick some butt.
Lloyd
Really? Whose butt? Where?
We'll work it out down there.
Lloyd
No, we'll work it out here first. That's what Wu would do. Come on!
Oh, yay, I just love sitting around and talking instead of doing.
Cut him some slack, guys. He's doing the best he can.
These snakes are behaving curiously.
You think? 'Cause boosting scrap metal doesn't seem like, you know, normal snake behavior.
Neither does reforming into unstoppable samurai things.
I mean strategically. They appear more interested in keeping us away from their compatriots that are stealing metal, than they are in actually defeating us.
Lloyd
Well, they finally have to deal with us at full strength. And—hang on, has anyone seen Jay?
No. Now that you mention it, he wasn't with us when we arrived.
You know, just once, it would be nice to go into battle with a full team.
Well, don't tell us, tell Jay! He's the one who took off for wherever without saying a word to us.
I'm sure he has a good reason.
Well, I'm glad you're sure.
One question: How are we supposed to get to the museum? Our vehicles got trashed by the snakes.
Lloyd
Uh, we have the Supersonic Raider Jet.
Uh, actually, hehe, my dad's still kind of working on that. We can take the Lightning Bike.
Kai and I have our old bikes.
Lloyd
What about me and Zane?
Well, I was saving this for your birthday, but… [presses a button, revealing a new ship] The Destiny's Shadow.
Oh, come on! First Jay, now Lloyd? Does everyone get a new ride for their birthday!? [notices everyone else staring at him] Uh, I said that out loud, didn't I?
Lloyd
[on the Destiny's Shadow with Zane] I have no idea what any of these buttons do. And it doesn't come with a user's manual.
On it. P.I.X.A.L., please do a vehicular spec analysis. Oh, right, she's still offline. I'll do it myself. The Destiny's Shadow has four offensive weapons, seven defensive systems, five transformative reconfigurations, and one mini-fridge. [offers Lloyd a beverage] Beverage?
Lloyd
Uh, maybe later.
You wouldn't happen to have a reconfigurable amphibious vehicle with you, would you?
Lloyd
No.
Actually, we might. Let me access those specs again. Reconfiguration three of the Destiny's Shadow is the Experimental Amphibious Multi-Terrain Assault Vehicle, XAMTAV.
Ha! What a catchy name. XAMTAV. Heh. Sounds like a laxative. No wonder Kai was so jealous.
[The ninja meet up]
[sees Lloyd] Hey, there he is. You're late.
Kai was late too, if it is any consolation.
Lloyd
Thanks for meeting me here. It's been a while since we've all been under one roof. [Nya giggles and Cole nudges Jay] What?
Are we gonna talk about it?
Lloyd
Talk about what?
Sounds like our little ninja's growing up.
I don't like this one bit. If the Royal Family likes their privacy, why give such a public speech?
I think it's nice. They're reaching out to the people.
Why all the hate, sis? You just don't like getting gussied up.
All that gold and glitter is for show. The Royal Family are figure heads. They don't have any real power, what purpose do they have?
Their purpose is to be protected, as do all of our traditions. I believe Master Lloyd has spotted something of interest.
[They see Lloyd staring at the Princess]
Looks like he's got an eye for the Princess.
I guess green is her favorite color.
Lloyd
You do know I can hear you, right?
[The baby starts crying]
Lloyd
Maybe he's thirsty. Give him some milk.
I tried. He doesn't like milk.
What else do babies drink?
He's a baby! He hasn't learned how to talk yet.
Oh, maybe he needs a diaper change.
Oh, my gosh, do we even have diapers?
Lloyd
Why would we have diapers? We're ninja.
Ooh, maybe we can use one of our hoods instead.
Lloyd
We'll draw straws. Loser gives up their hood.
[singing to the baby] The spider's in the house, sleep sleep. The spider bit the mouse, sleep deep. Don't wake up or else you'll find a spider in your mouth.
[The baby stops crying and falls asleep]
Wow, you're really good at that.
Nah, he's just tired. Too much excitement. He'll go to sleep now.
Proximity alarm. Something is approaching the Bounty fast.
Oh. He must be here to help us out.
I'm afraid that is unlikely.
Lloyd
Why?
Because my system is overrun.
You're making no sense, P.I.X.A.L.. What are you talking about?
This would be a good time to make a minor confession… I am Samurai X.
Lloyd
How can you be Samurai X?
Lloyd
Show yourself, Father!
You've... you've changed.
Lloyd
So have you. I don't wanna have to fight you. [Garmadon attacks him] Please, this isn't you.
Lloyd
You have power. I didn't come to fight you. My father is somewhere in there. I've saved you once. I'll save you again.
There is nothing left to save! I've played many roles. Worn many masks. Father. Husband. Brother. Teacher. But only one was summoned back: Destroyer!
Lloyd
But listen to me. You don't have to do this. Harumi's using you as a pawn.
You are the pawn, a pawn to your own foolish hopes.
Lloyd
You wouldn't hurt me, your son.
PAPast Aryan
Everything was just a trap.
PAPresent Aryan
The Second city war... has just begun.
Lloyd
Those who cannot change, cannot change anything.
Lloyd, you speak of change, but look what you've become. Nothing but a beggar in rags.
Lloyd
You took my friends from me, so I took yours.
[The Resistance surround Harumi]
Lloyd
[meets Garmadon in a cell at Kryptarium Prison] Hello, Father.
Well, well, if it isn't the Green Ninja. To what do I owe the honor?
Lloyd
You sent for me, remember? You said it was urgent.
Did I? Hmm, that doesn't sound like me. I have all the time in the world in here.
Lloyd
Fine. [about to walk away] Then I guess I'll just—
Oh, yes, I remember now. I did call you. Do you remember the last time we saw each other? What I said? "When they come, nothing will be left".
Lloyd
You said something was coming.
Yes, but you didn't listen. And now, I'm afraid there isn't much time.
Lloyd
Time for what?
To prepare for the darkness, destruction, the end of Ninjago. And while I'm okay with that, in principle, I'd rather not be destroyed along with you, so I've decided to help you fight them.
Lloyd
Fight who?
The Bringers of Doom. You and your color-coded little ninja are no match for them. There's only one thing powerful enough to stop them.
Lloyd
Let me guess: you.
Let me out, and you might have a chance.
Lloyd
Hmm, how do I put this? No. N—O. Not if you were the last person in all of Ninjago. There is nothing you will say that will make me trust you ever again. Goodbye. [leaves]
[Jay is busily typing on the UHF. He looks around cautiously, sees Garmadon inspecting the buttons and yells in surprise before walking to the other ninja]
Am I the only one freaking out about this?!
[sarcastically] Why freak out? Our deranged, psychotic, arch-nemesis is now our house guest.
I find the term "Freak out" inadequate and imprecise. I prefer to say I am deeply troubled.
[whispers nervously to Lloyd] Lloyd? Are you sure he can be trusted?
Lloyd
No. Of course not.
Of course not?! That's not what you're supposed to say! You're supposed to say "yes."
Lloyd
What choice do we have? If Master Wu is right, and we're under attack by the Oni, then my father may be our best chance. And anyway, he doesn't have his powers back, so how much trouble can he really cause?
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