KVKing Vangelis
Welcome, welcome! I'm most pleased you were able to accept our invitation. It is an honor.
The honor is ours. Shintaro is beyond anything we imagined.
VVangelis
I am only a mere figurehead. The citizens of our proud city are the heart of Shintaro.
PVPrincess Vania
[enters] Oh, they're here!
VVangelis
And please, meet my heart, her Royal, Princess Vania.
VVania
I am such a fan! I've read all about your adventures. It was my idea to invite you to my birthday.
It's an honor to be here, Princess.
VVania
So, is it true you've been to Hiroshi's Labyrinth?
VVania
Competed in the Tournament of Elements?
Oh ho, do we have stories for you.
VVania
[gasps] I need to hear them all.
VVangelis
You can begin by following me. Tomorrow will be a very busy day for all of us.
VVania
Cole, the Earth Elemental. What is it like to command the very earth? Is it as fun as it sounds?
Huh. Weird. The Princess seems to like Cole. I mean, he's my best friend and all, but Cole?
Lloyd
Yeah. Weird.
[At night, Cole gets into bed, but gets startled by Lloyd]
Lloyd
Hello, Cole.
Lloyd? How did you sneak in here?
Lloyd
I'm a ninja, remember? I'm here to warn you about the Princess. I think she's lying, Cole, and I think she's up to something. I can tell. They're all the same.
All Princesses? That seems a little bit judgy. Wait a second. This is because of Harumi?
Lloyd
No! Not at all!
Because that's literally one example of that. Besides, I don't even like Vania like that. We just met. Calm down, Lloyd.
Lloyd
Hmph! [leaves]
TTTwitchy Tim
Hiya, fellas! What'll it be, leaded or unleaded?
Lloyd
Are you Mr. Batterson?
TTTwitchy Tim
Oh, yeah, but nobody calls me that.
Uh, what do they call you?
TTTwitchy Tim
Twitchy Tim! Twitchy for short.
Lloyd
Well, um, Twitchy, my mother was part of an expedition to try and map an unknown island on the southern coast, and she's missing. We're going after them. You're the only one who knows what's out there and we could really use your help.
TTwitchy
I'll tell you what's out there. Storms! Monsters! Doom! I was struck twelve times by lightning trying to escape that nightmare, and you want me to go back?!
TTwitchy
Yeah. Well, luckily, it didn't affect me, but I- [twitches] Hiya, fellas! What'll it be, leaded or unleaded?
Lloyd
You already asked us that.
Lloyd
We're not here for gas, we're here for your help, remember?
Yeah, we were talking about the uncharted island. We were asking you to come with us.
TTwitchy
The uncharted island? Are you nuts? You want me to go back? Well, you can forget it. The answer's- [twitches again] Hiya, fellas! What'll it be, leaded or unleaded?
What is going on? You said that twice!
We were talking about going back to the island! Remember? We were asking you for help?
TTwitchy
Going back to the island? I swore I'd never do it, but what can I say? A deal's a deal. You're driving, right?
[The Keepers pass by with Jay on a palanquin]
Lloyd
Where are they taking you?
I have no idea! But it's okay. They don't wanna hurt me, they want me to be their king! They keep calling me "Gift of Jay" and giving me things.
Uh, then why are your hands tied up? That makes no sense!
Well, since you're on such friendly terms, could you maybe get them to let us go?
And tell them to stop zapping us!
Oh, good idea! I'll try. [to the Keepers] Ahem. Guys? Okay, Gift of Jay wants you to untie his friends, okay?
Lloyd
Why are they putting you on a raft?
I don't think they want to give you anything, Jay. I think you're the gift.
Me? No, how can I be a gift?
MMammatus
For countless generations, we have fulfilled our duty as the First Spinjitzu Master tasked us. Now, for reasons we know not, Wojira awakens. Wojira rises! So we send her this gift, the Gift of Jay!
MMammatus
To placate her anger, we pray Wojira will take this gift, and go back to sleep.
Uh, guys? Come on, this isn't funny!
Lloyd
Let us go!
You're making a huge mistake!
We're friends, remember? I'm Gift of Jay!
CClutch
Guys, relax. This whole Wojira thing, it's a myth! It's not real.
Whoa! What's that? Guys? Guys? There's something out here. There's something big out here! Aah!
I guess someone did want Jay.
Good to see you, guys! How'd you find me?
Lloyd
Once we figured out this alleged sea monster wasn't real-
We had a little talk with the leader, who told us about a cave-
Where some thugs just might be hiding a big monster!
Smart thinking, guys! But this is a pretty bizarre crime ring going on here. Any idea who's behind it?
Lloyd
We figured that out too. Remember there was a breakout to Kryptarium Prison? All kinds of criminals back on the streets?
Lloyd
Well, guess who still hasn't been caught, and who likes to use weird vehicles to get his way!
[The unknown figure reveals himself to be Ronin]
Lloyd
I was actually gonna say the Mechanic, but Ronin fits too.
[The ninja speed through the city on new vehicles]
These... are awesome! Why are they transporting the artifacts anyway?
Probably because we asked the Mayor about Aspheera's staff.
That's what I'm talking about!
Lloyd
How did you build these so fast, P.I.X.A.L.?
A Nindroid needs her secrets.
I find this very illogical. We will need a thorough download at a suitable time.
[The ninja are taken to their cells in Kryptarium Prison]
I can't believe it. After all we've done for Ninjago.
Oh, this is bad! This is really bad! Do you know how many people in here probably hate us?
It would appear there are only four beds, but five of us.
That's the least of our problems.
Yeah. I don't think I'm gonna be sleeping much.
If you are certain, I will take a bunk.
How can you be so calm about this?!
Lloyd
You know full well he turned off his emotion meter, Jay.
Well, it’d be nice to get a human reaction once in a while!
If it would make you feel better, I can switch it on again and react appropriately.
[Zane turns his emotion meter on and starts screaming]
[turns it back off] Not helping.
[Dareth takes off his disguise]
Dareth! I knew it was you!
Lloyd
I thought you said you had one last strategy, Dareth.
This is it! A strategy called breaking you out!
Please tell me you brought a change of clothes!
Sure did! It's in a box behind the seat. Complements of P.I.X.A.L.. I have no idea how she makes this stuff so fast!
[Just then, Fugi-Dove pops up from under the clothes]
Did you bring one for me, Dareth?
You're new at being a criminal. You'll need my criminal guidance if you have any hope of succeeding in your criminal plot!
Would you stop saying criminal?!
AAspheera
You're not the Crystal King?
KMKabuki Mask
I am merely his herald. I prepare the way, I do his bidding.
VVangelis
Like a servant?
KMKabuki Mask
You should watch your tone, Vangelis. You have me to thank for those shiny new wings. Or perhaps you'd rather reconsider and have us send you back to where we found you?
AAspheera
What does this Crystal King want from us?
KMKabuki Mask
He will reveal his plan in time. But this, is not the time. Unfortunately, it seems we have an imposter among us.
Lloyd
[dressed as the Mechanic, visibly nervous] Who?
AAspheera
[points at Vangelis] It's you!
AAspheera
You're the only one wearing a mask!
VVangelis
Are you blind?! [points at Mr. F] So is he!
[Mr. F glares at Vangelis]