[The ninja approach the Elemental Masters, who are gathered around the bracket]
What's all the commotion?
[They see Cole and Jay on the same bracket and gasp in shock]
We gotta fight each other!
Why does it say I have to fight Cole?! It didn't say that before. I'm not ready to fight. It was supposed to be my day off!
I tried to warn you, but you never listen. Talk, yes. Listen, not so much.
[walks up to the ninja] Is there a problem, ninja?
You cheated! You changed the brackets!
Oopsie. [laughs and walks away]
[Garmadon approaches the ninja]
What do we do? They can't fight each other. We came here to become whole, not fall further apart.
GarmadonYou can't undo what's been done. My only advice is to be at peace with it.
Peace? One of us has to lose! Oh, my gosh, it's totally gonna be me! He's got super strength and what do I have?! Quick, tell me! WHAT DO I HAVE?!
Don't listen to my dad. We find Zane, then none of us have to battle. Your fight isn't until tonight, so we still have time to figure out what Chen's up to and stop this.
I think I know just the person who can help, and I think he already knows.
I hope the Tournament of Elements has entertained you as much as it has me. To thank you, I wanted to give everyone fancy jewels and untold shiny things. But then in yesterday's battle, Master Jay and Cole tried to undermine me by teaming up and refusing to fight each other. And that made me very upset. For their insubordination, all of your fancy quarters will be taken away, and tonight everyone must sleep together in the chow house. That is all. Thank you, you can go.
[The Elemental Masters walk away]
Don't worry about them. We aren't here to make friends, just to save ours.
Garmadon
Yes, but your exclusion of others has only made enemies. Beware how you treat those around you, for they will treat you the same.
[a Kabuki starts fanning too close to him] If we're gonna convince anyone, argh, we need proof. Ugh. We need to, oh, find that spell. [to the Kabuki] Would you cut it out?!
[The Kabuki is revealed to be Nya]
NGNinja and Garmadon
Nya?
Lower your voices. I'm undercover. And to be completely honest, a bit out of my element. And I heard what happened to Cole. That was big of you both.
Love is like war, Nya. Everybody gets hurt.
Dareth's also on the island.
[on a communication device] What up, ninja?
And in contact with Wu via mobile base.
If you're undercover, that means you can get close to Clouse's spellbook. All we know is that it's on page 149. I think he might have it in his quarters.
I'll look into it. And it sounds like you have your work cut out for you too.
How do you think they found out about your little alliance? Someone in your circle of trust is a spy.
What are you looking at, Zippy?
GTGriffin Turner
The next one out of the Tournament.
Why so scared to show us your back, Shadow? Worried we're gonna find a tattoo and know you're working for Chen?
SShade
I hope this next fight is between you and me, because I'm gonna put you on your back.
[Mr. Pale whistles flirtatiously at Skylor]
Garmadon
Tensions are high.
Yeah, not as high as we are now. Can hardly see the island from up here.
Father, I don't understand. You trained under Chen, yet you fought beside Wu in the wars. What happened to the truce?
Garmadon
When Chen said "Never trust a snake," he was right. The Serpentine struck first. The alliance of the Elemental Masters fought back. But they had never seen the likes of an Anacondrai warrior. They were bigger, smarter, natural leaders on the battlefield. The Anacondrai were a proud tribe who fought with every ounce of venom. There was no greater warrior in the land. And with them in command, they proved to be too much for the alliance to handle. Chen stood to gain more if he sided with the snakes and wanted me to help him. Though the evil in my veins tempted me, I wouldn't fight a war for him. I would only fight to see Misako again. From then on, Chen and I went our separate ways so that I could join my brother in battle. We were the sons of the First Spinjitzu Master. And together, with the Elemental Alliance, we stood a fighting chance. But Chen's influence changed all that. He found a way to turn the alliance against each other. The battle was all but lost. But in our darkest hour, we found hope. And hope found a way to end the war. The Serpentine were divided and locked away in tombs. Chen and Clouse were exiled. And the Anacondrai generals were given the strictest sentence: banishment to the Cursed Realm so that they will never set foot in Ninjago again.
Even after all this time, you never told Wu about your past with Chen?
Garmadon
What would I have said? I would have lost your mother, as well as my brother, not to mention—
Someone once told me you need to control your fear, and not let fear control you.
Garmadon
Hm, you're right. Once we put all of this behind us, I'll make things right. But first, we need to find Nya. Come on.
[Garmadon and Nya wake up tied to posts]
Garmadon
Nya, are you alright?
Yes. What- what happened?
Garmadon
We have to get out of here.
[They try to break free of the chains. Chen and Clouse enter]
My pet loves the smell of fear.
Garmadon
Where's my son? What have you done with-
I have your son, but his power will be mine at the ceremony tonight. I'm sorry you didn't get an invite. I'm still a little hurt when my pupil decided to betray me so long ago.
But how did you defeat him?
[Kai walks in, looking ashamed and guilty. Nya gasps in shock]
Garmadon
You pitted the ninja against themselves, just as you did the elemental masters.
Why, Kai? How could you do this?
Chen holds all the power. Lloyd alone never stood a chance. I had to think about what was best for us. He'll let you go if-
I'd rather be snake food!
Garmadon
[grabs Skylor] Untie us!
[Chen and Clouse laugh]
Or what? You've changed, remember? You're Sensei Garmadon. You're a good guy. Threats don't frighten me.
[Garmadon pushes Skylor away]
My pet may be napping, but she's always hungry when she wakes up.
You had a good run, Garmadon, but all good things must come to an end.
The palace and sleeping quarters are all clear. Still no sign of Chen and Clouse.
She wasn't able to pick her family, but she was able to pick her friends. And since you're her friend, that means so are we. We'll find her.
He's right. With no way off the island, it'll only be a matter of time.
Garmadon
[walks up to the Ninja] I'm proud of you five. You've done what the original Elemental masters never could: stick together. But you must not rest on your laurels, for your guard is down when you sleep.
We all have this power inside of us. But you have to see that it's not the Anacondrai we're afraid of, it's our doubt. Divided, we failed. But together, we will succeed.
[All the Elemental Masters summon out their own Elemental Dragons]
Metal dragon make Karlof very happy, happy.
Garmadon
The battle of our past has returned, but we will rise to meet that challenge!
Chen brought us here so that only one would remain. Well, we are one!
Garmadon
Thank you for looking after my Misako.
As any good brother should.
Garmadon
Yes. A good brother.
There isn't much time. Our friends are on standby but we don't know where Chen will strike first.
And if we're not all there to stop him when he first attacks...
Garmadon
Ninjago will succumb to war. Our greatest fear will come true.
Then the greatest victory will be that which has no battle.
Garmadon
Misako, will you ever forgive me for the letter?
Garmadon
Tell Lloyd I'm sorry.
You can tell me yourself. [climbs into the Bounty] If anyone should be sending you off, it's me. [takes the book out of Wu's hands; chanting] "Kenji, suveris, toto-demada, cursono, neeboro, actu, cursono, neeborro."
Garmadon
I yearned to make the world in my image. I never realized I already had, in you.
[finishes chanting] "Sono, hokido, bo-rock!"
[In the Cursed Realm, Lloyd finds his father chained up]
Garmadon
Lloyd? [Lloyd runs to him and hugs him] My son.
I'll get you out of here, Dad. [tries to break the chains]
Garmadon
There's no use. These chains will not break.
Garmadon
The Cursed Realm is the Preeminent, and the Preeminent is the Cursed Realm. Son, you're in the belly of the beast. But if you're in here...
Morro is the Green Ninja, and he's stolen the Realm Crystal. I tried, Father...
Garmadon
You must not give up. If he has the Crystal, all is endangered.
But how? I'm not the Green Ninja anymore.
Garmadon
It was never the color of the gi that made you who you are. It was the color of your heart. Don't give up.
Garmadon
You must leave here and destroy the Preeminent. Save Ninjago. Save the Realms.
But if I destroy it, it could destroy you.
Garmadon
Whatever happens to me, wherever I am, I will always be with you. There comes a time when every boy must become a man. What sort of man, is up to him.
Garmadon
You've... you've changed.
So have you. I don't wanna have to fight you. [Garmadon attacks him] Please, this isn't you.
Garmadon
This is the new me.
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.
Garmadon
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!
But listen to me. You don't have to do this. Harumi's using you as a pawn.
Garmadon
You are the pawn, a pawn to your own foolish hopes.
You wouldn't hurt me, your son.
Garmadon
I have no son.
PAPast Aryan
Everything was just a trap.
PAPresent Aryan
The Second city war... has just begun.
[meets Garmadon in a cell at Kryptarium Prison] Hello, Father.
Garmadon
Well, well, if it isn't the Green Ninja. To what do I owe the honor?
You sent for me, remember? You said it was urgent.
Garmadon
Did I? Hmm, that doesn't sound like me. I have all the time in the world in here.
Fine. [about to walk away] Then I guess I'll just—
Garmadon
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".
You said something was coming.
Garmadon
Yes, but you didn't listen. And now, I'm afraid there isn't much time.
Garmadon
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.
Garmadon
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.
Garmadon
Let me out, and you might have a chance.
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]
Garmadon
Hmm. You'll be back.
Garmadon
The Oni entered this realm through a portal or rift between our world and theirs. There are only one or two ways this is possible. And, I'm willing to wager, it would've been through the Realm Crystal. To stop this darkness from spreading, the crystal must be destroyed.
The Realm Crystal is currently housed in the new high-security vault, below Borg Tower.
That's smack in the middle of Ninjago City!
Uh, we just escaped from there, remember? It's engulfed in a giant, black cloud of destruction, and now you're asking us to turn around and go back?
Garmadon
I asked nothing. I am telling you that if you wish to stop the darkness, the crystal must be destroyed.
And I'm telling you, forget it! Just one of those black cloud tentacle things touched my foot for a second, and nearly froze me solid! We wouldn't last a minute inside the darkness.
Garmadon
That is correct. You are merely human. I, however, am Oni. I can enter the darkness, make my way to the crystal, and destroy it. I will, of course, require a weapon.
Do you really expect us to just hand you a sword and let you go?
Garmadon
If you wish to live, yes.
Well, forget it! No way! I wouldn't trust you with a… a… a-
A pillow! [Cole, Jay, Nya and Lloyd look at him disapprovingly] It's the most harmless thing I could think of.
Ninjago · 360 quotes
