" Ok, I will try to rest, but no promises that I'll be able to sleep. " Repiled Zephyr.
" Try thinking of other things to calm your mind, perhaps it will relax you. " Advised Sensei Lloyd. He then jumped down from the wall and went back inside. Zephyr stood there awhile longer and then went inside as well. She returned to spot she had been sleeping in in the attic with her family. Then she tried to follow Sensei's advice.
" The world has always been unsafe in one way or another, the best we can do is make it safer by protecting what we care about most. " Zechariah removed his hand and wheeled his chair over to the wardrobe and opened it. He pulled out two training knives and said. " If it would help, we could continue your ninja training here. I might be able to teach you a thing or two. Especially the pack's style of knife combat. " Jadyn stood and said.
" I would be more then glad to be your student. "
All riiigghhht, Zechariah's looking after Jadyn! I like it. :3
Yeah considering Jadyn is the same age as some of Zechariah's kids it seems fitting that he would. :3
" As you wish Mistress. " Then he left. She looked out at the horizon for a minute longer, then she went into the room that the balcony was connected to. On the wall was a huge painting of a pack of wolves chasing a small group of foxes.
Most of the canvas that the foxes were on had weapons like arrows, swords, spares and knives stuck on it. Except one fox with was higher up on the painting so it was hard to reach. Every time Loveta saw this painting and other pieces of art and symbols like it she was reminded of why she was trying so hard to become empress. Rage burned in her again at the sight of the fox in the painting with no weapons on it. She took a long thin dagger from the folds of her dress and throw it at the painting. It stuck into the target firmly and right on the face of the red furred fox.
Zephyr thought back to that morning when she had fallen asleep in Copic's vehicle. She had had a dream... She had been in the forest as a wolf again, she had seen a pack of wolves chasing a wolf and fox, and there was an old wolf who had starred at her meaningfully, and almost thought she heard him speak... Zephyr was sure now she knew what the wolves in her dreams represented, and the fox and most of the other creatures... Zephyr glanced up at the endless dark sky above losing track of her thoughts for a moment as she got lost in the sight of the stars.
" Ya know, you shouldn't rely on your element to do everything for you. " Surprised Zephyr looked down at the ground to see who had spoken, it was Sensei Lloyd.
**
" Can you make an elemental dragon? " Asked Sensei.
" No, but I could try. " Said Zephyr.
" Are you sure you are ready for that? You only just unlocked your true potential, advancing to the next level so quickly is something that is rarely if never seen. I suggest you wait until you are more experienced for that. "
" What can I do then? " She asked mildly frustrated. She knew the idea of unlocking an elemental dragon so soon was bordering on fantasy.
Zechariah and Jadyn being persecuted by the Pack?
Hi Lloyd. :3
If Zephyr learned to summon her dragon of gravity. . . would that dragon have to fly upside down because of its element? wow, what tigress .-.
Sure looks like.
Lloyd: " Hello there "
I honestly don't know what a gravity dragon would do considering it can already fly. Sounds like something I'd think/say when I'm either tired or in a random mood. XD
" Ok, I will try to rest, but no promises that I'll be able to sleep. " Repiled Zephyr.
" Try thinking of other things to calm your mind, perhaps it will relax you. " Advised Sensei Lloyd. He then jumped down from the wall and went back inside. Zephyr stood there awhile longer and then went inside as well. She returned to spot she had been sleeping in in the attic with her family. Then she tried to follow Sensei's advice.
*whispers* try thinking of Jadyn.
I have reason to believe that would be counterproductive.
If Zephyr learned to summon her dragon of gravity. . . would that dragon have to fly upside down because of its element? wow, what tigress .-.
Sure looks like.
Lloyd: " Hello there "
I honestly don't know what a gravity dragon would do considering it can already fly. Sounds like something I'd think/say when I'm either tired or in a random mood. XD
"General Gamradon. You are a green one."
Yeah, I think I've been wearing out my brain too much lately. XD
I honestly don't know what a gravity dragon would do considering it can already fly. Sounds like something I'd think/say when I'm either tired or in a random mood. XD
"General Gamradon. You are a green one."
Yeah, I think I've been wearing out my brain too much lately. XD
* Lloyd from the top of the brick wall * " It's over, I have the high ground. "
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Post by ninjagofanmam on Jun 23, 2019 0:12:54 GMT
Chapter 3 Confrontation in the Forest
Jet picked up the last knife he needed to sharpen and put it on the sharpening wheel carefully. He watched as metal and stone met and the deeply satisfying sound of the two materials clashing filled his ears. Once it was done he placed the knife next to the other done knifes on one of his work tables. His workshop had been moved from the small room downstairs to the large garage that Omicron worked in so she could help him with making the new experimental weapons from aurora minerals. Jet didn't mind the change in workspace, there was a lot more room and it was a lot more airy in the garage since it was the first room you came into when entering the den. All of the pack's vehicles were packed in here and it was Omicron's job to keep them in top condition. Jet didn't mind the company either, in the short time Jet had been working with Omicron the two of them had become friends fast. At the moment Omicron was tampering with one of the motorcycles, Jet didn't have a clue what she could be doing with it other than taking it apart and putting it back together again. She looked up from her work and asked impatiently.
" Are you finally done sharpening those? "
" I wouldn't have to sharpen so many of them so often if everyone would just take better care of them and not use them to cut wood or food, or pick dirt out of their shoes. " Replied Jet. Omicron admired her screwdriver and said wistfully.
" What else are we supposed to do with them? Hardly anyone gets to do assassinations. "
" It's just facts... Now, wanna help me? " Asked Jet. Omicron brighten up and exclaimed.
" Finally! I've been waiting all night for you to finish your other jobs. " She put her tools in her pink toolbox and rushed over to one of Jet's work tables. She began to get out the welding tool and plugging it into the power generator.
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Post by ninjagofanmam on Jun 23, 2019 0:14:14 GMT
" Are you sure you want to weld the blade this time? " Asked Jet already sort of knowing the answer he'd get.
" Of course, welding is the fun part. " Replied Omicron rubbing her hands together excitedly with an evil grin on her face.
" Alright, but as usual I will probably want prefect the blade to my standards later. " Jet reminded her.
" Yes yes, of course. " They got on welding masks and gloves and got to work. They were working with very dangerous materials and extreme heat so great care was taken as they welded the aurora mineral to the shape of a blade. Jet hadn't been entirely sure about Omicron welding at first, but despite how she acted and looked she was good with her work, very good. Apparently she had gotten her scar from her work though, she had mentioned it several times and then would ask how he got his own scar. Jet had one that went from his forehead down his face and neck and all the way down to his chest and torso as well. He had gotten it in an accident a few years ago when he had gotten himself in a little trouble with some of the gangs in Ninjago City. He had saved someone's life but he saw no point in talking about it, Omicron probably wouldn't understand his story anyway. She was here for fun mostly, Jet was here because he believed in what the pack was doing, plus life had just kind of brought him here. This was his way of making a difference in the world.
Zephyr woke as the sun hit her face through the window. She had slept after all. It seemed that mostly everyone else had woken up already, she wondered what time it was. Today they would go back to the ninja's homes and then continue the search for Jadyn and Zephyr's father. She rushed down the stairs and got ready to go. Zahra stopped her in her rush and asked.
" Are you really leaving again today? "
" Of course, I need to go find dad. " Replied Zephyr trying to sound like she knew what she was doing.
" Oh yeah, can I help? " Asked Zahra.
" No, you need to stay here. " Said Zephyr.
Zahra frowned.
" It's not fair, I could really help you. "
" But you could get captured, or hurt, and you know mom would never let you. " Said Zephyr trying to drop the conversation.
" But the same things could happen to you! " Objected Zahra. Zephyr's face turned grim as she thought of Jadyn and her father at the hands of Alpha and the pack.
" Doesn't matter, if something happens to me it'll be worth it. "
" But it does matter if something happens to me? " Zahra clearly upset. Zephyr turned away from her, determined to end the conversation. Zahra ran up the stairs and into the attic. Zephyr felt guilty, because she knew if she was in Zahra' s place she would feel the same way.
Kryptarium Prison
Azalea walked out with the other inmates to eat lunch. The prison was horrible, had she not known any better she might have gone mad like half the inmates already had. She sat down at one the tables not paying much attention to the people around her. An older woman sat down across from her.
" Hey, you the girl who tried to go after the tracking device? " Azalea glared up at her and replied hostility.
" Yes, why do you care? "
" Because that's why I'm here too. " Said the woman grinning. It only took her a moment to connect the dots. She exclaimed apologetically in whisper.
" You were with the pack!? "
" Now you get it, but do you know who I am? " She asked. Azalea shook her head no.
" I'm Alfida, Alpha's wife, and we have a lot to talk about my dear. "
Taj was nervous, not on the outside of course, on the outside he seemed totally fine. But inwardly he was terrified. He knew the pack despised him and Laveta's other servants with a passion and he didn't want to provoke any of them. They were such a violent bunch, practically animals, it wasn't hard to believe some of them were descended from wolf people or whatever. Taj knew what they were capable of though so he had a strange respect for them. He always reminded himself they were on the same side though. Which he was glad of, he would rather be with them then against them. He followed Lady Laveta into the entrance of the den. They walked through a door and into the garage. Why have the entrance connected to the garage? It was so unpleasant looking. If it were up to him it would be totally separate and the entrance would look much grander. As Leveta, himself and two other servants, Lue and Sumie walked through the garage the mechanic gave Taj an mischievous evil look. He knew this was only aimed at him because she wouldn't dare disrespect Leveta. Not to mention Taj had quite a bad history with this mechanic Omicron. As they went through the next door Taj didn't hesitate to glare at her. But once they were in the next room he put on his business-like smile. Laveta strolled across the main room and went straight for the hallway on the left. She went down the dark hallway all the way down to the door at the end of it. She opened the door and went straight to the center of the room. Taj, Lue and Sumie followed close behind her. Laveta's father, Alpha Adolphus staring up at the tapestries on the wall. Taj didn't know why they dwelled so much on the impending doom of the elemental masters, it seemed unnatural. It was what it was, they would be gone someday and somehow, he didn't want to think of what violence would come along with it though, that was far to horrific for his taste.
Alpha turned to face his daughter, his expression brightening.
" My child. I was not expecting you. I have good news though, I have found your brother. " Leveta's face turned to that of disgust and she replied.
" He is no brother of mine, you told me why he left. He's a blood traitor and not to be trusted. "
" But he is still your kin no matter what. " Said Alpha. He then added he walked toward her. " Besides, he had children, perhaps they will join us once they see how right we are. "
" How many? " Asked Leveta.
" I'm not sure, I haven't found them all yet. But for sure he had a daughter who is about eighteen. " Leveta checked something under the sleeve of her kimono and said.
" Perhaps I could talk some sense into my nieces and nephews."
" I'm afraid they won't be easily convinced though. " Said Alpha.
" Zechariah switched sides that easily. I'm sure it can be done the other way around and if not they can join the elemental masters in their doom. " Said Laveta coldly. Alpha's face turned red with anger.
" You will do no such thing! They will turn someday, I was only saying it wouldn't be easy. "
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Post by ninjagofanmam on Jun 23, 2019 1:12:34 GMT
Leveta didn't seem fazed by her father's disapproval. She went on to what she had really come for.
" Father I need a little help from you. " Alpha calmed down a little and spoke in quieter tone not looking at her.
" I thought you said you had everything under control. "
" I do for the most part, I just need you to tip the scale for me a little. " Replied Lady Laveta.
" What is it you need? " Asked Alpha looking his daughter in the eye.
" There's a few isolated villages that stand between me and my throne in the election. I was hoping you would know what to do with them. " Said Laveta. Alpha cleared his throat and spoke.
" You and I both know how the election rules work. If those villages aren't standing, they don't count. "
" Of course. " She put her hand into her sleeve and pulled out some rolled up papers. " This is all the information you need. " She said handing it to him. Alpha took the papers and nodded, then asked.
" Is there anything else you need? "
" No that will be all, thank you father. " And with that she turned to leave. Taj and the other servants followed her out of the room. Taj was grateful to be leaving finally. Just before she left the room though Alpha said.
" Wait. Could you at least visit your brother today? " Laveta turned around and spoke coldly.
" No, it would be a waste of my time. " Then she, Taj and the others headed out.
" It's just facts... Now, wanna help me? " Asked Jet. Omicron brighten up and exclaimed.
" Finally! I've been waiting all night for you to finish your other jobs. " She put her tools in her pink toolbox and rushed over to one of Jet's work tables. She began to get out the welding tool and plugging it into the power generator.
I've been busy and stressed and tired but that's not gonna stop meh from reading!!
** Jet had one that went from his forehead down his face and neck and all the way down to his chest and torso as well. He had gotten it in an accident a few years ago when he had gotten himself in a little trouble with some of the gangs in Ninjago City. He had saved someone's life but he saw no point in talking about it, Omicron probably wouldn't understand his story anyway. She was here for fun mostly, Jet was here because he believed in what the pack was doing, plus life had just kind of brought him here. This was his way of making a difference in the world.
***
Yeesh, that's a nasty scar. ._.
So Jet is a man who once lived in Ninjago City and is now working for the pack. Interesting...
(Random, do you capitalize pack in this context? )
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