The Wanderer

The End Of The Overlord

"Yes? Sensei Garmadon?" Lloyd said.

Garmadon growled "Okay you're-"

Kai and Cole stepped in "Then we're coming too!"

Wu spoke "I'm afraid you must stay behind. For this to succeed, the Overlord's attention must be focused on this warehouse. We must draw his eye while Lloyd and Garmadon strike from behind."

Zane spoke "Defending this warehouse will be challenging."

"Yes...But not impossible" Wu replied.

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I stood outside the warehouse with everyone else as the Crystal Warriors were heading for us.

"Ninja-go!!"

I transformed into my Dragon form as I fought against the large creatures, knocking them back while Lloyd and Garmadon dealt with the Overlord in the sky.

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As we fought, I heard a Dragon screech and looked, Vania and the Shintarians helping us. I heard a horn and looked, Benthomaar and the Merlopians appearing as well.

I looked at Nya "Nya! It looks like your message reached them!"

I heard the sound of hissing and looked, Serpentine slithering out of the sewer to help. I smiled and roared as I hit Crystal Warriors back with my tail.

Nya spoke "The scroll! Remember? Only if the allies unite!"

"This is the moment the scroll prophesied!" Kai said. "So, what does that mean?" Jay questioned. "It means Quanish was right for once! You must do it now! You must attempt Dragon-Form again!" Wu said.

I watched as the four jumped up, kicked back, whipped around and spinned. Their Spinjitzu was a golden color and I watched in amazement, they stopped spinning as they finally achieved their Dragon Forms.

"Hey, it's just like Asteria! Just bright!" Jay said. "What are you waiting for then?" I asked, they nod and flew off.

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I turned back human as the Crystal Warriors have been destroyed. Aspheera spoke "You only think you've won! In moments you and your ninja will be corrupted, your elemental powers will be his! And I shall have my rev-"

I breathed out ice, freezing Aspheera. Everyone looked at me.

I looked "She was annoying."

They made a couple laughs. I looked up at the floating island in the sky. Wu spoke "Oh, how could I be such a fool? The Overlord doesn't want to destroy you, he wants to corrupt the powers of creation!"

"So how do we stop him?" Kai asked. "We're too late.." Wu said.

"I'm going up there." I said. "I need to help them..."

"What? No you can't!" Jay exclaimed. I turned to him "I'm sorry. If this kills me, then..."

I walked over and hugged the four "I love you guys."

I took off into the sky, turning into my Dragon form. A yellow glow summoned around my body as I used the power of creation.

I flew closer to the island and called out "Overlord!"

He faced me and gasped "No..."

I crashed into him, using my power as it created a powerful golden energy wave.

I stood on the island and Lloyd ran to me "Asteria!" He gasped and I looked down at him and Harumi.

"Let's get out of here before the place explodes" Garmadon said. Lloyd faced him "You..."

"What?" He raised an eyebrow. "You're not dying?" Lloyd asked. Garmadon scoffed "Of course not."

"You were faking?"

Garmadon reassured "I was helping you achieve your Oni form."

"I didn't need Oni form! It didn't even work!"

"It would have, if you hadn't been scared by your own reflection."

I looked at the three "We need to get out of here."

The three of them got on my back and I flew off the island, going down to Ninjago City as I landed. I let the three get off me and I turned human.

"Lloyd! Asteria!"

Jay ran over, hugging Lloyd and Nya embraced me with Nadine. I smiled and hugged back.

Jay stepped back but gave Harumi a suspicious look. Lloyd reassured "It's okay. She's with us."

"It's true. She helped" Garmadon said "Not as much as I did perhaps but why argue over details."

I felt arms wrap around me and looked, seeing Junior. I smiled and returned the hug "Hey Junior."

I looked up and saw Skales and Selma. My eyes widened and I smiled.

"Dad. Mom." I opened my arms and they hugged me. Skales sighed "I'm glad to see you again. It's been forever..."

He pulled away and I smiled at my parents "I'm glad too."

I heard the others gasp and looked.

"You're half Serpentine?" Wu wondered aloud.

"Skales is your father?" Lloyd's eyes widened. I rubbed the back of my head "Yeah. Sorry I never told you guys...I felt like you guys wouldn't treat me the same or not allow me to stay."

Zane approached "You are still our friend Asteria. I'm glad you're comfortable with sharing about this now."

I smiled "Thank you Zane."

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I was helping rebuild the monastery with everyone, I saw Junior trying to lift a heavy board and walked over. I helped him lift it and smiled.

"You like this place, right sis?" He asked and I nodded. "Yeah."

"What does it feel like? When you're here?" He wondered. I smiled softly.

"It feels like home."

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Author's Edit: Oct 28, 2023

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