INVISIBLE STRING | ZANE

20 | unleashing evil

It was just their team. They were alright.

With one of the suit's hands, Nya lowered Sensei Wu down into the compartment as Kai walked over to stand by his sister's side. "Iris." Smiled the old teacher who approached the two ninja. He glanced at his daughter specifically and relief filled him just to know she was alright. And the same could be said for her just to know he was unharmed. "Cole. Good to see you."

"Good to see you too."

Behind her Father, the ninjas of lightning and ice were heading their way. And a relieved sigh passed her lips as she noticed everyone was okay and uninjured. For now at least. "So, is everyone alright?"

"Yes, Iris, we are." Replied Zane softly.

"Yeah, Sensei Iris! We're all good!"

Beneath her mask, Iris smiled at the two approaching ninja. "I'm glad to hear that."

But their peace was cut short when the long bus started to shake. It rocked from side to side and meandered down the straight road. Something must have happened to the engine. 

Iris grabbed the nearest seat for support as they all struggled to keep their balance because the long snake bus was tossing them around like rag dolls. The others tried their best to remain on their feet, but the bus wasn't stopping any time soon. She cast her eyes to the others but her attention was quickly diverted when she heard Kai's cry.

A gasp fell from her lips as she watched Kai fall. Heading straight for them, Zane instinctively opened his arms out and the fire ninja landed right in them. A perfect catch. Phew.

Jay chuckled. "Nice catch, Zane."

Kai leapt from Zane's arms and onto his feet. Then Iris released her grip from the bus seat as they all turned towards the head of the snake. There was only one carriage left to this long scaly bus and they hoped to the First Spinjitzu Master that it contained Pythor and the four Fangblades. 

It was their last hope to prevent the Great Devourer from being awakened.

"Last one's a rotten ninja."

As they hurried towards the door, Iris rolled her eyes. Had Cole not learnt his lesson about racing. It wasn't always the fastest road that was most successful, but the one that took the time to work properly. Even though they were in a rush to stop the Anacondrai, they had to think through their plan before they launched into an attack.

Kai was first to reach the door and glanced at them over his shoulder. "Ah, so be it, but one more car to go." They were all hot on the fire ninja's heels as he opened the door and peered right into the next and last carriage. "Pythor's in there with the four Fangblades!" He announced before turning to his team. "Who's first?"

This was it. This was their chance to stop him before it was too late.

The ancient city of Ouroboros was fast approaching. This was their last shot.

Wu stepped past his daughter and placed his hand upon her shoulder. "I'm sorry, Iris." He said. The girl quickly frowned and confusion filled her mind. What was happening. "For everything."

Then he jumped past them all to the door of the next carriage. All the ninja's eyebrows furrowed as they watched their teacher face them with a sad look on his face. What was he planning?

But when he pressed down a button, separating the carriages. They soon found out.

Iris's eyes widened in realisation and alarm as she watched her Father speed away from them in the last carriage. He was planning on taking on Pythor alone. And he didn't think he was going to make it.