Chapter 17- Pillowmints Are Always the Answer

                                    

                                          
Yes there is meaning to the title I promise-
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Lloyd was finally all better, enough that he could stand on his own. But now they had to do something about the Wolf Mask Army, and the Dragon King's plan. They were planning something big, Lloyd just knew it. Yoru said that he might have an idea of where they could be, so a meeting was going to happen soon. Lloyd was not prepared for the meeting, as the leader that could lead them to victory or despair.
"Hey Lloyd, you ready?" Grace asked as she popped her head into his room, making Lloyd jump. "Yeah, I'm ready," Lloyd tried to reassure himself. Grace walked towards him, wearing a new outfit. "Where did you get that outfit, Grace?" Lloyd questioned. "Oh, this?" Grace asked. "Zane had an extra on his hands and gave it to me. Pretty nice, huh?" Lloyd examined the outfit. It was like his outfit, but different variations of colors. It had many things needed for climbing, such as ropes and a hook. "Yeah," Lloyd replied. "Now let's  go to that meeting."
"There you are," Yoru started as he saw Lloyd and Grace walking through the entry of their meeting area, which happened to be the huge Dragon library. "Now let's get started."
Lloyd noticed that he seemed kinder, less rough. And it looked like Yoru and Kiyoshi finally made up. Kiyoshi cleared his throat as he grabbed a very old-looking scroll. "First we must know thy enemy, the tale of the Wolf Mask Army and their leader!" Kiyoshi said enthusiastically.
Long before time had a name, blah blah blah come on, you all know the story by now.
	The Conduit and Corrupt fought endlessly against each other.
The Corrupt used a very powerful staff that could have been able to destroy the hero at its full power. The hero tried to find the Corrupt's territory but found it wasn't in the first realm. He found him in the Wyldness, in a forest nicknamed the shadow forest, more known as the Forest of Spirits for many reasons. 
Within the forest was the Shadow Dojo, where the Wolf Mask Army originated. No one knows when it appeared, but the Shadow Dojo has many powerful properties that had unspeakable powers.
Blah, blah, blah, you all know how it ended for them, not well. And it's said that after their battle, a bit later the Forbidden Five spread their reign over the Wyldness, using their studyings to create the formidable technique of Shatterspin and their Wolf Clan Army, and their base of operations was the same Shadow Dojo. Is it related? Definitely. Is it relevant at this moment? Nope. You just need to get down to the Shadow Dojo.
"So, we need to get to that place? In the Wyldness?" Lloyd asked Yoru as he helped Kiyoshi roll up the long scroll. Yoru nodded. "Well, you guys are. We have to stay here," he continued as he gestured towards himself, Izumi, and Kiyoshi.
 "How are we going to get there?" Grace asked. "Well, I think I know what you guys can use," Kiyoshi replied with a smile. "What would you guys say about riding dragons?"
"Dragons?" Grace said fearfully as she gulped nervously.
				Some time later....
"Well, it looks like we're here," Arin said. "In the Wyldness, right near the Shadow Forest, right?" "The actual name is the Forest of Spirits," Lloyd informed Arin. "I wonder why." Zane searched for something in his database, and whirling sounds were being heard.
 "It is called the Forest of Spirits for many reasons," Zane stated as he started his explanation. "Long ago, this was deemed dangerous by the leaders of Chima, as it could take your soul, no turning back. The journey through this is tough, with many chance encounters with vengeful spirits, so only the bravest warriors of this realm can make it through. But only a few returned, completely injured." 
"Well, that's reassuring," Arin stated, now looking uncertainly at the dark, cold, eerie, forest. "Here goes nothing, I guess."
	"Have a safe trip!" Kiyoshi yelled as he waved to the group, along with Izumi and Yoru.
As the group started to trudge through the forest, Grace stayed behind. "Are you okay, Grace?" Lloyd asked. "Yeah, I'm still recovering from the ride here," Grace responded. It was her fear, Grace was afraid of dragons and riding them. She was fine around Izumi and Kiyoshi, but fully terrified of actual, huge, dragons. It could have been her Oni side talking, but she always had a big fear of dragons. Not for a particular reason, just because.
"Hey Lloyd, can I ask you something?" Arin asked as they continued to walk. "Yes?" Lloyd questioned. "What's your favorite kind of pie?" he asked. "Green," Lloyd responded. 
"Green is not a flavor-" Grace started as Garmadon looked on at his son with disbelief. "It is to me," Lloyd defended as they started to approach a small mountain. "Okay, now I have a question," Grace said. "What is the answer that you would give to most questions in life?" Lloyd pondered for a second before answering. 
"Pillow Mints."
Everyone gave him a staredown, sweat dripping down their faces. "Pillow Mints?" Zane questioned. "So it seems," Garmadon said tiredly. "What are pillow mints?" Arin asked.
 "Who knows..." Grace replied. "BUT IT MAKES NO DAMN SENSE!" she yelled as she lightly smacked Lloyd across the face.
. "So you're saying if someone asks how are you to you, you'll say I'm pillow mint? Hello? That makes no sense. And if you are on the verge of dying, and someone asks if you need help, you'll say pillow mint?  I DIDN'T THINK THAT YOU WERE SUCH AN IDIOT!"
 "I'm sorry, please stop!" Lloyd exclaimed. "It's a wonder that you're the leader of the greatest Ninja team ever." "Aren't they the only-" Arin started but Zane put his hands over Arin's mouth.
They finally scaled the mountain, and then back down to reach their destination. It had a stunning appearance. The Shadow Dojo was intricately full of details, with a dark color scheme all over. There were ancient runes and mountains surrounding the vicinity, along with millions of Wolf Mask Warriors guarding the area. "Well," Grace started. "Let's go now."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
Also since DR Season 2 is coming on April 4th, I have many more ideas for this story
Major angst, trauma, and visions of some gore to come!
Word Count: 1061