Ninjago S15 E28

## Plot

Garmadon thinks the Serpentine would've just gotten in the way and tells Lloyd that they're better off without them. Lloyd says they need allies, and when his father tells him that's the human part of him talking, he says his humanity isn't weak. Relying on allies, having friends, and having compassion for others doesn't make you weak. Lloyd thinks his dad doesn't know what that means. Garmadon says he knows what caring and compassion is, and he's not incapable of it. He's learning how to have it. Lloyd leaves a message for the Serpentine in case they come back, and actually says that it's impossible to learn how to care. You either do or you don't. Lloyd, you used to be a bratty antagonist, remember? Plus there's the Serpentine themselves, Morro, Master Yang, and Unagami. Villains are capable of reform and atonement. At least here Lloyd explains that it's because Garmadon is an oni, and they're incapable of caring, which is just another reason why he doesn't want to embrace his oni side. However, that also doesn't make any sense, considering that Mistaké was a full-blooded Oni who mentored Lloyd in season 9 and died trying to save Ninjago, and the First Spinjitzu Master and Wu are also part Oni, just like Garmadon and Lloyd. I feel like this should have been about Garmadon trying to actively atone for the things he did at the end of season 8 and all of season 9, like murdering Mistaké. Also, side note, but how did Killow know that she was more than just an old woman anyways? Jay and Nya reach the harbor and Nya tries to use her powers to get the sea creatures to send a message to Benthomaar, but they don't know if it worked. Lloyd and Garmadon fight three crystalized Serpentine, and Lloyd is surprised when his father imprisons one in a barrel instead of destroying them. In the old days, destroying was his whole thing, but Garmadon says that if he were in the Serpentine's position, he wouldn't want to be destroyed. Empathy for the win! Also, Lloyd's steadfast refusal to believe his dad can change and become good gets old fast, and it lasts literally almost the entire series, and it just makes him look extra stupid and hypocritical that he can instantly forgive Harumi for all the shit she's done just because her target of revenge has changed. At least here he admits that Garmadon's actions might have been a moment of compassion. He admits that he got rid of Christofern at the library because of what Lloyd said about not being able to learn how to care. Lloyd admits that he was wrong and they go back for the plant, although he stops just short of admitting that he was feeling jealous and neglected. Meanwhile, Racer 7, Vinny, and Cole reach the NGTV news building and get to the roof to send a message to Queen Vania. Cole tells her about the dire situation, including that her father is there. They need the entire army of Shintaro. They're attacked by Dragonides who eat the camera and knock down the tower. Vinny tells Cole that he doesn't think the message was transmitted in time. Wu contacts everyone, and they all report that they failed to find any allies or send their distress calls. Everyone arrives at the newspaper warehouse. Wu shows them all the final prophecy of Quanash the Elder. According to the images on the scroll, they can achieve Dragon Form by jumping up, kicking back, whipping around, and spinning, which are lyrics to the famous theme song. However, the guys just end up doing regular spinjitzu whenever they try. The council returns to the Overlord. They failed to find any of the ninja. However, Harumi reveals that Mister F intercepted Cole's radio transmission to the others. She recognizes the motto and says they're hiding at the newspaper warehouse. The Overlord tells everyone to destroy the warehouse, but leave the ninja for him. Borg is still at his tower. He sees that several Dragonides are heading to the warehouse. Wu throws down the scroll, and Nelson sees that there's writing on the corner. Cole folds all four corners, which is a reference to the band The Fold, who wrote, rewrote, and performed all of the variations of the iconic theme song. It's in the old tongue, which Wu can read. "Only if the allies unite, through a selfless act will main and might, prevail the light, and dragon take flight." I question the need for it to rhyme, but it's fine. Oh god, now I'm doing it. Cyrus warns everyone about the approaching crystal army and temple. The villains know where they are. They wonder how they can get everyone to safety with the streets full of vengestone crystal creatures, which their elemental powers are useless against. Garmadon decides to fight the Overlord himself. He'll never be able to defeat him alone, so Lloyd decides to go with him. He defeated the Overlord before without any oni form. But that was back when you still had golden power, which you don't have anymore. The others want to come too, but for this to succeed, the Overlord's attention has to be on the warehouse. Cole uses his powers to create stone walls to block the alley behind the warehouse. Kai welds the loading bay door shut. That will force the army to attack them from the front, where Ronin, Fugi-Dove, Ultra Violet, and Killow will be waiting in their mechs, along with Wu, the guys, Nya, and Skylor. And then it turns out that Killow has to give up his mech so Lloyd can fly to the temple. Or, since Garmadon has wings and can fly, he could just carry Lloyd. Of all characters, it's Pixal who hugs Lloyd and wishes him luck. Garmadon wonders why she didn't wish him luck, and Lloyd says it's because she might not be used to seeing him on their team. Garmadon knows it's really because she doesn't trust him. He asks Lloyd if he trusts him, but he tries to dodge the question. When he's forced to answer, he only says that he *thinks* he trusts Garmadon. When his dad tries to push it further, Lloyd finally says they can discuss this *after* they save Ninjago. They never do, at least onscreen. Meanwhile, the crystal army and the council attacks the warehouse. Harumi informs the Overlord that the battle has begun, and he's attacked from behind by Garmadon. He's surprised that he's working with the ninja, and says he can perish with them too.