[3P POV]
Theo had just been gone through a weird experience, possibly the weirdest he ever had and that was saying much seeing as he was allied with Chaos Dragons (Thunderfang), knew Demonic Generals (Oni Warlords), and had seen what some of the other realms had to offer.
But Theo had just come back from a place far FAR away from the 16 Realms, but now he was returning, he really could feel it this time and he knew now what he must do, he must reunite with the Ninja.
Theo evaporated again, but this time he was now entering the Ethereal Divide which brought a smile to Theo's face as he saw himself arriving in Ninjago, in a flash he was warped outside of the hollow colourful void and found himself falling from the sky onto a small island with a lighthouse tower.
After Theo drops to the floor he realizes where he is; Kai manages to notice him from above "Wait is that Theo?" Kai says confused "Wait really? I thought he was long gone" Jay says running up to him "Your probably just seeing things again" Cole says flatly.
In a blink of an eye Theo suddenly appears in the lighthouse in a puff of gray and slightly black smoke. "Theo your really back?" Lloyd says suddenly "Uhm, yeah why wouldn't I be?" Theo responds.
"But I saw you disintegrate, how did you come back?" Lloyd asks "I was simply forced out of this plane of existence" Theo clarifies "You went to another realm?" Wu asks "No, I mean out of this UNIVERSE, its hard to explain; but I went to a world full of tyrannic demons and psychotic angels, I also went to a world full of Mystic Monkeys (really just two), and I went to an alternate Ninjago back in time where I meant a Dragon and Oni Hybrid like me who serves as an Anacondrai Princess, oh and–" Theo loses track as he sees everyone's dumbfounded reactions.
"Its a long story.." Theo cuts it short to everyone "Well im glad your back because we have a little sea monster problem" Lloyd says "Actually Lloyd, the term is Leviathan" Zane clarifies "Whatever Zane, but could you take care of it Theo?" Lloyd asks "Of course I can" Theo responds with a smug smile.
Theo surrounds himself in a turrent of wind and floats outside and shoots a blast of Destruction Energy which gets the attention of the Leviathan as it sends tentacles towards him; Theo surrounds his hands in bright crimson shimmering chaotic energy as his hands as he summons the Element of Brute Force.
As Theo is levitating via the power of wind Theo blasts two bolts of Brute Force underwater slightly missing the Leviathan "Theo why didnt you hit it?" Kai asks "Because I didnt aim for it, nor did I miss" Theo says and as he does the Leviathan notices its chains have been destroyed and it and swims away before looking at Theo with assumed gratitude.
"Why did it just retreat?" Jay asks "It didnt retreat, it was freed and it acknowledged it" Theo clarifies "You mean–?" Cole asks "Yes, and now it can go where it wishes now, as all living creatures should be allowed to do" Theo indirectly answers.
"Thats good in all, but we still need a way of this island" Kai changes the topic "Oh thats no problem I can–" Julien says but is cut off "Thank you, but there is no need" Theo says, and as he does Theo's hands are surrounded in bright pink energy and he manages to levitate the Destiny's Bounty as he alters, rearranges, and fixes the engine boosters and other Technology present on the ship.
"There" Theo says; everyone is in awe "Please tell us what else you can do, we hate and love these surprises!" Jay says excitedly; Theo winks "Well Jay Walker that is just my little secret, but hey you Ninja should all keep your eyes open" Theo smirks pridefully.
"But with all due respect, can you really say that? Seeing as you too are a Ninja now" Wu clarifies, Theo only smiles in a similar manor "I guess so Sensei, I guess so" Theo responds; everyone walks down from the lighthouse (save Theo who is still floating mid-air) and walk onto the ship "You coming, or you just prefer to stay flying up there?" Nya teasingly says.
"I suppose so, I cant leave you all alone down there, especially my brother" Theo says as he grins and flys down to join the Ninja as they fly off in search of the Dark Island.
[Later On]
After arriving on the island on the surface Cole, Jay, Zane, Kai, and Theo are standing around digging up sand "This whole island is swarming with Garmadons indestructible stone army" Kai reports to the other Ninja "Good thing were Ninja and we know how to hide" Jay jokingly reassure "Who wants to hide when you can fight? Im getting tired of having our heads buried in the sand, I want to fight these guys!" Cole says.
"But Cole they have no apparent weakness, it would be unwise to start a fight we cannot finish" Zane adds "That is why we must find the Temple of Light" Sensei issues "Oh the Temple of Light? You wanna know where that old thing is?" Theo asks "Uh, yeah thats the whole reason why were here genius" Jay mocks.
"Do not blame Theo, he is not at fault for missing out on recent events" Wu corrects "Well back on the subject, I know where the Temple of Light is located on the island" Theo says; everyone is shocked "You know the location of the Temple of Light?" Wu aks reassuringly "Uhm yeah, its where I first trained my Golden Power when I first arrived in this realm, which is what I assume you are looking to unlock?" Theo tries to clarify; Lloyd steps outside.
"Can you show us Theo?" Wu asks "I can take you there" Theo says and as he does his hand glows a bright green as time starts to warp forward and they eventually find themselves at the top of the Temple of Light.
"Simply remarkable" Wu says as he is in utter shock, especially after seeing the use of the Time Element once more "Uh guys, why are there Stone Army Vehicles coming up the mountain?" Jay says confused.
"It is because I simply warped time forward in the desired destination, in other words a lot of things just happened but none of us experienced it firsthand, but due to that the events are still present and thus the Stone Army is heading up regardless.
As the Ninja open the gate they stare upon the murals illustrated on the walls "Guys check it out, its us" Jay says 'shocked' "Impossible its everything we've ever done" Kai says "Finding the bounty, facing the devourer, even right now" Cole adds on.
"How could it all be here?" Zane questions "Destiny" Lloyd and Theo both say at the same time "I think I know what we need to do" Lloyd says; he digs up a green symbol engraved in the sand "Look" as Lloyd says that the other Ninja dig up their own symbols also engraved in the sand, save Theo.
"Ok now what?" Lloyd asks as he stands in the center of the room under the bell; the Stone Army can be heard coming up the mountain "Why does everything have to be so hard?" Cole asks strained.
"The bell, its an instrument!" Lloyd observes "Quite right Lloyd" Theo confirms "You guys ready for this?" Lloyd asks the Ninja "Bring it" Cole answers; Lloyd runs up and flips off the pillar before striking the bell and awakening the Inner Elemental Energy hidden within it.
"Woah whats happening?" Lloyd says as he is surrounded in Golden and White Light "Your Enhanced Powers" Theo answers "No one move!" Zane calls out; as Lloyd embraces the immense light it reflects and bestows the Elemental Weapons upon all the Ninja caught in its grasp save Theo.
Lloyd begins to levitate and spin around mid-air as the Ninja's Elemental Blades activate "Guys, send him your powers!" Kai issues to the others; the Ninja send their powers to Lloyd, save Theo; as Lloyd is surrounded by the Elements of Creation a portion of the mighty Golden Dragon is released, albeit briefly.
"Lloyd!" Kai and Theo say worried "Let em' have it!" Lloyd issues; Theo watches as the Four Ninja (save Lloyd and himself) defeat the Stone Warriors with their newfound powers before Lloyd looks at the remaining majority "My turn!" Lloyd says, and as he does Green Energy swivels in his hand and as he concentrates the green turns into a bright Golden colour and in that moment the power of the Golden Dragon as well as the pure Elemental Powers are released for the entire island to see which causes the Stone Army to retreat in fear.
"Looks like the fun has only just begun" Theo says with a broad grin as he watches the events unfold before him "Much fun indeed…" He chuckles to himself.
[Later On; Again]
After the events at the Temple of Light the next day while the Ninja test out the capacity of their Elemental Blades (despite already receiving their actual Elemental Powers, something which they hadn't had at this time in the original Timeline) Theo is standing next to Lloyd watching as Dr. Julien fixes the Robotic Falcon.
"Every cog, every gear is important, if one piece is missing or out of place the invention wont work; come now little one, time to fly" Dr. Julien says to Lloyd and then the Falcon "It is like you Ninja, you each serve very important roles and are each key parts to a magnificent fighting force, but in regards to Theo I am currently not sure" Wu adds.
"If were all gears except for Theo, what if im the gear that doesn't work? What if I dont do my part? What if I–" Lloyd asks "You will Lloyd, but only when the time is right" Theo assures Lloyd "What if there are no more 'what ifs'? The final battle is almost upon us, when that time comes we will know the answer to 'what if' weather we like it or not" Wu answers.
"I know you dont want to face your father but theres no other choice" Nya adds "But perhaps there is, I used to think it was inevitable, but then I found this" Misako says "You mean Lloyd maybe dosent have to fight? This I gotta hear" Cole asks.
"The scrolls say that when the Helmet of Darkness is bequeathed to its rightful ruler, the Celestial Clock will count down to the activation of an unspeakable weapon, the first sign that the Final Battle between good and evil has begun" Misako explains.
"Did you just say 'unspeakable weapon'" Kai asks "Uh, I'm still stuck on what 'bequeathed' means" Jay says "Go on, Misako. Don't let us interrupt you. How do we stop the Final Battle?" Cole asks "There is nothing here that explains what would happen if the Helmet of Darkness is returned" Misako adds
"Interesting. Remove the helmet, the clock starts, Put it back, the clock stops" Wu adds "And the Final Battle never starts!" Lloyd uncovers "Bequeathed, anyone? Is anybody gonna help me out with that?" Jay asks "Uh, that sounds great and all, and I know we have our new Weapons, but you expect us to get past his whole army of Stone Warriors and pluck the helmet off his head?" Kai asks.
"My brother's right. They're good, but they're not that good" Nya explains "I know. And that is why I am going to do it, I'll just need a little help" Misako says before calling the Ninja over "In order to get past their guards, we need to first get control–" Misako is explaining.
"I'm sorry, Lloyd. This mission isn't for you, nor is it for you Theo" Wu says to Lloyd and Theo
"But I'm all powered up, I can help, and Theo is super powerful too" Lloyd defends "We mustn't let you and your father come face to face yet. We're trying to prevent the Final Battle, not welcome it; and it is precisely because Theo is immensely powerful that he must stay behind as well" Wu explains "Yes Sensei" Lloyd and Theo respond.
[Later On; Elsewhere]
"Theo what are we doing in the forest?" Lloyd asks "Your about to see" Theo answers, and as he does they both see a speeding drill running through the forest before being grabbed by a humongous mech which what do you know it, Garmadon is controlling it; Garmadon then grabbs the drill mech.
"Let them go!" As Lloyd says that both Lloyd and Theo blast the power of Energy at the mech sending it flying and the drill hurdling onto a nearby branch; the ninja get out of the drill "Lloyd and Theo, be careful" Nya warns.
Garmadon gets out of the damaged mech quite injured "Holey cannoli, Lloyd, Theo and Garmadon in a face off!" Jay says "Hes vulnerable!" Cole says "Do not hesitate!" Zane says "Take the shot!" Kai says; all to Lloyd and Theo.
"Im sorry father, you leave us no choice, it is our destiny!" Lloyd says as he summons a ball of Energy, but disperses it as he hesitates; Theo however didnt even summon an Element nor aim anything at Garmadon.
"No what are they doing?!" Jay says confused "Their coming, Lloyd and Theo we need to move!" Misako announces "The clock is not too far from here, better hop in Lloyd and Theo" Nya says "Okay" Lloyd says, both he and Theo jump in the drill before driving off into the floor and arriving the top of the stone hill; Garmadon starts cackling.
After arriving they look upon the Final Battle Contraption "Wow, this clock is a mechanical masterpiece!" Nya says "Your welcome to dismantle it once we stop it" Misako says "Theres only a couple minutes left!" Jay announces.
Theo watches as the Ninja try and fail to get the Helmet of Shadows and watch as the Stone Army arrive; later on he sees their big plan fail "No!" Wu screams "The Helmet of Shadows, we failed!" Misako announces.
As the Stone Army approaches the Ninja activate their Elemental Blades, unfortunately a piece of the hill breaks off as they deescalate with Nya on the edge "Nya! No!" Jay screams "Sis!" Kai screams as well.
"Dont worry, shes coming with us" Theo issues as he uses the power of Wind to bring her on to the falling platform "Thank you Theo, but theres still a big problem" Kai says "Whats that?" Theo asks "Were about to fall!" Jay says; Theo sighs "Humans" he says flatly before they all fall off the hill.
As they all fall down screaming, Theo decides to act "You better thank me for this!" as Theo says this he summons an Elemental Ice Dragon to catch all of them and deliver them to safety "Cool" Zane says.
"This is all my fault, I shouldve taken the shot!" Lloyd says "Were all at fault here, especially me" Theo says cutting off Cole before he can say something he might regret. "Do not worry Lloyd, let us go home, you will get your chance next time" Wu reassures.