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♪ Go, Ninjago ♪
♪ Jump up, kick back Whip around ♪
♪ Hey, go, Ninjago ♪
[Cole] "Snaketastrophy."
[Dan] Today's news, tomorrow's history.
I'm Dan Vaapit and this is Ninjago City News.
Chaos. Fire balls. Serpents.
Our city is under attack. Again.
We're going live to our number one reporter,
Fred Finely, to bring you this breaking story. Fred?
Fred Finely here, five-time award-winning reporter,
in downtown Ninjago City to report
an inclement weather pattern,
fireballs falling from the sky.
-[hissing] -[people clamouring]
And these aren't ordinary fireballs.
These flaming spheres transform into fire snakes.
Did you say, fireballs that turn into fire snakes?
I did, Dan.
And as I'm sure you can hear the terrified, shrieking screams
of the citizens of Ninjago behind me,
the burning question on everyone's mind is,
where are the Ninja?
[Fred] Not a single one of our sworn protectors
has shown their face in this dire time.
Why have the "heroes" of Ninjago
chosen to abandon us in our hour of need?
-[people screaming] -Back to you, Dan.
A topical report, Fred, and somewhat concerning.
We'll be sure to check back on the destruction of our city.
But first, something less important.
Our ever-reliable Gayle Gossip is reporting
from this year's puppy-petting competition at Fur-Mart. Gayle?
Oh, why do they always give
the breaking news reports to that blowhard Fred?
I'm twice the reporter he is.
Just because he bleached his teeth, they think...
-[Vinny] Uh, Gayle... -Don't defend him, Vinny.
He's a conniving weasel, not a reporter.
-[Vinny] Gayle. -I'll tell you another thing--
-[Vinny] Gayle, we're live. -What's more fun than puppies?
Petting puppies.
This is Gayle Gossip, here at one of Ninjago City's
most charming annual events.
Fur-Mart's annual Puppy Petting Competition.
-[people clamouring] -[hisses]
[dogs barking]
Holy smoke. Tell me you got that.
[Vinny] I got it, I got it.
There's been an unexpected interruption.
The Fur-Mart has just been attacked
by what appear to be flaming snakes.
[Vinny] Gayle, we need to go.
Yes, we do. After those snakes.
That's where the real story is.
We, uh, seem to be having some technical difficulties.
Let's take this opportunity for a commercial break.
We'll be back after these messages.
[hisses]
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-[screams] -♪ Smith Daryll's Used Cars ♪
Don't you think we should probably go inside?
The fiery glow from these fireballs
is really going to burn our skin.
Not my skin.
[giggles] I came prepared,
with my Fireblock SPF 3000.
Wow. Does it really work?
Well, of course it does. [laughs]
[announcer] Fireblock SPF 3000 does not block fire.
Fireblock has been known to cause rashes,
irritation, dizziness, hair loss
and slurred speech. Use with caution.
Man, all this running around and all these fireballs
are sure making me thirsty.
Ugh. Me too.
Wouldn't it be great
if there were a friendly little karaoke club somewhere?
It sure would.
Heh. Well, you're in luck.
Because guess what just reopened
after extensive renovations?
That's right, Laughy's Karaoke Club.
[laughs]
So come...
So come on down and have a nice refreshing boba drink
and sing some songs.
Tuesdays are half-off.
The savings will make your head spin.
[imitates tornado whirling]
Welcome back. Dan Vaapit here, checking in
with multiple award-winning Fred Finely
for an update of what people in town
are now calling "Snaketastrophy."
Fred Finely here, six-time award-winning reporter,
and I want to hear from you, the people on the street.
The little guys.
Let's ask, where are the Ninja?
-[man screams] -Sir?
Interesting perspective. You, ma'am?
They're probably hiding out in that temple of theirs.
I haven't given up on the Ninja.
In the darkest times
is when we need to believe we can win the most,
and the Ninja would never let us...
Uh-huh, yeah, sounds great, kid.
Excuse me, Mr Serpent.
-Fred Finely, NGTV. -[hissing]
I'm a hard-hitting reporter looking for the truth.
What is your real purpose in our city?
We have come to cause suffering and pain
and to end your civilisation with the flames of torment.
Let's check in with Gayle Gossip at the Fur-Mart.
I'm not at the Fur-Mart anymore, Dan.
We're trailing the serpents.
They don't appear to be mindless monsters.
It's like there's a pattern to their movements.
They're all converging on one point.
Up here, Vinny. Look.
They've been summoned
by some kind of snake witch leader.
We need to hear what she's saying. Come on.
[Vinny] Oh, man.
Today was supposed to be just puppies.
Just puppies!
Find the Treacherous Deceiver and bring him to me.
-[growls] -What?
Where did you find this?
-[growls] -This is the weapon.
This is the scroll
the Treacherous Deceiver used against me.
"The Ninjago Museum of History Presents
Ancient Weapons of the First Age."
Where is this museum?
I will have this weapon
and use it against the Deceiver.
[serpents growl]
There you have it, viewers at home.
In an NGTV exclusive,
we've broken this story wide open.
-[Vinny] Uh, Gayle? -The Pyro Vipers rampaging
through our city are seeking an ancient scroll.
Possibly a weapon or a magical--
-[boxes thud, crash] -Who are you?
I'm a citizen of Ninjago City.
And I'm not scared of you.
I am Aspheera.
-And you should be. -[hisses]
Uh, the Ninja will stop you.
Ninja? Those fools who released me?
Released you?
I entombed them in a pyramid and left them
to burn in the flames of my wrath.
You will never set eyes on the Ninja again.
They are gone.
Other villains have thought so, but they were wrong.
The ninja will be back.
Your faith is misguided.
Tell me where this museum is, and I will spare your life.
[Vinny] Three blocks that way. Oh, uh, whoops.
Bring them.
-[rattles, growls] -[Vinny] Uh...
As we all know, Snaketastrophy has become
a serious issue in our community.
So NGTV has gathered an expert panel to discuss.
Point, counterpoint.
City Councilwoman Andrea Thomson,
what is your opinion on "Snaketastrophy"?
I find raining fireballs, mass destruction,
and the armies of evil snake warriors
dangerous for our local neighbourhoods.
Good point.
And you, City Councilwoman May Robsen.
I agree.
Well, uh...
Back to our number one reporter, Fred Finely.
And they just let Gayle Gossip scoop my story.
Me, a seven-time award-winning reporter, who--
[spluttering] Who is currently doing
person-in-the-street interviews with...
Where did everyone go?
-[snake growls] -[screams]
Help! Somebody help me!
[screams]
[tyres squeal]
[grunts]
[snake roars]
[screeches]
[sobs]
Thank you. You're back. Thank you.
I thought that thing was gonna eat me!
It's okay. You're gonna be fine.
I'm not gonna be fine. I'm not.
I'm gonna be scarred for the rest of my--
Hey, buddy, it's okay. You're all right.
[gasps] Okay, yeah.
I'm... I'm okay now.
Look, we have to go.
We've got to find Aspheera.
She's the cause of all this.
[sniffles] Gayle Gossip already found her.
Aspheera is on her way to the Ninjago Museum of History.
What are we waiting for? Let's hit the road.
[motorcycle engine revs]
Fred Finely here, in time-- [coughs]
How does this work?
Am I doing it right?
[Vinny] Uh, yes, ma'am.
You just say whatever you wanna say, heh.
Very well.
Hear me, citizens of Ninjago.
Among you, somewhere, lurks the Treacherous Deceiver.
The traitor.
The one who imprisoned me for thousands of years.
And during all that time, one single thought sustained me.
Revenge.
Revenge!
And I will have it.
I swear it. I will find you.
I will find you or watch all Ninjago burn.
Burn!
I'm afraid that's all we've got time for today.
Be careful out there, Ninjago City.
Looks like it's gonna be a hot one.
That's today's news and tomorrow's history.
Thanks for watching.
[snake roars]
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