#what a surprise i came back to kai and lloyd again

[lit3rallyll0yd]

dating the ninja: series (headcanons) | lloyd garmadon , jay walker x reader<3 ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

a/n: theres a word limit, and i dont have enough space to add all the ninjas in one whole post, so we're doing this in parts of two. hence; series! part one will be lloyd and jay :) also this is mostly my old writing, words may not be spelled correctly.

warnings: none really, more like i cant remember lol

just enjoy (╥﹏╥)

 · It took him so long to consider liking you. He's been through so much, especially after Harumi, he's scared to fall in love again. 

 · But he's been with you, even before Harumi and he knows you're not a bad person. He just has some trust issues her's trying t deal with. 

 · Harumi kinda broke him :/

 · After considering his crush on you, it was Jay and Kai's mission to make him confess to you. Nya was with you on the other end. You told her you liked Lloyd for while and she had the biggest, dorkiest smile on her face as she squealed and hugged you. 

 · When Jay confessed to her, she was speechless, she can only imagine the pain you feel not being able to tell the person you liked them. 

 · Confessing to you was the hardest thing he's ever had to do. He would stammer on his words, make weird Lloyd noises like groans or whines when he messed up on a simple sentence, and his face would be as red as a tomato. 

 · You felt stunned when Lloyd stood in front of you waiting for a response. You would say nothing but give him a hug and said 'I love you too, Lloyd.' and he had tears of joy falling from his eyes.

 · Nya, Kai, and Jay would be in the back hiding, spying on the too. When they say them hug and kiss each other on the lips, Jay jumped out a screamed "LET'S GOO!!" 

 · Durning the relationship, Lloyd would be the sweetest boyfriend even though he has no clue what he's doing. He wants to give you the world, but has no idea how to do that. 

 · He's also not the best with PDA. He's never received much as a kid, so he gets a bit jumpy when someone hugs him by surprise or when he holds someone for a certain amount of time.

 · Comic store dates>>>

 · He has no idea how to plan a date, so he normally asks if you want to go to the comic book store with him and you'll go from there.

 · One time a date ended with you both getting ice cream and taking a walk around the beach docks. Wanting to take a peaceful selfie of you and him and a sudden seagull came and snatched his ice cream right out of his cone, hitting him in the face.

 · You now have a photo of a burry Lloyd losing a fight to a seagull while your in the back scared but laughing at the same time. 

 · You taught Lloyd how to ride a bike. When he was still younger you noticed how little he knew about riding a bike, so when he grew you were able to show him and he got a little bit embarrassed when the guys found out.

 · When you both sleep, Lloyd's normally the first to wake up but he's  g r u m p y !!! 

 · He wakes up because of training and because of that he's kinda forgotten how to sleep in in the mornings. Hence why's he's so tired in the mornings and sometimes afternoons? 

 · He's also nervous to cuddle you while you sleep, but it's cute when they guys catch him snuggling into him like a cat in the mornings. He tends to cuddle into you during your and his sleep, it's so cute to catch. 

 · Did I mention he's a cat person? Lol

 · Run your fingers through his hair, tell him he's worth it, just make him feel proud of himself and he'll be wrapped around your finger just like that.

 · He's willing to do anything for you, do the same for him!

 · Non-stop kisses. Whenever he sees you you better be ready to be bombarded by kisses to the lips, cheeks, nose, and even forehead from the Lightning Ninja!

 · He likes to sneak up behind you and give you surprise kisses on the cheek. He loves seeing the way you jump forward when he scares you and when he sees that blush that forms on your face? He's gonna 'awe' at it and poke your cheek.

 · He was the first one to confess to you. It was actually not planned out even though he did plan it out with the help from Kai and Cole, but of course, it backfired during a 'date' Kai and Cole made up for the two of you.

 · He ended up blurbing it out all in one breath-

  · "Y/NITHINKYOURTHEMOSTAMAZINGPERSONINTHEWORLDANDIDONTKNOWWHATIWOULDOIFINNEVERMETYOU!YOURTHEBESTPERSONIHAVEEVERMETANDIWANTEDTOTELLYOUILOVEDYOUFORSOLONGBUTIDIDN'TKNOWIFYOUFELTTHESAMEFORME!SOIUNDERSTANDIFYOU-"

 · You shut him by placing a gentle kiss on his lips, pulling away, and giving him the sweetest of smiles. "I love you too, JJ." 

 · The amount of confidence he's got now because of that moment>>

 · Kai got a bit jealous when he was told Jay was able to get himself a lover before him, and Jay took advantage of that always giving you a quick kiss on the lips when Kai walks by, wrapping an arm around your waist during movie night and seeing the angry look Kai gave him. 

 · Jay never felt more pleased- PFT

 · Kai soon found Skylor and his jealousy was soon gone. 

· Dates happen more often than you think. He takes you to the movies, gets some food, but he's sometimes broke and only has enough for take-out and you both sit in your room in your apartment and watch some Netflix. 

 · You both like to help PIXAL repair some of the vehicles. The Bounty is the main vehicle you repair. The Super Sonic Radar is also one of them and Jay adores the time you both have while PIXAL'S basically third-wheeling. 

 · If you go to school, Jay loves to walk with you. He'll offer to carry your bags, books, heck he even offered to carry you! 

 · When you make it to school, Jay acts like it's the last time he'll ever see you again.

 · 'Do you haaave to go? I'll be alone allll day without your cuddles." 

 · He gave you the cutest of puppy dog eyes, but you tried to endure it and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, "I'll be back later, Jay. Don't get your bolts in a knot!"

 · You came back and he tackles you, every daywhen you come home it's adorable.

 · His favorite place to kiss you has got to be your nose. The way it scrunches up is so cute he can kiss it all day. His hands are on your cheeks, but they're sometimes also in your hair or hands. 

 · He's a cuddle bug, if you haven't already known, he can hug you all day and he will! One morning he refused to remove himself from your touch, so he rolled onto your back and you struggled to stand up...but once you did you basically gave him a piggyback ride until it was time to train. 

 · For breakfast he just chewed on a piece of buttered toast and Zane was not pleased. He told Jay to eat a proper breakfast but Jay was too into the toast and your warm touch to listen to the Nindroid. 

 · Speaking of mornings, Jay takes up almost the entire bed it's so hard to share one with him, but you're able to somehow get some room, but his hand is smacking you in the face and his legs are tangled with yours. Thank god you are used to it.

 · When he wakes up there's drool on the sheets but he just wipes it down with his hands and turns back onto his back where he accidentally pushes you off the bed now he's awake when he hears a loud thud and you standing up with a scream causing him to scream.

 · You rarely cuddle in the morning because one Jay pushed you out of bed and two you're both wide awake. 

 · He uses such dorky nicknames like, what??

 · " Hey Cutie Patootie!  "Snuggle Muffin"   

       ( or if your a boy )

 · "Mister Man"  "Baby Boy"

 · He's cringe but that's okay 

[akariarda]

Meetings we haven't expected-Part1

Garmadon dies in Crystallized after a battle with Overlord. After the merge, his good side has been reincarnated and he finds Lloyd in Monastery with Arin and Sora.

Request from ao3

Lloyd sighed. It was a tough day, he had finally finished training and could rest.

He looked out the window and thought. He thought about those who were lost in the merge and needed to be found, and about those he would never find again... His father.

It happened for the second time, this time not as close, but it still hurt.

He remembered it as if it were yesterday.

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"By burying this plant, Cristopher, may it forever grow in this garden as a memory of my... my father." He managed to say through tears.

"It will be okay, Lloyd," Kai comforted him.

Everyone comforted him, but they couldn't empathize with him. They felt sorry, but it was as if they felt more sorry for him than for Garmadon.

And it all started with the battle against Overlord...

~~~~~~~

"Father!"Lloyd shouted after the Overlord hit Garmadon.

"I can't..."Garmadon caughted.

"It's okay," Lloyd comforted him, "Don't try to talk."

Garmadon returned to his normal form. "I'm sorry, Lloyd."

"Hold on," Lloyd worriedly spoke, "You'll be okay. I'll get you."

"Save... Save yourself. It's too late for me..." Garmadon coughed his last breath.

"No!!" Lloyd desperately shouted.

"Grieve not," Overlord laughed, "You will soon be joining him."

~~~~~~

Lloyd couldn't help but smile, wishing his father would come back to life as he did then.

~~~~~~

"Let's get out of here before the place explodes," Garmadon suddenly rose from the dead.

"You.." Lloyd's jaw almost dropped,

"What?" Garmadon confusedly asked,

"You're not dying?" Lloyd was astonished.

"Of course not."Garmadon said as if it was a normal thing.

"You were faking?!" Lloyd couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"I was helping you achieve your Oni Form!" Garmadon proudly said.

Lloyd was annoyed, "I didn't need Oni Form! It didn't even work!"

"It would have, if you hadn't been scared by your own reflection," Garmadon angrily told Lloyd.

~~~~~~

"Lloyd," Misako came to Lloyd and hugged him.

"Mom," Lloyd tried to say something without crying.

"Everything is as it should be," she tried to comfort him while gently wiping tears from his face.

She also felt sorry, although probably not as much as usual. They hadn't talked since he comed back.

Surely for her, he never even lived again. She probably looked sick now just because it hurt to see him in that state.

Was there no one who completely understood him?

Then he remembered Master Wu!

He believed in his brother, always in everything.

~~~~~~

"It's true. She helped," Garmadon said about Harumi, "Not as much as I did, perhaps, but why argue over details."

"I'm so proud of you, brother!" Wu proudly smiled.

~~~~~~

He tried to go to Master Wu, but he had locked himself in his room to study ancient scrolls.

After Lloyd, he was the hardest for him. Lloyd barely held back from screaming in anger, just when they started to have a good relationship again...

Then he died after the battle with the Overlord, just after Lloyd thought everything was over..

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"Enough!" Lloyd scolded himself, "It makes no sense to think about it."

He said to himself, unaware of what was happening.

No more Cristopher, memories of Garmadon, Garmadon is no more...

Now it's best to go prepare training for Arina and Sora.

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"Sorry," Sensei Garmadon apologized as he passed through... A crossroad?

Was that what this place was called?

At least that's what everyone called it now. He didn't know how much time had passed since he woke up surprised as a human.

He just knew he wanted to find Lloyd as soon as possible. He hoped he would be happy to see him...

That he could tell him everything. And apologize for all the bad things he had done...

"Excuse me?" He asked a passerby, "Do you know where they are, especially the green ninja, I am his... This old acquaintance."

"This way," the man coldly said and led him to another tent.

Everyone seemed busy here! That's why he left with Lloyd and Misako outside the city, long ago, to find peace.

"Lloyd?" His heart was beating wildly as he entered the tent, but he didn't find what he was looking for.

"What?" Sensei Garmadon gasped as he looked at pictures of ninjas.

Children leaving flowers.

"Did they... leave?"Sensei Garmadon asked disbelievingly.

"Unfortunately," a lady answered him, "But some new ninjas have arrived."

"New ninjas?" Sensei Garmadon exclaimed in astonishment.

"Yes," the lady smiled, "I heard they are now in the monastery..."

"Monastery of Spinjitzu?!" Garmadon suddenly exclaimed. "Where?!"

"Up there." The lady pointed, obviously frightened by his sudden reaction.

He wanted to apologize but didn't have time. Sensei Garmadon ran as fast as he could, without attracting too much attention, towards the monastery.

When he finally saw it, his heart fluttered once again.

He had a feeling he would find Lloyd there, his only son and his only pride.

[yanderelegoninjago]

hi !! I like to request a part 2 of the romantic moment with lloyd !! where he does get a kid and surprise his uncle and dad with this 🥺

Aw, I didn't expect ppl to like that and want more tbh :) This request is so old

Summary: [Aged Up] Everyone wants to see the new ninja baby Tw: Kids/Baby

Lloyd always knew he wanted a kid. He read all those parent books, even 'Parenting for Dummies' because he wanted to be the Father he never had. But there was one thing he wasn't prepared for: you going into labor.

I mean he obviously knew you were going to go into labor eventually, but you were angry and yelling, not to mention crying. Even through all that, he was the happiest man in the world when his daughter was born. She looked just like you, but had his eyes. It was love at first sight.

The bliss only lasted a few minutes, because you were quick to call for him to give you your child. He was hesitant, but he did give her up.

"Aww, she has your eyes," You looked at her lovingly and Lloyd smiled.

-----

"So where is she?"

"She's in her room recovering-"

"She means the baby, dingus," Kai punches Lloyd's bi-cep, but not in a way that would hurt.

Lloyd awkwardly smiles, before nodding his head, "Sorry, it's been a long night. She's with my dad."

"Your dad?" Cole was taken by surprise. "That's new."

"Y/n's in the room with him. He wouldn't do anything. He's not that stupid."

"He is your dad," Kai jokes, but Lloyd rolls his eyes.

Nya finally pushes her way through the boys, Jay close behind, "So what room is she in? We have to see the baby!" Nya and Jay nearly jump at the idea of holding a baby.

"Well, I don't know if you can all go in right now. Like two or three at a time."

"Well, I'm going in first," Nya says.

"Anyone else wants to go first?" He turns to Cole, who was now sitting down, keys in his hand, "Or you can wait a few hours and she'll be out."

"I'm sure the rest of us can wait-"

"I want to go with Nya-" Jay whines, and Lloyd shrugs.

"Then you can come too, Jay."

----

You glared at the door, angry that Lloyd had left you alone with his father. You loved Lloyd, but his father just knew how to get under your skin. If he made one more stupid remark or even a joke, you were going to skin him alive.

"So D/n [Daughter Name] Lloyd?"

"Yeah."

"Did you give her that name-"

"We agreed on the name." You don't even look towards the male, just praying that Lloyd would walk in at any moment.

"Shame really."

You finally turn to him, your face a bright red and you were frowning. "If you don't shut up, I will take out all these needles and push them so deep into your skin that when I pull them back out, your skin will be pulled off too. I will pluck your eyebrows with this pen," You grab a pen from next to you, "To make sure you never see my daughter again, if you do not shut up."

"So graphic... You should be careful around your daughter."

"Oh my god, I'm going to kill you if Lloyd doesn't come through that door right now."

As if God was listening, Lloyd came in and could sense the tension. He looks between you and his dad, "Is everything okay?"

"Yes." You quickly answering smiling, "Your dad was just leaving. Some work thing."

Lloyd looked at his father, confused, "Really?"

"Yes."

Lloyd looks over at you and he finally got it. He nodded his head, and headed out with his dad, but he quickly turned back towards you, "Nya and Jay are waiting outside to see the baby. Can they come in?"

"They've been to the doctor?"

"Yes. All of them."

"Then of course they can."

Suddenly, Nya and Jay are pushing in and cooing to see the baby.

----

"I don't understand why you fight with her."

"I don't fight with her."

Lloyd glares at his father, not believing him. "You can't be serious. I know you both the best. You're always messing with her. I don't know what you want from her."

"She's very violent."

"You're kidding right? You've tried taking over Ninjago multiple times."

Garmadon grimaces, "Who hasn't?"

"God, you just can't stop yourself, can you?"

"What do you mean?"

Lloyd groans, gripping his hair, before sighing, "Maybe... Maybe you should just leave for a few days?"

"I'm sorry?"

"I think it's best to just let Y/n relax for a while before you try invading again."

"You don't want me to see my granddaughter?"

"That's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying for now, for Y/n's best interest, we all take some space. I'm sorry dad, but I have to think about Y/n and my daughter."

"It's almost like you love them more than me," Garmadon jokes, but Lloyd frowns.

"You don't want my response to that."

"I can catch a hint, son. I guess... Let me know."

"Yeah. I will."

----

"Aww, I love kids," Nya smiles, before talking to the baby.

"It's so strange knowing how babies are made and all-"

"Jay, now is not the time."

"Got it."

Llyod finally comes back and Nya ushers Jay out, but not before Jay hands you back your baby, leaving you two alone.

"So what was it this time?"

You look up at Lloyd, confused. though, you quickly realize what he meant, "You're father always says the worst things."

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault, Lloyd. There's nothing you should be sorry about."

"I know... I just wish-"

"I know Lloyd. Maybe one day. You know, I only put up with him because of you."

Lloyd smiles, before going over and grabbing your hand. "You really are one of a kind, Y/n."

[moonlightblueandicegrey]

Hot chocolate

Summary: Nothing special, just Jay and Kai telling Lloyd that they see him as their son. (Plasma shipping included)

Warnings: none

Writer's note: this is something small that i wrote while i was in school. Please, forgive my mistakes.

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After all those years of pretending to be "just friends", Kai and Jay finally accepted and confessed their real feelings for each other. This cute couple got married a few months ago. Thankfully, they had their honeymoon little trip in peace: no attacks, no battles, no bad guys. Just a married couple having fun in their honeymoon and loving each other.

After returning to the monastery, Jay decided to rent Cliff's mansion. With the money he already had from his biological father and with the money he earned from renting the mansion, he built another house. Of course he and Kai had their own room in the monastery but they wanted another place just for the two of them. They wanted a house where they would be completely alone so that they could just relax, get away from the rest of the world and do their couple stuff in peace. This small and comfortable house became their secret little place to spend time alone without interruptions.

The house had an amazing view and Lloyd (the only one who knew it's location), really liked visiting Kai and Jay just to admire the lake and the forest. Last night, he came to visit them once again. Lloyd's mind was full of so many things and his thoughts were troubled. He needed someone to talk to and who's better than his older brothers? When he arrived with tears in his eyes, Kai and Jay immediately took him in their arms. They gave him comfort (just like they used to do when younger Lloyd was scared of lightning), they made dinner for him and they allowed him to sleep in their guest room. It was mostly Lloyd's room anyway, because the green ninja was the only visitor since no one else knew the house's location.

Lloyd woke up too early the next day. It was still dark outside but he couldn't sleep anymore so he went in the balcony to let the majestic view give peace in his soul. Jay is usually a heavy sleeper and he doesn't wake up until late in the morning. This time though he woke up a few minutes after Lloyd. He somehow felt that the kid was awake already. He found the blond guy in the balcony, he went closer to him and he took a lock of hair behind Lloyd's ear as he spoke:

"What's troubling your thoughts again, dear?"

Jay always called Lloyd "dear" since he was a child. He still saw him as a little kid although he wasn't a baby anymore.

"Nothing" Lloyd lied.

"Okay, i won't push you but I'm here if you want to tell me something more than what you said yesterday. And so is Kai. We are here for you dear"

Lloyd couldn't resist, he just fell right on Jay's arms. Jay didn't hesitate at all to hug him back (he is a little shorter than Lloyd so he had to stretch a little to be able to hug him comfortably)

"Come here, I've got you"

"Thanks"

The kid was holding back tears at this point. He would have let himself cry if Kai hadn't join them, taking both of them in his own arms.

"What are my boys doing here, in the cold?"

"Lloyd is a little... Off again" Jay answered.

"Don't worry about it, it's nothing important. I must be a little affected from our talk yesterday, that's all"

Lloyd felt the need to lie in order to prevent his friends from worrying about him too much. He just wanted to protect them but the couple knew him too well to fall for it. They kinda raised him after all.

"Everything's important to us when it comes to you"

Kai kissed Lloyd's forehead and the blond guy laughed while he was trying to hide his embarrassment.

"Ew, Kai! Kiss your husband, not me!"

"I can kiss you both" he said and he surprised Jay with a smooch on the lips.

"Kai!" Jay laughs too.

"Ew! That's gross!" said the youngest.

"Why? Can't i show love to my family? It's my son and my husband that I'm holding in my arms right now, after all"

"Wait- You said... S-son?" Lloyd had to admit that he was shocked.

"Yes dear. You are like our son now. We might not be your biological parents but it doesn't matter. We love you and we care about you. So, yeah, you are adopted now, that's it"

"Jay is right. You are our son, we are your dads. That's how it is. Accept it"

The youngest boy couldn't be happier as he hugged both of his dads as tight as he could.

"By the way..." Kai said.

"I made hot chocolate for both of you so... You better drink it before it gets cold"

[basicallyjaywalker]

A Little Too Sweet

First fic is ready! And I'm on time if you just forget yesterday happened /lh

This one is for @crying-over-cartoons aka Grey, I hope you enjoy!

Prompts: Pomatter Pie from Waitress; release, dribble, cluster, single, view, swear, file, crack, despise, decoration; 37

AO3 Link

Fic under the cut!

Cole despised kitchen duty. He learned after years of trying to cook dinner—and failing miserably enough times—that he was not a chef. Somehow, though, he’d ended up here. He couldn’t exactly blame Master Wu for asking him to help out. Thirty-seven pies was a lot of pies. Zane couldn’t do it alone, and Kai, Jay, Nya, and Lloyd were busy setting up decorations and furniture. 

If Cole had to be paired with anyone for this job, he was glad it was Zane. First, he actually knew how to bake, something Cole wasn’t sure their other teammates could say. Second, he knew Zane wouldn’t judge him if he screwed up.

They stood in the middle of the kitchen. Cole leaned over the counter, holding a manila folder in his hand. Zane stood beside him, adjusting the tie on the back of his pink apron. 

“‘Mrs. Pomatter’s Famous Fair Pie,’” Cole read the title, written in curly black sharpie. It reminded him of the case files the police kept on known criminals in Ninjago City. “Wonder what makes it so famous?”

“It’s won the Ninjago City Fair’s pie contest four years in a row. It’s surprising Master Wu was able to get her to give the recipe to us.”

“It is for a good cause. Raising funds for the new children’s hospital and all…” Cole flipped it open and started reading the recipe. “Crust: first, put dry ingredients in a bowl. One-and-a-fourth cups of flour… two tablespoons of sugar…”

“Tablespoons?” Zane tilted his head. “That seems like a lot.”

Cole shrugged. “Hey, if it’s won the City Fair four years in a row, she's gotta know what she's doing.”

The ingredients were clustered together in front of them, along with bowls and utensils. Zane pulled out the sealed jar labeled “sugar” and a ring of metal measuring spoons. He measured out the tablespoons and Cole noticed the puzzled expression on his face.

“What’s up?”

“It’s just… While I trust you would not lie to me, this much sugar with the amount of flour could mean the crust will come out crunchy. Would you check the recipe one more time?”

“Crunchy?” That made sense, he supposed, like when you make tea and the sugar doesn't fully dissolve. He checked the recipe over again and grimaced. “Ah yeah, it’s teaspoons. My bad.”

“Don’t trouble yourself too much,” as Zane spoke, he poured the excess sugar back into its container. “It’s a common mistake. The two words are remarkably similar.”

And Cole wouldn’t have troubled himself, if it weren’t for the fact that those mistakes continued happening. He would read the recipe—misread it, to be precise—Zane would quickly catch on, ask him to double check, and Cole would realize he’d messed up. The measurements were wrong, or the ingredients, or he’d skipped a step. Once they had it down, though, it went smoother. Zane knew the ingredients, the portions, the steps. Cole just helped by passing over what was needed.

Then it came time to roll the crust out. The last time Cole rolled something out was when he tried making bread rolls that ended up more akin to rocks, so he was more than a little apprehensive. Zane must’ve sensed something as he was making the filling over on the stove, because he came over and noticed Cole standing over the mound of dough, holding a rolling pin, and definitely wearing a dumbfounded look on his face. 

“Would you like some help?” 

“Uh,” and if he wasn’t before, Cole was sure he was now. “Just a demo, if you don’t mind. Instructions aren’t being very helpful.”

“Of course!” Zane chirped. Cole handed him the pin and Zane set to work. He pinched a generous amount from the flour bag, sprinkling it on top of the counter, then rubbing it on his hands and the pin. “This is to ensure the dough does not stick. Here, would you assist me?” Zane held the rolling pin out to Cole again. He took the free end. Zane tugged him forward, standing behind him. He reached around Cole, placing his hands on the outside of Cole’s on both sides of the pin. “Now we roll.”

Cole tried to ignore the warmth spreading across his face as they guided the pin across the table, flattening the mound into a neat oval. “Wonderful!” Zane’s ever-chipper voice exclaimed before he took his hands away. Cole relaxed, releasing tension he hadn’t realized he was holding. Zane went back to making the filing, leaving Cole to ignore the fact that his heart rate had picked up somewhere along the way. 

By the time the crust was done, so was the filling. Zane put the first pie together while Cole rolled out the next batch. Once he finished, Zane started assembling the next pie. Cole let out a breath. Honestly, this was going better than he expected. Plus, Zane’s explanations were actually helping! They only had thirty-five more pies after they finished these two. Speaking of which….

He flicked the switch of the light and viewed the pie through the oven window, only to be faced with the horrifying sight of dark purple filling bubbling up and spilling out. He swore and pulled the pie out, placing it on the top of the oven. Filling dribbled down the side of the ceramic tin, the crust had cracked and split apart, even the decorative slits they placed in the top were lost among the molten filling erupting from beneath its barely browned surface. 

Zane examined the monstrous concoction. He tilted his head, his lips pulling into a slight diagonal line. He swiped a bit of the dripping filling from the side and tasted it. Cole glanced away. Shit. I’ve definitely ruined it.

“It appears we forgot to distribute the butter properly in our cover. Shame, the filling tastes rather good.”

Cole stared at him, dumbstruck. Then, he laughed. 

“What’s so funny?” Zane asked.

“Nothing, it’s just… you’re so calm about this. We haven’t baked a single pie, our crust is bust, and you’re able to just sit here and… shrug it off.”

“Of course, it isn’t a disaster. We’re ninjas, we’ve handled worse.” As he said this, a smile tugged at the corner of Zane’s mouth. “Besides, this time it was my fault. I should have given the butter more time to chill.”

Cole kept laughing. Zane just smiled. 

“Unfortunately,” he said, “I believe this means the pie I’m currently working on will suffer a similar fate. In addition, it will take us another two hours to make more crust. Not only that, but the sale begins in four.”

Master Wu hummed as he passed through the floor of his tea shop, examining each of the centerpieces on the tables, the lights, and the streamers floating down from the ceiling. He reached for one of the floating pie cutouts, pulled on it, then released it, satisfied with how it held. He turned to four of his students, all standing tall with bated breath.

“Well, guess we better start baking.” Cole grinned and held up the pin, cherishing the way Zane chuckled at him.

“I’m impressed. You all have done very well.” He smiled when he saw their tension release. “These decorations are wonderful! As is the lighting, but we are missing one thing.” He glanced around. “Where are Cole and Zane?”

“I think they’re still in the kitchen,” Kai offered. “I’ve been smelling pie all afternoon.”

“And none of it was burnt! Well, not after the first few hours, anyways,” added Jay. 

“Still, we need that pie for the sale, the doors will be opening in—” Before Wu could check, Zane and Cole came rushing in, covered in flour and dough and arms laden with pie. 

“Ta-da! Thirty-seven perfectly baked pies!”

“And right on time too!” Zane said, placing his neatly on the long table set up next to Steeper Wisdom’s register. 

Wu walked over, taking in the enticing smell of berries and buttery crust. “Perfect! I believe we’re in for a rousing success tonight. Thank you all for your help.”

“Don’t thank me, thank Zane. These pies would’ve been a bust without his help.” Cole nudged him. 

“I couldn’t have done it without you,” Zane told him. 

“You’re sweet, Zane.” Cole smiled. “Maybe a little too sweet.”

“Doors are opening! To your stations, everyone!” Misako called, getting behind the counter. She glanced at the two, giggling a little. “Cole, you may want to clean up before we begin. I’ll take your apron, Zane.”

Cole rushed to the back, hoping there was a spare uniform back there he could use. As he hurried to get ready before the crowds poured in, he couldn’t help thinking about the smile he swore he saw on Zane’s face.

[helpmyinterestsareverywhere]

DRAGONS RISING SEASON 2 SPOILERS!!

I'm trying to just get my thoughts out because HOO BOY

Lloyd, my baby boy, how on EARTH did the writers fill him with MORE trauma - im pretty sure hes going to explode soon - Sam Vincent's voice acting WAS SO GOOD, the geniune panicky breathing put ME on edge and the way he sounded in AGONY everytime another vision came OUUUCH - AND AND his vision/fear thingy from the trials?? Devastating how could you let Wu say the words, writers when I get you - also he was trying to be so helpful to Arin please he's just a little guy trying to parent I love him so much

the SECOND we got told about the warrior wolf masks and them shattering the good inside people in order to get strength/Spinjitzu/power etc my IMMEDIATE first thought was "Arin..." and then they bring up the fact that HES SO GOOD SO OF COURSE THIS MEANS THAT HE WOULD GET SO MUCH POWER AND THEN HIS RUN IN WITH RAS AHHH (also while I know it was a weird like knock-out vision, seeing him see Nya and Lloyd as his parents was cute to me (NOT IN A SHIP WAY DONT BE WEIRD) - Nya has been very "Mama Nya" so far and I'm loving it <3) - Arin's arc has been PAINFUL (in a good way) and THAT LAST BIT WITH SORA HELPING HIM DO OBJECT SPINJITZU DONT I KNOW THATS GONNA COME BACK TO BITE THEM IN THE ASS

Nya,,, and Kai,,, AND WYLDFYRE MY BABIES OOOUGHHH HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM - seeing more childhood stuff for Nya and Kai is ALWAYS a delight they were so small just little babies and the way that it was how BOTH of them unlocked rising dragon OOOUGH THEY LOVE EACHOTHER SO MUCH - "My big brother is my hero, and now he's the world's hero, again." 😭😭 genuine agony - especially with Nya and Wyldfyre's hug afterwards - the little sob Nya let out DONT TOUCH ME - they miss him so much, that's his sister and daughter ooooughhh

JAY??? JAY!! what a pleasant surprise - oh jesus how are you traumatised with no memories - he was so terrified to have it revealed that he can use lightning my boy im so sorry - I hope he recovers from the agony of desk jobs soon <3 ALSO THE FLASHBACK WITH COLE AND JAY??? THEY'RE NERDS, THEY'RE SUCH BIG NERDS I LOVE THEM AND MISS THEM PLEASE BRING THEM BACK I MISS THEM THEY'RE BEST FRIENDS YOUR HONOUR - I'm not even gonna think about the fear/vision thing from Nya in the trials because OUCH

Cole and Geo <333 and their family <333 my babygirl Bonzle i love her so much 😔 - WHEN (if) Kai and Bonzle escape that maze thingy they BETTER come out friends - as soon as he meets her he calls her kid??? That man needs to stop being a dad to every breathing that crosses his path

Ras was as awful as always, hate him with every fibre in my being I hope he perishes /pos /pos - Jordana was GENUINELY tweaking out at the end there, can't wait to see her go insane and absolutely rock the Ninja's shit <33

SPEAKING OF ROCKING THE NINJA'S SHIT - CINDER???? godDAMN - what a ruthless little man actually genuinely I want to wipe that dumb smug smirk off of his face /pos - I enjoyed Sora trapping him in a box like a feral cat, deserved <333 (I will say, hearing his voice for the first time was... interesting 👀)

Sora is as wonderful as always, I love her so much <33 SHE WAS SO EXCITED LEARNING SPINJITZU WITH RIYU THEYRE SO CUTE YOUR HONOUR - she's so silly I love her epsecialy since all she wanted to do was hype up Arin because thats her best friend who she loves so much dont talk to me <3

I think that's it?? Just goddamn what an EXPERIENCE - I love Dragons Rising - I can't wait for part 2 <3

[ramspatula]

Part 7 | Lloyd Garmadon x fem!reader | Part 7

I was getting so tired…

Previous part, Master list, Next part

Dr Julien was- nice. Strange. But nice. I suppose I couldn’t judge him too much as he had been trapped in this lighthouse place for almost two decades. However, I was surprised at the lack of wariness from the ninja who entered the place the man lived in with no hesitation. Zane, I could understand. I just had to trust that the ninja, Lloyd specifically, trusted Zane enough to trust that he trusted his father enough to know we were not in immediate danger of the man. That was a sentence I hoped never to repeat in my head again or out loud.

“-and what is your element, dearie?” The man asked from where he sat at the table. The table that had appeared out of nowhere that also had a little robot that poured us tea. I smiled sheepishly and shook my head.

“I don’t have an element.” I clarified and he ah’ed but Jay frowned immediately.

“Then how did do you do that thing?!” Jay asked and my eyes darted around the table to see everyone’s focus on me yet no one came to my defence. “Surely you need to have an elemental power to do that?” He added and I felt my words start to get stuck in my throat.

“What thing?” Dr Julien asked and I looked at Lloyd nervously who didn’t meet my eyes, I swallowed nervously.

“I- uhm… I glitch.” I said and his eyes widened in intrigue.

“Glitch?!” He exclaimed. “How so? Can you show us?!” The man asked and I felt so out of place, even when surrounded by those who also had abilities- mine just weren’t from the same origin.

“Oh, Uhm… I don’t think there’s such a thing as the elemental power of glitch so I don’t really control it…“ I answered. “It’s just glitching, it doesn’t really do anything big-“ I added but was cut off by Kai laughter.

“Nothing big?! She’s being modest. You should’ve seen her at the museum! She took down the biggest stone warrior by glitching him into the floor without even thinking about it!” Kai exclaimed and the air suddenly felt heavier.

“Not to mention that if she hears her actual name- glitches! It’s w-“ What I assume Cole was about to say was that it was weird but he was cut off by the table itself glitching and all of our cups falling through the table.

“Oh my goodness! Extraordinary!” Dr Julien said and I just stared wide eyed with my hands up and away from the table. “Is it a thought or does it just happens?” He asked and I forced myself to swallow down my growing agitation. It didn’t work very well.

“I just- glitch! Things, myself, other people- excuse me.” I told them and jumped up before rushing away and back down the stairs I had come from.

I didn’t leave but I stopped before the door and stood against the cold wall. Why did it feel all of a sudden hard to breathe? Why did it always feel like I was never meant to talk about this? Why couldn’t I talk about this stupid power without feeling like something is pressing against my lungs and stopping me from breathing? It was ridiculous. What form of denial was this? It’s pathetic, really. Making a whole table glitch because Zane’s father was innocently asking me about my power and then Cole and Kai jumping in I just- maybe I was wrong to come. If I couldn’t handle my own power how I could I handle helping Lloyd with fulfilling his prophecy? Maybe I was just useless. Maybe I shouldn’t be here…

“Peaches?” That was Lloyd’s voice and it sounded so soft, so worried and I didnt dare open my mouth to respond as I knew a sob would probably fall out my mouth or a noise just as pathetic. “Are you down here?” Lloyd asked and I faced away from him as he made his way down the stairs, his footsteps not making a noise. The old staircase was the only thing alerting me of his moments with its creaks under his weight. “What’s wrong?” He asked, and I felt a hand gently cradle my arm as he looked over my shoulder at me. I shook my head.

“I’m just- ugh.” I wiped a rogue tear as soon as it left my water line and closed my eyes to stop my eyes from watering any more.

“I didn’t think anything was bad or- did I miss something?” Lloyd asked and I shook my head.

“No, I’m just- I’m just being ridiculous.” I told him and turned to face him. His face held a disbelieving expression.

“If there’s things you don’t want to talk about just let me know and I’ll make sure no one else will bring it up.” Lloyd told me and I looked up at him.

“No it’s not that and it shouldn’t be like that. I shouldn’t be as weird as I am.” I told him and he, to my surprise, scoffed.

“Y/n.” He said and my eyes shot up to meet his.

“Lloyd.” I replied and he dead panned.

“So it was Cole-“ Lloyd said and I shook my head.

“It was no one!” I told him. “Except me.” I clarified and he didn’t seem to believe me.

“What was it that upset you then?” Lloyd asked and I looked away.

“I’m not upset.” I said and he sent me a stern look.

“Oh really? This, right now, is not you upset? What? You came downstairs just to take a breath?” Lloyd asked and I rolled my eyes.

“Don’t do that.” I told him and he crossed his arms. “And I’m not upset- I’m not!” I repeated as he rolled his eyes. “It’s- hard to explain.” I said and he sent me a look.

“Try me.” Lloyd said and his tone frustrated me to no end.

“Talking about my… glitches, feels wrong and it’s just something that happens. Why focus on it?” I said and he frowned, eyebrows creasing in confusion.

“You talk to me about them.” He said and I closed my eyes in frustration.

“Yes but that’s you. You say my name and I don’t glitch!” I told him and Lloyd nodded but his expression didn’t fall.

“Why does it feel wrong?” He asked and I shook my head, my brain scrambling for any explanation and coming up with none.

“I don’t know! I don’t know anything about this! It’s not an element, I don’t just control it.” I told him and Lloyd looked down before smiling, a small one but still a smile. “What?” I asked and he chuckled.

“You really don’t know.” He said and I looked at him blankly.

“And that’s funny?” I asked and he shook his head before taking my hands.

“Do you think I discovered my powers and just knew how to control them?” Lloyd asked and I faltered. “It took months before I could even create the smallest burst of energy, let alone make the smallest flame.” Lloyd told me and I stared up at him, almost confused.

“But I’m not an elemental.” I told him and he nodded.

“I know, but a power is a power, no matter its origin. You are the vessel of that power for a reason.” Lloyd told me and I frowned.

“I don’t want to be.” I told him and he smiled before kissing my forehead.

“And that’s your problem, sweetheart.” He told me. “You think it’s this separate thing- it’s part of you.” Lloyd said and I sighed.

“So what was all that up there about then?” I asked and Lloyd chuckled.

“I never said there weren’t different rules… it’s just the premise that’s the same.” He told me and I said him an unimpressed look to try and hide my amusement. “If it helps, I didn’t want my powers either.” Lloyd told me, bringing me into a hug that I accepted.

“Your team must think I’m such a drama queen.” I said, tears still falling down my face.

“They’ve all been much worse, believe me! One time, Kai-“ Lloyd started telling me with an amused grin only to be cut off by a sudden yell from none other than Dr Julien.

“Hide! Away from the windows! Now!”

Dr Julien’s voice echoed down the stairs and Lloyd hauled me underneath the stairs and against his chest as we kneeled on the floor. My heart pounded in my chest as I held onto Lloyd tightly. He had his head pointed out the underneath of the stairs and I watched as his eyes hardened as he focused. It took me a moment to realise he was trying to hear or possibly catch sight of whatever we were hiding from. I laid my head gently on his collarbone and he moved a hand up to gently hold my head where it was. It was a small gesture to acknowledge that he was also looking out for me. I closed my eyes and his thumb began to caress the back of my neck, lightly grazing the hair at the back of my neck.

God it was not getting easier to get used to these dangerous things happening at any and all times.

After a moment, Lloyd looked down at me and smiled. I sent him a confused look and he continued to hold my head with an adoring stare. I mouthed a ‘what?!’ to him and he only chuckled silently before dipping his head down and connecting his lips to mine. I let him steal a kiss before he pulled away and I looked up at him with wide eyes.

“We’re safe.” Lloyd told me and I frowned.

“But no one- how do you know?!” I asked, in whisper and he smiled.

“My hearing is… enhanced, per se.” Lloyd said and I deadpanned.

“Per se?” I questioned and he grinned.

“You’re so cute.” He told me and I frowned. I wasn’t really following or even understanding the moment we were apparently having under these stairs.

“I appreciate the compliment but what the hell is going on?!” I questioned and Lloyd smiled.

“Sorry, I just realised how much you actually trust me.” He told me and I raised a brow.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I eyes him suspiciously and he chuckled again.

“It means that you continue to amaze me, Peaches.” Lloyd complimented again and I frowned.

“Once again- what the hell is going on?!” I asked and he only forced us to stand before taking my hand and leading me back up the stairs.

The others were slowly emerging from their hiding spots when we made it to the top of the stairs and I caught Wu readjusting his straw hat. I had begun to think it was glued to his head. Nya was helping Jay back to his feet and Kai was stretching, probably from being in an uncomfortable hiding spot. Cole was the last to emerge and I seriously wondered where a guy of his stature would hide? He wasn’t exactly getting into an empty cupboard. Dr Julien was still at the table with Misako holding a comforting hand on his shoulder as he regained his breath. Zane was next to the man too and helping his father to breathe properly.

“What was that thing?!” Jay questioned and I clung to Lloyd’s hand as he stood tall and confidently in front of me.

“Is that why you can’t leave, father?” Zane asked and I felt a pang of sympathy for the man and his nindroid son.

“Yes… but I understand that you need to.” Dr Julien said and my heart ached more for the man. I looked up at Lloyd with a sad look and he met my eyes with his own disheartened one before his face turned serious again. I imagine he was thinking about his own father-son relationship than the old man’s inability to escape this little island. I rubbed his arm comfortingly but Nya only smirked.

“You think you could help us out?” She asked and the man grinned.

“Of course! What do you need?” Dr Julien asked.

“How good at you at repairing thrusters on a ship?” Nya asked and gestured out the window. Dr Julien looked out the window and gasped.

“That ship has thrusters on?!” He asked and a shared amusement was felt in the room at the man’s amazement.

“She’s not the best she’s ever looked but I reckon you could help her out… what do you say, Doc?” Kai asked and Dr Julien grinned widely.

“I say… what are we waiting for?!” The man exclaimed before practically racing towards the stairs. I sent Lloyd an exasperated look.

We shared a brief moment of joint bliss before it was ruined by Kai slapping his hand on Lloyd’s shoulder and leaning over Lloyd’s shoulder and looking between us.

“You guys were gone for a long time… did you have some fun?” He asked and I cringed and Lloyd frowned.

“You thought that was a long time?” Lloyd asked and Kai’s eyes widened. “I feel bad for Pearl.” Lloyd told me and I rolled my eyes. Whilst Lloyd was enjoying his smug moment, I decided to tug on his hand to signal him to follow the old man and to hopefully not have our sex life put on blast any more. Lloyd chuckled before following me out.

“She’s never had any complaints before!” I heard Kai yell and I shook my head at the statement.

“Just let it go, bro. You don’t look good either way here.” Cole told Kai who could be heard sighing.

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The three days it took to fix the ship again felt like an eternity. Between sleeping on the floor of the lighthouse because sleeping on the Bounty was too risky to becoming a manual labourer to having to continually tie and adjust Nya’s clothes because I had none of my own. I was exhausted. I wasn’t a ninja. I didn’t have any training. I was a student who had to steal in order to be able to afford to eat. I didn’t have time to workout or worry about my health enough to maintain it. So yes, my blue friend with super strength did need to help me with things. And no I was not as strong as Nya despite also being a girl because Nya was a ninja with a lot more muscle than me. I was also annoyed because I felt like the but of the joke for the ninja as I didn’t get their inside jokes or could keep up with them.

“Is there anything else I could help with? I think I’m holding us back a little bit with the wiring right now?” I asked Dr Julien who was sat next to me and he gave me a concerned look before frowning. I noticed Zane share a concerned look with him too.

“I disagree, I think you’re doing a great job! You really picked this up quickly!” Dr Julien told me and I smiled.

“Are you sure? Because I know I’m no good out there with them but- I don’t know. I just feel a little like a burden.” I said and Dr Julien shook his head.

“Nonsense!” He exclaimed and Zane nodded. “Zane? Do you think Peach here is a burden?”

“On the contrary, I think you’ve been increasingly useful.” Zane said and I couldn’t help the thankful smile I gave him. “As ninja we forget that our view of the world is different to the view of others, that means we have lost some of our ‘common’ sense as our viewpoints are no longer common. You have been able to remind us of easier and quicker solutions.” Zane justified and I smiled.

“Thank you and sorry. I guess I just haven’t been feeling like myself over the past few days, maybe Im just feeling a little insecure.” I told them and Zane sent me a reassuring smile.

“A week ago you found out your partner was the green ninja, your home was destroyed, city was invaded, forced to evacuate and you are now helping to repair a flying ship in order to help your partner defeat his evil father in a prophesied final battle. I believe what you are feeling as of now is the feeling of being overwhelmed.” Zane told me and I nodded.

“I think you may be right.” I told them. “Thank you… I’m going to go make tea. Who wants one?” I asked and both men agreed.

It was only luck that on my way out I almost crash into my boyfriend.

“Oh! Careful, Peaches.” He lightly scolded me, hands on my hips to keep me steady. “Don’t need you hurting yourself.” Lloyd told me and I felt my eyes water but I nodded and rushed away from him, ignoring his frown. “Peaches?” He asked but I ignored him.

Lloyd turned back to Dr Julien and Zane who gave him a sympathetic look.

“Is she okay?” Lloyd asked and Dr Julien smiled at him.

“I believe that is what you should go find out.” Dr Julien advised and Lloyd’s eyes widened as he raced off in the direction he saw his girlfriend go.

I felt more stupid than ever. More pathetic than ever. And my headache grew as the tea pot whistled a higher note. I was glad we at least had gas again now. I was tired of having to ask Lloyd to light the stove and Kai making some snarky remark about just using a match. I was tired in general.

“Hey, Peaches.” I heard from the doorway and turned to see Lloyd, I offered him a small smile.

“Hey, Greenie.” I greeted back before going back to putting the right tea bag in each mug. “You want one?” I asked and he shrugged.

“Depends, will you stay and drink it with me? Talk to me a little?” Lloyd asked and I politely smiled.

“I wouldn’t want to be the reason we fall behind schedule.” I told him and he rolled his eyes.

“You wouldn’t be.” He assured before coming up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist. He placed his head against the back of my shoulder and sighed. “C’mon Y/n, I’m staring to miss you.” Lloyd said and I grinned at his dramatics.

“Lloyd.” I dragged as he began to kiss up my neck gently. “I can’t. Kai and Jay already think I drag out my tea breaks so I don’t have to do as much work. What will they say if I drag out this one to kiss my-“ I didn’t even get to finish my sentence as Lloyd’s head shot up from my neck as his grip around my waist loosened enough for me to turn around to look at him. I gave him a confused look and in turn he kept his eyebrows creased in a frown.

“They said what?” Lloyd asked and I shook my head.

“It’s all in jest and I do probably take a while compared to-“ I tried to justify but Lloyd shook his head.

“Compared to what? Cole has already had to yell at the both of them to get back 4 times this morning.” Lloyd said and I smiled. “And I don’t believe you think it’s all in jest.”

“I’m just not used to it all.” I told him and he frowned harder.

“Don’t make excuses for them, Y/n.” Lloyd told me and I felt my eyes begin to water. “If you’re upset then it doesn’t matter what intent they had.” He added and I felt my heart tighten at his caring words.

“It’s not just them- I’m just overwhelmed. I mean, I’ve lost everything.” I confessed and he nodded and as the kettle’s whistling became quieter my voice became more hushed. Like I only wanted him to hear these words because he was the only one I had left to open up to. “My home is gone. My possessions are gone- I don’t even own any clothes anymore! My shoes are ripping and I’m so fucking tired.” I whispered, tears began to slip from my eyes and Lloyd sighed, bringing me into his arms and my head came to hide in his chest. “I don’t even know what’s going to happen after we get home, if we do. I’m so lost.”

Lloyd fell quiet as quiet sobs began to leave my mouth and he only held me tighter when my body began to shake. After a little while when my thoughts continued to darken and remind me of every little inconvenience, Lloyd hoisted me up, forcing me to wrap my legs around his waist. He moved us to what I assumed was the corner of the room and sat against the wall. It was kind of ironic, a week ago we were sat in this position except it was me comforting him instead. His head came down to rest against the side of mine and began to whisper sweet nothings in my ear that only managed to make me quieten more tears to fall at his kindness and the genuine affection he was showing me.

“I’m sorry.” I heard Lloyd whisper and I froze. “I’ve been so focused on what’s about to happen to me that I’ve forgotten everything that’s just happened to you.” Lloyd told me and I shook my head.

“No, you don’t need to be sorry, Lloyd.” I told him, wiping my tears and nose with the back of my hand. “You didn’t do any of this to me, none of you did… you invited me into your home and your family. You’ve clothed me. You’re all I have right now. And I’ve never been so thankful.” I told him and he smiled.

“Do you think there’s any world out there where I be there when you most need me?” Lloyd asked and I sniffed.

“We’ve barely even been together a month. How can you promise such a thing?” I asked and Lloyd just stared at me for a moment before smiling again.

“I don’t know, I just know I don’t ever want to be away from you. I physically can’t ever be away from you. I mean- I couldn’t even think about staying away from you. You literally called me your personal stalker, Y/n.” Lloyd told me and I frowned.

“Is that a bad thing? Because I don’t see it as one. Should I?” I asked and Lloyd shrugged.

“I don’t know.” Lloyd admitted and I kissed his cheek.

“Maybe I don’t want to be away from you either.” I told him before resting my head against his shoulder. “I don’t feel safe anymore. I feel like I’m in constant danger and you’re the only thing that can protect me. I feel as if I can’t defend myself and I’m just dragging everyone around me down because I don’t understand anything. I feel like I’m dragging you down because I can’t be away from you and now you can’t be away from me!” I exclaimed, seemingly working us both back up.

“What are we going to do?” Lloyd asked and I shrugged, for the first time he actually sounded afraid.

“I don’t know.” I whispered before repeating it again as he held onto me tighter.

“Maybe we should meditate?” Lloyd questioned and I frowned.

“Meditate? I don’t know how-“ I went to say but Lloyd shook his head.

“Here, it’s easy.” He told me, placing my hand against his chest. “Get comfortable and just- just close your eyes. That’ll make it easier to focus.” Lloyd guided and I readjusted my position on him, until my whole body was lax against him. I closed my eyes and I felt him kiss my head. “Okay, now focus on your breathing and try to even it out.” Lloyd said and I frowned.

“All I can focus on is you.” I confessed and I felt Lloyd nod.

“No that’s good, that’s good.” Lloyd reassured. “Can you hear my heartbeat?” He asked and I chuckled.

“I can’t hear it but I can feel it.” I said and I almost felt Lloyd smile.

“Okay, close enough. Count my heartbeats.” He told me.

“Until when?”

“Until you feel calm.”

Just count… just count.

*thump*……..*thump*……*thump*

One…

Two…

Three…

Is Lloyd getting up? He’s picking me up? He’s carrying my somewhere?

Four…

Im so tired. I don’t want to open my eyes.

Five…

I’m so exhausted… maybe I don’t need to open my eyes.

Six…

Lloyd sighed as he laid the girl down on the bed they had previously shared on the bounty. He would have to move her later when she woke up again but for now, he knew she needed the sleep. He knew she needed him. He knew that this messed up need for dependency was mutual and he wasn’t sure he was happy about it. He always saw Peach as so stable. Well for the month he’d been with her, he thought so. She spoke so maturely, she communicated her thoughts well and she was very emotionally available to him. She hadn’t shunned him yet for all his baggage and fucked up decisions he made along the way. She forgave him for deceiving her and heard him out. So to know she was struggling so much the past week and he had been so focused on himself… it was selfish. He was selfish and narrow-minded. She had just lost everything and still threw all her energy into helping him and he had foolishly thought that she was over everything that just happened? That none of it was still raw for her. It happened less than a week ago for fucks sake! Maybe this fast paced relationship was ruining his own perception of time. Maybe all of this wasn’t meant to be so fast and they had both rushed into this head over heels and thought that simple communication could do more than time to actually build a foundation. Or maybe this was their own fucked up way of building a foundation? And fuck, shouldn’t that bite mark be less prominent as a scar? She never said it hurt her but I was as clear as day still.

What was Lloyd doing? Thinking even?! How could he put the right amount of time into her and their relationship if all he could do at the moment was focus on the final battle? It wasn’t all about him and this prophecy!

Lloyd wiped the tear that dared to fall down his face as soon as it left his waterline and with a sniff, he leant down and kissed Y/n’s hairline. He moved some hair out her face and behind her ear before leaning his head against hers.

“I’m sorry, baby.” He whispered. “I’m sorry. You needed me. And I didn’t realise. I do now and I’m sorry. You’re not just my anchor, I’m yours too. And from now on, I’ll hold up my end of that.” Lloyd promised with a kiss to her forehead. “I’m going to find a way to help you, actually. You’ll feel safe again. I’ll make sure of it.” Lloyd declared, still in a whisper before leaving the room.

The tea was long forgotten in the kitchen and Lloyd boiled the kettle again. He needed a drink, something to sooth the tightening of his throat. And of course, where there was tea brewing. Wu wasn’t too far away. So it was unsurprising to see Wu enter the room, Kai not too far behind him.

“One for me Pea- Lloyd! Sorry, thought it was Peach’s job to make tea. I always find her in here so-“ Lloyd knew Kai’s words had no actual intent behind them but they angered him nonetheless. The aftermath of their conversation and her distress left his feelings of protectiveness and guilt in not defending her sooner to flare up at the actual harmless jest.

“Get out, I need to speak to Sensei.” Lloyd told him and the fire ninja raised his hands in faux surrender.

“Jeez, didn’t mean to catch you at a bad time.” Kai said, leaving the room with a calm expression on his face.

“I assume the harsh demand to your brother has some sort of purpose behind it.” Wu told him and Lloyd sighed. “You seem distracted, dear nephew. Care to tell me what troubles you?”

“Y/- Peach… she’s struggling and I didn’t even notice until she told me earlier.” Lloyd told his uncle who nodded. “She doesn’t feel safe and- and I want her to feel safe- I do! She doesn’t want to ever leave me and I can’t even think about leaving her without…. I just want to make her feel like she’s safe again, like she’s secure. I want her to know I can provide that and that she can depend on me as Lloyd. Not just depend on me protecting her as the green ninja.” Lloyd finished and his uncle nodded, looking a little taken aback.

“That’s a lot of pressure for a relationship that’s only been active for such a short period.” Wu told him and he nodded.

“I know, I’m just looking for advice or to rant- I don’t know. I tried mediating with Peach but it just sent her to sleep… she’s that tired.” Lloyd added and Wu nodded.

“You want her to feel emotionally secure with Lloyd, not just physically safe?” Wu asked and Lloyd nodded.

“I think that’s what I’m saying.” Lloyd agreed and Wu stroked his beard.

“Well, can you think of a time that she fully trusted you before she knew of your gi? A time where she put all her faith into you, to guide her and to keep her safe. An intimate moment, that perhaps she had only shared with you.” Wu asked and Lloyd paused, racking his brain for a moment.

“I just felt vulnerable, I felt safe. I haven’t felt like that since I can remember.”

“Yes.” Lloyd told his uncle who smiled back at him.

“Then you know what you must do to make her feel content again.” Wu told his nephew.

“You make me feel safe, content even. I’ve never had that before.”

Lloyd didn’t know much, but he had an idea. And it involved kicking every one of his teammates and elders off this ship.

🪺. *. ⋆

🔞 mature and sexual themes ahead. Please skip to the next part if you don’t want to read this, none of the storyline will be missed.

When I woke up again, it was dark and I sat up quickly. What was I thinking?! I needed to get back to the lighthouse as quickly as possible! It was too dangerous to be alone on this ship in the dark with that thing out here! I needed to find someone else as quick as possible and tell them we needed to leave- I-

“Easy, baby.” I heard a familiar voice from the foot of the doorway and turned to see Lloyd. I sighed in relief, and swung my legs over the bedside.

“What’s going on? Shouldn’t we be in the lighthouse?” I asked and he chucked before moving over towards me.

“No, everyone else is up there but we’re going to stay here tonight.” Lloyd told me and I frowned.

“Isn’t that too dange-“ I got cut off by Lloyd gently resting a hand against my check and softly grazing his thumb over my skin.

“We’re okay.” He assured, leaning down until he was eye level with me. “You’re okay.” He reassured and I nodded. It felt unusually warm between us. And intimate.

“So we’re all alone? The whole ship just do ourselves?” I asked and Lloyd nodded with a smile. “What are we gonna do?” I asked, teasingly and Lloyd smirked before pressing a small kiss to my lips leaving my cheeks to warm. He took a moment to look over me with such an adoring look in his eyes it made me smile.

“You’re so beautiful, Peaches.” He told me and I giggled.

“Seriously, Lloyd.” I said, my unfaltering grin not helping to showcase my said seriousness. “What are we doing?” I asked and he put his other hand on my other cheek so he was holding my face. He let a thumb drift down and light pull my bottom lip down.

Oh.

Now I got what we were going to do.

“First I’m going to show you how much you fucking mean to me, Y/n.” Lloyd declared with such a fire in his eyes. “Then I’m going to take control- just how you like.” Lloyd fold me and I felt myself begin to heat up immediately.

“Really?” I asked and Lloyd nodded.

“If that’s what you want?” He asked and I nodded.

“Yes. I want that. I want you.” I told him and he smirked. “But, are you okay with that?” I asked and he gave me a weird look. “I know you feel like you’re going to hurt me whenever we do this and I- I don’t want you to-“ he cut me off by lightly shushing me.

“Don’t worry about me, baby.” He told me, his voice lowering to a whisper. “This is all about you… I’m going to make you feel safe again.” Lloyd told me and I smiled.

“You don’t have to do this.” I told him and he smiled.

“Of course I do. I want to.” He said and I felt my heart warm.

“And it’s just us?” I questioned and he nodded. “Come here then.” I told him and I tried to pull his face towards me but he backed off. I frowned but he only winked. I watched as Lloyd stood with a confused expression but he only smirked.

“You’re going to take my gi off first.” He told me and my eyebrows raised in surprise.

His gi was an intricate piece of fabric. It had so many buckles and belts and things that overlapped that the new given task actually seemed a little daunting. Even so I rose from the bed and slowly made my way over, I looked up at him when I got close enough and he grinned once again.

“I’ll give you a hint.” Lloyd said taking my hand and putting on the main belt of his gi. “You start here.” He told me and I smiled.

The belt came off easily. The other buckles needed loosening and altogether it came off a lot easier than it looked. I was thankful for that at least. Lloyd kicked the gi off to the side and ripped his undershirt off quickly before leaning down to kiss and suck on my neck, particularly around the bite that was still awfully sensitive at times.

“Try not to leave too many marks.” I told him. “I don’t want your team to have more to say than they already-“ My sentence was cut off by my own gasp as I was hoisted up, forcing my legs to wrap around his waist.

“Let them talk.” Lloyd told me. “We’re different to them. We don’t just fuck for pleasure. It’s so much more.” Lloyd told me and I nodded before letting him connect our lips together in a way that really showed the passion we held for each other.

“I need you, Lloyd.” I confessed. “I actually need you. Not just to get me off but as a whole. You’re right, what we feel for each other is not just want. It’s a need.” I told him and that seemed to ignite something inside him as he suddenly dropped me on the bed.

“Strip.” He told me. “All the way. I want to be able to love every part of you.” Lloyd told me and if he wasn’t so distracted getting his own boxers off he would’ve seen the way I paused at that word.

Love?

My thoughts were cut short by my own trousers getting pulled off with such a force it made my whole body get dragged down the bed and I surprised laugh to leave my mouth.

“Not quick enough, Peaches.” Lloyd told me and I laughed.

“Okay, okay!” I laughed before unclipping my bra and throwing it at him as he laughed and caught it. “You hurry up! I’m getting cold!” I told him and he raised an eyebrow.

“You’ve still got something on.” He told me, referring to my underwear.

“I thought you would want to take those off.” I told him and he chuckled.

Lloyd’s infatuation with eating me out wasn’t an unwelcome kink but he sure was getting better at it each time. It seemed each time he got me to cum quicker and quicker and he wasn’t afraid to lick, smell, taste all of it. I’m sure there was more salvia over my bare clit than anything I naturally released. I was sure he had some sort of oral fixation, not that I minded. I’m sure I did too with how I begged to suck him off not even moments later.

“I’m going to give you a choice. You can only pick one.” Lloyd told me and I frowned up at him from my place in between his legs, I let my face rest on his thigh as he stroked my hair. I looked up to meet his eyes and he smiled down at me. I hummed in acknowledgement and he continued. “You can either suck me off and stay there or you can come back up here and once we’re done, you can keep me in.”

Lloyd was letting me cockwarm him either with my mouth or my legs.

“Can’t I do both?” I asked and he chuckled.

“No, baby.” He told me and I closed my eyes for a moment.

“Will you bite me again?” I asked and he frowned.

“Did you like it?” He asked and I nodded. “I won’t bite you how I did before but I can still bite if you want.” Lloyd said and I went back to thinking. My mind went all jumbled whenever I was in this position.

“What do you want?” I asked and he shook his head.

“It’s your decision.” He told me and I stared at the cock right by my face. It was going in me either way, it was just which entrance did I want it in.

I licked a stripe up the base quickly and he groaned before I started kissing and sucking all the way up. It wasn’t until I felt my own teeth lightly graze his skin did I feel Lloyd’s hand grip my hair tightly and I wasn’t ashamed to admit the moan I let out.

“Teeth, Y/n.” He told me. “I won’t warn you again, baby.” Lloyd told me and I nodded and he loosened his grip slightly to let me move more.

I didn’t take him in my mouth though, I just watched as he became harder and harder until I backed up. He gave me a stern look when I did so which made me heat up more than before.

I didn’t even utter a word as I clambered up on his lap, his eyes followed mine the whole time. I lifted my hips a little higher and he seemed to get the memo. He pushed two fingers in at once and I hissed a little before he shushed me quietly and began to work on loosening me up once again as he had done so with his tongue not long before. When I felt my knees slowly staring to give out, that when I felt his fingers be removed and instead his tip was pushing into me, slowly and it felt so much more intimate than usual. I love this. I love-

I love….

Love.

“Lloyd.” I breathed out as he lifted us up and placed me down on my back. I couldn’t believe it. Love. That’s such a strong word. Love.

When was the last time I had said I loved someone?! Or someone had told me it?! And- and I hadn’t even known Lloyd for two months. How could I love someone this soon? How did I give myself to someone I had only been dating for two weeks? How could I rush so easily to get on a flying ship and embark on a mission to fulfil a prophecy for someone I had known less than 2 months and- and…

Lloyd leaned down to press his lips to my forehead and my thoughts seemed to stop. Whatever whirlwind my mind was currently stuck in seemed to dissipate. Lloyd wasn’t just anyone. We weren’t normal teenagers adjusting to our first real relationship. Lloyd was right. We are different.

Lloyd was the Green Ninja. Fate had carved his path long before he was born.

I wasn’t normal either. Fate wouldn’t dare disclose my path to me but I knew it wouldn’t let me live a normal life.

With a new surge of passion I pushed myself up and crashed my lips against him in a messy kiss. Lloyd pushed me back down and continued the kiss whilst still thrusting his hips into mine wildly.

“I need you. I need you so badly.” Maybe need was just a replacement for the other word I really wanted to say. Maybe.

And with both of us spent and the oh so familiar warmth locked deep inside me by Lloyd’s unmoving figure. I felt safe. I felt secure and I felt as if I had everything even in the time when I had lost everyone. Because I had him. So I played with Lloyd’s blonde loose curls until I heard little snores against my bare chest.

This was where I was supposed to be. And where I would stay.

[alanshee-keeper-of-realms]

Me writing Ninjago Fanfic in 2024 more likely than you realize,

I needed practice writing, here have some Braincell

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He moved her hair out of the way and pressed his lips to hers. Nya immediately reciprocating, his other hand came up to cup her face, feeling her own hands rest on his arms, before she stepped back

“I-I-”

“What is it?” worried she rejected his feelings, but jolted as she embraced him tightly

“I'm scared Zane,” he heard he murmur in a soft voice full of fear,

He knew why she was and held her close, even placing a kiss to the top of her head,

“I promise you Nya I will never forget you even if I have to carry a separate memory bank as backup” She chuckled, shaking her head stepping back so she could look up at him,

“No-no, you don't need to do anything like that, Zane. I know nothing like the Merge will ever happen again, just scared for the future in general. What if-" she trailed off,

Again, he knew what she was scared of, being taken once more from the one she loved. He gently cupped her face turning it so watery blues met icy blues filled with tenderness,

"Then we will tackle such when or if that comes once more. We have always done so together as friends, but now we shall do it as partners." She gave a smile nodding,

They jumped apart in surprise, as a wolf whistle came from the front of the monastery followed by a cry turning sharply they saw Kai rubbing his arm glaring at a smiling Cole who had a look of relief on his face,

"Kai!" Nya was instantly mad, they all laughed as the look of oh fuck passed the red ninjas face, he ran off his sister on his heels,

"Try not to harm him too badly my dear, I'd like to not have to replenish our Medical Supplies again so soon," That caused further laughter as Lloyd Arin and Sora finally made their appearances,

[ninjagood4]

How did the rest of the Ninja Team react to Lloyd and Agatha dating ? Considering Nya and Jay are Yin and yang, Kai and Skylor are up in the air, Zane and Pixal are together and Cole is…I don’t know what he is with Geo but that is way later-

So that would make Lloyd one of the last people to get a date. How would the Team react ? All I know is that Kai is gonna be all over Lloyd for this.

-Bunny🐰🖤🎩

Hahaha, yeah Kai will definitely do it 😭😭😭😭😭

Agatha and Lloyd will become a couple during the ninja rescue mission, it will be a very long dating lol. Before the team was taken captive, Llogatha hated each other and so no one saw any prospects for their relationship (except Jay) :)))

In the 2 episode “Future of the Past” the team gets separated when Lloyd and Agatha are enemies, and come back in the finale when those already become a solid couple.

However, I don't mind talking about the team individually!!

Jay is the only one who will notice the spark between Agatha and Lloyd, no matter how bad things seem… At first, the couple will not get along in any way, and Agatha will even be afraid of Lloyd because of his anger, so Jay will push Agatha in every way possible to make the first move. Lloyd is having a bad time because of injuries and Oni side, so Jay saw Agatha as something of a solution to all problems. Soyka has been giving her lots of advice on, so when he finds out she succeeded — he'll be very happy 😆

Zane wasn't expecting anything special, for Agatha had come to them for help. But he still wondered why Lloyd was reacting so angrily to Agatha, and at times questioned him, trying to understand the problem (pov. Lloyd has trust issues). Of course when he found out about the couple he was much more surprised. Llogatha seemed too fragile, so the fact that they were able to find a language together was some kind of magic.

Nya also didn't think about the prospects, she just supported Agatha when she came to the Monastery of Spinjitzu. After later learning of this news, she was extremely happy, for had previously been very worried about Lloyd, who was now able to smile again! He just now has someone he can confide in 🤲

Cole is like Kai. That's all you need to know >:)

And yes, in my novel Cole still hasn't found a couple (I don't follow Geo x Cole), so as part of the au it is Cole who needs a couple, for he is the only one who is single. But for now, he has cake 🍰

TELL ME THAT COLE ASKED MISAKO TO GIVE HIM CAKE ‼️‼️

[senseigrace]

Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly (Part Three.)

Here's part three! I hope you all enjoy!

When dinnertime came around, Lloyd had no idea what to do. 

He wasn’t embarrassed of his new features, but he wasn’t sure if he was ready for everyone to see them. 

Kai and Nya’s reactions had been pretty predictable, and Master Wu’s made sense after finding out more about what had happened when he was younger, but everyone else… 

Lloyd looked in the mirror in his closet. 

It had taken him a long time to get used to seeing the person in the mirror who stared back at him. It had been almost impossible for him to look in the mirror after the Tomorrow’s Tea hit him, but over time he had gotten used to his body. 

Now he felt like he was back at square one. 

The horns that popped out of his head pushed his hair in the wrong direction, ruining the style that he found comfortable and fitting for his face. 

His eyes, even if they weren’t purple anymore, glowed brighter than they had before. He doubted that anyone else would really notice it, but it was just another reminder to him that he was far from human… 

His new fangs popped out if he even thought about smiling or opening his mouth at all. 

And the wings… 

It was the first time he had gotten a good look at them. 

He wasn’t surprised that they were gold and green. Destiny had a way of playing with him and his emotions that way. Everything of his had to be green, and if it wasn’t it was gold. The same color as the power he had lost to The Overlord. 

The wings weren’t as big as they felt, but that didn’t mean that he would be able to just hide them away. In fact, he doubted that would even be possible. There was no way that he would be able to get clothing that would comfortably hide them. 

Lloyd couldn’t help but think about what his uncle had told him earlier. 

Master Wu had promised that he would never let anyone clip Lloyd’s wings, but that was only part of the problem. 

Yes, his wings were strong and healthy for growing wings, but that didn’t mean that they were strong enough to survive a wound from a sword that would be lucky enough to hit. 

He would have to learn to fight all over again. Could he even do spinjitzu right now? Or would the wings get in the way? 

There was nothing he could do about it though. He couldn’t change the way he looked, he couldn’t change the path destiny had put him on. 

He had to learn to adapt. He had to learn to accept. 

Just like he had accepted the green gi. 

Just like he had accepted the Tomorrow’s Tea. 

Lloyd let out a shuddering breath. He could do this. He would be fine. 

He had been through so much worse, why was this what was tripping him up? It was just a change in his physical appearance. How was it all that much different from the way his skin had become permanently paler after he had been possessed? 

He tried to shake the crushing weight off of his shoulders and back, but he couldn’t. How could he shake off the wings? The actual cause of the weight? 

And how could he shake off the not so subtle warnings that he would be in even more danger now that he didn’t look like a human anymore. 

He reached up and tried to get his hair to lay right around the horns, but it wouldn’t. He would have to figure out how to style it differently or come to terms with the fact that it would never be the way he wanted it again. 

The horns weren’t large. In fact, they were only a few inches tall. They could just barely be seen over his hair. They were smooth too, nothing like the tall, jagged horns that Garmadon had. 

Lloyd sighed a frustrated sigh, then looked out his window. The sky was going dark, the sun setting on the other side of the monastery. 

He was hungry. He could feel the hunger pains tightening in his stomach. 

But he wasn’t sure if he wanted everyone to see him yet. 

He knew that none of the ninja would hurt him, he knew that they wouldn’t bully him, but… He knew that they would stare, that they would talk behind his back about what to do about these new changes… 

Nya might have been the sea, Cole may have been a ghost, but they had been able to change that. 

Lloyd was a hybrid who no longer looked human, and there was nothing they could do to fix that. Plus, he was their leader. He would always be at a higher risk of injury than the rest of them. 

Could he even protect himself right now? Would he be able to fight off someone who wanted to hurt him? 

He couldn’t stop his mind from wandering back to Master Wu. He was the son of the First Spinjitzu Master, one of the most powerful beings in all of Ninjago, and yet… He had been overtaken and tortured, his wings had been cut off. 

He had seen his uncle fight, it took a lot to take him down even in his old age. How had someone been able to take him down when he was young? 

Lloyd’s thoughts were cut off by the sound of someone knocking on the door. 

“Who is it?” he called. 

“It’s me,” Kai said. “Can I come in? I brought you some dinner.” 

Lloyd sighed, then walked over to the door and opened it. “Hey,” he said. 

Kai smiled at him, but Lloyd found it almost impossible to smile back. In his hands there was a tray full of food though, a lot of them seemed to be Lloyd’s favorites. 

“Zane made all of it,” Kai promised. “No need to worry about food poisoning on top of everything else.” 

Lloyd nodded as Kai put the food on his desk. “Thanks,” he whispered softly. 

Kai shrugged. “What are brothers for?” he said, then his face became more serious. “How are you doing?” 

Lloyd sighed as he walked over and sat on his bed. “I’m doing okay,” he said. “Nothing really hurts anymore.” 

It was true. His wings had stopped hurting, as had his fangs. Of course, he wasn’t doing all that great internally, but he didn’t need to get into that right now. 

“What did Sensei want earlier?” Kai asked as he sat down in the chair at Lloyd’s desk.

Lloyd looked up at him, then frowned. A lot of what Master Wu had told him was personal stuff, things that Lloyd was sure his uncle didn’t want being common knowledge. 

“He just wanted to make sure I was okay,” he said. “And to tell me that this is all normal apparently.” 

“At least it’s normal,” Kai said as he leaned forward in the chair he was sitting in. 

In a way, Kai made a good point. At least this was something that could have been expected and anticipated. It sort of made Lloyd feel better. He might be one of the only people in Ninjago who would experience this, but at least it was something that his uncle had been aware of. It wasn’t some scary curse or anything like that. 

Of course, that brought up a different point though. Master Wu had known. He had known that this was going to happen to him at some point and he had kept it to himself. 

He had kept so much from Lloyd. He hadn’t even been the one to tell him about his supernatural heritage. It had been Mystake who had told him, who had been there for him during all of that, not Master Wu. 

Though, that was a bit unfair. At that point, Master Wu had been lost to time, or he had been deaged. There was no way that he could have been able to tell Lloyd everything when it finally came up. 

But he should have told him before. Or maybe his parents should have. 

Lloyd found his mind wandering back to when he and his father were on the run from The Overlord. Heritage had come up so many times, but his father had never brought up the Oni or Dragon. 

And now it was like he had to figure it out all by himself. He couldn’t go to his father for help, and he knew better than to go to Garmadon… 

“Did you tell the others?” Lloyd asked Kai. He wanted to change the thoughts in his brain. He didn’t want to focus on his father right now, not on top of everything else. 

“We didn’t,” Kai said. “We just told them that you weren’t able to sleep last night and needed rest.” 

Lloyd nodded, then looked down at his hands. One wrong move, one out of control emotion, and the claws would come back… 

“Do you think they’ll act weird?” Lloyd couldn’t hold the question in. 

Kai shrugged. “I mean… Zane’s always been weird, Jay overreacts about everything, and Cole is normally pretty chill,” he said. “I guess it depends on what you mean by weird.” 

Lloyd kept his gaze focused on his hands. He wasn’t sure what he meant by weird. Would they stare at him? Would they make fun of him? Would they decide that he was a freak and finally abandon him? 

His breathing hitched at that last thought. 

Over the years, he had done everything he could to make sure he was perfect, to make sure that they would never have a reason to abandon him. But now… 

He couldn’t pretend to be normal anymore. He couldn’t hide his hybrid features. 

No matter how hard he tried, he could never be perfect. Someone would always have a reason to leave him. 

He couldn’t be alone again… 

Lloyd looked up at Kai and tried to push those thoughts as far out of his mind as possible. “What is everyone up to?” he asked, though he hated the way his voice wobbled. 

“I think they were playing some video games last I checked, why?” Kai said. 

Lloyd took a deep breath and tried to find that brave part of him that always seemed to hide away when he needed it the most. “Do you think I can join them?” 

Kai smiled. “I don’t think they’d mind,” he said, then hesitated for a second. “Do you want me to grab you one of my hoodies? It might be big enough to cover your wings.” 

Lloyd froze for a second. A hoodie would perfectly cover his wings, pulling the hood up could cover his horns, and no one would look that closely at his teeth. 

He could still be normal, just for the night. 

How could he say no?

[mislamicpearl]

Thoughts on DR S2 episodes 16-17:

These two episodes were SO good!

Spoilers below

Aww, Zane patting Lloyd's shoulder as he breathes a sigh of relief.

Dang, I really wanna see Zeatrix get revenge on Ras honestly.

Wait a minute wait a minute, the forbidden five member that's with Ras has an elemental power? What is it?? He never uses it in the games, he just uses shatterspin!

Yo, Arin was finally able to do proper spinjitzu just from one short session of second-hand teaching from Frack. I can't wait for him to throw that in Lloyd's face!

But also his tornado had some shatterspin lines in it?? Was I seeing that right?

I literally said out loud "if Lloyd loses to this guy (invisible man) that would be REALLY pathetic!" But no, he's protected by his protagonist status. Sora and Nya were protected by their girlboss status. Cole and Zane unfortunately had neither so they had to be cannon fodder.

Wow I was certain they were going to pit Cole up against Geo. Still sucks he lost though (but still not as embarrassing as Zane, who literally just had to fight a dude *still grumbling*)

OMG Cole falling a long distance AGAIN ahahaha!

BUT this time he finally learned and used earth bending to catch himself up! Nice.

"I can't control metal!" You should attend Toph's metal bending school Cole. I'm sure if Nya could make ice that ONE season, you can use your power to master metal.

Aww, despite Frack (still a dumb name, that's what I use to swear when I don't want to swear) working with Ras, I think the rapport he has with Cole is very sweet. If Cole's not careful he's going to end up adopting another child lol.

Yoooo the Arin and Sora friction is so good, I'm loving this drama!

Ohoho, Ras wants control of all the elemental powers, what a surprise.

"Your anger isn't helping Wyldfyre." "It's helping me stay angry!" Love Wyldfyre ahahaha and Cole's face!

The fact that I was actually outraged when the crystal disappeared right as Nya was going to grab it!

WU SPRITE CAME TO COLE AGAIN! Are you going to tell us where it took you last time Cole??

Omg yes, Nya's going straight after Jay, thank you!

And awwww the goodbye hug between her and Lloyd, ugh the sibling energy of these two.

Nya and Kai communicating literally through the power of their sibling bond.😍

It's so hilarious and perfect that as soon as Kai hears about Jay his first reaction is to insult him hahaha.

Ohhhh the forbidden five member that's sleeping in the Nether space is the one possessing Jordana!

Glad to see Arin didn't let his anger with Sora overtake his job, he's actually doing pretty good with his suspect board!

"My social encounter algorithm registered high levels of cringe" OMG I HAD TO PAUSE THIS I WAS LAUGHING SO HARD, THIS IS JUST BEGGING TO BECOME A MEME! INTERNET GET ON IT!

My sister: Brent Miller must have been dying laughing trying to read that line.

Me: Brent Miller probably WROTE that line. XD

Geo has apparently been rendered mute since he and Cole met up lmao, is this Lego's attempt at damage control..?

It's going to turn out Wyldfyre was right and Blekt (dumbest of the dumb names) actually is the one behind all this isn't he?

"He probably got distracted by all the temple city conce...ssions..." *both Cole and Sora stare off into the distance* lmao what was that??

When Frack said he had a question about Cole's power I totally expected him to ask why the earth was screaming - are we ever getting back to that?

NEURO!!! OMG THANK GOD HE STILL EXISTS, HE'S HERE! Probably they didn't want to get his VA back and that's why he wasn't put in a position to talk to the ninja?

Oh and that purple haired girl was probably Chamille.

Man, all of the fights with everyone using multiple powers was so cool!

Ahahaha Zeatrix's face at the bubble power was hilarious! Same girl, what a dumb power.

Except that she used it like a freaking queen??? That elemental bomb was so cool and smart, she pulled a Kuma! (@ One Piece fans again.)

Okayyy we finally get to hear the name of Lloyd's power, he's master of life! Like in the movie right? Neat.

Bro really said the word "YEET" hahaha

Holy frack, Zeatrix killed Lloyd!

[ekacucumber]

Ninjagotober 2023

by @alastair-1205

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❀ Prompt: Villain

❀ Main characters: Yumi(OC), Sensei Garmadon, Kai, Jay, Cole, Lloyd, Zane, Pixal

❀ Timeline: Between seasons 4 and 5

❀ Summary: Yumi decides to gift every person in Ninjago the eternal happiness... As the Dream Master, she gets her own definition.

❀ Word count: 1526

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"You're doing very well, Yumi!" Garmadon's smile blinds her, but she doesn't mind, too happy to hear this compliment. "It's great you're getting more control of the Dream element."

"But, Master..." Yumi interrupts. "I'm still bothered by nightmares where you're gone, and I don't know what to do... They feel so real... And so painful..."

She sighs heavily. These nightmares have become her second life, and that hurts.

"Well, I think it's your last test from the Dream," Garmadon replies with kind smile. "You should choose which world you belong."

Yumi looks carefully at Sensei's face, and the feeling of hope lifts her spirit. If she has to fight nightmare, pain and suffering so everybody can live peacefully, free from sorrows and violence... She wiil do her best.

"So, what do you choose?"

"I choose eternal happiness."

*＊✿❀⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤⏤❀✿＊*

Kai goes through the traning course, punching, kicking dummies and shooting them with fireballs. However, the last strike misses. He turns off the mechanism with a tired sigh.

"How's it going?" Yumi suddenly appears behind his back.

"AAAAH!" Kai screams and almost jumps away. "Ugh... You can't sneak and scare people like that!"

"Sorry." She smiles calmly. "So, how's your training?"

Kai looks at dummies and shrugs it off. "Eh, as usual..."

"But you look tired," Yumi notices.

"Maybe I've lost my fit a bit, but that's okay, I can deal with it." Girl stares at Kai, so intently that he starts to worry about it. "Um, what? Is something wrong with my hair?"

"No, I just think I can help you," she smiles again.

"You?" Kai raises his eyebrow in confusion. "I thought you didn't like combat training."

"Oh, I don't need to fight you. I've learnt a new technique to strengthen you," Yumi stretches out her hand. "Do you want to give it a try?"

"Hm... Sure, why not!" Kai gets kind of interested in her progress, so he gives a hand.

Yumi closes her eyes, and Kai feels how the energy fills his body. Weariness leaves him, he feels completely fresh and renewed. The Red Ninja makes a hit in the air and release a burst of fire, the strongest he's ever seen.

"Wow! What a feeling!" he laughs and destroys the annoying dummy on his way. "I've never felt so energetic!"

"Hey, can you be quiet?! I'm trying to-" Jay, who came out to complain, breaks off in mid-sentence, amazed. "Woah, that's so cool! How are you doing that?"

Yumi turns to him with the same calm smile.

"Do you want to try this technique of mine too?"

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As Cole closes the fridge door and turns back, he almost drops his portion of snacks out of surprise.

"Hi, Cole," Yumi doesn't even move, smiling calmly.

"Oof, Yumi... How have you got here so quietly?"

"I've learnt some stealth recently."

"That's... That's good to hear," Cole smiles, however, he feels something weird. "Hey, I can't help but notice that you look better... I mean, you finally seem chill again as you were, well, before all the events."

Yumi remains silent and staring.

"... I'm sorry, did it sound bad?" Cole can't even read her expression. "I mean, I'm glad you're fine now. Not stressed or something like that."

"Thank you," Yumi replies. "I'm happy to hear it."

"Cool... Cool."

Cole grabs a snack and eats it, but doesn't get satisfaction.

"Something's wrong?" girl immediately asks.

"Eh, it's just not the same..." Cole sighs with frustration. "It's a hard time for Chen's Noodle House so their food is... So tasteless. Skylor promised to fix that, but for now I have to deal with-"

"Let me help you," Yumi interrupts and stretches out her hand closer to Cole's face. "My new ability will help you to feel the whole spectrum of tastes and even more."

"Uh, what? When have you learnt this trick?" Cole slightly moves away from her hand.

"That doesn't matter, friend. Kai and Jay have already tested it... And they're happy. Don't be afraid, let me help you."

"Okay... But only this time."

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"Hey, Yumi, have you called me?" Lloyd enters the room and sees Yumi who leans on a sofa back. She looks at him with relaxed smile.

"I want to talk with you," she replies and makes a gesture to come closer. Lloyd makes a few steps and then notices Kai, Jay and Cole sleeping on the sofa.

"Huh... That's strange of them to sleep in the middle of the day," the Green Ninja notes.

"They've got tired of training so they're taking a nap now," Yumi slightly pats Cole's head. "Look, you know I had hard times... Everything was a mess..."

Lloyd looks carefully at Yumi as she talks. Something disturbs him, something surreal in details of her appearance. She let her hair down, though she always ties it up in two buns. There's no sign of bags under eyes, but it's too early for them to completely disappear. Her movements are very slow, and her eyes don't look at Lloyd... Yumi looks through him, right into his soul.

"But a miracle happened... I saw him."

"Who?.." Lloyd asks in confusion.

"Sensei Garmadon. Our mentor. Your father."

Yumi smiles, and an uncanny feeling strikes Lloyd.

"W-what?.. You must be joking, this is nonsense..." he mumbles.

"This is real, Lloyd!" Yumi sounds excited. "I meet your father in my dreams! My element has finally started to help me! And this way... Garmadon taught me how to control dreams!"

Lloyd sees a tone of craziness in her look.

"Look at our friends, Lloyd! They're happy thanks to Dream! Isn't it wonderful? These new abilities are amazing!"

Lloyd takes a step away, scared of Yumi.

"But you put them to sleep... How long have they been sleeping?!"

"An hour... Or two... Or five..." Yumi counts, getting closer to Lloyd. "But does it matter? They're happy! They're in the best world of all where all their dreams come true! And you can join them, you can finally see your father and never lose him again..."

"Yumi, that's not the way! You're crazy, come to your senses!"

"Oh, Lloyd..."

Yumi smiles and reaches for him. Lloyd tries to get away, but the Dream Master grabs his head and blinds him with her glowing pink eyes.

"I will help you reach the eternal happiness."

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The Titanium Dragon flies above Ninjago City. Zane returns home from a mission. Looking down, he notices that city is... Dormant. The streets are covered in pink mist, and people are asleep on sidewalks, in cars, in their offices. Fortunately, there's no sight of car accidents.

"Pixal, can you analyze this fog?"

"I can't find any information in the database. But, I have to say, it seems to have the same structure as Yumi's elemental power. If I were you, I would hurry."

The dragon speeds up, and Zane gets home in a few minutes. Now it's clear for him that the source of fog is here. He walks through the rooms past the sleeping Nya, Master Wu, Misako... Everybody is asleep. Zane moves crosscurrent and finally reaches the source — Yumi. She floats in the lotus position, surrounded by sleeping ninja. As she pats Lloyd's head, her hand absorbs green sparkles of energy.

"You returned..." Yumi speaks slowly.

The Dream Master straightens her legs and floats closer. Zane gets an opportunity to look at her carefully, and her new appearance scares him. Yumi is wearing a dark-pink kimono with flower patterns, its sleeves and skirt slightly flatter. Yumi's hair float like in the water, and antlers made of cherry branches bloom on her head, filling the room with petals.

"What have you done?.." Zane asks quietly in disbelief. How have everything got out of hand so quickly?

"I... Sent them to a better world." Yumi smiles and looks right through Zane's heart with her eyes closed.

"You put them to sleep."

"The Dream Realm is the best home for these tired souls. It's always been."

"But they can't sleep forever. Yhey must wake up!" Zane insists, but Yumi just shrugs.

"You don't understand. You must join them and see. I will be your guide, Zane, you deserve joining the world of satisfaction..."

She reaches out to touch, but nindroid keeps the distance.

"I'm sorry to say it, but it's the wrong way, Yumi. Running from reality isn't a solution."

"The real world is cruel, violent and sorrowful. The Dream Realm gives them eternal happiness. There's nothing wrong, it's the only way to save Ninjago..."

"No!" Zane interrupts. "You can't choose for others. All you give them is the illusion of happiness, when they can experience real feelings in reality."

Yumi remains silent for a moment.

"You're being stubborn... You're afraid. If you can't believe me..." The Dream Master opens her eyes that turned pink. "Then I will show you the truth."

Yumi dashes to Zane and grabs him by shoulders. He struggles to free himself but fails. The Dream Master looks straight into his eyes.

"You're a nindroid, of course you think differently. But that's not a problem... You see dreams too. You're just like humans... And you deserve the eternal happiness too."

[galaxythedragonshifter]

Lloyd and Morro cousin Headcanons because I can't not do it. (I.e I read some Greencousin Fics and they have me by a chokehold.)

All of these would take place a while after Crystalized btw, in an AU where Morro ends up a human again after Crystalized. (I wanna write sum this ngl)

Lloyd and Morro are so touch starved it's ridiculous.

Morro is now an ex-ghost at that point. SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE BAYBEE!

"Why didn't you take Wu's hand?" "Because I didn't think I deserved it."

Morro kept asking Lloyd about modern inventions bc he didn't really have time to acknowledge it when he possessed Lloyd in Possession. He was kinda mix of both Acronix and Krux when it came to how he reacted to technology.

At first, Morro and Lloyd were kinda closed off from one another, and they kinda "ignored" each other, otherwise bantering (Morro more so than Lloyd), but they slowly started to realize that they had more in common than they realized after a few arguments, (And a ton of angsty trauma. A ton 🥲) And Thier bond built from there. Now, they are practically inseparable.

Morro doesn't want to be the green ninja anymore. He's seen how much pressure Lloyd is under, and he totally understands that he could've never handled it. He had just thought it was fame and being worth something, especially after so long of being worth nothing. When he was denied being the green ninja, he thought it meant he wasn't worth anything anymore. That's why he'd worked so hard for it in the first place. He wanted to be worth something. He also really doesn't...care...that much anymore?

Morro still has Aquaphobia (not Hydrophobia, as that's actually a different term than "fear or phobia of water.)

Lloyd still gets Morro flashbacks and nightmares. Lloyd usually hides them from Morro, since he doesn't want his cousin to worry. Morro has noticed though.

Morro no longer has the little markings on his face, as that was only there when he was a ghost. He does have a small green scar under his eye like Cole did, and it will most likely be there longer than Cole's was. (Potentially the rest of his life)

Morro's nicknames are forever "Emo-boy" and "green wanna-bean" XD-

Morro still has a really tough time with handling objects and handling the upkeep of his mortal body. (He'll forget to eat and drink, drop cups from time to time, bump into a door or wall, freak out from a stray drop of water, ect.)

Going with the previous one, when Morro first ended up human, he had a hard time even eating food, since he hadn't been human for a long time. (Sensory issue based, since it was too overwhelming for certain tastes or textures because of that)

Morro and Lloyd are StubbornCousins™. They are the most stubbornest of cousins.

Morro actually hated it when he was brought back to life by the Crystal King. He hated destiny constantly toying with him and just wished that they would put him to rest for FSM's sake.

He decided to lay low for a while, until they caught Lloyd. He then tried to get Lloyd out, and escaped with him.

Morro has sensory sensitivities. Like, severe ones. It's taking him a lot of time to actually get used to his human body, as his ghost body didn't do all that.

Morro and Kai still somewhat dislike each other. Kai is protective over his lil bro and doesn't really trust Morro all that much. Morro is still slightly closed off towards him, but he gets that Kai is the overprotective sibling. They grow to tolerate each other, and eventually bond somewhat.

Morro, after everything that he did wrong, feels really guilty for it in all honesty. Oh FSM he was such an idiot. Nowadays, he does everything he can to make it up to Lloyd.

Morro does infact swear. He tries to limit it though.

Morro actually has never had things like Pizza before and more modern foods. The ninja are constantly surprised by what he'll be confused by next.

Lloyd actually can do things like hot-wiring a car. He was taught at Darkley's, unsurprisingly. (Inspired by Captain Bookworm's Land of the Living Fic)

They throw banter around. Like a lot. Especially when they met after Morro became human again.

Morro actually came back during Crystalized. The Crystal King wanted to use him along with Harumi, but Morro "agreed" long enough to earn their trust. He wanted to help the ninja since he hated the Overlord, and ended up helping Lloyd, much to the Green Ninja's surprise. He also saw through the Crystal King's lie faster than Harumi ever did. He knew that the Crystal King would only keep him around for as long as he was needed, so any promises the King made was void.

Lloyd has two little fangs and no one can change my mind.

Morro's right eye is his normal eye color (dark olive green), while his left (the one with the ghost scar under it) is paler.

[skylolasaysstuffblog]

Giggly Kai ❤️ — the very ticklish red ninja

(•repost from my previous blog!! And now back to now my main blog again…..? Confused? Me too xD)

This is a SFW tickle fic, if you don't like it don't read. NO NSFW interactions with this post or with me. You'll be blocked.

lee!Kai ler!everyone else ❤️🩵💙💚🧡🤍

The ninja figured out by catching up with each other that Kai is in a lee mood. So when they're doing training the plan is in action...

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It was a very peaceful day in the Monestery or more so you thought of that. In the living room the two elemental Masters Jay and Lloyd was having some playful arguments laying down on the sofa, from trains, to comics, forwarding to who's the better fighter, and more bantering - which didn't surprise the two of them, though it's not really is it?

"I don't know if you know this Lloyd but Kai has been in a lee mood since yesterday" Jay lifted his legs and places them onto the table to be on and rested his chin on his arm. "And I think Kai wants tickles"

Lloyd being the youngest all he thought about was Mmm.. yeah that's true! Kai has been wanting tickles for a while now..

"I got it! Let's see if Kai can hold onto the wall while getting tickled! That can help his lee mood! I'm sure everything knew that but pretended not to know!" Lloyd laughed a little imagining Kai's laughing face and struggling to hold onto the wall and pretend to not be in a lee mood.

"Having tickles with this can make Kai really giggly which is what I want to see!" Jay giggled and hugged himself in excitement!

"Hahahahaha I told you! Who, wouldn't want to see Kai giggle his head off?" Lloyd bounced up and down on Jay's side.

"It's obvious Kai loves tickles too it's a win win!"

"Let's do it!" Jay raised his arm into a fist Lloyd doing the same.

"NINJAAAAAGO!" Jay and Lloyd said in unison as the two Elemental Masters turned to the left and Spinjitzu'd their way to be in the training course.

Lloyd went back to his room, as well as Jay.

Lloyd and Jay already texted the rest of the ninja apart from Kai what was going on.

Cole, Nya, Zane was at the kitchen being sat around the table. The three ninja saw the message of tickling Kai or poking him until both Lloyd and Jay came.

"Okay so all we have to do is tease Kai?" Cole smirked. And tilted his hand to empathise.

"Yes it appears we do." Zane replied to Cole and leaned against the wall.

"Hehehe Kai has been feeling lee recently huh?" Nya jumped up and down in excitement making Cole and Zane laugh.

"Hey what if Kai is still in a lee mood?" Cole asked in curiousity to Nya and Zane.

"If he is still, then this would be even better outcome!" Zane walked around the kitchen.

More over, Kai was putting in his room getting his red ninja outfit on and looked at himself with a proud grin. He looked awesome, as usual. Unfortunately... Was in a lee mood since this morning.

He walked into the kitchen and sat down next to Nya...well this was going to be a loooooong lunch of trying to be normal.

5 hours later, At the training area.

Kai and Cole was punching onto some dummies and it backlashed straight onto Cole's face which made Cole trip and fall - this made Kai laugh too much fo care as a good friend Kai is he helped Cole up with his hand, and Cole smiled at Kai being grateful.

"Hahahah, Cole you may be a strong ninja but I think you're too strong that you fell over" Kai chuckled at his own joke earning a annoyed stare from Cole and a bonus! Cole rolled his eyes at Kai and Kai giggled way more because of this.

"Oh, shut it Flamie." Cole blushed in embarrassed and calling Kai that nickname which is a name Cole uses when he is fond of Kai.

"Never Earthquake~ ehahahaha" Kai shook his head playful and clinged happily onto Cole. Cole poked Kai repeadtly to get him off this only made Kai giggle at the pokes. Which Cole gave up on pushing Kai away and so Cole just hugged Kai back.

"Kai we both know how ticklish you are." Cole giggled deviously and Kai laughed nervously.

Wait wait wait wait wait.. no way Cole would know he is in a lee mood right?! Kai thought.

"you're giggling at me poking you."

"whaaaaaat- me no?" Kai waved his hands around to say 'no' and chuckled cautiously.

Meanwhile, Nya was practicing her water abilities! She challenged the water through her hands and into the air creating a slippery yet magnetic tonardo like liquid. Nya saw Cole poking at Kai and so she occasionally poking at Kai as well making Kai jump again and giggle.

"What! Is it with you both poking me?!" Kai swinged himself away from Cole and Nya or at least trying to.

Zane on the other hand was on the training course jumping around on the wooden planks. Oh, and in this spinny rotational platform which did make him feel a bit dizzy yet Ninja never quit! After Zane was doing this he joined in on poking Kai.

Lloyd and Jay finally arrived at the training course and giggled mischievously at their idea. They both saw Cole and Kai teasing each other, Nya and Zane poking at Kai ..this! Was their time to strike...

Jay was beside Kai. Kai didn't see the green ninja or the blue ninja. He was too busy concentrating.

So, Lloyd tapped his palm on Kai's shoulder Jay patted Kai's arm, and Kai jumped and dropped his ninja stance and bursted into giggles as he was caught off guard.

"AH! LLOYD? JAAAAAY? HEHEHEHHEELLO..?" Kai giggled and brushed his hand over his shoulder to get the tingles away. He was too busy on stopping Nya, Cole & Zane to even notice Lloyd.

Cole, Nya, Zane laughed at Kai from getting jump scared and walked to be beside Jay.

"Heyo big brother Kaaaaaiii" Lloyd giggled cheekily at Kai and Kai raised his eyebrows in suspicion. And turned to glance at Jay who also had that same cheeky look. "we got a challenge~"

Cole, Nya, and Zane tried to look very normal pretending to have no idea. Kai moved back and fourth and darted his eyes to Cole, Nya and Zane being a bit suspicious.

"A challenge?" Kai asked being interested yet cautious. Cole, Nya and Zane was too quiet so Kai is a bit worried.

"yes! Kai!" Jay spoke instead of Lloyd and dragged Kai to the wall and pointed at it. And the confusion on Kai's face was priceless. Nya chuckled and followed Lloyd who was following Kai along with Cole. "The challenge is to see if you can hold onto the wall the longest you can!"

"Hahahaha! You bet I can do that! Easy!" Kai smirked thinking this was the most dumbest and easiest thing ever Jay has requested and he laughed confidently. Cole glanced at both Zane and Nya and Lloyd with this look of doubt.

"But" Jay paused, and stared at Kai and Kai stared back. "You'll be tickled throughout!"

The smirk and confident gaze on Kai's face quickly disappeared and was filled with blush he badly wanted those tickles deep down he didn't want to reveal that to any of the ninja little did he know. Kai quickly put his facade of confidence back on. Lloyd giggled to himself quietly, he knew his would happen.

"Oh suuuureeeee I-I-I can do that" Kai chuckled nervously to himself and walked towards the Monestery walls and placed himself on it and clinged onto the wall.

Zane looked over at what was going on and decided to tag along as well. Cole, Jay, Lloyd, Nya, Zane looked at each other playfully already discussing ideas internally.

"Um... guys?" Kai turned to face his friends with a nervous smile and wiggled slightly. "what are you all think-"

The plan was set!!

Before Kai could finish his sentence he squealed at the top of his lungs like a child and giggled uncontrollably - Jay clawed his hand on the hem on Kai's ninja outfit above his tummy. Nya wriggling her fingers over Kai's sides (which is deserved as a younger sibling) Zane shot ice from his hands to tickle Kai!

Cole raspberrying Kai's neck repeadtly and Lloyd spidering his hands all over Kai's back. Kai was in ticklish and stuck at the same time.

"HEEHHSEHY! STOHOHOOHOHOP!!!" Kai giggled like a child and kicked his legs forward to kick his younger sister of his sides. Kai was trying his hardest not to fall to the ground. "HAHAHAHAHA-"

"NOHOHO!!" Kai laughed and shook his head at Nya's comment. Onto this, Cole crouched onto the ground and glided his palm and rubbed his palm on Kai's neck. This made Kai's giggles more bubbly. "EheheHahaha Cole gohoho AHAHAHAHWAY from my neck!!!"

"Never Flamie~" Cole took the chance to use Kai's own words against him and Kai blushed feeling flustered, he can hear his hands trying to grip onto the wall as much as it can in between giggles.

"Cmooonnnn Kai, all you have to do is let go and this will be all over" Zane tilted his head and smiled softly with a poke at the giggly red Ninja. Who kicked his legs at Zane in denial. Even if Kai was giggling he didn't want to lose the challenge.

"NOT A CHAHAHHAHANCE!" Kai blasted his fire element towards Zane for a reason and to Lloyd for no reason, Zane duck down to avoid the strike with ease. "HAHAHAHAH"

"hey!" Lloyd glanced at the fire being blasted towards that way. And because of that Lloyd jabbed Kai's right side with his tickly touch and Kai exploded in childish giggles. "That's not very nice!"

"HAHAAHAHHHHAHHHA" Kai jolted and shifted to the right, Kai can feel Lloyd's hand causing a tingly sensation all over his hips and sides. Kai genuinely loved the attention he was receiving. "IHIHIHIT..IT WAS DESHEHEHEHHESERVEED!!"

"Okaaaayyy Jay shoot lightning at Kai please." Zane said with an emotionless and playful voice, and Jay immediately sparked his element and sent little shocks all over Kai and Kai's giggles climbed the ladder and went out.

"EhehehehEHHEHAHAHAHA ohaahahhahay ihihihi'm sohohorehehey not sohohorehehehehehy" Kai said, as he tried to dodge getting those tiny tiiiiiny shocks from Jay.

"That doesn't sound believeable you know" Lloyd sighed fondly at Kai and went back to tickling Kai's sides, Nya helping. "are you even trying to do the challenge?"

Kai laughed at Lloyd's explanation. Deep down. He knows he can hold or grip onto the wall for ages. Or fall down. He was enjoying the tickly attention too much and did not want it to end.

"unless you want us to tickle you." Lloyd turned his head to be Infront of Kai with the softest and gentle smile in his face.

How did Lloyd guess my thoughts?! Is it that obvious?! Kai was thinking to himself.

"Don't forget you was giggling every time we tickled you." Zane put an arm around Kai.

"Also, you didn't even tell us to stop!" Lloyd pointed at Kai happily, and calling him out.

"U-uhm Ehehehehe..." Kai giggled nervously not knowing how to act. He was caught in the act of putting on a facade of confidence. "mayhbehhehe..?"

"AWWWW!!" The 4 looked at Kai in awe. I mean...all of them loved it when Kai laughed. This was the whole point. To help Kai in his lee moods!

"S-stoooooooop..." Kai covered his face with his hands his face going red. "I just love tickles-"

"Oh we knew that already, you know it was kinda obvious you didn't want to fall down and loving tickles." Jay pointed at Kai doing his Jay things. Kai raised his eyebrows in surprise. Am I this easy to read?!

"W-well can you- continue?" Kai asked everyone quietly and took his hands off his face.

Cole, Lloyd, Jay, Nya, Zand nodded and happily went back to wrecked Kai as much as he wanted.

"ehehehe okahahahahhay thahhahank you eeeee" Kai laughed joyfully and freely as his friends tickled him as much as he himself wanted.

"I have the best friends ever" Kai thought happily and softly.

[thecringemachine]

I can't wait to see your next tickle story I bet it's really cute

You're right! And your prize issssssssssssssssssssssssss:

THE NEXT NINJAGO FIC! I'm super proud of this one.

I've already highlighted big brother Cole, Kai, and Zane, but now it's BIG BROTHER JAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love it so much! ENJOY @dutifullyshamelessninja!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ninja were playing video games, but they only had two controllers, so they switched out. At first they sort of had a pattern, but it fell apart pretty quick. Lloyd and Jay had the first fight.

“Ooh! It’s my turn!” Lloyd exclaimed gleefully. Jay walked up and tried to snatch the controller.

“No, it’s my turn!” He argued. Lloyd glared at him.

“No, it’s mine!”

“No, it’s mine!”

“No, it’s my turn!”

“Arm wrestle for it!” Jay suddenly said. Lloyd looked at him with surprised confusion, but nodded.

“Fine.” He said firmly, and they walked over to the table. They put their elbows on the table, and locked hands. Lloyd smirked. He knew he was easily stronger than Jay, but Jay seemed unphased. He was smirking too.

“Three. . . two. . . one!” Jay said, and they started. After a second, Lloyd started winning. Jay was struggling to keep his strength going, but suddenly smirked. Lloyd felt uneasy about that smirk, and soon realized his suspicions were true.

“Dah!” Lloyd squeaked as he felt a slight sensation in his side. He looked up to see Jay looking innocently confused at him as his force lessened.

“That was you, wasn’t IT!” Lloyd squeaked again, and his force lessened a little more. This time, he barely saw the tiny shock out of the corner of his eye. He glared at Jay, trying to hide the silly grin he felt tugging at his lips.

“Stop it!” He demanded. Jay gave him a devious grin.

“Or what?” he asked. They both forgot about the arm wrestle as Jay slowly came closer to Lloyd, wiggling his fingers. Lloyd nervously backed away, even though he knew he would never be able to escape Jay.

The other ninja, who had paused the game to watch the two, now decided to join Jay. Lloyd felt the wall behind him and realized that all of the other ninja had surrounded him. Nya was down working on something with Pixal, so it was just Lloyd and the guys.

“G-guys! What are you doing?” Lloyd asked nervously. Lloyd swallowed hard as he saw all of their smirks. They just chuckled before finally jumping on him. He cried out in shock and immediately started struggling as he felt hands pinning him to the wall.

“Here, this should help!” Zane said as he iced his hands and feet to the wall and floor. Lloyd gasped and pulled at the restraints, but Zane’s ice was stronger than normal ice. Lloyd looked around nervously as the ninja placed themselves around him. Kai and Zane were at his torso, and Cole and Jay were at his legs.

“No! Guys! Please, don’t!” Lloyd pleaded. Everyone chuckled.

“Oh, come on Lloyd, you love this! You know you love this.” Kai said. Lloyd shook his head and was about to answer, but any words were forced down his throat and replaced with loud, adorable laughter as the ninja started tickling him.

“AHAHAHA! GUHUHUYS! NOHOHO!” He squealed as Kai and Zane tickled his sides and under his arms, Cole tickled his stomach, and Jay tickled his knees. Lloyd had no way to defend himself. He tried to clamp his arms down, but when he did, Zane and Kai would slip their hands away and tickle his neck instead. And every time the restraints seemed to melt, Zane would freeze them again. His situation was totally helpless.

“GUHUHUYS!” Lloyd said through his giggles. “PLEHEHEASE! STAHAHAP!” They stopped for a second and looked at each other.

“Should we stop?” Cole asked. There was silence.

“Nah.” Jay replied, and they continued tickling him. Lloyd let out an adorable shriek and squirmed with more vigor. They all laughed at his reaction. Lloyd knew this couldn’t get much worse. . . But then the teasing started.

“Aw, look at the big bad Green Ninja, beaten by a few tickles!”

“Look at how cute he is when he laughs!”

“Our wittle gween bean.”

Lloyd couldn’t bear the teasing words being cooed at him. He squeaked as he suddenly felt the tickling turn to a light, feathery touch. It tickled so much! He giggled sweetly and squealed every time Cole’s nails would gently trail where his ribs met his stomach. All of the ninja thought this was adorable and kept up the tickle torture, switching from light tickles, to fast harder tickles.

Soon, Lloyd was all out of breath and the ninja paused to give him a break. He panted and struggled against the ice a bit, but Zane didn’t release him.

“So, who wants to finish him off?” Kai asked. Jay raised his hand.

“Ooh! I will. And besides. One: We started it, might as well finish. And two: I technically am the tickle expert here.” He said. The others had to agree with him. Besides Lloyd, he was the most ticklish, and had the most spots. So he knew all the ways to tickle people to tears.

“N-no! Plehease! Don’t!” Lloyd pleaded desperately, but Jay just ignored him and sat on his legs. Lloyd gave him one last pleading look before dissolving into laughter as Jay spidered his hands over his stomach.

“JAHAHAY! PLEEEHEAHEASE!” Lloyd laughed. Once Zane saw that Jay had Lloyd in a firm hold, he dissipated the restraints. Lloyd’s arms instantly shot down and grabbed Jay’s wrists, but, to everyone except Kai’s surprise, he didn’t pull. He just held Jay's hands there at his torso.

“Aw, do you want me to continue Lloyd? Does wittle Woyd want me to continue?” Jay asked, noticing the action. Lloyd turned his face away and nodded shyly.  Jay chuckled and bent to Lloyd’s ear.

“Then who am I to disappoint the famous Green Ninja?” He said softly. Lloyd giggled just at the feeling of Jay's breath over his neck. His laughter soon grew louder as Jay kneaded his sides. He giggled and squirmed his hardest, but he was weakening from the tickles. And soon, he finally gave in.

“OKAHAHAY! Plehehease stahahap! I cahahan’t tahahake ihihit!” Lloyd pleaded through his giggles. Kai was the first to see how tired Lloyd was and walked over to put a hand on Jay’s shoulder.

“Alright. I think he’s had enough.” he said. Jay looked down and saw that he was right. He stopped tickling Lloyd and got off of him. The poor boy lay limp, too tired to move. Everyone chuckled and Jay picked him up bridal style. Lloyd instantly cuddled close to him.

“Heh. All tuckered out, huh kid?” Jay asked, but Lloyd just nodded sleepily. The other ninja unpaused the game and kept playing, while Jay put Lloyd on the couch beside him. Lloyd fell asleep in a matter of seconds. Kai sat down with them. While the other ninja played, Kai and Jay stayed beside Lloyd the whole time.

“Our little ninja.” Jay said softly, pulling Lloyd a little closer.

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Titanium Ninja actually kind of fucks, though

So I rewatched the last episode of season 3. A pretty mid season, right? Well that final episode fucks in all the ways that made my brain vibrate as a 12 year old. So let’s fucking go I need everyone to appreciate this episode.

First up, ninjas trapped in space. Alright. There’s already no solution to this that isn’t bullshit, so just make it cool. Well, I like that they had to use their abilities and knowledge to make the ship instead of tornado of creation-ing it. Really shows how much they’re capable of when they work together!

“How we holding up?” “Bubblegum and a wish!” As they fucking send it. What a legendary line. It burned itself into my brain for years to come and is a part of my standard lexicon.

“Hasn’t Ninjago suffered enough already?” She asks, on season 3 out of what is now 17.

Overlord’s face is kinda silly but the mech honestly kinda slaps.

“My heart has reached critical mass, it appears my unlimited energy is in fact limited!” “Critical mass? You mean it’s gonna blow up?” “Don’t worry about me!” AHJGHSJKG See kids, this is what we call foreshadowing.

Okay but seriously, now that they’re in the atmosphere, they use their elemental powers to shield themselves as they come in from from orbit like goddamn meteors. Is it bullshit? Yes. Do I care? Absolutely the fuck not.

Skales saying they can’t help the people of Ninjago then doing it anyway? Love him for that. Because he presumably sees the ninjas and is like “ugh these fuckers again. Well if they did it once-”

The city recognizing the ninja as they plummet towards the earth as multicolored meteors? There had better be folk songs about this. I’m surprised there isn’t a church. Saviors from the stars here to kill Satan.

Man, people still getting a haircut as the Overlord attacks. Frickin iconic. No wonder people handled season 9 so well.

Pixal on her lil bike.

Also the ninja being caught by their vehicles. Does it make sense? Not really. But the animation for it is cool so once again, I am fully on board.

“A few parachutes would have been nice!” “Friends and family make a good substitute!” Fuck, I love Kai so much.

City fortress. Cloaked in blacks and reds in a dusky sky. What a sick image.

The fact that they were prepared to throw hands with the Overlord even before Borg came to them with a solution. These lil heroes I love them so much.

Lloyd biking through a hole in a window while Cole just WHAM. I love them both so much.

“Go back, and our probability of making it to the temple exponentially diminishes!” “This isn’t about numbers, Zane! It’s about family!” AAAGH the fact that that line came from Kai! Also, foreshadowing!

Cole whooping even as he’s running from certain doom, what an icon.

Lol the ancient seal of the temple being helped by a convenient barrier.

“Let me get this straight, you want us to get close to a guy with armor that, with one touch, will make us toast, and you want us to give him a pill?” “Precisely!” Oh Borg, never change. Unironically my favorite side character, I love this genius idiot so much. He’s just like “well if anyone can do it, it’s you lunatics” and it still feels like pot calling kettle black.

Zane offering his armor to Pixal!!! I love him! Even though he’s so big on probability, he’s so willing to give up his own safety for others!

“I shall see you again.” AAGH

Magic armor toysets!!

The ninja ninja-ing over rooftops will never not make my brain whir.

Okay the golden spiderweb thing goes kinda hard as a villain aesthetic, though. Great way to make the normally heroic golden colors look all evil!

That shot of the ninja, these tiny lil dudes, against this giant evil robot kicks so much ass though.

“Then attack the people.” Holy SHIT Pythor! What a dick move! And the fact that its his former second-in-command that comes to offer the people refuge is so good!

“That was ALL YOU’VE GOT!?” It sure was, but these ninjas are the masters of asspulls so watch yourself.

Okay now we’re getting to the scene. The scene. One of the best scenes in the show, and I am prepared to die on this hill. Actually, I’m prepared to kill on this hill. Because this scene is just fantastic, and has stuck with me vividly for years, even after I fell off the show back around season seven. If you had come up to 16-year-old Raven and told her to quote this scene, she probably could have done so.

“Support me friends, for one last time.” Never does Zane ever think of this as anything less than a group effort. Even here, he’s asking for their support! And they do what little they can!

Then this GOAT just fuckin grabs the armor and demands “Let! My! Friends! Go!” His voice cracking, as the music swells! The way he’s writhing makes him look like he’s in genuine agony but pushing through it anyway!

“Go where, doomed ninja?”

Then they show his fucking heartbeat! It’s robotic, but also very much so a human pulse! Because Zane is as alive as anyone! Then his faceplate falls off!

And you can see the Overlord’s expression change here as he starts running calculations, getting worried!

“The golden weapons are too powerful for you to behold! Your survival chance is ZERO!” “This isn’t about numbers. It’s about family!” What can I even say about this exchange? First of all, the Overlord is appealing to Zane’s survival, rather than his chance of SUCCESS. In all likelihood, he KNOWS that Zane is a threat right now, because that robot is channeling the power of his own armor. But Zane is not swayed by his own chance of survival.

Killing the moment a bit, looks like Zane is programmed in some wacky ass C++. Wonder if Dr. Julien could help me with my Arduino homework. Never was good with stepper motors. Anyway back to drama.

Then the ninja desperately wondering why Zane isn’t letting go, but Wu realizes. “He’s protecting us!”

“I! Am! A Nindroid! And Ninja! Never quit! Go ninja, Go!” There’s so much here. It’s like when he found his true potential on an infinitely larger scale. The Overlord will not hurt his friends, because he knows who he is: A nindroid that never quits, built to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Also, “Go ninja, go!” Amazing how the addition of one extra “go” completely changes the mood. It sounds desperate, like he’s telling himself to go, to take the plunge, to give everything up, and he DOES that.

Then he just. Fuckin. Goes. What I imagine is happening here is that he is directly powering himself with the golden armor, channeling the Overlord’s golden power THROUGH his heart to boost his own elemental power. Completely frying himself in the process, but able to literally produce the power to kill Satan. 

“No Zane! No!” It being Jay, the one often considered the meek one, to be the first to run after Zane. As Wu has to force them all away, because he can’t lose all his ninja.

Then. The music change. The MUSIC CHANGE. This song. Let me tell you something. I just recently got back into Ninjago. And I was getting caught up on what I missed. Well, I was listening to a music compilation, and suddenly, this song started playing. I Ratatouilled so hard, y’all. I had a flashback to Zane having flashbacks, because this music is absolutely stunning.

His heartbeat plays over the music. The sounds of the fight fade away. As he recounts his time with his brothers. His time meeting his father again, even if it was for only a few short months.

“There’s something special about you Zane.” Cut to Pixal. Then cut to him smiling.

“I know who I am!”

“You were built to protect those who cannot protect themselves.” That’s it. That is the microcosm of Zane’s character. He protects people. He protects his family. And Zane can die happily if it means he has fulfilled that directive.

As he flatlines. Holy hell. I cannot stress enough the impact this had on me as a child.

One final (for now) NOOOOO from the Overlord, then it’s all quiet. The tower light goes out. The manhole freezes over. The robots break. It’s eerily soft compared to what was just happening. Like a single, soft exhale of breath.

Kai looks at a damaged “New Ninjago City” sign. This is symbolism.

And Cole finds a piece of Zane’s body! Is this the only surviving piece? It must be, and that’s devastating! Granted, a kids show probably can’t show what is essentially a corpse, but they don’t even have anything to bury!

Him comforting Nya as she starts to sob. Jay just looking away softly. And Borg. “I used to think technology would be the answer to all of our problems.”

Then it cuts to the memorial.

“Then I saw technology invent new problems. Devastating problems. And then, a Nindroid named Zane saved us all. He was the perfect balance between us and technology.” And nothing encapsulates that better than the heartbeat from a few seconds ago. The heartbeat of a human contained in a machine.

“Technology can improve our lives, but so can people.” The fact that they don’t fully demonize technology, which would be hypocritical seeing as Zane is technology. Instead, it’s all about balance!

“Our city will find its way again, but this time, with Zane as our compass.” Couple things here. First off. That this takes place in a park rather than an urban sprawl. Second, that the photo of Zane is of his season 1 outfit is nice! And that they’re going to look to Zane as an example of what technology should be.

And Zane gets a statue! I love this a lot. I love that it shows up in later seasons. Later on, Zane says he doesn’t need a statue. But it’s not even just about Zane, it’s for the people to remember Zane and his sacrifice by. To remember the mistakes that he fixed so that they don’t repeat them. The Titanium Ninja, a strong metal to act as a foundation for their future. It’s not complex symbolism, but it’s still extremely effective! No wonder I lost my mind at age 12.

Then his falcon sits on his shoulder, with the leitmotif playing! Agh! Just stab me in the heart already, show!

“So, what happens after this?” “I don’t know.” “And I don’t care. Today’s about Zane.” I have a lot of thoughts about this. First up, Jay completely not acknowledging the love triangle right now. He doesn’t care about that, because today IS about Zane. It’s so humanizing. And next up, we know what happens after this. In their grief, the ninja fracture. It’s tragic, but they’re all so devastated by their grief that they don’t know how to carry on together. This is a recurring thing in the show. When Nya becomes the sea, the team splits up. When Lloyd thought his friends died in Sons of Garmadon, he nearly gave up everything. For better or worse, these ninja need each other, they are a very tight-knit family. I wonder if the new series can touch on how they deal with being separated from each other on longer terms. Either way, this family loves each other so much, and I love that,

Kai being the one to give a eulogy. Literally I could type out that entire speech and point to line after line just being like Look! Look at this line! It’s amazingly eloquent, especially coming from Kai. Out of all the ninja, he’s always been the most family-oriented. He’s powered by brotherhood, and Zane continues to power him. We see this in season 4, when he visits Zane’s statue, that he still thinks about Zane every single day, still looking to him for guidance. He has so much love and respect for his family, but also can’t cope with yet another loss in his life.

Wu blinking rapidly as he ducks his head!! Dude is holding back tears big time.

.Dareth sobbing! He loves those funky ninjas too!

“Ninja never quit, and ninja will never be forgotten! Wherever you are Zane, you’ll always be one of us.” As it STARTS TO SNOW! AGH! This is so good!

All of Zane’s flashbacks before it’s revealed that he lived on in the Digiverse! At least before Ronin stole him, lol. Well either way, Pixal moving from grief to hope as she realizes he’s alive! Holy shit! I’d like to draw attention to her speech from crystallized. “Long ago, in a different battle, you gave up half your power source to save my life. Ever since that moment, I felt things I’ve never felt before. I felt love. For you.” Pairing these two moments together just... It hits so hard.

Then the fucking MUSIC. The FUCKING MUSIC! It is triumphant and glorious and a CELEBRATION.

“Are we compatible now?” Holy hell, what an ending.

No wonder this did irreparable damage to my brain chemistry. No wonder I was never normal again. This absolutely DESTROYED me as a kid, and I think it still holds up as one of the most emotionally impactful series of scenes in the show. The beginning is really awesome, the fights are fun, the characterization is stellar, and the death scene is damn near flawless. Is the episode nonsensical and a bit meandering at times? Well, yes, it is. The entire season is all over the place. But this episode still works SO well. I’d say it’s probably top five, easy.

It was something I never considered possible, as a kid. This is coming off season 2, which was pretty Lloyd-centric. I never thought we’d get such an amazing tribute to my, at the time, favorite character. I never thought he’d get such a moment in the spotlight to be as amazing as he was. Granted, he’s since had PLENTY of deaths to call his own, but this one remains the most impactful to me. This was the first death to REALLY be a death and to REALLY hit home. The only deaths that I’d say even come close are Nya’s death in Skybound (since she didn’t really die in Seabound) and Morro’s death for how brutal it is. Nya becoming the sea was also really good, though, with a beautiful funeral. But this one just...

The Titanium Ninja was a revolution for me as a kid. I had adored this show since the pilot. I had kept up religiously since the pilot. But this was the moment that the show went to a whole different level. And honestly, I think it holds up. Ninjago has a list of issues a mile long. But I just want to celebrate for a moment this episode, and everything it does so, so well.

Anyway, that’s my rant about an episode that I really love. I may do this again with episodes like Son of Lily. Because I love this stupid little show so much, guys. I grew up with it, and its always been a big part of my life. Episode 7, Tick Tock, was like, the biggest plot twist of the universe to me as a kid. It was what made Zane my favorite character, and got me so invested in him in the first place. To see Ninjago use that to make a genuinely fantastic character arc, then to use that as the foundation for the fourth season, was absolutely brilliant, and my life is genuinely better for having gotten to enjoy such a show as a kid and now as an adult. This show isn’t some life-changing revolution, but it makes me so happy, and I hope this rant helps illuminate a little bit of why.