Might not upload for a while my mum came from overseas and is staying for a really long time
YA'LL I AM SO FUCKING BUSY I SWEAR I WILL UPLOAD ONCE I HAVE THE TIME SORRY MY STARS
(I suggest you check out parts 1-93 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
(With Vinny)
The cameraman stirred awake as a bright light shone against his eyes. That sleep sucked. It wasn’t the worse sleep, but it still sucked and his body was aching. He looked around, right…he was in this place.
There were some people awake, but the only people, he really cared about was Tenshi and Nyssa. Nyssa as laid on the ground, her legs propped on a bench while Tenshi was resting against a wall, his hand on the axe firm. Vinny noticed the people he was warned about were awake, more specifically this guy named Tex.
There was nothing out of the ordinary with this guy, he just had massive asshole vibes radiating from him. The cameraman probably would’ve avoided him even if he wasn’t warned. Vinny let out a sigh as he rubbed his head. He had a migraine. Of course he did.
The cameraman just sat there for a while, he didn’t want to talk to anyone. He didn’t even know if he could fully trust Nyssa or Tenshi, but he hoped he could trust them. Most people seemed somewhat scared of Tenshi, and for good reason too. Surviving 25 years in this place has got to fuck someone up mentally and physically.
“Hey new guy!” Someone called out to Vinny, catching his attention as he looked up from where he was sitting. “Come join us!” The guy spoke, the man had dusty grey hair and black eyes, he was also sitting with that guy called Tex.
“Nah, I’m fine here” The cameraman answered, he had trust issues at this point. Rida ruined his trust in anyone.
“Nonsense! Just a quick conversation, we wanna get to know you!” Tex spoke as he walked over and harshly grabbed Vinnys’ arm, dragging him off the ground and onto his feet. The cameraman tried protesting, but was dragged over to the group with the other men. “I’m Tex, that’s Chris and that’s Jun” he spoke as he swung on arm over Vinnys’ shoulder.
“I’m Vinny?” The cameraman awkwardly introduced himself as he tried pulling Tex’s arm off him.
“Nice name” Jun spoke, though it was clearly a lie hidden between honeyed words.
“What’s a guy like you doing here? And that fight yesterday was entertaining as Nyssa said” Chris chuckled out as he sat next to Vinny.
“How the fuck am I meant to know?” Vinny grumbled as he rubbed his forehead, he was not in the mood for this. These guys were annoying.
“It’s strange that the fight was ended before anyone died” Tex spoke, “You know anything about Rida?” He questioned.
“No” The cameraman answered bluntly, he didn’t want to tell anyone what he knew about Rida, mainly because he hardly knew much about Rida.
“This is really nice” Tex snarked as he lifted Vinnys’ arm and stared at the arm bracers. “Where’d you get em’ from?” He asked, as he watched the cameraman pull his arm away.
“Wouldn’t you like to know” Vinny hissed as he tried getting up, only to be pulled back down on the bench.
“Why so harsh?” Jun asked with a smile, “We’re trying to be friendly”
“I didn’t ask you to nor do I care” The cameraman answered as he knocked their hands off of him.
“What happened to your hand?” chuckled Chris as he grabbed Vinnys’ hand, he still had stitches in his hand from when he had Zane and Pixal stitch up the stab wound from Enji.
“Why don’t I represent it on?” The cameraman scowled, pulling away his hand once more as he stood up trying to walk away, only to be threw against the table.
“Your face is awfully plain” Tex chuckled as he grabbed the dagger from Vinnys’ pocket and pressed it against the cameramans’ cheek, not hard enough to pierce.
“Get off me asshole” Vinny hissed, he was not in a mood for this. Everyone he met now seemed to be assholes, he still wasn’t sure about Nyssa and Tenshi.
“Shh, wouldn’t want to wake up those two” Tex chuckled as he pointed to Nyssa and Tenshi who were sleeping on separate sides of the cellar. “I’m sure if we tried hard enough we could kill Nyssa, so it would be smart to stay quiet” he added.
Vinny growled in annoyance before bringing up his fist to greet Tex’s jaw, earning a pained hiss form his as he dropped the dagger and stumbled back. “Little bitch” the cameraman spat as he picked up his dagger from the ground.
The three didn’t have a good reaction to this as Chris and Jun lunged forward and held Vinny against a table and just as Tex was about to punch him, someone stopped him. “Are you fucking insane?!” It was Nyssa, the cameraman let out a sigh of relief as he saw her holding back Tex’s arm.
“He deserves it” Tex spat as he rubbed his sore jaw, and tried bringing his fist down to meet Vinnys’ face. Nyssa kept trying to stop him, but Jun distracted her and Tex managed to get a punch on Vinny. Other people in the cellar began waking up and witnessing the fight as the cameraman managed to dodge one of the punches, before kneeing Tex in the guts.
Vinny managed to scramble away before watching as Jun and Nyssa fought, Nyssa was trying to get over to the cameraman, she knew Vinnys’ defensive abilities and safe to say they weren’t ‘good’…
Tex and Chris tried attacked Vinny again, pinning him to the ground. The dagger was grabbed by Tex and he was about to stab it into the Vinnys’ throat. “Fucking hell! You’re so short tempered!” Nyssa hissed at Tex as she tried pushing Jun off her.
“So what” Tex hissed as he lifted the dagger, Vinny writhing around trying to push them off and escape. Tex was distracted by a hand on his shoulder as he was thrown back. “Who the hell!?” He hissed as he looked up at the person, his voice trailed off as he saw Tenshi standing there holding an axe.
“Let him go” Tenshi spoke to Chris, who was still holding Vinny down. To say that Vinny was let go of quickly would be an understatement, Chris removed his hands of Vinny faster than the speed of light. “You let her go” Tenshi added as he pointed the axe to Jun who was holding Nyssa down.
Nyssa was let go of quickly as she rushed to Vinnys’ side, helping him up. “He is right about you…you all are little bitches” Tenshi muttered to Tex and the other two. His voice was low and scarily calm yet threatening. Did Tenshi hear what they were talking about before?
Tex and the other two rush off into the other corner of the cellar, while Tenshi just scoffed as he went back and sat down against the wall. “When the fuck were you on his good side?” Nyssa whispered to Vinny, “He’s never protected anyone like that”
“I mean, we talked last night?” The cameraman confessed as he dusted himself off. They both heard murmurs from all the other people in the cellar.
“You two come here” Tenshi spoke as he dropped the axe down onto the ground next to him. Nyssa exchanged looks of wordy with Vinny as they went over to Tenshi and reluctantly sat down when he patted the ground.
“You’re not gonna kill me right?” Nyssa bluntly asked, she was very clearly nervous as he bounced her leg repeatedly.
“Kill you? No, if you so as betray my trust I will torture you, same as you” Tenshi spoke to the two as they nervously nodded.
“Fair” Vinny sighed out as he stretched.
“What even happened for you to get them so pissed?” Nyssa questioned as she leaned back.
“They wanted to know me better, and I didn’t want to know them” the cameraman began, “Tex took the dagger and was gonna scratch my face so I punched him” he continued.
“You forgot to mention something” Tenshi muttered.
“Like what?” The cameraman asked as he cocked his head, Nyssa seemed confused too.
“They told him to be quiet so he didn’t wake you up, and they said if he woke you up they would kill her…that’s when you punched her” Tenshi answered, causing Nyssa’s eyes to widen as she looked at Vinny.
“Aww thank you” Nysaa thanked the cameraman with a smile as she hugged the cameraman.
“I-I don’t like it when people talk about or hurt my friends…” Vinny muttered, it reminded him all too well of Rida and Enji.
“I’m your friend?” Nyssa asked receiving a nod from Vinny, “How long do you think we’re all gonna survive this?” She sighed out.
“Vinny has more things with Rida than he lets on…we talk about this last night, which is why I’m helping you” Tenshi spoke, “He thinks he can find an escape”
“Seriously?” Nyssa asked, “You’ve been here for years Tenshi and haven’t found a way to escape and you’re helping him because he knows somethings about Rida? What do you even know about Rida?” She spoke.
“It’s stupid I know” Tenshi sighed, “But Rida definitely didn’t want me killing him yesterday meaning there’s a chance we can escape this place”
“I’m not that dumb Nyssa” Vinny chuckled out, “And yes I do know some stuff about Rida…he annoyed me outside of this place”
“I understand Nyssa, but I’m only telling you this, because I know you want this just as much” Tenshi sighed out.
“So you in or out?” The cameraman asked her.
“I’m in” Nyssa immediately chuckled out, “Where’s the fun here either way?”
“Alright then! Now we just don’t need to die” Vinny spoke.
“You don’t need to die…Tenshi’s been here for 25 years, he’s the champion in this place” Nyssa laughed out as she leaned back.
“That doesn’t mean I can’t die” Tenshi spoke.
“No one’s dying!” The cameraman spoke up, receiving a laugh from Nyssa. There was this silence for a while before Nyssa looked out at the sky.
“I say we have around 20 minutes till we’re fighting” she spoke.
“What?” Vinny asked as he cocked his head.
“We’re sent back to those cells from yesterday and people are chosen to fight” Tenshi explained, before handing the axe to Nyssa.
“Don’t be afraid to kill” Nyssa spoke to Vinny, “it’s either your life or someone else’s life, so best it be someone else’s life” she sighed out as she took the axe.
“Can I see your hand?” Tenshi asked Vinny, he reluctantly gave him his hand. “I can get rid of the stitches, the wound is closed…how did you even get this?” He spoke.
“Alright?” The cameraman answered, “Someone stabbed me…works with Rida and is quite literally one of my least favourite people, but sometimes my favourite person when I meet someone worse than him” Vinny explained.
“Dagger” Tenshi spoke to the cameraman who handed him the dagger. “That’s strange…what’s this persons’ personality like?” He asked as he took the dagger and began gently slicing the stitches.
“A lot like Tex actually…but Tex is just worse for some reason, don’t like him” Vinny explained.
“So if we get out of here I’m gonna kill him” Nyssa chuckled.
“You remind me of this one friend I have…you would get along with her” The cameraman spoke to Nyssa as he aloud Tenshi to keep slicing the stitches.
“Really? What’s her name?” Nyssa asked, her eyes lighting up happily.
“Willow” Vinny answered with a smile, though he and Nyssa looked confused when they saw Tenshi bristle at the name.
“You ok?” Nysa asked curiously.
“I’m fine” Tenshi bluntly answered as he let go of Vinnys’ hand.
“I’ll go get food” Nyssa spoke as she got up and walked away.
“Your hand should be fine” Tenshi spoke to the cameraman.
“Thanks” Vinny sighed out as he watched Nyssa, quickly come back with three bowls of whatever this food was.
The three ate in silence, there wasn’t much to talk about. Once they finished they talked about random stuff till they all fell throw the ground in into separate cells. “Great…” Vinny grumbled as he stared out the bars of the cell.
He could only wait and see if he was gonna fight. He hoped he didn’t have to fight though, he was tired.
(Had writers block, my neck hurt and I had a migraine again, but it’s good now. I procrastinated in this chapter so fucking much someone help me)
(I suggest you check out parts 1-86 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
“We can continue in an hour” Shancai spoke up as they began walking down the halls, “You’re not in the best mood at the moment” he added in an understanding voice.
“T-Thank you…” The cameraman answered quietly as he leaned closer to the prince, who was Jay gonna tell? Nya? Wu?
“Enji wanted to be found, he clearly knew Jay was there…if he didn’t want to be found he would’ve told you sooner” Shancai spoke comfortingly as he watched Vinny stare at the ground.
“I’m scared…” The cameraman managed to squeak out as tears began rolling down his cheeks. The princes’ expression softened as they stopped walking and he stood in front of Vinny, placing his hands on his shoulder comfortingly.
“I know…” Shancai began as he tried making the cameraman look up at him, “You have every right to be scared, you don’t need to pretend with me…” he added.
“Why do you do it…?” Vinny whispered as he looked up at Shancai, his eyes glistening with tears. The prince let out a shaky breath hearing this, he hadn’t expected a question like this. There was silence for a few minutes and it was deafening as tension filled the air.
“I…” Shancai spoke as he lowered his gaze, the cameraman clearly didn’t mean to ask that question, but he did and wanted an answer. “I haven’t opened up to someone in years…last time I did was Enji…” he confessed quietly, as guilt and shame tainted with his voice and expression.
“You said you were friends before…how close were you two actually…?” Vinny hesitantly pressed on as he listened intently, while rubbing tears from his eyes.
“Close…I was closer with him than anyone, I trusted him and I lo-“ the prince cut himself out, as his voice quietened.
“Can we go to that room I told you about?” Vinny spoke up, receiving a nod from Shancai, as the cameraman began leading the way. It was a fairly long walk, Vinny hadn’t realised how much he ran after Jay till now. As they reached the room he could practically feel the princes’ guilt grow.
They both entered the room, still as dusty as before. “Why would he come in here…?” Vinny asked curiously as he looked around.
“I am…unsure…” Shancai answered, though it was a lie, but the cameraman didn’t push on as they both searched the room. Vinny noticed a picture on the ground, must’ve fell from the photo book, he grabbed it and shoved it into his pocket, he didn’t know how the prince would react.
“Can we leave…?” Shancai asked shakily , discomfort evident. The cameraman nodded as they both left, closing the door behind them.
“Sorry…for changing this up so quickly…” Vinny apologised, he felt bad, Shancai tried comforting him before, but he just flipped the whole conversation into an interrogation session.
“Hey you two!” A familiar voice called out, Kai? They both turned around, instantly changing their attitudes.
“Hey Kai!” Vinny answered as a smile, plastered its way onto his face, the fire ninja came over.
“What you two up to?” Kai questioned.
“Wandering” Shancai bluntly answered.
“Yea pretty much it, he’s also helping me fight a little” The cameraman added.
“Cool!” Kai answered, “You think one day I can spar you?” He questioned curiously.
“Unless I have a death wish, no” Vinny chuckled, causing the fire ninja to fake pout. “Anyways what are you up to?” He asked.
“On my way to the dinner hall, everyone else is going since it’s like lunch or something” Kai answered, the cameraman looked up at Shancai, they were both silently communicating. The idea of everyone being there made Vinny uneasy.
“Have you seen Jay?” Shancai spoke up.
“Uhh yea…I saw him running, though he didn’t even talk to me” Kai answered, with confusion.
“Right…” The cameraman sighed out.
“You two should come eat” The fire ninja added, Shancai was about to say something, most likely a protect, but was cut off.
“Sure” Vinny answered, causing the prince to look at him curiously.
“I’ll see you two there” Kai answered with a smile as he ran off.
“Are you sure?” Shancai asked the cameraman when Kai was out of hearing range.
“No…” Vinny whined, “Better now then later…Enji wants something from me and I won’t let the others get hurt, because I’m keeping secrets…” he added, guilt continuously gnawing at him.
“Very well…but what he told everyone?” Shancai asked.
“So be it…” the cameraman answered, “They’ll know the truth, they’ll know why I’m fucking crazy” he added as he clenched his fists and stared at the ground.
“What if they don’t ask?” Shancai questioned.
“I’ll try to push off the questions, avoid them, but if it’s more persistent then I’ll tell…” the cameraman replied, as they both began walking down the halls.
“I miss my sister…she’s better at this…” the prince sighed.
“I don’t mind…you’re good at this too, if I want more emotional talks she would be better, but right now I need someone to keep me calm…either way I enjoy talking to you about this stuff…” the cameraman answered with a smile, Shancai looked surprised for a moment.
“Thank you…” The prince spoke up as a small smile appeared on his face.
“Alright then, if Jay hasn’t told everyone and he tries asking me questions I’ll tell him later, explain everything and try making him keep it a secret” Vinny spoke as he tried reassuring himself.
“That sounds like it could work” Shancai answered, receiving a soft nod from the cameraman, “Best we be off then?” He asked, receiving another nod as they continued walking.
The two eventually made it to the dinner hall and entered, thankfully the room didn’t go silent when they saw Vinny, only Jay and Wu were quiet, and they were sitting next to each other. It would make sense for the lightning ninja to tell Wu about this. The cameraman could only hope that Garmadon doesn’t know.
“Hey you two!” Cole spoke with a smile as he signalled for them to sit down next to him. Vinny smiled in response and sat next to him, Kai was on the other side of Cole. Shancai obviously sat next to Vinny, who was trying to ignore Garmadons’ eyes that were fixated on him, with worry and curiosity.
“Where have you two been? I haven’t see you around the palace?” Nya asked as she ate.
“I’m teaching him how to fight” the prince answered, causing the group to look surprised.
“Really?” Lloyd asked curiously, receiving a confirming nod from Vinny.
“Yep, just was a bit curious, and it won’t do anyone harm if I learnt how to defend myself properly, especially in our city” the cameraman chuckled out, it wasn’t a lie, Ninjago was very dangerous and it seemed like there was a new villain every month.
“That’s cool” Cole laughed, “Hey Shancai, I’ve been wondering something” he added as he turned his attention to the prince.
“Go ahead” Shancai responded with a nod, while Vinny tried to ignore the fact that Jay was staring at him, while talking quietly to Wu.
“Would there be anyway to come back to the kingdom after we’re sent back to Ninjago?” The earth ninja asked, “It’s just this place is amazing”
“I suppose there could be a way, though it might take some time to actually make it properly” The prince answered.
“Like what?” Kai asked.
“You may have heard of it, travellers tea” Shancai spoke, receiving an understanding nod from the others. “I can ask my mother if you wish and I doubt this would be the last time we see each other” he added.
“That would be great” Wu spoke up, “Does the kingdom count as a realm?” He asked curiously.
“Not necessarily, it’s just isolated and I assume your city isn’t close” The prince answered, receiving another nod.
“Does the mirror Enji has work?” Vinny muttered, he knew it probably did, but he just wanted to confirm his suspicions, Shancai silently nodded to the cameraman.
“Hey Vinny…?” Jay spoke up, his voice full of reluctance. The cameramans’ heart dropped, try to play it off was the only thing he could do.
“Yea?” Vinny answered shakily, while the others listened intently and Shancai stared at the cameraman with worry.
“Who’s-“ Jay was cut off, by Vinny kicking his leg under the table, desperately trying to signal for him to stop. The lightning ninja looked at the cameraman looked like he was on the verge of a panic attack. “Who’s taking your place at work? You’ve been gone for awhile” he thankfully changed the topic, catching the hint.
“Not sure…” Vinny answered, as he let out a soft sigh of relief.
“Won’t you get fired?” Lloyd asked.
“Maybe, maybe not…” the cameraman spoke, “I’ve worked there for years mainly for Gayle, she’s really pushy and others don’t really stay with her, i’ve done a lot of things that would normally get me fired but didn’t” he added.
“That’s funny” Kai chuckled, “Why don’t you quit?”
“Finding a job when living in a city that gets destroyed every other month is hard” Vinny answered, receiving an understanding nod from the others.
The rest of the time was spent with making jokes and eating, nothing too serious. Eventually Shancai and Vinny left and hanged out in the halls, it wasn’t late but not early either. Afternoon.
“That went better than expected” the prince spoke to the cameraman.
“Yea…I kicked Jays’ leg under the table” Vinny answered, “And thankfully he understood what I meant and changed the topic”
“Your work life sounds interesting” Shancai confessed.
“It is…” the cameraman chuckled in response as they began strolling down the halls.
“Vinny!” A familiar voice called out, right…Jay really wanted to have that talk…the cameraman and the prince stopped turning around. Jay and Wu were coming over, so the lightning ninja definitely told Wu.
“Hey…” Vinny spoke awkwardly as he balanced on the balls of his feet, and rubbed the back on his neck, avoiding eye contact.
“An explanation would do well” Wu sighed out as he watched the cameraman slowly be eaten up by anxiousness.
“Right…” Vinny sighed out.
“I suggest somewhere more private” Shancai spoke up, receiving a nod from the others as they began walking, following the prince.
You’re making it hard for me to choose😭
I want the Eurymachus “SIMP” but then again, I will never deny the Nasty Dog meme😭
I shouldn't be listening to my sacrilege playlist while thinking about Antinous and Eurymachus, I have SO many good animation ideas and I have never animated in my LIFE
If I WERE to do one though...
(I suggest you check out parts 1-64 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
(With Garmadon and the others)
As they walked and walked they eventually followed the nice pathway, “How far is it?” Pixal questioned.
“Just down this path, then we’re in the palace gardens” Willow replied happily as she walked down, vines that protected pathway were retreated by Willow as she kept walking.
As the pathway came to an end they found themselves in an large open area, bushes nicely trimmed into stars, roses, violets and all types of flowers were bloomed around.
Their attention was stolen from the garden as a staircase led up to presumably the entrance to the palace. “Is this the kingdom?” Wu asked, receiving a nod from Willow as he went up the staircase followed by the others.
“Fascinating” Zane spoke as he stared at the interior, they continued to walk, but stopped when they saw a wall, with colourful glass mosaic art, Willow realised they stopped and looked back at them.
“Something wrong?” She questioned.
“Who’s in this?” Wu asked.
“That’s my mum, me and my brother…it’s old” Willow replied, as a small smile appeared on her face as she looked at the mosaic. It was a woman holding two babies.
“It’s nice” Garmadon spoke as he looked at it, before they began walking again.
“It is” Willow replied, joy tainting her voice as she went down a hallway.
She entered a room and was a bit surprised when she saw her mother and brother with a bunch of other people in the room. “Are these your friends?” Willow asked, receiving nods from Zane and Wu. The ninja let out a sigh of relief as they saw Wu and the others enter.
They all bunched together Vinny stayed next to Shancai, “Introductions would be nice, I’ll start I’m Willow” Willow spoke.
“Oh right! I’m Lloyd that’s Kai, Jay, Nya, Cole, and Vinny” Lloyd spoke to Willow as he pointed to each of them, before turning to Shancai. “That’s Garmadon, my dad, Master Wu, my uncle and Zane and Pixal” he added, receiving a nod.
“This is Shancai, my brother I was telling you about” Willow spoke to Wu and the others she was with, they nodded as they studied Shancai’s unique appearance before Garmadons’ eyes landed on Vinnys’ arm and his eyes widened.
“And this is our mother” the nature elemental spoke happily as she pointed to her mother on the ground who gave them a soft smile.
“What happened to his arm?” Garmadon questioned Lloyd quietly, discreetly pointing to Vinnys’ arm.
“We fell out from the sky” Lloyd replied bluntly, receiving a worried look from his father. “It isn’t bothering that much, he might’ve fractured it” he added, receiving a nod and sigh from the oni.
“An explanation would be nice…” Deity spoke, her voice soft and sweet like honey as she stood up from the ground, the scrolls scattered around immediately rolling up and being placed neatly on a shelf.
Their jaws dropped…she was tall…taller than Riad taller than fucking Garmadon. She would be shorter than Garmadon with 4 arms though, but she was still tall…everyone was surprised other than Willow and Shancai, seemingly used to their mothers’ height.
“You’re tall…” Jay spoke bluntly, causing Deity to chuckle slightly. No one could really protest with his statement. She was at least 6’8 to 7’0.
“I get that quite a lot” Deity spoke softly before she settled down on a large flower, Willow formed behind her. “Now then…what can I do for you?” She questioned.
“I-uhh right…” Lloyd spoke as he stuttered out a bunch o incoherent words, trying to recover from this.
“They need help getting back home” Shancai spoke, Lloyd just nodded a little relieved he didn’t have to handle the embarrassment of stuttering more.
“Where is this home?” Deity questioned.
“Ninjago, you’re highness” Nya spoke, she didn’t know what to call Deity, she was the empress after all.
“Please call me Deity dears…Ninjago you say…I’ve been there before, though at the moment my magic ability is a little limited at the moment, I can get you home just not yet” Deity spoke.
“We don’t wish to strain your abilities” Wu spoke, receiving a soft smile from Deity.
“It might take me a week or so” Deity spoke.
“That’s alright, we’re just thankful for your aid” Wu spoke, his voice relieved they were able to get back home.
“In your time being here, you’ll be treated as guests, any questions you have, you are free to ask” Deity spoke.
“W-we wouldn’t want to intrude” Vinny spoke up, receiving a sigh from Shancai.
“Not necessarily intruding anymore, if you’re considered guests” Shancai spoke.
“Well then it’s settled, Shancai and Willow can show you to your rooms, and if you’re hungry you may ask anyone here, they’ll assist you” Deity spoke.
The group thanked her and they were sent off with the siblings to be taken to their rooms. Vinny was practically stuck to Shancais’ side, there was something comforting about him. Sure he looked cold and intimidating, but he seemed to know about Enji and Rida and despised them.
“Soooo, is Shancai older?” Kai asked.
“Hah! Nope, we’re twins and I’m a minute older!” Willow boasted smugly, Shancai rolled his eyes.
“Older than me, but still act like a child” Shancai spoke, it was clear who was more mature.
“If you’re mother’s that tall why aren’t you?” Jay asked Willow.
“I-I’m not that short!” Willow defended herself, as her face flushed in embarrassment.
“Yes you are” Shancai muttered as he kept walking, Willow just pouted.
One by one, they were given rooms, now it was just Vinny and Garmadon that needed one.
“You okay…?” Garmadon asked Vinny.
“Yea…” the cameraman replied, Willow and Shancai let the two walk as they went ahead.
“There’s something going on between them” Willow whispered to Shancai.
“They’re just talking?” Shancai spoke with confusion.
“My love meter is tingling, they’re definitely dating” the nature elemental spoke once more, causing her brother to sigh.
Garmadon and Vinny asked each other a bunch of questions, making sure they were safe and unharmed.
“Do you two want to share a room?” Willow eventually asked the two, causing Shancai to rub his temples in annoyance.
“N-no thanks…” Vinny spoke as he looked away awkwardly.
“We’d prefer to be separated” Garmadon added, receiving a nod from the two siblings.
Eventually Garmadon was given a room, “I’m staying for the night, the Grove can last one night without me” Willow spoke.
“Mother would be happy to hear that” Shancai spoke, “Now then, I would like a truthful answer from you” he added as he looked a Vinny, the cameraman took a sharp breathe.
“Did I miss something?” Willow asked with confusion.
“He has Enjis’ dagger for some reason” Shancai replied plainly.
“Really? How’d you get that buddy?” Willow asked worriedly.
“I won’t inform your friends, but I could recognise that dagger in a row of a thousand copies” Shancai spoke.
“Geez, bragging much” Willow spoke, “But really bud, how’d you get it?” She asked, Vinny was really nervous.
“We’re not working with them, quite the opposite” Shancai spoke, causing the cameraman to look at him curiously.
“Enji and Rida are the kingdoms number 1 enemies…more specifically Enji, he attacks most, Rida plans” Willow sighed, and Shancai nodded to confirm it.
“Listen…whatever they want with clearly will affect the kingdom in some way…we just need you to tell us anything they do” Shancai spoke, as he put a comforting hand on Vinnys’ shoulder.
“I…they both showed up one night…Rida was messing with my dreams, I went to the bathroom and Enji, he used some illusions to transform into me and haunt me in the mirror, one time he stabbed my hand and foot and he keeps threatening on hurting my friends” Vinny confessed, slightly hysterical.
“They play mind games on you…have they done anything else?” Shancai asked, Willow had a worried expression.
“Y-yea…yesterday, Enji went on a mission, he got some chest from there, though Lloyd and the others got a key from there…” Vinny replied, “And well…he came to me at night and made me get the key for him…” He added, guilt in his voice.
“A chest? I can ask mum if she knows anything about that” Willow spoke.
“Strange…those two have never involved themselves with others unless they didn’t have a plan…Enji would, but not Rida, he’s too cautious” Shancai spoke.
“That day as well, I went out and stayed alone, Rida hanged out with me saying how Enji was getting something that was rightfully his…” Vinny added.
“Wow, this is weird…they definitely are planning something…” Willow sighed receiving a nod from her brother.
“Enjoy stabbed you with the dagger?” Shancai questioned.
“Yea, then another time he was about to hurt me again, but Rida came, he helped me bandage my hand then gave me the dagger” Vinny replied.
“Willow, go tell mother…” Shancai spoke, Willow nodded and ran off, “If there’s anything else I should know then tell me” he added as he looked at Vinny bending his knees to be closer to Vinnys’ height.
“I-I will…I swear…” The cameraman replied, his voice breaking.
Shancai opened a bedroom door for Vinny letting him look in it, his voice hitched as he looked at the mirror, “He can’t get in through the mirrors, I made sure of it” Shancai spoke, causing Vinny to let out a breathe he didn’t even know he was holding.
“My room’s next to yours and Willow’s next to mine…if anything happens come to us or my mother” the prince spoke, Vinny just nodded and watched Shancai walk away.
The cameraman sighed and went in the room, closing the door behind him before dropping on the bed.
Was he meant to trust these people…?
(I suggest you check out parts 1-30 if you haven't already)
Vinny went out to Garmadon and hugged him, "Is your hand better?" The oni asked as he hugged back, the cameraman nodded thankful that his lie was believed. "I'm not really tired, can we do something that isn't sleeping?" Vinny asked as he really was jumpy and erratic. Garmadon nodded and kisses Vinnys' forehead affectionately making him blush.
"We should go find someone and see if they have anything we can do....as long as you're fine with that" The cameraman said wanting to make sure he wasn't forcing Garmadon into anything, the oni nodded in response. He wasn't in much of a talking mood which sort of bothered Vinny, due to that nightmare he had and all he wanted was to hear Garmadons' voice as it made him feel safe.
Vinny being Vinny obviously didn't say anything about it, and held the onis' hand affectionately and the two began walking to find someone. Eventually their walk took them to the gaming room where Kai and Cole were, the two were playing a game unaware of the two that walked in. "Whatcha playing?" Vinny asked as he rested his head on the back of the couch.
Kai and Cole panicked and practically jumped away, Kai clinging onto Cole, "Holy shit, Vinny don't scare us like that" Cole said as he relaxed himself and blushed as he saw Kai. The cameraman smirked realising the embarrassment, "Hope I'm not interrupting anything, but me and Garm are bored" Vinny said as he pulled Garmadon closer which caught Kai and Cole off guard.
"Well...we're playing {insert random ninja game} , wanna join?" Kai offered as he looked at Garmadon who seemed really relaxed with how much Vinny was touching him. "Isn't that the game that is filled with gore?" The cameraman said out curiously. Kai nodded, "It's a really good game" Cole replied.
Vinny pulled Garmadon in closer. "Well I think I could go for a good game" Vinny said as he looked back to Kai who was now moved away from Cole. "Cool! So is he gonna play orrr?" Kai replied before looking towards the oni. "Umm...wanna play? I can teach you....after these two teach me first?" Vinny asked, Garmadon was hesitant at first but nodded.
Cole gave the two a thumbs up and signalled for them to come and sit on the couch which they did. "So Vinny, we didn't see you at all today, something happen? Nya said you weren't feeling well and your voice sounds a little different" Kai said as Cole grabbed two extra controllers. Hearing this Vinny lit up with blush while Garmadon looked down at the ground, "Yea I was a little sick but I feel better" The cameraman responded and thanked Cole for the controllers before giving one to Garmadon.
"I'm curious about yesterday, we were just standing there and then we see Garmadon holding you over his shoulder" Cole said as he held back laughter, "Yea! That was so random, don't tell me you pissed off the dark lord~ No offence" Kai teased before saying the last part to Garmadon, "None taken" The oni replied calmly as he looked at Vinny who was really red as he began stuttering his words trying to think of an explanation,
"I-I guess I s-sort of did.." Vinny said out awkwardly, Kai laughed out and leaned forward to grab a soft drink. Cole began teaching Vinny how to play which he quickly learnt causing Kai and Cole to be really surprised. "Damn...you're a fast learner" Kai said when the cameraman clearly learnt how to play. Vinny smiled at them, "You two feel free to do what ever you want I'm gonna teach Garm" Vinny said out softly as he leaned towards Garmadon.
(I suggest you check out part 1-23 if you haven't already)
(haijhajhjhsjaj HERE'S ANOTHER PART BECAUSE I LOVE YOU GUYS I KNOW I REALLYS SHOULDN'T BE DOING THIS BUT I CAN'T RESIST MYSELF)
Garmadon got up, "Thank you brother" he said as he stretched. "I'm always here to listen to you brother, try not to overthink about Vinny too much" Wu replied as his brother left. The oni walked around wondering what to do mainly due to the fact Vinny wanted some space. "Maybe I can find Lloyd" Garmadon thought as he began looking for his son.
(With Nya and Vinny) "Soooo..?" Nya said, "Sooo....?"a confused Vinny replied. The water ninja let out a sigh, "How was it?" Nya asked hearing this made Vinny blush as he remembered more about the events last night with Garmadon. "Well it was good..." the cameraman said embarrassingly to Nya making her burst out laughing. "Not gonna lie...I can see why he gets along with you though" the water ninja said, "Hmm? You can? And why is that?" Vinny asked as he took a sip of the chamomile tea she made for his lost voice.
"You're a really nice guy and from what I see you get along with everyone...hey I'm wondering how did any of your friends react to finding out Garmadon was your roommate?" Nya asked curiously as she scrolled through her phones texting Jay about their date tomorrow. "Friends? Oh no I honestly don't really hang out with people that I don't have someone I'm connected to" Vinny chuckled out, hearing this the water ninja stared at him, "That...is the most unbelievable thing I've heard how can you not have any friends?" Nya asked dumbfounded, "I-I never said I didn't have friends" the cameraman said trying to make himself not seem like a loner. "Do you have friends?" Nya asked, "Not really" Vinny said as realisation hit him, "Damn! I really am a loner!" the cameraman yelled out, "SHHH not yelling, you're gonna strain your voice more" Nya said "And you just made my point" she added.
Vinny smiled awkwardly, "But when some of the people at my work place found out they were weirded out and said...things..." Vinny said his voice becoming quieter. Hearing this made Nya feel really bad, "Well forget them! They don't know the first thing about you or Garmadon!" Nya said out trying to comfort Vinny. "And honestly when I was a kid me and my brother didn't have much friends most of the kids found it weird we didn't have parents, but...I'm happy now that I know they're safe and they left to protect us" Nya said, Vinny smiled, "Honestly I guess the closest I've had to a friend is Gayle and I barely get along with her" the cameraman said.
"So did they just find you weird when they found out Garmadon was living with you" Nya asked she was a little more hesitant with the questions not wanting to get into anything to personal. "Not really...most of them found me weird to begin with but when they found about Garmadon I guess it just proved them right" Vinny responded. "Hah! Well sucks to be them your boyfriend is now Garmadon, I bet if he found about them talking shit about you he would kill them, so don't you dare listen to them they're idiots you're anything but weird" Nya said, "Yea...I guess Garm would do that for me...but I haven't told him about any of this and I don't plan to, I don't want him thinking he's the reason I'm thought to be weird or anything he usually takes things the wrong way and thinks I'm angry or upset at him..." Vinny said as he drank more tea.
"Well then if you won't tell him you're always free to talk to me about any problems, I know what it's like to be thought to be different, when I first became a ninja everyone thought it was weird and that I was weird but I ignored them and kept pushing and just like you I got together with the love of my life, Jay." Nya said hearing this made the cameraman feel way better, "Yea I guess..." Vinny said, Nya let out a sigh, "Well that's enough sad talk how about I go get Garmadon for you, you look like you want him" the water ninja chuckled out earning a nod from Vinny.
Nya left the room leaving Vinny alone with his thoughts.
(wooooo hope you enjoy of course I gave you another part)
i've heard multiple people talking about how lego should change Ninjagos' artstyle into monkie kids' artstyle and i honestly don't agree, I'll tell you why. Ninjago has been around for over a decade and has been apart of so many childhoods while Monkie kid has been around for a few years and honestly i love Monkie Kids' artstyle it's fun and creative though you can't expect Lego to change the style of a show that has been around for way way longer
(I suggest you check out parts 1-71 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
Vinny walked and walked through the halls he couldn’t stop, he ignored the stares from some guards and servants and opened the door to his room before closing it before breaking down. His legs gave out as he slid down the door, he couldn’t even get to bed if he wanted too.
Tears streamed down his face as he pulled his knees to his chest and sobbed. Why was it every time he grew somewhat better, something ruined it? It was just a break…right? Why was he making such a big deal about this? Garmadon was right, he needed space, everything’s taken a toll on his mental health.
Fuck…how badly he wanted to kill Enji…how badly he wanted to use the very dagger his hand was stabbed with to gouge Enjis’ eye out…Vinnys’ eyes widened at his thoughts, what was he doing? He couldn’t do that…he would never get close enough to Enji…but how badly he wanted to make him cry in pain…
The cameraman rubbed his eyes as he tried to stop himself from crying, he shouldn’t have walked away like that, someone must’ve saw…Shancai and Willow might’ve saw and they might ask questions, he didn’t want to see anyone, he wanted to be alone, he wanted to scream and cry…but he couldn’t…he wasn’t in control, his body felt numb, he didn’t want to walk off like that, but he couldn’t stop…
Vinny continued to sob quietly as he itched his hand and rested his face on his knew. He breathing quickened as he held onto his clothes tightly, he couldn’t think properly, couldn’t see properly, and couldn’t move properly. He dug his nails into his skin, hard enough to cause pain and draw blood. His body screamed at him to stop, but his mind didn’t listen.
Though there was the faint sound of knocking which caught Vinnys’ attention, he didn’t want to check who it was…but as there was another knock the longer he sat against the door. His body finally listened and allowed him to stand up, he rubbed his eyes with his sleeve before taking a deep breath and opening the door…Nya…
“Hey…” the water ninja spoke softly as she looked at Vinny worriedly noticing his state.
“H-hey” The cameraman replied quickly as he avoided eye contact with her.
“Did something happen? I-I noticed you walk off when Garmadon spoke to you…” Nya asked, her voice soft and caring as she took note of Vinnys’ puffy eyes.
“N-no…nothing happened…” Vinny answered shakily as he held onto the door tightly and tried holding back tears, he didn’t want to think about it.
“Hey…I don’t expect you tell to me about your attitude change recently, but I want to know about your relationship, because it clearly hurts you the most…you can trust me…” The water ninja spoke in an attempt to comfort him, Vinny stated at the ground, before moving to the side allowing Nya to enter the room, which she did, and the door was closed.
“He…he wants a break…” Vinny managed to confess, as he faced his back to Nya and began itching his hand again.
“O-oh fuck…” the water ninja whispered quietly before putting a comforting hand on his shoulder, “Any reason…?” She hesitantly asked.
“H-he said…we-I need space…” Vinny answered, his voice barely audible as he rubbed his moist eyes, “Don’t cry…” Vinny constantly thought to himself.
“It’s a break right? And he still loves you?” Nya asked softly, the cameraman nodded slightly, “Maybe once whatever is bothering you is over, it’ll go back to normal you’ll both be back together…” she added, as she hugged him.
“I-it was just so s-sudden” Vinny whimpered out as he wrapped his trembling arm around her, returning the hug, “I-I started feeling better…” he added quietly.
“And you will get better, he’ll know when you’re better…he’s just doing what he thinks is right…” Nya spoke softly, her expression was soft and understanding.
“D-did anyone see me walk off?” Vinny quietly asked.
“Lloyd and Master Wu…Wu went to ask Garmadon what happened…” Nya confessed, at least it wasn’t anyone else, as much as he liked Willow and Shancais’ comfort he needed some alone time. “If…Garmadon doesn’t tell them what happened can I?” She asked, as she allowed Vinny out of the hug.
“Yea…” Vinny replied, as he sat on the bed, “Just…don’t tell them about how I reacted” he added, Nya nodded in response.
“You want some alone time?” She asked, receiving a nod, “Hey…we’re all gonna explore later, you wanna come?” She added.
“I’ll…think about it” Vinny answered.
“I’ll come tell you when we’re about to leave…” Nya spoke before going towards the door, “Try to relax…get your mind off it…I’ll tell the others you were tired” she added before opening the door.
“I will…bye…” He answered as he watched her waved goodbye and leave, closing the door. As the door was shut, he instantly laid down on the bed and groaned. Man his life sucked…
Garmadon said he still loved him…that’s all that mattered…they didn’t break up at least…Vinny stretched and stared at the roof, maybe he should go to Deity…she seemed busy, maybe not.
He laid in bed and slept for like an hour before waking up disheveled, puffy eyes, messed up hair and red eyes. Vinny went to the bathroom and splashed his face with warm water, “Go take a walk…” he spoke to himself which he did as he took a drink from his water bottle before leaving the room.
As he walked down the hallways, he noticed Willow and Shancai, he quickly walked by not wanting to talk. Vinny exited the palace now in the garden, he did realise that the carpets had pictures of the places which was useful. “Where are you off to?” A unfamiliar voice spoke which instantly caught his attention as he turned to it, a servant.
“J-just going out for air” Vinny answered awkwardly as he stared at her.
“The pathway leads to a area, quite relaxing” the servant spoke, “There is a dark area you have to pass though” she added.
“Right…” the cameraman answered nervously as he stared at the pathway.
“You should go” the servant spoke, as she rested her arm on Vinnys’ hip.
“I’ll think about it…” Vinny responded as he slid away from her touch, it felt weird, he didn’t like it. He quickly walked off into the garden and sat down on the edge of a fountain. He was tempted to find that area she was talking about.
Vinny looked back, the servant was gone, which was relieving he didn’t really like her. He worked up the courage and began going down that pathway. It was fairly nice large flowers and tall trees, but then it cut off into a darker area…she did say to go through it but he didn’t want to…he didn’t really have to check out the place, and it was blocked by vines.
He turned around ready to leave, but heard a howl. “Fuck…” he muttered to himself as he began to run, but his direction was cut off by a wolf and so was the other pathway. “Just my luck…” Vinny grumbled, before he fumbled for the dagger in his pocket, it wouldn’t do much, but at least he had a weapon.
A wolf lunged forward, Vinny managed to get out of its’ way in time, but it tore away some of the vines that blocked the darker area. As the wolves prepared to attack the cameraman managed to squeeze through a small gap in the vines and quite literally ran. It was a mess and it reeked. He turned around, the wolves were still chasing him.
Vinny continued to run, running into vines and flowers, occasionally tripping over roots, till eventually the wolves were gone. “Fucking hell” Vinny hissed to himself, he was in a forest, was just chased by wolves and has a broken fucking arm. This day just kept getting worse…
The sun was blocked out, by large trees and the place reeked like nothing he’s smelt before. He tried making his way back, but had no ideal it was like he was going in circles. Vinnys’ heart stopped as he heard soft hissing and slithering…please no snakes…
“You must be Rida’sss new plaything…” a feminine voice spoke, it sent chills down his spine, must be a Serpentine…but which one? He tried looking around desperate to find where the voice was coming from, but it echoed and came form every direction.
“I-I don’t know what you mean…” Vinny finally answered, he tried to sound intimidating, but it sounded like he was intimidated. Who knew Rida? Why was he called Rida’s plaything?
“Yessss you do ssssilly” the voice spoke again, this time directly into Vinnys’ ear, he instantly whipped around…there was nothing…
“I-I clearly intruded…I’ll l-leave…” Vinny spoke shakily, he didn’t want problems with whoever the fuck this was.
“No no no no” the voice spoke, this time Vinny felt something wrap around his legs and he looked down at it…a tail…it had a…stinger at the end of it…
“W-who are you…?” Vinny managed to squeak out.
“Rushifa” She spoke as she appeared behind Vinny, placing her hands on his shoulders, “I’m here to make your life worssssse than Enji” she chuckled, Vinny couldn’t speak he felt like his voice was gone, this snake, a dark purple, wearing a veil, contrasting between anacondrai and hypnobrai colour pattern, she seemed to be wearing some sort of…crown..made of bones…?
“W-what?” Vinny managed to stutter out, before he felt her tail warp around him, squeezing him tightly.
“Y’know…Rida told me not to kill you” Rushifa spoke, Vinny felt a little relieved, “But I don’t take ordersss from Rida” she added, before a bunch of smaller snakes climbed onto him.
Great, he was gonna die, first thing that popped into his mind.
Hello again! Here's a doodle of these two ithaca brother. (Telemachus and Malachi my oc.) Malachi have pointy ears which are covered by his hair. I forgot to add his scars in his face cause I got lazy-
Yay Telemarket design! (??)
I like the trope of younger bro (tele) is taller than their older brother. (Malachi.)
Also sandal warning and Malachi being that Demonic protective brother, this is just a scenario I had listening to Little Wolf.
Bro's about to track down and murder Antinous with a le chancla. Antinous better run faster than Hermes cause Mal is gonna appear at him any minute.
Telemachus has the power of a pissed-off Malachi..
Bonus a drawing of Malachi fingers:
AAAAA TELEPHONE LOOKS SO CUTE I WANNA HUG HIM
Malachi is very creative with his threats and now I’m scared, Amphinomus is a lucky man.
also if it isn’t much to ask send asks to my sideblog @criollastar it’s where all my epic stuff is.
I'm female with interests in multiple thing such a Sonic,Helluva Boss, Ninjago,Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, Batman, Epic the MusicalIm a little bit of an artist though I'm not that good and have messy sketchesI love frogs and cats.I'm Lebanese/Australian
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