You’re Making It Hard For Me To Choose😭

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon) part 32

(I suggest you check out parts 1-31 if you haven't already)

"Nah we can wait and plus I wanna see this" Kai said before taking another sip of his drink, Vinny gave him a thumbs up before gently grabbing Garmadons' hands and the controller. The oni was listening really well mainly because he trusted Vinny, "What is the purpose of this...video game?" The oni asked curiously, making Vinny chuckle softly, "It's fun" "And it's relaxing!" Kai and Cole both spoke out.

"That is like the worst explanation you two could have done" Vinny sighed out to the two ninjas. "What do you mean? It works with others" Kai replied smugly, "And who are these others?" Vinny asked knowing what answer he was going to get. Kai paused for a moment, "People?" The fire ninja said earning a exactly look from Vinny. "Okay okay sorry geez I get your point go ahead and explain it to him, clearly he understands you better" Kai said out in a defeated tone making Vinny giggle and Cole chuckle out.

Vinny looked at Garmadon, "Well everyone enjoys different things and have different preferences for enjoyment and relaxation or well to get away from responsibilities some do art, write stories, some like cleaning, playing sport and or like playing games like this, but they all bring some sense of enjoyment eventually, like finishing a drawing, a game, winning a sports tournament, a story, or finishing cleaning a mess that has been a pain to look at just like how I tell you about finally finishing a shift at work" Vinny explained as he gently held Garmadons' hands.

"Damn he's good" Cole whispered to Kai who nodded, the oni thought for a moment, "That...makes sense..." Garmadon responded earning a smile from Vinny. The cameraman looked back at Kai before sticking out his tongue, "I said I was sorry!" Kai responded in a childish tone. The two ninjas began playing their game again while Vinny continued to teach Garmadon how to play. Eventually he got the hang of it and they slowly began playing.

The group began having to do specific tasks like kill someone or kidnap them, "How come when I did this to people it was bad but it's fine in video games?" Garmadon said making Kai laugh out and Vinny let out a sigh, "The game isn't real living people and plus some people play these games to let out anger that doesn't harm living people" Vinny responded while Kai and Cole laughed quietly.

Eventually they had to kidnap someone surrounded by guards, "We need a plan to get to them?" Cole said as they looked at the character surrounded by guards, "Ambushing?" Garmadon suggested he really enjoyed the game Vinny was right it was sort of relaxing. "No, don't have that of weapons" Kai sighed out before looking at Vinny who was thinking really hard."Ambushing wouldn't work even if we had good weapons they have guns and we don't" Vinny said, earning a nod from everyone, they were all throwing out ideas while Vinny thought hard.

"We could kidnap the guards and then kill the person due to being defenceless but that could be a situation that is really risky it can escalate quickly..." Vinny said out, while everyone listened carefully. "I suggest we kidnap one of the guards and torturing them for information......If verbal torture doesn't work, electric shocks and bamboo torture is very effective....castration is painful too" Vinny said before looking back at the others. (This part was inspired by a meme I saw ages ago)

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 63

(I suggest you check out parts 1-62 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Vinny and the others)

They all walked through the forest, Vinny avoiding eye contact with everyone. The guilt he felt knowing he was the reason they were all was overbearing, to him he deserved whatever happened to his arm.

Kai seemed to notice the cameraman who was trapped in thought and walked next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. “You look blue buddy, what’s on your mind?” He questioned.

“Of course he’s upset Kai, his arm’s probably broken” Jay spoke, as he rolled his eyes.

“Shut up Jay” The fire ninja replied bluntly. It was a normal response to Jay, he would randomly tell Jay to shut up even when he wasn’t talking.

“Enough you two” Nya sighed as she watched her lover and brother squabble like toddlers.

“Alright alright…back to the questions, is anything on your mind?” Kai as Vinny who was looking away, avoiding eye contact.

“I…not really…just worried about the others…” Vinny spoke timidly as he looked at the ground, it wasn’t really a lie, he was concerned for the others, but he was mad at himself for being an idiot.

“They’re strong, if we managed to be safe this long, they’ll be perfectly fine” Lloyd spoke, “They have most of the brains of our group, other than Nya” he added, causing the water ninja to smile at the compliment.

“We can be smart” Cole spoke, Jay and Kai nodded in agreement.

“Sure you can” Nya spoke sarcastically as she rolled his eyes, causing Vinny to chuckle softly.

“When we get back we’re playing video games…” Jay spoke.

“Definitely” Cole and Kai spoke in unison.

“I still need to reorganise my side of the room” Nya groaned, causing Jay to snicker.

“Should’ve got it done when I did” The lightning ninja teased, receiving a glare from Nya.

“I swear whoever that guy from yesterday was in already a p-“ Kai was cut off as a spear flew by his face, narrowly missing him.

“What the…?” Vinny muttered as he and the others turned around to the spear which was lodged in a tree. Before they could say anything, there was two bangs on the ground that sounded like metal, and the spear exploded.

The cameraman stumbled back and fell onto the ground, his dagger falling out of his pocket, down next to him. The others managed to stay standing. Lloyd crouched near Vinny, holding his arm to help him stand up.

“Who’s there!?” Cole shouted as he banged his fists together, triggering his earth punch. Kai formed a fireball while Jay and Nya pulled out their swords.

As Lloyd began helping Vinny up, he was cut off by a harsh kick to his chest as he was knocked back into Nya, she thankfully caught him and lessened the impact. The cameraman stared back at Lloyd worriedly, but was given a thumbs up from in for comfort.

Vinny looked back in front of him, he took a sharp breathe as he felt cold metal pressed against his neck. It was a spear, which led up to a man…a cold, emotionless expression on his face…

The man was intimidating…black scleras with silver irises that pierced anyones soul just by looking at him, in this case…Vinnys’ soul…scars across his face…not as much as Rida though…a yin sign on his left cheek,…two different skin tones…vitiligo…as well as floor long, fluffy black hair that was tied up in a single bubble braid.

He wore balloon harem pants, with a short waist cloth, armour that looked like it weighed a ton, hardly any of his body shown other than his face. His armour had a flower like insignia which no doubt held some meaning. The spear had some gems scattered across it’s handle as well as the armour. His appearance was interesting…his most striking features, his hair, eyes and vitiligo…

Vinnys’ trembled as the blade of the spear was kept against his neck, he gulped, his adam apple bobbing as he done so. He noticed the mans’ eyes flick down to the dagger which was laid across the ground, a flick of recognition was no doubt in the mans’ expression, before his expression darkened.

“Where’s the dagger from?” The man spoke, it wasn’t a choice to answer he had to. The ninja watched from behind, Nya working up the courage to walk over and crouch next to Vinny knocking the mans’ spear away from his neck.

“He doesn’t have to answer you” the water ninja hissed as she grabbed the dagger from the ground and gave it to Vinny.

“N-Nya it’s fine, honestly…” the cameraman replied a little touched at the care from Nya, considering they’ve only been close friends for a few days, “I-I brought it from somewhere…” Vinny replied to the mans’ question, it was a lie, but it was what everyone believed.

The mans’ eyes sharpened as he grabbed Vinny by the collar of his shirt and pulled him up, “Lying won’t do you any good” He spoke, his voice hid no malice, no threats…no emotion and neither did his expression.

“What would you know?” Kai hissed from the back, clearly ready to fight whenever anything bad happened, the man just ignored Kai.

“I-I’m not lying…” Vinny spoke, his voice was shaking, did the man know Rida and Enji? Did he work with them? Was all that was going through his mind, he couldn’t deal with another like Enji. He looked up at the man, his expression begging for him to stop with the questions, he didn’t want the others finding out he lied.

The mans’ monotone expression faded for a second into realisation, before he sighed and let go of Vinny, and backing away. When this happened the others immediately bunched together. The cameraman let out a shaky breathe one he didn’t know he was holding once he was let go.

“Who are you?” Lloyd questioned,

“Shancai, prince and sworn protector of the Ivory Kingdom” the man spoke before he helped Vinny get up from the ground.

“Hah…that’s nice, but why’d you feel the need to attack us!?” Jay questioned, his rage not well hidden.

“You aren’t from here, technically trespassers” the man spoke bluntly, as he closed his hand around the spear and it disappeared into thin air.

“Ok cool, so where are we?” Kai questioned, as he rubbed his temples.

“As of now, Ivory Kingdom, if you were further into the forest would be the Grove where my sister protects” Shancai spoke as he dragged Vinny to follow him, making sure not to hurt his arm.

“Where are you taking us?” Lloyd asked.

“My mother, she can most likely take you back to wherever you’re from” Shancai replied as he continued walking, he kept Vinny close, glancing at him every now and then, the cameraman stuffed the dagger into his pocket.

“You’re helping us?” Cole asked.

“For now…if I find out you’ve caused trouble in your time of being here I won’t hesitate to change my mind” Shancai replied, as he gave the others a glare.

They continued walking, “I expect a truthful answer when we’re alone…” Shancai whispered quietly to Vinny causing him to take a sharp breathe and nod slightly.

This man definitely knew who Enji and Rida were…Vinny could only hope this man wasn’t working with them…

(I UNDERSTAND VINNY AND SHANCAI HAD A ROUGH MEETING BUT TRUST ME!!! IT WILL GET BETTER IT WILL GET BETTER!!! Also I love Shancai more than all my ocs…he’s so pretty🥺)

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 89

(I suggest you check out parts 1-88 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

As Vinny and Shancai walked down the halls of the palace, the cameraman couldn’t help but feel like a burden was lifted off his shoulders, he no longer felt like he carried the weight of the world.

Vinny still felt some anxiety, but knowing that Wu or Jay understood the situation and weren’t jumping to conclusions, relived him, so he could presume what the others could possible say if they found out about Enji.

“You alright?” The prince asked, snapping the cameraman out of his thoughts, as he looked up.

“Yea…” Vinny sighed in relief, “A lot better now, you were right about them being understanding” he chuckled, as he rubbed the back of his neck.

“Your other friends would understand just as much, don’t worry yourself” Shancai spoke, “We still need to figure Ridas’ plan with you…” he sighed out.

“I know…what could he possibly want from me? There’s nothing special about me, the only significant thing I’ve done is allow Ninjagos’ former warlord into my house and date him…” The cameraman confessed.

“You never mentioned that before…” the prince spoke as he cocked his head curiously.

“Ah right…” Vinny sighed, “Yea…Garmadon was kind of the city’s number one enemy because he destroyed it…not his fault though, he was bitten by this snake that corrupted him when he was young”

“That is pretty major…” Shancai spoke as they continued walking. “Was it…hard to love him?” He hesitantly asked, his voice quietening.

“A little…” the cameraman chuckled, as a somber smile formed on his face, “He was a little short tempered at times, but he’s always interested me” he confessed.

“Do you ever think of what others would think?” The prince questioned, the questions were clearly for something or well…someone…

“All the time, but who cares? The city’s fucked up and so is everyone else…i won’t let judgemental bitches criticise my life just because they don’t approve of it, there’ll always be people who don’t approve…” Vinny sighed as he looked up at Shancai.

“You don’t get uncomfortable from being judged…?” The prince asked his voice barely audible.

“I do, sometimes…but when practically everyone found out Garmadon was living with me they all gave me judgy looks and overtime I got used to it” The cameraman confessed as they made it outside, back to the training area.

“You really love him” Shancai painfully chuckled, he was clearly thinking about someone, and Vinny had a hint as to who that someone was, and Shancai clearly yearned this person.

“I do…I love him so much…” the cameraman sighed as they walked down the steps. “Well that was quicker than expected”

“Yea…” Shancai sighed as he rubbed his temples and stretched.

“What are we doing now?” Vinny asked curiously, he wanted to distance himself from their conversation before, it clearly was taking a toll on the prince. And it only seemed to confuse Vinny about Shancai and Enji, because it was obvious the prince was thinking about him. The guilt and yearning on his face was evident.

“Speed I suppose, you can’t run away from someone if you’re slow, and you couldn’t catch up with Jay” the prince spoke, slightly teasing Vinny.

“N-not my fault! Enji held me down and let Jay get away” the cameraman whined as his cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“A few laps around here is fine?” Shancai asked, receiving a soft nod from Vinny. “I’ll run with you” he added.

“You’re like a hundred times faster than me” the cameraman joked.

“I might as well be” The prince replied as he handed Vinny his water bottle, “Don’t drink too little or too much”. The cameraman nodded and drank some water, it was good for be hydrated before a run.

“So just around here?” Vinny asked as he pointed to the area. The prince nodded in response as they stood next to each other. Shancai ran first, clearly going slow allowing the cameraman to run at the same pace.

“Breathe in from your nose and out from your mouth” the prince spoke, Vinny nodded and did what was instructed. The area they ran around wasn’t small, but wasn’t large and it was tolerable. The run wasn’t anything significant, they didn’t talk much because there wasn’t really anything to talk about.

They ran around for a good half an hour before sitting back down, the two managed to lap around the area around 8-12 times before relaxing. “That was good” Vinny chuckled as he drank water.

“How so?” Shancai asked curiously, the two were letting out soft pants, were sweating while their cheeks were slightly flushed.

“Just felt nice and relaxing, no problems to deal with at all” the cameraman answered as he smiled at the prince. “Do you ever find training relaxing?”

“Sometimes I guess…” Shancai answered as he drank as well.

“Wanna go inside?” Vinny asked as he leaned back.

“I don’t see why not, best we don’t push you so quickly” the prince answered as the both stood up, the cameraman cracking his back. The two walked back up the stairs, Vinny letting out an exasperated groan, he hated stairs.

“Do you have patrol today?” The cameraman asked as they began walking down the halls once more.

“Yes, it would be better if you stay here this time” Shancai answered, “There has been rumours of some attack” he added.

“Really? You gonna be alright? With your bruise and all you should have a break” Vinny asked, he was well aware of the princes’ abilities of self defence, but he could still be worried.

“I’ll manage, perhaps you could stay with mother? She doesn’t seems to mind your presence while working on things which is rare, she hardly allows others that’s not me or Willow there” Shancai spoke.

“Yea, hey uh…why did you say it like that?” Vinny asked, confusing the prince.

“Say what?” Shancai questioned as he cocked his head.

“Before you used to say ‘my mother’…but now you just say ‘mother’…?” The cameraman nervously confessed as he rubbed the back of his neck and looked away. There was silence for a few seconds as they both stopped walking.

“Never crossed my mind, I just stopped it and it feels right” Shancai eventually spoke up breaking the silence.

“I-it does?” Vinny asked as he looked at the prince.

“Yea, I’m sure Willow would agree…you’re welcome into our family” Shancai spoke comfortingly causing a small smile to form on the cameramans’ face.

“Thanks…” Vinny sighed in relief as they began walking again.

“If you were to ask Willow she would call you our brother” The prince spoke, “And I would call you the same” he added. The cameraman looked at the ground, he was happy hearing that.

“I’ve thought the same with all of you…I’ve kinda of regarded you as family now” Vinny chuckled out.

“We all see you as one of our own” Shancai spoke.

“That makes me feel better, thanks…for everything…” the cameraman spoke as they continued walking down the halls. “You think the travellers tea would work bringing us back here…?” He asked quietly, he really wanted to come back here all the time.

“It’s no issue, we’ll surely find another way for you to come back here, if not travellers tea then we can find something like Enjis’ mirror” Shancai spoke, as he placed his hand on Vinnys’ shoulder.

“You think whatever Rida’s up to is gonna be bad…?” The cameraman quietly asked as he leaned against the prince slightly.

“I…am uncertain of what he is doing, but I won’t, and can’t give you false hope of it being something small…” Shancai confessed.

“That’s what I wanted to hear” Vinny chuckled weakly, “Just the truth…” he sighed.

“Your room’s here, you wanna go?” Shancai asked, receiving a nod from the other.

“Yea…you need to get ready either way and I need a shower” the cameraman answered as he opened the door to his room.

“If you would like, I could possibly give you some of my old clothes, like the ones you’re wearing now…they fit you well” Shancai spoke.

“That would be amazing” Vinny sighed out, “They’re really comfy too, thanks”

“Once you’re done come to me and I’ll give them” the prince asked, receiving a nod from the cameraman. “I’ll be in my room” he added as he began walking off.

“See ya” Vinny called out before stretching and going into his room and closing the door. That was nice, the kingdom was nice, Deity, Shancai and Willow were nice. The cameraman took off his arm bracers and cloak tossing it onto the bed as he felt his back. Man he sweated a lot.

“Not doing anything else today…” he spoke to himself as he stroked a hand through his hair and sat on the bed. The cameraman took off his shirt, allowing his body to breathe for a moment. He had a feeling his muscles were gonna hurt in the morning.

The hairs on his body stood up as he shivered, a cool gust of wind hit him, it felt familiar. Not Enji familiar, but familiar. Vinny began looking around as his hand slid to the dagger in his pocket. He didn’t know why but he didn’t feel alone.

The cameraman suddenly pulled the dagger out and slammed someone against the wall, the dagger digging into the strangers’ arm. Vinnys’ eyes widened when he saw the person, not necessarily saw but recognised…a Phoenix mask…there was only one person with that mask…Rida…

(Vinny being curious about why Shancai stopped saying ‘my mother’ has gotta be the cutest thing ever cause you know he’s all happy about being accepted like this😭)

who's to say i don't want him in my room ;)

don't do it

Overwhelmed (Vinny x Garmadon Part 10)

(this is probably gonna be a short chapter, I suggest you read parts 1-9 if you haven’t already, but yea I have a little bit of time❤️❤️ Also Wu told Misako about everything and what Jay said.)

Awhile late Garmadon was walking around until he bumped into Misako. “Garmadon..”The woman said(ahh yess the woman) “Misako….”Garmadon replied. “I’ve wanted to ask you a question about a certain someone Misako said, Garmadon obviously knew who he was talking about, “Great now you too…”He mumbled earning a confused look from Misako. “I’m curious about you and Vinny, you both seem really close and and Wu told me when Jay asked a specific question you seemed upset as to happen at you did” Misako said (yes I made Misako a pain in the ass cause she is one no offence to anyone who likes her) “He told you what a happened and that it was an accident” Garmadon hissed. Misako put her hands put in this ok calm down way “I’m just saying you seem a little protective of him, and I’m just curious what would happen if someone hurt him” Misako said earning a death stare from Garmadon it was true he was protective of Vinny but that’s not his fault if the son of a god fell in love with a normal human of course he was gonna be protective. “If someone hurt him what would you do…and why is he special in some way..?” Misako asked. “I would kill them and for you to suggest that there is something going on between us is ridiculous” Garmadon replied trying to keep his cool. “What would happen if he almost died…?”She asked again. At that point Garmadon was losing it and clenched his fists, “You don’t want to know the answer to that…”He replied

“You seem tense is the thought of something bad happening to him that disturbing”She said, “I already told you there’s nothing going on between us”He repeated slowly getting annoyed. “I’m just curious what changed? That could’ve brought you two closer together”She said, “I already fucking told you nothing changed”Garmadon repeated for a third time. “No something has changed everyone knows it I’m pretty sure some of the ninja are catching on”Misako said continuing to be a pain in the ass. “Maybe something has changed but not between me, you, Lloyd or my brother, me deciding to change for the better doesn’t involve you, because not one of you decided to give a chance to change at least a normal fucking human who I’ve only spoken to once actually cared and gave me a chance, sure he was scared but who could blame him!”Garmadon shouted before walking away little did he know that there were many people eavesdropping.

(I uploaded at least I know it’s not long but I tried)

sooooooooooooooo...about your other ocs what's their personalities and is there a set place for them being introduced in the story???

Shancai, Deity and Willow is who I'm talking about also do they have powers and in another post you said you did concept art is it alright if you upload them, I would love to see how you envision your characters.

good question

The set place is called the Ivory Kingdom...a little place I made up and they live in the Ivory Palace that's all I'm saying.

Also Shancai and Willow are twins though their appearances aren't really close. Also WIllow and Deity call Shancai, Shanni. and Willow sometimes Sunny, or sunshine to make fun of his grumpy attitude

Shancai is very very serious and is more soldier type as well as smart and strong. He guards the palace with his life and has trust issues. Uptight and takes rules very seriously, main weapon is a spear and is extremely agile. ALSO he has vitiligo.

Willow is really laid back and kind, she doesn't really live in the palace and spends most time outside in forests. She might seem like she trusts you but that's to get you to trust her. Big fan of animals. No a fan of her brothers' uptight personality and how he will threaten trespasses or lost people with prison.

Deity the mother of the two twins and really calm and collected, the queen of the Ivory Kingdom, an absolute saint, loves BOTH her children equally. Really peaceful and keeps Shancai from taking the law too far, the punishments aren't bad but Shancai will take it a bit far. Will kill you if you harm her children really dangerous when she wants to.

They have powers but not what you think, other than probably one, won't talk too much about that.

The concept art? Maybe I'll upload it but I'm not the best artist and I have yet to draw Rida, due to complications with that STUPID FUCKING PHOENIX MASK AND ROBE also Shancai, Willow and Deity all have black scleras which is the white park of your eyeball and they all have gradient arms meaning they start one colour and fade into normal skin colour.

Shancai and Willow are both 24 and Deity is 45 and looks fucking amazing for her age

bro broke my heart

my poor baby i hope he comes back as a sinner

i dont understand this show could have the funniest fucking jokes than something depressing happens like Lucifer said he was gonna fuck Adam next Nifty comes and kills him which was funny with how many times she stabbed him BUT THEN HE FUCKING SMILES AT LUTE WITH THE MOST PURE FUCKING SMILE LIKE THIS SHOW IS AN ENTIRE MOOD SWING

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 73

(I suggest you check out parts 1-72 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Willow and Shancai)

Everyone had went to go rest up after the sparring they were going to the markets later. “Hey…where’d Vinny go? He disappeared” Willow spoke up to her brother as they walked together.

“I am unsure…though Nya did go somewhere, I presume she knows?” Shancai answered, his sister nodded and grabbed his hand and tugged him towards a different hallway. “Where are we going?” He asked.

“We’re gonna go ask her if something happened, he wouldn’t just leave like that” Willow spoke, receiving a nod from her brother. They continued to walk down the halls before knocking on the door, Jay opened it.

“Oh hey” Jay spoke, clearly surprised to see the two.

“Hey, can we just borrow Nya for a second?” Nya asked as she peeked the in the room and looked at Nya who was laying on the bed.

“Uhh, sure?” Nya spoke up as she stood and went to the door allowing Jay to go back to the bed and rest there. “What’s up?” She asked as she stood at the door.

“Is…everything alright with Vinny? We noticed he was missing and you also went off…did something happen?” Willow spoke up, Nya let out a sighed as she rubbed her temple and her expression softened.

“Yea…he just has a lot on his mind” Nya replied, she didn’t know Shancai and Willow knew about Vinnys’ relationship with Garmadon.

“Should we check on him?” Shancai asked.

“I…don’t think so…he really wants to be alone” Nya answered.

“We know about his relationship with Garmadon” Willow whispered just loud enough for Nya to hear, but not Jay. The water ninja looked surprised hearing that and looked back at Jay before turning back and exiting the room and closing the door slightly.

“He told you?” Nya aksed, as the two nodded, “I…don’t know if I should tell you…” she sighed.

“Please we’re begging you” Willow begged.

“I…fine” Nya sighed, “Garmadon…wants a break from their relationship and Vinny isn’t taking it well…” she confessed, causing Willow and Shancais’ eyes to widen.

“H-how was he when you checked on him?” Willow asked, concern etched on her face.

“He…looked like he’d been crying” The water ninja spoke quietly as she looked at the ground.

“He wishes to be left alone?” Shancai questioned, receiving a nod for Nya, “Would checking on him be fine?” He asked.

“Should be…from what I’ve seen he enjoys both your company, might be sleeping maybe” Nya answered.

“R-right…” Willow sighed, “Thanks for your help” she added as she smiled softly.

“No problem…if anything happens, please tell me if you can…and I’ll tell you whatever I can” Nya answered.

“We will, I swear” Willow spoke.

“Bye…” Nya spoke softly as she watched the two leave and wave. The water ninja sighed to herself and rubbed her temples before going back into the room.

Willow and Shancai began making their way to Vinnys’ room, “Well he’s definitely gonna be quiet” Willow spoke.

“As expected…he didn’t seem to expect this to happen” Shancai answered.

“Enji’s…taken a toll on him…” The nature elemental spoke her voice quieter than before, Shancai stopped in his tracks and let out a shaky sigh.

“I know…” He spoke as he stared at the ground, Willow put her hand on her brothers’ shoulder.

“I know it’s hard…” She spoke softly, “Vinny’s gonna find out sooner or later…if you don’t tell him Enji will” she added.

“How am I meant to tell him?” Shancai asked, distress in his voice, “How would he react when he finds out?” He added.

“Shanni…he’d understand…and plus this was when we were kids, you didn’t know what would happen” Willow spoke in an attempt to comfort her brother.

“I could’ve stopped it though” Shancai retorted.

“You and Enji were kids, dumb kids…as much as you hate Enji now you still have some care for him, because he was your friend” Willow spoke her voice more harsh but still caring, “You can’t change the past…” she spoke quieter.

“Don’t remind me…” Shancai mumbled before walking ahead, Willow sighed and went quiet. They walked the rest of the way in silence before reaching Vinnys’ room.

Willow gently knocked, “Vinny? You in there?” She asked, no answer, she knocked again and waited a while, “I’m gonna come in” she called our, before opening the door and looking around.

“Where is he?” Shancai asked, as he stared at the empty bed and empty bathroom.

“Maybe he went for a walk? We can ask a servant if they saw him” Willow suggested receiving a nod for her brother, “I’ll go one way you go the other” she spoke as she exited the room and closed the door.

“I’ll see if his friends have seen him” Shancai spoke as he walked one direction while Willow went the other.

As Willow walked near the exit to the garden, she saw a group of servants, “H-hey, sorry for bothering, but have you seen a man here?” She asked one.

“Uhh yes yes, he was staring at the garden” one spoke with brown hair.

“And someone we didn’t recognise spoke to him, she had bangs that covered her eyes” Another spoke with blonde hair spoke, Willow’s heart dropped.

“D-did he go in the garden?” Willow questioned.

“Yes, he’s been there for a while, is everything alright?” Another with black hair spoke.

“Y-yea…everything’s fine…” Willow replied, “C-can you make sure no goes in the garden at all for me?” She requested.

“Of course” they spoke in unison.

“Thanks you” Willow spoke shakily, before bolting off towards the direction her brother went, she went down hall after hall, before finally spotting her brother, with Kai, Lloyd, Zane and Pixal. “Shanni!” Willow called out as she ran towards her brother.

“What? Did something happen? Are you hurt?” Shan is asked with worry as he made sure his sister wasn’t hurt.

“I-I’m fine” Willow spoke as she began to catch her breathe.

“Then what happened? You look like you ran across the whole palace” Kai spoke.

“I-I think he went into Rushifa’s part of the forest!” The nature elemental blurted out to her brother, her face was red from the running, she was taking deep breathes and she looked scared really scared. As Shancai heard those words his heart dropped. “I-if he went in there h-he might die!” She added.

“Who’s Rushifa?” Lloyd asked.

“In short words a serpentine with a hypnotic voice and invisibility” Zane spoke, receiving a nod from Kai and Lloyd.

“Are you sure?” Shancai asked.

“Y-yes, I asked people a-and they saw someone they didn’t recognise t-talk to him a-an-and-“ Willow was hyperventilating and Shancai noticed this.

“Calm down…we’re gonna go check…” Shancai spoke softly as he attempted to comfort her.

“What’s going on?” A voice spoke as Wu, Garmadon and Cole entered the same hall as them.

“Vinny might be in danger…” Lloyd hesitantly spoke as he braced himself for his fathers’ reaction.

“What!?” Garmadon hissed, they may he having a relationship break, but just as he said he still loved him.

“He might’ve went into the part of the forest I told you all about” Willow spoke to Wu and Garmadon, “And if Rushifa gets her hands on him who knows what might happen” she added, as she allowed her brother to lead them all one way towards the garden.

“Are we all coming?” Cole asked.

“If you want” Shancai spoke, as he summoned his spear.

“I’m gonna go get Nya and Jay” Kai spoke up as he ran towards his sisters’ room in a different hall.

“If he has a scratch on him then so he-“ Garmadon grumbled.

“Calm down…he’s still upset from the your conversation before, seeing you overprotective might upset him more” Wu whispered the his brother.

Kai came back with Nya and Jay, “You’re sure he’s in there?” Nya immediately asked.

“Yes” Shancai spoke, as he went down the pathway into the forest. Willow was terrified.

“She’s relentless…might toy with him till she’s bored and kill him” Willow whispered to her brother.

“Don’t dwell on those thoughts…he’ll be fine…I’m sure” Shancai whispered comfortingly.

As they stopped at torn away vine and shrubs from darker side of the forest, Willows’ heart dropped, “There…we’re wolves too…” she spoke shakily as she observed the bites and tears of the vines.

“There’s no blood though? Meaning he couldn’t be hurt?” Jay spoke up.

“Yes…but he didn’t go back into the palace either…” Willow added as she controlled the wines to create a bigger opening.

“It reeks…” Kai muttered.

“That’s the smell of rotting bodies…” the nature elemental admitted, “If you see one don’t touch it” she added, as she entered.

“T-this Rushifa…is there anything else we should know?” Lloyd asked.

“She had a stinger at the end of her tail…how? I don’t know…but it’ll paralyse you and in rare cases kill you, her having the voice of a siren she can control animals too…more specifically the snakes” Willow answered as she remained on guard leading with ever brother.

“Wow…I wish I didn’t know that…” Jay whined.

“What are the chances he isn’t hurt?” Cole asked, receiving glares from everyone, “N-not badly hurt, maybe a scar or something…he’s a guy with a broken arm…he’s only weapon is a dagger that we don’t even know he has” Cole added.

“Best we don’t think about it, and make sure he comes out alive” Shancai spoke up.

“Uhh guys…” Kai spoke shakily as he picked up torn fabric off a jagged tree branch. “This is definitely new…” he added.

“At least we know he’s here” Pixal spoke, it was true at least they knew he was in the forest and not blindly walking.

This was gonna take some time…

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 88

(I suggest you check out parts 1-87 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

The four entered this room, one in there Shancai shut the door and locked it. They weren’t taking risks of being found. There were seats placed, two next to each other and two in front. The cameraman and the prince sat next to each other while Wu and Jay sat next to each other.

“Ask your questions” Vinny sighed out as he leaned back into the chair. He couldn’t care less about Enji at the moment, he was too tired to deal with him.

“That guy, what’s his name? And how long have you known him?” Jay asked curiously.

“His name’s Enji” the cameraman answered as Wu and Jay listened intently. “I’ve known him for a week or so? Longer than you that’s for sure” he added.

“You’re not working with him?” Wu asked, he clearly didn’t believe his question either, he just had to hear Vinny confirm it.

“Never” Vinny answered.

“Who knows about him?” The lightning ninja questioned.

“Me, my sister and mother” Shancai spoke, receiving a nod from the others.

“That’s because he’s an enemy of the kingdom” Vinny added, clarifying it more.

“How’d you two meet?” Wu questioned, the cameraman let out a painful chuckle.

“Remember that guy I told you about? The random hallucination one?” Vinny asked.

“Yes?” Wu spoke, while Jay looked confused. Wu seemed to be realising where this was going.

“Yes it was him…and he’s made my life a living hell” the cameraman grumbled as he looked at the ground.

“Didn’t you say he-?” Wu was cut off.

“Yea I did…he was threatening everyone, I didn’t know what the ruck to do. Hell I almost told Garmadon about him once, but Enji fucking threatened him too!” Vinny laughed out, though it was clearly forced and the memories were painful.

“Breath…” Shancai spoke to the cameraman softly as he placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

“Oh right! You and Garmadon are fucking dating?!” Jay suddenly asked, causing Vinnys’ cheeks to grow bright red.

“Yes…” he answered embarrassingly, “We’re on a little break though…” he sighed out, Jays’ mind turned off as he tried processing this.

“So Enji’s the reason you’re like this?” Wu asked, receiving a nod from the cameraman. “Do you know anything about him?”

“Yea…remember when you came back from the mission and I said his powers were like illusions?” Vinny asked, receiving a nod. “That’s cause he’s the elemental master of illusion” he spoke.

“Seriously?” Jay asked, “Anything else he can do?”

“He knows some magic, sometimes when he creates illusions he can turn some into actual objects” Shancai spoke, “And he works with someone named Rida”

“Is Rida worse?” Wu asked.

“It’s…complicated…” Shancai spoke, causing them to see what Vinny would say.

“Very complicated…” The cameraman sighed, as he pulled his dagger from his pocket, “This dagger was Enjis’, but Rida gave it to me for some reason…and so far Rida’s been kinder to be than Enji, but I can’t trust him, he’s unsettling” Vinny spoke.

“Tell them about the key…” Shancai muttered to the cameraman, causing him to tense.

“What key?” Jay asked.

“The key you got back from the mission that disappeared” Wu sighed to Jay, understanding what it meant.

“I…may have helped Enji get it…” Vinny quietly confessed as quilt crawled up his back.

“What?!” Jay spoke as his eyes widened.

“Not by choice! He came to me at like 2am in the fucking morning and looked like if I didn’t do it he would kill someone” The cameraman spoke.

“What’s the significance of it?” Wu questioned, as he nodded in understanding, he understood why Vinny would do such a thing.

“Not sure” the cameraman lied, Deity told him the significance and told him to keep it a secret so he was.

“Me neither” Shancai spoke as he sighed.

“Has Enji hurt you?” Wu asked.

“He stabbed my hand and foot” Vinny spoke bluntly as he held up his hand which had stitches, “So I thankfully had Zane and Pixal stitch it up, i think it was a few days after, but I didn’t want it get infected” He added.

“So the other day, back at the monastery, when you were eating and you just yelled for no reason was it because of Enji?” Jay asked.

“Yea…” the cameraman chuckled painfully, “He’s an asshole I know…” he sighed.

“The person he works with, Rida, is he one we should be wary of?” Wu asked.

“Not sure…Enji listens to Rida and respects him, so I think yes…” Vinny answered.

“Definitely…Rids tends to be the brains of the two, Enji’s smart, but he’s sent out to do plans” Shancai spoke.

“Does Rida have powers?” Jay asked.

“Dark magic or well the dark arts” Shancai spoke, “He’s well in it as well” he added. Wu and Jays’ eyes widened.

“I thought he did normal magic” Vinny spoke as he looked at the prince.

“Rarely, there are things you can only do in those, so he tends to lead into the more destructive path” Shancai answered.

“That’s not good, how long has he been after your kingdom?” Wu asked.

“Perhaps seven years?” The prince spoke.

“Doesn’t Garmadon know more about magic? Maybe he knows counters and stuff?” Jay asked.

“Perhaps, though my brother most likely distanced himself from those things” Wu answered.

“He has…but he still knows stuff” Vinny spoke up, “I asked him about all that stuff” the cameraman continued.

“He answered you?” Wu asked.

“At first he was a bit hesitant, but he eventually didn’t mind telling me about it…he told me all about that stuff, elementals, powers and magic, he definitely knows about it” Vinny answered.

“Perhaps I can ask him?” Wu spoke, receiving a nod from the others.

“Quick question…how does Enji get around, one moment he’s here the next he isn’t” Jay questioned.

“An enchanted mirror, it’s a small shard that teleports him placed, mostly places with a mirror, though sometimes it can take you other places” Shancai explained. “In your case, you were dropped for the sky by one”

“Shanni they don’t know how we got here…” Vinny sighed, he still felt guilty about bringing everyone here.

“You know how we got here?” Jay asked.

“Yes…sort of my fault too…” the cameraman awkwardly spoke.

“Not your fault” Shancai spoke, as he looked at Vinny, not liking him blaming himself.

“Anyways!” Vinny spoke, “I had this fucked up enchanted mirror shard then we dropped from the sky” he sighed out.

“This is all so strange” Wu spoke.

“Trust me…I know” The cameraman chuckled.

“You can’t keep these secrets” Wu sighed, while Jay nodded.

“I know…” Vinny spoke, “It’s just hard…he threatens everyone and sometimes I know he’ll act on those words…”

“We won’t tell the others?” Jay asked.

“Please don’t…” The cameraman begged, receiving nods from Jay and Wu.

“Best we be off then…the others might get suspicious” Wu spoke as he got up.

“Yea…” Vinny spoke, as he watched them go to the door, he relaxed more into the chair.

“If anything else happens tell us” Wu spoke, receiving a nod from the two as they both walked out. Shancai and Vinny were left alone in the room.

“That went way better than I anticipated” the prince spoke up.

“I know” the cameraman laughed out in relief. “That could’ve went so wrong in so many ways” he sighed out.

“I told you, you’re friends are understanding” Shancai spoke as he patted Vinnys’ back.

“I know…I was just overthinking” the cameraman sighed, as he stretched. “Should we go back and train?”

“If you want to” the prince answered, Vinny happily nodded so they both stood up and began making their way back out. They could only hope nothing else happened…

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 58

(I suggest you check out parts 1-57 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised: Criolla_Star)

(Someone’s been blessed by motivation)

As Vinny and Enji walked in the hallways, Vinny couldn’t shake his anxiety, on one hand he wanted to do everything to protect his friends, but on the other hand he couldn’t help, but think this was also a mistake…a fork in the road each with their own problems…

“Why’d you cut Cole…?” The cameraman asked quietly, breaking the silence as they walked.

Enji chuckled, “Because I just had to be safe…I wasn’t taking risks with the chest” he replied to the cameraman arrogantly as he wrapped a arm around his neck.

“Rida said that you were finding something that belonged to him…was the chest it?” Vinny questioned once more as he tried avoiding the other mans’ touch.

“Yep, and he’s going to get his way one way or another” Enji replied as he tied up his hair using a hair tie on his wrist.

There was that awkward silence again, it was taking longer to get to the elevator mainly, because they didn’t want to risk waking anyone.

“Do you-“ Vinny was cut off as Enji pulled him into a different corridor and covered his mouth. It was clear Enji didn’t want to get caught. The cameraman stared at the other, confusion evident on his face until he heard soft footsteps.

Vinny peaked slightly and saw Lloyd going towards the kitchen, once he was far enough Enji dragged the other quickly to the gaming room. “Thanks…” the cameraman mumbled, he knew he shouldn’t be thanking him, but if Lloyd saw him and the key was missing there would clearly be some suspects.

“I take my work seriously” Enji spoke, still sounding as arrogant as ever as he pushed Vinny, pressuring him to use the elevator. The cameraman rolled his eyes before carefully putting three shurikens in the dartboard causing the TV to lift as a elevator with a scanner was revealed.

“I think there’s cameras down there…” Vinny spoke as he looked at Enji.

“I’ll deal with them” he spoke before pushing the cameraman in front of the scanner. Vinny looked at the scanner and the elevator opened.

“Ladies first~” Enji teased as he bowed and signalled for Vinny to enter the elevator. The cameraman groaned in disgust as he entered the elevator.

Emoji entered after him, and Vinny took a sharp breathe as the door closed, “No going back now…” he thought to himself as he anxiously itched his hand.

Before he could take another thought the doors opened again as they made it down. Enji walked our first, strolling in like he owned the place, Vinny hesitantly followed behind, slightly sweating due to how nervous he was.

“Where is it?” Enji asked as he looked around.

“N-not sure…I put it there before I left” Vinny replied as he pointed to the table. The other man sighed before going through drawers, cupboards and anything that you could hide a key in.

Eventually his eyes landed on a small compartment in the ground, it was a loose slab, “Bingo~” Enji spoke as he crouched in front of the slab and lifted it, there it was…the key…

“W-what about the cameras?” Vinny asked, he was terrified of being caught, who knows what they all would say about this.

“Relax~! I used my illusions to change how you look to the cameras…so everyone just thinks you’re some random accomplice of mine” Enji chuckled, “You’re so tense” he added as he cupped Vinnys’ cheeks.

“Oh…let’s go back up…” The cameraman replied, as he pulled away from the others’ touch and began walking to the elevator again.

Enji rolled his eyes before grabbing the enchanted mirror from his pocket and grabbed Vinny closer, before throwing the mirror in the air. The cameraman helped slightly and saw the mirror came back down, it expanded and closed around them, he shut his eyes tight quite literally wondering what the fuck is happening.

Vinny opened his eyes and looked around, they were in this room? More so a tunnel…different mirrors, tall, long, short, small, all types of mirrors.

The cameraman hunched over once Enji let him go, he felt a wave of nausea wash over him, whatever that was, messed with Vinny.

“W-Where are we?” Vinny asked the other man through heavy breathes as he looked around the purplish, blue tunnel.

“I don’t even know what it’s called…but it’s how I get around” Enji replied as he dragged Vinny down the tunnel.

“If you just used the mirror, why couldn’t you use it to get down here?” Vinny questioned, annoyance evident as he was dragged by the other.

“Because there’s barely any mirrors there…and any in the vehicles are covered” Enji replied before he threw Vinny through a mirror, one identical to the one in he bedroom.

The cameraman yelped as he was thrown through, expecting an impact he shielded his face. He wasn’t greeted by the cold mirror glass, but instead the floor.

Vinny winced as he sat up on the ground, a hand on his head due to the impact. It wasn’t a hard impact, but it still stung. He looked back at the mirror and groaned as he saw Enji smiling at him devilishly as he waved.

“See you buddy!” He spoke to the cameraman.

“W-wait!” Vinny called out, he had a question about the mirrors, Enji groaned as he heard the others’ voice and reluctantly stuck his head out of the mirror.

“What?” Enji asked, clearly wanting to go to bed right now.

Vinny got up and rushed to the bedside table grabbing the mirror shard that Rida had accidentally left behind the previous day. “What’s this?” He questioned.

Enji took it from Vinnys’ hand and observed it, “A shard like my mirror…this one doesn’t word properly though and it’s old, I used it one time and I fell from the sky” Enji replied as he handed it back.

“You’re not gonna keep it or anything?” Vinny asked as he took it back.

“Rida would’ve came back for it already if he thought it was important and I quite frankly have had my share of bad experiences from that” Enji replied before retreating further into the mirror.

“Alright then…you can go” Vinny mumbled.

“Bye buddy~!” Enji said happily as he tugged on Vinnys’ hair pulling him to the ground before disappearing all together.

The cameraman groaned and winced in pain as he put his hand on his head, “Asshole…” he spoke out loud, just in case so Enji could hear.

He sat back on his bed, putting the shard on the bedside table. He could only hope no one would find anything suspicious about himself.

He was lost in thought before being snapped out by a soft knock, Vinny immediately got up about to open the door, before stopping. He should wait a little before opening it…whoever’s there won’t know he was awake…He also messed up his hair a bit more.

The cameraman waited at the door for a moment, two more knocks heard, he opened the door as he heard the third knock, he stared at the person who knocked with a fake drowsy expression.

Garmadon…great…just what he needed…