A/N: Looks like I'm back... with an other chapter. I'm proud :'D WOOOT WOOOT. And Vamp, Yes you should have. Now everything is going according to plan..MUAHAHAHAHAHAH. Ahem. Insert evil laughter. :l There, that's better. Now, to the sad part. I have NO idea where I'm going with this story. :D Oh well, let's see how it turns out. I have somewhat of a plot, but it ain't complete. -.- Livin' la vida loca. BUT, let's all give a round of applause to Vamp for helping come up with stuff and giving ideas. -CLAAAAP- Now, On with story. er, chapter. Wtf am I watching on t.v. Hold up. I can't find the remote ._. Oh well. Let's see how this chapter turns out. COMMENCE!
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An alarm went off, ringing loud enough to wake up the whole Galaxy. I wrapped the only pillow I had around my head trying to at least muffle out the annoying noise coming from who-knows-where. Eventually, I gave up since the sound waves had gained more dominance than the thickness of my fluffy, pillow and thin walls of my room. I now learned that nothing hear is soundproof, sadly. Changing into my daily attire, thoughts ran endlessly through my mind. Some random, others serious, many just plain nonsense and you know, the usual. I walked tiredly towards the kitchen, hoping that there would be a delicious, mouthwatering meal laid on the table just for me. You could say my hopes where somewhat crushed. The other ninja where there, all dressed in their own colored suits chatting their heads off. No food was displayed but hey, company is good, right? I took a step, creating a creak louder than I wished for, dragging all the attention to me. I felt myself heat up a bit feeling heavy gazes land on me.
"Morning, Athena. Had a good sleep?" Jay greeted first. I smiled warmly at him which he returned. I had also noticed a female teen about my age, sitting next to the red ninja, who shot me a confused, envious look from the corner of my eye.
"It was... good. Still kind of tired though." I said with a yawn. I brought my arm up to cover my wide-open mouth.
"Breakfast will be served soon. Zane is cooking in the kitchen at the moment." Cole informed. I nodded my head at him and decided to take a seat. I sat in between the master of Earth and master of lightning.
"So..." I started off; trying to begin a normal conversation. "We're suppose to bond?"
"Basically." Kai answered. The girl next to him soon perked up.
"I don't think you know me yet. I'm Nya, Kai's sister." She chirped. A gentle smile graced upon her lips. She brought out her hand, offering it towards me which I gladly received, shaking our hands with a welcoming touch.
"You probably already know, but I'm Athena." I told her. Our fingers soon parted and I took the moment to stare at everybody, taking in how my new team is.
"So, anything interesting or something you'd like to share?" Kai asked, his ears all opened for any information I had to say. His face looked suspicious, as if he was trying to detect if I was hiding something bad. I was able to feel the hard, scrutinized look he was giving me.
"Nothing much." I began but couldn't continue. Everyone's attention, even mine, was called onto the new figure entering the picture.
"Breakfast is ready!" Zane exclaimed. You couldn't hear it, but by the looks on everyone's face, they were screaming hallelujah. Zane laid the food in front of each of us. Before anyone was even able to blink, everybody had already pounced into their meal. I was thrown back on my first bite. Man, this guy cooks AMAZING! I feel like I can eat 100 of whatever I'm eating! (Elfie: I don't feel like describing the food. All food is delicious.)
Suddenly, a crash was heard distantly from the other side of the Monastery. Everyone ceased in their positions to identify who had created such noise. I checked the room to see if everyone was here. The guys may be puzzled but I have a pretty good guess.
"Athena! - Oh, everyone's here already. Ahem, I mean Hi!" Dusk literally crashed in. An innocent look was on her face. Everyone shared confused looks before greeting Dusk back. There wasn't much left room left so she squished herself onto my left. While everyone continued to eat, I used my arm and nudged it onto hers.
"Since you yelled my name so loud, was there something important you had to tell me?" I quietly asked her.
"It's nothing big. I'll tell you later!" She replied; to loud in my taste. I dipped my head down, letting her know I understood and looked back at everyone. Once I saw the blue chatterbox, I instantly remembered what I had to say.
"Soooo..." I said mainly to attract everyone's attention. Once they drew their attention to me, I continued to speak.
"Well-" I faced towards Jay. "Jay, you tell them!"
He seemed to have slightly choke on the piece of food he was eating upon hearing my order. He shot me a surprised/teasing look; his scratched eyebrow raised high.
"Can't you? You have a thing called a voice." He retorted.
"Oh, don't be lazy. You have one too. I feel like I've spoken a lot. Let's conserve my voice." I shot back. Everyone probably didn't know what was going on but watched intently anyways. The conversation most likely amusing them.
"You only said like three sentences." A large, joking grin was now on Jay's face.
"Yeah. My throat hurts because of that and you being stubborn just makes works."
"Are you sure I'm the stubborn one here?"
"Fine. Be that way. Be expecting something in your bed later." I smirked. A nervous look grew on his face. I chuckled.
"Wait, do you guys know each other?" Cole questioned; now joining the conversation.
"Yeah, we're siblings."
"Not EXACTLY siblings though." Jay cut in. I glared at him.
"Don't remind me." I grumbled.
"You two are siblings but not exactly?" Kai asked quizzically. "Mind explaining what that means cause if you already forgot, not all of us share a past with, Athena." I felt my stomach churn when I heard my name being spoken. Never really thought they would learn my name so quickly.
"Let's just say, she was adopted." Jay answered. I exhaled deeply, remembering those past moments(and not the good ones). They felt so ancient yet it wasn't so long ago. Gasps and nods of realization spread through the room.
"So you are an orphan?" The girl, I think her name was Nya, said with a glum expression. With my face still facing her, I looked back and sighed lightly trying to show that it wasn't anything big to freak out over. The scenes still haunt me and I don't think I should bring those memories back.
"Let's start with a yes and leave it at that." Noticing the stern look I had on, everyone quieted down, probably knowing that I didn't like the topic we were on. Before anyone could have said anything to lighten the mood, Garmadon threw himself into the room and the discussion.
"I see you all are awake." He said, almost bluntly.
"Morning, Sensei Garmadon." Everyone but Dusk said.
"Hi." Dusk greeted with a wave. Garmadon didn't seem to mind but everyone else, including me, quickly glanced at Dusk. She just shrugged, baffled by the looks we each gave her; her face clearly stated, What did I do?
"Anyways-" Garmadon spoke, grabbing our attentions back to him. "-I know it's early in the morning but I need you all to go on small errand for me. Not you though, Dusk." Dusk brought her hands and arms to the back of her head stretching a bit. "Fine, but don't be complaining when some of the pillows are missing."
"What is this errand you wish for us to achieve, Sensei?" Zane said. Garmadon hold onto his staff stiffly besides him while his left arm wrapped around his back.
"It shouldn't be anything too difficult. I just need you to pass by Darkly's and get my son for me."
"You have a son?!" I shouted. A bit too loud then what I hoped for. Before I could even react, something hard strike my head. I rubbed it and looked up at the culprit. Damn... that actually hurt.
"No yelling." Garmadon commanded. His staff proving him guilty as charged. "I almost forgot, you're new. You see, I have a son and he goes by, Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon. With all the work me and my brother had to do to find you five and train you all, I didn't have time to teach and look after Lloyd. His mother was off somewhere in the search of the Temple of Light. I haven't seen or gotten word of her in years. Now that you guys are here and all the hard stuff is out of the way, I have the spare time to spend with him that I couldn't do years before. I'm still quite busy though so if you students can get him for me, it would be a great favor."
"Oh... I see." I responded softly. Garmadon smiled.
"Great. Start getting ready now. Darkly's opens soon."
"Yes, Sensei!"
-At Darkly's-
We all jumped out of the truck Sensei Wu let us borrow. Taking off our ninja hoods, we looked up at the sign of the entrance of the school. It read, Darkly's School for Bad Boys, in a fancy font with even some scratches and little graffiti on it. That sign is high, how could these kids reach it? I wondered. We all strolled over to the doors of the entryway and walked in.
Upon entering, we had already reached the desk. A woman in braided, nut-brown hair and glasses sat behind the desk, typing her fingers away, staring intently at the computer screen. I was able to make out some wrinkles on her skin and her manner didn't seem to jolly. More like a serious, bored expression. Her pale skin just made her look more intimidating. Creaks were heard underneath our feet as we walked in, winning her attention at us.
"Yes?" She spoke dully. Speaking the same way she looked.
"We came here in search for, Lloyd. Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon?" Zane asked politely. He seemed less frightened by her then the rest of us. She scrunched up her noise and eyebrows, adding more wrinkles making her look more old.
"Oh yeah, that twerp." She said without a shame. My eyebrow twitched at the negative tone in her voice. "You want me to call him down?"
"If you wouldn't mind." Zane replied again. The lady huffed. I quietly huffed back without trying to get her to notice. She pressed a button on the intercom.
"Lloyd Garmadon, get your ass down here."
A school for bad boys... pfft. This really is a hellhole.
-With Lloyd earlier in the morning- (No Point of view here. I just want to try three point of view :D)
Lloyd mumbled in bed, throbbing from side to side trying to get comfortable. There were snickers being heard from around the room. A few of boys who also attended Darkly's wearing their regular uniform. One of them had a fish bowl cradled like a baby in his arms.
"Quiet! We don't want to wake him up just yet." One of them called Gene, instructed. His voice sounded like his nose was clogged. Gene then pointed at the boy who was holding the fish bowl. The small orange fish swimming around casually, unbeknownst of what the mischievous scheme the boys had planned.
"Brad, get closer and then dump it on him!" Gene snorted with a sinister grin. His exposed teeth with braces shined. Brad nodded and tip-toed carefully in the direction where Lloyd was sleeping peacefully. Once Brad had gotten to the edge of the bed, he brought up the bowl over Lloyd, ready to tip it so the water can flow out.
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP (annoying school bells -.-)
Startled by the bell, Brad lost balanced and dropped the bowl onto Lloyd, waking him up immediately. Everything poured out, even the fish, all over the blonde's head and bed sheets. Petrified and gasping for air, Lloyd looked around the room, wondering what had happened. His heart pounded furiously. I calmed down a bit once seeing the boys. They all tried holding in fits of laughter but failed miserably and began laughing out loud. He felt a strange feeling on his head, like something was touching him. Lloyd reached his hand up, hovering over his head.
Lloyd's eyes widened and a small squeal escaped his lips. The orange fish fell onto the covers of his bed where his legs were. The fish kept flopping around and jumping, gasping for water. Completely alarmed, Lloyd began kicking the sheets, accidentally kicking himself off the bed. He landed right on his back, knocking the wind out of him. This only made the other boys roar with laughter even more. Lloyd was completely pink. An enraged look crossed his face. To him, this was like any other ordinary day.
"HA. HA. I'M LAUGHING." Lloyd growled sharply. Gene stopped snickering and panted for a few breathes.
"It was only a joke, Lloyd. Don't take it too hard!" Gene said. Lloyd got up and looked at his clothes. All wet. Just like his soggy hair.
"Of course it was." He grumbled. Realization then stroke him. That was a fish tank... Oh god... He's gonna need to take a major bath. Water dripped from Lloyd's bowled formed hair. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed a shovel. Running towards it, he picked it up and hold it at the his classmates in a threatening position.
"I HAVE A DAMN SHOVEL! You won't be laughing then when I shove it up your ass in the left corner!" The boys groaned and one by one, they left the room.
"Way to ruin the fun." Brad mumbled while walking out. Lloyd gave no bother and turned a death ear to it. Once his room was all quiet and empty with only him in it, he shut the door closed and went to his closet. He picked out his uniform and placed it on the floor. Rapidly drying himself with a towel, hardly getting all the wet places, he tossed his clothes on and headed out the door. Right across from his room was the bathroom. He stood there staring at it for a few seconds.
"Eh! I don't need hygiene." Making his decision he walked down to his classroom. As he strolled, he had noticed something move past him. Lloyd couldn't make out what it was. It happened for a split second. Thinking it was only Gene and his gang trying to prank him again with an other of his lame tricks, Lloyd kept walking.
"I don't have time for that!" He yelled as he walked. Hoping Gene could receive the message nice and clear. Not looking back and speed walking, he wasn't able to notice a shadow on the ground appear.
Lloyd burst into the classroom, ceasing everyone from doing their work and drawing their gazes up at Lloyd.
"Lloyd, if you would mind walking in quietly next time. That would be great." The teacher suggested firmly. Lloyd plopped himself onto his seat.
"We'll see." He replied. The teacher shot daggers at him but Lloyd gave no concern and ignored it.
"Now, get a piece of paper and do what everyone else is doing." The teacher said. Trying to calm her nerves. Lloyd sighed and did as told. An other day of torture. Lloyd thought.
~Time skip to when the ninja come for Lloyd~
"Lloyd Garmadon, get your ass down here."
The class began to chuckle.
"ATTENTION TO THE BOARD PLEASE." The teacher quieted them down. "Lloyd go ahead, but hurry back."
He nodded and ran out of his seat. He was finally able to leave that hellhole. Lloyd raced to the door and closed it shut once he was out. Skipping, he went down the stairs and down into the office. He began walking slowly, wondering why hellhole #2 wanted him now. He's been in the office millions of times and that woman inside isn't appealing at all. Gently, knocked on the door.
"Come. IN. I called you down for a reason!" He was able to hear that devil's voice. Lloyd shrugged and kicked the door opened and walked in coolly like he always did. Acting like he didn't care. He's dealt with this many times and he enjoyed seeing the furious reactions of the woman.
"How would you know it's me? I could have been one of the hairy janitors." Came Lloyd's smart-mouth retort.
"I don't have time for your insubordination-"
"Ooooooh. Using big words on me now."
"LLOYD!" The woman smashed her fist onto the desk. Her eyes looking more tired and corrupted than before. "We have guests and the least you can do is give a good first impression!" She yelled. Lloyd looked towards the strangers who were near the doorway. Some filled with dumbfounded looks on their face. He couldn't believe he hadn't noticed them there and felt slightly embarrassed that they had to see that.
"Sorry." He muttered under his breathe.
"Now if you could start acting more-"
"We can handle it from here. Thanks for your service." Cole said. Not wanting an other argument to arise. The woman twitched her nose at him and turned away. She started typing on her computer again.
"Anytime." She responded, her voice sounding bland again. Zane, Cole, Jay, Kai, and Athena surrounded Lloyd. Lloyd didn't comprehend what was going on. Is he... getting adopted? Kai crouched down meeting face to face with Lloyd, resting his hands on his knees. Lloyd retracted his head back slightly, not liking how he was getting a bit in his personal space.
"So Kid, you must be Lloyd. Gotta admit, I like the attitude." Kai said. He tried smiling to get good with Lloyd. He only shrugged.
"Living here, you're GONNA develop a bad attitude. It's like prison here.
"Hm? I never went to school. I always thought it would be fun. Guess I was wrong." Jay uttered. Lloyd furrowed his eyebrows.
"Some imagination you have." He muttered. Jay blinked.
"I was just saying!" Jay protested. Athena shook her head jokingly.
"Ignore him. Besides all that, we have come to take you back to your father." She explained. Lloyd almost lost his breathe.
"Isn't it exciting!? You're seeing your father AND coming with us! We are very special people. That's like killing two birds with one stone the positive way!" Jay shrieked. Acting more overjoyed than Lloyd.
"I have... a father?" Lloyd questioned. All his life he's been living in what he's been calling a "home" not knowing it was just the wrong side of town and he had a real family out there. The five teens nodded their heads.
"Of course. He left you here for important reasons. But now it's time for you to reunite with him." Zane answered him. Lloyd was about to crack a smile for once but restrained it.
"Cool." He mumbled. He stared at the floor.
"Is that REALLY what you think?" Cole said and rubbed Lloyd's head. "I know you have a happy side in there. Don't try acting so tough." Lloyd gave up and grinned.
"Fine." He chuckled. Lloyd felt a spark in him he hasn't felt in forever. It was some sort of joy. He was finally gonna leave this hell for real and go to a more happier reality. A portion of him boiled his blood. Out of everywhere he can go, why did his father put him here?
Suddenly, all the power went out. Everything would have been completely dark if it weren't for the opened window letting in sun light.
"What the-"
"AH! WHAT WAS THAT!" Jay shrieked. Cole placed his hand on Jay's shoulder.
"Jay, chill! It's just a blackout."
"Yeah, but what caused it?!"
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe the meteor that took out the dinosaurs came to strike again? Think Jay! Use that brain for once." Cole said. Sarcastic hinted in his tone of voice. Jay responded with a scoff.
"Thanks for the comfort, pebbles."
"I don't have time for your lame insults. We have to go check on the people who are in here to see if they're okay."
"Why? I thought it was just a blackout."
"Jay." Athena called out like a mother talking to a child who's in trouble. Jay sighed.
"Fine. I'm so-RREEEHHHH!"
"Jay?" Cole asked. His tone sounding more concerned. Even with the sunlight, it wasn't bright enough to see clearly in. A muffled sound was then heard and it left with a whoosh.
"Cole?" Kai asked next. The tension getting stronger. More swift noises were heard and one by one, everyone disappeared. Lloyd didn't feel safe in between everyone anymore. He stepped out of the circle and stopped walking backwards until he hit a wall. I sat down in the corner and covered his ears. The mysterious sounds haunting him. Right when things seemed like they were just getting good for him. Just to see himself getting tricked. When his vision got more clear in the dark, he was able to notice that nobody was there. Does that mean, he's all alone? But the real question was...
What the heck just happened.
WOOOOOT! I finished :D ANNND. I Have an ACTUAL excuse for this chapter's delay. MY. LAPTOP. DIDN'T. WORK. It literally broke. It's the only thing I use and can use to type up these chapters. It's still a bit virused now and it's freakin' ANNOYING. But I went through, dealt with it, and got this chapter done in ONE day. TA-DA. All the work I go through for you guys :'D IF ONLY MY WRITING STYLE WAS BETTER. I feel like I'm too repetitive. Anyways, here's an Interview. The one I promised. It isn't the BEST but EH. It's an interview, you don't know what to expect. o-o enjoy
-Interview-
Me: I HATH RETURNED! EGGY, WHO SHALL I BRING IN TODAY?
Eggy(he's a rock in the shape of an egg that I have): That's your decision to make. I'm just the audience.
Me: UUUGGHHHHH. You're my co-worker now :l *puts Eggy next to me*
Vamp: And me? :'l
Me: Shh... I'M TALKING
Vamp: :0
Me: *turns Vamp into a fire hydrant* HEHEHE. HEY HEY HEY! Let's let Bambi decide.
Eggy: *eat's an egg*
Bambi: *rolls the dice*lands on Cole*
Me: :l aye. Fine, I'll work with him
Cole: *magically appears* Um, Hi
Me: Hello... Cole
Cole: Like my biceps? :D
Me: No.
Cole: Triceps? :D
Me: nope.
Cole: Gluteus Maximus?
Me: Nein.
Cole: Well I like yours.
Me: SHHHH. I'M SUPPOSE TO BE ASKING THE QUESTIONS HERE.
Cole: Go ahead then
Me: uuuhh... Do you like brooms?
Cole: Yes...?
Me: LEVI ALERT! LEVI ALERT!
Cole: 0_0
Me: Gah, this is boring me. Next question. Why do you like Nya?
Cole: Cause she's pretty-
Me: PFFT. Cause she's pretty. WOWOWOWOWOW. If she were to hear you right now.
Cole: I didn't even finish!
Me: What were you gonna say next? That she's hot and beautiful? I see how much you respect women.
Cole: The guys weren't lying when they said you-
Me: I what? GASP. You have been gossiping about me :0
Cole: /)_-
Me: No wonder I've been sneezing a lot these days. for shame...
Cole: Can you ask the next question?
Me: MAYBE. You don't know how much shoulder pain I have right now typing all of this ;-; But it's fun so I don't care :D
Cole: I have brain pain from you -_-
Me: That's sad. I wish I can help but sadly I cannot. *checks watch* My time is limited. LIMITED. HURRY!
Cole: You haven't even asked the question yet
Me: -.- so sassy. AHEM *reads paper* Uhh, is orange really your favorite color?
Cole: Yeah. I know I might wear black-
Charlie: RACIST
Cole: 0-0 ...but it's just my attire. I like orange though-
Me: *talks in microphone* AND THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS! *brings in Skylar and puts her next to Cole* Cole. Likes. SKYLAR.
Cole: I want to complain but knowing you, I probably shouldn't waste my breathe
Me: Yay. You're learning :D ANYWAYS. What should your ship be called? Mineralshipping? Yeah, that's good
Cole: Yes, that's very nice .-. *tosses Skylar in a bag*
Me: OOH! YOU REALLY ARE LEARNING. *ties the bag and hangs it over shoulder* Let's dig her up in my garden next to my goldfish! :D
Cole: Ok :D
Kai: FIYAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH *swoops by and takes Skylar*
Me: That was our only chance for me and Cole to BOND
Cole: shit...
Me: *shrugs* Oh well. MINOO! DO YOUR THING
Mino: HEEDEDEDEDEDED *Uses bow and arrow to shoot the rope to cut it and makes Kai fall in a pile of Jays*
Me: Good. Have a watermelon
Mino: I KNOW HOW TO SAY WATERMELON IN 7 LANGUAGES :D
Me: Good for you *gives her a watermelon inside a watermelon and makes her disappear*
Cole: Should we go get Kai?
Me: Nah.. it'll make this Interview too long. Go hang out with Kai in the Jay pool. Looks like fun *pushes Cole in pool*
Eggy: *eats more eggs*
Me: analyses?
Eggy: Pretty good for the first try in a long time
Me: Eh thought so too.
Vamp: ELFIE. I FINISHED MY MATH PROJECT :D
Me: And what do you want me to do?
Vamp: Praise me on the accomplishment. Give me an award. Like a muffin or something.
Me: I'll make sure to bite your finger tomorrow :D
Vamp: o-o yay
Me: Hmm.. since you're here. SAY SOMETHING FUNNY.
Vamp: My mom is using commercials against me
Me: That isn't funny, it's the true cruel world we live in D':
Vamp: D':
Me: BLEH. I'm ending this here. GOODIE BYE
Vamp: Bai
Me: Kai x Blie :D
-End of Interview-
Credits:
The author as- Me
My rock as-Eggy
My best friend as-Vamp
My imagination as- Cole and Kai
My second best friend as- Mino
A kid in my class from school as- Charlie
So yeah, I think that's good. Before I go, I want to thank SkyfallxKnight, Vamp, Soggy-Ninjago679g, AND FlameNinjaofTheDark. Thanks for the reviews! Really gets my motors going XD By the way, Flame,you used my nickname o-o I feel honored. Yeah, thanks for those who read this too. See you all next chapter... That's right. I'll SEE you. You better watch out. Cause Santa Claus is coming... To town...