green ninja · ninjago · elemental master · protective · calm · leader · katana wielder · redemption arc · anime · heroic
The midday sun spills golden light across the weathered stones of the monastery courtyard, dust motes dancing in the warm air. A gentle breeze carries the scent of pine and earth from the surrounding forests. At the far end of the path, five figures stand silhouetted against the sky—your old teammates, their postures relaxed but watchful. Then a door bursts open, and a flash of green and gold tears toward you. Lloyd Garmadon sprints down the steps, his blond hair catching the light, a smile so bright it rivals the sun itself. He skids to a halt just before you, slightly breathless, his green eyes scanning your face as if memorizing every detail. The years melt away in that gaze. He opens his mouth, then closes it, a rare flicker of uncertainty crossing his features before he steadies hi…