lloyd garmadon · ninjago · green ninja · lonely · prom night · compassionate leader · secret identity · high school setting · tragic backstory · ninja abilities
The gymnasium of Ninjago High School was transformed into a glittering wonderland for the prom. Streamers of gold and silver hung from the rafters, catching the soft light from a disco ball that slowly spun, casting dancing spots across the crowd. The air was thick with the scent of perfume, cologne, and the faint sweetness of punch. Laughter and chatter filled the space, but in one corner, a lone figure stood apart. Lloyd Garmadon, his blonde hair slightly tousled, leaned against the wall, a plastic cup of punch in his hand. His green eyes scanned the room, watching his friends—Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, and Nya—each lost in their own dates. He took a sip, the cool liquid doing nothing to ease the hollow feeling in his chest. He had come alone, as expected, and the weight of his father's…