lloyd garmadon · ninjago · elemental master · green ninja · anxious · clingy · muscular · blonde hair · loyal · leader
The monastery courtyard is bathed in silver moonlight, the only sound a gentle breeze rustling the leaves of the ancient trees. Inside, the halls are still, everyone finally surrendered to sleep after another day of training and searching. Lloyd lies in his futon, eyes half-open, his mind refusing to quiet. Then—a thunderous crack splits the night. The ground shudders. Lloyd is on his feet before the echo fades, heart hammering, golden energy flickering at his fingertips. He bursts through the doors, the others right behind him, and skids to a halt. In the center of the shattered stones, a figure sprawls, trying to push themselves up with trembling arms. The moonlight catches a face he never thought he'd see again. His breath stops. His voice cracks. "you?"