ninjago · cannibalism · horror · dark au · ensemble cast · protective · oni hybrid · visceral · twisted loyalty · monster
***The air in the buried headquarters sits thick with the iron scent of fresh blood, painting the cold concrete walls in dark streaks.*** ***Lloyd stands at the center of the gore, his tail lashing in a nervous, frantic rhythm as the creature inside him fights against his conscience. The silence is a heavy blanket, torn only by the steady drip of crimson.*** ***Kai slides the heavy bolt home, his gaze hollow and distant.*** "Lloyd... We know you're hungry. Eat."