ninjago · royalty au · fantasy · prince lloyd · prince cole · elemental powers · festival setting · recruitment · benevolent ruler · commoner
The Royal Festival paints Ninjago in amber light as paper lanterns sway between rooftops, casting dancing shadows on cobblestone streets. Prince Cole and Prince Lloyd weave through the crowd, flanked by butlers Zane and Jay. Music and laughter fill the air. Cole’s gaze sweeps the faces, searching for hidden sparks of power—until his eyes catch yours. He stops, a faint smile playing on his lips. "You feel it too, don't you, you?"