Falling (Lloyd X Reader)

The previous afternoon, after the ninjas' success at the Temple of Light:

Garmadon and the Overlord were on the top of the cliff where Garmadon had taken the helm of darkness off of its perch. The clock ticked by ominously as Garmadon talked. 

It appears your indestructible army isn't as tough as it appears to be. 

The ninja may be getting stronger, but so are we. When the Celestial Clock reaches zero, the ultimate weapon will be complete, and then there will be nothing the ninja can do to stop you from turning Ninjago into your image!

And so, the clock ticked by the ninja unaware of the deadline hanging over their heads as they returned to their camp. 

Hours later:

The sun was sinking into the ocean, turning the sky to a burnt yellow-orange with purple cloud overcast. 

Garmadon stood watching the clock as the Overlord circled above. 

The clock is only hours away from finishing its countdown to the final battle between good and evil, Garmadon. Why so sad? The Overlord asked. 

Me? Sad? Garmadon replied. HA! Nonsense! I couldn't be happier. It's just...

Lloyd. The Overlord stated, disgust in his tone. 

I still have to battle my son in order to transform Ninjago into my image. 

Battle and defeat, if evil is to prevail. 

Garmadon stole a final glance at the countdown before quickly turning away and making his way back down the mountain. 

The next day, mid-afternoon:

Order up. Coconut cream pie. Served well done! Kai stated. He and the other boys, minus Lloyd had been throwing coconuts out to sea for hours and lighting them up with their new elemental swords. 

Cole and Kai were both shirtless and in their swim trunks, Jay was in a rash guard and swim trunks, meanwhile Zane looked like a dad on vacation with a pale blue hibiscus polo with tan khaki shorts. 

It is good to have our powers back. Zane stated to the others. 

Yup, you're right. Jay replied giving Zane a pat on the shoulder. And since we've all been working on our witty quips to follow every cool thing we do, I'd say we've got his final battle in the bag. Or should I say... 

Cole moved away from the others and pulled a coconut back in a palm leaf, he let go and the coconut went flying towards the water. Jay pulled out his sword and sent lightning after the coconut. I'd be shocked if we lose. Jay then burst out laughing as coconut burst over the ocean.

Enough! Wu yelled standing on a sand dune above the boys. Are you trying to reveal our hidden location? 

Kai scratched the back of his head. Uh, sorry, Sensei. We were just practicing our cool new elemental blades. 

And our witty quips. 

Be wary of overconfidence, ninja. While it is true your powers can defeat the Stone Army, only Lloyd and [name] have the power to defeat Garmadon. When it is all over, then we will see who laughs last. 

Yes, Sensei. All four boys said in unison. 

Nya worked on the drill adding repairs to it, Lloyd and I stood next to each other as Dr. Julien repaired the Falcon. He currently had the chest opened and a few gears pulled out. Every cog, every gear is important. He placed a final big gear into the falcon and the falcon's eyes began to glow blue again. If one piece is missing, or out of place, the invention won't work. The falcon came to life, flapping its wings, and cawing. 

Dr J tapped the falcon's chest and the feather exterior slid up hiding the falcon's inner gears again. Come now, little one. Time to fly. He said to the bird. The falcon took off into the air and we followed his flight path as he did.

Wu came up from behind us once the falcon took off. It is like you ninja. You each serve very important roles, and are each key parts to a magnificent fighting force. Lloyd and I turned to face Wu, I dragged my fingers gently down Lloyd's left arm as Wu spoke. 

I remembered last night as Wu spoke. 

The previous night:

After we had revelled in our new powers and abilities, we all settled down. The boys had danced and shown off their new swords to the adults and Nya, Lloyd and I did a little show with our shining new powers of gold and silver. I spun around to show off my new silver and black suit to Nya.

Shortly after, Nya grabbed my arm and practically dragged me out into the hall. We giggled as we took off down the hallway and away from the others. We both bolted for Nya's door and it burst open as we both put our weights against it, once inside Nya slammed the door shut and we flopped against her bed. 

We let out breathless giggles as we laid on the bed, Nya and I had gotten a lot closer since I'd gotten older. We'd regularly sneak off together. 

He was totally checking you out when you were showing off your new suit by the way. Nya said and turned on her side to see my reaction.

I flushed. No way! He wouldn't! Nya burst out laughing again.

Seriously? Girl, you have both Cole and I telling you that Lloyd is crushing on you hard and yet you refuse to acknowledge it. It's so obvioussss!

I laughed. I won't acknowledge it until he tells me himself. Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon is the green ninja, the legendary hero of the prophecy. He's said to be the bravest hero out there, most powerful. If he can take on the baddest bads of Ninjago but not ask a girl out...? 

Nya laughed again. You're really gonna act oblivious? To Ninjago's  biggest hero having a crush on you?

Until he says something, I have no idea.

Nya rolled her eyes. That'll take forever! 

Like Jay did much better! 

Nya and I would go back and forth as the sun began to set, eventually we'd part ways and I'd leave for my room. 

Just as I reached my door, I heard sniffling in the next room. I recognized exactly who it was, I walked to the door and knocked gently. Lloyd? You alright?

When he didn't answer I pushed the door open; Lloyd was sitting in the dark, the only light being the moon shining through the window. 

Lloyd? I asked again.

[name], I don't want to fight him. Lloyd replied, his voice barely a whisper. 

I walked over to him and dropped to my knees, the second I was on the ground he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me onto his lap. He buried his head into my chest and held on to me. I wrapped my arms around him and ran my fingers through his blonde hair. 

Lloyd wasn't even crying anymore, he was drying heaving. Hot breaths against my suit, shaking hands holding me, Lloyd kept whispering on and on about how he didn't want to fight. He had barely been holding himself together and now it had become too real for him.

Shh. Lloyd, it's ok. I've got you. Breathe, I've got you. 

I don't want to fight, I just want my dad. And I just want you, I don't want to do anything other than be with you. 

What do you mean?

I don't care about any of this, I just want... to be a kid with you again. Really, I just wanna be anywhere in anytime with you. As long as it's you. 

Lloyd... you can do this. I know he's your father, but you can do this. The best part is I get to be with you, anywhere in anytime. I've been there before, I'm here now, I'll be there when the time comes. I am anywhere and everywhere you are, whenever it is. 

Lloyd looks at me and my eyes, his are red and puffy but they were still shining. I love you.

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HI, I'm back!!!! I finally finished all my work, thank God. I do NOT want to write another essay for at least 2 months. Anyways hope this makes up for my absences, and yes. CLIFFHANGER AGAIN!!! Bye, see ya soon!