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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 93

(I suggest you check out parts 1-92 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Deity)

Deity had checked out what the maids told her about, turns out Rushifa, cursed a plant and it was attacking. Nothing a little magic couldn’t fix. Deity was on her way back to her room, she enjoyed talking to Vinny. He was sweet, but just had the worse luck ever.

She was a little surprised when she made it back to her room and saw the door wide open, she cocked her head to the side as she looked it. It was empty. Vinny wasn’t in sight at all. Maybe he went to his room to grab something? Deity checked the bathroom, but there was no one in there either.

She went back out her room and it’s then when she noticed glowing dust on the ground. “Strange” Deity spoke out loud to herself as she began following it. Was Vinny safe? No idea. But she really hoped for the best. The dust led to Vinnys’ room, which was also wide open.

Deity hesitantly entered and noticed the window wide open too, and the dust trailing onto the bed. “Vinny?” She called out, as she knocked on the bathroom door. No answer. She hesitantly opens the bathroom door. Empty.

“Maybe he bumped into one of his friends?” Deity spoke to herself as she exited the room and began searching for the ninja. “Please be alright…” she whispered, trying to reassure herself.

“Deity?” A voice called out, Deity whipped her head around, Nya.

“Hello dear” Deity spoke, giving her a forced smile, before she stopped and turned back to the water ninja.

“You alright?” Nya asked worriedly, noticing Deitys’ tense stature.

“You wouldn’t by any chance have seen Vinny have you?” Deity worriedly asked.

“Not at all” the water ninja replied curiously, “Why is something wrong?” She asked, failing ti hide the worry that forced its way into her voice.

“It’s just that we were talking and I had to do something, now he’s not in my room or his room” Deity answered, “Maybe I’m overthinking it…” she shakily sighed as she rubbed her head.

“Maybe he went to your son? We can go check with the others if he’s with them” Nya spoke, she was trying to reassure Deity and herself.

“That would be nice, thank you dear” Deity sighed out, “And he can’t be with Shancai, he went on patrol, that’s why I was with Vinny” she confessed, receiving an understanding nod from the water ninja as the two began quickly walking down the halls.

The others were all sitting in this one room, it was like a lounge room. Kai, Jay, Zane and Pixal were talking while Cole and Lloyd were on their phones. “Oh hey Nya!” The lightning ninja spoke out happily as he waved at her.

“Hey” the water ninja sighed, while Deity looked at the ground. Zane, Pixal and Lloyd must’ve noticed the tense sate of the two, as curiosity brightened in their eyes.

“What’s up?” The green ninja asked, slight worry tainting his voice.

“Has anyone seen Vinny?” Nya questioned, causing the others to perk up.

“No? We’ve all been here for the past hour and a half” Kai answered as he cocked his head, wondering why his sister would ask this.

“Fuck…” The water ninja muttered as he rubbed her temples.

“Did something happen to him?” Zane questioned, as they all listened intently.

“Vinny sort of disappeared after Deity left him alone for a few minutes, and he’s not in his room, not with Shancai…so we’re seeing you anyone has seen him” Nya confessed, causing the others’ jaws to drop.

“Can he not get a break?” Cole asked, “Dumb question, but do you think he went back into the forest again?” He added.

“Trust me…he would never go back in there” Deity spoke, she was confident with her words…after what Rushifa did to him last time? Never again.

“Shall we all look around the palace?” Pixal questioned.

“That would be amazing…we’re gonna go find Master Wu and Garmadon” The water ninja spoke, as she turned around to the door.

“Alright then…guess we can all just hope he’s alright” the fire ninja sighed as he got up.

“He better be alright” Lloyd spoke, receiving nods from the others. Nya and Deity turned around leaving the room, as they began looking around the spinjitzu brothers.

“Where do you think he could’ve went?” Nya asked.

“Not sure…but there was this glowing dust leading from my room all the way to his room” Deity confessed.

“This is so weird” the water ninja sighed, receiving a nod from Deity. The two looked around the palace for a while before finding Garmadon and Wu outside on the balcony. “Master Wu!” Nya sighed out in relief.

“Nya?” Wu spoke, curiosity tainting his voice as the two brother looked towards Deity and Nya. “Is something wrong?” He questioned.

“Have you seen Vinny in like the past 30 minutes or so?” The water ninja asked, desperately hoping they had seen him.

“No, shouldn’t he be with the prince?” Garmadon questioned as he cocked his head, it was clear anxiety was creeping up his back.

“Shanni went on patrol…I was with Vinny and left him for a few minutes to check on something and when I went back he wasn’t there” Deity confessed.

“We already told Lloyd and the others, they’re looking around the palace” Nya spoke.

“You were saying?” The oni asked Wu, concern etched on his face and in his voice.

“What?” The water ninja asked.

“We were talking about Vinny…and his strange attitude, I said he was fine but it appears I was wrong” Wu sighed as he rubbed his temples. Deity realised Wu was trying to keep Enji and Rida a secret as of Vinnys’ request.

“We don’t know if he’s missing for certain, he could just be somewhere and we just haven’t’ found him” Deity spoke, as she tried assuring Garmadon and herself, she was just as worried as everyone.

“Well if he’s actually missing, when we find him I’m getting an answer as to what the hell’s happening to him” Garmadon muttered before he walked out, most definitely looking for Vinny.

“I’ll go search my own” Nya spoke, receiving a nod from Deity and Wu. They both watched the water ninja walk out of sight, there was this silence between the two.

“Vinny told you about Rida and Enji?” Deity questioned Wu, breaking the silence.

“Yes, do you think they have something to do with this?” Wu answered.

“Perhaps…though it would be more so Rida” Deity answered, “I’ll be on my way then” she sighed as she walked off, leaving Wu alone. Deity was making her way back to the cameramans’ room, maybe she could find a hint or something.

The room door was closed. Strange. She didn’t do that. Deity slowly and quietly opened the door, not wanting to alert anyone that would be in there. She silently hoped that it would be Vinny in there.

Much to her surprise and dismay, it wasn’t Vinny nor Rida. Enji? And he was looking around, clearly not noticing the door opened. Deitys’ eyes sharpened as she too out her hair pin and grabbed Enji, pushing him against the wall, earning a yelp from the man as his eyes widened once he saw the hair pin against his neck. “What have you done to him?” She hissed.

“Deity! Long time not see…” Enji forcibly chuckled as he held Deitys’ wrist, just in case she decided to actually hurt him.

“Answer me” Deity scowled, as she pressed the hair pin down, not hard enough to penetrate, but enough to dent against the skin. Enji gulped, his adam apple bobbing as he stared up at her.

“Did what to who?” Enji asked, trying to calm her down, though his voice was tainted with some curiosity.

“Vinny, what did you do to him?” She threatened him with the hairpin once more, it was a really sharp hairpin.

“I haven’t done anything! I actually came in here to laugh at him, since some of his friends found out about me!” Enji answered, there was truth to his voice and fear.

“You’re lying about something about one thing in that sentence” Deity spoke, as she lifted the hairpin, about to stab it back down, though it was clearly a bluff.

“I-I swear I haven’t done anything to him! I just came back to get a photo he took!” Enji answered frantically as he turned his head away and shut his eyes, seemingly bracing for impact.

“Photo…?” Deity spoke quietly as she lowered the hairpin and let go of the collar of Enjis’ shirt. Enjis’ cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“Yes a photo” Enji confirmed as he fixed his shirt. “I haven’t done anything to Vinny, and I refuse to fight you or even scratch…Shanni would kill me…” he muttered the last part.

“Then what I have you been doing?” Deity questioned, as she put the hairpin back in her hair.

“Photo book…” Enji answered as he looked at the ground.

“So that’s why you were here before” Deity spoke, Enji nodded slightly. “Are you sure you don’t know what happened to Vinny? What about Rida?”

“I swear on my life” Enji answered, “Not sure about Rida…he’s been really busy lately” he added.

“Very well…i believe you dear…” Deity sighed in defeat as she sat on the bed.

“I’m sure he’ll turn up eventually, he’s annoyingly persistent” Enji spoke, “Anyways best I be off” as he walked to the windowsill.

“The photo’s in my room…Vinny showed me it…” Deity confessed, as she rubbed her temples, Enji stopped in his tracks and looked back at her.

“Thank you…” Enji whispered as he reached for the enchanted mirror.

“Take care of yourself…for Shanni” she added.

“I will…and I have been…” Enji chuckled as he smiled ss her before throwing the mirror in the air and letting it fall back down. “I’ll see you around someday” he spoke, before disappearing.

Deity let out a shaky sigh, Enji didn’t take Vinny…Rida wasn’t clear however. A window wide open, no other traces than faint glowing dust…was all to similar to her…oh how she missed her husband. Even after all these years she still hopes he’s alive…maybe the same can be said about Vinny…

(Enji not wanting to hurt Deity is the cutest thing, cause he would never hurt Shancais’ mother. And Deity still having a soft spot for Enji is even cuter, because she can’t hate Enji, because Shancai loves him. I can’t live without my doomed yaoi😭😭😭)

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Please for the love of god consider my AU.

YA'LL I AM SO FUCKING BUSY I SWEAR I WILL UPLOAD ONCE I HAVE THE TIME SORRY MY STARS

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 68

(I suggest you check out parts 1-67 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny began to stir awake mumbling incoherent words as he did. As his eyes fluttered opened he stared out the window, it looked late maybe 11pm or something. Why was he up? How did he get to bed? Where’d Deity do? When did he sleep? Questions ran through his mind, but it faded when he realised how fucking thirsty he was.

The cameraman sat up in bed and brought his arm up to rub his eye, but as he did so he realised he had the cast on. “Forgot about that…” he spoke to himself before stretching and getting out of bed. Maybe he could find a servant and ask for water, he put his shoes on and left his room, the door clicking as it was shut.

The halls were lightly dimmed and isolated, just the faint burning of some candles and the wind blowing outside. Vinny began walking down the hallways, dehydration continued to catch up to him as he licked his chapped lips. As he continued walking he began admiring the paintings on the walls unaware of what was in front of him.

He let out a grunt as he bumped into something, more someone. “Sorry…” Vinny apologised as he realised he bumped into someone, his gaze going up as he went to look at the person, Shancai? Why was he up? The prince looked down at Vinny, he was still wearing his full suit of armour and had his spear out.

“Why are you up?” Shancai questioned the cameraman who was just as confused as he was.

“Uh r-right, I’m thirsty…was trying to find some water…” Vinny replied awkwardly as he balanced on his heels, “What about you…?” He added, he wanted an answer, but didn’t make it seem too forceful.

“Just returned from patrol as well as my room being this way…and as for your thirst I can guide you” Shancai replied.

“Thank you” Vinny spoke with full joy, “Patrol? It’s late, are you usually gone this long?” He questioned, as he began following the prince who walked down the hallways.

“Depends…I usually have shorter patrols, but when I found you all it cut it short…and since you mentioned Enji, I wanted to make sure he wasn’t going to attack the kingdom! Shancai answered as he closed his hand tightly on his spear and it disappeared.

“R-right…guess that makes sense, how does your spear…do that?” Vinny questioned once more as he pointed to the princes’ now gone spear.

“Enchanted…my mother said it belonged to my father” Shancai answered, “Unlike my sister, I’m no elemental and unlike my mother I’ve never taken interest in learning magic” he added, Vinny nodded in understanding.

“Did Willow come to find you?” The cameraman questioned.

“Yes…did my mother tell you?” Shancai sighed.

“Sort of…Willow took me to your mother and she just told her to find you” Vinny replied, receiving a nod from the prince.

“Did you and my mother speak? She helped your arm, correct?” Shancai questioned as he went down a shorter hallway into a larger room which seemed to be a large kitchen.

“Yea…we spoke for a while, she’s really nice…” Vinny answered as he watched Shancai grab a glass cup from the cupboard, “I think I fell asleep there and she took me to bed” he added.

“Any reason you slept?” Shancai questioned as he filled the glass cup from a tap, more specifically a filter.

“I opened up a bit…must’ve started crying…” The cameraman sighed as he gave the prince a small smile as he was handed the cup of water.

“Your friends are elementals, correct?” Shancai asked, receiving a nod from Vinny, “Are you not one?” He added.

“Thankfully no…I would never be able to handle that…” the cameraman confessed as he drank the water quickly.

“Then you and I are alike…” Shancai spoke.

“Not really…you seem like really fucking good at fighting and really brave” Vinny replied awkwardly as he filled up his glass again after Shancai allowed him.

“Skills don’t determine one’s alikeness” the prince spoke, “You’re brave for putting yourself in the frontline of death with Enji” he added, that’s what Vinny constantly heard…but it sounded different from everyone…Shancai’s was a praise, Willow’s was a comfort and Deity was lovingly, he loved it all though…

“It’s…just what I need to do…” Vinny sighed.

“You’re in a relationship with one of the, correct?” The prince asked.

“Willow told you?” Vinny chuckled, Shancai nodded, “Your mother asked me the exact same thing…and I’ll give you the same answer, yes I am…the last one that was with me” The cameraman added, pain constantly tainted with his voice.

“I’m not one well with relationships…he worries for you?” The prince asked as he grabbed a spare metal bottle and filled it up from the filter.

“Yea…so does everyone…” Vinny answered, he’s had this conversation like two other times with Willow and Deity.

Shancai just nodded as he closed the metal bottle and handed it to Vinny, he didn’t seem to press on with questions. “Best we off to bed?” The prince spoke, receding a nod from Vinny as he took the bottle.

The two silently walked back to their rooms, before they stopped at the doors. Vinny was relieved they were right next to each other and that Willow was there as well. “You are aware the closest contains clothes?” Shancai questioned as he pointed to Vinnys’ messed up hair and clothes.

“T-they do?” The cameraman spoke, clearly surprised.

“Yes…go have a shower, I can bring you something to cover your cast” Shancai answered.

“Ohhhh thank you thank you” Vinny repeated, “You’re the best…” he added, he was really grateful, Shancai seemed surprised by the comments.

“It’s…no problem…” the prince spoke awkwardly, he didn’t seem used to to praise, but he quickly went in his room and grabbed a plastic bag of some sorts and came back out. “Would you like help putting it on?” He questioned, Vinny nodded happily and Shancai quickly put it on.

“Thank you…” The cameraman sighed once more before going in his room.

“I’ll most likely be awake once you finish, you may come see me if you need anything” Shancai spoke before walking into his room, Vinny waved bye and closed his bedroom door.

He stated towards the closet and opened it, there were different types of clothes, more modest ones for going out, cozy ones and then there were silk pajamas that looked so fucking comfy. Vinny had never worn silk before so when he felt it he immediately was gonna wear it.

As he entered the bathroom he was jaw dropped, it was huge. A large bath and a sheer with a rainfall shower head and a normal one. What else did he expect? It was a kingdom after all. He stripped, making sure to take the dagger out of his pocket and put it on the sink. He then spent the next 5 minutes debating if he should bathe or shower…the bath seemed so fucking comfy….

“Screw it…” Vinny chuckled to himself before turning on the bathtub. He was gonna spoil himself he fucking deserved it, anyone that disagrees is an ass. As the tub slowly filled up, Vinny stared at the different bath salts and oils. When was the next time he was gonna get an opportunity like this? He read the instructions of how much to use of the lavender oil and bath salts and put it in.

He got into the bath and almost let out a soft moan at how relaxing it was. If he ever done this again it probably wouldn’t feel the same…cause hopefully he wouldn’t have fallen out of the sky, had a broken arm, and was being haunted by some man.

Vinny made sure to keep his broken arm out of the water, it was a shame he would’ve loved to have his whole body in the water, but beggars can’t be choosers. He cameraman shut his eyes and inhaled the soft comforting scent of lavender.

He jolted up by knocking against the door, his eyes were droopy, did he fall asleep? “Who is it?!” Vinny called out.

“Shancai…wanted to make sure you didn’t drown” the prince spoke from the other side of the door.

“I’m fine! Thanks for checking!” The cameraman called out.

“May I come in?” Shancai requested, Vinny was weirded out by this request, but sighed.

“Uhh…sure?” The cameraman answered awkwardly as he sat up properly and closed his legs

The door opened and there Shancai stood…he definitely showered as well, he was wearing dark emerald green silk shorts and button shirt. Vinny noticed how much of his vitiligo trailed across his body…but he also noticed other marks, patterned marks that moved all over his body. The patterns were like flowers, but very intricate designs.

“My apologies for the intrusion” the prince spoke, Vinny looked up at him and had to hold back a laugh, he was wearing a bonnet…not that it was bad it was really fucking funny.

“N-no problem” Vinny answered as he stared at the prince.

“You are aware you’ve been in here for an hour and a half” Shancai added.

“W-wait really?” The cameraman answered, he was clearly surprised maybe he did fall asleep in here.

“Yes…your hair’s a mess…” the prince sighed as he grabbed the dagger from the sink, “Would you mind if I cut your hair a little?” He added.

“Uhh…not really? I doubt it can get worse than this…” Vinny replied awkwardly, the prince nodded and came over turning Vinnys’ head to the side as he used the dagger and cut of pieces of hair.

Vinny was nervous, but his hair was an overgrown mess. Before he could think of anything else, Shancai was done, he put the dagger back on the sink, “Finish up…I would let you stay in here longer, but if you fall asleep again I don’t trust you not to drown” the prince spoke as he left and closed the door.

Vinny nodded even though Shancai left, he quickly washed up and got dressed and damn were those pajamas comfy. He looked in the mirror, Shancai did a good job cutting his hair. Vinnys’ body hurt less, his muscles ached less and everything seemed better.

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well this is what's happening if anyone wonders what happens if my fanfics are updated slowly

yea i kinda head canon that Val hits Vox and uses the love potion to keep him under control and I could see Vox being freaked out when Angel brings up being hit

TW// Abuse implication

Thinking about possible Vox and Angel's interactions and how they'd go down. Theres such a unique mix of hatred to each other and common ground with their different experiences with Valentino, has me thinking.

Also just want to clarify I love Vox's character a LOT but ofc obv don't sympathise with him or think he is any way shape or form a decent individual, cant with stupid toxic dumbass x

AND IF YOU SEE ANY MISTAKES OR TYPOS NO YOU DONT- (i was so tired when drawing it forgive me TwT)

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon Part 9)

(So i was supposed to work on this earlier but was out for awhile and I don’t think I can upload a new part for my other story but I made time for this story as it is my main)(check out part 1-8 if you havent before reading this)

Garmadon went over to the library where his brother was. “Good you came, i wanted to ask a few more questions regarding you and Vinny”Wu said as he saw his brother walk in. When Garmadon heard this he blushed, “What do you mean..?”He asked trying to knock off the question. “You and Vinny have an interesting relationship and you act somewhat of how you acted around Misako”Wu replied smirking slightly. Garmadon stared at Wu, he hated these questions. The ice ninja and water ninja probably know the most. “I know what you’re suggesting brother and I assure you that there is nothing going on between the two of us”Garmadon replied acting oblivious to the question. We let out a sigh, “I am just saying if you feel like you can trust him and feel differently about him maybe try”Wu said, he really was oblivious the two were together the water ninja knew and she was correct about Wu catching on. “Is that all you called me here for” Garmadon asked. Wu shook his head and pulled out some scrolls. The two began talking.

With Vinny and Nya, after Garmadon left Vinny changed and went to find Nya. The two began talking and eventually Nya started asking questions. “Soooo…how long you two been together?”She asked this sudden question made Vinny blush, “L-like two days..”He replied embarrassingly. This answer surprised Nya, “Only 2 days?and you two are already all on each other”she laughed out. “How long have you liked him?”She asked, “W-well I think I started to notice it around 7months ago though I think a little before that”He replied, “How’d you confess?”Nya asked again. “Ehhh..he confessed though I’d rather not talk about that”Vinny replied which Nya nodded too not wanting to overwhelm him with uncomfortable questions. Nya wrapped an arm around Vinnys’ shoulder, “I’ll help you through this entire relationship”She said comfortingly. “I honestly never thought someone could be so accepting of someone being with Garmadon”Vinny chuckled out. Nya stared at him, “Well I think it’s nice you gave him another chance and I can tell he likes you a lot especially with how much he listened to you yesterday when he was training Lloyd”She replied happily. The two began talking for awhile as Garmadon was still busy with Wu and everyone else were doing something else.

A while later Garmadon found Vinny still hanging out with Nya. “Hey Garm!”Vinny said out happily making Garmadon blush. He didn’t respond but instead sat next to Vinny and pulled him onto his lap. At that point he didn’t care Nya already knew about this and she said she wasn’t going to tell anyone. “You two are honestly adorable”She said as she stared at Vinny who was blushing not expecting this to happen. “G-Garm is something wrong?”Vinny asked curiously. He didn’t respond but turned Vinnys’ head to face him before giving him a kiss making him blush even more. “G-Garm not with her watching..”Vinny mumbled out embarrassingly. “Aww no it’s fine this is adorable”She said before looking at her phone which just got a message. “The others are coming back you two might wanna stop being so touchy with each other especially if you wanna keep your cute relationship a secret”She added which made Vinny try moving out of Garmadons’ only to be kept down. “Garm…”Vinny said as Garmadon nuzzled his neck gently not enough to tickle him. Eventually soft purrs could be heard coming out of Garmadons’ mouth. “You never told me he could purr”Nya said she was honestly amazed at how calm Garmadon was, “I-I never knew he could…”Vinny said out embarrassingly his face was a bright red. Vinny eventually managed to squeeze out of Garmadons’ grasp earring complaints from Garmadon but stopped when the ninja finally came back.

“Wow sis never knew you would hang out with Vinny and Garmadon”Kai said out curiously “Who else was I meant to hang out with all of you were out”She replied "and honestly they’re both fun to hang out with especially once you get to know them” she added. “Whatever you say”Lloyd said out curiously before going to his room with Jay to read the new Starfarer comic. They all began talking about their days. And Cole brought up how close Vinny and Garmadon were which Nya said was just because Vinny gave Garmadon another chance after everything he’s done. Thankfully everyone believed it and the two felt relieved knowing someone could lie to the ninja for them

(Ehhhhh this chapter is shiiiiiiit sorry I was writing this on the train I wish I had more time that’s why I can’t upload for my other story I’ll try to upload two parts tomorrow though I hope you guys enjoy❤️❤️)

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 87

(I suggest you check out parts 1-86 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

“We can continue in an hour” Shancai spoke up as they began walking down the halls, “You’re not in the best mood at the moment” he added in an understanding voice.

“T-Thank you…” The cameraman answered quietly as he leaned closer to the prince, who was Jay gonna tell? Nya? Wu?

“Enji wanted to be found, he clearly knew Jay was there…if he didn’t want to be found he would’ve told you sooner” Shancai spoke comfortingly as he watched Vinny stare at the ground.

“I’m scared…” The cameraman managed to squeak out as tears began rolling down his cheeks. The princes’ expression softened as they stopped walking and he stood in front of Vinny, placing his hands on his shoulder comfortingly.

“I know…” Shancai began as he tried making the cameraman look up at him, “You have every right to be scared, you don’t need to pretend with me…” he added.

“Why do you do it…?” Vinny whispered as he looked up at Shancai, his eyes glistening with tears. The prince let out a shaky breath hearing this, he hadn’t expected a question like this. There was silence for a few minutes and it was deafening as tension filled the air.

“I…” Shancai spoke as he lowered his gaze, the cameraman clearly didn’t mean to ask that question, but he did and wanted an answer. “I haven’t opened up to someone in years…last time I did was Enji…” he confessed quietly, as guilt and shame tainted with his voice and expression.

“You said you were friends before…how close were you two actually…?” Vinny hesitantly pressed on as he listened intently, while rubbing tears from his eyes.

“Close…I was closer with him than anyone, I trusted him and I lo-“ the prince cut himself out, as his voice quietened.

“Can we go to that room I told you about?” Vinny spoke up, receiving a nod from Shancai, as the cameraman began leading the way. It was a fairly long walk, Vinny hadn’t realised how much he ran after Jay till now. As they reached the room he could practically feel the princes’ guilt grow.

They both entered the room, still as dusty as before. “Why would he come in here…?” Vinny asked curiously as he looked around.

“I am…unsure…” Shancai answered, though it was a lie, but the cameraman didn’t push on as they both searched the room. Vinny noticed a picture on the ground, must’ve fell from the photo book, he grabbed it and shoved it into his pocket, he didn’t know how the prince would react.

“Can we leave…?” Shancai asked shakily , discomfort evident. The cameraman nodded as they both left, closing the door behind them.

“Sorry…for changing this up so quickly…” Vinny apologised, he felt bad, Shancai tried comforting him before, but he just flipped the whole conversation into an interrogation session.

“Hey you two!” A familiar voice called out, Kai? They both turned around, instantly changing their attitudes.

“Hey Kai!” Vinny answered as a smile, plastered its way onto his face, the fire ninja came over.

“What you two up to?” Kai questioned.

“Wandering” Shancai bluntly answered.

“Yea pretty much it, he’s also helping me fight a little” The cameraman added.

“Cool!” Kai answered, “You think one day I can spar you?” He questioned curiously.

“Unless I have a death wish, no” Vinny chuckled, causing the fire ninja to fake pout. “Anyways what are you up to?” He asked.

“On my way to the dinner hall, everyone else is going since it’s like lunch or something” Kai answered, the cameraman looked up at Shancai, they were both silently communicating. The idea of everyone being there made Vinny uneasy.

“Have you seen Jay?” Shancai spoke up.

“Uhh yea…I saw him running, though he didn’t even talk to me” Kai answered, with confusion.

“Right…” The cameraman sighed out.

“You two should come eat” The fire ninja added, Shancai was about to say something, most likely a protect, but was cut off.

“Sure” Vinny answered, causing the prince to look at him curiously.

“I’ll see you two there” Kai answered with a smile as he ran off.

“Are you sure?” Shancai asked the cameraman when Kai was out of hearing range.

“No…” Vinny whined, “Better now then later…Enji wants something from me and I won’t let the others get hurt, because I’m keeping secrets…” he added, guilt continuously gnawing at him.

“Very well…but what he told everyone?” Shancai asked.

“So be it…” the cameraman answered, “They’ll know the truth, they’ll know why I’m fucking crazy” he added as he clenched his fists and stared at the ground.

“What if they don’t ask?” Shancai questioned.

“I’ll try to push off the questions, avoid them, but if it’s more persistent then I’ll tell…” the cameraman replied, as they both began walking down the halls.

“I miss my sister…she’s better at this…” the prince sighed.

“I don’t mind…you’re good at this too, if I want more emotional talks she would be better, but right now I need someone to keep me calm…either way I enjoy talking to you about this stuff…” the cameraman answered with a smile, Shancai looked surprised for a moment.

“Thank you…” The prince spoke up as a small smile appeared on his face.

“Alright then, if Jay hasn’t told everyone and he tries asking me questions I’ll tell him later, explain everything and try making him keep it a secret” Vinny spoke as he tried reassuring himself.

“That sounds like it could work” Shancai answered, receiving a soft nod from the cameraman, “Best we be off then?” He asked, receiving another nod as they continued walking.

The two eventually made it to the dinner hall and entered, thankfully the room didn’t go silent when they saw Vinny, only Jay and Wu were quiet, and they were sitting next to each other. It would make sense for the lightning ninja to tell Wu about this. The cameraman could only hope that Garmadon doesn’t know.

“Hey you two!” Cole spoke with a smile as he signalled for them to sit down next to him. Vinny smiled in response and sat next to him, Kai was on the other side of Cole. Shancai obviously sat next to Vinny, who was trying to ignore Garmadons’ eyes that were fixated on him, with worry and curiosity.

“Where have you two been? I haven’t see you around the palace?” Nya asked as she ate.

“I’m teaching him how to fight” the prince answered, causing the group to look surprised.

“Really?” Lloyd asked curiously, receiving a confirming nod from Vinny.

“Yep, just was a bit curious, and it won’t do anyone harm if I learnt how to defend myself properly, especially in our city” the cameraman chuckled out, it wasn’t a lie, Ninjago was very dangerous and it seemed like there was a new villain every month.

“That’s cool” Cole laughed, “Hey Shancai, I’ve been wondering something” he added as he turned his attention to the prince.

“Go ahead” Shancai responded with a nod, while Vinny tried to ignore the fact that Jay was staring at him, while talking quietly to Wu.

“Would there be anyway to come back to the kingdom after we’re sent back to Ninjago?” The earth ninja asked, “It’s just this place is amazing”

“I suppose there could be a way, though it might take some time to actually make it properly” The prince answered.

“Like what?” Kai asked.

“You may have heard of it, travellers tea” Shancai spoke, receiving an understanding nod from the others. “I can ask my mother if you wish and I doubt this would be the last time we see each other” he added.

“That would be great” Wu spoke up, “Does the kingdom count as a realm?” He asked curiously.

“Not necessarily, it’s just isolated and I assume your city isn’t close” The prince answered, receiving another nod.

“Does the mirror Enji has work?” Vinny muttered, he knew it probably did, but he just wanted to confirm his suspicions, Shancai silently nodded to the cameraman.

“Hey Vinny…?” Jay spoke up, his voice full of reluctance. The cameramans’ heart dropped, try to play it off was the only thing he could do.

“Yea?” Vinny answered shakily, while the others listened intently and Shancai stared at the cameraman with worry.

“Who’s-“ Jay was cut off, by Vinny kicking his leg under the table, desperately trying to signal for him to stop. The lightning ninja looked at the cameraman looked like he was on the verge of a panic attack. “Who’s taking your place at work? You’ve been gone for awhile” he thankfully changed the topic, catching the hint.

“Not sure…” Vinny answered, as he let out a soft sigh of relief.

“Won’t you get fired?” Lloyd asked.

“Maybe, maybe not…” the cameraman spoke, “I’ve worked there for years mainly for Gayle, she’s really pushy and others don’t really stay with her, i’ve done a lot of things that would normally get me fired but didn’t” he added.

“That’s funny” Kai chuckled, “Why don’t you quit?”

“Finding a job when living in a city that gets destroyed every other month is hard” Vinny answered, receiving an understanding nod from the others.

The rest of the time was spent with making jokes and eating, nothing too serious. Eventually Shancai and Vinny left and hanged out in the halls, it wasn’t late but not early either. Afternoon.

“That went better than expected” the prince spoke to the cameraman.

“Yea…I kicked Jays’ leg under the table” Vinny answered, “And thankfully he understood what I meant and changed the topic”

“Your work life sounds interesting” Shancai confessed.

“It is…” the cameraman chuckled in response as they began strolling down the halls.

“Vinny!” A familiar voice called out, right…Jay really wanted to have that talk…the cameraman and the prince stopped turning around. Jay and Wu were coming over, so the lightning ninja definitely told Wu.

“Hey…” Vinny spoke awkwardly as he balanced on the balls of his feet, and rubbed the back on his neck, avoiding eye contact.

“An explanation would do well” Wu sighed out as he watched the cameraman slowly be eaten up by anxiousness.

“Right…” Vinny sighed out.

“I suggest somewhere more private” Shancai spoke up, receiving a nod from the others as they began walking, following the prince.

holy shit bro this is literally how my book was inspired like seriously I’m just sitting there like making the best story in my mind but my ass cuts out so many major details