Overwhelmed(Vinny X Garmadon)Part 86

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 69

(I suggest you check out parts 1-68 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

As Vinny finished getting dressed he wondered if Shancai was still awake. He hesitated for a moment before leaving the room and going over to the princes’ room. The cameraman stared at the closed door before taking a deep breathe and gently knocking.

He heard some rustling from inside the room and the door opened, Shancai was awake. “Is something wrong?” The prince questioned, there was no annoyance in his voice.

“Just wanted to check if you were up…” Vinny spoke awkwardly, Shancai nodded in understanding before moving to the side offering Vinny to enter the room, “A-are you sure?” The cameraman questioned, the prince nodded. He didn’t talk much, unlike Willow they were like polar opposites, but they were both likeable.

The cameraman entered the room and looked around, it was more decorated than his room, which made sense he was in a guest room. Vinny noticed that Shancai had a shit ton of hair products, some organised while others just put on the dressing table. The prince pointed for Vinny to sit on the bed, which he did.

“Did you bathe well?” The prince questioned as he went to the dressing table and took off the bonnet, placing it to the side, he made sure to hold up his hair so it doesn’t reach the ground. Vinny pulled out the dagger and began fidgeting with it.

“Yea…it was really relaxing…how about you?” Vinny responded, as he watched the prince start to put other products on his hair, Vinny suspected that Shancai didn’t put them in before, because he had to make sure the cameraman didn’t die in the bathtub.

“It was well…do you like your hair?” Shancai questioned once more, he didn’t seem the best at conversing with others.

“Yep, it’s nice, I was gonna get a haircut later this week…but then I ended up here and it just slipped off my mind…” Vinny chuckled awkwardly, the prince nodded in acknowledgment and continued fixing his hair. “You’re hair’s really nice…” Vinny blurted out without thinking.

Shancai paused for a moment, “Thank you…” he finally spoke up, cussing Vinny to let out a shaky breathe he didn’t even know he was holding.

“Do people normally compliment your looks?” The cameraman hesitantly asked.

“Occasionally…not necessarily my body marks, but mostly my hair and eyes…” Shancai answered.

“R-right…so your body marks…not the vitiligo, the patterned ones…where are they from?” Vinny asked.

“I am…unsure, my mother said I was born with them…I’ve never really…believed it…” Shancai replied, his voice becoming quieter as he looked at his arm covered in those patterned marks.

“Should I not ask these questions? I don’t wanna press on if you’re uncomfortable…” Vinny spoke as he looked at the prince worriedly.

“You are free to do so…it’s not often I’m questioned about myself” Shancai spoke as he looked at Vinny.

“Alright…you don’t have to answer everything if you don’t want to” Vinny spoke before taking a deep breathe, “Was it…hard growing up with those marks? I don’t know much about the kingdom and it’s people…but back in Ninjago people are really judgy…”he asked.

“It was…though I had a friend, he assured me of everything…and he was the closest I’ve ever been with someone I wasn’t related to…. Shancai confessed, the cameraman looked at him curiously.

“What happened?” Vinny asked.

“He…disappeared…” Shancai sighed as his eyes flicked down to the dagger that was in the cameramans’ hand.

“Oh…” Vinny spoke, he was about to say something, but was cut off by the door opening.

“Are you seriously still awake…?” A familiar tired voice spoke as the two turned their attention to the door. Willow…wearing a shirt and shorts as she rubbed her eye from exhaustion.

“Yes I am…” Shancai spoke to Willow who blinked for a couple of seconds before turning to Vinny.

“Are you having a sleepover?” The nature elemental spoke, “I’m hurt I wasn’t invited” she added as he made a dramatic pose, Shancai rubbed his temple while Vinny chuckled.

“We’re not…we were just talking” The cameraman spoke to Willow.

“We should have one, all three of us!” The nature elemental spoke, her exhaustion disappearing.

“I wouldn’t want to intrude and this is your brothers’ room” Vinny spoke, as he looked towards the prince who was putting his hair back in the bonnet.

“It is fine with me…as long as someone actually sleeps” Shancai spoke as he looked towards Willow who smiled sheepishly.

“I’ll sleep I swear!” Willow laughed out as she closed the door.

“Alright then” Vinny spoke as he smiled, Shancai nodded in agreement.

“Shanni! Please I am begging you can we make a blanket fort!” Willow begged her brother.

“Seriously?” Shancai sighed, the nature elemental nodded desperately.

“He wants it” Willow spoke as he pointed to Vinny who was silently laughing at the two siblings.

“Fine fine…” The prince answered, Willow immediately jumped towards the bed and grabbed the pillows and blankets.

“Help me you two” she spoke, the two nodded and did as they were told. Setting the blankets and pillows in ways that made a roof and and soft makeshift floor bed. It took around 10 minutes and then they laid in it.

“I haven’t been able to convince Shancai to do this since we were kids” Willow told Vinny as she relaxed in the blanket fort.

“That’s because it’s childish” Shancai spoke.

“Childish? This will never become childish!” Vinny laughed out, he really enjoyed their company, Willow was the perfect amount of fun and childish while Shancai was the perfect amount of mature and serious.

“See? Even he gets it!” Willow said to her brother who rolled his eyes playfully. “Admit it! You’re having fun!” She begged her brother.

“Alright…” Shancai sighed, “Maybe I am enjoying this a little bit” he added.

“A little bit?” Vinny teased as he laid on his side and stared at Shancai.

“Maybe a lot…” the prince looked at Vinny and corrected himself.

“Yes you are!” Willow laughed before she playfully ruffled her brothers’ hair, only to have her hand knocked away.

“This is the best I’ve felt in a while…” Vinny sighed as he relaxed onto his back.

“With the whole Enji thing?” Willow asked.

“Yea…you two really make me feel better…” the cameraman sighed.

“Well I knocked two birds with one stone!” Willow teased Vinny and Shancai, “You’re both so moody” she laughed.

“Yes yes…” Shancai sighed as he bit back a smile, “Now sleep…mother doesn’t like us staying up” he added.

“Correction…she doesn’t like you staying up” Willow spoke, “Me and Vinny are fine” she added.

“Yea, I slept before” the cameraman teased Shancai.

“Well if we don’t sleep then how would we be able to show Vinny around the kingdom tomorrow” The prince spoke, clearly knowing his sister well. Willow put her hand up to retort, but stayed silent.

“Fine, you win!” She laughed out as she playfully punched her brother.

“Who’s turning off the light…?” Vinny asked.

“Shanni…” Willow instantly spoke, Shancai looked at his sister, before sighing and getting up then turning off the light and laying back down.

“Now we sleep…” Willow yawned as she rolled to her side, the other two nodded and Vinny hugged a spare pillow. “Night everyone…” she added.

“Goodnight…” Shancai spoke in response.

“Night…” the cameraman yawned in response.

Silence filled the room, it was a comforting silence…the sound of the wind gently howling from outside as it entered the room and gently hit against their bodies. Willow was first to fall asleep her soft breathing, then it was Vinny and finally Shancai…

Vinny liked this…he liked this kingdom…he liked everyone he’s met here…they make him feel safe…

(MY FAVOURITE TRIO….these three are meant to be a sibling trio and I absolutely fucking love them…)

something tells me there's a bit more things hidden in those drawers

"A secret Alastor room? Are you kidding me, Vox??”

UPDATE

no more updates for the rest of the week really busy

Overwhelmed (Vinny x Garmadon) part 36

(I suggest you check out parts 1-35 if you haven't already)

It was the next morning and Garmadon woke up and by morning I mean 8:31. The oni sat up and noticed Vinny sleeping next to him, he wasn't facing him or hugging, he felt a little sad but let out a sigh. "What's going on with you..." Garmadon whispered to himself as he stroked his hand through Vinnys' hair. Truth was Vinny had only gotten 2 hours of sleep last night due to Enjis' tormenting and how long he was staring at the roof.

The oni stood up and thought it was best to leave his lover alone to rest but he went to the kitchen where he saw Lloyd, Zane, Kai and Wu. "Morning brother" Wu greeted his brother when he realised he walked in, "Morning" The other three said, "Morning..." Garmadon responded before sitting down next to his son. "Will Vinny not be joining us?" Wu asked as he poured himself and his brother some tea and pushed the cup towards him.

"I think it's best he has some space...." The oni replied as he looked down to the cup of tea, "He alright? Is it like yesterday?" Kai asked curiously as he drank some coffee, not all of them knew why Vinny really didn't come down yesterday they just made up a lie that he was sick. "No....just really tired..." Garmadon responded he was avoiding eye contact which was unusual for him and it was obvious he was lying. "Kai, Zane, can you two go somewhere else, I wanna talk to my dad alone" Lloyd whispered to his friends which they listened, "Sure, was gonna go train either way" The fire ninja said before leaving probably to go outside, while Zane nodded, "Pixal does need my help" The ice ninja said before leaving.

"Did something happen between you two?" Lloyd asked as he sat down in front of his father who was still looking down. "Why would you suggest that?" Garmadon replied starting to get a little defensive as he took a sip of tea. "Lloyd does have a point, I've noticed you have been quite distant with him...and no one is confirming he's mad with you" Wu added he knew why Vinny was acting like this but had to keep it a secret due to him trusting him.

"It isn't my fault! He's the one that keeps pushing me away every time I ask him about it!" Garmadon hissed, he really was triggered at what they were saying, he didn't want to be distant to Vinny, he wanted to stay close and protect him and he felt like he was failing at that. "No one is blaming you, we are just wondering if something has happened to him that you know of" Wu replied as he calmed his brother down. "I...I don't know, he's been quiet and avoiding my question" The oni added.

"Why don't you keep bothering him about it?" Lloyd asked curiously, he really was unaware of everything like Garmadon, Wu was told by Vinny what was stressing him mainly because Vinny didn't want to worry Garmadon. "I've tried....he tenses up and his mood changes completely, I don't want to upset him in any way" The oni responded as he drank more tea. "Maybe you shou-" Wu was about to say something when Vinny walked in. "Morning" Garmadon instantly said to Vinny hoping he was in a better mood......he was not in a better mood.

The cameraman looked back at Garmadon, "Morning..." he mumbled in reply before looking at Lloyd, "This is coffee right...?" Vinny asked as he pointed towards a jug, the green ninja nodded. The cameraman looked terrible he had black circles under his eyes and his hair was a mess, random strands poking out guess that's what 2 hours of sleep does. "You hungry?" Lloyd asking trying to act normal, Vinny shook his head and poured himself a large cup of coffee. There was an awkward silence between the four Vinny was drinking his coffee. "Soooo...did you sleep well?" Lloyd asked breaking the silence, Wu let out a sigh of disappointment at his nephews' dumbass question while Garmadon let out a groan. Vinny looked at him in silence and honestly it was deafening.

"Morning! What's for breakfast?" Jay said as he walked in, before looking at everyone and realising they were looking at Vinny, Jay looked at the cameraman who was staring at him. The lightning ninjas' eyes widened noticing how sleep deprived he looked, "Hah...I'll go out for breakfast with Nya instead, fine with you sensei?" Jay said out awkwardly, and Wu nodded in reply while Jay hurried off.

Vinny chugged the rest of his coffee before filling it up again, "I'm gonna be in my room..." The cameraman said before leaving. "Did...did he get any sleep last night?" Lloyd asked worriedly after Vinny left. "Yea...he was sleeping when I left" the oni responded before letting out a groan of annoyance and standing up. "Where are you going?" Wu asked curiously, "Going to make sure he gets some sleep" Garmadon replied before walking back to his room.

(HAUHAUIHAH I got some shit prepared for the next few chapters!!!)

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 85

(I suggest you check out parts 1-84 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny and Shancai sat in silence, the cameraman was really mad at himself for hurting him. “What were you seeing?” The prince spoke up, breaking the intimidating silence, as he bandages the small cuts from Vinny.

The cameraman didn’t answer at first before he took a deep sigh, “Enji…just as you told me too…everything was just different” he confessed as he looked at the ground.

“I’m not mad…” Shancai reassured Vinny, “Go wash your face off, take as long as you need” he added as he patted the cameramans’ shoulder, grabbing the dagger off the ground and handing it to him.

Vinny exhaled shakily as he took the dagger back, he still couldn’t bear the fact that he hurt Shancai, because of some stupid hallucinations. “Thanks…” the cameraman replied quietly as he stood up and took one last look at the prince, giving him a forced smile, he could clearly see the concern etched on Shancais’ face.

The cameraman walked back into the palace and let out another sigh, before rubbing his temples, and walking off to his room. He didn’t want to keep Shancai waiting, but he didn’t even want to look at the prince after what he did.

Vinny eventually made it to his room and rushed to the bathroom, before splashing his face with cold water. “Calm down you little shit…” he spoke to himself as he looked at the mirror. “Just some fucking hallucinations, this sure as hell can’t happen around my friends…” he grumbled.

The cameraman paused as he looked at the mirror once more, Damn did he look good in this outfit. He mentally slapped himself, he needed to stop getting distracted so he rushed out of the room, closing the door behind him.

The walk back outside was so, he wanted to delay facing the prince again. So when he bumped into Deity it was the perfect opportunity to waste some time. “Hey” Vinny spoke to her with a smile, as they bumped into each other.

“Hello dear” Deity spoke softly as she smiled back.

“Whatcha up to?” The cameraman asked curiously, “I haven’t really seen you much out of your room” he added as he balanced on the balls of his feet.

“Just getting some fresh air” She replied, “What about you? That’s a very interesting outfit you have, some of Shancai’s old clothes?”

“Yep! We’re just training, got some of his clothes, the cloak is makeshift and he just gave me the arm braces” Vinny answered with a smile.

“That’s nice” Deity answered, though…something was off, the cameraman couldn’t quite place his finger on it, so he thought he was being delusional again. The two walked a different as to where Vinny was meant to go, they ended up in this room that he couldn’t quite recognise.

“I’ve never seen this place before” The cameraman spoke up as he looked around, it was a nicely decorated room, beanbags, old drawings and stuff, though it looks like it hasn’t been touched in decades, she didn’t clarify this place to him though.

“How’s your arm dear from yesterday?” Deity asked, Vinnys’ heart dropped, how did she know? He and Shancai agreed to keep it a secret…

He knew the prince was just as paranoid of someone finding out. He wouldn’t have told. No one else was there at the market when Enji attacked, barely anyone saw the cameraman. The only one that could’ve know was…Enji…

Vinny backed away, only to hear a soft chuckle from ‘Deity’ which slowly became more conniving. “You really make these games less fun” ‘she’ groaned before she disappeared, the cameraman jumped as he felt two hands cover his eyes. “Guess who it is~” a familiar voice spoke in a singsongy voice, a voice that Vinny dreaded.

“Enji…” the cameraman gritted through his teeth as hatred and annoyance creeped up his back. This asshole was pretending to be Deity now?

“Correct! And I must say I love the outfit” Enji laughed out demonically as he moved his hands away from the cameramans’ eyes. “I must say! That little attack you did on princey hurts my heart!” He spoke dramatically.

“That was you!?” Vinny hissed as anger flared up, oh how he wanted to cut his tongue right now.

“Calm down buddy!” Enji chuckled as he held up his arms in mock surrender, before grabbing the cameramans’ arm and finding the slice wound. “That looks like it hurt” he spoke with fake empathy.

“Yea yea asshole, go suck it” Vinny grumbled before he held up his middle finger as he pulled his arm back.

“You’re so boring” Enji groaned.

“I’m not here to entertain you” The cameraman muttered.

“C’mon buddy! Let’s just talk, I’m so bored!” Enji groaned once more before resting on one of the dusty beanbags.

“What do you want to talk about?” Vinny hissed, clearly getting more annoyed.

“Yesterday was so much fun right! But Shanni just had to take the fun out of it protect you” Enji spoke, his voice becoming more harsh near the end of his sentence.

“I didn’t ask him to protect me” Vinny snapped back, “Not my fault you’re some freak hell you should’ve seen what that kick did to him! Were you trying to kill me?!” He shouted, he was really short tempered today.

“Kill you? No. Cripple you? Probably” Enji teased as he grabbed the dagger from the cameramans’ pocket and twirled it in his pocket. “I would never hurt sunshine like that” he added, there was truth to those words.

“Sunshine…?” Vinny asked curiously, there was no way Enji called Shancai sunshine. He knew Enji had some weird obsession with the prince, but seriously, was he actually in love with Shancai?

“We both know who I’m talking about!” Enji chuckled out, as he took his hair tie out, letting his hair fall down.

“I wish I didn’t…” the cameraman grumbled.

“How was your meeting with Rushifa?” Enji suddenly asked as a demonic smile creeped up on his face, Vinny stopped breathing for a second, he didn’t want to think about it.

“It was…” The cameraman was cut off by Enji cackling out.

“You missed me right?! Oh you so missed me! Can’t blame you, that snake is crazy!” He laughed out, Vinny hated how true his words were, he would rather deal with Enji than that snake ever again.

“Keep laughing asshole…” The cameraman muttered before being pulled down onto the ground and forced to kneel in front of Enji.

“I will keep laughing” Enji snapped back as he watched annoyance creep onto Vinnys’ face. “Speaking of which! How’s your boyfriend? He doesn’t love you right? You’re on a break, because you’re fucking terrible?” He added, as he continued twirling the dagger as he looked down at Vinny.

The cameramans’ anger flared as he suddenly lunged up grabbing the dagger from Enji and holding it against his throat. “Shut up!” He hissed as he held him down. “You don’t know a thing about me and Garmadon!”

“Soft spot eh?” Enji teased, “Y’know it’s best to get rid of your weak spots, maybe then you’ll kill me” he chuckled as he held Vinnys’ wrist. “I know you won’t kill me…Shanni loves me, you wouldn’t take that from him, right?” He added.

Vinny let out a shaky breath, that couldn’t be true, right? But it would make so much sense, Shancai was capable to killing Enji, but hasn’t for some reason. And apparently the two used to be friends. Maybe Shancai just had a soft spot? “Maybe I should get rid of you…do him a favour” The cameraman eventually spoke up, his voice harsh and bitter.

(Enji and Shancai are such an interesting thing that I love, always have loved and always will love, Vinny threatening people is like being threatened by a kitten)

Ninjago Nationality Headcanon!!!

This was a special request from @justwaffling this will also include headcanons for my ocs

Please remember this is how I view them and my opinion yours doesn't need to corelate with mine, view them how you want to.

Vinny: Filipino, Chinese and Columbian

Garmadon: Fully Japanese

Wu: fully Japanese

Lloyd: Japanese Vietnamese

Misako: Japanese and Vietnamese

Kai: Moroccan, Chinese and Persian

Nya: Moroccan, Chinese and Persian

Zane: Polish, French and Russian

Cole: Filipino and Mexican (This took forever to decide)

Jay: Irish and Canadian (This took longer than it took for Cole)

OCS:

Enji: German. Russian and Filipino

Rida: Chinese and Portuguese

Deity: Chinese and Portuguese

Shancai: Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese

Willow: Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 82

(I suggest you check out parts 1-81 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

As morning came by Vinny stirred awake to soft knocking at his door. He groaned to himself as he sat up and squinted as he stared towards the door. He picked up his phone and checked the time, it was fairly early, 6:21 am…who was awake now?

The cameraman reluctantly stood up, his back hunched as he dropped the blanket over his shoulders and trudged to the door. The door creaked as it was opened by Vinny, his squinted eyes widening just slightly as he saw Deity standing there with a soft smile. “I apologise for waking you dear” she spoke softly, as she took note of the cameramans’ tired demeanour.

“It’s fine” Vinny yawned out as he rubbed his eyes. “Is something wrong?” He questioned tiredly.

“May I just check on your arm?” Deity asked, receiving a confused nod from the cameraman.

“Uhh…sure?” Vinny answered, “I’ll just go change” he yawned.

“You know where to find me?” Deity questioned once more, receiving another nod from the cameraman. “I’ll wait for you” she spoke as she left.

Vinny stood there for a moment before closing the door and dropping on the bed, he was tired, he wanted to sleep, but he didn’t want to keep Deity waiting so he quickly threw a shirt on and went to the bathroom, splashing his face with cold water to wake himself.

The cameraman made sure that the bandage was covered by the shirt sleeve, he and Shancai had a deal and he wasn’t going to fuck it up. He sighed as he shoved the dagger in his pocket, he’d probably change into some other clothes when he met up with Shancai but that can be a problem for later.

Vinny drowsily walked out and to Deitys’ room, he knocked softly and the door was opened as he was let in. “Sit” Deity spoke as he patted the ground and grabbed a few things. The cameraman listened and sat on the ground watching as she moved around. Eventually she sat down and gently grabbed Vinnys’ casted arm.

“Is there something wrong with it?” The cameraman questioned as he allowed her to take his arm.

“Should be better” Deity answered with a smile.

“Already? I thought it was broken how-?” Vinny was cut off.

“As if I would let you suffer with a cast for weeks” Deity chuckled, however the cameraman was still confused, “I know magic dear, and I’m going to use it when I can” she added.

“Ohh” Vinny spoke, as he watched the cast somehow break in half perfectly.

“Does it hurt?” She questioned as she began gently squeezing his arm. The cameraman shook his head in response as he allowed her to turn his arms different directions. “What are your plans today dear?” She spoke up.

“I’m hanging out with Shancai today…he’s gonna teach me a few stuff” The cameraman answered as he smiled at her.

“Well then it’s good we’re getting the cast off” Deity chuckled, as she put the old cast to the side.

“How come you never told me it was some magical healing cast thingy?” Vinny asked curiously, as she squeezes his arm once more, making sure there was no pain.

“So you’re more patient” Deity answered as she let go of Vinnys’ arm. “Might wanna wash your arm”

“Right” The cameraman sighed as he turned his arm to the side trying to get used to how empty it felt.

“Willow’s going today did she tell you?” Deity asked, receiving a nod from Vinny. “Might want to go say bye to her, also have fun Shancai, what’s he teaching you though?” She added.

“I was planning on finding Willow, and Shancai’s teaching me some fighting things…just so I can defend myself a little better” The cameraman answered softly, Deity laughed hearing that.

“Shanni takes fighting quite seriously, he’s probably up already training” Deity replied.

“Already?” Vinny asked surprisingly.

“Yep” She answered, “Did you eat last night?” She questioned worriedly.

“Yea, I did…I hanged out Shancai for a while and we both ate” the cameraman answered.

“That’s good..” Deity sighed in relief, “You might want to get ready before Shancai gets to you” she chuckled.

“Yea…” Vinny sighed as he stood up, “I’ll see you later, thanks for the help” he added as he smiled at her before leaving.

The cameraman went to his room and shut the door, what would he wear? He couldn’t wear the clothes from yesterday, they were dirty. He was drawn out of his thoughts by a knock, so he opened the door. “Hey!” A happy voice spoke, it was Willow.

“Oh hey!” Vinny answered with a smile.

“Shanni told you I’m going?” Willow asked, receiving a nod from the cameraman. “I’ll come by before you all go” she added.

“Yea…just annoying you have to leave but Shanni said the forest wasn’t really the safest place at the moment” The cameraman answered.

“I don’t know why she’s gotten braver all of a sudden…she’s never done that unless she wants food, but then again she didn’t even kill you” the nature elemental sighed out.

“Everything’s been a little weird lately” Vinny spoke, as he allowed her into the room.

“Anyways!” Willow spoke as she entered the room, “Whatcha up to? And where’s your cast?” She asked curiously.

“Shancai’s gonna mentor me a little bit and as for my cast my arm is surprisingly better, Deity put some magic on it” Vinny answered as he looked in the closet. “I don’t know what to wear though”

“Good luck with my brother” Willow laughed out, “He’ll probably be less strict on you, but he’s still strict” she added.

“Deity said the same” the cameraman sighed.

“Why don’t you just take some clothes from his room?” The nature elemental suggested, causing Vinny to look at her curiously, “He has a bunch of clothes that don’t fit him, and plus if he gets upset which he rarely does you can say I forced you” she added.

“Are you sure?” The cameraman asked, Shancai didn’t seem to mind him wearing the clothes yesterday and it would be better to wear something that fit him. Willow nodded eagerly, “Alright…” he sighed out.

“I’ll be back!” She spoke happily as he skipped out, leaving Vinny chuckling to himself. The cameraman turned his attention to the makeshift cloak from yesterday. Should he wear? He liked how it made the outfit look. And what if he was cold again? He could ask Willow.

Vinny sat on the bed and stared at the Phoenix clasp on the makeshift cloak. A Phoenix…he hated how it reminded him of Rida…he was thankful he hasn’t seen Rida yet. How would he explain this? The cameraman was snapped out of his thoughts as Willow came back in holding clothes.

“Here we go” She spoke happily as she put the clothes on the bed, Vinny stared at the clothes, it was somewhat the same as yesterday, but he couldn’t tell her, she didn’t know what happened and it would stay that way.

“Thanks” The cameraman sighed out.

“Have you eaten?” The nature elemental asked, Vinny shook his head. “Wanna eat after?”

“Sure” The cameraman answered.

“I’ll wait outside” She spoke, before she left and closed the door. Vinny sighed and quickly got dressed, man did he look good. He threw the cloak over his shoulders and chuckled as he saw himself. It was a good outfit and suited him.

The cameraman opened the door and saw Willow standing there. “Nice cloak” she teased.

“Is it too much?” Vinny asked worriedly.

“Not at all! It looks great on you” The nature elemental answered as they began walking. “Where’d you get it from?”

“Just found it” The cameraman lied, as they made it to the kitchen. Willow grabbed a bunch of stuff and made three sandwiches. “Who’s the third one for?”

“Shanni” The nature elemental answered, “You have a water bottle? You’re training you need it” she added.

“Yea in my room” Vinny answered, “I’ll get it”.

“Nah, take a new one” She spoke as she grabbed a different water bottle and filled it up with water and ice. It was a blue squeeze water bottle. Willow handed the sandwich and bottle to Vinny. “I’m gonna eat with you both then leave, ok?” She added.

“Sure…you can stay longer” The cameraman answered, causing Willow to chuckle as they walked outside o the training grounds. Shancai was out there, he was wearing the same black compression shirt and balloon harem pants as of last time.

He was also training, training some sort of skill with a wooden equipment that spun around and you had to avoid getting his by the smaller logs from the sides.

“Heyy!” Willow called out, “Got you a sandwich!” She added as she threw it to her brother, which he caught with ease as he walked over to them.

“I could’ve gotten it myself” Shancai sighed out, “Good morning” he spoke to Vinny.

“Sure thing, I’m making the most of time” she teased, “And I really want to see you train with him” Willow answered as she sat down.

“Morning” Vinny answered with a soft smile.

“I suppose you are…and thank you” he sighed to Willow, “She gave you my clothes? And where’s your cast?” Shancai asked curiously.

“Uh y-yea” the cameraman confessed, before getting cut off by Willow.

“Mum did some magic to the cast and took it off” The nature elemental spoke, “His arm’s fine” she added,

“That’s good…” Shancai spoke “and I was going to give them to you either way” The prince spoke to the cameraman, before sitting down, Vinny didn’t know what to do and sat down next to him.

“Eat you two” Willow spoke, they both sighed and nodded as they began to eat. “Don’t be harsh on him” she teased her brother.

“I didn’t plan on it either way” The prince answered, “He’s not experienced don’t have a reason to be harsh” the prince added, causing Vinny to let out a sigh of relief.

“That’s fun” Willow chuckled, as they all began to eat in silence.

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 56

(I suggest you check out parts 1-55 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised: Criolla_Star)

As Vinny went up the elevator and paced to his room, he was grabbed by his jacket, he let out a small yelp before he looked up at who grabbed him, Garmadon…Just what he needed…

“Why were you out so long?” The oni asked as he squeezed Vinnys’ cheeks.

“Told you…work…” The cameraman replied as he grabbed the wrist of Garmadons’ hand that was squeezing his cheeks.

“You don’t work for that long…I’ve lived with you long enough” Garmadon answered as his pupils sharpened. He didn’t want Vinny to lie about something so insignificant.

“I stayed at the apartment for a while, happy?” The cameraman replied, he wasn’t lying, just telling half the truth.

“Alone?” The oni asked, Vinny nodded and rubbed his cheeks as Garmadon released them. “Your hand…” he added, as his eyes widened noticing the bandages and visible stitches through it on Vinnys’ hand.

“Told you this before…accidentally cut myself…” The cameraman mumbled, as he stuffed his hand in his pocket, flinching slightly as he his hand on the sheath of the dagger.

“Who stitched it?” Garmadon asked.

“Zane and Pixal this morning…” the cameraman replied, he wanted to be truthful with Garmadon, say things that would make him think he wasn’t blocking everyone out.

“You going to sleep?” The oni asked, receiving a nod from the other, “What are you doing tomorrow?” He questioned once more.

“Nothing much” Vinny replied, as he held onto his bag strap tightly.

“Have you eaten?” Garmadon asked, he was worried…he didn’t want to ask too pushy questions, he just wanted to know if Vinny was taking care of himself.

“Yea…one of the reasons I came late too” The cameraman responded, he was keeping secrets, just not those secrets…he didn’t want Garmadon worried out of his mind.

“Alright…best you rest now…” the oni replied, “Goodnight…” he added, worry evident in his voice.

“Night…” Vinny replied quietly as he walked away quickly to his room, shutting the door behind him, Garmadon watched as he did this…guilt haunting him for not taking care of Vinny.

The cameraman let his bag drop to the ground as he laid on the bed, stuffing his face into the blanket as he let out a muffled groan.

Fuck….this was terrible…if Enji wanted anything to do with the ninja then Vinny would be fucked…he’d have to explain all of this when he didn’t even understand it himself.

He sat up and took off his hat placing it on the bedside table as he grabbed his bag off the ground and rummaged through it…picking up the mirror shard Rida accidentally left behind.

Memories from the day flashed back…Rida talking about how Enji was getting something that was rightfully his…the chest…then what about the key…?

The chest looked reinforced…you certainly needed the key to open it…maybe Enji didn’t know about it…

“What is so significant about that chest…?” Vinny spoke to himself out loud as he brushed a hand through his hair and put the mirror shard next to his hat.

He stood up, his muscles were sore…and his chest was aching slightly… “Probably from Enji…” he thought as he remembered the event of Enji stepping on his chest.

“What did I ever do to deserve this…?” He sighed before going to the bathroom and closing the door behind him.

His breathe hitched as he stared at his reflection in the mirror…he looked miserable….hair poking in random directions, bags under his eyes, and he looked like he was about to collapse any moment.

It was a miracle no one has pointed it out before…especially Kai, Cole and Jay.

The more he stared in his mirror the more it reminded him of Enji..l how he could appear at any moment…kill him at any moment…he was waiting on Rida’s word….

“Fucking hell….” He grumbled to himself before he took off his jacket and covered the mirror using it, as much as he needed to shave a little, he couldn’t stand mirrors at the moment.

He stripped the rest of his clothes and went in the shower turning it on. He jumped slightly from the cold and turned the hot water higher, jumping once more when it became too hot…eventually he got it the right temperature.

Fuck…this felt like the best shower in his life…it was nice without seeing Enji for a day…listening to his insufferable voice…

Steam clouded up the small visible parts of the mirror as well as the shower screen, he washed his hair and rested his head against the shower screen, and he brushed his teeth.

He felt like the moment he hit the bed he would’ve passed out, which is why he showered pretty quickly, wanting to sleep as soon as possible and not risking falling on the shower.

He put on some clean clothes and used the same jacket to cover the mirror in the bedroom.

“Why’s there so many mirrors…?” He sighed to himself before dropping himself on the bed.

It felt like heaven…comfier than when he first came in the bedroom…his thoughts quickly disappeared as his eyes fluttered shut and his breathing slowed.

In just a few moments, he was under the blankets, sleeping like a baby, he didn’t toss and turn like the previous nights…

As the hours went by Vinny stirred awake to soft clattering and mumbling, he sat up and rubbed his eyes, grabbing his phone from the bedside table and checked the time, “2:18…” he thought to himself tiredly as he squinted trying to make sense of the room and what woke him

There was strangely no one…but Vinny couldn’t careless about him being awake…those few hours of sleeping were blissful…his find was calmer and he felt refreshed…

The cameraman continued to search around the room, his eyes darting to everything in the room…his eyes widened in fear as his breathe hitched…

The jacket on the mirror was gone and was instead on the bed…”That’s not good…” he thought to himself…sure it could’ve fell, but how did it get on the bed…?

(I’ve been having random bursts of motivation lately)

Overwhelmed (Vinny x Garmadon)Part 52

(I suggest you check out parts 1-51 if you haven't already also if you've seen my other post about my own characters,Deity, she hasn't been added yet, but I changed my mind, she isn't 45 and Rida lied about his age in the last chapter, their ages will be revealed in future chapters)

"S-so anyways...what does Enji want from me? He appeared one day and turned my life into living hell" Vinny spoke as he avoided eye contact with Rida, clearly a little startled from his words before. "I think I mentioned this before...but you'll find out in due time...we don't plan on hurting you as long as you don't mess with our plans" The orange eyed man spoke as he returned to his calm state.

The cameraman sighed, "What happens if I do tell someone? Does the ninja know about you two? What about Garmadon or Wu?" He asked Rida, who chuckled softly at the questions, "No no...the ninja don't know about us...and I'm not sure about the other two, they might've heard about me before but not Enji" the orange eyed man replied as he and Vinny continued to walk.

"Why wouldn't they know about Enji?" The cameraman asked as he looked at up the taller. "I have a few things written about me in scrolls" Rida spoke causing Vinny to look at him in curiosity and surprise, "Why? He asked Rida, who chuckled in response and put a finger on his lips, "There is a limit to what I can say" The orange eyed man spoke in a singsongy voice as he gave Vinny a big smile.

The cameraman now confused, whether he should or shouldn't trust Rida. On one hand he seemed kind and trustworthy, but on the other hand...if he didn't want Vinny ask anyone about his past then there clearly is something to hide. "Anyway...should we go to my apartment? I've had enough outside for one day" The cameraman asked, in which Rida nodded.

The two walked to the apartment and made it there eventually. Vinny sat down on the couch and so did Rida. "Nice place you have" The orange eyed man spoke, Vinny smiled in response, before his phone started ringing and he picked it up. "Hey Lloyd...something up?" The cameraman asked.

"Uhh yea... so me and the others and going on a mission, Pixal discovered a high energy frequency so we're all going to check that put, Pixal, my dad and uncle are both staying here in the monastery" Lloyd said over the phone, the cameraman's expression softened hearing Lloyd mention Garmadon. "Alright then...I'll see you later" Vinny spoke before hanging up the phone.

"What did he need?" Rida asked curiously as he looked at the cameraman observing his behaviour. "They're just going on a mission, found some energy frequency" Vinny replied as he fidgeted with the dagger in his pocket. Hearing this caused Rida's behaviour to change, "Energy frequency..." The orange eyed man spoke quietly as he thought.

The cameraman looked at him curiously, "Something up?" Vinny asked, noticing the change in Rida's behaviour. "Nothing...I need to go do something...I'll see you later..." The orange eyed man replied as he got up and left the house, leaving Vinny confused. "Weird...I really shouldn't trust him..." The cameraman mumbled to himself.

Vinny sighed and leaned back against the couch, before looking back down to where Rida was sitting before and noticed a shard...a shard of glass, the cameraman remembered once that Rida told him that he gave Enji a mirror shard that teleported him anywhere. "What the hell...?" The mumbled to him as he looked at the shard and noticed trees in the background.

The cameraman caressed the shard before it starting to swirl. Vinny jumped slightly and dropped the shard, he looked back down on it before picking it up again. He grabbed the dagger from his pocket and carefully attached the shard to it. the shard definitely had some significance and could maybe give some answers later on.

He relaxed slightly and stared at the roof for who knows how long before drifting off to sleep.

Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 63

(I suggest you check out parts 1-62 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Vinny and the others)

They all walked through the forest, Vinny avoiding eye contact with everyone. The guilt he felt knowing he was the reason they were all was overbearing, to him he deserved whatever happened to his arm.

Kai seemed to notice the cameraman who was trapped in thought and walked next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. “You look blue buddy, what’s on your mind?” He questioned.

“Of course he’s upset Kai, his arm’s probably broken” Jay spoke, as he rolled his eyes.

“Shut up Jay” The fire ninja replied bluntly. It was a normal response to Jay, he would randomly tell Jay to shut up even when he wasn’t talking.

“Enough you two” Nya sighed as she watched her lover and brother squabble like toddlers.

“Alright alright…back to the questions, is anything on your mind?” Kai as Vinny who was looking away, avoiding eye contact.

“I…not really…just worried about the others…” Vinny spoke timidly as he looked at the ground, it wasn’t really a lie, he was concerned for the others, but he was mad at himself for being an idiot.

“They’re strong, if we managed to be safe this long, they’ll be perfectly fine” Lloyd spoke, “They have most of the brains of our group, other than Nya” he added, causing the water ninja to smile at the compliment.

“We can be smart” Cole spoke, Jay and Kai nodded in agreement.

“Sure you can” Nya spoke sarcastically as she rolled his eyes, causing Vinny to chuckle softly.

“When we get back we’re playing video games…” Jay spoke.

“Definitely” Cole and Kai spoke in unison.

“I still need to reorganise my side of the room” Nya groaned, causing Jay to snicker.

“Should’ve got it done when I did” The lightning ninja teased, receiving a glare from Nya.

“I swear whoever that guy from yesterday was in already a p-“ Kai was cut off as a spear flew by his face, narrowly missing him.

“What the…?” Vinny muttered as he and the others turned around to the spear which was lodged in a tree. Before they could say anything, there was two bangs on the ground that sounded like metal, and the spear exploded.

The cameraman stumbled back and fell onto the ground, his dagger falling out of his pocket, down next to him. The others managed to stay standing. Lloyd crouched near Vinny, holding his arm to help him stand up.

“Who’s there!?” Cole shouted as he banged his fists together, triggering his earth punch. Kai formed a fireball while Jay and Nya pulled out their swords.

As Lloyd began helping Vinny up, he was cut off by a harsh kick to his chest as he was knocked back into Nya, she thankfully caught him and lessened the impact. The cameraman stared back at Lloyd worriedly, but was given a thumbs up from in for comfort.

Vinny looked back in front of him, he took a sharp breathe as he felt cold metal pressed against his neck. It was a spear, which led up to a man…a cold, emotionless expression on his face…

The man was intimidating…black scleras with silver irises that pierced anyones soul just by looking at him, in this case…Vinnys’ soul…scars across his face…not as much as Rida though…a yin sign on his left cheek,…two different skin tones…vitiligo…as well as floor long, fluffy black hair that was tied up in a single bubble braid.

He wore balloon harem pants, with a short waist cloth, armour that looked like it weighed a ton, hardly any of his body shown other than his face. His armour had a flower like insignia which no doubt held some meaning. The spear had some gems scattered across it’s handle as well as the armour. His appearance was interesting…his most striking features, his hair, eyes and vitiligo…

Vinnys’ trembled as the blade of the spear was kept against his neck, he gulped, his adam apple bobbing as he done so. He noticed the mans’ eyes flick down to the dagger which was laid across the ground, a flick of recognition was no doubt in the mans’ expression, before his expression darkened.

“Where’s the dagger from?” The man spoke, it wasn’t a choice to answer he had to. The ninja watched from behind, Nya working up the courage to walk over and crouch next to Vinny knocking the mans’ spear away from his neck.

“He doesn’t have to answer you” the water ninja hissed as she grabbed the dagger from the ground and gave it to Vinny.

“N-Nya it’s fine, honestly…” the cameraman replied a little touched at the care from Nya, considering they’ve only been close friends for a few days, “I-I brought it from somewhere…” Vinny replied to the mans’ question, it was a lie, but it was what everyone believed.

The mans’ eyes sharpened as he grabbed Vinny by the collar of his shirt and pulled him up, “Lying won’t do you any good” He spoke, his voice hid no malice, no threats…no emotion and neither did his expression.

“What would you know?” Kai hissed from the back, clearly ready to fight whenever anything bad happened, the man just ignored Kai.

“I-I’m not lying…” Vinny spoke, his voice was shaking, did the man know Rida and Enji? Did he work with them? Was all that was going through his mind, he couldn’t deal with another like Enji. He looked up at the man, his expression begging for him to stop with the questions, he didn’t want the others finding out he lied.

The mans’ monotone expression faded for a second into realisation, before he sighed and let go of Vinny, and backing away. When this happened the others immediately bunched together. The cameraman let out a shaky breathe one he didn’t know he was holding once he was let go.

“Who are you?” Lloyd questioned,

“Shancai, prince and sworn protector of the Ivory Kingdom” the man spoke before he helped Vinny get up from the ground.

“Hah…that’s nice, but why’d you feel the need to attack us!?” Jay questioned, his rage not well hidden.

“You aren’t from here, technically trespassers” the man spoke bluntly, as he closed his hand around the spear and it disappeared into thin air.

“Ok cool, so where are we?” Kai questioned, as he rubbed his temples.

“As of now, Ivory Kingdom, if you were further into the forest would be the Grove where my sister protects” Shancai spoke as he dragged Vinny to follow him, making sure not to hurt his arm.

“Where are you taking us?” Lloyd asked.

“My mother, she can most likely take you back to wherever you’re from” Shancai replied as he continued walking, he kept Vinny close, glancing at him every now and then, the cameraman stuffed the dagger into his pocket.

“You’re helping us?” Cole asked.

“For now…if I find out you’ve caused trouble in your time of being here I won’t hesitate to change my mind” Shancai replied, as he gave the others a glare.

They continued walking, “I expect a truthful answer when we’re alone…” Shancai whispered quietly to Vinny causing him to take a sharp breathe and nod slightly.

This man definitely knew who Enji and Rida were…Vinny could only hope this man wasn’t working with them…

(I UNDERSTAND VINNY AND SHANCAI HAD A ROUGH MEETING BUT TRUST ME!!! IT WILL GET BETTER IT WILL GET BETTER!!! Also I love Shancai more than all my ocs…he’s so pretty🥺)