The Crazy Art Called Love

13 | Night Market

~~Lloyd's POV~~

It was around 7:30 in the evening and the team was preparing to go to the night market. Apparently the news was everywhere but since they were all going on dates, Rumi and I don't have to be worried about being interrupted.

"Who are you taking, Cole?" Jay asked as he fixed his polo, and I noticed the question made Cole freeze.

We were all cramped inside the bathroom because there was only one mirror in the monastery and it happened to be placed in here. Kai was combing his hair, Zane was trying on some perfume Nya insisted that Pixal would like, Cole was brushing his teeth, and I was making sure I looked decent.

"Who are you taking, Jay?" He brought the question back which made me raise an eyebrow.

"Nya, of course!"

"Oh, well me too."

"What?"

"Nothing, gotta go. Bye!"

Cole sprinted out the door leaving all of us confused. After various attempts of trying to get out the door, we were now gathered in the courtyard.

"He's hiding something." Nya declared before placing on a pair of shoes.

"Definitely." Kai nodded as he took out his phone. "Well I have to go too. See you all there!"

"According to my research there would be different kinds of vendors from all around Ninjago. I suggest we keep our guards up in case there are any thieves." Zane informed us and walked out of the monastery with Pixal.

"So, are you meeting up with Harumi?" Nya teased and I smiled.

"I'm picking her up right now. Enjoy your date guys." I called before racing down the steps and towards my car.

Master Wu and my mom had also decided to go down to the market after my mom convinced him they would have tea. My uncle would go anywhere as long as you mentioned they would have the kinds of tea he needed.

Ninjago city was packed with Christmas lanterns and decorations. There were wreaths on every door and a few Santa Claus impersonators which gave me a sense of excitement. I parked my car in an alleyway where it was usually hidden before scaling the side of a building to get to the roof.

I had one goal and that was to get Rumi out of the palace without any of the guards noticing. It may be against the law but it's a good thing I'm a ninja.

I pulled out my phone the second I got near the building. It was a huge palace surrounded by a wall which protects it from the outside. I can't see from the inside but I knew it was going to be just as fancy as the outside.

Me: I'm here. Which one's your room?

Rumi: I'll head to the balcony. See if you can spot me.

I looked up and saw her waving her hand a few stories up. I smiled and made my way towards the place. There were a few guards at my feet which I easily jumped over.

The next pair of guards were on the roofs which meant they could easily spot me if I continued through the top. I jumped down to the gardens and ran past another set. Wow, this place has really high security.

Once I reached below Harumi's balcony, I threw a rope over. I felt it tighten which means she must have caught it. I climbed up and was met by the beautiful princess of Ninjago City.

"Hey! That was impressive." She greeted me with one of her smiles as I climbed over the railing.

She wore a jade green shirt under her grey hoodie and a pair of jeans. I have never seen her dress more casual. It was definitely not princess-like.