A Simple Wish | Ninjago x Reader

How 2 convince child your not a kidnapper

About ten minutes after Lloyd had fallen asleep and you had gotten the notification for your bank account you decided to check how your food stock is and to see when you might need to get more stuff. 'Huh, just like the note said' checking the cabinets, pantry, and fridge, you recall the note that came with your phone saying that you would run out of food around this time, and you definitely need to get more stuff if you wanted to be able to not only feed you but a growing child and kitten (who at this point had gotten a lot larger and made you question more about the age of Genie when you first found her). 'Alright I just need to grab a jacket and set some food out for Genie' you might be thinking to yourself 'Reader, why don't you just wear the one we had on earlier' and to that you can recall that it was wrapped around Lloyd as you ran him back to Jamanakai, and kept him in it as you put him in a hot bath. So currently it is not only wet— but covered in a mixture of grime and dead skin cells. Just thinking about putting it on without washing it at least twice gives you the 'ick'.

So you creep into your bedroom carefully to try not to wake Lloyd while leaving the bedroom door wide open for when you grab the jacket and quickly and quietly make your leave. Just as you gently close the door to your bedroom do you notice the stare of Lloyd, who is wide awake and currently eating the last bowl of your favorite cereal. You stand there dumbfounded as Lloyd takes another large bite. '💩, forgot he was the Green ninja– wait, no... he isn't yet- HOW DID HE DO THAT?' As you have your small internal crisis, Lloyd speaks up, "Got any candy?". Holding back your outbreak of psychotic and panicked laughter from the jumpscare you were just given, you lead yourself into a sigh and look up at the ceiling. "Yeah, in the top cabinet, give me a sec and I can grab it for you".

He quickly lights up, "I CAN DO IT" a sudden burst of energy in his voice makes you want to laugh, "Ok, just don't eat too much or you'll get a stomach ache, and it'll ruin your breakfast". You ruffle his hair slightly and go to make yourself a glass of water. Taking a sip Lloyd speaks again, "So are you some kind of kidnapper?" His sudden accusation made you choke on your drink. "Wha- *cough* –what?" His face turns to something you assume is trying to look stern, but in the end looks more like he's constipated, "I mean I was walking in the woods, and when I woke up I was here also my clothes are gone". You take your time formulating your words to seem as calming as possible, "You passed out in the snow, you looked like you were in pretty bad condition so I took you back to my Village". While that answer seemed to help him calm down a bit, he was quick to retort, "This place doesn't look like it's anywhere– from where I came from" He covers for himself quickly. 'That's funny, he boasted about going to Darkleys' in the series, still a smart choice kid'. "That also doesn't explain where my clothes are".

"Don't worry your hoodie is fine, I just put your clothes in the wash" Lloyd raises his eyebrows but doesn't question how they knew he was mainly concerned about his hoodie than the rest of his original clothes. You both continue to sit in silence, not knowing what Lloyd is feeling and how to respond to what he might say next.

"Well..."

"Well?"

"I'm not dead, and stuff so..."

"So what?"

Lloyd takes a breath, closing his eyes like a child who's about to ask their parents what happened to their goldfish when they thought that going on a walk without their tank would be good for them.

"Are you gonna kick me out?"

You give Lloyd a look of bewilderment, "Why would I do that?" your face contorts to something of a sad expression while tilting your head and sitting across from him. You want to give him your full attention to try and make him feel heard with the seriousness of the conversation.

"Because I'm me" You want to cry hearing those words leave Lloyd, but you hold it in, knowing this is something Lloyd will continue to struggle with for years to come if not spoken about.

"And who would that be?" leaning your head forward just a bit to convey that he has your attention, and to make it seem like you actually don't know who he is, feeling like pretending not to know who he was would be a better option than saying that you do with the pretense of wanting to care for him.

He looks shocked

"You don't know who I am?"

"Yeah... if your someone like important sorry, I've been like, living under a rock for quite some time" you say in an exaggerated voice

He giggles at the funny voice but quickly corrects himself while clearing his throat like he's about to announce something. Genie, who had grown quite a bit over the weeks, waltzed into the room, seemingly catching Lloyd's attention for a moment. That little moment made you smile, but you quickly replaced it with a straight face. "I'm Lloyd Garmadon." He states matter-of-factly but looks at you with caution for your next move. His caution crushed your heart, but you couldn't let that show if you wanted to keep up your half-act of not knowing who he is. "Is that– supposed to mean something?" you know what it's supposed to mean and you'll never forgive the people who reacted in a way that made him be afraid to tell someone who he is.

"I'm the son of Lord Garmadon? You know the epitome of evil?" You straighten your face and shake your head. "Well, I'm his son so I'm just like him." 'ouch, my feelings'.

"Sorry I still don't know who he is, but just because you are the child of some evil lord I don't see why I would kick you out into the cold". He stays silent at that, you know why and it just makes you more upset. Fighting the urge to hug him, you get up and grab some candy from the cabinet you mentioned earlier, tossing it in front of him. "There are some comics and games back in the bedroom if you haven't seen them already. You're welcome to stay as long as you like" you try to say it as softly as you can but your sullen tone betrays you, with that, you head into your room and grab some different clothes. You decide to take a shower figuring that since you still were going to need to get groceries and you wanted to clean yourself before facing the world.

'Did I come off harsh?'