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i see the wisdom in your years
a melting pot of fear and loathing in suburbia
take away the sting so we can live within
our own parameters
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I sat, shivering in the confines of a shadow while Misako paced anxiously. Garmadon was sat beside me, rubbing my back while I tried to explain what the hell I meant by 'something's really wrong.' Wu was staring at me with an unreadable expression.
"It started on Saturday," I began, voice shaky. My eyes had zeroed in on a fallen leaf on the floor while my mouth rambled. "I woke up and something in the air felt weird. You know when you can't explain or see it, but you just know?" Wu nodded. "A- anyway," I continued, gripping my knees with trembling hands. "Lloyd felt it to. So he went through your scrolls to try and find an answer but came up with nothing. We were going to ask you guys about it as soon as we got back - and this whole other situation with my cousin - but Lloyd had to go on his mission and..."
I glanced up at his dad. "Do you think he'll be okay?" I asked in a strained voice. Garmadon shared a look with his brother. Their expressions didn't reassure me and I felt something within me crash to the ground. "I- I need to take a walk," I said, standing up shakily. "That's not a good-" Garmadon went to say but was silenced when his brother lay a hand on his shoulder. Wu sent a small, forced smile my way. "Stay close." I nodded, hugging my arms as I made my way out. "She needs space," I heard Misako whisper before I rounded the corner and couldn't hear them anymore.
Dusk had come quickly. Quicker than I anticipated. I shivered, holding my bare arms and clenching my eyes closed as I blindly walked. I stopped only when I heard the crashing of the waterfall that sat behind the shop. I sat down, watching the water roll over the stones. My phone buzzed and my heart jumped, hoping that it was Lloyd. I scrambled to grab it, yanking it out of my pocket but it was just my mother. I groaned, dropping my head back. I already had so much to deal with right now. My eyes snapped open. I tossed my head back up and I frantically called Lloyd, scrambling to my feet. It was false hope but it was better than nothing-
Dial tone. Call again. Dial tone. Again. Dial toneAGAIN- AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AGAINAGAINAGAINGAINAG
My phone died. I screamed in frustration, throwing it against the rock wall. It shattered upon impact, dropping to the ground in pieces and I fell back, burying my face in my hands. Where was he? Was he okay? Was he alive? These questions with no answers was driving me insane. I should've gone with him- I should've made him stay- I should've done something to keep him safe- I'm- My eyes were glowing again.
