"Oh Lloyd." (Ninjago)

Chapter 1

Lloyd had gone up to his room in the apartment the ninjas were staying at during the moment. He sighed taking a seat on his couch, then laying his head into his hands.

He had embarrassed himself out there. He couldn't believe it. He had gone back into his old nature, which seemed to be happening more than it ever had in the past. He thought he was over it, but... Why was he slipping? He'd grown so much, had become a much better person, yet he still had slip-ups like this. He thought he wouldn't be his father, but nature is inevitable, isn't it?

But, at least it was over. The ninjas had him stay behind while they dealt with a robbery across town. It seemed quite convenient, didn't it? As if whoever this robber or robbers were had tried to save him from embarrassing himself further. How nice of them.

He decide to take one of the books from the table in front of him, wanting to take his mind off what happened. He knew the others wouldn't hold it against him, but he couldn't help but hate himself for it. If only he wasn't born like this. Who knows when he might snap again?

...

From outside the evening window, he watched with a droopy, puppy smile. The boy was so adorable, even when he was upset. A beautiful blonde, green-eyed boy.

He shifted, his gaze never leaving the boy. He didn't trust Lloyd, not after the way he had betrayed him and his tribe. But he couldn't deny the thrill he felt at being near him, the way his heart raced every time Lloyd looked at him.

He was just completely enthralled by him, unable to stop watching him. How did he go this long without him? That beautiful voice, the silky hair, the warm skin. It made him want to hold him like a pet, a lover and close companion.

He was caught in his thoughts until he remembered the mission, and shook his head clear. He had forgotten what he was here to do. He had been watching him for so long, he had forgotten why he was really here.

...

Lloyd heard a shaking sound coming from his left, along with a sigh. He turned his attention over towards his window, until he saw a face near the bottom. He squinted his eyes to see it better in the harsh, amber light. But, he recognized it. It was Skales!

Shit! Shit! Shit! He swore in his mind. But even so, his body froze up suddenly. He was stuck, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. Couldn't seem to believe it was real. Was this real? Was Skales really outside his window?

Skales' gaze locked onto Lloyd, his eyes gleaming with a hunger that went beyond mere hunger. He slithered closer to the window, his forked tongue flicking out to taste the air. "Ah, Lloyd...My precciouss Lloyd..."

Skales didn't wait for an answer, he simply reached out with his tail and grabbed the window latch, opening the window wide and slipping inside. "Shhh, don't make a sssound. We don't want to alert anyone." He purred to him with a smile

Lloyd felt his body finally grow lighter, blinking the energy back into his body. He shut his book harshly, then threw it towards the snake king, attempting to stun him and make an escape.

Skales was quick, dodging the book then rushing forward with a lightning speed. His claws hooked into Lloyd's green uniform, pulling him backwards into his firm, scaled chest. "No, no, no...You're not going anywhere, my precciouss." He cooed to him as he moved to sit back, holding an arm over Lloyd's mouth, and wrapping his tail firmly around his lower body.