If Creator Was In Ninjago (Volume 1)

To The Lost City (Chapter 12)

~LucasV point of view~

After three days as an idol, I found another job as a sword dancer and musician. I earned six hundred sixty per day from both performances and playing musical instruments. Morning came quickly, and I prepared for another day of work as an idol. When I arrived at the studio, I was met with an overwhelming crowd of people. 'That's... a lot of people.' I thought, slightly taken aback.

Before I could process anything, my manager spotted me and immediately rushed over. Without warning, she grabbed my arm and sprinted toward the designated photoshoot area. 'Wha-?!' I barely had time to react as I was dragged along, confusion written all over my face.

Once we arrived, she finally let go, quickly taking her spot behind the camera. "Okay, LucasV, get ready to take some pictures," she instructed. I simply nodded, adjusting my posture and striking different poses as the photographer snapped away.

An hour later, I was finally allowed to sit down and listen to further instructions. Afterward, the real challenge began-I had to perform as soon as the music started. For the next two hours, I danced, sang, and followed the rigorous schedule laid out for me.

By the time I was given a break, I could hear the workers chatting happily about today's progress. I slumped into a chair, catching my breath, when my manager suddenly called out, "Hey, LucasV! You can go home now!"

I blinked in confusion, making her laugh. "I have a meeting with my boss today, so we're wrapping up early," she explained before signaling to one of the workers. The man approached me, handing over a packed meal and five hundred dollars. I accepted both with gratitude.

'Finally done...' I thought as I left the building.

Not wanting to head home just yet, I made my way to the fountain and took a seat. The cool air and peaceful surroundings were a welcome contrast to the busy studio. As I unwrapped my meal, I noticed people whispering about me again, but I chose to ignore them and focus on my food.

'Not bad...' I thought, savoring the taste.

As I ate, I suddenly felt something brush against my side. Turning my head, I saw a small yellow cat sitting beside me, staring up with curious eyes. It let out a soft meow, and I chuckled, glancing at it before looking back at my food.

Taking a piece of the fish meat, I held it out to the cat, who eagerly accepted it, eating happily. I smiled at the sight, gently petting its soft fur. "Aw... you're a beautiful cat," I murmured.

That's when I noticed people nearby discreetly taking pictures of me. I sighed internally but decided to ignore it-for now.

After spending some time with the yellow cat, I decided it was time to leave. I gave the little feline one last pat before standing up. "Goodbye, little bud," I said softly. The cat meowed in response, tilting its head as I walked away.

As I strolled down the street, my thoughts wandered. 'If I'm not wrong, the arcade is pretty far from Ninjago City...' I mused. I needed to get there quickly, so I found a good hiding spot in a secluded alleyway. After making sure no one was around, I unfurled my wings and launched myself into the sky.

Flying high above the city, I scanned the area, trying to recall what the arcade looked like. 'Let's see... it should have bright neon lights and a large sign...' I thought, carefully surveying the streets below.

After what felt like hours, I finally spotted a familiar-looking arcade. 'Found it.' I stopped midair, then descended toward a safe landing spot not far from the building. As soon as I touched the ground, I quickly retracted my wings and adjusted my clothes before heading toward the arcade.