The Ninja That Changed

Chapter 3

    Everything was still, wind tickling me in the back of my neck as it tries to carry the pieces of curly hair hanging above it. I let out a heavy sigh as I watch the waves dance across the seas as they help the air push the boat forward. The floorboards creaking as the foot steps got closer, a familiar presence behind me. Their breathing was steady and calm, their shadow casting a female figure, her energy levels were heightened with excitement and anxiety. It was the energy levels of a person about to do something that they have never done before, although she has done this before. It was the day she decided to leave her husband so I could have a normal life, though we all know that wasn't going to happen. I am the son of Garmadon after all. Her steps end next to my side, her body leaning against the railing.
"Lloyd." She spoke in a soothing voice.
"Yeah Mom?" I glanced in her direction, her gem green eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
"Are you sure your ready?" I was taken a back a bit then quickly looked away from her.
"To be honest, no, but I have no choice. We need the others more then ever." She gives a slight nod, a hum escapes her lips.
Our conversation was cut short when a crash was herd below deck. My feet skittered towards the noise. "Dad are you alright?"
His seven feet tall, black back of his body was found on the floor with a training dummy on top of him. "Yeah, just some technical difficulties."
He skerries of the floor adjusting his white, some what blonde, silky ponytail in the process. He sets both pairs of arms on his hips and shows his big tooth grin. Mom let's out a amusing chuckle as she walks to dad adjusting the loose part of dads collar on his Gi.
"What were you doing down here to begin with?"
He points at the dummy on the floor " I thought I could train you a bit more before we get to Ninjago City."
"Dad i've been training non stop this past four years, I think I'm pretty well trained."
"I know... I just want to protect you." He pouted.
I know things have been hard these past four years, especially with them. However I'm a grown adult now, but it has been nice. Ever since Dad decided to change he's been constantly trying to make it up to me and be a loving father. I couldn't be more proud of him.
A week chuckle escapes my lips as I smile. My feet find its way over to Dad. My arms rapping him in a warm embrace, I feel his arms return the gesture.
Warmth.
Memories rewind as this feeling goes back to a similar hug. The pressure was more breathtaking but it was nice. It was his warmth, his smile. That contagious smile, every time I was it I couldn't help but smile back. Oh, and his eyes. Those amber eyes. The way the sun reflected off of them, flames of passion and desire shining through. Fire was always a big part of him, it represented his personality. Not to mention it reflected his body heat, there was so many times I wanted to just stay there trapped in his warm embrace, away from the coldest of stares people always gave me when walking down the streets. His embrace kept me safe, Kai kept me safe.
Trapped in my own thoughts I didn't feel my father letting go of me. In fact I couldn't even hear him. The only thing I could feel was the smile plastered on my face. Yet I could see see his face, a very confused face.
"Lloyd?" My thought bubble pops, a feeling of a soft hand rests on my shoulder. My eyes advert to moms concerned motherly look.
"Uh, yes?"
"Are you alright? you spaced out for a moment there."
"Yeah, I was just thinking." Mom and Dad dont look totally convinced.
Jeez, I really need to learn how to control my gayness.
As I was thinking my parents concerned looks turned into complete malice. Big, giant smirks in their faces, they always made my back shiver. "W-what?" Dads smirk turned in to a mischievous smile "You were thinking about him, weren't you?" Heat expanded in my cheeks. "I- I don't know what your talking about."
Lies, I kinda do know what he's talking about. Correction, I know exactly what he's talking about. He's talking about my giant, gay, stupid crush on the most dorkiest fire ninja I have ever known. The dorky, extremely attractive Kai Smith. Now, how do my parents know this? Well because I underestimated my Fathers ability to be observant.
     It was about a month after Dad became good and a week ago I had came out to him. If you couldn't tell he excepted the fact I was gay, in fact he had made a cake with a door on it. Also holding in his laughter while blurting out "Congrats on coming out of the closet!" So things were going well until Dad had decided to pick me up from school today, yay...
My faces was overwhelmingly hot, his amber eyes never left my side. His husky voice was so smooth as he talked. I walked alongside him at a slower pace. Ignoring the screams of my feet, begging me to push trough the crowd of students. Wanting to follow those big red doors, shining with the need of attention, but, I didn't. Instead I got lost in his eyes, embracing the overwhelming heat around me, admiring every piece of him. Even though he's the dorkiest, some what stupid person I have ever met. He's still the kindest person too. Not to mention he's really handsome, which is an added bonus. He's literally the guy every girl wants, at least I think he is. He doesn't flirt with other girls, or makes people uncomfortable thinking he's the best. Instead he's caring, patient, easy to talk to, and very lovable. Sigh, I just wish he was gay, then everything would be perfect. I finally take my gaze off of Kai, noticing the rays of sunlight hitting my face. The soft breeze of the wind, the sounds of cars and children talking, and the sight of a giant shark mech in front of the school.
     Wait, what!
    An ocean of embarrassment wash's over me. "Oh no."
    There he was standing ten feet away from me, a tithing grin plastered on his face.
   My father standing in the school yard, his glowing red eyes squinting, staring into my soul.
"Luh-Lloyd! There you are." I quickly made my way to him, not wanting to be embarrassed in front of Kai.
"H-hey Dad, didn't know you w-were picking me up t-today."
"Yeah, I thought why not? It would be nice to have some father, son time together." I felt a smile spread across my cheeks. Dads been working so hard to make up for the lost time together, I glad he decided to change. "I would like that."
Dad smiled "Great! Come on, I made extra room in my shark mech just for you."
I followed Dad into the seating area and sat down on the extra seat Dad placed for me. I chuckled as Dad struggled to find a comfortable way to drive, since this was originally built for one person. Once we were situated I looked out the window getting a full view of the school. As Dad started to drive I noticed Kai giving a dorky smile while waving goodbye at me, I waved back my cheeks going hot in the process.
There was an awkward silence in the mech, though I did bother to start a conversation. All I could think about was the dorky brunette, however I could feel my fathers gaze.
"So... who's the lucky guy?" My thoughts of kai popped like a bubble "H-huh?"
"Your blushing." My eyes widened, am I that obvious?
"Can you describe him?" Dad was now smirking. The heat in my cheeks began to spread throughout my face.
"Um, w-well uh."
"I know you would be more comfortable talking about this kinda thing with your mother, but I'm here too and I promise who ever this guy is I won't hurt them."
I sighed "Promise?" He nodded.
I took in another breath "It's okay he's not going to judge you." I said to myself.
"Well you actually know him, he's the red one. Kai, the fire ninja." My dad started to chock on air "Ice cream hair?!" I nodded "Yep."

Mom smiled "It's alright sweetie, there's nothing to be ashamed about. Besides you have a better chance then your father did, he couldn't even speak around me."
"Yea- Hey! Wait a minute, that's not true!" Mom raised an eyebrow "Really now? All you could do was stutter your way through a sentence." Dad looked betrayed, his own wife calling out on the king of the underworld.
My parents were bickering with each other at this point, Dad looking utterly defeated.
I giggled. looks like things are going back to normal, I lied to myself. My smile disappeared.

Not all things can last forever.