You and Me (Ninjago)

5- Regret

A/N Listen to the music and enjoy the read!

Lloyd P.O.V.

I sat on the floor in my room, it was cold and dark. I stared at the black brick wall in front of me. It has been two weeks since my arrival here. In those two weeks, I have tortured many people, people with families, people that had done nothing wrong. The only thing they did wrong was being at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Many have died because of the wounds that I inflicted upon them, others were sent home to tell everyone how evil I had become. It was all a play by my father, he wanted everyone to lose hope in me. Well, that had already happened. People were starting to fear me more than they feared my father and Harumi. I guess it's because they never expected it from me, and they knew how much power I once had and might have again. They always feared that I would turn out like my father, they were right. It was fate.

I slammed my head in my hands and looked down at the ground. I can't believe I killed him.... I really killed him. The image of the man lying lifeless on the floor kept replaying in my mind. It was a memory that would stick with me forever, haunt me till the end of time. 

What would the Ninja say if they could see me now? Nothing positive, that's for sure. 

I stood up from the ground and made my way to my bed. I sat down and let out a sigh.

I had no choice but to finish him off. Otherwise, my father would have, along with five other innocent people. It didn't make it any easier though. I still killed him. 

Harumi felt bad for the people that I tortured. I guess she had a heart after all. Whenever my father is near she does her best to cover those feelings up. Fearing for what he would do to her if he found out about her having second thoughts. 

After my father told her that I would be first in command, instead of her, she did her best to please him. In the hope that he would change his mind. But sadly for Harumi, he stood by his decision. 

Harumi was absent a lot in the two weeks that have passed. Probably something to do with my final test, then I will officially be a member of the Sons of Garmadon. 

I wondered what my final test could be. What could possibly be worse than what I had already done? 

My mind was full of guilt and regret. I should never have left Nya. I knew that it would be too dangerous, I knew it and I went anyway. Why was I so naive?

I closed my eyes and lay down on my bed. I wondered how Nya was doing. It had been so long since I've seen her. She must be so confused, and disgusted. I thought of the idea of her hating me, she must have seen the news by now. How can she still call me her friend after all those terrible things I've done? She'll hate me forever.

I started getting emotional when I heard a knock on my door. 

"I don't want to be disturbed!" I yelled. 

"I'm sorry master, but Emperor Garmadon wishes to see you." It was Killow. 

"Very well, I'll be right there." I stood up and made my way to the rooftop. 

What could my father possibly want now? 

I walked towards him; he wasn't the only one there. Harumi stood beside him, confidently. She smirked at me. I ignored her and bowed down to my father. 

"You called for me father?" 

"Yes, my son, we have one final test to prove your loyalty towards us." 

"We?" I asked. 

"Harumi and I." 

Harumi waved towards me. I rolled my eyes and sighed. 

Who does she think she is? She really believes that she has my father wrapped around her little finger. Boy was she wrong. I wonder what she is still doing here. It's not like she has any use of being here. And to think that  I once loved her. I cringed at the thought of that.

I snapped out of my thoughts and gave my full attention to Garmadon.

"What would you have me do father?" 

"It's a surprise" Harumi said. 

"Was I talking to you? I don't think so" I replied. 

Harumi looked disgusted. 

"How DARE you speak to me like THAT!" 

Harumi and I bickered on until my father intervened;

"ENOUGH!!" 

Harumi and I fell silent. 

"Harumi, you forget yourself. My son is higher in command than you. Do not challenge him." 

"I'm sorry my emperor. It will not happen again." 

"It better not. Now, take my son to his final test." 

Harumi nodded and made her way off the rooftop. I followed. We made our way down to the basement, both of us in silence. Harumi was humiliated. I must admit, it felt great. I had power, actual power. Power over the city, power over the people. But more importantly, power over her.

We walked through the basement, it was darker and colder than the rest of the building. The basement consisted of one long hallway with doors on both sides. Behind the doors were dirty rusty rooms. This is where all the tortures took place. 

We walked through the hallway and stopped at the last door. Harumi opened it and signalled me to walk through. 

"Let's get this over with" I said. 

Harumi closed the door behind me and told me to torture the person until it was unable to speak. 

That was nothing different than all my past tests. I looked confused at her through the tiny gap on the door. She just stood there, smiling.

I sighed and turned towards the person. I couldn't make out who it was, the darkness consumed the room. I stepped towards the person, trying to get a better look. It's better that I don't know who they are, I told myself. 

"I'm sorry, but I have to do this. If you cooperate it will be over soon" I said. 

"L-Lloyd...?" 

I knew that voice, how could I not know that voice. I was in shock. No.... I-it can't be.... 

"Nya...?"

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