Night fell on Ninjgao. Everything was quiet in the Royal Palace, that would soon be receiving guest, famous and noble guest quite soon. The ninjas. They had been invited by the Emperor and Empress to stay as thanks for their bravery. More people in the palace, sounded great! You couldn't wait to meet them! Especially the green one, not sure why but you couldn't wait to see him again.
Though after you were done gazing at the infinite and mesmerizing city laid before your eyes. From this high up, on the roof of the palace dressed out of your formal attire into your normal one. A long form fitting tannish tube shirt that functioned as sort of a dress, a dark green corset that hooked under your chest, dark brown leggings and dark guards to match and dark brown flats too. Ninjago was even more wonderful than seeing it from the wall. Always taking your breath away, the way the lights bounced off each other and danced. Like the fireflies in the summer. And with the nice cool air made it better. What were the people doing now? Doing there? What different scents would smell? What sounds would you hear? Just what...what everything...
If only, you stand where you sat, if only Hutchins would allow you to venture out and...just see. But, you knew could not, he denied at every turn since your childhood. When you trained and inquired he would just tell you to focus. When it came to patrolling the palace with him, he refused to give an answer, instructing you to focus...again. When bed time came, no story was ever told, you'd ask and he would no answer. The same as always, just focus. Especially when it came to questions about your mother, he would not answer anything you had. Instructing you to...
"Focus..." you sigh, mutter to the side. "that's all."
That's all it ever was...nothing else. So, staring at the city was the closest you could get. That and the stories Harumi would tell you about life in the city, her being from there. Snickering to yourself, how you would sneak into her room late at night to hear her tell you about such a life. Every word you hung on, life sounded so...interesting and wonderful. The more you heard...the more you were eager to go. Right now, at this very moment you could easily jump off the room...no leap off and maybe make it to the wall, from there leap off again and planet your feet onto the streets of Ninjago...
You could.
You really could, but...you didn't...and stay back. Looking at the city was as close you where going to get. That was fine...sitting back down, down below a few guards raced out, looked around frantically. Your ears picked their presence up and eyes saw them down below. Quite clumsy they could be. A thought you held to yourself, listen to them.
"Have you seen her?"
"No, her presence is requested."
"Did you check the walls?"
"Yes, no sight of her."
Oh, they were looking for you. Standing do a slight stretch and flip off. Fall freely, let the wind rush through your hair freely, lavish in it for a moment. It felt so nice...the wind through your hair...now time to slow down. Wiping out your hands extend your sharp nails, slam them into the side of the palace wall and claw yourself down, decreasing your speed. With just about ten feet from the ground, you let go, flip off and land before the guards. Startling them.
They drew their weapons a few seconds late, disappointing, held them at you. To lower them seeing it was you. A few of them grunt, one or two wrinkle their nose, a few roll their eyes. While you just smiled.
Greet them. "Hello, were you looking for me?"
Only one answered, cleared his throat. "Yes, Master Hutchins has requested your presence. As well the Royal family, especially the princess." He informed you.
Your lite up hearing this, especially that Harumi wanted to see you. "Yes of course, where too?" One was about to answer but you do it. "Throne room, got it! Thanks!" Give them a two finger salute, turn back to the wall you just slide down and pounce on it. Scale your way up to the closet window.
The guards just watch you, shaking their heads. A few mumble something under their breath causing the others to snicker. While your heart sunk, their laughing, their snickering...it stung. reaching the open window hop in, notice familiar scents close...very close and even more familiar one that ran a iced shiver down your spine. Only one person could do that...very well...
Swallowing hard, fidget with your fingers with a nervous chuckle turn around with a big smile, still chuckling. "Father!"
Hutchins frowned hard, his eye spoke the rising words he wanted to speak. But, didn't and remained calm. Though it was quiet clear to the six guest following him, each in their color coded gi, the man was angry with you. Though mainly shocked at what just came out your mouth. The one in blue, his mouth dropped wide open. While the others looked from you to Hutchins trying to put it together...father...daughter?
What the heck! Their looks screamed.
A look you noticed, while also noticing them. Give a wave. "Hello!" you greet them walking over, lean in close to them. Especially with the green one. Take a good sniff.
Lloyd leaned a bit away from you. "Umm..." he said. Clearing his throat. "...H-Hello."
"You have quite an unusual scent," you tell him. Leaning in closer. Grabbed his wrist before he could step away. It surprised him how quickly you did it and without looking. "yet-" you give him another sniff. The others winced a bit at your behavior.
Kai pointed. Whispered. "What the heck is she doing? Why is she sniffing Lloyd? Zane?"
His friend wasn't sure. He too was puzzled. "I am sorry but I cannot seem to find an answer. Nya?"
He looked to her. "What you think this is a girl thing or something? I don't know!"
You continued with Lloyd. "-it seems familiar. You smell...you smell like the city! That is quite interesting. Why do you smell like the city?"
Lloyd was taken back by what you just asked, his mind couldn't even wrap around it. Let alone find an answer. Here this female just came and sniffed him like it was nothing, how was he suppose to answer?
It didn't matter if he did or not, you left him alone when Hutchins cleared his throat sharply. You stepped away and went to his side. It was like a sudden change, you stood next to him firm and at attention. Though you smiled while Hutchins did not. Your eyes danced on each ninja. Especially the green one. Though when your eyes meet with the blue one, you couldn't help but laugh. Jay snickered too, Nya looked at him then to you.
"Enough," Hutchins hissed softly to you. Calming your chuckles do as he said. Making sure Hutchins gives you 'The Look' seeing you had he introduced you. "ninjas and Master Lloyd-"
"Lloyd! That is your name!" you exclaimed to him. Giving it a thought. "A nice name."
Hutchins snapped you a look with his eye, you stopped. He continued. "-This is Hunter the palace Ranger. My second-in-command and Princess Harumi's personal body guard. She patrols the grounds with her acute skills. Seeing as she does not see you as a threat, that is a good sign."
"Threat? Sign?" Kai repeated the word looking at you warily, with a nervous chuckle. "What is she some sort of guard dog or something?"
No one laughed with him, eyes fall on him, he stopped. "One could say that," Hutchins said. He turned to you. "Hunter does not take kindly to those seeing as threat. There is a reason she is my second-in-command. If I am not around you may go to her. Hunter."
That was your cue, you step forward and bow to them. Flashing your eyes at each one. Again longer on Lloyd and the blue one who shared a smile with you. Again Nya looked between you and Jay. This time she frowned.
"A pleasure to meet each and everyone of you ninjas," you smile showing your fangs. The others held rising gasps. "I must say, you performance today was...adequate. I was very impressed. You truly are good. I will be happy to assist you in what you need. Do not worry," you point to your nose. "now that I have registered your scent, voices, and appearance you will be safe in my eyes."
"Safe?" Cole spoke up, you look the black one. "Um, we're here for that. No offense."
A chuckle slipped out from you. "I know, but," you turn your attention to him and walk over stopping a few feet before him. Keeping your smile on. "I am aware, but, anyone in these palace walls I am obligated to protect even if they can protect themselves." Your eyes slide to Nya. Return back to Cole. "Also, it's just fun to use my weapons." You bring up an kunai. Admiring it. "I don't get to throw these often, so this will be quite fun!"
The smile you had on left the others a bit...uncomfortable. Something you didn't notice, saying what you needed to say excuse yourself from them and hurry off to Harumi and royal family.