{7:33 AM}
Lloyd let out a breath. Garmadon had paired Jay with the already highly experienced ninja.
Statistically speaking, Lloyd could pound him into a dusty freckled pulp... But no.
Statistically speaking, Garmadon didn't actually have an affective teaching method.
Statistically speaking, that meant the burden of teaching fell on Lloyd's shoulders. Yay.
He really hoped no one started calling him master Lloyd. Teaching was bad enough.
Jay actually had the sense to look nervous as the two paced, ready to spring at any moment like flexed coils. Lloyd had both hands at ready, adopting a basic boxing stance, front leg bent slightly while his back helped guide him.
"Could you do me a favor?" Jay chuckled, making a sloppy copy of Lloyd's stance.
Silently, the destined green warrior quirked an eyebrow. Jay noticed that he chose to fight silently on most occasions... So he continued.
"Don't beat me up?"
Lloyd just smiled slightly before beckoning Jay forward. The eventual to be elemental master of electricity lunged forward with a halfhearted right jab.
Lloyd countered, batting it aside and opening Jay's chin up for an easy jab. Jay flinched, opening one eye when no hit landed. Lloyd's fist was mere millimeters from Jay's chin. Jay laughed weakly as Lloyd lightly tapped his chin and sprung back.
"Relax... I'm not gonna hurt you." Lloyd scolded. He saw a tiny fraction of tenseness drain from Jay's face.
"Hold your hands like this." Lloyd manually adjusted Jay's arms. "Just so you're looking across the tops of your fists... Like so."
"Right..."
"Bend your knee... Nope- no- yeah like that."
"That feels a bit better."
"Good. Let's try this again."
He continued to give Jay pointers, unaware of many eyes watching and absorbing. Garmadon was standing beyond the pairs, watching as Kai and the other recruits eavesdropped on Lloyd's mini training session with Jay.
Soon Kai's stance had adapted, and his punches had far more force driving them than before.
Stroking his chin, Garmadon realized that Lloyd was using Skylor's methods of teaching, commanding yet gentle. As Jay and Lloyd continued, the dark lord saw Lloyd start to actually hit him, but never hard enough to actually bother Jay.
Soon he was coaching Jay through new techniques.
He was so fascinated by his son's approach to teaching, Garmadon lost track of time. He would miss the usual beat down, but at least his recruits were learning.
Never once did Harumi's head advisor forget about how dangerous this would later be. Oh he knew. He knew that his son would lead these very recruits against him... They all had reason to hate him after all, despite anything he could ever do to allay that hate... Which is why he had every justification for and intention of making their lives living hell.
Hey Folks! Bl00dR4v3n here. I'd like to say that this chapter was a blast to write, primarily because this was my beginnings into martial arts... aka I was Jay. I'm pretty sure I quoted my martial arts' instructor verbatim here XD. Anyhow, I know this was rather short, but maybe I can belch out another chapter here. I'm thinking I might start posting every other day with longer chapters. I simply can't get everything in these bity chapters, and I'd prefer not to waste chapter space... so I'm considering it. Tell me what you all think. every other day and longer chapters, or every day and short ones?
Northern Goshawk: Firstly, I'd like to say that I DID reply to your comment regarding Skylor, but FFN's editor didn't save it, and I didn't catch it in time. So I know your comment was regarding chapter 23, so let me go ahead and say that I'm glad you liked how I'm bringing it together. Skylor does have a rocky redemption arc in the making.
I.D.'s Fantasy: Thanks! I work really hard to keep people in character. I am trying yo balance out Zane's humanity and android characteristics, but he's always been a bit 'matter of factual'. So that helps. :)
Hiiiiii (Guest): Aww your comment just makes me smile! I'm super happy you're enjoying it! I did have a great day, and I hope you have one too!
Bookkeeper2004: Zane's android existence was briefly touched on, so I'm not entirely surprised you forgot.
ama (Guest): I'm super glad that you hate it AND love it :) . I can relate to that sentiment personally. My green power arc (chapters 12-17) is personally my favorite of everything I've written in fan fiction so far. The mutiny arc was also interesting to write, but more because it was the substitute for season 1's bratty Lloyd. While Lloyd wasn't really in the wrong, the n.i.n.j.a. had a very negative view towards him in the same way they did in season 1. Overall, I'm glad you like the story. I post daily, but as stated above, may move to every other. I'll state my decision in a future chapter. Oh Ps... I am repeating after you. - I will not hurt them... (permanently) ;)