Here in Ninjago City two things are taken as facts. One, expect Lord Garmadon to attack any day of the week, and two, everyone hates Lloyd. Who is Lloyd? Well, he is Lord Garmadon's biological son. Here's a catch, he doesn't know this. You, see when Lloyd was a newborn his parents got divorced and his mother had custody over him. Had, has in past tense. This shows how cruel the world is. Since Koko, Lloyd's mother, married an evil warlord, that means she is also mean AND her baby is pure evil. So, no one hired the single mother. Well, one day Koko got very sick with pneumonia and since she didn't have any money, she couldn't afford the medicine needed. She died a week after Lloyd turned three. Nobody noticed this, except for Lloyd who was really hungry. Knowing his mother was never going to wake up, the young child went into the world in search of food. Only he learned really fast that no one wanted to, in his mind, help a 'street rat'. So he did the last thing his mother wanted him to do, became a thief. But, do to his age, he only knows his name do to the shouts of the people, unaware that he has a father still.

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Lloyd's p.o.v

I moved quietly down the sidewalk. Hands in pockets, I peered into windows as I passed them. Acting like all the other window shoppers, when my eyes were on a fruit stand nearby. This is why I chose to come here. Not only is this street one of the busiest streets, enabling me to blend in, but some of the fruit stands are outside and easy access. Especially since I'm not allowed inside any buildings. Slowly so not to draw attention to myself, I made my way towards the apple vendor. Seeing an opportunity when the salesman turned his attention to an elderly lady, I reached out and grabbed an apple... which I quickly stuck into my hoodie's pocket. I barely took a step away from the vendor when the horrifying shout went out...

"Lloyd Garmadon! Police help! Lloyd's stealing my merchandise!" Glancing behind me, I could see a group of cops riding bikes heading straight towards me. Quickly, I burst out running, dodging pedestrians as I tried to get to an easy access roof. Once I climbed a building, I ran across the roof straight towards the edge. Standing there, I pulled out the stolen apple an eyebrow raised. All this, for a piece of fruit!?

"Lloyd! You are surrounded! Please surrender!" Recognizing the voice, I spun to see an officer with spiky reddish brown hair and burning hazel eyes. he pointed a gun at me. Not like that won't do anything, I know this cop. He is the only one on the force that hesitates when it comes to shooting me. Smirking, I saluted him before leaping of the roof, rolling onto the next roof. Guards shouted down below, but I kept going choosing to ignore them. I bet if I didn't need to steal to live we will get along, not! Honestly, why is it that one of my earliest memory is the cops trying to arrest me when all I did was asked for a slice of bread!?

Somehow, while I was lost in thought, I ended up inside a home decor store third level. Turning around, I could see the less than friendly cops catching up to me. Grabbing a rug on display I thought to myself, sometimes you need to take a leap of faith... and jumped out the window. I used the newly stolen rug as a parachute to get safely down. Landing in a familiar alley, I walked over to a young mutt. I gave him a warm smile, "Hey Shard, can you put this rug somewhere that someone you needs it more than me can find it? Thanks bud!" The pup took the rug in its' mouth and ran off in the direction I came from. Smiling to myself, I started the brief walk home. If you can call it home. My place is an old condemned building that miraculously survived all of Lord Garmadon's attacks. Arriving, I ducked though the boarded up doorway. Once inside, I went all the way up to the twentieth floor. I made my way into a small room with a covered window in the far wall. I pulled out the apple I stolen. "Meowthra? I have dinner!" I called softly. An old cat that is covered in soft gray fur popped up next to me, meowing for attention.

Laughing, I broke the apple in half, giving one half to Meowthra. Feeling giddy, I walked over to the window, pulling back the tarp reveals a broken glass overlooking all of Ninjago. My smile slipped as a feeling of pure sadness washed over me. "Someday we will have a real home! With money that was honestly earned and all the food we can eat! Someday everyone will see the real me, just like you Meowthra!"

Nya's p.o.v

I was watching t.v with my brother and our friends. We were taking a break from ninja training, Master Wu reading a book nearby. The news turned on with news of another Lloyd Garmadon robbery. I turned to face Master Wu, "Hey! If Garmadon's your brother, does that make Lloyd your nephew? Why don't you take him under your wing?"

Master's face fell slightly at this. "I was gone while Lloyd was in his infant years. When I got back, it was too late. Lloyd made his choice. He already robbed many places multiple times. I'm afraid that his father's influence is too strong."

Kai spoke up next to me, "So? We'll just beat the Garmadons and get Lloyd away from Garmadon's influence."

Master Wu shook his head, "It isn't that simple. Lloyd as been labeled as a smaller threat, the police will handle him. You just focus on my brother."

Ray's p.o.v

I walked towards the head chief of police office. Gulping nervously, I raised my hand and knocked. A gruff voice spoke from behind the door. "Come in."

Taking a deep breathe, I opened the door. Walking in, I gazed at my superior. He is a large man that looks like your typical bad cop. My boss gave a big grin once he sees me. "Ah! Officer Smith, just the guy I want to see."

I gave him a more nervous smile, "Hi Chief, you asked for me?"

"Yes, you are the only one on the force that hasn't shoot at Lloyd..."

I panicked, "Sir! I can explain, he is just a child just like my tw..."

"That's why I want you to head Lloyd's case. You are a good man Smith, make me proud." Chief finished his sentence, despite the interruption.

I gaped at him, "Tha... That is amazing! Thank you sir! I won't let you down!"

Heading home to my wife and kids, it didn't occur to me that life was about to change, for the better.