This takes place before the whole Movie thing, but it's basically being rewritten.
I don't even know.
Idea from: https/revkons/692212408162336768/ninjago-movie-but-morro-is-literally-luh-loyds
Chapter 1, Mint Ice Cream
Warnings for the Chapter
Swearing
Bullying
Self doubt
Self esteem issues
Physical Bullying
Morro being a tad outta character because this is the movie
Lloyd and his friends were walking through the halls, listening to the twins debate.
"I'm just saying, gloves are just socks, but for your hands." Kai says, defensively.
"Yeah, but which was made first?" Nya paused, "Gloves! So socks are just gloves for your feet." She said putting her hands out in a dramatic manner.
The debate continued until, "Well guess what, water is stronger than fire!" Nya proclaims.
"Gasp." Zane says robotically.
"OH YOU DID NOT!" Kai gasped, hands over his heart dramatically.
Nya sneered, "Oh yes I fucking did!"
"Oh wow, Garmadon has friends."
The group paused, looking around for the source of the comment, minus Lloyd who had his head in his hands.
"Oh first spinjitzu master..." The blonde groaned, clearly annoyed.
Cole looks over at the smaller boy, "You alright dude?"
Lloyd sighed, "He's back-"
The voice cut him off, "What, you're not happy to see your older cousin?" Just then a tall and lanky boy walked into view.
He had black hair that went to his neck, with a green streak of hair in messy bangs. He had black eyeliner on, and quite a few scars littering his almost ghostly tinted skin.
The boy cackled, "And to think I finally decided not to skip." He grinned at them, and then pulled Lloyd over by his hoodie, grabbing the green-clad boy and roughly ruffling blonde locks, "What's up shortstack?"
Lloyd freed himself from the others grasp, fixing his hair and muttering, "Stop calling me that Morro..." he grumbled.
"Stop being short, and I'll consider it." 'Morro' said, a smirk covering his face.
The others looked at the scene unfolding with confusion.
'Lloyd has a cousin?'
'Master Wu has a child?'
'Why didn't he tell us?'
Kai being the more confident of the group quickly spoke up, "Uhhh, yeah don't know if you realize this, but none of us know this dude besides you, Lloyd."
Morro looked at Lloyd and then at his friends, "What are you guys supposed to be, the 'Skittle Squad'?"
"Wha-" Kai started before Nya cut him off, "yOU TAKE THAT BACK!" She knew he was right but he didn't have to put it so bluntly.
Morro ignored her, "Anyways what have you been up to Kid?"
"Nothing, but why are you here?" Lloyd paused, "You literally NEVER show up to school."
Morro frowned, "The old man forced me to, and because my friends go here now," he started walking away, "Remember that I hate you!" He said in a completely opposite tone then the message. He walked off leaving Lloyd and his friends.
"Well we should all probably get to class, so Jay and I will cya guys later." Cole said, walking off, with Jay quickly following.
"BYE COLE! BYE JAY, I'LL SEE YOU IN 5TH PERIOD!" Kai screamed.
Kai looked at Lloyd, before giving a soft smile, "Hey want one of us to go with you to class?"
Lloyd smiled, "Nah, it's good, I'll see you guys later." He said, before waving and walking off.
What Morro said really bothered him though, 'Remember I hate you!'
Yeah, join the club.
He and Morro never really got along growing up.
Morros extensive teasing and taunting, mixed with Lloyd's already fragile and sensitive heart? It was just a recipe for disaster.
Doesn't mean it didn't hurt, you would think that with all the bullying Lloyd endured by now he wouldn't care. But he did.
He wish he didn't, he would be so much happier.
Timeskip, 1 hour after school ends
Morro got in his car and drove to the front of the school, waiting for Lloyd.
Why?
Well Koko was working till 12, and needed someone to pick up Lloyd from school.
Wu was ruled out, cause he can't even drive.
Dareth, another cousin of theirs was in college, so he couldn't do it.
And it's not like Garmadick would show up to take his son home.
Which left Morro with babysitting duty.
So Morro sat on his phone for a good while, before the blonde walked out of the school, hood up, eyes on the floor, and tear streaks on his face.
Morro felt his heart tear just a tiny bit.
The elder knew he gave Lloyd shit.
He knew he made fun of him all the time.
But one thing he would never do, was make fun of Lloyd for who his father was.
Cause that doesn't matter. Hell can you even call Garmadon a dad? No.
He completely forgot about his family.
And his only son.
People often believed Lloyd was evil just because his father was some nut job who wanted to control the city.
They believed he would join him one day.
But Lloyd was probably the most kind person Morro knew.
Not that he would ever say it out loud.
But still nobody gave him a chance, besides family, family friends, and of course the other ninja.
Lloyd quickly got in the car and put on his seatbelt, not saying a single word.
Morro started the car and drove, "You alright kid?" He asked, he clearly wasn't but he didn't want to be assuming.
Lloyd was quiet, "I guess."
"Don't lie." Morro groaned, "I will stop the car."
"It's fine, Lay off." Lloyd said, more firmly this time.
Well damn, rude much?
Morro scowled, "Well jeez sorry for caring."
"Why would you care?" Lloyd muttered a bit to loud.
"Because you're my younger cousin? And your mom would kill me if you got hurt." He said, as if it was a known fact.
Lloyd just ignored him.
Okay this kids attitude was really starting to piss him off, "Hello? Earth to Lloyd? What will I need to do to get your attention, call President Business?" Morro sarcastically said.
"You and I both know he's LORD Business." Lloyd huffed in amusement.
Morro couldn't help but give a small chuckle, "True, but dude what's wrong?"
Lloyd went quiet, before muttering, "The usual."
Morro rolled his eyes, "Don't you remember that I've been skipping for like two years now, it's a miracle I still graduate."
That's when Morro noticed something suspiciously like a scar.
His heart stopped, "Lloyd take of your hood."
"What-"
"Take off your hood." Morro said again.
"You're not my mom." Lloyd grumbled, but still hesitantly taking off the green fabric.
Morro slammed on the breaks.
"FMS WHAT THE FUCK WARN ME!" Lloyd yelled, being jolted forward.
His face was covered in scars and bruises. Clearly inflicted by others.
Morro felt his anger start to boil.
"Who the fuck did that Lloyd?" He said, more firmly this time.
Lloyd shrunk into himself, curling into a ball, "It's not the first time...it-it doesn't matter."
"NOT THE FIRST-?!" Morro yelled, stopping when Lloyd flinched. He took a deep breath and parked in a gas station, "I'm sorry for yelling, but Lloyd this isn't okay, why don't you fight bac-"
"I CAN'T! CAUSE IF I DEFEND MYSELF." Lloyd started, "EVERYONE WILL TAKE THAT AS PROOF THAT I AM EVIL!" He screamed, throwing his arms in the air, "Besides, everyone would defend Chen."
Morro sat there, before sighing, "What ice cream do you want?"
Lloyds frustration turned into confusion, "What-?"
"I asked, what ice cream do you want?" Morro repeated.
"I don't have any Yen on me."
"I didn't ask that, I'll pay, you deserve it for all the shit you go through."
Lloyd smiled, "I'll have mint."
When Koko got home she noticed the two boys laying on the couch.
The Credits of Starfarer rolling on the screen, and something that look suspiciously like little bits of mint ice cream in a glass bowl.
One thing they had in common, a love for Mint.
