AN: This chapter is a little short too, but they will progressively get longer. Beta: Sunny Lighter. EMPFangirl02 wrote parts of this and Sunny Lighter was a tremendous help in giving ideas for this. I forgot to mention last time that this whole idea came from a Tumblr post that Sunny Lighter told me about, and then this story was born. I don't own Ninjago.
Harumi took Garmadon to the Kryptarium prison, where the captured Sons of Garmadon were being held prisoner.
"What the heck is this place?" He asked her, when he saw the large building. He didn't recall seeing a place like this in Ninjago before, but then again, it might be something new.
Harumi frowned. Lord Garmadon should know what this place is. Maybe something happened to his memories when he was brought back. No matter.
"It's Kryptarium prison, my lord. Here is where the rest of your followers are being held prisoner and we're going to free them."
"Well, they are certainly going in the right direction to be followers of mine. Maybe I'll even recruit them for my shark army," Garmadon commented.
"Follow me, my lord." Harumi had no idea what the 'shark army' was but it sounded a bit strange. She led the way inside the prison. Once everyone was freed, they could start making some real plans to conquer Ninjago. She just needed to convince Garmadon to see his true potential. And there was only one way for him to reach it.
After getting rid of all the prison personnel, including the warden, Harumi opened the cell doors and let the rest of the Sons of Garmadon out. She had told Garmadon to wait for her, so she could announce him to which he had replied, 'sure, whatever.'
"Sons of Garmadon! No longer will I be the Quiet one and remain silent and neither do you. For our father has returned!" She bowed and waited for Garmadon to come out.
The warlord stepped out into the open, where everyone was cheering for him. He looked around at the strange people with face paint.
"I appreciate the fan club, but if you guys want to get into my army, you can't do it looking like weirdos. You'll need some shark outfits, crab outfits, maybe one of those fishbowl outfits…" he trailed off, talking about random sea creature outfits for his army, not paying any attention to anyone around him.
Harumi's eye twitched just slightly at the mention of sea creature outfits.
Garmadon turned back to Harumi. "We should really go to my volcano if this fan club wants to be apart of my shark army."
"My lord Garmadon, could I talk to you in private?" She wanted to talk to him about their next steps and get her plan in motion.
"Fine, but make it quick. I have to get going on my plans to conquer Ninjago."
She took him to the exercise area for the prisoners. "My lord, there is so much potential that you have, more than you probably know."
"Oh, I know what potential I have as a conqueror," Garmadon boasted.
Harumi went on. "Yes, well, all those years, your father and brother kept the truth from you. They were afraid of what you'd become."
"Truth? What truth?" the warlord questioned. "Are you talking about the snake bite? It changed me all right. My dumb brother knew about that, but how do you know my father?"
Harumi sighed. Her hero was confusing to talk to, but she continued. "I'm talking about the oni and dragon blood that runs through your veins. You have the power to create and destroy."
"Seriously? I don't know what you're talking about. Unless you are referring to the Ultimate, Ultimate Weapon. If I could get my hands on that, I could definitely conquer Ninjago."
Harumi was really confused now. Was there some kind of weapon out there that she didn't know about? Surely, nothing could be as powerful as Garmadon's true potential.
"Just like Wu has taught the Ninja to unlock their true potential, you too can unlock yours. A dark potential."
"I know my brother is training the ninja, but what the heck is dark potential?" Garmadon asked.
"There is only one way to achieve it. You must overcome the one thing that has always stood in your way," Harumi told him.
"Oh, you mean the Green Ninja? It's true that every time I try to conquer Ninjago, he thwarts me. Man, I really hate that guy. Always hiding behind a mask. Him and that stupid ninja force."
"My lord, you do know that your son and Green Ninja are the same person, right?" Harumi asked him.
Garmadon gave her a strange look. "What? No way! You need to do your research. My son is NOT the Green Ninja. That's so preposterous!" He laughed.
Now Harumi was confused. "But my lord...he-"
"That's enough talking about crazy theories. All I care about is conquering Ninjago. Now go get me a double espresso latte. Can't work without massive amounts of caffeine."
"Uh, very good my lord," Harumi answered, as she bowed and walked away. She wasn't sure what to make of her hero. He was saying some very confusing and unexpected things. Was he just pretending that he didn't know who the Green Ninja was? Maybe it was some kind of test. No matter. Lloyd's weakness for his father would eventually bring him to them, she was sure of it. She could still convince Garmadon to see the danger his son represents.
Harumi smirked. Yes, it would all work out just as she planned.
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