A.N: Thanks again for the reviews! Sorry I haven't been updating in a while but I had SUCH a busy week. Not to mention being buried in an avalanche of homework. But anyways, CHAPTER 5! This chapter will have a lot of GarmadonxLloyd, YAY! I'm having the most fun writing those kinds of moments. They are so cute! On the downside, not a lot of action. Some totally adorable moments though, I can guarantee! Read on and review please!

Kai's POV:

As me and the others sat in the bridge, I was scared out of my mind for Lloyd. I wanted so bad to rush to the sickbay and see if he woke up, but Sensei told us to stay here.

I can't help but feel guilty about what happened back there. We could've subdued the guards at any time and help him, but instead we just stood there like statues. I swore to protect him, and we let him down. The poor thing's gonna hate me, and personally, I don't blame him.

Meanwhile another side of me wants to rip Pythor's head off for torturing the kid. Why on Earth would he want him anyway? Why Lloyd, of all people? Something in my gut tells me the devourer isn't the only thing that creep has in store for us. Maybe Sensei knows something, I hope. If that kid is in danger…

Garmadon's POV:

Such an awkward silence filled the air between me and my brother as we waited in the sickbay for my son to wake up. The next time I see that ghastly snake I swear I will slaughter him for harming my son. He still laid motionless on the bed, still breathing rather short. It scared me to see him like this. Meanwhile it was snowing outside, and I can imagine what the other ninja want to do.

My brother sighed and turned to me. "I'll go see if Zane's ready with dinner. You don't want to see how the others can act when they are hungry. Oy vey." I chuckled and he stepped out.

I turned my attention back to my son. He was as white as a sheet and breathing slowly. He still had the washcloth on his forehead and his arm was now bandaged tightly. Pythor wants him, and I don't have a clue why. Why my son? Why not someone else? Why my family….?

Suddenly Lloyd stirred, and then groaned, and then I saw a pair of sparkling sky blue eyes looking at me. "Dad?"

His voice sounded raspy, but I didn't really care. Relief filled my body as I sighed and answered: "Hello son. How do you feel?" As he stuck out his tongue I couldn't help but smile. "Bleh. Like I just got on Chuck Norris's bad side and then thrown into the washing machine power cycle." Immediately I laughed. That's my son.

Lloyd's POV:

Dad sat down on the bed next to me as I tried to sit up, but my muscles ached and protested this action. He noticed this and put a hand on my back to help me up. I smiled and looked up at him. He looked absolutely relieved.

"Dad, how long was I out?" I was confused on what time it was. I remember before I blacked out that it was late afternoon, and it looked rather dark out now. His expression darkened. "A few hours. We were so worried about you. I'm so glad you're alright." Ugh. That long? Sheesh.

Then I remembered who did this. "The next time I see Pythor I'm gonna kick his butt to kingdom come and back." And I meant it too. He's SO goin down! Dad laughed. I missed that. "Believe me son, we all do." Looking at my legs swinging back and forth, I sighed. I'm really starting to hate snakes. They cause nothing but misery.

Dad pulled me close and I snuggled against him. I missed these moments, just the two of us. I looked at my arm, which I found out that Nya bandaged. It still really hurt, but I've learned to ignore it pretty well. "How's your arm? Still hurt?" I nodded. "Dad, why does Pythor want me so bad?" He rested his head against mine. "I don't know son. Hopefully we'll find out what he wants and subdue him."

When I'm with Dad, I feel much more comfortable talking. I can open up more. Sure, the others are nice to me, and I can talk to them, but with Dad it feels more, natural. He seems to be the only one who really, truly understands me. Finally, I felt as if I was ready to admit something I've been holding back for a long, long time. "Dad?" He looked at me and I looked at him. My voice lowered to a whisper. "I'm scared."

Holding me tighter, he whispered back: "We all are. Don't worry about it. We'll protect you and all of us. You'll be ok. I promise." I felt better after he said that." Resting my head on his chest, I let a yawn escape me, and I didn't care. I was tired. Dad smiled. "Go ahead and sleep. You deserve it. I'll wake you up when it's time for dinner." Rubbing my eyes, I closed them and started to drift off. Right before I fell asleep, I could hear Dad whisper: "Sweet dreams."

Garmadon's POV:

I rubbed Lloyd's back as he snored softly. I regretted promising to him that he would be ok, because, what if he won't? He put all his trust in me, relied on me, and how would he feel if I let him down? He would never forgive me. He would be crushed. Meanwhile determination filled me. Protecting me son and brother is my main priority now. I won't let them get hurt. That I promised myself.

Speaking of my brother, he walked into the room and smiled. "Aw. That's so sweet." I looked up and smiled. "I forgot he snored. It's kinda cute" I admitted. Wu sat down next to me and held my son's hand. "I'm assuming he woke up?" "Thankfully yes. He seemed fine. He told me his arm still hurts though. I'm not surprised at all. I thought I would throw up at the sight of it." Can you blame me? It was spewing blood like a waterfall! "Yeah I almost did. I was very very close to losing my lunch. Same with my students." I laughed. Oh Wu how you make me laugh. "You're students get restless like you predicted?" Honestly, they are pretty entertaining. They all are so different, yet are so close. "A little. Zane's almost done. I am hungry." "You were always hungry! Even when we were kids you snitched cookies and crackers from the kitchen!" Remembering this always made me laugh. "You still remember that?" "Of course."

Lloyd stirred a little and snuggled closer to me, then continued to snore softly. "Now that's fatherly love" Wu stated. " I am proud of him. But at the same time, I don't really want him fighting. I don't want him getting hurt." "Understandable. He does have potential though. Archery is defiantly his hidden talent." That I was proud of. I never would have guessed. I looked down at him as he slept. He looked so peaceful and calm. "Should we wake him? Zane should have dinner ready any minute now" My brother said. "Let him rest. He needs it. He must be exhausted. I'll wake him up when it's ready." Wu nodded and looked at the floor. "So, what do you think about Pythor? Any ideas? Cause I'm clueless, as my students would put it."

"Lloyd asked me about this. Honestly, I don't know either. It worries me how secretive he's being." And I meant it.

"DINNER!" Wu smiled. "I'll go help him." Then he walked out of the room.

Looking at my son, I almost felt sorry that I have to wake him. He looked so, at ease. Resting without a care in the world. "Son. Wake up. Time for dinner." I jiggled his shoulder. He rubbed his eyes and blinked, looking at me. Smiling at me, he asked: "Then why are we here? Let's go!" He hopped off the bed and walked out of the room. "Wait for me son." I called. I wondered how dinner will go down…

A.N: Sorry it's not that long. Alright, now remember that it's snowing outside. I got an idea for a little snow scene I think you all will enjoy. But first the ninja excluding Lloyd will find out Pythor's plans. For Lloyd and for Ninjago. But first I need you to help me out. Tell me which you would rather do: Have me write from only the four ninja's POVs as they encounter Pythor, or from Lloyd, Garmadon, Sensei and Nya's POVs and have the ninja tell them what happened to them and his plans. I have no idea what to do! So help me choose please. Anyway, tell me what to do and tell me your thoughts about this chapter! Thanks and have a nice day!