Screaming echoed through the refurbished house, startling Garmadon. Misako was upright in bed, pain etched in her face. "Garmadon…"

Garmadon reached for his car keys. "Come on, darling…"

He gently scooped her up, setting her down in the passenger seat. Her hand clenched around his, tears falling down her cheeks. Garmadon kissed her cheek, applying pressure to the gas pedal.

They sped down the road, reaching the hospital in a matter of seven to eight minutes. Garmadon held her close, keeping a close eye on her. She took deep breaths, pain unbearable.

"Come on, Mia...you can do it…"

"One more big push ought to do it…"

Misako screamed with pain, knuckles white. Her hair was sticking to her head, coated in sweat. Garmadon squeezed her hand, whispering encouraging words. Misako cried out, giving it her all.

"It's a boy…"

The loud wails of a baby rang in Garmadon's ears, a smile creeping on his face. "Misako...you did it!"

Misako smiled, reaching for the baby. "Oh...he's beautiful…" She wiped the fluid off his wrinkled red face, kissing his forehead. "My little boy…" Her voice was lighter, the venom receding as she held him in her arms. The baby ceased its crying, looking up into her eyes. He smiled, his hands reaching out for her. Misako nuzzled the top of his head, patting his back as she cradled him. "Lloyd."

Garmadon looked at her. "Pardon?"

"Lloyd. His name is Lloyd."

Garmadon grinned. "Lloyd it is...hi, little one…"

Lloyd smiled at his father, grabbing his finger. He yawned, snuggling up to Misako. The two proud parents smiled down at him, settling him next to Misako.

The happy parents and Lloyd finally were able to come home, Misako regaining her former strength and Lloyd constantly being pretty cheerful.

Garmadon commented one afternoon, "That boy is always happy, isn't he?"

Misako smiled, watching their six-month-old son crawling in the grass. "He is something…"

Lloyd plucked a dandelion off its stem, waving it around. The seeds flew off, causing him to squeal with glee as they spun away on the breeze.

Garmadon smiled, scooping Lloyd out of the grass. "Gotcha!"

Lloyd giggled, grasping his dad's hair. Garmadon kissed his cheek, setting him back down.

Misako suddenly crumpled to the floor, crying out in pain. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were once again stained crimson. She snarled at Garmadon, signaling to leave her be. A few moments passed, color returning to Misako's face. Her eyes were still stained scarlet, however, startling Garmadon. "Mia…"

Misako clutched him tightly. "The venom...it's growing stronger…"

Lloyd crawled to his mother, hugging her ankle. "Mama!"

Misako pushed Lloyd away, racing down the hall in tears. She locked the door, barricading it with a table. She sat in front of it, sobbing.

Lloyd crawled the same direction, slapping his hands on the door, crying for Misako. "Mama! MAMA!"

Garmadon held him close. "Misako! You can't hide forever! Your son needs you! I need you! You can't hide from your own emotions!"

Misako slowly opened the door, Lloyd still crying. "Mama…" He clung onto her shirt, not wanting to let go.

Misako kissed his forehead, grasping Garmadon's hand. "Garmadon...I don't know how long we can live like this...something might happen to Lloyd…"

Lloyd, upon hearing his name, tightened his grip, whispering 'Mama...' in Misako's ear. Misako patted his back, trying to soothe him. "Mama's not going anywhere…"

Lloyd whimpered, looking at Garmadon. "Dadie and Mama...stay?"

Misako smiled. "Dadie and Mama stay."

Garmadon smiled, wrapping them in a warm embrace.

Wu knocked on the door of the Garmadon household, finding Lloyd, a strong four year old, at the door. "Lloyd! How's my favorite nephew?"

Lloyd giggled. "Uncle Wu, I'm your only nephew!"

Wu chuckled. "I know, I know…"

Garmadon grinned. "Hello, Wu…" Around his arm was a silver snake, about seven inches long. The serpent lazily opened its eyes, looking at Wu.

"Is that-"

Lloyd grinned. "Yep! His name's Lightning."

Lightning slithered off of Garmadon's hand, falling to the floor. He snaked around Wu's ankles, finally coiling up at Lloyd's feet. Lloyd delicately picked him up. "Good boy…"

jump up kick back whip around and- oh, hello.

Misako watched the silver snake, biting her lip. She winced. Her teeth had began to sharpen to a point, making her look even more threatening, to her dismay. She sighed, Lloyd bringing his snake up to his table.

"Hi, Mom." Lloyd beamed, petting his snakes head.

Misako couldn't help but smile. "Hello, Lloyd…"

Garmadon grinned. "Wu brought us homemade candy!"

Lloyd cheered. "Uncle, you're the best!"

Wu smiled. "I try…"

Misako rolled her scarlet eyes, selecting a caramel from the pile of sweets.

AMG CANDY!

Sorry for not updating...writer's block, school, dancing…

xD

~TNoW