Wu driving a car sounds weird lol

(Original publication date: 2nd of March, 2024)

Lloyd was not excited for what was about to come. He pleaded his mother to let him stay with her but she was too stubborn.

"I'm sorry Lloyd, but I feel like you'll get worse if you stay with me. I'm doing this because I love you. I hope you understand." He didn't. He did not hesitate to grab her leg when it was time for him to leave the hospital, and it took Wu five minutes to get him off.

The car ride to Wu's home was... awkward to say the least. Lloyd resorted to looking out the window and keeping quiet through the drive. He couldn't talk to Morro. Not after what he said in the hospital a few days before.

Wu didn't seem to understand that though. He proceeded to start a conversation. "So, Lloyd, when we get home I'm sure Morro would love to show you around." Lloyd had no idea how to respond to that. He knew it was an effort to get him and Morro to bond with each other.

"I know where everything is, I've been to your house multiple times."

"But you'll be with us for quite a while, and you don't know where we keep all our belongings."

You'll be with us for quite a while. Those words scarred Lloyd.

When they got home, Morro said he needed to use the bathroom. Lloyd understood it was his tactic to avoid showing him around. He didn't mind. Wu showed Lloyd the room he was going to stay in. Lloyd was grateful that he wasn't staying in the same room as Morro.

Lloyd chose to isolate himself in his room for the rest of the day. He spent his time scrolling through his phone until it was time for dinner. Wu wasn't there, though. It was just Morro.

Lloyd had never felt this uncomfortable in his life. His only company was the person who he attempted to avoid by damaging his own health. Surprisingly, Morro didn't look like he was pranking Lloyd anytime soon. In fact, he looked rather tired... or sick.

Morro always looked pale. Nobody knew why. Lloyd wouldn't be surprised if he was a ghost in another universe. But today he looked paler.

Lloyd wanted more ketchup, but discovered that it was finished. The food tasted quite bland without it. He didn't want to ask Morro where to get more ketchup from, however. So he got off the table and went looking for Wu.

He walked towards his uncles room when he heard his voice. It sounded like he was talking on the phone. Lloyd knew better than to overhear the call, but he couldn't help it when he heard his name being mentioned.

"I know Koko, I'll try to make them get along, but Morro's still quite sad that he wasn't the Green Ninja, and he got a bit upset when I told him that maybe it was Lloyd. That's the only cause of his disliking of your son."

Green Ninja? Who's the Green Ninja? And what did he have to do with himself and Morro? He needed to hear more. But there wasn't anything left to hear.

"Well, I'll talk to you tomorrow, have a nice day." Lloyd waited for a couple of seconds before knocking on the door.

"Enter."

"Uncle Wu, where's the ketchup? The previous bottle has finished."

"I'll show you. But there's something else I want to tell you." Lloyd's heart started racing. Was it about the Green Ninja? What Wu was telling his Koko about? Why Morro hated him?

"Yes?" Lloyd tried to hide the excitement in his voice but failed. Wu raised an eyebrow but decided to let it go.

"I'll be out somewhere tomorrow and Morro's hosting a party here at home. I want you to attend too instead of staying in your room. Get to know people." Lloyd's happiness turned to disappointment. He couldn't socialise! He was Garmadon's son! That's why everyone hated him.

"Nobody likes me, Uncle. I'm Garmadon's son. I'm bullied for that." Wu gave him a sympathetic look before speaking again.

"Then let them see the real you."

"But-"

"I won't listen to any buts, Lloyd. And don't try to fake any sickness again." Wu proceeded to leave the room and stopped at the door. "Now let me show you where the ketchup is."

Lloyd hung his head down and followed. Great. Now he has to attend a party hosted by a person who hates him because of some Green Ninja.

I wonder why Morro hates Lloyd...

Who do you think will be at the party? Comment!