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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 102

(I suggest you check out parts 1-101 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny took a shaky breath as he stared at the ground, “First off, this is Nyssa and Tenshi, you can trust them, they’re fine” he spoke, his voice trembled as he pointed to the two seated next to him.

The group just nodded and stared at him, it was nerve wreaking. “Nyssa and Tenshi, that’s Kai, Cole, Wu, Nya, Jay, Zane, Pixal, Lloyd and Garmadon” the cameraman continued, he had to at least get everyone to know each other, though he couldn’t hide the anxiousness he felt when he spoke of Garmadon.

The cameraman watched as the group awkwardly greeted Nyssa and Tenshi, he couldn’t blame them, the situation’s been so weird. “Also Wu and Jay know most of this already, I had to explain cause they found out and I really didn’t want them telling anyone” he continued, his words rushed.

Wu just nodded and Jay awkwardly smiled, they both knew most of the situation, just not where Vinny was over the past few days.

“Ok ok, so the beginning, like a few weeks ago, a few days I started staying with you guys” The cameraman began, he didn’t want to say this, but he had to and the others were all listening.

“I had a nightmare, it was weird, but I woke up from it and then there was a man in the hall, I tried checking but then he was gone, so I went to the bathroom and as I was there a different man came out, this time illusioned as me”

The others all nodded, he could feel their eyes boring holes into his head, he could feel the worry and care, he hated it. He didn’t want pity. He couldn’t handle it. He had enough pity already. But he continued.

“This guy, also happened to be the guy you all saw at the catacombs, his name is Enji” Vinny explained, he could see the realisation seep into the ninjas’ expression, minusing Wu and Jay.

“So…you knew who this was?” Kai questioned.

“I wish I didn’t, but that’s also why when we were watching the video of it, i mentioned how his clones seemed like they were illusions, they were actually illusions” The cameraman answered, “Enji happens to be the elemental master of illusion”

“Illusion? I don’t think I’ve ever heard of it” Lloyd said curiously. The cameraman let out a sigh, he could see Nyssa and Tenshi both listening too so this was good, they didn’t know much about Enji.

“Illusion’s strange, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the previous owner before” Garmadon spoke up, Vinny stayed quiet, how was he menat to answer.

“Agreed, yet it is an element, I have seen it in scrolls” Wu explained.

“How come some of the clones managed to hit us?” Cole asked, the group all nodded on curiosity.

“Yea, that’s where the guy that made me disappear randomly comes in, his name is Rida” Vinny spoke, he could see in the corner of his eye the way Nyssa and Tenshi visibly tensed, the two seething with anger at the name, and honestly Vinny was too, but he had to hide it.

“Rida’s a complicated person-“ The cameraman tried speaking, though his discomfort was obvious.

“He’s evil” Tenshi spoke up, his voice filled with hatred, “He doesn’t care who he hurts to get what he wants”

“Yep that” Vinny sighed, rubbing his temples as he watched Tenshi speak.

“Rida trapped us three and a bunch of other people in this sick place to fight, we would have to kill each other just to survive, I was in there for like 2-3 years” Nyssa spoke, her voice was calm yet pained. Vinny could see the discomfort on the others’ face just from hearing about this. More pity.

“I was in there for 25 years” Tenshi confessed, the others’ eyes widened.

“25 years?” Nya repeated, staring in pure shock.

“If not for your friend who knows how much longer I would’ve been trapped” Tenshi continued, his hand resting on Vinnys’ back in a comforting and thanking way.

“And for our freedom we owe our life to him” Nyssa said, the cameraman smiled softly.

“This Rida guy, what does he exactly want from you three?” Cole questioned.

“No idea” Vinny sighed, head falling forward into his hands as he rubbed his face tiredly, he wanted to drop down on a bed and fall asleep, but not yet.

“Are they dangerous?” Zane asked.

“Enji takes orders from Rida, the two are friends, I think” the cameraman answered, “Rida hasn’t necessarily hurt me, but he’s the brains of the two”

“That means Enji has hurt you” Garmadon spoke up, right. Overanalysing stuff.

“I mean, yea?” Vinny answered awkwardly, they were bound to find out sooner or later.

“How bad?” The oni asked.

“I mean not that bad? Tolerable I guess?” Vinny answered.

“Where?” Garmadon asked once more.

“Not important” the cameraman responded.

“Yes it is”

“No it’s not”

“Tell me”

“It’s not important”

“Then tell me”

“I don’t need to say anything”

“You said you were going to tell us all the truth and you’re still keeping secrets”

“Because this doesn’t benefit anyone”

“You don’t know that”

“Maybe I do”

“Was it your hand?

“Maybe it was”

“You were lying, you did get stabbed”

“Maybe I did”

“You did”

“Wouldn’t you like to know-“ Vinny was cut off.

“Ok! Enough of that!” Nyssa sighed out, putting her hand between the two, slowly the two relaxed back into where they were sitting.

“So we all agree Rida’s bad” Lloyd said, trying to tail away from the conversation that his father and Vinny just had.

“Definitely” the group all said in unison.

“So Vinny, does anyone else know about this?” Kai questioned.

“Deity, Willow and Shancai” The cameraman replied, he paused the moment he saw the way Tenshi tensed, as if his breath had been knocked out of him. “You ok?” He asked curiously.

“Yes” Tenshi answered quickly, though it was an obvious lie, but Vinny chose to shrug it off.

“How do they know about them?” Cole asked.

“They’re both enemies, Shancai and Enji have a complicated relationship, Rida and Deity both hate each other, Willow’s just hates them normally” The cameraman explained, he tried tuning out the way Tenshi bounced his leg, why was Tenshi so tense? This wasn’t normal.

“This is so strange” Zane spoke up, the others nodded in unison.

“I know” Vinny sighed, “But I need to see Deity, do you all have a way back to the kingdom?”

“Yea, she gave us travellers’ tea” Lloyd answered, “when do you need to go?”

“As soon as possible, I don’t need Rida having more time to plan” the cameraman answered, “hell I’ll be fine with going today”

“Then we’ll go prepare it” Wu said, standing up and dragging his brother up as well, there was slight confusion from Garmadon as he was pulled up, but he remained quiet and allowed himself to be pulled away.

Pixel and Zane left not long after.

“You’ve sure had a rough few weeks” Nya joked as she nudged Vinnys’ arm.

“I guess so” the cameraman half heartedly chuckled, he could tell she was trying to make the situation better.

“Do you want us come with you to see Deity?” Cole asked.

“Nah, I’ll be fine” Vinny replied.

“I want to come” Tenshi said bluntly, eyes locked on Vinny.

“Uh, alright?” The cameraman answered awkwardly, Tenshi was acting weird.

“Can I come too? I wanna see as much as I can” Nysaa hummed happily, Vinny smiled softly and nodded, maybe that was why Tenshi wanted to come, maybe he just wanted to see the world?

“No more secrets, alright?” Lloyd asked Vinny.

“I’ll try” the cameraman laughed out, he knew he was going to lie again, he knew he would have to keep a secret.

“Do you think Rida’s going to make a larger problem?” Jay asked.

“Yea…I wish i didn’t, but he will…” Vinny answered, watching as Jay, Kai and Cole got up.

“Alright, we’ll see you later then” Cole said, the cameraman nodded and watched as the three left.

“Were you really stabbed?” Lloyd asked bluntly.

“I’m curious too” Nya confessed.

“Yea…” Vinny admitted, “My hand and foot, it was Enji”

“Enji sounds annoying” Nyssa said.

“He’s…something” the cameraman said, “I will admit it, but I did miss him when I was trapped in the pit, every one there was more annoying than him, and then when I met Rushifa she bothered me even more”

“Who’s that?” Tenshi asked.

“Rushifa’s a snake” Nya answered.

“Quite literally” Lloyd continued.

“Mix of a hypnobrai and anacondrai” Vinny explained, “she’s blind, has a voice of a siren and uses smaller snakes to see, also a cannibal”

“She’s sounds like a delight” Nyssa joked.

“Oh how I wish she was” The cameraman muttered.

“What’d she do to you?” Tenshi questioned.

“What didn’t she do to me?” Vinny emphasised.

“You never did tell anyone what she did” Nya spoke.

“Not something I like thinking about” the cameraman answered, his hand now in his pocket fidgeting with the dagger.

“How can I be worse than what Enji did?” Lloyd asked.

“It was…something?” Vinny muttered.

The meat…

The coppery blood in his mouth…

The need to throw up…

Her hands against him…

He felt sick…

Why now?

“You ok?” Nyssa questioned, her hand gently shaking him.

“Yes…” Vinny answered quickly, his voice shaky as he rubbed his head.

The group sat in silence, and it was good when Wu came back out with a tea cup, they all pushed themselves to stand up.

“Try not to get lost” Nya laughed, Vinny just smiled at her and nodded.

The cameraman watched as Wu, wafted the tea steam into the air, a portal slowly being formed. “That’s cool” Nyssa muttered to Tenshi, who nodded.

“I’ll try not to be there long” Vinny said to the group, staring at the portal and slowly walking through it, Nyssa and Tenshi following. The three stared at the portal as it closed.

“Now I need to remember which way is which” Vinny sighed out, Nyssa laughing and Tenshi sighing.

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 101

(I suggest you check out parts 1-100 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinnys’ eyes fluttered open as soft chirping from birds and sunshine awakened him. Slowly, but surely he sat up and looked around. Nyssa and Tenshi were both still asleep. Good. He didn’t want to burden them. The cameraman sucked in his breath as his knuckles stung.

He lifted his hand and stared at his bandaged hand. Right. Guess punching a mirror did that. He swung his legs over the side of the couch and stuffed his face in his hands. What was he meant to do?

Gathering all his strength Vinny forced himself onto his legs, before trembling slightly though managing to balance himself as he quietly walked over to the bathroom. Not wanting to wake up Nyssa and Tenshi.

He blinked when he entered the bathroom. The broken mirror shards had been cleaned up, and the broken mirror had a cloth over it. Gods…he felt so guilty for making them do that. To take care of him. Pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic…

His breathing quickened as he leaned against the sink and clutched his chest. “Breathe…” Vinny whispered to himself. He didn’t want to wake them up again, they needed sleep.

He stood there for what seemed like hours before his breathing relaxed and his body slowly grew less tense. He was jumpy. Easily triggered. His emotions were sensitive. And it was making him drown. “Fuck…” he muttered, before it slowly turned into a hysteric chuckle.

He was going insane! Funny! He managed to stumble his way out of the kitchen and drop down on the couch. Using his hand to stifle his hysterical laughter. Oh gods…this wasn’t even the worst of it…he could tell. Rida was planning something big. And it would tip him over!

“Vinny…” Tenshi whispered from the other side of the couch as he stared so him.

The cameraman stared at him before flashing him a forced smile, struggling to keep a straight face as he choked on laughter. Tenshis’ expression softened as he got up from his side of the couch and sat down next to Vinny.

“We’re gonna deal with this…I promise” Tenshi whispered as he pulled the cameraman into a hug. “I know what you’re feeling…but I swear it’ll stop…”

Vinny stayed quiet, other than a few soft choked laughs as he avoided eye contact. Slowly those laughs turned into broken sobs as he flinged to Tenshi like a koala to a tree. He was miserable.

It seemed all he did was sleep and cry. He wanted to do something. Something other than cry…

He flinched as he felt another hand rest on his shoulder, before he slowly relaxed. He couldn’t even look at Nyssa like this. It was shameful.

“So, what are we gonna do today?” Nyssa questioned, very clearly trying to distract Vinny.

The cameraman stayed quiet for a minute before clearing his throat. “My friends, they’re probably worried and I need to explain all of this to them…” he whispered as he rubbed tears from his eyes, while laying limp in Tenshis’ arms.

“Then that’s what we’re doing” Nyssa answered with a large comforting smile.

Vinny slowly lifted his gaze and stared at her, he couldn’t stop the soft smile that crept onto his face. Though he turned his attention to Tenshi, a soft look as well. Comforting yet tormented. Years of being trapped.

“Alright then…” the cameraman breathed in as he sat up properly and rubbed his eyes, “So I’m gonna order us food, and then we can go…and your clothes should be dry now” he added as he looked at Nyssa.

Nysaa smiled happily, “Aye aye captain!” She joked as she ruffled his hair. “I’m not really hungry though…”

“Same” Tenshi spoke up. “We were barely fed back then, our appetite’s changed…”

“I’m not hungry either” the cameraman chuckled, “Just thought you two might be”

“Well we can eat later right?” Nyssa asked, receiving a nod from Vinny.

“So we just leave?” Tenshi asked.

“Yep” the cameraman answered.

“Well that’s easy” Nyssa said.

Vinny took a deep breath before getting up and stretching, “I’ll get your clothes” he said, receiving a nod from Nyssa as her and Tenshi watched him walk away.

The cameraman quickly grabbed the clothes before throwing them at Nyssa, who happily took them. “Shit they smell good!” She laughed as she got up before going to another room to change.

“That’s the point” Vinny jokingly called out in response, smiling at the soft laughter of Nyssa.

The cameraman let out a sigh as he sat down on the couch. “How are you gonna tell your friends….” Tenshi spoke up as he looked at Vinny.

“No idea…but they’ve met Enji before, they just don’t know I know him, and I told two about Rida…and there were some that had issues with both of them before…” Vinny said.

“Explaining this to your friends can either go great or terribly” Tenshi confessed, receiving a nod from the cameraman.

“They’re already worried with what’s wrong with me, first it was Enji that came and he fucked up my life” Vinny explained, “Then it was Rida, I thought he might’ve been better than Enji but no, he:S worse much worse”

“Rida conceals who he is, he acts like he’s your friend then stabs you in the back” Tenshi spoke.

“I learnt that the hard way” Vinny laughed out as he brushed a hand through his hair. “What’s the point of him trapping all of us?”

“No idea” Tenshi answered, “I doubt it’s just a source of entertainment and I hope it isn’t”

“Agreed, who’s so sick that they trap and make people fight just for entertainment” the cameraman sighed out.

“There probably is a deeper reason” Tenshi said, before turning his attention to the room Nyssa came out of.

“I have never felt better” Nyssa said with a large smile as she sat down next to them.

“Agreed” Tenshi spoke up, before watching Vinny get up and stretch. “We’re leaving?”

“The longer we take the leave the more time Rida has to find us” The cameraman muttered as he grabbed his cloak and wrapped his arm bracers in it before shoving his dagger in his pocket.

“Guess you’re right, and I really wanna meet your friends” Nyssa answered as she got up.

“Do you even have shoes?” Vinny asked, “I know you don’t” he said as he pointed at Tenshi.

“Sort of? Not really” Nyssa chuckled awkwardly before watching the cameraman grab some shoes.

“Both of you try them, some are too big for me” Vinny said as he gave them the shoes. “Socks” he threw socks at them.

The two nodded at him and tried the shoes on. “Well it fits” Tenshi confessed, Nyssa nodded in response.

“Then we leave” the cameraman answered as he went to the door and opened it, followed by Nyssa and Tenshi. “Also, don’t try to talk to anyone, people can either be an absolute bitch or too kind”

“Wasn’t planning on it” Tenshi answered as they walked out of the apartment and into an elevator which Nyssa was resisting poking the buttons.

Eventually they made it down and Vinny chuckled when he saw Nyssa and Tenshi squint their eyes. “You all fine with walking?” The cameraman questioned.

“Obviously” Nyssa teased, “Are you?”

“Yes I am” Vinny answered as he stuck out his tongue, smiling when he saw Tenshi let out a soft chuckle. “Walk‘s like 15 minutes, give or take”

“That’s not bad” Tenshi said, receiving a nod from the two as they began to walk. The walk was fairly boring expect Nyssa and Tenshi pretty much staring at everything and Nyssa petting every dog she saw. Vinny couldn’t blame her at all.

Eventually they stopped at a large staircase. “We’re here” the cameraman spoke up, his voice extremely shaky.

“I am not walking up there” Nyssa spoke bluntly as she stared up the stairs.

“Relax! You think I would?” Vinny laughed as he went over to an elevator. “This’ll take us right up!” He said with a nervous chuckle.

“Good” Nyssa and Tenshi said in unison as they followed Vinny. They watched him press the button and watched the elevator door open.

The three entered the elevator and watched it closed. As they all stood there Nyssa and Tenshi let our a sigh when they saw Vinny anxiously bouncing his leg.

“It’ll be fine” Nyssa comforted him as she patted his back.

“I doubt it…I should’ve told them straight away” the cameraman confessed as he brushed a hand through his hair while he still held his cloak.

“They’ll probably be a little upset, but they’ll understand” Tenshi said, receiving a soft smile from Vinny.

“Alright then…” the cameraman whispered before taking a deep breath as the elevator door opened. Nyssa and Tenshi exited it first, while Vinny just stood there. He didn’t want to do this.

“They’re gonna find out eventually” Tenshi said to him as he watched Vinny slowly exit the elevator.

“I know” the cameraman whined as he stood in front of the monastery door.

“They’ll understand” Nyssa said in an attempt to soothe his worries.

The cameraman took a deep breath before knocking on the monastery door. The three stood there for a minute. Vinnys’ heart pounding in his chest as his hair stood on ends.

He took a shaky breath when the door opened, Nya. Probably the best outcome. “H-hey?” Vinny greeted awkwardly before freezing when Nya hugged him.

“Where the hell did you go!?” The water ninja questioned. “And who are they?” She stared at Nyssa and Tenshi with a soft yet curious smile.

“It’s…best I explain it all with everyone” the cameraman confessed as he rubbed the back of his neck. “And this is Nyssa and Tenshi met them like 3 days ago, I’ll explain how but get everyone please” Vinny reluctantly spoke up.

“Alright…but you’re telling us the truth I don’t want elaborate lies” Nya sighed out as she rubbed her temples before letting the three in the monastery. “Sit out here, I’ll get them”

The three nodded, walked in and sat down together, before watching Nya go inside, “Everyone outside now!” Nya called out, causing Vinny to tense up, what’s about to happen was really hitting him.

“She seems fun” Nyssa told Vinny.

“That’s Nya, elemental master of water…she is fun, you’d like her” The cameraman answered.

“How many people do you have to explain this to?” Tenshi questioned.

“Uhh…” Vinny began to count on his fingers, “Nine here and three other people that aren’t here”

“Oh fuck…I thought it was like 5…” Nyssa confessed, “That’s worse than I thought…”

“I know” the cameraman sighed as he dropped his face in his hands. He didn’t want to do this anymore. He wanted to curl up in ball and die.

Nyssa and Tenshi said some things to him, probably something comforting, but he wasn’t listening, he was too absorbed in his own thoughts.

Vinny tensed up when he saw everyone come out of the monastery, their eyes landing on him, shock, confusion and worry. He tried his best to ignore how Garmadon was practically boring holes in his head.

“Told you he was alive…” Lloyd whispered to his father, receiving a soft nod. The cameraman could feel Nyssa and Tenshis’ worry for how this situation might go.

Vinny stared at the ground, ignoring what everyone was saying to him. They were worried, rightfully so. “I-I’ll explain…” he sighed out as he anxiously bounced his leg, watching as the others sat down, ready to listen.

This was gonna be terrible.

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 100

(I suggest you check out parts 1-99 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny bounced his leg anxiously as he brushed a hand through his hair, he looked back at Tenshi, who was still laying on the couch. It made the cameraman smile, it was nice Tenshi was free. He deserved it.

Though Vinny was torn out of his thoughts by Nyssa coming out, wearing a spare white shirt and shorts, she had her old clothes in her hands. “That was the best thing ever!” She spoke up, her eyes shone with happiness as he fixed her hair.

“Nice you enjoyed it” The cameraman chuckled, as he put a hold to his leg bouncing, he didn’t need anyone noticing that.

Vinny got up and went to the fridge pulling out three cold bottles of water, “Here you go” he said as he threw one to Tenshi, then one to Nyssa. “Figured we all need something refreshing” he chuckled as he opened a bottle and drank from it as he sat back down.

“Thanks…I forgot how much I enjoyed freedom” Nyssa whined as she slumped back down on the couch next to Tenshi, who was now sat up, and drinking water.

“Is it that good?” Tenshi questioned as he stretched.

“Even better!” Nyssa replied with a large smile as she drank water and looked over at Vinny, though her expression was somber. Was something wrong?

“You should go now” the cameraman spoke to Tenshi, who nodded as he got up. “You wanna deal with that?” He added as he pointed to Tenshis’ very unkept beard.

“I suppose so” Tenshi answered as he rubbed his chin.

“Should be a razor is the drawer” The cameraman answered, Tenshi nodded as he headed for the bathroom. “Take as long as you need! Once you’re out I’ll order us food!”

“Sounds good!” Tenshi called out as he shut the bathroom door.

“Food sounds amazing” Nyssa confessed as she melted back into the couch, she clearly was happy at the thought of different food.

“Makes sense! I can’t imagine surviving a week eating whatever food that was, how’d you last for 2 years? How did Tenshi last for 25 years?” Vinny laughed out as he unclasped his cloak and put it on the edge of the couch, before doing the same with his arm bracers.

“I don’t know either! But can you imagine how Tenshi looks without a beard?” She questioned with a laugh. “And what do I do with these?” Sen asked once more as she held up her old clothes.

“No idea! But probably better, than now” the cameraman answered as he walked over, “And I’ll go wash those” He added as he took her old clothes.

“Thanks” Nyssa sighed as she walked him go to a different room and came back empty handed.

“Wanna watch something?” Vinny questioned as he slumped back down on the couch next to her.

“Yes! I haven’t watched it in so long!” Nyssa answered almost immediately.

“Figured” the cameraman chuckled as he turned on the tv and went to a random channel.

Nyssa watched eagerly, she just seemed happy that she could do things she couldn’t while she was trapped.

Vinny sat there, watching in silence, his mind still consumed by overwhelming thoughts of what Rida was planning. His leg started bouncing again as he tapped his finger against the couch.

Rida was probably looking for them. He was probably always watching. They weren’t safe. Not here. Not anywhere. Though Rida probably didn’t know where they went. But he knew where Vinny would go.

The cameraman was stressed, tired and hungry. He was gonna go to the monastery tomorrow and hope the others were back. Then if they could, he would find a way to the kingdom. He had to talk to Deity. Vinny buried his face in his hands and groaned.

Someone had to know why Rida was trapping people, it couldn’t just be some sick source of entertainment. Deity probably knew the most, or maybe Enji? Speaking of Enji, did he know about this? Was he sort of this? Was-

Vinny let out a squeak as he felt a hand on his shoulder. “You okay?” Nyssa questioned softly, her face painted with worry as she stared at him.

“Y-yea, why do ask?” The cameraman answered with a soft smile, as he sat up straight and stilled his leg.

“Seriously?” Nyssa chuckled, “It’s obvious, what’s on your mind?” She questioned as she put a hand on his back.

“Do you know a guy named Enji?” The cameraman asked, he had to know if Enji played some in this.

“Enji? Never heard of him, why?” Nyssa answered.

“He works with Rida…I just don’t know if he’s involved with us being trapped” Vinny spoke with a soft sighed as he anxiously brushed a hand through his hair.

“Weird, never heard of him” Nyssa said, “We can ask Tenshi, he knows a lot”

“Alright…” the cameraman whispered as he leaned back against the couch.

“Hey, c’mon…relax a little, I know you’re worried” Nyssa whispered, “But loosen up, you need a break…and you deserve a break…” she added softly.

“You sound like Tenshi…” Vinny painfully chuckled as he rubbed his eyes, he had very obvious eye bags. “I’m gonna order food now…get it in time for when Tenshi finishes…any requests?”

“Uhhh…chicken! And sushi!” Nyssa answered with a large smile, the cameraman smiled softly and nodded before getting up and going to the landline. Every house had a landline at this point, with all the problems, it was safer this way.

“I need to get a new phone” Vinny whispered to himself, it was just then he realised he lost his phone ages ago.

“What’s up?” Nyssa questioned, hearing his mumbling.

“Nothing, just trying to remember something…also, what do you think about getting a phone?” The cameraman asked her, hearing tried his best to not sound like he was asking a teenager if they wanted a phone, but it didn’t work.

“Not now, we both have more issues than phones at this time and I think with whatever Rida might be planning, it might break before I get to properly use it” Nyssa laughed out as she fixed her hair.

Vinny just nodded before going back to the landline, he ordered the food, but didn’t sit on the couch and just went back to sit on the chair near the kitchen counter.

The cameraman grabbed a paper and pen from a rack of books. He began writing names, Deity, Willow and Shancai friends. Rida, enemy. Enji, enemy? Friend? None.

The bathroom door opened as Tenshi came out, same outfit as Nyssa, white shirt and shorts. A clean shaven face and long, curly, untangled hair.

“Oh wow! Someone’s looking fresh!” Nyssa laughed out, it was true. Tenshi suddenly didn’t look like he’s been trapped for 25 years.

“She’s right, you don’t look like a trapped homeless man” The cameraman laughed out, as Tenshi walked over and sat on the couch.

“Well I no longer feel like it either” Tenshi chuckled softly as he brushed a hand through his hair. “And you were right, that was the best thing ever” he added as he looked at Nyssa.

“I told you!” Nyssa said happily as she looked back at Vinny. “I will never be able to thank you enough”

“Like I said, it’s fine” the cameraman answered, “You both deserved freedom and that place was hell”

“Fine my ass” Tenshi joked as he playfully rolled his eyes, he was so much more livelier than when he was trapped.

“Vinny ordered food” Nyssa told Tenshi, who just nodded. “I can’t wait to eat! I never want to taste that food again, also because you were gonna starve yourself instead of eat it” she added as she looked at Vinny with as teasing smile.

“It was disgusting!” The cameraman whined.

“Yes it was…” Tenshi sighed out.

“You should go shower” Nyssa told Vinny.

“Later, after we eat” The cameraman answered with a weak smile, his body ached. He had no energy to move. Yet he couldn’t sleep even if he wanted to. Fearful thoughts of what Rida could be planning, plagued his mind and tormented him.

“You sure? I’m sure if the food comes we can get it” Tenshi joked softly.

“Yep” Vinny answered with a soft nod.

“Alright then! We’ll make sure you do it later” Nyssa said as she stretched back and stared back at the tv.

The cameraman smiled to himself softly as he watched Tenshi look at the tv as well, this was nice.

“Hey, Tenshi…Vinny said that there was this guy named Enji that worked with Rida” Nyssa spoke up, “You heard of him before?” She continued, as Tenshi looked at her.

“Enji…no, never heard of him” Tenshi answered as he thought, “As far as I knew Rida worked alone”

“I was thinking that too…never heard of Rida working with some” Nyssa said, “How’d you find about him?” She asked Vinny.

“He stabbed my hand and foot” The cameraman answered bluntly, “Also met Enji before Rida…Enji is like a pawn”

“Strange…” Tenshi whispered, “He and Rida, are they acquaintances?”

“Friends from what I’ve seen” Vinny answered.

“Well now we have more than one problem…” Nyssa sighed out, “but as we said before that’ll be a tomorrow problem” she chuckled.

“Agreed” Tenshi and Vinny spoke in unison as they both nodded. Then there was silence as the three sat there.

Time went by quickly as there was a ring from the door, all three of them perked up as Vinny got up and opened the door. Nyssa and Tenshi watched like happy puppies, eyes shining as they stared at the door.

The cameraman shut the door quickly and held two bags. “That smells good” Nyssa whined as she melted into the couch.

“Sure does” Vinny chuckled as she sat on the couch and put the food on the table in front of them.

The cameraman took the food out and smiled to himself when he could feel Tenshi and Nyssa patiently waiting happily. “C’mon you two, I’m not stopping you…eat” Vinny laughed as he leaned back into the couch.

Nyssa listened first and took a bite of a burger, “Fuckkk…I never wanna be trapped again” she sighed out in relief as she savoured the food.

“I don’t think you wanted to be trapped to begin with” Vinny teased, causing Nysaa to playfully nudge him. The cameraman just laughed out before it faded when he saw Tenshi sitting there, unmoving, just staring at the food. “C’mon eat…you deserve it” Vinny whispered as he handed a burger to Tenshi.

Tenshi just blinked before taking a bite of the burger, he melted into the couch. “I am killing Rida for trapping me…” Tenshi muttered as he stuffed his face with the burger.

Nyssa and Vinny laughed together as they both continued eating. The three made jokes and happily ate, “I swear I’m gonna start crying…” Nyssa laughed as she rubbed tears of happiness from her eyes.

“If you cry I’ll cry” the cameraman said with a soft smile, “And I was there for like three days”

“Three days…compared to 2 years…and then to 25…” Nyssa whispered as she leaned back, throwing her head against the couch. “Wow…how’d you handle…?” She asked Tenshi.

Tenshi sat there for a while, before lowering his head, his semi wet hair falling down and covering his face.

“Hard at first…killing was terrible” he began as Vinny and Nyssa listened intently. “Though…you realise emotions were useless there, sympathy and mercy weren’t getting you anywhere…”

“Well…i guess it worked in the long run…” the cameraman whispered.

“Yea…but hey! Sympathy is good! It got us all out of there!” Nyssa spoke u with a large smile, Tenshi smiled sombrely as he leaned into the hug he and Vinny were pulled into.

“Let’s finish eating…” the cameraman sighed softly, the two nodded as they all continued eating.

Awhile later they all finished eating and Vinny was back sitting near the kitchen countertop, he didn’t seem to like siting on the couch. The cameraman was once again absorbed in his overwhelming thoughts as he buried his face in his hands once again.

He had to tell Garmadon about this. When he made it back to everyone there was no way he could keep this a secret! What excuse could he come up with for disappearing for three days? He just went on a walk? Oh fuck no…he had to tell them…

Would Garmadon take it well…? Would he be upset at not being told sooner? Maybe Vinny could have Nyssa and Tenshi explain while Wu and Jay explain what they know so far? Maybe if they make if back to the Ivory Kingdom Shancai, Willow and Deity could help?

Fuck…this was so difficult. He wanted to tell them. He really did. But it seemed like his voice was just sucked out of him. The words were always stuck in his throat. Asking for help was hard…it shouldn’t be this hard, but it was.

“You should go shower now…” Tenshi whispered from the couch as he turned around to look back at Vinny, the cameraman blinked for a moment before his expression softened as he recognised Nysaas’ sleeping form on the couch.

“Later…” Vinny muttered out.

“No…now” Tenshi repeated, “You deserve it the most…and plus Nyssa said she was gonna get you to shower one way of another…” he chuckled quietly, causing Vinny to smile before giving in as he got up.

“Alright…don’t burn the place…” the cameraman quietly joked as he entered the bathroom, he could feel Tenshis’ worried eye staring him down. Was he anxiousness that obvious?

Vinny let out a sigh as he stared at the mirror, he looked terrible. Dirt covered his cheeks, more prominent eye bags and an expression that read he looked like he was in hell.

The cameraman rubbed a hand down his face, no wonder Nyssa was staring at him like that before…Tenshi probably was as well, he just hadn’t noticed. “Shit…” he muttered to himself as he rubbed a finger against a scab on his cheek, with dried blood around it.

He let out another sigh before pulling his shirt over his head and throwing it to the side. His muscles ached. His body dirty. Did Nyssa and Tenshi feel like this too? He would ask…he wanted them to be comfortable. Wanted them happy…

Vinny stripped the rest of his clothing before entering the shower and turning the knobs. Water fell down his aching body. Somewhat soothing him. He enjoyed being here. It wasn’t as nice as the monastery or kingdom, but it was familiar. And the familiar place was comforting.

The cameraman yawned as he rubbed his head with shampoo. Nyssa and Tenshis’ shower must’ve been heavenly. He washed his hair out and went to scrub him body. And gods it felt good. Just from the water alone he felt a hundred times cleaner.

“Fuck…” he groaned as he splashed his face with water, his eyes stung. Not from anything this particular, they just burned. They were blurry ears tears streamed down his face. He didn’t know why he was crying. Pathetic…couldn’t even last 3 days in there…

His eyes were drawn to his hand, a faint scar from when Enji stabbed him. Faint pain lingered. Pained memories. He put a hand out in front of him to steady himself as his legs trembled beneath him. He felt dizzy. Why? No idea. Exhaustion was catching up to him quickly.

Vinny clutched his head and slid down the shower wall till he was sat on the ground. Dried blood from his body dripped down alongside the water. Slowly cleaning him. He needed to finish here. Before Tenshi came and grew suspicious.

Slowly but surely he got up and finished washing himself. Once he exited the shower he stared at himself in the mirror. He hated mirrors. It reminded him of Enji. He clenched his fists and took a deep breath. He eventually dried himself and threw on some clothes. And staring at the mirror once more.

Staring at a mirror felt like Enji was mocking him. Silently laughing. His breathing quickened as he clenched his fists tighter, shutting his eyes tightly. All he could hear was Enjis’ mocking laughter. It was sickening, thought…there was Ridas’ voice there as well….

He hated it. He hated it. He hated it. It was suffocating. He hated being mocked. He covered his ears. Tears pricked in the corner of his eyes. The noise was killing him. His ears rung. He bit his lip before there was a sickening crash as his hand met with the mirror, causing it to shatter into pieces.

Vinny blinked, his tears coming to a halt as he stared at the shatter mirror. Then at his fist…glass shards had embedded themselves in there. Soft stinging pain. Though it felt numb.

The cameraman stayed quiet before his legs gave out and he dropped to the ground. He didn’t cry. Didn’t speak. Just sat there. Hands dropped by his side. He felt numb.

He was drawn out of his thoughts by a knock at the door. “Vinny…?” A soft voice called out, Tenshi.

Vinny wanted to answer, but he couldn’t. His voice got stuck in his throat. He couldn’t get up either. He couldn’t feel his body. There was another knock and Tenshi calling out again.

Tears slowly fell down his face, a blank expression. Just tears. Of pain? Of sadness? He didn’t know. He didn’t know. He didn’t know.

He could hear another voice from outside the door, probably Nyssa. He woke her up, how selfish of him. All because he couldn’t get up. All because he let his emotions gets the better of him. Pathetic. This was pathetic. He was pathetic.

There was banging on the door. They were trying to get in. It would be easier if he just got up and opened it. But he couldn’t. Or could he? Did he want to open? Was he lying to himself? Did he even want to see them? He didn’t know. He didn’t know anything anymore!

The door swung opened as a worried Nyssa and Tenshi stood there. Nyssa immediately crouched down next to Vinny and held his hand. “What happened?” She asked worriedly.

Vinny stayed quiet, he didn’t know what happened. “Stay with him, I’m sure there’s bandages somewhere in here” Tenshi said as he left the bathroom.

Nyssa pulled Vinny into a hug and comforted him. “It’s okay…you’re gonna be okay…” she whispered as he rubbed her finger against his bloody knuckles.

He should’ve felt pain…but he didn’t. It was numb. Everything was numb! He wanted to feel something. Anything! Pain! He wanted to feel pain!

Tenshi came back sooner than expected with a little bag. “Found some” he said as he sat on the ground and gently took Vinnys’ hand.

He didn’t flinch when he felt alcohol wiped on his cut knuckles. It didn’t hurt. Nyssa and Tenshi seemed to have noticed this as they exchanged looks.

Eventually Vinny ended up with bandages around his knuckles. Not a word came out of him as he was helped off the ground and out of the bathroom onto the couch.

“Drink…” Nyssa whispered as she handed him some water, he slowly took it and drank it. His lips were dry and chapped, yet the water soothed it.

“Sleep…” Tenshi said softly, his expression was pitiful. Vinny hated being this weak. He watched to curl up in a ball and die. But they were right, he was exhausted. And eventually leaned back into the couch, before his eyes drooped shut as exhaustion overtook him and his blacked out. No feeling at all…

What a strange day…

(Haven’t updated in a while and I apologise, so i decided to come back and give Vinny more trauma and this is a long chapter, also I love how this is chapter 100 dedicated👍)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon) Part 99

(I suggest you check out parts 1-98 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Morning came quickly as Vinny was once again awoken by the blinding sun, it took him a minute to realise that Nyssa was still next to him, awake as well.

“Morning…” the cameraman yawned as he stretched.

“Mornin’ sleepy head, sleep well?” She asked as she stared out the bars.

“Yea…” Vinny answered, “Best sleep I had in a while, strange though considering I killed someone yesterday”

“Exhaustion caught up to you I guess” Nyssa chuckled, “Also you’re gonna eat, I don’t care what to you, you haven’t eaten in a while”

“Alright” the cameraman sighed out, he was too tired to protest and watched her get up and go to find some food.

As Vinny looked around the cell, he saw Tenshi in the same spot as al, the others day. He really like that spot. Though the cameraman looked away, he didn’t want Tenshi think he was prying.

Once again Vinny found himself staring out at the arena. The plan had to work. If it didn’t work…well, let’s say he would have no idea of how to escape and they would all die. He was drawn out of his thoughts by Nyssa coming back and sitting back down next to him while handing him a bowl.

“Tenshi’s in a mood” she spoke up, “but whatever plan you have must be good, right?”

“Yea…if I’m right it should take us out of this place” the cameraman answered as he stared at the bowl of ‘food’.

“Well, I don’t have much hope for it” Nyssa laughed, “but it’s our only option and I trust you, anyone who has the guts to yell at grandpa over there” she added as he pointed at Tenshi.

“Thanks…” Vinny sighed out as he reluctantly ate, just as bad as he remembered.

“So it’s gonna be groups of three, the three people you’re closest too when were sent to those other cells” Nyssa said, “Like it or not, but we’re gonna have to sit with Tenshi for a while”

“It’s fine, all I can hope is that he won’t kill me” The cameraman chuckled half-heartedly as he anxiously brushed a hand through his hair.

“He won’t, like I said, he’s just a grumpy old man” Nyssa laughed as she put a hand on his back. “Up you get, it’s best we sit close to him now” she added as she standing up.

“Alright…” Vinny sighed out as he stood up and followed her.

“Don’t kill him” Nyssa spoke to Tenshi as she slumped down against the wall, the cameraman sitting next to her, trying to avoid being near Tenshi.

“Don’t have a reason to” Tenshi muttered under his breath as he very obviously rolled his eyes.

“C’mon! Have some faith in him” Nyssa said as she gently elbowed him, “It’s worth a shot either way, you’ve been here for 25 years! Anything’s worth a shot”

Vinny smiled softly, he enjoyed having someone here believe in him. Nyssa had the welcoming energy Willow, and the love of Deity with wits of Shancai.

Tenshi was only much like Shancai, quiet, brave and strong, emotions well hidden. It wasn’t something that Vinny minded, sure Tenshi was on the grumpy side, but 25 years trapped in this hellhole? He couldn’t blame Tenshi at all.

“Keep eating” Tenshi just grumbled to Nyssa, who just laughed and kept eating.

“Honestly best out come for this is that we fight near the end” Nyssa spoke up, Tenshi nodded while the cameraman looked at them with curiosity.

“Beginning is when the more entertaining ones fight, near the end is the weaker ones” Tenshi explained.

“I don’t think we’re gonna go near the end” Vinny confessed.

“Why’s that?” Nyssa asked.

“Have you seen us? We have a man who’s been here for 25 years” the cameraman explained.

“He’s right, but if your plan works and it better work then it won’t be much of a problem” Tenshi spoke up as he glared at Vinny.

“Then we’ll just have to hope his plan works” Nyssa said with a smile as she tried comforting the cameraman.

The two just nodded as they sat in silence for a few minutes, the tension was thick yet no one wanted to break. No one knew what to say.

“Let’s say we do escape…” Nyssa began, her voice soft as she rested her head against the wall, “What are we gonna do?”

Silence. Before it was broken once more.

“Find my wife and kids…” Tenshi whispered as he caught both of their attention.

“That’s sweet…I never knew you were married…” Nyssa chuckled, “You?” She asked Vinny.

“I…” the cameraman spoke, his voice quiet. He didn’t really know what to do. He wanted to find his friends, he wanted to find Garmadon. But then what? Rida was still gonna go after him. Rida wanted something from him, but what?

“You okay?” Nyssa asked, it was obvious Vinny had a lot on his mind.

“Y-yea sorry…” the cameraman answered, “I need to get back to my friends and deal with something when I’m out of here”

“What about you?” Tenshi asked Nyssa.

“Me? I don’t have much planned” she answered though it was vague.

“Family or friends?” The cameraman questioned.

“None that would particularly care, as for family there’s none” Nyssa awkwardly confessed as she rubbed the back of her neck.

“Oh” Tenshi and Vinny said in unison, it was as if they were hit by a truck.

“Well! You can stay with us, right Tenshi?” Vinny asked, he was more than welcome with Nyssa staying with him.

“I mean…sure?” Tenshi answered awkwardly.

“You don’t have to do that…” Nyssa said as she smiled softly.

“Oh please! Yes I do, so you’re staying with me when we do get out” the cameraman reassured her.

“Thanks…” Nyssa sighed out, this was nice.

The three sat there for a while before they were dropped in a cell. “Great” Vinny sighed out as he fell on the ground, he was never gone get used to that.

“Well whatever you have planned better not get us killed” Tenshi said as he got up and stared out of the cell, two different cells opened as 6 people were released.

“At least we’re not fighting first” Nyssa spoke as she tried lightening the mood.

“I guess…” the cameraman answered as he stared out the cell too, his hand reaching for his dagger in his pocket.

“Don’t fight, whatever you have to do, do it while we distract them” Nysaa spoke as she pulled Vinnys’ hand away from his pocket.

“She’s right, if you’re right with your plan it’s best you do it while we make sure you survive” Tenshi added.

“Alright…” the cameraman sighed out, protesting against them was useless and well it’s not like he wanted to piss Tenshi off more.

Slowly but surely, their gate opened. Vinny was nervous. And so was Nyssa. Tenshis’ expression was unreadable as they walked out, his hand holding onto the axe.

They were going against Tex and 2 other people, Vinny couldn’t remember anyone else and didn’t want to.

Quickly they started fighting, Vinny dodged attacks the best he could, but it was tough. One person had an arrow and was constantly shooting while the other two were close combat.

But Tenshi held them off well and it was impressive. Fighting alongside him was when Vinny could really appreciate his strength.

Nyssa was good too, defending herself with ease. Though the cameraman turned his attention, trying to find the mirror shard on the ground.

“What’s up?” Nyssa questioned as she came closer to Vinny, she was curious if he was trying to do whatever he was planning.

“Trying to find something…” the cameraman answered as Nyssa continued defending herself.

“Take as long as you need!” Tenshi hissed as he tightened his grip on the axe before swinging it, a sickening shriek as a hand fell to the ground.

Vinny ignored it the best he could as he continued scanning the area, thought he sound of grunting and weapons clashing against each other was quite distracting. His eyes caught on a shine, across the whole arena, perfect…right past the enemies.

“Nyssa!” The cameraman called out, she snapped her head towards him. “I need you to cover me!”

“Where to?” She questioned, Vinny pointed the way and she just nodded.

“Tenshi! Help me cover him!” She called out, a nod from him as well as he came closer.

“Be quick” Tenshi said to Vinny.

“I’ll try!” Vinny awkwardly chuckled as he ran out, arrows flew by, but they were knocked away by Nyssa while people were kept away from Vinny.

The cameraman ran, faster than ever. He ignored everything around him and just fixated on the stupid piece of mirror that could be his way out of here.

As an arrow almost hit him, he lunged forward towards the ground, dodging it and grabbing the shard off the ground. He took a deep breath. He wasn’t dead, yay.

Staring at the shard, he got back up and stared at Nyssa and Tenshi who were looking at him with curiosity. Vinny ran to them again, trying his best and managed to dodge attacks again.

“Vinny what-?” Nyssa was cut off by her arm and Tenshis’ arm being grabbed by Vinny as he ran dragging them along.

“Just run around, I need to fix this!” The cameraman answered as he stared at the mirror shard, reluctantly the two listened following him and still managed to fight back.

Best thing would be if they were taken to the monastery, Ivory Kingdom or his apartment. Any would be good. He didn’t mind going anywhere. He just wanted out of here.

“Hold onto me!” Vinny said, the two listened and grabbed Vinnys’ arm as he threw the mirror shard in the air, he was just copying what Enji always did.

The mirror shard came back down, instead of hitting them in the head, they were instead engulfed by it and dropped into a house. The three laid on their backs as they just blinked, the mirror shard on their ground.

Slowly, but surely Vinny sat up and looked around. He was at his apartment. “Yes! Fuck yes!” The cameraman shouted as he got off the ground and slumped down on the couch.

Nyssa and Tenshi laid on the ground for a while before Nyssa got up first. “Where…are we?” She asked, cautiously as she looked around.

“My apartment! And I told you it would work!” The cameraman answered happily, he had never been so relieved before.

“So we’re…free?” She questioned, Vinny nodded and pulled her down to sit on the couch. “Wow…” she whispered as she looked at the roof.

“You ok?” Vinny asked her.

“Y-yea…I don’t know to process this!” She chuckled.

“What about you?” The cameraman asked Tenshi, who was still laid on his back on the ground, staring at the ceiling.

“I don’t know…” Tenshi whispered.

“C’mon! Get up, this couch is soft!” Nyssa laughed out as she pulled Tenshi up and onto the couch.

“I’m not as dumb as I look” Vinny chuckled to the two.

“Clearly!” Nyssa laughed as she ruffled his hair, thought Wh two were distracted by Tenshi standing up and going out to the balcony. It was midday, the sun was gonna set soon.

Nyssa and Vinny exchanged looks, they hadn’t been stuck in that hellhole for as long as Tenshi…they couldn’t possibly imagine what he was feeling…

The two stood up and stood on both sides of Tenshi, wind hitting against their faces. It was the best feeling.

“I told you I would get us out, I meant it…you’ve been trapped there long enough…” Vinny said softly as he tried comforting Tenshi. “You were right to doubt me though, it was a stupid plan…”

“A stupid plan indeed! But it worked and we’re free!” Nyssa sighed out.

“Pinch me…” Tenshi spoke up, the two looked confused, before Nyssa pinched him.

“It’s not a dream…we’re free” Nysaa said softly.

“Yea, and none of us will ever get stuck b-“ Vinny was cut off by two arms wrapping around him and hugging him.

“Thank you…” Tenshi whispered as he hugged the cameraman tightly.

Vinny stood there for a moment before returning the hug, “No problem…” he whispered.

“I want a hug” Nyssa spoke, the two laughed and hugged her two.

“What now?” Nyssa asked as she smiled at them.

“Right now? We’re all gonna shower and then eat” the cameraman answered, Tenshi laughed out.

“I suppose we all are due for a good shower” he sighed out.

“I think I can find some spare clothes for you two, just for the timing being in case you want to wear your old ones, I’ll wash them” Vinny said, receiving a nod from Nysaa.

“I don’t have much clothes either way, these are long over due to be thrown out” Tenshi sighed out.

“You wanna cut your hair?” Vinny asked him.

“A brush is fine, I’m better off detangling it” Tenshi answered.

“How so?” Nyssa laughed, as they followed Vinny who went back inside the apartment.

“Wouldn’t you like to know” Tenshi answered.

“You two decide who’s showering first, I have things I need to do” the cameraman spoke up as he sat on the chair near the kitchen bench.

Tenshi and Nyssa decided that she would go first, she’d be finished quicker.

Vinny had a lot on his mind, Rida was bothering him. “Calm down kid, you need a break…you got us out of that place” Tenshi spoke up as he sat next to him.

“I know…but Rida won’t leave us alone right?” The cameraman answered.

“Yea…” Tenshi sighed out, “But, that can be a tomorrow problem, I shouldn’t have doubted you…”

“It’s not your fault, it was a stupid thing” Vinny sighed, “Some random person shows up and says he has a plan to get out of here, that sounds stupid”

“I guess it does” Tenshi chuckled, “But thanks…it’s nice you got Nyssa out of there, she’s young…doesn’t deserve to rot in there like me…”

“She’s nice, and you didn’t deserve to stay in that place either…” Vinny said as he smiled softly, Tenshi just hummed in response. “Go sleep on the couch if you want, I’ll wake you up when she finishes”

“Alright” Tenshi sighed as he got up, “Thanks again” he repeated as he patted Vinnys’ back before laying on the couch.

This was nice…he was free, he had more friends and he wasn’t alone all the time…he still missed Garmadon…is that how Tenshi felt? 25 years away from his wife? The thought caused guilt to formed in Vinnys’ stomach…

(I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING FOR A WHILE BUT I’VE BEEN SO BUSY AND WRITERS’ BLOCK IS THE WORSE)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon) Part 98

(I suggest you check out parts 1-97 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Vinny)

The cameraman had barely gotten any sleep last night, guilt was eating at him for snapping at Tenshi and his conversation with Rida just circled through his mind. What was he meant to do? He was really tired and he definitely wasn’t getting any sleep now, the sun was up.

Some people were awake, Nyssa was sadly still sleeping, but Tenshi was awake. Not like Vinny could approach him without something shitty happening. He groaned to himself and stared out the cell bars again, resting his forehead against them.

There was hardly any chance Tenshi would go along with the plan now. But there was a chance for tomorrow which was good…he could get Tenshi and Nyssa out if the plan actually worked.

He missed Garmadon…he should’ve told him all about this when it first started. He should’ve told someone, anyone! Sure Deity, Shancai and Willow knew, but that’s different…they’re aware of who Enji and Rida are. And now Wu and Jay knew, not his ideal choice of people but something at least.

“I’ll get back to you…” he whispered to himself as he stared out the bars. His eyes and body felt heavy as they began to droop, he can’t be falling asleep now. More and more people were starting to wake and falling asleep would be stupid.

“Fuck…” he muttered as he struggled to stay awake, exhaustion was catching up to him. Maybe…just a little rest.

As his eyes drooped shut and his breathing slowed while his body slowly went limp.

However this was short lived as he was jolted awake by a hand on his shoulder, he almost immediately grabbed the persons’ arm and threw them towards the ground, emitting a pained groan from them.

Vinnys’ eyes widened as he recognised the person, “Fuck! Nyssa, I am so sorry!” He immediately apologised as guilt crawled up his back and he immediately rushed to her and helped her up.

“It’s fine” Nyssa chuckled, “You’re on guard, I’ve done the same thing to a few people” she sighed as she eased his worries.

“A-are you sure?” The cameraman asked as he checked her for injuries.

“I’m fine I swear” Nyssa laughed as she patted his back, “Are you fine though? You look exhausted” she spoke bluntly.

“I’ve been better…” Vinny confessed as he rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

“Hungry?” She questioned, the cameraman shook his head once more. “You sure? You haven’t eaten since yesterday morning…” she spoke with concern as her expression softened.

“I don’t have much of an appetite at all in here…and I’d rather starve than eat that food again…” Vinny sighed out, he felt sick at the mere thought of eating. It was much like how he felt after Rushifa forced him to eat- He shuddered at the thought and looked at the ground.

“C’mon, don’t starve yourself just yet…you’ll eat eventually” Nyssa sighed out.

“How’s Tenshi?” The cameraman questioned.

“He’s fine I guess…moody but fine” She answered, “If he doesn’t go with the plan today we still have tomorrow and you can try whatever you want” Nyssa added.

“I know…fuck” he groaned, “I really shouldn’t have yelled at him” he whined.

“You’re aware” she chuckled as she patted his back comfortingly, “Was kinda funny though, I expected him to lash out but he seemed really surprised considering that you’re not really…intimidating”

“What’s that meant to mean?” Vinny asked.

“You can hardly fight and well some of the best fighters in here wouldn’t even dare as to glare at him in the wrong way” Nyssa explained, “So you lashing out was really unexpected”

“Guess that makes sense…” the cameraman sighed, as he watched her get up.

“I’ll see you later” she spoke as she waved, Vinny just nodded and watched her walk off.

Time went by quickly as he was quickly dropped from the sky back into his own singular cell. He groaned in pain and rubbed his back before sitting up. He really hoped he wasn’t fighting again.

Everything seemed to be going fine, he hasn’t fought yet but Tenshi has and he won by a landslide almost immediately killing his opponent.

“I can’t believe I yelled at that man…” Vinny spoke to himself before chuckling softly as he realised who he was dating, a former warlord. Why was he so scared of Tenshi then?

More people fought and just as Vinny thought he was going to fight today his gate opened. “Fuck” he immediately spoke out loud, his eyes darted to Nyssas’ cell. She was staring at him with worry.

“Please fight” she mouthed to him, Tenshi was watching too. Though less concerned as the previous day, but he looked grumpy. Vinny couldn’t blame him, 25 years trapped does that to a man.

The cameraman took a deep breath as he exited his cell, his was fighting that guy that worked with Tex, what was his name? Chris? Vinny had no fucking idea and nor gave a fuck either. He just wanted to survive.

He held his dagger tightly as he stared at the man. “The is gonna be fun” Chris laughed as he grabbed a spear off the ground.

The cameraman rolled his eyes, how was he meant to fight? Chris attacked first and tired punching him, Vinny managed to thankfully block it. Thanks to some training from Shancai. Wait. That was it! Just as Shancai said while they trained, he should think of the person he hated the most.

It wasn’t Enji anymore, but Rida. He had to think of Rida. Think of how badly he wanted to kill him.

Vinny slashed his knife against his opponents’ leg, emitting a cry of pain as he pushed Vinny away. “Little dog!” He hissed.

“Save it for someone who cares” the cameraman answered in annoyance, as he pushed Chris to the ground and held the knife against his throat, this was going better than expected. Probably because Chris hadn’t expected this.

Vinny was kneed in the abdomen as he winced in pain, the dagger falling from his hand as Chris tried throwing him off, only to have two hands wrapped around his throat.

He was in a bit of a delusional state, much like how Enji did an illusion last time, except Enji wasn’t here and Vinny was very much thinking of killing Rida.

Chris thrashed as he tried tearing the cameramans’ hands from his throat, the colour slowly draining from his face as he gasped for the air that was torn from his lungs.

Vinny hadn’t realised what he’d done until the body laid limp beneath him, face blue as his eyes hanged open. “H-holy fuck…” the cameraman whispered as he let go of the mans’ throat, there were marks around his neck.

“Shit shit shit…” the cameraman’s repeated as his hands trembled, he hadn’t meant to do this. Though his gaze darted to Nyssa and Tenshis’ cell. They both looked shocked yet somewhat proud.

“Go back to your cell…” Tenshi mouthed, Vinny reluctantly nodded as he grabbed his dagger off the ground and rushed back to his cell, ignoring the calls from the others in their own cells.

Why did he do that? He wasn’t a murderer. This shouldn’t have happened. Those thoughts rung threw his head as he entered his cell and immediately dropped to his knees. “Fuck…” he whimpered as he felt tears pricking in the corner of his eyes.

He was so tired. Mentally and physically. He wanted out. He wanted to go home. He missed it when he was in his apartment. Just him and Garmadon. One of the only good things that happened recently is him meeting Deity, Shancai and Willow. He couldn’t decide about Tenshi and Nyssa…

Time seemed to fly by as more people fought, Vinny paid hardly any attention. His mind somewhere else as the image of the dead body stayed in his mind.

“Fucking hell…” he sighed out as he brushed a hand through his hair exasperatedly. “How I wish that was you Rida…” he muttered to himself.

As nightfall drew closer Vinny fell through the ground and back into the larger cell with all the other people. He immediately felt someones’ gaze blaring a hole into his head. It wasn’t Nyssa or Tenshi, but Tex. Great.

The cameraman didn’t acknowledge him, but instead just slumped down near the cell bars as of yesterday. He liked it there. He could see the stars. It was comforting.

“Hey…” Nyssa spoke as she walked over and sat next to him.

“Hey…” the cameraman quietly responded.

“First kill always gets to people…” she confessed, “Chris was an asshole, he deserved it…”

“I know…” Vinny whispered as he looked away.

“Not hungry again?” She asked, he just nodded. “Sleep…you need it” she added as she watched him nod slightly before his eyes slowly drooped shut.

Nyssa had a comforting presence and he was able to sleep pretty well.

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon) Part 97

(I suggest you check out parts 1-96 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Deity)

Deity paced around her bedroom. It had been 2 days since Vinny went missing and safe to say everyone was worried out of their minds. Shancais’ reaction to coming back from patrol and finding out he was missing was as expected, he was worried and immediately offered to go back and see if the cameraman was in the kingdom.

Willows’ reaction however was more than she anticipated, “He’s what?!”. Those words rung in Deitys’ head, they were all worried. She hated this. She wanted him to be safe. Enji didn’t seem to know where Vinny was. Perhaps Rida did? It’s not like she could ask him, Rida despised her.

She let out an exasperated sigh and she fell to her knees and rested her head on the windowsill. She was tired. But she couldn’t sleep. Not now. Vinnys’ disappearance was all too similar to her husbands’ and it ached her heart.

Perhaps if she sent the ninja back to their city and have them check around there? There was a chance Vinny somehow could’ve accidentally found a way back to Ninjago. It was smart, she could be in contact with them and they could have regular updates with the travellers tea.

Deity was snapped out of her thoughts by a soft knock at her door, “Come in!” She called out tiredly as she stood up and dusted off her clothes. The door opened and her expression softened, Garmadon. She knew the pain of losing a lover like this and could feel the pain his soul bared.

“Is everything alright?” Deity spoke up softly as she rubbed her temples, staring out the window.

“Where could he have gone?” The oni asked, his voice quiet as he shut the door and walked over to her.

“I am…unsure” Deity confessed, “However, there is a chance that the way you all ended up here might’ve sent him back somehow” she added, trying to ease Garmadons’ worries.

“Where would he be? Back in Ninjago? Or could it have possibly sent him to another realm” Garmadon sighed, he was definitely overthinking this.

“Most likely Ninjago…” Deity spoke, “Also I’m able to send you all back there now…it would be better if you all look around your city while we search around here for clues”

“I suppose that would work best” The oni sighed, unable to hide the worry that tainted with his voice.

“We’ll find him…” She spoke, attempting to comfort him.

“I hope” Garmadon whispered, “Would it do well for us all to leave now?”

“If you wish to search longer, it would be more convenient to leave now” Deity answered with a soft smile.

“Very well…I’ll go see my brother” Garmadon spoke, as he gave her a soft nod before leaving. Deity watched him leave and let out a sigh, best she prepare the travellers tea.

Garmadon walked down the halls, expecting to find his brother in the library of the palace. The palace did have some peculiar scrolls. As the oni entered the library he found Wu seated, engrossed in a scroll. “Brother? Is everything alright?” Wu asked as he looked up.

“We can leave the kingdom…Deity said there’s a chance that the way we got here might’ve taken Vinny back to Ninjago” Garmadon explained. “Though we’ll remain in contact with them”

“I suppose it’s best we leave, I’ll go and tell the ninja” Wu answered as he put a scroll back before getting up. The oni nodded at his brother and watched him walk off. Garmadon walked a separate way, not to his room, but to Vinnys’ room. Maybe there was something he could find.

Garmadons’ hands landed on the doorknob, he had checked here before, countless of times, hoping there would be some hint as to where Vinny was. As the oni gently opened the door with a creak, he let out a shaky sigh. The room was dark as expected, the lights were always off.

The oni began looking around, there had to be something, anything! It was the same result as the other 10 visits over the past 2 days. Nothing. All of this was useless. Vinny just vanished into thin air!

Garmadon groaned in annoyance as he rubbed his temples, clenching his fists as he punched the wall, a purple flame forming around him. He let out a sigh as he control himself, anger wasn’t the best at the moment and destroying the palace wouldn’t help either.

He should’ve pressed on with Vinny, maybe, just maybe then would he have some hint as to where he went. But no…this is what he gets for respected peoples’ choices.

The oni rubbed his temples before sitting on the bed and resting his head in his hands. He was gonna find Vinny. He kept telling himself that. He didn’t know what he would do if something bad happened to Vinny. What if he was k-

Garmadon shook his head, he really shouldn’t be thinking about that. Vinny was alive and they were going to find him. He repeated that in his head as he fidgeted with his hands. He was snapped out of his thoughts by clattering from the bathroom.

The onis’ eyes widened as he quietly stood up and walked towards the bathroom, there was a chance it was Vinny. And a chance it being some random stranger. Garmadon hesitantly peeked in and saw a man going through the drawers. He recognised this man as the one the ninja had to fight in the catacombs.

The oni snarled as he slammed the door opened and grabbed the man by the collar, and pinning him to the wall. A wince of pain was heard from the man, he was clearly caught off guard. “A-asshole!” The man hissed out as he rubbed the back of his head.

“What did you do with him?” Garmadon growled, he was fully ready to gut the man right there and then.

“Do with who!?” The man hissed as he tried escaping Garmadons’ grasp.

“Don’t play dumb” The oni snarled, the man paused for a minute trying to think.

“Ohhhh!” The man eventually spoke up, “Your little boyfriend? I don’t have anything to do with him!” He laughed out.

Garmadon growled in annoyance, he was so close to digging his claws into this mans’ throat and tearing out his esophagus. However he didn’t have the chance as he heard someone behind him. He turned his head slightly and saw the prince.

Shancai was shocked when he saw this sight, Enji, his lov- I mean enemy was here and judging by the sight Garmadon was about to kill him. “What’re doing here?” The prince spoke as he walked over to the two, silently coercing the oni to release him.

“I left my chain here” Enji grumbled as he dusted himself off when he was released. “And I swear on my life I have nothing to do with his disappearance!”

“How can we trust you?” Garmadon snarled, resisting the urge to lunge at him. “And how do you two know each other?”

“Enemies” Shancai explained.

“Enemies? I’m hurt Shanni!” Enji sighed out dramatically, causing the prince to roll his eyes.

“Don’t care and he’s right…how can we trust you?” Shancai repeated Garmadons’ question.

“Shanni you know me! I don’t stoop as low as to kidnap someone like that” Enji sighed out.

“Why were you up in Ninjago?” Garmadon asked.

“Pretty obvious, had to get something. Enough questions though! I mean it, I don’t have anything to do with his disappearance but…” Enjis’ words trailed off as he fidgeted with his hair.

“But?” Garmadon snarled clearly wanting an answer.

“I’m not sure about Rida…I’m friends with him, but he won’t tell me everything…” Enji sighed out, receiving a confused look from the oni and a nod from the prince.

“And! This won’t be the last time we’re meeting!” Enji laughed out to Garmadon, before running back into the bedroom and jumping out the window. Garmadon and Shancai followed him and stared out the window. Enji was gone. Shancai knew why of course, enchanted mirror. Garmadon though was really fucking confused.

“Who’s he?” The oni asked the prince.

“Enji…and enemy of the kingdom, insufferable…but not heartless” Shancai answered as he stared out the window, “He speaks the truth…he wouldn’t go out of his way to kidnap someone like that”

“And the other person he mentioned?” Garmadon asked once more.

“Rida, he’s…more likely to do something like that” The prince sighed, “He’s heartless…he enjoys making his prey suffer…”

Garmadon let out an exasperated sigh, “I can deal with them some other time…I need to get back to the city and find Vinny…” he spoke up, receiving a nod from the prince.

“My mother is ready for that and so are your friends” Shancai spoke, the oni nodded in response and the two began making their way. But not before Garmadon took one last glance at the room.

“I do believe we’ll find him…and hardly injured” Shancai spoke as they walked down the halls. “He’s smart, he’ll find a way to get back”

“I know…one the day he disappeared, I saw you two training for a bit” Garmadon began, he wanted to ask about the hallucinations Vinny had before that caused him to attack Shancai. The prince seemed to see where this question was going as he let out a sigh.

“Hallucinations were what we thought at the time…however it was Enji” Shancai spoke, causing Garmadon to look at him in shock, “Enji’s the elemental master of illusion…he used it for the worse, sometimes the better though”

Garmadon remained quiet, on the day where Enji attacked the ninja in the catacombs, Vinny had been the one to suggest that Enjis’ powers were like an illusion. Did Vinny know this man? Was Enji the cause for all these problems?

“We’re here” the prince spoke up, snapping the oni from his thoughts as he entered Deitys’ room. As expect all the ninja were there and so were Willow, who had wanted to say goodbye too and Deity obviously.

“So we’re remaining in contact to find him?” Lloyd spoke to Deity, who nodded in response.

“That’s good…” Nya sighed.

“We’ll find him, I’m sure of it” Deity spoke as he allowed the steam of the travellers tea to float in the air to make a portal.

“Well whoever took him I’m gonna kill them” Willow spoke with a smile as she hugged Nya, they had bonded over making fun of that picture with Shancai and Vinny were sleeping and wearing makeup, more so in a sibling way obviously.

Garmadon remained quiet, he didn’t know what to say. He was worried, angry, and sad…he hated it. He should’ve protected Vinny more. He couldn’t remember anything else that had happened there, he didn’t want to remember. They were back in Ninjago, thankfully in the monastery.

“Home!” Kai sighed out in slight relief as he rushed to his bedroom, Jay and Cole following close behind as they went to their own rooms. Pixal and Zane went their own way though, leaving Lloyd, Wu and Garmadon outside.

“Da-“ Lloyd began but was cut off.

“I’m gonna rest” Garmadon spoke as he just walked off inside, Lloyd wanted to go after him, but Wu held him back.

“He needs to be alone” Wu sighed to his nephew softly, Lloyd nodded softly letting out a sigh.

Garmadon entered his room, not the room that he had when he was giving Vinny space, but the room that they first shared together when they first came here. He felt so much closer to Vinny, he missed him.

The oni crashed onto the bed, letting out an annoyed groan. He wanted to destroy something, but chose against it and laid on the bed for a while before he eventually passed out.

Where could you be Vinny…?

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 96

(I suggest you check out parts 1-95 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

The rest of the day was spent watching random people fighting, Nyssa didn’t fight though, but Vinny didn’t mind. He was scared of seeing her get hurt. Time went by painfully slow, before the cameraman fell through the ground again back into the large cell with all the other people.

Vinny quickly went to Nyssa and Tenshi, who already were together. “Dumbass” Nyssa sighed out to the cameraman, clearly talking about his actions while fighting.

“I know” Vinny whined as his cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“You can’t expect to leave this place if you’re dead” Tenshi spoke as he sat down against the wall, Nyssa sat down next to him.

“I know I know…” the cameraman repeated as he stared out the bars of the cell walking over to it.

“What are you looking at?” Nyssa called out as she cocked her head. Tenshi was just as confused, especially when Vinny didn’t answer. The sky was a little dark, but the cameraman could see faint shimmering in the distance underneath a body.

It was reflecting, a mirror. It didn’t seem like a normal mirror. Could it be? Maybe it was a mirror like Enjis’…if it was then that was their way out. If it was a normal mirror then he was fucked. He really hoped it was that mir-

Vinny humped when he felt a hand on his shoulder, Shit! Sorry sorry” Nyssa chuckled as she stared at the cameraman who almost had a heart attack.

“You scared me…” Vinny sighed out as he rubbed his head.

“Clearly…whatcha looking at?” She questioned as she stared out of the bars.

“Just seeing if there’s a way out…” the cameraman answered, it was half a lie and half a truth, he didn’t want to give them false hope.

“Good luck with that” Nyssa sighed out.

“Is there…any chance that we would all be out of the cells one day, me, you and Tenshi?” The cameraman questioned.

“I uh…yea? Should be like after tomorrow” Nyssa answered, very clearly confused.

“Any chance we can get our tomorrow?” Vinny asked as he stared out the cell, his attention back onto the mirror shard.

“Not really…the only way we can is if you fight again and stay out of your cell, Tenshi can break the bars for himself and me” Nyssa awkwardly answered as she looked back at Tenshi on the ground, who was looking at them with curiosity.

“Good…if I fight tomorrow can you do that?” The cameraman asked, his voice eerily calm as he provided no explanation.

“I can ask Tenshi?” Nyssa answered as she cocked her head, “What’s all this for?” She eventually spoke up.

“I have a plan…it could fail, but it’s probably our only way out” Vinny answered, causing her eyes to widen.

“How? There’s no exit. And we’re in a giant pit. Not like we can climb out” Nyssa sighed out as she rubbed her head.

“I can’t explain it yet…” the cameraman spoke, “I just need you to trust me…”

“Trust is a hard thing to earn in a place like this…” she spoke, causing Vinnys’ expression to soften. “But…if you have a plan then it’s worth a shot” she chuckled out as she patted his back. The cameraman smiled at her softly.

“Can you tell Tenshi?” Vinny asked, receiving a nod from Nyssa as she patted his back once more before walking back to Tenshi, who was trying to interpret the conversation.

The cameraman didn’t bother listening to the conversation and kept staring out the cell. Squinting his eyes harder as he desperately tried confirming that it was in fact a teleportation mirror.

He still couldn’t quite tell, the sky was getting darker by the minute. Vinny groaned quietly as he held onto the bars and rested his head against them.

This plan had to work. How else would he get out? He need to get back to the kingdom. Poor Deity, being the first to notice he’s missing. He had to get back! He had to get back to his friends! He had to get back to Garmadon-

“Fuck…” he whispered to himself as he lifted his head before knocking to back down on the bars. Didn’t hurt as much as he expected.

When he lifted his head once more, his heart dropped and his breath caught in his throat. In the blanket of darkness he could make out two bright orange eyes staring not at everyone…at him…

“Rida…” Vinny spat out with pure malice as his grip tightened on the bars. He was scared of course. But angry too. This whole time he thought Rida was somewhat better than Enji…but no Rida was worse. Enji was his coverup. His scapegoat.

The cameraman grimaced as the eyes kept staring at him, teeth now bared at him. It was too dark to make out the silhouette of a body. But he knew it was Rida…

He squinted his eyes, but the bright orange eyes staring back at him slowly faded away til nothing was left…other than the vivid memory. Vinny clenched his fist in annoyance. What did he want from him? What has he done to deserve this? Why can’t be al-

The cameraman jumped when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He expected Nyssa, and it was her. “I-I uh…Tenshi wants to talk to you…he doesn’t seem happy about the plan…” Nysaa awkwardly spoke as she looked at Vinny with worry, “I calmed him down the best I could”

“Thanks…don’t get yourself into trouble for me” the cameraman answered as he smiled at her before walking off to Tenshi, who was now standing in the far corner of the cell. Vinny could feel the worried eyes of Nyssa on him and tried to ignore it the best he could.

The cameraman took a deep breath, “What’s up?” He asked, nonchalantly.

“Don’t play dumb…your plan is fucking stupid” Tenshi hissed, as quiet as he could. Vinny was gonna speak up, but was cut off. “You can’t just say you have a plan and not tell us!” He scowled.

“I know I know…” the cameraman sighed, “But please trust me” he begged.

“How!?” Tenshi asked with annoyance, “What plan is possibly so good it could get us out of here!?”

“Listen-“ he tried talking.

“You’re gonna get us all killed and you’re dragging Nyssa into this!” Tenshi hissed, “She’s young! She shouldn’t be risking herself!”

Vinny tried talking once more, but was cut off as Tenshi continued rambling. The cameraman couldn’t blame him. It was a stupid plan. And Tenshi was right…he was dragging Nyssa into this, but he wanted to get them both out of here…not just himself…

“You can’t defend yourself! Whatever plan you have will only work if you kill someone!” Tenshi hissed, it was starting to get on Vinnys’ nerves. Or maybe it was just the pent up emotions over the days. He’s had a lot happen. “If we’re seen trying to escape Rida will kill us!”

“Listen! I fucking understand! It’s a stupid plan!” The cameraman snapped, “But we’re never getting out of here if we play it safe! I don’t fucking care about Rida! He can go fuck himself and suck up his ego! And that’s something you need to do!” Vinny hissed as he pointed at Tenshi.

The cell went silent, every conversation that was happening stopped. The cameraman didn’t care, he didn’t even notice. However he did notice the surprise on Tenshis’ face. Maybe yelling at the champion was a shitty idea.

“You’ve been here for 25 years! A little risk won’t kill you! Rida clearly doesn’t want you dead!” Vinny shouted, continuing his outburst. He was so tired. “But if Rida does want to kill us! I’ll fucking kill myself, cause I’m sick of him and this place and I would give up my life just to stab him in the fucking shoulder again! But I won’t let him lay a hand on you two!”

“You’ve what?” Tenshi finally spoke up, anger was evident in his voice though he was trying to control it. Thought it was obvious that Tenshi only processed one thing that was Vinny stabbed Rida before.

The cameraman grumbled in annoyance throwing his hands in the air exasperatedly, before storming off to the other corner of the cell, bar the bars. He ignored the murmuring of the there he walked by, he left Tenshi all confused.

Vinny muttered swears to himself before sliding down on the wall till he was sat. He anxiously stroked his hand through his hair, bouncing his foot nervously. “Fuck…” he hysterically laughed out as he swung his head back onto the wall, letting out a sigh. He was mad at himself, he understood why Tenshi was mad.

The cameraman was caught off guard, by Nyssa sitting next to him. “Do you have a death wish?” She asked quietly.

“Yes…” Vinny sighed out, “What are the chances he goes along with the plan now?” He chuckled out.

“Lower…” Nyssa confessed, “You shouldn’t have yelled at him…”

“I know…just tired” Vinny answered as he smiled at her.

“You’re crazy…” she sighed out.

“Aren’t we all?” The cameraman asked, receiving a soft nod and chuckle from Nyssa.

“Hungry?” She asked, Vinny shook his head. “I’ll give you some alone time you look like you need it…I’ll try talking to Tenshi”

“Thanks…” The cameraman whispered, Nyssa smiled before walking off. What a nice day. Vinny rubbed his forehead, he had a headache. He fidgeted with the Phoenix pin of his cloak, opening and closing it. Time went by quick, soon almost everyone was asleep.

The cameraman reluctantly laid down, using the cloak as a pillow. He wasn’t cold. Vinnys’ eyes grew heavy quickly and before he knew it he was passed out, deep in sleep.

Though maybe deep in sleep wasn’t a good thing, as his eyes fluttered open and now he was in a dark room. He growled and looked around. Where was he? The cameramans’ hand slid to the dagger in his pocket, but he realised it wasn’t there.

“I knew you would do that” a familiar voice spoke, one that made Vinny boil with anger as he whipped around and saw Rida…sat on a chair, fiddling with dagger and wearing the Phoenix mask. This was familiar…just like when Rida first violated his dreams.

“Get out of my head” The cameraman scowled.

“You’re quick to catch on this time” Rida chuckled, before snapping his fingers. A chair appeared behind Vinny as he was pushed down on it. “I must say…that was entertaining to watch, you and Tenshi? No one’s ever dared to speak to him like that, besides me of course” he chuckled out.

“It was an accident” Vinny muttered, he felt guilty about that.

“Sure…didn’t you snap at Garmadon once? I must admit you have quite a temper now!” Rida laughed out sadistically as he took off his mask. Vinnys’ eyes widened as he heard that, guilt crawling up his back.

“Why am I here? Why did you trap me here?” The cameraman asked quietly, he wanted out.

“Your precious Deity didn’t tell you?” Rida asked, confusing Vinny. “Or perhaps she hasn’t realised yet…or old age caught up to her and she’s stupider than ever” he chuckled as he threw the dagger at the cameraman.

“Don’t talk about her like that” Vinny hissed as he caught the dagger, he hated how Rida spoke of Deity.

“Would you stab me again?” Rida asked, “I must say you have quite a harsh stab, you drive the dagger in like you’re eating meat…you are quite experienced in eating flesh aren’t you?” He spoke, his voice silky and sly. Vinny felt a wave of sickness hearing this, he knew what Rida was talking about…Rushifa, that snake…

“Maybe I will stab you again” the cameraman snapped back, trying to sound intimidating but the nausea made his voice sound wobbly.

“Sure…you won’t escape from here” Rida chuckled as he stood up and cupped Vinnys’ cheeks. “I’ve been wondering how this would fit you…” he spoke as he grabbed the phoenix mask and put it on Vinnys’ face. The cameraman didn’t protest, not like he could. Ridas’ grip was strong.

“Take it off…” Vinny muttered.

“Why? It fits you so well…as if you’re meant to work with me” Rida spoke as he smiled sharply at him.

“You wish” The cameraman spat as he pulled his face away and took the mask off.

“Maybe you’ll understand someday…but you won’t leave anytime soon” Rida chucked before putting the mask back on before slowly fading away. Vinnys’ eyes shut before they opened once more as his body jolted awake, he sat up, breathing heavily and looking around. He was in the cell this time and now everyone was asleep.

He couldn’t fall asleep again, Ridas’ words stayed in his mind. Cycling over and over again as he stared out at the night sky.

(I haven’t uploaded in a while, I’ve been so busy and have writers block. But this is a pretty big chapter hope it’s good enough)

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I just discovered that Lord Garmadon is shipped with a background character named Vinny and i just find it so funny-

Think about it,

We have the big bad evil guy who has destroyed ninjago city multiple times and the is literally the son of a GOD, shipped with a background character who is just some guy who works as a cameraman for a news station lol.

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 95

(I suggest you check out parts 1-94 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny let out a shaky sigh when two different gates opened, at least he wasn’t fighting just yet. He rubbed his head before sliding down the wall till he was sat.

He would never say it out loud, but he sort of missed Enji. Enji was more tolerable than Rida, Rushifa, Tex and those other two he worked with.

The cameraman wanted to hate Enji as much as he should, but he couldn’t. He met Shancai, Willow and Deity, because of Enji…how was he meant to purely hate the person who brought so many other kind people into his life. Is this what Shanni thought all the time? Unable to hate Enji. Either way it didn’t change the fact that Vinny wanted to stab Enji.

Vinny was snapped out of his thoughts as he heard metal clashing against each other, as he stared out the cell and into the arena. He didn’t recognise the people fighting and didn’t want to get to know them either. He had met way too many people over the past few days.

The cameraman was once again absorbed in his thoughts, he didn’t care much about the fights and didn’t want to witness them. He wanted to get out of here.What did Rida want with him? He wasn’t special by any means. No powers. No significant relatives.

He was living a normal life before Garmadon came and nothing really changed. Expect judgy looks. Vinny was dating a former warlord, he was also friends with the ninja. That’s all that was interesting about him. At the moment being friends with royals was a significant thing, but he couldn’t careless about their titles.

The cameraman was so distracted he hadn’t even noticed the fact that he took his dagger out and began fidgeting with it. He hated this place. He felt so suffocated here. He felt like he was drowning. Vinny wanted out and he wanted it now. He hated being trapped. He hated life at the moment. He hated everything. He hated-

Vinnys’ eyes widened as he heard a loud cry and the sound of something impaling. He whipped his his head around and stared out the cell. Ah right…battle to the death and it was ended just like that. The winner walked back to their cell while the loser remained lifeless on the ground as blood seeped from his wound.

“Who’s fighting now…?” The cameraman asked himself as he held onto the bars. He paid attention as another two gates opened, he was surprised to see Tenshi come out. Vinny wanted to see how Tenshi fought, how ruthless he was, so he paid close attention.

Vinny was surprised when Tenshi lunged forward grabbing the man by his hair and throwing him down to the ground. He watched Tenshi grab a spear off the ground, the opponent trembled as they backed away only to have a spear driven into the chest. Tenshi said nothing, acknowledged nothing, but instead just walked back to his cell.

“How the fuck did I survive more than 10 seconds…?” The cameraman spoke to himself, it was surprising how he managed to survive for a decent time against Tenshi. Vinny let out a whine when the gate to his cell opened, there was a high chance he died today. If not by someone else then he would kill himself.

The cameraman hesitantly exited the cell and watched as his opponent came out of the cell. A tall bulky man. Yep, he definitely needed a miracle like yesterday. Vinny looked around and noticed Nyssa staring out her cell at Vinny with worry. He also realised Tenshi’s cell was right next to her.

Before the cameraman could do anything else the man lunged at him, Vinny quickly scrambled away once more. Maybe if he ran around as much as yesterday he would just be sent back into the cell, no deaths. The cameraman was surprisingly fast, guess that’s what happened to someone when their life was on the line.

Vinny hadn’t even noticed that he was close to Nyssa and Tenshis’ cell till he heard a voice. “You need to kill him!” She called out as soon as Vinny was in hearing range. “Running around won’t do anything!”

“If I could kill him i wouldn’t be running!” The cameraman called out in response, he was breathing heavily. His opponent was all muscle no speed so that was somewhat good. Vinny ended up against the wall separating Nyssa and Tenshis’ cell, as his opponent held a knife to his throat.

“Just stab him!” Tenshi hissed as he watched Vinny squirm around trying to push the man away.

“Easier said than done!” The cameraman hissed as he felt two hands wrap around his throat. Oh great, now he was being choked. Would be great if he was into that shit, but he was not. Vinny desperately tied prying the mans’ hands off of him, but it was futile. That was until the man was pulled away by Tenshi and his head was slammed against the metal bars.

“Vinny I swear on my life if you don’t kill him I’ll kill you myself!” Tenshi hissed, though it was clear it was laced with concern.

“I’ll probably die of a heart attack before you manage to kill me!” The cameraman answered as he backed away from the man on the ground, who was rubbing his sore head.

“Just do it!” Nyssa spoke as she watched threw the bars.

“Fuck…” Vinny muttered to himself as he grabbed the dagger from his pocket and clutched it tightly. The man on the ground eventually got up and lunged forward once more, Vinny reacting quickly slashed the mans’ eye, most likely blinding him.

The cameraman backed away as he felt a punch to his guts, “Gonna feel that tomorrow…” He muttered to himself as he clutched his stomach in pain. The man picked up a wooden stake from the ground and lifted it. Before Vinny could react there was a sickening slice as an axe flew by, cleanly decapitating the man.

The cameraman held back a gag at the sight as he quickly looked away. Every time he saw a dead human he just thought of Rushifa, that sick bitch. Vinny looked towards where the axe came from. Nyssa…oh gods he almost died and he would’ve if he didn’t befriend her.

“Get the axe…” Nyssa sighed out, Vinny just nodded as he picked up the bloody axe, trying to delete the memory of a decapitated body from his mind. The cameraman handed the axe to Nyssa through the bars. “We’re gonna be here for a while, just go back to the cell”

“Y-yea…thanks” Vinny shakily spoke up, before silently walking back to his cell. He probably should’ve let the man kill him. He felt miserable. Life had decided to unleash hell onto him and here he was taking it pathetically.

When Vinny got back to the cell, he just dropped against the wall, let out a shaky sigh as he brought his knees to his chest and buried his face in his hands. That’s when the waterworks started. It was more so angry tears, he missed his friends, he missed Garmadon. He should’ve just admitted to everything that happened.

Garmadon was probably so worried right now, as if he wasn’t worrying already. Vinny let out a shaky sob as say there. He was gonna get out of here, one way or another.

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 94

(I suggest you check out parts 1-93 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Vinny)

The cameraman stirred awake as a bright light shone against his eyes. That sleep sucked. It wasn’t the worse sleep, but it still sucked and his body was aching. He looked around, right…he was in this place.

There were some people awake, but the only people, he really cared about was Tenshi and Nyssa. Nyssa as laid on the ground, her legs propped on a bench while Tenshi was resting against a wall, his hand on the axe firm. Vinny noticed the people he was warned about were awake, more specifically this guy named Tex.

There was nothing out of the ordinary with this guy, he just had massive asshole vibes radiating from him. The cameraman probably would’ve avoided him even if he wasn’t warned. Vinny let out a sigh as he rubbed his head. He had a migraine. Of course he did.

The cameraman just sat there for a while, he didn’t want to talk to anyone. He didn’t even know if he could fully trust Nyssa or Tenshi, but he hoped he could trust them. Most people seemed somewhat scared of Tenshi, and for good reason too. Surviving 25 years in this place has got to fuck someone up mentally and physically.

“Hey new guy!” Someone called out to Vinny, catching his attention as he looked up from where he was sitting. “Come join us!” The guy spoke, the man had dusty grey hair and black eyes, he was also sitting with that guy called Tex.

“Nah, I’m fine here” The cameraman answered, he had trust issues at this point. Rida ruined his trust in anyone.

“Nonsense! Just a quick conversation, we wanna get to know you!” Tex spoke as he walked over and harshly grabbed Vinnys’ arm, dragging him off the ground and onto his feet. The cameraman tried protesting, but was dragged over to the group with the other men. “I’m Tex, that’s Chris and that’s Jun” he spoke as he swung on arm over Vinnys’ shoulder.

“I’m Vinny?” The cameraman awkwardly introduced himself as he tried pulling Tex’s arm off him.

“Nice name” Jun spoke, though it was clearly a lie hidden between honeyed words.

“What’s a guy like you doing here? And that fight yesterday was entertaining as Nyssa said” Chris chuckled out as he sat next to Vinny.

“How the fuck am I meant to know?” Vinny grumbled as he rubbed his forehead, he was not in the mood for this. These guys were annoying.

“It’s strange that the fight was ended before anyone died” Tex spoke, “You know anything about Rida?” He questioned.

“No” The cameraman answered bluntly, he didn’t want to tell anyone what he knew about Rida, mainly because he hardly knew much about Rida.

“This is really nice” Tex snarked as he lifted Vinnys’ arm and stared at the arm bracers. “Where’d you get em’ from?” He asked, as he watched the cameraman pull his arm away.

“Wouldn’t you like to know” Vinny hissed as he tried getting up, only to be pulled back down on the bench.

“Why so harsh?” Jun asked with a smile, “We’re trying to be friendly”

“I didn’t ask you to nor do I care” The cameraman answered as he knocked their hands off of him.

“What happened to your hand?” chuckled Chris as he grabbed Vinnys’ hand, he still had stitches in his hand from when he had Zane and Pixal stitch up the stab wound from Enji.

“Why don’t I represent it on?” The cameraman scowled, pulling away his hand once more as he stood up trying to walk away, only to be threw against the table.

“Your face is awfully plain” Tex chuckled as he grabbed the dagger from Vinnys’ pocket and pressed it against the cameramans’ cheek, not hard enough to pierce.

“Get off me asshole” Vinny hissed, he was not in a mood for this. Everyone he met now seemed to be assholes, he still wasn’t sure about Nyssa and Tenshi.

“Shh, wouldn’t want to wake up those two” Tex chuckled as he pointed to Nyssa and Tenshi who were sleeping on separate sides of the cellar. “I’m sure if we tried hard enough we could kill Nyssa, so it would be smart to stay quiet” he added.

Vinny growled in annoyance before bringing up his fist to greet Tex’s jaw, earning a pained hiss form his as he dropped the dagger and stumbled back. “Little bitch” the cameraman spat as he picked up his dagger from the ground.

The three didn’t have a good reaction to this as Chris and Jun lunged forward and held Vinny against a table and just as Tex was about to punch him, someone stopped him. “Are you fucking insane?!” It was Nyssa, the cameraman let out a sigh of relief as he saw her holding back Tex’s arm.

“He deserves it” Tex spat as he rubbed his sore jaw, and tried bringing his fist down to meet Vinnys’ face. Nyssa kept trying to stop him, but Jun distracted her and Tex managed to get a punch on Vinny. Other people in the cellar began waking up and witnessing the fight as the cameraman managed to dodge one of the punches, before kneeing Tex in the guts.

Vinny managed to scramble away before watching as Jun and Nyssa fought, Nyssa was trying to get over to the cameraman, she knew Vinnys’ defensive abilities and safe to say they weren’t ‘good’…

Tex and Chris tried attacked Vinny again, pinning him to the ground. The dagger was grabbed by Tex and he was about to stab it into the Vinnys’ throat. “Fucking hell! You’re so short tempered!” Nyssa hissed at Tex as she tried pushing Jun off her.

“So what” Tex hissed as he lifted the dagger, Vinny writhing around trying to push them off and escape. Tex was distracted by a hand on his shoulder as he was thrown back. “Who the hell!?” He hissed as he looked up at the person, his voice trailed off as he saw Tenshi standing there holding an axe.

“Let him go” Tenshi spoke to Chris, who was still holding Vinny down. To say that Vinny was let go of quickly would be an understatement, Chris removed his hands of Vinny faster than the speed of light. “You let her go” Tenshi added as he pointed the axe to Jun who was holding Nyssa down.

Nyssa was let go of quickly as she rushed to Vinnys’ side, helping him up. “He is right about you…you all are little bitches” Tenshi muttered to Tex and the other two. His voice was low and scarily calm yet threatening. Did Tenshi hear what they were talking about before?

Tex and the other two rush off into the other corner of the cellar, while Tenshi just scoffed as he went back and sat down against the wall. “When the fuck were you on his good side?” Nyssa whispered to Vinny, “He’s never protected anyone like that”

“I mean, we talked last night?” The cameraman confessed as he dusted himself off. They both heard murmurs from all the other people in the cellar.

“You two come here” Tenshi spoke as he dropped the axe down onto the ground next to him. Nyssa exchanged looks of wordy with Vinny as they went over to Tenshi and reluctantly sat down when he patted the ground.

“You’re not gonna kill me right?” Nyssa bluntly asked, she was very clearly nervous as he bounced her leg repeatedly.

“Kill you? No, if you so as betray my trust I will torture you, same as you” Tenshi spoke to the two as they nervously nodded.

“Fair” Vinny sighed out as he stretched.

“What even happened for you to get them so pissed?” Nyssa questioned as she leaned back.

“They wanted to know me better, and I didn’t want to know them” the cameraman began, “Tex took the dagger and was gonna scratch my face so I punched him” he continued.

“You forgot to mention something” Tenshi muttered.

“Like what?” The cameraman asked as he cocked his head, Nyssa seemed confused too.

“They told him to be quiet so he didn’t wake you up, and they said if he woke you up they would kill her…that’s when you punched her” Tenshi answered, causing Nyssa’s eyes to widen as she looked at Vinny.

“Aww thank you” Nysaa thanked the cameraman with a smile as she hugged the cameraman.

“I-I don’t like it when people talk about or hurt my friends…” Vinny muttered, it reminded him all too well of Rida and Enji.

“I’m your friend?” Nyssa asked receiving a nod from Vinny, “How long do you think we’re all gonna survive this?” She sighed out.

“Vinny has more things with Rida than he lets on…we talk about this last night, which is why I’m helping you” Tenshi spoke, “He thinks he can find an escape”

“Seriously?” Nyssa asked, “You’ve been here for years Tenshi and haven’t found a way to escape and you’re helping him because he knows somethings about Rida? What do you even know about Rida?” She spoke.

“It’s stupid I know” Tenshi sighed, “But Rida definitely didn’t want me killing him yesterday meaning there’s a chance we can escape this place”

“I’m not that dumb Nyssa” Vinny chuckled out, “And yes I do know some stuff about Rida…he annoyed me outside of this place”

“I understand Nyssa, but I’m only telling you this, because I know you want this just as much” Tenshi sighed out.

“So you in or out?” The cameraman asked her.

“I’m in” Nyssa immediately chuckled out, “Where’s the fun here either way?”

“Alright then! Now we just don’t need to die” Vinny spoke.

“You don’t need to die…Tenshi’s been here for 25 years, he’s the champion in this place” Nyssa laughed out as she leaned back.

“That doesn’t mean I can’t die” Tenshi spoke.

“No one’s dying!” The cameraman spoke up, receiving a laugh from Nyssa. There was this silence for a while before Nyssa looked out at the sky.

“I say we have around 20 minutes till we’re fighting” she spoke.

“What?” Vinny asked as he cocked his head.

“We’re sent back to those cells from yesterday and people are chosen to fight” Tenshi explained, before handing the axe to Nyssa.

“Don’t be afraid to kill” Nyssa spoke to Vinny, “it’s either your life or someone else’s life, so best it be someone else’s life” she sighed out as she took the axe.

“Can I see your hand?” Tenshi asked Vinny, he reluctantly gave him his hand. “I can get rid of the stitches, the wound is closed…how did you even get this?” He spoke.

“Alright?” The cameraman answered, “Someone stabbed me…works with Rida and is quite literally one of my least favourite people, but sometimes my favourite person when I meet someone worse than him” Vinny explained.

“Dagger” Tenshi spoke to the cameraman who handed him the dagger. “That’s strange…what’s this persons’ personality like?” He asked as he took the dagger and began gently slicing the stitches.

“A lot like Tex actually…but Tex is just worse for some reason, don’t like him” Vinny explained.

“So if we get out of here I’m gonna kill him” Nyssa chuckled.

“You remind me of this one friend I have…you would get along with her” The cameraman spoke to Nyssa as he aloud Tenshi to keep slicing the stitches.

“Really? What’s her name?” Nyssa asked, her eyes lighting up happily.

“Willow” Vinny answered with a smile, though he and Nyssa looked confused when they saw Tenshi bristle at the name.

“You ok?” Nysa asked curiously.

“I’m fine” Tenshi bluntly answered as he let go of Vinnys’ hand.

“I’ll go get food” Nyssa spoke as she got up and walked away.

“Your hand should be fine” Tenshi spoke to the cameraman.

“Thanks” Vinny sighed out as he watched Nyssa, quickly come back with three bowls of whatever this food was.

The three ate in silence, there wasn’t much to talk about. Once they finished they talked about random stuff till they all fell throw the ground in into separate cells. “Great…” Vinny grumbled as he stared out the bars of the cell.

He could only wait and see if he was gonna fight. He hoped he didn’t have to fight though, he was tired.

(Had writers block, my neck hurt and I had a migraine again, but it’s good now. I procrastinated in this chapter so fucking much someone help me)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 93

(I suggest you check out parts 1-92 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

(With Deity)

Deity had checked out what the maids told her about, turns out Rushifa, cursed a plant and it was attacking. Nothing a little magic couldn’t fix. Deity was on her way back to her room, she enjoyed talking to Vinny. He was sweet, but just had the worse luck ever.

She was a little surprised when she made it back to her room and saw the door wide open, she cocked her head to the side as she looked it. It was empty. Vinny wasn’t in sight at all. Maybe he went to his room to grab something? Deity checked the bathroom, but there was no one in there either.

She went back out her room and it’s then when she noticed glowing dust on the ground. “Strange” Deity spoke out loud to herself as she began following it. Was Vinny safe? No idea. But she really hoped for the best. The dust led to Vinnys’ room, which was also wide open.

Deity hesitantly entered and noticed the window wide open too, and the dust trailing onto the bed. “Vinny?” She called out, as she knocked on the bathroom door. No answer. She hesitantly opens the bathroom door. Empty.

“Maybe he bumped into one of his friends?” Deity spoke to herself as she exited the room and began searching for the ninja. “Please be alright…” she whispered, trying to reassure herself.

“Deity?” A voice called out, Deity whipped her head around, Nya.

“Hello dear” Deity spoke, giving her a forced smile, before she stopped and turned back to the water ninja.

“You alright?” Nya asked worriedly, noticing Deitys’ tense stature.

“You wouldn’t by any chance have seen Vinny have you?” Deity worriedly asked.

“Not at all” the water ninja replied curiously, “Why is something wrong?” She asked, failing ti hide the worry that forced its way into her voice.

“It’s just that we were talking and I had to do something, now he’s not in my room or his room” Deity answered, “Maybe I’m overthinking it…” she shakily sighed as she rubbed her head.

“Maybe he went to your son? We can go check with the others if he’s with them” Nya spoke, she was trying to reassure Deity and herself.

“That would be nice, thank you dear” Deity sighed out, “And he can’t be with Shancai, he went on patrol, that’s why I was with Vinny” she confessed, receiving an understanding nod from the water ninja as the two began quickly walking down the halls.

The others were all sitting in this one room, it was like a lounge room. Kai, Jay, Zane and Pixal were talking while Cole and Lloyd were on their phones. “Oh hey Nya!” The lightning ninja spoke out happily as he waved at her.

“Hey” the water ninja sighed, while Deity looked at the ground. Zane, Pixal and Lloyd must’ve noticed the tense sate of the two, as curiosity brightened in their eyes.

“What’s up?” The green ninja asked, slight worry tainting his voice.

“Has anyone seen Vinny?” Nya questioned, causing the others to perk up.

“No? We’ve all been here for the past hour and a half” Kai answered as he cocked his head, wondering why his sister would ask this.

“Fuck…” The water ninja muttered as he rubbed her temples.

“Did something happen to him?” Zane questioned, as they all listened intently.

“Vinny sort of disappeared after Deity left him alone for a few minutes, and he’s not in his room, not with Shancai…so we’re seeing you anyone has seen him” Nya confessed, causing the others’ jaws to drop.

“Can he not get a break?” Cole asked, “Dumb question, but do you think he went back into the forest again?” He added.

“Trust me…he would never go back in there” Deity spoke, she was confident with her words…after what Rushifa did to him last time? Never again.

“Shall we all look around the palace?” Pixal questioned.

“That would be amazing…we’re gonna go find Master Wu and Garmadon” The water ninja spoke, as she turned around to the door.

“Alright then…guess we can all just hope he’s alright” the fire ninja sighed as he got up.

“He better be alright” Lloyd spoke, receiving nods from the others. Nya and Deity turned around leaving the room, as they began looking around the spinjitzu brothers.

“Where do you think he could’ve went?” Nya asked.

“Not sure…but there was this glowing dust leading from my room all the way to his room” Deity confessed.

“This is so weird” the water ninja sighed, receiving a nod from Deity. The two looked around the palace for a while before finding Garmadon and Wu outside on the balcony. “Master Wu!” Nya sighed out in relief.

“Nya?” Wu spoke, curiosity tainting his voice as the two brother looked towards Deity and Nya. “Is something wrong?” He questioned.

“Have you seen Vinny in like the past 30 minutes or so?” The water ninja asked, desperately hoping they had seen him.

“No, shouldn’t he be with the prince?” Garmadon questioned as he cocked his head, it was clear anxiety was creeping up his back.

“Shanni went on patrol…I was with Vinny and left him for a few minutes to check on something and when I went back he wasn’t there” Deity confessed.

“We already told Lloyd and the others, they’re looking around the palace” Nya spoke.

“You were saying?” The oni asked Wu, concern etched on his face and in his voice.

“What?” The water ninja asked.

“We were talking about Vinny…and his strange attitude, I said he was fine but it appears I was wrong” Wu sighed as he rubbed his temples. Deity realised Wu was trying to keep Enji and Rida a secret as of Vinnys’ request.

“We don’t know if he’s missing for certain, he could just be somewhere and we just haven’t’ found him” Deity spoke, as she tried assuring Garmadon and herself, she was just as worried as everyone.

“Well if he’s actually missing, when we find him I’m getting an answer as to what the hell’s happening to him” Garmadon muttered before he walked out, most definitely looking for Vinny.

“I’ll go search my own” Nya spoke, receiving a nod from Deity and Wu. They both watched the water ninja walk out of sight, there was this silence between the two.

“Vinny told you about Rida and Enji?” Deity questioned Wu, breaking the silence.

“Yes, do you think they have something to do with this?” Wu answered.

“Perhaps…though it would be more so Rida” Deity answered, “I’ll be on my way then” she sighed as she walked off, leaving Wu alone. Deity was making her way back to the cameramans’ room, maybe she could find a hint or something.

The room door was closed. Strange. She didn’t do that. Deity slowly and quietly opened the door, not wanting to alert anyone that would be in there. She silently hoped that it would be Vinny in there.

Much to her surprise and dismay, it wasn’t Vinny nor Rida. Enji? And he was looking around, clearly not noticing the door opened. Deitys’ eyes sharpened as she too out her hair pin and grabbed Enji, pushing him against the wall, earning a yelp from the man as his eyes widened once he saw the hair pin against his neck. “What have you done to him?” She hissed.

“Deity! Long time not see…” Enji forcibly chuckled as he held Deitys’ wrist, just in case she decided to actually hurt him.

“Answer me” Deity scowled, as she pressed the hair pin down, not hard enough to penetrate, but enough to dent against the skin. Enji gulped, his adam apple bobbing as he stared up at her.

“Did what to who?” Enji asked, trying to calm her down, though his voice was tainted with some curiosity.

“Vinny, what did you do to him?” She threatened him with the hairpin once more, it was a really sharp hairpin.

“I haven’t done anything! I actually came in here to laugh at him, since some of his friends found out about me!” Enji answered, there was truth to his voice and fear.

“You’re lying about something about one thing in that sentence” Deity spoke, as she lifted the hairpin, about to stab it back down, though it was clearly a bluff.

“I-I swear I haven’t done anything to him! I just came back to get a photo he took!” Enji answered frantically as he turned his head away and shut his eyes, seemingly bracing for impact.

“Photo…?” Deity spoke quietly as she lowered the hairpin and let go of the collar of Enjis’ shirt. Enjis’ cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“Yes a photo” Enji confirmed as he fixed his shirt. “I haven’t done anything to Vinny, and I refuse to fight you or even scratch…Shanni would kill me…” he muttered the last part.

“Then what I have you been doing?” Deity questioned, as she put the hairpin back in her hair.

“Photo book…” Enji answered as he looked at the ground.

“So that’s why you were here before” Deity spoke, Enji nodded slightly. “Are you sure you don’t know what happened to Vinny? What about Rida?”

“I swear on my life” Enji answered, “Not sure about Rida…he’s been really busy lately” he added.

“Very well…i believe you dear…” Deity sighed in defeat as she sat on the bed.

“I’m sure he’ll turn up eventually, he’s annoyingly persistent” Enji spoke, “Anyways best I be off” as he walked to the windowsill.

“The photo’s in my room…Vinny showed me it…” Deity confessed, as she rubbed her temples, Enji stopped in his tracks and looked back at her.

“Thank you…” Enji whispered as he reached for the enchanted mirror.

“Take care of yourself…for Shanni” she added.

“I will…and I have been…” Enji chuckled as he smiled ss her before throwing the mirror in the air and letting it fall back down. “I’ll see you around someday” he spoke, before disappearing.

Deity let out a shaky sigh, Enji didn’t take Vinny…Rida wasn’t clear however. A window wide open, no other traces than faint glowing dust…was all to similar to her…oh how she missed her husband. Even after all these years she still hopes he’s alive…maybe the same can be said about Vinny…

(Enji not wanting to hurt Deity is the cutest thing, cause he would never hurt Shancais’ mother. And Deity still having a soft spot for Enji is even cuter, because she can’t hate Enji, because Shancai loves him. I can’t live without my doomed yaoi😭😭😭)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 92

(I suggest you check out parts 1-91 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

“I thought that, just wanted to double check” Vinny spoke to Deity who was looking at the picture with a somber expression. “I know he and Enji used to be friends…can you tell me a little about them? I’m just curious, Enji really cares for him…” he added.

“I don’t see why not” Deity chuckled as she got comfortable, “Believe it or not, but Enji was a sweet kid, I met him a few times when he was friends with Shanni…the two were close” she confessed with a smile.

“What changed?” The cameraman questioned, “Why is he like this now?”

“Not sure, no one is…” Deity sighed out, “He just began attacking the kingdom with Rida, Shanni never wanted to believe…” she confessed, as she watched Vinny stare at the photo more intently.

“They’re wearing matching earrings” the cameraman pointed out, he would admit it was cute. It was a pair of earring, and they both took one, black hook earrings.

“Yea…Shanni still has his, but barely wears it not sure about Enji, I hardly see him” Deity answered.

“Enji wears his, I’ve seen it” Vinny confessed, causing Deity to sigh.

“Enji was the best thing that happened to him…” Deity spoke.

“As much as I don’t like Enji…I will admit they’re cute” The cameraman chuckled, causing Deity to laugh softly, “It’s true though! I couldn’t care less if the two got together, who am I to judge?” He laughed.

“It would be sweet, the two won’t hurt each other badly, other than a scar every now and then they won’t even kill each other either” Deity confessed.

��That’s why Enji looked surprised when he kicked Shancai instead of him…” the cameraman thought to himself, everything was making sense right now. Vinny was about to ask something when there was a knock on the door.

“Come in” Deity called out, the door opened as a maid came in, “Something wrong dear?” She asked curiously as she cocked her head.

“There’s this weird thing in the garden” the maid confessed, causing Deity and Vinny to look at her curiously.

“I’ll be just a moment dear” Deity spoke to the cameraman as she stood up.

“Take as long as you need” Vinny answered with a smile as he watched her leave and close the door. As much as he wanted to see this weird thing, he was too dead to move.

The cameraman was left in the room, it was too quiet, but it was changed by the door slamming open, Vinny turned his head to the side maybe it was the wind? The window was open. The cameraman went to door and was about to close it when he noticed this weird glowing dust on the ground. He began reluctantly following it, and it led to his room.

Vinny entered his room and noticed the dust on his bed near his arm bracers and cloak, he nervously grabbed them and looked around, the room was clean now, other than the dust. The cameraman noticed the dust lead to the window and he walked over to it and looked out of it, it was an open window too.

There was nothing out there and just as he was about to turn around he felt two hands on his back as he was suddenly pushed out of the window. He let out a scream as he fell, bracing for an impact, he was caught off guard when the fall was shorter than expected, but he was still met with his face to the ground.

“Oww…” he groaned as he sat up he rubbed his head, he looked around, where the fuck was he? Not the kingdom. He looked up, there was this weird portal thing, “What the fuck?” He spoke, as the portal closed. Good thing was he had his arm bracers and dagger, so he wasn’t completely fucked.

The cameraman looked around, and noticed bars in the place in front of him, he weakly stood up and looked out, it looked like a…battle arena? And there were people fighting. Now then, seriously who the fuck did he piss off for this?

“I’ve got to be dreaming…” Vinny muttered to himself, as he pinched himself, “Fucking hell…I’m gonna die” he sighed as he dropped down against the wall, putting on the arm bracers, he surprisingly put it on first try. And then he put on his cloak, he had some protection.

The cameraman stared out the bars and watched the two people fight, he felt sick when he watched one of them get impaled and dropped to the ground. Was this some sort of entertainment? Who the hell pushed him too? Vinny watched the dead body be dragged out of the arena as the survivor was shoved in a cage as well.

He really hoped someone could find him. If he wasn’t out of here, then he could only wonder the amount of worry the others would feel. Especially Garmadon… “I’m such an idiot” he whined as he pressed his head against the bars.

Vinny sat there for a while before let out a small squeak as the bars were lifted up and he face planted into the ground. Was he fighting now? Oh hell no. He was gonna run around like a toddler and pray for some miracle.

The cameraman stayed in his cell and looked around wondering who he might be ‘fighting’. Vinny watched a cell lift, as a man walked out. The cameraman practically shrunk there, yep he needed a miracle.

The man looked interesting, a somewhat overgrown beard, long black matted hair, dark emerald eyes, a body littered with scars, and…vitiligo…strange, he also looked somewhat like Shancai. He didn’t have much clothes other than pants.

Vinny watched the man stare at him, the man had a cold expression with somewhat curiosity, maybe knowing the cameraman was new here. Vinny reluctantly exited the cell, it was better than being forced out. He could practically feels eyes on him, and gossiping.

They were gonna fight and Vinny was gonna die, he was trying to delay this and wait and see if the man would start the fight. Sadly the man did start the fight as he lunged forward and tried punching Vinny, thankfully the cameraman stumbled back and tripped on a rock, making the man miss.

The cameraman grabbed his dagger from his pocket, just in case, he wasn’t planning on using it. “Shit shit shit shit!” Vinny repeated as he ran away, but the man was fast and caught up easily, grabbing Vinny and throwing him to the ground. “Asshole!” The cameraman hissed as he tried kicking the man away.

“Just let me kill you! It’s a better fate!” The man hissed as he squeezed the camermans’ shoulder and held him down.

“Fuck no!” Vinny answered as he kicked the mans’ shins and got back up, running away. The man scowled before grabbing the cameramans’ hair and throwing him against a wall. Vinny felt tears of pain prick in the corner of his eyes as he sliced the mans’ arm with the dagger.

“How the hell did you even end up here? Can’t even defend yourself!” The man hissed as he reached to this discarded axe on the ground.

“I’ve been asking myself that question for a while now!” Vinny answered as he backed away, but stopped when his back hit against the wall.

“You’re as slippery as a snake” the man hissed as he walked over holding the axe.

“I swear if you work for Rida or something we can talk this out!” The cameraman tried to reason with the other.

“Work with him?! Never in my life! Who the hell do you think brought you here!?” The man hissed as he crouched in front of Vinny, pressing the axe against his neck.

“I don’t even know how I got here!” The cameraman answered as he forced a smile at the man.

“Not my problem” the man spoke as he lifted the axe, Vinny tried to brace for impact, but instead they fell through the ground back into a cell. The cell was different it was larger and there were tables and all these other people too. “What the fuck…?” The man hissed as he grumbled.

“That was entertaining!” One of the people in the cell spoke, a woman. She had half her head shaved and black hair with purple highlights and purple eyes. She wore a cropped leather jacket with a shirt under and black shorts with neon purple lines.

“I’ve never seen you take so long to kill someone” she chuckled as she sat at a table, and stared at Vinny who was still on the ground, breathing heavily.

“Go fuck yourself” the man hissed as he went and sat by himself at a table.

“Get up” the woman chuckled to the cameraman. Vinny hesitantly nodded as he got up, dusting himself off. “Don’t mind Tenshi, he’s old and grumpy” she spoke as she patted the seat next to her.

The cameraman reluctantly sat next to her, “Where…are we?” He hesitantly asked.

“A hellhole, Rida puts us up against each other to the death” she chuckled, “I’m Nyssa” she introduced herself with a smile.

“Vinny…” the cameraman answered as he sighed and rubbed the back of his head, which hurt from when Tenshi pulled on it. “I’m gonna killed Rida…” he whined as he dropped his head on the table.

“Good luck with that, he hardly actually shows up in touching range and just watches like a freak” Nyssa answered.

“I’m gonna find a way out of here…” Vinny spoke.

“As far as I I’m certain there’s no way to leave, Tenshi’s been stuck here for the longest, 25 years and still hasn’t left” she answered, causing the cameraman to groan.

“Can I talk to him?” Vinny asked her.

“Maybe…or he might actually axe you” Nyssa spoke.

“Maybe that can wait a day” The cameraman answered, receiving a nod from her.

“Hey! Nyssa! What’s your bet for this one?! How long you gonna think he’s last?” A different man called out from across the room.

“A bet?” Vinny asked curiously as he cocked his head.

“They’re betting how long till you die” she spoke to Vinny, “Maybe a week Tex!” Nyssa called back out.

“Oh” the cameraman spoke.

“No hard feelings?” Nyssa asked.

“None, I’m surprised you even said a week, that’s generous” Vinny answered with a smile.

“Exactly!” Nyssa laughed out, “See? I like you already” she added as he rested her hand on Vinnys’ shoulder.

“Is there anything I should know here?” The cameraman asked, he knew he couldn’t trust everyone.

“Don’t trust Tex, or those three” She spoke as she pointed to four people in the corner. “They will backstab you the second they get a chance”

“I feel like anyone’s gonna back stab me” Vinny spoke.

“Fair, also there’s fights everyday, sometimes duos or not” Nyssa added.

“I’m so dying…” the cameraman confessed as he slumped his head back on the table. He looked back up when two bowls were put on the table. “What’s this?” It looked weird.

“Food, not really sure what it is, tastes terrible, but it could always be worse” Nyssa chuckled as she began eating. Vinny stared at the food, before taking a deep breath and beginning to eat too. He really hoped everything was alright back at the palace…

The food was terrible, but as Nyssa said, it could always be worse. And bad food could never compare to when Rushifa forced Vinny to eat flesh, he shivered form the thought of it. “Also we all just sleep in this area” She spoke up.

“Kill me” The cameraman groaned.

“Tenshi was trying to” Nyssa chuckled, as she pointed to the man sitting by himself eating.

Time somehow went by really quickly and everyone was asleep, he hadn’t done much other than sit down and watch Nyssa talk to everyone. Vinny sat in the corner of the cold cell, sighing to himself. Before he cocked his head as he saw Tenshi also awake, writing something into the sandy floor.

The cameraman hesitantly went over to him, and sat down. “What do you want?” Tenshi hissed, as he moved a little away from Vinny.

“Answers, I wanna hear what you have to tell me about this place…” The cameraman answered.

“You can trust Nyssa, she’s one of the trustworthy people in this pack of dogs” Tenshi grumbled, as if he knew what Vinny was going to say.

“That was one of my questions” the cameraman sighed, he noticed Tenshi slide his hand to the axe on the ground.

“Don’t get too attached…when you’re forced to fight against each other one will have to die…” Tenshi muttered, “And death is mercy”

“Then why are you still here? She said you’ve been here for 25 years, almost three decades…why not die and be not with this?” Vinny questioned as he leaned against a wall.

“Wouldn’t you like to know” Tenshi hissed as he looked away, his hand moving away from the axe.

“I know you say death is an easy option…but Rida already made my life hell out of this place, he wants something with me and my friends, a kingdoms’ power of some sort” Vinny confessed, he wanted to gain Tenshi’s trust. “I won’t die here…I can’t do that to my friends, leave them wondering what happened to me” he sighed.

There was this silence for a few moments, “I have a wife and kids…” Tenshi confessed quietly, “She doesn’t know what happened to me either I presume…” he added.

“A wife too? He looks like Shancai and Willow has his eyes” Vinny thought to himself.

“I’ve tried escaping this place for years…no luck but I won’t give up for her” Tenshi whispered.

“Maybe we can both try getting out together?” Vinny asked.

“We’re gonna be put up against each other and have to kill…I don’t get attached to anyone for that reason” Tenshi grumbled.

“Well Rida can go fuck himself, cause we’re not dying” The cameraman spoke as he held out his hand to Tenshi.

“I’ll play your game for now see where it ends…” Tenshi sighed as he took Vinnys’ hand.

(Also! The characters that will be added into the whole story is Nyssa and Tenshi, they’ll be important characters, more so Tenshi, by Nyssa will have a role)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 91

(I suggest you check out parts 1-90 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinny let out a sigh as he walked down the halls, he didn’t know exactly where Deity could be, but he assumed she was in her room as usual. The cameraman figured he should tell her about Rida at least, she was already kept in the dark a little about Enji, he also figured he should tell her about Wu and Jay finding out about all this.

He began humming to himself, it was subconscious and he was a little happy at stabbing Rida. Vinny knew there was something off about him, he was too kind and in what place is the kingdoms’ energy something that should’ve been his. It annoyed the cameraman and he began thinking, maybe Enji isn’t as bad as he thought.

Well Enji wasn’t that bad to Shancai, he clearly cared about this prince and as Rida said, Enji often kept secrets about this which was kind of sweet.

The cameraman was snapped out of his thoughts, he felt like he was being followed. He couldn’t get a break, could he? Vinny subconsciously slipped his hand in his pocket, resting it on the dagger, prepared to defend himself in case.

The cameraman acted clueless as to whoever was followed him, so when he turned a corner he stayed there for a moment waiting for the person following him to come by. When the person came by Vinny immediately slammed them against the wall, slicing their cheek slightly, earning a soft wince.

It was a thing he did, he would just cause a little cut to someone as a warning. The cameramans’ eyes widened in shock as he let out a small squeak when he saw the person…Garmadon…

“F-fuck! I am so sorry” Vinny instantly apologised as he put the dagger back in his pocket and looked at the oni with worry.

“It’s fine, it’ll heal easily” Garmadon answered as he rubbed away the purple liquid that dripped down his cheek.

“I didn’t mean to, I just felt like someone was following me and I didn’t realise it was him” the cameraman spoke, it was clear he was feeling guilty.

“I’m fine I swear” the oni sighed out, trying to soothe Vinnys’ worries. “Where are you off too?” He asked, trying to change the subject.

“I’m gonna hang out with Deity for a while if she lets I have somethings to ask her” the cameraman answered as he looked at the ground. There was a silence for a few seconds, “Wait why were you following me?” He suddenly spoke up, feeling very confused as he cocked his head.

“I uh…” Garmadon didn’t have an answer for that question as he tried making an excuse. “Why not?” He answered awkwardly.

“Seriously?” Vinny sighed out as he rubbed his temples.

“Just wanted to check on you” the oni spoke, causing the cameramans’ expression to soften as he felt a hand rest on his cheek. “Are you doing well?”

“Yea…Shancai’s teaching me how to fight” Vinny answered with a smile as he subconsciously leaned into Garmadons’ touch.

“I know…” the oni accidentally spoke, causing the cameraman to look at him in confusion. “I may have seen some…and that’s partly why I’m following you…” he reluctantly confessed.

Vinnys’ body tensed, what did Garmadon see? Did he see him hurt Shancai? That’s not good… “I-I uhh, what’s you see?” The cameraman nervously asked as he rubbed the back of his neck. The onis’ expression softened noticing Vinny tense up.

“You should know…” Garmadon sighed out as he watched the cameraman.

“Hah, you saw that?” Vinny asked worriedly, receiving a nod from the oni, “I can explain it…?” He added, he didn’t know how he could explain it without exposing some stuff so maybe he could go with the hallucination method.

“You were hallucinating right?” Garmadon asked, “You two spoke loudly, I heard some stuff” he confessed.

“Y-yea?” The cameraman awkwardly answered, well at least he didn’t need to explain himself.

“Have you been resting well?” The oni asked worriedly as he held Vinnys’ hands.

“Not really i guess…” the cameraman answered, that was lie, he’s had amazing sleep here, the kingdom felt safe. But sleep deprivation was a good excuse for hallucinations.

“Is something on your mind?” Garmadon asked, knowing fully well he wasn’t gonna get a proper answer, but it was worth a shot.

“No…” Vinny sighed out as he looked away, shoving his hands in his pockets.

“You need to rest if you’re hallucinating, I’m not pressing on about anything else, but you need rest” Garmadon spoke as he turned the cameramans’ face towards him.

“I know I know…I can take care of myself…” Vinny grumbled as he pulled away, he wasn’t going to be lectured like a child and especially since he was lying. “I gotta go now…sorry about your cheek…” he muttered as he began walking off.

The oni had other plans as he suddenly grabbed the cameramans’ arms and pushed him against the wall, earning a small yelp from Vinny before he was silenced by their lips crashing against each other. The cameraman was surprised, but happily kissed back. Garmadon was very obviously trying to ease his worries with this.

The two parted, before the oni let go of Vinny and walked off, “You looked good training…take care of yourself…” Garmadon spoke as he disappeared into the halls. The cameraman was left there standing, his cheeks bright red and slightly dazed. He hadn’t expected to be kissed again so soon, maybe Garmadon was trying to comfort him…

Vinny took a deep breath and recovered from the embarrassment, he had to go to Deity, stop getting distracted and no more scarring others. He continued his walk down the halls, before he reached Deitys’ room. The cameraman gently nodded and stood there for a moment, “Come in!” A familiar voice called out.

Vinny happily opened the door, feeling giddy from the kiss. He looked at the ground and saw Deity sitting there per usual reading a scroll. “Hello dear” she spoke with a smile as he patted the floor next to her, signalling him to sit down, which he did.

“Hey” Vinny spoke as he looked at the scroll, “Still haven’t found what you’re looking for?” He chuckled out softly.

“Sadly no…perhaps Rida doesn’t know either and is just keeping the power…” Deity answered as she rubbed her forehead.

“I doubt it…he came to me while I was in my room…” the cameraman confessed, causing Deity to look at him with concern.

“Are you alright? Did he hurt you?” She asked worriedly as she began scanning his body for any wounds.

“No no, I’m fine I swear…he was the one that got hurt not me” Vinny answered with a soft smile, as he gently held her hands reassuringly.

“How so?” She asked in curiously and surprise.

“He said some stuff, threatened the kingdom and well everyone…I may have stabbed his shoulder” the cameraman confessed, he felt a little smug that he managed to hurt Rida, and it made him feel better.

“That’s funny” Deity chuckled, “What did he want from you?”

“Not sure…when I first met him I sort of trusted him, not a lot though I think he wanted to check and see if I still trust him…and he had his answer” Vinny answered as he leaned back. “He also really doesn’t like you”

“Ah yes…I’m well aware…” Deity sighed out, her voice slightly pained. The cameraman realised this and his expression softened.

“He’s an asshole, I doubt he likes anyone” Vinny added in an attempt of comfort.

“I suppose that’s true…” Deity whispered, “Is there any reason you’re here? I thought you were training with Shancai?”

“Yea…he had patrol or something, and plus I haven’t talked to you much today, I thought I spoke to you before, but I realised it was Enji disguising himself…” Vinny sighed out, he had clearly forgotten to mention that part.

“Enji was here as well?” Deity asked, receiving a nod, “What did he need?”

“He got this photo book thingy, also Jay and Wu know about this whole situation, because Jay saw me and Enji talking, but don’t worry only they know” Vinny spoke.

“What an eventful day” Deity chuckled.

“Yea…also I have something to ask you” The cameraman spoke as he reached into his pocket reaching for the photo, Deity watched with interest. “This, it fell from the photo book Enji had, do you know anything about it?” He asked as he gave her the photo.

Oh she definitely knew something as her eyes widened and she stared at the two kids in it. “One’s Shancai right? And the other’s?” Vinny asked.

“Enji…” Deity confessed quietly as he stared at the photo. So Vinny was right…well guess he had an explanation to listen for…

(I have a migraine and my neck hurts but I pushed through for you guys😭)

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 90

(I suggest you check out parts 1-89 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

Vinnys’ eyes widened as he saw Rida, he hadn’t expected this and reluctantly let go. He wasn’t aware of what Rida was capable of and didn’t want to know either and he also didn’t trust him. “Why so tense?” Rida spoke, the cameraman could practically feel the smile forming behind his mask.

“No reason…” Vinny muttered as he put the dagger back in his pocket and stared at Ridas’ now, slightly cut arm. He turned around, facing his back to the taller man.

“Now now then, that’s not how you treat friends” Rida chuckled as he took off his Phoenix mask and placed it to the side.

“We’re not friends…” the cameraman’ grumbled as he sat on his bed and avoided staring at Ridas’ face, he was intimidating. Those bright orange eyes would burn holes into Vinnys’ head.

“We’re not?” Rida asked with feigned curiosity as he turned his head to the side. “I heard about your little run in with Rushifa, fun was it?” He chuckled, the cameraman felt sick at the thought.

“Why are you here?” Vinny suddenly asked, he was curious. Rida was an enemy of the kingdom and a pretty well known one so he definitely wasn’t up to any good. “Wasn’t sending Enji here enough?”

“I wish it was” Rida groaned as he rubbed his temples, “However he won’t tell me anything, in hopes of protecting the prince…quite pathetic if you ask me, but he does most of what I tell him” he confessed with a smile.

“So Enji really does care about Shanni? Or Rida’s fucking with me…” Vinny thought to himself.

“Now then, how have you been?” Rida questioned as he began looking around the room.

“Fine I guess…” The cameraman muttered, he didn’t want to talk to him, he didn’t trust him at all. “And answer me, why are you here?” He repeated in a more assertive tone.

“Trying to control the situation doesn’t suit you” Rida spoke as he touched the bandage on Vinnys’ arm from the day before. “Who did this?”

“You’re smart, figure it out yourself” the cameraman hissed as he pulled his arm away, Enji definitely kept secrets.

“Ah…so he came here yesterday as well?” Rida chuckled to himself.

“Answer me now” Vinny repeated for the third time, “You shouldn’t even be here, you’re not allowed in the kingdom, you’re sure as hell lucky I haven’t ran out” he added as he began fidgeting with the dagger.

“Just taking a look and making sure everything’s in check” Rida answered as he pressed his finger against the cameramans’ cheek, digging his nail in.

“The other day…when you said Enji was getting something that was rightfully yours, it was that chest right?” Vinny asked as he harshly grabbed Ridas’ wrist and pulled it away from his face.

“Enji was right…you have become more short-tempered” Rida chuckled, the cameraman looked at him in annoyance still waiting for an answer. “Yes yes, it was that chest” Rida sighed out as he rolled his eyes.

“Are you even royalty?” Vinny questioned as he cocked his head.

“Wouldn’t you like to know” Rida teased as he pulled his wrist back, “I take it that insufferable woman told you about this?” He hissed, clearly annoyed when talking about what was most definitely Deify. It reminded the cameraman of how Rushifa spoke of Willow.

“Yes she did and she’s not insufferable” Vinny scowled at him, he didn’t like someone badmouthing Deity, she was sweet.

“She’s trapped you in her lies as well?” Rida questioned, laughter threatening to exit his mouth.

“Lies?” The cameraman asked, he knew Deity had some secrets, but she definitely didn’t hide anything that would be too serious. He couldn’t blame her for having her own secrets.

“Oh you silly silly person” Rida spoke with feigned empathy as he bent over to Vinnys’ height and cupped his cheek. “You couldn’t possibly trust this kingdom more than me?”

“I can and I will” the cameraman answered with a hiss, “Since you and Enji showed up my life has been hell!” He hissed as he looked up a Rida, before going quiet as he shivered as if a gust of wind had brushed over him. His eyes had gone dark…with just bright orange eyes no emotion to them.

Vinny had only seen Deity, Shancai and Willow with those eyes, how then? How did Rida have them? And how did he hide them? Maybe he was being delusional maybe Rida was using some magic to fuck with him. The cameraman wanted to say something, but he felt his words get stuck in his throat.

“You have grown quite a tongue” Rida eventually chuckled out, breaking the silence and only seeming to make it more tense. “I suggest you distance yourself from here, would be a shame if something were to happen to this place…”

Vinny didn’t know what to do or say, instead he stared at the ground. He wanted to cry. He didn’t know why. He just always had pent up emotions now, either anger or sadness. “Now now then, tears don’t suit that face of yours” Rida spoke clearly mocking him as he lifted his chin up.

“What the hell do you actually fucking want from me?” The cameraman hissed as his gaze darkened and he gripped Ridas’ hand tightly, catching him off guard.

“You’ll know in due to time” Rida replied as he tried pulling his hand back, only to have Vinny tighten his grip. “Let go” he ordered.

“I want a fucking answer and I want it now” The cameraman threatened.

“Is that a threat?” Rida spoke, as a sadistic smile formed on his face. He was intrigued by this.

“It’s whatever you think it is asshole” Vinny responded as he gripped the dagger with his free hand.

“I don’t respond to threats well, there’s a reason that snake is blind” Rida confessed as he used his free hand to grip the cameramans’ wrist.

“Maybe she’s the reason you’re fucking scarred up eh?” Vinny mocked as his pupils constricted. Saying that seemed to get a rise out of Rida as anger flashed in his eyes before dying down.

“Perhaps I should take you down there? First hand experience as one would say?” Rida replied causing the cameraman to take a shaky breath. “Nothing else to say?” He asked smugly.

“I should fucking slit your tongue, you’re just as much as a snake as he-“ Vinny was just off by being thrown across the room. “F-fuck…” he groaned as he rubbed his back that hit the ground harshly.

“Would you like to repeat that please?” Rida hissed, “The only reason she didn’t tear you limb by limb was, because of me…perhaps I should let her eat you?” He asked.

“Better than seeing your fucking face!” The cameraman scowled back, before groaning as he felt hands wrap around his throat.

“Perhaps I should’ve let Enji kill you, no?” Rida chuckled out though clearly forced. “Or maybe I should let him kill your friends with you watching?”

Vinny growled hearing this before knocking Rida off of him, which took a lot of effort, he’s tall and much stronger. The cameraman grabbed the dagger which was sprawled across the floor and before he could think otherwise he drove the dagger into Ridas’ shoulder, earning a pain cry.

“Why don’t I fucking kill you?” The cameraman threatened as he pulled the dagger out and held it against Ridas’ neck.

“You wouldn’t” Rida painfully chuckled, as blood gushed from his arm.

“How would you know?” Vinny hissed as he threatened to press the dagger in.

“You’re too pathetic, imagine what your friends would say!” Rida answered, “I haven’t done anything too bad so you’re practically killing a man for more than his crime, for yourself!” He cackled out.

The cameramans’ eyes widened as he began to think what the others would say. Rida was right…this was wrong, he shouldn’t do this. But he deserved right? While Vinny was distracted by his thoughts Rida knocked him off of him and onto the ground.

“Try not to lose your sanity, this is beginning to get fun” Rida chuckled as he stood up, ignoring his arm which was profusely bleeding as he grabbed his Phoenix mask and put it on.

“Go fuck yourself” Vinny hissed, it was the first thing and the only thing he could say at the moment. His hands were covered in blood as he wiped his face accidentally rubbing it on his face.

“Also…I haven’t done anything bad yet, that is” Rida chuckled before another gush of wind brushed over Vinny as he shut his eyes before opening them and realising Rida was gone…The cameraman sat on the ground, not knowing what to do, or well…he couldn’t really move, his body felt numb.

“I’m really fucking crazy” Vinny eventually laughed to himself as he held the dagger tightly before wiping the blood off with his hand. Was all this worth it? He should just tell everyone and be done with it. “I’m not fucking short-tempered…” he grumbled to himself, he didn’t want to believe it, but he knew he’s slowly became more agitated.

The cameraman was cut off by a knock on the door. “Who is it?!” Vinny shouted out, presuming it was Shancai.

“Me” just as the cameraman expected it was the prince, Vinny sat there for a moment, he was covered in a blood and shirtless, but he couldn’t careless.

“Come in! Door should be unlocked” The cameraman called out, he ad forgotten to lock the door due to the events from before. The door opened with a creek as Vinny saw the prince stand there for a moment after he turned on the lights, he looked worried and was holding some clothes, clearly this old ones.

“What happened?” Shancai immediately asked as he put the clothes on the bed and rushed to crouch down next to the cameraman. “Are you hurt? Is it from your shoulder?”

“I’m fine, don’t worry” Vinny chuckled out, “Not my blood”

“That does not lessen my concern” Shancai spoke as he was about to grab the cameramans’ bloody hand.

“Don’t get yourself dirty, you just showered” Vinny spoke as he pulled his arm away.

“Then tell me what happened” the prince repeated.

“Rida came…he was a bit annoying and I may have well…sort of stabbed his shoulder?” The cameraman nervously confessed, causing Shancai to stare at him in surprise.

“Rida was here? What did he want? Are you sure he didn’t hurt you?” The prince questioned once more.

“He just was here like how Enji was…to be an ass” Vinny sighed out, “I sort of threatened him then he brought up he’s the reason Rushifa’s blind so then I asked him if she’s the reason he’s scarred just to mess with him then he threw me on the ground” the cameraman sighed out.

“Oh…oh wow…” Shancai spoke as he looked at Vinny who was chuckling softly. “You should go shower before someone sees you like this…”

“Yea…I was gonna shower, but then he came” The cameraman sighed as he stood up as put the dagger back in the sheath.

“I have to go though…I can get someone to clean your room though”the prince confessed.

“It’s fine, I’ll be with Deity” Vinny answered as he stretched. “And I guess someone cleaning the floor would be nice…I doubt I’ll be able to clean blood properly

“I’ll see you when I get back and I’ll find someone to clean this” Shancai sighed as he stood up, the cameraman nodded as he watched him leave, closing the door. Vinny locked the door and sighed, his life was fucked.

He went into the bathroom and grimaced as he looked at the mirror. His face was body was covered in blood. Who knew stabbing someones’ shoulder this much caused this? Vinny emptied his pockets and swore to himself as he had forgotten he had that photo he found when he was checking that room with Shancai.

As much as he wanted to inspect the photo now, his hands were covered in blood and he didn’t want to ruin it. So he simply put it to the side and glanced at it quickly. Vinnys’ eyes widened.

There were two kids in the photo, one looked like Shancai, but the other wasn’t recognisable, he had short hair, a large smile with a missing tooth as his hand was swung over who Vinny presumed as Shancai.

The cameraman took a deep breath, he can think of this later right now he had to shower. Vinny took off his pants, he had already taken off his shirt before. He entered the shower and turned on the water letting out a sigh of relief as the blood dripped down his body.

Vinny splashed his face with water, he couldn’t imagine how the others would react if they saw him covered in blood like this. And honestly he hated the way it felt on him. It was a quick shower nothing out of the ordinary other than a bunch of scrubbing.

Once he was done he wrapped a towel around his waist and went back into the bedroom, careful to not step on the blood as he began getting dressed. He had decided on wearing one of those old pants Shancai gave him, they were awfully comfy. He also just threw on some random shirt before he rubbed his hair with the towel.

After he finished with that he went back into the bathroom and began cleaning off the bloody dagger and cleaning the floor, it was best to clean as much as he could he didn’t want to annoy the person cleaning the bedroom. Vinny wiped the floor in the bathroom before sighed as he stared at the ground in the bedroom.

As much as he wanted to clean it he was afraid of ruining something so he grabbed the photo from the bathroom and just sat on the bed. The cameraman began to observe the photo, he wanted to know who the other kid in the photo was. Maybe it was Enji? Shancai and Enji used to be friends before…

They looked so…happy together. Shancai had a soft smile on his face while Enji had their cheeks pressed against each other. “What happened…?” Vinny spoke to himself out loud. Maybe he can ask Deity later, for now he was snapped out of his thoughts by a knock on the door. So he quickly got up and opened the door.

A woman stood there, a soft smile on her face with a mop and other. She had a blue and brown eye, with light skin and black hair. “You’re the one with the blood right?” The woman asked softly.

“Uh r-right” Vinny spoke awkwardly, it was a bit embarrassing as he stepped the the side and let her in, she didn’t seem fazed by the blood. “Sorry for the mess…” he apologised as he sat on the bed.

“It’s no issue, the prince is no different from this” she chuckled in response.

“He is?” The cameraman asked.

“Yep, I don’t mind it” she answered.

“Right…” Vinny spoke, there was this awkward silence, they both clearly didn’t like conversations and didn’t want to introduce themselves.

“You can leave if you want” She spoke up, “I enjoy being alone”

“A-are you sure? I feel bad about the mess…” Vinny answered back.

“I’m sure” she chuckled, “You even sound like the prince, don’t worry” she comforted him.

“A-alright” the cameraman sighed, “I’ll be with Deity if you need me just come get me” he reluctantly spoke, as he shoved the dagger and photo in his pocket, she nodded and watched him leave.

Vinny felt a ton of relief now he wasn’t in the room, so he decided to make his way to Deity, he had questions…

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Overwhelmed(Vinny x Garmadon)Part 89

(I suggest you check out parts 1-88 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)

As Vinny and Shancai walked down the halls of the palace, the cameraman couldn’t help but feel like a burden was lifted off his shoulders, he no longer felt like he carried the weight of the world.

Vinny still felt some anxiety, but knowing that Wu or Jay understood the situation and weren’t jumping to conclusions, relived him, so he could presume what the others could possible say if they found out about Enji.

“You alright?” The prince asked, snapping the cameraman out of his thoughts, as he looked up.

“Yea…” Vinny sighed in relief, “A lot better now, you were right about them being understanding” he chuckled, as he rubbed the back of his neck.

“Your other friends would understand just as much, don’t worry yourself” Shancai spoke, “We still need to figure Ridas’ plan with you…” he sighed out.

“I know…what could he possibly want from me? There’s nothing special about me, the only significant thing I’ve done is allow Ninjagos’ former warlord into my house and date him…” The cameraman confessed.

“You never mentioned that before…” the prince spoke as he cocked his head curiously.

“Ah right…” Vinny sighed, “Yea…Garmadon was kind of the city’s number one enemy because he destroyed it…not his fault though, he was bitten by this snake that corrupted him when he was young”

“That is pretty major…” Shancai spoke as they continued walking. “Was it…hard to love him?” He hesitantly asked, his voice quietening.

“A little…” the cameraman chuckled, as a somber smile formed on his face, “He was a little short tempered at times, but he’s always interested me” he confessed.

“Do you ever think of what others would think?” The prince questioned, the questions were clearly for something or well…someone…

“All the time, but who cares? The city’s fucked up and so is everyone else…i won’t let judgemental bitches criticise my life just because they don’t approve of it, there’ll always be people who don’t approve…” Vinny sighed as he looked up at Shancai.

“You don’t get uncomfortable from being judged…?” The prince asked his voice barely audible.

“I do, sometimes…but when practically everyone found out Garmadon was living with me they all gave me judgy looks and overtime I got used to it” The cameraman confessed as they made it outside, back to the training area.

“You really love him” Shancai painfully chuckled, he was clearly thinking about someone, and Vinny had a hint as to who that someone was, and Shancai clearly yearned this person.

“I do…I love him so much…” the cameraman sighed as they walked down the steps. “Well that was quicker than expected”

“Yea…” Shancai sighed as he rubbed his temples and stretched.

“What are we doing now?” Vinny asked curiously, he wanted to distance himself from their conversation before, it clearly was taking a toll on the prince. And it only seemed to confuse Vinny about Shancai and Enji, because it was obvious the prince was thinking about him. The guilt and yearning on his face was evident.

“Speed I suppose, you can’t run away from someone if you’re slow, and you couldn’t catch up with Jay” the prince spoke, slightly teasing Vinny.

“N-not my fault! Enji held me down and let Jay get away” the cameraman whined as his cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

“A few laps around here is fine?” Shancai asked, receiving a soft nod from Vinny. “I’ll run with you” he added.

“You’re like a hundred times faster than me” the cameraman joked.

“I might as well be” The prince replied as he handed Vinny his water bottle, “Don’t drink too little or too much”. The cameraman nodded and drank some water, it was good for be hydrated before a run.

“So just around here?” Vinny asked as he pointed to the area. The prince nodded in response as they stood next to each other. Shancai ran first, clearly going slow allowing the cameraman to run at the same pace.

“Breathe in from your nose and out from your mouth” the prince spoke, Vinny nodded and did what was instructed. The area they ran around wasn’t small, but wasn’t large and it was tolerable. The run wasn’t anything significant, they didn’t talk much because there wasn’t really anything to talk about.

They ran around for a good half an hour before sitting back down, the two managed to lap around the area around 8-12 times before relaxing. “That was good” Vinny chuckled as he drank water.

“How so?” Shancai asked curiously, the two were letting out soft pants, were sweating while their cheeks were slightly flushed.

“Just felt nice and relaxing, no problems to deal with at all” the cameraman answered as he smiled at the prince. “Do you ever find training relaxing?”

“Sometimes I guess…” Shancai answered as he drank as well.

“Wanna go inside?” Vinny asked as he leaned back.

“I don’t see why not, best we don’t push you so quickly” the prince answered as the both stood up, the cameraman cracking his back. The two walked back up the stairs, Vinny letting out an exasperated groan, he hated stairs.

“Do you have patrol today?” The cameraman asked as they began walking down the halls once more.

“Yes, it would be better if you stay here this time” Shancai answered, “There has been rumours of some attack” he added.

“Really? You gonna be alright? With your bruise and all you should have a break” Vinny asked, he was well aware of the princes’ abilities of self defence, but he could still be worried.

“I’ll manage, perhaps you could stay with mother? She doesn’t seems to mind your presence while working on things which is rare, she hardly allows others that’s not me or Willow there” Shancai spoke.

“Yea, hey uh…why did you say it like that?” Vinny asked, confusing the prince.

“Say what?” Shancai questioned as he cocked his head.

“Before you used to say ‘my mother’…but now you just say ‘mother’…?” The cameraman nervously confessed as he rubbed the back of his neck and looked away. There was silence for a few seconds as they both stopped walking.

“Never crossed my mind, I just stopped it and it feels right” Shancai eventually spoke up breaking the silence.

“I-it does?” Vinny asked as he looked at the prince.

“Yea, I’m sure Willow would agree…you’re welcome into our family” Shancai spoke comfortingly causing a small smile to form on the cameramans’ face.

“Thanks…” Vinny sighed in relief as they began walking again.

“If you were to ask Willow she would call you our brother” The prince spoke, “And I would call you the same” he added. The cameraman looked at the ground, he was happy hearing that.

“I’ve thought the same with all of you…I’ve kinda of regarded you as family now” Vinny chuckled out.

“We all see you as one of our own” Shancai spoke.

“That makes me feel better, thanks…for everything…” the cameraman spoke as they continued walking down the halls. “You think the travellers tea would work bringing us back here…?” He asked quietly, he really wanted to come back here all the time.

“It’s no issue, we’ll surely find another way for you to come back here, if not travellers tea then we can find something like Enjis’ mirror” Shancai spoke, as he placed his hand on Vinnys’ shoulder.

“You think whatever Rida’s up to is gonna be bad…?” The cameraman quietly asked as he leaned against the prince slightly.

“I…am uncertain of what he is doing, but I won’t, and can’t give you false hope of it being something small…” Shancai confessed.

“That’s what I wanted to hear” Vinny chuckled weakly, “Just the truth…” he sighed.

“Your room’s here, you wanna go?” Shancai asked, receiving a nod from the other.

“Yea…you need to get ready either way and I need a shower” the cameraman answered as he opened the door to his room.

“If you would like, I could possibly give you some of my old clothes, like the ones you’re wearing now…they fit you well” Shancai spoke.

“That would be amazing” Vinny sighed out, “They’re really comfy too, thanks”

“Once you’re done come to me and I’ll give them” the prince asked, receiving a nod from the cameraman. “I’ll be in my room” he added as he began walking off.

“See ya” Vinny called out before stretching and going into his room and closing the door. That was nice, the kingdom was nice, Deity, Shancai and Willow were nice. The cameraman took off his arm bracers and cloak tossing it onto the bed as he felt his back. Man he sweated a lot.

“Not doing anything else today…” he spoke to himself as he stroked a hand through his hair and sat on the bed. The cameraman took off his shirt, allowing his body to breathe for a moment. He had a feeling his muscles were gonna hurt in the morning.

The hairs on his body stood up as he shivered, a cool gust of wind hit him, it felt familiar. Not Enji familiar, but familiar. Vinny began looking around as his hand slid to the dagger in his pocket. He didn’t know why but he didn’t feel alone.

The cameraman suddenly pulled the dagger out and slammed someone against the wall, the dagger digging into the strangers’ arm. Vinnys’ eyes widened when he saw the person, not necessarily saw but recognised…a Phoenix mask…there was only one person with that mask…Rida…

(Vinny being curious about why Shancai stopped saying ‘my mother’ has gotta be the cutest thing ever cause you know he’s all happy about being accepted like this😭)