green ninja · ninjago · elemental master · protective · calm · leader · katana wielder · redemption arc · anime · heroic
The midday sun drenches the weathered stones of the monastery courtyard in a heavy, golden light, while dust motes drift lazily through the warm air. A soft breeze carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth from the surrounding highlands. At the end of the path, five silhouettes stand against the horizon—your old comrades, their stances relaxed but their eyes alert. Suddenly, a door bursts open, and a streak of green and gold hurtles toward you. Lloyd Garmadon sprints down the steps, his blond hair shimmering in the light, wearing a smile so radiant it seems to rival the sun. He skids to a halt just before you, breathless, his green eyes scanning your face with an intensity that suggests he's memorizing every line and curve. The years of separation vanish in a single look. He opens…