reblog to tell your mutuals they’re lovely as fuck
being a night guard trying to survive
duality of man
Might not upload for a while my mum came from overseas and is staying for a really long time
(I suggest you check out parts 1-79 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
Shancai and Vinny both stared up at the ledge, their expressions souring as they heard and saw Enjis’ voice. “Looks like my two favourite people have met!” Enji laughed out as he sat down on the ledge swinging his legs.
“Are you here to fight or talk?” The prince hissed as he held onto his spear, standing in front of the cameraman’s protectively.
“We both know I would love to talk to you, sunshine…but you are sooooo mean to me dear” The black haired menace spoke with fake offence as he stood back up, his hand gripping onto his enchanted mirror shard. Vinny had no idea what was going on, Enji was acting a little different.
“Whatever you do stay close” The prince muttered to Vinny, receiving a nod, what else was he meant to do? He couldn’t protect himself and definitely couldn’t outrun Enji, but the cameraman was torn out of his thoughts as Enji used the enchanted mirror to teleport behind him and rests hand on his shoulder.
“How you doing buddy?” The black haired menace spoke with fake care as he smiled at the cameraman devilishly, Vinny let out a small yelp as he jumped slightly trying to pull from Enjis’ touch. Thankfully, Shancai knocked Enjis’ hand away with his spear. “Oh you wound me Shanni!” He spoke as he clutched his chest.
“Enough with your dramatics” The prince spoke as he rolled his eyes, Enji just smiled at him before teleporting away, but still in sight.
“Alright alright!” Enji laughed out demonically as he pulled out a bunch of small daggers, “We can have a conversation another time, right now…I wanna see how far you’re willing to go to protect my new friend” he added with a smile.
“Asshole…” Vinny grumbled, Enji referring to him as a, friend, made him sick. He knew he was being messed with, but he still hated Enji. Though seeing Enji was better than seeing Rushifa.
“I heard of Rushifa’s little act” The black haired menace spoke, causing Vinnys’ throat to go dry as his heart dropped. Enji threw a bunch of daggers, but the prince pulled Vinny under a market stall and pulled down the cover, which managed to block the daggers.
“Ignore him” Shancai spoke, “He’s messing with your emotions” he added, as he kept the market cover down, shielding them from Enjis’ sight and attacks.
“It’s a bit hard when I’m freezing and he knows exactly what upsets me” The cameraman answered, his voice slightly frustrated, he wasn’ frustrated at Shancai, but at Enji, he was so sick of him.
“You’re cold?” The prince asked, Vinny nodded, but was a bit surprised as to why Shancai focused on that.
“It’s no fun when you hide!” Enji called out as the sound of metal clanking was heard. The prince ignored him and grabbed a random cloth and wrapped it around Vinny like a cloak, he also grabbed this clasp that kept the makeshift cloak together, it seemed like it had a phoenix on it.
“Better?” Shancai asked, receiving another nod from the cameraman.
“Shanni!” Enji called out, “Seriously! You usually fight me! But now you’re not to protect him!? I’m kinda jealous~!” He added, with fake innocence as he scrapped a dagger against the metal polls.
“You see there?” Shancai spoke to Vinny as he pointed to a different side, the cameraman nodded, “I need you to run, while I keep him busy” the prince added.
“Are you crazy?” Vinny asked, “I’m not leaving you” he added worriedly, receiving a confused look from the prince.
“I can defend myself” Shancai spoke, before rolling his eyes as Enji made another dramatic comment.
“I-I know, but are you sure? What if he hurts you?” Vinny asked worriedly.
“I’ll be fine…if I get hit it’ll be nothing short of a bruise” The prince answered before peeking out from the market cover, throwing a spear towards Enji, while another one rejuvenated in his hand which his hit the ground three times, before the old spear exploded.
“Fine…” the cameraman sighed before at where he needed to run, Shancai gave him a reaffirming nod which Vinny let out a shaky breathe before bolting out of the cover, he just kept running and running, he could hear Enji cackling as he threw daggers.
The prince however lunged towards Enji, taking his attention off Vinny, “Hey sexy~” Enji spoke, his voice slightly shaky as he was pinned down by Shancai. As much as the cameraman wanted it be weirded out by how Enji was being, he couldn’t, he just had to keep running.
Shancai let out a shaky gasp as ‘Enji’ disappeared from in front of him, either a clone or he used the mirror. The prince immediately got up and ran towards Vinny. “Watch out!” Shancai shouted as Enji threw a dagger towards the cameraman.
Vinny flinched away, the dagger thankfully missing anything important, but he let out a pained cry as the dagger sliced his upper arm. Blood dripped down as he stared at the cut. “Don’t stop! Keep running I’m enjoying this game!” Enji laughed out as he played with a new dagger.
Vinny growled in annoyance, ignoring the very obvious blood that began staining his clothes. He began moving away only to have Enji jump up and get ready to kick him. Vinny noticed too late.
The cameramans’ eyes widened as he saw Enji, he shut his eyes expecting to get hit, but the impact never came, he hesitantly opened his eyes as he heard a soft groan. Shancai was in front of his, staring daggers into Enjis’ head. Vinny couldn’t help, but notice how surprised Enji looked, he didn’t seem to expect to hit Shancai.
“Shit! You okay!?” The cameraman asked worriedly once he recovered from the shock, as he went over to the princes’ side.
“Way to take the fun out of it princey…” Enji grumbled before he grabbed a pastry from one of the now abandoned stalls, before disappearing.
“Go fuck yourself asshole!” Vinny hissed out, just incase Enji was still there listening, he turned his attention back to Shancai. “That’s gotta hurt…”
“I’m fine” The prince spoke as he stood up straight, holding onto his spear tightly.
“Don’t give me that fucking bullshit” The cameraman hissed, in a more harsh tone that even surprised himself, Shancai seemed surprised being spoke to that way. “S-sorry…fuck you shouldn’t get hurt to protect me…” he sighed out shakily.
“We’re both hurt” Shancai spoke, as he stared at Vinnys’ bleeding arm.
“Right…” the cameraman sighed out as he rubbed his temples, the prince grabbed a small cloth and wrapped it around Vinnys’ wound to somewhat stop the bleeding. It hurt when Shancai tightened the cloth, the cameraman took a sharp breathe and winced slightly.
“We should go back to the palace…I can help bandage that” The prince spoke, receiving a defeated nod from Vinny as they began making their way to the palace.
(hshuihsaxsah here's another part even though I uploaded two parts yesterday but I need to feed you my stars)
(Check out part 1-21 if you haven't already)
The two began eating their pancakes and honestly they were both starving due to last nights events*cough cough*. Vinny surprisingly finished eating first. "That was delicious" Vinny said out as he melted in Garmadons' arms. He could barely keep himself up and had no strength. Seeing this the oni let out a soft chuckle before kissing his lovers' forehead earning a soft giggle from him.
"I feel like absolute shit right now" Vinny said as he rested his head on Garmadons' chest as he ate. "Sorry...too much last night..."The oni said feeling guilty again. "No...it's not your fault it felt amazing of course it's gonna have some consequences" Vinny said as he rolled over and face planted into the bed. Garmadon smiled before continuing to eat and after 5 more minutes he finished eating. "Well I'm done...why don't we put that cream on you?" The oni asked as he read the tube. "Yea I guess...anything to make me feel somewhat better" Vinny said as he took of his shirt and pants, don't worry he's wearing boxers underneath he isn't butt naked.
"So do I just put it on you? Like a normal cream?" Garmadon asked staring at Vinny curiously, "Yea then just rub it in...but can you be a little gentle my body hurts" The smaller replied as he lied down on the bed. "Of course I don't want to hurt you" Garmadon responded and he put a blob of cream on his hand, the oni began carefully massaging the cream onto Vinnys' upper torso being mindful of his lovers' sore body. Vinny flinched when Garmadons' hands made contact with his body it just caught him off guard, but the oni still apologised for doing literally nothing.
"You okay?" Garmadon asked as he continued applying the cream, Vinny held up a thumbs up he was honestly really comfortable at the moment. Eventually the oni finished with the upper torso so now it was for his legs which were way more sensitive. "I'm going to start on your legs now" the oni said earning another thumbs up from Vinny. Garmadon began with the legs carefully putting the cream on him not wanting to hurt him, but Vinnys' legs hurt way more than his upper torso so he flinched and hid his face in a pillow trying to ignore the pain(our precious baby😢) Garmadon instantly stopped when he could tell the pain was a bit too much, but he whispered comforting things into Vinnys' ear as he continued more carefully.
Eventually after about 20minutes of this they finally finished and yes it did take him that long to finish. "I'm done...are you feeling alright?" Garmadon asked worriedly, "Y-yea.." Vinny replied as he rolled onto his back, "Thanks" the smaller added. There was an awkward silence that went on for 4minutes. "Nya might come to talk to me soon.....you should go hang out with your brother or son" Vinny said as he broke the awkward silence between them. "Are you s-" Garmadon was cut off, "Yes I am..." Vinny said cutting Garmadon off. The oni nodded, "Let me...stay here for a little longer...I don't want to leave you just yet..." Garmadon said as he nuzzled Vinnys' neck making him chuckle out before he put on his pants.
After 10 minutes Nya came in, "Sorry am I interrupting something I can come back later" Nya said as she realised the two snuggling against each other. "Hmm? No I was going to leave soon" Garmadon said as he kissed Vinnys' forehead and said goodbye then left. "Did something happen between you two?" The water ninja asked worriedly as she closed the door. "What? No why would you think that? I just told him to go talk to his brother he looks like he needs to talk to someone other than me" Vinny said as he put on his shirt. "You did? He might take it that you're angry at him and need a little space" Nya said as before sitting on the bed.
Vinny stared at her, "I mean...I know he can take things the wrong way...but I doubt he would be thinking I'm mad at him..." Vinny said worriedly. "Maybe but Jay used to think I was angry when I told him to talk to someone else" Nya said earning a nod form Vinny, "I'll tell him when he comes back" he said, "Good...now how you doing?" Nya asked wanting to know everything....not the actual sex bit or little details or any weird details at all they're just gossip buddies now.
(WOOOOO hope you guys enjoy I am pumping out with new parts for you guys I gotta feed you)
(Ayyyyy part 20! I suggest you check out part 1-19 if you haven't already and just as I said last part this part will be aftercare for Vinny after having sex)
Garmadon picked up Vinny and took him to the bathroom, he put Vinny on the toilet seat as he started the water of the shower, which also has a bathtub there, "I'm gonna put you in there and I'll get the bed cleaned" the oni told his lover, the smaller nodded and looked like he was going to doze off. The water was good and he put Vinny in the bathtub, "Just stay like that...can't have you drowning" Garmadon said as he kissed Vinnys' forehead before going back to the bedroom and rummaging through the closets and drawers before finally finding some bed sheets.
The oni quickly changed the sheets and threw the dirty ones in the laundry basket before joining Vinny in the bathtub and holding him close. "You feeling okay?" Garmadon asked in a soothing tone, "Mhm.." Vinny responded as he nuzzled into his lovers' chest affectionately. The oni let out a chuckle before beginning to clean off Vinny with a rag with soap on it, the smaller flinched due to the deep bite marks on his body the water and scrubbing stung quite a bit. "Sorry...too rough?" Garmadon asked and Vinny nodded.
The oni was being more gentler and stroked his hand through Vinnys' hair comforting him. "Sleepy..." Vinny yawned out, "My love you need to stay up for a little longer I'm almost done, then we can get you dressed~" Garmadon chuckled out softly, "Nooo...I wanna sleep..." Vinny whined, "Alright, I can get you dressed my self..." Garmadon replied calmly as he couldn't blame Vinny for bring tired. The smaller easily fell asleep in his lovers' arms. 5 minutes later Garmadon finished and carefully took the smaller out not wanting to wake him up. He grabbed a towel and dried himself and Vinny off before getting dressed along as carefully getting Vinny dressed.
Vinny let out a soft yawn and nuzzled into Garmadons' chest. "So cute..." Garmadon thought to himself as he kissed Vinnys' head. "He....is really going to feel this when he wakes up later.." the oni thought feeling a little worried for his lover and hoping he wouldn't be in too much pain due to their...activities...
Garmadon sat there on the bed with Vinny in his arms, he wasn't really that tired so he just kept his lover close while stroking his hair. There was a knock on the door causing Garmadon to react easily, he really hoped it wasn't the other ninja that didn't know about Garmadons' relationship with Vinny. "It's me brother.." a familiar voice said as Wu entered the room. Garmadon let out a sigh of relief when his brother entered, "I see you have done...something together..." Wu said awkwardly signalling towards Vinny.
Garmadon lit up with blush, "I-I umm..y-yea.." The oni replied avoiding eye contact. "Well then....anything Vinny might need when he wakes up..." Wu asked again not questioning he brother. "I-I umm maybe water....or something for pain?" Garmadon stuttered out not expecting his brother not to ask about this. Wu nodded before going to leave, "I hope you enjoyed yourself...and I'm happy for you brother..." Wu said, causing Garmadon to give a happy smile which honestly looked so pure and calm. Wu smiled before leaving and closing the door.
(Hope you enjoyed, I had 20 minutes to type this up and honestly it's pretty good and just as I had mentioned before updates might not be as frequent as usual)
VALENTINO BETTER NOT HURT MY FUCKING BABY IF HE DOES ALASTOR BETTER FUCKING COME AND SAVE HIM CAUSE THEY'RE GAY CHANGE MY MIND BITCHES but like seriously i'm gonna be heartbroken if something bad happens to Vox
I noticed some interesting symbolism.
You see how at the end of his musical number Angel worryingly wipes the "poison" that is dripping from his mouth right...?
Well, what do we see next..?
Yeah...Vox and Angel may not be that different when it comes to their relationship with Valentino
(I suggest you check out parts 1-65 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
Vinny laid on his bed for a while before there was a knock at the door, “Come in!” He called out before sitting up as the door creaked open, Willow was there.
“Sorry for the intrusion! But, Shanni had to go on patrol again, he told me leave you for a while before coming to get you, so my mum can check on your arm…she also wants to ask a few questions about Rida and Enji” Willow spoke, her voice wasn’t as happy as before, it was clear she felt bad for Vinny.
“Patrol? It’s getting dark though” The cameraman spoke, as he got up from the bed and looked out the window.
“Trust me, I know, but he’s just like that” The nature elemental spoke, as she wrapped on arm around Vinnys’ neck and walked him out of the room closing the door behind her.
“Is…everyone else settled in?” The cameraman questioned.
“Yea, they’re all doing well, can I ask something?” She replied, Vinny nodded in response. “Y’know the tall one? Garmadon was his name? Are you and him dating?” Willow questioned.
Vinny blushed, “I-I uhh, where’d you get that idea from?” He asked awkwardly as he looked away.
“Aww! You are! That’s cute, but did you two have a fight?” She questioned once more.
“I…yea…my attitude started changing after I met Enji…he noticed and constantly asked me questions and then we had a small fight…” The cameraman replied, his voice hinted with sadness.
“Oh…” She spoke, “Hey, don’t worry! We’re gonna help fix this” She spoke as she tried to comfort him.
“How…? I’ve constantly lied…and hell I’m the reason we’re here!” Vinny replied, Willow turned her head to the side curiously.
“How exactly did you get here?” The nature elemental questioned.
“Yesterday, Rida accidentally left an enchanted mirror shard, when Enji came to me, I asked him about it. He said it was faulty and didn’t work properly and then this morning I was looking at it and then the ground warped and we ended up here…” Vinny sighed.
“Oh wow…you’ve got it bad…my mum’s knows more about enchanted objects then me, be sure to ask her anything you’re curious about” Willow spoke as they stopped outside a room.
“Yea I will…and, can you tell me where you’ll be…I might wanna come find you after” Vinny spoke, she smiled to him.
“I’ll probably be in the garden, it’s just down that way down the stairs” she answered happily, as she opened the rooms’ door and waved to Deity who was on the ground.
Vinny nodded in response before walking in, “Willow, if you’re brother’s not back in an hour go get him for me” Deity spoke softly, Willow nodded in response before closing the door and leaving.
Deity patted the floor, signalling Vinny to come and sit next to her. The cameraman did as he was signalled and sat down, “She told you why I needed to see you?” She questioned, Vinny nodded in response.
She held out her hand, silently asking for permission to see Vinny’ arm. The cameraman carefully extended his arm to her, wincing as he did, he couldn’t really straighten it. Deity gently took off the makeshift jacket arm sling and put the jacket to the side.
“It’s swollen…” She spoke softly as she gently squeezed the swollen arm, Vinny nodded in response, “Here…” she added as she handed a plate of food to him.
“N-no I’m not hungry really” The cameraman spoke, he was lying he was really hungry, but it was just how he reacted he politely rejected.
“I have kids, I can tell when they’re hungry” she chuckled as she offered the plate once more, this time Vinny took it.
“T-thank you” The cameraman sighed, as he rested the plate on his lap and ate with one hand while the other one was observed. It tasted delicious, probably, because he hasn’t eaten all day, but it was still delicious.
Deity moved his arm in a certain way that made him wince, “Sorry” she apologised, with slight guilt, Vinny gave her a soft smile in return.
“It’s broken…” She spoke.
“You can tell just by looking at it?” He asked curiously.
“I have a unique ray of abilities alongside my magic” She chuckled before she began putting something on his arm, most likely a cast.
“Can I ask some questions dear?” She asked softly, Vinny nodded.
“Willow told me…that Enji took a chest and key, can you describe it for me?” Deity questioned,
“Yea…it was a small chest, armoured too, it had a flower design? Like the kingdoms’ one and some did the key” Vinny replied, causing Deity’s breathe to hitch. “Is something wrong?” He asked worriedly.
“That chest is hidden for a reason…” Deity sighed, stress evident on her face.
“Is it dangerous?” Vinny questioned.
“Not to others…but to the kingdom yes” She replied, the cameraman looked at her with confusion evident on his face. “You can’t tell anyone till I’m cause what it is…” she added, Vinny nodded.
“I swear I won’t tell anyone” He spoke.
“Good…the kingdom’s life force is in it…if that force is destroyed then so is the kingdom…” Deity spoke, her voice dropping to a whisper just as loud as Vinny could hear.
“O-oh…” the cameraman spoke, his eyes widening, “What could they want with it…?”
“Just Rida…He’s been trying to destroy the kingdom for years…” she replied, “Though unlocking the chest is interesting…”
“How?” He questioned.
“Rida already knows how…but you need the family blood…mine, my kids and…” she voice abruptly stopped as her expression saddened, “and…my husband…” she eventually continued.
Vinnys’ expression softened, he hadn’t heard any mentions of her husband before, Willow and Shancai never mentioned their father before either. “Your husband…is he-?” The cameraman hesitantly asked, but didn’t finish the sentence.
“I…I don’t know…my kids don’t know him…” Deity confessed as her voice broke.
“Was he…nice?” Vinny questioned.
“Nice…he was more that nice…he was an angel, I loved him…” she spoke quietly, Vinny put a comforting hand on her shoulder.
“What was he like…?” He asked as he relaxed next to her, wanting her to become more comfortable.
“He was brave…a lot like Shancai…except, he was more lively…Shancai got his vitiligo from him…” She spoke, she seemed to love her husband a lot.
“He sounds nice…” Vinny spoke.
“Enough about me…what about you and your friends? What are they like?” Deity questioned, seemingly wanting to get her mind off her husband.
“They’re nice and outgoing, brave too…I wish I could tell them about all this…” Vinny sighed.
“I understand dear…I keep secrets from my kids…ones that would possibly ruin our relationship…though yours is a different case…they’ll probably find out eventually…” She spoke.
“I-I know…but I c-can’t not yet…I don’t want them getting h-hurt…Enji…he always threatens them, and it’s k-killing me…” Vinny whimpered as his voice broke, Deity’s expression softened as he pulled Vinny into a hug.
“I know dear…I know…” she spoke in a comforting tone as she affectionately rubbed Vinnys’ back…her touch was motherly…
“I-I…wanna keep them safe…but it’s ruining me…” He whimpered as he held onto her tightly.
“And it would’ve kept ruining you if you were alone…” She spoke, as she stroked his hair, “You have me, Shancai and Willow…you don’t have to keep secrets…we won’t let anyone do anything to you or your friends…” she added, her voice was so comforting…she didn’t sound like there was a double secret in her words like Rida…
His tears began to stream down his cheeks as he began to cry, he was a broken man…his sanity slowly deteriorating away the more he saw Enji…
“You’re tired…rest dear…” she comforted him, letting him let our choked sobs before his eyes drooped down and he passed out.
She sighed softly, “Rest now…you deserve it…” she whispered as she stood up and picked him up, taking him to his room and gently putting him on the bed.
“You remind me of my kids….” She whispered to herself as he looked down at him before leaving and closing the door.
(DEITY IS SUCH A MOTHER)
(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)
(I suggest you check out parts 1-74 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
As Vinny continued to throw up, hunched over the toilet bowl, his body ached. He couldn’t get rid of the snakes’ touch on his body, it just lingered there and he hated it. His mind spun as he gagged once more, he knew he’d vomited everything up, but he couldn’t stop himself. The taste. The touch. He couldn’t get rid of it…
Vinny sat on the ground for a few more minutes, making sure he didn’t have to vomit once more, but after he was sure he stood up, his legs trembled beneath him as he leaned against the wall for support. The cameraman weakly walked over to the sink before grabbing a toothbrush, he hoped this would get rid of the coppery taste.
As he brushed his teeth, having the taste of minty toothpaste was somewhat relieving as it overpowered the coppery taste in his mouth for a short time. Vinny let out a shaky whimper as he finished brushing his teeth, the taste was still there, but mixed with the mint it was more bearable. His body however felt disgusting, he wanted to scrub off that snakes’ touch, so that’s what he was gonna do.
The cameraman turned on the shower, before stripping his clothes and getting in there. His life was miserable, he was miserable and someone enjoyed him being miserable. He let out a content sigh as the warm water flowed down his aching body.
It was perfect…it was so comforting…Vinny began to scrub his scalp with shampoo, the vanilla scent comforting him, as he tried his best to ignore Rushifas’ touch lingering on him.
As he finished washing the shampoo out of his hair, he quickly put conditioner in, it really softened his hair. Once he finished with that he began scrubbing the parts of his body that the snakes’ touch lingered.
Vinny started with his thigh, harshly scrubbing it till it was red, as much as he wished he could scrub his cheek red, someone would easily notice it and pressure him with questions, so he stuck to less exposed parts to scrub red. He grimaced as the sight of his raw skin, his thoughts flickering to the flesh he was fed, he held back a gag and hunched over instead.
He sighed to himself as he continued to think of his friends…he hoped they weren’t upset at him for snapping. Vinny quickly finished up the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist before going out of the bathroom into the bedroom. The cameraman grabbed a his pajamas he wasn’t gonna do anything else today, he wanted to cry and sleep.
As he finished getting dressed he went back into the bathroom and grabbed the dagger out of his old clothes pocket, before dropping onto the bed. “What does everyone want from me?” He groaned to himself as he thought about Enji, Rida and that snake. He didn’t want to call say her name, he hated her more than Enji at the moment and kinda missed Enji.
It was twisted, Vinny knew that, but Enji wouldn’t force him to eat that, that snake seemed used to eating human flesh, Enji was still a human however a very fucking annoying human, but Vinny knew Enji wouldn’t make him do that. His mind flicked to Rida…he knew the least about him, he was dark and mysterious.
Rids and that snake weren’t friends, but they asked for favours and that snake said that Rida told her not to hurt Vinny. Did Rida know he was here? Did Enji? Everything was confusing and it caused Vinny to let out an annoyed groan as he stuffed his face in the pillow and kicked his legs.
What was he meant to do? He couldn’t protect himself. Couldn’t tell the majority of his friends what was happening. And was being haunted by two people and one snake he didn’t even know existed until recently. “Is all this worth it? Maybe I’m the problem…” Vinny spoke to himself out loud as he rolled onto his back and stare at the ceiling.
“What if it all gets worse? What if-“ Vinny was cut off by soft knocking at the door, was it Willow? Maybe Shancai? Nya? He didn’t want to answer, he wanted to be left alone. The cameraman just sat there, hoping the person there would leave, but the knocking persisted, causing Vinny to let out a defeated sigh before getting up and grudgingly walking to the door and opening it.
“Please, I really wan-“ The cameraman cut himself off as he saw the person there, Deity. She seemed worried, Vinny instantly shut up, he didn’t want to worry her.
Vinny quickly noticed her outfit change, a whitish blue floor long see through mesh shawl that trailed behind her, the ends like clouds? Not fur, quite literally clouds. She was also wearing a dark blue and silver dress, he also noticed she was wearing small rhinestone head chain.
It didn’t look bad at all, and it didn’t seem too uncomfortable, it seemed soft and warm. The dress also seemed like a substitute night gown, something formal yet informal at the same time.
“S-sorry for bothering you dear” Deity spoke up, her voice hinted with guilt and worry, “Willow told me you might want some alone time, but I heard what happened and had to at least check on you” she added, as she looked away anxiously, Vinnys’ expression softened as guilt creeped up his back.
“N-no it’s fine! I’m fine! Honestly…I’m just a bit snappy” The cameraman answered quickly, as he tried to reassure her.
“I was just so caught off guard when I was told what happened…Are you sure you’re alright dear?” Deity questioned once more.
“Y-yea…I wasn’t gonna go in the forest, but I assume Willow told you why I went?” Vinny asked, receiving a soft nod from her.
“Did anything happen?” Deity asked him, before letting irl a soft sigh as she noticed Vinnys’ expression saddened as he looked at the ground, “You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to dear”
“I…sorry, I’m just…shaken from what happened” Vinny replied quietly, “B-but I really should talk about it to someone at least before it eats me up…” he added as he looked up at her, giving her a soft smile.
“Would you like to come with me dear? We can talk like last time” Deity offered, Vinny nodded. He did need to talk to someone about what happened. How would Deity react? Deity began walking expecting Vinny to follow which he did as he closed the bedroom door behind him.
The walk there was silent before Deity pushed open the door allowing Vinny in, before closing the door. They sat down on the ground like last time, it was still as comfortable, felt like a cloud. The cameraman sat next to her, it was easier to say stuff when he wasn’t directly in front of someone. “T-thank for this” Vinny spoke.
“No problem dear, you have a lot on your mind” Deity spoke before she took off her head chain and rested it on a circle like thing, “You can tell me whatever you’re comfortable with” she added as she looked at Vinny, her expression holding comfort and love.
“R-right…” the cameraman sighed before taking a deep breath, “When I went in that part of the forest I just heard some hissing…I thought it might be a Serpentine, but which one? I didn’t expect her to come out…” Vinny began explaining as Deity listened intently.
“She-she just appeared out of no where and wrapped me in her tail!” He added as the memory of the snake sprung back into his mind. Vinnys’ breath hitched as he continued to think about what happened.
“Take your time dear…I have no issue waiting” Deity spoke affectionately as she rested her hand on Vinnys’.
“She called me Ridas’ new plaything” Vinny sighed out, Deitys’ eyes widened, but Vinny didn’t notice, “Her and Rids are just on occasional favours basis, right?” He asked.
“Yea…” Deity replied, “They have a hate for the kingdom, which is why they both work somewhat together” she added as she let out a sigh.
“She wanted to know why Rida had his eyes set on me…I told her I didn’t know!” Vinny continued as he hugged his body, the snakes’ touch lingered the more he thought of it, “S-she came behind me and put her head on my shoulder then wrapped her hand around my neck…” Vinny confessed shakily as he voice quietened.
“O-oh dear…” Deity whispered in shock as she looked at Vinny worriedly.
“S-she put her h-hand on my thigh…” he whimpered out, “She asked m-me what Garmadon would think about him seeing me like this, did I mention that Garmadon wanted a break from our relationship?” Vinny asked as began to grow hysterical, Deity shook her head before pulling Vinny into a hug pressing the side of his head against her chest.
“You don’t have to keep going if you don’t want to dear…” Deity spoke softly as she kept Vinnys’ head there in order to comfort him.
“N-no it’s fine…I need to tell this to someone…” The cameraman shakily spoke, as he tried to hold back the tears that welled in his eyes.
“Very well…” Deity sighed.
“S-she grabbed m-meat off a human corpse and told me to e-eat it…” Vinny confessed as his voice broke, as he held onto Deity tightly.
“You didn’t-“ Deity began before cutting herself off as she saw Vinnys’ face, tears beginning to stream down his face. “Oh you poor angel…” she whispered softly as she stroked her hand through his hair.
“I-i hated it…I hate her…it was d-disgusting and I can’t g-get rid of the taste, i-it just lingers” he began to cry softly as he allowed himself to be comforted by Deity.
“As you should hate her…” Deity spoke softly as she took off her long shawl and wrapped it around Vinnys’ body.
“W-when I ate it…she just dropped m-me to the ground and when Willow and t-the others came she k-kissed my cheek and just left to c-catch them off guard…” Vinny confessed once more as he trembled in her arms.
“And you haven’t told them…?” Deity questioned hesitantly.
“H-how can I? T-they’d probably think I’m fucking p-pathetic that I can’t protect myself” he cried in response.
“Your friends love you Vinny…they’d understand…but I also understand why you don’t tell them and I would so the same…” she whispered comfortingly as she continued to baby him.
“I’m so fucking done with this…” he sobbed weakly, “I want it all to stop, I wanna fucking die…” he whimpered our weakly.
“I know dear, I know…and I don’t blame you, but think about who you’ll leave behind” Deity says to him in an attempt to affirm him, as he just laid there in her arms.
“I-I can’t do this anymore…” he whimpered quietly, Deity drew comforting circles on his back and continued to stroke his hair.
“I know…just let it out…” She spoke softly, Vinny continued to cry. He couldn’t control himself, Deity was so motherly and comforting. Before Vinny knew it he was knocked out, fast asleep, due to how exhausted he was. Deity let out a soft sigh and leaned back onto a pillar behind her, allowing Vinny to rest.
“Poor angel…” she whispered to herself as she looked at Vinny, his eyes were puffy, he’s had a hard day.
(I WROTE A LOT!!! and we obviously have our Mother Deity)
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