Your gateway to endless inspiration
(I suggest you check out parts 1-71 if you haven’t already, also my ao3 and wattpad for the chapters more organised)
Vinny walked and walked through the halls he couldn’t stop, he ignored the stares from some guards and servants and opened the door to his room before closing it before breaking down. His legs gave out as he slid down the door, he couldn’t even get to bed if he wanted too.
Tears streamed down his face as he pulled his knees to his chest and sobbed. Why was it every time he grew somewhat better, something ruined it? It was just a break…right? Why was he making such a big deal about this? Garmadon was right, he needed space, everything’s taken a toll on his mental health.
Fuck…how badly he wanted to kill Enji…how badly he wanted to use the very dagger his hand was stabbed with to gouge Enjis’ eye out…Vinnys’ eyes widened at his thoughts, what was he doing? He couldn’t do that…he would never get close enough to Enji…but how badly he wanted to make him cry in pain…
The cameraman rubbed his eyes as he tried to stop himself from crying, he shouldn’t have walked away like that, someone must’ve saw…Shancai and Willow might’ve saw and they might ask questions, he didn’t want to see anyone, he wanted to be alone, he wanted to scream and cry…but he couldn’t…he wasn’t in control, his body felt numb, he didn’t want to walk off like that, but he couldn’t stop…
Vinny continued to sob quietly as he itched his hand and rested his face on his knew. He breathing quickened as he held onto his clothes tightly, he couldn’t think properly, couldn’t see properly, and couldn’t move properly. He dug his nails into his skin, hard enough to cause pain and draw blood. His body screamed at him to stop, but his mind didn’t listen.
Though there was the faint sound of knocking which caught Vinnys’ attention, he didn’t want to check who it was…but as there was another knock the longer he sat against the door. His body finally listened and allowed him to stand up, he rubbed his eyes with his sleeve before taking a deep breath and opening the door…Nya…
“Hey…” the water ninja spoke softly as she looked at Vinny worriedly noticing his state.
“H-hey” The cameraman replied quickly as he avoided eye contact with her.
“Did something happen? I-I noticed you walk off when Garmadon spoke to you…” Nya asked, her voice soft and caring as she took note of Vinnys’ puffy eyes.
“N-no…nothing happened…” Vinny answered shakily as he held onto the door tightly and tried holding back tears, he didn’t want to think about it.
“Hey…I don’t expect you tell to me about your attitude change recently, but I want to know about your relationship, because it clearly hurts you the most…you can trust me…” The water ninja spoke in an attempt to comfort him, Vinny stated at the ground, before moving to the side allowing Nya to enter the room, which she did, and the door was closed.
“He…he wants a break…” Vinny managed to confess, as he faced his back to Nya and began itching his hand again.
“O-oh fuck…” the water ninja whispered quietly before putting a comforting hand on his shoulder, “Any reason…?” She hesitantly asked.
“H-he said…we-I need space…” Vinny answered, his voice barely audible as he rubbed his moist eyes, “Don’t cry…” Vinny constantly thought to himself.
“It’s a break right? And he still loves you?” Nya asked softly, the cameraman nodded slightly, “Maybe once whatever is bothering you is over, it’ll go back to normal you’ll both be back together…” she added, as she hugged him.
“I-it was just so s-sudden” Vinny whimpered out as he wrapped his trembling arm around her, returning the hug, “I-I started feeling better…” he added quietly.
“And you will get better, he’ll know when you’re better…he’s just doing what he thinks is right…” Nya spoke softly, her expression was soft and understanding.
“D-did anyone see me walk off?” Vinny quietly asked.
“Lloyd and Master Wu…Wu went to ask Garmadon what happened…” Nya confessed, at least it wasn’t anyone else, as much as he liked Willow and Shancais’ comfort he needed some alone time. “If…Garmadon doesn’t tell them what happened can I?” She asked, as she allowed Vinny out of the hug.
“Yea…” Vinny replied, as he sat on the bed, “Just…don’t tell them about how I reacted” he added, Nya nodded in response.
“You want some alone time?” She asked, receiving a nod, “Hey…we’re all gonna explore later, you wanna come?” She added.
“I’ll…think about it” Vinny answered.
“I’ll come tell you when we’re about to leave…” Nya spoke before going towards the door, “Try to relax…get your mind off it…I’ll tell the others you were tired” she added before opening the door.
“I will…bye…” He answered as he watched her waved goodbye and leave, closing the door. As the door was shut, he instantly laid down on the bed and groaned. Man his life sucked…
Garmadon said he still loved him…that’s all that mattered…they didn’t break up at least…Vinny stretched and stared at the roof, maybe he should go to Deity…she seemed busy, maybe not.
He laid in bed and slept for like an hour before waking up disheveled, puffy eyes, messed up hair and red eyes. Vinny went to the bathroom and splashed his face with warm water, “Go take a walk…” he spoke to himself which he did as he took a drink from his water bottle before leaving the room.
As he walked down the hallways, he noticed Willow and Shancai, he quickly walked by not wanting to talk. Vinny exited the palace now in the garden, he did realise that the carpets had pictures of the places which was useful. “Where are you off to?” A unfamiliar voice spoke which instantly caught his attention as he turned to it, a servant.
“J-just going out for air” Vinny answered awkwardly as he stared at her.
“The pathway leads to a area, quite relaxing” the servant spoke, “There is a dark area you have to pass though” she added.
“Right…” the cameraman answered nervously as he stared at the pathway.
“You should go” the servant spoke, as she rested her arm on Vinnys’ hip.
“I’ll think about it…” Vinny responded as he slid away from her touch, it felt weird, he didn’t like it. He quickly walked off into the garden and sat down on the edge of a fountain. He was tempted to find that area she was talking about.
Vinny looked back, the servant was gone, which was relieving he didn’t really like her. He worked up the courage and began going down that pathway. It was fairly nice large flowers and tall trees, but then it cut off into a darker area…she did say to go through it but he didn’t want to…he didn’t really have to check out the place, and it was blocked by vines.
He turned around ready to leave, but heard a howl. “Fuck…” he muttered to himself as he began to run, but his direction was cut off by a wolf and so was the other pathway. “Just my luck…” Vinny grumbled, before he fumbled for the dagger in his pocket, it wouldn’t do much, but at least he had a weapon.
A wolf lunged forward, Vinny managed to get out of its’ way in time, but it tore away some of the vines that blocked the darker area. As the wolves prepared to attack the cameraman managed to squeeze through a small gap in the vines and quite literally ran. It was a mess and it reeked. He turned around, the wolves were still chasing him.
Vinny continued to run, running into vines and flowers, occasionally tripping over roots, till eventually the wolves were gone. “Fucking hell” Vinny hissed to himself, he was in a forest, was just chased by wolves and has a broken fucking arm. This day just kept getting worse…
The sun was blocked out, by large trees and the place reeked like nothing he’s smelt before. He tried making his way back, but had no ideal it was like he was going in circles. Vinnys’ heart stopped as he heard soft hissing and slithering…please no snakes…
“You must be Rida’sss new plaything…” a feminine voice spoke, it sent chills down his spine, must be a Serpentine…but which one? He tried looking around desperate to find where the voice was coming from, but it echoed and came form every direction.
“I-I don’t know what you mean…” Vinny finally answered, he tried to sound intimidating, but it sounded like he was intimidated. Who knew Rida? Why was he called Rida’s plaything?
“Yessss you do ssssilly” the voice spoke again, this time directly into Vinnys’ ear, he instantly whipped around…there was nothing…
“I-I clearly intruded…I’ll l-leave…” Vinny spoke shakily, he didn’t want problems with whoever the fuck this was.
“No no no no” the voice spoke, this time Vinny felt something wrap around his legs and he looked down at it…a tail…it had a…stinger at the end of it…
“W-who are you…?” Vinny managed to squeak out.
“Rushifa” She spoke as she appeared behind Vinny, placing her hands on his shoulders, “I’m here to make your life worssssse than Enji” she chuckled, Vinny couldn’t speak he felt like his voice was gone, this snake, a dark purple, wearing a veil, contrasting between anacondrai and hypnobrai colour pattern, she seemed to be wearing some sort of…crown..made of bones…?
“W-what?” Vinny managed to stutter out, before he felt her tail warp around him, squeezing him tightly.
“Y’know…Rida told me not to kill you” Rushifa spoke, Vinny felt a little relieved, “But I don’t take ordersss from Rida” she added, before a bunch of smaller snakes climbed onto him.
Great, he was gonna die, first thing that popped into his mind.