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Lloyd steps into the Monasterys kitchen, tape and scissors in hand. He quickly peeks back at the dark hallway before turning to the kitchen sink, a smirk full of mirth plastered his lips as he grabbed a piece of tape and cut it with the scissors, sticking the tape under the water faucet.
"Oh, Zane's so gonna kill you for that in the morning."
The master of energy flinches, immediately turning around - only to be met with his older sister, Nya, whom was holding a small flashlight. Nya sent him a unimpressed look as she crossed her arms. "Oh my master..." Lloyd breathes out, hand on his chest, barely helping his racing heart. Nila shakes her head. "What are you doing? it's like..." Nya turns over to glance at the kitchen clock, which read 2:00AM. "Two. Alright off to bed." She spoke, firmly.
"No, not yet. I still gotta set up Cole, kai and jay's prank... I'm still deciding if i should also do Master wu." Lloyd pondered. Nya blinked, using her hand to finally turn on the light switch.
Lloyd quickly covered his eyes from the binding light, by using his hands. Nya sent him a sheepish smile, rubbing the nape of her neck.
"You good?" She questioned, earning a hum of agreement. Nya waited as Lloyd finally brought out the courage to peel off his hands from his eyes, slowly Opening his eyes and blink heavily before adjusting to the light. Nya sighed watching Lloyd rub an eye. "It's blinding." He mumbled, slightly dazed.
Nya shrugged. "It's fine for me." Lloyd sent her a deadpanned looked to which Nya laughed at. After a short moment more, Lloyd picked up the tape and scissors, walking over to the fridge and taking out Cole's chocolate cake and placing it in the Kitchen island. Nya watched somewhat interested as Lloyd Scrapped of most of the white icing, putting it into a bowl.
Lloyd then pulled out toothpaste from his pants pocket and swirled it onto the bowl full of icing, grabbing the knife he use the scrape off the icing and using it to mix both the toothpaste and icing together. Nya's face turned to a look of horror when she saw Lloyd putting the mischievous icing back onto the cake. "Lloyd..." She said in disbelief, trying so hard to stifle a laugh.
The blonde sent her a grin, putting down the knife and picking up the cake, opening the fridge and placing the cake back into it's corresponding spot. Once done, Lloyd picked up all the dirty dishes he used and washed them before running past Nya and towards the game room.
Nya did not want any part in Lloyd's antics... however she was already interested and technically if she did stay quiet tomorrow morning then that would mean she did take part in this. Nya thought for a moment before following her younger brother to the game room.
As she arrived there she quickly noticed Lloyd taking out each video game disc and replacing them with old movies.
Nya quickly realized this prank was meant for Jay, considering most of these games belonged to her yin.
"Something tells me, tomorrow is gonna be a fun day, huh?" She spoke, approaching the blonde.
"Of course it will." He replies, still looking down at the disc's.
Nya choses to watch silently as Lloyd continued to remove each disc. "So um, what gave you the idea to do this?" The ravenette asks.
"Jay said that he bets that now that I'm older that i can't pull any more pranks. And i know this is a bit childish but... I wanted to prove him wrong." Lloyd replies, a hint of stubbornness lacing at the edge of his voice.
Nya knew Jay could be a little mean when he's joking around, but he had subconsciously hurt Lloyd's feelings her little brothers feelings. Nya decided then and there that she was now indeed helping this kid out. The mistress of water kneeled down beside her brother and ruffled his hair.
"Well, How can i help?" Lloyd grinned, passing her a collectors disc box. Atleast Lloyd respected the fact that these games did cost money.
After they had finished with removing all the game disc's, Lloyd got up to put away the collectors box while Nya placed the old movies in the game cases. Once done, both siblings headed towards the bathroom for the last prank.
Lloyd opened the bathroom drawer and pulled out Kai's Gel, looking down at it with a sympathetic look before looking at Nya. "We skip Kai?" He asked, Nya shrugged. "If you want to."
The blonde looked back at the gel, placing it onto the counter. Lloyd then pulled out a sticky note pack from his pocket, writting down a small note on it - with a old eyeliner pen, from Nya - and sticking it the the gel cap.
Soon the duo left the bathroom and quietly walked down the hallway, back to the kitchen. Nya picked out one of Wu's teas and handed it over to Lloyd. The blonde looked at the tea, thinking of a prank to plant on his uncle. "What's it gonna be Kiddo?" Nya asked, earning a smile.
"Burnt tea."
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Lloyd made sure he was the first one up, though it had only ended up being two hours before he woke up. The half asleep Blonde made his way to the kitchen, blanket draped over his shoulders and dragging on the floor as he walked. Once he arrive at the kitchen he was met with Zane, whom was also approaching the kitchen. "Good morning, Lloyd." The nindroid greeted, with a smile.
"Morning, Zane." Lloyd replied, sitting down on the table chair, Slightly glancing at the hidden camera Him and Nya put up before bed last night. "How did you sleep?" Zane questioned, taking notice of the dark bags under Lloyd's eyes. The blonde only shrugged, tiredly rubbing his eyes as he stared at Zane.
"Waffles?" The nindroid suggested. "Sure, don't forget to wash you're hands." Lloyd teased, still being unbeknownst to Zane. "I will not, but thank you for reminding me." Zane said, turning to the sink.
Lloyd pursed his lips as Zane poured some soap into his hands Then turned on the faucet. Lloyd stared with the most dumbfounded look he could muster up, watching as Zane yelped, water slashing everywhere. Lloyd didn't know where he got the energy but the moment Zane turned his shocked gaze to him, He bolted,
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After several apologies - that were not really needed - to Zane, Lloyd got his next Prank started - though he had to clean up the water while Zane changed his shirt - His next Victim being none other then his very own Uncle, whom had walked in on Lloyd cleaning up the water from the ground. "What in the masters name happened here?" Master wu demanded, raising a brow. "Nothing, Master wu. Anyways would you like some tea?" Lloyd asked, getting up from the ground.
"That would be nice. Are you feeling alright Lloyd?" His master asked, noticing the Way Lloyd fiddled with his fingers.
"Yup! why wouldn't i be?" Lloyd replied, he could lie to his siblings any day, His uncle however Not so much. Wu shook his head and headed towards the table, sitting down while Lloyd quickly started brewing the tea his uncle usually drank during dawn hours.
Now normally Wu knew how long the tea had to be brewed, so Lloyd having the chance to 'accidentally' burn the tea would not happened, So Lloyd decided the traditional Salt over suger prank would be fine for today. Once the tea finished brewing, Lloyd poured some of it into a teacup, smelling the wondrous smell of it. "Master, how many scoops of Suger would you like?" Lloyd asked. "One is fine, thank you." Lloyd made sure he got the biggest spoon he could find.
Scooping a some salt into the spoon and placing it into the teacup before mixing it. After he finished mixing it, he grabbed the cup handle and lifted it up, walking towards his uncle and placing the cup infront of Wu. "Enjoy, uncle." Lloyd spoke, stepping back.
Wu smiled at him, slightly moving the teacup to Lloyd. "I have suddenly remembered that Zane had gotten a new tea flavor, I do hope you don't mind making that one instead? You could have this one." Master wu suggested. Lloyd made a forced smile, eye slightly twitching. "Of course master Wu." He mumbled, picking back up the cup.
Wu raised a single brow. "Are you not going to taste it?" He questions, clasping his hands together. Lloyd blinks. "What?" He questions dumbfoundedly. His gaze lowering down to the mug in hand.
"When one makes tea, they tend to drink it whilst it's warm. Do they not?"
Lloyd swallowed without another word, setting the mug close to his lips.
Lloyd took a quick sip which immediately had him in a coughing fit with how bitter it tasted, involuntary tears sprung to his eyes as he doubled over and covered his mouth.
"Lloyd? Are you Alright?" His uncle asked, a knowing smile plastered onto his face. "Ye- *Wheeze* Yes, master wu." Lloyd rasped out, standing up straight again.
****
After rinsing his mouth with much water and after breakfast, Lloyd, Kai and Cole we're the only three left in the kitchen. "You look like you were ran over by a car." Cole commented to Lloyd, earning the attention from Kai. The Brunette looked over at the younger boy and took in his appearance, noting his tired gaze. "How much sleep did you get?" Kai questioned, grabbing a carrot from a bowl he filled up.
"Not much, and don't worry." Lloyd replied, hand on his chin as his eyes threatened to slip shut, okay so maybe he shouldn't have stayed up late planning out the pranks.
Cole shook his head. "Normally I don't do this but... who wants a piece of cake?" Cole asked. Lloyd forced himself to stay awake as Cole got up from his seat. "Not me. Lloyd, What about you bud?" Kai asked him. "Nah, I'm good." Lloyd answered. "Suit yourself." Cole shrugged, getting out the cake and placing it onto the kitchen island.
Lloyd watched menacingly as Cole cut himself a piece of cake, using his fork to grab a huge chunk from the small slice he got. Kai scrolled through his phone as Lloyd grinned waiting for Cole to eat the cake.
Finally Cole ate it, only chewing it for a few times before spitting it out. "Pleugh! Th- ew, what is this?" Cole asked, grimacing at the weird taste. Kai looked up from his phone, raising a Brow. "What?" He asked.
Lloyd fought so hard to not laugh, Seeing Nya from the corner of his eyes behind the wall. Kai stood up, walking towards Cole and grabbing a fork from the drawer, taking a small piece from the cake and eating it... only to spit it out a moment later. "Maybe it went bad?" Kai pointed out, grimacing himself. "But I just got it yesterday." Cold pouted, glaring at the cake.
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After trying the cake, Kai went to wash his mouth, hoping to get rid of the taste stuck on his mouth. As he opened the bathroom drawer to grab his toothpaste and brush he stopped, seeing his toothpaste was nowhere to be found. instead their was a note ontop of his Gel container. Kai stared at the note before unsticking it from the gel and reading it;
You were spared... had to use you're toothpaste tho, Sorry :p
- Greenbean.
Kai blinked, looking up from the note and to the mirror. Spared for what? The elemental master of fire just sighed and opened the door to head over to the game room, but he was greeted by a hug. Kai looked down and saw a mop of blonde hair, face softening and smile forming as he finally realized what 'spared' meant. Kai lightly chuckled, ruffling the blonde's hair.
"Thanks kiddo."
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Finally the last prank was set in motion, everyone was in the game room and on the couch, including Wu whom was chatting with Zane. Lloyd sat in between Nya and kai in the game room. The blonde and ravenette both had they're Gaze fully on Jay, whom was talking with Cole about a new game he had gotten just yesterday.
"And why wasn't I told that you had gotten Fist-to-face five?" Cole pondered, giving Jay a betrayed look. "I just kinda got it? Sorry." Jay replied, walking over to the cabinet where he stored all the games. Jay quickly looked for the Game box, once he found it he opened it and pulled out the disc.
"Feast You're eyes on the game that will make us all scream at one another in a few seconds." Jay announced excitedly. Lloyd almost felt bad, Almost. Jay loaded the disc into the console and turned on the TV waiting as the television turned on... Only for it to start playing scooby doo.
Everyone stared Dumbfoundly at the television. The room went immediately silent, only sounds coming from Lloyd and Nya's full on cackling. Kai slowly moved his had to watch his younger siblings as they laughed they're hearts out. Jay's head quickly snapped over to Lloyd. "It was you! Wasn't it!?" Jay accused, pointing over at the youngest ninja.
"Where's my game Lloyd?" Jay demanded, crossing his arms. Lloyd waved him off, practically gasping for air as his body shook with laughter, Nya being no better. "Was this because of the thing I told you last night?" Jay asked, earning more Chuckles.
Everyone waited for both the youngest team members to calm down, by now Cole was eating popcorn - that Zane had made during the laughing fit. Lloyd was pursing his lips to conceal more laughter that had bubbled up inside of him.
"I'm sorry, Jay." Lloyd apologized, bowing his head as he tried his hardest not to laugh. Nya sat beside Lloyd, also apologizing herself, though she had let a few laughs out during the time she apologized to her Yin.
Luckily Lloyd was not in trouble for all the pranks he had pulled on the others. Unfortunately, he was sent to bed earlier then usual, but aside from that it was a great day for young leader.