The Destiny's Bounty rocked gently as it floated among the clouds, but inside, the atmosphere was anything but peaceful. The revelation of the Green Ninja's identity still hung heavy in the air—Lloyd Garmadon, just a child, destined to face his own father in battle. The prophecy had shaken everyone to their core.

Sensei Wu had left hours ago, journeying to seek counsel from the one person who might have answers: Lord Garmadon himself. The ninja had been on edge ever since, wondering if Wu would even return, and if he did... what would come with him?

The sound of the ship's deck hatch opening made everyone freeze.

Sensei Wu climbed aboard first, his expression grave but determined. Behind him came the unmistakable figure of Lord Garmadon, his four arms and red eyes immediately putting the ninja on high alert. Kai's hand flew to his sword. Jay yelped and stumbled backward. Cole and Zane moved protectively in front of Lloyd, who peeked out from behind them with wide, conflicted eyes.

"Father?" Lloyd's small voice cracked with confusion and hope.

But then another figure climbed aboard behind Garmadon. You.

The ninja's stances shifted from shocked to battle-ready in an instant. Weapons were drawn. Nya stepped forward from the ship's controls, her eyes narrowing with suspicion and protectiveness as she glanced toward Lloyd.

"Sensei, what is this?!" Kai demanded, his sword pointed at you. "You brought Garmadon here—fine, maybe we need him for the prophecy—but who is THAT?"

"This is Garmadon's student," Wu said calmly, though his eyes held a warning for everyone to stay composed. "They have been training under my brother, and they are here to help."

"Help?!" Jay's voice went up an octave. "Help with what? Helping Garmadon take over Ninjago? No offense, but your track record isn't exactly screaming 'trustworthy' here!"

Cole held up a hand, trying to be the voice of reason despite his own skepticism. "Everyone, just... let's hear them out before we—"

"Hear them out?" Kai interrupted, his fire practically visible in his glare. "They trained under Garmadon! The same Garmadon who's tried to destroy us multiple times!"

Zane's eyes scanned you analytically, his voice measured and careful. "Sensei Wu, you vouch for this person? You trust them?"

Nya crossed her arms, positioning herself between you and Lloyd. "What exactly did Garmadon teach you? And why should we believe you're here to help Lloyd and not... something else?"

Lloyd, still small and overwhelmed, looked between his father and you with confusion and curiosity written all over his young face. "Dad... is this... are they like... my older sibling or something?" His innocent question only added to the awkward tension.

Garmadon's red eyes softened slightly as he looked at his son, then at you, then at the assembled ninja. "I know you have no reason to trust me. Or them. But the Serpentine are moving faster than any of us anticipated. Lloyd's destiny..." He paused, the weight of it crushing him. "My son will need all the help he can get. Even from unlikely sources."

The ninja exchanged uncertain glances. The Bounty creaked. The wind whistled. Everyone waited for someone to make the first move.

All eyes turned to you.