AN: This is a new Lego Ninjago Movie story that I was inspired to write after talking to Sunny Lighter. She graciously agreed to beta this for me. She also gave a ton of ideas for this, which I will point out along the way, and I am very grateful for that as well. EMPFangirl02 also helped write various parts of this story too. Check out both Sunny Lighter and EMP's work if you get the chance! I don't own Ninjago, k?

Prologue:

Harumi finished her chant and dark, purple swirling clouds began to form in the sky.

"Who is this?" answered a deep sounding voice, echoing through the portal.

"It is I, Harumi. Come to me. Follow my voice."

"Who to the what now?"

Harumi looked around briefly in confusion, as did the ninja. That didn't sound like any version of Lord Garmadon they knew. "Harumi, my lord. Your time is now."

"Ah, okay, whatever."

Suddenly a dark figure fell through the giant portal that Harumi had created.

Harumi gaped. It'd worked. It really worked. All those years of planning and scheming in the shadows and he was here. The ninja froze. They'd failed. Lord Garmadon, the evil version, had come through the portal.

Garmadon finally stood up and, trying to get his bearings. "Woah, I didn't see that coming. Why the heck is it so dark?" He complained, talking seemingly to no one and everyone at the same time.

"My lord Garmadon. We welcome your return," Harmui greeted as she came forward.

Garmadon appraised the strange looking girl with the face paint. "We?" he looked around and saw some other strange looking people with face paint and biker outfits.

"Are you guys some kind of fan club?" he asked.

Harumi smiled. "We are Sons of Garmadon."

"The what now?" Garmadon blinked. "I only have one son, you know," he pointed out. "Though for a fan club name, it's not terrible, but I'm partial to sharks myself."

Harumi wasn't sure what to make of that statement. The ninja too, were a bit stumped and looked to Lloyd as what they should do. Lloyd felt terrible that they failed in stopping his father from returning, and he did look like the only the evil part came back, but he wondered if he could talk to him, and keep him away from Harumi. It was worth trying anyway. He took a few steps towards his father.

"Father? Do you remember me? I'm your son, Lloyd."

Garmadon turned towards the teen. It was dark enough that he couldn't see much detail.

"Luh-loyd, of course I remember you, since we just talked on the phone this morning," he answered.

Lloyd frowned. Luh-loyd? They didn't talk this morning. Maybe his memories got affected during the ceremony.

"Father, listen to me. Harumi just-"

"Oh, I get it," Garmadon interrupted him. "You're here for the fan club too, and you wanted to be the president, right?" he chuckled. "I can't blame you for wanting to the leader of something awesome like this."

"What? No, that's not-" Lloyd started, but he could say more, Harumi interrupted this time.

"My lord, if you will just come with me, I can explain everything to you," she told him quickly. She nodded to her men as a signal to keep the ninja from interfering with their escape.

"I'll catch up with you later, Luh-Loyd. Daddy's gotta talk business with his fan club right now. Play nice with the club members, okay? Buh-bye!"

"No wait!" Lloyd called, but the Sons of Garmadon were approaching and he to deal with the more immediate threat. Using a combination of their spinjitzu and elemental powers, the ninja fought to break their way through, but they were too late to stop Garmadon and Harumi.

After the last Son of Garmadon was knocked out, the police were called and were on their way.

"What just happened?" Kai asked.

"And what was with Garmadon calling you 'Luh-loyd'?" Jay snickered.

"I really don't know," Lloyd answered, feeling very confused.

AN: This is just a short prologue to get the ball rolling. This is going to be a short story. I'll update weekly. Thanks for reading!