Fractured | Ninjago AU (EXAMS RIGHT NOW THEN ILL UPDATE)

~ Part 16~ | We Are Not Alone

~ Part 16~ | We Are Not Alone

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** Stand Tall (Julie and the Phantoms)**
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"Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall"

~ Julie and the Phantoms

This chapter is dedicated to @dommiewrites hope you're having a nice day!

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Lloyd didn't expect the turnout to be so good. At least social media was good for one thing. Gossip and repetitive selfies of Kai.

Lloyd knew he looked like he had everything under control but secretly he was still terrified. But that was okay. Maybe it was okay to be scared. Maybe it just showed how much he cared.

Lloyd stared out at the crowd that had gathered outside of the television station. Many were just arriving. There were many people. No. There were so many different people.

Lloyd glanced at his friends. They looked shocked as they stared at their surroundings. Nya gave a small laugh, tears falling from her eyes as she put an arm on Jay's shoulder to steady herself. Kai met Lloyd's eyes. He nodded to him silently.

Lloyd took a deep breath, turning so that he could face his father. Garmadon's expressionless glare surveyed the group. The reddish gaze slowly raised to meet his. His lips were drawn in a disapproving frown. Maybe past Lloyd might've done something to try and change that. But he's realized that wasn't what he really wanted. He's realized he already has all he's needed.

The camera was pointed at him. All eyes waiting, all ears listening for what he had to say.

This was it.

"You think we need big important people to make a difference," Lloyd spoke loud and clear, hoping and praying his voice didn't waver. He swept an arm to the crowd. "But that's what we already have."

He felt his lips turn upwards as he scanned the faces. "Important people. People capable of making a difference. People working towards a difference."

"We have protestors, activists, moms, dads, parents, guardians, children, teachers, and other amazing people in this world." There was a loud cheer as he continued.

Lloyd took a step forward. His eyes found signs: Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, Autism Acceptance, feminist groups, flags for so many different people of the lgtbq+ community, and so much more! He saw diversity. He saw faith that the world has changed. But that doesn't mean it doesn't need to keep on changing.

"You may have been able to turn us down before. You may have been able to ignore the petitions, block out the protests, and disregard any cry for a difference. At some point, this has made us feel alone." Lloyd felt tears prick in his own eyes as pride swelled inside him. "But we're not alone."

Lloyd turned back to the camera, smiling a true, bright, beautiful smile. "We're not alone."

Lloyd let out another long breath. "Someone once told me that words have power. So, hear my words," Lloyd felt more confident as he continued. The passion radiating in his tone as he continued talking.