Aria stood behind the Ninja and Princess Vania who had just finished explaining what happened to her and Cole that night.
"I'm very disappointed, Vania. It is forbidden to enter the mountain!" King Vangelis shouts "The rule of law is there for a reason. It is unsafe below. Not only did you endanger yourself, but you have also endangered our guests."
Vania looks down "I-I'm sorry, father"
"I humbly beg your forgiveness, Lady Aria. I will send three brigades of my ablest guards at once. They will find your friend. Have no fear" King Vangelis says
"Thank you" Aria bows
(A/n: to be clear, the king addresses Aria over the ninja here because even if Aria has disguised her status as a Lady-in-Waiting she is still above the ninja in terms of power because a Lady-in-waiting tends to their Empress or Princess and is considered a part of the Royal court, a lady-in-waiting is also normally a nobility girl of high standing. Whereas the ninja are still just citizens or guards who are still below those of the Emperor, Empress, Royal court, and nobility in terms of status)
"We'll go too" Kai says
"I cannot allow that" King Vangelis declines "The dungeons are treacherous. We have lived here for centuries, and even we do not enter them lightly. There are things that dwell below that... should not be disturbed"
"So the creature Cole saw was real?" Nya asks
"You told me I imagined it!" Vania looks upset
"Pft" Aria hid her laugh
"I said what I had to to protect you, child" King Vangelis defends "One day, when you are older, you'll understand. Now, time is of the essence. I must dispatch my men. I ask you all to remain calm and stay here"
"We can't just stay here. Cole is our friend!" Kai argues
"Yeah, we have to help!" Jay agrees
"It is out of the question. I will not put anyone else in danger. My men will bring your friend back. Trust in them" King Vangelis insists
Kai looks annoyed "Yeah-"
Aria interrupts Kai "of course, King Vangelis. We will do as you ask"
"Thank you. Now please, I have much to attend" King Vangelis smiles lightly "As do you, Vania"
The group walks out
"You don't really think we're gonna sit this one out, do you?" Lloyd looks at Aria
"Of course not" Aria sighs "I fear my Cousin has bitten off more then he can chew"
Wu looks at Vania "Princess, I don't want to get you into any more trouble, but do you think you could perhaps show us-"
Vania pulls out two torches "the way into the dungeons? You bet. Follow me!"
She hands Wu a torch and runs off.
"Okay" Lloyd shrugs
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Ninjago: the Daughter of the Overlord
FanfictionAria Lord is the daughter of the Overlord. She lives her life like any other citizen of Ninjago, except for being the princess of darkness. After the defeat of her father she vowed to avenge him and take over Ninjago in his place. She started teamin...
