Jay: Okay???

*the next day*

Jay: *gives Kai flowers*

Kai: What

Day Four, First Date: Your OTP’s first date. Where’d they go? Did the date go well or go horribly?

(Day 3)

(In an AU where Koko exists in the show)

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Today was the day and boy, saying he was nervous would be a very, very severe understatement for Montgomery Garmadon. Granted, he flirted with some very admirable women (and a few men, admittedly) before, but going to an actual safe with a admirable woman? Whew, you could see why the man was feeling the way he was.

“I can’t do this.” He argued with Wu for the fifth time. The younger brother shook his head and rolled his eyes. “Yes, you can, brother.” Wu replied once more as if it would finally convince Garm to calm down. Unfortunately, the man was still just as nervous as he was ever since she asked him out just a few days ago. Honestly Garmadon should be thankful that Wu helped him. The others already tried to help by giving Garm advice for the past few days, but that just made the brunet worry more about what he was going to do.

Garmadon was just about ready for his date. He can go through with this. He has to, otherwise he’ll just lose his chance of ever being with... her. She was already here. Her hair was down, styled to look wavy and with the sunset it looked so much like a fiery waterfall. She wore a green kimono contrasting the bright locks and her tan skin but it matched her emerald eyes so beautifully. She looked so much different than her warrior persona. So refined. So elegant. So beautiful. Was this even the same woman he saw slaughtering an army in the battlefield? “Hello, Garmadon.” She greeted him with that sweet voice which made him feel like putty in her hands. Yep, this was the same woman. “Hi, Kimiko.”

“Damn, Garm is lucky.” Acronix spoke underneath his breath. “If it weren’t for him, I’d probably-.” Krux interrupted him by putting his hand on his chin and pushing his mouth shut. And just in time for Garm to send a glare at him. His eyes showing a bright shade of red, contrasting against his normal dark brown. Wu placed a hand on his shoulder. “Brother, you have a date to attend to. Krux will take care of him.” Wu was right. Garmadon nodded. “Right. A date.” He sighed softly, trying to calm himself down for Kimiko. He didn’t want her to see his bad side. At least, not over stupid little quips. He looked back to her.

Oh, she looked so ethereal to him. Was he even sure she wasn’t a goddess from another realm? Her soft voice spoke to him. “Are you ready?” It caught him a little off guard. “Ready for what?” He suddenly felt stupid for asking. He was just talking about it for a long while and now he does this stupid little thing. He heard Wu groan lowly and saw the Master of Fire, Ray, facepalming before sliding his hand down to pinch the bridge of his nose. Suddenly though, the others around them didn’t matter. Not when he heard her giggle in a soft tone. “For our evening date. You ready?”

“Oh. Of course.” He smiled and nodded, lending his arm to her and letting her grab onto him. He blushed softly at that before getting pulled out of the monastery. He yelped and followed her out, stumbling on his feet before finally catching up to her side. He chuckled when she smiled at him. The others watched as the two left down the steps, waiting until they were out of hearing range. “Oh my god. He’s such an idiot.” Acronix spoke. Krux nodded, sighing softly. “I’ll agree on that.” There was a small amount of silence before someone decided to ask. “Wu, you sure you don’t want to spy on his date?” The younger Time Twin asked him. Wu shook his head, scoffing at him. “Oh leave him be. He deserves a moment of peace.”

“We are at war with the Serpentine, Wu.” Krux pointed out, sounding a little bitter. “And yet it’s quiet before the storm. If anything happens to them out there, those two can handle themselves. He knows better than to be off guard.” Wu explained. Krux rolled his eyes at him, grumbling something about carelessness and something else that not even his twin brother could hear. Master of Creation sighed at him and shook his head. He can only hope his brother would be alright out there.

Meanwhile, Garmadon and Kimiko were having a pleasant evening. Well, as pleasant as it could be after they climbed down those thousands of steps. Garmadon took note that next time they were taking the shortcut. He straightened himself up to look more presentable, trying not to look exhausted from the climb down. You’d think the oldest son of the First Spinjitzu Master would be used to this after all these years, but right now that’s not the case.

This evening was about her. His eyes looked over to the bright, beautiful warrior goddess beside him. He still wondered if she really was from this world. Actually he still wondered a lot of things about her. He knew better than anyone when someone is more than meets the eye. He was certain there was more to her than what he saw in the battlefield and their interactions in the monastery. He knew nothing of her when she was outside, away from those things, and into her personal life. Not that he was planning to stick his nose where it didn’t belong, but in all his honesty, he really did want to know more about her.

Well.. it was still going to be a long walk before they could get to the nearest village, so perhaps a few questions wouldn’t hurt. “So I was wondering-.” “What’s it li-?” They both stopped, seeing that they were interrupting one another. Garmadon chuckled. “It appears we both had the same idea.” Kimiko was embarrassed but she giggled too. “It seems we have.”

The awkward air lifted so easily from their silence. “Well, What I was trying to say was.. I was wondering about a few things... about you.” Garmadon looked down, feeling a little awkward about the wording. Why did it seem so hard to talk around her? He thought. She smiled at him and he couldn’t help but smile back at her. “Well, ask away.” Her voice sounded soft.

“First things first.. Um.. Where are we going?” He asked. “You were the one to ask me out. I naturally assume you have an idea on what we’d be doing.” She raised her eyebrows, nodding at that. “That is true. Even when I’m not in battle, I do have to plan ahead.” The orange-haired woman began. He hummed and smiled. “So yes. I do have a place in mind to go.”

“It’s just a simple trail to the nearest village and perhaps more. We can enjoy a peaceful night for once.” She looked onward while he just nodded and smiled, feeling a little nervous on the inside. “Yeah. For once.” A peaceful night... He honestly wished for one moment of peace, even with the venom trying to tempt his Oni side out of him in every way it can. By the name of his father, he hoped that she will never see that side of him. Not after- “Anyways, I still haven’t asked my question.” She interrupted his thoughts just in time. “Alright. So, what is your question?” He listened to her hum in thought and have a mild chuckle, finding that cute in her. “I know you may hear this very often, but what’s it like being the son of someone who’s practically a god?”

Honestly, he shouldn’t be surprised that she would ask that. Plenty of others have spoke the same question. Perhaps it was the way she worded it that caught him off guard. “Well, you’re right. You’re not the first person to ask me that.” He started. “So?” “Let me tell you, my brother and I don’t exactly have things handed to us on a silver platter as much as it’d surprise you.” She looked intrigued at that. “How so?” “Our kind of life is...” He paused, trying to think of the right word, “It’s complicated and that’s putting it simply.” Kimiko looked interested. “Really?” “Do I have to explain in detail?” He offered up in a funny accent, seemingly trying to lighten the mood.

It worked and she giggled softly at his tone. “No, you don’t have to.” He smiled to her. It seemed like it was going to be a wonderful night. Keyword here is seemed. He did manage to buy her a necklace. He wanted to give her something extravagant, but she preferred a simply infinite symbol necklace. Well, if it made her happy, then he’d go along with it. She smiled at the gift and he tried so hard not to melt over her grin, even if it was difficult not to.

The peaceful air was so comforting and delightful in the evening. It was eventually getting later and later. Most of the shops were closing up and people went home. Some of the men arrived outside with armor on, leaving their families in their homes. ‘Oh that’s right.’ Garmadon looked over to the woman next to him. ‘She had to help appoint the patrols while she went out.’ He figured. His eyes went back to her face. She was calm at the moment. He never would’ve guessed that she was a fierce warrior with such a serene face, but unfortunately the serenity ended all too soon.

The sound of running hooves hitting against the stone pathway got closer and closer before the dark maned mare was halted by the reigns. “Lady Kimiko! Lady Kimiko!” The scout dropped down from the equine. He pulled the straw hat back and kneeled to her. “I’m sorry to interrupt your pleasant evening, but you told us to come to you in case of an emergency and-.” He looked up to see the pair and caught the gaze of the brunet haired man next to Kimiko. He watched as those eyes flickered to a deep red and he swore he heard a deep rumbling growl come out of the seemingly human looking man. A shiver went down his spine and he was quick to turn his attention back to Lady Kimiko. “What is it you wish to report?” She spoke softly but sounded very much professional and stern at the same time.

Garmadon turned his attention back to the heavenly tone of her voice. He bit back a hiss of pain while he felt a throbbing headache in his temple. He had got agitated at someone who had interrupted the evening but he knew the scout was just doing his job. He had to calm down before she noticed something’s off. “There was a disturbance. Just hear me out. Someone or something attacked.” He began. The long haired woman hummed. “A serpentine?” “I wasn’t sure. I couldn’t see before a warrior came and defended me. He told me to go find you. He kept it at bay while I rode on his horse.” The armored mare beside him held up a banner with a kanji meaning dragon. Kimiko kept her gaze at the green banner before looking to Garmadon who was squatting down at the man’s level. “Could you lead us back to him?” The scout cowered at him for a moment before nodding. “I can, but I don’t know if he’s alright or not.” Garmadon huffed, “Then we have no time to waste.”

He looked up to Kimiko. “Climb on.” The redhead was confused at his words. “What?” “Well do you want to keep up with the horse or not?” He insisted. “Alright then.” Her answer was dragged out of her, but she agreed nonetheless, getting on his back. “Lead the way, scout.” The brunet gave a firm order to him. The scout looked to Kimiko for a sign of confirmation. She nodded at the scout. The man in the straw hat took note of her not and led them.

“You didn’t have to come along, you know.” The orange haired woman told him while riding on his back. It shouldn’t have surprised her to see this man be able to keep up with a warhorse, especially since she’s seen how powerful he was in battle. Perhaps it was because he looked human and that’s why it surprised her. His eyes went to her. “I couldn’t let you go alone.” He went with a simple answer. “That’s sweet but you know I can take care of things myself.” She huffed softly in response. “Yeah, well, maybe I don’t want to separate on our first date.” She raised her eyebrow at him. “Oh? First? Are you implying that there’s going to be more?” He choked on air and felt himself heat up and also pale at the same time when he realized his word choice. “Maybe I am.” Those three words slipped out of him. She giggled at him and thought, ‘For someone so powerful, he seems so precious.’

The scout beside them cleared his throat, catching their attention just as the war equine slowed down. “It happened up ahead.” The scout told them and pointed ahead. “You’re not coming?” Garmadon asked him. “I... don’t have anything to defend myself with. That’s why I went to find you, Lady Kimiko.” The woman sighed as she got off Garm’s back while he made sure she got settled on her feet.

The half Oni’s gaze turned ahead when the stench of battle filled his nose and he had to withhold a low rumbling growl that wanted to escape his chest. “Garmadon?” Kimiko’s voice broke through and he calmed down. “Are you alright?” She gave a concerned tone. “Yeah.” He decides that he didn’t like hearing her worry. “I’m okay.”

“You ready?” She pulled out a small dagger from the inside of her kimono. “Definitely.” He nodded and followed her into the area before turning his head to her. “We’re you hiding that this entire time?” He questioned. “Don’t take it the wrong way. We’re still in the middle of a war.” She bit back at him. He gave her an “Uh-Huh. You owe me a second date.” She turned to look at him with a small smile and an even softer tone with a small bit of audacity in her voice. “Who says this ones over?” Garmadon have a grin and he swore he felt his Oni side get excited at her words.

Oh he could feel that they were going to become something so grand.

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Headcanon #1: Garm is bi. In his younger days, he used to flirt with both women and men. He doesn’t judge.

Headcanon #2: Garm is ready to spoil his love with extravagant things but they tend to be happier with the simplier things.