CookiE

She/Her, 21 yo, 🇺🇦 | My name is Cookie, I'm self-taught artist, fan of Lloyd and LEGO Ninjago! I create various work and write a graphic novel “Ninjago: Future of the Past”

[ninjagood4]

Oni in «Ninjago: Future Of The Past»!

Once, I said that the only way to defeat the Oni is to find something stronger than Destruction :(

Unlike pure-blooded Oni, who crave nothing but destruction and lack any human empathy, half-Oni absorb the emotions of their host. This perfectly explains why Garmadon mastered Destruction so effortlessly, while Lloyd broke under its weight. Garmadon lived alongside darkness since childhood, he learned to accept flawed side, achieving a twisted internal harmony with his Oni nature. He never saw demonic heritage as an abomination, to him, it was normal. Consequently, Garmadon could easily harness Destruction to serve his ambitions, instantly channeling his wrath with every emotional outburst.

Lloyd, however, is father’s absolute polar opposite. The poor soul is genuinely terrified of evil 😭 As the Green Ninja, he is bound to goodness, striving to be fair and just to everyone, while completely burying his own anger and resentment. Lloyd was willing to endure profound emotional agony just to spare others from it, and needless to say, discovering his Oni blood was a traumatic shock. Instead of accepting this facet of himself, Lloyd chose to ignore and suppress it… Since a half-demon’s Oni side feeds on the host’s emotions, it senses his suffering and struggle. In a way, it internalizes this pain and desperately tries to ”help”... Yet, bound by its demonic nature, Oni believes the only way to stop the hurting is to inflict that same pain onto others and seize absolute control. Its violent attempts to break free are a warped hand of rescue — a primal urge to protect Lloyd. At the same time, because there is no emotional bond between Lloyd and his inner shadow, the Oni remains consumed by a raw, demonic thirst for ruin. Its ultimate goal is simply to inflict trauma and devastate everything in its path, even if it destroys Lloyd’s own body in process.

Therefore, to prevent a tragedy Lloyd must stop restraining his Oni side, which deeply loathes suppression. To bridge the gap between them, Lloyd needs to feel safe and supported. Only then will the Oni's destructive urges subside, allowing them to finally reach a state of mutual understanding.

I also want to emphasize that Oni Lloyd smiles precisely because of his long-suppressed emotions. It’s not joy, it’s a sense of relief that he can finally scream out his inner pain! It bothered me a bit that his expression in show was just pure anger, so I wanted to add more expressiveness to it lmao 😭 He might break into occasional giggles, and his voice is raspy, but that doesn't change the fact that he can still growl and rage just like in Crystallized. That smile is a subtle hint of his remaining humanity, like when people laugh hysterically during a complete emotional breakdown...

[ninjagood4]

Hello! I have scoured the tag of your comic for a long time now and was wondering- Do you have a masterlist? If not. Where can I find your comic? I'd love to read it :>

Unfortunately, right now the only sources are my blogs and the posts in them, so everything is pretty scattered around :((

The good news is that I'm currently trying to find a way to create a website or something similar for an official place, and will be gathering all the information there. I haven't found the perfect and simple platform to work with yet, but it will definitely happen 🙏 I would also love to create a community where people can share theories, discuss the project, keep up with updates, and post fanart if they want to. It would be awesome to have everything interconnected, kind of like a Fandom!

[ninjagood4]

A bit of inspiration! I’ve really needing some myself lately... 🍃

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Sorry to bother you again so soon after my first ask but I have another question about Oni Lloyd! What's this personality like in his Oni form? Thank you!

OMG 🥹 thank you so much for this question! The personality of Oni himself truly plays a huge role, because it is literally a part of what Lloyd suppresses and what awakens this bitterness inside him!

First of all, I want to showcase the inner Oni soon in test comic so people can catch his charisma and notice the contrast with regular Lloyd :) Compared to normal Lloyd, Oni has rejected goodness and good memories, while in his normal state, Lloyd, on the contrary, does the same with evil. I'd say this character literally turns inside out!

Oni Lloyd holds a grudge against goodness, he is driven by the idea that peace can only be achieved through control and power. “Do good, and good will come to you” — seemingly ceased to exist for him. This is partly due to the fact that when Lloyd found himself in silence, he didn't feel the support he wanted, so the resentment, trauma, and evil inside him began to lure him to the other side. To the 'right' side. Oni's view leans toward the idea that people will only pay attention if you inflict this pain back on them, as it feels more just than suffering in silence. He is literally the personification of Lloyd's pain. Also, Oni is stripped of morality, suppresses absolutely nothing, and hates boundaries. He is like your inner critic who phenomenally presses on your most vulnerable spots and picks the most repulsive words, and it's precisely because of these blurred boundaries and lack of restraint that he loses control of himself. The very nature of the demon amplifies this cruelty… He doesn't just see evil as the right path, but also derives pleasure from attacking and destroying, in a way, releasing the pain that his host holds back.

I chose the laughter and the cracked voice to emphasize this despair and pain, as if he had been holding back his words for so long that he simply lost his mind and is now ready to scream out everything on mind. And the smile isn't from happiness, but rather a sigh of relief that he doesn't have to suppress all of this anymore… A small piece of humanity within the demon, when stress makes us laugh out of grief. He will still growl, indeed, at times his voice might even blend with the growl 💔

[oleghateslife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, @ninjagood4!!!

[ninjagood4]

Today is my birthday, now I'm the same age as Lloyd! xD 🎉🎉 🎉

Heheh, this little bro in the background is my friend's OC, he's so cool! @oleghateslife

[ninjagood4]

What does Lloyd in his Oni form look like in your AU?

Like that :D

However, in the first season Lloyd's own personality will degrade, and he will spoil as a person under the Oni's influence. Despite this, his Oni has its own appearance, looking quite insane compared to Lloyd. When Oni takes over, Lloyd himself becomes like that too

The difference between the inner and the real Oni Lloyd is literally just the physique, in reality he isn't skinny and that's the whole difference. Both show a insane smile, messy hair, and a cracked voice. I figured this looks way more badass and terrifying than Lloyd just turning into an Oni. Demon slowly weaving itself into him

And according to my headcanon, Oni starts to corrupt the host's personality if they struggle with emotional control and haven't found inner peace. For example, Garmadon trained in this during his childhood, which is why he was able to instantly control power of Destruction in season 8 as soon as he learned about it, whereas Lloyd just tried to suppress its existence. Oni feeds on emotions, and Lloyd became the perfect vessel to be corrupted..

In short — either you take control, or control takes you :(

[ninjagood4]

In the autumn, it will be a year since me and brother left for Germany and received refugee status. Everything has been so unpredictable and exhausting that I decided to share any updates much later. Even now, as I am writing this post, we are in an confusion situation, so…

Our parents still haven’t arrived. Father decided to refuse to relocate with us, and that is essentially one of the main reasons they are still there. Mom cannot leave him, but she isn’t doing well either, so for now, everything is difficult and it is unclear what will happen next 🫩

My brother will finish his language courses next month, but another problem is that his diploma is not valid here, even though it would allow him to get a job in Ukraine. I finish my courses in autumn. My diploma is valid; however, we were taught under an old curriculum (this is a technical college) which is now completely irrelevant. Moreover, due to astigmatism and myopia, I can only see 10-15 cm in front of me (my vision has worsened since 2024, and my glasses need to be replaced too). The Jobcenter still insists on me working according to my diploma. There are no such outdated institutions here like the ones you can find in Ukraine, and I can’t prove anything to them.

After the courses, we will find jobs to get off social help as quickly as possible. However, there are also problems with renting, and we are still in social housing. We have been banned from changing our registration between cities, and it’s impossible to find anything here, whereas we have already missed out on several options in another city because of this restriction… I hope to convince father to move, or that mom will come here. Most likely, we will settle down temporarily and then return home. Previously, the plan was to move forever, but working and renting an apartment temporarily (after which returning, when things calm down) feels much reality. However, I don’t think the quality of life back home will get any better in the near future?..

I also plan on working with Lego someday in the future, and still dream of doing collaborations. However, every time I think about getting an art degree (really wanted to get into art school, since I am self-taught in this field), I feel uneasy, and all this AI garbage and art theft is putting more and more pressure on me. I love creativity because it allows you to grow on your own and bring joy to people. Thanks to music school, I know all too well how a creative education can trap you within yourself. It took me several years just to sit down at instrument again.

I feel more drawn to professions where you help others. Used to consider veterinary medicine or psychology, and now more than ever, I am leaning toward them. Moving away made it especially hit home just how many people and animals are left completely alone with their pain. If we returned home, I would most likely move to a neighboring city and entered one of these professions, keep developing my project, and maybe even open commissions again. But then again, due to the corruption and chaos in the country, it is dangerous there. During mobilization, you could literally be killed, so brother absolutely must not return, not to mention the ongoing attacks. This should be the absolute last resort.

Just hope the war ends soon. Until then, we will try to find our footing here and, hopefully, all end up together. After which we will just stick around temporarily instead of staying forever :’(

[ninjagood4]

*Bonk* <3

[ninjagood4]

IT’S LITERALLY HIM

[oleghateslife]

RingDingDong meme. Ninjago animation.

I planned to show this a month ago...😶

This video is also on YouTube 🥴

Original music - SHINee 샤이니 'Ring Ding Dong'

[ninjagood4]

MY LOVELY BOY 😭

[ninjagood4]

Is there any other people you know that also portray Lloyd as overweight?

I’m didn’t know if it’s the same person, but please ask about something else besides Lloyd’s weight 😭

No, in my circle Lloyd is actually pictured as fit (like he was during Crystalized), and I’ve only seen two others people in fandom who draw him chubby, so I’m not sure if this headcanon is even common

[ninjagood4]

Wait 😨

I’ve always struggled with adjusting colors, shadows, and lighting in Procreate, and those dirty muddy spots kept popping up… I tried to fix them with blur or smudging, but for some reason it never worked. Today, I stumbled upon Photoshop (which I’d been avoiding all this time) and it turns out you can do all of that there!

On the right is Lloyd, whom I adjusted in the program, and I can’t believe it finally looks good… The colors are so vibrant, and muddiness is basically gone! I also realized today that forgot to change the teeth which I took from MK (already mentioned it today), so besides the color, the facial expressions improved significantly too :) It feels like I’ve finally fixed two major issues that were driving me crazy 😵‍💫

I’m also glad it doesn't even require a learning curve. Since I can already draw this teeth, and adjustments are the same as in Procreate but more reliable, I don't need extra time to try and master these two things OR SO IT SEEMS xD

Oh, and for this art I went with thinner lineart than always, but likely won't keep it this way. I don't like how bulky they've been recently, however won't go super thin either

[ninjagood4]

I kept complaining that faces lacked expression, and only realized today that I FORGOT to adapt the teeth from MK to this style! 🤯

[ninjagood4]

New profile pic for my YouTube! 🫠

[ninjagood4]

I’ve decided to do a «Meet the Artist», but in the form of a clip 🥹

It’s going to be an autobiography where I’ll reveal much more about myself. For the past 4 years, I’ve been anonymous here and barely shared anything. The only time I actually spoke up was on Telegram lmao (which most wouldn't have understood anyway because of the language barrier)... This community truly means a lot to me, and want to say thank you through this clip. So many good and even life-changing things have happened here. Video is the perfect chance to show how important this place is and finally put the whole puzzle together!

When talking about Future of the Past, I often emphasize that this entire project is built on personal feelings and real-life situations, and it would be amazing if someone feels that resonance. At the same time, this will be my most sincere yet terrifying work to publish. I’ve been turning this idea over in my head for a long time, constantly putting it off because certain circumstances still haunt me, and I keep them bottled up, unable to fully accept them. This clip would finally allow me to share it all, letting those situations become just experiences or part of history rather than something I fear will repeat.

Since my content isn't just about creating something new, but also about inspiring and teaching, I hope my story can become a source of inspiration for someone else too! It will be interesting to tell a real story this time, and perhaps it will help you understand me even better <)

I plan to show more than just myself and the events, locations will also be similar to real. The story will span from my early childhood to the present day, touching on those warm childhood memories and the moments I was always afraid to share but could never forget. I can't wait to share this with you — it feels so surreal, especially considering how strictly I’ve maintained my anonymity all this time 🫶

[ninjagood4]

This is going to be an animatic just like “Who are you, really?”, which I released last month on YouTube for AU! This time it’s a story about my own life and how I got in creative, even try to draw the locations exactly as they were in reality. It is also a small way to think over everything that happened before and after September 2025 :’)