Fire, Water, and Time

Chapter 7

Cole got to him first, throwing a punch at the tall man in red. They where both around the same hight, but he seemed to be almost more skilled, dodging the punch and throwing one back in his side.

Cole quickly stood and readied his earth. "You got lucky last time." He said before going in with an earth punch.

Kai jumped over the master of earth, causing him to stumble. "Clumsy, you couldn't hit me if I had a hand tied behind my back." He mocked at the ninja came charging at him.

Right as he got close enough, Kai ducked down and tripped him, as he fell he kicked him straight up, causing a slight squeal to leave the man-in-blacks mouth. Then he jumped up and used a kick, causing him to fly backwards.

While they fought, Jay shot a blast at the blue shorter one. "I don't know who you are, but your way to skilled for my liking." He spat shooting another blast of lightning.

"You wanna try hitting me with your fists?" Nya asked with a smile. Jays lightning flickered. "A girl?" He asked, though it was to late and Nya kicked him back, as he flew he collided with Kai's rival causing them to ram into each other and fall hard.

Lloyd had managed to get close to Acronix, though every time he used his powers, they where simply absorbed by the blade.

He jumped back and landed just off from Jay and Cole. "Those two fight as good as master Wu." Jay groaned sitting up.

"I think if we all focus our energy, we can maybe destroy the blade." Lloyd offered as Skylor and Zane came to help the two up.

Now the two unknown people where standing below the burning wreckage of the monastery with Acronix standing on it.

Skylor quickly placed a hand on Lloyd to gain his power before shooting a stream at Acronix, Lloyd followed. Jay, Cole, And Zane all did the same as the blast started to vibrate the blade.

Soon a blast shot from it causing all on the ground to fall hard, the sibling quickly stood as the others groaned in pain. "Let's go." He said holding the blade out.

Kai and Nya grabbed it and everything around them stoped. "This won't last long so we'll make our way to the stairs and descend, at normal time, besides, they still need to find there master, if he hasn't reached the bottom yet." He said with a maniacal chuckle.

"What?" He asked looking at the two that didn't speak. "Oh nothing, we're just not used to...that." Nya said trying to be nice while looking at the blade.

"The time blade has many uses, and I'm sure my brother has a plan for all of it... speaking of my brother, was he the one who sent you?" He asked as they reached the stairs.

"Yes." Kai replied simply. "He's trained us for as long as we can remember, actually this is our first time being outside."

"And you didn't try to run away?" He asked. Kai and Nya stoped in there tracks. "Why would we do that?" She asked looking at the master of time.

"Well, you know, because of your heritage." He said. Both of the siblings cocked there heads. "Krux never told us about our parents." Kai said. Acronix made an 'Ah' sound before holding out the blade. They resumed walking down the stairs in regular time.

Nya and Kai both thought for a moment, they knew Acronix knew something about them, how he figured it out was a mystery.

The rest of the way down was silent, neither the siblings nor Acronix said anything until they reached the main city.

Acronix stoped and looked around. "Much has changed in my 40 years of absence. Even though it feels like yesterday." He said, mumbling the last bit.

"The museum is this way, I'm sure Krux is waiting." Kai said pointing. Nya nodded and they began to lead the brother. The bustling city was now turned off for the night, only pubs and late night stores laid open.

They walked the brother to the museum which was obviously now closed, fortunately a vermillion worrier opened the door and let us in.

Krux had been waiting for some time, he assumed his brother and his pupils to return fairly quickly.

It had been almost an hour until a vermilion worrier returned from the museum entrance. He spotted his pupils first, they came in and dropped there masks and lifted there hoods.

They both have a low bow and stood beside Krux. "About time." He said placing the pocket watch he used into his pocket.

He was Dr. Saunders right now but as his brother stepped into the light, his demeanour changed. "Where have you been?"

"We ran into some trouble, nothing we couldn't handle." Kai explained and Nya nodded to back it up.

"Yes you have some...interesting pupils, brother." He spoke giving a bow as well. "It is good to see you." He said removing his moustache.

They gave each other a thoughtful hug. Krux then turned to the siblings. "Who did you encounter?" He asked.

"Elemental masters. They knew of Wu but not of Acronix." Kai spoke. "Which means they are the decedents of the ones you fought." Nya finished.

Krux smiled. "Though you did mention our parents, what do you know?" Nya asked the younger brother. Krux's smile faded.

"Your parents are gone." He said. "I've told you that a thousand times, what Acronix knows is from 40 years ago, nothing new to you."

"But what do you know." Nya pestered Acronix. "He knows nothing." Krux hissed. "Or do
you-" she started pointing at harsh finger at Krux, "Know something and he's just willing to tell us?"

"Nya.." Kai tried, she held out her hand and he backed off. "I want to know. We brought you your family, tell us about ours." She said getting closer and angrier at the two brother.

Krux's eyes narrowed. But he turned to his brother.

Acronix gave Krux a confused look, but turned to the two of them. "Your parents...they forged the time blades. And they-" He was cut of by his brother. "And no one saw them after that."

"But that was 40 years ago, you know us, you raised us. Which means you met with them and some how convinced them for you to give us up!" Nya said almost shouting.

Kai now held her shoulder, stoping her from going at Krux, who sighed.

"I did meet with your parents, two years after you where born Kai. I became friends with them, as Dr. Saunders." Kai loosened the grip as he gained information.

"Two years after Nya was born they grew ill, gravely ill. I tried my best but they perished in the end." He lowered his head. "I had to take you two in, I couldn't leave you parentless."

Nya's anger grew to understand, her harsh stance grew soft, she stood straight.

"Thank you." She said quickly before walking through the hidden doorway. Kai gave a bow and followed.

They followed a vermilion guard all the way to the swamp, where they were left at there own guard.

"What was that all about?" Kai asked. "It's...it's nothing." She said before entering there home and heading to there room.

"I know it's nothing!" Kai tried. "Nya!"