"What do you mean 'its been that long' how long has it been? Who is that?" Cole asked anxiously.
It wasn't everyday a man fell from the sky covered in electrical pulses.
"That would be Acronix." Lloyd replied.
"You say it like he's your best friend." Cole crossed his arms.
'Acronix' shifted slightly, groaning in pain.
"Easy. Don't move. You're just gonna hurt yourself." Lloyd walked through the alley toward him.
"No." The man whimpered as he sat up. "You stay back. I'm gonna hurt you if you take another step toward me."
Lloyd put his hands up. "I'm not gonna hurt you. I know your story."
"Bullshit." He stood up before stumbling back to his knees. He groaned again. "Gods, I feel like I'm gonna throw up."
"You did just pop out, 40 years in the future." Lloyd knelt beside the man. "I won't judge." He pulled Acronix's loose hair back.
Acronix took that chance, allowing himself to heave.
"That's it. Let it all out." Lloyd pat Acronix's back. "Breathe."
After a few heaves, Acronix's body had rid itself of the wave of nausea. He then smacked the boys hand away and attempted to stand again.
He fell to the side this time.
"So you need a hand?"
"I'm fine." Acronix growled.
Lloyd stood up and started to exit the alley. "If you say so."
Acronix looked up and met Cole's eyes. The boy looked star struck.
"He looks so accurate to the legend."
"What legend?" Acronix pushed himself up using the wall.
"The Hands of Time." Lloyd messed with his nails as he leaned against a wall.
"That's no legend kid." Acronix huffed.
"Uh-huh?" Cole tilted his head. "I'm starting to think Dr. Saunders lied to me."
"Saunders?" Acronix questioned.
"The museum's curator." Cole replied.
"Where is the museum?"
"Why?" Cole feared what may be in store for the Dr.
"I wish to speak with this, Dr. Saunders." Acronix narrowed his eyes.
"If you help us, we'll help you." Lloyd pushed himself off the wall and looked Acronix in the eyes.
The time master pondered for a few seconds. "Fine." He huffed. "What do you need, green one?"
"Help us save the master of water."
"Maya?"
"No. Her daughter." Lloyd said softly.
"Has it really been-" Acronix cut himself off.
"Yeah."
Acronix steadied himself. "Is Maya okay? What about Ray?"
"They went missing a few years back." Cole jumped in.
"Missing?" Acronix nearly shouted.
"People thought Saunders had something to do with it." Lloyd watched Acronix's expression change. "But I know better."
"Know better how?" He growled.
"I know sides of Saunders no one else does. I can thank my father for that at least."
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Ninjago High School au
FanfictionThis story is based on a dream I had one night. Lloyd has to get to the elemental masters of creation before his dad can get to them. Kai and Nya get to learn about their parents through some old friends. Jay learns how to be more confident. Cole re...
