Partners In Crime

Chapter 55: A Time of Traitors

Kai and Nya arrives back at the cave where the other ninja were watching over Zane.

"You're back," Jay says happily

"Yeah, and we got some information." Nya sighs, "Well, Kai does."

"What is it?" Reika asks.

"Krux and Acronix are Deltorian's." Kai replies and the ninja gasp. "I don't know exactly what they're planning, but something tells me this has to do with Aria."

"You know, we haven't seen those two in a while." Cole comments, "A long while."

"I know," Reika whines, "I'm lacking my daily nourishment."

Kai pushes his younger sister "Ignoring her, Krux said that the reason they chose now was because he saw the sign. Which I'm assuming means he saw the red moon, signifying her return."

"Which explains how Sensei Wu knew Acronix would show up at the old monastery," Cole says.

"Lloyd and Aria aren't even in Ninjago, and we're still dealing with their shit," Jay complains.

The ninja stare at him surprised before turning back to each other.

"Okay, well," Nya says, "this still doesn't tell us much. Just that we're dealing with elemental masters that originated in Del, that's ruled by a tyrant princess... That's also the Overlord's daughter."

"Oh, and their weapons originated in Del." Kai adds

"Their weapons came from Del?" Cole questions.

"Misako," Reika turns her head to see the old woman deep in thought, "Are you ok?"

"Oh, yes." Misako turns her head up, "I'm sorry everyone... I just... I think I have some information that will be useful."

"What kind?" Jay asks.

"The Time Blades originated from Del," Misako replies, "there, they are known as relics of time."

"Relics of time?" Nya questions.

"The relics of time were 5 different items that signified different variations of time." Misako explains, "Krux and Acronix now have 2 of the 5. I assume two of them are still inside the temple, while the third is around the reining ruler of Del."

"Around her?" Reika asks "Oh wait! You mean Aria's necklace, right? The locket from her mother?"

"How do you know that?" Kai turns to her suspiciously.

"Oh, I learned a lot from Garmadon," Reika replies innocently.

"Yes, Reika is correct." Misako confirms, "The necklace Aria wears is a relic of time. It is a relic that symbolizes the afterlife, it also is used to speak to those of the dead."

"...who exactly... was Aria's mother?" Kai asks.

"Yeah, who would be crazy enough to have a child with the Overlord not only once, but twice?" Jay questions.

"That is a story for Wu to tell you," Misako replies as she turns her head towards the sleeping old man, "I knew Layla only for a brief time, Wu had known her for almost his entire life, until she died of course."

"So once again, another story we don't know until it inconveniences us." Cole sighs

"Haven't you met your aunt Cole?" Reika asks, "You are related to them."

"Yeah, I have," Cole responds, "but I was a kid. I don't know all that ancient history stuff. My uncle died not long after my cousin Zero was born, as far as I know my aunt Layla raised him on her own. I had no idea how she had communication with the Overlord while he was on that island, it makes no sense."