The Hand of Time (Ninjago AU)

Chapter 6

Brendan sat in his chair, unwillingly, with the snakes wrapped around him tightly.

Acronix enjoyed kocking him every time he said something. The red that flushed over his cheeks, the way the kid would huff and try to come back but fail.

"You know, when my parents find out about this-" Brendan started but was immediately cut off.

"'When my parents' Shut up!" Acronix chuckled. "My gods you kids and your hero speeches. You're almost as bad as the ninja."

"Didn't you have parents? They died when you were young, right?"

"They didn't 'die' they were murdered. By people who were weak and afraid. They didn't understand our father so they were scared he may use his power against them. Mother was collateral. Father was blind to what the power could do, but I'm not. I've seen how quick a little buzz can turn someone to dust." Acronix held the blade and inch from Brendans Adams apple.

"You can't kill me. I'm too valuable to you right now."

"Are you?" Acronix laughed at the boys remark pushing the blade closer. It pressed gently against his throat now. "Someone puts himself on a high horse doesn't he?" The man turned to other snake bundles.

"I just think-"

"And I think you need to learn to shut your mouth. Respect your elders brat."

Brendan stopped talking for a bit which made Acronix oddly happy. He spoke with the snakes. The conversation was very one sided though as only Acronix was physically talking.

"So, builders of Ninjago. Then go out and get Borg?" He asked then waited for the response.

Brendan waited to, but nothing came.

"Okay. Who exactly is Borg? Some super genius?"

More silence.

"Fantastic. More of that techno garbage."

More silence, but something seemed to interest Acronix.

"Temporal scanner? Why on earth would he put that in there?"

Brendan realized that if the scanner worked,

"Perfect. I can use that to find the blades. Screw my brothers plans, I wanna get that first." Acronix sent the 'message' to his brother.

"He hasn't exactly tested it." Brendan pointed out.

"Yesterday was it's test. If it picked up this time blade, it can pick up the others."

"Nothing's been said on the news about it though?"

"The product debut is today, I'm sure that will make the news. With what these warriors say, Borg would take any opportunity to push his product." Acronix walked to Brendans side and pulled the phone from the boys pocket. "In the mean time, I'll see if I can work this little thing."

Brendan snickered. "Good luck. Without my password you can't do anything."

Acronix returned Brendans snicker in that mocking tone. "Don't be so sure." Acronix flashed the unlocked phone in the kids face. "You didn't exactly hide your 'code'. Who knew knocking out that girl could be so useful?"

"Megan? You knocked her out?"

"Calm down. It was with a tea leaf." Acronix blipped several of the buttons. "Krux said you kids can stare at these things for hours? Just a few minutes and my eyes hurt." He rubbed his eye lids. He drew back feeling the greasy, still wet make-up. He let out low groan and pulled off the jacket Krux had given him. He used it to wipe away the make-up that plagued his face. He slid the phone into his own pocket for a second before taking off the shirt that covered his undershirt.