Partners In Crime

Chapter 71: Two Lies, One Truth

In the first realm, Aria and the Oni sat around the campfire.

"So, walk me through it again," Aria turns to her grandmother "How exactly did my mother murder my grandfather?"

"It was after a battle against the dragons." the Omega sighs "Your grandfather, the alpha, went to have his tea in the tent. Your mother entered not long after and ran out shouting. That is all we know, we found him dead in the tent."

"How exactly?" Aria questions "Like how did he die? Did she stab him or-"

"No there was no marks," the Omega shakes her head "we do not know the cause of death. He was in perfect health, so we knew it wasn't natural. Perhaps she used her powers on him, my poor husband."

"If mother used her powers, there would be marks." Aria points out.

"Our power does not leave marks child," the Omega tells her.

"Yes, it does," Aria argues "if used on the opposite element. When Oni fight each other, there are no lasting marks because darkness cannot consume darkness."

"Are you certain?" the Omega asks.

"I'm positive," Aria nods before explaining "In the realm I grew up I have a cousin, he's not blood related to me and is an elemental master of earth. When I was younger, I used my dark energy on him, he has a mark on him because of it."

"I see," the Omega nods "but what does this-"

"My mother was a master of creation, if she used that power to kill my grandfather then there would be a mark." Aria states.

"...you're.. absolutely right." the Omega turns away in thought.

"Are you sure there isn't any information we overlooked?" Aria asks.

The Omega stood up "Everyone! Front and center!"

Back in Ninjago, the citizens run away while the Sons of Garmadon takes over the city.

"It's chaos out there." Nya shuts the door "But we're safe for now."

"All good on your end guys?" Lloyd asks Hanabusa through the crystal ball.

"All clear," came Hanabusa's reply.

Lloyd nods to the others who crowded around Mistake.

"All right" Reika turns to Mistake "are you gonna tell us how you turned into a rat?"

Mistaké slurps tea "Ahh. The rat is easy! How about this?" She transforms into Wu and they gasp "Not too shabby for an old woman" she changes back into herself and giggles.

"You're an Oni, a real Oni," Reika says.

"Yeah," Lloyd comments.

"That aside, we were told that Oni are dangerous and all they want to do is destroy!" Dareth shouts

"We are." Mistaké confirms "You don't want me on your bad side."

"Does this mean Aria is also an Oni?" Reika asks before turning to Lloyd "Wait- does that mean you're an Oni."

"Yep, in this life and the last." Lloyd replies.

Nya looks at her "How did you get here? When—"

"During the time of legend, when she crossed over in pursuit of the First Spinjitzu Master. " Reika says "When he fled the Realm of Oni and Dragon."

Mistaké nods "Since he was born of both worlds, the Oni's mission was to follow him into this realm and turn him to our side! Or destroy him, but he wouldn't serve. My fellow Oni wanted to complete our mission, but I turned on them, to protect the child I raised."