(UNDERGOING EDITS) Gift of the Future (Ninjago au book 8)

Chapter 6: The Three Brothers

Stepping through the portal revealed a new world on the other side. It was filled with many confused faces with markings sort of like Acronix's. Those confused expressions turned more confused as Jay stepped through.

They took to talking amongst themselves, not so quietly.

"Is he timeless?"

"He has to be."

"I don't see any indication of power on him."

"Who do you think that is?"

"By Kalo's name. It's him."

Acronix looked toward the group who'd indirectly addressed him. "Him who?"

Instantly, everyone around went silent. So quiet, that Acronix could hear the new figure approaching. He turned just as the man stopped walking.

Acronix let out a soft gasp. This man looked just like his father had. Far more regal, but their faces were practically the same.

"I, apologize for my people. They are curious." He spoke with the accent Krux had used for his Dr. Saunders persona.

"I'm sure, if realm crossing wasn't known about in Ninjago, it'd be weird there as well." Acronix replied.

The man's face changed when he heard where the strange man was from. "Ninjago? You're, certain?"

"Yep. Grew up, disappeared for 40 years, came back for a week, disappeared for another 9 months, now, 13 years later, I'm here."

A smile crossed the man's face. "You must come with me. I have something to show you."

Acronix shook his head. "I just met you. No you want me to follow you to who knows where?"

"You like legends, right?"

"I did until I became one." Acronix whispered.

"Sorry. What my friend here is trying to say is, why should we trust you?" Jay intervened.

"It is quite simple really. Legend spoke of a warrior of time, greater than any in our realm, Kairos. It was foretold that another like him would come, using the crystal he had used so long ago." The man explained.

"You and your brother being part of these legends is such a weird coincidence." Jay whispered.

"I don't think it is. It feels like, this was meant to happen." Acronix softened his tone, but still spoke loud enough for the other to hear.

A figure stepped up beside the regal looking man, a young man who seemed far to uptight. "Sire, legend only spoke of the Master of Time, not another."

"Legend spoke of many, only three by name." The other replied.

"Whose names were spoken?" Acronix asked.

"The twins, Krux and Acronix, and someone it'd be better to talk about in private." He lowered his voice.

"What's your name?"

"Kronos." He waved the two after him.

"Just like my father." Acronix followed, Jay close behind.

"It was unfortunate, they way he died. I hear the new world loves your kind now."

"Elemental Masters are renowned city wide. Well, all except one."

"How many are there?"

"Known of? 21."

"Have no other elements been found?"

Acronix tilted his head. "One has. It was 20 for the longest while."

"What were they?" Kronos hesitated.