Ruina's New Plan

Evil Clay is Here to Stay

Hey!! How are Y'all today? I love how much attention this story is getting. I get more and more people adding this to their reading list and it makes me so happy. Now onto the story.

Macy had a mission. Watch Clay 24/7 in case something bad happens. She wanted to help her friend. Ever since Clay turned to stone she was so worried that he would never come back. Once he came to life from his stone prison, she was thrilled but worried. He changed and not in a good way. He seemed to have a lot of suppressed anger. She had a feeling the Ruina did something to him when he wanted to remain in stasis. But then things got weirder when he used magic. She had no idea he could use magic and without a wand.  He forced her to turn him back to his stone stasis and she was broken-hearted. Then she learned that Clay was not only Ruina's son but also Merlok's nephew. 

Things have been crazy since then and now Clay's mind is in a five-year-old body. So, while Clay is struggling to adjust to being a five-year-old again, he was also having an internal struggle. Merlok told her that Clay is fighting an evil version of himself. Merlok is worried that Clay was going to lose his fight and will return to his mother and Monstrox a different person. Clay was in the training simulator trying to use his sword but was failing since his sword was imbalanced with his new body. Macy walked into the training room to talk to Clay. "How are you feeling Clay?" 

Clay sighed. "Frustrated mostly. I can't fight. I can't leave without any of you. I can't even wield my sword or train. I know Merlok is working hard at finding me a cure but it feels like I've turned to stone again except now I can't do anything to help you guys." Macy frowned. Clay was definitely feeling upset. "Don't worry, Clay. I'm sure Merlok will be able to help you." Clay nodded after a few minutes. "Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't worry so much." 

"Come on, it's almost time for lunch. Let's go." Clay nodded, he was feeling pretty hungry. Macy and Clay walked to the kitchen to get some lunch. They quickly arrived at the kitchen and Clay sat at the table. 'Clay, we must get back to our master.' 

'No, we are staying here until Merlok gets rid of you, permanently.' Evil Clay laughed. 'Clay, we are the son of Ruina Stoneheart. Evil runs within our veins. Merlok even said that he was fearful that we would become evil. It's our destiny and you can't deny your destiny.'

"Clay!" Macy shouted taking Clay out of his thoughts. "Oh... sorry, Macy. Were you saying something?" Clay asked. Macy was quiet. She had been asking Clay what he wanted for lunch but he was quiet for almost 10 minutes. It was like he was having a conversation with himself. 

"Yeah... I was asking you what you wanted for lunch," She told him. "Oh, sorry. I'll just have a sandwich." Macy nodded and proceeded to make his sandwich. Clay would have made it himself but he was much shorter so he could reach the counter and it was harder to use certain items. Macy and Clay were both deep in their thoughts. 

'There is definitely something wrong with Clay. I was calling his name for at least 10 minutes. I even shouted his name several times. It was like he didn't even hear me. In fact, it was like he was talking to someone else. But no one was in the room unless... Merlok was right! There must be another presence inside of Clay. Clay had a face of discomfort and anger when he was lost his thoughts. He must be in conflict with his evil self and if Merlok is right. Clay is in deep trouble.'

Meanwhile, Clay was in conflict with Evil Clay. 'Clay, you have to face facts. We are one! It is our duty to serve our master and destroy the kingdom of Knighton. We will rule alongside our mother,' Evil Clay told him. 'No! We will not. I will not. I am a NEXO Knight! It is my duty to protect the Kingdom of Knighton and I will not allow Monstrox or our mother to destroy my home!' Clay began to feel a small pain in his head. He closed his eyes to relieve the pain but after a few minutes, it was gone. 

"Macy, can you gather the other knights? I need a breath of fresh air. I've been feeling cramped in the Fortrex," Clay told Macy. "How about you and I go? Merlok needs as much help as he can get finding the cure for you?" Clay nodded in understanding. 

Macy and Clay walked outside and Clay took a deep breath. "Fresh air... Just what I needed," Clay said as he walked up ahead of Macy. Clay's arm started to glow a bit. "Clay, is everything okay?" Macy asked worriedly. Clay smirked. "Yes... everything is fine..." Macy started to feel sleepy. 'What's happening.... to.... me?' The last thing Macy saw was Clay with glowing yellow eyes and lightning bolts around his eyes just like his mother.

Several hours later

Macy shot up with sweat all over her face. "Macy! Are you okay?!" Aaron asked worriedly. "What happened out there? Ava saw the video of you and Clay going outside but everything after was erased," Axl said. "Yeah, where's Super Knight?" Lance asked. 

"Clay! He happened!" Macy told everyone. "What?!" Everyone shouted in disbelief. "Clay asked to go outside to get some fresh air. He suggested that we have all the knights outside but I told him that it could just be the two of us. We walked outside and he took a deep breath. Next thing I know is that I am extremely sleepy and I see Clay and he looked exactly like Ruina. He had her glowing yellow eyes and those lightning bolts."

"Oh, dear. Clay is in danger. He took a spell that turned me into a hologram. If he takes that to Monstrox then all of Knighton will return. 

With Ruina and Monstrox

Clay went to the meeting place with his mother and Monstrox. "Clay, did you bring what we ask?" Clay nodded. Ruina smirked. "Good." Ruina used her magic and Clay was restored to his rightful age. "Clay, cast the spell on the Master." Clay lifted his arm to cast the spell.

Boom! Cliffhanger! Haha! Sorry, I had to. I love cliffhangers. Anyway, hope Y'all enjoyed the chapter. I know I did. I also have another NEXO Knights story in mind but... I won't be starting it until after I finish Clay(Matilda). What it is about will remain a secret for now. See Y'all next time.