Rewind the Forward Effects (Ninjago AU)

Chapter 31: Depression

He was scared to know how his husband would react to this.
He was depressed.
He had no motivation to do anything.
He didn't want to do anything.

.....

Everyone was now home from school and work.
Chris went upstairs and saw that Krux was still in bed. Did he even get up at all today?

"Babe? Are you ok?" Chris asked.

"...no..." Krux answered.

"Do you wanna talk about it?" Chris asked.

"I have no motivation to do anything. I'm sad." Krux said.

"Are you depressed?" Chris asked.

Krux didn't respond.

.....

It was now dinner time, and everyone was eating. The twins had a very difficult time eating. They barely ate anything.

"I have this funny story to tell!" Blaire said.

"Tell us." Chris said.

"So, you know how I'm not getting bullied anymore because of the bullies being expelled. ANYWAYS. These two kids in my class were making fart noises and it was so funny! A kid also said that it was like his mental state. And then the other kids in the class started making fart noises and poop jokes! It was so funny!" Blaire said.

Usually that would make Acronix laugh, but he didn't, due to sadness.

"The kids in my class were singing a goofy song! It was so silly and funny! And also we were learning on how to read a clock, even though they don't teach it in other schools... but learning on how to read a clock is amazing!" Noah said.

Krux would be proud, but right now... he felt nothing but pure sadness.

"So at work today, there was this one person who kept playing these romantic songs and these absurd songs. The romantic songs reminded me of my marriage, and the absurd songs reminded me of, you know who. And then they smacked their face on their desk." Chris said.

"Dada? What's wrong with dad and uncle Nix?" Blaire asked.

"I... I don't know." Chris replied.

A flash of green, and Acronix was gone.
Krux put his head down on the table and started to violently sob.

.....

Acronix was curled up on his bed, violently sobbing. He then felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Acronix? Are you alright?"

"...n-n-no..." Acronix answered.

He then registered that he was being comforted by his husband, based on the touch.

"It's unhealthy to keep it all bottled up." Cyrus said.

Acronix didn't respond.

"I know that you're struggling with depression." Cyrus said.

"...y-you d-d-do?" Acronix asked.

"You have been showing a lot of signs. It was pretty easy to catch on..." Cyrus said.

Acronix sighed.

"You can talk to me. I'm here for you." Cyrus said.

Acronix rolled over and hugged him as he continued to cry.

.....

Chris comfortingly rubbed Krux's back, trying to calm him down. The kids were confused as to why their father was so upset.

"It's ok. Let it all out." Chris said, in a comforting voice.

He continued to cry.

"Do you want to go to bed?" Chris asked.

Krux nodded.
Chris picked him up and carried him upstairs, gently getting him in some sleepwear so he could go to sleep. But it eventually led to some nice, hot sex.

.....

Blaire and Noah ended up helping out and cleaning up. They ate whatever wasn't eaten.

"Do you ever thing dad and uncle Nix will get better?" Noah asked.

"I... I think so." Blaire replied.

"So do I..." Noah said.

They hated seeing their dad and uncle like this.
Seeing them in this state of pain and misery.
Seeing them go through something that they might not be able to get themselves out of on their own.

The kids finished up downstairs and went upstairs.

.....

There was a shaky breath followed by a soft moan coming from their parents' room when Blaire put an ear to it.

"Blaire. Please just keep walking. Go to your room and please get your ear away from the door." Noah said.

"Sorry. I'm just really, REALLY curious." Blaire said.

"Blaire! Please! Don't!" Noah begged.

Louder moaning was heard.
Blaire got more curious.
Noah kept begging her not to. He even started pulling on her sleeve.
She felt the urge to.

"BLAIRE! NO! DONT DO IT! PLEASE!" Noah begged.

He grabbed a hold of his sister's arm and finally dragged her away from the door.

"HEY!" Blaire said, clearly unhappy. "I'm telling dada and dad that you did that!"

"It was for your own good!" Noah said.

"I'm telling uncle Nix then." Blaire said, going downstairs.

.....

"Listen, you gotta let her make her own decisions."

"But uncle Nix, there were noises that sounded... kinda not normal..."

Acronix paused as to what Noah just said.

"Yeah... that was a good idea. They be doing you know what." Acronix said.

"So I did a good thing?" Noah asked.

"Yes. You saved her from... I don't know. Seeing that." Acronix answered.

"I'm glad that you calmed down. Are you ok?" Noah said.

"I'm gay and depressed." Acronix said.

"What does depression feel like?" Noah asked.

"Tired, sad, no motivation, lack of interest, sometimes suicidal thoughts... and more." Acronix answered.

"What is suicide?" Noah asked. He felt like that it was a dumb question.

"Suicide is the fancy word for killing yourself. And death sounds great right now! I could really use a bullet to the head or a knife to the chest!" Acronix answered.

Blaire sat on the couch, tapping her fingers on her leg. She was still curious.
Eventually, Acronix ended up crying again.
Noah did his best to comfort him.

He and his brother were struggling.
They were struggling to do anything.
They struggled to even have the will to live.
They had no motivation.
They felt worthless.
They felt invalid.
They felt sad.

Everyone had to do something to help them.
They are going through a tough time and they need all of the help and support that they can get.
There had to be a way to help.

.....

Blaire was still curious.