Only time will tell (FutureShipping)

Chapter 18

Ok i added the song because I really like it-- has nothing to do with this chapter--

The time twin was layed to rest on a medical-like bed in the main work room. Cyrus had his daughter get some ice to help the time twin cool down. It was so sudden for him to catch a illness. Let alone a terrible fever. Cyrus couldn't even explain what it was, or the main cause from it since Acronix was perfectly fine for a few days when recovering. "From what I know, acronix and krux had split powers. Do you think having the full element could effect the body in a bad way if it's not use to having the full element?"

Zena questioned aloud, though got no response besides distant looks. She sighed and rubbed her temple. "Ill ask the other elemental masters if their parents knew Acronix. Let alone his parent that had the element before him." Lloyd said, feeling terrible for the twin. "Well we know all of our parents knew the twins, why can't we ask Ray and Maya?" Jay suggested to the others. "Well they are back at our old home and trying to start up their business again." Nya opposed what Jay said.

"I've already asked the elemental masters in the group chat. Hoping one responds at this hour." Lloyd said as he was looking at his phone. But it dinged when a Master replied. 'Shadow: my mother was best friends with Rhea. Their mother.' The text read from Shade. Lloyd instantly started ro reply to him in a separate chat. "Well atleast we know who was the previous master of time." Nya muttered after she put her phone away. "Rhea sounds like a beautiful name" Zena said out loud, though her voice a bit more shy now.

But besides the ninjas being distracted with trying to get information. Cyrus was quietly taking care of Acronix. Even sneakily held his hand in his, lightly setting his chin on their hands. He just quietly watched Acronix rest with a slight disturbance due to the fever. He sighed and lightly kissed Acronix's hand, resting his chin again. "Guess it's best for us to not remember about our little thing...huh..? I just don't think you will find interest in me again...you loved my technology...but do you love me..?" The inventor quietly said to Acronix, though knowing he was talking to himself.

He pushed his glasses up a bit before he sighed quietly. Finally accepting that he may not get the same thing back. He gently let go of his hand and gave him a bit of space. Though what he didnt exactly realize that one of the ninjas sawn and had the others quietly look. But quickly had them look away in a panic. "This honestly has to be some joke..", kai whispered with a frown. "Well certainly he wasn't happy with the girls he tried to go out with." Zena popped off at him in a low tone.

"And its his choice of who he likes. No one said anything about you dating lloyd." Pixel suddenly said, scaring kai and the others. "Wh- how long-" "long enough for you all to realize he likes him. Let him be." She stopped kais sentence before she walked over to Cyrus and handed him the ice. She sat beside him as the ninjas watch quietly. But Amyiah quietly squealed, now seeing them actually being together. "I can see it working" she said out of the blue, which got a look from her brother. "Seriously Amyiah-?" He said, which made her smile nervously.

"Well who is going to pick up shade?" Lloyd said to the others, finally getting back on topic. "Dont kn-" "don't have to pick me up" a unfamiliar voice said and scared the absolute shit out of Jay. Shane's mother quietly stood there, her hands folded infront of her."so I was informed Acronix has returned, but with his mothers full element?" She asked, lloyd nodded and pointed over. Her deep purple eyes landed on him and she frowned. Without hesitation she walked over, Cyrus and Pixel moved for her.

"Now what's up? How did he even return?" Shade asked out of curiosity, clearly not wanting to be here. "From what he had said, he fell out of the Iron Doom and into the Vortex. His brother may have did the same soon after him." Zane explained to the master of shadow. "It's the same situation with his mother Rhea. But he only got the worse side of it because he is use to half of the element." Shanes mother started as she felt different spots on Acronix to see how hot he really was.

"Hes going to need a special drink to be on the path of recovery. But the flower only grows at his birth home. And its miles away from here." She explained as she moved his shirt down properly. "We can get it!" Amyiah said, dispite the looks she got. "Please do, or else Acronix would not wake up from this, but still be alive." The elder woman said as she looked at the blonde. "What does this flower look like?" Zena finally spoke up. Dispite not wanting anything to deal with the time twins, she still wanted to help.

"Its like a rose, but its petals are black that faded to red, yellow, green and blue. You will only find them at night. Since they only open their petals in the darkest areas. Though you have to ask around the village to find where his home is. Its best to use his parents names. Kronos and Rhea." The elder woman explained, Zena jotting it down in her memory. She nodded and grabbed Amyiah gently and headed out with her. But that was before she learned of the name of the village they grew up in.

Shanes mother looked at the time twin again. Gently taking his hair out of the ponytail. Knowing how uncomfortable it can get. She set it to the side and gently put ice on his forehead. Having to put one on his neck. The cold didn't bother her as much at all really, since she was use to treating others like this. "Poor Nixy. Your mother warned you about the troubles in the future. She wouldn't like to see you like this." She said softly to the time twin who just layed there unresponsive.

Acronix woke up in a vortex, similar to the one he is fond of. The time vortex. Bht it was different, it was more lighter and had rays of peach and gold circling him. His attire changed to a more formal red royalty-like design. A gold cloth wrapped around his waist to support it staying in one place. Though the excess cloth hung down nearly to his knees, and gold gears wrap nicely at the bottom for design. A few sprouting up here and there. Dark red, baggy pants complimented the outfit, whilst he wore black slip on. But they too had a single gold gear on the top of each pair.

His hair hung down, though the top part of his hair was pulled back into a pony tail, much like how he usually has for his style. Long sleeves went past his hands just barely, they having a trim of gold wrap around the cloth. The clothing itself was gorgeous, but he wondered why he was in it, or where he was in the matter. Quietly walking through the vortex for some answer, he came across a figure with really long black hair. Her dress slightly similar to his but as a dress form.

"My child. How its wonderful to see you again." The female said, turning around to her son. Acronix stood there shocked. "M..mother..?" He stuttered, running over to her and hugging her. "I've missed you so much!" He cried out, happy to see her. "Why are you upset my baby boy? Who has hurt you?" Rhea asked, she gently held his slightly bruised face. He was hesitant to tell her. "Krux did mother...he slapped me not too long ago.." he admitted.

She frowned and gently rubbed her thumb on his cheek. The slight stinging feeling went away mere instantly. "Remember that warning ive told you a long time ago?" She asked, he nodded. "Yeah...what about it..?" He curiously said. "It's starting. I want you to be strong for mama. I want you to do the right thing. Even if it's hard. Even if you don't want to. I want my baby boys safe." She said softly to him. He tried processing it. "Its...between me and Krux..?" Acronix hesitated when he asked. She nodded.

"Yes...i didn't mean to look into your futures. But I was curious...but you can prevent it...you have a voice, dont let Krux tell you otherwise." Rhea said as she hugged her son. "If you dont...I'm afraid something terrible will happen..." she muttered, her voice cracked a bit. Acronix stayed silent, now afraid of what's to come...