Only time will tell (FutureShipping)

Chapter 36

As much the other didn't want his brother to leave. The day sadly had ended. And Krux had departed back to TC's control. But with a mind much clearer and calm. Likewise to gain control again on his own.

But the time drew nearer to the dreaded day.

High after noon, Acronix trained hard, putting up a vast challenge to everyone. His body movements was swift, sharp, and precise. His shirt long gone since the training began. The man himself was much more built than anyone had thought based on his appearance with clothing.

But with his hair tied back up into a bun, beads of sweat freely drip down from his body. His opponent, Nya, on the other hand, had no problem with the sweat. As she can easily use her cold water to rehydrate her bare skin.

One another threw fists at each other, missing just inches away. But Acronix couldn't afford to miss when it comes to the real battle. Though he would of hit her precisely where to have her down for a good while. But his kind heart didn't want to hurt her.

Cyrus had accepted to join them in watching Acronix prepare. But to Lloyd's main reason, was so they could keep a eye on Cyrus, based on the events that took place. But he has been talking to Zane most of the time, just to fully catch up on everything that has happened.

On the other hand, Nya was keeping up pretty well with Acronix, though she could notice the slight hesitation with his striking blows. She ended up jumping backwards onto a sturdy wooden pole. "Come on Acronix. If you was in real battle, you likely to be on the ground quicker. Don't go soft on me, just because I'm a female, doesn't mean I can't take a hit" she said, putting her hands on her hips. Acronix stayed silent, but he nodded. "Its your wish." He huffed.

The training resumed, but Acronix didn't hesitate this time. Making his movements faster than what Nya expected. Having her on the ground in mere seconds due to a striking blow. "H-how-?" She muttered, shocked. "I'm pratically around 60 years old logically if I didn't timetravel, so knowing how to fight, or making a striking blow is least of my worries." He answered her, acting as if it was nothing.

He wiped his forehead off and took off the ring. He placed the vengestone ring down on the fountain, his hands resting on the stone next to the ring. He allowed his element to seep out of his hands in a liquid form. Doing this, allowed him to clear his mind, but also to settle his element being so worked up. What came to his mind was his mother. Bringing tears to his eyes. "I can't compare to my mother...she was the best warrior I've ever known...a powerful elemental master, a pure soul. Me and my twin put a shame to her name." He talked to himself in a upset voice.

"She is a legend...and legends never die." Lloyd said suddenly, making him look to the smaller. "And if anything, I say that she would be very proud of you, of where you stand, how you are willing to make a end to all of this. You've been through challenges, hardship, even threats from your own shared blood. I don't believe you had ever put a shame to your mother's name, or will you ever." Lloyd said with a soft smile.

Acronix stayed silent. Lloyd is right, but to Acronix, he felt as if he still put shame into her name as the time keeper. "You have one final task to prove yourself. If you still feel shamed. Which is putting a stop to Krux's downfall onto ninjago. But you will have our help. We aren't letting you go alone in this." Gently placing his hand on Acronix's shoulder, lloyd smiled to reassure him. Acronix gave a small smile, though he frowned once again. He pushed himself off the slab below and walked to the gates. Lloyd not daring to follow.

"You think he is going to be ok?" Kai asked, looking off to where lloyds eyes verted to. "I hope so. But I just hope that he could win against his twin. Wu said they are equally matched, but more skilled than us. Who knows what could happen." The green ninja explained. His thoughts now wondering to the possible outcomes of the battle.

Due time, the day have come to its peek. Acronix barely gotten to know of the rest of the elemental masters, but knowing them was little of his worries. It was his twin. Who picked out a precise location. Far off from the actual city. Secluded around with sand and rocky mountains. A large arch connecting two large hills. The sun westward, settling down above the horizon.

Everyone was basically muttering amongst themselves. As krux stared down at Acronix. The both wearing their signature armory and clothing. But the look would never be complete without the green paint around their eyes.

Though as silent they was, krux held a wireless device behind his back, but being both hands behind his back, it didn't make him suspicious of what he was holding. "Its so amusing how you are willing to do anything for the sake of a lover. Its pitty." Krux said aloud. Catching everyone's attention. "Infected your innocent brain with toxins called love." He walked forward as he talked. A crazed look in his eyes. "Atleast I'm not the one who left someone, shielding themself away from relationships for good." Acronix spat, following the same movements as his twin. But ha held his hand back to tell the others to hold their position.

"Look at you, trying to be a leader, how cute. You are not a leader type. Just a child addicted to technology. No In doubt you're only into Borg because he can make technology at free will." "Don't you dare mention him at a time like this." The younger spat, making Krux grin. He finally opened up his arms, though one fist was holding the device. "What is that.." Acronix muttered.

"Oh this? Well...you see. There's a specific reason why I had you all here. Just as its unfair for elemental masters to be fighting people who have little to no power. So I've improvised thanks to the mechanic." Krux explained, his tone of voice darkened. "Which i know for a fact you will love trying to stop this." He muttered, pressing the button. Before the younger twin could react, a sudden trigger of explosions behind the masters.

The rocky hill broke off into large pieces, flying all directions. The quickest reaction was to stop the boulders from reaching the masters. Using such power caused him to struggle a bit. "Everyone get clear!" He yelled. Though he got tackled to the ground, just so the chunks could continue their path. One landed harshly on Jay's foot, making him yell in pain.

Acronix paniced and stopped the boulders once again. Gravis having to help hold them up for everyone to get to safety. But the weight gave way to the two acronix did his best to held up as much he could. Though a secondary explosion went off, it threw back Acronix and Gravis. But though Gravis may of caught himself by his own element, Acronix didn't react in time and collided with the ground harshly.

He breathed out and got up quickly. His hip started to hurt. His mind was focused on trying to conciel the pain, he didn't expect to see...