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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22

Eventually returning back with the flower, Lauren [if no one caught on, it's Shanes mothers name i have for her-] had the small bundle of flowers soak in some water. Im result, the water first started off in array of colors, swirling about from each petal. The dark shade from the base of the petals finally emerged outward with the rest of the colors. Creating a slight sparkling effect before Lauren mixed the colors. The water turned black and the petals ended up desolving once mixed-up.

She poured some into a small cup and had Acronix sit up. She had him drink some, making sure it went down by pressing against his neck gently and rubbing it. She layed him back down, damping a cloth with the same black water. Placed it ontop of his forehead and quietly dried her hands off. "He will be fine. Now tell me again with what happened at the village?" She asked after she cleaned up.

"Krux had attacked Amy when me and her split off to find the flower. I was with a villager at the time, getting to know more backstory of why Krux is acting like this, even twoards Acronix. But by the time of nightfall, Krux attacked me as well. I still feel terrible for just leaving, knowing I damaged someone's home." Zena explained, she rubbed her fixed arm quietly, still unsure how it was quickly fixed.

"Well if Krux known you tried to get info, of course he would of attacked. He never liked anyone to know his or his family's past, unless its explained by his...parents..." Lauren was starting to explain before she slowly started to realize something. "I believe i know why he is the way he is." She muttered, which caught Pixels attention. "Why?" She asked.

"During the serphanteen wars. The twins parents was...killed....by the Anacondrai. It effected the entire Elemental alliance since they both was the nicest people we've meet. But we all expected the usual grief on the twins....Never expected worse. Acronix had told me that Krux wanted revenge, because he believed that the alliance was at fault for his parents deaths. I believe he is still wanting revenge. I know he could be talked out of this...he's hurt still." She had explained.

Everyone was silent, even Zena had to take a step away from the ninjas just to think about this. "It still doesn't explain why in the world he would use my kindness for his own personal needs 7 months ago." She said, her back turned away from everyone. "He isn't the only one who has experienced grief. Death. Loss. He knew what I've went through during these years. But it can't be a excuse to be evil." She explained with a edged voice, wanting to cry.

Lauren frowned, she didn't know what to say. But she just sighed. "Krux takes things to heart way too fast. And hard. He had always been like this, not to mention being very stubborn." She muttered. "Can tell when he hurt a girl that was pratically innocent in his youth.." was barely evem heard from Zena. Before anyone could make a comment on that, Acronix let out a small groan, as to signal he was waking up.

Lauren turned her attention to him, seeing his eyes flutter open half way before opening fully after adjusting to the light. "What...what happened..?" He asked, trying to sit himself up, but his body felt weak. "It's hard to explain what happened. But please lay back down Nixy, and rest." Lauren said softly to him, which he obeyed and just went back to resting.

"Nixy?" Zane questioned out of the blue. "It's a nickname he only lets family call him. Some outside the family range could call him that. His mother gave it to him when he was young." Lauren explained. She gently rubbed the back of his hand with her thumb. "Oh, I understand", he muttered. All hopes is to Acronix making a recovery.

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It's been a week

But Acronix was moved to a Apartment that Pixel was generous enough to pay for him. Till he actually got back onto his feet, but also so he could actually live somewhere without crowding Cyrus.

The time twin was finally able to move around much more after his recovery, even learned how to cook and such from Zane. Whenever he came by to check up on him. Acronix really appreciated that the ninjas wanted to make sure he was ok, dispite the past.

He looked at his calendar for the to-do list. Which he had completely forgotten the training scheduled today. "Oh shoot, I was ment to meet up at the monetary today" he said to himself, running a hand through his raven-messy hair. He quickly went upstairs to take a shower, which he was lucky enough to know how to do. Around 20 minutes, he was out and changing into fresh clothes. Being happy that the ninjas had donated some clothes to him that wasn't being used anymore. Well mainly from the males that was around his height. Which was Zane, Kai, and Cole. Throwing in some newer clothes that Pixel had gotten for him.

He wore black pants with a red button up shirt, that had long sleeves and cuffed ends to add in some fanciness. It was comfortable, and stylish in his opinion. He pulled back half of his damped hair into a ponytail right after brushing it. He used his Fast Forward ability to make the drying process faster when he shook his head. Giggling like a child, but also giving himself a headache. He brushed his hair back down and looked in the mirror to admire the look.

"Only wish you was here brother....i miss you so much.." he muttered after his thoughts trailed to Krux. He frowned a bit and looked down. "Only if you wasn't so stubborn. You could see that they wasn't the reason. You could of been happy.." he weakly said, holding back some tears. But he ended up taking deep breaths to calm himself down. That before he eventually went downstairs to make himself some classic French toast in a toaster oven.

He happily enjoyed the toast with some butter and little bit of grape jelly. After he finished, he headed out the door. But gasped when he rememebred something. He quickly went back inside to retrieve a small box. Inside the box was a few photos of him and Cyrus, even some photos that he took on the side. He only made this box after he finally recieved the old phone back.

But under the photos was a small note he had written to Cyrus. A note he hoped wouldn't make himself look like a fool. All this time spending with Cyrus had made him realized his love for him. And he was determined to actually ask the inventor out. Not knowing why he was this oblivious to him, but he wasn't going to deny it longer. He walked back out the door and closed it. Locking it in the process before he headed off through the city. He had plenty of time to get to the monastery.

"He is going to love this...i hope.." he muttered to himself, though he passed by a cafe that was across the street. Had been looking around the city to get use to today's time. Though he slowed to a stop. He didn't know what this feeling exactly was when he first saw. But he felt absolutely terrible. It caused him to let tears slip and fast forward to who knows where. Just somewhere so he could be alone.

He knows that he just risked himself highly by that, but once he stopped, he quietly began to cry. "Why does my...my chest feel so...so heavy and...and hurt.." muttering with a small sob at the end, he sat down on the cold ground and held the small box close. He even had the courage to send his brother his location. He wanted his twin. He didn't want to be alone. He didn't want the ninjas or the Alliance.

Only his twin, Krux...