Acronix had gotten to the point where he just suddenly started crying. He didn't know how to deal with this situation. It gotten to the point where his element started to get out of control. It made everyone else back up besides for Lloyd. Lloyd don't know why he started to feel some sort of connection with Acronix, but he did. He quietly sat down next to him and hugged him. It startled the elder male, which made his mind focus on what happened, barely stopping the lost of control.
Acronix silently cried and Lloyd could feel his uneven breathing. He hugged him tighter, which he recieved the hug back finally. Lloyd smiled lightly and rubbed his back gently. "Hey now...its ok....we won't let your brother hurt anyone...but though it's your choice in what you respond with." He said softly to the male, who looked very troubled. Dispite his hip still hurting, he leg to of lloyd and got up. Limping to the front door of the Monastery.
He needed to be alone, needed time alone in fact. The news hit him hard, Cyrus's life is on the line. In fact, thousands of peoples lives may be on the line. But his main worry is Cyrus, he knew he can't fight, or flight. Cyrus is pratically a deer in headlights, from what he recall that is from the last time he was in ninjago before timetraveling again. He sat down on the steps and ran his hands through his hair. His thoughts keep circling his head, which made it hard for him to focus on one thought.
He looked out to the lands before him. Though he sighed, he felt anger built up. Not knowing where it came from, but he hated the idea that Cyrus was being used as some advantage against him. He gritted his teeth and got up again. Taking a few steps down before he took out his watch, he pressed a few buttons to signal his placement. Putting it away, he walked back up the steps to the others.
"If krux wants a fight. He is getting one. No one puts loved ones in such a position just for an advantage against another. I may of been soft to him during this, but he finally crossed the fucking line." He said in a thick hispanic tone. Clearly angered. The others looked at each other and nodded. Now needing to figure out a way to contact Krux, but Acronix was already ahead of them...
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Krux walked up the many steps, it was close to the second hour. Where another building will go down. He took his time just to feel satisfied for another building to be burned. Though meeting at the Monastery was questionable. He had a feeling the ninjas would be there, which had him take the wireless device with him. He wasn't going to take the chance in getting caught and going to prison.
Acronix waited quietly on the fountain that was in the middle of the court yard, the ninjas was instructed to let the twins talk themselves. Though it's a risky move on his part, but the ninjas would easily back him up if things got heated. Acronix looked at the sword beside him, his eyes darted to the entrance as he heard metal footsteps. Clearly Krux was wearing the armory. That Acronix had somehow lost.
"I see you got my message dear brother, what will be your choice?" Krux asked, though his eyes was a bit more red than normal. Acronix noticed this, knowing that Krux was barely in control anymore. The younger twin stood up quietly. "If its a fight you want. A fight you shall recieve." He said in a low tone. But Krux laughed at him. "With what?! No protection?! You wouldn't stand a fucking chance!" He cackled. Acronix looked down to his attire and stayed silent.
"Look Nixy, you got a month to prepare. Since our birthday is coming up, I'm willing to be merciful. But if anyone tries to catch me or my recruits, I will not hesitate to kill Cyrus borg and anyone who stands in my way in the fucking city." Krux explained with a sour tone. It made Acronix panic that he had mentioned Borg. He knew the ninjas can hear, and yet the secret wouldn't hold for much longer.
"You got a deal. Let me know where you want this fight. I'll make sure your ass gets to prison then." The younger twin coldly said. Krux grinned at him. "Good." He simply said as he turned on his heels, but he didnt decide to move just yet. "You and Cyrus may make a good pair as you imply. But you will soon loose him. I'll make sure of that." He said lowly before he walked back down the steps. Acronix clinched his fists, staying silent.
"What does he mean about you and Borg?" Nya asked, curiously. Which made Acronix tense up. "I...erh.." Acronix tried to find a way to explain, but he really couldn't. Which made his face heat up alot. "Its- i- sigh..you all know the article with Cyrus and the mistress...well its not a female. It was me." He said in a quiet tone. Everyone looked at each other confused before Jay got the brightest idea to squeal suddenly. "So you're telling us that you and Cyrus are together?!" He said joyfully. It shocked Acronix.
"Well...yeah....but please keep it a secret! I don't want to ruin his reputation." He paniced, which Jay smiled brightly and motioned his hand to zip his mouth shut. "Didnt expect borg to be gay, but I did notice how unhappy he was with females he has tried to date. Glad he founded someone that makes him happy." Cole said as he sat down on the fountain. "And I owe Jay 10 dollars- dammit-" "what you mean by that-"
"Figure how close you and Cyrus was, Jay made a bet that you two would eventually end up together-" "hey! I expected to loose the bet this time" Jay barked back at cole, who only laughed. "Is it...bad that im..with him..?" Acronix asked a bit nervously. "No, not at all!" Said cole. "Though I'm quite curious how you both actually fell for each other. If I recall, there was little time to with you both before you time traveled, but there was also alot of time with you both now.-" "have you heard of soulmates- or love at first sight, cole?" Jay questioned, interupting him once again.
"Yes I have squeaker" Cole muttered as he crossed his arms. "Its actually a bit awkward how it happened- but I dont want to tell-" Acronix said with a nervous smile. "Well, just know we support you both." Zane said softly, which atleast comforted Acronix a bit. Lloyd steps in, making the topic turn to a serious one. "Well besides all of this. Acronix now has to prepare to fight his own brother.."
[Halloween BONUS]
[note this originally is posted on Halloween. nothing to do with the book itself.]
The moon shun down on the dark city, only lights was the street lights and hues of colors from buildings. Stars are little to none, but here in the forest, you could see the stars bright as the day. Cyrus took a vacation to the forest to see the wildlife. But how much of a night owl he was, he was still up past midnight. He leaned out the window of the cottage, taking in the cool atmosphere. But as peaceful it was, he felt as if he was being watched.
He opened his eyes slightly to look out to the forest, seeing merely nothing. "Strange...it feels like someone is watching me.." he muttered, but he moved his wheelchair backwards and wheeled to the couch that was there behind him. Since it was cold out, he felt like sleeping next to the fire place. He locked the wheels and slipped himself onto the couch. Moving his legs so he could may down. He knew he should of atleast brung his daughter with him, but she was as busy like he was.
He gently pulled the cover over him and got himself comfortable. Taking off his glasses and setting them on the table infront of him, he finally was able to close his eyes. Listening to the crackling fire and chirping grasshoppers.
When he finally fell asleep, the night passed along, but he was waken up to movement. Though he felt a hand over his mouth when he tried to sit up. The figure made him lay back down forcefully. Light breathing could be heard close to his ear. He tried to scream. Even push the person away, but they barely moved.
He felt a hot breath against his neck for a brief moment before it was gone. ( "Is,,, is that rue21 mens CJ black cologne??" Im sorry-) but he felt a tickle right on his neck, which made him jolt and freak out the person. The person moved back, confused over the smell. But it moved their hood over their face. "Who in the world are you?!" Cyrus yelled, though he tried to find his glasses, but noted they wasn't in the same spot. The figure wasn't going to take chance in getting caught.
It didn't say anything besides it moving away from the inventor. But caressly fell over after not noticing the wheelchair. "Ah fuck!" The male yelled. "My hip!" He yelled once again. Cyrus sat up, rubbing his neck as it felt uncomfortable. Though it was absolutely hard for him to see. "What you deserve." He muttered. "You're lucky, whatever that fuckign smell is. Prevented your ass from getting killed." The male barked, just laying on the floor because of his hip getting hit.
"But I have nothi- wait what you mean getting killed?!" Cyrus paniced, shifting himself to the edge of the couch. He tried looking for his glasses, but ended up falling down. "Where are they...where's my phone in the matter?!" "You really think I don't take exact measures to ensure you wouldn't contact anyone or see who I am?" The male questioned with a small grin. He got up slowly and sat on the couch, well more than layed down.
He grabbed his arm and lifted it up, having a hard grip so he wouldn't try to move away. "Let go of me!" Borg cried out from fear. The male founded this amusing. "You're cute when you freak out" the male said, though with little emotion. "I may spare you...but I cant ensure you would be safe from my twin. If you stay here. You may acrually live. Try to leave back to the city. You're ensure of a death." The male said, putting a chin on his wrist. "Only reason why I'm saying this, is that tomorrow is a yearly feast that my kind has. And with your sent in this room, it could save you. Whatever it is, is ruining my appetite." The male explained, letting go of the wrist.
Before Cyrus could say something, the male was gone. He felt around and grabbed his glasses. Puting them on. He looked around, as if the room has not been altered. He grumbled, now wondering how he is going to get up.
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Cyrus woken next morning, more in the afternoon due to him not being able to fall asleep. He groaned and rubbed his eyes, grabbing his glasses, he put them on. He kept his eyes closed incase he was to fall asleep again. But felt uncomfortable for some reason. Like a huge weight was put onto him. He opened his eyes to find a hooded male laying on him like nothing. Cyrus squeamed in fear, which made the male cover his mouth quickly with his glove. "Go ahead, make yourself known." The male muttered in annoyance.
He got off and made sure the other didn't see his face. "Why did you even spare me? If you planned to kill me." Cyrus asked, he sat up, yet he couldn't see his phone anywhere. There goes the chance of calling the cops. "Mmm because I thought about making you my pet." The male said as he walked around the room, inspecting it. "A pet?! Who do you think you are?!-" "a vampire, that can kill you if you refuse me." The male quickly shut him up with how fast he answered.
"Though, with you, and now knowing you really can't flee. You may be perfect for a pet, but be a problem with you needing a wheelchair of all things." He grumbled. "I cant control if I was born Paralyzed you jerk!" Cyrus argued. The male shrugged. "Oh well." He said as he walked over, Cyrus felt his blood run cold. Clear fear in his expression. The male leaned down to his height, clear golden eyes shined through the shadow. His face was much more sharp and defined.
"But in order to make you my pet. I need to mark you." He muttered, Cyrus tried to keep him away, but compare to such strength the male had, it was like he was a infant to him. Both wrists are grabbed and put down beside him. "Its either this or you die. Your choice." He said, getting up close and personal. Cyrus's breath quickened. Either way, he was going to get bit. But he didn't want to die. "I'd rather live..." he muttered, but his sentence was cut short with a yell.
Piercing pain shot from his neck, it was worse when he could feel blood being drawn. But the sharp fangs left his skin, leaving him in pain and with blood dripping down his neck. He held his neck, bending over in pain. "Bit bitter than normal." The male muttered as he wiped away his mouth. "But not bad. This should ensure that others won't try killing you incase you do decide to make alot of noise during this day. My twin however, probably would kill you."
"Then let me...go back to the city...I'd rather be at my...company than here..." Cyrus muttered with a sour tone. "Well. I can't let you leave just yet. So you're going to be stuck with me for a while." The male shot back at him. Crossing his arms. "The name's Acronix by the way. And you're my pet for now on." Acronix addressed him, a small grin formed. God how much regrets Cyrus had in picking this location out of all locations for a vacation.