West Journey Tempest--Chapter 7

OK, this is the seventh and last chapter but I got more coming your way soon. Give me some time so I'll work on it soon. Thank for your support! Enjoy this chapter with a newcomer bunch in this chapter. Hope you guys like it! --KatDon

Chapter 7: Princess of Beauty, Brains, Brawn, and Benignity

From the South is a young maiden by the name of Adele Deimandis. Princess Adele Deimandis is quite a superficial young lady but underneath all that, she is a sweet person. But lately her reputation as a heartbreaker has been the talk of the town lately. Her mother, Governess Mariah Deimandis, is a widow and she is concern of her daughter's promiscuous behavior as a heartbreaker while wanting her to be a respectful woman of society which Adele laughs away at this as she does what she wants. With her naturally dark tresses, her tan skin, and red lip color; Adele wears clothing '70s-inspired looks with retro and cartoonish style to it. Her body is curvaceous which is why her bosom are big. And her legs are gorgeous. Adele's servants are also her glamour posse: Kessie Lesley, Jemima Padget, Corinne Harper, Theo Roman, Jared Parisdell, and Cassian Gillian. Kessie is a tall woman with large breasts and an alluring figure. She has short black hair with long strands on each side of her face which are curly. Jemima wore a yellow kimono with floral patterns. However, her kimono still shows a bit of her leg and she also has part of her hair tied into a small ponytail. And Corinne wore a bright blue dress, which looks as if it had been made ​​out of flowers. On her shoulders are presumably wings and, at her head, both left and right glowing orbs are attached. Adele's mother, Mariah, has dark way tresses and her nose was straight and cute while her smile was big and bright that lights up everyone's heart when they see it. Adele’s confident that her body looks good. She knows her body is something any girl would want — it’s great. They might think that she’s stupid because of it, but she doesn’t care because she knows she’s better than that. She knows that men would die for her. But what she really wants is to be admired and loved, because she’s awesome and has a bangin' bod. However; she will use and leave men heartbroken. And that’s the end. Because what she’d consider young puppy love never has a future. Especially since Adele Deimandis knows no better way to be in love than to take what she can get and run. Men to her are like bubblegum loses its taste, like a love maybe does after a short time. Adele just pushes him away, leaves some bite marks on him and a little bit of her. Even though young love isn’t going to last or turn into something real, she’s still going to jump into it. She wants to experience it and get what she can out of it. But she warns her guy that she’s going to mess him up and break his heart, because it’s delicate. She can pop it like bubblegum. Adele is a sad, lonely, dark twisted person, but this boy made her heart light up and he made her happy. So, Adele Deimandis presumably broke up with him, because she couldn’t let him into her heart. The reputation involves with other people’s boyfriends. She wants them because her for she thinks it’s her right to have them. She’s a homewrecker. Alternatively, she automatically assumes her boyfriend is perfect for her. But she knows there will become a time when something will happen and she won’t feel the same about him anymore. She wants other people’s boyfriends because they are the difficult things to get, which makes them more interesting so she must snatch the ones which are good. But for real, the good ones are partners that won’t hurt her, but she’ll have a hard time wooing them. The easy ones are far less reliable, but they are definitely easier to court. Before departing to the West; Adele shows up in a pale pink, cinched waist ensemble dress as she spins around in it. However she prances around as her mother enters, telling her it was time to go but Adele was still feeling spiffy in that dress she was saving for this special occasion but her mother interrupted: "Adele, stop making a spectacle of yourself! I'm only sending you here for one reason..." Her mother, Mariah, said while scolding. Adele sighed, "Yes, I know Mother." She replied. Smiling; Mariah holds out a box for her daughter, "My precious little girl: this a parting gift." Adele was annoyed, "Now, mother! I thought I told you..." Adele protested but her mother pulls out a pair of shoes from the box. Adele gasped with delight, "Jeweled shoes! Oh mother!" She said as she embraced her mother and pulls away as her mother says, "As befits the future governorness, take care of yourself. And try not to talk so much!" Mariah said. Adele nods, "I won't." She said. Mariah kissed her daughter's cheek as she tells her: "Have fun!" Then to the other servants of three young yet stunning women and three beautiful young men, she said: "Kessie! Jemima! Corinne! Theo! Jared! Cassian! Take good care of my beloved gem, understand?" All six of them agreed and Adele climbed in the carriage with the other glamorous posse. They traveled to the West for awhile, but after for awhile; they arrived at their destination. Adele had been sleeping for a bit however Theo leaned over and woke her up gently, Adele rubbed her eyes as Theo said with a hand gesture, "Here we are, m'lady! This is West!" He announced. Adele squinted, "What? Already?" She asked. "Yes, ma'm." Jared replied. Adele sighed, "What a shame." She said. As soon she stepped out with her posse; people cheered as she heard people spoke out: "OMG, do you know who that is? That's Adele Deimandis, that's Princess whose reputation is so scandalous!" Girls look on with disgusted expressions. Adele walks toward Monica, who is surprised to meet her. "Were you looking for something or someone?" asked Monica. Adele glanced around, "Uhhh yea... Monica Currie? I don't know... somewhere?" She said. Erica puts her arms around Monica and smiled, "Right here, my friend..." Adele brightened up and seized Monica's hand shaking it, "It is an honor to meet you!" She said. Monica managed to smile as she said, "You too." She said, "Welcome to the West." Adele expressed her excitement as her posse agreed. Madame Quincy appears as she had an idea: "Well, we want to ask if you'd be interested in perhaps sharing a room or maybe we can give you a room, how does that sound?" Madame Quincy suggested. Adele smiled with glee, "Oh, thank you for asking, but I've already been assigned a private suite..." But then, she begins to notice her servants' disappointment and then she said, "But you can all come visit me whenever you want!" She added. The three girls and three boys of her posse group hugged her, making her squirm a little. "Oh, Princess! How good of you!" Kessie gushed. "You're so good!" echoed Corinne. When they weren't looking, Erica taps Monica on the shoulder and pretends to throw up. Monica nudged her but both girls giggled as Adele protested: "No I'm not!" Her entourage cried out in sync, "Yes you are!" Irritated with the group hug; Adele pushed them away gently while exclaiming, "Now stop! Stop it! GIVE ME SPACE!!! She adjusted her hair and clothes before she swishes her hair. "Well, we have a party so if you want to come and join us." Monica suggested. Adele was thrilled by this as she and her posse went away. Erica rolled her eyes as she followed her friends. Una, Conner, Aiden, Fiachra, and Sirius also went away but the only one left was Monica as she turned to Madame Quincy and calls out, "Madame Quincy, may I ask a favor?" In the meantime; Adele was still in that dress as she was glamorizing herself and finished up. "Now I must accessorize myself for the party." Jemima pulls a hat out of one of Adele's hat boxes, the hat was a large red hat which was upwards on the sides and golden edges, with an extremely long, massive and spiky pink plumage. "Adele, what in the world!?" Corinne exclaimed. "Now, just pretend you didn't see that. My mother is always giving me the most ridiculously beautiful hats. I'd give it away, but I don't hate anyone that much." Adele explained. They managed to get ready and hurried to the party. Before they could go inside; Madame Quincy makes her way towards Adele and her posse. "Oh, Princess Adele?" She called. Adele and the others turned around, "Lady Madame Quincy...What are you doing here?" Adele asked. The madame took her aside and rummaged through her bag, "I have something for you." replied Madame Quincy. She hands her a blue gem necklace that sparkled like the ocean in the sun. Adele gasps, takes it as she almost dropped it and looks at it with tears in her eyes. "Oh...How can I ever express my graditude?" She asked with a genuine smile. Madame Quincy shakes her head while waving a hand, "Oh, don't thank me! This was Monica's idea, not mine." She said. Adele looked surprised, "What? Monica?" She said. Madame Quincy smiled and nodded, "Yes, Miss Currie requested that I include you in the ceremony for an inspirational speech. She insisted I tell you this very night." She said. Confused, Adele had to ask: "But... why?" Madame Quincy shrugs, "I have no idea. She is good to newcomers around here, especially with people like you." said Madame Quincy. She leaves as Theo comes up to Adele, "What is it?" He asked. Adele shrugged, "I got what I wanted..." She said. Theo looked concerned, "Then what's the matter?" He persisted gently. Adele tucks it away as she turned to him and smile, "Nothing..." Theo smiled, "Good. Let's go." He said. The other servants were happy to see everything was fine as they head to the party but stop as newcomers walks in. The others stop as they gasp and make comments for the way they are as a few laugh. Cassian was the first to comment, "Who are they?" He said. Adele saw them too, "I have no idea, Hey now--please, don't stare!" She scolded. Jared looked at her in amazement, "How can you help it?" He said. One of the newcomers was Venetia who turns and glares at the crowd as she heard that the chatter stopped and she & the three friends proceed to the other side of the party room. The other two, Colt and Megan, glared at them as they followed her. Adele looked surprised, "Well I'll say, she doesn't give a damn about what anyone else thinks. Same with these guys." commented Jemima. Adele has a look of guilt on her face, "Of course does, maybe she just pretends not to... I feel awful...For them." She said. The six servants glanced at her in surprise, "Why? It's not like it's your fault." Cassian assured her. But Adele left them as she told them, "Excuse me..." She walks over to Venetia, Colt and Megan as she clears her throat. "May I cut in?" asked Adele. And she took Venetia's hands as they both had a good time. Colt and Megan were amazed by this sight before they both realized they were alone with each other and decided to have fun with the rest.

Watching this sight of Adele and Venetia, Monica and her friends were shocked by this sight. Then they realized that maybe Adele wasn't so bad after all and they all partied happily with one another of a great festival. The next day after celebrating much overnight; Venetia and Adele barge into their suite. Adele is in hysterics. "Your very first party ever?! Your very first party!" She exclaimed happily. Then she realized it was lights up and checked the day when she realized it was a new day. "Oh look, it's tomorrow! Tia... do you mind if I call you Tia?" Adele asked. Venetia felt a little bit awkward but at ease, Well, it's a little perky....But no. I don't mind." She assured her. Adele squealed with excitement, "And you can call me... Adele. So... Tia... now that we're friends, I've decided to make you my new project!" She said. Venetia was nervous as she backs away while saying, "Uh...You really don't have to do that." Adele gently escort her to the makeup room, "I know, that's what makes me so nice!" She said. Hours later, Adele was still giving Venetia the makeover, Venetia was nervous as she told Adele: "Adele? This isn't going to work!" Adele looked at her, she smiled at her: "Oh Tia, don't think that way anymore! Your whole life is going to change and all because of me. Okay, stand up, my Cinderella, for I will turn your frock into a beautiful ball gown!" She said. She managed to get out one of her dresses which was a pink, teal and navy floral butterfly print and bow like detailing on the neckline. When Venetia puts it on, Adele helped her adjust it and then told her, "Now, I'll show you how to flip your hair: Flip flip. Or you could use your hand." She helped her by demonstrating and then she squeals with delight. "Now, for the finishing touch." takes flower out of a vase, puts it into Venetia's hair. And stepped back in amazement, "Why, Lady Venetia, look at you, you're beautiful." She breathed as she hands her a mirror. Venetia was amazed, Adele was right--She was beautiful!"Adele, I--" She started to say but then there was a scream and Venetia rushed out but called out to her, "I have to go!" After she was gone, Adele said: "You're welcome." Once outside, Venetia managed to find Colt and Megan while trying to keep away from the monsters. "What's happening?" Colt said. Venetia realized what she caused as she tried to timidly explained, "I don't know I......" She stopped as her cheeks turned red. Colt looked around, "Alright just....don't get mad at me...Or Megan for that matter. He then took out his weapon and slayed the monster before turning to the other two girls, "Well are you coming?" He asked. Venetia nods, "Let's go!" said Venetia. She and Megan runs with him after he was fighting the monsters. "Careful, we don't want to ruin the place." Venetia said. Colt was annoyed to hear this, "Don't you think that I realize that? You must think I'm really stupid or something!" He said. Megan added, "No, you're not really stupid." She was concerned. She didn't know what was going on and it scared her. While battling the monsters; Colt couldn't help but asked, "Why is it that every time I see you you're causing some sort of commotion?" Venetia rolled her eyes, "Maybe because I am one." She shouts. "And I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow." Megan looked at her in surprise, "No you're not. Or you wouldn't be so unhappy." She said. "Hey, I could go all day and if you ladies don't need my help..." called Colt but Venetia managed to say, "No, we do!" And they got out of there. Once afterwards, the three of them were catching their breaths. Megan looked at Colt and gasps softly, "Oh look, you're bleeding... those things...they must have scratched you." She said. Colt looked at the cut on his face and smiled a little, "Yeah... they did scratched me. I better get to safety... I mean, get first aid for this stupid cut." And he walks away. Megan looked after him, "Colt..." She muttered with concern. Venetia wrapped an arm around her and said, "It's OK. He'll be fine." Megan smiled, nodding. "Yes, you're right." She replied. The next morning, Adele stood on the podium of the welcoming ceremony for her with the necklace around her neck. She tapped the microphone gently to make sure it was on and then, spoke into it: "Fellow people of the West, let us....celebrate! Oh what a celebration we'll have today, let's have a celebration the Adele Way!" Adele said. The audience cheered however Adele felt a tap on her shoulder, so she said to the crowd: "Excuse me for just a moment!" She turned and saw Monica handing her a piece of paper of her speech. Adele smiles as she then turned to the crowd and begins to read a speech titled 'Capable of Greatness': "You can be the best as long as you try and use your abilities to the fullest and believe in yourself. If you work, you can be the best at anything you want to be. You can be strong. Anything is possible when you put your mind to it. You can live by your own schedule and not have anyone controlling you. Living longer. If you were enough dedicated into living a longer life, your human passion and dedication will make you go and do all sorts of stuff to make that happen. All because you CAN DO IT! You can do anything as long as you believe and persevere. Nothing’s impossible, you can break free of whatever’s restraining you." During her speech; Adele's reading caused everyone to feel empowered by those words. Monica, Conner, and their friends smiled as Adele continued, "If you apply yourself, you can be the master of everything. You can do whatever you want if you set your mind to it, instead of just waiting around and hoping something will happen. MAKE it happen. Dedication, passion, and faith is all you need. Work hard to achieve your goals and you could end up, well, in the hall of fame. You can do the toughest things with ease if wish to and apply yourself. Even hell can’t be a problem for you if you do that. Just try it. Most people never develop their biggest talent because they don’t try. Do whatever you are doing for the people that got you there. Do it so you can always be proud of yourself and others can be too. You’ll never know what things are like if you never actually try them. You’ve got nothing to lose. You could one day represent your country and make it proud." She took a deep breath, "You are capable of greatness because you can make things happen for your talents are what makes you successful. Never give up and believe in yourself." And it was over. There was a slow clap coming from Monica before everyone applauded to that speech as Adele smiled with delight. From a place while watching the speech on her TV; Lorelai was inspired to hear those words and she felt inspired. She smiled as she said to herself, "Capable of greatness, huh." That got her things and she realized who would be a perfect inspiration and grinned with great, genuine delight. Meanwhile; Penny was inventing a new concotion of blood samples from other donors as she drank them all in the cup of that empty cache as she saw memories of Lorelai's swarming in her mind: Lorelai was in pain for what she done and couldn't bring herself to go out there because of the terrible things so she instructed Una and the gang to take her black dress and tell the people that they've killed Lorelai. She also gives Una a letter that is for Sianna that says, 'To Sina, from Lory.' Lory was Lorelai's nickname from Sianna. Una couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going to go?" Lorelai smiled, "Don't worry about me. The next time we meet, I'll be in a place better than what I've created." Una, Conner, Aiden, Fiachra, and Sirius escaped after Lorelai set the castle on fire. They looked around as they didn't see Lorelai anywhere but they knew she escaped. After returning to the West; Una and her friends were honored as friends but the four of them were pained to hear the townspeople cheer, "HURRAY! LORELAI IS DEAD AND GONE, THERE'S JOY OUT THE LAND!!!! FOR NO ONE CRIES, MOURNS OR LAYS A FLOWER ON THEIR GRAVE FOR THEM TO RETURN!!!!" In the meantime, Sianna read a letter from Lorelai which was given to her by Una. The letter said: "Dear Sina, Remember those days at the university and how you became my first friend because I was by myself at the party. Well, you've changed so much since we've crossed paths. I feel like that was one of the best days of my life. I can’t make a big impact because of my reputation but you're popular and people will listen to you. I heard this once, some people come into our lives to make an impact, whether it’s good or bad. I don't know if it's true or not but I know who I am since I knew you. I like to express how you have impacted on my life. Because we knew each other, we had been inspired and influenced in a good way. We are going their separate ways so I want to add that you have taught me so much and it will stay with me forever. I will still remember and always hold onto you dearly in special places of my heart. Just to clear the air, I asked for forgiveness for the terrible things I've done you blame me for but I believe there's blame to share from both of us. And none of that seems to matter anymore, who can say that I've been changed for good because of you. I'll always remember you in my memory, like a handprint on my heart. You've rewritten my story by being my friend. Thank you, From your friend, Lorelai 'Lory'." Sianna felt tears in her eyes as she will never forget her friend, she turned to the citizens to announce that the end of Lorelai's reign has done. In another memory, Penny saw Lorelai lie in bed that night, she couldn't sleep as memories flooded back to her in her head. So she got our of bed and rummaged through her stuff as she found what she was looking for: A scrapbook! Lorelai opened it and flipped through it. She saw a portrait of herself as a little girl, her sister Emina where she was born paralyzed through her legs and had to be in the wheelchair. And there was her father, Petrov. Petrov had always favorite Emina and despised while also neglected Lorelai for being different since birth. Then, Lorelai turned the page and found the picture of the university she went to. She recalled the memory when she arrived on her first day, where everyone was staring at her and a confused Lorelai thought she had something stuck in her teeth or her underskirt was showing so she didn't noticed. Finally, she was annoyed as she explained the gawking students that she was no witch and she wasn't a monster. But that didn't help with the teasing or the whispering about her. But she didn't care anymore, she was looking for people to approve of her for anything. She didn't have much friends. She knew her father was so shameful of her, the same thing goes for Emina. She loved her father and sister but she couldn't help but feel like a burden to them. Emina was always called 'Emma' by Lorelai and everyone else from the university. In her days of the university, Lorelai focused on her grades rather than beauty or socializing with others. But she finally meets her polar opposite by the name of Sianna, her rival at the time who cared about was being popular as well as having lots of friends. The two girls were forced to share a room as roommates, the two of them were not too thrilled with bunking with each other. Sianna found Lorelai unusual, peculiar and hard to describe as a person. But Lorelai hate her for being blonde, a snob, and wearing prettier clothes as well as looking all nice yet gorgeous. They hated each other but yet, their paths did cross. One day, things changed when there was a party but Lorelai didn't have many friends so she was a wallflower. Sianna saw how lonely she was, she suddenly felt guilty for her and decided to sit with her. Since that day, those two became from rivals to friends as they sat at lunch together and told each other secrets. Lorelai used to keep a necklace from her deceased mother, who died after Emina was born and Sianna told her that she is engaged to Prince Asmund, but he doesn't know yet as Sianna is waiting for the right moment to tell him. That's when, Sianna decides to give Lorelai a makeover to help her feel more prettier and more confident in herself. It helped Lorelai make her noticeable afterwards and soon, Asmund noticed. That's when, Lorelai bonds with Asmund as she develops a crush on Asmund but she couldn't confess her feelings to him because he would reject her and he already has Sianna. Her spirits were risen when she heard she was promoted to meet Maugris, the most powerful and great wizard of the West. But she was allow to bring one person to the west and she decides to let Sianna to come along, which she accepts since she always wanted go to the West. The two friends had a great time! Seeing the sights before Lorelai got to meet Maugris, the wizard who is all powerful & great of the West! In the present, Lorelai smiled at those good times she had! Then, she flipped the page and found one for her sister Emina and a boy by the name of Jimmy Talon, son of Marshall Talon! He and Emina were inseperable, it was one day when a happy Emina told Lorelai some good news: "Oh Lory, you won't believe this! Guess what? Lady Sianna found the perfect boy for me. It's James, James Talon. Isn't it wonderful?" She said. Lorelai smiled, "That's great Emma, I'm so glad to hear that you're going to the party with someone. Jimmy's a nice guy." She said. Emina beamed with a nod, "Yes he is." She replied. Lorelai remembered seeing them at the party, Jimmy hands Emina a cup of punch and Emina took a sip. She was surprised how good it tastes, "What's in the punch Jimmy?" She asked. "Oh! It's my mother's speciality. Lemons, pears, and melons." said Jimmy. "Mmm, it's good." Emina said. She grinned at him and Jimmy smiled back. He then said, "Um, Emina?" Emina glanced at him, "Yes Jimmy?" Jimmy looked a bit nervous, "Listen, there's something I think you need to know...Why I brought you here." He said. "Oh Jimmy, I already know why you brought me here." said Emina. "You...You do?" Jimmy asked. Emina begin to have tears in her eyes as she said: "It's because I'm in this chair, right? You feel sorry for me so you ask a silly girl like me, isn't it?" Jimmy felt bad, "No, not at all...It's not that at all, it's because you are so beautiful. You're so beautiful and I think you are so fair and intelligent. You know, it's not about being not able to do anything, you can make the most out of it." So Jimmy decided to give Emina the best time of her life! Back in the present, Lorelai closed up the book and puts it aside. "Oh Emma....James....Where did it all went wrong?" She whispered. She thought about that agonizing memory: The day Lorelai gave Emina the shoes known as Talaria, which caused Emina to walk. Tears of joy, Emina confessed to the surprised Jimmy of her feelings however Jimmy admits that he was in love with Sianna! Heartbroken by the rejection; Emina attempted to use a love spell but it backfired as it almost made Jimmy's heart explode. Lorelai saves him by using metal parts however Jimmy came back all wrong as Emina screamed in horror at the sight of Jimmy, who has a grotesque pig face! Jimmy was terrified at what happened and fleed in shame. But things got worst, so much worst....First, there was that awful hurricane and Lorelai was looking for her sister however she was shocked to find the remains of her sister was her feet which had the Talaria shoes. Lorelai was in anguish however she decided to get her favorite teacher, Mr. Semolina, for help. He resurrected a dead lion once, maybe he can help with Emina. When Lorelai got to the university, she saw the lights in Mr. Semolina's office was off so she went in and turned them on. What she saw was a horrifying scene of Mr. Semolina's corpse, his own nape was red and there was a puddle of that awful color on the floor! Lorelai flee the scene, crying and struggling for breath! However, she bumped into Asmund which she wish she didn't because she must look like a crying mess. But she managed to tell Asmund what had happened and they talked for awhile in a garden where they confess their love for one another. But then, they were discovered by the guards as Lorelai escaped while Asmund was being lead away to be beatened to death. Lorelai was in a panic as she try to use a spell to save him however she heard a crunch sound of bones as well as a sickening sound of flesh ripped apart. Lorelai screamed, "ASMUND!!!!!" That was when she fell into a state of grief as she heard voices beckoning to her and that's when she became the evil sorceress! In reality, Penny shook her head and composed herself before she had another memory vision in her mind again but this one was different: She saw a young man with dark hair playing the piano. A beautiful and solemn woman stopped to listen, she waited until he was finished before approaching, "Not bad." She said. The young man with dark hair looked up, "Who are you?" He asked. "Nikita Arsene, and you are?" The woman introduced herself. "Andel Pankraz." The young man replied. "I have an arrangement for you, I mean...If you're up for it." Clotilda said. Andel looked at her, "What would that be?" He asked. Nikita smiled. In the next instant, there was a young man in his jail cell as he was reading but heard the doors opened and placed the book down as he looked out to see Nikita approaching. "Who are you, are you a god or an angel?" asked the velvet-like voice. Nikita smirked, "A god? Please, not even close but no, I'm not that or an angel." She said. The young man smirked over to Andel. "Oh, really? And who's the brooding guy with you?" He asked. Nikita looked at Andel and answered, "You're partner." Engel looked at her with wide eyes. Even the young man looked surprised, "What now?" He demanded. Andel wasn't too pleased with this, "You gotta be kidding me, he's my new partner?" He said. "Just for a little while. I'll find you someone better, OK?" Nikita said. Andel rolled his eyes, "Fine." He said. The young man grinned, he chuckled silently. "Well, well, this should be fun." He replied. As they were both in the same room, the young man was feeling pretty chatty with Andel, who was just silent as monk. "So, how did you climb aboard this club? Huh?" The young man asked. Andel looked slightly annoyed, "Not that you want to know." He said. The young man chuckled, "Ah, mystery guy. It's complicated. Yada-yada. Well, mine's complicated too. I'm a stowaway and a thief. I don't belong anywhere." He said. "I see." Andel said. The young man looked at him, "So, you're my partner eh? I'll try to make it memorable for you, my good man." He said. Andel sighed, "You already have." He said. "By the way, I didn't get your name Mr. Brood." The young man said. "That goes both ways, Andel Pankraz. Singer. Songwriter. Pianist. Composer. Actor. Not like it's a big thing." Andel replied. The young man looked even more smug, "Signar. Poet. Photographic memory. Stowaway. Thief. Only the most interesting man in any woman or man's life....Heh, I don't want you think I'm a freak or anything." He said. Andel smiled just a bit, "I don't mind it but keep your personal space from me and maybe I might call you friend." He said. A big buff man who was busy punching a bag and working hard when he heard the door opened and stopped. "HEY! Who goes there?!" He exclaimed. "You're Gryphon, right?" Nikita asked, walking towards him. The muscle head glared at her, "Who wants to know?" He demanded. Nikita replied, "I have assigned something special for you." Gryphon looked at her in surprise, "Me? Why me?" He asked. "I believe we have a situation on our hands and I believe we could use you." Nikita said with a sneaky grin on her face. Gryphon was intrigued, he smirked. "Heh, I don't know. Do I get paid out of this?" He remarked.

The next memory showed Penny where Monica came across one file and her face fell. "Ah, I heard of these guys. They're Phoenix." Monica remarked. Una looked confused, "What's Phoenix?" She asked. Monica looked at her and said, "The most powerful elite team, those guys are friggin' badasses. You better stay away from them, they're like a drug--A familiar taste of poison. There's Darwin Pythias, he is an undercover mole. You can't know if he's a friend, enemy, but you can't trust him. At all! Latona 'Leto', the Dark Lady. Exotic, sexy, deadly, crepuscular chick. She's as lethal as a belladonna or a white oleander. A hot femme fatale, she plays manipulative games with others. Gryphon, the brute who can beat up anyone. He's a muscle bound meathead. Signar, the clever guy with brains and wit. Better watch out for him, he's pretty sneaky. Phoebe, she's OK. She's quiet, but she seems snobby. Both virtuous and sexy. And she can kick ass too--A martial artist. This brooding, dark haired, calm, stoic, but he's third in command. His name is Andel Pankratz. Oh, and he's not the only one...Nathaniel Cobbins, but he's known as Nathan. This guy is a troublemaker and a jerkass. Looks aren't everything, so don't trust him. Ever!" Monica informed her friend. Una nods, understanding this. Just then, Monica and her friends saw from afar that there was a battle going on! Monica, Conner, his friends, and the others were shocked to see what was going on as they saw it all. Conner saw a strange blonde haired guy, he looked and approached the gang. "Who are you?" demanded Conner. The young man speaked out, "So, you're Conner--The surivor." He stood up and spoke, "At last, we meet." Conner looked at him, "And you?" He asked. The mysterious guy smiled smugly as he glanced at Ferrand, "Nathan Cobbins. This is my gang and we are Phoenix." replied the young man. Monica was shocked by this, "This is the gang called Phoenix? Oh crap, I can't believe this." She thought. "I wasn't expecting them to be like this....This dangerous." Conner glared at Nathan, "How do you know who I am?" He demanded. "Oh, I know about you. A shipwreck with your beloved crew in pieces and buried from that horrible storm. How dreadful, isn't it? It seems like the pain your heart still aches as also the fear of going on a ship again because the crash left you traumatized." Nathan explained. Conner quivered at this, Una glanced at him in concerned. Conner was prepared to fight Nathan, but he just walked passed Conner and appeared before Una. "It's you." He only said and then he seized her jaw, pulled her in and kissed her right on the lips. Everyone was shocked at this sight, Monica and Conner couldn't believe what they were seeing. Una was lost for a moment before she pushed him away in shock while she admits as she blushed: "I....I never been kissed before by anyone, that was....that was my first....my first kiss...!" Una covered her mouth to muffle her sobs. Nathan looked at her, "Your first kiss huh? Well, I didn't want you to miss it. I mean, anyone could have missed but I guess, it's so significance and something unexpected. I guess that makes you a kissed chaste maiden. So innocent and kissed." He taunted with a laugh. Monica felt anger inside her, she charged at him. But he deflected it. Monica couldn't believe it, "How the helll?" She thought. "You know, my power can deflect any of your attacks." replied Nathan. "Hmph, kissed me anyday buddy and make me cry like you did to her." Monica snapped. "Come on, she should remember that. And I came what I got." Nathan said. He and his group turned and left! Miranda was shaken, Conner and Monica comforted her but it wouldn't be the last time they saw Nathaniel Cobbins and his gang called Phoenix! Unknown to her, Erica went to work of the stadium and cleaned the empty locker room. Just then, a noise made her jump and she went to investigate. As she found the supply room; it was vacant as she seems. Before she knew it; she could feel herself strangled by a male's legs as they try to choke the life out of her but Erica uses the training martial arts against the person trying to kill her and she turned around to see her opponent. A hooded figure with a staff and a mask over his nose and mouth, "Are you a competitor?" He asked. Erica could hear him, "No, I'm just a cleaning girl with a few moves. Are you a competitor?" She replied. "Go ahead, I will apprehend you!" said the man. Just before the fight erupted, a voice called out: "DARWIN! That is enough! What is going on?" In walk the young man by the name of Nathan Cobbins! He has a slim, toned, and muscular body. He is average, slightly taller and has spiky dirty blond hair reaching the back of his neck. The outfit he wore was a navy blue opened jacket with silvery fur edges on it. He also had a skin-tight white shirt underneath. Darwin drop his position while kneeling down, "My liege. Forgive me, the girl claims she's a cleaning janitor. She could be lying." He said. "No, she's telling the truth." said the blond haired guy. "What?" Darwin asked, giving Erica a look. "I was told about this, but never mind that; I'll deal with you later so go." The guy said. Darwin bowed before he talked to Erica alone: "Sorry about that, he's a servant and one of my comrades. I'm Cobbins, Nathaniel Cobbins. So, you're the cleaning girl huh. I saw what you did--Nice moves." He said. "Um, yeah. I'm just a beginner." claimed Erica. Why was she feeling shy around this guy? "Relax Erica, I didn't come here to finish the job or bring you down. In fact, maybe you could be a great worth to me." Nathan said. "Ha, like hell." Erica said. And walked away. In the meantime; Tina was walking but didn't see where she was going. She was reading research on a group rivaled with Phoenix. She has never heard of these people. However, she crashed into someone--or two rather--But when she looked up, Nathan and Andel glared down at her. "You....!" Nathan growled. "....Tina Jett." finished Andel. Tina gasped, "What the--No, it can't be!" She knew who they were! "Yeah, the gang who rises from the ashes, Phoenix! What's the matter, scared?" taunted Nathan. "I'm not scared of you, not both of you." replied Tina, she turned around and walked away proud. "Hey Tina, we wanna ask you if you could join us." called Nathan. Tina laughed with no humor in her voice, "Like hell. What makes you think I'd join you guys?" She snapped. Nathan smirked, "You really are stubborn. You'll be sorry for messing with us." He said. "Ooh, I think I'll live." mocked Tina, turning away but Nathan was still persistent. "We'll be waiting for you or else!" Tina kept walking, she didn't turn back but those guys will get their just desserts if they try anything. More memories filled up Penny's brain as she could see that three guys get into trouble with some bullies: A leader, and his henchmen. They start picking on the guy and his friends but Sandra couldn't stand the taunting any longer! She marches over as she couldn't believe who it was: "No way, it's Nathan Cobbins!" thought Sandra. Then she saw a familiar section of two others. "Shit just got real! It's Signar! And Gryphon!" thought Sandra. Just before Nathan could attack, Sandra blocks his attack and send him backwards. Nathan and his friends was stunt by this, Sandra glares him. "You want to beat them? You're going have to go through me first." she said. Nathan looks at her before grinning, "Ohhh, I'm so scared. A girl's gonna hurt me." He taunted and his friends chuckled. Sandra's eyebrow raised, "I'm not just a girl, pal!" She replied. Taran simpers at her more as well as his friends, "Huh? Then what are ya then?" He asked. "Well, your about to find out." Sandra said with a playful grin. "Bring it!" Nathan cried, charging at her but Sandra dodges the attack. "Whoa, she's fast!" exclaimed Gryphon. "Not good enough, I can handle her!" bragged Nathan. "You should give up because I can defeat you." Sandra said. But she was punched hard, Nathan and his boys laughed at her but they became afraid as Sandra's appearance changed. Her heart was beating, it was like it was nuclear and her blood was pulsing once again! Her eyes turned black as she let out a screech. In another second; Nathan and the others were terrified by what she could do and defeated them. Sandra turned back to normal as she almost fainted but woke up in the medics and she was fine. Later after she recovered; she was waiting with other girls in the room when someone enters. "I'm looking for a girl by the name of Sandra, is she here?" A voice called out. Sandra whirled around and said, "Yes, that's me." But her jaw dropped at who she was looking at. "Andel Pankraz?" She thought. As if on cue, the girls squealed as there was a lot of unison: "Oh my! It's him!" swooned the first. "It's Andel Pankraz." Sandra rolled her eyes, but noticed Andel walked over to her and said, "Come with me, please. I mean, if you don't mind." Sandra shrugged, "Um...OK." She said. After a while of talking, Sandra was shocked to hear what he said. "What? You want me to join you and your gang?" Sandra asked. Andel smiled, "Yes, that's exactly right." He answered. "Why me?" inquired Sandra. "I saw you fighting Nathan and I must say, you are a splendid fighter. We think you're incredible." Andel said. Sandra smirked, "Sure, right." She said. "Why don't you think about it and come back?" Andel suggested. Sandra nodded as she walks away, unknown what might happen next. The next day, while having lunch alone; Rita is approached by Leto. She loudly slammed her bag to the table as she said, "Life sucks, Rita. I feel like I can tell you this. I feel like I can be honest because you won't join us! Look at you, stuffing yourself like a bird while I talk. Strangely comforting...But now that I feel like I know you again that's all changed. It's so nice to know there's someone who's life sucks more than ours." Leto leaned over and whispered, "You know, there's something you don't know. Do you know what that is?" Then, there was a pause as she says: "Conflict will always exist as long as humans are on Earth. Things like murder and war, they have over time become a part of human culture as a whole." Leto leaned inches away as she whispered, "Just like animals, humans weed out the weak until only the strong survive. Under the economy, the people with the most power are the rich. These rich people will literally buy off politicians so their own goals will be heeded. In some cases, the rich have complete control over the news media, so even the information as people get are swayed purposefully. It’s truly ghastly." Another pause and Leto whispered back in Rita's ear, "Clashes between different types of people has always been a part of human nature and history, and the strongest always wins. The tragic things that happen every day in the world are a product of natural capability and choice. Our current approach in the media of condemning and punishing criminals is not adequate, and if we are to curb these behaviors, then we must uncover the underlying causes. This coincides with the goal of incarceration, which is to rehabilitate rather than solely punish those that break the law." Another pause before her soft voice spoke to Rita, "It’s so hard to reconcile how one man can be running a charity race, while another man is building a bomb to blow this person up. Don't think you're alone in thinking other inexplicable acts raise concerns in people’s minds. We are left to question the atrocities that we face in this day and age, but those in the past as well: what can drive living, breathing humans to carry out one of the largest mass murders in history? Why do we want to hurt one another? Perhaps the human tendency to kill and ensue war is in our DNA, but now she contemplates her judgment, trying to figure out if the bad things that humans do are a part of our legacy, or inheritance. Humans are thinking creatures that can betray themselves. It’s not uncommon practice for people to lose themselves in a moment or to commit an act totally unlike yourself. It’s very easy to forget that your idealized self and ideal set of beliefs do not sync with yourself or your actions on a day to day basis. humans do everything with less grace than animals. We use animals as a term to define bad and selfish people and animals are the worst thing, in my opinion. I mean, we are wild. We maintain the traits of babies and wild animals. Humans have lost sensibility about matters, and they see their body as a material thing and a way to have fun. The world is always in a tragedy caused by bad men. Hatred is generated by this generation, especially by greed. The only things humans can do in this world is participate in war. Could this tendency towards brutality be a recent change in our culture? Some factor that was preventing destruction may have existed in our genes but has been unraveled recently. Are humans are born with their thoughts and behavioural traits or if they are learnt? Are you killing because your holy text has told you to? Or because of your instinct to kill?" She then pause shortly and whispered, "Underneath our image of social cohesion; we’re capable of horrific actions. People would subject another innocent human to a lethal punishment, if a credible authority ordered it. Our environment influences how we behave — many times in recent history, when an individual has stood at the ledge of buildings threatening to jump, crowds of hundreds of people shout encouragements to leap. Yet those same people would like probably to believe they are civilised, maybe we can’t understand our capacity for cruelty. Discrimination and other horrendous things in life are still alive and they’re running well through the blood of savage human-beings but not everyone. We’re just like a little child or an animal still learning how to even crawl on this earth." After she was done, she was smirking however Rita, who recovered from her shocked, as she sneer back. "They seem harmless but I have to admit it, I'll bet Nathan is a geek, dork, or some nerdy guy." Rita explained. "And I'll bet Andel might look like a friggin' retired rockstar. So, thank you for your time but no thanks to your offer." She walked away and didn't look back.

In another memory, Penny saw Nathan was looking over the skyline and Andel was sitting by the lake, each of them were thinking about their lives: Nathan and Andel come from a poor household and eventually left with food stamps in one hand and their stuff in the other. In his life; Nathan was in a rough place in his life living in a life of poverty. The people there were so poor they didn’t have much of a say in anything. And on top of that, the foundation of their lives were made from liars and thieves. They didn’t have jobs or money, so lying and thievery were the ways in which to survive. Soars beyond their roots; Andel came from a man who got his mother pregnant and left her as if she was nothing to him. He meets the biological father but wants no good to come to him. He’ll be able to rise above his demons after being held down his entire childhood. This man used and manipulated Andel's mother and broke her down. But there’s no way she’s taking this sitting down. They both were fearlessly seeks a spiritual connection and they leap from the confines of their own inner demons. Instead of being the hunted, Nathan is now the hunter. He wants to get back at those who have wronged him and his family in the past and is now in the position to do so. He has revenge on his father who walked out on them or even the people for trying to wrongfully enslave his life. Eventually the wrongs will be right, putting an end to the injustice. Desperate and broken; Nathan and Andel were going on a crusade, but now they are maybe prisoners of war, punished for all the lives they took through blood and pain, because they thought that the people they thought cared about them was defending them, but it was a dream to think that those bastards was on their side. Man constantly tests their own will, and with this constant test they not only doubt themselves, but also affect the positive aspects of the world around them. It was s time for them to be out in the open so they can be free, the lessons learned on the battlefield of love are only the stepping stones towards the war ahead. They were promised to rid the earth of wrong. But they were the ones wrong, and they lost their kingdom, due to the crusade. They thought they were blessed but they only thought. In the end, they know they aren’t. The good and the evil line says that both sides are hurt, anything can happen in war, but no matter what, anyone can have to always keep on fighting and persevere. Even the holy will be harmed; the good and the bad both suffer from war. Nathan once said, "Who says what’s right is right? Who says what’s wrong is wrong? The way society sees it, stealing is wrong, and unfair to others. But the way poor people, with families, who steal, well, they steal to survive, cause the low-class jobs don’t give enough money as it is. I’m not saying stealing is right. I’m asking what makes it wrong, when you’re doing it for a good reason." He’ll never give up, no matter what direction he has to go in. He’ll fight until the end of the world itself, if that’s what it takes. In the meantime; Andel is known by most, but he's nothing special. He is like a traveler or soldier, who has seen a lot of the world, good and bad. But he can’t get enough of seeing the world and will go on. Only if he got a fortune he’d quit travelling and seeing more of the world. Andel has seen the world. He vows to fight to keep up the good work. He sees the dawn on the horizon and he believes in a better tomorrow. In his heart he is free. He is running away from all others but the very one goal he is after. When he was ordinary. He did not want to taint his life with his shine. So he sets himself free. He tried to keep himself as long as he could and that was selfish of him, but that moment in time was enough to whisper across eternity. He stops thinking when he should think and let things just sink into his mind. His visions are starting to become clearer to him. He is starting to be able to see the light and he can’t keep control on his focus because he wants his heart's desire. Everything he was promised when he made his sacrifice seems to be withering away, he is not willing to consider anything but the worthy.He made a promise that he would wait and he will wait. All the mistakes he’s made are piling up and are starting to form a mountain on which he sits. He learns of how people of lesser rank that he sends to battle are killed due to his command and acknowledges that their death is caused by his own commands. He then realizes his mistakes and takes greater precaution in enabling his people to prosper. All the mistakes that were made yesterday, are coming to get him today and are going to affect his life in the present. He doesn’t want to see that the mistakes are affecting his life in the present. The pressures of life are coming down on him and is testing someone that is close to him to help him if he were to break down. The life that they were living was so stiff that there was just no excitement. There was no fighting and while most people would think that this would be a happy thing. He needs some type of unpredictability in his and he cannot live this stiff lifestyle. He feels as though they will never do more in life, he feels as though he is being buried by the pressures of life and yet he doesn’t care. Andel wants to break down and let go of all the emotions that he has inside. he’s done with living that way. This lifestyle was killing him on the inside. He tried to be someone he’s not, but it didn’t help him. It's not easy to pretend and eventually the reality of one's self comes out. Andel has found out who he is as a person. He understands himself and becomes more self actualized. When some people are afraid of the dark, he thrives off of it and know that the danger is only what he could see. Problems don’t go away because they aren’t being acknowledged. He was once told something: "When you love someone you can pretend you don’t see bad things and it’s less likely you’ll get hurt. But even when you’re with a stranger, problems don’t go away because they aren’t being acknowledged and unfortunately it will never get painless." He remembers not to be afraid of the dark for the problems that are there. Every time again he wants to be able to handle the problem and don’t close his eyes for them but it’s not working and that is driving him crazy. Maybe they actually forget about it all, try to hide the problems and act like everything’s all right. He thinks if they could do that, it could feel like they’re in heaven, like everything is fine and nice. He says he isn’t human anymore, that he’s just became a machine without a soul. Only the outside of him still exists and that’s the shell of what he always dreamt. "The fantasy is your life’s greatest passion and dream. Do you sacrifice your entire being for what you want? Do you see your passion clearly? Or are you being deluded with the idea that you cannot accomplish what you seek?" The words echoing in his head. He is on the path to rehabilitation, and it started when he lost himself, the odds are not in favor, suggesting that the steep upward slope that an individual has to travel. Andel is falling back and he is taking someone with him, "As time goes on, you achieve and fail, you gain and lose, and change so much. I will never forget what I’ve gone through, and because of that, I can go on living. I’m not going to apologize for getting you in trouble, but maybe we’ll see each other again, one day." Andel is reflecting on his life and how he's living it. Everybody wants to be different and separate themselves from others. But he’s thinking about if he could actually want to be different. Some people hope and believe that they can and learn from their past mistakes, to change their character. Andel, however does not believe that this is possible. Life is a game because there is so much that a person must face in order to get through it. Being young is a game of secrets and illusions. With everyone trying to be different, it begins to seem like they’re all playing the same game. A major characteristic is to go against social standards and expectations, a perfect way to describe social interactions, especially when it comes to being the new person in town or high school in general. The game of life can get out of hand. All of a sudden with all of the secrets we’re keeping from the world it can become too much. It seems as if everyone can see right through the act. caught up in the fear of not being themselves and then they remember, it’s all a game. Everything they’re keeping from others is for the sake of that game, so really there’s no need to stress about the lies. Life is such a beautiful thing yet it brings pain to those who live it. Lies are typically seen as a negative thing, it’s beautiful. Which I suppose in a way, it is. There’s something about the game of life that is intriguing. Especially in this case, where it’s as if everyone is wearing a mask and everyone has a secret part of themselves. There’s always more to discover in a person than what people first see. In his past, Andel was passive and violent. All the effort that Andel does to reach his goals, all that is because he works hard. He successful in his dreams, or be always looking for that broken dreams. Andel found a special home in this group and the rawness of this exposes the love he feels for the city. Enjoy each moment of their lives, no matter how, just live it. Nathan and Andel has been flying on Cloud Nine, oblivious to reality. stuck on and they know very well he destroyed. Is this mental breakdown the end they feels? They still flying high of enlightenment, great sorrow comes from this life called mortality. All of the laws of the Universe they’ve broken, all the hearts they’ve broken, have they come to the end of their journey? They're still flying high, they're lost in the dark searching. They wouldn't trade their souls for the lies they are fed, lust after their shine, is this the end of their fight?In a previous life they were the great love of their lives. they've seen them in their dreams. They can’t hold on to the reality because of these two lethal and fragile girls. Obsession consumes the soul. They pursue the obsessions until they choke the life from them. They will love something that is bad for them until they break. Nathan knows Una could see her in the darkness. He just want to reach out and grab her. Nathan can call certain beings to do his bidding and if he doesn't have strong control of the will the spirits will negotiate with him. They will tell him the time tables. Andel has avoided whatever issue they are facing in life. They’ve been living a lie that they believe, having convinced themselves that the problem doesn’t really exist. However, they’ve now realized they don’t want to live this lie anymore and are no longer in denial about their problems. has decided that now is the time to confront their problems head on. They have to try to solve it no matter what, even if it means death. Therefore they will literally do it or die trying. If he can make an impact, if he does, then he will never be forgotten and never truly die. Andel uses dark embrace to extend on the meaning of the last line. He does realize that death is inevitable and ‘dark’ but that its not wholly evil and does not necessarily end your existence. When he was content with what he's done with his life then death can be an embrace. It’s time to experience life and face things head on, there is a time for death but that time is not now, it is time to be alive. The importance of remembering the past but then in the next line he switches to current tense and says he won’t forget this night. He should remember the past but live for the future. Faith is coming. Nonetheless, they're letting go of the past and moving forward in life. Their fate waiting for him, meaning opportunities in the future that he wants to chase without being dragged down by the past. Under Heaven’s command or blessing; they are dreaming under the banner of heaven, meaning their dreams are approved by and aligned with the belief of Heaven or an ultimate place of eternal happiness. Take advantage of the great aspects of life in order to open up new possibilities and leave a mark. These advantages usually come once in lifetime, so either take the choice to. Even though he will always remember the good and bad memories that he’s made throughout moments of his life, he keeps on going. He lives in the moment and always looks forward. The reason he can keep going is because he hangs on to his memories, and while he doesn’t let them drag him down, he doesn’t completely bury them either. The next day was pretty bad: Una woke up and took a shower while getting dressed. However she got a note that says: "NEED YOU NOW." Una knew something was up so she headed over to the stadium however it was dark. "Conner, where are you? I can't see in here." She called. She then felt herself pinned against the wall and before she knew it, it was a big blur! And was knocked out. However, Briar and the others came to save Una but failed as they were overpowered by the likes of Nathan Cobbins and his gang, which they escaped in a puff of smoke. Conner was determined to get his friend back, no matter what! In the meantime, all of his life; everyday he watches the girl of his dreams pass by his window. Daydreaming, he tells himself how lucky he is to be with her and that she chose him over anyone else. Now he has her in his grasp. Many say that Nathan is incapable of love considering his strong association with evil, terror, and the like. Nathan promises his victim all kinds of gifts if she comes with him. Nathan convinces his victim to follow him and run away from home, so she will be alone when he shows who he really is. Nathan has full control over his victim, who will fall in love with him. He is introducing his island to the woman he has captured, he has been holding Una here for a while, and hopes they’ve been having a good time. Nathan is truly in love, but is too much dark for Una. Even his gang believe he is crazy, and so does Una, and he is not surprised by this. While her time captive; Una explored and found Nathan's room and snooped around. Not that it didn't seem right but she had to find some answers. However she came across a picture frame of a young boy with an auburn haired beautiful woman. There was cursive writing that reads, "To my darling son you dear mother." Furthermore; Una found another picture frame of a young boy with his parents but there was only one problem--The father's head was scribbled upon so much that you couldn't see his face. "Well, well. This is where the sneaky princess has been, hasn't she?" A voice said. Una jumped! "I--I was just looking around." She stammered. She placed the stuff back where she found it. Una stood up but could hear Nathan's voice in her ear ashe caressed her face, "Pretty girls shouldn't be snooping into other people's stuff." Una moved away to look at him, "Did you call me 'marvelous' and 'worthy'? Why did you--?" She said. "You are one, am I right?" said Nathan. Una was unsure about this, "I guess. I mean, I was name that for a reason. I--I never asked my parents why though." She said. "I see, well I'm pretty much like a son of a bastard, now that's the best title." remarked Nathan. Una looked at him, "You seem to love your mother." She pointed out. Nathan nodded, "I did." He replied. "And they took them from me. My father did the most of the work." There was darkness in his eyes, Una noticed this. Nathan took noticed, "What are you looking at?" He asked. "Just....You look like you need someone to help you. I mean, is there anything good in you?" Una inquired. Nathan chuckles a bit, "Me? Please, love is weak and so is friendship. But you, Una, you make me feel alive." He said, putting a hand on the side of her face. He smiled for a bit, Una blushed slightly at how attractive he looks and she couldn't say anything but her thoughts swarmed in her mind. They were interrupted by a noise made them both jump and Nathan went to investigate. As he found the supply room; it was vacant as he seems to see it. Before he knew it; Nathan could feel himself strangled by a girl's legs as they try to choke the life out of him but broke free! However, Monica and her gang fought back against Nathan's gang. But they couldn't. The beatings, the bruises, and the blood was everywhere! Monica try to scream but couldn't because she was falling unconscious however she remember hearing Nathan's voice: "That's what you get for messing with us." With one last look before falling unconscious to see a beatened, limped Conner being lead away; Monica screeched in pain! Meanwhile; Nathan had Conner down on his knees, kicking him in the head and hanging from the tree. He knew he would bury him deep in his pain and nobody will find him nor break him out. Covered his eyes of hate, nobody can save him. It must be unwise of Nathan for doing this but he was letting this come true. "Please stop! Enough, I've seen enough!" Una shouted, crying. But Nathan and the others weren't going to stop until it happened. Conner broke down and turned into the dark version of what he used to be and faced off against Nathan alone. Nathan smiled, "Now that's more like it." He said. Una gasped at the sight of this. In his anger; Conner will make Nathan remember this moment as he dig his nails into him and Nathan seemed to like this pain so much however he won't feel this again. Conner couldn't handle this feeling no more of him tormenting him however he will make him beg for mercy. He will steal his enemy's pride and make him savor this much pain. He couldn't forget how much this hurts so Conner will fight so much, dreaming how much his enemies run away and he'll keep on pushing until he sees his enemies bleed. Blood on his hands after he beats them! Monica woke up and she walked over but what she saw horrified her: "Oh my....I can't believe this is happening." She whispered. Una was shocked by this, "Aiden! Fiachra!" She called out to her friends, "You gotta help me break him out of there." But they weren't too eager to step in. "I don't think that's a good idea." Aiden said. "Why? You guys gotta help him out of this state." Una insisted. "I don't believe we told you dearest, this is the rage of Conner's power." Fiachra said. "Why do you mean?" Una asked. "If is beatened so far or provoked about anything dear, he turns into this frenzy of rage inside of him." Fiachra explained. "Isn't there something we could do?" Una asked, she wanted to do something."There is one way but...It could kill Conner. The only way to stop this ferocious anger inside of him is to neutralize it with the power of his staff. It could stop it, but it could also kill him." Aiden said, nervously. Una gasped in horror, she couldn't believe it so she found the staff. Meanwhile; Conner was trapped in a perpetual agitation of malice, unending fit of hatred and rage where he caught in the moment of unforgiveness. He could see the speechlessness in his enemy's eyes of disbelief yet vacant gaze is disorted and twisted in a glare. Nathan's teeth glimmered at Ferrand's emotional rage of hate in mid air, how it is resurfacing and ascending with a boil. Back in reality; Una reached over for Ferrand's staff but she thought about what Nathan said: "....You're nothing but a pathetic human, what can you do? You're too soft hearted, too vulnerable, and too sweet. You think you're kindness can change anything? You have nothing, you can't even defend yourself against me!" Filled with anger; Una managed to tell the trio to get out of here, Hervey and his friends looked at her in shock as they could see something was different in her eyes. Una picked up the staff as she turned and faced Conner who was now battling Una, who had the staff in hand, as she was about to finish him off but stopped herself. Una looked at her friend, she was filled with such emotions but she remembered how the first time they met, how they became friends, and how they've been through so much together. She could hear the words echoing inside her brain: "......this is the rage of Conner's power.....If is beatened so far or provoked about anything dear, he turns into this frenzy of rage inside of him......There is one way but...It could kill Conner. The only way to stop this ferocious anger inside of him is to neutralize it with the power of his staff. It could stop it, but it could also kill him.....You're nothing but a pathetic human, what can you do? You're too soft hearted, too vulnerable, and too sweet. You think you're kindness can change anything? You have nothing, you can't even defend yourself against me!" Una couldn't believe it, "What am I doing? Una, he's my friend....I can't do it." She thought. Tears in her eyes as she felt heartless for thinking this way. Una drops her weapon and stood tall, she smiled while she said: "Conner, I know you can hear me....I know sometimes when you're angry or being hard on yourself, I accept you for who you are inside and out. You have my full permission to be yourself because I like you for you."

Conner was dazed, "Ooo...Na?" He asked. Then, he felt pain inside of him, he let out a scream, "AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!" Una put her hands on his shoulders, she knew it hurt him as she said with tears cascading down her cheeks, "It's OK, Conner." She said. Conner was crying a bit, "Una..." He muttered. Una looked at him in the eyes, "You don't hide your flaws to impress me, I just want you to open up your inner emotions so maybe we can truly become close and disclosure any secrets that might come between us. I believe in you, I'll always care for you unconditionally." She embraces him while she replied, "If we walk now we will divide and conquer this land." Finally; Conner returned to normal and he embraced Miranda warmly as he thanks her for all she did. She was grateful for helping her friend in need. Briar and the group decide to head back and celebrate! However, Una had to go and do something so she excused herself for a moment. Walking alone on the path, she approached the shadows of an area and stopped there. "I know you're there...Don't be afraid." said Una. Nathan chuckled, "I'm not afraid." He replied. Una looked in the shadows, "Then, come on out from hiding." She said. "Aren't you afraid of me?" asked Nathan. Una shook her head, "No, I'd like to talk to you." She said. Nathan emerged from the shadows to look at her. "I want to know, why did you kissed me? Why did you kidnap me, torture Conner and causing him to go on a rampage." Una said, "Was it your way to win my heart?" Nathan smirked, "What? Did you feel an arousal or something?" He said. "No, there must be something more than you than this. I just want to get to know you better." answered Una. "You think I'm a misunderstood monster who cannot comprehend with emotions? Like love?" Nathan scoffed. "Well, I think you have reasons for doing what you do. I don't think you're evil, even though what you did was unforgettable, but other than that; I don't think you're good. I think you're just in between and go hand in hand what you do." explained Una. Nathan looked at her with a stunned expression, he then said to her: "Una, there are some things in life you need to understand...There's a world full of people wanting to corrupt you. Hurt you. Try and kill you." Nathan warned. Una realizes she is in over her head with this dark hearted young man. She can't help but fall for a troubled guy. However, she shook her head at the thought as she said, "I--I have to go." She said, stammering and she hurried away. She managed to find her friends and headed back with them. Later; Nathan was thinking about what Una said, "....I think you have reasons for doing what you do. I don't think you're evil, even though what you did was unforgettable, but other than that; I don't think you're good. I think you're just in between and go hand in hand what you do." Nathan thought it was a bunch of nonsense however he and his gang will make Monica as well as the others to pay! And on that day, it happened when Sianna has come to see her friends however someone behind her approached. She turned around and said, "Hey, who are you? Haven't I seen you before?" Then, "Wait! What are you--? GET AWAY FROM ME!!!" CRASH, someone was pushing her out the window and Sianna lost her footing and fell down, thinking that she would die but she survived. Hearing the crash; Monica was shocked to see who it was and rushed over to see her sister bleeding from her nose and her ribs were broken, "Mon...ica...." She whispered. "SIANNA!!!" Monica screamed. Just then, she looked up and saw the sniggering group of the Phoenix Gang, except Andel and Phoenix as Monica got angry: "YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!" She shouted. "What? Little Miss Pretty deserved it! She is such a freak!" Nathan said, still smirking down at Monica. Sianna was in great pain and she was rushed to the emergency room. Monica, Conner, Tina, and Aiden glared up at the Phoenix Gang. Leto spoke up, "That's what she gets for your misgivings. Your rejections to our offers. Is this what you think you can get away with? I don't think so." She replied. "Well, this isn't going to let us join you. I mean, this isn't the way we do things when people refuse." Monica insisted. "Maybe you don't but we do. And if you don't like it, walk away." Leto remarked darkly. It looked like a fight was happening, but Tina called out: "Mark my words, we will make you pay for this!" While Monica and the gang were leading the Good Sorceress away; Sianna looked up, she glanced at the light and thought she saw an image of Lorelai as she whispered, "Lory...." And was knocked unconscious. The next vision that Penny could see was Monica suffering of a nightmare where she gets her lips sewn shut and watches as one of her friends is forced against his will to tore out the entrails of his friends. Monica broke free by breaking the sewing needle towards her mouth as she screamed, "Noooooooo!" The next minute, she was leaning back against a tree. Bleeding, bruised, and crying there for hours. "What's the matter? Had enough?" A voice taunted. Monica shake her head, "Leave me alone. Please." But she could hear the torturing laughter and covered her ears as she screamed in terror. Monica woke up as she decided to get her revenge against them! She wants to be the one doing the ass kicking, not the one taking it. Nathan will be making up for his faults and inabilities by telling people he’s the best. He points at Monica, putting his finger to her chest to get his point across. Monica doesn’t care what anyone says. She has a weapon in case there’s a fight. She’s prepared. She’s about to beat this bully upside the head with her powers. Not only is she ready for a fight, Monica’s looking forward to it. She’s going to head to the playground to kick some ass! She’s planning on getting into a brawl, using her powers as weapons. How many fights do you think this girl got into? Monica was walking along the path however she managed to find them. There they were--standing there, waiting for her. Monica has a lot to say to them, "Now I'm going to tell you all that I have done for you.... I was crying immensely over you. I've been doing my best to try to get you two to listen — screaming and bleeding for you. Even after all that you still will not listen. I don't want your help this time, maybe never. You can scream and torment me all you wants but I'm going to rise out of the sea of pain you have caused me." She said. Just then, A TV image plays of Sianna cowering in fear before she fell out the ground, and Monica couldn’t believe it, "No way!" She gasped. However Nathan, Signar, and Gryphon laughed. They was in hysterics of this. How dare they…Monica’s body tremble but felt a rough hand on her shoulder, "What's the matter, freak--?" Nathan said. Monica turned to him fiercely and pushed them all back, which they flew back into a tree. "Do you really know me? Don’t you remember what I had to go through because of you? You can taunt me and hate me but I don’t care because of what I got and I achieved!" shouted Monica, "This time I won’t let it get to me. I'm invincible, take your shot because I will block it and when you shoot me, I’ll have nothing to be lose. Keep going, anything negative will just be deflected! No matter what you say about me, it doesn’t make a difference, I'm too strong!" Nathan and the others were so frightened by this. To protect his gang; Darwin steps in and greets Monica while he also wishes her luck and Monica says the same thing. Then, Darwin charges towards Monica and attacks her but she dodges Darwin's attack, and proceeds to defeat him with a single punch. Then, Leto steps in but Monica attacks Leto as she endures further damage to her body. As Leto takes more damage, she fiercely tells Monica that she won't give up. Hearing this, Monica attacks Leto with even more power of her banshee form! Leto shakes as Monica approaches her, vowing to reward her for harming her friend Sianna. Starting to become scared, Leto screams for Monica to stay where she is however Monica ignores her and punches her. Struck hard, Leto falls to the ground, completely wiped out. Then, Monica meets the brute, Gryphon, where she faces him. Gryphon expresses delight at finally meeting Monica, while she recognizes him. As two continue their struggle against one another, Gryphon comments on Monica's passion of being 'wild'. As Gryphon fires his attack, Monica dodges the blast and punches Gryphon in the face, smashing him into the ground. Monica tries to fight him but learns Signar hasn't moved at all. He hasn't attacked anyone, nor has he been found. He claims that the round is too easy for him and states that he remembers exactly where Monica is and has been as he unleashes his power, shocking Monica. However, Monica distracts him and leaving him open to be attacked by her. Monica was about to walk away when Signar smirks at her as he said, "You should've seen the look on her face the way she was pushed out...She was so cute...." Monica was so angry that she lets herself turn into a Banshee before finishing him off. Standing over the brutally bruised Signar; she said to him: "No matter what life will throw at you, you should savour it and make the most of it. You never regret things you did do. You only regret not doing things. It will be a fond memory, and this is my fond memory--Kicking your ass." She whooped him on the ground and walked away however she faces Phoebe then starts the battle by using her powers and tries to attack but Monica manages to dodge the attack by jumping. And used her skills to fight back while Phoebe battles her with her martial arts. But Monica gave her critical hits with her own moves and defeats Phoebe. Her loss leaves everyone in shock. Phoebe then starts to cry while Monica asks if she is sorry for what she done to Sianna, and Phoebe nods, much to Monica's surprise but looks away. Lub-dub, lub-dub, went her heart. "What's wrong with me? Why am I getting this feeling?" thought Monica. Mustering her courage, she turned around and she saw them. "I'm not chickening out, I'm not chickening out, I'm not chickening out!" Monica told herself over and over. She forced herself inside and slammed the door. "Aww, is someone feeling a little nervous?" Nathan's voice called out. Monica shut her eyes and turned around but when she opened them, they looked at the two of them fiercly. As Nathan and Andel ready themselves to go in, they immediately find themselves face-to-face with Monica respectively. Upon being hit in the face, they are sent flying back. "You call this a membership? This is more like blackmailing. And hurting people!" Monica said aggressively. Just then, Nathan hits her and Monica felt the force that impact in her face as her nose bleeds. On the ground; Monica glares at the duo, Nathan smirks at her and Andel glares down at her. Panting; Monica felt hot sweat running down her face, she turned to them. Then, regaining her composure and glared at them. "This is the end for you." said Monica. "Oh really? You weren't so sure of yourself? Well, it won't be peaceful for you for long." taunted Nathan. "You are nothing, you couldn't be strong enough to do take us down if you have to!" Andel said. Monica trembled as she couldn't believe those words and she lost control of herself. Monica is now pounding those bastard tormentors with her powers. Nathan managed to escape as Andel called out to him to come back but was defeated by Monica. While he ran, Nathan came across Una! "Una, come with me... think of what we could do... together." Nathan said, beckoning towards her. Una was startled to hear this, "What?" She gasped. Nathan walked towards her, "We'll be unlimited, you and I the greatest of all the world. Dreams the way we planned them. And I....I just had a vision almost like a prophecy. I know, it sounds crazy and the future is quite unclear however I vow that someday that if we can become in tandem, there's no argument that none of us can win. It's you and I up in the sky flying above this world." He said. Una moved away from him, she thought about it but she couldn't say her answer however she replied, "If I went with you, I'll never be with my family and friends again. So, I don't think I can." As she said this, Una turned back to him looking sad. Nathan had a look of guilt on his face and he knew that this was true, "That's right." He said. A smirk slowly appeared on his face, "But you'll have me." He said smugly. "Life's full of tough choices, isn't it? It's full of hapless, pitiful souls in the world who are in pain and in need. So pathetic but legit, my dear." Una was silent for a moment before glancing at him. "Am I hapless, pitiful soul who is pathetic to you?" Una asked. Nathan looked at her with surprise before smiling conceitedly, "You? Don't be silly Una, I care about you." He answered. Una looked at him, "You are a hapless, pitiful soul. I really can't understand you that well." She noted. "What I want is for you to complete me. I always wanted you Una." said Nathan. Una shuddered, she wrapped her arms around her. "Oh! You poor thing, you're trembling... here, put this on...Around you...." Nathan said softly, draping a cloak around her and put her arms on her shoulders. "Don't be afraid." He replied. Una gasped out an answer, "I'm not... it's you who should be afraid... of Conner when he finds us!" Nathan says in her ear, "He won't find us because it'll be too late." He said. Una shifts away, "No." She said. "Well, are you coming?" Nathan purred. Just then, a voice called out: "Nathan Cobbins!" Nathan and Una turn around to see Conner. "What the hell are you doing here?" Conner demanded, "What are you doing to Una?" Nathan glares back, "Stay out of this!" He shouted but Conner was gonna get payback for what he did to him earlier! And he beats him and defeats him. However; Nathan was insane with power to care what he says. His hair was a mess and was bleeding from his hands. He panted and heaved, "I will not stop until I get you, Conner." yelled Nathan. Conner ran and ran, until his lungs were about to burst however he found himself at a cliff. Nathan laughed more malicious, "End of the line, you damn ass." He exclaimed. Conner glared at Nathan, who lunged at him. "DIE!!!" He cried. Conner trembled as he couldn't believe those words and he lost control of himself. Conner is now pounding that bastard with his powers. "The next bastard that picks on me again is gonna swallow some teeth." He vowed, he then walked away with Una in his arms. Una looked up, "My hero...." She whispered before she passed out. Back in where she was, Penny snaps out of it and saw Monica standing there, "What did you see?" She asked. Penny shook her head, dazed: "Nothing." She replied. Monica looked at her for a moment before leaving and Penny felt breathless because she didn't know these people--Nathan and the Phoenix Gang. She received the blood bangs of donors from an anonymous source so she had no idea.