Disclaimer: This a story based upon W.I.T.C.H and author Lexvan's story. I do not own W.I.T.C.H. or the characters from either the W.I.T.C.H story or from Lexvan's series.
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It has been only three months, since Elyon had been revealed her origin - if she wanted to become the rightful ruler of Meridian, she needed to complete nine tests, after six months of her turning sixteen. But these nine tests required strength and will of enormity. With only what was left to do was train...and train hard.
"C'mon keep...up your...hands up...Elyon," said Angelo, sparring in Thay boxing with Elyon, in the Battle Warriors HQ.
"I...am.." replied Elyon, panting and blocking Angelo's kicks.
"Really?" he asked, delivering a slight hit to her head. "Hands UP!"
They continued with the sparring, meanwhile the rest of the Mystic Teenage Battle Warriors: Nigel, Martin, Mandy, Alchemy, Eric; also included Miranda, Cassidy and Angelo's Uncle Joe were watching this event happening.
"Why did Angelo pick...Thay boxing?" asked Martin, watching the scene.
"I don't know. Figured he thought, this would be better than regular boxing," replied Nigel.
"Yeah, but this kind is more..." said Martin, seeing Angelo take a nasty kick, to the leg. "...painful.."
"I remembred back in the day, you didn't need any fancy moves or kicks," said Uncle Joe. "Only a good left and right."
"I have to admit..." said Miranda, sitting on a box. "You people sure, have alot of ways to hurt eachother."
"This is supposed to be the 8-limbs art," said Eric, eating some crackers. "You can pretty much...use any limb on you body: both arms, legs, knees and elbows."
"Brutal in my opinion," said Cassidy, sitting on the couch.
"You're getting better.." panted Angelo, getting a good workout from his girlfriend. But then sweeping her down, in an instant. "..but I'm best still.."
"Whatever," replied Elyon, rolling her eyes and giggling. Getting soon helped up by Angelo. "Damn...this is brutal."
"It is!" replied Angelo, grabbing a water bottle and throwing Elyon one. "Yet this has a lot of potential."
"I'll keep that in mind," replied Elyon, drinking the water. "What's next?"
"Now..." said Angelo, looking at the clock. "You head to Meridian, where you have weapons training with Julian and Raythor."
"Oh...I almost forgot! Mandy, Alchemy, Cassidy, would you mind showing my older sister around?" asked Elyon.
"Your sis is coming now?!" asked Alchemy confused. "I thought she didn't want to come just yet."
"Yes...but I talked her into coming," replied Elyon.
"How?" asked Cassidy.
"Little sister!" replied Elyon grinning. "Also Vanders, would it be okay if my sister came? She isn't much trouble."
"Well...if she doesn't wreck or mess with the place she could visit," replied Uncle Joe. "I'm also curious to meet the Shadow Beast in person."
"You knew about the Dark Forest, uncle?" asked Angelo curious.
"Common knowledge. But yeah, back in our day it was a nasty place in itself. You couldn't walk ten feet, without wanting to sit down," replied Joe.
"We had it worse," replied Elyon. "But don't worry. Mia is as sweet as plums...although...maybe a little funny...when it's to Earth customs."
"When would she rendevous with us?" asked Mandy.
"About now..." said Elyon, opening a fold to Meridian's throne room, and just on que, her older sister exited. Wearing the light-blue princess dress, similar to Elyon's.
"Wow! She got looks," said Cassidy. In her early twenties, having waist-length midnight black hair and sky-blue eyes, Mia could even give Cornelia a run for her money.
"Hello," replied Mia, waving her hand. Looking a bit goofy, in her dress and smile.
"You can loose the dress. We don't wear gown's on Earth...usually," replied Elyon.
"Alrighty," replied Mia. Snapping her fingers, turning her gown, into her regular black-brown leather-armor.
"Ummm...that wouldn't work either," said Elyon, pondering for a minute. "How about this?"
Elyon changed Mia's outfit from a leather armor - to black jeans, brown sneakers and a brown T-shirt.
"Much better!" exclaimed Elyon, pleased with the results.
"Is this how you dress here?" asked Mia, examining herself in a mirror. "I feel so...vunerable."
"Yeah...you get used to it," replied Miranda.
"So you'll be heading to Meridian now?" asked Mia, from Elyon.
"Yup. Try not to cause...too much of a scene," said Elyon, starting to laugh which her sister soon joined aswell.
"Bye Ely!" replied Mia, hugging Elyon. "Try not to over-work yourself."
"Promise!" replied Elyon, going to Meridian with Angelo and Miranda.
"Time to hit the mall!" exclaimed Alchemy, jumping in joy.
"What's a mall?" asked Mia confused. Regretting immediately, when the girls faces lit up, like predators.
"Oh...you soooo have too see this! The mall has got everything: shoes, clothes..." said Alchemy, starting to blabber and drag the older Princess along. With Mandy and Cassidy, following and talking along.
"Well...she toast," replied Eric, seeing the event unfold.
"Yeah...a girl shopping spree...with one who doesn't know anything about it," replied Martin laughing. "Best but up some show...they'll be gone awhile."
"Kids these days!" said Uncle Joe, shaking his head.
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"...and...what is this...supposed to be...?" asked Mia, holding a hamburger in her hands. Having been shopping, as the girls said, for four hours straight - picking, trying and a few buying clothes, shoes, dresses and so on. Mia couldn't understand how people here could get so crazy over a piece of fabric. Yet soon enough, they tired-out and went to the fast-food court for some lunch.
"It's a hamburger," replied Alchemy, munching down her own.
"Ham-burger?" said Mia, examining the food. "I've seen roasted ham, and this doesn't look like...ham...to me."
"It's just a name," replied Mandy, sucking on her slushie. "Go on...try it! You'll love it!"
"What the heck!" replied Mia, shrugging and taking a bite. Tasting and saviouring it. "...this is pretty good..."
"Told ya!" replied Mandy. "Try the slushie aswell."
'Weird names here,' thought Mia, drinking her slushie. It tasted alright...until a sharp headache hit her. "...aaahh! What the..."
"Priceless!" laughed Cassidy along with Alchemy and Mandy, seeing Mia getting her first brain-freeze. "Don't worry. It's called brain-freeze, you get it when you drink or eat, cold stuff like this. It'll pass in a moment."
"Thanks for the warning!" replied Mia, a little steamed.
"It's always funny the first time!" said Mandy. "Sorry...just for fun...no harm or foul intent."
The girls continued their meal, finishing up with slushie's, Mia drinking her's slowly, and looking over her shoulder.
"I think I'm being followed," whispered Mia, to the girls.
"By who?" asked Cassidy.
"Those two guys. By the 'Sports Department', they have been eyeing and whistling me for five minutes straight," said Mia, feeling uncomfortable.
"Those guys?" asked Cassidy, checking the two guys out, then chuckled suddenly.
"Mia!" laughed Cassidy. "They aren't following you or us. They're just eyeing you out."
"Pardon?" asked Mia, confused even more.
"Your attractive to them," said Alchemy, bluntly out.
"...I am...?" asked Mia, blushing red.
"You got a nice look...and form," replied Mandy. "Hotter even than Corny maybe. And that is saying something. Just smile and wave to them."
Mia did, as they said. Smiling goofily and waving to the two guys...who waved back.
"Now what?!" asked Mia, nervous than before.
"Damn girl! Just relax, if they haven't touched you, no reason to worry. If they do...and you don't want to...give 'em a good slap," replied Cassidy.
"Fine!" replied Mia.
"Tell you what. I know of a good place to familiarise yourself with - the Storm Club," said Cassidy.
"I'm not in the mood for dancing," replied Alchemy.
"Me either," added Mandy.
"No worry! I'll go with Mia. See you back at the HQ!" said Cassidy, dragging Mia along.
"See ya!" replied the girl's in unison.
"Storm?"
"It is a dance club - a place, where you can loosen-up, bust a few moves and have a blast."
"If you say so," replied Mia.
Cassidy and Mia soon arrived at the club, music blazing through it.
"C'mon!" said Cassidy, leading them inside. It was filled with people dancing like crazy, apart and very close.
"Lets go! Bust a move Mia!" said Cassidy, starting to dance.
"How do I dance here?" asked Mia, trying some customary dances.
"Nono! Here!" said Cassidy, showing off some of her moves. "Loosen-up! Just dance to the beat! Be free!"
"Okay," said Mia, going to the beat. Soon enough, ending back-to-back with Cassidy in the music' rhythm.
"There you go!" yelled back Cassidy. They were soon joined, by two guys. "Relax...ease up...and remember what I said."
"Hey beautiful! What your name?" asked one of the guys, dancing with Mia.
"Mia. You?" replied Mia, calming down.
"Jim!" he replied, easing a little closer for comfort.
"Ease-up," said Mia. He gave her some space, but soon edged closer again, to which she gave him a slight slap on the hand. He seemed to understood the idea for now, giving her space for awhile. Until Mia felt a sharp shock on her behind, which caused her cheeks to redden, and deliver a back-kick to the guy behind him. Sending him backwards onto the floor, a half-grin on his face.
"Okay! We're out of here!" said Cassidy, dragging Mia outside, having seen the event.
"Is that what you call loosening-up?!" asked Mia fuming, and rubbing her behind. "I got slapped on my behind!"
"Alright-alright. He may have gotten a little too close, and you may have gone a little too far," replied Cassidy chuckling. Then seeing Mia's expression, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. "Oh ease-up. Not everything is out to hurt you."
"How many customs to you people have?" asked Mia, walking with Cassidy.
"Enough to fill a dozen books," said Cassidy. "A LOT!"
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A/N: Elyon is training and Mia got a taste of Earth's hospitality. What will happen next?
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