Chapter Two:
The next day, at school, W.I.T.C.H., Elyon, Caleb, and Matt were sitting at their table, talking about what happened the other day.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired of getting our butts kicked!", Irma complained as she rubbed her ankle.
"So, what did you tell your parents about your ankle?", Hay Lin asked.
"Nothing.", Irma said as she bit into her burger. "They thinking I twisted it doing something tomboyish. So I rolled with it."
"Well, you did get your own attack thrown back at you.", Cornelia teased before she took a sip of her tea.
"Well at least I didn't get stuck to a wall.", Irma teased back.
"Okay you two. Focus.", Will said. "There has to be a reason why Phobos and the others are attacking, and taking off each time they have us on the ropes."
"They're up to something.", Caleb said. "The question is, what?"
"Whatever it is, we'll have to be ready for them when they attack again.", Matt said as he ate some of his fries.
"Not to change the subject, but has anyone seen Nigel?", Taranee asked.
"And Eric.", Hay Lin said.
"I don't see Angelo either.", Elyon said.
"Same for Martin.", Irma said. "He brought me my food. But after that, he disappeared."
"I wonder where they are.", Taranee said.
"I'll go find them!", Hay Lin said as she got up. "They might be outside!"
Hay Lin then went outside, to look for the boys in question. Once outside, she didn't see many students out there, seeing as it was a bit chilly out there.
"Now where are they?", Hay Lin asked herself as she continued her search.
As she looked around she soon came to a corner of the school. She then peeked around the corner, to see her boyfriend Eric, as well as Angelo, Nigel, and Martin sitting around a tree talking about something. Being curious, she made sure no one saw her as she turned invisible and used her super-hearing to listen in on what they were talking about.
"I'm telling you guys, that there's something up with them.", Nigel said.
"The question is, what are they up to?", Martin questioned. "I'm not trying to complain, but when ever me and Irma are about to go somewhere, one of the other girls comes and says they need her for something."
"It's the same with me and Hay Lin!", Eric said. "I remember one time, when I bought these tickets to this movie, that Hay Lin wanted to see. I figure that we'd have a good time watching the movie, right?"
"Right.", the other guys said.
"Well, we're about to go in, when suddenly Will comes up and whispers something in her ear.", Eric said. "All of a suddenly, she has to go do something! But she said that she'd be back as soon as she can."
"What did you do?", Angelo asked.
"I waited for her to come back for the next showing at least.", Eric replied. "But she didn't show up! I ended up waiting out at the movies for three hours!"
"I got one for you guys.", Angelo said before eating a grape. "Me and Elyon had this picnic planned during the Summer. We were about to eat, when suddenly, Cornelia comes walking up to us, like she's queen of the world, and whispers something in Elyon's ear. Elyon then gets up and says she has to go. She didn't even kiss me goodbye!"
"That's messed up!", Martin said.
"And to top it off, Cornelia snuck one of my sodas!", Angelo added. "She owes me a buck!"
"I can top that!", Nigel said. "It was the day after Taranee's birthday. And I had cooked this great dinner for the two of us. I had told her about this days in advance. Guess what happens when she was supposed to be coming over?"
"One of the girls calls her on her cell phone, saying they need her for something.", Martin said.
"You got it!", Nigel said. "And the messed up part is, they knew what I had planned for that day! That's why I don't talk to them much now. No offence to your girlfriends guys, but they messed up a great evening I had planned!"
"Well, at least you guys get to have a chance to spent the weekends with your girlfriends!", Angelo said. "Every weekend it's the same thing, with Elyon! She always has to go out of town!"
"Did she tell you why?", Eric asked.
"She said she has to help take care of some family business.", Angelo replied. "But I think there's more to it, than that. I mean, look at them now! They all sitting together in their little group. Matt and Caleb included!"
"I know what you mean!", Nigel said. "I see all eight of them leaving school together a lot!"
"And when ever you want to do something with your girl, they tell you that they got something to do with the others?", Eric asked before drinking some of his juice.
"Yes!", Angelo , Nigel, and Martin said.
"Some thing's not right about all this!", Martin said, before he ate some of his food.
"I really care for Elyon.", Angelo said. "But, I'm starting to think that there a big secret that she's keeping from me. The same goes for Will too. Me and her go way back! I used to think we could tell each other everything. But now, it's like there's this huge wall between us! I honestly think I'm loosing one of my best friends!"
"What you just said, goes the same for me, with Taranee and Matt.", Nigel said. "Me and him don't hang like we used to, unless it's during our band practice."
"Same with me and Hay Lin.", Eric said.
"Ditto, with me and Irma.", Martin said. "I know we've been together for a few months, but it feels like she's hiding something big! I just wish she'd trust me more. I mean I know we have our secrets. But at least we try to make times for them."
"Amen to that, brother.", Angelo said as he bit into his sandwich. "Now I bet if this was all reversed, they'd be pissed."
After hearing what the boys were saying, Hay Lin ran to the bathroom, turned visible, and went to the others to tell them what was up! Once she got to the table, she calmly sat in her seat and said nothing at first. Seeing the worried look on her face, Irma decided to see what was wrong.
"You okay, Hay-Hay?", Irma asked her best friend.
Hay Lin then look at Taranee and let her see what happened.
"What?!", Taranee questiooned after she got the full story. "Are you serious?!"
Hay Lin only nodded.
"What's going on?", Cornelia asked.
Taranee then used her telepathic powers to show the girls, Matt, and Caleb what Hay Lin saw. Needless to say they was a bit surprised.
"Well, that's just great!", Irma said as she folded her arms, across her chest. "I finally see Martin for the great guy he is, and now I may loose him!"
"Well, you could do your mind control powers on them and make them not think about all this.", Cornelia suggested.
Everybody looked at Cornelia in surprise, as she ate some of her food. It didn't take her long to see this.
"What?!", Cornelia asked. "It was only a suggestion!"
"We could do that.", Taranee said causing everyone to look at her funny. "Or, the four of us could spend more time with our boyfriends."
"That, or....... tell them the....... truth about us.", Hay Lin suggested.
"You're kidding, right?", Irma asked Hay Lin.
"No!", Hay Lin replied. "You weren't there to hear how they felt about all this! I don't want to lose Eric! He a great guy!"
"Hay Lin's right!", Elyon said in agreement. "I really like Angelo. I say we tell them."
"I don't know.", Taranee said. "If we do, they'll want to come and help fight along side us!"
"And let's face it.", Irma said. "They're not much in a fight without any powers."
"Really now?", Caleb questioned. "Then I guess me and the soldiers have been doing nothing, this whole time."
"Well, I....... that is.......", Irma tried to say.
"Okay.", Matt said. "Once Irma gets her foot out of her mouth, I say we wait until we beat the Alliance of Evil, before we decide to tell the guys anything."
"Works for me.", Irma said. "But until then, I think I'll spend a bit more time with Martin."
Just then the bell rang, signaling the end of lunch. The girls got up and headed out of the lunch hall.
"So, you gonna pay Angelo back is dollar, oh Queen of the World?", Irma teased.
"Ha, ha.", Cornelia said. "Very funny!"
As they were about to turn a corner, they saw Eric, Nigel, Martin, and Angelo at their lockers talking. Being nosey, they decided to see what they were talking about.
"So, what are you guys doing after school, today?", Martin asked. "After our martial arts session that is."
"Well, if Matt shows up, we have to rehersh for our upcoming gig.", Nigel replied.
"I have to be at the music store, today.", Eric said.
"I'll be at the Silver Dragon today.", Angelo said. "I think I'm doing deliveries today."
"I got off from my job today.", Martin said. "Which means, that I get to spend some time with Irma!"
"Just gonna rub it in.", Angelo said with a grin. "Speaking of your job, when does Gamestop, get the new Final Fantasy game in?"
"March 9th.", Martin said as he closed his locker door.
"That's a few days after pay day!", Angelo said.
"Don't you have a date with Elyon this Friday?", Eric asked as they closed their locker doors.
"Already taken care of.", Angelo said. "I'll have the cash for that."
"How can you be so sure?", Nigel asked.
"Well, when ever Hay Lin and Caleb have to leave to do what ever it is they do, guess who they call in?", Angelo asked. "So, I know I got the money!"
"Do you think something will come up with Elyon?", Martin asked.
"I hope not!", Angelo said. "Good Lord, I hope not!"
"I just hope we can pass our test today.", Eric said.
"You're not the only one!", Martin agreed. "Do you know what will happen if we pass this test?!"
"We'll be brown belts baby!", Angelo said.
"We've trained to well to mess up.", Nigel said.
"Let's just do our best, and hope we pass.", Angelo said. "But for now, we have classes to get to."
The four boys, after saying their goodbyes, went their separate way to there classes.
Later, in Taranee and Elyon's Math class...........
'Is it me, or do we know very little about our boyfriends?', Elyon asked Taranee, mentally.
'I didn't know Nigel was doing that good in martial arts!', Taranee said to Elyon in their math class. 'He's been doing it for only six months.'
'And look at Martin!', Elyon pointed out. 'He's really gotten pretty buff!'
'And more confident.', Taranee added. 'I think that's what really gotten Irma's attention.'
'That and the way he stood up to Uriah months ago.', Elyon said with a grin.
'So, do you know where you and Angelo are going, this Friday?', Taranee asked.
'Dinner and a movie.', Elyon said. 'I wish I could spend the weekend with him, but I got my royal duties to take care of, in Meridian. That's why I want to tell him about everything! That way, I can bring him over to Meridian ever other weekend.'
'I hear you, Elyon.', Taranee said. 'I really do. But what if he freaks out, when you tell him?'
'Then, I'll......... use my powers to make him......... forget about it.', Elyon answered nervously.
'Elyon!', Taranee mentally shouted as she turned to look at Elyon.
'Well, what would you have me do?!', Elyon asked.
'At least wait until we beat the Alliance of Evil.', Taranee suggested. 'Then we can sit down and talk about it, without having to wait about the next attack or crisis.'
'I guess I can wait.', Elyon replied. 'But, we'll need a miracle if we're gonna stand a chance!'
'I hear you there Elyon.', Taranee said in agreement as they went back to listening to the teacher.
Soon, Friday rolled around, and Elyon was ready to go on her date with Angelo. After doing the finishing touches on herself, she was ready to go. She took one last look at what she picked to wear. She was in a purple dress with matching short heel shoes, and a small black purse. Her hair was the same as always. She decided to wear black stocking, due to the chilly weather. Happy with what she was wearing, she grabbed her white jacket and headed downstairs to wait for Angelo to pick her up.
But once she got downstairs, here spirits dropped when she saw the girls, with Matt and Caleb.
"No, no, no!", Elyon cried. "Not now!"
"I'm sorry, Elyon.", Cornelia said.
"Let's just hurry and get this over with.", Elyon said as she opened a fold for Metamoor. "Mom. Dad. If Angelo shows up......."
"We'll tell him dear.", he mother said as Elyon used her powers to transform her clothes into her normal royal garbs.
"You just be careful.", her father said. "All of you."
With that said, they all went through the fold to fight with the Alliance of Evil. Once the fold closed, a knock came at the door. Mrs. Brown went to answer the door. Once she opened the door, she looked to see Angelo standing there.
"Hello, Angelo.", Mrs. Brown greeted with a warm smile.
"Hi, Mrs. Brown. Is Elyon ready, or is she going to make me wait a bit longer?", Angelo joked.
"I'm so sorry, Angelo.", Mrs. Brown said with a sad look on her face. "But, Elyon is......"
"With the girls right now.", Angelo finished for her.
"I'm sorry, Angelo.", Mrs. Brown said. "She wanted to go with you. but....."
"No offence, Mrs. Brown, but I've heard it all before.", Angelo said with hurt in his voice. "Tell her I'll be at the theater. But I won't wait long."
"I will.", Mrs Brown said.
"Thank you.", Angelo said kindly before he walked off.
"Poor boy.", Mrs. Brown said as she closed the door. "If only this war would end."
"Then maybe Elyon could have a little bit of happiness.", Mr. Brown said. "But I think Angelo can't take much more of this."
"I think you're right, dear.", Mrs. Brown said as they went back to doing what they were doing.
Four hours and ten minutes later, Elyon's father was driving her to the theater, in hopes that Angelo was still there.
"One hour fighting my brother!", Elyon snapped as her father turned a corner. "Three hours helping with clean up and tending to the injured! I just hope that Angelo is still there."
"Calm yourself, Elyon.", Mr. Brown said as they drove into the parking lot of the theater. "We're here."
Elyon quickly got out of the car and looked around the outside of the theater. But it was no use.
Angelo wasn't there.
Sadly, Elyon got back in the car and her father drove home. Once she got home, Elyon went to her room, and began to call Angelo. First she called his house, in which, his Uncle John, whom he was living with ever since his parens dide when he was a kid, answered the phone.
"Hi, Mr. Vanders.", Elyon said. "Is Angelo home?"
"I'm sorry Elyon, but Angelo isn't home yet.", Mr. Vanders replied. "Oh wait! He just walked in. Hey Angelo! Elyon wants to talk....."
"I'm not talking to her!", Elyon heard Angelo say.
"Okay.", John said. "He's not feeling to happy right now, Elyon. Did something happen between you two?"
"You could say that.", Elyon said sadly.
"Try calling back later.", John said.
"Thank you, Mr. Vanders.", Elyon said before hanging up the phone.
Elyon waited for an hour before calling Angelo's cell phone. When Angelo checked the caller ID, on his cell phone, he saw that it was Elyon. He answered the phone and quickly hung up. Seeing this coming, Elyon called again. And Angelo answere and hung up again. Taking a chance. Elyon called his cell phone one more time. When Angelo answered it, she decided to say what she needed to say.
"Please don't hang up!", she pleaded with Angelo. "I'm so sorry! I wanted to be there, but the girls needed me! I'm so sorry!"
"I need some time to think about some things, Elyon.", Angelo said. "I need the whole weekend for this. So, don't call me for the next two days."
"Okay.", was Elyon's only reply as she heard Angelo hang up.
Elyon then hung up her phone and curled up on her bed and cried, fearing that she was going to lose her boyfriend.
A/N: Poor Elyon and Angelo. The Alliance of Evil has ruined a good night before it even started! Let's just hope nothing bad comes of it!
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