Pendants of Hope
Chapter 2
Beginning of A New Destiny
Description: After the events of the last chapter (Max, Emmy, and Enrique use the pendants for the first time when the time comes and defeat the robbers led by a monster disguising himself as a robber), Max is anxious to learn of his destiny and why he is the MOST destined. But during the robbery, two bullies bully Tech and Phoen, Max's trusted friends. The morning after the robbery, Max wakes up to find Dragonoid looking at him. He tells him that he needs to meet with Emmy and Enrique in the playroom with their pendants when Enrique comes over. Max accepts, but hears his parents walking. Before his parents open the door, Dragonoid returns inside the pendant. His parents tell him Enrique will come over and about 9 AM and return home at 11 AM since his parents are going to a business meeting and will pick him up on the way home. They then ask if anything happened before they came in. Max says nothing really, and his parents leave. Dragonoid appears when his parents close the door and tells Max why he needs to get Emmy and Enrique, as well as their pendants and meet in the playroom: to discuss more about their destinies. So Max agrees again and goes downstairs. Later that morning, Enrique arrives at the house since his parents are going to a business meeting. There, Emmy tells him Max wants them to be in the playroom with their pendants. When the three of them entered the playroom, their pendants glowed their color and were warped to an unknown place. There, Dragonoid met with them. He then introduced Aquamentus, Beast Protector of the Blue Pendant and Trunkar, Beast Protector of the Green Pendant. Dragonoid then told the 3 to transform into their Pendant protector forms. And so they did. They learn more about their skills, as well as why they are destined and why Max is the true hero, including information about their enemy: Black Thorn. They also learn about that there are more pendants out there and learn that all 8 of them need to be used to defeat Black Thorn this time because he has enough power to escape being sealed very easily. After the explanation, Dragonoid reverts the 3 and sends them back to the playroom. When they go downstairs, their battle with the robbers and the leader, who was a monster, is shown on the news, concerning Max and Emmy's parents about the Pendant Protectors. The next day, Max sees his friends Phoen and Tech bullied again by the bullies. Max's friend Clay sees this as suspicious, since the two bullies seemed to only mess around with Tech and Phoen. Dragonoid then senses something about the bullies. That night, as Max and Emmy are eating dinner with their family, Max gets a call from Clay, warning him that the bullies are at it again, but this time doing much worse. Dragonoid urges Max to save them, since he believes the bullies are monsters from Black Thorn. Max excuses himself to go and save them, but Emmy calls Enrique to assist Max with her. Max finds Clay and notices that the bullies are doing worse than ever. However, Dragonoid tells Max he needs to face the bullies. Max then hides somewhere after telling Clay he's going to get help and immediately transforms into Dan and steps in to burn the bullies, who are actually revealed to be monsters from Black Thorn! Before they attack though, the monsters send reinforcements. Aqua and Wood step in, only to be told by Dan to take out the reinforcements. Dragonoid tells them to do so too since fighting the leader monsters, which were actually the bullies, is Dan's role in the battle. They realize what is going on and stop the monster reinforcements by taking them out, one by one. Meanwhile, Dan burns up the two monsters pretty easily, even though one of them still survived. Another blast of fire done by Dan finished him off. When the reinforcements tried to stop Dan, they were ordered to return to base by Black Thorn's magic. After the battle, Max finds Tech and Phoen in his normal form (after reverting while Aqua and Wood return to their homes) and asks them if they are all right. But as they leave, Black Thorn sees them and plans another attack on them. But before Max leaves to go home, Dragonoid tells him he senses that one of his three friends is actually the one who is destined to use the Yellow Pendant of Electricity. Now Max needs to find out who it is and bring him into the war with Black Thorn! Can he find out who it is? Will his identity be revealed to his parents? Keep reading to find out!
Nearby Max's School (During the Robbery Battle in the Last Chapter)
Tech and Phoen were walking around the school when two bullies appeared.
"Oh no!", Tech said.
"We better run!", Phoen said.
But before they could run away, the two of them each got a wedgie.
The bullies then threw them into the dumpster.
Max's Room
Max woke up, exclaiming "I can't wait to learn my destiny!".
But suddenly, he saw Dragonoid looking at him.
"Dragonoid! What are you doing here?", Max said.
"You remember when I said I needed to see you, Emmy, and Enrique today yesterday, Max?", Dragonoid asked.
"Yes.", said Max.
"I need to see you 3 in the playroom with your pendants when Enrique comes over.", said Dragonoid.
"I will.", said Max.
Suddenly, he heard his parents walking.
Max was about to tell Dragonoid to hide, but he was not near him.
Max's parents entered his room.
"Max, Enrique's parents have a business meeting to go to from 9AM to 11AM. Enrique will be here for a while this morning.", said his father.
"Ok then.", said Max.
"Did something happen in here before we came in? I sworn I heard something.", said his mother.
"No.", said Max.
His parents exited his room and when the closed the door, Dragonoid reappeared next to Max.
"Max, the reason why I need to see you, Emmy, and Enrique with your pendants is because I need to tell you your destinies.", said Dragonoid.
"Oh, ok then.", said Max.
Max then got dressed and went downstairs.
Meanwhile at Black Thorn's Lair
Black Thorn was impressed at how Max, Emmy, and Enrique as Dan, Wood, and Aqua took out the monster he sent.
"I guess I'll have to try a tad harder to get rid of these pesky runts!", he said.
However, his monsters he also sees impress him in their good job of their mission.
"Let's see those fools defeat these servants of me!", said Black Thorn.
Max House Later That Morning
Max and Emmy are waiting for Enrique by either watching TV or texting messages to friends.
Then, Enrique came in.
"Hey Max and Emmy!", said Enrique.
He then noticed Max's serious look.
"What's with Max?", he asked.
"I don't know.", said Emmy.
"Enrique, you have your pendant with you, right?", Max asked.
"I know. I need to see Dragonoid with you and Emmy.", said Enrique.
"We better go to the Playroom. He's waiting for us there.", said Max.
So the 3 of them headed to the playroom.
Playroom
The 3 entered the Playroom, only to be alarmed by the glowing lights of their pendants.
They took out their pendants and then the pendants glowed very well, warping them to an unknown place.
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Max, Emmy, and Enrique were in an unknown place.
"Welcome, chosen ones.", said Dragonoid.
The 3 then noticed 2 other beasts arrive.
"I guess the blue beast is Aquamentus.", said Emmy.
"And the green one is Trunkar.", said Enrique.
"Correct. Now, I want you 3 to become the Pendant Protectors!", said Drgaonoid.
So the 3 of them each raised their pendants and pressed the button on the pendant to transform.
The Pendants then glowed a light, which each showed their Pendant Protector Beast behind them.
They each began to transform.
Emmy's transformation shows her body transforming completely into water, which then ends up in the ocean. Then all of the water is absorbed into some armor except for the water Emmy transformed into. She enters the armor and then opens her eyes to signify she has become Aqua Lady. Her staff then appears, which she catches. Her element symbol of the water was then shown behind her, completing the transformation.
Enrique's transformation has his entire body covered in bark. Stems begin to grow in the bark, as well as armor. The bark then grows into a tree and is very high. Even though the tree finished growing, the bark Enrique was in continued to grow, until it was big enough for Enrique to burst out as Wood Shinobi. He caught some of his ninja stars that were aimed at him as he descended and landed on the ground below the tree. His element symbol of the forest was then behind him, ending the transformation.
Finally, Max's transformation shows him being engulfed in Dragonoid's flame. In the flame ball, Max's body slowly morphs into Dan, as his legs, arms, and body change and before the transformation ends, his wings come out, hide Max, and blow off all of the flame, which is then absorbed into Max's Pendant when he emerges as Dan. His element symbol of fire appeared behind him, ending his transformation.
After they transformed, the 3 noticed something about Dan.
"Where's Dragonoid? Isn't he supposed to be on my hand?", Dan asked.
Dan was only missing Dragonoid on his left hand for attacking his foes.
"I'm right here, partner.", said Dragonoid.
The 3 looked up and saw the Beast Protectors.
"I'm about to tell you 3 about your destiny. You might have heard about it in the past, but I need to tell you 3 more. Aqua Lady, your powers from your staff include summoning water monsters to defeat foes, which will especially work when you need to take out fire monsters. You also can swim very fast, can heal your allies, and use water attacks on your foes with your hands. Wood Shinobi, you have forest ninja stars, which can be used for long-range combat. You also can attack your foes rapidly with your ninja skills. You also have healing powers, like Aqua. And as for you, Dan, you still will have your wings and flame powers even without me. You can fly and hit hard by using flame attacks used for attacking close up. You also have the power of infinity, which is the ultimate light, and is very powerful, so use it when you are especially in danger. However, that was just your powers. On that day 8 years ago, you found these pendants in Dragon Land after finding a cave with three large crystals, which would become the pendants. However, you could not use them yet since Black Thorn was unable to have you stop him and because of your young ages. Dan, you are the most destined one since I am the descendant of the original Beast Protector of Fire. My ancestor was the original protector. As for Trunkar and Aquamentus, they were the Beasts with the original. Despite this, the original Fire Pendant Protector human sealed Black Thorn, causing him to want revenge by having the need to take you out the most. In other words, you must duel Black Thorn yourself.", said Dragonoid.
"So you have an ancestor that sealed Black Thorn?", Dan asked.
"There's more. The Old Pendant Protectors of the Blue and Green Pendants were normal people, while the Pendant Protector of the Red Pendant, who was partnered with my ancestor is in fact your ancestor, Dan!", said Dragonoid.
Dan, Wood, and Aqua were surprised.
"My ancestor stopped Black Thorn?", Dan said very slowly.
"But he's my ancestor too.", said Aqua.
"That's true. But despite you and your brother having this destiny, the true destiny belongs to Dan. In the end, you will need to possess the super power of each of the 8 pendants in order to stop Black Thorn once more and this time, end his evil rule for eternity!", said Dragonoid.
"8 Pendants?", the 3 asked.
"Yes. There are also 8 more pendants. Their colors are Yellow, Orange, White, Purple and Teal. Each of them also has its own element, human, and except for 2 of them, a beast destined for it. However, you must find the destined ones for the Teal Pendant of the Winds, Orange Pendant of the Earth, and Yellow Pendant of Electricity. However, they were used for evil at first, but the Pendant of Light, which is also the White Pendant, took the evil out of them. However, their beasts still are a mystery.", said Dragonoid.
"So, who are the destined ones for the Teal, Yellow, and Orange pendants?", Wood asked.
"And what about the Purple Pendant?", Aqua asked.
"The ones chosen are those whom you might trust the most. In fact, they might be close to any of you three, which could mean that it might be a relative of you or a friend. As for the Purple Pendant, the pendant of Darkness, they are unknown, despite that they have no beast and they have their super powers the only powers to defeat Black Thorn. However, this time, it will take all 8 Pendants to stop Black Thorn.", said Dragonoid.
"Why?", Dan asked.
"He has enough power to escape being sealed very easily. So we are left with no other choice but to kill him. It is your destiny.", said Dragonoid.
"Anything else?", Dan asked.
"I'm afraid that's all about your destiny for now. You must return to the real world and continue your life, as well as face your destiny.", said Dragonoid as he returned the 3 back to the Playroom.
Playroom
Max, Emmy, and Enrique were reverted and had their pendants in their hands after returning to the Playroom.
Max got up and thought "Close to one of us? It might be friends or relatives of Enrique, Emmy, or even me! I need to find out who!".
Emmy and Enrique saw his face.
"Max, what's with you?", Emmy asked him.
"I'm concerned about the ones destined to use the other pendants. Dragonoid said that the ones destined to use the Orange, Teal, and Yellow Pendants are either relatives or friends to us.", said Max.
"Well it could be a relative or us or Enrique's.", said Emmy.
"Or one of our friends at the High School or one in your grade.", said Enrique.
"This is mysterious. And aside from that, who possesses the White and Purple Pendants? We have to do this, since it is our destiny.", said Max.
"Yes. But remember, you are the true destined one, Max. You must defeat Black Thorn.", said Enrique.
Suddenly, they heard Max and Emmy's parents.
"Kids! Come down here!", said Max's father.
Max and his allies rushed downstairs.
Living Room
Max, Emmy, and Enrique entered the living room, only to find that THEY as the Pendant Protectors were on the news!
"Yesterday there was a robbery at the bank and among the people held hostage was a girl named Emmy. However, a barrier blockaded officers from entry into the bank, but two figures came in and took out the robbers. However, Emmy disappeared when the third figure with a staff appeared. The lead robber eventually became a monster, but one of the mysterious 3 used fire to take out the monster quickly. When the figures left, Emmy was seen and she was OK, even though she might have gone missing. She told officers that she was told to hide when the third figure appeared so that it could take out the robbers. This is a mystery to what these figures are and where they come from, but police are on investigation on these figures.", said the news reporter.
"Who are these figures anyway?", Max's father asked in shock.
"Yeah, and what about that monster? Is that monster good or evil?", Max's mother also said in shock.
The 3 were surprised.
"We need to talk outside.", said Max.
So Emmy and Enrique went outside with him.
Outside
"We better be careful guys.", said Max after they went outside.
"I agree. If our parents find out our identities, we will have to confess everything!", said Emmy.
"Now we have two dangers: our secret being revealed and Black Thorn!", said Enrique.
"What are we going to do?", Emmy asked.
"I know. We must find out who is destined for the Yellow, Orange, and Teal Pendants!", said Max.
"I guess so.", said Enrique.
"Alright then! We better get ready!", said Max.
"I guess despite your young age, you are our leader Max. Sometimes I will be the leader though.", said Emmy.
"OK.", said Max.
The Next Day
When Max is waiting to enter his school, his friend Clay sees him.
"Hey Max!", said Clay.
"Hey Clay!", said Max.
"Did you hear the story of those suspicious people take out the robbers?", Clay asked.
"Yes, I did.", said Max.
Tech and Phoen rushed over to them.
"Max! Did you hear about those figures?", Tech said.
"We were just talking about them.", said Max.
"Who do you think they are?" Phoen asked.
"I don't know, but they look like they are heroes.", said Clay.
"I guess I MIGHT have to expose my identity in order to stop this evil known as Black Thorn. But still, I must find my answers of who has the power to use the other pendants.", Max thought.
Later That Day
Max was getting his stuff to go home when he saw Phoen and Tech being pushed around by two bullies.
"Who are those kids?", Max asked.
"They are 2 new kids here. It's suspicious that they only bully those 2.", said Clay.
"Really?", Max asked.
"Indeed. I wonder why they came here for education or just to bully our friends.", said Clay.
As Max got his pendant from his locker, he sensed Dragonoid sensing something.
Knowing that he could be exposed talking to Dragonoid, he ran into the bathroom to talk to Dragonoid.
"Max! Those bullies seem strange. I sense evil energy in them.", said Dragonoid when he appeared behind Max in the bathroom.
"What kind of evil energy?", Max asked.
"I'm afraid it's the same as the power of Black Thorn.", said Dragonoid.
"Really? I want to know what they have against my friends Tech and Phoen.", said Max.
"I do not know what they have against your friends, but I know what they are looking for: The Pendant Protectors! This means that it could be you or even one destined to use a pendant!", said Dragonoid.
"This is bad! I need to stop them somehow!", said Max.
Max then immediately went out of the bathroom and went onto his bus to go home.
Meanwhile
Black Thorn was interested in the power of the bullies and told them to keep searching for the Pendant Protectors.
"You can't run from me, Pendant Protectors! I'll hunt you down to the ends of your universe!", he said.
Max's House
When Max got home, he saw Emmy and surprisingly Enrique.
"Anything wrong?", Max asked them.
"Our friends told us that those figures at the robbery are aliens!", Emmy said.
"Tell me about it! My friends are making rumors about these mysterious figures!", Max said.
"I also think we should try to take our pendants with us more to school in case Black Thorn tries to take us out when we are at school.", Enrique said.
"I guess so. We also should be careful of spies for Black Thorn.", said Max.
"Spies? What do you mean?", Enrique asked.
"Black Thorn is looking for us, so we better keep lookout for them, alright?", Max said.
"Alright.", Emmy and Enrique said.
"Indeed. But remember that you must keep your identities secret until the right time.", said Dragonoid.
The 3 agreed.
"Those bullies are suspicious as said by Clay, since they only pushed Tech and Phoen around and Dragonoid sensed energy from Black Thorn inside of them. I need to find out the real truth about those bullies!", Max thought.
Meanwhile
Black Thorn was witnessing his servants continue their search for the Pendant Protectors as bullies at Max's school.
"Have you found them yet?", he asked them.
"No, not yet.", said one of his servants.
"I guess I have no other choice, but you must tell those two kids to tell them where the Pendant Protectors are or else you will kill them!", said Black Thorn.
"That seems much better than our other strategy!", said the other servant.
"Indeed. Now go and find me those Pendant Protectors or else you will be killed and replace by more servants loyal to me. You got it?", Black Thorn said.
"Yes sir!", said both servants.
So the servants looked for Tech and Phoen so that they could ask them where the Pendant Protectors are or they will suffer death.
"Soon, you will be mine, Pendant Protectors!", said Black Thorn with an evil laugh.
Later
Max, Emmy, and their parents were in their dining room eating dinner.
"I hope we understand what is going on, but recently, there were 3 mysterious figures stopping the robbers and a monster that led them at the bank the other day. Emmy, you should now about this since the robbers kept you hostage until you ended up saved by them.", said their father.
Emmy begins to remember what happened after she reverted back to Emmy from Aqua Lady when Dan and Wood left the bank.
Flashback
Aqua Lady reverted back to Emmy at the bank when she saw Dan and Wood leave the bank.
Officers came and saw her safe with the other hostages.
"What happened Emmy? Are you alright?", the officers asked.
"Yes. The 3 heroes, whom I do not know whom they are, each took out the robbers. It took a while for the third one to appear, but 2 of them appeared immediately. They told me to stay in the back while they would take out the robbers. I hid and saw them take out the robbers. I still am concerned at what is going on here though.", said Emmy.
"We'll explain this to your parents. As for now, we will begin investigating these mysterious figures!", said the officers.
End Flashback
"Emmy, tell us more about those mysterious figures.", said her mother.
"They each had a pendant. One had a red pendant, was male, and used fire, one had a green pendant, was also male, and used forest powers, and one had a blue pendant, was female, and used water blasts from her staff. That's what I saw.", said Emmy.
"It seems like they are getting more common each day in this town.", said their father.
Suddenly, Max's cell phone rang.
"Hello?", he said when he answered it.
"Max! It's me, Clay! Something's wrong at the school!", Clay said.
"What is it?", Max asked.
Max's parents were concerned about the call.
"Tech and Phoen are being pushed around harder, even hard enough to possibly kill them!', said Clay.
"Max! I heard the call! You must go and stop those bullies!", said Dragonoid softly and quietly from Max's Pendant.
"Alright then! We'll stop them!", said Max as he hung up.
Max got up and headed for the front door.
"Where are you going?", his father asked.
"Outside for a while.", said Max.
"Please be careful.", said his father as Max went outside.
Emmy then dialed Enrique's number.
"Hey Emmy! What is it?", he said.
"Enrique, I think Max is going to find spies from you know who.", said Emmy.
Her parents were concerned in her now.
"I'll meet you at the school Max goes to. He'll probably go there.", said Enrique.
"Ok then.", said Emmy as she hung up.
Emmy then got up and went outside.
"Be careful Emmy.", said her mother.
Max's School
Tech and Phoen were severely being pushed around by the same two bullies harassing them because of a desire of the bullies to tell them where are the Pendant Protectors.
Clay saw them and thought, "Get ready bullies! I'm ready to kick your butt!", said Clay.
Max saw Clay and rushed over to him.
"Hey Max. Look at the bullies! Witness their dreadful torment on our friends!', said Clay.
Max looked over at the bullies.
They were being bullied like they were being beaten up to their deaths.
"I've got to save them!", Max thought.
"Max, you better talke them out!", Dragonoid said from Max's Pendant.
"How?", Max asked.
"Not as Max, but as Dan.", said Dragonoid.
"I would, but I can't just run away from my friends for no reason!", said Max.
Max then walked up to Clay.
"Clay, I'm going to find help!", he said.
"Ok then Max. Just remember to tell them to remember to defeat these bullies.", said Clay.
Max ran, hid, and got out his pendant.
"Tech, Phoen, don't worry! I'm coming to save you!", said Max.
He rose up his pendant, pressed the button, and began his transformation into Dan.
After the transformation, Dan then flew to the bullies.
Hey bullies!", he said.
"Who's that?", Clay thought.
The bullies put Tech and Phoen down and walked up to Dan.
"Eat this!", Dan said as he blasted a fire blast.
The fire blast exposed their true identities as two monsters.
"Monsters!", said Tech.
"So he's one of those figures!", said Phoen.
The monsters then got ready to strike.
"Get ready monsters! This is what any monster will get if they work for Black Thorn AND they hurt the human race!', said Dan.
The monsters then called reinforcements.
Many monsters appeared.
"More monsters, huh? Well then they all better get ready for my power!", said Dan.
"Dan! I sense Wood and Aqua nearby!", said Dragonoid.
"I hope they understand what is going on.", said Dan.
Wood and Aqua saw the monsters from the roof of the school.
"Max's friends are in trouble!", said Aqua.
"Indeed. We must help him!", said Wood.
Both jumped from the school roof and into the battle.
"Wood! Aqua! You followed me! But that's fine. Besides, I need you two to take out the reinforcements while the lead monsters are my job to take out.", said Dan.
"What Dan is saying is that he must stop the monsters since they were disguising as bullies harassing his friends looking for you!", said Dragonoid.
"I understand this now.", said Wood.
"We better let him protect his friends.", said Aqua as she and Wood went to take out the reinforcements.
Wood used his forest ninja stars to take out monster reinforcements, while Aqua used her staff to summon water to kill any monster in the water's path.
Dan then fired a giant flame blast at the lead monsters.
The blast killed one of the monsters, but severely wounded the other monster.
A second flame blast finished off the monster.
"He did it!", said Wood when he saw Dan take out the monsters.
"The reinforcements are going after him!", said Aqua.
But then they received a message from Black Thorn.
"Return to base. Disregard the Pendant Protectors for now.", said Black Thorn.
The reinforcements retreated.
Aqua and Wood returned home and Dan hid and reverted back into Max.
Tech, Phoen, and Clay were surprised at what happened.
"That was amazing!", said Tech.
"I like how those figures kicked butt!", said Clay.
"I think they were the Pendant Protectors, since those bullies were looking for them.", said Phoen.
Max ran up to them.
"Are you guys alright?", he asked them.
"Yeah.", said Tech.
So the 4 of them each went home.
As Max walked home, Dragonoid sensed something.
"One of your friends is the chosen one to use the Electrical Yellow Pendant!", he said.
"You sense it?", Max asked.
"Yes.", said Dragonoid.
"I need to tell Enrique and my sister!", said Max and rushed home.
Black Thorn saw the entire thing.
"I must plan another attack on those impressive fools!", he said.
Meanwhile, somewhere else near the school, one of Max's friends saw some purple thunder from the sky.
He was hit by it.
"One of your friends has teamed up with my enemy! We must combine to stop him and bring my darkness to conquer this world!", said a dark voice.
END OF CHAPTER 2
Chapter 3: Element Problem
Description: Emmy and Enrique are concerned about some new monsters after they fight them alongside Max in their Pendant Protector forms. Enrique is even more concerned when their friend Kevin tells them some kid said they should not be together since they are not dating, but instead good friends and that he's not a real man. It turns out that the kid is taunting them and actually tries to hurt Kevin one night and is revealed to actually be a monster Emmy and Enrique have great concern of. He brings in another one to help him. Meanwhile, somewhere in town, Max's friend Alex is injured by ice monsters sent by Black Thorn, but after being saved, Alex realizes Dan is Max due to their trust to each other like Max's other friends. Tech, Phoen, and Clay learn about it as well, but they all promise to keep his powers and his identity a secret from others. Can Aqua and Wood protect their friend Kevin from the two monsters sent by Black Thorn? And how will they feel when they learn some of Max's friends know about their powers, but thankfully promise to keep it secret? Find out in Chapter 3!