Chapter Seven:

The chase was on as the Guardians, Elyon, Matt, and Caleb on a horse chased after the Mystic Battle Warriors, as they headed for Elyon's palace. And just as they planned, Irma and Cornelia went after Rush, while Will and Caleb went after Strenght. Elyon and Taranee went after Power, while Hay Lin and Matt were chasing after Flight.

"So, you gonna make a move or not?", Strenght joked as he landed and jumped another great distance. "I mean, out of all of the Battle Warriors, I should the easiest to catch. Don't tell me that the mighty Keeper of the Heart can't catch little old me!"

"Why you...!", Will said as she flew up at Strenght, as he was high in the air. "You've got no where to go but down, now!"

"And you're still not going to catch me!", Strenght said as he started his decent downward.

When she was close enough, Will tried to grab him, only to have him dodged her advance and grab her by her ankles.

"What the... Hey!", Will said as she tried to get free.

"Time for a spin!", Strenght said as he started spinning around, making Will dizzy.

Once he landed, he let go of Will and jumped again, leaving Will trying to balance herself, still dizzy from Strenght's spin.

"I'm gonna be sick!", Will said before she fell out on the ground, with her legs sticking in the air before they fell to the ground.

"I think I'm gonna sit this one out.", Caleb said as he helped a dizzy Will to her feet.

'Smart move.', Strenght thought to himself as he went on his way.

Elsewhere, Power was flying from Elyon and Taranee.

"You're quick!", Power said as he was flying next to Elyon. "The fire Guardian is barely catching up with us!"

"Well, I am the Heart of this world.", Elyon said. "But I'd rather be back on Earth, talking to my boyfriend."

"He must be a lucky guy!", Power said.

"I think we're both lucky.", Elyon said. "So, I'm going to have to hurry and get this over with."

"Good luck.", Power said as he sped up some more with Elyon hot on his trail.

'I have to catch up!', Taranee thought to herself as she tried to catch up. 'I got it!'

Taranee then fired fire from her hands, like a rocket, making her move faster towards Power. Looking back, Power saw Taranee catching up with him. He also saw Elyon about to grab his legs.

'Not bad.', Power thought to himself. 'Let's see what she thinks of this!'

Power then did the same thing Taranee did, only he used his energy and shot off at great speeds.

"So long ladies!", Power said as he sped off.

"I almost had him!", Elyon said as Taranee hovered next to her.

"We can still catch him!", Taranee said as they both flew after Power. "We just have to hurry!"

"Then let's go!", Elyon said as she picked up the pace.

At the same time, Rush was having fun dodging Cornelia and Irma's attempts at catching him.

"Is that the best you can do, oh mighty Earth Guardian?", Rush asked as he jumped over a vine, Cornelia made shoot up to grab him. "Give me a challenge here ladies!"

"Mudslide?", Irma asked Cornelia with a smirk.

"Mudslide.", Cornelia agreed with a smile.

Irma then shot a thing of water at the ground, as Cornelia mixed the ground with it, and made a large amount of mud. Both then made the mud move towards Rush as he was running toward the palace. Rush looked back to see the mud coming at him.

'So that's their game, huh?', Rush thought as he stopped. 'I got a few tricks of my own too!'

Rush then ran towards the mud that was coming at him.

"What's he doing?", Irma questioned as she saw Rush running at the moving mud.

"I don't know, but if he's dumb enough to come at us, then I say let's take advantage of it.", Cornelia said as she and Irma made the mud move faster.

As he was close enough, Rush jumped at the mud, and began to spin around as great speeds. Once he was in the mud, Irma and Cornelia thought they had him.

"We got him?", Cornelia questioned as she formed a large ball out of the mud, trapping Rush in it.

"See!", Irma said as they landed. "I told you we could catch them!"

"I guess so.", Cornelia said.

"Now let's see who he is!", Irma said as they stepped towards the mud-ball.

Suddenly, the mud-ball started to spin round, surprising the two.

"What the...?", Irma questioned.

"Why is it spinning?", Cornelia asked as they stepped back.

The spinning got faster and faster. Then suddenly, patches of mud went flying off the mud-ball. The faster it spun, the more mud there was flying off in different directions! Cornelia and Irma tried to fly away, but were hit by a large thing of mud, sending them to the ground. When all was said and done, there was mud everywhere on the field and on Irma and Cornelia. And where the mud-ball stood was Rush, without a thing of mud on him. He looked down at Cornelia and Irma, who were covered in mud.

"Well, ladies.", Rush said as he bowed to them. "I best be moving on now."

Rush then took off towards the palace, leaving behind two mud covered Guardians.

"For the record, Irma, I blame you for this.", Cornelia said as she stood up and used her power over earth to remove the mud off of her and Irma.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah.", Irma said as she flapped her wings. "I still say we can catch them!"

"Have fun with that.", Cornelia said.

"Aw come on Corny!", Irma said. "Where's your determination?"

"Okay fine!", Cornelia said as she took to the air. "But, don't get your hopes up!"

"Whatever.", Irma grinned said as they flew after Rush.

Meanwhile, up in the skies of the Meridian Kingdom, Flight was jetting as towards the palace, with Hay Lin and Matt out on his trail.

"Catch me if you can!", Flight teased Hay Lin and Matt as he flew towards the palace.

"Oh I'll catch you!", Hay Lin said under her breath.

"He can't be that fast!", Matt said as he flew behind Hay Lin.

Being cocky, Flight turned around flying backwards, looking at Hay Lin. He then reach towards her and honked her nose.

"Honk!", he teased as he gently pinched it.

"Hey, quit it!", Hay Lin yelled as she swatted his hand away.

"Honk!", Flight teased as he did it again.

"Quit it!", Hay Lin yelled as she swatted his hand away.

"Honk!"

"Quit it!"

"Honk!"

"Quit it!"

"Honk!"

"QUIT IT!"

"Okay.", Flight said as he turned back around. "Bye!"

Flight then took flew off at great speeds, leaving behind a not to happy Hay Lin. As she wiggled her nose, after what Flight did, Matt started laughing, as much as he tried to hide it.

"It's not funny Matt!", Hay Lin said as she sped up a bit.

"I'm sorry.", Matt grinned as he caught up with her. "But you got to admit, if it was one of the other girls, you'd be laughing at them."

"Well, maybe.", Hay lin said. "But as soon as I find out who Flight is, I'm gonna give him a good nose honking!"

"This ought to be good.", Matt said as they both flew after Flight.

The first to reach the palace gates was of course Rush, with his super-speed. Next was Flight, then Power, and finally Strenght who touched the palace gates with a tuck and roll, when he landed.

"Showoff.", Rush joked.

"I like to finish things in style, if I can.", Strenght grinned as there pursuers finally caught up with them.

"Looks like we win.", Flight said.

"Which means no more trying to find out who we are.", Power added. "Right?"

"This isn't over you know!", Will said still feel a little sick as Matt caught her as she fell back. "I don't feel so good!"

Power, Flight, and Rush looked at Strenght wondering what happened.

"I took her for a spin.", Strenght replied as he shrugged his shoulders. "I didn't think she'd get this sick."

"Oh.", the three said understanding what happened.

"I got this.", Power said as he walked up to Will. "Hold her still."

Matt then held Will still as Power placed his right hand on her forehead. His hand began to glow with energy that began to surround Will's body. After a few seconds the glow faded and Power stepped back towards his fellow Battle Warriors.

"She's okay now.", Power said.

"And with that taken care of, we out!", Rush said as they teletransported away.

"You okay Will?", Matt asked as he let her go.

"Actually, yeah.", Will said as she stood up straight. "I am."

"I say we leave them be.", Elyon suggested.

"I second it.", Cornelia said.

"I guess we can do that.", Will said. "Besides, I don't think I can take being spun around like that again."

With that in agreement, they all went back to Earth before their parents got worried about them.

On Earth, under the city of Heatherfield, four figures travel through the sewers of the city. These four were the Mystic Teenage Battle Warrior. They were heading to a location known only to a few people.

"Well, that was fun!", Rush said as they walked through the sewers.

"I just wish we had those hydro riders ready.", Strenght said. "It would make getting to our headquarters faster."

"I just need to install the batteries in them and they'll be good to go.", Flight said.

"I still don't see why we can't open a fold to our base.", Power said. "I mean, I can understand having the barrier up to keep others from opening a fold there, but it keeps us from doing it as well."

"Well, your grandfather and uncle have it that way for a reason.", Flight replied to Power.

"I know.", Power said. "I'm just glad that there's something solid to walk on down here."

"Yeah.", Rush agreed as he looked down at the water that flowed past them as they walked on the platform to their HQ. "I don't think walking through sewer water is a good thing."

"Well, we're here.", Flight said as they stood in front of a set of pipes.

Power then reach and pulled down a pipe that had a dent in it. Suddenly, a doorway opened in the wall, that the four heroes walked through. They walked down a long tunnel, that had a light at the end of it. Once out of the tunnel, the four looked to see their headquarters. They had everything from a training area, to a workout area next to it. They also had a spot where a few computers, with some large screens, was. Next to that were four fifty inch screen TV's with a couch and two chairs for them to sit in, as well as a coffee table, with four remotes for the TV's.

"I still can't believe this place is down here!", Rush said as he sat in one of the chairs and grabbed one of the remotes and turned on of the TV's on.

"I can't believe the first thing you do, when we get back, is go watch TV.", Flight replied. "We still have our vehicles to work on."

"We've got plenty of time, man.", Rush replied. "Learn to relax."

"I will.", Flight said. "As soon as we finish the vehicles."

"Why do we need vehicles anyway?", Rush asked. "I have super-speed, you and Power can fly. And Strenght can jump far."

"Jumping is fun, but I'd like to be able to ride my motorcycle on Metamoor.", Strenght replied. "Besides, I don't know where I'm going to land when I jump those great distances."

"And why are you still calling us by aliases?", Power questioned Rush, as he pulled back his hood. "We're the only ones here, Eric."

"Sorry about that, Angelo.", Eric said as he pulled back his hood. "I guess I still get caught up in our roles so much."

"I know I do.", Flight said as he pulled back his hood. "If Irma knew that it was me that was fighting by her side, she'd freak!"

"Martin, if any of them knew it was us that were helping them, they'd freak!", Strenght said as he pulled back his hood.

"You have a good point there, Nigel.", Martin said with a grin. "I still can't believe they kept this part of their lives from us."

"You and me both man.", Angelo said.

"Remember how we reacted when we found out about them?", Eric laughed.

"You mean how we felt like deers, caught in the headlights?", Nigel asked.

"It was right after we first fought those Lurdens before they attacked those soldiers, they knocked out.", Angelo replied.

Flashback, after the Battle Warrior's first fight...

"Okay, that takes care of them.", Power said as he finished tying up the last Lurden. "Let's roll!"

The four of them then took off in their own special way. Once far enough from the village, they stopped and waited for the Guardians and their allies to come to see what they would think of their handy work. But once they saw who they all were, they were totally shocked.

"Is that... Taranee?", Strenght questioned in shock as he looked through his telescope. "She looks... so different!"

"Irma looks about the same.", Flight said as he looked through his telescope. "She just a bit taller."

"Same with Hay Lin.", Rush said as he looked through his telescope.

"Will and Corny look the same, only taller too.", Power said as he looked through his telescope. "Elyon looks the same all together. Caleb too. But who's the guy with the wings and gold mask?"

"You think it's Matt?", Rush questioned.

"Could be.", Strenght said.

"We'll find out when my Grandparents gets back from whatever it is he doing.", Power said. "Right now we head back to Earth and say nothing to nobody."

With that said, the Battle Warriors headed back to Earth, through the fold Power opened for them. Each was a bit confused and upset at what they found out.

End Flashback

"To think they've been living that kind of life and couldn't trust us with it!", Nigel said. "I want them to say something, when they find out who we are!"

"It seems you boys are handling things just fine."

The four of them turned to see three people walking out of another doorway. All three were African-Americans. On was in his thirties wearing black pants and a blue shirt, with brown shoes. His hair was in a crew cut. He was John Vanders. Angelo's uncle who took him in after his parents passed away. The other two with him were Angelo's grandparents, Grandpa Joe and Kadma, who was a former Guardian. Joe was dressed in a pair of black pants and a white shirt with a brown long coat, and black shoes. His hair was grown long. Kadma was dressed in a black skirt with a pink shirt with black shoes, and a purple cloak on to keep warm. Her hair was still down to her ankles.

"So, how did your first meeting with the Guardians go?", Kadma asked.

"Did you all know who they were?", Martin asked.

"Surprising, huh?", Joe asked with a grin.

"Not funny, Grandpa.", Angelo said. "You could of told us."

"Would it of made a difference?", John asked.

"I don't know.", Nigel said. "Maybe."

"Believe me, boys.", Joe said as he and Kandma sat on the couch. "When I was a Battle Warrior, I was pretty shocked to find out about Kadma being a Guardian. And when I was able to reveal myself to her and the others, I decided not to. Wanna know why?"

"You wanted some payback?", Eric questioned.

"Pretty much.", Joe said.

"And when I finally found out he was one of the Battle Warriors, I was upset that he didn't tell me about it.", Kadma replied. "And me being so full of pride, didn't want to here him out."

"But in the end, you two patched things up.", Martin said.

"True.", Joe said. "So, do you boys plan on telling the girls who you are?"

"We can do that now?", Eric asked.

"Yes.", John said as he sat in the other chair. "The choice is yours."

The four Battle Warriors looked at each other. After a few seconds they smiled at each other, knowing what the other was thinking.

"We gonna keep it to ourselves for a bit longer.", Angelo said.

"They're just as bad as you all were!", Kadma said.

"Chips off the old block!", Joe laughed.

"But be warned, boys.", Kandma said. "When they find out who you are, they may not be to happy. You best hope they don't go elemental when they find out."

"Elemental?", Martin asked.

"It's what the girls can do when they call upon the full powers of the Heart of Kandrakar.", Joe said. "They become the element they use."

"But, they lose a part of their humanity.", Kadma added. "The last time they did it, they were like mindless dolls just right for taking over. That's a lot of power to deal with."

"We'll be able to handle it.", Nigel said.

"With that settled, I think it's time for you boys to get your weapons.", Joe said as John sat a long duffel bag in front of himself.

"We get new weapons?", Eric asked. "Sweet!"

"For you Eric, are the Tonfas.", John said as he reached into the bag and pulled out a belt, holding a pair of metal tonfas. "With your speed, they'll do a lot of damage."

"Thanks!", Eric said as he was handed the items.

"Nigel?", John said as he pulled out a belt, holding what looked like a short curved sword. "This is your halberd."

Nigel was confuse at first, as he looked at his weapon.

"Twist the handle.", Kadma told him.

Nigel twisted the handle, and it extended out until it was as long as a bo staff.

"Cool.", Nigel said as he twisted it back, making it retract. "I can get use to this."

"Martin?", John said as he pulled out a belt, holding a pair of nunchaku. "The nunchaku are yours."

"Alright!", Martin said as he was handed his weapons. "Thanks!"

"And finally, Angelo.", John said as he reached into the bag and pulled out a sheathed long sword with a diamond in the hilt, and a sheathed short sword with a emerald in the hilt, and handed to him. "These are for you. The long sword was your father's and the short sword was your mother's."

"So these were my parent's weapons?", Angelo questioned as he held the weapons. "Wow."

"Use these weapons well, boys.", Joe said. "For they'll serve you well."

"Now put the belts, they came with on.", Kadma told them.

The boys did as Kadma told them. The sheath that held Angelo's long sword, went across his back. Which meant the harness holding it, went across his chest, while the sheath holding his short sword, was on the belt he had. Once the boys put them on, they realised they fit really well.

"This is nice.", Eric said.

"Things will be different now!", Martin said.

"Now change back to normal.", Joe told them.

Once they did that, they saw that their weapons were gone.

"From now on, when you transform, your weapons will be with you.", Joe said. "You can use your old weapons as well. But for now, work with these."

"To think, these rings turn us into butt kick warriors, with butt kick powers.", Eric said looking at the metal ring he was given, by Joe when he, Martin, Nigel, and Angelo first became the Mystic Teenage Battle Warriors.

"Don't forget.", Kadma said. "You have a bit of your powers as your normal selves. Also, you will meet other former Guardians that may figure out who you are."

"Really?", Maritn questioned with a bit of worry.

"Don't worry.", Kadma said with a grin. "They won't reveal your identities to anyone. They'll respect your right for privacy."

"For now, go and spend time with your friends.", John said. "Enjoy the small bits of peace you can get. Cause who knows when you'll have to go help the Guardians and their allies."

Hearing that, the boy left their HQ with John, Joe, and Kadma and went to meet up with their friends and girlfriends. Each hoping that they could get as much peace as they could get.

A/N: Be honest, did you really think the those guys were the Mystic Teenage Battle Warriors? Anyway, now they got weapons! Things should be a bit more interesting now! The real question is, when will they tell the others about themselves? And what will their reactions be?

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