Alright! I am back! I apologise for the chapter name above there. It was too long to fit! And I don't want to change the chapter title cause it's how I like it. XD Oh well, at least in this story page the chapter name fits.

Also, sorry for the long time of not updating! I actually miss doing this story anyways. Hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 10: Evil No More and the Coming Journey Ahead

"Terra…" began Linda, as Terra removed her head from Jasmine's shoulder, "Terra, are you-"

Linda was cut off as Terra lifted her hand saying to stop.

"I am sorry," said Terra while putting her hand down.

Linda lifted her eyebrows in surprise. Terra walked towards Linda and stopped in front of her.

"I…want to…thank you," Terra continued as everyone else lifted their eyebrows in shock. "You have showed me the error of my ways and I wish to do what I can to help you whenever you need me." Terra smiled, but not evilly.

Her smile was gentle and kind. It seems…that the cloud concealing her heart…was fading. Linda's surprised face calmed into a smile.

"If that is what you want to do, then of course!" she said in a cheerful tone.

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The crackling sound of the fire filled the ears of the companions as Linda explained their quest to Terra. Terra was now eager after hearing that her new friends were going to save her sisters.

"Okay!" interrupted Terra before Linda could finish. "So that I will not be a burden on this quest I might as well stay some place safe. When you find my sister, call my name and I will be there to help out."

"You can wait in the palace in Del," said Lief.

Terra nodded. However, Barda did not agree, for he still did not trust Terra. The cautious look on his face showed it.

"But most of us still do not trust you!" he said, pointing at Terra. "It is ten against two."

"Actually Barda, I am with Linda and Lief," informed Jasmine.

Barda's furrowed eyebrows deepened. "Fine then," he said. "Nine against three."

"Umm…" began Dain, "Tira and I are on Lief and Linda's side too." Tira nodded in agreement.

Barda began to growl.

"Seven against five." Then he had a bad feeling churning his gut around inside him. "Who else on Lief's side?" he asked hesitantly.

Everyone put their hand up. Barda slapped his forehead a little too strong and slid his hand down his face in frustration.

Linda rolled her eyes.

"Ugh! You say Lief and Jasmine are hot-heads but indeed you are worse!" Linda said, intentionally loudly with a grin on her face.

"What?" yelled Barda, lifting up and tightened fist.

Everyone else laughed, even Terra, who has not laughed in years.

Barda growled. "If you are just going to tease me then I have no participation in this!" He paused, his voice suddenly lower and his tone serious. "However, we cannot risk Terra being in the palace alone."

"We'll take care of her!" said Dain and Tira in unison.

"You better!" warned Barda.

"Thing now, how do we know where the second sister is?" asked Marilen.

"I found this," said Jasmine, going through her pockets.

She found what she was looking for and pulled it out. It was a piece of folded paper. Jasmine gave it to Lief and he unfolded it. Lief's eyes went wide a bit as he studied what was on the paper.

"It is a piece of the map of the Four Sisters…" Lief's voice drifted off.

"That is good," began Barda. "At least now we now where to go next."

"Would you care to guess what I am thinking?" Lindal asked Linda.

"No need for me to guess," replied Linda. She lifted her chin proudly. "I can read your mind remember."

"Then shall we say it together?"

"My pleasure."

"What are you two thinking of?" asked Terra.

"We are not going anywhere until we have celebrated!" shouted Lindal at the same time Linda shouted, "We're not going anywhere until we have partied!"

Jazzy's face drooped in misery.

"Are you kidding?" she started. "I don't wanna do anything! I'm freaking tired here!"

"So am I but nothing can stop me from partying," argued Linda, "and that includes your whining!" Jazzy gave her a death glare. "Including your death glare," Jazzy balled her hand to a fist, "Including your fists." Jazzy then opened her mouth to speak but Linda interrupted saying, "When I say nothing, then it means nothing!"

Jazzy rolled her eyes in defeat and shrugged.

"Where did you learn all of that?" asked Lief, his mind wondering.

"Who learn what?" asked Dain.

"All of you from your other dimension. Where did you learn your magic? And you Linda, where did you get to learn all that…" Lief didn't know what to call it, "jumping moves and all…?"

"We were born with magic," Liefer said, beginning the explanation, "…except Tira!"

"Shut up! Don't remind me!" Tira shouted. Dain giggled. Hearing the chuckle, Tira dug her elbow into Dain's rib while saying in a threatening voice, "And no. Laughing…"

"And I have been learning ninjutsu since I was only a little toddler. When I was 10, I met these guys." Jazzy, Liefer, Dain, Tira, Ranesh and Marilen smiled as Linda pointed to them. "Barder was already my friend since I was 4. Liefer and Marilen already knew how to fight and so do Ranesh and Dain. Barder trained with me when we were 4, and I taught Jazzy and Tira how to fight."

"What is…nin…jistu or…whatever you call it?" asked Barda.

"Ninjutsu. It is a type of fighting style," answered Ranesh. "In our world there is more than just fist fights and sword play."

"Sounds interesting," said Jasmine in awe.

"Of course it is!" said Barder.

"So," began Terra, "if Jazzy and Tira learnt how to fight from Linda, then who taught Linda, Barder, Liefer, Marilen and Dain how to fight?"

"My father taught me and Barder," replied Linda.

"My father taught me," said Dain.

"My caretaker taught me and Marilen," answered Liefer.

"Who is your caretaker?" asked Lief.

"An old man named Fardeep," Marilen replied for Liefer.

Lief, Jasmine and Barda remained silent.

"What is the matter?" asked Terra.

"FARDEEP!" shouted Lief, Jasmine and Barda in question.

"Yeah…" said Liefer, a puzzled expression visible on his face, "...what's wrong with that?"

"Hahaha…nothing really…" said Lief.

Marilen and Liefer blinked in confusion before shrugging at each other.

"You know…looking at Linda doing all those moves makes me feel helpless…" Lindal's voice drifted off.

"That is because you are helpless!" Linda pointed out, lifting her chin into the air proudly, a smirk staining her face.

Lindal looked at her other self with anger.

"What?" she shouted.

"And not only you. Jasmine, Lief and Barda too," continued Linda, in a teasing tone.

"We are not helpless!" Jasmine, Lief, Barda and Lindal shouted in unison.

"You are."

"We are not!"

"Oh yeah? Then how come you guys just stood there instead of doing something to help out with Terra? Huh?"

Jasmine, Lief, Barda and Lindal remained silent, unsure of what to say.

"Hmph! Thought so!" Linda crossed her arms, happy she won the argument.

"Ugh! You are so mean!" shouted Jasmine.

Linda simply stuck her tongue at Jasmine.

"Anyone, put you hand up if you think these four are now completely helpless," said Linda. Everyone raised their hands, stifling giggles...except Terra.

"Terra, looks like you don't agree," said Jazzy.

"Well, I cannot judge people just because they seem helpless," commented Terra as everyone put their hand back down. "They must do something that is much more helpless. Besides, Lief is king of Deltora and being king takes responsibility. Therefore that is not helpless."

"Terra," called Liefer.

"Yes?"

"It's called 'teasing'," Liefer giggled a bit behind his words.

"Oh! Well, I am sorry if spoilt the moment! Hahaha!"

"Well then now, shall we return to Broome and celebrate?" asked Lindal, standing up.

"Hell yeah! Let's party!" shouted Linda, standing up enthusiastically.

As everyone was walking back to Broome, Linda spoke up. "You know, even the ruby dragon acted helpless before…"

"Sssh!" hushed Lief. "Make sure he does not hear you! Or find out you even said such a thing."

"I was playing," Linda chuckled. "I like joking about. But when I'm serious then I'm serious."

"I just hope you were not being serious about us being 'helpless'…" Barda's voice drifted off.

"Oh no. I'm serious all right," smirked Linda. Lief and Barda glared at her.

"Hahaha! I'm kidding! Besides, that dragon is far off behind us at sea trying to feed on fish, right?"

Hearing that, Lief and Barda sighed in relief.

I wonder…what is coming for us ahead…at Shadowgate…thought Lief.

Dah dah dah dah! I'm done! Now it's time to party! *Blow on party blower and throws confetti everywhere* Bai bai everyone! Lawwlz, I am RELIEVEDthat I'm done with this story. Have a great day everyone! o^^o

One more thing, I've won a poetry competition in my school! Congrats to me! I was thinking that I could post that poem on the internet so...does anyone know a good and trustworthy site where I can post poems?

(NOTE UPDATED NOV. 12, 2013) HEY GUYS! I'M BACK! If anyone who as already read this story, you may notice the changes. I have removed the anime-related stuff and re-edited my ridiculous writing. == Re-reading through this story was fun, but I slapped myself every time I came to a part that I approve of no longer. I'm 15, turning 16 now and I've matured a lot better over the years. I mean, I was 13 when I wrote this. Thirteen. I shake my head at myself for the fact I used to write with anime scenes in it. I still do, actually, but only for anime-related stories. I've officially decided, I'M GOING TO CONTINUE THIS SERIES! YAY! *Throws confetti* Although, I will start in a couple weeks because I got exams I need to study for and I want to wait until holidays to start this series again. Enjoy~!