Protecting Her, Protecting Him

Chapter 11: Ambush

"Listen closely, I won't repeat myself." Darkstar said holding out a black gemstone that reminded Frankie of a quarts crystal. "This is a chromyl gem. They're native of Anodyne, where Gwen's family is from. You can use this gem to negate Gwendolyn's energy and trap her within her own powers."

"Will it hurt her?" Frankie asked.

"It will be uncomfortable but she will be fine." Darkstar explained. "While you hold Gwen back I will take Kevin Levin down." Frankie smirked.

"No problem." he replied.

"Good." Darkstar added an evil glow in his eyes.

Gwen laughed as she listened to Kevin talk about his niece. She leaned in closer to him as a chill swept through the air. He held her tighter, smirking lightly down at her.

In the shadows a dark figure watched them intently, waiting for a chance to strike. His footfalls were silent, his heart racing. He was about to take out his number one enemy.

In his mind he was doing the right thing. He was simply taking a situation into his own hands. Kevin Levin was an obstacle in his way and by attacking and beating him, Frankie would show Gwen just how weak the second class thug was.

It made Frankie nauseous watching them, cuddling so close together, like they were actually good together. It was disgusting. It didn't matter though because soon, she wouldn't even be able to look at him.

It was dark, the moon and street lights the only light around them. His eyes were focused to the left of the young couple, watching and waiting for his moment to strike. In the shadows of the alley behind Gwen and Kevin an even darker, more sinister character lurked, his evil eyes watching the young couple.

Darkstar, formerly known as Michael Morningstar knew what he was about to do, and yet he felt nothing. The foolish boy he had recruited to help him was nothing but a jealous love sick puppy and was even more the fool to not realize Darkstar's true intentions.

It was no secret how much he hated Kevin Levin, and getting rid of him was only necessary because he would no doubt interfere with his plans. The annoying Neanderthal had an unholy attachment to the beautiful half alien and he would do anything to protect her.

Darkstar watched for a few more moments, making sure Frankie was in place. He finally saw his opportunity and signaled Frankie across the street.

There is was, the signal, Frankie's heart was pounding in his ears, his blood pumping adrenaline everywhere. He hadn't even realized he had begun to walk toward them, until he saw them stop and looking behind them at the sound of his footsteps.

"Gwen," he started, not allowing her annoyed expression or Kevin's angry expression to stop him. He was going to do this, he was going to stop him.

"What do you want?" Gwen asked her own anger beginning to show through.

"I need to talk to you." he said. She shook her head.

"No Frankie, You have nothing to say that I want to hear." she said. Frankie watched her looking between her and Kevin.

"Who knew you were such a heart breaker, lovely Gwen." they heard behind them. Before anyone knew what was happening, Kevin went flying into the wall at the opposite side of the street, Gwen turned stunned to see Darkstar charging him intently. Her reflexes finally kicked in, and she shot an energy beam at Darkstar sending him off to the side.

Behind her Frankie watched stunned. He knew she was an alien and that she had some sort of magical energy but to see it in person threw him off completely.

"What the hell are you doing you fool, use the crystal." Darkstar yelled at Frankie as he picked himself up off the ground. Kevin was doing the same and charged Darkstar shortly after knocking him back to the ground. Kevin then turned to Frankie noticing him fumble with said crystal in his hand. Before Gwen could react, she was trapped within a glowing pink bubble of energy.

"Get away from her!" Kevin yelled as he watched Gwen struggle against the barrier. Frankie looked to him in time to see Kevin reach down and absorb the ground beneath him. His eyes widened in shock as Kevin charged him, his body coated in the cemement of the sidewalk.

Before Kevin could reach Frankie a black beam of energy shot out and sent Kevin flying sideways. Darkstar stood from the ground watching Kevin try to pick himself up. Before he could Darkstar shot him again, forcing him down on his stomach, his face in the pavement.

"Kevin!" Gwen yelled worried. She turned to Frankie.

"What are you doing with Darkstar?" she asked upset. Frankie looked to her.

"I'm proving a point." he replied.

"What point?" she asked confused.

"That he's not good enough for you. That he's too weak." Frankie said. "I know what you are and I think it's so great, but that….that, thing over there is holding you back. He's not good enough for such a beautiful creature like you." Frankie said. Gwen looked at him shocked.

"Your insane." she finally said.

"No, I'm in love." Frankie replied. Gwen looked out over where Darkstar and Kevin were. Kevin had finally regained some ground and was landing a few punches to Darkstar's body.

"But why Darkstar?" Gwen finally asked.

"Because he wanted to get rid of Kevin too, and I knew I couldn't do it on my own." Frankie explained. "He confronted me at school, and I knew we could make a great partnership."

"Did he tell you why he wanted to get rid of Kevin?" she said, looking back over to where Kevin and Darkstar were. Darkstar dodged a blow to the face and pushed Kevin back quickly over taking him. Pretty soon Kevin was on the ground, while Darkstar pummeled him with hits and kicks.

"It doesn't matter why, all I need to know is that once Kevin is gone the competition will be gone too." Frankie explained. Gwen's expression quickly turned to anger.

"You're a fool!" she yelled angrily. Frankie watched her surprised by her outburst. "You wouldn't stand a chance even with Kevin gone!" she screamed. "And you're a fool for thinking that Darkstar will uphold any deal you made with him!"

"Gwen, don't you see, I love you." Frankie tried to convince her.

"You don't know what love is!" she continued to scream as she looked back over and Kevin and Darkstar. Kevin was on the ground beaten badly, but Darkstar wasn't going to stop. Gwen's anger rose, her heart in pain as she watched the man she loved being ambushed. Tears spilled from her eyes as she watched helplessly.

"I do know what love is, because I know I love you! I always have!" Frankie yelled back. Gwen closed her eyes, more tears falling. The pain in her chest was beginning to grow stronger, she didn't know what was going on. A ringing began in her ears and she couldn't help but think she'd felt this before. A bright light began to penetrate her vision, her body shaking with rage.

Frankie watched Gwen worried. She was holding her self while doubled over, seemingly in pain. He didn't know what to do or what to say. Suddenly, Gwen's body began to glow and a crack formed down her face. Frankie watched startled as the crack grew, exposing the pink glow under her skin.

"Darkstar?!" Frankie called over to the other boy. Darkstar turned to the other two not worried about the boy at his feet. Just as he turned he found himself thrown back as a blast of energy exploded from the energy bubble. Regaining their composure, Darkstar and Frankie got to their feet and starred in shock at the sight before them.

There, where she had originally been detained, stood Gwen in her full Anodyte form. She looked on to the stunned boys, starring them down with an unreadable look in her glowing eyes. They watched as she looked on to the fallen boy behind them. His broken and beaten body crumpled on the ground.

Gwen looked back up at said boys and lifted her arm extending it out toward them. With a barely visible gesture Gwen sent both of them flying back and sliding across the pavement in a painful way. Slowly she walked toward Kevin when she was sure both boys were down for the count. She knelt down next to Kevin and shifted him so she was holding him in her arms, his face toward her. His body was covered in cuts bruises and scrapes, he looked awful.

A groan escaped him, and he slowly opened his eyes, looking up at Gwen. His eyes widened in surprise.

"Gwen?" he questioned groggily. She didn't reply as she starred down at him. "Gwen, what are you doing?" he continued. "You could loose your humanity." he said. She still said nothing. He reached up and placed his hand on the side of her face, and instinctively she leaned into it. Her eyes closed and her body relaxed.

"Kevin." she whispered as the glow of her body began to fade. Kevin smiled as he saw her human form again. Gwen opened her eyes, and looked down at Kevin, tears forming. "Oh Kevin." she said wearily pulling him to her and hugging him closely. "This is all my fault." she cried.

"No…" Kevin began. "It's not."

"Gwen Kevin!" they heard Ben call as the rust bucket pulled up behind them. He jumped out of the passenger seat followed by the rookie's and Max.

"What happened?" Max asked looking around them. Gwen let go of Kevin, wiping her eyes quickly.

"Darkstar." Kevin replied. "And Frankie Marksmen." he continued.

"That kid from Gwen's school?" Ben questioned as he knelt down on Kevin's over side to help him up.

"Yea, they joined forces." Kevin explained, gesturing over to the two unconscious boys on the ground ahead of them. The Rookie's took a cue from Max and headed over to them.

"Gwen, are you alright?" Max asked kneeling down next to her. Gwen nodded, wiping more tears away. "Are you sure, we got a huge energy reading as we were driving up?" he continued.

"I lost control for a minute, but I'm fine." Gwen defended, helping Ben help Kevin up. They then helped Kevin to the rust bucket, Max watching them worried along the way.

A/N: Chapter 11 is finally done with a little difficulty, but nothing I couldn't handle. More to come soon, so stay tuned people, luv ya all, and thanks for reading. Please review

-RED