The Phoenix Series
Dino Thunder: The Secret Phoenix
By xXxKaraBeckerCutterxXx
A/N: I know, its been possibly around a week since I last updated; but a hell of alot has been going on since then. My cousin is moving house so I have been helping her pack; that and I havent really had the inspiration to write. Then last night there was this party that I just had to go too; it was a goodnight until someone knocked my drink out of my hand. Time to leave then. But today I have feeling the effects of last night; but I knew I had to update because you have all waited too long. So is the update you have all been waiting for.
Strange Relations
"Remember," Sabrina said as she stood on the porch of her home, her mother and uncle stood in the doorway as Hunter leant against his truck behind her. After her dream last night, where her grandfather had explained everything there was to know about her quest, about what it was she was searching for and how she was supposed to find it; it had come to the unanimous decision that she would need extra training to make sure that she succeeded in retrieving the Phoenix Blade.
Hayley smiled "We know Sabrina," she said, before her daughter could start speaking again "We will call if we need you, but you also need to remember" the older red head pressed "that even if you Dino Gem blinks rapidly all the time, that isnt a distress call; I will contact you! If we need you. Okay?"
The Phoenix ranger smiled "Okay, mom" she said "I promise"
"Good," Tommy said, before hugging his niece "Good luck. And be safe"
"Im only going to Blue Bay Harbour, uncle Tommy" she laughed "and im protected at the academy. Since Lothor last year, precautions have been taken so that no outside force can get in...at least, i think the have. I'll have to ask Cam"
The Black ranger chuckled before shaking his head "You know what I mean"
"I know" the younger red head smiled, before turning and hugging her mother "I'll see you tonight. Love you mom"
"Love you too," Hayley responded, as she hugged her daughter back before watching her hurry to Hunter's side and clamber into the passenger's side of his truck. The older blonde joined her seconds later and the two disappeared up the dirt road leading from the clearing to the interstate beyond the woods.
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Sabrina sighed as she stared out of the front window of Hunter's truck, chained in the bed of the truck was his Motocross bike; she smiled. Hunter never went anywhere without his bike. It was a wonder really that he wasnt on it today, but given the circumstances he hadnt wanted to put her through the torture of being on the back of his bike for the majority of half an hour while they travelled from Reefside to Blue Bay.
"You okay?" he asked, glancing across at her; it was like Sabrina to be so quiet.
She nodded "Mhmm," she responded
"What is it?" he asked, knowing instantly there was something wrong. She didnt answer "Sabrina...what is it?"
"Nothing," she told him, catching him glancing at her she sighed "Im just thinking about what my grandfather said..." she answered him
The older blonde frowned "What did he say?"
"Honestly Hunter, its nothing" she stressed
"Obviously its not!" he argued "If its playing on your mind this bad"
She closed her voice as his tone started to rise, she really didnt want to argue with him right now "Please...dont start" she begged him, re-opening her eyes and looking across at him "Please?" she begged.
He sighed "Im sorry," he said, reaching across and taking her hand "It's just...im not used to seeing you like this, normally your either hyper and bouncy -" Sabrina smiled "- or you're determined and ready" he smiled.
"I guess, this quest is just taking up alot of my time" she answered "Im sorry; you watch, when we get to the Wind Academy, I'll be back to my usual self"
He nodded and turned his attention back to the road, as she laced her fingers through his and held his hand. Despite the rules of having 'both hands on the wheel' Hunter compelled her holding her hand.
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The Wind Ninja Academy grounds, were full of their usual training students. Tori, Shane and Dustin were off teaching their class as Cam walked the grounds alone keeping an eye on things, as the new Head teacher of the academy it was his role to make sure that everything was in order. His father had just about retired as headmaster but was always there to help his son and students out if they needed it; after all the Wind Academy was his home and after the events of Lothor; he didnt want to run the risk of anything going wrong once more.
Today, however, things were different. Not different in the ways of the Wind Ninja's but the way of their teachers and headmaster as each of them were awaiting the familiar face of an old friend who had fought alongside them in the defeat of Lothor and the protection of Earth, even if they did have to go head to head with that one person. The one person who seemed to be more excited than the others however, was Water Sensei: Tori Hanson, who had practically rushed her class just to be ready for when her friend arrived. Althought the old acquantiance was more than that; she was the Water Sensei's Best Friend.
"Sensei," a 17-year-old Ninja student spoke as he adressed Cam, "There's...uh...two people at the entrance"
Cam turned in his direction, and gave the boy a questioning look
"They say their friends, of yours?" the 17-year-old responded, pointing over his shoulder to where the two in question where standing. Cam's gaze followed the trail to the gate and smiled as he saw Sabrina waving back at him.
"Let them through," he told the teen, who nodded and took off; and seconds later the Headmaster was being bowled over as Sabrina run towards him and launched herself at him. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and legs around his waist as she hugged him. He chuckled and hugged her back "Hey Sabrina"
The red head smiled and jumped down as she pulled away "Hey, Cam!" she greeted happily "Wow, for a minute there I thought we were never going to get in"
Hunter nodded "What's with the tight security?" he questioned
"Well, after Lothor" Cam answered "we didnt want to take any chances"
Sabrina frowned "You think bad guys are gonna waltz in through the gates?" she asked, earning a jab in the side from Hunter and a look from Cam "Sorry" she added sheepishly, before being bowled over herself as a blur of blue and blonde hit her. When the blur stopped Tori was shown there hugging her younger red headed friend.
"You're here!" Tori grinned, as she pulled back and allowed Shane and Dustin -who had just arrived- to hug their friend also, before they high-fived Hunter as Tori and Sabrina linked arms; just like old times "When Sensei told us you were coming to the Academy; I was bouncing."
"You're rubbing off on her," Dustin pointed out
Sabrina grinned "and that's a bad thing?" she asked, squeezing Tori's arm
"Why exactly are you here?" Shane asked, "Sensei didnt explain"
"Oh," Sabrina frowned; that wasnt like Sensei "Well im here to up my training skills, in both combat and weapon training"
"And powers," Hunter reminded her "That's why Leanne is coming down"
Cam seemed to perk up at the mention of the Thunder graduate; something Sabrina caught onto but didnt mention anything, except exchanging a grin with Tori who had also picked up on it. Hunter, Shane and Dustin caught the grin and frowned; why did they have a feeling that no good could come of the Water and Fire Ninja's being back together?
xXx
Meanwhile, back in Reefside; after her daughter had left for Blue Bay Harbour, Hayley had left for work leaving Tommy alone at the Dino Lab. She rolled her eyes at the Black Ranger's actions as she climbed into her car, instead of getting out in the world he preferred to stay at home and keep an eye on the monitors. Yes, as a Ranger he had a duty to protecting the city, but also as a human he had a right to a normal life. At least the other Rangers were trying to live normal lives, even Sabrina; and she had more to worry about than her friends. Finally reaching the interstate, Hayley drove into town and arrived behind the back of her Cafe; where the other Dino Rangers were all situated.
Ethan, as usual was playing his Laptop on one of the tables not that far from the bar; Kira was playing around with her guitar near the stage and Connor was being his usual 'flirting' self and chatting up a familiar girl near the couches. Hayley noticed the female as the new girl Sandra DiBano, the same girl that her daughter had been talking about since she had turned up in class the day Dr. Morton had been there. The older red head shook her head, her daughter must have had a real good reason for not trusting this new girl; she seemed totally fine to her. With a small shrug, Hayley started working, seeing as today both her workers had the day off. Sabrina for obvious reasons and Trent was spending time with his dad.
"Come on," Ethan mumured to himself as he played SNSW's on the laptop; he had seen Hayley arrive for work and noticed that Sabrina wasnt with her. This caused the blue ranger to frown, it was a wonder for Sabrina not to be here. He honestly thought she would be working today...what with Trent out and everything. But he suspected the red head had a good reason for not being in work today, so he returned to his game. Suddenly a pop-up screen appeared, causing him to blink and frown in surprise.
"Hello, Blue Ranger" the growling voice of the White Ranger said, as he appeared
Ethan frowned "Okay, maybe I have been sitting a little too close to the screen" he mumbled, he then looked around to make sure no one was watching him "Trent? Is that you?"
"Dont insult me," the White ranger responded "I am the one and only true White Ranger!"
Okay...definitely the clone Ethan thought "Uh...guys, you gotta see this!" he called, to Kira and Connor, who moved from their current places and approached their friend
"I have a challenge for you and you're Ranger friends," the White ranger growled at them "meet me at the sea front for our final battle!"
"And what if we have something better to do?" Connor asked
"Then the consequences will be on your head!" he responded before the screen disappeared and Ethan's game reappeared
The three friends exchanged glances "Come on guys," Connor suddenly said, breaking the silence "Lets go!"
"But what about Trent?" Kira asked "He's with his dad?"
The red ranger shook his head "We can take this guy ourselves" he protested
"Well I vote for bringing in Dr. O and Sabrina for a little back-up" Ethan stated.
The Red and Yellow rangers nodded before they headed for the back door; Connor giving a lame excuse to Sandra about the reason behind why he was leaving. Before he too disappeared after his friends, leaving Sandra to watch him go; her look of understanding turning in a malichious one. "Dont worry Red Ranger," she mumured "Your Final Battle is at hand..." and with these words, she stood and headed out the front doors.
-Scene-
"Are you sure this is where we are supposed to meet him?" Tommy asked, as he got off his ATV beside Connor, Kira and Ethan as they arrived at the beach. They were the only ones there, given for a small flock of seagulls that glided over head. Other than that...there was no White Ranger.
Connor nodded "So Sabrina really isnt here today?" he questioned, and the others could hear the frown in his voice "Why?"
"She has other things that need to be completed Connor," Tommy answered
"Like wha -" Connor had started, but was cut off as a blur sped past him and the others attacking from all sides; they were thrown to the ground as the White Ranger skidded to a halt ahead of them.
"Miss me?" the Clone asked
Kira shook her head as she pushed herself up into a sitting position "Do you really have to ask?" she questioned, getting to her feet between her friends seconds later.
The Clone counted them "You're two short!" he growled "Where are the White and Phoenix rangers?"
"4 against 1!" Connor shot back "I dont know why you would want to make it 6"
The clone pulled out his version of the Drago sword and pointed it at the others as yellow lightening was thrown out of the end and the ground around their feet exploded; sending them to the ground once more.
"Im glad to made it!" the Clone growled "are you ready for the next phase?"
"Name you Game!"
"My challenge! My rules! Let's take it to the Zords!" and he jumped up into the Drago Zord, which soon combined with the Stegozord to form his Megazord.
Connor held up the Triassic Shield "This guy doesnt waste any time!" he stated
"Right!" Kira and Ethan agreed, giving their imprint of power; normally Sabrina had to be there to help them gain full access to the Shield, but right now they would have to make do with what they had. Seeing as Sabrina seemed to be cut off from battle. Once in his Trassic form, Connor, Kira and Ethan took to the Mesodon Rover and transformed it into their Megazord; as they stood off against the Clone.
The Clone jumped forward but the Dino Rangers threw him back; as their fist connected with his chest "What's happening?" he demanded "Im losing energy!"
Using the Trciera Lance; the Dino Rangers fired off a energy beam which hit the clone's Megazord and caused it to explode. The Drago Zord and Stegazord were blown apart and the Clone plummeted to the ground as he landed with a thud on the sand. Regrouping with Dr. O; the four rangers hurried towards the White Clone as he dropped to the ground, blue energy waves washing over him.
"What's wrong with him?" Kira asked
"You are worthy opponents Rangers," he told them over his shoulder
Connor frowned "Maybe we can help you" he suggested
"No," he responded shaking his head "the battle must go on, until the answer is question is answered"
"What question?" Kira asked quickly
Pushing himself to his feet the Clone walked towards the Zords that created his Megazord as they stood on the cliff over head "Who will survive as the White Ranger?" he told the Yellow ranger.
The Drago Zord screeched, as Ethan looked down at his morpher; the Tricera head disappeared and the Stegazord replaced it "Whoa," he breathed "I've got control of the Stegazord!" as he spoke the Zord in the question turned away as the Drago Zord took off into the air.
"No!" the clone cried angrily "I've lost control of them!" and seconds later he disappeared in a shower of golden orbs.
xXx
"HOLY -" Leanne was cut off as she hit the ground with a thud, after ducking under a high kick from Sabrina and missing the quick sweep the younger red head had delivered seconds later; she looked up as Sabrina doubled away from and dropped her fighting stance, all the while laughing at her mis-fortune
Hunter and Cam returned to the training field at that moment, Hunter gave Sabrina a one-armed hug as Cam pulled Leanne to her feet "You're getting faster" the former Samurai ranger told his red headed friend
"Nah," Sabrina shook her head "Leanne's just get old!"
The Former rangers chuckled as the older red head glared open-mouthed at her sister "Meaning?" she questioned, although she had a perfectly good understanding as to why Sabrina had said what she did.
"As you get older," Sabrina answered "you get slower...and she's getting slower"
Leanne's glare hardened as Sabrina ducked behind Hunter, suddenly afraid of the older red head "I'll get you!" she promised, making Sabrina pale and exchange a fearful look with Hunter and Cam; the two boys chuckled.
xXx
After the battle with the White ranger Clone, Tommy, Connor, Ethan and Kira had returned to the Dino Lab; and had Hayley run a scan on the White Dino Gem. "I was afraid this would happen," the older red head said, after the scan had been complete "The white Dino gem can't sustain being cloned; the energies have to retained by one White Ranger" she explained
"If anyone's taking bets," Kira spoke up, staring at the screen "mines on Trent"
Tommy nodded "We need to contact him"
As soon as he had uttered the words; the systems beeped and the screens changed to that of a live view of Reefside, standing as tall as a Megazord was a jade green monster. Connor frowned and looked back at his teacher, but couldnt find the right words to say.
"Like that wasnt going to happen," Tommy muttered, shaking his head "Hayley, you contact Trent" he then looked at the teens "come on guys"
"Wait," Connor said "What about Sabrina?"
Hayley and Tommy exchanged looks, after their talk with Sabrina that morning they had promised to call if they needed her "Only if we need her," Tommy reminded his niece's mother "At this moment...I say we can take him"
Hayley nodded "Okay..." and she spun back to the computer and proceeded to contact Trent as the others fell into formation behind her
"Ready?" Tommy asked
"Ready!"
"Dino Thunder, Power Up!"
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Walking out of his father's greenhouse; Trent glanced down at his morpher as it beeped "Trent?" it was Hayley "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I think so" he answered "something weird is going on, my Dino Gem. It's freaking out"
"I think you should come back here...right away!" Hayley all but ordered him
He nodded, although she couldnt see him "Yeah," he answered absentmindedly "maybe that's a good idea" he cancelled the com-link and turned intending to leave, but came face-to-face with his Clone
"Not so fast!" the clone told him, his arms folded "Im tired of living in your shadow...after this there will only be one White Ranger"
Trent nodded as his morpher appeared on his wrist "I got no problem with that," he said, falling into formation "White Ranger, Dino Power!" he commanded, as his suit snapped on over his clothes and his helmet clipped into place
"Super Dino Mode!" the clone commanded, as energy rippled through him and the spikes on his suit englarged; the fight for survival was then on for the two White Rangers. The clone punched as Trent ducked and aimed a high kick for his stomach, blocking the attack the clone tried again as Trent rolled under his arm and across the grass, but while getting back to his feet the clone attacked again slashing Trent across the stomach and sending him flying backwards onto the garden lawn.
xXx
The new monster was thundering its way through the streets of Reefside, as the Rangers ran on foot to the destination. "There is he is!" Connor yelled, not that it was hard to miss the new monster...he was a giant size and towered over everything within the city, they made it to the water's edge near the arena and skidded to a halt.
"You looking for me?" the monster growled as he turned to them
Tommy craned his neck so he could see the monster better "Giant Green guy," he mused "hard to miss!"
"No doubt!" Connor agreed "Call it!"
"Brachiozord!"
The Black Brachiozord appeared and the Dino Zords tumbled out forming together to create the Thundersaurus Megazord within seconds; but without the added Fire power the Phoenix Zord brought with it.
"Stegazord we need you!" Ethan called into his morpher as an holographic tidal wave appeared behind the monster and the Stegazord bounded towards the Megazord. The back of it opened and the Thundersaurus Megazord launched itself through the air and landed on its back. Using it the Zord as a surfboard the three ranger surfed the wave, but where blown backwards onto dry land as the energy strike of the monster's collided with them.
"Victory is mine!" the monster boomed
xXx
Trent ducked under the attack of the clone, and straightened kicking away another attack as he spun around; he had morphed into Super Dino Mode moments ago and was now fighting on the same wave-length as his clone. Suddenly the clone hit him in the chest and sent him flying backwards and causing his Super Dino Mode to shut down seconds before he hit the ground.
"You can feel it too, cant you?" the clone demanded "only one of us will survive!"
"I guess it's gonna come down too...who wants it more!" Trent said, his breath heavy from battle
Suddenly the clone cried out and dropped to his knees as his suit glowed a soft amber colour as energy rippled through him
"Now who's feeling it?" Trent questioned
"You wish!" and the clone launched himself back into a quick fitted battle with Trent.
xXx
"Now it gets interesting," the Jade gladiator mumured, sending out another shock wave at the Megazord which took the blast "Time to grow the rest of my army!" he added, as a glowing light appeared and surrounded him before he re-formed back into a tree; sprouting out golden glowy balls of light energies. Either side of the Megazord appeared two deformed looking trees; one was Deadwood and the other seemed to be a flame ridden thing.
"Where's Sabrina when you need her?" Ethan questioned taking in the second orange coloured tree
Connor and Kira nodded in agreement
"Take root my army of evil," the Jade gladiator growled from inside the plant "Plant you're seeds of destruction" and his roots seeped into the Earth's ground as cracks started to appear all throughout the city
xXx
"Get up!" Trent commanded as he flipped the Clone over and onto the ground. His clone groaned in pain, as he rolled onto his stomach and pushed himself to his feet.
"You fight with Honour, Trent Mercer" he growled out
Trent glared; "How can you talk about Honour?" he questioned, "when you dont even have a soul?"
"I dont need a soul! Thanks for reminding me!" and he launched himself through the air as Trent threw him off; he then double kicked at the real White Ranger, who blocked each attack. Trent retaliated by slashing across his chest with his Drago Sword as the Clone rolled across the ground.
Trent smirked "Cant take much more?" he taunted
xXx
Energy beams hit the Megazord from both sides as the rangers cried out from inside; suddenly there was a screech and the Drago Zord returned slashing at the fire tree and causing sparks to fly. As the Drago zord attacked the second tree, the rangers took on Deadwood before being ejected and landing in a bed of leaves on the forest floor.
"Guess its up to me," Tommy said, lifting his morpher and spinning around "Stegozord!" he commanded. The Drago and Stegozord combined and Tommy took to the White Ranger's Megazord.
Behind him the two trees re-grouped as the Fire tree let off a strand of blue energy rays, causing sparks to fly from the Dino-Stego Megazord "I think I need some help!" Tommy mused, and seconds later the Parasazord and the Anklyzord lumbered towards them replacing the arms of the Megazord. When the transformation was complete he rushed into battle, before destroying Deadwood with the double strike of the two Auxilary Zords; but the fire tree seemed to relish in the flames.
xXx
Back at the Mercer property, both White rangers were breathing heavily after their battle but also feeling the effects of the sustained power in the morphing Grid "Does it have to be this way?" Trent questioned
"My rules, remember?"
Trent shook his head "If that's the way it has to be!" he responded. The two then rushed one another again; slashing across one another with their weapons. An explosion ensured and seconds later the clone sparked, as he fell to his knees.
"I guess you wanted it more," he told Trent "Goodbye...White Ranger" and he exploded as he hit the ground.
xXx
"Dimetrozord!" Tommy called out as he was having trouble in battle with the Firestaff; naturally he would have called Sabrina in for help but he didnt want her anywhere near the battle unless she needed to be there. His niece had other things to be worry about, the Phoenix Blade should have been her top priority. "Cephalazord!" the two Axuliary Zords came bounding towards him "Time for a new mega combo!" the two attached, and the fight was on once more; but soon ended abruptly as Tommy was ejected from the Zord as it exploded apart and the Black ranger joined his friends on the forest floor; causing him to de-morph.
"Dr. O!" Connor yelled, as he and the others run towards their teacher and helped him to his feet "How are we going to defeat this thing?"
No one answered him as they looked up at the giant towering green plant that was wrecking the city with its roots and the stupid fire tree that was patrolling around, crunching of leaves caught Ethan's attention as he turned in the direction of the noise. "Guys..." he said "look!"
The others turned in the same direction he was looking and with eyes wide gathered around, A white ranger was walking towards them. But was it the clone? or was it Trent?
"But which one is it?" Kira questioned "Trent?" she asked after a moment's silence and the White ranger came to a stop in front of them
"Power down," and the ranger suit disappeared as Trent appeared in front of them "Hey guys," he grinned "Who were you expecting?"
The others chuckled "Good timing, Trent" Tommy smiled "You guys ready to do this?"
They nodded, and fell into formation "Dino Thunder, Power Up!"
"White Ranger, Dino Power!"
And they took to their Zords
xXx
"LOOK OUT!" Sabrina yelled, as she dodged another attack from Leanne; they had started to Power training practice over half an hour ago. And the older red head was smoking the younger one. Sabrina groaned as she hit the ground with a thud, only to push herself up as Leanne's Thunder attacks kept coming. She was low on energy and she could only ignore her bodies protests as she moved around too fast. "Leanne!" she screamed, finally giving in to the pain that ripped through her body. She'd had enough...she couldnt do much more on low energy.
But Leanne was persistant, she had to be...she was a teacher; if she showed resistance in her learning her students wouldnt get anywhere "You can do it Sabrina," she encouraged, as she started another attack
"I hope I live long enough," the Fire Ninja groaned, the ground was blasted from under her feet and she was thrown backwards by the momentum "Okay! Enough is enough!" she said, pounding the ground as she pushed herself to her feet "Phoenix Fire Blast!" she commanded, and using the last of her energy she turned her hands in the air and threw them out towards Leanne as a wave of flames followed.
The flames and Thunder met in the middle of the training field, as the two energies met and explosion sounded causing anyone within the vicinity to cover their ears at the sound. It was like a bomb going off. When the smoke cleared, both Leanne and Sabrina stood on opposite sides of the field, their breathing laboured and heavy, but both clearly satisfied. Leanne because she had gotten Sabrina to unleash a deadly force of fire energy...and Sabrina, because she was free of attacks and could finally re-energize.
"I hate you!" she told her older sister
Leanne smiled "Love you too Firecracker," she teased
Sabrina glared...she was gonna kill Hunter for that nickname.
xXx
Ready to pound the destruction out of the Fire tree; the three main Dino Rangers re-formed the Megazord and proceeded to destroying him as intended. When the last small tree was gone, the Jade Gladiator returned. Its outta shell crumbling away as it decayed. The Drago Zord swooped in as the warrior fired of laser arrows at him, but Trent twirled in the air to avoid the blasts as the Thundersaurus Megazord latched onto the Jade warrior and threw him aside like a rag doll.
"Trent!" Connor called from inside the Zord; as the Megazord turned in the Drago's direction "Listen. The only way we're going to defeat this guys, is if we combine all the Zords; including the Drago Zord"
"Sounds like a plan!" Trent nodded
Connor nodded and turned to Tommy "Dr. O?" he questioned
"All over it!" the Black ranger responded, jumping up in to the Stegozord as it combined with Trent's Zord. From the Dino Lab, Hayley tried her luck at controling the Phoenix Zord without Sabrina there to pilot it. If the red head knew of them using her Zord without her there to control it, there was a chance she'd go off the deep end. Ever since she had travelled back in time to get her Zord she had become protective of it...as if it was a real living thing that she was destined to take care off. When you actually thought about it...she was.
"Combing now!" Connor commanded and the Zords formed together, adding Trent and Dr. O to the cockpit inside the Phoenix-Saurus Megazord. The only person, who was supposed to be placed between Connor and Ethan was Sabrina. ("Too bad she's not here; she would have loved this") Connor had commented and the others had to agree.
"Give it your best shot!" the Jade warrior growled
Connor smirked and the Megazord slid down the neck of the Brachiozord before it flew through the air and attacked. It slashed downwards with its axes, before throwing them out; the next thing was the Ptera rang which collided with the Jade warrior and sliced him in half completly. As the Megazord landed, the warrior exploded and things had returned to normal...for now.
xXx
The end of the day greeted them; with the Dino rangers off at Hayley's cyberspace; Sabrina had returned home from Blue Bay Harbour and was currently sitting on a sofa which had been placed in the Dino Lab for her purposes only. Either side of her sat Hunter and Tori, each trying to hide the look of worry that was showing on their faces "Would you two relax?" the younger red head questioned "You're making me nervous!"
Tori giggled as Hunter smirked "The one person who should be the most nervous one of us all," Tori spoke "is the most calmest. How does that work?"
"I dunno," Sabrina shrugged "Maybe because I've been to the Astral plane several times before now..."
"In you dreams," Leanne nodded "this time you'll be a full spirit...you'll have no connection to your body. Just remember one simple rule...and you should be fine"
Sabrina grinned "Find the Phoenix Blade; get in and get out" she recited. As Leanne nodded in confirmation a smile on her face.
"You're trained in every aspect a Ninja can be trained in," the Thunder red head continued "all you need now is self confidence"
"I can do this," Sabrina smiled "and I'll have my grandfather there with me if everything looks bleak. Trust me you guys...im in capable hands. Hhere and there" she pointed out.
At this point, Cam, Tommy and Hayley approached them "You ready?" Hayley asked looking down at her daughter. Sabrina nodded. "Good luck"
"Thanks..." Sabrina trailed frowning up at her friends and family "can someone just do me one thing?"
The others exchanged looks, "Anything" Tori said, squeezing her friends shoulder
"Can one of you look like you're gonna see me again?"
The others chuckled as Sabrina cracked a grin; it was nice to know that she could joke around in the face of utmost danger. "See you when you get back...Firecracker" Hunter smirked, as she rolled her eyes and lay back on the sofa. Her head rested on the back and her gaze looked up at them.
"Anything happens to my body," she threatened "and I'll personally come back and haunt each and everyone of you!"
They chuckled again; before dispersing as Sabrina sighed and relaxed. Hunter and Tori shifted off the couch as she was layed down a pillow under her head. She smiled gratefully at the two blondes and returned to clearing her mind. She could feel a warmth flow through her body, and at first she thought it was the Phoenix; she closed her eyes against the rush and smiled as it flooded her brain shutting down all thoughts.
10...9...8...7...6...5...
Counting backwards from 10; always managed to relax her when she was trying to sleep and it was helping her right now. She could feel her body becoming heavier as her eyes closed and darkness edged its way into her mind.
...4...3...2...1
-Astral Plane-
"Sabrina?" her grandfather asked as he stood waiting for her ; he smiled as she flashed completely into view and turned to face him "Welcome my dear...to the Astral Plane" he opened his arm to the wide open place behind him. The red head frowned as she realized that they were no longer in his study; but standing on a football field. Sabrina glanced around and looked up at her grandfather
"I dont understand?" she asked
He chuckled "What you saw in your dream was merely a projection of where you wanted to be" he answered "You wanted to go home...so you imagined being in my study, talking with me. Like we used too"
She smiled and nodded "I miss our talks, Grandpa" she told him
"I know, angel" he reassured "But now that you are fully in the Astral Plane...you get to see its true wonder; its beauty"
"Beauty?" she asked "Its the Astral Plane. The place souls go before they move on. How can it be beautiful?"
He smiled "Because each souls sees what its heart desires;" he explained "It seems you're heart desires Soccer..."
Sabrina giggled "Right now I desire Soccer because im scared..." she told him "I want to find this Phoenix Blade; but I dont want to be lost along the way"
"Have no fear," he told her squeezing her shoulder "Im here by your side if you need me...shall we?" he asked
She nodded and took his hand "Im ready Grandpa" she smiled
"Then lets go" he pointed ahead of him "Follow your heart...the Phoenix will lead you too its Blade"
The red head nodded and closed her eyes as she felt something draw her the direction of straight ahead; her eyes opened and she walked forward; it felt as if she was on auto-pilot.
What she didnt realize was...this journey could make or break her...as the Phoenix.
A/N: And the Quest begins; next chapter will be an Original. And it will carry on from where this one left off. What wonders await Sabrina and her friends? Keep reading to find out.
Mistakes: Apologies if there are. Its 6:00AM and I wanted to get this out to you; so I could start working on the next chapter tomorrow.
Review. Pretty please.
~*Kara*~
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Chapter updated 8th August 2010 at 6:04AM