MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
Last chapter...
Suddenly, the doors to Will's Healing Chamber begin to open slowly. Everyone looks to see Will and Angelo walking out of the Healing Chamber. Once out of the chamber, Will and Angelo look around to see the others standing there. As the doors slowly close, there's silence among them all. Then, Will takes a small step forwards and...
"Hey guys.", she said with a small smile. "How's it going?"
Chapter 38:
Evreyone was silent at first as they stood there, waiting for someone to say something. But none of the girls knew what to say. So, taking a chance, Will decided to say what she needed to say.
"I'm sorry, guys.", Will said getting their attention. "I... I should of been more honest about how I was feeling about everything. And because I wasn't, it almost cost us everything. I'll understand if you all are still angry at me about it all. I just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am."
Suddenly, Taranee walked up to Will and hugged her. Will was surprised by this, but welcomed the hug.
"Welcome back, Will.", Taranee said happy that Will was okay.
"Thanks, Taranee.", Will said returning the hug.
Once they ended their hug, Will looked towards Irma and Cornelia.
"I'm glad you're okay, Will.", Cornelia said. "But, like you said, you put us all in danger, by not telling us about how you felt and about your dreams of Xin Jing. Why didn't you tell us about how you felt about all of this?"
"I was afraid that you all wouldn't trust me anymore.", Will said. "I thought that you wouldn't want me to be a Guardian anymore and not want to be friends with me anymore."
"Are you serious?", Cornelia asked. "We're your friends, Will! If you had all these pent up feelings, then you should of came to us about them! You talk about being afraid of us not trusting you. But I feel that you couldn't trust us with your feelings!"
"And then there's Hay Lin.", Irma said trying to keep her cool. "You stabbed her with the intent of killing her! I'm just glad that it was an Astral Drop! I know that it was the circlet that messed you up, but it was the feelings you had held back that it fed off of that made you the way you were when it turned you evil! You could of came to us with your problems, Will! We wouldn't of judged you, the way you thought we would of!"
"That's enough!", Matt snapped as he walked up to Will and stood next to her. "Will's has been through enough today! She doesn't need you all getting on her case after all that has happened!"
"Actually, Matt, it's best to get this out now then later.", Halinor said. "By you trying to defend her, instead of letting the others say what they have to say, you're halting the healing that is needed for all of you to move on."
"So, you just want me to stand aside and let them get on Will's case?", Matt questioned. "I don't think so! If they really cared about Will, then they'd nack off a give Will her space!"
"Matt, stop it.", Will said softly.
"What?", Matt questioned.
"I said stop it!", Will yelled as she gave him a stern look.
"But, Will..."
"I get it, Matt.", Will said cutting him off. "You want to be there for me, like you always are. But... I should of been honest with myself and the others with how I was feeling about giving up the Heart and the dreams with Xin Jing. But instead, I kept it all to myself. And by doing that, I gave Talon what he needed to turn me against you all. The least I can do is hear what everyone has to say about it all."
"But it can wait until you've had a few days to rest!", Matt said.
"True.", Will said. "But, if I've learned anything from all of this, it's best to get it out all now that later."
"I see that you have learned from what has happened.", the Oracle said. "But I can sense that you've learned something else as well."
"Yes. I have.", Will said with a small yet proud smile.
"And what have you learned?", the Oralce said.
"That it wasn't the Heart that made me who I am today.", Will said. "It was the experiances I went through that made me the person I am today. Both good and bad. And it's those experiances that I shall take with me throughout my life."
"Once again, you have proven yourself worthy of the Guardian name, Will Vandom.", the Oracle known as Himerish said with a kind smile.
Will returned the smile sensing that the Oralce had forgiven her. But Will knew there were two more people she had to hear from. So, she turned to Taranee and...
"What about you, Taranee?", Will asked. "How do you feel about all of this?"
Taranee looked at Will not knowing what to do. She could simply say that it could wait until later and tell her, but she was afraid that she may only say half of what she wanted to say so she wouldn't hurt Will's feelings. But then she thought back to all that happened because Will didn't come to her or any of the others and decided to come clean and tell Will how she felt. Even if it might hurt her friend.
"You want to truth? Then I'll give it to you.", Taranee said as she looked Will in the face. "I'm angry! Angry at Talon for turning you against us as well as kidnapping Hay Lin! Angry at that dragon, Dragas, for almost killing Hay Lin and almost caused Angelo to die as well! But I'm also angry at you, Will! You could of came to us and told us about how you felt about giving the Heart to Hay Lin! And then there were those dreams you had of Xin Jing! If you told us about those dreams, we could of came to the Oracle about them! Maybe through him we could of discovered that it was Neta invading your dreams and did something about it all! But instead, all of this crap happens! We're all suppose to be friends! So, why didn't you come to us, Will? Why?"
Will saw the hurt and sadness in Taranee's eyes and knew that she was truly hurt by most of this. Will then reached out and pulled Taranee into a hug that the Fire Guardian accepted as she shedded a few tears. She cried a little and the others understood why. Will and Taranee were pretty close friends. Just like Cornelia and Elyon were close friends and Irma and Hay Lin were close friends. After a few minutes, Taranee ended her sobbing and pulled away from Will who had shedded a few tears of her own. Both friends smiled at each other knowing that things would be okay between them. Will then turned to face Hay Lin, but saw that she was gone.
"Where's Hay Lin?", Will questioned.
"She was here a minute ago.", Irma said.
"She must of walked off when no one was looking.", Joel said.
"So, where did she go?", Cornelia questioned as she along with everybody else looked around the area.
"I do not know.", Himerish said. "But I do know that she is no longer on Kandrakar."
"What?", the others questioned in surprise.
"She could be anywhere!", Irma said worried about her best friend.
"Then we'll search in places she knows about!", Nigel said ready to open a fold for some any of the Known Worlds.
"Wait!", Angelo said getting the attention of everyone. "I think I know where she is."
"You do?", Cornelia asked.
"Yeah.", Angelo said with a grin and a smile.
"Then where is she?", Joel asked.
"To where I made a promise to her.", Angelo said as he opened a fold to someplace. "I'll be right back. With Hay Lin."
Angelo then went through the fold. As it closed, Joel noticed that Angelo's chest armour and amoured gloves were sitting next to the doors of Hay Lin's Healing Chamber.
"Oh snap!", Joel said. "Angelo forgot his armour!"
"He shall be okay.", Himerish said. "For I know where he is going. And he has nothing to worry about. Come. I shall show you where he and Hay lin are."
Himerish then guided them all to the Veiwing Pool, where he looked into when he needed to see what needed to be seen. Once there, Himerish tapped the water of the pool. Once he did this, an image started to become clear. Once it was clear, everyone saw Hay Lin standing at a beach, with her eyes closed, while holding her sword that was in it's sheath. Hay Lin then opened her eyes and quickly unsheathed her sword and swung it out at the ocean while releashing a powerful blade of air that cut through the water. After seeing the blade of air fly off a great distance, Hay Lin sheathed her sword.
"Looks like you've gotten better doing that trick."
Hay Lin quickly turned to see...
But before they could see anything else, Himerish waved his hand over the Viewing Pool making the image fade away surprising the others.
"Hey!", Irma shouted as she looked at the Oracle. "What gives?"
"I do believe they deserve a bit of privacy, Irma.", Himerish said. "Wouldn't you agree?"
"He has a point, Irma.", Joel said.
"Yeah. I guess you're right.", Irma said in agreement. "So, I guess we sit here and wait for them to return."
"That would be the wise thing to do.", the Oracle said with a kind smile before turning to leave the room. "And until their return, you may use the Viewing Pool to view events of your past as Guardians."
"How do we do that?", Cornelia asked.
"I shall show you.", Halinor said as she stood near the pool. "Just think of the moment you want to see and touch the water."
"Let me try this out.", Taranee said as she bent down to the water of the Viewing Pool.
Taranee thought back to when they all first beame Guardians and then tapped the water of the Viewing Pool. Once she did this, an image of the five of them standing together as Will first activated the Heart of Kandrakar appeared.
"Cool!", Irma said as they watched the scene unfold.
Moments earlier...
Once Angelo was through the fold, he looked around to see that he was on the right world as he saw the beautiful beach and it's clear blue waters.
"Planet Erutan.", Angelo said as he sensed Hay lin's energy. "Figures she'd come here."
Angelo then walked along the beach as the fold closed. As he walked down the beach, he could sense Hay Lin's energy get stronger letting him know that he was getting close. After about five minute of walking, she saw Hay Lin standing at the beach holding her sword with her eyes closed.
"I wonder.", Angelo said as he walked up to her.
Suddenly, he saw Hay Lin open her eyes and quickly unsheathed her sword and swung it out at the ocean while releashing a powerful blade of air that cut through the water. After seeing the blade of air fly off a great distance, Angelo saw Hay Lin sheathed her sword. A smile came to his face a he was impressed at how strong she has become.
"Looks like you've gotten better doing that trick.", Angelo said as he walked up to her.
Hay Lin quickly turned to see Angelo walk up to her. A small smile grew on her face as he got closer to her.
"Well, after all that has happened, I finally figured the secret to doing this.", Hay Lin said as she unsheathed her sword and looked at the blade of her sword.
"And that is?", Angelo asked.
"That I should feel the flow of energy around me and not try and force it out so much.", Hay Lin said as she sheathed her sword.
"You learn quick.", Angelo said as he stood next to Hay Lin as they both looked out at the ocean. "I came to see if you were okay."
"I'm okay.", Hay Lin said. "Well, as okay as I'm going to be."
"Figured as much..", Angelo said. "So, when did you leave?"
"When Will and Taranee were hugging each other.", Hay Lin said. "I needed to clear my head. Plus, I really didn't want to face Will at the moment."
"I see.", Angelo said.
"It's just that when she stabbed the Astral Drop I made to take my place, when she knocked me down, during our fight, she meant to kill me.", Hay Lin said as he eyes began to water. "I mean, I know that it was the circlet that made her like that. But to want to kill me, after all we've been through, scares me!"
"You need to tell Will this, Hay Lin.", Angelo said. "It'll do you some good to do so. Plus, I don't want you to end up like Will was when Talon turned her against us. We almost lost Will to her hidden feelings. I don't want to lose you the same way."
"I want to.", Hay Lin said. "I really do. It's just that right now, after all that happened, part of me wants to keep my distance from Will for a while."
Angelo didn't say anything as he understood how Hay Lin was feeling. She cared for Will but was a bit afraid of her at the same time.
"You think I'm wrong for not wanting to face her.", Hay Lin said as she wiped some tears from her eyes. "Don't you?"
"Not at all, Hay Lin.", Angelo said. "After all that has happened, you have the right to face Will when you're ready. A lot has happened and things have been said. She'll understand if you want keep your distance, from her, for a while."
"What do you think the others will think about this?", Hay Lin asked.
"Well, Irma is going to have your back, yet will hope you and Will make-up.", Angelo said. "Taranee will be there to support Will, but will understand how you feel. Corny and Elyon will probably be neutral in all of this and when it comes to Will, she'll understand."
"What about the guys?", Hay Lin questioned.
"Well, Joel, Nigel, and Caleb will be neutral along with myself.", Angelo said which made Hay Lin smile a little. "I don't know about Matt. He may side more with Will."
"He probably will.", Hay Lin said. "And who can blame him?"
"Well, no matter what happens, I'll be there for you, Hay Lin.", Angelo said.
"A Protector's work is never done.", Hay Lin joked with a grin as she looked at Angelo.
"I'm not speaking as your Protector, Hay Lin.", Angelo said as he shook his head smiling. "I'm speaking as the guy who fell for you that day when I was helping you with your Spring cleaning. Literally. The guy who loves to see your smile. The guy who would do his best to protect you even if he loses his powers. I'm speaking as Angelo Vanders. The guy who loves you, Hay Lin."
Hearing that made Hay Lin's eyes water before she jumped up and wrapped her arms around Angelo's neck and kissed him as he wrapped his arms around her waist. After their kiss they looked into each others eyes while holding on to each other still.
"I love you too, Angelo.", Hay Lin said smiling her happiest smile.
They were about to kiss again when Angelo fell backwards with Hay Lin in tow! They fell to the ground laughing a bit before they looked each other in the eyes smiling. They then shared a loving kiss, both happy to be together after all that has happened. After their kiss, Hay Lin rolled off of Angelo and laid next to him on the beach. Both looking up at the beautiful clear blue sky wondering about the future.
"Things will never be the same.", Hay Lin said. "Will they?"
"Afraid not.", Angelo said. "But then again, change is good. As long as you work on it being a good change."
"I'd like that.", Hay Lin said with a smile.
"Me too.", Angelo said as they both continued to look up at the sky.
Both hoping and praying for everything to work out for them all.
A/N: Well, so far things are somewhat working out for our heroes. Taranee, Irma, and Cornelia told Will how they felt about what happened. And Will accepted what they had to say. Now all that's left is for Hay Lin to face Will. How will that turn out?
Please review.
AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!