Chapter Forty-Six: Pagent Lessons & Revealing Truths
Soon it was the weekend and the girls, including Sondra, had are on the third floor of to the Vanders' apartment building to take lessons from Kadma about the pagent. Well... all but Cornelia. And we all know why. With them also was Yan Lin and Halinor who offered to help Kadma. Right now they are in the half of the third floor where they would have parties. But right now, it's where the girls are learning what they need to know for the pagent.
"Okay, girls. For your first lesson we will work on your walk.", Kadma said two the girls as they each had a book in their hands.
"So why do we each have a book?", Hay Lin asked.
"They are to help you walk better.", Yan Lin explained. "Now line up next to each other at arms lengh."
The girls did as Yan Lin said and waited for what they had to do.
"Now place your books flat on your heads and try to walk at least ten steps without the book falling.", Kadma said.
"How will this help us?", Irma asked.
"This will help you with your walk for the pahent.", Halinor began to explain. "It will help improve your pose and stride."
"Easier said than done.", Alchemy said as she caught her book.
"You can say that again.", Irma said as she caught her book.
"It's easier than it looks.", Elyon said as she, Clarissa, Taranee, Angela, and Sondra were able to walk the ten feet.
"Really?", Cassidy questioned.
"What? Doing martial arts pays off.", Angela said.
"Yes it does.", Clarissa said asshe was walking with no problems.
"I'm a dancer.", Taranee said. "Balance is always key."
"I'm a queen. I've been taught this stuff a while ago.", Elyon said.
"I've been doing this pagent thing for the last few years.", Sondra said. "My mom has been helping me with this stuff for a while."
"Which is why I asked her to come help us out.", Angela said.
"It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it.", Sondra said juat as Hay Lin's book fell off her head followed by Irma's, then Cassidy's. "This is going to take a while isn't it?", she asked just as Will's book fell.
"I'm afraid so.", Kadma said with a grin. "But Rome wasn't built in a day."
About an hour late, things were going better. Will, Irma, Hay Lin, and Cassidy were getting better with walking with the books on their head. As they were doing that, the other girls were working on the walk they would have to do on the stage. Which is where Sondra came in to help them. Soon it was getting late and it was time for some of the girls to head home.
"See you tomorrow.", Sondra said as she headed home.
"Hey, Sondra!", Irma called out getting her attention. "Can we talk?"
"Depends on what you want to talk about.", Sondra said with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah. I deserve that.", Irma said with a nervous smile. "Listen. I just wanted to say that I'm sorrry about accusing you of trying to get with Matt when he was... well... Matt."
"Oh that!", Sondra said. "I got over that a long time ago. But thanks for apologizing. It means a lot.", she said with a smile that Irma returned. "So I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yeah! See ya!", Irma said as she went to catch up with Taranee and Maddie.
"Well that was interesting.", Will said as she walked up to Sondra.
"Yeah. Who of thought that would happen?", Sondra questioned.
"Stranger things have happened.", Will said with a grin. "By the way, thanks for helping us out with all of this."
"Don't mention it.", Sondra said. "Besides. It'll be fun to have more girls that aren't all stuck up in the pagent."
"Glad to be of service.", Will said as they made their way home.
The next day, the girls were back and ready to work on whatever they needed to work on. Yet they were surprised to see a bunch of dresses and high heel shoes waiting for them.
"What's with the dresses?", Irma asked.
"Today we will be working on walking in a dress with high heel shoes as well as balancing a book on your heads.", Kadma said. "Now let's get changed."
"Well this just got interesting.", Maddie said as she and the other girls began to pick a dress and shoes.
Once they picked their shoes and dress, they girls got changed and began to work on their walk. Only this time, all of them were having trouble keeping their balance seeing as they weren't used to wearing high heels. Well all but Sondra of course as she was busy helping the girls.
"Easy. Easy. Easy.", Sondra said to Irma and Cassidy who were having the most trouble as their books fell. "Well... at leasy were able to make it an extra two steps this time."
"Joy.", Cassidy said. "How were you two able to do this back in the day?", she asked Kadma and Halinor.
"With lots of practice.", Kadma said.
"It was never easy.", Hailnor said. "But all that practice paid off."
"Besides. This will pay off for four big time.", Kadma said to Will, Irma, Taranee, and Hay Lin.
"How so?", Will asked.
"As Guardians, you will be going to worlds and meeting with some their rullers.", Kadma explained. "Some may invite you to balls or gallas where you will have to act with poise and grace. So this will be useful to you in the long run."
"I wonder what Corny is doing right now.", Irma said.
"Probably looking for a dress to wear for the pagent.", Sondra said. "But let's not think about that. We have more important things to do."
Now while they were working on their walking, not so good Cornelia was indeed looking through a catalog for not only the right dress to wear for the pagent, but a good swimsuit. Seeing this was her mother who was wondering what her daughter was doing.
"May I ask what you are doing?", Elizabeth asked.
"Looking for a dress and swimsuit for the pagent.", Cornelia said.
"Hope you find one that's a good price with what you are making at your job.", Elizabeth said.
"Wait! You're not going to help me get buy them!?", Cornelia asked.
"Nope.", Elizabeth said. "Your father and I told you that you were going to have to start getting your stuff. Remember? This is the price for what you done."
"Haven't I suffered enough!?", Cornelia questioned to which she got a look from her mother that said you must be kidding.. "Okay fine. How about this? If I can get half of the money, can you and dad provide he other half?"
"Hmmmm... Sounds good.", Elizabeth said to which Cornelia smiled. "On one condition."
"Which is?", Cornelia asked.
"That from now on, when we ask you you to watch your sister, you don't whine and complain about it.", Elizabeth said with a smirk.
"But... fine.", Cornelia said giving in.
"Then we have a deal.", Elizabeth said. "Just don't try and pick the most expensive dress and swimsuit."
"I won't.", Cornelia said as she went back to looking for the right dress and swimsuit. "As long as it's good enough to take down Clarissa."
A few weeks passed and the girls were doing great with their lessons for the pagent. All that was left was for them to pick out a dresses for the pagent along with a swimsuit and what to do for the talent compatition. But right now it was time for the photo shoot. And Johnathan had contacted all the boys and girls from the last shoot. Well... all but Danny who as we all know is in prison. Anyway, everyone was there and in the same groups as before. Which means that Peter and Tony were there as well.
"What's up, Clarissa!?", Peter shouted as he walked up to her.
"Aw man!", Clarissa said as she rolled her eyes.
"We meet again, senorita.", Tony said as she walked up to Angela.
"Seriously?", Angela questioned not wanting to deal with Tony.
"How's it going ladies?", Peter asked flashing a charming smile that didn't work on the two girls.
"It was going good until you two showed up.", Angela said as she and Clarissa turned and walked away from the two boys.
"We deserve that.", Tony said. "We just wish to apologize for our actions. It was wrong of us to do what we did."
"Dang right it was!", Angela said. "You two showed us no respect!"
"And we're sorry. We really are.", Peter said. "And we were kind of hoping that we could start over."
"Really?", Angela questioned. "I'm with someone. And they're not to happy with you after I told what you did.", she said to Tony. "Just be glad that he can't come here and kick your butt! So just leave me be!"
"And as for me, just leave me alone!", Clarissa saod to Peter as she and Angela walked off.
"Well that could of gone better.", Tony said. "I think we better leave them be. For now."
"Yeah.", Peter said. "Let's try to be friends with them before we try and ask them out again.", he said as they walked up to join the group they were in.
"Agreed.", Tony said. "We sit back and take things slow.", he said just as Johnathan began to speak.
"Thank you all for coming once again.", Johnathan said. "As you can see, you are in the same group as last time. We did this to save time seeing as we're doing two different kinds of shoots. Today we will be doing the one for some catalogs. Tomorrow we will be doing the holiday shoot.", he said. "Now through the left door, you have clothes for the guys to wear while through the right door you have clothes for the ladies to wear. Go and pick something to wear and we can get started."
The teens wasted no time picking something to wear for the shoot. Once they picked something to wear, they got changed and was ready to go with the photo shoot. Some girls were in regular clothes while some, like Cornelia, were wearing dresses anfd others were wearing different types night gowns and other kinds of sleeping clothes. As for the fellas, some were in regular clothes while some were in suits while others were in sleeping clothes. Within a few hours, and many clothes later, they were finished for the day.
"Great work everybody! We're finished for the day!", Cammy said. "I think the stores will be happy with what we've got. Thank you for being here. You are free to go. But be sure to get some rest for tomorrow we will be doing our holiday photo shoot. I'll see you all tomorrow!"
"That was eassier than it was the first time around.", Maddie said.
"It was wasn't it?", Clarissa questioned.
"Hey! The easier the better.", Angela said when she noticed that something was wrong with Will. "You okay, Will?"
"Not really.", Will said.
"What's wrong?", Taranee asked.
"It's something we all need to talk about.", Will said.
"Then let's talk about it.", Angela said. "We all can go to my place."
"Even Corny?", Will questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah. Grqandma lifted the ban seeing as Elyon is living with Cassidy", Angela said.
"Okay then.", Will said as she sent a text messae to her fellow Guardians. "I just hope this doesn't go out of hand."
Soon all the girls along with Drake and Aldarn had gathered on the second floor of the Vanders' apartment building home and were in the living room. Also there, were Kadma, Halinor, and Yan Lin.
"So what's up, Will?", Irma asked.
"And what are they doing here?", Cornelia asked pointing at Clarissa, Maddie, and Angela. "I thought this was Guardian business."
"This involves all of us, Cornelia.", Will said.
"And this is my home.", Angela said. "So watch it."
"Whatever.", Cornelia said.
"Go ahead, Will.", Angela said.
"Thanks.", Will said. "I called everyone here because something has been bugging me."
"Is it bad or really bad?", Alchemy asked.
"It's not to bad, but bad enough.", Will said. "You see, with all that has happened with Fredes there's a chance that one of us may get blasted by that wand of his."
"And that won't be a good thing with our families.", Hay Lin said.
"Not if we tell them everything now.", Will said.
"Come again?", Cornelia asked.
"I think that it's time we told our familes everything.", Will said. "Ever since what happened with Sylla, part of me had a feeling that someday our familes would find out about us."
"But they haven't.", Taranee said.
"And how long is that going to last?", Yan Lin questioned. "Sooner or later, some or all of them may find out."
"And I'd they find out from us rather than somebody else.", Will said.
"Look at my parents.", Maddie said. "They had to go to Yan Lin, Kadma, and Joe about everything."
"Exactly.", Will said. "If my mom is going to find out about what I do, I want her to learn it from me."
"I hear you, Will. I really do.", Taranee said. "But what if your mom doesn't want you to be a Guardian anymore when you tell her everything? Cause I know that's what's going to happen if I tell my family. My mom, dad, and Peter are going to freak out!"
"That won't be the only thing Peter will freak out about.", Cassidy said referring to Clarissa getting a grin out of Taranee and Clarissa.
"All joking aside, different things may happen when we tellour families about us.", Taranee said.
"Which is why I think we should still keep it a secret from them.", Cornelia said. "The less they know the better."
"What of Lillian?", Kadma asked.
"What about her?", Cornelia asked.
"You know what?", Maddie said. "She is the Heart of Earth. Sooner or later, she will come into her powers and will need help learning how to control them."
"I'm sorry. How does this concern you?", Cornelia questioned. "Last I checked, you're not her Regent anymore."
"Actually she still is.", Halinor said.
"Says who?", Cornelia questioned.
"The Oracle.", Haliinor said surprising all but Yan Lin and Kadma. "Her told me that Matt and his dormouse were both meant to be there that night to recieve the power and become Regents. And they are also meant to help young Lillian learn to control her powers along with Elyon."
"Me!?", Elyon questioned.
"Yes.", Halinor said. "For are also a Heart. Who better to teach Lillian more about her power?"
"What about me?", Cornelia questioned. "Luba said that I was made a Guardian because it'll help me help Lillian learn more about her powers."
"Actually, Luba said that might be the reason you were made a Guardian.", Hay Lin said.
"Yeah well, Maddie doesn't have her powers anymore.", Cornelia said. "So she won't be of much help. Now will she?"
"For now she doesn't.", Halinor said. "But she will be getting them back."
'Not if I can help it.', Cornelia thought to herself.
"Well I still say that we keep should keep it from our families.", Cornelia said.
"I think we should tell them.", Angela said. "The more you keep it from them, the harder it'll be to explain it all."
"She has a point there.", Clarissa said.
"I agree.", Cassidy said. "Look me. "It wasn't so easy to explain to my mom about what happened to me after all this time. I'm just glad that she accepted it all before she passed away."
"Well no offence, Cassidy, but just because your mom was okay with it, doesn't mean that our families will be the same way.", Cornelia said.
"We'll never know unless tell them.", Irma said.
"Besides. With my Aunt Jun marrying Mr. Vanders, she's going to learn ablut all of this and will want to tell my parents.", Hay Lin said. "That's something I want to do."
"I'm with, Hay Lin and Will.", Irma said. "I'd rather my folks learn about what I do from me and not one of our enemies that may try and kidnap them."
"Well Taranee and I feel different!", Cornelia said. "Right, Taranee?"
"Actually, I want to tell them, but I'm afraid of how they would react.", Taranee said.
"Taranee's make a good point. And for that reason alone, I say we say nothing.", Cornelia said.
"Wait a minute.", Alchemy said. "Why do you want to tell your parents so bad, Will? Besides the threat Fredes poses with that wand of his."
"And this had better be good.", Cornelia said.
"Okay. You really need to sit down and be quite and stop acting like your in charge .", Cassidy said to Cornelia.
"And who put you in charge?", Cornelia asked.
"Sit down, Cornelia!", everybody said.
Saying nothing, Cornelia sat down with a huff.
"Go ahead, Will.", Elyon said.
"It's like this.", Will said. "My folks are back together and happy. They even got married for crying out loud! And... I just learned something big."
"What?", Angela asked.
"I'm going to be a big sister.", Will said with a small smile surprising everyone.
"Say what!?", Angela questioned.
"Yeah.", Will said witha small laugh. "My mom is pregnant."
"Congrats, girl!", Irma said.
"Thanks.", Will said. "That's why I want to tell my parents about all of this. The relationship I have with them has grown. And with my mom being pregnant, I don't want her stressing out if I get turned into a guy before I get the chance to tell her everything."
"Well as touching as that was, I still feel that telling our families is a big mistake.", Cornelia said.
"And why is that, Cornelia?", Kadma asked. "Are you afraid at how your parents will feel about the way you've been actting as of late. Like how you've been treating three of your friends after one of them saved you from becoming a boy?"
"This has nothing to do with that!", Cornelia said. "I'm more worried about our families stopping us from being Guardians. That's why I'm against this!"
"Yeah right.", Cassidy whispered to Clarissa.
"It seems that you all have different views about this.", Halinor said. "But you all must come to an agreement about this."
"Well I said how I feel about this.", Cornelia said.
"Well how about this.", Angela said. "Why don't we let Will tell her parents and see what happens."
"That can work.", Yan Lin said. "If they are okay with it, they can help the rest of you tell your families everything."
"And if they're not okay with it?", Cornelia questioned. "What then?"
"Then the Oracle can wipe their memories of Will telling them about her being a Guardian.", Halinor said. "Is that okay with you all?", she asked to which everyone but Cornelia nodded. "Cornelia."
"Fine! But I already know what's going to happen.", Cornelia said as she left.
"Don't worry about her.", Angela said. "We got your back."
"Thanks.", Will said with a small smile. "I just hope that things go well when I tell my parents everything."
"Everything will work out.", Angela said. "If you want, I'll can be there when you tell them everything."
"Thanks, but I think it's best that I tell them ny myself.", Will said. "But for now, there is a second photo shoot tomorrow that we need to get some rest for."
"And then it's back to school.", Irma said as she and those that lived somewhere else left.
"Think she'll be okay?", Elyon asked worried about Will.
"She will be fine.", Halinor said. "But she will need the support of her friends."
"That's nothign to worry about.", Angela said. "Well most of us have her back."
"Think Cornelia will still try to talk her out of telling her folks?", Cassidy questioned.
"Yep.", Angela said. "But she won't be able to. "I've known Will long enough to know that when she wants to do something, she's going to do it. So Cornelia can whine and beg all she wants, she won't get her way."
"I hope you're right.", Kadma said.
"So do I.", Angela said as she went to her apartment.
The next day, everyone showed up for the holiday photo shoot where there were plenty of outfits to wear for the photos. From dresses to suits and sweaters for the holidays with the right colors. From green to red to silver, white, and blue. Everyone was dressed and ready to have some photos taken by themselves, in pairs and groups. Soon it was time to take a break and Will was ready to get her grub on when...
"Hey, Will.", Cornelia said as she walked up to her.
"Not in the mood for your yelling, Cornelia.", Will said as she walked passed Cornelia who jumped in front of her.
"Wait! Wait! Just hear me out. Okay?", Cornelia asked.
"Fine.", Will said as they went somewhere more private to talk. "What do you have to say this time?", she asked as they were alone.
"I'm sorry about yesterday. I was just thinking about everyone and how we would be affected if our families knew about what we did.", Cornelia said. "I mean aren't you scared that your parents may make you stop being a Guardian?"
"A little.", Will said. "But I also know that I have to do this."
"Will, this could end up being a big mistake.", Cornelia said.
"And what if Fredes blast one or more of us with that wand?", Will questioned. "What then?"
"You're talking about something that may never happen.", Cornelia said.
"I don't want to take that chance.", Will said. "I'm sorry, Cornelia, but I'm doing this.", she said.
"Just like before.", Cornelia said.
"What are you...
"When I pleaded with you to tell Elyon everything, you said no and look at what happened.", Cornelia said.
"Really!?", Will questioned. "You're playing this card? Nice try but no! I'm not going to change my mind. And that's final!", she said as she walked passed Cornelia and to where the others were.
"Fine!", Cornelia said to herself as shew followed behind Will. "But I know that this won't end well.
Soon a week passed and Will decided to reveale everything to her parents who were right now watching TV. Will smiled at her parents as she watched them looking at TV. Great things have happened with Will and her family, From them getting back together to Will getting better grades with help from her father helping her. And now she's abou to become a big sister! It was now or never as she walked into the living room and stood in front of the TV while making sure the curtains were closed.
'Now or never.', she thought to herself as she stood in front of her parents.
"We need to talk.", Will said.
"What's wrong, Sweetie?", Susan asked.
"There's something that I need to tell you guys.", Will said. "Something important."
"What is it, Kiddo?", Tony asled to whic Will pointed a finger at the TV and used her powers to turn it off. "What the..."
"A few weeks after moving here, I was giving this.", Will said as she took out the Heart of Kandrakar.
"What is that?", Tony asked as the Heart glowed with power.
"It is the Heart of Kandrakar. It picked me and my friends to fight some very bad people.", Will explained. "And we do it like this. Guardian, Unite!"
In a flash of light, Will transformed into her Guardian form, stunning her parents who didn't know what to think at first. So Will decided to break the silence.
"Now I know this is werid. Believe me. I was just as freaked out when me and the girls first transformed.", Will said with a small grin. "But we got used to it."
"And this all happened after we moved here?", Susan asked.
"Y-Yeah.", Will said. "I know it's a lot to take in, but I'm alright. We've helped a lot of people since we became Guardians."
"I'm still letting this look sink in.", Tony said as he looked at his daughter. "Okay. Where did you get that thing from?", he asked pointing at the Heart of Kandrakar.
"I got the Heart from, Yan Lin.", Will said.
"Yan Lin!?", Susan questioned. "So is Hay Lin like you as well?"
"Yes. She is.", Will said.
"Who else?", Tony asked. "I know that it can't be just you two involved in all of this?"
"Is the government involved?", Susan asked.
"No.", Will said knowing that she needed help explaining everything. "Listen, I can take you to a place where everything can be explained.", she said as she opened a fold to Kandrakar.
"What in the...?"
"It's okay!", Will said cutting her father off. "Just follow me.", she said as she walked through the fold.
Scared yet wanting to know more, Tony and Susan slipped their shoes on and followed their daughter through the fold. Once through the fold they saw that they were in front of a pair of massive doors where Will was standing.
"Will. Where are we?", Susan asked.
"We're on Kandrakar.", Will said. "And this is the Fortress of Infinity.", she said just as the doors began to open.
Once they opened, Alfor walked out to greet them.
"Welcome, Keeper of the Heart.", he said with a bow. "And it seems that you brought your family with you."
"Mom. Dad. This is Alfor. He is part of the Oracle's personal council.", Will said introducing Alfor.
"Ummm... Hi.", Susan said with a small wave.
"Hello.", Tony said.
"Greetings.", Alfor said with a bow. "Please follow me. The Oracle is expecting you all."
"Who is this Oracle guy?", Tony asked.
"He's... the Oracle.", Will said. "He leads the Council of the Known Worlds."
"Known Worlds?", Susan questioned.
"Yeah.", Will said. "There are plenty of world out there with life."
"And you've been to these worlds?", Tony asked.
"Not all of them. But I've been to a good amount of them.", Will said as they followed Alfor.
Soon the four of them were in in the main meeting hall where the Oracle was waiting for them with Halinor.
"I know you.", Susan said. "You one of Yan Lin and Kandma's friends. Halinor, right?"
"Yes.", Halinor said with a kind smile and bow. "Welcome to Kandrakar. I'm sure that you both have some questions."
"I just want to know what the heck is going on here.", Tony said. "I mean my daughter has been fighting who knows what for how long?"
"I know that this is a lot to take in, Mr. Vandom.", the Oracle said. "But if you and your wife will allow, Halinor can show you all the good your daughter has done."
"You film everything they do?", Susan questioned.
"In a way, yes.", the Oracle said with a smile as Halinor walked up to them. "Halinor can show you telepathiclly. If you will allow."
"I don't know.", Susan said. "This is all confusing still."
"Tell me about it.", Tony said.
"You can trust her, guys.", Will said with a smile. "Do it for me. Please."
Looking at the pleading look their daughter gave them, the Vandoms looked at each other and nodded before nodding to Halinor. Seeing this, Halinor slowly placed her right index and middle fingers on Susan's forehead while placing her left index and middle fingers on Tony's forehead. It was then that Halinor began to show Will's parents all that Will has done as a Guardian. From her first time transforming all the way to their last fight with Fredes and his forces. Once they were shown everything, Halinor cut the link to which Tony and Susan stumbled a bit yet were able to catch their balance.
"You guys okay?", Will asked.
"Y-Yeah.", Tony said while letting everything sink in. "That was just... Wow!"
"Yeah.", Susan said doing the same. "Why couldn't you tell us about this?"
"Well... Dad wasn't around until sometime later. And you and I had our moments.", Will explained.
"That's no excuse, Will!", Susan said. "From what I've seen, you could of died a few times."
"And even though I wasn't there, you could of still said something when I moved to town.", Tony said.
"I'm sorry. I just didn't want you two to freak out and worry to much.", Will said.
"We're your parents, Will. It's our job to worry about you.", Susan said. "We worry about you when you go to school."
"But I'll say this. You have lived an interesting life since moving here.", Tony said.
"It has it's ups and downs.", Will said.
"But I do have to ask this.", Tony said as he turned to the Oracle. "Why my daughter and her friends? They're so young."
"Dad!", Will said.
"I just want to know, Will.", Tony said.
"So do I.", Susan said.
"And it is a fair question.", Halinor said. "I wondered the same thing when I became a Guardian at Will's age. And the Oracle told me the same thing he is about to tell you."
"Which is...?", Tony asked.
"For at this age, most do not have much to deal with in their lives.", the Oracle said. "It is very rare when an adult is picked to become a Guardian. Thousands of years ao, men and women were chosen to become Guardians. And they defended the Known World well. But as time passed, it was hard to find men and women that could take the time to fight the good fight with out it interfering with their normal lives."
"So teenagers were found that could do it.", Tony figured to which the Oracle nodded. "Makes sense, in a way. No one would think that a kid could have that power."
"But what about the FBI?", Susan questioned remembering what the Oracle showed her and Tony.
"Only Sylla and Riddle knew about us and the Oracle wiped their minds clear of all they knew.", Will said.
"This is still a lot to take in.", Susan said.
"See it like this.", the Oracle said. "Out of all the beings in the universe, your daughter was choosen to be the Keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. A very high honor indeed.", he said with a kind smile.
"I guess that is a big deal.", Tony said. "I guess it's no use trying to stop you, huh?"
"Nope.", Will said smiling.
"Well if that's the case, just be careful out there.", Tony said as he patted Will on the head making her smile.
"And, I know that this is going to sound weird, be sure to call or text one of uis when you have to go to another world.", Susan said with a smile.
"Seriously!?", Will questioned being hopeful. "You're okay with all of this?"
"Well, your friend showed us all the good that you've done. Along with some interesting things.", Susan said. "You've done a lot of good, Will."
"And as much as we want you to be safe, we also see that you were chosen to do this.", Tony said. "We're going to worry, but we also know that you have your friends with you. So yeah. We're okay with it all.", he said before they shared a group hug.
"Where is he!? I must see him now!", came a familiar voice Will knew as she and family ended their group hug.
"Who is that?", Susan asked.
"Whoever it is, sounds angry.", Tony said just as Councilman Quan entered the room with Alfor right behind him.
"My apologies, Oracle.", Alfor said. "Councilman Quan demanded to see you."
"Indeed I have!", Quan said when he noticed Will and her parents. "But it seems that I am to late!", he said as he marched up to them. "What is the meaning of this!?"
"A matter that has been settled, Quan.", the Oralce said. "The Keeper wished to reveal her life as a Guardian to her family."
"Without taking it up with the Council of the Known Worlds!?", Quan questioned. "Unacceptable! You, child have a lot to answer for!", he snapped at Will as he marched up to her only for the Oracle to stand in his way.
"Enough, Quan!", the Oracle said. "The choice to reveal themselves to their families is the choice of the Guardains and the Guardians alone. It is our duty to aid them in any way we can. Now if they wish to reeal themselves to their world, that is when they must bring it up with us. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Oracle.", Quan said with a bow.
"Now I believe that you owe our guest an apology.", the Oracle said.
"My apologies for my reaction and harsh words.", Quan said as he bowed to the Vandoms. "I was just thinking of the safety of Kandrakar and it's secrets."
"We accept your apology and promise to keep all of this a secret.", Tony said.
"But to be honest, I do believe that your friends should tell their families about what they are doing.", Susan said to Will.
"That's why I did all of this.", Will said. "If I was able to show that you two were okay with all of this, then maybe they may be convinced to tell their families."
"Well I hope it helps.", Susan said with a smile that Will returned.
A few days later, Will called another meeting with the others. Only this time, and much to the surprise of the others, her parents were there.
"So you actually told them?", Hay Lin questioned.
"Yeah! And they're okay with it all.", Will said smiling. "They may have their worries and a few more questions, but all in all, they're cool with it all."
"For now.", Cornelia said being doubtfull.
"Now. Now. We're parents.", Tony said. "We're going to worry. Just like your parents will if you decide to tell them."
"And what's to stop you from telling them yourselves?", Cornelia questioned.
"Watch it, Cornelia!", Will said giving the Earth Guardian a look of warning.
"I'm just asking.", Cornelia said.
"Well you're also showing some dissrespect.", John said. "But then again, you've been real dissrespectful as of late.", he said giving her a look as well to which Cornelia said nothing.
"It's okay, John.", Susan said. "Now as to answer your questiom, young lady. We won't say anything because we promised not to. We've seen the good you all have done and as much I'm going to worry about not only my daughter but all of you, I've come to realise that you all have been picked to do some wonderful things."
"Well no offence, but talk is cheap.", Cornelia said earning a gasp from her friends.
"Oh! That is it!", Will said getting tired of Cornelia's lip.
"It's okay, Will.", Tony said as he placed a calming hand on his daughter's shoulder. "From what Ms. Halinor has showed us, your friend here has been getting herself into some trouble. Like using her powers to steal a certain credit card.", he said surprising Cornelia.
"Not to mention inviting us mothers to that bath house just to get some sort of payback.", Susan said.
"Bath house?", Tony questioned. "The one in mid-town?"
"I think it was something that Halinor showed only to me.", Susan said. "If you catch my drift."
"Say no more.", Tony said. "The point is, your secret is safe with us.", he said to the teens.
"And that is good enough for us.", Elyon said before Cornelia could say anything.
"And believe me when I say that the rest of us aren't to happy with Cornelia using our mothers the way she did when she had them come to the bath house.", Hay Lin said.
"I think it would be best if we called this meeting to an end before another argument breaks out.", Yan Lin said.
"I think you're right.", Will said.
"Whatever.", Cornelia said before teleporting away.
"That's something I'm not going to get use to seeing.", Tony said as Alchemy came walking up to them.
"Can I ask a favor of you two?", Alchemy asked.
"Of course.", Susan said. "What is it, dear?"
"Well any chance that you two can be there and help me tell my parents about me being a Guardian of Metamoor?", Alchemy asked.
"Of course. But I think it'll also help if Elyon was there as well.", Susan said. "You know in case if you wan to take her to Metamoor."
"How much did you show them?", Cassidy asked Halinor.
"Everything they needed to know.", Halinor said as Will was pulling Angela up to her parents.
"You're going to have to face them sooner or later.", Will said as she and Angela walked up to her parents.
"Yeah. Yeah.", Angela said as they were now face to face with Will parents. "Hey, Aunt Susan. Hey, Uncle Tony.", she said trying to hide her blush being glad for her dark complextion.
"Now this is just strange.", Susan said as she looked Angela up and down. "I didn't say this before, but you look so much like your mother."
"Yeah. My family has been saying the same thing.", Angela said with a small smile.
"And you two were once boys as well?", Tony asked Clarissa and Maddie who nodded. "And the only way to undo this is to get that wand from that Freses guy?"
"Yes.", Will said. "And his name is Fredes, dad."
"Sorry. Still getting used to all of this.", Tony said.
"And with that, the question remains.", Yan Lin said. "Will the rest of you be telling your familes?"
"I am.", Alchemy said.
"Me too.", Hay Lin said.
"Same here.", Irma said.
"I'm sorry, but I need more time.", Taranee said.
"It's okay, Taranee.", Clarissa said. "Take all the time you need.", she said to which everyone gave her an understanding smile.
"Thanks.", Taranee said with a smile.
"Just promise me one thing.", Clarissa said.
"What?", Taranee asked.
"That I'm there when you tell your family.", Clarissa sid with a smirk confusing Taranee. "For I want to be there when Peter learns of who he's been trying to get with."
Taranee couldn't help but bust out laughng along with her friends at the thought of her brother learning the truth. Now as laughter echoed through there, Cornelia was at her home relaxing in the living room watching one of her TV shows. But as she was doing this, she began to think about how Will's parents accepted her being a Guardian. And how she saw that the others were thinking about telling their familes about everything. A thought that she dreaded.
Cornelia's POV
Everything was great just the way it was. And now Will has to go and ruin it all by telling her parents! It'll only be a matter of time before they all end up revealing everything to their families. Then they'll want me to do the same. And I do not need my parents in on that part of my life! And then there's Lillian. I'm all for training her in how to use her powers, but how am I going to mold her my way with mom and dad getting in the way? I had it all planned out and now it's all ruined! Oh! Will is going to pay for this! I don't know how or when, but she'll pay!
Normal POV
It was then that her parents came home with Lillian. As they walk into the apartment, Cornelia sees how her parents are with Lillian and knows that they would interfer with the way she wants to train Lillian when the time comes. So if she were to tell her family everything, she would have to find a way to turn Lillian to her way of thinking when the time came to train her. But for now, she needed to buy time before she had to tell her family everything.
But unknown to her, the Oracle knows of Cornelia's plans yet won't do anything, for he knows that all that Cornelia has done shall all come back on her.
"To go this far just for revenge.", the Oracle said as he watched the Earth Guardian from his viewing pool. "There may not be much hope for her.", he said as he sadly shook his head before leaving to take care of his other duties. "Not much at all."
A/N: Well it looks like the all but Cornelia will be telling their familes everythnig. And Corny is mad. And has added Will on her payback list. That can't be good. But the Oracle knows her plans. Will he step in or let things play out? Only time will tell.
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