by Martial Arts Master
Flint and all related characters copyrighted by Saban, Fox Kids, and Fox Family. I made up Shadow Boy, though. I know I said I wasn't going to write the next chapter until I got 10 reviews for the first, but I was getting impatient and I hate leaving stories unfinished, so consider yourself lucky. Out of the 5 reviews I do have, there was only ONE suggestion for a couple, so I'm going to take that suggetion. The future Time Shifter couple will be Getalong and Leafy, as suggested by Ly the Werewolf. I know she also suggested Bindi and Leafy, but Bindi's already in love with Merlock, so I've chosen Getalong instead. The two won't actually get together until future chapters. With that said, on with the story!
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Eventually, our heroes got to the Land of Dread. They landed near the Time Lord's domain. They got off the Time Cycle.
"Well, let's go inside!" Flint said excitedly.
"I dunno..." Tony said. "What if Shadow Boy really WAS created by the Dark Lord? That would mean he's evil again!"
"Well we won't know until we go inside!" Sara said.
"I agree," Pteri said.
They went inside...
Later, they were in the Dark Lord's room.
"Dark Lord, we demand an explanation!" Flint said.
"Yeah, did you create that Shadow Boy or what?" Tony asked.
The Dark Lord, now without mask or cape, sighed.
"Yes, I did, but I don't want it to harm anyone now," the Dark Lord said.
"Then why did you create it in the first place?" Sara asked.
The Dark Lord stood up from his throne and began his explanation.
"Back when I was evil, I created a boy who could control the powers of darkness," he began. "That boy was Shadow Boy. He was supposed to be my last resort in case all other efforts to rule the Land of Time failed. But before I could activate him, all of you showed me the error of my ways, so I left him in my storeroom to gather dust."
"So what's he doing on Earth?" Pteri asked.
"Apparently I made an error in creating him, and he was able to activate himself," the Dark Lord replied. "He doesn't know that I don't want him to destroy Flint anymore."
"So will you help us?" Flint asked.
"Unfortunately, I cannot," the Dark Lord said. "Even if I still had my magic powers, which I don't, I have to rule the Land of Dread and its citizens. I cannot leave."
"So how are we supposed to defeat Shadow Boy?" Tony asked.
"The Time Shifters," the Dark Lord replied. "They are still in the Old Timer's place, are they not?"
Our heroes' faces lit up.
"Of course!" they all said at once. The Time Shifters could shape-shift into their Master forms and would then probably be powerful enough to defeat Shadow Boy.
Our heroes raced outside and got back on the Time Cycle. They took off again, this time heading for the Land of Time...
Later, in the Land of Time, our heroes landed near the Old Timer's domain and got off the Time Cycle.
"We better ask the Old Timer if it's ok that he lend us the Time Shifters," Pteri said.
"No way!" Tony said. "Why don't we just waltz in and take 'em all?"
"That would be rude!" Sara said.
"Oh, stop being Little Miss Perfect!" Tony said.
"Guys, stop arguing, let's just go inside," Flint said.
Our heroes went inside.
Later, our heroes were inside the Old Timer's room. As usual, the Old Timer was on a flying pig.
"Sir, we have a problem," Sara said.
"What's so important that you flew all this way to see me?" the Old Time asked.
Our heroes fidgeted. Their request would not be an easy one.
"We'd appreciate it if you'd lend us the Time Shifters," Flint said.
The Old Timer stroked his moustache thoughtfully, then shook his head.
"There's a problem," the Old Time said. "The Time Shifters are needed to run the Great Clock in the Land of Time. If I let the Time Shifters follow you to Earth, the Tapestry of Time would be ripped apart again."
"That IS a problem," Sara agreed.
Our heroes turned to leave, dejected. Then Pteri thought of an idea.
"How about only a couple of Time Shifters?" Pteri asked.
"Hey, great idea!" the Old Timer exclaimed gleefully. "The Tapestry of Time would hardly need to be repaired if I only gave you TWO Time Shifters!"
Then the Old Timer turned behind him.
"Getalong! Leafy!" he called.
From the room behind him, which was obviously the Great Clock room, the door opened, and Getalong and Leafy flew out.
"What's the problem?" they both asked in unison.
"Our friends need the help of two Time Shifters, and I've randomly selected you," the Old Timer said. "They haven't told me why they need you, but I'm sure they'll explain it to you along the way."
"Leafy, at your service!" Leafy exclaimed.
"I'm ready!" Getalong said.
"Wonderful!" the Old Timer said. He made a warp in space, and our heroes went into it...
Meanwhile, on Earth...
Shadow Boy was sitting still, meditating. Flint had not been a worthy opponent for him. Shadow Boy was just too powerful with his ability to control shadows, darkness, and generally everything black. Flint had nowhere near that kind of power, so of course Flint was no match.
Shadow Boy had been created to destroy Flint, but maybe he needed a more powerful opponent, one with which he could REALLY test his skills.
"I'll wait..." Shadow Boy said. "I'll wait for the right opponent if it takes my whole life..."
To be continued...
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Ok, the second chapter's done. The romance between Getalong and Leafy won't appear until later chapters. E-mail all questions and comments to bleifer@msn.com.