It was Kimberly and Jason's eighteenth birthday and Dulcea had
consented to a day off from training. It was a good thing she did cuz the
twins were just about at their wits end. Dulcea had worked them to the
bone, more so even than the others. The Guardians had gotten use to
listening to Kim and Jason rant about Dulcea at night and then chat
pleasantly with the Master Warrior in the mornings.
Along with their gift of telepathy, each had acquired four other gifts in the last three days: Kimberly could heal herself and others, could fly, was telekinetic, and had visions. Her healing had kicked in the first night, mending her leg and other scratches. Jason was telekinetic, could turn into a lion, (much to the terror of Zack), could turn invisible, and was able to produce psychic shields. That night they would access the power of Fire and Air, while the others would access the powers of Sun, Thunder, Earth, and Water. The twins would also learn their new Phaedosian names. Kimberly was quite anxious about that.
"What if it's something especially weird? I mean, I can handle Dulcea and all that, but what if its something like Ximoneopka? I don't think I could deal." Kimberly asked Adam that morning as they sat by the glowing embers. Adam chuckled.
"I really don't think that will be it." Adam murmured, taking her empty breakfast plate. Kim smiled as she gathered the cups.
"I know." She snickered. Adam looked at her with a puzzled little smile.
"Its Jason, he's just gave his contribution, Nannehlina. If he wasn't on the other side of the Plateau, I'd smack him." she mentioned offhandedly. Adam, and the nearby Billy, snickered.
"I heard that!" Jason yelled. That sent the entire group laughing. Dulcea smiled as she set up the ingredients for that night's ceremony. She had only the power to show them the way, not how to access the power. She hoped it would be enough.
"Hey everyone! Who wants to head down to the lake and take a swim?" Zack yelled. Kim and Adam's eyes lit up and each stood up from where they were drying the dishes. They all grouped in the center of the Plateau.
Jason looked at the group. "Okay, how about we change then head down to the lake. We'll meet back here in ten minutes, kay?"
The group scattered.
~~~*~~~
"Hey Adam, what are you doing?" Jason asked at the young Korean. Adam looked up from the lake at his new leader.
"Nothing much, just sitting here, watching Kim and Trini soak Zack and Billy." He replied. Jason grinned.
"Can I sit?" he asked, motioning to the rock. Adam nodded, scooting over to make room. Jason settled and the two watched Kim and the girls. Jason smiled as he watched his sister get dunked by Zack.
"So, are you ever gonna tell her?" he asked. Adam looked up with a deer-in-the-headlight expression.
"Tell wh-who what?" he asked, swallowing. Jason gave a half smile.
"Kim. I know you have feelings for her. How long, I don't know. But I do know you like her in more than a friendly way. Don't worry, I've kept it hidden. We've more or less stayed out of each others mind. We just..can't control it at times." He confessed. Adam snickered. Jason nudged his head, searching the splashing waves.
"Do you see Kim?" He asked, worried. Adam snapped to attention and searched the lake and surrounding areas. Finally he shook his head.
"No, I don't." he whispered. Jason and Adam quickly scrambled up, still on the rock. Down below, the water was serene, only small ripples hit the large rock. The water was deep, deep enough to safely dive, and not see the bottom. Just as they were about to leave, they felt a tap on their back. Both spun to see a wet, grinning, Kim, who eyes flashed purple as she took a step toward them.
"Boo!" she yelled. Both jumped and Kim, smirking like the Cheshire cat, calmly pushed them off the rock and into the water below.
Adam and Jason broke the water and gasped for air as they glared up at the flying, grinning, *waving*, Kimberly Ann Hart. Jason turned invisible and Kim glanced around warily. Something grabbed her ankle and she looked down at the grinning face of her twin brother. Her concentration lost, she stopped floating and Jason gave a sharp tug and both fell back into the water.
"Jason Lee Scott! I'm going to kill you!" Kim yelled once she got her bearings. Adam laughed as Jason just grinned and started swimming away, Kimberly struggling after them.
~~~*~~~
"Concentrate on my words." Dulcea told them. It was later that night and the six teens were about to perform the binding ceremony. Their were several communications devices set up and the group could see several different individuals in the screens. Since it was forbidden for anyone except rangers, Guardians, or royalty to step in the ancient ruins, the royalty of the Counsel of Light (otherwise known as the royalty of Eltar, Aquator, Edoni, and Inquirius) as well of the rangers of Earth, had to watch the ceremony threw the communication devices.
The six had spoken with the current Earth rangers who had all wished them luck. The tension between Kim, Jason, and Tommy was simmering, but at least it wasn't as bad as it was. The six teens were standing in a line in front of the roaring fire; Kim and Jason were in the middle, with Adam and then Trini on Kim's right and Billy then Zack on Jason's left.
"The formation you are in now details the role you will play in the guarding of Phaedos. In the center, Kimberly and Jason, the King Guardian of Fire and Queen Guardian of Air. For you, the people and safety of Phaedos comes first. Do you agree?" They nodded. Dulcea smiled.
"Next to Kimberly are Adam of Earth and Trinity of Thunder. Together, you protect the Queen. For you, her life comes first, with that of the King second and the civilians and planet, third. Do you agree?" Adam and Trini both nodded. Dulcea turned to Billy and Zack.
"Next to Jason are William of Water and Zackary of Sun. Together, you protect the King. For you, his life comes first, with the Queen second, and the civilians and planet third. Do you agree?" Billy and Zack nodded. Dulcea studied the six teens in front of her. She nodded once and threw the powder into the flames. The flames turned a radiant white and rushed towards the teens and engulfed them. It swirled around the warriors, threw them, around them, and into them. When the white flames died, there were new apparitions gathered around them.
Jason was surrounded with red flames while Kim was in the center of a sparkling purple tornado. Adam was covered head to toe with green vines, while Billy was in a large blue, water bubble. Trini was in the middle of a small, concentrated thunder storm, lightning streaks hurling around her. Finally, Zack looked like a human sun, flames leapt from his skin and he was glowing radiantly. After a few minutes, their was a small explosion and the magic died down, showing for the first time what the powers had done.
They were dressed in outfits exactly like the old Ningette gear with the exception of one thing. Instead of being a solid color, Adam, Billy, Trini, and Zack were in silver with green, blue, yellow, and orange lining and diamonds respectively. Jason and Kimberly however, wore sparkling gold with red and purple lining and diamonds.
Though the others had hoods and bands attached to their outfits, Kimberly and Jason did not. The front of Kimberly's waist length tresses were in French braids that wound around her head and acted as a headband. The rest of her hair was settled into ringlets and were piled securely on top of her head, in the confine of the braid. Jason's normally spiked hair was longer; it now reached the nape of his neck and was smoothed down into a small ponytail.
One by one, they opened their eyes and inspected their new gear. In the place of the coins were small triangles of their animals. Kim frowned at her coin. It was different. Dulcea smiled. She walked over to the group, stopping in front of Trini.
"Trinity, you are the panther, mysterious and quick." She turned to Adam.
"Adam, the quiet warrior, once again you are the Frog." She smiled as she turned to Kimberly.
"Kimberly, no longer are you the Crane. That was never your spirit animal, it was Katherine's. You are the Hawk, quick, compassionate, and quite stubborn." The others (as well as the watching Earth rangers) laughed softly at the description. Dulcea turned to Jason.
"Jason, you are the Lion, protective and a true leader." She smiled as she went to Billy.
"William, cunning and swift, the Wolf is glad to have you back." She smiled before finally turning to Zack.
"Sly and fun loving, you Zackary, are the Fox." She walked over to the dying embers.
"You are once again guided by your spirit animals. Trust them; they will be your guide as you begin you quests for the power." Kimberly and Jason glanced at each other.
"Dulcea, what will the quest entail?" Jason asked. Dulcea smiled.
"You must prove yourself, mind, body, and soul. You will perform each quest on your own. For you, as an individual, are trying to harness the power; not as a team." She told them. Kimberly swallowed.
"Now, before you begin your journeys, I must name each of you. Yes, you four as well. In private, you are permitted to use the names you were born with, however, to the people of Phaedos, these are your names and titles." She informed them. She nodded to Trini who stepped forward.
"Trinity Lynn Kwan no longer shall you be called. You are now known as Lady Luthien, Guardian of Thunder and Protectress of the Queen." Trini, now Luthien, smiled and stepped back in line. Adam instantly stepped forward.
"Adam Lucas Park you shall no longer be called. For you are now Lord Legolas, Guardian of Earth and Protector of the Queen." Adam, now known as Legolas, smiled and stepped back. Instinct kept Kimberly and Jason from moving forward and Billy stepped up.
"No longer shall you be called William James Cranston. You are forever to be known as Lord Boromir, Guardian of Water and Protector of the King." Billy, otherwise known as Boromir, nodded his head and stepped back while Zack stepped forward.
"No longer shall you be called Zackary Alan Taylor. From this day forward, you are to be known as Lord Peregrin, Guardian of the Sun and Protector of the King." She finished. Zack smiled, slightly bewildered, and stepped back.
Finally, Dulcea turned to the young King and Queen. Jason had clasped Kimberly's hand the moment Zack had stepped back in place. Kimberly glanced at him and gave his hand a squeeze. Dulcea smiled.
"When we were young, my sister and I often thought of our future. As heir to the thrown, Eowyn had names for her children picked out even before she reached her coming of age. It took me some time but I finally found the journal in which she recorded these names. When she met your father, she told him and he agreed. Therefore, I can only find it fitting to give you the names your parents chose before you were even born. Jason, please step forward." Jason swallowed, let go of Kim's hand, and stepped in front of Dulcea.
She closed her eyes for a few seconds before a shining gold alter appeared in the twinkling of an eye by her side. On it was a gold pillow with two circlets of gold. She picked up one and inspected it. It was formed as a circle of gold leaves and small flame shaped crystals of deep red were embedded in it. As she held it, the circlet glowed a dark gold. She nodded, pleased it had lasted this long. She turned back to Jason.
"The Crown of the King of Phaedos has lasted for over ten millennia. The forger of this circlet was Arathorn, the first King of Phaedos after the Little War and your ancestor. He wore this crown as he kept the peace and when he died. Eventually, it was passed to your father, Elrond, who wore it bravely and happily. Now, it is to be passed onto you, son of Elrond and Eowyn. This crown gives you the power of King, use it wisely. Please kneel." She spoke softly and with a hint of sadness as she passed on the legacy of her brother-in-law to his son.
Jason had tears in his eyes as Dulcea gently placed the circlet of gold on his head, making sure it was secure. Once finished, she stepped back.
"You are now known as Aragorn, son of Elrond, and King of Phaedos. Rise, my King and claim your destiny." She instructed him as a gold staff with a small, flame shaped crystal flashed into her hands. She held it before him and he grabbed it. There was a flash of light and when it cleared he saw his outfit had gotten an extra addition.
A solid gold hooded cloak was placed over his shoulders. The design was amazing and Jason was stunned as he looked it over. The main color was gold with large embroidery of a crest on the back. The crest showed two circlets intertwined around a large, ancient looking letter P. The trim was a deep red with silver circlets intertwined down the cloak. Jason gave a half smile to Kim as he stepped back. Kimberly swallowed. Dulcea smiled.
"Kimberly, please step forward." She whispered. Kimberly took a deep calming breath and stepped in front of Dulcea and the alter. Dulcea picked up the other circlet and studied this one as well.
It was exactly like Jason's with a couple alterations. Instead of deep red flame gems, there were small dark purple wings imbedded in the gold. The front of the circlet had a three small gold chains hanging down with a small purple crystal shaped like wings. The circlet was gleaming gold and glowed as Dulcea held it. She nodded and turned to Kimberly.
"The Crown of the Queen of Phaedos has lasted for over twenty millennia. The reason for this is because as an old rule, woman had no involvement in battle; therefore, this circlet has lasted longer than the King's. The forger of this circlet was Galadriel; the first Empress of Phaedos after this planet was settled. She was also your ancestor. She wore this crown as she watched her new world blossom into a powerful Empire. Eventually, it was passed to your mother, Eowyn, who wore it with nobility and power. Now, it is to be passed onto you, daughter of Elrond and Eowyn. This crown gives you the power of Queen. As you wear it, remember this: with great power comes great responsibility. Please kneel." With pride, Dulcea passed on the legacy of her sister to her daughter.
Like Jason, Kimberly had tears in her eyes as Dulcea gently placed the circlet of gold on her head, making sure it was secure. The circlet was big enough that it had settled securely in front of the braid. Kimberly closed her eyes as Dulcea settled the hanging wings in the middle of her forehead. Once finished, the Master Warrior stepped back.
"You are now known as Arwen, daughter of Elrond and Eowyn, and Queen of Phaedos. Rise, my Queen and claim your destiny." She instructed her as a gold staff with a small, wing shaped crystal flashed into her hands. She held it before her and she grabbed it. There was a flash of light and when it cleared she saw her outfit had also gotten an extra addition.
Like Jason, a solid gold hooded cloak was placed over her shoulders. She looked it over with curiosity. It was the exact replica of Jason's cloak with the exception of the trim, which was a deep purple with silver circlets intertwined down it. She grinned as her brother stepped up besides her. Dulcea smiled at the two.
"Lords, Ladies, and Rangers, may I present the King and Queen of Phaedos, Her Majesty Queen Arwen and His Majesty King Aragorn." She spoke regally as Kimberly silently looped her arm through Jason's and they stepped forward. There was scraping from the communication screens as the witness' curtsied, bowed, or kneeled. Even the Earth rangers kneeled, much to Kim's amusement. Tommy looked like he'd rather eat his own liver before kneeling but Katherine had pushed him down. She heard a quiet snort from behind her and mentally giggled at Zack. She recomposed herself and tilted her head alongside Jason.
"Now, may I present the Protectors of the King Aragorn and Queen Arwen and the Guardians of the Elements: Lord Legolas, Protector of Queen Arwen and Guardian of Earth." Adam stepped up besides Kim.
"Lord Boromir, Protector of King Aragorn and Guardian of Water." Billy stepped up besides Jason.
"Lady Luthien, Protectress of Queen Arwen and Guardian of Thunder." Trini stepped forward next to Adam.
"And Lord Peregrin, Protector of King Aragorn and Guardian of the Sun." Finally, Zack stepped up besides Billy.
"Thank you for bearing witness to this momentous event. Now, we must leave you for the Spectrum Avatars have to quest for their full powers. Good day to you all." With that she waved a hand and the communications winked out of existence. Kim blinked.
"I have got to learn how to do that!" she mumbled under her breath. Jason smiled.
"Now, please settle around the fire and look deep inside yourself. Once you have made contact with your spirit animal may you enter your quest? Good luck." With that she changed into her spirit animal and flew away. Kim shared glances with her friends before settling down Indian style. The others followed suite. Adam sat on one side of Kim with Trini on the other. Opposite of Kim was Jason with Billy sitting between Trini and Jason while Zack was sitting between Jason and Adam.
Kimberly closed her and eyes and pulled her thoughts inside. After a while, she found a small figure of Hawk and when she reached out to touch it, she fell.
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I know I have been a little late in getting this up; however now that it is summer, expect a couple new chapters (hopefully) every week. I will be participating in a program called Upward Bound where I live in a college dorm for six weeks on the weekdays. If you have any questions, let me know! Always me, BashfulC!
Along with their gift of telepathy, each had acquired four other gifts in the last three days: Kimberly could heal herself and others, could fly, was telekinetic, and had visions. Her healing had kicked in the first night, mending her leg and other scratches. Jason was telekinetic, could turn into a lion, (much to the terror of Zack), could turn invisible, and was able to produce psychic shields. That night they would access the power of Fire and Air, while the others would access the powers of Sun, Thunder, Earth, and Water. The twins would also learn their new Phaedosian names. Kimberly was quite anxious about that.
"What if it's something especially weird? I mean, I can handle Dulcea and all that, but what if its something like Ximoneopka? I don't think I could deal." Kimberly asked Adam that morning as they sat by the glowing embers. Adam chuckled.
"I really don't think that will be it." Adam murmured, taking her empty breakfast plate. Kim smiled as she gathered the cups.
"I know." She snickered. Adam looked at her with a puzzled little smile.
"Its Jason, he's just gave his contribution, Nannehlina. If he wasn't on the other side of the Plateau, I'd smack him." she mentioned offhandedly. Adam, and the nearby Billy, snickered.
"I heard that!" Jason yelled. That sent the entire group laughing. Dulcea smiled as she set up the ingredients for that night's ceremony. She had only the power to show them the way, not how to access the power. She hoped it would be enough.
"Hey everyone! Who wants to head down to the lake and take a swim?" Zack yelled. Kim and Adam's eyes lit up and each stood up from where they were drying the dishes. They all grouped in the center of the Plateau.
Jason looked at the group. "Okay, how about we change then head down to the lake. We'll meet back here in ten minutes, kay?"
The group scattered.
~~~*~~~
"Hey Adam, what are you doing?" Jason asked at the young Korean. Adam looked up from the lake at his new leader.
"Nothing much, just sitting here, watching Kim and Trini soak Zack and Billy." He replied. Jason grinned.
"Can I sit?" he asked, motioning to the rock. Adam nodded, scooting over to make room. Jason settled and the two watched Kim and the girls. Jason smiled as he watched his sister get dunked by Zack.
"So, are you ever gonna tell her?" he asked. Adam looked up with a deer-in-the-headlight expression.
"Tell wh-who what?" he asked, swallowing. Jason gave a half smile.
"Kim. I know you have feelings for her. How long, I don't know. But I do know you like her in more than a friendly way. Don't worry, I've kept it hidden. We've more or less stayed out of each others mind. We just..can't control it at times." He confessed. Adam snickered. Jason nudged his head, searching the splashing waves.
"Do you see Kim?" He asked, worried. Adam snapped to attention and searched the lake and surrounding areas. Finally he shook his head.
"No, I don't." he whispered. Jason and Adam quickly scrambled up, still on the rock. Down below, the water was serene, only small ripples hit the large rock. The water was deep, deep enough to safely dive, and not see the bottom. Just as they were about to leave, they felt a tap on their back. Both spun to see a wet, grinning, Kim, who eyes flashed purple as she took a step toward them.
"Boo!" she yelled. Both jumped and Kim, smirking like the Cheshire cat, calmly pushed them off the rock and into the water below.
Adam and Jason broke the water and gasped for air as they glared up at the flying, grinning, *waving*, Kimberly Ann Hart. Jason turned invisible and Kim glanced around warily. Something grabbed her ankle and she looked down at the grinning face of her twin brother. Her concentration lost, she stopped floating and Jason gave a sharp tug and both fell back into the water.
"Jason Lee Scott! I'm going to kill you!" Kim yelled once she got her bearings. Adam laughed as Jason just grinned and started swimming away, Kimberly struggling after them.
~~~*~~~
"Concentrate on my words." Dulcea told them. It was later that night and the six teens were about to perform the binding ceremony. Their were several communications devices set up and the group could see several different individuals in the screens. Since it was forbidden for anyone except rangers, Guardians, or royalty to step in the ancient ruins, the royalty of the Counsel of Light (otherwise known as the royalty of Eltar, Aquator, Edoni, and Inquirius) as well of the rangers of Earth, had to watch the ceremony threw the communication devices.
The six had spoken with the current Earth rangers who had all wished them luck. The tension between Kim, Jason, and Tommy was simmering, but at least it wasn't as bad as it was. The six teens were standing in a line in front of the roaring fire; Kim and Jason were in the middle, with Adam and then Trini on Kim's right and Billy then Zack on Jason's left.
"The formation you are in now details the role you will play in the guarding of Phaedos. In the center, Kimberly and Jason, the King Guardian of Fire and Queen Guardian of Air. For you, the people and safety of Phaedos comes first. Do you agree?" They nodded. Dulcea smiled.
"Next to Kimberly are Adam of Earth and Trinity of Thunder. Together, you protect the Queen. For you, her life comes first, with that of the King second and the civilians and planet, third. Do you agree?" Adam and Trini both nodded. Dulcea turned to Billy and Zack.
"Next to Jason are William of Water and Zackary of Sun. Together, you protect the King. For you, his life comes first, with the Queen second, and the civilians and planet third. Do you agree?" Billy and Zack nodded. Dulcea studied the six teens in front of her. She nodded once and threw the powder into the flames. The flames turned a radiant white and rushed towards the teens and engulfed them. It swirled around the warriors, threw them, around them, and into them. When the white flames died, there were new apparitions gathered around them.
Jason was surrounded with red flames while Kim was in the center of a sparkling purple tornado. Adam was covered head to toe with green vines, while Billy was in a large blue, water bubble. Trini was in the middle of a small, concentrated thunder storm, lightning streaks hurling around her. Finally, Zack looked like a human sun, flames leapt from his skin and he was glowing radiantly. After a few minutes, their was a small explosion and the magic died down, showing for the first time what the powers had done.
They were dressed in outfits exactly like the old Ningette gear with the exception of one thing. Instead of being a solid color, Adam, Billy, Trini, and Zack were in silver with green, blue, yellow, and orange lining and diamonds respectively. Jason and Kimberly however, wore sparkling gold with red and purple lining and diamonds.
Though the others had hoods and bands attached to their outfits, Kimberly and Jason did not. The front of Kimberly's waist length tresses were in French braids that wound around her head and acted as a headband. The rest of her hair was settled into ringlets and were piled securely on top of her head, in the confine of the braid. Jason's normally spiked hair was longer; it now reached the nape of his neck and was smoothed down into a small ponytail.
One by one, they opened their eyes and inspected their new gear. In the place of the coins were small triangles of their animals. Kim frowned at her coin. It was different. Dulcea smiled. She walked over to the group, stopping in front of Trini.
"Trinity, you are the panther, mysterious and quick." She turned to Adam.
"Adam, the quiet warrior, once again you are the Frog." She smiled as she turned to Kimberly.
"Kimberly, no longer are you the Crane. That was never your spirit animal, it was Katherine's. You are the Hawk, quick, compassionate, and quite stubborn." The others (as well as the watching Earth rangers) laughed softly at the description. Dulcea turned to Jason.
"Jason, you are the Lion, protective and a true leader." She smiled as she went to Billy.
"William, cunning and swift, the Wolf is glad to have you back." She smiled before finally turning to Zack.
"Sly and fun loving, you Zackary, are the Fox." She walked over to the dying embers.
"You are once again guided by your spirit animals. Trust them; they will be your guide as you begin you quests for the power." Kimberly and Jason glanced at each other.
"Dulcea, what will the quest entail?" Jason asked. Dulcea smiled.
"You must prove yourself, mind, body, and soul. You will perform each quest on your own. For you, as an individual, are trying to harness the power; not as a team." She told them. Kimberly swallowed.
"Now, before you begin your journeys, I must name each of you. Yes, you four as well. In private, you are permitted to use the names you were born with, however, to the people of Phaedos, these are your names and titles." She informed them. She nodded to Trini who stepped forward.
"Trinity Lynn Kwan no longer shall you be called. You are now known as Lady Luthien, Guardian of Thunder and Protectress of the Queen." Trini, now Luthien, smiled and stepped back in line. Adam instantly stepped forward.
"Adam Lucas Park you shall no longer be called. For you are now Lord Legolas, Guardian of Earth and Protector of the Queen." Adam, now known as Legolas, smiled and stepped back. Instinct kept Kimberly and Jason from moving forward and Billy stepped up.
"No longer shall you be called William James Cranston. You are forever to be known as Lord Boromir, Guardian of Water and Protector of the King." Billy, otherwise known as Boromir, nodded his head and stepped back while Zack stepped forward.
"No longer shall you be called Zackary Alan Taylor. From this day forward, you are to be known as Lord Peregrin, Guardian of the Sun and Protector of the King." She finished. Zack smiled, slightly bewildered, and stepped back.
Finally, Dulcea turned to the young King and Queen. Jason had clasped Kimberly's hand the moment Zack had stepped back in place. Kimberly glanced at him and gave his hand a squeeze. Dulcea smiled.
"When we were young, my sister and I often thought of our future. As heir to the thrown, Eowyn had names for her children picked out even before she reached her coming of age. It took me some time but I finally found the journal in which she recorded these names. When she met your father, she told him and he agreed. Therefore, I can only find it fitting to give you the names your parents chose before you were even born. Jason, please step forward." Jason swallowed, let go of Kim's hand, and stepped in front of Dulcea.
She closed her eyes for a few seconds before a shining gold alter appeared in the twinkling of an eye by her side. On it was a gold pillow with two circlets of gold. She picked up one and inspected it. It was formed as a circle of gold leaves and small flame shaped crystals of deep red were embedded in it. As she held it, the circlet glowed a dark gold. She nodded, pleased it had lasted this long. She turned back to Jason.
"The Crown of the King of Phaedos has lasted for over ten millennia. The forger of this circlet was Arathorn, the first King of Phaedos after the Little War and your ancestor. He wore this crown as he kept the peace and when he died. Eventually, it was passed to your father, Elrond, who wore it bravely and happily. Now, it is to be passed onto you, son of Elrond and Eowyn. This crown gives you the power of King, use it wisely. Please kneel." She spoke softly and with a hint of sadness as she passed on the legacy of her brother-in-law to his son.
Jason had tears in his eyes as Dulcea gently placed the circlet of gold on his head, making sure it was secure. Once finished, she stepped back.
"You are now known as Aragorn, son of Elrond, and King of Phaedos. Rise, my King and claim your destiny." She instructed him as a gold staff with a small, flame shaped crystal flashed into her hands. She held it before him and he grabbed it. There was a flash of light and when it cleared he saw his outfit had gotten an extra addition.
A solid gold hooded cloak was placed over his shoulders. The design was amazing and Jason was stunned as he looked it over. The main color was gold with large embroidery of a crest on the back. The crest showed two circlets intertwined around a large, ancient looking letter P. The trim was a deep red with silver circlets intertwined down the cloak. Jason gave a half smile to Kim as he stepped back. Kimberly swallowed. Dulcea smiled.
"Kimberly, please step forward." She whispered. Kimberly took a deep calming breath and stepped in front of Dulcea and the alter. Dulcea picked up the other circlet and studied this one as well.
It was exactly like Jason's with a couple alterations. Instead of deep red flame gems, there were small dark purple wings imbedded in the gold. The front of the circlet had a three small gold chains hanging down with a small purple crystal shaped like wings. The circlet was gleaming gold and glowed as Dulcea held it. She nodded and turned to Kimberly.
"The Crown of the Queen of Phaedos has lasted for over twenty millennia. The reason for this is because as an old rule, woman had no involvement in battle; therefore, this circlet has lasted longer than the King's. The forger of this circlet was Galadriel; the first Empress of Phaedos after this planet was settled. She was also your ancestor. She wore this crown as she watched her new world blossom into a powerful Empire. Eventually, it was passed to your mother, Eowyn, who wore it with nobility and power. Now, it is to be passed onto you, daughter of Elrond and Eowyn. This crown gives you the power of Queen. As you wear it, remember this: with great power comes great responsibility. Please kneel." With pride, Dulcea passed on the legacy of her sister to her daughter.
Like Jason, Kimberly had tears in her eyes as Dulcea gently placed the circlet of gold on her head, making sure it was secure. The circlet was big enough that it had settled securely in front of the braid. Kimberly closed her eyes as Dulcea settled the hanging wings in the middle of her forehead. Once finished, the Master Warrior stepped back.
"You are now known as Arwen, daughter of Elrond and Eowyn, and Queen of Phaedos. Rise, my Queen and claim your destiny." She instructed her as a gold staff with a small, wing shaped crystal flashed into her hands. She held it before her and she grabbed it. There was a flash of light and when it cleared she saw her outfit had also gotten an extra addition.
Like Jason, a solid gold hooded cloak was placed over her shoulders. She looked it over with curiosity. It was the exact replica of Jason's cloak with the exception of the trim, which was a deep purple with silver circlets intertwined down it. She grinned as her brother stepped up besides her. Dulcea smiled at the two.
"Lords, Ladies, and Rangers, may I present the King and Queen of Phaedos, Her Majesty Queen Arwen and His Majesty King Aragorn." She spoke regally as Kimberly silently looped her arm through Jason's and they stepped forward. There was scraping from the communication screens as the witness' curtsied, bowed, or kneeled. Even the Earth rangers kneeled, much to Kim's amusement. Tommy looked like he'd rather eat his own liver before kneeling but Katherine had pushed him down. She heard a quiet snort from behind her and mentally giggled at Zack. She recomposed herself and tilted her head alongside Jason.
"Now, may I present the Protectors of the King Aragorn and Queen Arwen and the Guardians of the Elements: Lord Legolas, Protector of Queen Arwen and Guardian of Earth." Adam stepped up besides Kim.
"Lord Boromir, Protector of King Aragorn and Guardian of Water." Billy stepped up besides Jason.
"Lady Luthien, Protectress of Queen Arwen and Guardian of Thunder." Trini stepped forward next to Adam.
"And Lord Peregrin, Protector of King Aragorn and Guardian of the Sun." Finally, Zack stepped up besides Billy.
"Thank you for bearing witness to this momentous event. Now, we must leave you for the Spectrum Avatars have to quest for their full powers. Good day to you all." With that she waved a hand and the communications winked out of existence. Kim blinked.
"I have got to learn how to do that!" she mumbled under her breath. Jason smiled.
"Now, please settle around the fire and look deep inside yourself. Once you have made contact with your spirit animal may you enter your quest? Good luck." With that she changed into her spirit animal and flew away. Kim shared glances with her friends before settling down Indian style. The others followed suite. Adam sat on one side of Kim with Trini on the other. Opposite of Kim was Jason with Billy sitting between Trini and Jason while Zack was sitting between Jason and Adam.
Kimberly closed her and eyes and pulled her thoughts inside. After a while, she found a small figure of Hawk and when she reached out to touch it, she fell.
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I know I have been a little late in getting this up; however now that it is summer, expect a couple new chapters (hopefully) every week. I will be participating in a program called Upward Bound where I live in a college dorm for six weeks on the weekdays. If you have any questions, let me know! Always me, BashfulC!
