bey-girl-nicky: Good, I'm glad it ain't confusing you, I was afraid it might get confusing, great!
~kai~: Thank you!!!!! You know why? Cuz I never found out what OOC meant and now I know, yay! Yeah, crazy ain't I? I know you're right about them being OOC, but my main focus on my fic is developing the plot, not enforcing their personalities, sorry! I think Enrique's worse though, do you think he can just date one girl? Ever?
Miekkie: Poor Johnny, O_O, look what he has to live with, he's going to freak out soon, lol!
KAI2: It's Oliver's shrine next, but I'm having major computer problems right now, so I'm putting it off. O_O
Girs Evil Cupcakes: It's not THAT cliffy, okay, maybe it is, wait and see!
~*~Prodigious girl*~*: You're right about that, I've never thought of that, but it strikes me that Max is more clueless than Ray, but you're right!
White Whisper: Glad you like my character, ^_^, you'll get half of your answers in this chapter.
Dreamer_gurl: Read what I said the Black Iris, I wanna say the same to you! ^_^
Black Iris: It wasn't THAT much of a cliffie, you'll see worse, lol!
Shelby: Thanx, I'm writing, I'm writing, I have a packed schedule, lol!
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Chapter 7: Newfound Powers
"I thought you didn't believe in this stuff," Johnny objected.
"I sorta do now," Carly said, the look in her eye challenging him to defy her, "It sounds really real and the Guardian hasn't harmed us. I can believe the Kingdoms stuff, but I still don't believe the history lesson. So I'll go first."
"Will it hurt her?" Johnny demanded.
"Of course not," the Guardian said gently, "Your friend is perfectly safe."
"Don't worry about it Johnny," Carly said with a sly wink, "The worst that can happen to me is death and it's really you guys' loss cuz you won't be able to hear my sarcasm and logic."
"I know but I really think that we should test the machine out first," Johnny protested.
"Yeah," Hru agreed.
"Just to make sure it's safe," Holly added.
"I'm terribly sorry, but that won't be possible, we only get 12 shots at this machine," the Guardian said apologetically.
Carly made a face as everyone looked around uneasily, "Come on guys, where's your sense of adventure? Hmm??? Come on, what's the worst that can happen?"
"That you'll end up dead and we'll have to carry you away on a stretcher and go to your funeral!" Johnny snapped.
"Why Johnny, I didn't know you cared," Carly said sweetly.
Johnny turned red, "Don't be silly, you know-"
"Listen, I'll be OKAY," Carly said, sighing, "Honestly Johnny, I'm not two years old. What do I do?"
"You just step into the machine and destiny will guide you," the Guardian said.
Carly shrugged and went in, "Here goes nothing, don't miss me too much Johnny."
Johnny looked anxiously at the machine, not even hearing her comment.
Hru heard though and giggled.
The machine doors closed. There was generating sound.
"How long is this going to take?" Johnny asked, looking angry.
"About five minutes," the Guardian replied, "Don't be alarmed if you feel something flash in your head. It's completely natural."
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Carly's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Ice..." Carly's mind filled with images, snowstorms...hail...blizzards...icicles...
"The Ice Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a longbow...determined and courageous..."
"Mystique will guide you through hard times..." Images of Carly's fierce Dragon Bit Beast flashed in her mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." A green egg flashed.
"You will overcome Wind with ease..." Images of ice swirls freezing up and destroying windstorms flashed
"But beware of Fire..." An almost unbearable heat rose as flames engulfed her.
"You have a lot to learn about believing and trusting in others, that will come later, but until you've reached that point, you will not grow to your full potential..."
-------End of Flash-------
Carly tumbled out dizzily, nearly stumbling into Johnny's arms. "Whoa!" Johnny gasped, holding her back, "You okay?"
"Yeah, that was weird," Carly said, shaking her head, "WHAT???" She held up a silver longbow with a golden string and a quiver of golden arrow with silver feathers, "Oh my gosh, that whole thing was real!! Oh my gosh!"
"Wow," Enrique said, "Is that real gold?"
"Oh my gosh, I love archery!" Carly cried, giving Johnny a big hug in her
excitement, he blushed a bright red.
"That was soooo awesome!" Then
she frowned, "Except for the last part though."
"What did you hear?" Hru asked excitedly.
"Well, first it said that I was the Ruler of the Ice Kingdom and that I have a longbow. Then it said that Mystique will guide me, how does it know about my Bit Beast??? Then it said something about a squire? That was confusing. Then it said that I was strong against Wind and weak against Fire, hmph. Then it said something about how I don't believe," Carly frowned, "Believe in what??? Magic??? Life?? That was weird." Carly leaned against the wall casually, "I don't get it though, what Ice?" She waved her hand in the air, "I'm still puzzled by this-" She gasped as ice crystals shot out of her fingertips and hit Johnny on the shoulder.
"Ow!" Johnny cried, gaping as the spot where he got hit, which turned into solid ice, "Ow! Whatever did I do to deserve this?"
Carly gasped, "Oh Johnny, I'm so sorry. Oh my gosh, I wasn't aiming at you."
"Oh I'm sure. Perfect," Johnny said, sarcastically, "Why don't you freeze my mouth too so you can be rid of my constant nagging?"
"Johnny!" Carly cried, looking at him in dismay, still staring at Johnny's frozen shoulder in shock.
"I was only kidding," Johnny said, laughing, "Now how do I get this to unfreeze so I can move my arm again?"
Carly looked hopefully at the Guardian, "Can't I undo that?"
"Ice is a strong element, but it will began to melt at the slightest touch of Fire," the Guardian said, "You must be careful around Fire Carly, or it might destroy you. Johnny, stand still." She raised her staff and struck the air. The frozen spot on Johnny's shoulder disappeared.
"Hey if you can undo elemental power, what do you need us for?" Kai asked, "You're strong enough to win on your own."
"Alas, my power is weak compared to the full potential of yours," the Guardian said, "What Carly used wasn't even a small fraction of her capabilities."
"Awesome!" Carly said.
"But with power comes specific responsibilities and obligations," the Guardian said, "You must act with caution."
Carly gently touched Johnny's shoulder, "Did it hurt a lot? Sorry pal."
Johny blushed and yanked away, "No, I'm fine."
Carly held up a greenish blue egg, "What do I do with this????"
"Hatch it!" Kailee squealed.
"How?" Carly asked sarcastically, "Should I punch open the egg?"
"NO!" Kailee cried, looking horrified, "Not the beautiful egg!"
"It will hatch soon, "the Guardian said, "When it
does, you must care for it."
"Depends on what it is," Carly muttered, "If it's a snake, no way!"
"Next," the Guardian said, "We must make haste!"
"I'll go," Holly volunteered, "Looks sorta cool anyways."
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Holly's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Light..." Holly's mind filled with images of beautiful streams of light beaming in the air.
"The Light Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a light sword...caring yet resolute..."
"Enchantary will guide you through hard times..." Images of Holly's beautiful angel Bit Beast flashed in her mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." A white egg flashed.
"You will overcome Darkness with ease...but beware of Darkness as well, for you are each other's greatest enemies"
Images of Light and Darkness struggling against one another flashed.
"You are strong-willed and compassionate, but you must learn the way of a warrior's life, and the fact that sometimes, we must kill to protect the innocent..."
-------End of Flash-------
"Are you okay?" Kai asked as Holly walked out dizzily, "Holly?"
"I'm okay," Holly breathed, holding up a faintly glowing golden sword with silver lining and a pink egg, "Wow..."
"Hey, that's cool," Kai said, touching the sword, "Gee, it's warm, what does that mean?"
"I don't know," Holly giggled, "I have the power of Light." She gasped as a beam of brilliant light shot out of the palm of her hand and disappeared, "Okaaay."
"Whoa," Ray said, "This is getting too extreme."
"Hmmm…" Carly said, "I wonder what else can come outta my hand?"
Johnny backed away, "Just stay away from my shoulder!"
"Did it hurt Holly?" Kailee asked, "Did it?"
"Nope," Holly said, "It was really bright in there though."
"This is getting interesting!!!!" Enrique whooped, "I'm next!"
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Enrique's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Psychic..." Enrique's mind filled with images of bursting Psychic powers.
"The Psychic Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a star mace…"Amphilyon will guide you through hard times..." Images of Enrique's angry, two-headed Bit Beast flashed in his mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." An orange egg flashed.
"You will overcome Spirit with ease..." Images of Psychic powers swallowing spiritual powers flashed.
"But beware of Astro..." Gravity seemed to disorient him and stars crashed down, upside-down, on him.
"Your positive, upbeat attitude will help you incredibly on your quest, but there are times where you must learn to focus your power and be serious to overcome dangers..."
-------End of Flash-------
"Hey buddy, you okay?" Carly asked, "You look drunk." She put her hand on his shoulder.
"I'm fine...just a bit woozy...that's all," Enrique said, collapsing into a chair, "But this is awesome." He held up a star mace and nearly dropped it on the ground.
"He's out of it!" Carly declared, "Guess it was too much for his feeble mind! Cool weapon though, wonder what power he has."
To her utmost surprise, Enrique suddenly glowed orange and Carly suddenly floated up in the air. Everyone gasped in surprise.
"HEY!!!!!!! LET ME DOWN!!!!!" Carly yelled, kicking in the air, "ENRIQUE!!!!! LET ME DOWN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Before Enrique had time to react, Carly kicked free of the Psychic and landed straight down in Johnny's arms!
"Great," Johnny said sarcastically, blushing even more than before, "Just great."
"I'm SO sorry Carly," Enrique said sincerely, "I didn't know that I could do that."
"I didn't know you could either," Carly muttered, rubbing her back, "But it ain't that strong, I could still feel myself in control."
"I'm next," Tala declared, "I'm sick of watching."
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Tala's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Wind..." Tala's mind filled with images of howling winds and tornadoes...
"The Wind Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a lazer gun...precise and accurate..."
"Wolborg will guide you through hard times..." Images of Tala's graceful wolf Bit Beast flashed in his mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." A silverish egg flashed.
"You will overcome Earth with ease..." Images of wind eroding the earth flashed.
"But beware of Ice..." An ice storm that completely overwhelmed the wind storm flashed.
"You have to forget the mistakes you made in the past and live your life today, otherwise, you will be haunted by your past for the rest of your life..."
-------End of Flash-------
"That was awesome," Tala declared, not looking the least fazed, "Check this out guys." He held up a silver lazer gun with golden lining and a silver egg. He eagerly swirled his hand in a small circle, creating a tiny windstorm. "That's impressive."
"Remember, control is the number one thing you want to remember," the Guardian said, "You must control your powers, if you wish to prevail."
"Aren't you dizzy?" Carly demanded, "Your head must be made outta steel or something."
"That's so cool!" Hru exclaimed, "I wanna try next!" She hopped into the machine before anyone could say another word.
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Hru's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Spirit..." Hru's mind filled with images of spiritual powers.
"The Spirit Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a spirit weapon...determined and courageous..."
"Akala will guide you through hard times..." Images of Hru's ferocious dog-demon Bit Beast flashed in her mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." A purple egg flashed.
"You will overcome Astro with ease..." Images of spiritual powers destroying astrological objects flashed.
"But beware of Psychic..." Psychic powers devouring spiritual ones flashed.
"You have to be patient and accept everyone for who they are in their hearts, instead of comparing them to others otherwise you will never reach your full potential. "
-------End of Flash-------
"What's that supposed to mean???" Hru muttered, "I DO accept everyone for who they are."
"Never mind that," Carly scoffed, "It's a bit loony if you ask me, I mean, what am I supposed to believe? Everything???"
Suddenly, there was a slight rumble, then silence.
"What was that?" Hru asked, gently swishing her hand through the air. A wispy white shape floated out and through the walls, "I guess that's a spirit, pretty cool." She examined her weapon which took the form of a sword, it was silver and gold, but slightly transparent.
"I don't know…" Willow said, looking around, "Sounded like a light earthquake."
"I'm sure it's nothing," the Guardian said, "But let's hurry."
"I'll go," Max volunteered.
-------Flash-------
* ~ * Max's Destiny * ~ *
"The power of Earth..." Max's mind filled with images, earthquakes, tectonics, and land forms.
"The Earth Kingdom is rightfully yours...."
"You shall wield a rifle...cautious yet reliable..."
"Draciel will guide you through hard times..." Images of Max's well-built Bit Beast flashed in his mind.
"And your squire will also aid you in whatever way it can..." A brownish egg flashed.
"You will overcome Thunder with ease..." Images of thunder striking the earth with little effect flashed.
"But beware of Wind..." The wind rapidly eroded away the earth…
"You have to learn to accept new ways of life and be prepared to defend your destiny and stand your ground…"
-------End of Flash-------
"Now half of you have your powers," the Guardian said, "We shall be finished soon, who's-" Just then, the whole building started to shake violently.
"Hey," Max said shakily, holding his silver rifle tightly, "W-what's happening???"
"Is this your power???" Kailee shrieked, grabbing onto a table.
"NO!" Max shouted back.
"Oh no, earthquake!" Holly cried.
"Get under something," Willow shouted.
"It's not an earthquake," the Guardian shouted, "The Dream Realm is under attack! Stand by." The others watched as the Guardian flew swiftly to the monitor and pressed a few buttons to fend off the attackers. Hidden bombs exploded and monsters flew sky high. The Guardian struck her staff, sending out streams of rainbow light at the attackers.
"Oh no!" Kailee cried as blood splattered on the ground, "Kai!"
Kai hugged his sister, "Don't be scared, we're safe."
"There are too many," the Guardian said, "I'll have to go fight head on. Stay here and out of sight." She flew out as the grounds rumbled and fireballs shot across the sky, lighting up the Dream Realm in a hazy mess of bloody colors.
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It's another cliffie!!! ^_^ Not really though, it's not THAT extreme. Hope I didn't bore you all with their destinies and powers and stuff. But I have to do it, otherwise, who knows who has what and stuff? My computer died and I was banned from it for about 3 days, but I still got it up! ^_^ I'm still banned, but I'm allowed on every so often and stuff.
PS: If you like Beyblade, check out my site @ www.geocities.com/ice_archergirl/. Thanx!