The Training
The Cruiser landed on what looked like an island paradise. The land was fertile, the forests were beautiful, and there was food growing naturally in most places. A beautiful woman with naturally tan skin had been waiting near the landing strip for the whole group. She said, "Welcome back, Planeteers. I am assuming that this young man is the new recruit."
The redhead responded, "Yes, Gaia. He is our new member."
The blond said, "We need to introduce ourselves. I am Linka, from Russia."
"I'm Wheeler, from New York," Said the redhead.
"My name is Kwame," said the pilot, after exiting the Eco-Cruiser.
"I'm Gi," coming from the co-pilot.
"And my name is Ma-Ti," said the smallest, then pointing to the monkey, "and this is Suchi."
Andre said, "My name is Andre, Why have you brought me here?"
Gaia said, "The world is in danger from people who wish just to exploit the planet. These people you have met have been working together for several years to protect the planet. They each have rings similar to yours, except they control various natural elements. Wheeler over there has the ability to conjure fire with his ring. Gi can control water with hers. Kwame can move the earth itself with his ring. Linka has the mastery of wind currents. Finally, Ma-Ti has the power of heart, which can do many extraordinary things. Together they can summon the hero of the world, Captain Planet."
Andre said, "But why am I here? I have no extraordinary gift. I am just a scientist trying to help the world."
Gaia then said, "You have a ring too. You have put it in your pocket, but it is there. You now have the ability to control any form of metal. It is a very rare and powerful gift."
Wheeler then said to Andre, "Welcome to the team, newbie. I hope you can help."
Gaia then said, "Planeteers, you are needed in South America. A forest there is about to be wiped out," everyone got ready to leave when Gaia said, "Andre, you stay here and train with your ring. You are not ready for a major conflict yet." With that the Planeteers flew off on another adventure.
Six months later
Andre had changed considerably in the six months; he had spent on Hope Island. He had gained some muscle, gotten used to the outdoors, and had gained precision control over his ring. He could stretch three ounces of iron ore around the island, tell the metallic contents of an alloy, and was carrying several small ingots of iron, lead, copper, nickel, and zircon. Andre was ready to join the Planeteers at any moment's notice. He just needed the order from Gaia and the others.