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"Dialogue"
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Chapter 1: The Dreamer remembers

OSPREY SWOOOOOSH

March 14, 2004 2:45 PM. Oakland NJ

It was a Friday and that meant kids were excited to get out for the weekend. It was at the side of the school during the rush to get out, that we find our hero waiting for his ride

Drew was a little impatient for his father to pick him and his three companions up. "Girls, where are you, darn it!?" As Drew was waiting he thought about his training for the journey that was going to happen any day.

Four Years Prior

"Ok Drew, time to begin with your training," said Tsuki. The two young kids were outside in Drew's backyard in training uniforms which consisted on loose pants and an over shirt. Tsuki was in a white uniform held up back a black belt. Drew was wearing a similar gear except his uniform was red with a white asked with interest.

"How are we going to train in four years, with all the stuff you promised with school and other stuff?"

"Simple, I'm going to train you into the ground every chance I get. I may be tough, but that's because it's necessary." Tsuki said with a smile that promised paid.

Drew just gulped but didn't back down.

At the end of the day he couldn't move.

"Mommy-ow!"

"Sorry Drew, this is going to get worse before it gets better. Trust me, this will get worse; especially when we start doing other stuff."

"I just hope I survive Tsuki." Drew said as he collapsed onto his bed and hugged one of his stuffed bears.

Flashback end

She had him work on the extremities to prepare him for the martial arts style he was going to learn. Over the next few months he worked on several styles including Taekwondo, Karate and Muay Thai. She also trained him in his dreams. One of his favorite styles however was the Capoeira, which he learned was from Brazil; his boundless energy was perfect for the style. In that time, he could claim he was a black belt or the equivalent in that had given him weights which became invisible under his clothes. He now stood about 5'2",weighed about 150 pounds, a good amount of which was muscle and he would still grow well into high school.

One of the things that scared his parents was the day he started learning pyrokinesis.

Flashback November 2000

"Ok now Drew, now's the time to start on your element manipulation lessons." Tsuki said at the dinner table.

"What will he start doing?" asked Mike.

"It's going to be fire manipulation Mr. Smith."

"Fire? FIRE?! Are you nuts?" he yelled incredulously.

"No I am serious the Ruby's wielders always were fire wielders. I guess I should also mention that other than his sword his primary weapon is going to be a gun. All that training should prepare him for the challenges ahead." She said as Drew's parents grimaces.

"Ok maybe this is a little much for me," said Kimli. "Are you really going to give a ten year old a gun?"

"Yes the gun will not use real bullets and will not be used on real people. The gun will only kill the dark soldiers. It's going to be powered by the energy your son will learn to use when his fire manipulation training starts.

All Drew could say was "Cool."

Flashback end.

After a discussion, Drew was allowed to train with the guns, but only with his parents around. He trained in all sorts of guns but his personal favorites were two M1911 pistols,. One tinted in red named "Osceola" and the other in gold he called "Renegade," after Florida State's mascots, plus a blue .357 Colt Python named "Brave," from his future high school. He also trained with shotguns, assault rifles and hunting rifles.

"Sorry we're late Drew, Gabby got her locker stuck again."

"Shut up Tori, you were taking too long in the bathroom."

Snapping out of his thoughts, he looked over his shoulder to see three girls. Tsuki was still pretty albeit a little older wearing a white blouse and blue jeans. The second girl was Victoria-Ann Spallina or Tori, Drew's next-door neighbor. She was fourteen years old, about the same height as Drew with long brown hair blue eyes and freckles on her cheeks. She was wearing a dark, long-sleeved top and blue jeans. The other was Gabrielle Sirgant; also thirteen, but younger than Tori. She had dark blonde hair, clear blue eyes and stood about 4'11. She was wearing a similar getup but with a white top. As they walked up to him, they gave him a peck on the cheek. Blushing he remembered how they started training with him and how they agreed to share him.

Flashback: Tori, April 2000

Drew was training with his sword with Tsuki watching. He was using a broadsword similar to the English knights, about two and a half feet long with a gold grip and a red handguard. In addition to the sword he trained in several arts, in particular, Taekwondo, an art that focused on powerful leg strikes that combined with his swordsmanship was a powerful combo.

His father was at his office and his mother was doing errands. He finished his Kata and went to take a shower. On his way up he heard a knock on the door. Curious he opened it and there stood Tori her next door. and her mother Donna who was selling Girl Scout cookies.

"Hi Tori, what's up? Sorry, I was working out back and was going to take a shower."

Tori stared at Drew who, at eleven years old, had muscles that stood out on his small frame. In her head, she was thinking, 'Drew works out that much? Where does he hide it?' before her knees turned to jelly.

"Tori are you ok…Tori? Tori!" Donna called out as she fainted kind of like a certain blue haired ninja

In another world

Said blue-haired girl sneezed and went back to following her crush.

Back to Oakland

Tori woke up a few minutes later on one of the couches in Drew's house. The boy in question was taking a shower while Donna and Tsuki watched over her.

"Oh Tori, you're awake, thank god," said her mother in relief.

"Hello Tori. I'm Tsuki and I'm living with Drew." The white-haired girl introduced herself to Tori.

"Nice to meet you. So what's with Drew?"

Tsuki smiled. "I am training him for his destiny something that you will help with."

"What do you mean?" Tori asked.

"Among the powers I have is to see what the Chinese call the red string of fate. You are among four different strings attached to Drew." Tsuki said.

Drew walked having changed his clothes as heard this. "So is she the princess?"

Tsuki shook her head. "She is one of your four, but it's not the one that has one of the gems."

"What do you mean one of the four?" asked Tori sitting up.

Tsuki and Drew explained to Tori about the Guardians, the prophecy, and her part in it.

Tsuki then turned to Tori."You will help him train, you will fight alongside the other guardians and their knights, most of which will be female. You could also become a lover of Drew over time if you will allow fate to run its course." Said Tsuki causing Tori and Drew to blush.

"I'll admit I think Drew is cute, and if he keeps it he will be handsome." Tori said as their blushes turned atomic.

"So will you join us?" Drew asked

There were a lot of thoughts going through her mind before Tori finally spoke."I will think about it, ok?"

They both left Tori alone, with a good amount of understanding. This was, after all, a lot to take in.

Hours later: Play Zelda's Lullaby

Tori woke up in a strange place; a lot of space in fact. She looked down at herself, and saw she was in the stereotypical princess attire: a sapphire dress with matching jewelry and a tiara, and a blue gem centerpiece. She also appeared older, around sixteen.

"Well that confirms you aren't the main princess for me." Tori turned around and saw Drew dressed up in a gold regal outfit, Drew saw her look at him with a dazed expression.

"I know I look good, but you look amazing."

She blushed. "Thanks, but what do you mean?"

"Tsuki explained to me that if I found one of my Knights, they would be taken to somewhere that matched their dreams. The Guardians, of which I am a member, would be taken elsewhere.

"Ok but what is going on" said Tori. So Drew explained the Guardians and the prophecy. Tori looked like she was going to faint again but Drew caught her before it happened.

"Wow" Tori said and blushed and Drew holding her. She looked around and saw shadows dancing and talking.

"What's with the shadows?"

"They are apparently the ones that we haven't found yet; both the gem guardians and their knights and princesses. As you can see I have three shadows with me, meaning that I haven't met them yet."

Tori looked and saw there were shadows standing with him.

"So what do you think this was our past lives apparently?"

"It looks amazing, but how do you know I am one of yours."

"Other than fainting at the sight of me look at your pinky." Tori looked at her right pinky and saw a red string going from her to Drew. The string also connected to the other three shadows. "As you can see you are connected to me as well as the shadows."

Tori looked contemplative. Drew saw this and gently took her face in his hand.

"Tori, you don't have to do this."

She looked at Drew and saw the pure concern on his face. "I want to do it but I am scared of what will happen."

Drew smiled. "Tori, as long as we protect and care for each other, we will succeed." He looked at the ballroom and grinned. " Would you like to dance? I figured your dream wouldn't be complete without a dance with your prince charming."

Tori smiled at that. "No…no it wouldn't," Tori agreed, taking his Drew's hand.

End song Flash forward January 2001 Gabrielle

The two friends were now in fourth grade. At school, they were in separate classes for the year; on this day, Tori was home sick from the flu as she had been for the past couple of days. So the teachers were picking up the school work so that she could catch up Problem was that someone else got the job done first, but they didn't know where they lived

Drew was eating lunch at the table with some of the other kids and Tsuki. Gabrielle walked over to him.

"Hi Drew, can I ask you something?"

"O…kay, sure… what do you need?"

"Do you know where Tori lives?"

"Yeah, she's my neighbor. Do you want me bring her homework to her for you?"

"Nah, it's fine. Can you give me ride over? My mom's at work." She asked curiously

"I'll ask Ms. Spallina, but I think you can." He said smiling

"Great, thanks." And Gabby left him.

'Okay, that was weird. Why would she do that when she has other friends?' Drew thought.

After school, Gabby and Drew went to Tori's house. When they got there, Donna greeted tham and the two kids headed up to Tori's room. It was a typical girl's room with a lot of posters of boy bands plastered across the wall, and dolls lining her shelves. On the bed was Tori sound asleep.

Tori woke up when she door opened.

"Hey Tori," Drew greeted in soft voice. "How ya feeling'?"

"Better," Tori answered. "Hopefully I'll be good to go to tomorrow."

"Well serves you right for not getting a flu shot, and sorry for giving it to ya." Drew said.

Gabby walked in as he was comforting the sick girl. "Hey Tori, how's it going?"

"Hope to get better soon."

"That's good I brought your homework." Gabby said. As she walked over, her legs started feeling funny and her head started to feel dizzy.

"Thanks Gabby." As she was placing the homework down, the dizziness she felt quickly spread and started to topple over. "What is happening to me—" And fell over unconscious getting the other to gasp in shock.

As she fell over, Drew caught her and gently laid her down.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me! Gabby's one of those girls!?" Tori exclaimed.

"Looks like it." Drew groaned. "I'm gonna get your mom. This is gonna be awkward to explain."

Unknown location, unknown time later.

Gabby woke in a forest. She felt around her head and looked around, finding a lake and several trees. Animals ranging from rabbits to deer were going about their business. Several animals that noticed her, such as wolves seemed to like her. Across the lake, she saw a big castle before her reflection caught her eye: she appeared older, with longer golden hair and clothes suited for life in the woods with animal furs on her f Gabby always loved animals and the forest this was her dreamscape, if not her paradise.

"You look Very pretty Gabby." Gabby turned around and saw Drew. He was also apparently aged to about sixteen and looked like a medieval hunter. "I can see you're surprised to see me; Tori were the same way. However, she was in a ballroom." Drew explained as a wolf walked up to him and he petted him.

"I bet you're looking for an explanation." He said as he knelt down to pet a wolf came to meet them..

"It would help." Gabby said.

Drew explained the Guardians and the prophecy. During this time, Tori materialized and sat next to Drew and petted the wolf.

"So as you can see this is your dreamscape. It's also where we're going to train when we sleep. Time is meaningless here." Drew said waving his arms around.

"Okay, but one question: why are you talking to me? I haven't exactly been the nicest person to you."

"Fate has a funny sense of humor. Just as you found me and I found Tori we are going to find others to protect the universe including a couple more from our world. I hope we get along." Gabby took one look at Drew and turned to Tori.

"I hope you're good at sharing, Tori." She proceeded to kiss Drew tenderly. They separated and Drew was in a dazed blush. "Wow can't wait for real life. See you on the other side." Drew said as they faded away.

Waking World Later that evening

Gabby woke up and saw she was not in Tori's house but a different house. "Before you say anything you are at my house."

Gabby turned and saw Drew and Tori on another couch. "Your mom knows you're here," he began, "And considering it's a Friday she let you stay over. She brought your stuff. Tori's mom let her come, since she was well enough to not pass on the flu. Hope you're hungry; one rule in this house is that we never let guests leave hungry."

She nodded. "Good. I hope we start training soon, you know."

A couple of hours after dinner, Mike walked into the living room and came about a cute sight. Gabby and Tori were using Drew as pillow, with him was sleeping on the couch after watching TV. Careful not to disturb them, Mike brought a blanket and covered them so they wouldn't be cold. He smiled as he left, closing the door quietly.

Flashback End

All that training gave the girls an edge over the others in sports. In addition to the training that Drew had gone through, they trained in different weapons. Tori found that she did wonders with magic and preferred to use staves, while Gabby was a deadshot with bow and arrows. As it stood, Drew was the only person who could attack on the front lines while Gabby could go between long range and short range. Tori would be helping them by buffering them.

"So Tsuki, when do you think our journey will begin" Tori said as Mike drove them.

Tsuki looked up to the stars. "Soon the stars are lining and I am feeling more and more darkness as our world is started to become corrupt."

"We'll be ready Tsuki, I promise."

"Good because I feel you three are ready."

The second they arrived, they immediately headed to the kitchen and began to their homework.

Unknown Time Dimensional prison

The Ruined Place. Once the home of the Princes and Princesses of the Gems, the palace was destroyed when the Darkness advanced. This was where the seal was placed and had lasted for more than fifty-thousand years. But now, the seal was becoming undone.

"COME FORTH, [MY] GENERALS!"

Soon five shapes took form.

The first was a man standing at 5'5 with a staff with a purple crystal at the end. He wore black pants tied at his calves and a purple robe, with a belt that had six red and white spheres attached. The Aura Master, Glenn, who had dabbled in the dark arts and gotten kicked out of the Aura Corps for using his power to terrorize people.

Second was a redheaded woman, about 4'11" with small breasts. She wore a green cloak over leather trappings and had brown eyes. She wielded a dark-red staff made of Redwood. Despite her innocent appearance, the look in her eyes revealed the depths of insanity. Yuzan, a former goddess and the reason why several worlds were flooded.

Third was a man of 5'9", wearing a white robe with a black belt and carrying black-hilted katana. He had Red hair and brown eyes. Malachi, a shinigami who once headed the Kingdom's army. His banishment came about for using his power to kill people and was sentenced to life-long imprisonment for several murders in cold blood and crucifying the bodies.

Fourth was a woman with brown hair and a C-cup bust. She was dressed in ninja garb, including dark green armor with a mess underneath. Biker shorts and closed toed shoes completed the ensemble. Her weapon was a two foot ninjato. Junko, a kunoichi that had betrayed the royals and lead millions to their deaths from selling her country's secrets.

The final man was dressed in a black suit and tie. He stood at 6'0 and carried a huge zanbato that he could lift one-handed. Matthew, the elder brother of the last prince of Fire. He had been enraged at being passed over for his birthright and willingly betrayed his family to get the power he so coveted.

"So the gems are being awakened as we speak," Glenn observed.

"Oh goody, more people to kill," Yuzan tittered, "Their screams shall be a prelude to the rest~!"

"This means that the Great War is upon us. We will be victorious. We must be victorious…!" Malachi mumbled, sharpening his katana.

"Hm…maybe I would need to seduce all of those princes and kill them," Junko drawled, licking her lips with a predatory gaze.

"Enough! Matthew brother's line has awakened his destiny, we must bring him down!" Malachi snarled.

"That will not be necessary right now." A dark voice hissed. The darkness was among them, in the form of a man. [He] had no identity, but his skill at manipulation, including his role in the fall of the Kingdom, had earned him the name of Puppet Master.

"What do you mean?" asked Yuzan curiously, "We need to gather our forces. Break upon them in a tidal wave of steel and flesh! Plus, it'll be really bad if the other Gem Guardians awaken, won't it? Or will it be fun~?"

"So where do we strike first?" asked Malachi with a snarl.

A hologram popped and showed a traveling party meeting with a red haired girl. There was a black haired boy with a yellow mouse, a green haired boy with glasses a Black haired teen with squinted eyes and a brunette with two long pigtails. "The Thunder and Water Guardians are in this group. Kidnap or destroy them. [I] will set up a base with your own troops. Do not disappoint [me] Glenn."

"I will do as [you] command. Those aura masters will not get the best of me," Glenn acknowledged.

"The rest of you prepare for other invasions!" The dark general ordered.

The group of five separated and disappeared into shadows, leaving Matthew to look at the screen."Soon my brother your line will end and all the worlds will suffer. You will regret choosing him father."

Back on Earth

Tsuki woke with a start. After catching her breath, she widened her eyes and realized what happened. "It's time… I hope my training has been enough."