So here is the long awaited chapter 3, here we will learn more about what Gwen is going threw and have some questions answered. So please leave me a review and let me know how I'm doing. So I own nothing but my characters and enjoy.
Uncle tried to gather his thoughts as his daughter rested beside him. He feared that the spirits of the ancient guardians would return but he never thought his beloved daughter would be involved.
"Uncle what was all that, what happened to Gwen?"
"Uncle was afraid this would happen, but not to his daughter. When the talismans first became active, Uncle did a lot of research on their history. He came across the animals' history."
"I thought Shendu made them."
"Shendu made the stones that held their power, but he did not create the actual magic within the stones. Long ago there were twelve Masters who used their magic to protect and bring order to the land. Each Master had an animal familiar that aided them in their tasks. In honor of the Masters, the people wanted to make sure future generations would remember them. So they merged their animal symbols into their calendar, creating the Chinese Zodiac."
"So the talisman powers were powers the original twelve had?"
"A small part of the true power they possessed."
"So what happened to them?"
"As with every great source of good there is a source of evil. A Dark Master and his warriors tried to defeat the Masters and claim the world as theirs. Despite their great power the Masters were still mortal, and fell during the final battle. All had sacrificed their lives, except for the Dog."
"The power of Immortality!"
"Yes, the Dog and the Dark Lord were locked in the final battle. The Dark Master was about to be defeated when he used the last of his magic to sacrificed his body, making it so his soul would heal and be reborn into a new body."
"So he chickened out and tried to hide until his wounds healed. What a wuss."
"The Dog knew why the Dark Master sacrificed his body and mirrored the spell. She gave her body bound her soul with her sisters, so that when the Dark Master would be reborn then all twelve Zodiac Masters would also be born and the battle could continue. Since the Dog still possessed the power of immortality, her soul would not rest. She was reborn time and time again, keeping the memories from each life, and gaining wisdom and skill for the future battle."
"Sensei you said 'her sisters'."
"Yes all twelve Masters are women, for women are the only creatures who can give life as well as take it away."
"Chee, go girls."
"When the Masters are reunited with their familiars, then their memories and powers would be restored. The animals have a great desire to be reunited with their masters and will seek them out at all cost."
"So basically the animals will lead us to the animals?"
"That is their intent, but that is not what Uncle is worried about. Because the animals and Masters are being reunited, then the Dark Warriors must also be reuniting for the final battle."
"But if the Masters haven't had their powers restored, they won't stand a chance against any Dark Warrior."
"What happens if he does find a Master and, um…defeats her?"
"Without all twelve Masters, the world is doomed. This is why Uncle and Tohru must make new locator spells to find them before Dark Warriors do."
"So is Gwen going to be alright?"
"She will be fine after a moment's rest. The Tiger has a great deal of power to adjust to. Since it is the power of balance, she is gaining two magic forms."
"Will the others recover quicker?"
"I am not sure; it all depends on the Master herself."
"Well I can tell you this much, I saw blazing hair souring through the clouds. I also saw the Rooster symbol, so we know which Master is next."
"GWEN!"
The room erupted in the unison call of their beloved's name. Just as they tried to embrace her, Sasha took a protective stance to guard her master. Although their intensions were good, the great beast knew her master was still too weak to handle a mob of affection. Gwen placed a gentle had on her protector's head, earning a purr in response. Sasha then aided in her master's attempt to stand, who after a few stumbles succeeded.
"Gwen are you sure you're ok to be up?"
"It's ok Jackie, I'm a little stiff but I'll be fine. Anyways like my dad said we need to hurry and find my 'sisters'. I don't remember everything yet but I do remember the carnage that Hei 'an created."
"Was that the name of the head honcho?"
"I'm honestly not sure, I just remember the name and that he has to be stopped."
"So how did you know the conversation we just had when you were resting?"
"Oh Sasha told me. She said my dad filled you guys in on everything, every Master has a link to their familiar so even if we're on opposite sides of the globe I can still hear her."
It was then that Gwen had a moment to look at herself in the reflective wall. Aside from her hair and the new tiger mark on her shoulder, everything looked the same. Her hair was now entirely white with black tiger stripes cascading down her back, resembling Sasha's natural coat.
"So in the end I got a tiger, my powers have increased and I got a new hair style, not a bad day so far."
"Do all the Masters get new looks?"
"Well to my understanding, yes and no. When we use are true powers we gain traits similar to our familiars, but for the few who constantly have to use out powers a trait is permanent. If I stop using the power of balance I'll split into my yin and yang self, so by using my power to keep them in check the stripy hair comes into play."
Uncle ran his hand threw the long mixture of black and white strands. He was terrified, confused and proud all at the same time. His daughter was a Master, one that people honored and revered. But at the same time his daughter was a Master, one who may have to sacrifice herself again to protect the people she loved. Uncle's uneasiness was set aside as Captain Black raced into the room.
"Sorry to interrupt guys but we have a major problem."
"What kind?"
"Apparently Drago's back and got his old crew back together, this time with even more power."
"WAHHHH! But how did Drago get out of the void?"
"I'm not sure Jackie, but I do know they just hijacked a truck filled with museum artifacts, some that people think may have magical powers."
"Drago plus pizza face plus magic equals trouble, lots of it."
"That much math I can understand, so let's move people. We've got our best pilot waiting for you the faster chopper we have. The goal is simple Jackie, get the reptiles out of the truck before they plow threw down town.
Jackie and the rest of the clan followed Captain Black threw the frantic halls of section 13, everyone was so concern with the task at hand that none of the agents seemed to notice the celebrity running through the halls, or the giant tiger following her.
"Ok Jackie we brought the best pilot over from Section 5, they say she's the best and should get you in and out quickly and intact. So simple plan, deploy, jump on truck, stop punks, rescue artifacts and why is she holding a chicken?"
Everyone turned their attention the Gwen who was carrying Eggbert. Sasha took a protective stance in front of her master, she knew Captain Black was a good man but if he wanted to keep his hands attached to his arms, he should understand to back off her master.
"Um Gwen is it a good idea to bring him?"
"Call it a feeling, I know the rooster is next and you never know when she'll show up. I feel like she's close but I'm still a little dizzy and if I remember correctly our bonds should get stronger the more of us are reunited."
"I'm sorry what?"
"Magic stuff, Uncle will fill you in. Gwen you come with me, Tohru see if you can get ahold of Hak Foo and try to follow us. If Drago has given them more power then we'll need all the help we can get. Uncle you stay here and see if you can figure out why Drago wanted those specific artifacts or if there is a way to bind his magic."
Jackie boarded the helicopter and helped his cousin onboard, with her tiger that refused to leave her side. Gwen placed a hand at the base of her neck and nearly instantly her clothes started to morph and mend themselves.
"No point going out in public not properly dressed."
Jackie gave a smile and motioned for the pilot to go. The bay doors opened and soon the giant black machine was slicing through the air at full speed. Jackie, in the navigator's seat cried out until the pilot found a stead altitude and speed.
"Are you sure you've flown before?"
"If it will make you feel better you can wear this."
The pilot had removed her helmet and offered it to Jackie. She was revealed to be a beautiful woman, with medium flowing red hair and piercing green eyes that dazzled brighter than an emerald.
"Agent Scarlett Calloway, don't worry I've been flying since I was ten and I haven't lost a passenger yet."
"Oh what a relief."
"Of course this is the first time I've flown towards three dragon teens with serious fire power, so you guys may be my first."
"WHAAAAAAA!"
Jackie's cries were louder that the speeding blades of the helicopter. He was not sure what was scarier, having to fight Ice and his dragon crew of flying at breakneck speed with Mrs. Scarlett.
So there we have chapter 3, what did you think?
(read in the dramatic comic book announcer guy voice)
Who is this Mrs. Scarlett?
Who are the remaining 11 Masters?
How did Drago get free of the void?
And how long will it be until I right another chapter?
All will be reviled when I answer the last question.