Chapter 14 Judgement and rebirth
"Darkage, Wait," Said Wishbear running towards him. Darkage stopped and slowly turned around and faced Wishbear. "Are you alright?" She said as she hugged him around his legs.
"Yes. Thanks to you guys." Said Darkage quickly reaching out with his hands against a nearby wall for support since Wish bear nearly knocked him over.
"Likewise. We couldn't of done this without you either." Nodded Trueheart bear as she also approached.
"If it wasn't for me, you never would have ended up in this mess." Confessed Darkage.
"Yes, but you only followed the evidence that was given to you." Said Wishbear.
"Let's cut to the chase Wishbear." Said Darkage as he wriggled himself free from Wishbear's hug. "Our alliance is over, and you all forgave me for my false allegation against you."
"There is just one more thing." Said Trueheart as she moved towards Wishbear and now stood in front of Darkage. "What are you going to do now that this is all over?"
"Move out of here and start a new life." Replied Darkage.
"You mentioned before that you wanted to find your purpose," Trueheart said. "We would like to help you find that purpose."
"Even after everything I did to bring your family in harms way? It took you and Nobleheart a long time to put together the carebear family which was almost destroyed in one night! I don't see how you could ever forgive me for that!" He said shaking his head from side to side with regret.
"That's what the carebear family is all about. Forgiving and caring for one another! Even at times when forgiving eachother can be very difficult," Trueheart bear said as she placed her paw on his knee. Darkage looked down directly at Trueheart. "I think your a good person who just took off into the wrong path. I do not think it is too late for you." She said smiling up at him.
"I agree!" Said Noblebeart Horse who now stood by Trueheart. "You acknowledged you were wrong not just in front of us, but also in front of Noheart and his took alot of courage. And I think I speak for everybody else here when I say we all forgive you from the bottom of our hearts!" All of the carebears nodded and cheered at Noblehearts comments.
"Thank you." Said Darkage nodding his head with acknowledgment. "You truly stand for what you represent. Caring for others whom you do not even know."
"You see Darkage," Said Nobleheart as he now placed his paw gently on Darkage's other knee.
"Call me Joaquin please. I know longer wish to be called by that name." Corrected the human softly.
"Sorry, Joaquin," Nobleheart said correcting himself while clearing his throat at the same time. "When me and Trueheart first built the carebear family, we built it with the purpose to not only help raise the abandoned cubs, but to help others in need! Me and Trueheart just got fed up with seeing baby cubs getting abandoned time and time again. So me and Trueheart both agreed to work together to care for as many abandoned cubs as we could find and hopefully in return, they would support that vision."
"As you can see, all of our family is still together," Stated Trueheart plainly. "So what do say Joaquin? Would you like to join our family?" Joaquin looked completely surprised at the proposed question.
"I don't know. Not after all of the trouble I've caused." He said now looking down at the two elders.
"Please Joaquin." Wishbear interposed rubbing her paw on his thigh. "Don't you see? you were meant to be part of this family."
"You really think this wise Wishbear?" Joaquin inquired.
"Yes," She responded smiling. "Besides, we could use someone with your talents to help us. Of course, not in the way that Noheart used you." She said carefully as she now gently put her paw over her mouth.
"I know what you meant Wishbear." He said nodding his head in understanding. "You have shown your hearts true intentions. They are not evil, but are for the greater good."
"Lately in these last two months, it seems that our enemies are winning more battles against us, but it also seems our adversaries are increasing in greater number as time passes." Said Nobleheart sadly.
"I think its time we countered that by adding to our numbers," Said Aqua bear said with determination knocking his fisted paw against his open paw. "I think that not only would you be a great addition to the carebear family, but I could use someone else to train with besides my sister. Especially since she always wins." Lonesomeheart bear shot Aqua bear a warning glance as he forced a smile back at her placing his paws behind his back. Joaquin chuckled inside at this. "I think it was the will of the heart that we crossed paths. Unless you think this is all a coincidence?"
"No," Replied Joaquin. "I believe everything happens for a reason. And for some reason, God has allowed us to cross paths with one another."
"What do you think God had in mind?" Asked Redemptionheart bear with great curiousity.
"For starters, from stopping me from making the biggest mistake of my life by almost becoming permanently evil in Noheart's place," Shuttered Joaquin as he said this. "But also to help me find my purpose in this life. The timing is too perfect for this to be a coincidence. First with Nobleheart and Trueheart saving people from that awful fire that was started by Noheart. Then just at the time I was planning my attack with the villains alliance on carelot, you carebears took the honors and tried to strike first! Then to where we stand now."
"I don't know about you Joaquin, but I think you were meant to join us." Said Trueheart bear. "I'm not trying to add on any unwanted pressure on you. But like you said, it seems you were meant to be with us." Darkage paused in thought then looked back down at Trueheart.
"Well, you guys have clearly expressed your this with conviction and without any doubt," He said contently temporarily breaking up eye contact. "I'm sorry, this all just seems to be happening so quickly. I don't know what I should do quite yet." He said as he looked back up scratching his head.
"No hurry!" Said Wishbear. "You can alway's join us tomorrow."
"Wishbear!" Said Tenderheart bear glaring at her placing his paws on his hips. Wishbear smiled sheepishly causing everyone else to laughed except for Joaquin who did not respond or show any emotion. "Sorry Joaquin. It seems that you have a big fan in Wishbear." Stated Tenderheart beat as Wishbear blushed nervously.
"So I've noticed," Joaquin said as he took a emotionless glance at Wishbear. "Gee carebears. I wish I could just say yes and live happily ever after, but I think I will still need some time to think this over." He said calculating while holding onto his chin.
"Well, until you make your decision, you are more than welcome to stay with us." Said Nobleheart with a warm smile.
"Thank you." Said Joaquin in appreciation.
"Will you stay with us? At least temporarily?" Asked Trueheart bear.
"Its either that or be homeless." Joaquin replied. Wishbear looked very sad and disturbed at that thought. "You know what carebears, I have always been an all or nothing kind of guy. So I think I've made up my mind."
"You have?" Said Wishbear with vivid interest shooting up in her eyes. "Please, please enough delays tell us tell us!"
"Maybe tomorrow." He answered plainly as he dropped both hands down to his sides. "Its been a long and eventful day."
"Oh come on," Pleaded Wishbear placing her paws together. "Stop delaying and tell us. Please?" Wishbear said looking up at him with cute pleading eyes. Joaquin couldn't help but smile back at Wishbear shortly rolling his eyes there afterwards.
"Alright, alright, since you put it that way and I can't stand that kind of pleading..." Said Joaquin rolling his eyes with the bears looking on in admiration. "Since all of you seem to approve of this and have clearly expressed this desire in your hearts, prepare for history to be made."
"What does that mean?" Inquired Wishbear looking confused.
"Congratulations." Announced Joaquin. "You have the first human to ever join the carebear family." At this everyone cheered loudly hopping up and down except for Wishbear who jumped against Joaquin's legs huggin him tightly.
"Oof! Will you please stop that?" Joaquin said with a bit of irritation. Wish bear withdrew a bit saddened now looking down to the ground. Trueheart decided that it might be best if the subject changed.
"Will take good care of you." Promised Trueheart padding Joaquin gently on his shoulder.
"I only have one thing to say to all of you." Everyone quieted down. "I won't let you down!" Everyone cheered loudly except for Wish bear who walked away with her head down from him while everyone else continued there celebration of there latest new member. Although Joaquin saw this, he did nothing about it.
"Now we truly are one family!" Said Trueheart. "Once again, the carebear family is now complete!" Everyone cheered while Joaquin looked serious deep in thought.
"Joaquin, is something wrong?" Inquired Trueheart as she noticed that he was deep in thought.
"Trueheart? Didn't you say that everyone was present?" Inquired the human.
"Yes. Everyone that belongs to the carebear family." Trueheart replied.
"Is everyone really present Trueheart?" Asked Joaquin.
"Yes Joaquin." She responded with a giggle.
"Didn't you have a couple other members to your carebear family who are not here with us?" Trueheart scratched her head thinking.
"The two pandas?" Said Joaquin.
The Caring Guardian Prophecy
The guardians of caring, are dealt a serious but yet seemingly impossible mission to keep peace among man kind. The original mission is too help others upon the earth care and to love there fellow man. These strange creatures of humble and abandoned origins, are brought together in one accord by the two chosen ones. Many constant evils are ever present trying to destroy these creatures of love and caring. There adversaries increase in such numerous numbers, but are easily defeated. However, these Lords of darkness come together under the authority of the immortal shade known as the prince of evil. Darkness comes over the land of there kingdom and they are overpowered and overthrown without any hope. However, out of the darkness will come a bright light redeemed by the chosen one. This servant will deliver them from great distresses and from all there enemies on every side. However, great sorrow still torments this soul as he struggles to find peace within and forgiveness within himself...