A/N: ok everybody I got a few things to say so please please please read this before you speed ahead to the story!

-ISSUE ONE! : What in the hell does the inside of Big Green Headquarters look like? I have no clue whatsoever. If anybody does please message me! Until then deal with my imagination.

-ISSUE TWO! : Season Two of Hero:108 has premiered here in the U.S. I don't know if it has started anywhere else. Anyway, I have not seen any of the episodes and I am going to refrain from doing so until I finish this story. My inner fangirl is in absolute tears right now, but it has to be done! I started writing this story with the first season in mind and that's how it's going to stay.

-ISSUE THREE! : Before any of youse ask that particular question, here's my answer: I'm most definitely going to rewrite this story when I'm done to fit season two as well. I already have some ideas running through the wasteland I call my brain and it pisses me off! Why you ask? Because if I have a new thought I immediately go for it and everything else just goes to hell. That does not bode well for this current story.

Phew! So, with that out of the way….

HERE'S THE NEW CHAPTER GUYS! :D

Phoenix Territory

Chapter One

{Part Six?}

REVIEW TIME~!

Outside First Squad's Meeting Room…

"Whoa! Who's she?"

"Yeah! She's SO TALL!"

"GET OUT OF HERE, ALPHA GIRL! KOWLOON!" Mr. No Hands bellowed.

But the damage had already been done. Nearly an hour later the entirety of Big Green had heard of the tall human girl sitting in First Squad's meeting room.

Awesome…

Inside First Squad's Meeting Room

"Why don't you just introduce me to everyone?" Lark asked taking her hair out of the braid and combing through it with her fingers.

Apetrully clapped his hands together, "That sounds like a good idea! You could meet everyone!"

"Yes, but is it wise to do so?" Woo asked worriedly.

"Perhaps it is best that we do. We have to warn the rest of Big Green about the impending attack, and in order to do so we have to tell them about what happened…and about the Gods. It's only fair that we do." Lin Chung replied, as he was meditating on his staff.

"Yea! And no doubt we'd have some skeptics, so we can use Lark as proof while simultaneously introducing her to everyone!" Sonia yelled while admiring the taller flutist.

Mr. No-Hands sighed, "I guess…but we have to do it now and quickly."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and the Commander immediately got to work telling all that resided and worked at Headquarters to hurry to the main meeting room. He and First Squad had something to tell them.

Skip to the Main Hall

Everyone in Big Green (well most since they still needed people on the lookout) crammed themselves into the Hall, all eager to see the strange new human and hear her story. The crowd was chattering away until First Squad came out with Apetrully, who climbed up a step ladder in back of the podium, so he could talk to the rather large assembly. They immediately ceased all noise, so that they would not miss a thing.

"Hello, everyone!" The Commander shouted happily. "Now, I'm sure that you might be a tad bit curious as to the rumors that have been flying around-"

"What rumor? I saw that girl!" Kowloon yelled from his place among the bleachers.

"Yeah! I saw her, too! Who is she?" Alpha Girl screamed enraged about being left out again.

Apetrully began to stutter not knowing how to deal with the sudden onslaught of questions from the masses. Although, as soon as it had started, it had stopped for a figure had emerged from behind the curtain of the stage.

A familiar figure.

A tall figure.

"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk." Lark silently made her way to the front of the stage to stand next to Apetrully, who was still frozen at the podium. (Even with the added height she was still taller than him by a few inches)

"It seems that all species have become quite impatient over the last couple of centuries," She turned to where Kowloon and Alpha Girl were seated, who flinched under her gaze, "and some quite angry."

The entire array sat there unmoving and mute watching this strange creature before them. That is until someone shook off their stupor and managed to speak, "Just who and what are you?" Everyone turned to look at Rattle Diva. She stood there with her head held high despite all the stares.

Lark stared at her for a moment, before she gave the Diva a soft smile, "I am a human, much like yourself-" She held up a hand to silence the upcoming questions, "But that is where the likeness ends. My name is Lark. I am several centuries old, and Chief Entertainer of the Gods."

That last statement set off a whole other different set of inquiries. Woo traded places with Apetrully and called for everyone's attention. He told the tale of the book that held the information about the Ancients, of the map he had found, and how he found out where the Gods are.

This time Lin Chung spoke up, "Highroller has the map, and has gotten the first God to side with him." The multitude gasped in fear, "But! I made a copy before it was stolen, and Lark," He walked forward to stand by her, "will stop the God for she is his Companion."

"Even though Lark can stop this certain God's terrible destruction, it still leaves Highroller and his armies. Therefore, we must be on the lookout and not let our guard down." Mr. No-Hands declared.

Cheetah Queen was the next one to ask a question, "How far way do you think they are? Will they still attack even though it is dark?"

"No."

Everyone turned to Lark again, but Mighty Ray spoke before she had a chance to explain, "Pffft! He's a God! What? Is he afraid of the dark?"

Lark gave him a patronizing smile, "Not quite, Small One. He is of Fire and therefore strongest when the Sun is in the Sky." She turned toward the feline who addressed her, "I can sense that they are close, but knowing Him they have stopped for the night. They will not attack until Dawn."

This time Cheetah King let his voice be heard, "How do you know so much about this God?"

Lark put her finger to her chin, as if she were contemplating something, "Perhaps…"

"Perhaps what?" Sonia asked utterly confused.

Lark stepped back and gave the congregation a grin, "Perhaps, I should tell you all a story? It has been far too long since I have regaled a group this large."

They looked amongst themselves and eventually the animals howled their assent along with the humans. Lark whispered in the direction of the male cheetah, "Do not worry. Your question will be answered."

With that everyone settled into their seats, ready for the story. Panda King sat down behind Lark to make a comfy chair for her. She thanked him and sat down. Lark looked around at her audience to make sure everyone was listening and once she was certain of everyone's attention, she dove into her tale.

"This story begins long ago when the Earth was a bit younger, there was no such thing as a Hidden Kingdom, and the humans that roamed this world lived in peace with both the animals and the Gods. Well, mostly the animals for the Gods rarely showed themselves to us except for special occasions."

"What kind of occasions?" Woo asked curious.

"Well, to answer prayers, fix "natural" disasters (that they mostly caused), and in some cases accept sacrifices, and to even take revenge." Lark replied.

"Really? They would request sacrifices?" Apetrully asked both a bit surprised and terrified.

"I bet they looked awesome when taking revenge!" Mighty Ray stated starting to daydream.

Lark let out a soft giggle, "Hush now. Those are stories for another time, and really I am not the one you should ask to tell them."

"Why?" Parrot King asked wanting to know even more.

"Because those are personal accounts that describe what happened to other humans when a certain God or Goddess took a fancy to them."

"So…there are more like you then?" Lin Chung asked tentatively.

"Yes."

"Well,…then…what's…your…story?" Jumpy asked eager to hear it.

Lark outright laughed, "I was trying to tell you, young ones!" There were multiple apologies that could be heard throughout the gathering.

"It's alright. Now listen closely and you will hear how I got to be the way I am. It actually all started during the Annual Harvest Festival that we hold in honor of the main God that we worship."

"Why would you worship the Dark God?" Mighty Ray cried in disbelief.

"Shhhh! Banana Brain!" Sonia yelled as she punched him in the arm.

"If you haven't noticed, Small One, my village is at the base of a volcano. It is only right that we praise him, you know."

"Yeah, I guess…but why even live there then?"

"The soil around the volcano is very fertile. Not to mention the fact we are completely safe in Its shadow for the resident that lives inside is very strong and is quite fond of us." Mighty Ray harrumphed and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Anyway, one of the very last activities we hold is a giant bonfire where we tell stories, sing songs, and dance around the flames."

"And that's where you met him for the first time, right? How romantic!" Sonia sighed.

"Actually, I saw him a great many times before that, Miss Sonia. He would show up at the most convenient and again at the most inconvenient times."

"How so?" Peacock Queen asked whilst preening her many feathers.

"Well, He once saved me from a group of bloodthirsty bandits that had jumped me on of the empty dirt roads leading to the village, and the very next day, as I was doing my laundry, He came up behind me and demanded that I pay attention to him that very moment."

"Really? He seems…kind of childish…" Rattle Diva stated before going back to tuning the strings on her samisen (a/n: is that even what that is?).

"Most of the Deities are, actually. Just like humans they show a myriad of emotions." Lark replied throwing a tiny smile in the Diva's direction.

"So, the Ancients are just stronger immortal…mortals?" Lin Chung asked.

Lark laughed aloud once more, "Yes, but don't let them hear you say that!" She giggled a little more before she continued the story, "Well, anyways back to the tale. The moon was at its peak, the fire was blazing, and everyone was having the most wondrous of times…"

AUTHOR'S FOOTNOTE :D : Sorry if it seems kind of short, but I just wanted to get a chapter out there since it's been awhile since I updated. I know you guys have been waiting a LONG time. Also, EXTREMELY SORRY for the cliffhanger, but I'm only half finished because I plan on telling Lark's story with Huojin's POV as well. Cuz we haven't heard from Him and Highroller in a while huh?

Oh and could you please review? I like getting them and hearing what you guys have to say. I also may be a little more motivated to write up this next chapter if you do so...Just saying. :D

-AutumnChill