Chapter Fourteen: Guardian Rescue: Quintessence
Part 1
"Nerissa wait!", Angelo shouted towards his fellow Dragon Knight. "Come back!"
After hearing a door close shut, Angelo knew she was in her room, crying from what Irma said to her. Angelo then turned to Irma with a glare of his own.
"Let's get somethings straight, Irma Lair!", Angelo said to Irma. "Number one, you have no right to be spying on me in my bedroom! Number two, our last date was two weeks ago. And last I checked, we're not even a couple! And finally, what you saw upstairs wasn't what you thought it was!"
"What do you mean?", Hay Lin asked.
"That kiss, wasn't supposed to happened.", Angelo said calmly. "What happened was, Nerissa was aiming for my check, but I turned to ask her something. When I did, our lips......... connected. She was just as surprised as I was! We quickly pulled away from each other apologizing to each other. And after we calmed down a little, we decided to come downstairs and hang with you guys!"
"So, you two really didn't kiss?", Irma asked.
"No we didn't!", Angelo said. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go talk to Nerissa."
Angelo then headed upstairs to talk to Nerissa.
"Aw crap!", Irma said as she went and sat on the couch. "I just ruined any chance I had with him, didn't I?"
"Maybe.", Hay Lin said. "Maybe not."
"When they come downstairs tell them that you're sorry.", Eric said.
"Think they'll accept it?", Irma asked.
"If you mean it, yes.", Nigel said.
"Just be honest, Irma.", Taranee said. "You'll be fine."
"It couldn't hurt to try..", Irma said as she leaned back on the couch. "I just have to wait."
Once at Nerissa's door, Angelo knocked on it hoping she would answer.
"Nerissa? You there?", Angelo asked as he knocked on the door. "Can I come in?"
Angelo then turned the door knob slowly, hoping Nerissa didn't lock the door. Lucky for him she didn't. Once he walked inside, he saw Nerissa laying on her bed, face down in her pillow crying.
'Aw man.', Angelo thought as he sat on the bed.
"Go away!", Nerissa yelled through her pillow.
"Not until you talk to me.", Angelo said as he gently rubbed her back. "If you don't I'll do something drastic."
Seeing as she said nothing, Angelo decided to put his plan in motion. He began to gently poke at Nerissa's sides, making her twitch a little, making her giggle a little, through her sobbing. After a few more pokes, she began to laugh a little.
"Okay, okay!", she giggled as she sat up. "You win!"
"I wasn't trying to win anything.", Angelo said. "I just wanted to make you were feeling better."
Angelo then noticed the look on Nerissa's face change as she wiped her tears away.
"They're never going to trust me, are they?", Nerissa asked.
"In time they will.", Angelo said trying to reassure her.
"No they won't!", she said shaking her head. "You heard Irma, down there! To her, I'm still the Nerissa they fought about a year ago!"
"Well, I don't know the whole story about what happened between you all, but as far as I'm concern, you're one of us. A Dragon Knight!", Angelo said as he turned Nerissa to face him. "You were the one chosen to wear the Dragon Armour of Quintessence, and wield the Star Whip-Blade! No one can take that from you! I won't let them!"
"Thank you.", she said as she wiped the tears, that were welling up in her eyes, away. "That means a lot, to me."
"Anytime, Nerissa.", Angelo said as they shared a hug.
As they pulled away from each other, Nerissa looked out the window and noticed that the dark clouds over the city were slowly breaking apart and vanishing.
"Angelo, look!", Nerissa said as she walked towards the window. "The dark clouds!"
"They're fading away!", Angelo said as he walked up to the window. "I guess, since it never had a power source to begin with, it was only a matter of time before it went away."
"At least the city is safe.", Nerissa said with a smile.
"Think again.", Angelo said as he looked at the sky.
"Oh no!", Nerissa said as more dark clouds began to cover the skies of Heatherfield.
"It's not over yet, Nerissa.", Angelo said as the dark clouds grew. "In fact, I think the real fight has just begun."
"We'd better tell the others.", Nerissa said as she walked towards the door.
'Irma snaps at her, and she runs to her room crying.', Angelo thought as he followed behind Nerissa. 'Yet when the whole universe is in danger, she's as brave as they come.'
Once downstairs, Angelo and Nerissa saw the other looking out the window.
"I take it you all saw the same thing?", Angelo asked them.
"The clouds vanishing and more taking it's place?", Nigel questioned. "It's not something you'd miss."
"The question is, why?", Eric began to ponder.
"I wonder.", Angelo said rubbing his chin. "What if the original power source ran out and they replaced it with Will?"
"I was thinking the same thing.", Taranee replied. "And if that's the case, then.........."
"Will's here in Heatherfield!", Hay Lin said.
"Will's what now?!"
Everyone turned to see Matt, along with Caleb, and Cassidy walking down the stairs.
"We think that Will is here.", Nigel said as Mr. Huggles jumped on Matt's shoulder. "We're just not sure yet."
Just then the locator gem floated into the air. It then began to glow as the image of Will's face began to appear above it. Next to that image showed the city of Heatherfield.
"Well, that answers that question.", Eric said. "Now we just have to go get her."
"Easier said than done.", Angelo said.
"With all of us there, they don't stand a chance!", Matt said.
"Sorry dude.", Nigel said. "You guys aren't coming."
"What?!", Matt questioned in shock.
"He's right, Matt.", John said walking in from the kitchen. "The five of them can handle it just fine."
"But, that's my girlfriend out there!", Matt said. "I have to go!"
"Hold on Matt.", Angelo said stepping in front of Matt. "If my uncle says that it's best for just us Dragon Knight to go, then I say we go with it."
"Besides, I have something important for the rest of you to do.", John replied. "You remember what Eric said about the army of Shadow Minions that'll be attacking Meridian, right?"
"I'm guessing that you want us to go to Meridian just in case if it is true.", Caleb said.
"Better safe than sorry.", John said.
"And after we get Will back, well head right for Meridian.", Nigel said.
"Works for me.", Angelo said. "What do say, Matt?"
"I guess so.", Matt agreed. "Just bring her back guys."
"Consider it done, man.", Nigel said as they pounded fist.
"Be careful, Caleb.", Cornelia said as she kissed him.
"Aren't I always?", he grinned as he opened a fold to Meridian, using a spacial ring Elyon made for him.
"Take care of youself, Phobos.", Cassidy said as gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Um..... thank you, Cassidy.", he said as his face turn a bit red.
He then, along with Phobos, Matt, and Mr. Huggles, both in their Regent forms, walked through the fold.
"Pretty smooth, Cassidy.", Cornelia said.
"I was just wishing him luck!", Cassidy said as her cheeks turn a light pink.
"Rrrrriiiiiight.", Nerissa teased.
"Okay gang!", Angelo said as the fold closed. "It time for us to do our thing!"
"Think we should transform before going in first?", Nigel questioned.
"Don't want to be caught off guard, and get our butts kicked!", Eric added.
"He has a pont.", Cassidy said.
"I don't want to get my butt kicked before we even get the chance to fight.", Nerissa said pulling out her Dragon Pendants.
"None of us do, Nerissa.", Angelo said doing the same. "I can assure you."
"Watch this, you guys!", Hay Lin said to Irma and Taranee, as the Dragon Knights placed their Dragon Pendants on their belts ready to transform. "This is so cool!"
Angelo- "Fire Dragon Armour!"
Nerissa- "Quintessence Dragon Armour!"
Cassidy- "Water Dragon Armour!"
Eric- "Wind Dragon Armour!"
Nigel- "Earth Dragon Armour!"
In a flash of lights, the five transformed into Dragon Knights.
"I never get tired of this!", Eric said,
"So, what do you think?", Nigel asked Taranee.
"Very nice.", Taranee said as she traced the dragon symbol on his chest plate. "It would be even nicer if you were fire like me."
"Hey, I was picked to where the Earth Dragon Armour.", Nigel said. "Beside, if you put both our powers together, we make hot lava!"
"And with that, we're off.", Angelo said as he stepped up to the locator gem, along with Cassidy and Nerissa.
"Good luck, Eric.", Hay Lin said as she kissed Eric.
"Be careful, Nigel.", Taranee said as she kissed Nigel.
"Anytime now guys.", Angelo said waiting for Eric and Nigel to gather around the locator gem.
"Um...... Angelo? Nerissa?", Irma said walking up towards the two.
"Yes, Irma?", Angelo said turning to face her.
"I'm sorry about earlier.", apologized the young Water Guardian. "Friends?"
Nerissa then wrapped Irma in a hug, forgetting her had her armour on.
"Nerissa!", Irma grunted. "Armour..... crushing....... me!"
"Oh! Sorry!", Nerissa said as she released Irma. "Forgot about that."
"That's okay.", Irma said as smiling.
She then turned to Angelo.
"Are we cool?", Irma asked Angelo.
"Yeah, yeah. We're cool.", Angelo said as they pounded fist. "Just get the whole story next time, before you go slapping people."
"I make no promises.", Irma joked.
"Well, at least every things back to normal.", Angelo said as he turned to face the locator gem. "We'll be back soon."
Then in a flash of light, they were gone.
Moments later the Dragon Knights were on Shell Beach.
"Shell Beach, huh?", Nigel said looking around for the source of the dark clouds. "This is where it all started."
"And this is where it ends.", Angelo said as he spotted what they were looking for. "Look up there!"
Sure enough, up on a set of stones was the crystal shell Will was in. And like the others, a beam of energy was shooting out of it making the dark cloud bigger. And standing next to it were a set of twins. One, male, the other female, both clad in armour. Both had wine-colored eyes with silvery gray hair, and fair looking skin. The male wielded a pair of katana blades, while the female wielded a of small shield on each hand.
"And you two are?", Cassidy asked the two.
"I am Shadin.", the female answered.
"And I am Shadar." the male said.
"And, thanks to you all, we are the last two of Shadon's Shadow Generals!", they both said taking a fighting stance.
"What, no Shadow Minions?", Eric asked.
"They're being prepared for the attack on Meridian!", Shadin said with a smirk.
"And when we're done with you five, we go join them!", Shadar grinned.
"Then let's get this party started!", Angelo said. "Star Blade!"
Nerissa- "Star Whip-Blade!"
Cassidy- "Star Trident!"
Nigel- "Star Fist!"
Eric- "Star Shield!"
With their Star Weapons summoned, they were ready for battle! Nerissa was the first to attack as she jumped at Shadin, slashing at her, with her Whip-Blade. Shadin jumped out of the way just before Nerissa struck. While in the air, Shadin was about to throw one of her shields at Nerissa when Cassidy jumped up at her.
"Don't forget about the rest of us!", Cassidy said as she struck Shadin with her Star Trident, sending her falling to the ground.
Nerissa then extended her Star Whip-Blade and whipped it, making it wrap around Shadar.
"What the.........?!", Shadar yelled as he tried to break free.
"Peek-a-boo!", Nigel shouted as he uppercutted Shadar with his Star Fist. "I hit you!"
Once high enough, Nerissa whipped her Whip-Blade back, spinning Shadar in the air as the Whip-Blade unwrapped from him. Angelo then jumped up and did a back-flip kick, sending Shadar crashing to the ground, next to his sister, Shadin.
"Star Shield Tornado Blast!", Eric yelled as she held up his Star Shield up in front of him.
Suddenly, a twister of air fired from the Star Shield. The twister of air sent Shadin and Shadar into the air at full speed. Once the twister faded, they fell back to the ground. Lucky for them, the sand softened most of the impact.
"Is it me, or is this to easy?", Cassidy asked.
"It's like they're taking the hits on purpose!", Eric implied.
"It seems they figured us out, Shadin.", Shadar said as he and his sister rose to their feet.
"I think you're right Shadar.", Shadin said as she brushed some sand off of her.
"What the heck?!", Angelo questioned. "I thought we had them!"
"That's what we wanted you to think, fools!", Shadin laughed.
"You see, the more hits we take, the more power we generate, making us stronger!", Shadar said as he and his sister's armour began to glow a light shade of purple.
"This can't be good.", Nerissa said taking a fighting stance.
"Is it ever?", Cassidy asked as they gathered together.
"What do we do now?!", Nigel asked as the two Shadow Generals approached.
"Keep our distance from them, and hope we find a weakness!", Angelo said.
"Ready or not here we come!", Shadar laughed as he and his sister charged at them.
Both twins jumped at the Dragon Knights, ready to strike. The knights jumped out of the way as the two came down with their fist. Cassidy, seeing a chance to strike the crystal shell, caught Nigel's attention.
"Nigel! Slingshot me at Will!", she said as she extended her hand to him.
"Gotcha!", Nigel said as he grabbed Cassidy's hand. "Here we go!"
Nigel then flung Cassidy at the crystal shell, Will was in, with full force. Cassidy then held her Star Trident ready to hit the crystal shell.
"Star Trident Aqua Strike!", she yelled as she hit the crystal shell.
As she jumped from the crystal shell, she saw a crack form in it. Once the cracked formed, Angelo and Eric noticed the glow in Shadin and Shadar's armour faded a little.
"I think we found the flaw in their armour!", Angelo said as he jumped back from Shadar's attack.
"You saw it too, huh?", Eric asked as he blocked Shadin's kick.
"To bad you won't be able to free your friend!", Shadar said as he slashed at Angelo with his swords.
Angelo seeing his chance blocked the attack, letting it send him sliding at the crystal shell. Once he stopped sliding, he turned and raised his Star Blade, now a flame, ready to strike the crystal shell.
"Star Blade Flaming Slash!", Angelo said as he slashed at the crystal shell.
The attack made the crack even bigger. And the glow on in Shadar and Shadin's armour got duller.
'Now all that's left is for Nerissa to make the final blow.', Angelo thought to himself.
Angry at being tricked, Shadar ran up towards Angelo, ready to cut him down. Once he was close enough, he raised his right sword, ready to strike.
"No!", Nerissa yelled as she whipped her Star Whip-Blade around Shadar's sword.
"Nice try!", Angelo said as he jumped away from Shadar. "But you forgot, there are five of us!"
"Then let's lower your numbers!", Shadar snapped as he yanked his right arm, pulling Nerissa towards him.
"Whoa!", Nerissa yelled as she was pulled towards Shadar.
Nerissa then pulled back her Whip-Blade back into it's sword form, just as Shadar grabbed her.
"Let's see if you can float!", Shadar grinned as he threw her into the water.
"Nerissa!", Angelo yelled as he saw her hit the water.
A/N: First, Caleb, Phobos, Matt, and Mr. Huggles head ti Metamoor to warn Elyon of the up comiing battle Second, the Guardians don't have enough power to help in any battles. And Third, as the Dragon Knights are fighting the last two Shadow Generals, Nerissa get tossed in the ocean. Things couldn't get any worse!
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