Chapter Twenty: Attack on Kandrakar
Meanwhile, in the Shadow World, Shadon was in the throne room of his palace, with his most trusted knight, Necro.
"All of your forces have returned from Metamoor, Your Majesty.", Necro said to his king. "They are waiting for your next command."
"Very well, Necro.", Shadon said as he stepped from his throne. "It is time to go to Kandrakar!"
Shadon then walked out onto the balcony. He looked down at his Shadow Horde. Looking upon them, he knew he was ready to invade Kandrakar.
"We begin now!", Shadon said as he and Necro jumped down towards a set of wide steps, that led to a large platform.
Shadon then walked up the steps, with Necro right behind him. Once at the top of the stairs, Shadon raised his hands and made the six small purple and black marble sized orbs that he swallowed, appear on certain parts of his armour. One appeared on each shoulder pad, one on each boot, one on his headband, and the final one was on his chest plate.
"With the power in these orbs, from each of my defeated Shadow Generals' energies, I can finally open a shadow fold to Kandrakar!", Shadon said as he pulled out his Shadow Halrberd. "And now to open the fold."
Shadon then focused the energy of the orbs into his Shadow Halberd. Soon it began to glow a dark purple. Once done, Shadon then slashed his halberd forward, and a red and black fold big enough for large groups to walk through. Shadon then stepped to the side.
"Begin the attack, Necro.", Shadon commanded.
"Shadow Horde!", Necro yelled to the Shadow Minions, getting their attention. "It is time! Go! Go and bring Kandrakar to it's knees!"
The Shadow Minions then ran or flew through the shadow fold to Kandrakar.
"Soon it will be all over.", Shadon said as he and Necro stepped on a round, silver disc-like platform.
The platform then lifted into the air and went through the fold. On Kandrakar, the Oracle and the rest of the grand council watched as the Shadow Minions came pouring out of the shadow fold.
"It has begun.", the Oracle said. "Luba! Go to the Chamber of the Aurameres, and protect the Aurameres as best you can my friend!"
"By your order, Oracle.", Luba said as she headed for the Chamber of the Aurameres.
"The rest of us will create a force field around the Fortress of Infinite!", the Oracle said as he along with Tibor, Halinor and Alfor formed a circle.
They then focused their power and formed a powerful force field around the fortress. The Shadow Minions punched, kicked, slashed, and clawed at the force field, but couldn't get through.
"That should hold then for now, until we contact the Guardians and Dragon Knights.", Oracle said. "But we must hurry!"
"I am contacting them as we speak.", Halinor said as she sat down as focused her power.
Outside the fortress Shadon and Necro were at the steps of the fortress. Shadon then toughed the force field and could feel the energy from the force field that kept him and his Shadow Horde out.
"Did they think this would stop me?!", Shadon questioned as he raised his Shadow Halberd.
Shadon then slashed at the force field, doing little damage.
"It seems the mighty Oracle was prepared.", Shadon grinned as he saw that he only made a very small crack in the force field. "No matter. I will get through. And when I do, Kandrakar's power shall be mine!"
Shadon then began to strike the force field again and again. Seeing this, the Oracle could only hope that the Guardians and Dragon Knights would be able to make it in time.
On Metamoor, the group of heroes were with Elyon, in her royal garden of enjoying themselves, when the Heart of Kandrakar began to glow and vibrate. Feeling the vibrations, Will pulled it out to see Halinor's face in it.
"Halinor?!", Will questioned. "What's wrong?"
"Shadon, and his forces have begun their attack on the Fortress of Infinite!", Halinor told Will. "We need you Guardians and Dragon Knights to get here as fast as you can!"
"We're on our way!", Will said as Halinor's image faded away.
"Time to get to work!", Angelo said as he and his fellow Dragon Knights placed their Dragon Pendants on their belt buckles.
"Guardians unite!", Will said as she held up the Heart.
Once the words were said, Will was covered in a ball of pink light, while Irma was in a ball of water, Taranee in a ball of fire, Cornelia in a ball of green light, and Hay Lin in a ball of air. They then floated in the air as they began to transform onto their Guardian forms.
Will- "Quintessence!"
Irma- "Water!"
Taranee- "Fire!"
Cornelia- "Earth!"
Hay Lin- "Air!"
Once the the light faded, the girls were in their Guardian forms. From their purple boots and shoe, to their green and blue stockings, and their pink or teal shirts and skirts.
Angelo- "Fire Dragon Armour!"
Nerissa- "Quintessence Dragon Armour!"
Cassidy- "Water Dragon Armour!"
Eric- "Wind Dragon Armour!"
Nigel- "Earth Dragon Armour!"
Malcom and Marcus- "Delta Dragon Armour!"
In a flash of lights, the seven transformed into Dragon Knights. Matt and Mr. Huggles changed into their Regent form, while Caleb and Phobos, called upon their armour, ready for battle.
"I say it's time we ended this!", Nigel said.
"I couldn't agree more!", Angelo said as Will opened a fold to Kandrakar.
Saying there goodbye's to Elyon, the Dragon Knights, Guardians, Regents, Caleb, and Phobos went through the fold ready to do battle.
"Good luck guys.", Elyon said as she looked up to the sky. "Please let my friends and family be safe Lord."
Once through the fold, they were greeted by the Oracle and the members of the Council of Kandrakar, in the grand hall of the Fortress of Infinite.
"I'm still not going to get over how cool this place is.", Eric said as he looked around.
"I know what you mean.", Hay Lin said standing next to her boyfriend.
Suddenly a loud clashing sound was heard, getting everyone's attention.
"What the heck was that?!", Irma asked.
"That was Shadon, trying to break through the force field we put up, moments ago.", Tibor said. "It is a strong force field, but it won't last forever."
"Soon he'll break through, and go for the Chamber of the Aurameres!", Alfor informed.
"Chamber of the "Aura-what" now?", Nigel asked.
"Aurameres.", Taranee replied, to Nigel. "They're the source of our powers."
"So, if Shadon gets the Aurameres........", Angelo began to say.
"Then the girls lose their powers.", Nerissa finished. "Many have tried to do the same thing when me, Cassidy, and Halinor were Guardians."
"And they failed each time.", Cassidy said proudly.
"But this is different.", Halinor said. "This Shadon character isn't like the other enemies that any of you have faced."
"Halinor is correct.", the Oracle said. "Shadon won't stop, until he gets what he wants."
"And what he wants are the Aurameres.", Will said with a bit of worry. "Any ideas any one?"
"Can a fold be opened back to his world?", Angelo asked.
"It can be done.", the Oracle replied. "And I understand your plan."
"What plan?", Cornelia asked.
"We open a fold back to the Shadow World, and send Shadon packing.", Angelo said. "The only problem is, when and how do we get him in it."
"We'll think of something, when the time comes.", Cassidy said.
"Well, let's go and greet Shadon and his army.", Matt said as he flew along with the Guardians towards the entrance of the fortress.
"Guys! Hold up!", Angelo called to his four fellow Dragon Knights as the others walked on. "We need to talk."
"What up?", Nerissa asked.
"Wait! We're not going to do some corny oath to live through this, or anything?", Nigel asked.
"No!", Angelo whispered. "And keep your voice down. I'm going to tell you guys how we're going to execute the plan."
"What are you talking about?", Eric asked.
"Yeah.", Cassidy said. "I thought we already had it all planned out."
"That's only part of the plan.", Angelo said. "The rest of it is way to risky. And I know that they wouldn't go for it."
"How risky?", Nerisa asked.
"Very risky.", Angelo said. "So, here's the plan!"
So Angelo told them the full plan. Needless to say they were shocked at what he wanted them to do.
"And that's my plan.", Angelo said. "So, I need to know if you guys are willing to go through with this, no matter what."
The four of them looked at each other, then back at Angelo who had his right hand held out, in a fist. Then the four of them smiled.
"I'm in.", Nerissa said as she placed her right hand over his fist.
"Me too!", Eric said placing his right hand over Nerissa's hand.
"Count me in.", Cassidy said placing her right hand over Eric's.
"We started this together, so let's end it together!", Nigel said as he put his right hand over Cassidy's
"Then let's do this.", Angelo said. "And no matter what, we don't go back on this."
"You guys coming or what?!", Hay Lin said.
"We're coming!", Eric said. "We were just going over the plan."
"It's not that hard.", Hay Lin said. "We just trick Shadon into going into the fold."
"There you guys are!", Will said. "Shadon's almost through the force field!"
"Then let's give him a warm welcome!", Angelo said as he summoned his dragon weapon. "Dragon Blade!"
"Dragon Staff!", Nerissa said as she called forth her weapon.
"Dragon Ring Blades!", Cassidy yelled as a pair of small ring blades appeared in each hand.
"Dragon Fist!", Nigel said summoning his weapon.
"Dragon Katana!", Eric said as a katana appeared in his hand, with a dragon design on the sheath that the sword was in.
"Dragon War Hammer!", Marcus said as his weapon appeared in his hands.
"Dragon Battle Axe!", Malcom said as his weapon appeared in his hands.
"Well, guys this is it.", Caleb said as he pulled out his sword and shield.
"Then, let's make sure we win!", Phobos said as he pulled out his sword.
"He has a way with words, doesn't he?", Irma joked to Hay Lin.
Just then a loud crashing sound was heard as Shadon destroyed the force field around the fortress.
"Finally!", Shadon said as he walked through the entrance. "The Aruameres will soon be mine!"
"You'll have to get past us first!"
Shadon look to see the Guardians of Kandrakar, two of the Regents of Earth, Caleb, Phobos, and the Dragon Knights standing and hovering in his way, ready for battle.
"Do you think you can beat me and my army?!", Shadon laughed.
"Only one way to find out, Shadon!", Angelo said. "So let's get it on!"
A/N: What's Angelo's plan? And will it work?
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