Chapter 14:
A/N: From now on, the Guardians from the reality Cole is from, will be known as the A-Guardians.
For example: A-Irma = Alternate Irma
Enjoy!
"This looks just like the Kandrakar of our reality.", A-Hay Lin said as she looked around the area they were in.
"We thought the same thing, when we first came here.", Hay Lin said.
"I thought you all were born in this reality!", A-Will said to Will.
"We were brought here, by the Oracle.", Will said. "It's a long story."
"Let's just say, that in our realities, we had a few bad experiences.", Angelo said.
"A few bad experiances?!", Cornelia questioned.
"Okay!", Angelo said. "We got totally jacked up!", Angelo said. "Happy?"
"Just as long as you're honest.", Cornelia said walking over to Marcus.
"Something wrong with that girl.", Sam said.
"As fun as this all is, we came here for a reason.", Malcom said as Tibor walked into the room.
"Malcom's right.", James said as he handed the diamond that Torlash was in to Tibor. "Here's Torlash. One of Necronas's minions."
"Thank you young warriors.", Tibor said as he took the diamond. "We'll make sure to put him in a place where he won't be hurting anybody."
"Excellent work to you all.", the Oracle said. "And I am glad to see you back with us, Cole."
"It's good to be back.", older Cole said. "Thanks to my friends, I can live my life again."
"Well, first things first.", the Oracle said as he opened a fold. "This will take you six back to your reality."
"I can't wait to get back home!", A-Will said. "My mom must be freaking out with me being missing!"
"Actually, we made a Astral Drop of you to take your place.", A-Irma said. "Our Oracle made her. All you have to do is absorb her when we get back home."
"Well, that's good to know.", A-Will said as she turned to face Will. "I guess this is good-bye."
"I guess so.", Will said as they shook hands. "It was pretty cool to meet myself."
"I was thinking the same thing!", A-Will said.
"See ya around, Irma.", Irma said as she extended her hand to A-Irma.
"See ya around, Irma.", A-Irma said as they shook hands.
Realising they both said the same thing, both Irma's started laughing.
"This has all been..........", Taranee began to say.
"..... interesting!", A-Taranee finished.
Both then giggled softly.
"I must say, this was pretty exciting.", Cornelia said. "Meeting someone as fashionable as me."
"It's like looking into a mirror.", A-Cornelia said as they both flipped their hair proudly.
"Oh brother.", both Irma's said.
"No matter which reality she from, Corny's still Corny.", Irma said.
"But that's our Corny.", A-Irma joked.
"Don't call us Corny!", both Cornelia said.
"Corny in stereo.", A-Irma grinned.
"It's still quite a concept.", Irma joked.
"Um... sorry about fighting you earlier.", A-Hay Lin said.
"Aw, it's alright.", Hay Lin said. "We all make mistakes. Besides, it was pretty cool how we knocked each other out."
"Yeah!", A-Hay Lin agreed. "We were like scud missiles, flying at each other!"
"And when we hit......", Hay Lin said.
"Boom!", both Hay Lin's yelled, before laughing.
"It's been real, man.", Angelo said as he extended his hand to Cole.
"Yes.", Cole said with a small smile, as they shook hands. "It has. It's been an honor working with you and your cousins."
"Same here man.", Leonas said as they shook hands.
"This has been kinda fun.", Marcus said.
"Kinda like old times, back in our world.", Sam said.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same.", Malcom said.
"Good luck on your future adventures, man.", Angelo said to Cole.
"Same to you, my friend.", Cole said as he and the A-Guardians walked towards the fold to their reality. "You guys coming or what?"
"We're coming, we're coming!", A-Irma said.
"Like he'd leave without us.", A-Will said as she grabbed Cole's hand. "Shall we?"
"Let's.", Cole said as they walked through the fold. "Farewell my friends,"
And with that, they were gone.
"I wonder if we'll ever see them again.", Hay Lin said.
"Who knows.", Sam said.
"You never know, in this day and age.", Malcom said.
"I was wondering.", Leonas said as he turned to face the Oracle. "Was Necronas the big bad evil we were brought here to fight?"
"Yes.", the Oracle said. "You have defeated him this time, but as you all know, evil such as that never goes down that easily."
"Well, when he rears his ugly head, we'll be ready for him.", Angelo said.
"Of that I'm sure.", the Oracle said.
"Well, I say it's time for us to head home.", Shan Ying said.
"Good, cause I'm tired.", Irma said yawning. "One fold for home please."
"Allow me.", Angelo said as he used his Crystal Key to open a fold for home.
"Ladies first!", Irma said as she headed through the fold first.
"You sure that's our Irma?", Cornelia asked with a grin.
"I heard that!", Irma said on the other side of the fold.
"Let's go guys.", Leonas said as he went through.
Soon the others went through the fold, leaving James, Shan Ying, and Cole.
"Until the next time, Oracle.", James said as the three went through the fold.
"Until then, my friends.", the Oracle said as the fold closed.
In the reality of Cole and the A-Guardians, on Shell Beach.
"Aw man is it good to be back in our own world again.", Will said as the fold closed behind them.
"I'll just be glad to be my normal self again.", Taranee said.
"Speaking of which.", Will said as she held up the Heart.
Then in a flash of light, the girls were back in their human forms.
"Woo hoo!", Hay Lin cheered as she spun around happily. "We're normal again!"
"No more have to worry about sleeping on my wings!", Irma said happily.
"No more worrying about our glamour fading away, in front of people.", Taranee said
"I'm just glad I don't have to worry about getting my hair tangled up in my wings.", Cornelia said as she flipped her hair.
"Was it that bad?", Will asked Cole.
"Yes, it was.", Cole said with a sigh, as he transformed back to his normal self. "A whole month of whining."
"Hey!", Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin yelled at Cole.
"I'm just glad things are back to normal.", Will said as they walked home.
Cole then felt Will grab his hand as they headed home. He then looked at her and squeezed her hand gently. Both smiled at each other, happy to be together again.
A week later, things went back to normal. James and Shan Ying had a Bar-B-Q for Cole, in honor of his return. The kids got to know him pretty well. James and Shan Ying hung out with Cole and talked about old times. But soon, Cole decided that he needed to see the world.
"Are you sure you have to go?", Shan Ying asked Cole. "You can stay here as long as you need to."
"Shan Ying is right.", James said. "You're our friend. And there's plenty of room for you to stay."
"Thanks but, I think this is something I need to do.", Cole said. "I've been away for to long. I want to see what's changed in the last few years. And with all the cash I've saved up, I can go to a lot of places."
Just then a taxi pulled up. Cole then put his suitcase in the trunk of the taxi.
"I guess this is it.", Cole said as he walked up to his friends.
"Be sure to write us.", Shan Ying said as she gave him a hug.
"I'll send you guys postcards.", Cole said.
"See you around, man.", James said as they shook hands. "Be sure and come back and visit, when you can."
"I will.", Cole said.
After saying his good-bye's to the kids, Cole got in the cab and left.
"I'm going to miss him.", Angelo said. "He was great to spare with."
"He had some great stories, too.", Irma added.
"I wonder where he's heading first.", Hay Lin pondered.
"I think he said something going to Florida first.", James said as they headed inside the mansion.
"That would be a great place to go for a vacation!", Sam said.
"Not until Necronas is defeated.", Leonas said. "He could strike at anytime."
"But with the panels gone, how can anybody open the Dark Door?", Taranee asked.
"There is one way.", Shan Ying said as they entered the living room.
"What's that?", Leonas asked.
"A dark fold.", James answered. "It takes a lot of dark energy to dp this. But if enough is collected, one can be opened for Necronas to exit the Dark Realm."
"Something's been bothering me.", Angelo said as they all sat down somewhere.
"What's that?", Will asked, sitting next to him.
"Torlash's Dark Matter Blaster.", Angelo said. "How did he get it his hands on it?"
"That's a good question.", Sam said.
"He couldn't of gotten it from the other Cole's world.", Taranee figured.
"He got it from, our reality.", Malcom said.
Everyone but Angelo gasped at what Malcom said.
"You saw it to huh?", Angelo asked his cousin.
"Yep.", Malcom said. "Right on the barrel of the blaster. I was going to tell you later."
"What was on the barrel of the blaster?", Taranee asked.
"It was "her" name, wasn't it?", Leonas asked.
"Who's name?", Irma asked.
"You can't be serious!", Sam said.
"But it was.", Malcom said.
"That's not good.", Marcus said.
"What's not good?", Cornelia asked.
"And who's name was on the blaster's barrel?", Will asked.
"Your name was on the barrel, Will.", Angelo said, shocking the girls, James, and Shan Ying. "That blaster belonged to the Will of our reality."
"You don't think that they know where we are, do you?", Sam asked.
"That's the least of our worries.", Malcom said. "I was able to read Torlash's mind when we defeated him."
"And?", Marcus asked.
"He found out about us, by backtracking to our home realities.", Malcom replied. "Once there, he gathered as much information about us as possible."
"Henceforth, the Dark Matter Blaster.", Angelo said.
"He also made a deal with the Guardians of our reality.", Malcom said. "He promised them that he would of brought us back to them."
"Looks like he screwed up on that promise.", Sam joked.
"And we have the blaster under lock and key.", Irma said.
"So, it's all good then.", Marcus said.
"But you said Torlash went to both of our realities.", Taranee said with a little worry. "Does that mean....."
"Yeah it does.", Malcom said. "The Vanders, of your reality, know where you are."
"No!", Hay Lin said. "No, no, no, no, no!"
"I can't go back to that life!", Irma said as she started to panic.
"And you won't!", Leonas said holding her hand. "I won't let him take you."
"Same here, Hay Lin.", Sam said as he held her in his arms.
"Just when we were starting over.", Marcus said. "This goes and happens!"
"No one said it would be easy.", Angelo said. "We'll just have to get stronger. So if any of them come after us, and that's big "IF", we'll be ready for them."
"Angelo's right!", Will said standing up. "I'm not going to live in fear, because of them!"
"I'm with Will!", Taranee said.
"Same here!", Cornelia agreed. "We're already strong! We just have to get stronger!"
"I'm ready!", Hay Lin said.
"Irma?", Leonas asked her, hoping she'd respond.
"I own him for what he did to me.", Irma said. "So let him come! I'll give him a taste of what he did to me."
"Okay kids.", James said. "Enough talk about the past. I think we all need to have some fun.
"I'm up for the carnival!", Hay Lin said happily.
"The carnival it is then.", Shan Ying said. "So, everyone get ready and meet out near the vans."
Everyone then got up and left the living room. Everyone except Will and Angelo. Will was looking out of the window towards the sky.
"That was some speech you gave to the girls.", Angelo said as he walked up behind her.
"Not bad for a girl who's scared out of her mind.", Will grinned.
"I won't let him take you, Will.", Angelo said as he wrapped his arms around her from behind. "He can try all he wants, but I'll be there to stop him. Granted, it'll be kind of weird fighting myself."
"One, that's sort of funny.", Will grinned as she placed her hands over his. "Two, you're better then him."
"Just like you're better that the Will of my reality.", Angelo said. "So for now, let's just live in the moment, and have some fun. Okay?"
"Okay.", Will said as she turned around and kissed Angelo.
They both them went to meet up with the others, to go to the carnival, for they knew that there was a good chance, that their past would catch up with them. And they had to be ready for it.
The End
A/N: And that's the end of this story. But our heroes troubles aren't over! They'll have to face their past, and survive! Be sure to look for the sequel, to this story, later this year. Hopefully.
P.S.: I'd like to thank WaterFairy7674 for the reviews she gave me for my story. It was a big help.