Captain Planet: When Twixt the Two Lovers Shall Meet
Written by: FossilQueen1984
Disclaimer: I do not own anything here. Just making this story up as I go along.
Chapter 5: Rescue and Convalescence
Suggested Soundtrack: Scherzo for Motorcycle & Trumpet from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Will to Live from Princess Mononoke, Across the Stars segment from End Credits from Attack of the Clones
Captain Planet raced towards the Troika mainstay, Olympus Illium, nearly breaking the sound barrier. His normally focused mind was racing with violent and disturbing images from a much older, if not more vile chamber center. Laila was still tethered to pillars, but for some odd reason, it was Zarm of all people running the interrogation!
What does he have to do with any of this, he thought as he neared Japanese waters. For some reason, Laila was deathly afraid of him, but not from stories, just pure, adulterated horror… almost as though he was about to do something unimaginably sadomasochistic and horrible. The name Callan came back into mind, that wasn't his name- so why was it so damn familiar? More importantly, why did he have the gut feeling he and Laila were somehow romantically linked? All that would be questioned, once he was able to rescue her. At least, he hoped she would be able to answer them.
Upon reaching his destination, he landed on the landing strip. Eris was already waiting for him. Walking up to the cautious superhero, she conjectured, "About time you showed up. Two and a half hours, what did you do- break the sound barrier? No matter, the runt's on her way up."
No sooner had she said these words, than the healthy looking Troika commander appeared on the deck from the observation tower, bringing with him a stunning creature. Even near death, Lilandriel was still the most breathtaking female in the universe, at least she was in Cap's opinion. Her black locks were messily braided, her rose red lips chapped and caked in dried blood. Her large eyes were cloudy, but they still held a glimmer of fire within. Her skivvies had been patched and her skin, still a lovely if slightly pallid shade, was covered in prune and brussle sprout colored bruises and scars. When she saw Captain Planet, her eyes lit up. She managed a weak smile, "Call…an? You came! Do you remember me…? I…" Her head lulled back savagely as Achilles thrust the young woman into Cap's open arms. Of course, Laila was very reluctant to go down as a damsel in distress. Freeing her hands, she smiled and threw away an ordinary looking button. Grinning at Cap, she boasted, "That's my good bye gift."
Before anybody could say anything, several small blasts ripped open along the weapon bay, nearly capsizing the nearby boats which were being rendered invisible by lasers. Cap couldn't help but laugh, she really was amazing. He carefully scooped her into his arms and flew off towards Hope Island, and Eris and Achilles rushed to secure the area.
Glancing up at her rescuer, Laila attempted to kiss him, only to succeed in getting some of her blood on his golden emblem. He could feel her weak pulse, she was slowly dying. By doing so, he was keeping her alive, but only until he was summoned. She would have to get medical attention back home.
As soon as he landed, Gaia already had the clinic up and ready. Looking up, she saw Cap carrying in a fragile girl over the threshold bridal style. She nearly cried as Cap laid her down on the fresh bed. Strangely enough, he was feeling exhausted. He never felt like this before, he wanted to hold Laila in his arms.
Gaia had sensed this, "Some of her blood got on you, you have a SoulBond. She will die if you leave her. Rest." Nodding, Cap carefully pulled Laila into his arms underneath the grey comforter, and soon they were both sound asleep.
Meanwhile, Gaia had returned to her study to meditate. It had been a very long time since she had seen an Immortalius, what was going on?