Captain Planet: When Twixt Two Lovers Shall Meet

Written by: FossilQueen1984

Disclaimer: Geez louise! It's been nearly a month since I updated this story, so I apologize to all my loyal readers. I have gone back to school to get my degree in education, so I will be updating when I get the chance. Here is chapter number 10, as this story goes into double digits!

Chapter 10: Enter Valkyrie! The Return of Doctor Blight

Suggested Soundtrack: Pachabel's Cannon in D, Scherzo for Motorcycle and Trumpet from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,

Vivaldi's Concerto for Mandolin in C Major RV425

A sudden wave of delightful malice and contempt woke Captain Planet from a deep slumber. In his embrace, his wife Lilandriel slept peacefully. Kissing her on the forehead, he quietly left her and sprinted over to the main control center. Gaia was already waiting for him.

Yawning, he asked, "How long were we asleep?" Gaia replied softly, "About two months. Laila's wounds were severe, but she is progressing well."

He was astounded, "Two months? Wow… so what's up? Another eco alert?" Gaia nodded grimly as she showed her son the display. Blight was at it again. Time had not been good to her; she had been indicted for aiding the Taliban in crimes against humanity in early 2004, but had fled and gone underground. Now in 2011, she was sporting a platinum blonde bob, her face made sunburned and no longer marred by plastic surgery. Her body was thinner, after being on the run for so many years. Now, she was outside Chernobyl using the contaminated reactors to create new fuel rods. She was hoping to sell them so she could get MAL back from the US Government. Wearing a HAZMAT suit, she was laughing, "Even Captain Planet cannot stop me this time!"

Captain Planet frowned, wouldn't she ever learn? "I'll be back as soon as I can." Gaia nodded. As he left, she smacked her forehead. She had forgotten to tell him even though he had a higher resistance to toxic materials, he was still vulnerable and so was Laila. Of course, little did Gaia know that Laila would be an unexpected participant in the ensuing showdown.

A cautious voice called out to the woman, "Gaia? Where's Callan? Did he leave to fight an eco-villain," Laila inquired. The words sounded strange on her tongue. What silly words for describing terrorists. Gaia nodded to her daughter in law, Yes, but you need to be careful Your wounds have not fully healed." Laila nodded, half listening. This woman sounded like trouble, and Callan was going to be over his head if she did not help, at least that's what she thought.

Standing in the center of the command center, she closed her eyes and invoked a transformation chant that was used by undercover agents:

Inim Rals

Shinay ut Harf!

To you who guide our lives-

O Wise Aesir, give unto me

A uniform of chance and grace

So I might aid my noble husband's

Battle for your justice.

Brilliant points of light sparkled around her as they became silver armor. A short helmet covered her long dark locks as a metal tunic covering leggings and simple sandals formed. "I am Valkyrie, a Troika bounty hunter. I shall punish this Earthling who uses technology for selfish intents," she informed her mother in law.

Gaia was surprised, "This was the last thing I was expecting, a transformation ritual, but I failed to tell Callan that he is not invincible against Blight. However, you should be able to defeat her together. Good luck." Laila nodded, and flew to the GeoCruiser to the desolate city ruins.

Meanwhile, Cap was having a rough time of it. True, he was stronger but the battle was going on longer than he thought, and Blight had been training amongst covert circles, so her hand-to-hand combat skills were much sharper than they had previously been. All that aside, he was finally gaining the upper hand.

"Admit it, Blight! Sooner or later, you'll give up. You are older, and there is no way your going to be able to…" A noxious gas began to fill the room as Blight broke open a canister of nitrous oxide. He began to cough, and he eyes watered as though he was suffering a head cold, but he kept trying to fight. Blight laughed as she whacked him upside the head. She cackled, "This old broad still has a lifetime to fight. See, cybernetic parts, I am fully machine and human."

A large blast ripped open the roof of the underground storage bunker, and a strangely dressed girl wearing silver armor swooped down, her eyes flashing in anger and distaste. Cap slowly stood up as the fresh air cleaned his lungs out. It was Laila, but what was she doing here?

Blight was wondering the same thing, "Who are you? Some new superheroine cutting in on Captain Planet's duties? Gods, Gaia must be desperate." She chortled at her joke, but Laila merely stood over the older woman and delivered a swift kick to her chin. Helping Cap to his feet, she winked before turning towards Blight.

"I am not intruding on anyone's duties. I am Valkyrie, mistress of technology. You are using my people's technology for ill gotten gains, and you will be punished." Blight rose, rubbing her bruised chin. Smirking, she retorted, "All right then, space angel. Let's tango."

The two women began an intricate battle of wits. Blows and kicks were delivered, but blocks and counterattacks were also achieved. At one point, Laila's right arm was scratched and started bleeding. Grabbing a syringe, Blight jumped from a pile of rubble and pinned Valkyrie to the ground. "Hold still missy, this will only take a second." A second was all Captain Planet needed. Grabbing the deranged scientist by the scruff of her collar, he scolded harshly, "This was a battle between us, and here you go murdering somebody else. When will you learn?" Crushing the vial, he bound her in decades old duct tape before setting her adrift on the GeoCruiser.

As he landed well outside city limits on a green hill to catch his breath, he sensed Valkyrie behind him. He smiled at her, "Morning sleepyhead. When did you figure out I was here?" Laila blushed, detransforming into her pale yellow nightgown. "Gaia, she forgot to tell you-" Laila grabbed onto him as the whole area started to spin violently.

Callan smiled at her, "Don't worry about it. I'm here now." He leaned in to kiss her. Laila closed her eyes as the shared a tender, passionate kiss. Their tongues jostled for domination, and Laila let Callan win. He held her waist close, and she laced her hands behind his neck. Never again did they want to part.