CHAPTER THREE

"Any sign of Tom?" Kaz asked. The group had ported back to see if Tom just went to eat and blow off steam, but no one around had seen him. Sarah and Peyton could only shake their heads and sit at the table. The people from before were still there, and some newbies were taking in the scene, along with a few others who realized the loophole. Out of all of the ones who found the loophole, none were Tom or looked like him, sending the three and many more into despair. It was beginning to look like Chaotic would end forever.
"We need to get together a plan," Sarah whispered. "We should go somewhere safe to practice our powers, then get back together to see what we can do without Tom. Something tells me that separate, we're all weak."

"You're right, Sarah. We need to learn control, but we should find somewhere good for the three of us that way we can learn combination attacks," Kaz said quickly. "Any ideas?"

"⌠Well, I'm no good in a dessert or on water, and Kaz can't go back to wooded areas or onto a sea, and Sarah isn't good near fire, so where can we go?" Peyton thought out loud. Sarah looked through her scanner.
"No where is good for the three of us. We'll just have to go our separate ways and explore," Sarah whispered. "I'm going to a body of water, but I'm not sure which one yet. Kaz, you should go to a mountain range or a dessert, and Peyton…somewhere without much to destroy."

"I wonder if we can use our special abilities within the dromes," Kaz wondered. "If we can just be ourselves, we could have a…never mind. We'd need Tom for a four-on-four match. Peyton and I can go," Kaz offered.
"I just want to know why he's so angry. Did you see him? It was like he was on a rampage against us and the game," Sarah whispered.
⌠He's grieving. Major Tom has seen some major parts of his life here, and giving it up is not on his agenda," Peyton whispered. Sarah nodded carefully, looking as two newbies ported into the game. One was Kristalla, and the other was unrecognizable.
"Guys, is that Klay?" Sarah whispered. Kaz shrugged as Peyton turned around nonchalantly.
"If my eyes are being friendly, I'd say that the dude looks a lot like Tom and Chaor mixed together!" Peyton whispered.
"What do you mean? You can't do that," Kaz said sternly.
"But look! It's a Chaor-like outfit, and the hair is a lot like Chaor's hair, but the eyes, the eyes are Tom's," Peyton explained. Sarah sighed.
"Let me handle this," Sarah whispered. She stood and walked over to Kristalla. "Well, nice to see you here again. Who's the new side kick?"

"Kid brother," Kristalla replied darkly. "Remember, I have family."

"⌠I figured your mother stopped after she saw how evil you were. What's the name, kid?" Sarah asked darkly. The boy looked up to Kristalla.
"His name is Kevin. Mom liked the 'k' thing. Got a problem with my brother, or is that just how you feel about everyone?"

"I'm perfectly fine, it's you with the problem. You look weak without your little boyfriend by your side."

"He was never my boyfriend and he never will be. He kicked me and Chaotic to the curb. He's a loner now, and I'm stuck picking up the pieces. Got a problem with me overcoming darkness, or must we duel to see who will have the real problem?" Kristalla grinned. The group murmured quietly. Without matches, the dromes were eerily quiet and no action was anywhere to be found, unless Sarah accepted the challenge.
"Let's see what you can do on your own. Let's try some new battle techniques. You and your brother against Kid Chaor and me," Sarah offered. Kristalla grinned.
"Let's get Chaotic," she smirked.