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'Now I can also sense that some of you might have some anger towards at least two among your group.', Draganos said as C.H.Y.K.N., Joe, and Angelo gave Taranee and Irma a look. 'And I know that it may be a while before things are well among you. But you will have to find some kind of common ground before you go face the Oracle and his forces.', he said as he took to the air. 'And with that, I must take my leave. Farwell, warriors of Kandrakar! I hope that when I come back here again, Kandrakar is in good hands!'

Draganos then opened a multi-colored fold and flew through it. Everyone looked up to see the fold close behind Draganos. Once it closed, everyone looked at each other not knowing what to say to each other. That is all but one.

"So, what do we do know?", Orube asked.

Chapter 36:

"What do we do now?", Will questioned. "I mean we have the power to do what needs to be done, but we still need to gain better control of them."

"Not to mention learn to work together.", Yan Lin said.

"Well, if we put our heads together, I'm sure we can pull it off.", Nerissa said.

"Easier said than done.", Cassidy said. "Some of us don't seem to trust us, Riss.", she replied looking at Irma and Taranee.

"And why should we?", Taranee questioned. "For all we know you may pull something when we least expect it!"

"And unlike three of our fellow Guardians, me and Taranee aren't so easily fooled!", Irma snapped.

"And what does that mean?", Hay Lin questioned.

"No offence, Hay Lin, but you're so eager to have you grandmother back that it's clouding your judgement.", Taranee said earning a scowl from the Air Guardian. "As for you, Will, for all we know you could be enthralled by Nerissa!"

"Exactly", Matt said. "So I say we take the former Dark Guardians back to Kandrakar and let the Oracle sort this out!"

"Good luck with that!", Kadma said as she and the rest of C.H.Y.K.N. along with Joe took their fighting positions.

"Enough!", Will and Angelo yelled getting everyone's attention.

"Look at us!", Angelo said. "Even after all that we were told, about Kandrakar and what Draganos told us, we're still doing this crap! Instead of wasting all this energy fighting each other, we need to aim it all at Kandrakar!"

"Angelo's right!", Will said. "Like Draganos said, it has to be us Guardians that take the Oracle down! But first we need to learn to work together!"

"Which means that you four have to find some common ground before we have to take on Kandrakar.", Angelo said pointing at Cassidy, Irma, Halinor, and Taranee.

"It's like Grandma said.", Hay Lin said. "To be strong, we must have..."

"Harmony!", the other Guardians said. "We know. We know.", they said with a roll of their eyes.

"Couldn't of said it better myself, Kiddo.", Yan Lin said before patting Hay Lin on the head making her smile.

"So, we have out work cut out for us.", Cornelia said. "I mean we can't just go back to Earth. Kandrakar will know about us."

"I have an idea.", Kadma said. "But we'll have to do this right or we'll have Kandrakar on us like white on rice!"

"So are you guys with us or not?", Will asked Irma and Taranee. "We have to do this together or not at all."

Seeing the look of determination on the faces of the Guardians, Irma and Taranee knew they weren't going to talk Will, Hay lin, and Cornelia out of this. So with a sigh of defeat...

"Okay fine!", Irma said putting a smile on Hay Lin's face. "But I'll be watching you former Dark Guardians!"

"Same here!", Taranee agreed.

"Cut that 'Dark Guardians' stuff out, you two!", Cornelia said.

"Yeah!", Will said. "Like Draganos said, we all Guardians not. One team. So get use to it!"

Taranee and Irma only mumbled under their breath getting a grin from the other except Matt.

"So what's you plan, Kaddie?", Cassidy asked her friend.

"One, don't call me Kaddie!", Kadmas said. "Second, we send Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin's parents on a nice long vacation, that they've all won, which will be a round the world cruise."

"One which will have them packing their bags the day they find out about the vacation they've won.", Joe said.

"This is perfect!", Hay Lin said. "Seeing as it's almost Summer Break!"

"We can even have Uncle John go with them!", Angelo said. "He needs the vacation."

"There's a problem with your plan.", Taranee said.

"And that is?", Kadma asked.

"Our parents won't just leave us alone while they go on vacation.", Taranee explained.

"But you won't be left alone.", Joe said.

"We won't?", Cornelia questioned.

"No.", Kadma and Joe said as they used their glamour power to make themselves look like their elderly selves. "You won't", they said with a smirk.

Seeing this, Yan Lin did the same thing.

"Who better than grandparents to watch over some kids.", Yan Lin said.

"But how do we get our parents to leave for this trip?", Will questioned.

"I have an idea.", Halinor said looking at Eric, Peter, and Nigel.

"What?", the three boys questioned.

Three hours later, at the Heatherfield docks and after dropping off Luba and Orube back at Balsilide to do their part in all of this, we have the girls' and their parents standing on the docks that are next to a large cruise ship. The girls' parents all have their bags packed, which was a great feat seeing as they only had two hours to pack and be at the docks to catch the ship. With them are two men in suits. Both of them were Caucasian men. One of the men had black hair, while the other had red hair.

"Now let me get this straight.", Tom Lair said. "Our daughters entered us in a contest for a cruise around the world. And you three are telling us that we've won this contest?"

"Yes, Sir.", one of the red-haired man said.

"So, why the rush?", Theresa Cook asked. "Normally we'd have time to prepare for this."

"Well, it turns out that there was something of a mix up with the shipping put time for the cruise.", the man with black hair said. "Sorry about that."

"Are you sure you'll be able to take care of the things here, mother?", Chen Lin asked his mother.

"I'll be fine, Chen.", Yan Lin said with a wave of her hand. "We have enough managers to run the Silver Dragon. So, don't worry. You and Joan go and have fun. You both deserve it."

"I'm glad you said it.", Joan said with a smile. "Cause he needs the break!", she said referring to her husband.

"I'm not against taking a vacation.", Chen said. "I just don't want to make sure things are okay before we leave."

"And they are, dad.", Hay Lin said before hugging her parents. "Now go and have fun! And remember. Relax!"

"Be safe, Hay Lin.", Chen said to his daughter as he and Joan returned he hug.

"I will.", Hay Lin said as they pulled away from each other.

"You be careful, to mother.", Chen said as he hugged hs mother who returned the hug.

"You two be safe as well.", Yan Lin said as she hugged Chen and Joan.

"We will.", Joan said smiling.

After their hugs, Chen and Joan Lin headed aboard the cruise ship. Both ready to enjoy the trip.

"Stay safe and out of trouble.", Susan said to her daughter. "And be sure to do as Grandpa Joe and Kadma tell you."

"I will, mom.", Will said before hugging her daughter. "And have fun on the cruise with Mr. Collins."

"I will.", Susan said. "It's a shame you can't come."

"Well, this is a kid free cruise for you.", Will said smiling. "So enjoy yourself."

"Right.", Susan said with a smile before giving Will one last hug before boarding the ship with Dean Collins.

"Enjoy yourself and bring me back something nice.", Irma said as she hugged her parents.

"We will.", Tom said. "And thanks for doing this for us, Irma.", he said making Irma smile.

"I must say that this is perfect timing with Chris away at Summer Camp.", Anna said. "Smart thinking, Irma.", she said making her daughter smile even more.

"And now, we're off!", Tom said as he grabbed his and his wife's suit cases. "See ya in a few weeks, Irma!"

"See ya!", Irma said as she watched her parents board the ship. "See ya soon. I hope.", she said under her breath.

"Have fun on the cruise!", Taranee said as she hugged her parents. "Make sure to take pictures!"

"We will, honey.", Theresa said as she hugged her daughter. "You make sure to have some fun this Summer."

"Your mother's right.", Loine said as he patted his daughter's head. "You're still a teenager, Taranee. Act like one."

"I will, dad.", Taranee said before hugging her father.

"And you watch over your sister.", Theresa said to Peter. "And no wild parties!"

"Yes, mom.", Peter said before hugging his mother. "And trust me when I say Taranee can watch out for herself."

"If that's the case, then you watch out for each other.", Lione said with a grin. "And if you do have a party or two, make sure you clean up afterwards.", he said with a wink.

"Lione!", Theresa said with a grin and a smile.

"We both know it's going to happen, Dear.", Lione said with a smirk. "I'm just making sure they take care of the house when they do it."

"I guess you're right.", Theresa said with a sigh. "Just be careful, you two.", she aid to her children smiling.

"We will.", Peter and Taranee said to their parents before they boarded the ship.

"Are you sure you're going to be okay, Cornelia?", Elizabeth asked her daughter.

"Yes, mom.", Cornelia said. "I'll be fine. Just like I know that you and dad are going to have fun on this cruise. With Aunt Lily. Who I know is glad to be going."

"Oh, I know we will.", Harold said smiling. "A round the world cruise? Who wouldn't have fun?"

"Yeah, Sis!", one Lily Sanders said to her sister. "I'll be fun!"

Lily Sanders, sister of Elizabeth Hale was a year younger than her sister. Like her sister she had blue eyes and blonde hair. Only her hair was down to her waist. She was already dressed in a pair of white sandals and a sundress with a swimsuit under it.

"See, mom!", Cornelia said to her mother. "Dad and Aunt Lily are ready to go have fun! So, should you? And you don't have to worry about Lillian, seeing as she's at Lil' Princess Camp for the Summer. So, relax. Have fun. And be sure to bring back something nice."

"In other words, something nice for you to wear.", Elizabeth said with a smirk knowing what her daughter wanted.

"Well... If you insist.", Cornelia said with a smile.

"Uh-huh.", Elizabeth said with a smile. "Well, might as well leave now before I change my mind.", she said before hugging her daughter. "I'll see you in a few weeks."

"I'll be counting the days.", Cornelia said returning the hug.

"Stay safe.", Harold said as he hugged his daughter. "And stay out of trouble."

"I will.", Cornelia said hugging her father. "And you guys have fun!"

"We will!", her parents said before boarding the ship.

"Finally!", Lily said. "I thought Liz would never board the ship!"

"You and me both.", Cornelia said.

"You have a nice Summer, Cornelia!", Lily said as she hugged her niece.

"And you have fun on the cruise.", Cornelia said returning the hug.

"Oh, I will.", Lily said as they pulled away from each other smiling. "That John Vanders is pretty cute.", she whispered to Cornelia with a wink.

"Aunt Lily!", Cornelia said to her aunt.

"What?", Lily said. "I'm not getting any younger, you know. A girl needs to find that special someone. Ta-ta!", she sais before she got on the ship.

"Oh brother.", Cornelia said while rolling her eyes.

"I know I don't have to say it, but be careful.", John said to Kadma, Joe, and Angelo.

"Relax, son.", Joe said as he shook John's hand. "We'll be okay. You just have fun on the cruise."

"I will.", John said before hugging his mother. "You all just come back in one piece."

"We will.", Kadma said returning the hug. "We may be a bit banged up and bruised, but alive."

"As long as you're all alive, I'll be happy.", John said as he shook Angelo's hand.

"It's all good, Uncle John.", Angelo said. "If everything goes as planned, we'll all be here to welcome you back home."

"I'll be looking forward to it.", John said with a smile before he boarded the ship with all the other people who were going on the cruise.

"Are you sure that the Oracle can't see us?", Hay Lin asked her grandmother.

"With the veil that Nerissa put up over us, thanks to Halinor showing her how, it's like we're not even here.", Yan Lin explained. "Besides. He doesn't watch Earth all the time."

Soon the ships horn sounded off letting everyone know it was time to shove off. W.I.T.C.H., Angelo, Kadma, Joe, Hay Lin, and Yan Lin all waved goodbye to their loved ones as the ship headed out to sea. Once it was far enough off, they along with the two men in suits, left the docks and headed down the nearest alley where they could teleport without being seen. Once in the alley, Taranee placed her hand on the shoulder of the man with red hair, while Hay Lin did the same with the man with black hair. Irma placed her hand on Peter's shoulder. The Guardians then focused their powers and teleported to Heatherfield Forest.

Meanwhile, in Heatherfield Forest, Halinor, Nerissa, Cassidy, Matt, and Caleb were sitting by Lake Heatherfield waiting for the others to show up.

"What's taking them so long?", Matt questioned as he paced back and forth.

"They'll be here, man.", Caleb said. "Just be patient."

"For all we know, they could be on their way here now.", Nerissa said with a kind smile that Matt returned with a scowl. "Wow! Still doesn't like me, huh?", she asked Caleb.

"He'll come around.", Caleb said. "Just give him time."

"Well, I'm surprised that you're so nice to me.", Nerissa said as she sat next to Caleb. "I mean after all the stuff the 'old' me did, I would blame you if you wanted nothing to do with me.", she said as she looked down at the ground.

"True. But you're my mother.", he said as Nerissa looked at him. "And the other you is gone. Plus, all that stuff is in the past. So, I'm willing to start over if you are.", he said as they looked as each other.

Hearing all if this, made Nerissa's eyes water before a tear or two rolled down her cheeks before she reached out nd have her son a hug that he returned.

"Thank you.", Nerissa said happy that thing were okay with the son she didn't know yet was willing to get to know in time.

"Anytime, mom.", Caleb said as he was happy to get to know the mother he never knew.

Seeing this, Halinor and Cassidy smiled happy for the both of them. Even Matt was happy for Caleb. Even though he still had his doubts about Nerissa. Just then, Will and the others teleported to the lake.

"Did we miss something?", Cornelia asked as she saw Caleb and Nerissa pull away from each other smiling.

"Just a mother and son moment.", Halinor said.

"That's nice!", Hay Lin said smiling.

"And now to drop the glamour from you guys.", Will said as she held up the Heart to the to men in suits.

Once she did this, she dropped the glamour around the two men revealing them to be Nigel and Eric. Yan Lin, Kadma, and Joe dropped their glamour as well.

"That was weird.", Eric said glad to be himself.

"Weird, yet cool!", Nigel said.

"So, what do we do now?", Matt asked.

"We Guardians go and train on a world where the Oracle can't see us.", Will said. "Caleb will be returning back to Metamoor while the rest of you will be staying here."

"What?", Matt questioned. "No way!"

"Yes way!", Will said. "We need to work on our teamwork before we go take on the Oracle and whatever forces he has."

"And to do that, we need to be focused and not have any distractions.", Cornelia said.

"In other words, no boyfriends.", Peter said understanding what Will and Cornelia meant. "It sucks, but it has o be done."

"So, I guess this is goodbye.", Caleb said walking up to Cornelia.

"Not goodbye.", Cornelia said as she wrapped her arms around Caleb's neck. "See you later."

"Right.", Caleb said as he wrapped his arms around his girlfriend's waist. "See you later.", he said with a smile that she returned.

"See ya.", Cornelia said before they shared a loving kiss.

"Be safe, Hay Lin.", Eric said as he and Hay Lin shared a hug.

"You, too.", Hay Lin said before they shared a loving kiss.

"Be careful.", Peter said as he held Irma in his arms. "And try to patch things up with Cassidy."

"I make no promises.", Irma said as she wrapped her arms around Peter's neck. "But I'll try.", she said before they shared a kiss.

"I'll miss you.", Taranee said to Nigel as they held each other close.

"I'll miss you, too.", Nigel said before they shared a kiss. "Stay safe."

"I will.", Taranee said with a small smile.

"I may not have to say this, but be careful.", Nerissa said to Caleb as they hugged each other.

"Same for you.", Caleb said before Nerissa kissed him on the cheek before they pulled away from each other.

"When this is all over, we have to have a family picnic.", Nerissa said with a smile that Caleb returned.

"I'd like that.", Caleb said with a smile.

"Be careful, Sis.", Peter said as he and his sister hugged each other.

"I will.", Taranee said as they pulled away from each other smiling.

"And try to get along with Halinor.", Peter said.

"I'll... try.", Taranee said looking down at the ground.

"Yeah.", Peter said as he used his index finger to tilt his sister's head up to face him. "I know you can.", she said making her smile a little.

"Matt, try to understand.", Will said as she held her boyfriend's hand. "This has to be done."

"I'm trying, Will.", Matt said as he held her hand. "I really am. It's just that, I don't like the thought of HER being anywhere around you."

"I wish you wouldn't talk about Nerissa like that.", Will said. "She as much a victim as you are. Maybe when this is all over, you will be able to get along with her."

"Maybe.", Matt said before Will gave him a loving kiss that he returned.

'Not likely.', Matt thought to himself as they pulled away from each other.

"Okay, Nerissa.", Will said. "Open the fold."

"Gotcha!", Nerissa said as she pulled out her Heart and opened a fold.

"Wait!", Matt said. "Where are you going?"

"Sorry, Matt.", Will said. "Can't tell you. If the Oracle were to try and read your mind, he'd know where we were and send who knows what after us."

"Smart move.", Caleb said as Will opened a fold to Metamoor for Caleb.

"This'll take you right to the palace.", Will said.

"Thanks!", Caleb said as he walked towards the fold Will opened for him.

"Please tell Elyon that we're okay and that we'll see her soon.", Cornelia said to her boyfriend.

"I will.", he said before they shared one last kiss. "And good luck!", he said before going through the fold.

Once he was through the fold, Will closed it as the others went through the fold Nerissa opened. Will then took one last look at Matt and smiled at him.

"I love you, Matt Olsen!", Will said before going through the fold.

Once she was through the fold, it slowly closed leaving Matt, Nigel, Peter, and Eric in Heatherfield Forest.

"I hope they'll be okay.", Nigel said.

"All we can do is pray that they'll come back alive and well.", Peter said.

"I pray and hope they do.", Eric said.

"Okay, guys.", Matt said. "Let's head back to town.", he said as he placed his left hand on Nigel's shoulder, and his left hand on Eric's shoulder while Eric placed his hand on Peter's shoulder.

Matt then teleported them all with him back to Heatherfield. As for the Guardians, once through the fold, they saw that they were in what looked like a city on Earth, which confused W.I.T.C.H. and Angelo.

"Where are we?", Irma questioned.

"It looks like we're on Earth!", Taranee said.

"So, this is where you decided to bring us.", Cassidy said. "Nice pick, Hallie! The Oracle won't be able to see us here!"

"Where is here?", Will asked.

"W.I.T.C.H. Angelo.", Halinor said getting their attention. "Welcome to Nune-Boreal."

A/N: That's right folk! The Guardians are on Nune-Boreal. And if any of you don't know what that world is, you'll find out in the next chapter. But I will say this. This world was in the comics. Anyway, with the girls' parents away on a world cruise, they don't have to worry about them wondering where they are. And that's a good thing, seeing as they have a major fight on their hands. That is, if they can learn to work together. Wish them luck people! They're going to need it!

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