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Season Three Episode Sixteen: "Full Disclosure" Chapter Four
Napoleon jumped onto Harold's chest and used a forepaw to lift up one eyelid. Releasing it, he said "He's out cold, but he'll be alright." He turned to Cornelia. "I didn't speak too soon did I?" he asked.
"No, it was perfectly timed." Cornelia answered, kneeling down next to her father.
"Well, there's one." Hay Lin said. "We kinda figured we'd have some fainting at some point. Actually, we're doing better than I expected."
Elizabeth looked up at her daughter. "So let's get this out of the way. Who's the third regent you mentioned?"
"Um… …Huggles?"
"That rodent?" Elizabeth exclaimed.
"That's right doll. The rodent. Though, you understand, he doesn't like the term 'rodent.' I'd stick with 'dormouse' if I were you." Napoleon said.
"He's actually with Lillian right now." Will said. "There's no way we were leaving her totally unguarded while we did this thing."
"And if it helps," Cornelia said, "Unlike Napoleon he can't talk."
Harold moaned as he began to come to. He murmured "Are you there dear? I just had the strangest dream…" He opened his eyes to see Napoleon still standing on his chest, looking straight into his eyes.
"No dream bub. Now rise and shine." The cat said. Harold jumped to his feet, sending Napoleon falling to the ground.
It took several minutes for Harold to calm down enough to return to his seat, after which the girls all said they were prepared to answer any more questions. Before any could be asked though, another voice was heard speaking nearby. "Oh my. It looks like someone's having a party. For shame, not inviting us as well." said Judas.
Everyone looked up toward the source of the words, the adults gasping at the sight of the Dominators flying overhead. The Guardians stood and gathered in a line with everyone else behind them. "Matt." Will said, "We're gonna need you guys to get them out of here."
"Don't worry. We've got it covered." he replied.
"So what's this all about? Warning the folks about the big bad Dominators?" Uriah asked. "I'd say all you've really done is scare them. Which is just fine by me." He laughed.
Courtney noticed the diamond pendant Elizabeth Hale was wearing. "How beautiful. I must have it." she said. "Avarice!" The pendant flew up, its chain broke, and it flew to Courtney's waiting hand.
Matt, Caleb, Cassidy, and Miranda started trying to pull the adults away from the brewing confrontation. It wasn't an easy task, given the parent's fears for their children. They fought to stay where they were. Cornelia turned and yelled to her parents "Mom, dad, go with them! Get out of here before you get hurt!"
Caleb, physically pulling on Harold's shirtsleeve, agreed "C'mon already! Move!"
"What about you?" Harold shouted back. You could get hurt too!"
"Don't worry about us! This is our job!" Cornelia answered. The other Guardians shouted similar assurances to their parents as well. Then Will held out the Heart, it's bright glow drawing everyone's attention.
"Watch closely." Yan Lin instructed them, "This is where it gets interesting."
"Guardians Unite!" Will shouted. The Dominators turned and shielded their eyes from the brilliant light of transformation, while on the ground below incredulous adults watched in awe. Powered up and ready, the girls yelled one last time for everyone else to get clear, and then the real fight started.
Knowing that Sandra was the greatest tactical threat, the Guardians all focused on her first. They sped past the other Dominators, who hadn't expected to be passed over, and launched an all-out attack. Before she could even begin to use her powers, Sandra was out cold on the ground. "There we go." Irma said. "Now we've got a more even footing. Who's next?"
Rage burning in her gaze, Bess said "So that's how it is then? Well, if you're gonna ignore us, I say we should ignore you." The Dominators flew off separately, hunting down the families of their opponents…
Cassidy led Taranee's family away from the campsite as quickly as she could. From behind came the sound of an explosion. Lionel slowed, looking back. "What was that?" he asked.
"It sounded like one of Elyon's light bombs detonating." Cassidy answered. "Keep moving." Seeing the fear in his eyes, she added "She'll be okay sir. Taranee knows what she's doing. They all do, and they've got each other's backs."
"I still can't believe you knew about all this and didn't tell me." Peter said.
"Discuss it later!" Theresa told him. "Right now, just follow her lead 'til we're in the clear. We'll figure out the rest once this is over."
Moments later, they were forced to a stop when Bess hovered down on front of them. Theresa looked over at Cassidy and recognized the expression on her face. It was the same one she had moments before using some of her remaining power a month earlier. "Oh no you don't." Theresa said grabbing her arm. "I remember how that tapped you out last time, you'd be a sitting duck." To Bess's surprise, they turned and ran another way instead of fighting back. She pursued.
Elsewhere, Matt was leading the Vandoms, plus Dean and Sabrina, through a narrow ravine. "Hopefully, they won't notice us all the way down here." he said.
"And if they do?" Sabrina asked.
Matt grinned. "Then I'll do what I have to."
Meanwhile, Caleb and Napoleon, together with the Hales, were facing off with Courtney Grumper who has appeared in their path. Caleb drew his sword, and Napoleon turned to Harold and said "Try not to faint this time bub. The time's not right for that kind of thing." He then turned back to face Courtney and transformed into his regent mode.
"I… uh… guess that explains how the five-pound cat is supposed to protect someone." Elizabeth said.
"You got it doll. And before you can ask, yes, the rodent can do the same thing." Napoleon tensed to jump at Courtney, but before he could make his move, she made hers. The ground began to shake beneath their feet…
Miranda led the Lins towards the lot they had parked in. "Remember, once you're out of the forest, just get in the car and go straight home. Hay Lin will be there as soon as this is over. In fact, there's a good chance she'll beat you home."
"What about you dear?" Joan asked.
"I'm going back to help. I might not be a Guardian, but I've still got some tricks up my sleeve." Miranda answered.
"You'd better hope so." Judas said as he jumped out of the brush in their path. "Because otherwise, this is gonna be really painful for everyone. And that's a promise. I like painful…"
Matt turned quickly at the sound of a rustling sound in the forest. It turned out to be the Lairs, with Martin alongside. "Is everyone okay?" Tom asked.
"We're fine." Dean said. "Are you all okay?"
"I may never be okay again…" Anna murmured.
Susan put an arm around the other woman's shoulder. "You'll be fine Anna." she said. "Believe me, I felt the same way you do at first. It'll be alright."
Looking at Tom and Susan, Anna asked "How did you adjust to this? How can you live with our girls risking their lives this way?" A note of anger crept into her voice. "What could have convinced you to allow it?"
"Answers to those questions will need to wait." Matt said, "We've got company." They all looked up to see Uriah hovering before them, glowing with yellow energy….