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Season Three Episode Twenty: "Enemy of my Enemy" Chapter Five

In her family's apartment, Will unrolled the enchanted map and held the Heart over it. The other Guardians watched as she concentrated on the question "Where are the Dominators?" After a short moment, a set of five red 'X's appeared, all clustered together.

"There they are." Taranee said. "Looks like they're sticking close to each other, a little ways west of town."

"Well, let's go try to talk to them." Irma said.

Cornelia spoke up, "Are we sure that's the right thing to do? It's not like they're likely to be in a talking mood."

"No they're not." Elyon agreed. "But we have to try. After all, between Garix, the army, and the fact that the dark power they have is toxic, we're really the only chance they have."

"Exactly. Let's go." Will said.

Elsewhere, a fold opened at the head of a narrow ravine. From it emerged Prince Garix and his soldiers. The soldiers were all wearing new armor and carried new weapons and other gear stolen from the world called Ivalice. "Now we are ready." Garix thought to himself. "Now we will prevail."

Sitting in the backseat of her parent's car, Lillian Hale was flush with excitement about the day's events. "Wasn't it cool how those guys on the news were flying?" she asked. "And what about all the army guys who were in town this morning? It's been a big day!"

Harold and Elizabeth exchanged a glance in the front seat. Both knew the other was thinking the same thing; "We need to talk with someone about all this, and how it concerns Lillian."

While Harold drove, Elizabeth turned around in her seat and said "Lillian, how would you like to have dinner at the Silver Dragon tonight?"

"That sounds good!" the girl answered. She reached across her seat and pulled Napoleon into her lap. "But can we bring Napoleon and Huggles?"

"I'm afraid not dear. They don't allow animals into restaurants except for guide dogs." Elizabeth answered.

"Phooey."

West of Heatherfield, Uriah was still keeping watch when he saw the Guardians approaching. "Heads up," he thought to his teammates, "we've got company." Moments later the other four Dominators teleported to his side.

As the girls approached, each of the Dominators charged up a mass of energy, but didn't shoot. They were surprised to see the Guardians not attacking either. In fact, Sandra noticed, Will was carrying a small white flag. "White flag? Are they surrendering?" she thought.

Judas answered "Nah. White flags don't just mean surrender, they also mean 'we want to talk.' Be on guard, but let them come, I wanna see what they've got to say."

Soon, the two teams were standing facing each other on the canyon rim. "Okay girls, if you want to talk I'm game." Judas said. "What's the deal?"

Elyon said "The deal is this: We know you'll never willingly surrender, that if you're stopped it'll be because we fought you to a stop. But, for right now, we should agree to, if nothing more, a cease fire between us. There's a more pressing concern after all. A common enemy."

"You mean Garix." Bess said. "Why should we put aside our war over him?"

"Yeah." Courtney agreed. "We can handle you both."

"That's questionable." Taranee said. "But, even if you are right it's an awful risk, especially for you five."

A flicker of doubt crossed Sandra's face. "What do you mean 'especially for us?'"

Will pointed at the Heart of Zambala which Judas was still holding. "We mean that thing. That is the Heart that put the veil over Varthan. Should Garix manage to get his hands on it, he could dismantle the veil. And you know what happens then…"

Uriah paled as he saw the implications. "M-maybe we should listen to them, just this once." he thought to Judas.

"Agreed." Judas thought back. He turned back to the Guardians. "Alright girls, I'll tell you what… Until Garix is out of the picture, we won't bother you at all. IF you'll agree to leave us alone when we do thing you disapprove of, y'know, shoplifting and such…"

"I don't like that addendum." Taranee thought.

"Me either, but it's the best we're going to get out of them." Irma answered.

"I think so too." Will thought. "It's 'take what you can get' time for now."

"You have a deal." Elyon said. "But when Garix is dealt with, count on us making up for everything you've done right now."

Judas grinned. "I would expect nothing less. Now if you'll excuse us, we're in the market for a new hideout." The Dominators all teleported away.

Hay Lin let out an exasperated breath. "I really don't like that guy."

"Count us all in on that Hay Hay." Irma said putting an arm around her friend. "Now let's get back to civilization. I've got a date with Martin…"

Cornelia walked in her front door to find the rest of her family waiting. "Get cleaned up dear," Elizabeth said. "We're going out for dinner."

"Warn me a little sooner why don't you?" she mumbled. "Gimme five minutes."

Cornelia rushed to the bathroom to clean up, only to find her mother had followed her. "We're going to the Silver Dragon." Elizabeth said.

"Okay… Is something up that you're telling me this specifically?"

"We're hoping Yan Lin will have some time to speak with us. About Lillian. Your father and I are still worried about how to best raise someone with the kind of power she's going to inherit. Not to mention when to tell her."

Cornelia looked her mother in the eyes for a moment. "Wow. Mom I'm sorry, it hadn't even occurred to me how stressful knowing about Lil would be for you guys. I'll keep her busy when we get there, so you can talk."

"Thanks. I just hope Yan Lin can help us out…"