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Season Three Episode Twenty-One: "War on Three Fronts" Chapter Three
Miranda walked hand in hand with Gideon through the sprawling shopping mall. They had already watched a movie and eaten dinner together, and now they were simply enjoying each other's company. "So," Gideon said, "I've not really had a chance to formally ask you yet… Would you like to go to the dance next week? Together I mean. I'll be on stage for half of it, but that's still plenty of time for us."
"I'd like that." Miranda answered, even as a new concern occurred to her.
"Good. I wasn't sure you'd be clear to stay out that late, what with your probation and all." Gideon said.
"Normally no. But they're really very understanding about special circumstances. I've already got an extension approved. Of course, it'll be nice when the probation period is over, but that's a long time off."
"How long exactly?"
"A couple years." Miranda answered.
Gideon looked to her in surprise. "That's pretty harsh." He said. Glancing around, he noticed what was being shown on the televisions in an electronics store. "Whoa! Look at that!" Together they walked to the store window. On all of the monitors were images of the battle at Hectate Canyon, however they could hear nothing through the soundproof glass.
Miranda let her thoughts slip into the Guardian mind-link. "We have a situation." She said to the other girls. "Get to a television quick…"
Hectate Canyon. As General Stanrych watched, the two armies met. The vastly outnumbered Varthan soldiers quickly proved that they were no longer outgunned. One faced an approaching tank. He raised an arm, and energy began to flicker around him, flowing out of crystals set into the new armor he was wearing. He spoke a single word: "Thundara." Instantly, a powerful bolt of lightning rocketed down from the clear, cloudless sky to strike the tank. The vehicle, armored against physical attacks but not magic, never stood a chance. It burst into flames, then exploded as it's fuel and munitions detonated.
Across the canyon, Prince Garix' other soldiers began performing similar feats. Some copied the first man in using lightning attacks. Others attacked with fire, ice, and even small tornados. Aghast, Stanrych began issuing orders, trying to outflank the enemy, which was still massively outnumbered. Then things got even worse…
As Stanrych looked on, five figures dove down from the heavens. Together, the Dominators began attacking everyone in sight. "Focus on Garix and his men." Judas thought to his teammates, "But anyone who gets in our way is fair game."
Bess leapt high into the sky, then crashed down onto a tank that was bearing down on her. She unleashed the full power of rage, smashing the vehicle's turret into crumpled garbage.
Uriah laughed as he saw Bess's attack. "Hey Bess," he thought to her, "Hulk Smash!"
"You are such a dweeb." She replied. "And look out behind you."
Turning, Uriah saw three Varthan soldiers running at him from one direction, and a group of eight U.S. army troops coming from another. He spread his arms wide and released the power of fear onto both groups. It was like they had run into a brick wall, all of them stopping dead in their tracks. One man from Varthan and three of the humans turned and ran, but the rest fell to the ground and began trying to attack from the cover of rocks and brush.
While half of the remaining human soldiers opened fire on Uriah's position, the rest tried to attack the two men from Varthan. For their part, Garix' men ignored the humans as the lesser threat and concentrated on Uriah, as well as Bess when she rejoined him. Both drew on the power in their armor to cast the Aeroga spell, which summoned small tornados which began to pursue Uriah as he fled from them.
Bess, overcome with the power of rage, tried to attack the twisters. It didn't end well for her. She was spun about and thrown clear across the battlefield. Looking up after impact, she saw that while one of the funnels was still chasing Uriah, the one she had tangled with was now coming for her. Seeing what was happening, Judas thought to them both, "Put your new friends to good use. Get them to chase you right into the middle of the other troops."
Moments after sending this advice, Judas was blindsided and throw heavily to the ground. He looked and saw that Garix himself had chosen to attack him. Rising, Judas said "Well well. It's about time you decided to throw in. Let's go…" He then thought to Sandra "You're up babe. Do your thing."
"Gladly." Sandra answered. She flew high above the conflict and began to spread the power of despair. Below, Soldiers on both sides of the battle grew weak, weary, and discouraged. They fought to keep up the struggle, but found they had nothing left.
Anthony Ananias fell to his knees. "W-What is this?" he gasped.
"Some kind of weapon." Stanrych answered him. "Something magical, if I don't miss my guess, courtesy of our erstwhile Dominators."
Anthony looked up at Stanrych, who was somehow still standing tall. "Sir, how are you doing that?" he asked.
"A lifetime of discipline and self-control son." The General answered. "You'll get there eventually too, if I don't miss my guess. Now, where is this new attack coming from…?" Binoculars to his eyes, Stanrych scanned the battlefield, then the skies above it. His gaze settled on Sandra. "Bingo." He said. Listed her coordinates to the gunners. Nothing happened. "Oh well, if you want something done right…" Stanrych walked to the nearest artillery and prepared to open fire…
Back in Heatherfield, the Guardians and regents gathered at Shell Beach. "Sorry about your dates." Will said to Miranda, as well as to Hay Lin who had been with Eric when the call to duty came.
"It's okay." Hay Lin answered. "I just wish we had a better excuse for when we have to suddenly run out on our boyfriends."
Miranda said "I told Gideon my "Probation Officer" was doing a spot check and I had to come see her." She glanced over at Cassidy. "It's technically true, kind of…"
"That's a good one." Irma agreed. "At least only half of us have that problem."
"Rub it in." Taranee said.
"Save the fighting for the bad guys." Will said. She held the Heart out. "Guardians Unite!"