The Forest Guardians Chapter 5

There was silence for a moment and then they felt the Earth tremble a bit.

"So you want to meet me?" The deep voice replied. Now both girls were not sure! They then saw the large tree began to transform. It became brighter and brighter until it was pure white!

"NO! IT CAN'T BE!" Rachel gasped, her eyes bulging.

"WHAT IS IT?!" Cassie panicked.

"HE'S…HE'S A…A…"

"To'kustar." Came the soft reply. Both girls turned and saw the large giant now stretching to his full height and now coming to kneel down before them. The girls then noticed a small stone on his forehead that was glowing. He and the other guardians had a small gem called shift stones; they used those stones to change their form. That is how he was able to shift into a large tree for a disguise.

"My name is Toku." He smiled.

"Wow…he looks more like a Way Big to me!" Rachel smiled happily.

"Then young one, you may call me by that term if you wish," He smiled. But he noticed that Cassie was shaking like a leaf! "Come here, little one."

"G-GIANT!" She screamed as she began to run and hide in some of the bushes. She could hear his deep chuckle and the other guardians gently chuckling too as they thought she was cute trying to hide. She suddenly heard rustling and was about to throw a punch when she stopped short as Rachel poked her head in the bushes to see her.

"WHOA! HEY! IT'S JUST ME!" Rachel squeaked, seeing Cassie rearing back for a punch.

"Rachel, we've got to get out of here!"

"Cassie, he won't hurt you; he's from a race of gentle giants. They don't eat humans. C'mon out." Rachel cooed.

"Young one…you cannot hide in the bushes forever," the leader cooed.

"He's right. Now c'mon out, Cass, or I'm coming in after you!" Rachel teased.

"R-Rachel!"

"Alright then!" Rachel laughed as she jumped in the bushes and began tickling her best friend. The guardians heard the laughter and soon Rachel saw a large hand gently reach into the bushes and pick them both up. Cassie squeaked in alarm but Rachel hugged her friend tightly so she couldn't squirm away. Toku looked at them with a gentle smile and then leaned down and gave her a nuzzle on her face. She whimpered a little, but calmed down with his gentle shushing and Rachel's gentle rubbing on her head.

"Shhh…now calm down; it's alright. I won't harm you." He whispered, now cuddling them both to his chest. Once he felt Cassie's breathing become less erratic, he hummed gently and let her rest against him. "Easy…there we go…shhh….it's alright, little one."

"Don't be afraid. He won't harm us," Rachel whispered. Cassie smiled a little and nodded as she watched Toku gently hug them closer.

"Now then, young ones. I need you both to stay in connection with each other. The One is seeking you both, but no matter what, don't let him earn your trust!"

"Ok." Rachel said seriously.

"Ok." Cassie replied as she nodded her head.

"We will keep an eye out for him," Rachel replied. All she saw was the leader smile and soon her eyelids began to get very, very heavy. "W-What's happening?"

"I'm getting…sleepy…," Cassie said softly. Before long, both girls were out cold.

A few hours later…

Both girls were slowly but surely waking up. They looked around and saw that they were once again the only ones in their room. The house was just the same and nothing looked different.

"I can't believe we met the leader!" Rachel squealed happily.

"I know! I like him!" Cassie giggled. After a few moments, the girls got up and prepared for the new day. They showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, and headed out for school and work. They had only been in town for a few moments before they felt someone watching them. They turned and saw the being with red eyes. Only he appeared wounded. He was holding his side and he gave Rachel a pleading look.

"Rachel!" Cassie gasped in terror.

"Don't let him get close enough!" Rachel commanded.

"Please…," came a deep, strong voice. The then saw he was speaking to them telepathically!

"STAY AWAY FROM US!" Rachel hissed.

"I need your help. I am wounded." He said as he staggered closer.

"DON'T TRUST HIM! REMEMBER WHAT THE GUARDIANS SAID!" Cassie said fearfully.

"The guardians are wrong about me. I need your help," He said, trying to get closer.

"CASSIE RUN!" Rachel said in a scream, but she yelled in terror as she was then wrapped in some form of vines!

"RACHEL!" Cassie screamed as she ran in between her friend and the tall, red-eyed person.

"Calm yourself…," he said softly.

"GET AWAY FROM US!" Cassie growled. He cocked a curious brow and in a flash of bright light, all three of them were gone!

guestsurprise's words: Uh-oh! The red-eyed being has taken Cassie and Rachel!

To guestsurprise: I hope the Guardians get to the girls in time to save them. And wow! The leader is a To'kustar! Totally cool! Also, EmeraldMoonGreen told me she loved your story "The Return Of Primus" and a couple other reviewers left some requests too. One reviewer was hoping you could do another chapter with Optimus and Primus tickling Megatron some more; and Bijuu lord was hoping you could do a bonus finale chapter of Primus being ticklish. What do you think? :)

To everyone else: Please leave a review, but no flames!

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