Apologizes for the long wait.
Warning: Long Episode and tissues might be required.
Episode 54: Birth Of The White Blade Part 2
November 30th 9:00 p.m. (Two Years Ago)
Up and down. Left to right. Horizontal and vertical. The brush swiftly and softly coursed itself across the page. The colors carefully and beautifully came together, placing themselves into an image beyond anyone's imagination. Bringing this creation to life took some...difficulty with several attempts not matching up to what the vision had described, but with the right motivation and the amount of time given to him, Kameron had been able to make it work.
With a long sigh exiting his mouth Kameron placed his brush down while wiping off his forehead. His eyes gazed at his creation while his lips stretched into a grin. Getting up from his chair a small whistle left his lips at the very marvel be brought into reality. He wouldn't call it a "Masterpiece" by the looks of it since his skills were still of an amateur's level, but to him he did a pretty good job. His grin slowly faded as he brought up his arms, taking notice of the several colorful spots and blotches on them.
'Geez. If I keep this up I might decide to cover my whole body in polka dots. Guess it's time I take a nice hot shower.' Kameron thought to himself.
Turning around a long crystal tendril shot out of his hand, aiming itself onto his doorknob before twisting it and opening it up. Exiting his room Kameron made his way to the bathroom. Entering the shower and turning the water on Kameron released a small sigh as the blissfully warm water made contact with his skin. Little by little the spots and blotches began to fade and drip off of his body while he washed himself.
'Can't believe tomorrow's the big day. Hard to think that we've managed to physically see each other for over two months by now. I hope she likes it. Wait... Kameron, what are you thinking? Of course she's gonna like it. You've poured your very soul into it. Why wouldn't she like it? No, don't overthink this. Everything is gonna be fine. Don't expect anything out of her either, it's just a gift. There's nothing you need to worry about. Except for the fact that you're actually giving her a gift and not just mailing it. Face to face. And hearing her voice...' Kameron thought to himself.
A small gasp left Kameron's mouth while a hand was placed onto his bare chest. His eyes slowly widened to the images of her in his mind...
*THUMP*
*THUMP*
*THUMP*
*THUMP*
*THUMP*
"Whoa..." Kameron said softly. "Wait a minute... Is this... Am I actually..."
December 1st 2:00 p.m. (Two Years Ago)
At Tierra De Lobos, within the walls of Bendito Hogar, the strumming of guitars echoed in the air. Alongside the guitars trumpets and the rhythms of several maracas joined in, bringing a beautiful, catchy tune.
In the center of the building several people rocked back and forth at the very music entering their ears. Smiles of joy and happiness spread across their lips as the music continued playing. Soon...the melody began to increase, raising the blissful music even further than before.
Inside the crowd of people following the rhythm of the music lied Kameron and Elizabeth. Both of them stood right in front of each other, swaying their bodies with each passing note. Kameron's hands were softly cuffed onto Elizabeth's waist while Elizabeth's hands were placed firmly onto Kameron's shoulders. They both kept their eyes on each other, though that alone was getting harder and harder with the added addition of their cheeks burning.
Kameron himself wore a white button-collared shirt with black dress-pants, a black belt, black dress-shoes, and a silver watch. Elizabeth on the other hand couldn't be rightfully described with words. She wore a shoulder-less light-blue dress with sparkles at it's ends, light make-up, her hair placed in a small bun, and small silver earrings. Calling her beautiful was an understatement. A synonym for beautiful wouldn't even begin to cover it either. Truly, no words could describe how she appeared.
From the sidelines the Diaz parents and the Evans parents watched their youngest children together. Christie and Green showed nothing more than pure, genuine smiles at their youngest son dancing with his friend. Senor and Senora Diaz held each other, observing the magical display of their daughter and her pen-pal together on this amazing day. Though many other people were dancing too, the dance between Kameron and Elizabeth was the definition of magic.
Elizabeth's brother, Miguel, had the honor of dancing with Kameron's sister Lepidolite. At first sight his eyes couldn't look away from her or the rest of her sisters. When the opportunity presented itself to him he took his chance to ask her for a dance. Seeing no harm in it, Lepidolite accepted his offer. Although, Miguel could not stop himself from turning his eyes onto his sister and her friend dancing together.
"Miguel?" Lepidolite said.
Turning his head Miguel placed his eyes back onto Lepidolite. "Lo siento. Solo estoy mirando a mi hermana." He added in Spanish.
Lepidolite smirked at him. "Sobreprotector mucho?"
"Desde que ella nacio." Miguel replied firmly.
"Entiendo. Pero ella ya no es pequena. Ella esta creciendo." Lepidolite said firmly.
That...was something Miguel couldn't deny. Despite literal evidence of today pointing that out, it was very hard for him to accept it. But...seeing his sister with her friend, smiling, that was more than enough assurance for him to take a step back. If she's happy, why step in and ruin it?
Soon the music began to come to a complete stop, halting everyone at the center. Releasing their hands from each other Kameron and Elizabeth continued having their faces getting burned before they turned around and went to their separate tables when their families were.
Upon reaching his table Kameron took his seat right as his family and the Universes placed their eyes on him.
"So... How was your dance?" Charoite slyly asked.
Kameron quickly adverted his eyes while turning is head away. "Por favor no lo hagas."
"By any chance...have you stepped up to first base?" Amethyst slyly asked before biting into her torta.
"It's not like that. We're just friends, that's it." Kameron replied.
"Are you sure?" Christie said. "We've seen how you both look at each other."
"That's the first sign of a romance." Lepidolite added.
"Everyone. Leave Kameron's actions with Elizabeth alone. Let them go at their own pace." Green replied.
"Though could someone please tell me again how turning fifteen is very important?" Pearl said.
"A Quinceanera is the moment a girl blossoms into a young woman. Their mothers and elders prepare them for any actions that could happen in the future and once they reach that age they're ready to face the world from a new perspective." Christie explained.
"Did you have a Quinceanera?" Amethyst asked.
"I did." Christie nodded. She then sighed while shaking her head, "Though mis padres went all the way with it and it lasted until midnight."
"Oh yeah, I remember that." Greg said. "It was so wild. I was so lucky to get back home without my parents catching me."
Just as someone else attempt to speak the sound of tapping glass entered everyone's ears, making them turn their heads to see Mr. Diaz standing up with a glass of wine in his hand.
"Gracias por venir a todos. Hoy mi hija es oficialmente mujer. Tengo mucha suerte de ser su padre. Me calienta el corazon verla sonreir. Y ahora elegira su primer regalo!" Mr. Diaz said cheerfully in Spanish.
Elizabeth covered her completely red face as the sound of clapping entered her ears. Her mother helped her stand up and guided her toward her father. Removing her hands her father pecked her cheek with his lips before walked back to their table. All eyes were now on her, making her hold her arms from the large quantity of attention she was receiving on her special day. She then turned her head to Kameron's table as her face was slowly cooling down.
Without a word Kameron stood up from his seat and calmly walked up to her. He came to a complete stop, stand several inches from her while raising up his right arm. His Gemstone began to glow and a small sphere of light popped right out of it before it began to grow and stretch into a rectangle. The rectangle slowly lowered itself into his hands right as the light around it started to dim and fade. Once it did many gasped at the very sight of it, including Elizabeth. Kameron's gift to her was a self-portrait of herself surrounded by the ocean waters on a sunny day with various seagulls flying right behind her.
"Feliz cumpleanos, Isabel." Kameron said softly.
Tears began to form in Elizabeth's eyes and slowly fall down her cheeks. Her lips grew into the largest smile she could ever make. Her friend...was truly something else to her. Walking up to him she reached her hands out and took the portrait from him. Turning around she walked over to her table and gave her give to her brother. Without a word Miguel took the gift before Elizabeth walked back over to Kameron. Approaching him she wrapped her arms around his waist while placing her head onto his shoulder. Kameron returned her affection, wrapping his arms around her waist, making her tighten their embrace.
"Aww... They'll so get together." Steven cooed.
"If it ain't obvious enough." Amber and Pyrope added in unison while grinning.
"Ten dollars Elizabeth makes the first move." Citrine added before chomping on his torta.
"I assume they both with confess simultaneously." Onyx added nonchalantly.
"Let us wait and see what happens." Green concluded.
February 14th 7:30 p.m. (One Year Ago)
Underneath the light of the crescent moon and her companion of stars Kameron and Elizabeth walked through a calm and quiet forest. Today...neither of them really had any plans for...Valentine's Day, so...Elizabeth suggested they should spend it together. Since Kameron and Elizabeth spent most of their time together at Tierra De Lobos, a change of scenery was well needed.
Side by side the young teenagers gazed at the moon above and hummed at the soft breeze blowing through them. A night like this with anyone was too majestic. Almost as if...a princess was getting escorted by her knight in shining armor. But that was just an exaggeration. Though Elizabeth was cute, Kameron only saw her as herself, not a princess. The same went for Elizabeth as she saw Kameron as an amazing friend, not a super hero.
Soon the duo stopped at a massive tree near a river at it's side. Approaching the tree they sat down and placed their backs against while keeping their eyes on the skies above. Their shoulders made contact, making the teenagers' faces burn, but their lips grew into soft smiles.
"Entonces... Cual es la sorpresa?" Kameron asked.
Elizabeth turned her head to him and tilted it, "Que?"
"He sido paciente. Pero realmente quiero saberlo." Kameron replied.
Giggles exited from Elizabeth's mouth. Before they met up with each other she did want to surprise him with something. What it was, she couldn't tell him until the day came to an end. So...true to her word, she stood up from the grass and walked forward before turning herself around, facing Kameron. Her cheeks continued to burn right before she rapidly tapped them while adjusting her throat.
Opening her mouth...an unexpected event occurred.
(Song Start)
Elizabeth:
There is a person I've wrote to everyday. I've known him since eighth grade.
I never thought about him in a certain way. No personas on display.
Then something changes, and he changes.
From a guy that I wasn't into. Into a guy that I'm totally into.
From a guy that I wasn't really into. Into a guy that I'm fully into.
Is he worth it?
Listen to me~
Is he?
Kameron...blinked at her. Was this for real?
He couldn't even speak as Elizabeth slowly walked up to him.
There is a person that I've known so well.
I figured him out and I can tell~
He's gone from a guy that I wasn't into. Into a guy that I'm totally into.
From a guy that I wasn't really into. Into a guy that I'm totally into.
Is he worth it?
Are you listening~
Kameron:
Absolutely!
Elizabeth took his hands into her own, pulling him up from the grass.
Elizabeth:
It's hard relating to other people my age. Except when I write a page.
There are so many changes that I'm going through. And I really want to talk to you.
A part of me wants to.
Elizabeth smiled softly at him, making Kameron's cheeks burn further.
A part of me wants to, that's true.
A part of me likes to talk to you.
A part of me wants to, that's true.
A part of me likes to be with you.
A part of me wants to, that's true.
A part of me likes to look at you.
A part of me...
Elizabeth pushed her face forward, getting dangerous close to Kameron's
I know this is much, but it's totally true.
The guy that I'm totally into.
Kameron:
The guy that you're totally into...
Elizabeth and Kameron:
The guy that I'm totally into.
Elizabeth:
Is...you.
(Song End)
The moment Elizabeth finished singing she pressed her lips onto Kameron's. That moment... Right as it started Kameron's eyes expanded so much his pupils slowly shrunk. His face burned so much to the point of becoming completely red and his heart began to thump at an accelerated rate. His brain...just stopped. No thoughts were getting conjured up or processing. There was absolutely nothing he could do at this very moment.
Elizabeth pulled herself away from him, showing him her largely blushed expression. "Surprise..." She said softly in English with a Spanish accent.
Rapidly blinking his eyes Kameron gulped while his lips started shaking. "Uh... Uh... W-W-W-Wow..."
"Y-Yeah..." Elizabeth replied while moving some hair behind her ear. "Was that...okay? It's my first."
"It's my first too." Kameron said. "That was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. And...I don't know what to say."
Elizabeth giggled at his confused expression right as she hugged him. "Will you be my boyfriend?" She asked softly.
Holy smokes. First she sung beautifully. Then she kissed him. And now she's asking him to be his girlfriend. So much happening in the spam of only a few short minutes. But...who's to say he didn't feel the same way.
"Sure. I wouldn't mind that." Kameron replied, hugging her back.
March 20th 3:00 p.m. (One Year Ago)
Spring Break. There comes a time in life where we work very, very hard in school. We try the best we can to the best of our abilities and our minds. Preparing ourselves for a test, an exam, or new assignments that will count for a portion of our grades or more. Truly...a massive headache for anyone to bare.
This is why Spring Break was been created. A chance for many kids, teens, and young adults to rest and relax. A reprieve until they return fully energized and ready to continue their routines.
And one of the best places to rest and relax is none other than Beach City Delmarva.
"GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO!"
On the boardwalk of Beach City Kameron, Elizabeth, Lars, Sadie, Ronaldo, Scarlett, Angela, and Chelsea all sat together outside drinking the newest item from the Big Doughnut: The Grande Slushie. Just came out last week and sporting a storage of three flavors in a single cup. It's been selling well after it's release and has become the number one item to get for anyone who's brave enough to gulp down delicious flavors together. And so the group each got a hold of them, but through the persuasion of Chelsea Kameron, Lars, and Ronaldo had challenged each other to slurp each flavor until they completely run out.
"C'mon, boys! Chug those babies down!" Chelsea yelled.
"C'mon Lars! You can do this!" Sadie cheered.
"You can do it, Kameron!" Elizabeth cheered.
"I can't believe my sister talked the boys into doing this." Angela said while slowly drinking her Grande Slushie.
"But aren't you a little curious?" Scarlett asked.
"Not really. I'm more worried about the aftermath." Angela replied.
Soon each of the boys managed to reach the bottom of their cups before removing their lips from their straws. Three satisfying sighs exited their mouths as they smiled. Then...their eyes shot open before they dropped their cups.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" Each of the boys screamed while clamping their heads.
"It hurts! It hurts so much!" Lars screamed.
"This was a bad idea! This was a bad idea from the start!" Kameron screamed.
"Ugh! Why did we do this!" Ronaldo screamed. "We gotta find something hot to eat! My dad has some spicy chili sauce that could work!" Ronaldo concluded as his eyes shot out.
"DEAL!" Kameron and Lars screamed before all three boys ran over to the Fry Shack.
Watching them run for their lives each of the girls couldn't help but laugh at their pain. Yes, it was wrong, but their reactions were too much much for them to hold.
As they calmed down the girls slowly drank their slushies. One of the best ways to entertain themselves, even if it was their friends.
"So...Elizabeth. We gotta talk." Chelsea said.
Elizabeth turned her head to the goth girl while tilting her head, "What do we need to talk about?"
"You and Kameron." Chelsea said as her lips stretched into a grin. "You gotta tell us. How did you and him become so close?"
"Chelsea. That's none of our business." Angela chastised.
"C'mon, I gotta know." Chelsea replied.
"No, no it's okay." Elizabeth said to Angela. Lowering her drink down Elizabeth smiled. "We've known each other since eighth grade. We were pen-pals for a school assignment. I've never really...been good at engaging with other people my age and making friends. But...as we started writing to each other it slowly became...natural. We'd write day and night about ourselves and our cultures. It really made me happy just talking to him. Then...last year we met in person for the first time."
"The moment I saw him I couldn't hold it in and hugged him. Seeing him... Looking at him... Hearing his voice... We finally made a chance to see each other. After that he'd visit me when he wasn't too busy. For my Quinceanera he made a portrait of me," Elizabeth stopped while cupping her cheek.
"That's so nice." Sadie said genuinely.
"It was. Every moment I'm around him my heart beats, I feel hot, and I just can't help but be happy. He changed my life for the better. To repay his kindness I sang to him and asked him to be my boyfriend. He said yes." Elizabeth replied as her cheeks started blushing.
Each of the girls couldn't help but smile at her. For as long as they've known Kameron he wasn't really the romantic type. No pickup lines, no attempts at being a showoff, no flirting with any girl he sees, he just came off as friendly to them. Though he wasn't a goody two-shoes or a White Knight to them either. He knew when to balance compassion with firmness. Guess he found his 'special someone' that made their hearts click.
"Elizabeth." Scarlett said, gaining her attention. "Do you have any plans for Kameron's birthday?"
Elizabeth blinked at her before putting a finger underneath her chin. Kameron's birthday was three months away, giving her a lot of time to consider any ideas that she could do for him. Although...nothing really came to mind at the moment.
"No, why?" Elizabeth replied.
"I've got a little idea for him that involves us girls." Scarlett said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. "This might be a little...extreme for us, but I think he'll like it." She added, handing the paper to Elizabeth.
The girls gathered around as Elizabeth unfolded the paper, but the moment she did they all blushed heavily. Was this... Wait...was this really...
"Oh my..." Elizabeth said as her cheeks burned more. "Uh...does Kameron actually like this?"
"Yeah. Him, Lars, and Ronaldo are really into this." Scarlett replied.
"I'm not really so sure about this." Sadie said nervously. "I mean...sure we're not little girls anymore, but...this is just..." She added with tugging at her shirt.
"I'm so in." Chelsea replied. "It'll be pretty nice to see the look on his face when he sees this."
"I mean...isn't this a little...inappropriate for us?" Angela asked around. "I don't feel very comfortable doing something like this."
"C'mon, girls!" Chelsea replied around. "It'll be fun."
Elizabeth hummed a little as she continued to stare at the context of the paper. Scarlett said Kameron was into this and to do this for his birthday... I mean...she's never actually done something like this before, but for her boyfriend... She wouldn't know unless she tries it out first.
"...Okay." Elizabeth said timidly.
Just as any girl was about to respond loud screams entered their ears. Lifting their heads they quickly took notice of the guys running out to the beach and jumping into the ocean. An aura of confusion surrounded them, making their cheeks cool for a moment, but not entirely.
June 7th 4:30 p.m. (One Year Ago)
Walking through the sidewalk of Destiny City Kameron stood at a crosswalk with Lars and Ronaldo alongside several other people surrounding him. Lifting his head his eyes caught the stoplight changing color and the stop signal changing. Stepping forward the guys quickly crossed the street and made their way to the left. As they walked Kameron pulled out his phone and brought up his messages.
Got a surprise for you~ Come to the old building on Tenth Street. - Elizabeth.
"You know what's going on?" Lars asked.
"Not a clue." Kameron replied at he placed his phone back into his pocket. "I could think of a few possibilities, but it would bee best to just see it for ourselves."
"Maybe they want to share their deepest darkest secrets with us." Ronaldo said while twiddling his fingers.
Both Kameron and Lars looked at him with raised eyebrows. "Why would they want to do that?" Kameron asked.
"Think about it." Ronaldo replied as he raised a finger up. "It's your birthday. Plus...maybe as a gift the girls are finally breaking free of their insecurities and wanting to expose the other sides of themselves. That's gotta be it."
"I highly doubt it." Lars scoffed. "If the girls really had something they wanted to get off their chests then why invite us to a building nobody has used in over ten years? Wouldn't it make more sense for them to tell us face to face?"
"That's true, but everyone has their moment to speak about their issues when they're ready." Kameron replied. "We shouldn't push them into telling us if they don't want to. Though if something really is bothering them and they won't tell us then we might have to push them a little. I wouldn't recommend it, but sometimes it works and it really annoys me that people need to be pushed to the edge to finally talk out their problems."
"No denial there." Ronaldo said while putting his hand down.
"Same." Lars added.
Taking a right turn the boys stopped to look at their destination. In front of them laid a large tall building with a plethora of broken windows, rust on certain areas, and cracks around the concrete. Yep, this place has seen better days. Surprisingly it hasn't been taken down as of yet, though their could be a chance at that in the future. For now the boys walked ahead and entered inside.
To their left was a large stairwell, only it was old beyond recognition with rust spreading on the stairs themselves and the handles. To their right the boys saw a long corridor with two pathways forming at it's end and a staircase leading to the downward floor.
"Which way should we go?" Lars asked around.
"Let's try the lower floors first." Kameron replied. "Find out what's below us before checking out what's above us." He added before walking forward.
Without a word his friends followed. Making their way down the corridor the boys descended down the staircase. The more they went down the darker there vision became. Luckily Kameron's Gemstone began to illuminate a green light, giving them some light in the darkness.
With one more step a bright light suddenly came out, causing the boys to cover their eyes. Slowly removing their hands from their eyes their vision began to clear up, but the moment it did the boys immediately froze in place.
Right in front of them were both Scarlett and Sadie, only...what instantly caught the attention of the boys were the outfits they were wearing. Scarlett had on her head small cute feline ears, black stripes across her cheeks, orange paws with black stripes on her hands and feet, and the cherry on top was a orange crop-top with an orange skirt accompanied with black stripes. Sadie had on small cute ears with gray fur, her nose was colored black, gray paws on her hands and feet, a gray vest with a red ribbon at it's center, a gray skirt, and lastly a small golden tiara in the middle of her ears.
"Hi boys~" Both girls said while waving their hands.
It took a moment for the boys to regain functionality before they blinked and rubbed their eyes, just to make sure what they were seeing was real. Opening their eyes the girls remained standing near them wearing their outfits.
"Holy stars..." Kameron said softly. "Commander Tiger? Princess Koala?"
Hearing this both girls' lips stretched into grins. Scarlett slowly approached the trio and stopped right as she got close to Kameron.
"Corrrrrrect~" Scarlett purred. "You just hit the jackpot, birthday boy." She added as she licked the tip of his nose.
"Soooooo... Do...you...like...our...outfits...?" Sadie said very, very slowly.
Lars gulped with sweat falling from his forehead. He'd never seen Sadie like this before and to be perfectly honest...it was a very, very good look for her. He'd always seen Sadie as a friend since they first met, but now...seeing her like this was...absolutely breathtaking, especially with the character she was cosplaying as.
Ronaldo on the other hand... His whole body started shaking. His cheeks began to burn at their maximum temperature. His lips great spread into the largest smile he could ever muster. This was no dream. This was no illusions. One of his female friends is actually cosplaying as Koala Princess, his favorite anime character of all time. I mean...he's got plenty of favorites, but Koala princess takes the cake.
"Ummm... Sadie... If it's not too much trouble... May I please, please have a hug from you?" Ronaldo asked timidly.
"Oh... Ummm... Sure... Hugs... Make... Everything... Better..." Sadie replied slowly as she approached Ronaldo. Step by step she slowly walked up to him before wrapping her arms around his waist.
Slowly hugging her back Ronaldo felt his body calming down with a million scenarios playing in his head. Sure, Sadie wasn't the real Koala Princess, but this was a very close second nonetheless.
Separating from Ronaldo Sadie turned to look at Lars. "Would... You... Like... A... Hug... Too...?"
Lars slowly nodded. Bending his back a bit he kneeled down and hugged her. It wasn't his birthday, but maybe...just maybe...he could ask the girls if they could do this for his birthday too.
"Now, birthday boy. I'm afraid we have terrible news you must hear." Scarlett said to Kameron. "Our angel of purity, the Dove Princes is being held captive by the Raven Queen and her elegant Doe Maid. We've tried to save her, but to no avail. You will find her at the top of the building. Please hurry. She desperately awaits for her knight to save her."
Her knight? Wait a minute... Those were the exact same lines from the fifteenth episode of Animal Guardians.
"Please... Save... The... Princess..." Sadie added, turning her head to Kameron. "Your... Friends... Are... Needed... Elsewhere..."
Turning his head Kameron looked at both Lars and Ronaldo. They both gave him a firm nod and with that confirmation Kameron quickly turned around and rushed back up to the first floor.
Without any delays Kameron moved from floor to floor, going as fast as he could to reach the very top floor. Unfortunately, all of the elevators were out and unresponsive, so he had to use the stairs. Each stairwell was longer than the last, delaying his time even further. Which made him question the very architect that designed this building in the first place. This was completely ridiculous.
Reaching the end of the eighth floor Kameron quickly approached the ninth and final floor of the building. Several breaths exited his mouth, making him kneel while placing his hands on his knees. Gathering up some air he breathed it in and exhaled it out right and walked up to the ninth floor entrance.
Opening the door Kameron turned to the first room and let out a gasp. Inside, at the center of the room was his beloved girlfriend Elizabeth. She was wearing a silver tiara with feathers placed at each side of her ear, a white vest, a short white skirt, white sandles, and large white-feathered wings on her back. His girlfriend had cuffs placed on her wrists while chains were hung from the ceiling.
She wasn't alone. next to Elizabeth were the Park sisters. Chelsea wore black feathers behind her ears and wore a black crown on her head. This was accompanied by a black-feathered vest, a short black skirt, black boots, and large black-feathered wings on her back. Meanwhile Angela wore small antlers on her head and had her nose painted black. This was accompanied by a black-collared shirt and skirt with a short white apron, white long socks and black shoes, and a small fluffy tail behind her.
"Ah... The hero has finally made his arrival." The Raven Queen snickered. "You know, it's very rude to keep a girl waiting."
"Release the Dove Princess!" Kameron yelled. "If you want a prisoner, then take me instead. Her life has more value than mine!" He added passionately.
"NO!" The Dove Princess screamed. "My life has no meaning to it! You're always saving me from danger! You're always there for me! You're always protecting me, even when I don't want you too!" Lifting her head tears began to fall onto her cheeks. "I have been nothing but a burden to you! I always get in the way! But no more! This time... This time I will save you."
Whoa... That was powerful. Kameron continued looking at his girlfriend with a surge of pain flowing through him. He'd never seen her expression like that before. And...just looking at it made the surge of pain inside him surge even faster. He was fully aware of what was going on, but that can't excuse the true feeling in his mind and heart.
"Name your price, Raven Queen. Anything you want, I'll give it to you." Kameron said somberly.
"NO!" The Dove princess screamed.
"Quiet!" The Raven Queen yelled. "Or I'll make my maid tighten your shackles." She added as her sister raised her hands to the cuffs.
Walking up to Kameron Chelsea raised her hand to his face, caressing his cheek. "As for you, hero, do you understand why I put her in this state?"
"You want me all to yourself." Kameron replied firmly. "What we had wasn't healthy or stable. You made me your toy and played with my mind and my heart. I will never experience that ever again."
The Raven Queen scoffed. "You're not as dense or hardheaded as you were before. I like that. And I shall grant you your precious princess back, but under one condition."
"Name it." Kameron said firmly.
The Raven Queen moved to the side and pressed her lips onto his cheek. A small gasp left Elizabeth's mouth. Seeing this... Her boyfriend getting kissed by another girl... quickly sent cracks into her heart.
"Admit to her what you couldn't to me. Say to her the words that you refuse to give to me. If you can do that, I'll release her~" Chelsea purred.
Walking away from the Raven Queen Kameron stepped up to the chained princess. Standing right in front of her as his firm demeanor began to soften.
"I'm sorry, Princess." Kameron said softly. "I'm very stubborn and foolish for ignoring your please. If our roles were reversed then you would've done the same thing in my position. I was given the task to protect you ever since I was taken away from my own world. To this very day I still miss it, but you've always comforted me in my despair and sorrow. For that, I can't thank you enough. And so, I wish to say something to you that have been lingering in my mind since the day you became a princess. I... I... I love you!"
A gasp left the Dove princess' mouth. Her eyes filled with tears that ran down her cheeks. Those words... Those were the very words she wanted to here him say since they got together. Her lips trembled and stretched into a massive grin at her beloved.
"I love you too!" The Dove Princess yelled passionately.
As if time slowed itself down, the chains that binded the Dove Princess broke and shattered along with her cuffs. In the blink of an eye Kameron rushed forward, catching the Dove Princess in his arms. Feeling the warmth of his embrace the Dove Princess looked up at her savior. Without uttering a word she leaned forward, pressing her lips onto his. Her hands touched his face, softly caressing them as they pulled away for a brief moment before their lips reconnected.
In the moment Chelsea and Angela watched the couple with smiles. A pure and genuine moment of honest love, whether they were acting or not.
August 6th 8:00 p.m. (One Year Ago)
At the Diaz Residence within the dining room the Diaz family and Kameron all released satisfying sighs and rubbed their stomachs. Another delicious meal made by Mrs. Diaz eaten up with nothing remaining on the plate.
"Muchas Gracias, Senora Diaz." Kameron said in Spanish.
"De nada, Kameron. Espero que lo hayan disfrutado." Mrs. Diaz replied kindly.
"Si." Kameron said. "Puedo lavar los platos para todo?" He added.
"Oh, no, no. No es necesario." Mrs. Diaz replied while waving her hand up and down.
"No me importa." Kameron assured.
Mrs. Diaz smiled at him and nodded as Kameron stood up and took everyone's plates before heading into the kitchen. Putting them down on the counter he turned the water on before grabbing the sponge and putting some soap on it before drenching it with water. Grabbing the first plate he began to wash.
"You're too nice." Elizabeth said, approaching him.
"Just wanting to be a friendly and nice guest. Plus it's the least I could do after devouring your mom's rice and beans." Kameron replied while putting the wet plate away.
Small giggles exited Elizabeth's mouth as she watched her boyfriend clean.
Finishing up the final plate Kameron placed it in the dish-holders before squeezing the sponge of any remaining soap under the stream of water. Turning the water off he grabbed some paper towels to wipe his hands and threw it into a nearby trashcan.
Turning around to his girlfriend he opened his mouth to speak, but his words immediately fell silent at the abrupt ringing entering the atmosphere. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out his phone to see an icon of a Gemstone beeping. A small sigh formed from his breath since he'd now had to leave the Diaz family, but as he tapped the icon and the Gemstone placed itself onto the location where he needed to go, his eyes quickly shot open.
'No... No, no, no, no! Not here!' Kameron thought to himself.
Raising his head he looked at his girlfriend whom gave a worried expression to him just as he placed his phone back into his pocket. "Elizabeth. Stay here." He told her firmly.
Elizabeth tilted her head at her boyfriend, "Why? What's wrong?"
"Corrupted." Kameron answered. "They're near here. I need to go take care of them. You and your family stay here until I get back." He added as he walked out of the kitchen.
"Wait!" Elizabeth called out.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Kameron replied. He smirked at her while lowering his goggles onto his eyes. "Please stay here, it''ll be dangerous." He added as he turned his head to the rest of Elizabeth's family, "Corruptos estan llegando."
Mrs, Diaz gasped while covering her mouth. Mr. Diaz and Miguel stood up from their chairs.
"En realidad?" Mr. Diaz asked.
Kameron nodded and made his way out of the house. Elizabeth attempted to follow him, but her mother quickly grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. Looking at her Mrs. Diaz shook her head.
Once outside Kameron quickly burst through the village at top speed while quickly dodging any and all obstacles in his path. Reaching the entrance of the village Kameron narrowed his eyes as his speed increased while making his way into the desert landscape.
Further and further Kameron ran, leaving a large dust cloud behind him. Up ahead he a large area illuminating in a pink light. Going toward it Kameron leaped into the air and moved his body to the side, sliding across the sand until he came to a complete stop. Taking a closer look he found a large hoard of...scorpions. However, unlike any other scorpion these were large, spiky, pink, and had various Gemstones placed on various places around their bodies.
'Wow. Was not expecting to fight Corrupted this big. I better call the others.' Kameron thought to himself. But just as he reached for his phone his eyes shot open, 'Dammit. They told me they were dealing with a Gem problem in Hawaii before I left. Guess I'll have to handle this before they manage to find the village.'
Raising his right arm out Kameron's Gemstone began to glow. A small green sphere of light shined erupted out of it before it began to grow and expand. The light surrounding it began to dim, revealing itself to be Venganza, his signature blade.
"HEY! Corrupted!" Kameron yelled. The hoard turned their head to him, "Let's dance!" He added before rushing toward them.
The first of the scorpions quickly came up to him, pulling back one of it's pincers and lunging it at Kameron. Smirking, Kameron leaped into the air, dodging the strike and lifting Venganza up before quickly bringing her down, slicing off the pincer. The scorpion screeched in pain right as Kameron charged in and pierced Venganza into it's head, causing the creature to poof instantly. Reaching his left arm out Kameron grabbed the Gemstone before placing it into his own.
"C'mon! Is that the best you can do?" He said to the other scorpions.
Two scorpions soon began to charge at him in full. The scorpion on Kameron's left pulled it's stinger back before shooting it toward him. Watching it come to him Kameron pushed himself out of the way, but as he landed back onto the ground the scorpion on his right lunged one of it's pincers at him, taking hold of him.
"GAH!" Kameron screamed.
The second scorpion tightened it's grip on him, making him scream even more. It also didn't help that several spikes pierced themselves into his body, staining his shirt with blood. The second scorpion looked over at it's companions and pulled it's pincer back before launching it out, sending Kameron right toward them.
Heading their way Kameron opened his eyes to see the third scorpion lunge it's tail out, wrapping it around Kameron body in a tight grip. In an instant the third began to slam Kameron onto the desert ground. A long groan left him right wen the third scorpion picked him up and slammed him again. The third scorpion soon moved it's tail, slamming Kameron in various spots in quick succession.
'Okay... Can't get distracted. C'mon, dude! Focus!' Kameron thought to himself.
Right as he got lifted into the air once more green crystals pierced right through the third scorpion's tail, causing it to screech and release Kameron from it's grasp. Crashing onto the ground Kameron lifted his left arm and pierced his fingers into the dirt. In mere moments large green crystals rose from the dirt, going right through the third and second scorpions' stomachs.
POOF!
POOF!
In a flash they both poofed simultaneously. Turning his head Kameron began to breath heavily right as the fourth and fifth scorpion were coming toward him. Gathering as much strength as he could Kameron raised Venganza and held her hilt with both hands. His Gemstone began to glow as did his eyes. A green aura began to surround his body. Pulling Venganza his quickly raised her up, slashing at the air vertically.
"Heaven's Crescent!" Kameron yelled.
Swinging his sword he unleashed a large blast of green energy in the form of a crescent right at his targets. Coming toward them the fourth and fifth scorpions couldn't react fast enough and so Kameron's attack sliced right through them like a hot knife through butter.
POOF!
POOF!
Right then and there...the last of the hoard had been defeated.
Heavy breath started leaving Kameron right as he fell onto one knee. 'Geez! Didn't think they were gonna be that ruthless. But then again, they act just like animals would. Now...I gotta seal them before they reform.' Kameron thought to himself.
Raising himself from the ground he lifted his left arm, shooting out two crystal tendrils and grabbing onto the second and third scorpions' Gemstones. Absorbing them into his own Gemstone Kameron turned his head to the last remaining two.
"Kameron!"
A gasp exited Kameron, making him turn his body to see none other Elizabeth running toward him. Kameron's eyes expanded as his pupils began to dilate. No... No, no, no! Why!? Why!? Why now! Why is she here!? Why isn't she with her family!?
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" Kameron screamed.
Elizabeth gasped and froze in place. Her eyes then locked onto the state her boyfriend was in, making her cover her mouth.
"GET OUT OF HERE, NOW!" Kameron yelled.
A groan left Kameron's mouth as he fell onto one knee and dropped Venganza from his hand.
"Kameron!" Elizabeth yelled as she went up to him before helping him get onto his feet.
"What are you doing here!?" Kameron yelled again.
"I couldn't just wait around until you got back." Elizabeth replied. "And I'm glad I made the choice to come here."
"You can't be here right now! I'm dead serious, you seriously can't be here right now! I told you to stay with your family." Kameron argued.
"I DIDN'T WANT TO LOSE YOU!" Elizabeth yelled.
"I can handle this!" Kameron yelled. "Elizabeth, you need to get out of here right now before-"
"WATCH OUT!" Elizabeth screamed as she pushed Kameron to the ground.
Crashing into the ground Kameron quickly turned to head. But... Once he turned his head his eyes shot open...
Elizabeth Diaz... Kameron's girlfriend... Very kind... Very compassionate... Very loving... And now...she had a scorpion stinger going through her chest...
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W-Why...? Why was this happening...? She was fine just a second ago... And now... And now... Now...
The fourth scorpion lifted Elizabeth into the air and flicked it's tail, making Elizabeth come off of it and crash right onto the dirt before her body rolled over.
At that moment...he lifted his goggles and tears fell from Kameron's eyes. Stutters started leaving his mouth right when he looked over at the fourth and fifth scorpions coming up to him. His eyes began narrow with more tears streamed down onto his cheeks. His teeth began to grit while his hands scrapped the dirt beneath him. Lifting his head into the air Kameron opened his mouth.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Like the sheer wails of a banshee in agonizing pain, Kameron screamed at the very universe herself. In a sudden burst a huge gust of wind erupted around the area. It continued growing as Kameron screamed with all his soul.
Both the fourth and fifth scorpion quickly backed away from him while Elizabeth was blown away, rolling further and further away from her boyfriend.
The wails of the teenager then came to an abrupt stop. Lowering his head Kameron harshly glared at the monsters that stood near him. Gripping Venganza's hilt as tightly as he possibly could, Kameron dashed at the monsters. Coming up to the fourth scorpion it tried attacking him with it's tail, but Kameron rapidly dodged without even trying and cut off it's stinger before pushing himself further and piercing it with Venganza.
POOF!
Just like that, the stupid monster was poofed. He placed it into his Gemstone right as he locked his eyes onto the final scorpion. The creature moved itself back and attempted to get away. Big...mistake. Kameron rushed up to it and jumped high into the air. The scorpion launched it's stinger at him, but just like it's companion it was of no avail since he dodged it and stepped on it's side to give himself another push. Aiming right at it's Gemstone Kameron lifted Venganza and sent her right into the shiny rock.
Screeches of pain left the last scorpion while it's body started glowing pink. Little by little it's body began to dissolve and fade away until it vanished completely. It's Gemstone shattered into multiple pieces, hitting the ground at the same time Kameron did.
Placing Venganza on his back Kameron picked up the Gem Shards. As he did his glowing eyes and aura disappeared. His eyes started to shake, but he quickly shook his head and turned it to see Elizabeth on the ground.
"Elizabeth!" Kameron yelled.
Jogging up to her Kameron fell to his knees and turned her over. When he did he instantly witnessed the blood spreading around her chest. Her eyes... Once filled with so much life and love...were no empty... He shook her to see if she would respond, but...he didn't get one...
Right here... Right now... At this very moment... Elizabeth was... She was... She...
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
End Of Episode 54.
Took me a while to finish this, but now...it's done.
R.I.P. Elizabeth Diaz.
I wanted to begin Season Four with some backstory on Kameron's girlfriend. Expand a bit more about her and given you all a clear view of what she was like before... You know...
The song in this episode is called A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into from Be More Chill. I do not own this song.
Now...It's time we get back to the present.
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