Tales of Sol

The Tales of Sol 19 By Joe at3unit3@yahoo.com

This my second attempt to write so please tell me what you think. This is a fictional story it is not intended to imply that any of the celebrities mentioned are homosexuals. If you are not old enough to read these stories do yourself a favor don't get caught. The same goes for those people whose countries have these sites made illegal. And for everyone else enjoy

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To those who've been reading Tales of Sol. I want you to know that while there is sex in this story. That is not is sole purpose and yes I don't home the sex sense makes you all hard and gets you off.

Sol is an adaption from my childhood favorite show Captain Planet and the Planeteers, The cartoon showed us that the world can be a better place if we took a few moments to care for it.

Tales of Sol is meant to express hope.

It is also shows how music can have an impact in our lives. While I don't know if my favorite bands 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys or Nsync have ever read this. They saw me through some of the hardest moments of my life and offered in their own way hope. To them I say thank you.

I dedicate the Tales of Sol to all of my brothers and sisters of the US armed service past, present, and future.

I like to thank my friends who I had the privilege showing these chapters with. They helped with editing and inspiration,

John Rivera, Albert-Russ Alan Rivera-Odum, Derbe.D. Hunte Yvette Ortiz Samuel Diaz Jr for all their help in Making The Tales of Sol an enjoyable story to write.

And I have a few other names starting with the beginner of this universe James the author of Tales of a Real Dark Knight. I still hope to reconnect with you dear friend.

Blake the author of Tales of a New Phoenix

Jeremi author of the Tales of Young Mutants

And now without any further adieu I give you the next chapter of Tales of Sol.

The Tales of Sol 19 Expanding the team

Getting up from the crouched position I was in and stepping away from Nick I was a little light headed 'I really need to learn how to use my powers better' I thought noting that when I try something new it caused me some discomfort

Drew helped me back up and asked, "What on Earth was that?"

"The Earth," I replied slightly winded

"Huh?" Drew gave a crazy you look, after he moved back over his brother and pulled up the sheets and blankets up and over Nick. What I saw after I moved back was a major improvement over the scene I saw when I saw Nick smiling. It made it worth the strain I felt.

"There is more to this world then an iron and nickel core," I told him not wanting to disturb Nick any further I touched Drew's shoulder and guided him out of his brother's room

"Let's take this out of Nick's room. He should be able to sleep for now," I suggested, shaking his head in agreement. Drew led me out of there.

Once we were back in the common room Drew slowly closed the door to Nick's room and we sat down in one of the many couches and looked me straight in the eye and asked, "What did you do?"

"I channeled a very tiny portion of the Mother's love into Nick," I answered

"Which can heal a human's broken soul at least temporarily," I told him

"When you said you had connection to the Earth I had no idea it was like this," Drew spoke up

I then added "I am her guardian,"

"Guardian!?" Drew asked in astonishment

"Yes I was asked by the Earth herself to take care of her children," I explained

"But, what did you do to Nick, was it dangerous?" Drew demanded

"No, with me as the conduit, the Earth was able to bring up a moment in Nick's life when he was happy this will allow Nick gain strength from it," I told him

This gave Drew some comfort as he got up to check up on Nick just as he softly closed the door behind him. I saw Gaia faintly on the wall next to the door frame. When she saw me looking at her she gave me a motherly smile. I drew strength from it. When he came back Gaia had disappeared again when I saw Drew's smile I knew the news was good.

"That is the first time in a long time that I have seen him sleep so soundly," Drew cheered softly as he sat back down giving me a hug in appreciation then he looked to me,

"So what does this entail for you?" Drew asked

"I don't know Drew I am still learning what it is I can do," I responded

"So you are a mutant?" Drew asked more with interest, then with disgust I took this as a good sign not that I was ready to tell him the full story.

"No, think of me more of a middle man not exactly a God but not exactly human either," I told him

"Wow!" Drew awed

"I am sure that this isn't what you were thinking when we first met," I sighed

"No, but when do we ever expect life to go smoothly?" Drew answered with a warm smile.

"True," I smiled, feeling a wave of relief wash over me.

"So how much of this can I tell the others?" Drew asked

"None of it right now I do not want to frighten your brothers," I told them

"But we never keep anything from each other," Drew stated

"I know, but for your own safety please don't tell them," I pleaded. At that moment Jeff finally rejoined us and judging the smell he had just taken a shower. There was another smell that I am sure he tried to hide but thanks to my enhanced senses I was the only besides him that knew he jacked off in the shower.

We sat and talked. They wanted to know more about what it is that I do which astounded me because I still felt unsure why they thought I was anyone interesting. Jeff broke out the cheesesteaks, and Drew went to wake up Justin and Nick.

Nick came out with a very welcoming smile plastered on his face "I just had the best sleep I have ever had," Drew walked up behind him and gave me a wink. I laughed when asked what was so funny Drew stepped telling them it was an inside joke. After the steaks were done I bid my farewell and left for home.

While 98 Degrees were at the studio practicing for the upcoming concert at the Spectrum, danger was looming over them and unforeseen danger that they had no idea had crept its way into their group.

Unknown to them a deadly snake was loose in their garden and he was waiting for the right moment to strike.

He sat there watching them perform one of their numbers, and was giving fake support to them cheering them on as they danced around like the fools they were.

'Humans are so easy to manipulate it's sickening why God had chosen them over him was beyond him, but fun,' the fallen angel thought as he stood off stage watching his boyfriend/ puppet do a series of dance moves. 'I have to sow a seed of distrust between 98 degrees, and that meddler Guardian Angel. What a name, and all too goody two-shoe's name if he were a true angel I have much more to fear.

"It doesn't look like I can break Drew, and the meddler" the creature knew of the help that the bastard offered my Nick, because he had another nightmare. Which the fallen angel helped make worse. The whole point was to use it to weaken Nick's spirit so he would be dependent on Jennifer for support and when the time was right Jennifer would betray him which would further destroy him.

After overhearing Drew telling Nick how the meddler sang to him so he could sleep. I had too break them up the meddler is too well protect for the fallen angel to make any kind of direct assault on the bastard, even thought I killed his predecessor, and those brats this mud ball had taken to Mike Pennock and that made him all but impossible to harm

"Hey Jenny, what did you think?" Nick asked as

He was dressed in a black tank top, which showed off his pecks he also had on a pair of black and white cameos he flexed his biceps. If I were human I would truly be turned on, by the display. And to go along with that deception Jenny fed his ego. Love is so much fun to play with. I can't wait to see how broken he will be when I use him to destroy his own group.

Of course I have the meddler to deal with. He is going to be troubled. I know he can sense me. I felt him the last time we were in proximity to each other. The demon thought of a way to destroy Mike Pennock at the same time as he destroyed 98 Degrees and all of the other boy bands. Their destruction would hurt hope and that would affect Mike Pennock's powers which should make him easy to kill.

Nick sang his heart out and the whole time he was smiling at me. 'This is going to be sweet' the demon smiled as he blew the pop star a fake kiss.

Dave and I had spent most of the day mostly training, seeing what exactly it is I can do. We had come to the surface just outside of the Lair but moved to the nearby lake so I could test my powers without risking the Lair. Dave was setting up several targets while I used the lake to test what I could do with five elements of the Earth. I could create waves and water columns to make the sandy shorelines extend into the lake. I could make minor earthquakes even make hills and small plateaus. I could walk on the water and swim like a fish.

Dave performing CPR on me taught me that while I could remain underwater for a short time I couldn't talk underwater. I was able to perfect the tornado bit I first used on both the Schuylkill River and the small river that fed the Geothermal Plant. Not that I had the power to do anymore than I already did to stop that flood.

I managed to freak Dave out when I walked up to him after figuring out that I could set my body on fire. From that little scare we found out that I could change my body to any element of the Earth. From a solid granite to a bolt of lightning to even mist.

Dave had remembered that I told him I had control over matter as well and he watched as I held up my hand and formed a D'k Tahg out of thin air and made it vanish again. He had me try to form my Guardian costume which I did. This would be convenient when I couldn't change into it should it ever be necessary.

Using my power of wind we found out I could not only just hover but fly and fast at that. We found out that I could walk through most objects

We found out that while I could give myself a metal shell it wasn't the same as if I was inside a lead suit even though I could turn to lead I wasn't immune to say radiation as we found out the hard way when Dave tested the idea on me. Don't ask me where he got the damn thing, some things are best left unsaid I know I wish I never asked.

While it was embarrassing it was a good reminder that had my limits.

Using the targets Dave had set up I used my right hand to send a lance of fire at one and fireballs at a second target. This was followed by me taking a deep breath and blowing out the fires like blowing out a candle. We didn't need to start a forest fire after all.

Dave had me pick up several boulders and even throw them to test my strength. I had to pick Dave up and the two of us were hovering above the ground. When I threw a particularly heavy boulder which was about 50 tons the length of three football fields. When it landed it sent out a shock wave, and made the ground roll for several yards.

"Mike you just gave a whole new meaning to Rock and Roll," Dave quipped as we watched the lake actually move several inches to the east. I picked up one about the weight of the Sea Dragon only this time I put it back where I got it. I wasn't going to disturb the landscape any more than my rock throw already did.

We continued to work out my powers and the one thing we did find out beside the radiation mishap, I had limits in the energy that I was using but a quick dip into the lake and even a few moments in the sun and my strength came back in a few moments.

Giving me a break in power play Dave wanted to test my senses as best as we could and we went through an array of tests to see how far I could see and what things I could hear. Even what I could smell, taste and touch.

I see for miles and hear ants burrowing in the ground. I could smell a bear that was three miles away using its scent to direct me to his location in the forest where I saw it having poor deer for dinner. Dave had me take hold of a very hot pipe that he had sitting in a fire pit. I didn't even flinch nor did I receive any kind of injuries. Not even blisters Dave at least flinched when he gave me the pipe to begin with. I not only held the pipe I even melted it down and formed a smooth ball giving Dave a paperweight. I was at least considerate enough to put it in the lake so it could cool off before I gave it to him.

When we were done testing my senses Dave wanted to see if there were other things I could do. I learned that I could teleport objects, I could snap my fingers feeling like Q and transport myself and anyone with me anywhere. We found out that I could change my eyesight to see in both infrared and even through objects.

Pulling out my Fighting Pike I found out that I could aid my Fighting Pike. My powers were given a boost making my ability to make say an earthquake a bit stronger and my tornado while nowhere as strong as anything Mother Nature could produce. It made me feel like a wizard from the olden days who used staffs to aid them with their magic. My Fighting Pike became a conduit like the Planeteers' Rings making it just capable of handling the elements of the Earth. Not sure what the Fighting Pike could have done against the flood but it would have been nice to know my options at the time.

The one power I knew had but I never really tested was thanks to Captain Planet I had access to healing powers of Nature. I was in the middle of testing my healing powers by using the same golden light I used on Nick on a wounded bird. I found the poor thing's wing was broken flopping around.

Dave came up, "Aren't you the least tired, I mean you've been practicing for the last 12 hours,"

"Have the Watcher's Council or the X-Men contacted us yet?" I asked as my hand began pulsing a golden aura which expanded to encase the wounded bird whose wing was broken.

"No," Dave replied. We've been trying to get in contact with both the Watcher's Council and X-Men to see if we could get some help from either.

We have been in contact in the X-men since my powers began manifesting. I am hoping Professor Xavier could spare anyone to aid us in this fight. With our encounter with Razeel I was looking forward to working with her more. We were waiting on a call from both the X-Men, and the Watcher's Council. Dave had recommended them since Vampire Slayers were trained in fighting vampires and other demons of the night, I really didn't care too much about the Watcher's Councils there was just something in them that I didn't like. I was worried as well. I know to these people I was just an upstart.

"Sir in coming call from the Watcher's Council," BEATTI announced

The golden light faded and the bird chirped happily, flapped its little wings in joy, and then flew off. I smiled while it wasn't a world shattering event helping the bird was still very rewarding.

Dave watched as the bird flew away. "Well I guess that is one bird who flew the coop," He laughed at his own lame joke. I just shook my head. We went back under and made our way to the Command Center "Dave I was thinking about something," Dave turned to look at me

"With these new powers and the fact the Mother is asking me to be her Guardian that I am do for a name change," I remarked

"Really don't you think that will confuse people?" Dave asked

"It can, but at the same time whenever a major modification is done to say ship, it is customary to change its name to support its new role," I answered

"That is true so what do you plan to call yourself now?" Dave agreed

"Actually I was just planning on shortening my alter-ego's name," I stated

"What to just Guardian?" Dave asked

"Yes it make sense really," I concurred

"It actually does after-all Gaia has called you Earth's Guardian," Dave agreed

We tabled the discussion as soon as we entered the Command Center and had BEATTI put the Watchers Council on. Once in front of the main viewer Dave said, "Put them through,"

On the main monitor Quentin Travers' appeared, "Dave Matthew you represent this Guardian Angel?" the Watcher asked with a neutral expression

"I guess you can say that," Dave said, not sure how to respond.

"And how does he do in battle?" Travers asked

"He can more than hold his own I've sent you a visual record of his combat capabilities, and I assure you he can do that, and probably more," Dave informed him

"I have seen the data and I will say I am impressed, but the only thing is we never heard of this Gaia before," Travers told Dave

I stepped forward and said, "That is because for the last millennium the Spirit of the Earth was keeping a low profile,"

"And it is just Guardian now," I corrected

"I beg your pardon," Travers asked

"In keeping with the fine tradition of military to rename something for an important mission, I've decided to change my Alter-ego's name to just Guardian to correspond to the change in my mission," I answered

"Understood," The Watch acknowledged then he seemed to be making a note on the change.

"Why would this Spirit of the Earth now want to get involved," Travers replied as to get us back on to the discussion at hand

"A recent tragedy forced Gaia to take a much more active role in protecting the Earth from the darkness," I said back.

"Even though my powers are still developing I am a resource you don't want to lose," I stated

"Even without them Mike has proven himself to be quite an impressive warrior, and with his insight with the world he makes him quite formidable," Dave praised. I gave him a warm smile. His support has been remarkable and appreciated.

"I would like to see him in person before I ask one of my slayers to help you," Travers said

"But I've sent you everything our probes have recorded they are very accurate," Dave stated

"Is there any way your Fighter can come to England?" Travers asked as if Dave hadn't said anything.

"I can't leave my charge," I said all too quickly

"I see," Travers responded

"Mike is very protective of his city. He fears the instant he leaves this city will fall into despair," Dave responded.

"If you like you can come to the Lair. We have the facilities that would allow you to observe me?" I suggested

"I think that can be arranged," Travers agreed to my recommendation

"Okay when you get to Philadelphia I recommend you have a helicopter ready. It is the only way you can gain access to the Lair," I told him.

"Understood, I look forward to meeting with you," Travers signed off

BEATTI informed us it will take at least a day for Travers to make it to Philadelphia so we took that time to get the Lair ready for their visit. I got up and moved the Sea Dragon to the hanger bay that finally finished. I haven't figured out what I was planning to use it for just yet. For now it could hold the Sea Dragon, so we could accommodate the watchers in the main helipad. Dave and I went around to the many facilities including the Holo-Room making sure they were ready for the Travers' arrival. Dave noted that it was starting to get dark, and that the Guardian was still needed. I agreed to change into my costume I left for the hanger. I had the controls for the hanger including the doors relocated to the Lair with Dave and BEATTI. I began my pref light checks as Dave opened the huge bay doors and I turned on several generators that allow me to move the Sea Dragon to a helipad in front of the hangar. Once clear I powered up the engines and turbines, various formation and navigation lights powered, activating several special controls and programs that made my Sea Dragon invisible to radar and other surveillance systems. The main rotors and tail blades slowly began to spin. When rotors were moving fast enough to provide lift. I pulled on the flight controls and the Sea Dragon left the ground just high enough for me to raise the landing gear. I was still close enough that if I had to I could safely land if I had to. Once I was satisfied all pref light checks were completed I pulled on the yoke turning the CH-53C about and then we flew for Philadelphia time to get to work.

Flying around BEATTI brought my attention to a group of guys chasing a girl. I brought the Sea Dragon to a hover and pulled up my hood and mask which perfectly covered my face. One special addition to the cockpit door was a place to stow my Fighting Pike in its own stowed form.

I grabbed it and placed it on its spot next to my D'k Tahg and got them both ready for whatever battle I was about to find myself in.

The young girl ran down the street screaming with a gang hot on her tail she didn't like looking back. But the young lady needed to see how far they were from her. When she looked back in front of her another guy was coming at her. Making the young lady come to a stop. Her heart was pounding in her chest and she couldn't catch a breath from how fast she was inhaling and exhaling.

"Hey, sweet heart, where are you going?" One of them laughed as they circled, the young lady like hungry lions.

"Yeah, we are going to have some fun." Another smiled as they moved closer to the girl.

Her heart was pounding in her chest as the young lady looked around her for any kind of escape "Leave me alone." She scream

"I think not love." The leader laughed as he grabbed the young lady by wrist She continued to screamed

"I do believe the young lady has asked you to leave her alone?" I said coming out of the shadows

Everyone turned in my direction "Just, who the Hell are you?" The leader asked

"The Guardian, Philadelphia's newest hero," I responded "This is none of your business," the gang leader growled

"You should respect no, and I believe that young lady has said just that," I stated looking at the terrified little miss

"Is that not true Miss?" I asked her

"Get me out of here," The girl cried

"She was asking for it, she wants it," The leader said as he wrapped his arms around her and began to grind into her back side. I could see the tears running down her terrified face.

"Get him." The leader ordered as he continued to thrust into his victim.

I never took my eyes off the terrified girl, While I saw the gang charge me with guns and knives in hand. I just stood there waiting. When the closest gang member slashed out with his knife I dodged the knife attack by rolling to the left bringing the right hand around his wrist squeezing hard enough for him to drop his knife. I threw my elbow into his face while I hooked my right leg around catching him in his left leg. Making the goon fall hard onto his back. His buddy stabbed with his knife and I flipped out of the way landing on my fingers turning on them like a top, my legs made contact with his chin sending him spinning. Pushing off my hands I sailed into the air flipping over the gang members' heads landing a few feet behind the gang still running in the opposite direction in a crouch position. Pulling Fighting Pike still in its stowed position out of its place on my belt, I held the small cylinder behind my back . Pressing the button my Fighting Pike made a sliding noise as it extended to its full battle length. I twirled it around a few times. I introduced the closest gang member to a blunt end. I swung the Fighting Pike and it collided with his jaw. The next gang member felt Fighting Pike in the stomach when I jabbed it behind me. When the next guy tried his luck I swung the Fighting Pike around making contact with his shin, followed by a strike to his chin the poor bastard went sailing backwards and hit the ground hard. The last guy to come at me was soon doubled over in pain when in a fluid motion I swung the Fighting Pike around and struck his solar plexus. The poor guy was now the last victim to fall down to the ground. With his head in his hands as the pain kept him from moving even a few inches. Barely out of breath I looked around and the ground was littered with a gang groaning in pain. Turning my attention to the gang leader who still had the girl between us. But when we first met he had an arrogant smile on his face while he held the girl in his clutches. Now the gang leader was the one who was terrified and he held his victim, but the leader was now using the girl as a shield against me,

"I didn't even break a sweat," I smirked at the coward as I moved on them. Where the leader had the look of a lion on him now had the look of a scared kitten not surprising for a big bully.

"Now scum it is just you and me." I said to the Gang Leader

"Who, who are you?" The leader asked,

"The name again is Guardian," I told them "Now let that woman go and you can go free," I demanded

The leader didn't make the wrong decision, just let the girl go and took off running into the night.

The girl looked up and said "Thank you sir,"

"Go home, Ma'am I don't think they will give you much trouble" I said speaking into the back of my hand "BEATTI,"

"The police are already on their way," BEATTI reported in fact I could hear their sirens and see the approach strobe lights as the police came our way

"Then it is time we were on our way," just as I pointed my grappling gun up my chopper was already overhead and I fired latching on to its starboard pylon. I was pulled away and the police arrived and began to take the groaning gang and took the statement from the girl.

We flew off into the night "Where to next girl?" I asked as we continued the patrol

"A silent alarm was set off at a Wawa in Broomall," my computer reported

"Then let's get over there remind me to grab a hoagie while there it has been a while since I had one," I said as we flew to our next location

"Everyone down on the ground now!" The gunman ordered everyone in the convenience store to drop to the floor and hands over their heads "You!" The masked man pointed his gun at the cashier, a young man barely out of high school "Put all the money in the bag!" He demanded the cashier hit an emergency button on his register and the drawer shot out and handed the money over to the robber.

The Sea Dragon came to a hover over the Wawa and I lowered myself just outside the main door. Everyone but the robber saw me there as he ran for the door. I put my foot at the bottom of the door. Encasing my foot in granite the robber ran full force, face first, into the immobile door. He actually smashed through, and landed right on to the hood of a police car that just pulled up to the Wawa.

"What do you know I was just responding to a burglary alarm," the cop had said. I pulled my grappling gun out and fired skyward disappearing before anyone could react. The officer had cuffs on the would-be robber and returned the stolen money to the cashier "It was the Guardian!'' Everyone yelled as the officer looked towards the sky but saw nothing. I was already out of the area. "We have a new protector," the officer smirked as he put the robber in the back seat and took him back with him to the station.

"How did it go out there?" Dave asked as soon as I entered the command center "Not bad one fight with a gang, and one store robbery," I said

"Yes I do follow the news you know," Dave smirked as he brought up the local new broadcast "In other news a robbery at the Broomall Wawa was foiled when the hooded man seen here in the store's security camera caught him standing on the other side of the door went the robber literally ran through it" The ABC new spokesman reported the image showed the robber running through the door. Shattering the glass and right on to the hood of the cop car.

"What do you know I made the news" I chuckled

"Guardian you are a smashing success," Dave laughed at how I foiled a robbery.

"We also have reports of this Guardian helping a young woman after a gang attacked her," The reporter stated

"The Guardian saved me from the those guys," The young woman I saved told the reporter

"Why don't you rest up you have an important meeting tomorrow," Dave suggested

I agreed but instead of going home I went to my stateroom at the Lair

About four or five hours later I was awakened by my smart ass computer.

"Sir I have Mr. Travers on-line," She reported

"His flight is an hour out from Philadelphia and is requesting instructions on how to get to the Lair," BEATTI finished.

"Tell him I will meet them at the Philadelphia International Airport," I told him I got out of bed and hit the showers by the time I finished BEATTI told me Travers was a half hour out from Philadelphia.

I quickly got dressed and then snapped my fingers which I learned will allow me to travel anywhere. It made me feel more like a Q than a Guardian having this little trick. I left the Lair, and appeared in the airport. When I got there I made a sign to get Mr. Travers' attention.

"You are Mr. Pennock." I heard from behind me.

I turned around to see a stout man with gray hair in a tan suit. Mother sent me a ping. This was the man who I needed to make an ally. But he wasn't going to make it easy; he had an aura that spoke authority.

"You must be Mr. Travers?" I queried holding out my hand

"A pleasure Mr. Pennock," The Watcher shook my hand.

"I hope you have a helicopter with you?" I asked

"I do," Travers replied

"Let's get you to the Lair then I am sure you will be impressed at our set up," I said

"We'll see," Was Mr. Travers's response, the arrogance radiating off of him. I am not sure he's had anyone challenge his authority, and I don't think he would be happy if he found out just how much power I truly possess. But that was for another time right now I needed all the allies I could get.

Heading for Mr. Travers's Chopper we chatted about what the council can do for us if they like what they saw, and I told them I would be available for almost any assignment.

Once we got the clearance to leave we left for the Lair as we drew near I turned to Travers and the Pilot and said, "At this point I must insist that I fly the rest of the way, and that you wear a blindfold, we like to keep the Lair's location a secret?"

"I understand," Travers responded

After the pilot relinquished control over the helicopter to me I turned to both Quentin and his aid and they were about to get a small reality check about who they were dealing with.

With a wave of my hand a thick cloud wrapped around their heads.

Travers put his hand in front his face then said, "I thought you just wanted to blindfold us,"

"That is what the cloud is for," I told him flying us the rest of the way to the Lair I informed Dave, "Our ETA is about ten minutes,"

"Good, the Holo-Room is ready for your test," Dave responded.

"I look forward it," I said

"So you truly have command over the Earth?" Travers inquired

"No I am her Guardian outside our heavenly parents there is no one who is in more control then the Earth," I told him

"Hum," He responded

"But do you have command over the elements?" Travers queried

"I can control a fraction of the elements plus all matter and enhance my sight and extend the range of my hearing," I told him

"Why don't you have full control of your powers?" Quentin asked

"Drinking a small amount of water can replenish your body," I told the Watcher who seem to get the point

"But a flood would drown you," Travers nodded

"Exactly my powers and the knowledge growing in me would overload anyone," I explained as best as I could

"Why not you?" Quentin inquired

"Let me ask you this Vampire Slayers are not just girls who can kill vampires," I redirected

"No thousands of years ago a lone girl was infused with the essences of a demon," Quentin grumbled

"How easy is it for those girls with so much strength and potential to lose control if not for the training you at the Watcher's Council give them?" I inquired

Quentin slowly nodded, "It is something we are always on guard against we've had our share of rogue slayers,"

"I have been training myself for a long time to hone many of my senses and through military discipline, a growing faith and respect for the natural world, I have somehow made it possible to carry the soul of Captain Planet," I told the Watcher this was the best way for my to describe something even I don't fully understand.

"How I am not entirely sure, but because of that fact, Gaia knew I would have trouble processing it all if she literally core-dump Cap's soul into me," I explain

Quentin seem to understand the rational thinking behind it "You are drinking you powers so to speak slowly and surely it was come to you at a pace that won't overload the way it would if it were to flood you,"

"Exactly and everyday I am learning something new," I acknowledged

"What have you been able to do with the powers you currently possess?" Quentin requested

"How about stopping a flood of water that would have been disastrous if it went into the Geothermal Plant," I said nonchalant "I heard a report of that flood it threatened a town here, Norristown," Quentin recalled the news

"I was able to save all those that deluge would have killed," I simply stated

"So even with what little you have you were able to stop a raging river?" Quentin was astonished

"Not entirely," I corrected

"I was able to stop the flooding but I don't have the power to stop the Schuylkill River," I explained

"Mr. Pennock, if you were to have access to everything?" Quentin asked

"I have all the powers of nature at my hands," I simply answered

"And why do you need us if you can do so much?" Travers asked

"I have her powers but Nature is always in control," I reiterated

"And I can't be everywhere even I have limits at what I can do," I explained

"I am surprised to hear you admit you have weaknesses," Quentin was astound by my honesty

"Tell me again Travers why a Slayer could go rogue?" I prompted as I knew he know that answer

"There are many reasons and I have seen many of them in my time at the Council," the Watcher grumbled

"The one often comes up the most is they feel they can do whatever they want and not think of the consequences of those actions," Travers rumbled

"The same is true in my case with all the powers I have at my command it is very easy for me to think I can do anything without regards to my actions," I agreed to his reasoning

"So are you coming to us not just as allies but as a way to help keep you anchored?" Quentin was not entirely wrong in his question and I also heard respect in admitting I might need the support.

"There is that, but when in a war the strongest front," I started to say and Quentin again knew where this was leading because he too knew there was an advantage in my approach "Is the front that is most united, and neither you nor us would profit if we were to be enemies,"

"No in fact in order for the Planeteers to summon Captain Planet it took all five of them to do so," I agreed

"But you said the rings were destroyed," Quentin pointed out

A wave of great sadness washed over me "They were not destroyed the Planeteers were,"

"And the rings themselves?" Quentin inquired

"They are missing in action we have no idea what became of them," I somberly said

"I will advise all Slayers to keep a watchful eye out not only to return them to you, but to keep them from falling into the wrong hands," the Watcher reassured me.

"I thank you," I was actually touched.

"So how much do you know about this Gaia?" Quentin tested

This time I asked, "Why the questions?"

"Are you just gauging me for information?" I asked

"No actually this is how I view all potential allies," Quentin responded

"So why ask about Gaia?" I asked

"We have very little data her," He replied

This shocked me, "I thought you never heard of her?"

"Well after you contacted us we had to check up the name and see if we had anything on her," Quentin replied

"So you want me to fill in the gasp?" I questioned

"Well yes what we have on her is very limited," He told me

"We don't even have a picture of her just legends and vague accounts," Quentin supplied

"Okay I believe you," I told him

"That is good to hear," Quentin stated

"Okay please forgive Gaia," prayed

"Gaia is one of the oldest living beings on this planet," I stated

"How old is she?" Quentin asked

"Three maybe four billions years old," I responded

"Hum we've had her to be at least 3 million years," Quentin spoke

"So how did you get your powers?" Quentin asked

I just looked at him and I could hear the irony in asking the question now.

"I know I should have asked that sooner," Quentin in gruff a chuckle he responded

"While I was getting ready to host my friends, I was hit with what I have come to call Pings from the Earth and this one was a powerful one," I told the Watcher who soaked in the information

"It was so strong that I was forced outside and had to place my hand into the ground. I not only felt the passing of Captain Planet but his essence found me," I told him.

Trying to explain that event was still creeps me out as I still not sure why it happened at all, "With my hand still in the dirt Cap's essence ran up my arm and entered me,"

"When did those powers of yours begin to manifest themselves?" Travers asked

"Several nights ago after I was incapacitated while attempting to rescue a mutant from a gang looking to make a quick buck," I told Quentin

"I see how did, you receive them," Quentin asked

"I dispatched the gang pretty easily," I said with maybe a bit too much confidence.

"While the battle ensued a one of those overgrown toy soldiers also known as a Sentinel came for the mutant and I blacked out after that," I informed the Watcher

While he couldn't see he was shaking his head taking in the information

"When I regained consciousness the gang, were neutralized and the Sentinel was nothing more than molten slabs of metal," I continued

"Interesting," Quentin spoke

"It was later on that found out Gaia who had been watching me for some time wanted to infuse what was left of Captain Planet into me," I told him

"Only to find out Captain Planet beat her too it but she could still control how much Cap's powers I had access," I explained

"What happened to this Captain Planet?" Quentin tested

"He and his team were ambushed by the First," I replied in away that he would understand

"But I thought the First was non-corporeal?" Quentin asked

"And when has that stopped him before?" I growled

Another sadden nod told me that he too know the answer to that question

"He had helped some very old demons and an ancient vampire older than any on records," I sighed; these were not my memories but Captain Planets .

"Do you know their names?" Quentin asked

"It was never spoke while beat Cap to death," I growled

"How did it happen?" Quentin now with a more subdue tone as he knew that this was a tragedy and not just something random

"It was a setup between 9/11 and all that proceeded that event," I supplied

"The Vampire War and the little incident with Apocalypse," Quentin put some of the pieces together

"They were flying to New York because Wheeler lives there and was worried about his parents," I answered and this time tears were falling

"They were flying over St Louis when a burning building caught their attention and they stopped to help put it out," my voice took on a mournful tone mixed with bitterness as I revealed this to my new allies

"And that was when the First sprung his trap on them," Quentin was now even more troubled and it gave him a more human aspect to him then the stern authority figure he had around him.

"After they had summoned Captain Planet the Planeteers couldn't use their rings and were picked off one by one," I responded looking out at the landscape

"They never knew what hit them no one does when evil is at work," Travers somberly regretted asking the question

"They used our own destructive methods against Cap too using pollution to weaken and being prevented in returning to the Earth they mortally wounded Captain Planet, Gaia was able to save him but not in time," I softly said

"Is that the reason Gaia is now intervening because the First killed her champion?" Quentin asked and while there was some underlying resentment towards the Spirit of the Earth but there was also understanding too.

"No, she never stopped her attempts to fight the darkness. her approach was a more gentle one then a direct combat," I answered looking over the vibrant field of green below us

"The Planeteers weren't just trying to save the Earth from human destruction were they," Quentin was aghast

"Oh they were, humans need to wake up or they will cause their own extinction," I reiterated

"But when you are fighting darkness combat is not the only method either changing hearts and compassion has shown to be more effective than the sword and wooden stakes," I explained

"Yes I apologizes in my misunderstanding I though your Spirit of the Earth left us to fight the darkness by ourselves," Quentin Travers finally understood

"No she hasn't we are all in this together," I said the globe on my chest glowed in response

"We all fight it in our own way and her method was just as effective as our slayers," Quentin regarded me. Even through the cloud over his eyes I could see a stern but compassionate gaze.

We flew the rest of the way in silence.

That is it for this chapter more to come.

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