Tales of Sol

The Tales of Sol 27 By Joe at3unit3@yahoo.com

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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 do hope 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 and all the rest of this series.

Blake the author of Tales of a New Phoenix Jeremi author of the Tales of Young Mutants

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

The Tales of Sol 27 A Devil of a Time

When Jeff and I finally returned home he still had to help me get out of the truck. While I had sufficiently recovered enough to where I won't pass out, I was still too weak to walk. It was still a good excuse for being in the arms of my beloved boyfriend.

"So how long will you be like this?" Jeff asked as he helped me into the living room

"Another hour or so depending on whether or not I have to use my powers for anything," I answered as he again helped me sit on a couch. "However I am finding out that both sunlight and water can help speed up the process," I added

"I am still looking at other means," I confessed

"So I can just sit here and cuddle with you?" Jeff smiled slyly

"You can do that anytime," I replied as I pulled him into my arms, we sat and kissed until the ugly sound of a doorbell ruined the moment. Jeff got up to answer it, "Hey guys where were you two?" I heard Nick ask

"The meeting with Dave took longer than we thought," Jeff said giving me an alibi

Drew looked at the both of us giving us a knowing look then said, "Yeah Nick Jeff called me and I was going to tell you but we were taken prisoner,"

'Okay enough was enough,' I thought to myself I wasn't going to ask these two to lie for me no matter how much they wanted to help keep my identity a secret.

"Nick, Justin sit we have something to discuss," I said firmly

"Jeff wasn't entirely wrong about our meeting Dave, we will talk about that in a moment," I sat up and my strength was sufficiently restored for me to finally say what needed to be said.

They sat down and Jeff sat next to me putting his hand in mine.

"But I am done lying to you guys and I won't ask Jeff and Drew to cover for me," I said flatly

"However what is said can't leave this house," I spoke

"Whatever you have to say Mike we'll listen," Justin said

"And if you need it to stay with us we will do it," Nick agreed

"Nick, Justin, Jeff and I were at the mall," I said

The shock on their faces was very evident, "I mean didn't the man who rescued you look familiar?" I asked

"Yeah it he looked like Jeff," Justin pointed out

Jeff blushed a little "It was you," Justin injected

"Yeah it was when we had gotten there Mike notice something was wrong so instead of us charging in he had us do something else," Jeff confessed

Giving me a slight glare "And apparently Mike has a way to monitor us that he neglected to tell us about," Jeff eyed me I blushed a little.

"We'll get to that in a moment," I told him

Nick had a questionable look on his face as he brought us back to the mall "But, the earthquake?" Nick asked

"That was me," I jumped in

"But how?" Justin asked

"I was the one who caused it. I was the one who caused the Earth's magnetic field to become strong enough to keep the bandit's guns on the deck," I spoke.

I took a huge breath trying to gather my thoughts "Take your time," Jeff soothed

"There is more, many nights ago you all were at that restaurant," I stated

"Yeah the night that it was ambushed by vampires," Drew pointed out

"But how did you know that?" Justin asked

"Yeah, are you a psychic?" Nick asked

"No I was quite physical in my action," I smiled

"But we didn't see you there," Justin pointed out

"Yes we did," Jeff said

"Where was he?" Nick questioned

"About several meters in front of you," I told him

"But the only person in front of us was the Guardian Angel," Nick stated

"Yes he was," Drew agreed but was hinting something bless him.

It was as if a light bulb came on inside Nick's head when he shouted, "You're the Guardian Angel!"

Jeff, Drew and I started laughing at Nick outburst when we settled back down he turned to Drew

"You knew all this time?" Nick queried

"I did," Drew confessed

"But why didn't you tell us?" Justin asked

"Because I asked him not to tell you guys," I said, taking the tension off of Drew.

Nick looked upset, "You didn't trust us?"

"I was afraid that you would reject me if you knew," I confessed

"Okay I can see how you would think that," Justin conceded

"I can safely say I am glad you are our friend," Nick smiled

"But you were able to shoot a fireball, what was that about?" Justin asked

"That too will take some time to explain," I stated

"Jeff and Drew this is something I haven't told you either," I notified them

They sat closer as I told my tale, "About a month ago while you guys were on tour I had finally been able to remove that damn cast I had around my arm,"

"And was eager to get back out to the field and do some good," I told my story

"Well near the end of the night BEATTI, that is my super computer by the way," I started this made Jeff laugh as he tried to comprehend what it is I can really do.

"My computer had intercepted a call from a gang to some mutant hating group called the Friend of Humanity they had a mutant and were going to turn her over to them," I took a moment to catch my breath Jeff just held me as I continued my tale, "Anyway I went to rescue her in the middle of the battle when a perverse of technology arrived," I didn't even bother to hide my disgust for them

"After ordering BEATTI away I was tackled from behind and the Sentinel was ready to kill the mutant," I shivered

"The next thing I knew the Earth herself had taken full control of my body and I had blacked out," I said, I saw Jeff shiver at the prospect.

"When I had regained consciousness the Sentinel were destroyed and the gang taken care of," I said

"So you're an tuber mutant?" Justin asked

"No much more," I stated

"Then what?" Nick quizzed

"Let me finish," I mock scolded

"Okay I am sorry," Nick smiled

"I really wasn't sure what to think at the time but then Gaia the Spirit of the Earth," I answered,

Justin interrupted "Gaia as in Captain Planet, that Gaia?"

I smiled "That Gaia,"

"Wow!" Nick and Drew both gasped

"Gaia came to me and informed me what it was that happened," I told them

"Several months prior Captain Planet who was mortally wounded finally gave in," I told them

"That day I was here waiting for you with my arm in a cast. I felt a powerful ping. It was so strong I was forced out of my home and placed my hand into the dirt of my backyard," my eyes were shut as I was relieved that moment.

Jeff just held onto me as I said, "I felt Cap's death he had reached out to me, the last of his essence found me,"

"While I was fighting that gang and that Sentinel," I explained as best as I could.

"That was the moment Gaia decided to allow that spark to come forth allowing Captain Planet's soul to fuse with my own spirit," I spoke holding up my hand Jeff and the rest watched. in the palm of my hand a out shot a small rainbow.

Only Jeff saw this once before, Drew heard me talk about it but this the first time he would see it in action, Nick and Justin were in awe "Mike how?" Nick gasped

"To save even a small part of Captain Planet, Gaia entrusted me with him," I said

"Because of that, I am now the planet's guardian," I finally said

"I can't believe they were real," Drew gasped, "You told me you had powers but I didn't know they were Captain Planet's powers,

"It was because of that I changed my alter-ego's name from Guardian Angel to just Guardian," I remarked

There was nothing but silence which made me very uneasy, Nick, Justin and Drew just sat there taking it all in "So you have the power over the element?" Justin asked just to clarify

"No at least not yet Gaia was afraid to overload me so she has allowed that power to slowly grow with in me at manageable levels," I answered

"I am still learning how to use the powers I have, and

"Wow!" Nick finally said

"So when will you receive the full thing?" Jeff asked

"I am not sure but I know that a key is required," I confessed

"A key?" Drew asked

"Yes a key," I confirmed the added, "And no I don't know what that means Gaia wouldn't tell me,"

"And you were afraid we would reject you?" Nick asked with a raised eyebrow

"Well it's not like I was coming out of the closet or anything," I laughed

"And when will you do that?" Justin smirked

"Right now guys I am gay too," I laughed

"Well we knew that," Drew supplied which sent us over the edge and the house was filled with laughter.

When the laughter died Jeff finally spoke up "Guys you also need to know why we were late,"

"More CP stuff like cleaning up pollution?" Nick asked

In a very hush and subtle tone Jeff relied, "If only it was that simple,"

This made Nick sit up and take notice "What is wrong?"

"The reason Dave who knows all about Mike by the way," Jeff started, "Is to bring Mike up to date on truly heartbreaking and disturbing problem that Mike had uncovered," Jeff said,

Jeff filled the band on everything from the assault on Dave by Jared to us finding out about Jared's missing sister to what Jeff heard us discuss today with the meeting Dave and Jared's family.

In a very disturbing silence almost as bad as the one where they finally found out that I had superpowers. Justin and Nick just kept staring at us when finally Justin broke the silence, "Are you freaking serious?" Justin gasped

"Unfortunately what started out as a drunk man's assault on Dave turned out to be a symptom of a much larger problem," I growled

"How many children have gone missing?" Nick demanded

"As far as we can tell 300 children as far as we can tell have gone missing," I confirmed

"How the hell does 300 children go missing and no one does anything?" Nick growled

"Someone is doing something about it," I stated firmly

"Sorry, Mike I meant, why the hell did it take you to figure this mess out?" Nick was in shock

"I am just as amazed and one of those incidents happened right under our feet," Drew spoke up for the first time.

"What are you talking about?" Justin asked.

Drew told them the real reason I was late the other night "You have got to be kidding me!" Justin nearly screamed

"I am afraid not," I replied

"Mike if you are ever put in that situation again you do whatever you have to we can wait," Nick made it absolutely clear

"Thanks I wish I knew more about what is going on," I confessed

After a moment of silence, "Now about these probes you planted on us?" Jeff demanded

I sighed but knew I couldn't shy away from this they had a right to know. I pulled out an unshielded quarters size probe and passed it around.

"After you guys were kidnapped at that concert Dave put together. I was determined to make sure as long as you were in my city I would do all I can to keep an eye on you," 98 Degrees just looked at me "After I received the powers of Captain Planet I not only had god like powers but also knowledge as well, one of the things I did with that knowledge is make grain size devices that I call probes,"

"And what do you do with these probes?" Drew asked

"Well besides providing surveillance on the city I use them to ensure that if you guys were in trouble that I could know where you are at all times," I answered

"Do you monitor everything?" Justin asked

"No I have them programmed to monitor you guys while you are out in public where you are vulnerable," I responded

This seemed to put them at ease which was good because the last thing I wanted them to think I'd invade their privacy.

Nick and Justin spent the next hour peppering me with questions and I answered as best as I could up until Nick looked down at his watch Nick states, "Well as fun all of this has been we have concert to get ready for tonight's concert,"

"Yeah and you are going to be there right?" Drew asked

"I thought about it but then I couldn't figure out where I wanted to sit," I smirked

"Sit? you are going to be backstage," Jeff commented

"Well then yes I am going," I snickered

"Asshole," Jeff said before he hugged me.

"Aw!" The rest of guys wooed

"Cut it out," I saw grabbing a pillow and chucking it at them. This led to a pillow fight which kept going until Nick looked at his watch again and scream "We need to get ready!" Nick and Drew took off for the separate bathrooms.

I took the moment to look over all the information Dave managed to get on the missing children. Taking Gaia's suggestion I added fairy tales to the mainframe to see if there were any connections there that could help narrow down someone and a possible motive. There were countless fairy tales from all over the world trying to narrow it down was not helping. But this was for later tonight was a time of fun and excitement, a moment of hope and the world will rejoice.

It was hours later and we had finally arrived at the concert hall we were met by the groups Nsync and Backstreet Boys, and Celine Dion just to name a few "Hey guys," Drew cheered as he ran up to them and hugged them all

"It's good to see you too Drew," Brian laughed

'My they were all good looking ,' I couldn't stop myself from thinking "You guys remember our friend Mike," Jeff commented

"Yeah the strange fan who treats us like human beings," JC spoke up

"He's here to watch us play tonight," Nick said proudly

"Well, duh, I could have guessed that just by him standing there," Justin Timberlake commented

I just sat back watching the three groups banter back and forth and since they had fail to do so I introduced myself to Celine Dion, "Hello Mrs. Dion, my name is Mike Pennock,"

"It's good to meet you Mike," She replied her French Canadian accent was paramount.

"So what are you doing with these knuckleheads?" Celine asked

"They dragged me along," I chuckled

"Dragged?" I turned to see Jeff standing there with his hands on his hip trying to look offended

I just smiled at him winking at him "Celine don't believe a word he says," Jeff injected

"Why he seems very truthful," Celine cackled

"Well, I never!" Jeff mocked and stormed off to joined the rest of the rowdy bunch

"They are a very special group aren't they?" I asked out loud

"Very," Celine agreed

"They do the Mother proud," I commented

This caught Celine Dion off guard and she asked," Mother?"

I blushed heavily, "Sorry its name I come use to saying," I replied

She continued to look when Drew walked over and pulled me into a hug then proceeded to give me a noogie, "The Earth, Celine our boy here has a strong faith in our planet," Drew explained after we stopped laughing.

"Drew you messed up my hair," I complained

"You don't have any hair to mess up," Drew snickered as he gave me another vicious noogie grinding his fist through my cropped hair.

Celine laughed at our antics, "I see nothing wrong with it," Celine said. I was about to say something when I saw a ghostly figure in the corner. It was Gaia and she had disturbed look on her face. "If you guys will excuse me for a second," I dismissed myself. I moved to an unused room looking around to make sure I wasn't followed.

"Gaia?" I called

She appeared before me. Her normal radiant feature now had a strange and disturbing look to them.

"What is it?" I asked

"There is a great darkness over the concert tonight," She answered

"Should I have it called off?" I asked

"No, but your friends all of them are endangered," Gaia told me

"You, told me that before, what is it?" I asked concern evident in my voice

"I don't know but the Mother Goddess is also here in the Concert Hall you need to find her she will have the answer you seek," Gaia said

"The Mother Goddess is here?" I responded in reverence

"Yes," Gaia confirmed

"Why, didn't I feel her presence?" I asked

"She doesn't want to be seen until she is needed," Gaia answered

"But I still should have picked her up I mean the Mother has always let me know when some like this was going down," I commented

"You will see," Gaia said

"Mike?" I heard someone softly knock on the door turning towards the door I opened it and there stood Jeff he quickly moved in and asked, "Everything Okay?"

"That is what I am trying to figure," I told him as I turned back and saw that Gaia was still present.

She was smiling as she watched us interact "So why are you in here?" Jeff asked I just pointed to where Gaia was standing he looked at were I was pointing and gasped, "Jeff this is Gaia the Spirit of Earth," I introduced

"Greeting, Mr. Timmons," Gaia greeted

"Hi," Jeff replied but unsure how to feel.

"Gaia, he has every right to know," I stated

"If that is what you want," Gaia agreed

"What is going on?" Jeff quietly asked

"Gaia was just telling that the Mother Goddess is here," I told him

"Who?" Jeff asked

"The Mother Goddess," I reiterated

"First Mother Earth, now a Mother Goddess, what next Father God too?" Jeff chuckled

"He is always here," I told him

"Yeah I see that," Jeff said

"And as much as I hate to say this but the concert is about to start," Jeff said I looked at Gaia she smiled then returned to Hope Island

When we made our way back to the stage I opened my mind looking for the Mother Goddess "Mother let me find her," I prayed

As if to answer "Hello Nexus," I turned to see a Polynesian looking woman in a typical tan woman suit with black high heels. She smiled at me. "Mother Goddess?" I asked I couldn't sense her but since she was literally a god that wasn't unexpected

"You prayed for me?" She smiled

"Yeah Gaia told me to seek you out she says something going to happen tonight," I said

"Yes something is going to happen tonight," She confirmed she changed form in front of me. She took the form of Jenny "What the Hell?" I sneered

'Jenny' came up to me and kissed me full on the lips I knew she really was when she did, at that moment Nick came on stage when he saw 'Jenny' kissing me he righteously got mad and asked, "What fuck is going on here?"

'Jenny' cried, "I am sorry babe but he forced me," I stood there in shock

"Mike, I thought you loved me?" I turned to see Jeff crying

"what the fuck do you think you are doing?" I turned again just in time to see a fist come my way. With no time to react the fist hit me square in the chin and I went down. I looked up to see Drew in full fury looking down at me

'What in the Mother's name just happened?' I thought to myself. It took me a second that kiss revealed everything. How the hell do I take on Satan?

I watched everything unravel. These guys are important to the world and that playful banter I saw earlier, Was now descending into chaos.

"Jamie!" I turned to see Chris from Nsync standing there looking at 'Jenny' holding on to Nick. She was smiling a vicious smile

"What the Hell Nick! Can't find a girl of your own so you steal mine?" Chris demanded

"What are you talking about Jenny is my girlfriend?" Nick Lachey sneered

"Debbie?" I turned to see Nick Carter enter the backstage and he too was looking directly at 'Jenny' and she seemed proud at the discord she had created soon everyone in the backstage was arguing, the fist went flying when Chris punched Nick Carter, AJ in turn punched Chris and from there it went crazy. I saw fist flying, heard cursing, three whole groups erupted in chaos

"By the Mother's Hand," I cried before me was a scene of madness, I did the only thing I could do.

"Mother Goddess with your sword of protection please help me now," I prayed

Once again a Polynesian woman came up to me. She put her hand on me "Nexus you have all been deceived,"

"How do I know you are for real?" I asked but before she could answer a chair out of nowhere came flying my way. Putting my fist up the chair shattered it into millions of pieces when it met my fist. Stepping away from the woman

I yelled, "That is enough!" my voice seemed to carry extra weight. Everyone stopped what they were doing.

"Mike, whatever you have to say I don't want to hear it," Jeff sneered at me. That hurt but I knew he was going by what he saw.

Looking at 'Jenny/Debbie/Jamie' or whatever damn name was, I demanded "Leave!"

"Why you can't make me," she smiled confidently

"But I can, your deception has failed and hope is now here," I remarked, making this fake woman sneer in disgust.

"I can't believe what a fool I have been," I confessed everyone looked at

"I knew there was something wrong with you, I just couldn't put my finger on it, until you kissed me," I told the being that looked like a person

"And you pulled off a nice trick make me believe you were the Mother Goddess," I applauded

The woman that recently approached me came up beside me. She was giving me the strength that I didn't know that I never knew I had.

"Mother Goddess," I revered

"There will be time for that later Nexus now you must finish," She told me

Turning back towards the being "By the Hand of the Mother," I swore again "it is as I said I finally figured out who you are,"

"And who am I?" Jenny/Debbie/Jamie' sneered

"None other than Lucifer himself and you wanted this to happen," I stated everyone in the backstage just stood in horror at the revelations "Now, I demanded you leave," I ordered

"My god!" I heard them all say the same thing.

She just snarled at me until the Mother Goddess said, "It is time you left you've failed," She then produced her sword and pointed it at Lucifer now that we can see through her phoniness.

"This isn't over," Her voice became more demonic and her eyes began to glow an evil red and disappeared the whole group was stunned "Now to mend this group," I sighed

"You can do it," Mother God said confidently

"Thank you Jesus," I heard Brian say under his breath.

"Okay everyone I need you to trust me," I sighed I had to fix what was broken and fast

"Mike what just happened?" Jeff asked he was on the verge of tears

"Evil is what happened," I snapped I was angry but not at them but myself I had failed to protect them

"We all fell into it hand," I told them

"But why would that thing want us to fight?" AJ asked

"Because of how important you guys are to the Earth," I answered

"And before anyone ask let me finish first," I plowed on they need to hear what I had to say.

They all looked at me. Mother God was smiling next to me but at the same time she had her hand on my shoulder letting me know I wasn't alone. These guys need to see what they truly mean to the world. I ripped open my shirt to reveal the golden globe that hung on my chest this made everyone stop and stare.

It was pulsating as it struggled to cope with the sudden onslaught of negative emotions.

"I've felt your music, I've felt your voices, and I can see the hope that you give each and every person who is willing to listen," I spoke softly

"As I told someone once you are all very special and the Mother weeps for joy when you guys are up there giving your all," I commented

"Through your music this globe had come forth because when you sing Hope is produced and that hope that made this possible," I pointed to the globe

"How?" Nick Carter asked

"When you sing you send out more than just your talents, but you send out message of Hope it is broadcast like radio waves and to anyone who is willing to let it can let change them for the better," I smiled

"What does that have to do with that globe?" JC asked pointing at my chest

"This is all that remains of the world's greatest champion who now lives within me and it was your music that brought it forth so that I can continue the work he started," I tried to answer as best.

I saw some understanding of those there only Lance and Brian seem to really understand "But why would the Devil want to destroy us?" Brian asked

"That very hope I talked about, without hope then life isn't really worth living, hope is the real motivator in this world," I smiled

"And it for that reason the Devil targeted you guys, he wanted to take you out so he could destroy hope," I answered then I stated "But he forgot that hope is not that easy to kill, there will always be defenders, who ready to take up the cause to keep hope alive,"

I saw each of them looking at one another and began to apologize and when I saw the hugs come out I gave them leave. I had to exit the stadium as I was shaking with a mixture of adrenaline and fear. I was very angry at myself for falling for that bastard's trick. Stepping outside I was greeted by a nice breeze. All of my feelings came crashing down along with me as my knees struck the pavement, in both cases it was a hard fall, tears ran down my face.

I had failed my friends, I failed Jeff.

"No you haven't," I heard

"How can you say that?" I had to ask. I couldn't even look up to see who said that.

"You did good Nexus," I finally looked up and there before me was the Mother Goddess standing in front of me "No I didn't I failed all of them," I swore to myself the whole thing had unnerved me

"I should have put two and two together when I first met 'Jenny' then tonight wouldn't have happened," I commented

"But in the end you stopped his plans and brought your friends closer," Mother God spoke her voice filled with love and wisdom

"But it doesn't change the hurtful look, I saw in Jeff's eyes when he saw the bitch latched on me," I scolded at myself as I slammed my fist into the concrete pavement, putting hole the size of my fist into it. The ground shook, making several car alarms go off and many trash cans to jump. Cracks to ripple out a few feet in all directions making a half dozen street lamps bend at 30 degree angles. I pushed my hand through until I could take hold of the dirt that was a few inches underneath my feet feeling the cool earth beneath it. It was somewhat soothing but the self-loathing took hold and I squeezed harder.

"That was not your doing nor was it Jeff's"

"This is what Lucifer does, he make you doubt yourself, he finds your Achilles Heel and uses it against you, he turns what is good into hurt and then uses it for his purposes," She knelt down and put a hand on my shoulder

"I am sorry Mother God I am sure you wanted a stronger person to be this so-called Nexus you keep calling me, I am sorry for failing you," I cried

"You haven't failed anything, Nexus, you have more strength, then you give yourself credit for some time the greatest strength isn't through muscles, and great powers but from here," She told me as she put her hand over my heart where the globe was still visible until I caused it hide again

"This is where your strength lies and it is why you are the Nexus, the power is yours," The Mother Goddess told me then returned to the other side

"Mike?" I heard from behind me

"Yes, Jeff?" I asked back

I turned to see Jeff slowly approach me as if he was afraid I would attack him.

"Can you forgive me?" Jeff pleaded

Tears welled up in his eyes "I mean, I shouldn't have jump to conclusion like that," Jeff spoke

I looked down at the hole in the concrete my fist was still through it. There were so many emotions running through my mind, I couldn't really blame Jeff or any of them because I was supposed to protect them from this kind of threat.

"I don't know Jeff I really don't I like to," I confessed as I pulled my fist out of the pavement, Blood was left behind on the jagged edges. Looking at my fist and all of the scrapes it seemed only fitting after everything.

Jeff finally looked not only at the hole my hand was in but damage I caused "I am glad I never get you angry," Jeff smirked

"I would never use my powers to cause harm," I replied. It took the Earth seconds to heal the injury soon. I didn't even know I just punched a hole in the concrete. The fist size hole in the concrete and cracks in the surface were still there on the other hand.

He shook his head, "I understand I am sorry for what Drew did," He said then started to walk away

I put my hand on his shoulder "Jeff I want you to know that I would never have hurt you like that," I got up off the ground and looked into his crystal blue eyes.

"I know Mike, and I don't know how I can make up for what I've done," Jeff sighed

"I can think of one way," I smiled, giving myself a smack in the head. Here I am letting the Devil win.

Pulling him into a hug then giving him a kiss on the top of his forehead it felt like time had come to a halt.

"How can you just forgive me like that?" Jeff cried

"Because if I don't the Satan would have won no matter the outcome," I answered

"Jeff, evil was at play in there and it nearly won," I informed him

"Gaia had told me that something was going to go down tonight and I nearly helped it when I spoke the person I thought was the Mother God," I stated

"But you couldn't have known," Jeff reassured

"But I should have Jeff I felt something wrong with 'Jenny' from the start and it nearly destroyed you guys from the inside out," I grumbled

"I mean what the point of being a conduit for the Earth and having all these damn powers if I can't even use them to protect my friends from demons like that," I growled at myself

"Let's go back in the guys want to talk to you," Jeff suggested

"Why so they can bitch at me for nearly ruining you guys?" I asked filled with self doubt

"No to apologizes," Jeff replied coasting me inside the first person to latch on to me when we entered was Drew, "Mike I am so sorry I had no right to hit you," He cried

'What kind of hero would I be if I let my friendship fall apart because a misunderstanding' I thought to myself hugging him back "Drew there is nothing to forgive we all fell for the same trick," I comfort "The best way to defeat the Devil is to go out there and put your all into that concert and bring joy to those who have come to see you," I smiled I might have been talking to Drew but I was addressing all three bands.

Drew gave me a loving hug and then pulled away and he ran out to the stage everyone followed. In a rare instant all three boy bands were out there and they began to sing. At first it was a jumble but soon they pulled it together and the song was beautiful. I could feel the power of love being broadcast. Looking back down at the golden globe on my chest it was emanating a soft yellowish light in response to the hope spreading out.

"You did, good," I heard

"Gaia," I called

She appeared before me smiling "You turned a negative into a positive,"

"I don't feel like I did anything," I confessed

"You did more than you know," Gaia stated

"And by the way not bad you took on Satan and won," Gaia smiled

"Yeah and it nearly killed hope," I sighed

"Not bad for a beginner," Gaia smiled

"So Gaia, what's next?" I asked

"Much more but for now just sit back and watch your friends give their all," Gaia suggested

Turning back towards the stage the three groups were performing a multitude of songs each one filling the stadium with hope and ridding the place of darkness at least for the time being. Gaia was right at this moment, all doubt could take a hike. I was going to enjoy my friends doing what they loved.

When they came off the stage they were all full of energy that I am sure they weren't aware they had.

"Thank you Mike," Drew said as soon as he saw me he gave me a hug

"My pleasure now go get a shower you stink," I laughed hugging him back,

He laughed then headed for the changing room

I didn't get to talk to either Nsync or the Backstreets because they had to leave as soon as they were dressed. I was glad that I helped heal some rifts though.

The limo picked us up and was to drop us off at my house; as we drove home I sat with Jeff in my arms every so often I would feel his hand brush up and down my thigh. When we pulled up to my house Jeff went straight to the bathroom. Justin and Drew sat on one of the couches while Nick and I made our way to the kitchen with 'Jenny' gone. I could see the uncertainty in his eyes.

"As bad as it is I am sorry she is gone," Nick sighed

"Nick nobody wants to be alone," I told

"I know but she had at least helped me feel better about myself even if it was for only a short while," Nick sighed

"Mike I need help," Nick spoke softly

"I am here if you need it," I told him

"Sir Razeel is on hold," BEATTI told me

Nick smiled and said, "You have a duty to fulfill,"

"When I get back we will talk," I reassured him

"Hey I've waited this long I can wait a little longer," Nick smiled

That is it for this chapter more to come.

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