Tales of Sol

The Tales of Sol 57 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 members of the Backstreet Boys, Nsync or 98 Degrees are gay, or any of the other 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 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 57 Shadow Meet the Light

The next morning was the busiest I have seen since coming to New York. There were calls and meetings that everyone had to attend as the final preparations for tonight's concert that had continued to be adjusted.

Everything was checked and rechecked, instruments were tuned and then re-tuned, lights were all checked and any that looked even a little weak had their bulbs replaced.

I was just as busy as I went throughout Madison Garden with their security detail going over every square inch looking for anything that needed maintenance to getting to know all the ins and outs of the building I wanted to know all points of egress in the building Frank already had put into place several requirements before he was sent to the hospital, I was just fined tuning them or made adjustments to make sure his plans worked.

We would break for lunch but for everyone's safety all food was delivered and was thoroughly inspected before anyone could consume them. While I was walking around I planted probes throughout the Madison and had BEATTI connect and check their status every 30 seconds. Those probe readings were in turn sent to the Lair where Dave, and Jake took up different monitors so they could help keep tabs of everything.

I would go to the hangar and check and recheck the Sea Dragon making sure it was ready for a sustained flight over Madison Square Gardens. I also wanted to make sure her masking programs were also functioning properly.

I planned to add holo emitters when I got back to Philadelphia but for now what was added to the Sea Dragon would temporarily hide her from prying eyes and still be able to send out enough information for flying aircraft to avoid her by reading as dense turbulence and needed to be avoided. I had all of the Backstreet Boys security radios programmed into my combadge and made sure they could hear me through my combadge.

When I was satisfied with all of my preparations, I returned to Madison Square Gardens and brought the guys to a secure room. I had one last bit of reassurance before they went on stage, one I knew they wouldn't like. Nonetheless I had no choice but to reveal this little tidbit.

When the door was closed I put a do not disturb on the door knob and turned to the band "I am sorry for telling you this late but there is one more thing you guys need to see and know," I sat them around a table in my hand was an unshielded probe

"Mike what is that?" Nick was the first to ask

"You have all been brought in and made aware of almost all my secrets but there's one left," I stated

"There has been many questions on how I know so much, and this is the answer," I passed around the quarter sized device "What you hold in your hands is one of my probes," I offered

"Don't let their sizes full you there is a lot that goes into its micro size," I turned on a special monitor I had brought in on it a clear image of the room and group could be seen as they played with it "This is just one of two sizes and when in camouflages mode," I said taking the probe from AJ who took delight in pointing the probe at everything even up at his crotch.

"Yes AJ you are blessed," I chortled making everyone laugh and AJ puffed out his chest in pride I hit a small button activating the camouflages mode the probe disappeared on my hand "holy shit!" I heard Howie barely whisper

"You said you had two sizes?" Kevin asked as Nick inspected my hand to try and find the probe that was sitting in the center of my palm.

"Yes I made these quarter size probes with BEATTI help," I turned to the monitor and switched its channel to show an exterior view of Madison Square Garden.

"The other I made when I was given Cap's soul and I could see a tad better," I informed them

"They are no bigger than a grain of sand and in their camouflages mode they are virtually invisible than even these," I held up my palm

"Mike you are revealing a lot and putting a lot of trust in us by doing so," Kevin confessed

I switched the monitor showing a radar screen of BEATTI wire-frame of Madison Square Garden five blimps came up on screen this got everyone's attention.

"I have planted probes all over the Madison Square Garden and on everyone of you is one of my grain size probes, and with BEATTI help, I will know your location at all times," I revealed this last secret to them. I could see this revelation come across them.

"They are not designed to invade your privacy in any shape or form but with everything that has happened since we met and a little trouble I ran into with my time with 98 Degrees," I finished up

"I made sure that if anything should happen to you that I would be able to find you and keep you safe," I turned off the monitor they all seem to try and brush themselves to see if they could find my probe

"So what you are saying to us is go out and perform because you have our back," AJ said as he turned his gazes at me I saw the playful yet serious twinkle in his eyes

"Yes, I want you guys to give your all out there without even thinking for one second that I will not be ready for anything that might come your way," I reaffirmed

"Does Jeff and the rest of 98 Degrees know you tagged them?" Nick retorted

"Absolutely they found out when Nick, Drew and Justin were taken hostage at the Granite Run Mall in Philadelphia," I saw no reason not reveal that to them

That got their attention. "They weren't happy as I know you guys aren't right now," I remarked that I was really anything but sorry at my actions.

"Mike I am not happy," Nick grumbled as he continued to swipe his shoulders

"Neither am I Nick, but with everything that has happened I agree with Mike, the precautions he is taking are one done out of love and concern," Brian said as he took my hand into his.

"We can all agree that Mike has shown us nothing but respect and courtesy," Brian reiterated

"He is proving that by revealing this to us behind closed doors and when we need to hear this now more than ever," Kevin agreed

Howie looked down at himself "I don't like it either Nick but we also have come too close to Heaven's Gates to discount it either," he turned his gaze at me with both concern and appreciation.

"I don't disagree, but he should have at least asked us for permission before he tagged us," Nick rightly pointed out but then he said "I can't fault you either Mike, there is a crazed gunman out there somewhere, and we still don't know his motives for why he is doing this," Nick finally relented

"If knowing you will always be there for us I can suffer indignation just this once," Nick said

"Just as long you are not watching me masturbate I will be happy," AJ smirked

"Oh AJ you know you like when people watch?" I winked

"I won't confirm, nor deny that," AJ had a dirty grin on his face.

However I harden my response reiterated, "No, I would never invade your privacy, your probes have been programmed to activate, only while you are in public, and where there is too much activity going on for anyone to keep track of," I was honor bound to make that statement

"Or at a concert where anything could happen in a blink of an eye," Howie spoke up

"Yes," I firmly responded

We finally had to end this little meeting as there was still preparation that needed to happen and the guys needed to rested up before the big event

While they were practicing again I stepped away and teleported to the hangar where I put a call through to the Lair "Dave they know,"

"About your little spies?" Dave gave me knowing look

"They needed to know, they were still too fearful, not even having a friend with elemental powers was putting their minds at eases that fear could affect how they perform, Johnny was most insistent that nothing interfere with the concert and I can suffer Nick's wrath if it means he will be able to perform tonight" I firmly said

"No doubt and I am glad you finally told them," Dave affirmed

"I want their probes monitored at all times tonight. We can't afford any slips," I was determined to let nothing go wrong tonight.

"I have set up a monitor for myself, and Jake, even Dana and Blaylock agreed to help monitor tonight's concert," Dave revealed

"Each group of monitors will have their probes set up so none of us can miss anything," Dave reported "And I will continuously monitor them sir." BEATTI spoke up

"Thanks I know I am asking for a lot," I thanked everyone

"Mike this is a concert with some lone nut out there with a deadly agenda, there is no such thing as too much caution in this instance," Dave reiterated what we are really feeling about what we were all worried about.

I left the Sea Dragon like everyone. I needed myself well rested and clear eyes for tonight so when I returned to my room I took a shower and crawled into bed. I made sure Brian slept in his own bed so he could rested and ready for the concert.

He griped of course but he relented when I told him we will have plenty of time to make up for it after the concert.

When I woke back up I quickly got dressed and left for Madison Square Gardens. I spent the last several hours making rounds making sure everyone was at their posts, all the equipment was ready to go. I had been on the phone with Tony and Johnny Wright hammering any last minute details. Tony even joked about me gunning for his job which I quickly reminded him this was much more than I expected so don't count on it. I had lost track of time. It wasn't until the sun began to set that I knew that play time was over.

Teleported back to the Sea Dragon opening the mammoth hangar bay doors. I made sure she was fueled and ready to fly. I began to power the whirly bird up. Once she was fully powered up. I contacted flight control "This is Ranger 121 requesting permission to lift off," I requested after getting flight clearance from the control tower.

We were soon airborne and hovering over Madison Square Garden. From there I left BEATTI in control.

The hour is nearly at hand, days of preparations have led to this, I could hear the screams of the fans, even in this room. Of all of my confrontations this was the most exciting. I've watched my friends as they prepared for this day their concert I could see and feel their excitement as they geared up for their performance. In mere moment the Backstreet Boys were performing at the Madison Square Garden. I watched them as the prepped themselves for their night. And I can say I've never been so proud of them. I left their changing room so I could make one more round through Madison leaving no stone unturned as looked for any sign of trouble. Making my way back to their changing room knocking on the door I heard, "Go away we don't want any,"

"But I have a special gift for the Backstreet Boys," I answered

The door swung open revealing a half dress Nick Carter "Gift!" he cheered

"Damn Nick, you know how many of your fans would wish you would answer the door just like that?" I whistled

"The only nut who like this is, the one in front of me," Nick retorted then ran his hands over his fine chest "Yes Mike you want Little Nicky," he smoothly and mock sexually smirked

"You can keep little Nicky, he doesn't need to come out and play," I gave him a purple nurple he squealed in pain and delight at the same time.

"Hey that was not nice," He laughed getting out of my reach "And where is my gift?" he gripped

"I am the gift," I smirked

"Hum," Nick pouted

"So, are we all safe out there?" AJ asked as he grabbed Nick and I in a headlock and ruffed up our hair.

Nick made sense. I kept mine in a crew cut with my hair cut close to my head. So no actual damage was done.

"Yup," I laughed as I knocked his hand away Nick quickly ran to a mirror to fix his hairdo

There was another knock at the door "Okay, guys 30 minutes," we heard their stage director say

"Okay Stacy!" Brian responded the boys went into overdrive and were dressed before I could count to ten.

"Okay guys group prayer," Kevin stated we got together

"Lord please be with us," Kevin prayed

"Be with us," The group prayed at the same time.

"Amen," We ended the prayer and made our way to the stage before going on Brian gave me a quick kiss. I stayed behind the curtains. I sent my own prayer to the Earth herself,

"Mother please don't let anything bad happen, I sincerely hope I am up to this task,"

They began with 'Quit Playing Game' and the fans went wild "You must be Mike," I turned to see Stacy standing to the side watching the guys' performance. Stacy was filling in for Tony who was already at the next city getting it ready for the Backstreet Boys' next concert.

"I might be," I replied

"Well now I know why the guys like you," Stacy laughed

"Why's that?" I queried raising my eyebrow

"You're a smart ass," She laughed

I laughed and said, "That is one of my many talents,"

"Yes like making Brian smile," Stacy smirked

That made me pause "Is it that obvious?" I asked

"Only to those who know the guys and how they are around you," Stacy said

"Swish," I sighed, wiping the sweat from my brow.

"Don't worry Mike if we did anything to harm the guys we'd be fired in a heartbeat," Stacy reassured

"And now that I am in the picture you have even more to fear," I said before I could stop

Stacy looked at me as if I just got there and who was I to make such statements "I take my role as friend very seriously and will not hesitate to jump to their defense even if that threat is their own company," I told her firmly

"I heard about the incident between 98 Degrees and their tour manager, it is one of the reasons I am happy you are here," Stacy told me

"I do all I can to protect those I call friend," I said again

"That is duly noted and I appreciate your directness," Stacy replied and then smile

"That is the other reason I know why the guys like you," Stacy smiled

I turned serious "I am very glad you are here too Stacy I was very concerned with how things are going to go down tonight," I confessed

"I know we are all on edge ever since the fire at the studio and I am glad it is you they asked to watch over this concert," Stacy conceded

"This wasn't exactly what I had in mind when Brian and the rest insisted I tag along," I sighed in uncertainty

"Mike, so far the only person in this group who has been able to stay one step ahead, of whatever this is has been you, so I and everyone here has confidence in you," Stacy acknowledged

"I will do my best not to let you all down," I solemnly swore.

We went back to watching the concert. The Backstreet Boys were indeed putting on an amazing performance, my friends did their thing and everything was going as it should. Right up until I felt a sudden sinking feeling followed by a ping from the Earth. I went from watching the concert to watching the stage. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary on the stage but the dark feeling led me to look up. That was when I saw there was someone on the catwalks.

"Why do I get the feeling you are not a stagehand?" I whispered. An object coming loose and now in the hands of gravity only confirmed my suspicion. Quickly fished out my Fighting Pike hit the release button. The music and the screams coming from the stage drowned out my Fighting Pike as it extended for battle.

"Please, Mother, let my aim be true," I prayed as I sent it sailing into the air hoping to knock the object out of the way.

Which I saw as one of the spotlights and it was going for Brian. The two met and my Fighting Pike won the match, spearing the spotlight and shattering it to pieces. With a quick brush of my hand I caused a small gust of wind to push the debris so it wouldn't land on any one below.

"If you will Xcuse me Stacy but something just got my attention," I said as I ran to find access to the catwalks. Putting my combadge to my mouth "This is Mike we have an intruder, I will handle it you are not to let the Backstreet Boys out of your sight!" I ordered

"Sir you should have backup," I got a response

"Negative! Your top priority is to keep an eye on the Backstreet Boys, I am on it!" I reordered

This time the Shadow will not escape me and I will finally deal with him. I held out my hand teleporting my Fighting Pike back to its holster on my belt so I could climb. Leaping for the nearest ladder and climbing it as fast as my feet and hands could carry me at the same time using my powers to change into the Guardian. Jumping over to the catwalks they made a metal clanking sound when I hit them. I pulled my Fighting Pike back out and when I approached the person bent over and he looked as if he was going to try to drop another spotlight.

"That is not the way to shine the lights on the Backstreet Boys," I spoke the person

Despite the poor light my eyes could see this finally masked man, I could make out some of his features. He had long unkempt black hair and narrow cheekbones covered in an unruly black beard. The man had a slender build. He wore all dark clothes and when the guy turned to look at me he had hazel eyes that had arrogance and a superior complex emanating from them. His feelings of hatred radiated out of him.

Finally I had more than a mask at least who he was and his name would help but this is at least something.

"Who the fuck, are you?" The Shadow sneered

"I think the better question is who are you?" I demanded.

"None of your fucking business," The Shadow sneered as he got up and charged me with a really big wrench, with my Fighting Pike in hand I was ready for combat. The Shadow brought the wrench down but I intercepted it with my Fighting Pike. The impact jarred the both of us. I was better able to control my momentum, the assailant wasn't he was driven back by his own wild attack. The Shadow tried to hit me with the wrench again, this guy had all the skills of a bully, he had no real fight training, just pure rage.

His rage met its match with my cool and experienced combat training, as I expertly blocked his improvised weapon.

As the Shadow continued his attacks, what he lacked in technique, The Shadow made up with sheer brute force, he had all the finesse one expected from a bully. I struck out with the Fighting Pike first catching his right leg followed by a blow to his face, and he fell hard onto the catwalk. The Shadow in turn swung with the wrench catching me in the shin. The pain was excruciating and I too went down.

The Shadow was quickly on his feet and brought the wrench down intended to break my skull, but I got my Fighting Pike up just in time blocking the blow. I swung my Fighting Pike around striking The Shadow's solar plexus, sending him spinning away sending him a good distance. I rolled back on to my feet in a smooth motion. The Shadow was doubled over as he clutched his head in pain. "Now what is this all about?" I demanded as I backed up enough to get myself just out of reach of his wrench. I needed answers and all this fighting was not getting me any.

"This is between Brian and me," The Shadow sneered

"And to get to him you needed to burn down a whole studio," I retorted

"The whole band and company were trying to keep me from getting to Brian they had to pay," The Shadow raged

"And what about Hector, where does he fit in all of this?" I grilled the asshole

With a remorseless laugh "That little homo he thought I was fucking his brains out because I loved him," The Shadow smiled wickedly

"He had no idea that while he was swinging from my dick that I was only using him to kill Brian," the bastard grabbed himself in a very narcissistic manner,

"Then why kill him?" I was astonished at how little he cared about person

But I really shouldn't be surprised, predators in nature serve a purpose, this bastard was just sadistic

It still sent bile up my throat just listening to this twisted person when the Shadow cackled, "He served his purpose not only as a cum dump, but the hopeless loser allowed me to get close to Brian,"

"As for the rest of the band they were just collateral Brian was my real target," The Shadow snarled

"And now it between you and me," I stated

"The fuck it is," The man raged as he advanced on me swing the wrench again I blocked it with my Fighting Pike they made clanking noises as he tried fight with sheer brute force. My swipe of the Fighting Pike caught the bastard in the chin and he went sprawling to the grates of the catwalk. He swung for my leg again. I was ready this time I got the Fighting Pike to block the blow. Seeing that there was no way The Shadow couldn't out fight me like all bullies he sneered "Okay hero let see if you can do two things at once," The Shadow sneered as he ran off he swung the wrench striking the spotlight hard and the metal support snapped. Sending the spotlight to the stage and on to Nick's head if I allowed it.

Not wasting time with this chase I leaped over the side of the catwalk. Grabbing hold of a curtain rope pulling out my D'k tahg I let it slice through the rope, and I too descended to the ground. Once I had enough speed I let go of the rope and was able to grab hold of the falling spotlight pulling out my grappling hook. Firing it and latching back on to the catwalks swinging back to it I made another clank as I landed on the grates. Letting the spotlight drop to the grates I looked around and the villain was gone "Okay Mother now where did the bastard go?" I asked the planet.

Hitting my combadge, "Dave keep an eye on the guys! I have found our shadow, and he is trying to kill Brian!"

"Will do, Guardian be careful!" Dave responded

"Will do I am going after him," I informed my mentor.

"We've got eyes on the Backstreet Boys now go get the bastard," Dave commanded.

I spotted two body guards that work for the Backstreet Boys, they had all the injuries of having been hit by that large wrench. I felt broken bones and damaged organs. I put my hands on them and they seemed to at least respond to the touch of my hands. They lost a lot of blood and were left for dead. This bastard was mad and could careless for anyone. A pulse of light emanated from the globe on my chest and ran down my arms and into both guards. I couldn't heal them completely; they had lost too much blood for that. I was still injured myself so I had to share what energy I had between the three of us. Besides I had a lunatic to stop and needed as much energy I had to stop his rampage.

"BEATTI we have two men injured, I have done what I can but they need medical attention," I ordered "Do you recommend them to join you?" BEATTI requested

"Negative I am places a probe on to both of them lock on to them I will teleport them to safety," I countermanded

"This Pennock I have the intruder! His target is Brian, repeat his target is Brian," I reported with urgency,

"Do you need help?" I heard

"Negative this guy has already injured two guards and the bastard had no problem leaving them to die. I will not endanger anyone else. Stay at your post and keep an eye on the Backstreet Boys! I am on the hunt!" I commanded

I felt a Ping and started limping in the direction it told me to go. I came out to a brightly lit back hallway, looking up one way and down another. All I saw was the ugly white paint most back entrances seem to have. Scanning the hallway I tried to pick up what my eyes couldn't see. I smelled for his scent. "Mother, I need some more help," I called out.

I saw a mouse stick its small head out a mouse hole, and she pointed her head in the direction of the North wing. "Thank you myszak," I said as I ran in that direction.

Running down the hall I could now pick up the Shadow's scent as I drew closer. I felt the Shadow's presence to the point I was able to get his name "Devin," I stated to no one. The Shadow who I can now call Devin was now only beyond a pair of heavy duty security doors. When I came up to them I barreled through the heavy double doors. The impact was which I barely felt ripped the doors off their heavy duty hinges and a few inches into the wall.

Several feet ahead was my prey as he ran for a fire escape. "Halt!" I demanded

Still with the wrench in hand Devin ran down the hall, "Fuck off freak!" Devin sneered.

I pulled out my Fighting Pike and threw it at him. My aim was true, the Fighting Pike got caught in between his legs. Devin tripped the bully, fell on his face and even skidded a few feet on the linoleum floors. Devin lost control of his wrench and it fell to the floor. Approaching him slowly Devin I held my hand up causing the Fighting Pike to fly back to my hand. Devin got back up grabbing the wrench one more time. This time with more room to maneuver I was able to fully swing my Fighting Pike. When both of our weapons contacted my Fighting Pike won. Devin once again lost control of his wrench and it went flying down the hall. Completing the move I swung the Pike around catching Devin in the chin he flew backwards landing hard on his back. Before Devin could recover I picked him up by his shirt and demanded, "Now, you will tell me what this is all about,"

"This is between me and that fag Brian," Devin sneered.

"And that makes it between you and me," I said, pulling him closer.

"That, fag and I were going out for a time," Devin snickered the hatred that poured out of him was more rank then Devin's foul breath, as he talked down about the man he was supposedly dated.

"So, then why are you trying to kill him?" I demanded.

"That fag dumped me and had me sent to prison," Devin said.

"Apparently Brian, had a good reason," I stated this jerk had no honor. Nor much else for that matter I have seen spiders more appealing then the scum I held in my hands.

"Yeah he was afraid I would tell the world he was a faggot," Devin cackled maliciously.

"And I will have my revenge, and the cocksucker is going to die," Devin pronounced.

"Not while I am here will you come anywhere near him again and you will have me to deal with," I told him.

"Not for long," Devin snickered as I felt a sharp pain in my side doubling over in pain. I saw a knife in Devin's hand and it was coated in my blood.

"Now there is nothing standing between me and Brian," Devin cackled evilly as he ran back into the stadium.

I just laid there long enough so the Earth could heal my injury but I couldn't wait too long. As soon as my wound was sufficiently healed I got up my shaky legs. Not having ever been stabbed before, it was a sensation I will not soon encounter again hitting my combadge in a voice filled with adrenaline and pain I called, "BEATTI!"

"Online," She answered

"Can you track Devin?" I asked

"He is making his way back to the concert," BEATTI answered

"It time this ended," I said, snapping my fingers and sending myself as close to Devin without him knowing it. And just as he burst through the doors, I stuck my arm out and his chin made contact. The impact flipped him on his back as his feet swept out from under him. I managed to grab hold of his shirt again preventing him from such a hard landing and not for his sake mind you. I wanted him to see the venom in my eyes as I personally threw him to the deck. "What the Fuck," He stammered

"The most dangerous animal is the one that has been injured," I furiously commanded.

I lifted the honorless bully off of his feet and punched Devin squarely in the jaw, sending him flying to the floor.

"I will say this one time only," I spoke a lion's roar practically came out of my mouth.

"You will leave Brian alone or you will be dealing with me," I said, grabbing him again and picking him up and throwing him against the wall. The impact was enough to crack some of the tiles.

"How the fuck did you survive it is not possible," Devin quaked in fear

"That!" this time a tiger's roar shot out as I spoke, "Is for me to know and for you to never find out," I answer

"This between Brian and I, freak," Devin sneered as he charged me with his knife again.

I slapped the knife out for his hand sending it flying. Where it embedded itself into the wall. Then I wound up my fist and punched Devin squarely in the jaw he dropped like a dead weight. Devin hit the floor this time he didn't get back up, the force was enough to knock him out. Not taking any more chances waving my hand formed a rope out of the dust molecules in the air and tied him up. Speaking into my combadge, "BEATTI call the police tell them there is trash littering Madison Square Gardens and they can have it," I tied him to a support beam

Then I left him there for the police. I had a concert to watch.

"Acknowledge," BEATTI complied

"How are the guys" I asked into my combadge

Dave spoke up "They are good, Guardian, care to explain?"

"It appears some old acquaintance of Brian's wasn't taking rejection lightly, and decided to get revenge," I told my mentor, filling him in on as much I learned from Devin as I made my way back to the concert.

"Poor Brian no one should ever have put up with the sorry excuse of a human like this Devin person," Jake who was listening in had spoken up.

"Hopefully Devin got the message and will stay away this time," I hoped.

"Guardian , even the Earth herself couldn't keep such assholes away from their vendettas," Dave reminded me.

"I know but knowing Brian had the Guardian watching over him should make him think twice," I pondered as I closed the channel.

I started limping back, reverting back to Mike Pennock where I found the wounded security guards being treated by medical personnel. I asked "How are they?"

"They both took a good deal of blunt force trauma to head and chest, though it looks like some healing took place but the wounds are still deep," The EMT reported

"Will they recover? I asked

"We will know more when we get them to the hospital," The second EMT answered when they finished addressing the guards' injuries they were placed on beds and rolled out.

I was approached by several members of the Security Team "Sir are you alright?" Steve asked as he noted my bloody face.

"I will be fine I am not leaving these guys unprotected," I assured the bodyguard

"Who was it?" Duncan asked

"Some creep name Devin," I answered

Apparently that meant something to the rest of them "Why the hell did we not even think about that psycho?" Gary gasped

"What do you know about him?" I demanded

"We will let Stacy fill you in on that looser," Steve growled

"The police should have come for him by this point," I told them

"I want you to contact Madison Square Gardens I want to know how he got in," I ordered

"You'll have it," Steve acknowledged

Then I thought about it "One other thing I don't want Brian or any of the Backstreet Boys to know that Devin was even here," I demanded

"You have too," Duncan urged

"Oh, we will, but not until after the concert, I don't want them even thinking about Devin, they need their focus on tonight's concert I will not let the bastard ruin it for them," I was adamant that bully doesn't succeed even a little to terrorize the Backstreet Boys

They looked reluctant but they also knew I was right that for the time being we would keep a tight lid on this little incursion.

While the security detail fanned out to carry out my orders I made my way back to my spot backstage.

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on a side note all of this takes places after the events of 9/11 just so you all have a sense of chronological order and understanding. I began writing Sol after reading Tales of a Real Dark Knight while I was still in the Navy and have been working on it for the last 13 or so years.

I also recommend the following stories it was because of them I got into writing in the first place.

"Tales of a Real Dark Knight" by authorjames

"Marvel Knights" also by authorjames

"Tales of the New Phoenix" by Blake

"Tales of a Superhero Band" by Leo

"Tales of a Young Mutant" by Jeremi

"Tales of a Thunder God" by Tony Justiss