Tales of Sol

The Tales of Sol 58 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 58 Truth reveals

My injuries were still being mended by the Earth now that danger was past they were healing faster. With the danger at least for the time being had passed. Now I needed information making my way back backstage. I found Stacy she was still watching the concert even getting a little into it by dancing with them. When Stacy saw me she blushed than smiled, "They were looking for you,"

I looked out at the stage and watched the Backstreet Boys perform, and each one of them were taking a glance backstage. I saw smiles form on Nick and Kevin's faces when they spotted me, AJ used a dance move to shake his head my way even Howie seemed to be relieved that I had returned. When Brian saw me standing back at my spot, his entire posture changed, his movements more lively Brian's smile expressed all the love he couldn't say at that moment. I in turn held my hand in front of my mouth and then blew him a kiss. He caught it and brought it to his heart. Making the crowd cheer and swoon as they thought he was looking at his girlfriend.

"You do have quite an effect on Brian," Stacy noticed the change instantly

"I had no idea," I confessed

"Brian loves you, Mike and so do the rest of the Backstreet Boys," Stacy confirmed with compassion

"You have become not only a member of their band but you reawakened something deep inside of them they seem to have lost," Stacy whispered

I hated to ask and change the subject but now I had to know, hardening my expression I turned to Stacy. There was a question that she would be able to answer since Tony wasn't here. "Tell me about Devin?" I asked

Her face paled. I was right she knew at least something I could see it was not a memory she wanted to remember.

"He was Brian boyfriend for a time," Stacy told me

"And they seemed happy," Stacy told me

This was not the time to add my own two cents I just listened plus Brian or Kevin well everyone of them kept looking our way and I need to keep my expression as neutral as possible so not to worry them,

"However, over time Brian began to pull away from everyone," Stacy was describing were all the signs that Devin was a very abusive bully. Stacy only confirmed what I was starting to put together with both dealing with Devin and the impression I got from the other bodyguards.

When she said "Or he'd come to practice with bruises on his face or arms, he limp and say he had tripped," I turned to look back at Brian seeing his aura and I couldn't imagine anyone hurting him. But then what did I expect from a coward like Devin? I was disgusted by the notion.

"Finally one day Kevin had enough and pulled Brian aside," Stacy remembered

She had my complete attention. "It was then Brian broke down, and told Kevin everything," Stacy was practically in tears at the thought of what she was about to say.

I was totally disgusted, Devin was without a doubt an honorless bully. Devin took pleasure in abusing another person it made him a coward. There was no way to know what he actually promised Hector, but Devin obviously cared very little of the poor stagehand. Not that I can let Hector slide; he nearly got Brian and the rest killed trying to aid Devin.

That being said, if Devin could kill Hector and hurt Frank and those guards why shouldn't I even be surprised.

"Devin was abusing Brian in every way a person could be abused," Stacy sneered

All I could do was let out a growl that sounded more like a leopard's growl.

When the Backstreet Boys had a break in the show they ran off the stage and we made our way back to their changing room. I followed gingerly behind most but not all of my wounds had healed at this point I still moved with noticeable limp, Kevin was the first to notice that I was limping. "Mike what happened?"

"There was a security breach and I had to take care of it," I told him

"Or more accurately Guardian took care of it," I corrected myself.

"It is nice to know we have him in our corner," AJ stated

I shot Brian a hard but compassionate look "The Guardian will always be there, when he is needed,"

Kevin heard it too, "Mike what is it you are not telling us?"

"All will be revealed after your concert," I answered

"Okay, Mike, but I want to hear it," Kevin conceded only so they could go back out and sing. They were called back to the stage and we went back out. Brian again gave me a quick kiss before returning to his passion.

When I stopped at the curtain edge again Stacy came by my side and asked, "Why did you ask about Devin and how do you know of him?"

"Keep your voice down I don't want Brian or the rest to know that Devin is the Shadow who has been stalking the group and because he was here tonight," I answered

"What!" She nearly shouted

"Apparently the guards knew who he was, and told me you would be able to fill in the gaps," I reported

"That explains why you asked but it doesn't explain what that maniac was doing here to begin with," Stacy said in a hush voice.

"Devin wasn't taking rejection," I huffed out

Stacy gave me a sadden and frightened look "That figures,"

"The bastard used Hector to get close to Brian, So Devin could kill him and he didn't care about anyone else who died with Brian just as long as he was dead," I answered

"Devin had to be there when Frank confronted Hector where the both of them attacked Frank, after which Devin killed Hector to cover his tracks.. We need to let the police and the company know that." I told her.

"As soon as we are done here," Stacy reaffirmed as she looked around as if expecting that bastard to come out of the woodworks.

"Fear not a friend of mine took care of him," I reassured her.

"He told me why Devin had come," I quickly stated.

"But he was supposed to be in jail," Stacy sneered.

"From what I know that is where he is going," I answered.

At that moment my combadge went off, "Sorry my pager is going," I said excusing myself

I found a quiet room and answered, "Go,"

"Sir I have been monitoring the police bands and they report that Devin has escaped from police custody," BEATTI informed me.

"What? How long ago!" I demanded.

"Approximately a half hour ago, he killed the police officer, who was driving him to the police station," BEATTI reported

"That coward," I growled, "Is he on his way back here?" I asked.

"Positive," BEATTI reported.

"That guy just can't take no for an answer," my voice had a bear's roar embedded in it.

I ran back to the stage fortunately just in time the concert had come to an end. I was glad I refused to allow Devin to ruin this perfect night for the Backstreet Boys "Guys we have to go now!" I urgently stated

Stacy came up and demanded, "Why?"

There wasn't time to play I had to be blunt, "Devin's escaped again," I told her

They all gasped "Devin!" Kevin stammered

"I told you I'd explain, but I didn't want you to worry while you were out there," I told them point towards the stage

"I will explain everything but we need to go now," I urged they all stood in their spots

My voice was hardened by my determination, "I promised you all that I wouldn't let anything happen tonight, and I had absolutely no intention letting that bastard ruin this night," I swore. They all shook their heads in appreciation and in fear at the same time.

"So what are we going to do?" AJ asked

"We need to get you guys out of here and I mean like yesterday," I answered

"You heard him get to your limo we'll take care of the rest," Stacy ordered she and I called for security who helped me rush the Backstreet Boys out of Madison Square Gardens

I hurried the Backstreet Boys to their limo. I could hear the fans screaming hoping to get the boys' attention, but this was not the time for them to play the meet and greet they needed to get to safety. "I have the Backstreet Boys safe in their limo," I called into my combadge

"Aye sir," we heard back. "I will ride with them. I want a team waiting for us at the hotel. If we can get the bus there to help shield them let's do it," I ordered. I heard acknowledgements from the security team, while George put his foot down hard. The tires smoked as they revved up to give the stretch limo traction to fly down the road. We made it to the interstate when I felt a Ping from the Earth just as the limo was struck with a bone jarring impact. The limo began to swerve as George tried to keep the limo under control. I looked back to see a semi barreling down on us. Giving my eyes a boost I looked passed the limo and into the cab of the semi. Confirming it was under control of Brian's abusive ex Devin, all this bastard knew was brute force and this semi was proof of that.

"It's Devin! This bastard just can't take a hint!" I shouted

The limousine was struck again making my friends scream "What the hell are we going to do!" Howie asked

With the low growl of black leopard in my voice, "You are going to do nothing," I stated firmly

"You are going back to your hotel," I told them.

"But, if Devin follows," Brian spoke I heard fear in his voice.

"He won't, the Guardian is here and he is mad," I said as a grizzly bear's growl sounded in my voice as my suit formed around me. Hitting the controls for the sunroof I jumped on to the roof of the limo. Feeling the wind buff me as the limo flew down the interstate I turned to see Devin's semi zeroing in on us again.

When Devin moved in for another strike I jumped off the limo and landed on the hood of his stolen truck and pointed at him, "What part of stay away did you not get?"

"What the fuck!' Devin swore as he jerked the wheel trying to lose me, but I held firm thanks to my magnetic personality.

"Nice try but I really like this truck we've become quite attached," I smirked the anger in my voice never wavered

"Get away from me, freak!" Devin growled as he pulled out a handgun and a police's handgun to be exact.

"I am afraid not. You are now stuck with me," I growled

Devin fired his gun, making me jump out of the way. Landing on the roof of the semi. I had to steady myself as Devin swerved the truck trying to shake me as he sped down the highway. Putting my hands on the ledge of the truck I swung myself over the side and into the driver side door. Breaking the window I kicked Devin in the face making him lose control of the truck.

"Now you honorless, asshole you will, leave Brian and the rest of the Backstreet Boys alone," I ordered

Devin kicked out and sent me flying out of the truck and on to the road. I skidded across the interstate I heard and saw cars coming my way and many swerved to avoid me. I turned myself into mist just in time to avoid one car. Only to turn back just in time for another to hit me, sending me over it. When I recovered from the fall I felt the Earth doing her best to heal the injuries I had sustained. Using the back of my glove to wipe the blood off my lips I soon took off after Devin with the speed of a cheetah.

Back in the Backstreet Boys' limousine "Man, Mike was pissed ," Nick said

"If I didn't know better, the whole damn animal kingdom was speaking through Mike," Kevin observed

"I almost feel sorry for Devin," AJ chuckled but it couldn't hide the fear in AJ's voices

Howie was about to speak when they were struck from behind

"Devin's back!" Nick screamed

They all looked back and saw the semi gearing for another blow "Shit," was all Howie could say

I caught up to the truck Devin hijacked just in time to see him ram the limousine but before he could make another strike I huffed out, "Brute force loses to quick wit," as I grabbed hold of the trailer. Making Devin come to a complete stop this allowed the Backstreet Boy's limousine to get more distances from the madman who isn't taking rejection in stride.

They all watched as Devin's truck grew smaller and smaller as they raced away "What happened?" AJ asked

"Mike is what happened," Brian reassured with a smile

As Devin tried to pull away I stood my ground and this tractor trailer wasn't going anywhere. I could smell the rubber burning from the squealing tires. Devin was one determined individual. I give him that much he tries.

Devin still tried to pull away but I had an iron grip and all he was doing was wasting diesel fuel. This tug-of-war did have one major flaw, The truck's hitch was no match for the strength of the Earth and Devin mad ambitions. The hitch snapped and Devin surged forward plowing into anyone or anything that stood in his way. While I had to deal with the other part of physics and fell backward with the trailer still in my grips. I managed to regain both my footing and holding the trailer one hand on the rear bumper and the other large doors to keep its contents from falling out. I held the trailer pointing up over my head. I happen to see Devin plow into several cars and not caring about the people in them. Devin was even more than a bully; he was an obsessed bully who is insane. The loss of life made me even angrier at the lunatic I moved out of traffic and as gently as possible I placed the trailer on the highway shoulder. Then I ran after my prey. "BEATTI I need your assistance," I called into my combadge.

"I am on my way," My helicopter reported

My CH-53C soon flew overhead as I raced down the highway pulling out my grappling gun and firing into the night sky. The line managed to latch on the starboard pylon of my chopper hoisting myself above the traffic. BEATTI lowered the wench and I took hold of the sturdier cable line. I looked down at the road looking for my prey. "Do you have a reading on Devin and the Backstreet Boys?" I said over the wind

"I have a visual Devin's truck is still moving at 180 mph and the Backstreet Boys are still ten miles ahead of him ," BEATTI reported

"Take me to him I will remain out here," I told her

"Confirm," She complied

I saw something fly up to my right. It was Goliath "Do you need any help?" the Gargoyle asked

"Not with this hunt," I had a lion's growl in my tone "but if you would be so kind, and ensure that my friends get back to their hotel I'd appreciate it," I requested

"You have my word that no harm will come to them," Goliath agreed then flew off

While I flew after Devin and in moments we were upon him he was still zeroing on Brian and the rest who had managed to get a good distance from us at this point. "Man if I had my full power Devin would be caught right about now," I huffed

"Time to intercept 33 seconds," BEATTI reported

I readied myself as we flew pass the truck when we were several yards ahead of him I let go. Landing in a crouched position on the street this time I was going to be ready for him. The last time a car hit me I wound up in the hospital. Standing erect, this time it was Devin I hoped who would enjoy the comforts of a hospital bed. I watched as he revved the engine preparing to run me down. I turned my body into iron. "This will be an ironic end to this hard headed bully," I said as soon as the truck was a few inches I threw up my iron plated fist and the semi crashed into it.

Seconds later I was still standing in my spot. The semi truck was a few feet shorter. The whole engine compartment was bashed in, the now dark headlights were dangling from their wires. The front axel was completely bent out of shape. This truck was beyond repair, The rest of the truck had a mix of steam and smoke billowing out. I was still standing in my spot and the semi was totaled. Still encased in iron and making my way to the driver's side and I took hold of the door handle I ripped the door off and sent it flying down the road. Inside the smoke filled cabin there was Devin with blood running down a head wound.

"Don't you ever die?" Devin sneered as he pointed the gun he had at me.

"Do you ever use your brain? You just failed to run me down," My voice was a mix of animal roars "Do you truly think your toy gun is going to hurt me?" I demanded as I held my hand up and the gun flew to me. Squeezing my hand I crushed the gun into metallic powder.

"It is time to end this!" I told Devin as I grabbed him

"And what are you going to do about it, freak!" Devin said as he swung his fist only to reel back in pain as my face was still wrapped in iron "You really are all muscles and no brains, how very stereotypical of your bullying behavior," I was baffled by his failure to not see the metallic skin

"Now we end this, and since you can't seem to understand the words, stay away ," I snapped my fingers. A whirl wind formed around us and it sent us to Alaska. "How about a little more distances will give you time to think it all over," I growled.

We hovered over the snowy ground placing my hand over Devin's head wound. I healed it not because I was nice, but because I was going to teach this bully a lesson and didn't want him dying of blood loss before he had the chance. Once done I threw him into the snow.

"Who the fuck, are you!" Devin sneered as he got up wiping the snow from his face

"I am the Guardian remember it Devin, for if you come near Brian or any of the Backstreet Boys again and I won't be so generous," I stated

"Generous, where the fuck am I?" Devin sneered

"You are in the Alaskan Wildlife preserve miles away from the nearest human contact, and unlike you nature is neither cruel nor a killer," I told him

"But I will freeze!" Devin sneered

"You who were without mercy, and without honor expect to have it returned to you?" I howled in the distance the wolves howled with me, I sent them a message that Devin was not prey I even went as far to say he wasn't even tasty. From the reply I got from the packs they more then agreed "He is here to learn keep your distant I don't want him hurting you," I telepathically told them

"Now you will learn what it means to be helpless," I told him

"Nature can be very forgiving when she wants to be," I stated.

With that I snapped my fingers again vanishing into the night leaving Devin at the mercy of the wild as the wolves howled in the distance.

When I returned to the totaled semi the police already had it roped off and a tow truck was in the distance ready to pick up the remains.

One of the officers approached me "Where is the bastard?" He growled

"He won't be back anytime soon," I let out a growl myself

"That bastard killed one of our own, he deserves jail time," Another officer pointed a flashlight through what was left of the truck's cabin.

"He killed much more and show little mercy to others," I sternly voiced

"We pulled what was left of those people off the street," Another officer offer a grisly response to Devin's madness

Another Officer supplied, "And we found the owner of this truck," I looked at her "No he wasn't spared this maniac killed the truck driver too,"

I couldn't even act surprised, "I was correct in my assumption that this man was no predator,"

One Officer shoot his dark skin head up and demanded, "How he was every bit a predator,"

I shook my head "No a predator in this case is animal that kills to survive,"

The dark skin Officer nodded, "Where here the coward was just killing for no real purpose,"

"Where did you take that asshole?" the first officer asked

"Since the bully couldn't understand the term stay away, I set him down on a glacier to cool out," I smirked, this made them all at least laugh at the irony.

"So he is," The officer with the flash light asked

"Is hopefully learning some humility," I slowly nodded I held up my hand and a wench lowered

"In any case that Shadow has set and shall never darken these streets again," I said as BEATTI pulled me skyward

I flew the Sea Dragon for a much needed downtime back to its hangar. From there I snapped my fingers bringing me back to the hotel. I saw that the tour bus was being used to block the main entrance. I gingerly walked over the bus. I was still in rough shape after my encounter with Devin. Most of my injuries were healed but there were still plenty of tender spots on my body and still visible cuts and bruises all over my body. I briefed the entire security detail, which included the hotel's own security on Devin and how he was currently not a threat. I had the tour bus return to its spot and was about to enter when I saw a shadow one that was far less threatening than Devin, on top of one of the buildings across from it. I moved to the fire escape and made my way up the side of the building. When I got to the top I moved towards the gargoyle. I saw Goliath watching the Backstreet Boys as he promised . Through my bruised face I smiled warmly at the noble creature, "Thank you Goliath," I said as I respectfully approached him "Who were you fighting?" The Gargoyle asked

"An honorless bully of a human being, who took pleasure in hurting others," I told him

"I've known such humans they are cowards," Goliath growled

"This guy was no different," I agreed

"What did you do with him kill him?" Goliath asked

"I could never kill a human no matter what they've done," I told him.

"They don't seem to have the problem of killing others," Goliath stated.

"Be that as it may, I would never stoop to their level, and even if I wanted to, to kill a human would rob me of the powers I have," I responded.

"No in any event right now he is facing the Earth herself in Alaska." I coldly responded.

"I hope he learns to chill out," Goliath grumbled in approval

"You are unlike most humans I've encountered," Goliath remarked.

"You have honor, which most in my account don't," the Gargoyle remarked.

"I must agree but in my case I believe that every life in this world is precious," I told him.

"I agree," Goliath stated.

"Well if you or any of your clan ever visit the City of Philadelphia you can seek me out and you'd be welcomed," I told him.

"Thank you," Goliath said as he leaped off the side of the building and flew away. I watched using the time to change back into my civilian clothes.

When I finally entered the hotel and made my way to the front desk where I was met by Brian in the main lobby.

The Earth had healed a quarter of my injuries, I had sustained in the fight with Devin so I still moved with a noticeable limp. I saw Brian he was clearly looked unhappy to see my bruised face and watching me limp. When I was at arms length I fell into Brian's waiting embrace. Making a show of it Brian held of me making it look like he was just lending his support, and lead us to the closest elevator we didn't say a word until the doors closed and we were out of the ears of passerby

"Are you ok?" Brian asked

"The Earth is healing me," I told him my voice was still a little shaky from all the adrenaline rush.

Brian asked, "What happened to Devin?"

"He'll be away for a long time," I told him

"But what if he breaks out of prison again?" Brian asked not knowing what I meant

"Fear not Brian, Devin is not in a human prison," I told him

"Did you kill him?" Brian asked.

"No I would never do him, as he has done to others," I answered

"Mike enough of these riddles," Brian demanded I could hear the fear in his voice. We were blessed as the elevator dropped us off at our floor. We slowly made our way to our room I was still limping from my injuries once behind closed doors

Kevin was the first in the room to run to us, now out of the sight of the public Brian kissed my bruised cheek and helped me sit which I did with slight wince.

"Are you okay?" Kevin asked and I just nodded.

I then began talking, telling them everything that Devin told me his involvement with Hector which made them understandably upset. Knowing now how Devin schemed his way into the group and how he easily killed Hector which shouldn't have surprised them since Devin had no problem burning down a whole studio filled with people just to get to Brian. I told them about my fight with Devin where it became obvious that Devin wasn't going to take a hint.

"Babe, Devin did not know when to stay away so I put a bit of a distances between you two," I smirked

My whole demeanor changed when I said, "And since being in a human prison didn't help him much he now face the second ultimate judge,"

"Who?" Howie asked coming up to us.

"The Earth," I answered

Kevin got up and went to the bathroom while I talked to the rest.

"Right now Devin is in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness," I finally answered Brian's question

AJ seemed a bit more delighted and even quipped "A little distance?"

"Just a tad and now Devin is facing fear for the first time," I retorted a bit before my voice took on a more harsh tone.

"But isn't that a little cruel?" Howie asked

"The Earth is never cruel Howie," I told him

Kevin handed Brian the washcloth who placed it on my left cheek I winced again at the pain but I continued, "Cruelty is mans alone,"

"So what will happen to Devin?" Nick asked

"That is for Devin to decide," I replied

"So Devin isn't coming back?" Brian asked as he helped clean the blood off my face

"Not anytime soon," I smirked

"Thank you Mike," Brian cried

"It was my pleasure no one harms my friends, not if I have any say in it," I said, giving my boyfriend a loving kiss this time no one gave us a hard time.

"So what do we do now?" Nick asked.

"I don't know about you guys but I am bushed," I sighed, finally giving in to fatigue.

"And we can't have you going out looking like this," AJ smirked.

"Yeah I am a bit of a mess aren't I," I replied looking down at myself.

"Actually we all have to get some sleep, we have a flight to catch tomorrow," Kevin stated.

"Oh yeah we are going back to Orlando," Nick cheered.

My heart ached with the thought that Brian and I would soon be going our separate ways. But we all said good nights and went to our rooms. I still had to make a report to Johnny and Tony about what happened tonight, but before doing that I returned to Alaska as the Guardian and found Devin he was shivering under a pine tree "Enjoying the weather?" I asked

"Fuck off freak," the bully spoke between shakes,

"I wish I could but you freezing to death doesn't serve a purpose so," I stated and in flash of light we were now in an Alaskan prison where I present the Warden a copy of Devin's actions in New York

"I do apologize Warden but this bully has a hard time accepting rejection and in the process has killed a number of innocent people, I know it is outside of the American Legal System but this man needs to stay away for his own protection," I asked for the Warden's assistance

"This is outside of our legal obligations. Why not take this to New York?" The Warden asked

"Because it is not just about legality but distances if he returns to New York he will break out and go after the person he tried to kill contact Johnny Wright and he will confirm the threat he represents," I gave the Warden Johnny's number and told him to mention Mike Pennock and with that I snapped my fingers and returned to New York.

So ends this shadow that stalked the group but there is more to come hope you are all enjoying this story.

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