Myths of Majestic

Spirit Jerebis: Storms of Myths
Episode 17: "Myths of Majestic"

Rainbow of Time - Strife for the Mysteries - Enter a world of Faith - ... of Hope - ... of Heroism - Overcome sacrifices - Explore a world of Loyalty - ... of Friendship - ... of Justice - Spirit Jerebis

Previously on Storms of Myths:

Shooting Star here, in my cudilas in Emerald Mansion. At the beginning of the previous episode I had this wonderful dream, which Helen was actually in. The next day, Comet came in on me, while I starting to write my adventures down, and that's how all this writing began. He came in on me to see what I was doing, and it was Gallop who came in to tell me that Bristle and Alpha Lion wanted my presence. When we got to White Fox's shelter, I found out some interesting, and disturbing news and information. On the Trio of Resolve's side, they were going to leave in a few days, and Alpha Lion had got my charges of sincerity, as a last final gift to me. Bristle related his tale to us, in Feranimon's presence as well, and some of what I found out disturbed me, and that's how Feranin League's "cold civil war" started. On with the conclusion...

A few days later...

A few days had passed since A.J. was told that the Trio of Resolve were planning to depart from the Realm of Charges, and also a few days since the disturbing news A.J. got to know of. Since then, Zonemon had tried to make peace with A.J., but A.J. refused and ignored Zonemon every time Zonemon tried to apologize. A.J. didn't know it but that was the beginning of Feranin League's "cold civil war".

The eventual outcome wasn't nice, as A.J. would find out later on. A.J. also blocked Zonemon with his telepathy so that Zonemon won't be able to read A.J.'s mind. A.J. let the rest of Feranin League deal with Zonemon, yet he refused and ordered the rest not to tell Zonemon of what was happening in A.J.'s mind, as A.J. allowed the rest of Feranin League to read his mind. What was in his mind was pain and hurt for what Zonemon had done.

What A.J. didn't understand was that Polamon had encouraged, and even forced Zonemon to watch the events with him, which Zonemon refused to do at first. On that day, upon returning back to the shelter, A.J. remembered what Alpha Lion had told him about his charges of sincerity. A.J. went to check, and indeed they were there. Upon touching them, they turned into green fractal data, and swirled into A.J.'s covered univice.

Since then, A.J. allowed no one to enter his room in Feranin League's bioshelter. He would rest and eat there, while he was busy writing on pass adventures he had. He had the biovesto door locked and if anyone tried to force themselves in, then A.J. allowed the biovesto door to gently zap them. Poor Ememon was the first to experience the gentle zap, in the presence of the rest of Feranin League.

Of course A.J. knew when they were outside his door. His soul-warriors were surprised to see that Ememon got gently zapped, yet Ememon didn't force himself in, or try to force himself in; it was all accidental, with him accidentally touching the door. After that, Ememon went into solitary, being in shock. He cried through the whole night that time. Otazoidmon and Equalmon tried to comfort him, but it was no use.

Otazoidmon and Equalmon also tried to comfort Zonemon, but Zonemon refused it, and remarked that it was between him and A.J. Zonemon didn't comfort Ememon, because Zonemon knew how that now Ememon knew how Zonemon felt towards A.J. However, Zonemon was wrong, as Ememon was just upset at A.J. After Ememon's accidental zap, none of A.J.'s soul-warriors dared to touch the door.

The present was the day that the Trio of Resolve was leaving. Everyone in Resolve was attending the farewell party for White Fox; Alpha Lion, and Shadow Owl. White Fox had done so much for the town that the residence didn't hesitate to see White Fox off. The only ones that weren't present were A.J.'s two soul-warrior copedam: Zonemon and Ememon.

A.J. was in the lead of the farewell party. White Fox was in the center; Shadow Owl was to White Fox's right, and Alpha Lion was to White Fox's left. The Trio of Resolve was outside, near the bioshelter where Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion took residence temporarily on their stay in the Realm of Charges. The trio was in front of their biovesto fighter ripple class peckers. It was the first time A.J. was out of his room since he was disturbed from Zonemon's tale.

White Fox had already appointed Ranos Silverstar as the new first mayor of Resolve, and the residents of Resolve wouldn't have chosen anyone better. White Hulman was there, close to A.J. As was Mamigrol, being alone, yet close by, because of his large form. Tanumia and Sadenre were also present, where as Ranos was in the lead and front of the residents of Resolve to farewell White Fox. Cliff and Nexusmon were also present, but with the residents of Resolve.

Besides the residents of Resolve, Actonal Army was also present, with Feranimon and Nick in the front and lead, in their own group. A.J. shook hands with White Fox, while both stared each other in the eyes for a few silent moments. With their hands held together, A.J. and White Fox spoke their final farewell.

"... Well legend... It's been a pleasure meeting you and helping you out. You've helped me know of some information I wouldn't have found out, if it wasn't for you. Take care. I'll never forget you, and I hope you accomplish your goals and achieve your final reward." White Fox smiled.

"Take care of yourself. I'll miss you White Fox." A.J. whispered.

"Take care of White Hulman for me, since he's now yours. I'll miss you too legend." White Fox nodded.

With that done, White Fox and A.J. embraced a friendly embrace, and let go of each other. White Fox walked away towards Ranos, to bid him farewell. Shadow Owl was next to approach A.J.

"Well legend... We got off on a bad start, yet that didn't affect how we turned out in our friendship... If anything, it probably helped it. Thanks for all your help. Watch out for yourself." Shadow Owl smiled.

A.J. nodded slowly, smiling and both shared a quick friendly embrace. Shadow Owl walked away towards his biovesto pecker Shadow Glide. White Fox had finished bidding Ranos farewell, and was heading towards Feranimon to bid him and Actonal Army farewell. Alpha Lion was the last of the trio to approach A.J. and bid him farewell. For the first few moments, both were silent. Where A.J. was curiously staring at Alpha Lion, Alpha Lion had his head lowered.

"I'm sorry about my comment on FCL Star Trail, not to mention my interferences with retrieving your charges. I hope you can forgive me, and for us to be friends again." Alpha Lion apologized, rising his head.

All his previous injuries from retrieving the charges of sincerity were gone, as White Fox applied some healing herbs on them, and they were healed in less than a day. A.J. smiled, nodding his head. He was the one to initiate the friendly embrace, taking Alpha Lion by surprise, yet quickly Alpha Lion was relieved. A.J. let go of his friend.

"You don't need to ask for my forgiveness, because there's nothing I need to forgive you for. Of course we can be friends, as we always were and always would be. I'll never forget you guys: White Fox's help, information, advice and guidance; your help in retrieving the charges, of which I would have a harder time in retrieving them; and Shadow Owl's help in accompanying us to retrieve my last mysterious charge. Take care of yourself and watch your back." A.J. smiled.

Alpha Lion grinned. "You bet I will. The same goes to you legend. Take care friend."

With bidding the last of the trio farewell, Alpha Lion walked away towards his biovesto pecker Dusk Predator. A.J. noticed White Fox walking into his own biovesto pecker White Prince. Those present remained in their spots, watching the three biovesto peckers take off, with Shadow Glide took formation to White Prince's right, behind him. Dusk Predator took formation to White Prince's left, behind him.

Blasting off towards the sky, the present crowd cheered, and those who could wave, did wave, watching as the Trio of Resolve vanished in the sky, never to be seen again by them, or at least not anytime soon for A.J.; Actonal Army, and Feranin League. A.J. just stared at the trio's departure. As soon as the biovesto starships were out of sight, the crowd burst apart, taking numerous different directions, leaving A.J. and his Feranin League behind alone.

Otazoidmon; Equalmon; Starspark; Lunal; White Hulman, and Mamigrol all crowded around A.J. Otazoidmon glanced at A.J.

"What now?" Otazoidmon asked.

A.J. grinned. "Now we have a lot of things to do."

"You mean you're not going back to your room?" Equalmon inquired.

A.J. shook his head. "Not when I have stuff to do. White Hulman and Mamigrol: welcome officially into Feranin League. You can live with us now White Hulman, and both you and Mamigrol are going back with us to Meric Land, that is when we go back."

White Hulman didn't say anything, as was known, yet his genuine big smile said it all. Mamigrol smiled gently, and nodded his head in appreciation and acceptance...

Ranos; Feranimon, and A.J. were together alone in an isolated location in Resolve, discussing some things, when Sadenre rushed towards them in fright. Ranos; Feranimon, and A.J. stopped their discussion, and turned towards Sadenre.

"What is it?" Ranos asked, stepping towards Sadenre.

"Crolands at the main western entrance." Sadenre replied, breathless.

"What were you doing there?" Feranimon asked.

"Going on an outing for Tanumia." Sadenre replied.

"And you just walked out on them?" Ranos asked.

Sadenre and Ranos continued on discussing the crolands, while A.J. turned to Feranimon, and Feranimon turned to A.J.

"You know, it's been a week since the trio has left, and even longer since we've been here, and all this time you didn't tell me there were capable warriors?" A.J. inquired quietly.

Feranimon blinked. "What are you talking about?"

A.J. rolled his eyes. "Typical. You said only you and your army was capable of combat and was the only defense for Resolve."

Feranimon sweat-dropped. "I was sort of right."

"Oh you're sort of dead." A.J. muttered, folding his arms.

Feranimon grunted in response. Ranos turned to A.J. and Feranimon.

"Are you two coming?" Ranos asked.

A.J. blinked. "Where?"

Ranos rolled his eyes. "Haven't you heard us?"

"Um... Is this a trick question?" Feranimon asked, grinning.

"Ugh. Forget it! Come along now; we're going to have a little chit-chat with the crolands... As for you Sadenre, you go back to Tanumia and tell her what has happened. Don't worry about me; Feranimon and A.J. have my back." Ranos smiled.

"They awfully outnumber you three... Maybe it would be a good idea if I accompanied you." Sadenre suggested.

Ranos shook his head. "No. And don't you dare sneak up on us. Remember..."

"You're an elf just as I am... I know." Sadenre nodded, sighing.

Sadenre walked away, heading towards Tanumia's store. Ranos watched her until she disappeared, entering the store. Assured, Ranos nodded his head, and motioned with his head for Feranimon and A.J. to follow him towards the main western entrance.

"You know, maybe I'm just seeing things, but I could swear that there's something between Ranos and Sadenre." A.J. whispered, following Ranos from behind.

"You're not seeing things; Ranos and Sadenre do have something together." Feranimon whispered.

"Oh... Well, that's good, because I thought I was imagining crazy things." A.J. whispered.

"You two can stop whispering about me and Sadenre now." Ranos stated from ahead.

A.J. sweat-dropped. "Forgot he was an elf."

"Even though it was just mentioned moments before." Feranimon agreed.

"Very funny. We're almost there you two." Ranos informed.

Feranimon and A.J. stared ahead, and saw countless crolands, with a patient croland in the front and lead, waiting patiently for them. Ranos was the first to stop in front of the leading croland, but not too close, while A.J. took Ranos' right, facing the crolands, and Feranimon took the left, also facing the crolands.

"I was told that you wanted to speak with me." Ranos started.

The leading croland nodded. "Indeed. I'm only one of few crolands who can speak some of your languages. My name is Glorished. You are the leader in this humble town?"

Ranos nodded. "I'm Ranos Silverstar. I'm the mayor here, or as you put it: the leader. I assume you already know of A.J. Actonal and General Feranimon by sight?"

"Indeed I do. I was one of the few who survived the assault. I'm here to offer peace between Resolve and the Crolands." Glorished offered.

"Do you speak for all crolands?" Ranos asked.

Glorished nodded. "I do."

"What about that evil croland who led you all before?" Feranimon asked.

"Emperor Bladeslash? All you need to know is that he was overruled. I'm the new speaker and leader of the crolands here in the Realm of Charges." Glorished replied.

"Your offer is..." Ranos paused for a moment. "Accepted."

Glorished nodded. "Good to hear. I was also wondering if we crolands could live amongst the populace of Resolve."

Ranos blinked. "I don't know... I guess that will be O.K., but don't be surprised if there are residents in the populace who don't like you, or have negative feelings towards your race."

"We're all well aware of that, no thanks to Bladeslash. You have my word: Resolve or its populace won't come into any harm by any croland, not any more. We also pledge our support when you might need us." Glorished offered.

"That's very generous of you Glorished. Welcome to Resolve, you and your race. Feranimon?" Ranos asked.

"Yes mayor." Feranimon replied.

"Tell Actonal Army of the peace between Resolve and the Crolands, not to mention a possible alliance when we need them, and that they're going to live with us here in Resolve. Have your army spread that, and that it's from me, as I've accepted their offers." Ranos requested.

"Will do." Feranimon nodded, before walking away, inwards in the town.

"We'll camp out of Resolve for tonight, so that tomorrow the populace of Resolve would be aware of us, and know. Take care friend." Glorished nodded, walking away from Resolve, along with his race.

"What do you think um... legend?" Ranos asked.

"I can sense not only his honesty, but the honesty of the rest of his race; they won't harm Resolve or its populace anymore, and they'll help us when we need them. They're being sincere; open, and truthful." A.J. explained.

"Just what I was thinking exactly." Ranos agreed...

White Hulman walked into A.J.'s bedroom, with ease, and walked over to A.J.'s bed, where A.J. was sound asleep. White Hulman bent over A.J. gently shook him. With the morning arriving, A.J. was a light sleeper, and he easily woke up. The first thing he saw was White Hulman. A.J. didn't mind White Hulman waking him up, since this wasn't the first time, and A.J. wouldn't admit it publicly, yet he did enjoy White Hulman waking him up.

It was just the day before that he had informed Feranimon; White Hulman; Mamigrol; Cliff, and Nexusmon about details of Meric Land, especially the civilized areas. The day before that Cliff and Nexusmon told A.J. and Feranin League about their tale, and the information they knew of about crests and charges. A.J. was really enlightened about the crests and charges, thanks to both Cliff and Nexusmon. It was that day that the crolands starting being part of the populace of Resolve.

Surprisingly, the crolands were welcomed and the populace of Resolve was friendly and kind to them. It surprised A.J. and Feranin League, along with Cliff; Nexusmon and Ranos, because Ranos had no idea about it, and he was the mayor. Yet, apparently Tanumia was the brains behind it, and Sadenre kept it a secret from Ranos by choice. Moments after waking up and seeing White Hulman's face, A.J. felt a familiar presence in the bioshelter.

A.J. nodded to White Hulman, informing him that he knew of the presence. White Hulman nodded in return and walked out. Since the Trio of Resolve had left, A.J. changed the ways for the biodoor of his bedroom to work. Instead of gently zapping anyone, he had it specifically zap Zonemon only, and for the rest to be allowed entry. White Hulman left A.J.'s bedroom, and A.J. got out of bed.

He changed into the clothes he wore the first time after he saw Helen's hologram, through a strange ability that the three mysterious charges were capable of. He changed to dark green sport shoes, with black shoelaces. He wore dark green socks, and black bland shorts, which had a band type of belt, which held the shorts secure around A.J.'s waist and down close to his knees. A.J. wore a dark green t-shirt, which had an outline of a black owl with its wings spread slightly on the whole length of the back.

In the front, the owl was outlined in black and small, soaring downwards. Around his hands, A.J. wore fingerless dark green leather gloves, with the right glove covering his univice, and not harming it. He was wearing his Crescent of Myths around his neck, and he let it out above his t-shirt. Once done changing, A.J. left his bedroom and walked towards the familiar presence, which was waiting for him patiently in the main room.

Feranimon saw A.J. enter, and was about to stand up, but A.J. shook his head.

"You have something to tell me?" A.J. asked.

"Yeah. I wanted to ask you permission for something." Feranimon replied.

A.J. took a seat. "What is it?"

"I wanted to ask you if Actonal Army is allowed to search for your remaining charges." Feranimon requested.

"Not much is left. How do you know about it?" A.J. asked.

"Alpha Lion has informed me about his adventures in retrieving some of your charges, and White Fox explained everything he knew about charges to me. I am aware that there still are charges that you don't have. That was of course before their departure." Feranimon remarked.

"That's true; there are charges of mine that haven't been retrieved... I don't mind Actonal Army retrieving my charges, just as they come to me in the end. Is that it?" A.J. asked.

"Actually, no. You see, I asked your permission late, as I already told Actonal Army to search for charges." Feranimon explained.

"... Did they find any?" A.J. asked.

"Not that I know of, no." Feranimon replied.

"Then it's O.K." A.J. shrugged.

"That's not the main reason I came here; it was secondary compared to the main reason. While some Aero Jerebimon was searching for your charges, one came upon some strange carnivores, unlike any I know of, or heard of. I haven't seen them before myself though. Anyway, it seemed the adult was dying, and it was a parent... most likely the mother, because there was a younger animal with it, which was similar to it." Feranimon explained.

A.J.'s eyes widened. "Where is this?"

Feranimon smiled. "Why?"

"That poor young animal might be all alone, and I want to take care of it." A.J. replied in a heartbeat.

"Thought so, but you already have Starspark and Lunal." Feranimon reminded.

"I don't want to leave that young animal all alone! It might eventually become part of Feranin League, yet to do that, I need to raise it." A.J. stated.

Feranimon nodded. "I can take you to the Aero Jerebimon that saw it, and from there he'll take you to the strange animals. I won't accompany you to the strange carnivore."

"Just escort me to the right Aero Jerebimon." A.J. decided, standing up.

"Done." Feranimon stood up. "Follow me."

With that, Feranimon walked out of Feranin League's bioshelter, with A.J. close behind him...

A.J. walked behind Feranimon patiently, leaving Resolve's main hill, which surprised A.J., yet kept any complaints to himself. He needed the exercise, and he was used to walking long distances, so he didn't mind it much. Their trail to their destination was silent, and to A.J.'s surprise time and time again, Feranimon avoided going up or down hills, as he stayed in the valleys between them, apparently knowing where he was going.

Eventually Feranimon stopped at the foot of a hill, and stared upwards. A.J. stopped beside him, and followed his gaze.

"Mind telling me what's going on?" A.J. asked.

"Well, Aero Jerebimon fleet, which is also dubbed Gallivant Fleet, is based on a wider hill, wider than the hill Resolve town is based on, yet this hill is part of Resolve Highlands. The right Aero Jerebimon is up there. Actonal Army knows the way here by heart. The right Aero Jerebimon's name is Quade Jereville. Going up and down those hills we passed would have tired both of us.

"The name of the base, which is an airbase, is named Gallivant Airbase." Feranimon explained.

"Do all individuals of Actonal Army have their own special names?" A.J. asked.

Feranimon nodded. "First names and surnames. Quade Jereville is the only Quade Jereville, and there is no other codelimin in Actonal Army that has the surname of Jereville. We would have to have them, or it would be difficult to know each other or to call onto certain codelimin."

"What about you? Do you have a first name and surname?" A.J. asked.

"Before I became Feranimon, while I was still a Jerebimon and before, I had the name of Ambrel Feranin, and it's still that name, even though I'm the only Feranimon out there as far as I know. Like Quade, both my first name and my surname are special, as there aren't any other codelimin in Actonal Army that have such a name. At first I was known as Ambrel and I had no surname, but when I was elected general, my surname became Feranin." Feranimon explained.

"I see... And now you're going to head back to Resolve?" A.J. inquired.

Feranimon nodded. "I'm afraid so. Quade knows of you coming, and he knows how you look, so all you have to do is walk up this hill and look around for awhile. Quade would soon enough spot you and approach you. Once you two head back, Quade would drop you off at Resolve Town first, so don't worry about that."

"So insha' Allah I'll see you later." A.J. informed.

"Insha' Allah." Feranimon agreed, walking away.

Left all alone, and with nothing else to do, A.J. started walking up the hill, to Gallivant Airbase...

Eventually, after a tiresome climb, A.J. reached the top of the hill, which he had thought at the moment would be suitable to be called Gallivant Hill. He stared around at the airbase, glancing at the numerous Aero Jerebimon stationed there. Feranimon was right, as A.J. did notice that Gallivant Hill was larger than the hill Resolve Town was on. The Aero Jerebimon had feet and legs like dragons, so it was no trouble for them to move around on land.

While A.J. was glancing around, one of the Aero Jerebimon approached A.J., and A.J. noticed. The Aero Jerebimon stopped in front of A.J., and stared down at him. A.J. gulped.

"Assalamu Alaikum... I'll guess you're Quade Jereville. You already know I'm A.J. Actonal." A.J. greeted nervously.

Quade smiled, nodding his head.

"So Ambrel had told you eh? Pleasure to meet you in person. Are you ready for a flight?" Quade asked.

A.J. shrugged. "Yep."

"Climb up into my cockpit. Don't worry; the cockpit would seal up with biovesto like windows." Quade remarked.

"How do I get up?" A.J. asked.

Quade sweat-dropped. "Of course." He muttered.

Quade knelt down on his dragon-like legs, and A.J. stood there for awhile, wondering how he would get up, until an idea came to him, and he worked on his idea. Thanks to his idea, in no time, A.J. was in Quade's cockpit, and as Quade told him, the biovesto window sealed around the top of the cockpit, keeping A.J. safe in the cockpit. A.J. had noticed when he entered that there was a rear passenger seat, just like a real fighter plane.

"Hang on." Quade's voice sounded loud and clear on the comlink.

Just like on his FCL Star Trail, A.J. sat back and relaxed. To his momentarily surprise, a biovesto suit came out of the seat and held A.J. securely on the seat. Since he had experience with such things in his own biovesto fighter starship, he didn't mind experiencing it in an Aero Jerebimon. Once the biovesto suit secured A.J., Quade took off into the air, leaving Gallivant Airbase behind him.

"Feranimon told me that after we check those strange animals, when we're heading back, you'll drop me off at Resolve Town." A.J. stated.

"That's true. Don't worry about that." Quade's voice assured.

"I might want to bring one of the strange animals on board." A.J. hinted.

"I don't mind." Quade's voice assured.

For the rest of their long flight towards their destination, there was silence between the two...

The rest of their long flight towards their destination was silent between the two, yet inside A.J.'s mental mind, it was very active. He was actually starting to think deeply about a person being in love, and what it meant to be a friend. He claimed to feel the same way towards Amanda, as he did towards Helen, yet he only dreamed of Helen, which showed his true love for her.

A.J. wondered if that was one of the indications that he was only just friends with Amanda, and what he felt towards Amanda was only a passing crush. Besides, A.J. saw more common things between him and Helen, where as he and Amanda had less in common. For instance, A.J. realized that he and Helen had the same texture of hair, and to some degree, just as A.J. was creative, Helen herself was creative.

Helen might have not admitted it, yet A.J. sometimes felt her quietness, and shyness part of her personality, even though around crowds she was social with them. A.J. was hippy type, just like Helen, yet Helen was more into it, as she would just try something for once, even if it was harmful to her someway. Not only the dreams, but A.J. has also been awfully thinking a lot about Helen since he had went in coma in Meric Land.

Thinking a lot about her as in daydreaming how the future could be, and how they would react and have fun with each other when they were adults and parents. A.J. daydreamed about possible scenarios that would happen between him and Helen in which they would be dealing with problems their kids would have. It was then that A.J. started to realize that he was correct in his assumption: that his love for Helen was true, where as for Amanda, it was only a crush.

He was worried about the move he did about naming the letter he did in the second journey, only making it towards Helen; Grace, and his first kid Kevin, and not to Amanda, yet now he was happy he did that. Actually starting to go deep into it, A.J. felt comfortable and warm just thinking about Helen. It was something that couldn't be explained too deeply, yet A.J. understood that such deep feelings he had for Helen only met that she was his soulmate.

"They're down there." Quade's voice cut into A.J.'s thought.

"Uh?" A.J. asked.

"We're here. Where have you been?" Quade's voice asked.

A.J. glanced downwards towards his side and saw under a tree: a lying creature; with a young one, and another apparently healthy one guarding them.

"I thought Feranimon said that there were only two." A.J. muttered.

"This is odd to me also, because this is the first time I see three. Do you know what kind of creatures they are?" Quade's voice asked, as he circled over the three creatures.

"I haven't seen any such creatures in my own world, yet I have seen them in Meric Land." A.J. stated.

"Really? What are they?" Quade's voice inquired.

"Go down closer, but not too close; I want to make sure it's the same type of specie." A.J. informed.

"Very well." Quade's voice decided.

Quade circled down closer to the three creatures, which made the one on guard alert and tense to it.

"This is the lowest I can go." Quade's voice informed.

"This is low enough." A.J. assured.

"Are you convinced?" Quade's voice asked.

A.J. sighed. "Yes. They're the same creatures from what I know of in Meric Land: Zeastrises. The wounded one is the mother; the guarding one is the father, and the young one is the kid."

"Zea-What?" Quade's voice inquired.

"Successful hybrids, which is a creature that has qualities from two other creatures. With it being successful means that they can breed and have offspring. Zeastrises are two types: Common Zeastrises, and White Zeastrises. Zeastrises are basically hybrid between wolf and lion. For males, Zeastrises have the lion's mane, yet the agility and family responsibility of an alpha wolf." A.J. explained.

"I thought normal lions had such responsibility." Quade's voice remarked.

"But they aren't an alpha wolf, and don't feel like an alpha wolf. Like wolves, Zeastrises are more capable of surviving in many climates, and habitats, where as lions only can survive in places like prairies. Besides, Zeastris is my own made up name. Those we see down there are common Zeastrises." A.J. explained.

"It would probably be easy for me to have a zeastris cub on board, but that was before I knew of the father." Quade's voice protested.

"I know, this is going to be harder than before, but I'm still up to it. Besides, I can try something now, and it would be with wild creatures, not tamed." A.J. grinned.

"What do you want to do?" Quade's voice asked.

"Drop me off somewhere close by, yet not too close for them to think that we're threatening." A.J. explained.

"I don't like the sound of this." Quade's voice complained.

"This would be useful for me when I become a vet insha' Allah. Besides, I'll be extra careful, and I'll trust in Allah and keep Him in my mind while I deal with those Zeastrises." A.J. assured.

"Ambrel won't like to hear this, and I don't know... But I'll do it." Quade's voice decided, giving in.

Quade glided away from the Zeastris family, yet not too far. Quade landed, and the bio-cockpit opened up, while the biosuit freed A.J. With him free, A.J. jumped out of Quade and moved towards the Zeastris family. Immediately, the Zeastris father moved towards him and growled at him. A.J. stopped within a few inches away from Quade, and knelt down on his knees.

The father was facing A.J., growling in his throat. A.J. remained calm, and deciding to start his plan, acted upon it. He recited what he knew from the Qur'an and the father Zeastris calmed down, and the other affect was gaining the cub's and mother's attention towards him. A.J. remained reciting Qur'an, while the Zeastris family stared neutrally at A.J., as if they were listening to him.

A.J. smiled inwardly, as he knew his plan was working. He knew that when any creature, besides humans, would hear Qur'an, they would know it's the words of Allah, and they would listen interested in it. Once A.J. recited all he knew, he started over, repeating himself. Quade was impressed and surprised, yet kept alert. Eventually, the father Zeastris moved cautiously towards A.J. silently, while A.J. kept on reciting Qur'an from his memory and mind aloud.

Inside A.J. was scared, yet he trusted in Allah, and kept calm as best as he could. The father Zeastris eventually stopped a few inches in front of the knelt A.J., and A.J. stopped reciting. The father Zeastris bent his head, and A.J. stretched his arm, smiling. The father Zeastris reached out towards A.J.'s stretched arm and rubbed his snout on it with care, A.J. responded by rubbing his palm along the Zeastris' snout.

The father Zeastris moved his snout away, and stared with pleading eyes at A.J. Understanding, A.J. nodded. He stood up and moved towards the mother and cub. Quade was shocked in a positive way. He thought A.J. wasn't capable of it, and that the Zeastris would attack A.J., yet it was absolutely contrary, as the Zeastris seemed to plead for his help. Moving their way, the mother and cub watched cautiously as A.J. approached them.

Eventually A.J. stopped in front of the mother and knelt down. The Zeastris father was by his side. A.J. rubbed his chin in thought, and Quade's passenger seat came into mind. A.J. grinned as an idea came to him...

"I can't believe you did it." Quade's voice admitted.

A.J. was in the front of the cockpit, carrying the young cub, while the parents were in back. The mother was still injured and hurt. It seemed that A.J. wasn't injured or harmed anyway himself. Quade was heading back towards Resolve Town.

'Do you copy Comet?' A.J. thought.

'I'm here Shooting Star. What is it?' Otazoidmon's thought entered A.J.'s mind.

'I'm returning to Resolve Town, with a Zeastris family. The mother is injured. I'll need your help.' A.J. thought.

'I'll be waiting to help.' Otazoidmon's thought assured A.J.

The Zeastris family remained quiet, while the cub held onto A.J.'s chest, though not too tight. Eventually Quade arrived at the center of Resolve, and landed. Otazoidmon; Feranimon, and a few others like Ranos were there, welcoming A.J. back. Holding the Zeastris cub carefully in his arms, A.J. got out of the cockpit and put the cub down. The cub waited while A.J. took out both parents from the back seat, uniting the family once more.

"This is going to be your first job as a vet eh?" Feranimon asked.

"It shouldn't be too hard insha' Allah." A.J. replied.

"Where are we going to do it?" Otazoidmon asked.

With his job completed, Quade took to the air on his own, returning to Gallivant Airbase, leaving his passengers behind.

"We could..." A.J. started.

"Whatever you're going to do to help that Zeastris, you can do it in my underground home." Tanumia offered.

A.J. blinked, staring at Tanumia. "Really? Thanks. We'll do that. The cub and the father will follow us."

"Before you start going there, I need to tell you something first." Feranimon whispered.

"What?" A.J. asked.

"We found your remaining charges of reliability and retrieved them back to near your bioshelter." Feranimon replied, whispering...

COMING UP! EPISODE 18: A.J.'S VENGEANCE

Rainbow of Time - Strife for the Mysteries - Exit a world of Determination - ... of Courage - ... of Truth - ... of Trust - ... of Conscience - ... of Wisdom - Overcome extremely dangerous journeys - ...ambitions - ... fears - Explore a world of Love - ... of Honesty - ... of Virility - ... of Leadership - Spirit Jerebis