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

Crest of Myths

Spirit Jerebis: Storms of Myths
Episode 15: "Crest of Myths"

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:

Comet in orbit. Our time in Myths Base was exciting and informative. White Fox assigned a mission to A.J. and A.J. took me and Prince along with him. We used the biovesto pecker for the first time. At first, I stayed in the cockpit with A.J. and Ememon, but I grew bored and tired and retired to the cargo bay. I guess the first time A.J. needed experience. The small assignment was for A.J. to retrieve White Fox's army tag. He did, but some revelations occurred before. I told A.J. of my past is one thing and meeting Cliff and Nexusmon was another. A.J. found some of his items, which he thought were lost in the starship wreck. However, some stuff lost in the starship wreck, turned out to be lost, at least for the meantime. On a side note, I was able to retrieve my emerald green gem that I thought I had lost forever in the Paladin of Darkness' crash. Through direct help from Cliff and Nexusmon, A.J. found the rest of the charges of miracles. Before we left Myths Base and Myths Mosque completely, A.J. returned Misterim's army tag to Misterim, putting his army tag around the gravestone. A.J. also learned some capabilities of FCL Star Trail of his. It's back to Resolve Town with us, and Cliff and Nexusmon are the first two who aren't Feranin League to set their foot on FCL Star Trail. Thanks to A.J., both were neither harmed. On with the conclusion...

Quickly leaving Myths Base, A.J. used FCL Star Trail's capability, of what he now called "fade" and faded away, reappearing in the sky in Resolve Town, above Feranin League's shelter. A.J. grasped the basic idea behind "fade", but wasn't quite sure of how it worked. A.J. landed his biovesto pecker down close by the biovesto cabin. The biovesto suit detached itself from A.J., and the helmet left him.

He walked out of the starship and his two soul-warriors were waiting outside for him. From outside, A.J. was capable of closing the cargo bay door. Cliff and Nexusmon were cautious, as they never came close to Resolve, since they never strayed too far in Dune Desert. It amused A.J. and his two soul-warriors a bit. A few moments later and White Fox approached them. He did notice Cliff and Nexusmon, but knew that A.J. would introduce them.

White Fox figured that he would soon learn of Cliff and Nexusmon. White Fox and A.J. greeted, and shook hands.

"Were you successful?" White Fox inquired.

A.J. nodded. "I was, and here's your army tag."

White Fox's eyes widened and his smiled. He took the army tag, and put it around his neck.

"Thanks for retrieving it. I hope you didn't have any trouble in doing so." He wondered.

A.J. understood what he meant. He shook his head.

"Nothing I couldn't handle. White Fox, this is Cliff Ashton and his soul-warrior copedam: Nexusmon. They're friends and... Well, brothers to some degree." He introduced.

Cliff raised an eyebrow, wisely keeping his mouth silent. He did shake hands with White Fox though.

"I see you are busy and tired from... the mission I assigned you. Cliff, why don't you and Nexusmon accompany me in my shelter." White Fox requested.

"We'll be delighted to." Cliff accepted, after an affirmative nod from his soul-warrior.

"Very well. Let's leave A.J. to rest for the night. Besides, you need to know more about me, and I don't seem to know you." White Fox informed.

Cliff chuckled. "Neither do I know you. It'll be a pleasure to share some of my past with you." He accepted.

With that, Cliff; Nexusmon, and White Fox walked away from FCL Star Trail, heading back to White Fox's biovesto shelter. Tired, yet happy to retrieve some of his belongings from Myths Base, A.J. went into his shelter, with Ememon following him. Otazoidmon noticed that A.J. wasn't carrying the imperial suit, and so Otazoidmon quickly retrieved it from the cargo bay of FCL Star Trail. Like A.J., Otazoidmon closed the cargo bay door from outside.

Otazoidmon made sure that his emerald green gem was still hidden in it...

Not only had Otazoidmon retrieved the imperial suit, but had actually changed into it. He was carrying his previous powerful suit. When meeting up with Equalmon and Zonemon, A.J. quickly sent them flashes of what happened in Myths Base, so they would know. He knew that Gallop and Bristle didn't know of the events, because he didn't feel them probing his mind.

"What took you so long though?" Equalmon asked.

"The trip there through FCL Star Trail." A.J. replied.

"Where are you going?" Zonemon asked.

"Retiring for the night." A.J. replied, disappearing from sight.

Both Zonemon and Equalmon had noticed it getting darker outside before, and started to slightly worry about their sailor and fellow soul-warriors. They had fed Lunal and Starspark. By now, Starspark had his eyes open, but he was still young and required much attention. Zonemon took up the responsibility of taking care of Starspark. Otazoidmon entered the room and when both Zonemon and Equalmon saw him, both face-faulted.

"Where did you get that?" Zonemon asked.

"More importantly: how does it fit you?" Equalmon inquired.

Otazoidmon grinned. "We found it at Myths Base. A.J. told me to take it and when I touched it, it shrunk to my size."

Equalmon eyed the powerful suit that made Otazoidmon able to control his techniques in Otazoidmon's hands.

"It's dangerous not to wear the suit." Equalmon informed.

Otazoidmon blinked. "Like I didn't know that! I clearly remember the experience I gained before... Misterim had made this suit for me."

Otazoidmon sighed, taking a seat and staring at his powerful suit. Zonemon and Equalmon took the hint and left, leaving Otazoidmon alone with his thoughts and past memories of him and Misterim. A.J. walked into his room and the biovesto door appeared behind him. A.J. went over to the desk and took off his coin bracelet; army tag, and morph device. He stashed all three in a drawer of his study desk.

He prepared himself for sleep and tucked himself up in his bed, dozing off for the night. Assured of A.J. and his two fellow copedam, Equalmon went to sleep in the soul-warrior bedroom. Ememon was quiet, entering the shelter and went straight to sleep. Zonemon checked up on Lunal and Starspark, finding both asleep in their homes. Satisfied, Zonemon joined his other two fellow copedam and went to sleep in his bed...

"Shadow Owl, Alpha Lion, meet Cliff Ashton and his soul-warrior: Nexusmon. They came back with A.J. from Myths Base." White Fox informed.

Cliff quickly raised his hand, stopping Alpha Lion and Shadow Owl from standing up.

"Now I've seen it all." Cliff frowned.

"Take a seat then." White Fox offered.

Cliff shrugged and took a seat, with Nexusmon taking another. Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion glanced at each other.

'What's his deal?' Alpha Lion thought.

White Fox took his seat.

"You probably have many questions and we have all night." He informed.

Cliff cleared his throat. "Since that's the case, I would like to know how my brother A.J. got such a plane."

"I'm with Cliff on this." Nexusmon agreed.

"Brother?" Shadow Owl asked, turning to White Fox.

White Fox shrugged and turned to Cliff.

"I would assume by what you're saying there is that you're of the same religion as A.J. Very well. This "plane" you mention is really a starship, biovesto starship to be more specific. A.J. named his starship: FCL Star Trail. Biovesto is an organic plant, which when injected with some codelimin data or human blood; the biovesto would only accept the data and blood that is in it." White Fox explained.

Cliff shook his head. "I'm not quite following you."

White Fox blinked, trying to think of a way to rephrase the whole explanation easier to Cliff, without losing its meaning.

"... I think I got it. I know codelimin, and when you said codelimin I assume you were talking about Digimon, have somewhat of a relation with biovesto. If our data mixes with biovesto, or if human DNA mixes with biovesto, then other creatures and beings are considered hostile to it?" Nexusmon asked.

"More or less is right." White Fox agreed.

"I see and where can I find such plants?" Cliff asked.

"Want your own shelter and starship?" Alpha Lion asked.

Cliff shrugged. "Why not? I would prefer a biovesto starship more than a biovesto shelter, but I would still accept shelter. It seems I and Nexusmon are going to stay here for awhile."

"You'll find the plants at the only biovesto farm in Resolve Town. The farm is named "Silverstar Farm", just on the outskirts of Resolve Town and on the closest hill to Resolve Town. The owner of the farm is a Quel'dorei, a high elf, named Ranos Silverstar. Introduce yourselves to him and if it isn't enough, tell him that White Fox had sent you." White Fox nodded.

Cliff stood up. "Thanks for the input. If you'll all excuse me and Nexusmon, we have ourselves a shelter and starship to grow."

"You're excused." White Fox nodded.

Cliff nodded and walked out of White Fox's shelter, followed by Nexusmon.

"Interesting human." Shadow Owl muttered...

Cliff and Nexusmon walked out of Resolve Town and headed towards the nearest hill. They headed towards what appeared to be like some sort of a greenhouse. Cliff and Nexusmon noticed the Quel'dorei, who went by the name of Ranos Silverstar, sitting outside. He had green eyes, just staring up into the sky, with long blond hair, and noticeably his pointed ears. Approaching closer, they saw the sign at the top of the entrance of the greenhouse: "Silverstar Farm".

"May I help you two?" Ranos asked, staring at them.

Cliff quickly stared back at Ranos, and saw curiosity and gentleness in his eyes, as did Nexusmon. Cliff bowed, as did Nexusmon. Ranos raised his eyebrow in inquiry.

"Pardon us, but I'm Cliff Ashton and this is my Digimon partner: Nexusmon. Are you Ranos Silverstar?" Cliff asked.

Ranos nodded. "Are you with A.J. and his little league?" He asked.

"... Well, we did come into Resolve Town, thanks to A.J. bringing us here in his small fighter biovesto starship." Nexusmon replied.

"We were told that you would have young biovesto plants, and we were wondering if we could get some for ourselves, for a shelter for ourselves and for a biovesto starship." Cliff explained.

"Who told you this? Who sent you?" Ranos asked.

"White Fox." Nexusmon replied.

"White Fox?" Ranos asked, muttering.

Suddenly, Ranos smiled and stood up, gently laughing.

"Very well. Welcome into my humble biovesto farm. I'll show you two around, and give you two free biovesto infant plants." Ranos decided.

Cliff smiled. "Thanks. That would be really nice of you."

"Thank you for being generous and friendly." Nexusmon nodded.

Ranos shrugged. "There's no need for me to fear a slave of Allah, much less two, now should I?"

"Uh?" Nexusmon asked, confused.

"How did you know we were Muslim?" Cliff asked.

"For one thing, I said "slave of Allah", not "Muslim", and for another, I have my ways. Besides, I don't want to get on your negative side, because I have some ideas of what you're capable of. Follow me, if you may." Ranos offered, stepping into his greenhouse farm.

Without further words, Cliff and Nexusmon followed their Quel'dorei friend into the biovesto farm...

Zonemon; Ememon; Equalmon, and Otazoidmon all walked into A.J.'s room. Otazoidmon was back in his powerful suit. It had a secret pocket on the inside where Otazoidmon hid his emerald green gem. A.J. was looking around the room for something, looking under the bed; in drawers, and other places. After stepping in, A.J.'s four soul-warrior copedam watched A.J. silently; all of them wearing confused looks. The organic door closed once all of them had stepped in safely.

"What are you looking for?" Equalmon asked, breaking the silence.

"Uh?" A.J. asked, looking out of his closet.

He noticed his soul-warrior copedam staring at him. He blinked, eventually understanding what Equalmon had asked him, since he was too busy to hear the exact words.

"My coin bracelet. Have any of you seen it?" A.J. asked.

"You mean this?" Otazoidmon asked, holding up the coin bracelet in his thumb.

A.J.'s eyes widened and he walked over to Otazoidmon, taking the bracelet out of Otazoidmon's thumb.

"How did you get it?" A.J. asked, staring at Otazoidmon.

"Why is it so important to you?" Zonemon asked.

A.J. remained silent, just staring down at his bracelet, glittering in his hand. A.J. turned his open right hand into fist, which held the bracelet, and A.J. shut his eyes. He subconsciously walked over to his bed, and laid down on his back. He let the bracelet fall out of his hand on to his bed, to his right. With his right hand, he touched his forehead with the back of it. A few moments later, and his soul-warrior copedam noticed a tear appear below A.J.'s right eye.

Otazoidmon; Ememon; Zonemon, and Equalmon, worried for A.J., all tried to enter A.J.'s mind, but A.J. fiercely blocked them out, not letting them in his mind, surprising his soul-warrior copedam, and making them worry even more. Quietly Otazoidmon; Ememon, and Zonemon all took seats at the organic small circular table, while Equalmon stayed by A.J.'s side. He stretched his neck over to A.J.'s face, and it wasn't hard since A.J. was close to the edge, but not too close.

Softly, Equalmon neighed into A.J.'s ear, and nuzzled A.J.'s right cheek, with his own snout. But A.J. refused to budge, with Equalmon only making things worse, or so he thought, as he noticed more tears appearing below both of A.J.'s closed eyes, with A.J.'s tears sliding down their sides, wetting the blanket.

"... Is... He O.K.?" Zonemon asked, worried.

Otazoidmon shook his head. "I don't know. I haven't seen him before like this."

"None of us have seen him like this." Ememon added.

"And I think nobody has ever seen him like this, including Helen and Crescent League." Equalmon whispered.

Zonemon; Otazoidmon; Ememon, and Equalmon all kept their attention on A.J., and eventually heard A.J. sob. Equalmon glanced at A.J.'s chest, and did see it move, as the chest should move when a human cried. A.J. turned to his left, burying his face into the blanket, and started to cry quietly. Memories and images flashed through A.J.'s mind: memories of his past, and images of faces of people he was all too familiar with.

Some tears were able to reach the coin bracelet, and it glowed, catching A.J.'s soul-warrior copedam's attentions. Since A.J.'s face was buried in the blanket, and he was crying, remembering people and memories, he didn't noticed the glow. Otazoidmon; Ememon, and Zonemon all walked over to the bed and stared at the bracelet. Along with Equalmon, they all watched the coin bracelet glow brilliantly dark green, changing.

To what? The copedam weren't sure, but they had to look away. The coin changed from a coin, to a perfectly formed crescent, which was dark green in color, and from the glitter of the crescent, the soul-warrior copedam could tell that the crescent was made of some sort of gem: most likely emerald. Otazoidmon was the first to look back at it, and noticed it. Otazoidmon knew it was emerald because of his own emerald green gem.

He saw that the string was longer, indicating that the bracelet was back into a necklace now, and colored black. Something caught Otazoidmon's eyes from within the crescent, and looking closely, he saw the crest of myths glowing brilliantly within the dark green crescent. It wasn't easy to see, as it was too much small. Only thanks to Otazoidmon's strong eyesight, was he able to notice the crest within the crescent.

"Ammaar." A heavenly voice whispered.

A.J. stopped crying, and turned his head towards the voice. He gasped upon seeing Helen standing to the left side of the bed, in a green silk headscarf, and a green silk dress, which covered her whole feminine body, yet she was glowing in warm brilliant green. A.J.'s soul-warrior copedam noticed her, and stared speechless at her.

"Helen." A.J. whispered, his voice shivering the name out.

It was obvious that Helen wasn't actually there, yet was there. A.J. was fearful of touching her, because he was fearful if he did that she would fade away. A.J. somehow felt that Helen was really there, yet it was her hologram he was staring at. Helen knelt down, and tears softly fell down A.J.'s eyes.

'Does his anguish have anything to do with Helen?' Ememon asked, through telepathy.

'Probably, including other stuff.' Otazoidmon replied.

'But him missing Helen was the most it seems.' Equalmon added.

Helen reached out at A.J.'s eyes, and gently wiped away the tears. A.J. closed his eyes, and remained silent. A.J. felt Helen's hands brush his tears away, and it was weird, because A.J. mentally swore that her touch was the same as he remembered it, from the dream and before.

"Don't cry Ammaar. Look to your right." Helen whispered.

It was strange, but it seemed no matter how loud Helen spoke, it always sounded to A.J. as whispering. He did comply with Helen's request, and looked to his right, noticing not one, but two crescent necklaces. Besides his own emerald myths necklace, there was also another perfect crescent form, colored blue.

"The Crescent of Myths is your crest. It's a divine type; not a dark type. The Crescent of Mulige is mine, and only when you return would I receive it. Take good care of it. You are the Prince of Myths: my Prince of Myths and you always will be my prince." Helen whispered, smiling brightly.

Mystified A.J. touched his necklace, and it glowed brilliant green. He touched Helen's necklace, and it glowed brilliant blue. A.J. glanced back at Helen, and saw her eyes closed, enjoying something. A.J. blinked, confused. Helen opened her eyes and smiled.

"I'll always be with you in your heart and soul my prince. We are one in our soul. With my Crescent of Mulige, and even without it, I'll always be with you. I'm always here for you. Promise me something Ammaar, and promise me that you won't break it, at least not before you come back." Helen whispered, requesting.

"What is it?" A.J. asked, whispering.

"Don't cry." Helen replied.

She suddenly grinned. "Besides I won't want to miss anything new that happens to you after all this is over."

A.J. chuckled, sniffing the rest of his tears away.

'That's the Heba I know.' He thought, smiling brightly.

Helen nodded. "Don't forget my prince."

"I won't Heba." A.J. whispered.

With that, Helen faded away, and to A.J.'s and his soul-warrior copedam's shock, the three mysterious charges appeared in Helen's place, and returned to his univice.

"... What just happened?" Equalmon asked, after moments of silence.

A.J. sat up in his bed, and glanced at his univice, noticing it glimmering. He shook his head.

"I don't know, but it seems that the mysterious charges did that." A.J. replied.

"You mean they combined together to form a hologram of Helen?" Zonemon asked.

"Are you saying that wasn't Helen?" Ememon asked.

Otazoidmon shook his head. "No, that was really Helen. I have no idea though how she was capable of doing that."

"As for the first question, I guess so. But it seems it's only a once in the lifetime thing." A.J. stated.

"Are you going to keep your promise?" Zonemon asked, grinning.

A.J. narrowed his eyes. "You bet ya."

Staring at his biovesto closet, A.J. got off of his bed and went over to it, with the necklaces still in his hands. Suddenly stopping, an idea came to A.J., and he turned around. Without saying a word, A.J. just stared at his four gathered soul-warrior copedam for a few moments, and then went back towards the closet. Not being able to enter his mind, his soul-warrior copedam were confused of A.J.'s sudden weird behavior.

Knowing his soul-warrior copedam's confusion, A.J. ignored it and took out his sentinel bag. It only had one shoulder strap, and was made of biovesto, with the natural colors of black and green apparent. It was the first time the soul-warriors saw it since before the Paladin of Darkness crashed in Dune Desert. Meric Land's flag was apparent on the forehead center front of the bag, with the outlined name of 'Prince of Myths' below the flag, and centered.

A.J. put Helen's Crescent of Mulige on a biovesto hook on the right side of the bag, with the hook closing around the necklace's string, securing it. Next A.J. put his own necklace down on the ground and took out some clothes from his closet. Curious, his soul-warrior copedam went over to the closet for a better look, and saw that there was a whole black and dark green wardrobe in it, but with numerous selective designs on selective clothes.

Every type of clothing was there, including silk clothes; cotton clothes; leather clothes; shirts; t-shirts; socks; underwear; shoes; jackets; hats; capes; caps; mittens, and not to mention gloves. A.J. turned to his soul-warrior copedam, and gave them a certain look, which his soul-warrior copedam understood. Without any protest, or without any word, the soul-warrior copedam complied, and left A.J.'s room, with the biovesto door closing behind them.

Satisfied, A.J. changed his clothes completely. After taking off all his clothes, he quickly chose what he wanted to wear, and hastily put them all on. Once done, A.J. glanced at himself in the mirror inside the closet. He was wearing 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.

He 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. With his changing done, A.J. put the clothes he took off back into the closet, on its floor. He picked up his sentinel bag and put it around his back.

Next was the necklace, as A.J. picked it up and put it around his neck, letting it dangle in the open. A.J. closed the closet doors, and stepped over to his biovesto desk. He opened one of the drawers the desk had, and took out his tags. He noticed that they weren't tags anymore, but some sort of identification card, with a black background; a green emerald frame around it, and the information outlined in green emerald.

A.J. noticed that he was named "Prince of Myths", and his name: "A.J. Actonal", wasn't present on the card. A.J. shrugged, and put it in a lower side pocket of his bag. He closed the drawer door, made his bed, noticing that his blanket was clean once again, with no indication that tears ever fell onto it. Once done making his bed, A.J. nodded and left his room, only to find his soul-warrior copedam waiting outside.

For a few moments, all of them were silent, with A.J. allowing his soul-warrior copedam to swallow in the new look A.J. had put on.

"... Nice look A.J. We have some questions to ask you." Equalmon started, breaking the silence.

A.J. nodded. "We'll talk in the living room."

With that, A.J. took the lead towards the living room, and took a seat, taking off his sentinel bag and putting it beside him on the biovesto couch. His soul-warrior copedam followed him into the room, and took whatever seats were comfortable and appropriate for them. A.J. folded his arms.

"Fire away." A.J. nodded.

"I've been wondering this since we came back from that underground base. Are you planning to join Cliff and Nexusmon to Crescent League?" Ememon asked.

"I've been considering it." A.J. replied.

"How about how do they return with us?" Equalmon asked.

"Return with us?" A.J. repeated.

"You know as well as we do that our stay here won't last forever, much less that we're actually here." Equalmon reminded.

A.J. blinked, and considered what Equalmon reminded him. A.J. understood that Feranin League won't stay in the Realm of Charges forever, and that they will eventually return, but to where? A.J. wasn't sure. However, A.J. did understand what Equalmon meant. From his dream in the school with Helen, he understood from Helen that he was physically still in Meric Land unconscious, which brought up other questions.

Like were the events occurring in the Realm of Charges part of reality or not? If they weren't, then Misterim wasn't dead. But if they were part of reality, how could Feranin League be in two places at once, in the physical form? One thing was for sure, A.J. wanted so much to be back in Meric Land with Helen and Crescent League once more, but he knew that wasn't to happen anytime soon.

A.J. returned to Equalmon's question: How would Cliff; Nexusmon; Mamigrol, and even maybe White Hulman return with them to Meric Land? If Mamigrol and White Hulman were to join Feranin League, they would also have to join Crescent League. As for Cliff and Nexusmon to join Crescent League, they would have to return to Meric Land with them, but how would it happen?

One thing A.J. was sure of: he had to give out detailed locations in Meric Land to Mamigrol; White Hulman; Cliff, and Nexusmon. If the Trio of Resolve did leave the Realm of Charges back to their own home world, A.J. would initiate that subject with Mamigrol; White Hulman; Cliff, and Nexusmon, about joining Crescent League, and for Mamigrol and White Hulman, to also join Feranin League.

He decided only then he would give detailed locations of Meric Land to them, so if they did return with A.J. and Feranin League to Meric Land, they would know they were in Meric Land, and also their precise location. Not to mention tell Actonal Army all about it. A.J. didn't mind it, because he knew when he talked with Feranimon again some time, that Feranimon would have the word be spread around the army.

There was only one answer to Equalmon's question, and A.J. knew what it was.

"I honestly don't have an idea about that. We'll just have to wait and see." A.J. replied.

"Do you have any idea what would happen to us if we got injured here?" Zonemon asked.

A.J. raised an eyebrow. "Probably if the injury was to turn into a scar, it would appear on our physical unconscious forms. If we were to die... I don't know. Our physical unconscious bodies might die with us, or we might wake up. If the injury won't turn into a scar, then it would never appear on our physical unconscious forms."

"Do you have any ideas about ruling Algeria when you return?" Otazoidmon asked.

A.J. nodded. "Depending on how events go, and if Allah wills it, yes, I do have some thoughts on that."

"Care to share with us?" Ememon inquired.

A.J. sighed. "For one thing, I know that Faith of Algeria is only in the south, and the north is somewhat more hostile. I'll have to deal with that first, dealing with internal affairs, and closing down unlawful places in all of Algeria. Once down with the internal affairs in Algeria itself, I would go foreign and withdraw Algeria from the United Nations, and other global organizations that's it's in. Before engaging in the internal northern affairs, I would deal with planting biovesto farms in the south."

Ememon's eyes widened. "No way!"

"If you plant biovesto farms in the south in Algeria, coming from plants in Meric Land, then... wow!" Equalmon whispered.

"Yep. We'd be better able to deal with the north unrest more efficiently and successfully. Anyway, after withdrawing Algeria out of the global organizations it is in, with biovesto, it would become dependent on itself, and the oil that Algeria has would be used only for Algeria, and not a drop would be exported to anywhere. I know of an oil pipeline that connects Libya; Tunisia, and Algeria together. That pipeline would somewhat be sabotaged.

"Becoming dependent on itself means being isolated, and God willing, the most secure country and God fearing country in the whole world. An Islamic movement or party that is God fearing is one thing, but a country that is God fearing? Well, let's just say the Islamic revival has begun, and the enemies of Allah would have something to truly fear. The Algerian military, in all its sections: army; star fleet, and navy fleet would have biovesto technology one way or another.

"I meant star fleet, because biovesto starships can enter space and invade space. The navy would basically be submarine fleets, but there would be some surface fleets. Of course the Algerian navy won't become reality until the north is part of Faith of Algeria. Then... Algeria would speak up and broadcast the Truth, and those who believe, good for them, as for those who don't believe, too bad." A.J. shrugged.

"The enemies of Islam and of Allah would not be feared by Algeria at the beginning, but just maybe angered. Anyway, I thought you already led all of Algeria?" Zonemon asked.

"Are you saying there are two governments in Algeria?" Equalmon asked.

"Like I said before: Faith of Algeria is the south of Algeria, not including the north, where it has more residents and is more populated, being near the Mediterranean. So I only lead Faith of Algeria, not Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria. Algeria would become an Islamic country totally then, and not Republic anymore. As for the two governments... well, yes there are two as far as I know." A.J. explained.

"If you know so much of Algeria, does it have an independence day?" Otazoidmon asked.

A.J. nodded. "5th of July 1962 from France. The national holiday is on the 1st of November 1954, which is the anniversary of the revolution against France I think."

"Do you have any idea how many global organizations Algeria is in?" Ememon asked.

"I read such information about Algeria after I became viceroy... I'll have to say, Algeria is a member of many global organizations, if not all of them. To name some, are the United Nations; IAEA; INTERPOL; WHO; AL, and many others. I'll have to say it's going to take some time withdrawing from all the global organization it is part of." A.J. replied.

"Any ideas on executive branches?" Equalmon asked.

"Well, president; prime minister, and the cabinet, which is named Council of Ministers. That is definitely going to change, since the highest executive branch would be viceroy." A.J. grinned.

"No kidding." Ememon chuckled.

"What about the legislative branch?" Equalmon asked.

"Such questions we'll leave to Equalmon." Zonemon whispered.

"Definitely." Otazoidmon agreed, and Ememon only nodded.

A.J. raised his eyebrow. "I'm the viceroy; such questions are child's play for me. But to answer it, it's the unicameral National People's Assembly, in English terms, but in Arabic, it's Al-Majlis Eshaabi Al-Watani. If you don't believe me, check up for yourself."

"I don't need to; I believe you, and trust you." Equalmon smiled.

"Are we done with questions?" A.J. asked.

"Not yet." Otazoidmon hastily replied.

Equalmon nodded. "I still have more questions about Algeria... Do know anything of the leaders of Algeria?"

"Easy. A.J. answered that question before." Zonemon stated.

A.J. shook his head. "That question was "any ideas on executive branches?". Equalmon asked a totally different question this time. The answer is the Chief of State, who is the Chairman of the High State Council usually. And there is also the Head of Government, which is the Prime Minister."

"Oh." Zonemon muttered.

"I have a question... can you elaborate more on the biovesto stuff?" Ememon asked.

"I knew that question was coming. From what I have observed and understand of biovesto, a biovesto cycle exists, like the water cycle. All of you know of the water cycle, right?" A.J. asked.

Ememon nodded his head.

"Silly question." Zonemon muttered.

"I'm aware of it." Equalmon replied.

"Most humans know about it, and for some of us, we studied such things in Earth after the rescue journey." Otazoidmon explained.

"Good. That means I don't need to explain the water cycle. As for the biovesto cycle... Hold on a moment; I need to go get some documents on that. After all, it can't just be memorized, and I want to do it in the right order." A.J. decided.

He got up, and left the room, returning a few moments later, carrying a folder in his hand. He put down the folder on the table, and returned to his seat on the biovesto couch, beside his sentinel bag.

"What's this?" Equalmon asked.

"The detailed explanation of the biovesto cycle. Want me to read it for you guys, or do you want to read it to yourselves now?" A.J. asked.

"It's better of you do, because then we'll all hear." Otazoidmon decided.

"Very well." A.J. nodded, picking up the folder and opening it.

He read to them the contents of the folder, explaining the biovesto cycle. Otazoidmon; Ememon; Zonemon, and Equalmon all listened silently, without interrupting A.J. once. Once A.J. was done, he closed the folder and put it down.

"That was interesting." Zonemon spoke.

"Tell me about it. Since biovesto is organic, because it's organic helps in its cycle." Equalmon agreed.

"Any other questions?" A.J. asked.

"Not on my side." Otazoidmon shook his head.

"None here." Zonemon informed.

"Nothing at the moment." Ememon added.

"I don't have any other questions for now." Equalmon agreed.

A.J. nodded, and stood up. He grabbed the biovesto cycle folder and left the room. Before he returned, Otazoidmon was the first to sense a presence behind him, and he was the first to turn around, followed by Zonemon; Ememon, and Equalmon.

"It's just you Shadow Owl." Ememon sighed.

Just then, A.J. appeared in the room. Upon noticing A.J., Shadow Owl raised an eyebrow.

"New look?" Shadow Owl asked.

"Wa Alaikum Assalam to you too. Yes, I just started wearing this a few moments ago. What is it?" A.J. asked.

Shadow Owl eyed A.J.'s necklace, but remained silent about it.

"I just want to inform you that I have the intention to explain the rest of "The Assignment". Alpha Lion; White Fox, and Cliff are all at White Fox's home. Shall we wait for you?" Shadow Owl asked.

A.J. nodded. "Yes. I'll be there in awhile."

Shadow Owl bowed, leaving Feranin League's home.

"That guy is creepy." Zonemon muttered.

"Can we come with you?" Ememon asked.

"'May we come with you?' Is the correct form. I won't answer until you say it right." A.J. grinned.

Ememon grunted. "Fine! May we come with you?"

A.J. laughed. "No. I'm going alone, and don't even think of probing my mind to listen in the story!"

"Wasn't thinking of it." Otazoidmon stated, with his arms folded and his eyes closed.

"Not him at least." Zonemon muttered.

"I'm going there now. If I do come back afterward, I'll tell you all everything." A.J. promised, leaving Feranin League's shelter...

"So you made it, eh brother?" Cliff asked, not turning around.

A.J. shrugged, walking into White Fox's living room. He took a seat with the rest.

"Where are your soul-warriors?" White Fox asked.

"They asked if they could come with me, but I refused." A.J. replied.

"Before Shadow Owl starts, just what did Misterim teach you?" White Fox asked.

"Cooking and dancing basically." A.J. replied.

"No lessons on electronics?" White Fox inquired.

A.J. shook his head. "No. Did Misterim know about electronics?" He asked.

"He sure did." Cliff muttered.

"I know of someone here in Resolve who can teach you about electronics. She herself is excellent in it, and is the best in all of the Realm of Charges, coming in after Misterim, but since Misterim is now deceased, she's #1 here in the Realm of Charges." White Fox explained.

"She?" A.J. and Cliff both inquired in unison.

White Fox nodded. "Yes. She's a female gnome and her name is Tanumia. I only know her by the first name, but she's well-known in Resolve."

"I might go to her later on." A.J. whispered.

"Also, she has an Elven assistant, female also, who gathers information and gains, or retrieves, devices for Tanumia to study. Her assistant's name is Sadenre Windrunner." White Fox informed.

"May we get back to "The Assignment" please?" Shadow Owl asked.

"Of course." White Fox chuckled.

"I'll leave all the story-telling to you Shadow Owl." Alpha Lion decided, folding his arms.

"Better." Shadow Owl nodded.

Without Alpha Lion or White Fox interrupting, Shadow Owl explained the rest of "The Assignment" to the occupants in the room without disturbance. He explained of the hardships he and Alpha Lion went through in the planets of enemy space, and in enemy space itself, with the enemy starships turning hostile on them. Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion were always wise enough to avoid any hostile confrontation during their assignment.

After many searches through numerous planets of their enemies, when Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion had thought White Fox had died, Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion were relaxing in an enemy alien bar on some planet, when an alien approached them, who wasn't really an enemy. The alien took Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion to a private location where the three of them were alone.

The alien explained then that White Fox was very much alive, but he vanished to another part of the universe. Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion asked where and for directions. The alien told them, and walked away, but not before telling them that the three of them would meet again. With destinations in mind, both Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion returned to their starships and took to space.

For days, they sailed through space without any luck, but eventually some weird green wormhole appeared, and before Shadow Owl or Alpha Lion knew it, Shadow Glide and Dusk Predator were sucked into the green wormhole, without Shadow Owl or Alpha Lion capable of doing anything.

"... The next thing we knew was waking up here, with our starships out of sight. We searched for them, but no luck. The rest is irrelevant, since you all know it." Shadow Owl finished.

"I don't." Cliff retorted.

"I'll tell it to you later." A.J. hastily decided.

Cliff nodded.

"How did it go with Ranos?" White Fox asked.

Cliff smiled. "Absolutely splendid. Our own shelter is growing now and so is our starship."

"Ranos?" A.J. asked.

"Ranos Silverstar. He's a Quel'dorei friend of mine who owns the only biovesto farm in town." White Fox replied.

"Oh." A.J. blinked.

"If you want any biovesto plants to bring back with you, Ranos is your elf. He said to tell you when I saw you that you and Feranin League are welcome any time in his farm, and that he'll give you as much of the young biovesto plants as you want and/or need." Cliff stated.

"I see. He seems like a nice fellow." A.J. muttered.

"He is! You know, we didn't tell him that we were slaves of Allah, yet he still knew!" Cliff exclaimed.

White Fox grinned. "Not surprising on my part. That's Ranos alright."

'I might have to be cautious around him. He might be able to actually help me on this. He could be my elf who would help me with getting biovesto plants, and bringing them to Faith of Algeria.' A.J. thought.

A.J. stood up. "I'll take my leave now. I need to go see this Tanumia. Out of curiosity, just where is her store?"

"You'll know it when you see it." White Fox replied.

A.J. huffed, and nodded. He left White Fox's home, heading back to his own, to pick up his four soul-warrior copedam to bring along with him to Tanumia's Electronic Store...

As A.J. got back home, he knew none of his soul-warrior copedam tried to probe his mind and listen in, so they didn't know anything. Once A.J. told them everything, he found out that they knew about Tanumia and her store. So with Ememon taking the lead, Feranin League, minus Lunal and Starspark, left Feranin League's home and headed towards Tanumia's Electronic Store.

The organic door gently opened and Tanumia looked up at who arrived. She smiled recognizing Feranin League, noticing that some members were absent and a new face was present. A.J. was the last to enter, and the organic door closed behind him. He looked upon Tanumia, and noticed that she indeed was a gnome. Her eyes were sparkling green emerald, and her short blond hair was curly.

Tanumia concluded that the new face was A.J.: the sailor of his soul-warriors. In her opinion, she was attracted to him, but she dare didn't say that to A.J.'s face, since he might have already had a soul mate and sweetheart back in Meric Land. Ememon and Otazoidmon babbled too much for their own good, and that was how Tanumia knew of A.J. and Meric Land.

However, Tanumia did question Ememon and Otazoidmon about A.J.'s sweetheart, but Ememon and Otazoidmon refused to budge, and so Tanumia didn't know anything about her, much less if A.J. did have one. But looking at him now, it would be a shame if he didn't have a sweetheart back in his world, and Tanumia decided that he had one for sure. She walked out from behind the counter to greet Ememon and Otazoidmon.

She had only spoken with Ememon and Otazoidmon, but had met Equalmon; Zonemon, and Lunal. Speaking of Lunal, Tanumia realized that Lunal was missing, and concluded that he was back at Feranin League's home.

"Welcome back Prince and Comet." Tanumia greeted, shaking hands with Ememon and Otazoidmon.

She silently nodded to Equalmon and Zonemon, who nodded in return.

"Tanumia, we have some one who we'd like you to meet." Otazoidmon started.

Tanumia only nodded, staring at A.J. Being uneasy under her stare, A.J. shuffled a bit uncomfortable in his position.

"This is A.J. Actonal: our sailor; Feranin of Crescent League, and Viceroy of Faith of Algeria at the moment." Ememon added.

That was right, Tanumia also knew about all that. The only thing she didn't know about was about A.J.'s sweetheart, which was a mystery to Tanumia. A.J. chuckled nervously at the way Ememon addressed him. Noticing a slight lump on his right hand, Tanumia knew that A.J. was wearing a univice. She was curious about the device, since it was in her field.

"... May I see your univice?" Tanumia inquired.

A.J. blinked, and glanced down at his right gloved hand. He shrugged at Tanumia and took off his right glove. Tanumia saw the univice exposed and nodded. She motioned A.J. to follow her. Tanumia went behind the counter, and A.J. stopped in front of her, on the opposite side of the counter. He laid his right hand down on the counter. Tanumia took out some device.

"Were you ever able to take it off?" Tanumia asked.

"Not that I remember." A.J. replied.

"I see. Well, you can. Just think of having it being detached from your nervous system." Tanumia suggested.

A.J. raised an eyebrow in inquiry, in amazement at Tanumia's knowledge, yet told as she suggested. He thought of his univice being detached from his nervous system, and indeed the univice detached itself painlessly, falling onto the biovesto counter, on its bottom. A.J.'s eyes widened in surprise, and for a few moments was completely speechless, and frozen in place.

Ememon; Otazoidmon; Equalmon, and Zonemon all watched, and were speechless themselves. Tanumia tapped the univice's screen with her own device that she took out, and hastily withdrew it, but Tanumia's theory was confirmed. Though her move was fast, the univice still reacted in a hostile way towards her, and released a slight jolt of electricity up the device. Tanumia felt it, but wasn't harmed much. She was a bit shaken, but not harmed.

"Windrunner!" She yelled.

"You called?" An elf asked, appeared at the other open organic doorway.

She noticed A.J. and his four soul-warrior copedam. She had met them in the past, and she knew who A.J. was even though it was the first time she had seen him personally. She was wearing a green ranger uniform, with a green hood over her head. She had green eyes, and her hair was blond; smooth, and long. On her shoulders were a quiver of arrows and a bow, while around her waist was a sheath with some sort of blade in it. She was taller than Tanumia.

"I see you have guests. Greetings once again Ememon; Otazoidmon; Zonemon, and Equalmon. I'd say that you're A.J.: their sailor. I'm Sadenre Windrunner: Tanumia's assistant." Sadenre greeted.

"Pleasure to see you again Sadenre." Zonemon nodded.

Ememon's head was lowered, and he only nodded his head. Otazoidmon glanced at Sadenre and nodded in acknowledgment of her presence. Like Ememon, Equalmon's head was lowered, and he slightly neighed in greeting. Sadenre noticed all their reactions, including A.J.'s, who didn't glance at her, yet didn't lower his head.

"Nice to meet you ma'am." A.J. finally greeted.

Sadenre smiled. "You wanted something Tanumia?"

"Just to give you this. You know how to extract hardware information from it?" Tanumia asked, nodding towards the univice.

It was only then that Sadenre noticed the univice on the biovesto counter. She gasped, approaching Tanumia's side.

"Is that what I think it is?" Sadenre asked.

"It sure is. It's A.J.'s univice alright." Tanumia replied.

Sadenre glanced at Tanumia. "Did you test it?"

Tanumia nodded. "Yeah and it was what I expected."

Sadenre snorted. "If it was what you expected, then how do you expect me to touch it?"

Tanumia sweat-dropped. "Of course... I forgot about that."

"Sometimes I just don't understand you Tanumia." Sadenre remarked, shaking her head.

"Same here Sadenre." Tanumia smiled.

"They did this before." Zonemon stated.

Sadenre and Tanumia realized that they still had guests, and both sweat-dropped, realizing that they went too deep into their own conversation.

"Um... You can have your univice back A.J., since we won't be able to do anymore physical tests on it, since it won't allow us. Is there something I can do for you?" Tanumia asked, staring at A.J.

A.J. grabbed his univice again, and reattached it back on his right hand. Once done, he put back his glove on it, covering the univice.

"Actually there is." A.J. replied, glancing at the ground.

He raised his head.

"What is it?" Tanumia asked, whispering.

Sadenre understood Tanumia and rolled her eyes in amusement.

"I understand that you're the best electrician here, so I was advised to take some electrician lessons from you." A.J. replied.

Tanumia's eyes widened, and she gasped.

"I-I... Ahm... I mean I know and understand electronics." Tanumia modestly informed.

Understanding that Tanumia was attracted to him, A.J. grinned, finding amusement in the situation, but he restrained himself from even thinking of using Tanumia's feelings, because one way or another he would be betraying Helen, and so he decided against.

"So would you teach me... teach?" A.J. asked.

Tanumia's cheeks reddened and she shyly lowered her head.

"I'd love... I mean it would be my pleasure." Tanumia replied.

"The necklace. How did you get it?" Sadenre asked, noticing A.J.'s necklace.

Tanumia's trance on A.J. lifted and she noticed the necklace around A.J.'s neck.

"It could help us even further." Tanumia muttered.

"Just what I was thinking." Sadenre agreed.

"Help you? How?" A.J. asked.

"Your fellow soul-warrior copedam don't know about it either yet. But follow us." Sadenre decided.

Tanumia took the lead, with Sadenre behind her, making sure that A.J. and his soul-warrior copedam followed her. A.J. and his soul-warriors did follow Sadenre, and they all entered a large biovesto elevator, with enough room for more objects, or creatures. Tanumia pressed a button on the elevator control panel, and the elevator moved downwards. A.J. kept his back supported on the back of the elevator, with his soul-warrior copedam close by him.

A.J. breathed deeply, closing his eyes for a few moments, until the elevator eventually stopped. The biovesto gate opened up. Sadenre glanced behind her.

"We're here. There's something that you might be interested in that we have." Sadenre explained.

Tanumia was the first to step off, followed by Sadenre. A.J. was the last to leave the biovesto elevator, which closed its gates behind him. A.J. entered what appeared to be a huge warehouse.

"We're deep underground now. Tanumia's Electronic Store is the only biovesto shelter that has underground rooms, or in this case, warehouses. It's the only shelter in all of Resolve that has an underground basement. This isn't the only room here." Sadenre informed.

Tanumia was staring at something, and Sadenre was beside her. A.J. stopped some distance away from Tanumia, yet on the same line, while his soul-warrior copedam stopped to his left. A.J. and his soul-warrior copedam were totally in awe, and completely speechless, staring wide-eyed at the large device in front of them. The device appeared to be some sort of stargate, but instead of being metallic silver, it was emerald green.

A.J. noticed the symbols on the frame, and recognized them as being the genuine native words of Twilasin. A.J. took a few steps forward, taking a closer look at the symbols. There was ledges under the gate, which kept it in place. Otazoidmon was the only one aware to notice that A.J. was ahead of them. Getting a closer look at the gate, A.J. was able to mentally read the symbols, being 7 in all.

'Faith; unity; peace; patience; discipline; myths; miracles.' A.J. thought.

A.J.'s necklace was above his shirt, and it was exposed in the open. It suddenly glowed in an intense green light, with everyone there noticing it. A.J. turned around to see his soul-warrior copedam, and barely gasped noticing other figures around them and behind them. A.J. recognized some of the figures, with all of them being holographic, while others were too blurry for A.J. to recognize. He concluded that because he didn't know them, they were blurry.

As for A.J.'s soul-warrior copedam, and Sadenre and Tanumia, they also noticed figures around A.J., which were holographic. None of them were familiar to Sadenre or Tanumia, but a few were familiar to his soul-warrior copedam, as none of them were blurry.

"A.J., there are holograms around you." Equalmon whispered.

"As there are around you guys." A.J. whispered.

"... O.K. Now this is creepy." Tanumia remarked.

Sadenre chuckled. "Of course it would be, since it isn't part of your field."

"The gate." Ememon whispered, turning everyone's attention back to the gate.

The gate's symbols were glowing, and the inner frame was moving in a circular motion, counter clockwise, as the outer frame had the symbols. A.J.; Tanumia; Sadenre, and A.J.'s soul-warrior copedam watched in anticipation, while A.J.'s necklace remained glowing all that time, with A.J.'s univice also starting to glow intensely in a green color, but was unnoticed since it was covered by A.J.'s glove...

COMING UP! EPISODE 16: ZONEMON'S REVELATION

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

Anihulman Tale

Spirit Jerebis: Storms of Myths
Episode 12: Anihulman Tale

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. The previous episodes have been interesting. Finally, I have gained all three mysterious charges Hyogamon spoke of and reunited them. Not only that, but we found a civilized town in the Realm of Charges, and by helping with the defense of the town, gained a valuable ally and army. It seems we'll take up shelter now in Resolve Town, to ponder our next move and to discover new information. I like the idea of a new starship, much less a biovesto one. I have the right idea for the flag and for the name. I wonder what new revelations lay ahead. On with the conclusion...

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Unsurprisingly, the two young biovesto plants rapidly matured. One formed into a cabin-like shelter, while the other formed into a biovesto starship, before A.J.'s return with his soul-warrior copedam. The frame of the biovesto starship was amazing and with familiar forms from the outside. It had the nose of the beak of a woodpecker with two side wings, pointed ahead. The wings had the ownalis engines.

Inside was a small cargo bay with a few organic couches, a few beds close to the ceiling of the biovesto starship and a small room for toilet purposes. There were a few biovesto windows looking outwards. The light crept in through the back gate of the cargo bay. Even though organic, the gate was slid downwards reaching the grounds. Below the biovesto starship was three organic biovesto wheels, one each on each wing and the third below the beak of the biovesto starship.

There was another organic door which was closed. Behind it was the cockpit where the pilot piloted the biovesto starship. Nobody decided to enter the biovesto starship until Feranin League returned. However, Starspark and Lunal trudged into the biovesto starship and weren't harmed. Feranimon; Actonal Army; White Fox, and White Hulman didn't take any risks in trying to enter the biovesto starship.

Starspark climbed onto one of the couches and went straight to sleep, curled up. White Fox recognized the biovesto starship from before. The form was familiar from his past, with the form being an S-13, officially known as a Pecker Starship. There were two classes or types of Pecker Starships. One was Tsunami Class and the other was Ripple Class, with this Pecker being a Ripple Class.

"Well, if it isn't a Ripple Class Pecker. I haven't seen such an elegant starship in so long." A voice stated.

White Fox blinked and his eyes widened. He was alone, standing near the new pecker. The voice was familiar to him, but he hadn't heard it in so long. Besides, the source of the familiar voice could help him with his story. White Fox turned around and saw two figures: one was an owl on two legs with black feathers and the other was a lion with green fur on two legs. He gasped, with both figures approaching him.

"Shadow Owl... Alpha Lion." He whispered, smiling.

"We haven't seen you for so long White Fox." Shadow Owl greeted, reaching White Fox with Alpha Lion.

"... What are you guys doing here?" White Fox asked.

Alpha Lion shrugged. "Me and Shadow Owl took a personal assignment to search for you since you're valuable to Nova Alliance. I declare, I wouldn't have expected to come here and be stranded here with Shadow Owl." He sighed.

"... How's Yellow Deer?" White Fox asked.

Shadow Owl chuckled. "She's doing great and she misses you deeply. She said that if we came back without you, she'd kick us out of Nova Alliance."

White Fox blinked. "... No... Yellow Deer won't do that."

Alpha Lion blinked. "Hello! Yes she would! It seems you forgot her power; authority, and influence in the alliance." He reminded.

White Fox sweat-dropped. "... Of course. Well, you two found me anyway." He sighed.

"You and White Hulman are coming back with us." Shadow Owl remarked.

"What? How?" White Fox asked.

Alpha Lion pointed at the biovesto starship. "Why, through this pecker of course."

"Excuse me?" A voice asked.

The three Anihulmans turned around to be greeted by the panting Feranin League. A.J. was glaring at Alpha Lion. Alpha Lion gulped. White Fox eyed the mysterious charge in A.J.'s hand.

"You gained the last mysterious charge. Excellent." He stated.

A.J.'s eyes narrowed. "Just who are these two geeks?" He asked.

Alpha Lion growled. "We were wondering the same about you!"

Equalmon grinned. "Besides, you can try entering that pecker. We won't stop you."

A.J. jerked his head towards Equalmon and Equalmon glanced at him. Equalmon glanced at A.J. in a way reminding A.J. of who the starship would accept. He smiled and turned to the three Anihulmans. He shrugged.

"If you two want to take White Fox back, be my guest." He nodded, grinning.

Shadow Owl took his word and flew over towards the open cargo gate of the biovesto ship. The moment his talons touched the biovesto, Shadow Owl was blasted back into the air, away from the biovesto starship, landing behind Feranin League. Shadow Owl was a little disoriented from the sudden blast and slight electrocution. A.J. had his univice suck his mysterious charge back in it. Three flashes of dark green light showed from the univice.

Alpha Lion gasped and White Fox sighed.

"Alpha Lion; Shadow Owl: this is A.J. Actonal. He's one of the few remaining humans these days with crescentian blood and ancestry. Those with him are his soul-warrior copedam and this starship is a biovesto starship, with A.J.'s blood sample and his soul-warrior copedam data samples. We can't go into it. Considering the pecker, we're hostile creatures to it." White Fox explained.

Shadow Owl groaned, sitting up.

"Now you tell us." He moaned.

Alpha Lion's eyes went wide. "As in the legend back home?" He asked.

White Fox nodded. "Feranin League, these two are Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion; fellow Anihulman and two of my closest and best friends. I haven't seen these guys since I left Anihuleph." He introduced.

Otazoidmon and Ememon turned around and stared at Shadow Owl curiously. Equalmon and Zonemon kept alert on Alpha Lion. Shadow Owl got back onto his feet.

"Does he know our tale?" Shadow Owl asked.

White Fox sighed. "After he has had a look in his pecker and home; I was planning for him on coming to my residence and telling him our tale then. You two must be exhausted from the long journey."

"It wasn't as long as you think." Alpha Lion stated.

Feranin League went into the pecker and they were safe; the biovesto starship didn't harm them. A.J. and his four soul-warrior copedam took a quick look around the biovesto starship, then around their biovesto cabin. While in the pecker, Feranin League noticed both Lunal and Starspark sleeping in it...

---

Starspark and Lunal were left in A.J.'s biovesto pecker. A.J.; Otazoidmon; Zonemon; Equalmon, and Ememon were all back in White Fox's biovesto residence, with Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion. White Hulman had taken Shadow Owl's and Alpha Lion's blood samples, to inject them into an embryo biovesto plant. Once done, White Hulman left White Fox's home, to select a location for Shadow Owl's and Alpha Lion's new home and shelter, since it seemed they'd be staying for awhile.

"Before we start on the tale, let's check on the forms you're soul-warrior copedam would have with the numerous charges. Shall we?" White Fox asked.

"I don't mind." A.J. replied.

Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion kept silent. White Fox nodded and suddenly a hologram appeared a few inches above the circular biolure table. A hologram of the codelimin appeared, with the information below it. For the charged copedam, there was the copedam and the charge, being smaller than the copedam, beside it, with the information below them. The hologram changed through blurring into the next hologram.

No matter the side you looked from, it would be the same; readable, and understandable. The information passed at a pace where A.J. and White Fox could read it at a steady pace. Shadow Owl and Alpha Lion weren't interested, where as A.J.'s four soul-warrior copedam preferred to change into the forms. A.J.'s four soul-warrior copedam didn't want to spoil their surprise or excitement in changing into one of the charge forms.

A.J. and White Fox read the information in their minds.

Ememon

1. Binemon - Agent of Myths - Emerald Victory and Imperial Star.
2. Manumon - Maneuverable Courage - Pit Laser and Emerald Fuel.
3. Shaftmon - Dweller of Darkness - Demon Burial and Infra Swarm.
4. Foumon - Fountain of Reliance - Fountain Swirl and Fountain Blast.
5. Blessmon - Blessing of Love - Bless Prison and Love Triangle.
6. Crovomon - Friendly Crovinze - Crovinze Shooter and Crovinze Missile.
7. Lunarmon - Eclipse of Knowledge - Eclipse Blackout and Eclipse Collapse.
8. Star Primon - The Prince of Light - Nile Curse and Emerald Pyramid.
9. Hexadramon - Hexagonal Miracle - Hexagon Torpedo and Hexagon Collapse.
10. Tranquilimon - Tranquility of Sincerity - Root Tranquility and Tulip Beam.
11. Heavenmon - The Aura of Hope - Emerald Shades and Heaven Bless.
12. Pro Ememon - Emerald of Destiny - Emerald Strike and Royal Barrage.
13. War Primon - The Prince of Kindness - Imperial Cannon and Royal Shells.
14. AJmon - The Flyer of Goodness - Star Missiles.

"I have the charges of myths; reliability, and goodness for Ememon." A.J. confirmed.

"Where did you get reliability?" White Fox asked.

A.J. shrugged. "Way back... On my first journey with Stan. Our Peace Journey. Remember Prince?" He asked.

Ememon nodded. "No need to remind me twice."

Equalmon

1. Saddlemon - The Mystic Horse - Saddle Slash; Dagger Missile; Saddle-Up.
2. Pyro Equalmon - The Horse of Courage - Pyro Horse; Pyro Rain; Heat Wave.
3. Sparkmon - Sparking Friendship - Spark Dickens; Spark Lightning; Spark Inferno.
4. Choppermon - The Copter of Love - Magna Rider; Heli Blades; Razor Missiles.
5. Saurusmon - The Star of Reliability - Saurus Torpedo; Shining Thunder; Marine Call.
6. Browsermon - Browsing Sincerity - Leaf Strike; Shrub Spin; Plastid Blaster.
7. Digitmon - Digital Knowledge - Missile Drill; Rescue Digit; Digit Twister.
8. Cosmomon - The Comet of Hope - Horse Comet; Pegasus Missile; Emerald Band with Astromon.
9. Splitmon - Splitting Light - Particle Web; Horse Beam; Regret Fire.
10. Magna Equalmon - The Horse of Miracles - Equus Explosion; Equus Beams; Horse Nuke.
11. Ridermon - The Rider of Justice - Justice Gallop; Razor Cuffs; Wheel Strike.
12. Trotmon - Speeding Conscience - Ride Doom; Lightning Gallop; Speedo Graze.
13. Galemon - The Gale of Kindness - Super Lightning; Super Speed; Act Charge.
14. Domintomon - The Horse of Victory - Sub Freeze; Sub Crystal; Sub Hurricane.
15. Yami Equalmon - The Horse of Darkness - Freeze Shadow; Pyro Shadow; Ownalis Shadow.
16. Deep Techamon - Mythical Destiny - Solar Cloud; Dwarf Flash; Deepest Thought.

"Myths and... Destiny for Equalmon. Those two charges I have for him." A.J. confirmed.

"Equalmon sure does have quite strong charge forms." White Fox noted.

"You know, he is the oldest soul-warrior copedam of Feranin League and the oldest copedam in Crescent League." A.J. grinned.

Equalmon snorted.

Otazoidmon

1. Ash Otamon - The Star of Myths - Ash Crumble; Star Storm; Kendo Star.
2. Blazemon - Blazing Courage - Blazing Catastrophe; Blaze Flames; Blaze Pour.
3. Blademon - Blades of Friendship - Blade Cloud; Electric Blade; Thunder Blade.
4. Cyber Otamon - The Cyborg of Love - Cyber Stars; Electric Stars; Lightning Star.
5. Tidal Otamon - The Fish of Reliability - Ownalis Star; Ownalis Torpedo; Electric Ownalis.
6. Planamon - Sincere Plant - Spore Tornado; Branch Hurricane; Cosmic Plant.
7. Blinkmon - Blinking Knowledge - Blink Code; Digital Blink; Spiral Blink.
8. Mamigrolmon - Hope Reflection - Reflection Buster; Time Flash; Particle Blast.
9. Beammon - Beaming Light - Beam Flash; Beam Shower; Beam Sphere.
10. Magna Otamon - Hero of Miracles - Star Collision; Star Pulse; Star Beat.
11. Ranger Otamon - Ranging Justice - Ionic Collapse; Justice Laser; Patriot Missile.
12. Kendo Otamon - Conscience Kendo - Kendo Flash and Kendo Flare.
13. Mentormon - The Trainer of Kindness - Swift Dagger; Katana Strike; Blade Combo.
14. Otadramon - The Best Victory - Dragon Flare; Dragon Sphere; Dragon Inferno.
15. Yami Otamon - Fader of Darkness - Black Crumble; Dark Storm; Cosmic Virus.
16. Detourmon - The Trickster of Destiny - Trick Grin; Hole Trap; Fate Change.
17. Planemon - Atmosphere of Goodness - Grenade Line and Bomb Drop.
18. Shuttlemon - The Invader of Space - Earthling Missile and Shuttle Impulse.
19. Quadrapamon - N/A - N/A.
20. Guard Siromon - Guarding Loyalty - N/A.
21. Destimon - Calm Destination - N/A.
22. Briskmon - The Brisk of Goodness - N/A.
23. Lushimon - Peaceful Night of Mulige - N/A.
24. Boraqmon - Soaring Tranquility - Peaceful Gale; Mystic Spheres; Ancient Pegasus.
25. Bio Otamon - Young Owls; Star Pour; Star Wave.

"Shuttlemon." A.J. whispered.

"Comet has the most charges. Strange." White Fox muttered.

"What are these 'Justice'; 'Conscience' and 'Victory' charges? This is the second time. What's Bio Otamon?" A.J. questioned.

'That's some research for me to do." White Fox sighed.

"Comet has myths; miracles; atmosphere and survival. The most so far." A.J. stated.

'The others are interesting, including Briskmon: Otazoidmon's charge of Goodness form. I guess if I ever get those charges for Comet, we'd have to find out his attacks after he evolves to them.' A.J. thought, sensing Otazoidmon reading his mind.

A.J. remained quiet about it though, and let Otazoidmon read his mind.

"Let's check with Zonemon." White Fox decided.

Zonemon

1. Ownalismon - The Mystic Cat - Ownalis Blade; Ownalis Slash; Ownalis Combo.
2. Mythalismon - The Cat of Courage - Vortex Strike; Mythical Blaster; Courage Explosion.
3. Knuckle Gatomon - The Cat of Friendship - Sonar Shooter; Sonar Blaster; Sonar Twist.
4. Sonar Zonemon - Mystic Love - Sonar Sphere; Nuke Sphere; Sonar Missile.
5. Marine Starmon - The Reliable Cat Guardian - Sonar Torpedo; Marine Combo; Ocean Freeze.
6. Trans Junglemon - Transparent Variety - Jungle Burst; Vine Missile; Twig Blast.
7. Code Zonemon - The Knowledgeable Cat - Mystic Code; Code Missile; Code Drill.
8. Astromon - The Cat of Hope - Asteroid Strike; Asteroid Shower; Sonar Moon; Emerald Band with Cosmomon.
9. Myth Cybermon - Cosmic Light - Mythical Cybers; Cyber Charge; Ion Blast.
10. Magna Zonemon - The Cat of Miracles - Sonar Explosion; Sonar Beams; Sonar Plot Missiles.
11. Naliph Justimon - The Ranger of Justice - Justice Combo; Naliph Strike; Justice Choice.
12. Cyber Mythicmon - Mythical Cyber - Cyber Limbo; Cyber Beam; Cyber Avenge.
13. Act Zonemon - Pixie Kindness - Stunt Act; Double Jump; Ownalis Inferno.
14. Forever Zonemon - The Dragon of Victory - Ultra Freeze; Ultra Crystal; Ultra Hurricane.
15. Fade Zonemon - The Cat of Darkness - Shadow Zone; Arena Ring; Inferno Arena.
16. Deep Fatemon - The Cat of Destiny - Supernova; Big Bang; Shadow Howl.
17. Bubblemon - Bubbles of Deepness - Air Bubbles; Bubble Torpedo; Bubble Freeze.
18. Saratogamon - Tranquil Liner - N/A.
19. Bio Zonemon - Zoom Strike; Collapse Inferno; Ring Blast.

"There it is again." A.J. sighed.

'Bristle also has a charge of tranquility form...' A.J. thought.

"Yeah. Comet prevailed. How many of Zonemon's charges do you have?" White Fox asked.

"Myths; reliability, and deepness." A.J. replied.

"We're going to our cabin. We'll be waiting for you there." Ememon decided, standing up.

"Finally." Zonemon sighed.

"Don't you want to hear our tale?" Shadow Owl asked.

"Shooting Star can tell it to us when he comes back." Otazoidmon stated, stretching out.

With that, Ememon took the lead as he left White Fox's home, followed by Equalmon; Zonemon, and Otazoidmon. Shadow Owl; Alpha Lion; White Fox, and A.J. were the ones left in the room...

---

"Now to our tale." Alpha Lion sighed.

White Fox nodded. "I know you'll like this. Who wants to start?"

"Why don't you start first?" Shadow Owl asked.

White Fox shrugged. "Very well then. Here we go." He started.

"From where we come from, there are five species: us Anihulmans; Neutronese; Planetene; Cometous and Solartan. As you've seen with the three of us: White Fox; Alpha Lion, and Shadow Owl, Anihulmans are hybrid kind of specie; half animals-half humans. About five thousand years ago, there are tales that say that humans were able to combine with their animals, while some just bred." White Fox started.

Shadow Owl held up his hand, indicating for White Fox to stop, which White Fox did.

"I'll continue on." Shadow Owl decided.

"That's somewhat half true. Like a male fox breeding with a female human, or a female fox breeding with a male human etc. However, I; White Fox, and Alpha Lion, along with most of our kind, are one unique specie in ourselves. Anyway, the four others White Fox mentioned are all aliens: Neutronese; Planetene; Cometous, and Solartan. Planetene and Cometous liked and adored us Anihulmans.

"Because of that the three species formed an alliance, which the three species all calling it or titling it: Nova Alliance. Our flag is quite a site. Black is the background, considering the space we lived in with two green outlined crescents close to hugging the Nova Alliance crest. Neutronese and Solartan were both offered alliance with the rest of us, but they stubbornly refused. I and White Fox lived at that time.

"I don't think Alpha Lion remembers this. At first, both Neutronese and Solartan stayed isolated from each other and from Nova Alliance. Both specie were naturally greedy and they tried to individually fight Nova Alliance alone, with every attempt repelled by the alliance. One of the Nova Alliance's starships is the pecker which you have out there. Of course, the pecker we have isn't biovesto or organic." Shadow Owl finished.

Alpha Lion sighed. "The last part for me. How typical. Here it goes. Please White Fox and Shadow Owl, don't try to correct me. I can do this."

"Neutronese lived in tribes and its strongest tribe was named Neutron Tribe. The others tribes of Neutronese allowed Neutron Tribe to lead the rest of them. Like Neutronese, Solartan also lived in tribes and its strongest tribe was named Black Worms. Unlike the other tribes of Neutronese allowing Neutron Tribe to lead them, Black Worms of Solartan led the rest of the tribes against their wills and lived in Black Holes.

"Solartan is alien specie; not a tan from the solar sun. Nova Alliance didn't have any rogues or rebels that I know of. The three species of Nova Alliance are free to go into each other's space territories. No trouble is in space of none of the three species because all three make sure that their space territory are safe. After Solartan, along with Neutronese, saw their own weakness, they sought alliance with each other.

"The new alliance consisted of Neutronese and Solartan, with Neutron Tribe in control and Black Worms being in second-in-command. The two species announced the new alliance, naming it 'Tunnel Alliance'. From then on, in neutral space, was chaos, with Tunnel Alliance attacking Nova Alliance starships and Nova Alliance attacking Tunnel Alliance starships. Neutral space was between the galaxies.

"Since Tunnel Alliance was able to attack Nova Alliance starships, it was apparent that Tunnel Alliance had their own starships, different from Nova Alliance starships of course. Even though the five specie were now in alliance one way or another, each specie still had its own crest or flag to tell them from each other. At first Nova Alliance didn't have heavy combat starships, allowing Tunnel Alliance to become the first to have such starships.

"To neutralize the Tunnel Alliance having heavy combat starships, with them also attacking conveys that was protected or belonged to Nova Alliance, Nova Alliance started building its own heavy combat starships. Of course, each specie had its own designs of starships, depending on what resources the alliances had. We Anihulmans had our own starships, with one of them being the pecker, both Tsunami and Ripple classes.

"Planetene and Cometous had their own designs and starships for themselves also. What made the starships of Nova Alliance familiar? It was the crest marked on every starships we Anihulmans; Planetene, and Cometous all had... That's all I can think of." Alpha Lion shrugged, finishing his history lecture.

"What about this Yellow Deer? Also the assignment?" A.J. asked.

White Fox smiled. "Yellow Deer is literally my sweetheart and mate. It's a mutual thing between the two of us."

"The assignment is another history lesson and how, we, Anihulmans met the other four species are history lessons in themselves." Shadow Owl stated.

"... I guess I'll need to search for the rest of my charges now. After all, this is the Realm of Charges. I'm heading back to my biovesto cabin first." A.J. decided, standing up.

"I'll accompany you and wait outside." Shadow Owl decided.

A.J. shrugged. "You're welcome to come along."

"Before you go: How did you know about the assignment and Yellow Deer?" Alpha Lion asked.

"I overheard the three of you, as did my soul-warrior copedam. We didn't announce ourselves until I spoke, but we basically showed up with you two approaching White Fox." A.J. explained.

"We'll tell you of the assignment and our discovery of the other four species some other time." Shadow Owl decided, standing up.

A.J. and Shadow Owl left White Fox's home, leaving Alpha Lion and White Fox behind.

"Which charge do you think he'll go after first?" Alpha Lion asked.

"His charges of courage." White Fox replied.

"Which charges are next?" Alpha Lion asked.

"His charges of friendship. Why?" White Fox asked.

Alpha Lion raised an eyebrow. White Fox's eyes widened. He shook his head.

"Don't tell me you're planning to go after them?" He questioned.

Alpha Lion grinned. "Why not? I'd like to help the legend out. Besides, my offer of taking his ripple class pecker was rude and I want to make it up with A.J. Where are the charges of friendship?" He asked.

"You can't carry all four charges by yourself." White Fox declared.

Alpha Lion shrugged. "Then help me out here White Fox. Give me a bag or something." He requested.

White Fox sighed, defeated...

---

A.J. walked into his biovesto cabin, while Shadow Owl decided to wait outside for him patiently. A.J. found his soul-warrior copedam in the diner room. His soul-warrior copedam all seemed to be content and full, with empty dishes in front of them all. A.J. kept silent, noticing that his soul-warrior copedam left their guards down. A burp escaped from Zonemon, who quickly covered his mouth.

"Excuse me." He muttered.

The three other soul-warrior copedam laughed. A.J. groaned; being hungry himself. It didn't matter, he'd have his full of food and rest when he returned with his charges of courage.

"Well, well. You four decided to eat without me then, right?" A.J. asked, announcing himself.

The four soul-warrior copedam jumped, startled by A.J.'s sudden announcement. All four sweat-dropped upon seeing A.J.: with his arms folded and tapping his right foot on the biovesto floor. Zonemon smiled sheepishly.

"... Hey Paladin. How was the history lesson?" He asked.

A.J. rolled his eyes. "You all know the story. I know because I sensed the four of you probing my mind! You four listened with me!" He hissed.

Zonemon gulped. "Well..." He started.

"There's no excuse to what we did." Equalmon interrupted.

"We're sorry." Ememon apologized.

A.J. grinned and stopped tapping his foot. He unfolded his arms and smiled.

"We're off to get our charges of courage and only Zonemon is coming with me. Since all four of you were probing my mind since before the moment I entered this shelter of ours, you all know of Shadow Owl waiting outside. I want this place to be clean when I come back." He remarked.

Ememon; Equalmon, and Otazoidmon all groaned. Zonemon got up from his seat and walked over to A.J.

"Where are we going for the charges of courage?" Zonemon asked.

"Croland territory. You remember that area were there was only lava flows and a lone pillar in the midst of it?" A.J. asked.

Zonemon moaned. "Too well! We're going there again?" He asked.

A.J. nodded. "The most perfect spot for fire charges." He informed.

Otazoidmon sighed. "I won't want to be in your boots now Zonemon."

A.J. narrowed his eyes. "Remember you three; this biovesto shelter clean!" He reminded.

"Or what?" Equalmon dared to ask.

A.J. shook his head. "Believe me, you won't want to know. It's that harsh."

"We'll have it clean by the time you return Shooting Star." Ememon sighed.

A.J. nodded. "Good. Let's go Zonemon."

With that, A.J. and Zonemon left, leaving Ememon; Equalmon, and Otazoidmon behind to clean up after themselves.

"From now, I'm out of this cleaning. I'm not in shape to clean up." Equalmon reminded.

Ememon and Otazoidmon glared at Equalmon...

---

Outside, A.J.'s univice glowed green. Zonemon went transparent.

"ZONEMON CREVOLVE..."
"... CENTERMON!"

"Archive Twinkler!" A.J. yelled.

A.J.'s mystic suit covered his body up, but A.J. kept his face uncovered.

"Where to?" Shadow Owl asked.

"To Croland territory. Just follow us." A.J. explained.

He floated off of the ground and with Centermon on the ground, both took the lead towards the dark land of the Crolands. Shadow Owl took the rear, following A.J. and Centermon. A.J. was flying with his jet activated and Centermon was galloping on the ground, with Shadow Owl flapping his wings in midair behind A.J. Soaring low through the highlands, just in an altitude high enough to avoid crashing into the hills, A.J. realized something.

Behind him Shadow Owl was flapping his wings, doing good in keeping up with A.J. Below, Centermon first seemed far then close and so on. A.J. had his jet going at a steady pace, so that Shadow Owl and Centermon -especially Centermon- could keep up with him.

'What did White Fox mean? He knew Misterim for a long time, yet Misterim said...' A.J. paused, trying to recall what Misterim told him.

'... No matter. Thinking back that far... a lot of the stuff I wore then has vanished, perhaps since I woke up for the last time in that starship.' He thought.

Sensing the heat of the nearby lava flows, A.J. returned back to reality. He stopped in midair, recognizing himself being in croland territory and landed down on the cracked dry arid ground. Ash flew through the air for a moment from A.J.'s landing. He glanced behind him and Shadow Owl landed behind him. In the distance, an ash cloud was approaching, indicating that Centermon was close. A.J. turned his head around, staring down into the lava.

"Are we here?" Shadow Owl asked.

Feeling some action from his univice below his suit, A.J. nodded, assured of the charges of courage being close.

"From what I can sense, they're all in the lava flow down." A.J. informed.

Behind them, Centermon stopped and sweat-dropped, hearing A.J.'s comment. He moaned, approaching Shadow Owl and A.J.

"Don't tell me we're going down there?" He asked.

A.J. shook his head and Centermon sighed in relief.

"I'm going down there." A.J. corrected.

Centermon's eyes widened. Shadow Owl kept neutral, unfazed by A.J.'s decision. Activating his jet pack, A.J. blasted into the atmosphere, over the lava flow. Almost immediately, by hovering over in midair high above the lava flow, four pillars of fire erupted from the lava flows and went straight up towards A.J. Inches away, the flames disappeared and under the mystic suit, A.J.'s Univice of Myths beckoned the four charges and they were sucked in.

His main job complete, A.J. went back to Centermon and Shadow Owl. He sighed.

"Four charges of courage I have now." He informed.

Shadow Owl nodded. "That's a first step in proving yourself to me and Alpha Lion, or to me at least." He grinned.

A.J. blinked. "What? You don't believe that I'm... uh... What would you call it?" He asked.

Shadow Owl chuckled. "See? You still need to prove yourself A.J."

"Please tell me we're heading back to our shelter now." Centermon requested.

A.J. nodded. "Back to Resolve Town it is. Besides, I need to have some sleep; food, and bath." He stated.

Taking to the air once more, A.J. activated his jet pack and blasted off, with Shadow Owl flapping his wings behind. Below them, Centermon kept track of them on the ground. Once again, A.J. kept his jet pack at a steady pace, for Centermon to keep up with them, and for him not to have to make an effort to keep up...

---

The three companions returned to Resolve Town safely. Upon landing, Shadow Owl walked off.

"I'm off to White Fox's. I want to find out if my and Alpha Lion's shelter is done. Until later... um... legend." Shadow Owl smiled, waving.

He disappeared in the distance and A.J. sighed in relief.

'I have a feeling I'm going to sigh a lot these days.' He thought.

He had Twinkler go back into his univice and his normal outfit appeared, with it being the same since before Paladin of Darkness crashed: a green t-shirt and black shorts. Centermon went transparent green and shrunk back in Zonemon.

"Let's see how they're doing." A.J. suggested.

Zonemon nodded. He realized then by A.J. taking him, he indirectly escaped the cleaning up. He blinked for a moment, before following A.J. into the biovesto cabin...

---

A.J. found the place clean. He found Otazoidmon and Ememon sleeping in their beds, with Ememon sleeping in a way that wouldn't injure his wings or tail. Equalmon was there and he opened his eyes sleepily. He saw A.J. and Zonemon. Zonemon immediately went to his own bed and dozed off to sleep. Equalmon smiled weakly and A.J. noticed it, through probing Equalmon's mind for a few moments.

When all four were dozed off to sleep, A.J. went to the bathroom. He took a bath for a few hours; cleaning, and refreshing himself. After that, he put on a dark green robe and had his clothes washed in the kitchen. Only wearing his robe, A.J. went to his room and dozed off to sleep in his bed...

---

Alpha Lion returned to White Fox's home. Shadow Owl and White Fox were there waiting for him. Alpha Lion was sweating and he was panting.

"Trouble?" Shadow Owl asked...

Alpha Lion nodded and put down the biovesto bag White Fox gave to him. White Fox raised his eyebrow.

"I see you still got all four charges of friendship." He noted.

Alpha Lion nodded. "I sure did, and it wasn't as easy as I thought. Though I decided I won't come back until I gained them. I'll leave them here until A.J. shows up, that's if it's O.K. with you White Fox."

White Fox shrugged. "Fine with me."

Shadow Owl stood up. "Come with me. Now that you're back, let's go see our shelter."

"It's done?" Alpha Lion asked.

Shadow Owl nodded. "Yep and White Hulman showed me where he planted it."

Alpha Lion sighed. "Settling down so quickly... I'm not complaining, because I need the rest and recovery myself, before I go out for another run at A.J.'s charges."

White Fox immediately stood up. "What?" He bellowed.

Shadow Owl sweat-dropped. Alpha Lion chuckled.

"Surely you don't think that A.J. would accept my apology with just gaining one type of charges for him, now would you?" Alpha Lion asked.

White Fox sweat-dropped. "Whatever." He muttered, sitting back down in his organic seat.

Alpha Lion and Shadow Owl walked out of the house, leaving White Fox alone with his thoughts. Silently, White Hulman walked into White Fox's Study and White Fox sensed him, with his eyes closed. He kept silent and White Hulman knew that White Fox knew of his presence in the room...

COMING UP! EPISODE 13: THE POWER OF LOVE

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