Chapter I – Problems in Paradise


"Don't tell me you've lost again, Cedric…" Phobos said exasperated by the fact that his men kept loosing to a bunch of girls. Some of his best men…

"We…we…we did out best, prince…The guardians are…They are just too strong for us…" Cedric said as he kneeled before his lord, not being able to look into his eyes.

"This requests drastic measures…" Phobos said annoyed as he got up from his throne and walked past Cedric. Close to the door he finally spoke again. "I will be out for a few hours. Do not dare disturb me."
"Yes, my lord." Cedric replied as Phobos exited the room, slamming the door behind him.

After his prince had exited the room, Cedric rose to his feet and watched the guardians in the mirror of sand that Phobos used to supervise his sister.

"What do you have in mind this time, my lord...? What have you planned this time?" Cedric wondered out loud as he watched the 5 girls and the rebel leader.


"Wow! That was so cool!" Irma said with a big smirk on her face as she looked to the leader of the guardians.

"Yeah! Have you seen the way Cedric ran from us?" Hay-Lin said trying not to laugh as she remembered the extremely funny moment.

"We need to remain focused, girls…" Will said sternly as she gripped the Heart in her hand.

"Will is right, girls. Phobos has an ace in his sleeve and I know it! He won't give up too easily on getting the Heart." Caleb said as he clenched his fists.

"I suggest we savor this victory but remain alert." Taranee said softly as she gripped her copybooks to her chest.

"I myself would enjoy going home and changing. I stink! Plus, school starts in 45 minutes!" Cornelia stated as she started walking faster.

"Okay…Caleb, please go with her. We can not afford for her to be attacked on her way home." Will said softly as she put the Heart back around her neck.

"Kay." Caleb said nodding as he then proceeded in following Cornelia home.

"Will…Why are you acting so strange…?" Hay-Lin asked softly watching Will.

"That fight was really stressful…Cedric almost stabbed me! I just want us all to be safe!" Will responded as her body shock due to an unknown reason. "I...I have to go home and take my books…See you at school girls." Will said with a shaking voice as she ran towards her apartment building.

"Something…Something is wrong…" Hay-Lin said worried to Taranee

"You're right…I thought she had her books with her…" Taranee said as she adjusted her glasses.

"Jeez girls! Stop worrying! Will's a big girl, she can take care of herself. Maybe she forgot something at home." Irma said as she put her hands around the shoulders of her friends.

"I hope you're right…" Hay-Lin said as she gulped watching Will enter the building.


After getting inside her apartment, Will threw her backpack to the couch then took off her jacket and lifted her top a bit.

"God…Hay-Lin never was Cedric's target…I was…" Will though as she inspected the large gash in at her side. During the fight Cedric had attacked Hay-Lin with a sword but Will, like any leader, jumped in front of Hay-Lin and made a shield to protect both. She thought that she had managed to escape but she was proved wrong.

"I must take care of this wound… If I go to a hospital they'll ask me how I got it... And I think that saying 'Oh, well…You see this 12 feet lizard attacked me with a sword and this is what I got' will help me in any way…" Will though touching the edge of the wound, winching at the pain. The wound glowed in a light shade of pink as if trying to heal but then glowed dark red and started bleeding worse than before.

"Poison…The swords had poison on them…" Will though as her breathing accelerated. She quickly removed the top and threw it to the ground as she walked to the bathroom and took some alcohol and tissues.

"This is so going to hurt…"she thought as she put some of the alcohol on a tissue and started cleaning the dried blood from around the wound and cleaned the wound's edges as she sat on the edge of the bathtub. She threw the old tissue in the garbage and took another to clean the rest.

As the tissue touched the sensitive zone, Will screamed in pain but didn't stop. She knew she has to clean the wound or it would get much worse. Something she had learned in the past year, since her mother's death.

After she finished cleaning the wound she bandaged the zone and headed for the bedroom to find something to wear. They had gone to Meridian in their human forms and were ambushed. That's how she got hurt and nobody noticed because she transformed right after.

She put on a large T-Shirt so it wouldn't hurt her and a pair of camouflage cargos that laid low on her hips so they wouldn't touch the wound. She then put on a white and black baggy hoody because it was quite cold outside and she didn't want to catch a cold. She put on some socks and then she put her runniz on. After putting her old, quite thorn clothes in the garbage she applied a bit of perfume, took her bag and headed for school.

"Why would their swords be covered in poison?" Will wondered as she put her head-phones on her ears and pressed play on her CD player.

I know there's something in the wake of your smile
I get a notion from the look in your eyes, yeah
You've built a love but that love falls apart
Your little piece of heaven turns too dark

Listen to your heart
When he's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart
Before you tell him goodbye

Will smiled softly as she listened to the song, walking towards school, her hands in her pockets.

Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what is seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams

Listen to your heart
When he's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart
Before you tell him goodbye

And there are voices
That want to be heard
So much to mention
But you can't find the words
The scent of magic
The beauty that's been
When love was wilder than the wind

Listen to your heart
When he's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart
Before you tell him goodbye

Listen to your heart...mm..mmm

I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why
But listen to your heart
Before you tell him goodbye

By the time the song ended, Will was in her school's yard, searching for the rest of the guys. She didn't let another song start for she pressed the stop button when she spotted Caleb.

"Caleb!" she shouted as she removed the head-phones from her ears and let them stay around her neck.

"Will, Glad to see you again." Caleb said with a smile as he came near Will.

"So…Where are the rest of the girls?" Will asked as she inspected Caleb's outfit. He wearing black baggy jeans, as always, and a black skin tight T-Shirt and a black jacket over the T-Shirt.

"Less black would make you look a bit more normal." Will stated with a small smile as she walked with Caleb to the place where she and the girls usually gathered.

"Eh…Like we could ever be normal…" Caleb responded smirking

"Yes…That is true…" Will said as her smile widened a bit.

"How's that wound?" Caleb inquired as he put his hands in his pockets.

"How did you know?" Will asked as she turned her head to look in Caleb's eyes.

"I saw when it hit you." The male responded simply.

"It's kinda bad… My powers can't heal it, I guess the blade was poisoned… Please don't tell the girls… They'll freak out." Will said as she saw the girls. Caleb nodded softly.

"Heya girls!" Will said on a cheerful tone

"Hey, Will, Caleb" All the girls said. Caleb went to Cornelia and warped his hands around his girlfriend's waist. Cornelia was wearing a long green skirt that reached her ankles, a simple grey turtleneck sweater and a pair of black and grey ankle boots for her footwear. Her hair was in the left in the normal way, it was just a bit longer nowadays…

Taranee wasn't much either…A black and red striped tank top with fingerless gloves that started 2 inches lower than her shoulder. They too were black and red in stripes. Black baggy pants as always and sneakers for her footwear. Her hair now reached her mid-back and she wore it like Cornelia.

Hay-Lin wore a white turtleneck sweater which's sleeves ended in fingerless gloves, flared jeans with cuts everywhere and simple sneakers like Taranee. Her hair was still made up in those two childish ponytails. But Irma was a totally different story…She was wearing a black and red corset and a layered skirt that reached her ankles and black tie-up stilettos as her footwear.

"Ooh, Irma…Interesting outfit…Especially for an early autumn day…" Will spoke as her body shock slightly, her action only being noticed by Caleb who frowned.

"Oh, well... I only have a life to live so I better use it well." Irma said awkwardly

"Andrew Hornsby is coming back to school today." Taranee said, pretty much answering all of Will's unspoken questions.

"Hn…Explains a lot…I'm off to class…C'mon Caleb, Cornelia." Will said as she turned around on her heels and walked to class not bothering to wait for her friends.

"God…Poor Will…" Hay-Lin said as she sobbed softly

"What's wrong with her today? She didn't even come to the Silver Dragon to celebrate the victory we had against Cedric today." Irma asked as she watched Will walk away.

"Don't you remember, Irma? Yeah…I mean how could you…You were away back then…" Cornelia said as she too watched Will walking away and eventually blending into the crowd.

"Exactly one year ago was that car crash in which Will's mom died. She's been on her own ever since. She gets money from her father every week for all she needs but it's nothing much to her..." Taranee explained softly.

"Oh…" Irma nodded and smiled sadly.


Phobos arrived on the other side of the Veil quite fast. But he wasn't on Earth; he was on the other Meridian, where his 5 brothers lived. He walked to the huge palace and entered the ballroom where he knew he would always find Warren, but he wasn't there. For a change, in the room was a beautiful girl, around Elyon's age, as a matter of fact she looked a lot like Elyon except for the fact that her hair was black and not blonde. She was wearing a beautiful light blue ball gown dress and a small crown was on her head. She was dancing around the large room, happily. ((A/N: The girl wore her hair like Phobos does in that human-like form…You know, from the season in which Nerissa appears.))

"Long time no see, Selena." Phobos spoke as a smirk made its way on his face.

"Indeed, prince Phobos." Selena said as she turned around and bowed to Phobos. Phobos went to her, picked her up by her waist and started spinning around with her. He knew Selena liked it, and he really liked it when she was happy, not even he knew why. When he finished he put her to the ground and smirked as she walked in circles for the next 5 minutes.

"Hehe…So…You don't visit me unless it's urgent, so I guess you wanna see the guys, right?" Selena asked with a big smile on her face, quite sad that Phobos rarely visited her.

"Not actually…I am here for something from you, little queen." Phobos replied to the child with a slight smile.

"Oooooh, this one's new!" Selena replied, quite hyper. "What do you need?" she asked yet again.

"Well…A disguise. I have a form that makes me look human, but my hair remains silver and there's nothing I can do about that. Also, I must not be found by the heart of Kandrakar." Phobos replied with a stonic figure as he came back to his usual look.

"Hn…Well…I need some army plates…Be right back, sweetie." Selena replied sweetly as she walked towards an exit of the Ballroom.

Phobos remained still and waited for 10 long minutes, inspecting the large room. Many decorations most of them with crowns…Finally, Selena came back holding a necklace looking much like the ones that people in army wear.

"Okay, listen up. First plate turns your hair blonde aaaaannnnnnd the second makes the Heart of Kandrakar think you are its keeper's soul mate. It's the best I could do." Selena said pouting slightly.

"It is enough for what I need, Selena." Phobos said as he tuned to his human form then put the necklace to his neck. He watched as his hair first turned blonde then on the plates appeared some inscriptions. He read what it said.

Name: Brown, Phobos

Age: 19

Sex: M

Height: 1,95m

Eyes: Sliver - First plate

Hair: Blonde

Known Relatives: Brown, Elyon - Second plate.

"Thank you very much, Selena. I owe you one. I am truly sorry that I can not stay longer to see you at the coronation." Phobos said smiling slightly to the small child.

"How…How'd you know tonight's the coronation, Phoby?" Selena asked quite amazed.

"You always had a fixation for crowns, little girl. Congratulations." Phobos said as he turned around and walked away. Selena ran towards him and embraced his legs. Phobos stood still and waited to know what she wanted to tell him.

"Yes, Selena?" Phobos asked softly not looking at the child.

"Please…At least from time to time…Drop that cold façade and live your life…For me…The way I'll never be able to again." Selena responded as her tone lowered considerably at the last part. But Phobos heard exactly what she had said. He turned around and kneeled before her, looking into her deep purple eyes.

"What do you mean, Selena?" he asked as he frowned slightly

"Nothing…Just…Promise me you'll do that." She replied in a soft sigh as her eyes found the floor extremely interesting

"I will once you explain me why you said that and what you meant." he growled in anger

"The coronation is tonight because I will be force to marry some prince…I don't have a word to say and the guys are out…They had to protect the Northern Gate and got here too late to say anything…All my powers have to be given to the guy as a wedding gift…I'll never get them or my lands back…The guys won't be allowed to see me…" Selena spoke as she sobbed, tears washing her pale skin. "Don't cry…Big girls don't cry…" the child whispered to herself as she clenched her teeth and fists.

"I'll do everything in my power to come back before the wedding, Selena. I promise you that everything will be fine." Phobos spoke then embraced Selena.

"Thanks…"the girl replied as she pulled away and then excused herself saying that there was much to do and she didn't have time to loose.

Phobos also left, in his human form this time towards Earth, to meet his sister.


Several hours later

Will threw her schoolbag to the ground and walked to the couch resting there for a moment. She listened to the wind's soft whispers trough the open windows, the plants telling her their needs and the machines of the house… She sighed deeply. At times she truly wished that it could only be her and the elements…No school, no pressure, no Kandrakar.

The door opened then closed again, slowly. She turned around to see who it was but only caught a glimpse of blonde. A small smile made her way to her face as she turned around and waited there. Moments later Will's schoolbag fell into her lap as she glared to the one who put it there.

"Hello to you too, Julian." Will growled as she pushed the heavy object aside.

"Hello, Will. Classes till late today?" Julian inquired as he sat beside Will. After 5 or 10 minutes of an uncomfortable silence, Will finally spoke.

"You know…There was no need to throw that sword at Hay-Lin." Will spoke as she started at the T.V.

"I did not expect for it to be a poisoned blade. Nor for it to hit you." Julian responded, no guilt visible in his tone.

"Thanks a lot, Cedric." Will said as she glared slightly at the T.V.

"It was not my fault. I hope you understand that, Guardian." Cedric said getting up

"Sorry…I can't help but feel like blaming someone today…Mom died one year ago…" Will said with a deep sigh, clenching her fists.

"I hope that you understand that you were to marry a prince before being kidnapped, princess. And that the woman that died in that car accident was not even close to being a relative of yours." Cedric spoke as he turned around to face Will.

"I know…I know…Thanks a lot for taking care of me…I don't know what I would have done without you…" Will responded smiling a bit

"You are welcome. Do you not have any homework to do?" Cedric inquired

"Heh…We got none for tomorrow, rare day." Will replied as her smile widened

"Fine…I will go take a shower…If you plan on going out, be back by 11 o'clock." Cedric said as he walked towards the ex-bedroom of Will's mother.

"How do you always know that I wanna go out?" Will inquired as she took her jacket

"I guarded you for 14 years. I know all that there is to know about you. The other 2 years in which you grew here were none of my responsibility but now that you are back with me again, everything will be fine." Cedric said smiling a bit.

"Hehe…I wonder how I dressed in Meridian…Anyways…I'll be back before curfew. Bye!" Will said smiling as she exited the room and walked towards the exit out of the building.

"Guess I'll meet up with Elyon…Taranee must be out with Nigel and all her new friends, Cornelia with Caleb, Irma is out with that Andrew guy, and Hay-Lin is probably doing some new designs…" Will thought as she took her phone. "Call Elyon." She spoke to the cell. She then put the phone to her ear and listened to it call.

"I can't believe you two!" Will heard Elyon growl

"Hey, Elyon!" Will smiled softly as she spoke

"Heya Will!" Elyon responded softly

"Can we meet up in town? I'm kinda alone right now…Julian is taking a shower and I got to spend some time in the city." Will inquired as she walked down the street.

"Yeah, of course Will. Where?" Elyon responded quite cheerfully.

"Um…Not at the Silver Dragon…Let's say the Amazement Park?" Will inquired once again.

"Yeah, that'll be great. I'll take some money too and bring someone! See ya at my place in…5 minutes. Bye sweetie." Elyon said quite fast as she then ended the call.

Will just smiled as she looked at her phone. At that moment someone passed just by her and snatched her bag and her phone. As Will yelled in frustration the roots of a tree somewhat turned larger and the thief tripped, giving Will enough time to get her bag and her phone back.

"You idiot! I need these! I bought them with my own money! Do you know how hard kids like me get some money nowadays?!" Will growled at the male as she kicked his body with her leg. What she didn't expect was for him to get up and push her against the wall in a nearby alley.

"AAAAAHH!!! HELP ME!" Will screamed as the male pinned her hands above her head and started kissing her neck. The last thing she saw was a flash of blonde hair before the male was to the ground, possibly dead.

"Julian?" Will asked as she regained her lost breath while sliding down the wall

"Yes, Will?" Julian asked extending a hand to help her up

"Thanks…I didn't expect that to happen…" Will said softly watching the unconscious man on the ground.

"It is fine as always, Will." Julian said smirking softly "Do you wish to head back home or do you have something planned?" he then inquired

"Well, I'm supposed to go to the Amazement Park with Elyon and some other guy. Wanna come?" Will said as she took her bag and walked out of the alley. Out of the dark, lightless spot, Will observed that Cedric didn't spend much time choosing his clothes. Baggy jeans cut everywhere, fishnet top, and a jacket that he didn't bother to close up. His hair was loose which was quite a rare moment for Will's eyes.

"Nice look, Julian." Will said with a small smirk as the shock from what had just happened earlier dissipated.

"Thank you, Will." Cedric replied as he walked with the girl to Elyon's residence. Elyon and her friend were waiting there. They seemed quite cheerful, well…Elyon seemed for the male seemed untouched by the events.

"Hey Elyon!" Will called out as she stretched to wave to her friend. A very bad move.

The skin around the wound stretched, making the wound open yet again. Will cried out in pain and fell towards the ground, being caught by Julian. Elyon ran to Will while her friend just walked as if nothing important had happened.

"Will? Are you alright?" Elyon asked alarmed.

"She will be fine." Elyon's friend said as he rolled his eyes.

"Oh, Phobos! She's sensitive, she gets bruised easily!" Elyon said as she glared at the male.

"If you say so, sister." The one named Phobos said rolling his eyes yet again.

"P-Phobos? That…That's a name from…Meridian…hurts…pain…" That was all that Will managed to say before fainting in the caring arms of Julian.

"Let's go back to the apartment, we'll come back when she awakens." Julian said as he walked off carrying Will. Elyon dragging Phobos followed soon after.


Okay, Will is 17 and so are the rest of the girls except Hay-Lin who is 16. Will still has Matt but he barely gives her any attention. Julian a.k.a Cedric is 19 and Elyon and Selena are 16.

What do yah think peoples for a first chappie? Huh? C'mon, reviews so I'll know if I should continue. Yeah and…Do you think that Cedric and Elyon should be an item?