55. Revenge of Jax part 3

Camo was shocked to not only Replicate visiting him again in prison but he wonders what Jax is in Royal Woods. "What do you want to know?" Camo asked.

"What is Jax doing here?" Replicate asked.

"He wants you dead and will take down anyone who stands in his way.

"I know that." Replicate groaned. "I want to know what drove him to this. Why is breaking our code that we have followed and lived by?"

"Seriously?" Camo growled. "Have you forgotten what you did when you left? What you took?"

"That doesn't matter." Replicate argued.

"Yes it matters!" Camo shouted. "He wants to kill you for what happened years ago!"

"What happened after I left?" Replicate asked.

"Everyone was angry." Camo told him. "Renso wanted to go after you. Rachel wanted your head. Jax said that you'd be to far away and it wasn't worth it. He said that in time, you'd pay. We all stuck together for a few months before we all left. One by one. Look, Jax took your leadership because he felt that he didn't have a choice. He would've let you stay and we could've worked it out. You chose to leave and you made the decision to take from Rachel."

"Did you actually talk to him before you found me?" Replicate asked.

"Awhile ago." Camo said.

"What did he say? Give me the details." Replicate said.

"Well he said that he's away you and asked me where you were and I didn't know where you were until now." Camo said.

"I see." Replicate said. "I gotta go now. I need to find Jax." He goes and starts to walk away.

"You can't run from your past Tom." Camo said. "Sometimes you gotta face it." Replicate doesn't respond. "You remember the old days?"

"Yeah." Replicate answers with a sad smile. "Yeah I do."

Flashback- 10 years ago

Seattle Washington

Rain fell in Seattle as two men walked through the rain drenched to the bone. One was a tall man wearing a trenchcoat and a fedora with a white button up shirt underneath. The other was slightly taller and wore a jean vest with a black t-shirt underneath it with cargo pants a black slicked back hair. On his arm was a tattoo that said 'Fear the Elements'.

"Well that was harder than i thought." The taller man groaned. "What you think Tom?"

"That was nothing." Tom said.

"Come on it wasn't that easy." said The taller man.

"Still." Tom sighed.

"Come on let's get a drink." Said the taller man.

The two approach the bar and they here a commotion inside. "Sounds like everybody is back." Tom comments.

"My money says that Camo and Renso are arm wrestling again." The taller man said with a chuckle. "Who do think is gonna win? Loser buys the next two rounds of drinks."

"Alright Jax I'll take your bet." Tom said. "I say Renso."

"I say Camo." Jax said. "He's stronger."

"Yeah, but Renso cheats." Tom said with a smirk before going in.

"Wait what?" Jax said before following him. The two enter the bar to see four other people there. One was a lizard man wearing a red t-shirt and jeans. He currently had his locked with a man with red hair, fair skin and was wearing a purple jumpsuit. Behind him stood a woman with short black and blonde hair and was wearing a white jacket with a green shirt underneath it and had on white jeans. At the bar sat a younger woman with fair skin, long red hair and was wearing leather latex. She hears the door open and looks to see the two men walk in.

"We were wondering when you two were gonna show up." The red head said.

"Sorry Rachel." Tom said. He turns to the arm wrestling match. "So how long have they been going at it so far?"

"Hard to say about an hour tops." Rachael said.

"So not that long." Tom said. "We made a little bet and the loser has to pay for drinks."

"You two made another bet?" Rachel asked amused. "Jax, don't you ever quit?"

"Nope cause i plan on winning." Jax said. They turn their attention to the two metas who were still going at it with the lizard starting to gain the upper hand.

"That all you have Renso?" The lizard taunted.

"Not at all Camo." Renso said back. He then flashes a smirk at the woman behind him before Camo feels a tap on his shoulder. Camo turns and sees Renso's other hand waving at him. While Camo was distracted, Renso slams Camo's hand onto the table.

"I win!" Renso cheered. Tom grabs Renso and puts him in a headlock. He then gives him a noogie.

"Good job Renso." Tom said. "You won the match and helped me win a bet."

"Glad to hear it Tom. So Jax's paying for drinks?" Renso asked.

"Correct and if you want to add some more salt in the wound. Get something expense." Tom said.

"I think that's my bit." Rachael said. "Pay up Jax."

Jax lets out a groan. "Damn it Camo. Why'd you have to lose?"

"Not my fault." Camo said from his perch on the bar counter. "You know Renso cheats."

"Whatever." Jax growled as he payed the bartender for the drinks. "So where's the old man?"

"I'll give two guesses." Renso answered.

"In the back again?" Tom askes.

"Yep." The other woman answered. "With a cigar and a tray of shots."

"Damn." Tom said as he drank his liquor. "He in one of his moods Erin?"

"You can say that." Erin replied,

"Alright. Who's turn is it to talk to him?" Tom asked.

"Yours." Jax answered as he drank a shot. "We did our turns already."

"Fine." Tom said and walks to the back and says. "hey old timer! You okay?!"

Tom sees an older with gray hair and beard wearing a brown jacket, plad shirt and brown pants. In one hand he had a cigar and in the other he had a shot glass.

"That Tommy-boy?" The old man ask. "And you know you don't need to call me an old timer. I'm only in my forties."

"Whatever you say Randy." Tom said. "So, drinking and smoking again. What's on your mind old man?"

"You punks have made a bunch of promise this past year." Randy tells them. "We've taken down some tough customers. But i think it's time we made some changes to our style. So from this point on, we'll no longer be simply taking down the metas. We're gonna kill them."

"Kill metas?" Tom asked.

"Yes, more of them keep popping up and we can't handle it all. We we'll wipe them all out." said Ramdy.

"Randy, I think you had enough." said Tom.

"Nah. I'm just getting started." Randy said. "And I'm thinking maybe we go even further. No more witnesses."

"You mean kill civilians?" Tom asked.

"Only to make sure they know who's the boss." Randy said.

"But killing innocents." Tom said. "Possibly even children. Isn't that a little much?"

"No it's not. We just to need to protect the ones we love." Randy said,

"But Randy!" Tom protested but Randy interrupted him.

"My decision is final." Randy growled. "Now get outta here." Tom sighs and walks out of the room where he sees Jax leaning by the doorway.

"So, what the old man say?" Jax asked.

"He doesn't want to take down metas anymore. He wants to kill them." Tom replied.

"But we've never killed." Jax said. "We've never had to."

"That's not the only thing." Tom said. "He doesn't want to leave any witnesses." Jax's eyes widen.

"You mean civilians?" Jax said hoarsely and Tom nodded. "But that would mean killing children."

"I know." Tom growled.

"The others ain't gonna like that." Jax said. "I mean your a father. Renso and Erin want a family when they get married. And Rachel and Camo like children. We can't go through with this."

"There isn't anything we can do." Tom said. "I hate this." Jax walks over and places a hand on his shoulder.

"We'll figure something out Tom." Jax said. "We always do. And no matter what, I got your back."

"That was so cheesy." Tom said with a low chuckle.

"Yeah i know." Jax said. "C'mon, let's go drink our sorrows away."

Flashback end

Replicate sighs before turning to Camo. "But those dsys are over." He says before teleporting out.

Back at the temple of the Eleven masters, the Louds prepare to start their training with the eleven masters. "Ok so all we need to do is train with the eleven masters so we can defeat Jax." Lori said.

"Sounds easy enough." Luna said.

"I have more than one tooth!" Lily shouted from the dining area. "I can actually eat!" The Louds sigh and head to the dining area where they see the older Lily eating food.

"It feels weird that I'm now the minor sibling." Lisa sighed.

"Never fear young one." Spring said. "We will turn Lily back to a baby once the training is complete."

"Well that bites!" Lily sighed.

"How would we explain to mom and dad that you're literally four years older?" Lori asked.

"Good point point." Lily replied,

"We could've blames Lisa." Lynn jokes.

"Sure you would've." Lisa said rolling her eyes.

Kai then clears his throat and gets their attention. "Now children, behave yourselves." He said. "Now let's get you all into proper training wear." He waves his staff and the Louds' clothing are changed into training gi's.

"Now this is style." Leni said.

"Not bad." Lola said.

"Now you are all ready to be trained by us." Zelda said. "And learn from our ways."

"Yes we are." Lori answered. "So are each of you gonna take one of us?"

"Indeed we are Lori." Kaval answered. "Each of us will pick one of you to train. Miros, will choose first. He is the eldest and the first to become one of the masters." Miros walks up and looks at the Louds assembled. He walks over to Lincoln and looks him in the eye before moving on two Lynn. He holds her arm up and looks it up and down. He then moves to Lori. He pokes at her legs before looking her up and down.

"Decision, I have made." Miros said. "Lori I will train."

"I won't let you down." Lori promised before Miros led her to a room.

Kulo walks up to the rest of the Louds and inspects them. He walks up to Luan and looks at her up and down. Then Kulo raised her arm and inspects it. Kulo walks up to Lucy and takes a look at her.

"Lucy you will be my student." Kulo said.

"Thank you." Lucy said. "I hope I won't let you down." Kulo then leads her to a room. Zelda walks up and looks Luna. She looks her up and down before going to Lisa and walking around her. She then moves to Lincoln and examines his eyes. She then looks at Leni and lifts her hair to look at her neck.

"While I would love to train you all, i will train Leni." Zelda said.

"I'm totes ready." Leni said as she and Zelda walked to a room.

Kai walks up and looks at Lynn and walks passed her and inspects the twins. Kai circles around them while taking a look at them and then looks at Luan. "Ok Luan you're my student." said Kai.

"O-Kai!" Luan puns before following Kai.

"I hope I don't regret this." Kai muttered before he and Luan enter a room. Mora steps up and looks at each of the remaining Louds. She approaches Lily and looks her over. She then turns to Lola before walking around her. She then turns to Luna and examines her.

"You'll be my student Luna." Mora said. "I think it could be fun."

"You're going to have a rocking time with me dudette." said Luna.

"I'm sure I will." Mora said as they walk toward the room.

William walks up and looks at the remaining Louds. His eyes then rest on Lynn. "I suppose its better late then never i suppose. I will train you." He tells her.

"Sweet." Lynn said before following him to a room. The remaining Louds that stood was Lincoln, Lana, Lola, Lisa and Lily. In front of them stood the remaining Masters. Komu, Spring, Kaval, Luther, and Naia stood in front of them.

Naia walks up to the five Louds and inspects them. Naia walks up Lily and looks at her up and down. But she walks up to Lola. "Lola, I believe I can sharpen your skills." Naia said.

"You've made a wise decision." Lola said as she followed Naia out. Luther then walks up and eyes up the remaining Louds. He then makes his decision.

"Lincoln." Luther said. "Come. We have training to do."

"Sweet!" Lincoln said as the two walked into a room.

"And then there were three." Lana said.

"Indeed." Komu said. "Please note that you three were not picked early because of your lack of abilities. The others were chosen because they had certain characteristics that they liked."

"Correct. But we three still need to make our choices." Kaval added. "I will be going next and I choose young Lisa."

"Very wise choice." Lisa said. Both Kaval and Lisa both walked in the room.

"So who's next?" Lily asked.

"You." Spring answered.

"Me?" Lily asked pointing to herself.

"Yes. You will be my pupil." Spring answered.

"Yay!" Lily cheered as she followed Spring to a room leaving Lana with Komu.

"I'm last." Lana said sadly.

"True, but isn't there a saying that goes best for last?" Komu said.

"Never thought of it like that." Lana said. "So what are we doing first?"

"Simple. Come with me." Komu said as he led her to the temple entrance. "We are going to go to the jungle to begin your training."

Lana's eyes beamed with excitement. "We're going to the jungle!?" Lana asked.

"Yes. That is where your first lesson is." Komu said. They head to the jungle where Komu sits down on the grass. "Sit." Lana nods and sits next to him. "Now Lana, look into the trees and tell me what you see."

"Um leaves and branches or an advantage point?" Lana replied.

"No. Look closer." Komu instructed. "Look within the trees." Lana gives him a confused look but does he says. "Again, what do you see?"

"I see some animals." Lana answers. "I see a few squirrels, a bunch of birds. Komu, i don't understand. What's so special about these animals? Besides the fact that they usually aren't usually found here."

"What do these animals have in common?" Komu asks. Lana thinks about it and shrugs.

"They live in trees." Lana guessed. Komu chuckles.

"You think to small." Komu said. "They all have instincts."

"Instincts?" Lana asked.

"Yes, you need to use the instincts of the animals you turn into." said Komu.

"That's a bad idea." Lana said.

"Not if your human instincts work in synchronized harmony with the animal instincts." Komu told her.

"I don't get it." Lana said.

"Animals have instincts that help them survive in the wild." Komu explained. "To truly reach the next level in your abilities you must be able to use the animal instincts alongside your own instincts. Then you will truly reach your potential."

"So I need to have both of my instincts to be one? Got it." Lana said,

"Then shall we test it then?" Komu suggested.

"Ok." Lana said.

"I suggest you start small and work your way to big." Komu said.

"Nah. I'm the queen of risks." Lana said proudly. "I'm going big." She then turns into a lion and lets out a roar.

"One of those students I see." Komu sighed.

Lana starts to circle Komu til she's behind. She then pounces only for Komu to hit her with his staff forcing her into human form.

"What happened?" Lana asked. "I let the lion instinct choose the place to attack. How come it didn't work?"

"It did work." Komu assured her. "You must remember that i have much experience and i was prepared. But you did well. Now, shall we continue?"

"Yes master." Lana said.

Lynn looks around and sees a wide open area. "So this is the room you're training me in?" Lynn asked.

"Yes it is. I not only here to improve your strength you know." William said.

Lynn flashes him a confused look. "Then what strength are we improving?" She asked.

"All of them." William answered. "To truly reach your full potential, you improve your other strengths. You must be strong emotionally, mentally and spiritually."

"So I have to train in those factors?" Lynn asked. "That sounds pretty dumb."

"Very well then. Attack me." William said.

"You serious?" Lynn asked.

"Very serious my dear." William said.

"Ok. You asked for it." Lynn said. She rushed forward and threw a punch only for William's hand to shoot up and catch her fist. Lynn growls and tries to hit several kicks but William blocks them effortlessly. William then hold his hand out and pushes her, causing her to fall down. "How did you beat me?"

"My mind, emotions and spirit are as strong as my body." William explained. "While you are strong, your strengths hold you back. You strengthen everything else to truly be strong."

"Ok then now I get it." said Lynn as she got back up. "How do I do that?"

"I'll show you." William said.

He waves his staff around and giant hairy and familiar figure appears and Lynn gasps. "Squatch? Why did you bring him here?" She asks.

"I didn't." William answered. "He is an illusion. We will first work on your emotional strength. I believe Squatch was the first meta you and siblings fought correct?"

"Yeah. I tried to fight him alone and I got my butt handled to me." said Lynn.

"Then he'll be perfect for training." said William.

"Ok here goes." said Lynn.

Lynn charges towards the Squatch illusion but immediately get smashed into the ground. Lynn gets back up and tries to throw a punch only to get rocked by a right hand. Lynn recovers from the punch and gets angry. She then leaps at the illusion only to get backhanded out of the air. Lynn gets up to go again but William steps in front of her.

"Tell me, did that go similar to how the first fight went?" William asked.

"Close enough." Lynn said. "The illusion dominated me like the real thing."

"I see." William said. He waves his staff again and the Squatch illusion disappears. In it's place stood a rock covered humanoid that Lynn scowled at.

"Tremor." Lynn growles.

"Tell me about your experience with this meta?" William instructed.

"Well his name was Esteban Larson. He bullies people who are smaller than him. He has a criminal record which caused his patents kicked him out." said Lynn.

"Oh my goodness." William gasped.

"But he goes by Tremor a stone monster who's more of a monster than human." Lynn said as her anger began to build up.

"Are you afraid?" William asked.

"No." Lynn scoffs.

"Then fight him." William challenges.

"Fine. I will." Lynn said. Suddenly, the Tremor illusion appears in front of Lynn, startling her and causing her to fall back.

"I think that's enough." William said. "Now, tell me, what went wrong in those two exercises?"

"I let my anger get a hold of me?" Lynn asked

"You let your emotions cloud your judgment." William explained. "Your anger caused you to run in with your guard down. Your fear caused you to hesitate in the face of danger. When you let your emotions gain control you are unable to think clearly. Your emotions effect your mind. You will need to learn to strengthen your control of your emotions so that your mind can get stronger so that you will be able to think in an instant."

"Ok." Lynn said.

"But for now, we will start to strengthen you spiritually." William said. He then sits. "And we will start through meditation. Are you ready?"

"You bet master." Lynn answered as she joined him.

Luan is with Kai and she looks around the place which is a garden. "Nice garden." Luan said.

"Yes, I grew the plants myself. Now I want you to perform a sneak attack." said Kai.

"Easy peezy." Luan said. She walks off and turns invisible. Kai sits down and starts to meditate. He then hears a scuffle of leaves. He lets out a sigh and reaches behind him and throwing something over his shoulder. The something was revealed to be Luan. "Ow."

"Do you know what you did wrong?" Kai asked.

"What did I do wrong?" Luan asked.

"You walked through some leaves thus making a noise. You need to be aware of your surroundings my metal teeth friend." Kai said. "Being invisible is like a predator that stalks it's prey, one small mistake and the prey will escape."

"Oh. Ok." Luan walks off and tries to sneak up on Kai. However, he once again catches her. "Aw c'mon! What did I do this time?"

"Several things." Kai said. "First, I heard your footsteps. To truly sneak up on someone you must step lightly. One wrong step can define the difference between life and death. Second, you must steady your breathing. To truly be invisible you must seem like you aren't even there. And finally, predictably. I could easily predict where you were going to attack. Don't attack where your opponent expects it, attack where he least expects it."

"Ok I got it." Luan said.

"Good now try again." Kai said.

She walks off and Kai begins to meditate. He hears something coming from behind him and he sighs. He reaches behind him but grabs nothing much to his confusion.

"So do I pass?" Kai turns and sees Luan sitting next to him. Kai chuckles.

"Indeed. But there is much more work to be done." Kai said. "Now let's work on your breathing so that you will be detected even less."

"Right master." Luan said.

Lola and Naia walked into a room filled with targets.

"We're doing target practice?" Lola asked.

"Well I want to see your accuracy and see what can we approve on." Naia said.

"Oh please my aim is perfect." Lola scoffed.

"Then show me." Naia challenged. Lola smiles and starts firing crystals at the targets. However, even though she hit the targets, she didn't get a bullseye.

"I don't understand." Lola said. "I'm usually perfect on my aim."

"You need to relax my dear." Naia said. She walks behind Lola and places her hands on her shoulders. "You worry to much about hitting your target. You need to relax to truly have perfect aim." Lola sighs and takes a deep breath. Naia then gently raises Lola's arm. "Now fire at the targets again."

Lola fired the crystals and hits the targets with a few bullseyes. "Ok only a few bullseyes." Lola said.

"Not bad." Naia said. "But you much to learn young one."

"I know." Lola sighs. Naia walks over and grabs one of the crystals. She then looks

"How much faith do you have in your crystals?" Naia asked.

"Faith in my crystals?" Lola asked. "Why would I have faith in them?"

"Simple. Your crystals are only as hard as you believe them to be." Naia explained. "If you create armor for example, you must believe that it will be hard enough to protect you or the person covered in the crystals. If you don't, then the crystals will break." Lola opens her mouth to protest when she remembers the last battle they had with Replicate and how Lana's crystal fists broke when they fought Replicate. "Your crystals have been destroyed before haven't they?"

"Yes." Lola sighed. "It was this battle me and my siblings had with Replicate and a few other times."

"See what happens when you don't have faith in your crystals. You don't have faith in yourself as well." Naia explained.

"What do you mean?" Lola asked.

"When you fail, you struggle to accept it and then you don't believe you can do it." Naia explained. "While others have in you, you have no faith in yourself."

"Ok I get it now." Lola said.

"Good, now let's try target practice again." Naia said.

"Yes master." Lola said.

"I still don't see why we're doing this." Lincoln said as he followed Luther. "Why are we going to a cave?"

"Your mind is damaged and know the reason." Luther said. "But, before i explain, we need the right place."

"What place do you mean?" Lincoln asked.

"I shall show you." Luther said.

The two walk until they reach a cave. "It's just a cave." Lincoln said. "What's so special about it?"

"It is called the Cave of Darkness." Luther told him. "This is the darkest cave in not just the temple but the world."

"Whoa." Lincoln whistled. "But why are we here?"

"For your training." Luther answered. "Tell me, why do you believe that your mind is damaged?"

"Because of Irate." Lincoln sighed with his head down.

"I beg your pardon." Luther asked.

"Irate, this guy who was made from my anger. He hated my family and every time I take abuse from them it made him angry."

"I see." Luther nodded. "Tell me more."

"Eventually he was able to gain control of my body and then we separated." Lincoln continued. "He then went on a rampage but we stopped him. Since then my mind has been broken as Soothsayer put it."

"I see." Luther said. "Lincoln, when you see fire what do you see?" Lincoln looks at him confused.

"How do I see it?' Lincoln repeated and Luther nods. "I see it as something that causes destruction and hurts people."

"Well, you see negative of fire but while that is true that fire can do all that harm, it also does good." Luther tells him. "When fire was created, it wasn't for destruction. Fire was created to provide warmth and light. To help with survival. So for your test you must lead me through the cave and find the exit with your powers."

"That's what you want me to do?" Lincoln asked.

"Yes, that's your test." said Luther.

Lincoln raised his right hand ignites his fist. "Here goes." Lincoln sighed.

The two head into the cave where Lincoln sees through the limited light that there were multiple blue and yellow flowers within the cave.

"Beautiful aren't they?" Luther said.

"What are they?" Lincoln asked.

"They're called Cave Lilies." Luther tells him. "Very rare. They only bloom in pure darkness."

"Maybe this is a bad idea." Lincoln said.

"No Lincoln." Luther says. "To truly reach your full potential you must accept all aspects of fire. You can't just accept the darkness of fire without accepting the light of it. Besides, the flowers will provide more challenge."

"Ok." Lincoln breathed in and kept the flame going.

"Good, accept the flame." said Luther.

"But how would the flowers be a challenge?" Lincoln asked.

"Oh you can't set a single one on fire." Luther answered.

"Figures." Lincoln sighs as they continued to through the cave. "Why isn't there any light in this cave anyways?"

"Well there's a reason why they can it the call of darkness. Some believe that the darkness is beyond anything, some of the locals are because the light will consume in the darkness. Those who enter never come out." Luther said.

"So how will we get out?" Lincoln asked.

"By continuing to move forward and pushing down all your doubts in your powers." Luther answered.

"Ok then forward we go." Lincoln replied unsure as he and Luther walked through the cave.

The two continued to move through the cave until they reach a cavern in the cave. The two enter it and they see a torch in the center. "What's that?' Lincoln asked.

"The Torch of Light." Luther explained. "Not many make it here. All that is left is to light the torch, but you must never doubt your abilities when doing it."

"Ok." Lincoln responded before walking to the torch. "Luther said that fire not only destroys but also helps us survive. When i saw what Irate did, i only saw fire as something that causes destruction. But thanks to this, i now know that fire is light." He places a fireball on the torch and it lights. Suddenly, every torch in the cave starts to light on their own. Once the cave is lit, Lincoln sees hundreds of Cave Lillies in the cavern. "Whoa."

"Beautiful isn't it?' Luther said and Lincoln nodded. "Your mind should now recover. Now shall we move on and continue your training?"

"Yes master." Lincoln answered.

Lori and Miros are in an empty town, while Lori looked around confused. "Lori, as you can see Speed is one of the most important factors of being a hero. You need to be quick to think and act." Miros explained.

"I ususally train by dragging dumbells." said Lori.

"Good for you, it is not." Miros said. He leaps onto an abandoned car and sits. "Run the town and return before i finish my tea."

"Sounds simple enough." Lori said with a shrug. She then dashes around the town. She goes down every street before getting back to where she started. She sees that he has already finished his tea.

"Too slow." Miros said. "Do it again."

"Are you kidding me?!" Lori asked. "You literally chugged it down."

"Issue for you, it shouldn't be." Miros said. "No matter how fast I drink the tea, you should be back before i finish. Now, do it again."

"Fine." Lori groaned. Before dashing off again.

Lori runs every street and corner, when she returns back to Miros. But she arrives, Miros' teacup is empty. "Too slow." Miros said as he poured another cup of Tea.

Lori groaned and ran around the town again, but when she returns Miros' teacup is empty again. "I'll try harder!" Lori said.

"No! Do. Or do not. There is no try." Miros said.

What am I doing wrong then?" Lori asked. "No matter how fast i run, you always finish your tea before i get back. It's literally impossible."

"Impossible, nothing is." Miros said. "Come, sit." Lori walks over and sits in front of him. "Tell me, what is the fastest animal?"

"A cheetah." Lori said.

"Correct." Miros said,

"What does that have to do with anything?" Lori asks.

"When cheetah runs, do they run full speed right away or do they start slow?" Miros asked.

"Well they start off full speed but slow down once in a while before running again." Lori answered. "Wait, your saying that the only way to get faster is to go slower?"

"Test that theory. You should." Miros said as he poured his tea and once he finished, Lori ran off.

Miros is about to sip his tea when he forgets the sugar. "One lump or two lumps of sugar?" Miros turns and sees Lori sitting next to him.

"Back you are." Miros said.

"Yeah. I started off slow, and then started to speed up." Lori said. "I felt like i was running faster then the wind."

"Learned well. You have." Miros said.

"Thank you master." Lori said.

"So what are we doing again?" Leni asked as Zelda led her through a room with multiple doorways.

"I am training you to reach another level with your powers." Zelda said.

"Ok but how do you reach another level with making clones?" Leni asked.

"Well multitasking and having your clones stay out longer." said Zelda.

"I don't think that's a good idea." Leni said.

"I know. But when you did it before, you didn't have the training." Zelda explained. "That is why I'm going to help you."

"But how?" Leni asked. "My clones work off my energy."

"You need to conserve your energy and build up your energy as well." said Zelda.

"How?" Leni asked.

"Sit." Zelda said. Leni does so and Zelda continues. "Now close your eyes and focus on your center. Let your energy flow through your body. Let it build up and increase. Do you feel it?"

"I think so." Leni answered. "But how does this help my clones exactly?"

"It'll extend the time of the clones you'll need." said Zelda.

"Oh. Ok." Leni said. "So now what?"

"Start making duplicates my dear." Zelda answers. "Your clones energy must be in sync with yours. If it is not, they will drain more than they need."

"Ok." Leni said and began duplicating five clones.

"Now continue focusing your energy Leni." Zelda said. "Now, your clones are now gonna continue with the training."

"What are we gonna do?" A clone asked.

"Each of you will go into the rooms and gather ingredients for tonight's dinner." Zelda said. "You must gather everything."

"Ok." The clones reply before running into the rooms. Zelda then turns to Leni.

"You must continue to focus Leni." Zelda said. "After you build up your energy."

"I still don't get this." Leni said. "Why do I have to focus my energy?"

"So your clones can be in sync with you and the longer they can go." Zelda said.

"So if we're in sync, nothing will happen to me?" Leni asked.

"Indeed." Zelda answers. "The clones must be able to work as well as the original. If your energy is weak, so are the clones. While your clones are gone, shall we continue building up your energy?"

"Totes master." Leni answered.

Lily is with Spring in a garden. "So you want me to make my vines powerful?" Lily asked.

"More than that little one." Spring replied.

"More than that?" Lily repeated. "What do you mean by that?"

"Well trees for defence for one." Spring said,

"I tried using trees before." Lily confesses. "But it didn't work that well. I used vines because they were always easy."

"Well I think we need to get you out of your comfort zone." Spring tells her. "Besides water, plants make up the majority of the planet. To truly reach the next level of your powers, you must be one with nature. Be one with the trees, the flowers and so much more."

"Ok I think to think like plants." said Lily.

"No Lily." Spring said. "You need to be one with plants. You need to connect with nature."

"So I need to be a hippie?" Lily asked.

"Something like that. Without the dirty stuff those hippies do." Spring said.

"So what am I supposed to do?" Lily asked.

"Close your eyes and picture the tree in your mind." Spring answered. "Then think about what you want it to do."

Lily closed her eyesand begin to think what she wanted the tree to do. "Come on Lily you can do this." said Lily.

"Focus dear one." Spring whispered in her ear. "You can do this. Despite being so young you have full control over your powers. Focus."

Lily did so and she control the tree to move. "Not bad. But you can do better." Spring said.

Lily made the tree grow some apples.

"How is that?" Lily asked.

"Better, but let's see some combat." Spring said. "You should be able to control the tree's movements with your movements."

"Ok but before I try that, can I ask you something?" Lily requested.

"Of course." Spring responded.

"Is there really any point in training me?" Lily asked. "I mean your gonna turn me back into a baby when this is over and I'll probably forget all of this. So is there really any point?"

"Actually Lily, I have thought of a back up plan when that happens. I will use a spell for you, so you can keep what you learned here." Spring explained.

"So even when I'm a baby again, I'll remember everything?" Lily asked excitedly and Spring nods. "Thank you master!" She then tackles Spring into a hug.

"You're most welcome Lily." Spring said. "Now let's continue your training."

"Ok, so what exactly do you want me to do?" Luna asked as she followed Mora into a room with a lot of electric wires.

"I want to test your voltage and see where you are and to improve." Mora said.

"Well Lisa told me that getting struck by thunder will increase my power." said Luna.

"You mean lightning." Mora corrected. "And while your sister is correct, that is too dangerous to attempt. But I believe that we can get you even further with your powers to a point of becoming electricity."

"Whoa! Really?" Luna asked.

"Yes, like traveling through electric wires." said Mora.

"Cool." Luna said. "So what do I do?"

"Test the your voltage of course." Mora said as the wires attract to Luna. "Now give it all you got!"

"Time to go down electric avenue." Luna said before charging up her energy. She then lets loose a discharge of electricity.

"Stop stop." Mora said. Luna then stops the electricity.

"What?" Luna asks.

"You seem to not truly understand electricity." Mora said. "Out of all the elements, electricity is one of the most unique. It cannot be seen, yet it is powerful enough power a whole world. It can move faster than the eye can see yet it's practically invisible."

"Ok I get it now. I might be faster than Lori." Luna said

"Possibly, but after the training i don't think anyone will be faster than Lori." Mora said. "Now approach the wires." Luna does so. "Now place a hand on one of the wires."

"That doesn't sound safe." Luna said.

"You'll be fine." Mora said.

"I heard that from Lisa." said Luna.

"Just trust me my dear." Mora says and Luna does so. "Now focus on the electric currents in the wires."

Luna focus on the electric currents and closes her eyes. "You can do this Luna." said Luna.

"Focus on the current Luna." Mora urged. "Feel their movement. With your powers you should be able to pinpoint the currents within the wires."

"I think I can feel the movement!" Luna said.

"Good! Now pinpoint it!" Mora replied.

Luna focuses on the current and she feels her body start to spark. She opens her eyes and sees her body start to become electricity. "Whoa! This is crazy!" She exclaimed.

"I know it's werid. But you'll get used to it." Mora said.

"I'll say." Luna said.

"In this form you can travel through the wires and through electric devices." Mora said.

"The perfect sneak attack." Luna said with a smile. "This is gonna rock."

"But let's part that to the test shall we." Mora said.

"You got it." Luna said. She touches the wires and vanishes into it. Mora then sits down and prepares for her pupil's attack. She then hears a battle cry from behind and easily uses her staff to block Luna's punch.

"Not bad but I heard you." Mora said. "Remember the point of a sneak attack is to be sneaky. Not do a battle cry so your opponent can hear you."

"Ok I'll keep that in mind." Luna said.

"Even your little sister would know that and her jokes are horrible." Mora said.

"I'm sorry." Luna sighed. "I'm just not used to doing sneak attacks. I'm used to just attacking."

"Well it's time for you to come out your comfort zone." Mora said. "Now again."

"Alright." Luna sighed before touching a wire and going into it. Mora once again sits and waits for the attack. She then holds her staff to the left where she stops a punch from Luna.

"Better." Mora said. "But that was predictable. Let's do it again."

"You got it master." Luna said.

"I fail to see how this will help me with my telekinesis." Lisa said as she followed Kaval to a large junkyard like room. "And how is there a junkyard in a temple?"

"The temple is magic." Kaval answered. "It can create specific rooms for specific purposes no matter what reason it's needed."

"I see. Shall we get started on training?" Lisa asked.

"Yes." Kaval said. "You've already failed the first lesson."

"Say what?" Lisa said.

"You want to jump into things too quickly." Kaval explained. "You must ease into things. It helps the mind relax. A relaxed mind is a more focused mind. It's something that holds you back."

"I never thought of that." Lisa said. "Then again I went to Bancroft University and it was full of the smartest minds ever known."

"Because all of your life your mind has been focused on a lot of things. You need to relax, and enjoy the moments in life." Kaval said.

"I guess you're right." Lisa said. "So I need to relax my mind?" Kaval nods.

"When your mind relaxes you should be able to use your telekinesis with little focus." Kaval continues. "You should be able to move things with just a wave of a hand."

"Hmm I see." Lisa said.

"We also might be able to get you to fly." Kaval added.

"Fly?" Lisa asked.

"Yes, since you cannot rely on your siblings to fly you everywhere."

"Hmm it seems possible for myself to fly." Lisa said.

"We will see to that soon." Kaval said. "But for now, let's work on your mind." He sits on the ground. "Join me." Lisa does so. "Close your eyes and relax your mind."

"That seems impossible." Lisa grumbled.

"It's only impossible if you believe it is." Kaval said.

Lisa sighs and decides to try. "Here goes nothing." Lisa Said.

"Remember relax your mind." said Kaval.

"Right." Lisa said before closing her eyes. She then begins to feel her body relax. Several thoughts begin to come to her mind as she sits there. She raises her hand and opens her eyes only to see nothing happening. "Dang it."

"Don't think." Kaval said. "Just do."

Lisa sighs in defeat and decides to do it. Just then she notices that she's flying. "That's it!" Kaval shouted.

"This is amazing!" Lisa exclaimed as she flew around in the air. However, she wasn't watching where she was going.

"I suggest you watch where you're going." Kaval said. Lisa looks down at him in confusion and looks up to see her crash into a junk pile.

"I'm ok!" Lisa said. She then pops up from the pile. "May I try the telekinesis thing once again?"

"Of course." Kaval answered. Lisa slides down and aits back down again. She closes her eyes and raises her hand. "Lisa, open your eyes."

Lisa opens her eyes and sees that she moved the junk pile. "I Don't usually give in to my emotions but, Woo hoo!" Lisa cheered.

"Well done." Kaval said. "But there is still much to learn. Are you ready?'

"Of course master." Lisa answered.

Lucy and Kulo are in a mountain like area. "So what are we doing here?" Lucy asked.

"Simple to improve your powers." said Kulo.

"If you're going to make me sing let it go. Forget it." Lucy said.

"Ok plan B." Kulo said. "You don't use your powers to your full potential. You create weapons, shoot ice blasts, and transportation. However you can do so much more."

"How so? Like creating snow and ice monsters and such?" Lucy asked.

"That's one of the possibilities my dear." Kulo said.

"I never thought of it like that before." Lucy said. "I always thought that i just do ice."

"Well it's time to expand your horizons Lucy." said Kulo. "See what else you can create."

"Ok. What do I do?" Lucy asked.

"Just picture it in your head and it'll come to life." said Kulo.

"Fine." Lucy tries to picture snow in her head but when she tries to fire, she still get ice.

"You're not focusing." Kulo said. "Ice is unique. It's water, yet it's own element. It can take any shape it wants and can be as hard as it needs. Sometimes it's shape can be dictated as well."

"Sigh. Thanks for the the tip." Lucy said and began to try again.

She focuses and blasts ice around. She lets out a growl of frustration.

"Calm Lucy." Kulo soothed. "You're trying to hard. Relax. Snow is light. Ice is heavy. Calm yourself and you will be able to shoot snow as well as ice."

"Sigh. Fine." Lucy said. She relaxes and fires another blast. However, this time she fires snow. "Gasp. I did it."

"Good, now create something!" Kulo said.

Lucy puts her hands together and then waves them around to create a swirl of snow. She then creates a lifelike snowperson. "Whoa." She said.

"And there is still more to learn." Kulo told her. "Shall we continue?"

"Yes master." Lucy answered.

Back in Royal Woods, Jax drove threw the city taking in the sights. "This reminds me when we went to Detroit a few years back." He said. "Good times."

As he drove down the city he saw no sign of Replicate or the L-Crew. "I don't know where Replicate or those brats are? Maybe I scared those brats away?" Jax said.

As he drives, he hears cries for help and decides to investigate. He sees a thug trying to steal a old lady's purse. "Someone help!" She cries.

"Give me the bag." The thug growls before he is suddenly lifted off the ground. The thug looks and sees Jax holding him by his shirt.

"Mind giving the lady her purse back?" Jax said.

The thug returns the old lady her purse. "Ok I did what you wanted." The thug cried out.

"I'm going to let you go and I'll give you a head start before I hit you." Jax said.

"I'm out of here!" The thug screamed before running off. Jax waits a few seconds before flicking two fingers up, causing a rock to hit him in the head.

"Ha. Funny." Jax said. He then turns to the old lady. "You ok?"

"Yes thank you." The lady said. "I am surprised you helped me. You did fight the L-Crew after all. Why did you help me?" Jax doesn't answer and starts to walk away.

"I don't like to see innocents get hurt." Jax whispers.

Flashback-10 years ago

San Diego, California

In the city, Randy led his team through the streets. He then stops and turns to them. "Alright, this city is crawling with metas and I want you to deal with them." Randy ordered. "Don't hold back and don't let up. We'll meet back up later." He then walks off.

"Um, what did he mean by 'don't hold back and don't let up'?" Camo asked. Jax turns to Tom.

"You didn't tell them?" He whispered.

"I thought you did." Tom whispered back.

"What's going on boys?" Rachael asked.

"I suggest you start talking." Renso said. "Or else."

"You were supposed to tell them!" Jax shouts.

"No you were!" Tom fired back. The two are then suddenly picked up off the ground. They look to see Erin had grown to the size of a tree and was holding them by their jackets.

"Alright you two, behave yourselves." Erin scolded. "Now what's going on?' She then places them down.

"Ok. Randy is changing how things work." Tom told them.

"Change how exactly?" Renso asked.

"He wants us to kill metas and even witnesses." Jax said.

"Wait what?!" Camo exclaimed.

"You can't be serious?" Renso said.

"Kill any witnesses?" Erin whispered. "Even children?" She then hugs herself while Renso places a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"We aren't going to do that are we?" Renso asked. "I get we all have the potential to kill. But that's not us. Tom you're a father, you can't think this is ok?"

"I don't." Tom responds.

"I'm not going to kill people." said Camo.

"I think it's time for Randy to go into early retirement." Jax said.

"You're kidding right?" Rachel asked. "There is a reason Randy is the boss. He's too tough. Besides who can take him?"

"Tom could." Jax answered as Tom flashed him a shocked look. "I might be able to use the elements but you can counter them. You know the rules, one of us can challenge Randy for leadership. I think you can do it. Anyone opposed?"

"I got nothing against that." Rachael said.

"I think this is insane. But it's the only way to rid of that madman." Erin said.

"I have nothing to say." Renso stated.

"Anyone is better then Randy." Camo growled.

"Looks like we're all in agreement." Jax said. "Now to find Randy."

"So where do you think he could be?" Camo asked.

"I think I know where. Follow me." Jax said.

They run through the city until they come across San Diego beach where they see Randy standing over a woman. "Sorry lady, no witnesses." He was saying.

"Please no!" The woman cried. Randy lowers his hand when he is suddenly tackled to the side. He looks and sees Tom.

"What the hell are you doing?" Randy shouted.

"Stopping you from making a mistake." Tom answered. "We can't kill civilians just because they see us. It's not right!"

"Not right!?" Randy questions. "You can't be serious? What if a meta attacks your family?"

"Then what?" Randy looks and sees the rest of the team. "You're going to kill them if they see it?" Erin asked.

"I'm doing this to protect us." Randy said.

"We don't need protection Randy." Renso told him. "We can handle whatever we need to."

"You're a fool." Randy told him. "So you want to challenge me for leadership then? Fine. Who do you nominate?"

"Tom." Jax answered.

"I second that." Renso stated.

"I vote Tom too." Rachael said.

"Second!" Camo said.

"I also vote for Tom." Erin said.

"Fine then." Randy growled. "Here's how it works. You and I fight no holds barred. Winner is decided when the loser yields or dies. Sound fair?"

"Sounds fair." Tom glared.

"Good." Randy said. "But to make sure it's fair." He pulls his arms back and then extends them to blast a large gust of wind into the city. "Well, sounds like people. What you five gonna do? Stay or save innocents? Your choice."

"You five go. I'll be fine." Tom said.

Rachael, Camo, Erin, Jax and Renso all ran off. But Rachael looks back at Tom. "Good luck." Rachael said and ran off.

"Yeah. Your gonna need it." Randy said before surrounding himself with a swirl of wind and floating above the ground. "You asked for this." He then flies towards Tom and grabs him before carrying him off the ground. "How do you like heights Tommy boy?"

"Not a fan actually." Tom growled before kicking Randy in the stomach forcing him to let go. Tom lands on his feet and glares at the older man. "Didn't think it'd be that easy did you?"

"I'm just getting up warmed up." Randy said.

Meanwhile, Jax's team were saving the civilians from the chaos of the wind that Randy was creating. "What the hell is this crap!?" Jax growled as he redirected the wind from the people.

"It looks like it's coming from Randy." Camo said.

"Well of course." Renso said.

Renso then stretched his arm and grabbed a child that was almost crushed by a car.

"This really sucks!" Camo growls. He looks and sees a car blowing towards a woman with a baby. He unsheaths his claws and leaps up to meet the car. He then lands on the ground when the car splits in half. "Nailed it."

"That was actually cool." Renso admitted before he and Camo slapped hands. "Where are the girls?"

"I think saw them going to that building." Camo said. "You know how Rachael is eye candy to the other guys."

"Hey man, I'm taken." Renso chuckled. Inside the building, Erin was holding up the ceiling while Rachel ushered everyone out of the building.

"C'mon everybody. Hurry!" Rachel urged. She turns to Erin. "How you holding up?"

"I'm holding the best I can!" Erin shouted.

"Well I almost got them out of here." Rachel said. "Just hold on a few more minutes."

"Well hurry up!" Erin shouted as Rachael ran back inside.

Rachel takes a quick look around and sees a little girl still in the building. She grabs her and runs for the exit. "I got the last one let's go!" She shouts to Erin.

"You got it!" Erin shouted.

Erin shrinks back down and follows Rachel outside. The two are met with the boys and Renso runs up to her and places his hands on her shoulders.

"You ok?" Renso asked.

"I'm fine Renso." Erin replied.

"Is everyone safe?" Rachael asked.

"Yeah I'm sure of it." Camo said.

"Wonder How Tom is doing?" Rachael asked.

Suddenly Tom comes falling from the sky and lands hard in front of them.

"I don't think he's doing so good." Renso said as Randy landed on the ground.

"Want to give up yet Tom?" Randy mocked.

"Not going to happen." Tom groaned as he was getting back up.

"Well ok then. I recommended you give up, so death it is." said Randy.

"We'll see about that." Tom growled before turning to Renso. "May I?"

"Be my guest." Renso replied. Tom then smirked and his eyes flashed. He then launches his fist at Randy and socks him in the jaw catching him by surprise. He then wraps his two arms around two nearby lampposts and walks backwards. He raises his feet up slingshotting himself at Randy and hitting a dropkick knocking him down.

"After all I done for you and this is how you repay me?!" Randy asked.

"Done for us?" Tom repeated. "You haven't done crap for us! You only used us for your personal agenda and now you want us to kill. Not happening old man!" He then leaps forward and shoves his hand into Randy's face and slams to the ground. He then grabs Randy's arm and pulls on it. Hard. "Yield!"

"Never!" Randy growled defiantly causing Tom to yank the arm again.

Randy screams in pain. "I suggest you yield!" Tom shouted.

"Over my dead body!" Randy shouted.

"I'm not going to kill you so unless you want your arm ripped off i suggest you yield!" Tom shouted.

"Fine! I yield!" Randy shouted with his eyes closed.

Tom releases the arm and steps back allowing Randy to stand up. Randy glares at him while holding his arm.

"You going to stay or leave?" Tom asked.

"You think I would follow you?" Randy scoffs. "Then your a fool." He then looks at the rest of them. "This team will crumble under his leadership! So I hope you're prepared." Randy then turns and limps away. As Tom walked away, he feels a hand on his shoulder. He turns and sees Jax.

"So boss. How you feeling?" Jax asked.

"Honestly, my whole body hurts and i lost feeling in my legs." Tom said. "Other than that i feel fine." He then begins to fall forward but is caught by Jax and Renso.

"We got you pal." Renso said as he helps Tom stand and put Tom's arm over his shoulder while Jax does the same.

"Yeah. We got your back." Jax added. "Always."

"Good to know." Tom said.

"So What now boss?" Rachael asked.

"Well we find out which one of these damaged buildings is the bar and we drink til I can feel my legs again." Tom answered. "Let's get this new era started."

"We're with you Tom." Jax said. "No matter what."

End flashback

"I guess things never last." Jax said. "Come and find me Tom. Then we'll finish it."

Meanwhile at the base, Soothsayer is playing Dragonball Xenoverse, Until Bobby and Ronnie Anne walked in. "Oh Greetings Santiagos!" Soothsayer greeted, "What is new?"

"Hey Soothsayer." Ronnie Anne greeted. "We were wondering if you knew where the Louds were?"

"Yeah. Usually they're out on patrol right now but there's been no sign of them in the city." Bobby added.

"I see." Soothsayer said as he paused the game. "Come. Sit. We have much to discuss."

To be continued

Zachlor16: Hey guys. Sorry about the long wait. This chapter took longer than we thought. And sorry that the training scenes were not that long. We got a little stuck with some of the powers. So next chapter we will finish up the training as well as to the downfall of the friendship between Jax and Replicate. Also i have a challenge for the people who do the opening sequences in the reviews. My challenge for you is to do the Dragon Ball Super opening. The Limit Break version. I'm curious to see what you guys come up with. Now here's Smoke with a very special announcement to make! Take it away!

Smoke: Hey there, I got some great news. My friend Ben10man is going to do a crossover with this story and his story Ben and Jen 10. It'll be one chapter and it'll be posted in February. I recommend his story, it's not bad. So anyway sorry for the long wait, but the chapter was really long. Don't forget to review.