-Starts at year 2013 = month of March 6-
$Page 1 - A decision$
This day is where our xiao leader's birthday is and they decided to celebrate it in the afternoon.
But wait... This morning—
The squad is still looking for something, that's why they came here and hoping that it's okay. -Hạnh Huệ! Picture me here.- a tan girl called, as her friend holds the camera they bought, -You're doing great sweetie.- she said while smiling, and that leaves Nikki confused and asked, -What? But I'm not your kid. Wait don't tell me, I'm an auntie?- as she walks towards her, and wants to see the picture. -Yup you are now. Didn't I tell you, or it's just Sofia and her child?- she said, and still thinking about it, -Yay I'm an auntie but a cool one!...this photo is gorge.- Nikki said, and she looks for something to take photo on, as her photo is at the fountain with a beautiful design.
She then found it, and she told Hạnh who. She approaches that person who is sitting asleep on a bench with crossed arms, and she sits next to him and puts her arm around him, as Hạnh is in position to capture them. Their other friend joins and sits with them the moment the camera flashes, and that makes the man who is their friend open their eyes. Which makes it fun after the picture, seeing their funny faces. -Wait, I'll try selfie.- the Vietnamese friend said, as she holds the camera in front of her like doing a 0.5 picture. As the camera flashes they give their greatest smile, and Hạnh Huệ sits on the bench with them; in fact it's a long wood-metal bench.
-Let's take another shot, Charles blinked.- their pretty black friend said, -No way it's a bad shot... These pretty ladies had a face card more than me.- Charles said, as he stood up while his hand on the pocket of his jacket, -Hey! We are aunties now and you are becoming an uncle.- Nikki pointed out, but he turn around and looks at her, -What? Me? Nah I'm not, we're not even related to each other.- he bragged.
That makes the two giggle, -You don't know? Charles, be ready to be an certified uncle... Or wait you already are one.- Sofia chuckled, as their friend looks confused, -Charles do you ever experience to be friends with a girl?- their Vietnamese friend asked, so without hesitation he said, -Absolutely no.- as he is getting annoyed that the girls just laughs at him, -Charles, Charles. What about us?- Nikki asked, -No curly Joy, all of you are aunties.- he said, with a brave look. -For real Charles, you forgot you're an uncle now. So you better give a gift for my daughter.- Sofia stopped laughing and became serious, -What? Why would I?- he asked, as the others became serious too and Nikki told him while pointing, -Don't tell me you hate responsibility?- she asked, -Excuse me? What do you call this? This mission? A responsibility, curly Joy.- he said.
-Well just asking, but if you like responsibility then you must already know which one of Sofia's daughters... You will give presents too.- curly Joy didn't hold back, and this made Charles feel confident, -Easy! It's... Wait. Sofia, you don't mean both? So which one.- he said in the end he doesn't know either, and while their friend is still scrolling through the pictures of her camera, unbothered. -You're right curly Joy...! I mean Nikki, he really hates responsibility.- Sofia said, -It's Jasmine. Since you haven't given her any gift, but you have the audacity to become her uncle if you don't remember.- she added with crossed arms. -Okay, okay. But first where is she?- he asked, and the worry came to Sofia's face, -*Sigh we have been finding her since the accident, her poor friends are with her too. I know they are somewhere in this Lunar system.- she said, -That's right, Sofia. There are no other places to go than this Lunar system, I'm from the Solar one. As I have become a teenager there, I see the one we have been searching for. Alicia her name, only her grandma is present, and she is doing good.- Nikki told them.
Because of that Charles is tired of standing longer that's why he sits next to them instead, -Curly Joy, you mean you knew my step sister?- he asked, as he sits next to Hạnh Huệ that's why he bowed his head to see curly Joy. -Yes, is she your step brother? She doesn't know you, but she wants to know you.- she answered, as she bow her head to see him too.
Meanwhile Sofia looks at the pictures taken, -Interesting... I know her, what she looks like. But when we met, I thought she would treat me like a stranger but it was the opposite... I didn't know she treated me as her brother, like how?- Charles said as he couldn't believe it. So curly Joy smiles and said, -You know she is different, she treats me as her best friend. She even called me one, even though I'm just her classmate and I even compete with her.-
-Wow, Well I think about the time I suppose to go meet her, as mom said. However I was still in my morning shift, so I'll be off at night... But I think I saw her at the restaurant with those skater boys. That makes me want to... you know, protect her. Since I don't want Alicia to get into an accident, or something.- he said, as his worry came into his face. But the auntie next to him puts her arm around him and said, -Charles, stop stressing about it... That's the reason this mission started. She is the reason.- it was Hạnh who said that, as Charles looks up to see who.
By the way this is what the four wears on top of their head. Nikki wears - Pom pom beanie, Hạnh Huệ - trapper hat, Charles - Fur hat, and Sofia - Pom pom beanie.
$Page 2 - Why me?$
Xiao leader's point of view:
They are chasing me the guards! I had to keep up, and I keep running away until I reach the... Wait I look up to see a floating house? But it's much bigger like a castle but the shape is the same as Beyblade, the toy I used to play.
Okay enough for that, and I check my surroundings it was full of lily pad as I start to sink in the water I stepped on it and then it doesn't sink? Weird, however I turn back to look behind me that the guards with armor? Is coming! That's why I think of something that could make me elevate to that Beyblade castle.
I was running out of time but then I turn back again to see them step to the lily pads however I was surprise it floats, it's like two steps that one guard took. I couldn't believe it and start to step to the lily pads but caution as it makes a stairs and I go up the higher the ground I have to jump. Yes you maybe thinking it's useless but at least it's making a difference.
Okay one step ahead as I look down to see one lily pad I had to jump on, but don't worry the lily pad is bouncy and I didn't got hurt at all. I take a deep breath and fall, as I reach the lily pad. The guards I mean their armor is cool a wine color just like this Beyblade castle. Anyways one thing here is the lily pad elevates slowly, so it's making time for the guards to attack me, therefore I hop on to another lily. Shoot! It's useless! You're right!
I keep dodging them, and it hurts a lot that they beat up a child like me. Laugh and a smirk that's bad, I heard from that guard, -Hey Captain Frederick, we should ask your Majesty, what to do with this kid?- he asked, as I'm on the water again, floating but at least I didn't drown.
This is child abuse I recall! -Dont you remember? What your Majesty told us? Since it's war, we stopped tourists here. That kid maybe a spy and call reinforcement, it's better to get rid of him.- he said, with his hands on hips. But wait, I heard that they are getting rid of me?! They gonna kill me?! Nooo, I hope this is a dream! Please wake up!
...!
All of the sudden I heard a gunshot and I see it looks like a flaming ball that burns and quite kills that one guard. It fell down as I immediately turned to look at who it is and seeing a woman wearing a cloak? Or a cape maybe. She also wears a sunglasses and it's cool, that makes them run away. As the Captain's crew fell down, and I know they'll call for backup, since they weren't ready for that attack. I laugh to see only two like captain and the guard from earlier run away, I wonder why they are so afraid even though the guards are strong.
Someone then give me a hand as I turn to look at it, it's a he. Wow I agree that he carry me to lift me up and as I stand soaking wet. He then noticed my bruises and wound on my face and body, of course it hurts. I see that four of them are here, I think they are foreigners here like me. Also I saw them wearing a mask and a little tank on the back, like a tube connecting to it. I didn't know it as I feel a headache and start to feel dizzy, as the guy is concerned and worried is all I saw before I passed out.
What is this? Is this a flashback? It's flashy though, wait... I see a jail. And the prisoners this one is looking like a crocodile but it moves like a human... Weird. This next one another foreigner? Wait this seems from the Vetur Alltaf Aldur planet?! They are from here! Wait, is this real? Only two of them, a tan skinned boy and his old uncle? Wait a second. A what? This maybe the King since wearing a crown... He visited them? Is this a prophecy or has this ever happened??
It went dark, as I didn't know I open my eye. Wow I'm back to normal, thank god.
-I have many like so much questions, but thanks to that guy with orange hair who helped me. Okay my first question is why me?! Why not the others? Am I targeted?- I said to myself as I look on my surroundings where my buddies aren't here right now. I guess they have woke up... I remember the woman from earlier said something to her friends I think I heard it, Alicia? Alicia... Wait I must talk to her that is what that auntie I'll call her from now on, said!
$Page 3 - Morph into? Or aging?$
Gabriel's POV:
Today is my birthday and we somehow became close to each other. I'm 13 now, (time check: 13:22pm), and let me tell you I just woke up and after a minute I decided to stand up, and tidying the bed. I really want to fast forward this and want to talk to Ate Alicia. Okay after I use the bathroom, which is from the outside. Forgot to mention that I wear a layer of jackets because it's cold outside, yeah I hope I get used to this climate because I'm irritated when it's too cold it's annoying if it's everyday, well it does.
Besides I already took a shower, and head straight to the house. As I had my new clothes in me but a used Jacket is still there, and I go straight to the room actually I'm ignoring them who is in the kitchen, as I close the door. I was surprised to see my bud there, -Grabe nagulat ako sayo.- I said, as I still hold on to my towel. He looks at me while he sits on the bed looks like he is serious, -Gabriel can you help me in the kitchen?- he asked, -Okay pero asan yung iba parang ang kunti natin?- I asked too, and he answered, -Well nasa labas malamang.- but his answer is too short so I asked, -Eh ano ginagawa? Boring din sa labas.-
He then stand up and put his hands on the pocket of his Jacket, and said, -Luh ang ganda kaya marami pasyalan, at isa pa nag huhuli sila ng isda doon. Si Isha yung nag lead the way medyo malayo. Another thing 'di ba gusto mo magka snow sa atin? Bakit hindi mo I enjoy?- in my response, -Yeah but hindi ko namang sinabi araw araw. I regret it, Cyrus. By the way nakita mo si Ate Alicia?- I asked in the end. -She's with them.- he answered, so let me tell you in the kitchen only Isha's big sister, Ate Jasmine, Cyrus and me. The others flew on the fishing thingy.
Afterwards we celebrate my birthday and the preparation is our hardwork I never knew this what my family did when it's my birthday that's why in the end after that they drink, and others sleep early I see that. We all eat our food we made, and most of them are different fish dishes which I first try.
I noticed while eating I see that Ate Isha and Kuya Lance are acting weird; that is they can't eat well. I saw that the rest of us are concerned, and both of them touch their head like they have a headache, after that a white thingy starts to appear on them. I know this is a glitch from a video game, but it turns out to be real, therefore they glitch and transform into a kid? We were surprised and scared at the same time, -What happened? Are you okay?- Alicia asked, since she is next to Ate Isha. -Yeah— she answered but it's cut because her voice is like the same as me! A kid's voice!
-Hey is anything going on there?- Isha's big sister said, actually since the dining table ain't that large for the nine of us. Others eat in the living room where Keizen, Cyrus, Isha's big sister and Jael sit also eat there, while they watch TV. Lucky, I want to watch too... This is like a competition but as Isha's big sister said teamwork is the key.
-Yup these two Lance and your sister, just morph into a kid, Kristín.- Jael informed, and yes Isha's big sister names Kristín Sigurjónsdóttir... It's quite hard to pronounce, but at least I tried. As I noticed that they are clueless and talk about what happened, I see that both of their clothes are loose. It's funny to look at it, but how did they I mean morph into one? Is this kind of a magic trick or powers?
-Okay guys stop. After we eat I'll explain it to you.- Ate Kristín said, as she stands up trying to stop the teens argument, and there's me enjoying my cake since I've already done it, why not the desserts next?
Afterwards Ate Kristín stood up between the rooms but where we could see her. Since she is an adult and we are teens, we'd like to respect. Then she starts to speak up, -Alright silent please. Okay so we good now?- she asked, -Yeah, yes, yup, of course, absolutely.- we answered differently but the same. -This is what it means... I am surprised that my little sister is already a teen. Even him, so it leaves me with no hint. But today! Only one question is to ask in this situation... Where do they come from?- she asked in the end. Because of that Jasmine raised her hands and said, -Ate Kristín was right. First in the Lunar system this doesn't happen, even the aging is still the same as you step foot into another planet.- and I raised mine too and said, -It's true, besides Agwamarina Mitos is where you are immortal because of its magic, and while Between OreVol and AustraMars is where your aging will be shorter, like 50 years and you die.-
I heard that my buddy Keizen shared my idea, and said, -Because of near the sun and... Shortage, I mean those two planets have rich resources like in mining and stuff. But the food is somehow less that's why we import. I'm AustraMarisian by the way, I'm with Cyrus and Gabriel... Even you too Alicia, I see you.- as he looks at her with a wink, and some of us started to tease them, -Yieeee first move!- Cyrus said, -Let's call it, Alizen! Alizen!- Jael added.
-Wait but Alicia you look like you are from the Agwamarina Mitos?- Isha asked, -Hmp, well I'm half of it, my mom is from AustraMars... which is her name is Hazel Campbell.- Alicia responded, but it seems she is worried. However Ate Kristín seemed happy and came to our table and said, -Wait, you mean your mother is Hazel Campbell? *Amazed, She is the founder of spaceships, that can travel anywhere. Even if it's far, yiee I didn't know. She usually keeps her personal life a secret, and yeah. It's nice to meet you!- she then offered her hand and they did a handshake, even Ate Alicia's face is confused.
-Um... You're Welcome, Ate Kristín.- Alicia grinned, and I was surprised when I saw Isha complaining, -Wahh I miss my beautiful face and body! Miss ya, wahh.- I didn't know she was sobbing, also I heard another kid, -Hey Isha, you know... Stop being a crybaby. I miss mine too, my body build... My muscles turn into fat.- he said, as it's true and I didn't know he was fat then.
I didn't mind much of what they were doing, until Jasmine who is next to me said, -Hey Xiao Gabriel.- as I responded, -Will you please stop calling me Xiao?- I'm annoyed though. She giggled and said, -Well it suits you. Hey do you have a feeling that somebody will give you a gift at any minute?- she asked in the end, and well I disagree since who will? I know my friends already give me and I appreciate it.
$Page 4 - From: ?? Gifts$
The celebration is ongoing and they decided that at night they will visit Þingvellir National Park, where the Aurora is.
Since they wait for it, the others decide to sing karaoke. Here is Keizen, Jael, those two kids, Cyrus, and Ate Kristín, singing byt since they can't drink, well only soft drinks are available. -Hey Gabriel, where are ya going?- Jael shouted, -We just gonna visit the city. We'll be back soon bye!- he answered as he is with Jasmine and Alicia when the door shut.
Outside they step downstairs and touch the icy ground with their shoes made for snow. They noticed a mail man, walking to their home and it looks like he carrys much boxes in his bag. -Hello sir are you Santa Claus?- Jasmine said as she goes near him, and the mail man notices, -Oh, you're a foreigner here? Okay nevermind I hope... Wait your friends too? Hmm, I hope you kids don't cause any trouble here.- he pointed at them, -No sir we won't. By the way are you sir, gone put a mail here?- Alicia asked, as the mail man realized it and pull out a boxes that looks like a present, and gave it to them. -Okay kids it's not Christmas yet, but it seems one of you had birthday today.- the mail man smiled.
-Yup Mister, the birthday boy is here.- Jasmine happily said, -Well then Happy birthday... Okay that's all, see you kids!- he said as he waved goodbye while leaving. They wave back too, -Bye, Mister!- Jasmine yelled, -Thank you sir!- the girl besides her yelled too.
-What's this anyway? To Gabriel, from Mother Hazel.- Gabriel reads it as the two girls are surprised, as Alicia reads the rest, -Thank you for taking care of my daughter, this is a gift for you. I know you won't be needing this today but soon you will when you become an Astronaut.- and the girl who is wearing a beanie said, -Hmm... Well Gabriel consider yourself an astronaut for being here.- she grinned.
-Its big though and kind of heavy— he said as he accidentally drops the box. The teens are now worried as they hear the thing inside broke, -Aww man.- Alicia said, -Okay Ate's could you read those boxes you carry?- the Xiao leader asked, as they are now sitting on the snow but luckily it's not icy slippery wet. But only for a moment, -Sure, Uhh... To Little Jasmine? Why my name on it? Well, from Ninong nor Godfather Charles. Okay I have a lot in mind right now.- she said as her box seems light but big. -Okay mine is... To Alicia Busch, from Nasus Pioneers! Wait it's them! But how? Wait here's a letter, it reads... Greetings, our dear Alicia and her team. I hope you are reading this, as for today we'd like to contact you for evidence of our research. This tablet will work if you connect it to an orb unless the planet is advanced to connect it easily using bluetooth.- she reads as the box is small and kind of heavy.
-Okay from here it's most likely our destiny to these boxes given to us. Fate! But have faith too.- Jasmine said to them. They now stand and decide to go back, to their surprise those people in the living room are sleeping. -Oh you're back. What's with that present?- the silver haired girl asked, -Nothing... Just a mail man came by and gave this to us.- Gabriel answered.
-Uh are they sleeping, Isha?- the Engkanto girl questioned, -Yeah, that's why I'm the one who's cleaning all this.- she responded. Looks like one of them who's sleeping is missing, -Wait, where is Ate Kristín?- the coily haired girl asked. While Isha is tidying up the bottles and putting it in the plastic garbage, -Well she is currently at work right now... Her job is a hairdresser.- she answered.
The three then take off their shoes and jackets, as they hang it in the closet next to the television which is next to the outside door.
The shoes are put down in the plastic shoe boxes, as Gabriel heads straight to the boys room on the left. While the two girls go to the other side of the hallway, which is the girls room. -Hey Jasmine, I think it's great if you get your hair done. You know what Isha said that her sister is a hairdresser.- Alicia said, as she closed the door.
-Hmm... Don't forget what that mail man just said, we are foreigners and there is no way, They are familiar with this coily hair.- She complained. She puts down the gift on the bed, as she sit down. Alicia came forward and sat on the carpet floor, then put the gift down. -How will we know? If we don't try? Ate Kristín gives us allowance in each of us... Mine is tomorrow.- she informed her. With the sunlight isn't directed to them from the window and with a cozy room they have.
Jasmine said, -I know I haven't spent mine, the barber shop might be expensive... Am I right if I tell you this?- she asked in the end, and Alicia agrees. -This is how Ate Kristín gives us allowance in order, by the planets we live in. First is me, these three boys, you... Those pirates and the Icelander! Would you mind if you give me the half of yours? Please.- she begged.
With the looks of disagreement, Alicia nodded no. -No, I already have something to buy though.- she reasoned, and that makes Jasmine have a frown face, -Oh well, there goes my dry and careless hair. This freezing cold makes me wanna go bald.- she sobs, as she lay down.
When that happens someone knocks on their door, -Who is it?- Alicia asked, - It's me Gabriel, and Snow princess is here too.- he answered. She stood up and opened the door, as Gabriel carried his sleigh which is a gift and is proud to show it to them. -Yay Mother Hazel gifted me this! I hope this is similar to my skateboard.- he said as somehow he doubted.
Isha then walks in and sits on the carpet. -Okay how are you guys doing? Alicia don't you forget it's your turn to wash the dishes.- she told her. In confusion Alicia asked, -Wait I thought it was Jasmine's turn?- and she bragged, -Change of rules, my sister Kristín prefers Jasmine to wash at night, you know with tidy and cleanliness.-
Alicia groans as she hears it, -Anyways Alicia, it looks like you haven't opened your gift?- Gabriel asked, as he puts down the sleigh and steps on it positioning like he is in the skateboard. He then acts like it makes Isha laugh, -No Gabriel, that's not how you do it.- she said and came near him. -Get off, okay here you gonna do this sitting position and hold on to this handle after that you slide.- she instructed.
-Is it okay if I use it like a skate?- he asked, -No, but if you want to risk your life then go.- Isha responded. They then hear a tearing of paper as they notice it and that's how Alicia shows them a tablet. -Hmm this thing has a charger? Great!- she said, -Hey Jasmine can I see yours?— it was cut when she saw that Jasmine was already asleep. -I'll open the gift instead.- the xiao leader said when he walks and grabs the gift, but someone warned him, -No Gabriel don't ever touch somebody's gift... It's like you are robbing them.- it was Isha who came and took the gift to put it back beside Jasmine.
-Hmm... Let's put Jasmine in a comfortable sleep!- Gabriel suggested, as the snow princess agrees. -Okay don't wake her up, you carry the feet.- she said, as they carry her. Until she is properly lay in the bed and Isha put blanket in her.
-Isha, do you have a connection to the orb?- iPad kid asked, -Huh? What's an orb?- Gabriel questioned as he came forward. -You'll know it.- Alicia said, -Hmm... Maybe I got that, I even know the password. Let me see.- the snow princess that doesn't look like it came by. The iPad kid then let her touch and control the tablet for connection, -Wow it's like connecting to a WiFi for internet! But this is much different.- the xiao leader is amazed.
-Okay and... Done. So let me explain to you guys. Orb is the internet also it controls the planet to not let go from the Lunar system. Another thing our WiFi is called Sphere.- Isha teaches them as those two seems to not know, maybe they are still stuck in the Present day.
-Wait I think I got it! Okay so when you have a gadget. You'll get connected to the Orb, so that means you could connect and text with your friend to another planet!- Alicia said as she got it right by them. -Nasus Pioneers huh... I don't think they could connect to us. It's impossible.- Gabriel said.
After a search from the chat app, and Alicia accidentally go to the friend request, since she open it. There... One friend request who is Nasus Pioneers. She then accepted the request.