Disney Guardians ~ WiR *Part IV*
Back in the Enchanted Realm, a single Guardian always kept themselves surrounded by a band of highly trusted and trained comrades. Some of which would come and go but they would be more than happy to join the ranks when need be. They were called Tamers, respectfully. One of them happened to be my true husband back in this world, who would do anything within his power to be there to fight. They were true to that title when their own presence brought a sort of peace to a gruff fight, especially to me when I may or may not be in a good state of mind. They were like a Queen’s knights in shining armor, although these knights came from truly humble beginnings. My beloved, Quasimodo and Bambi were two examples of this.
The Pure of Heart, when all together, helped Evil Forces to stay back and it was as if they feared this pure magic. Felix and Ralph, I could sense that they had it. Purity rested inside anyone throughout these realms, big or small. Dark Forces despised this and would often try to manipulate these individuals when given the chance… which was where I would come in. Despite the grief, I was able to sense this calming, loving purity from those two. It was the reason why I was feeling so patient with everyone tonight. They had no idea that magic existed here as well, as long as one knew where to find it.
Felix though was yet to learn what this decision entailed, with my help on the subject. For what it was worth though, as long as he and Tamora were reunited, I had a great amount of hope. A potential Tamer was something honorable when done right. For now, earning his trust was a promising start on this mission. After that small moment, Felix got his strength back. Those heartbroken words he said about himself weren’t really true. If he was a Tamer deep down, he was far from weak. The fact that he held firm for three whole months was something to reckon with.
This took a great deal to learn during my trials and learning while protecting Paris, France, as being one of my first missions that was being threatened by one known enemy, all thanks to one’s own actions that had her focus solely on the lowly city. At the time, there was only one Tamer and it was a struggle to keep my human mind in check. There were a few scares where I had almost killed my beloved because of it. One of the reasons why I thought I knew how this hero felt, despite the bad timing… There was a great deal to learn.
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Soon enough, out in the cold, empty Central Station, we were the last to gather when the time was right. It was a painful amount of time, even I was downright nervous but the time came when I had to show them some proof of my words, which sat, asleep, at the very end of the circuit, neatly placed at the center of this metal wall. It was a golden frame, that looked like it was taken from a massive museum painting. The only difference was that it was solid gold. At its center though, there was nothing but the wall on the other side. Bambi entered first and looked at the group for them to come in. For them, it was certainly something out of the ordinary that glimmered so brightly that they could hardly look away from it.
“What is this…?” Gene was first to speak.
“This is our door.” I calmly answered. “… to where I live basically. From there, there are so many opportunities that suit better than, let’s say, just existing for some strange player whenever a quarter is paid. Where we’re going is the Magic Kingdom. No screens, no controls… You’re all free.”
“This is kind of scary, to be honest with ya…” Ralph lightly chuckled, coming up to the sleeping frame, cautiously touching it.
Felix was a little frightened as well, but he was just as helpless as his fellows, including Tapper in this scenario and finally convinced himself to approach this alien object. With all due respect though, the golden frame was very beautiful. It shimmered just as brightly as the magic hammer on his person. It was neatly created with care and precision. The closer he got, Felix was able to make out all kinds of shapes, of animals and plants dancing around as if on a woodland path. This was a hint of things to come.
“I know,” I replied, softly.
Even with this uncertainty, Felix was holding out strongly to my promise. Granted, this was very heavy to take in and Felix gathered his thoughts for a moment. First thing was to make sure everyone was accounted for. As far as they were concerned, there was nothing left for them here.
“I always believed it was always worth it to try something new. But never have we ever thought of anything like this.” Felix softly spoke, frightened yet eager. Sweeping a glove over the gold image of a buck in mid-prance. “Oh, my land…”
Gene had to keep his distance with this being the first time he had ever seen this, along with the rest of them. Remarkably, he hid behind Bambi who kindly didn’t recoil at the action. Seeing that nothing was happening to his fellows, finally took a few steps closer.
“This is certainly a good time to bid goodbye to this place…” the Stag stated as his golden collar began to change just as the frame did.
“Guh, so many memories here,” Ralph found this harder than he thought.
“Too many,” Felix got a bit choked up. “I am almost too afraid to know what we’ll see.”
I sorrowfully looked at them, as this swirling light took over the heart of the frame, having them all step back in such surprise. It was almost too alluring to these first-timers, who were almost ready to change their minds. Yet again, there was nothing left for them here, at the now desolate, lonely old Litwack’s Arcade, with a huge Lease sign at the front. Whatever will greet them on this morning, it would surely be one of the most newest Game Starts they would ever have.
It was what Tamora would have wanted. For him to be brave for her… It was a hope he had to keep alive for now. This was just a beginning~