The Tales of Sol 16 By Joe at3unit3@yahoo.com
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The Tales of Sol 16 And so it begins
The sounds of the tour bus's engine drummed throughout the rest of the vehicle for it was the only other thing making noise as it sped down the interstate. The tour bus was returning 98 Degrees to Philadelphia and for the one band member who's name was Jeff Timmons it was more then bringing him to the City of Brotherly Love but it was also reuniting him with someone very special to him. With every mile they moved the more anxious Jeff got, it meant he was that much closer to the most wonderful person he has ever met. The man was very compassionate and surprisingly strong even if he couldn't see it himself, Mike Pennock didn't care who they were he treated them with equal respect and dignity taking the time to get to know not the band but the guys who made up that band. It had been a long time since Jeff felt this way about someone..
"Hey Jeff want to play?" Drew asked holding up a game controller and pointed to the game he was playing.
"Sure, so are the two love birds in the back again?" Jeff asked Drew as he took the controller and they started a basketball game on their PlayStation.
"Can't you hear them?" Justin asked wincing as the action in the back of the bus resounds to the front only sound other then the bus engine that could be heard.
"OHHH NIIIICCCKK give it to me!" They all heard
"Yeah Jenny I want to put myself in you all the way!" Nick cried out
Nick met Jenny at a mall at their last concert back in Missouri even though it all seemed a little fast the one thing Jeff had to admit she got Nick to smile again.
It had been months since the band had seen him smile Jeff turned towards Drew and they played a few rounds.
'Ha, ha, ha' the beast thought 'I been playing this fool for a sap that he truly is, Sex and love are such a useful tool when used right.' the demon laughed to itself. Everything was falling into place first he got rid of those annoying Planeteers, they stood in his way for far too long. The act of killing them was enough to allow him to remain corporal for only few days and while he was still incapable of inflicting any physical deaths he can interact with the sheep's of this pathetic planet. The creature decided to move on to the next phase of his plan to destroy hope on this mud ball and bring one step closer to regain his physical form. The Demon laughed to himself when he saw his plan in mind one by one he'll destroy these bands and then this world will be his.
'If I were truly human thankfully he was not but if he were, then this sex would be wonderful but truthfully Nick could never satisfy him is so instead Jenny is letting him think he was good. But alas he was just an ends to a means using him to get to help me destroy these wretched boy bands. The Demon was thrilled with his handy work on that Fag Nick Carter he too was easy using his loneliness and inner terrors against him. Human need for love is so sickening and so easy to use against them' the creature thought as he road his plaything.
"Oh Nick give it to me baby," It faked
'Soon I will have my revenge, and I will destroy all hope in the world. Which began with the destruction of Captain Planet and the Puke-A-Teers Gaia will soon, be out of my way and once and for all.' It thought
'Human emotions are so easy to manipulate.' it thought.
Making my rounds inside the old sports stadium I checked in on every security details whether they worked for Dave or not including the advance team sent in by the bands coming to play tonight. I am going to make sure that there would be no slip ups this time, during the rounds I made my way out side and took a moment to stop and look out at downtown Philadelphia. Its skyscrapers silhouetted against the night sky thanks to thousand of lights shining ever so brightly which unfortunately washed out the stars that weren't strong enough to penetrate. Allowing myself to smile I thought of new my friends who would be coming back to the area and I was greatly looking forward to their return. However this time they shall not be alone for there was a big gathering of celebrities coming to Philadelphia and the Veteran Stadium. Thanks to Dave I was able to get in on it I couldn't wait to see the guys from 98 Degrees again especially Jeff he was one of the few people who could make me smile.
"So you excited to see him again?" Dave asked me as he came up beside me breaking through the sound of traffic as it streamed by the stadium.
"I have no idea what you are talking about," I replied turning to look at my mentor trying and failing to hide the excitement in my voice
"Oh, I think you know what I am talking about a certain pop star, who will be performing here tonight," Dave smiled not buying my act not in the slightest
Giving up the fight I finally returned the smile "Ok I am really looking forward to seeing him again so sue me," I chuckled
"Now, why would I do that, this is the most I have seen you smile since you had Captain Planet's soul implanted into you." Dave replied we turned and walked back into Veteran Stadium there was still work that had to be done, I even helped with the set up I was having a ball getting the place together for my boys.
Thanks to a night sleep and some meditation that Dave insisted on all of my abilities were now much easier for me to control, with the exception of my greater stamina and improved strength I still had no idea how to use these new found powers, Deciding to give my new powers some more testing I opened my senses so I could feel my boy, and his friends and hoping they were close enough for me to pick them up. As it turns out they were literally on top of me but there was something else a new presence was added to the picture. I could sense someone with them and they didn't feel human and worst the person felt evil. Even worst was the intensity the power coming from them was unimaginable rivaling Gaia's powers, I had to quickly begin a mind focusing exercise to get better control over my senses or I would have been overwhelmed by it.
"There he is!" I heard Drew shout I turned only to be smothered by a monster of a group hug from all of them.
"Ah, guys air," I choked as I tried to breath and laugh at the same time
"Sorry, Mike we are just so happy to see you," Nick said and I knew that he meant it
I could see the change in him but thanks to my more sensitive nose I could still smell the alcohol on his breath it was in the mix of the mint flavor of his mouth wash that I am sure the rest couldn't see or smell. "Mike I want you to meet Jenny we met in Missouri," Nick introduced next to him was a very striking brunette with really tanned skin and nicely toned body. And really striking grey eyes I can see why Nick had fallen for her. The problem was the strange sensations I was getting from her. I didn't even dare to open my new sense towards her because of the sense of evil I was getting from her.
"Hey guys how is the tour going?" I asked turning away from her
"It is going great of course we miss the home cooking we get from you or our parents." Drew supplied
"Well I will have a warm meal waiting for you anytime you are in town," I told them
The next group to come up was Nsync doing their last tour they had agreed to perform at Veteran Stadium as part of it.
"Hey guys I like to you guys to meet our friend Mike Pennock," Justin Jeffre. introduced
"Hello Mike," Justin Timberlake smiled offering a hand
"Hello," I returned the hand shake
"I am surprise you aren't jumping for joy meeting us," Joey said
"Why? That would only make you feel uncomfortable being around me, no logic dictates that I treat you as you would want to be treated," I told him
"Damn where did you guys find him?" Lance said I felt a strange force around him as well nothing bad but a presence nonetheless I am going to have to figure how to better use my new gifts. An image jumped into my mind's eye when I look upon Lance of a person in a cape and cowl
"Hey have you guys seen Jamie?" Chris asked
"No we haven't I thought she would see us here," JC responded
"I will keep an eye out for her Chris and I will send her your way," I told him
The guys from Nsync left to get themselves situated before their performance.
The next person to come up was Shania Twain man even a gay man can appreciate the beautiful aura that she had. "Hey guys how is it going?" she asked giving each of them a hug
"Couldn't be better really," Drew smiled at her.
"Shania this is a good friend of ours Mike Pennock," Jeff introduced
She smiled at me, "Hello Mike it is good to meet you,"
"You, too Miss Twain," I replied
"Pfft what is with the Miss call me Shania," She regarded with a warm smile
"As long as you continue to call me Mike," I returned her smile
"With pleasure," and with that she left to get herself ready for the concert.
My senses were on overload never in my life did I dream of meeting any of these people not in my life time in any case.
The next group to enter the Stadium were my all time favorite turning to Jeff I could see he was smiling at my barely contained excitement.
Before me were very guys who came to my rescue when I wanted to fall when no one else would do the ones who I truly can say I own them my life.
Brian, AJ, Nick, Howie, and Kevin the five guys from Backstreet Boys. I loved Jeff and the rest of 98 Degrees but I was totally in love with the Backstreet Boys
I redoubled my mind focusing exercises to keep me calm.
"Hey guys long time no see," Jeff said
"Hey yourself Jeff," Nick Carter replied
"I like you to introduce to the strangest fan, I have the pleasure to ever meet," Drew said slapping me on the shoulder
"Hi," I greeted meekly
"Hey yourself," Brian smiled at me it nearly floored me but I kept my composer I felt a ping from the Mother she held these guys and all musicians at high regards. The guys all talked for a good while until they all left to get ready for the concert.
I let out a sigh once they were out of range.
"Could you have been anymore obvious?" Dave asked
"Hey I am still human," I shrugged
"True, true so which one are you going to jump?" He responded
"Dave!" I gasped
An hour later the concert was a go and what a concert it was a really good concert 98 Degrees were the first to come on stage.
"I wrote a letter yesterday
Just trying to explain
Couldn't find the words to say
Cause you are so far away, so far away
I wrote a letter yesterday
It's so hard for me to face
That it had to end this way
But my love will never change, will never change
When I search my soul to find the truth
About the love we shared
I wonder why you're no longer here
You can just walk away
But I don't feel the same
My heart still beats for you, breathes for you, sings for you
And those feelings will never fade
I can hide my pain
I can never hide the way I feel for you
I've been talking in my sleep
About the way it used to be
Girl I pray that you hear me
Then I'll see you in my dreams
Oh, in my dreams
Well I can't forget the words you said
to move on with my life
And no matter what I'll carry you inside
You can just walk away
But I don't feel the same
My heart still beats for you, breathes for you, sings for you
And those feelings will never fade
I can hide my pain
I can never hide the way I feel for you
Sooner or later your gonna realize
That this type of love happens once in your life
So open your eyes girl
And see what we could be
(come Back to Me)
You can just walk away
But I don't feel the same
My heart still beats for you, breathes for you, sings for you
And those feelings will never fade
I can hide my pain
I can never hide the way I feel for you
You can just walk away
But I don't feel the same
My heart still beats for you, breathes for you, sings for you
And those feelings will never fade
I can hide my pain
I can never hide the way I feel for you"
I stood there in amazed at their sing capabilities and how it catches people and mesmerizes them.
"The loneliness of nights alone
The search for strength to carry on
My every hope has seemed to die
My eyes had no more tears to cry
Then like the sun shines from up above
You surrounded me with your endless love
And all the things I couldn't see
Are now so clear to me
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
On bended knee
That you will always be
My everything
Now all my hopes and all my dreams
Are suddenly reality
You've opened up my heart to feel
A kind of love that's truly real
A guiding light that'll never fade
There's not a thing in life that I would ever trade
For the love you give it won't let go
I hope you'll always know
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
On bended knee
That you will always be
My everything
Oh
You're the breath of life in me
The only one that sets me free
And you have made my soul complete for all time
For all time
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
On bended knee
That you will always be
My everything
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
down on bended knees
That you will always be
My everything, oh my everything"
The guys were wonderful just super I was in Heaven just by their singing alone and with my senses I could feel that joy washing over everyone in the concert hall and through that joy came hope it was very inspiring to feel such emotions.
The Backstreet Boys were the next to come on to stage and the same feeling of hope and joy radiated out like a wave crossing the ocean surface.
"ohhh...
Don't pretend you're sorry
you know you're not
You know you got the power to make me weak inside
And girl you leave me breathless
But it's ok
Cause you are my survival
Now hear me say...
I can't imagine life without your love
And even forever don't seem like long enough
'Cause everytime I breathe I take you in
And my heart beats again
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in your love
Everytime I try to rise above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in your love
Maybe I'm a drifter
maybe not
Cause I have known the safety of floating freely in your arms
I don't need another lifeline
It's not for me
Cause only you can save me
Oh, can't you see
I can't imagine life without your love
And even forever don't seem like long enough
Cause everytime I breathe I take you in
And my heart beats again
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in your love
And everytime I try to rise above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in your love
Go on and pull me under
Cover me with dreams, yeah
Love me mouth to mouth now
You know I can't resist
Cause you're the air that I breathe
Everytime I breathe I take you in
And my heart beats again
Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning in your love
And everytime I try to rise above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning in your love
Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning in your love, Keep me drowning in your love
Whoa,
Got me drowning
Keep me drowning in your love
Baby I can't help it I can't help it, can't help it, no no
Everytime I breathe I take you in I do
And my heart beats again ohhhh
Baby I can't help it Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning in your love
Every time I try to rise above
Everytime I try to rise, rise above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in your love"
The concert was spectacular and everything was going as expected and I sensed no other trouble
"Ohh ohh...
When the visions around you,
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength,
I'll give you hope,
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call,
Was standing here all along..
And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
I've loved you forever,
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never...
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow,
Forever has now begun...
Just close your eyes
Each loving day
I know this feeling won't go away
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you..
This I promise you..
Over and over I fall
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all...
And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby
Just close your eyes
Each loving day
I know this feeling won't go away
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Ooh, I promise you...
I can truly say that I had a blast at the concert with all of the singers doing their best to encourage the crowd to get involved.
The songs introduced in this chapter are among favorite all of which saw me through my time in the Navy and even more helped me during the worst time while I was serving.
"Yesterday's Letter" and "My Everything" by 98 Degrees
"Drowning" From the Backstreet Boys
"This I Promise You" From Nsync
Please tell me what you think at3unit3@yahoo.com
I also recommend the following stories it was because of them I got into writing in the first place.
"Tales of a Real Dark Knight" by authorjames
"Marvel Knights" also by authorjames
"Tales of the New Phoenix" by Blake
"Tales of a Superhero Band" by Leo
"Tales of a Young Mutant" by Jeremi
"Tales of a Thunder God" by Tony Justiss