Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Silent Warrior: The Phoenix' Flames ❯ Agent of Water; Tyrese gets Targeted ( Chapter 8 )

“Rese, my cousin, you've been acting weird lately. Is something wrong? You know you can talk to me anytime. Perhaps a clumsy guy like me can't do much, but I'll do everything I can. Bad people who speak ill of my family, I will punish you!”

Silent Warrior: The Phoenix' Flames

Episode 97

Tyrese is walking down the hall after school, when Dr. Shirley, the principal, stops him.

“Mr. Gibson, you forgot this,” he says, handing him one of his books. “Tell me, is there something bothering you? It's not like you to forget things.”

TJ is rounding the corner when he sees the principal talking with Tyrese.

“I wonder what that's all about,” he wonders, staying hidden.

“This is the year of entrance exams for college; I'm sure you're more than excited. I have high hopes for you in having the high scores for the city, representing our school. I've also heard that you've been helping out some of the `bad' students with their studies,” Dr. Shirley continues. “I hope it's not getting in the way of your studies. If it's bringing you down, you can tell me.”

Hearing this, TJ knows the principal is talking about him, and he starts to feel bad.

“I'm sorry sir, but even though you are the principal, I don't think it's right for you to say things like that,” Tyrese replies.

“All I meant Tyrese is that I want you to concentrate on your studies,” he responds.

As TJ is listening in on the conversation, Melvin happens to spot him and comes running up.

“Hey TJ, don't forget you said you're treating me to pizza today for letting you copy my homework!” he says. “You have to buy some for Marcy too, we're a package deal.”

He drags off TJ, and the principal leaves. Tyrese stands at his locker for a moment, thinking about the conversation.

“Is that all I'm good for, just studying?” he wonders.

Agent of Water; Tyrese gets Targeted

Tyrese is at the park, sitting on a bench, still thinking about the conversation with the principal. Ashley happens to be passing by, when she spots him.

“Is something bothering you?” she asks, sitting next to him. “You look dazed, like you're not yourself today.”

“Ashley, if you take studying away from me, what do you think would be left?” he asks her.

“What do you mean?”

“Never mind, it's just something I've been thinking about today. See, my father is a doctor, and I've wanted to be one ever since I was little. So I've made it a point to always study and do my best. I've always believed it to be my dream to be a doctor, but…”

“Now it isn't?”

“I'm starting to feel like I have no dreams at all.”

“What makes you think that Rese? To be a good doctor is a very noble dream.”

“But people who have real dreams shimmer and shine. They stand out from the crowd. Take TJ for instance. He's got many dreams, and he's so radiant. I could never be like him.”

“Well, he does have a lot of dreams, maybe too many for him to handle.”

“Ashley, I can't be a good doctor just by studying a lot.”

“Well then, that's a shame,” Ashley says, standing up. “I think I could probably stand taking a shot if it was given by a handsome brotha like yourself.”

“Wait, you mean Hot-shot Hunter is afraid of needles?”

Ashley shakes her head, and Tyrese starts laughing.

“I'm glad you find that funny,” Ashley says, smiling.

“Thanks Ash, it made me feel a lot better.”

“Headed off to study now?”

“Yes, but I think I'll stop by the gym first for a few laps.”

Tyrese then leaves, and Ashley watches him as he goes.

“You shine enough just as you are now,” she states to herself. “Don't ever lose that special thing about you Rese.”

From a distance, Krys-tal is watching Tyrese walk away.

“That must be the genius boy everyone's been talking about,” she states. “He must have a pure heart filled with knowledge and confidence.”

Tyrese reaches the gym and changes into his swim trunks. He then heads to the pool area. No one is around, and he feels at peace with the quietness. He then dives in and let's his mind go blank as he swims. Unnoticed, Elliott jumps into the pool as well.

“How joyously he's swimming,” Elliott thinks.

Tyrese then sees Elliott as he swims up beside him.

“He's so elegant, as though he is one with the water,” Tyrese comments.

The two boys then surface at the other end of the pool.

“Hello there,” Tyrese starts.

“In another life, you must have been very close with water,” Elliott responds.

`What's that you say?”

“Please, race with me.”

“Yeah, go for it, ready?” Jacoby asks from the side.

“To the other end, ok?”

“Sure,” Tyrese responds.

The two boys line up on the edge, and then Coby signals for them to go.

“Wow, he's pretty fast,” Elliott thinks.

“This is becoming very competitive,” Tyrese notices.

The race ends and it's a tie.

“Well, looks like we tie,” Tyrese comments.

Elliott gets out of the pool and starts to walk away.

“You slowed down,” he says. “Why were you trying to go easy on me?”

“I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to,” Tyrese starts.

Elliott gives him a look, and Tyrese decides to leave, very upset.

“I think you hurt his feelings,” Jacoby comments.

“I was only trying to figure out why he didn't want to win,” Elliott responds.

“He was trying to be your friend. He doesn't have confidence in himself, and subconsciously wanted to avoid conflict with you. Now look what you've done.”

“I just wanted a good race,” Elliott says defensively. “But I can't leave him feeling hurt like that…”

“What a loser he must think I am,” Tyrese says to himself outside. “I guess this is why I don't have many friends…”

* * *

At the Masaki Shrine, the other guys are studying, or at least trying too.

“I don't understand how this saying is supposed to go,” Damon says, looking at his French homework.

“I know; it's simple, like no use crying over misspelled silk!” Tyrone exclaims.

“That's, `don't cry over spilled milk,' Ty,” Tyrese says, walking in.

“Yea, that's it!”

The guys then rush over to Tyrese, asking him a million and one questions.

“OK, everyone, that's enough!” TJ yells, getting in between the guys and Tyrese. “You all need to learn to study for yourselves.”

“Oh my goddess!” Tyrone starts.

“TJ is actually making sense,” Damon finishes.

“Is he sick or something?” Styve asks. “Should I take your temperature?”

“And what is that supposed to mean?” TJ angrily asks.

“TJ it's ok,” Tyrese interjects. “Feel free to ask me questions.”

“Definitely not! Tyrese has got to study a lot more to be a doctor. He's different from us. Now, if anyone tries to bother him, you'll have to answer to me, in the name of Avalon!”

“Only focus on studying…you know TJ, maybe you're right. Thank you for reminding me, but I forgot something real important back at my place; I need to go get it.”

Tyrese then turns and leaves with a sad look on his face.

“What is this all about?” Tyrone asks. “TJ turning into a study buddy while Rese forgets something?”

“The roles are completely switched around,” Damon comments.

“Well let's get back to studying then before TJ comes around,” Styve says.

“You know what, I forgot something too!” TJ then says, running after Tyrese.

The guys then drop to the floor, wondering what is going on.

“What just happened with Rese?” TJ wonders. “Was it something I said?”

On a pedestrian bridge, Tyrese is thinking quietly about TJ.

“Even TJ is telling me to just study,” he says. “I really don't have anything else besides that. I can't take this anymore!”

Jacoby then comes by on his motorcycle.

“My partner is itching for a rematch,” he says. “I hope you don't turn him down. I'll give you a lift over to the gym.”

“No that's alright,” Tyrese replies. “I'll walk over there.”

Elsewhere, Prometheus and Athena are out for an evening stroll as their human selves.

“What a beautiful evening,” Prometheus states.

Athena doesn't answer and he gets upset.

“Don't you think so?” he tries to continue.

She then stops, looking across the street.

“Hey, it's Tyrese,” Athena says. “Shouldn't he be studying with the others?”

* * *

At the Order of the Revelation headquarters, Professor King is working on another Youma egg. He finishes it and tells it to go to the next carrier of a Pure Heart Crystal.

* * *

Back at the Gym, Tyrese enters to find Elliott already ready.

“Did Coby have to push you, or did you come of your own free will?” he asks Tyrese.

“I came here on my own,” he answers, getting undressed. “I apologize for what I have done, or are you just mocking me?”

“I just want a proper race is all; will you take my challenge?”

Down on the street, TJ is looking for Tyrese when Athena runs into him.

“What's he doing at the gym now?” TJ asks.

“I'm not sure, but Prometheus is keeping an eye on him,” she replies.

“Come on, let's go keep an eye on him too.”

“It'll be 100 meter freestyle,” Elliott is saying.

“Everyone ready?” Jacoby asks. “Go!”

The two boys jump off at full speed.

“He's like a speeding bullet,” Tyrese thinks.

“So the boy really is good,” Elliott says to himself. “But I am determined to win this.”

“Why is he smiling? I've never met anyone like him before. I might lose this race.”

“Why am I so determined? Is it because I'm afraid of losing?”

“No, it's because I don't want to run away. If I slow down now, I'm running away again. The important thing is to give my best effort.”

The two reach the finish, and it's a tie again.

“How do you feel?” Elliott asks. “It's not a bad feeling to race with your best effort, is it?”

“Thank you,” Tyrese replies, taking his hand and getting out of the pool.

“Same to you too. It was really fun; we'll need to do it again sometime.”

Tyrese nods his head, and Elliott and Jacoby leave the pool area.

“Maybe I'll swim just a little longer,” he says.

Suddenly, the Youma Dovelin appears. Dovelin is in a one piece swimsuit, with a snorkel and lifesaver around her waist.

“I will take your pure heart that questions the way things are going in your life,” she says.

Tyrese starts to run and starts to call out his transformation phrase, when the Youma hits him with its extracting beam. Outside, Prometheus spots TJ and tells him Tyrese is being attacked. TJ then transforms and runs inside. Just as the Youma is about to extract Tyrese's crystal, the dagger strikes before her.

“Look who I find when I'm trying to find my friend: something that's misbehaving! I'm the warrior of truth and justice, Silent Warrior! In the name of the Phoenix, I will punish you.”

Not pleased, Dovelin shoots him with water from her snorkel. Silent Warrior jumps out of the way, but the monster throws a life raft at him and it traps him.

“Dovelin, extract the crystal first, and then take care of him,” Krys-tal says, appearing in her Order of the Revelation outfit.

The Youma then reveals its black star on its bald head, and pulls out the pure heart. There is a brilliant flash of blue light, and Tyrese's bright blue Pure Heart Crystal reveals itself. Krys-tal then starts to walk towards it.

“Don't touch that!” Silent Warrior yells. “Tyrese's heart is kind and smart. He's going to be the best doctor in the world.”

“Quiet you!” she snorts.

She then examines it and realizes it's not a talisman.

“With this not being a talisman, there's no need to keep it,” she says, preparing to crush it.

Just as she is about to, Yellow LightStar's card smacks it out of her hand.

“I will fight anyone who threatens the life of a young man,” she says.

“Dovelin, destroy these pests,” Krys-tal commands leaving.

The Youma shoots water at the female warrior, but she jumps out of the way and hits her with her star attack, knocking her into the pool.

“Good thing I have my floaties,” the Youma says.

The demi gods then swim by and poke holes in the floaters, causing Dovelin to struggle in the pool. Yellow LightStar throws another card to pop the donut around Silent Warrior.

“Silent Warrior, go ahead and take care of this menace,” she yells.

“Phoenix Flare Up Now!”

After the Youma is taken care of, Silent Warrior returns the Pure Heart Crystal.

“Thank you, Silent Warrior,” Tyrese says, getting up off the ground.

In a corner, Dark Tiger's Eye and Dark Hawk's Eye are watching.

“It wasn't a talisman either,” Dark Tiger's Eye says.

“I'm sure that makes you happy,” Dark Hawk's Eye responds, heading for the door. “Let's go get something to eat.”

* * *

“I'm sorry Tyrese,” Silent Warrior starts. “I think I said something that I shouldn't have said earlier.”

“No, not at all,” Tyrese replies. “I was just feeling down a little. But thanks to you, I feel a lot better now.”

“Oh, well it's not problem, I guess.”

Silent Warrior starts to walk away, when he notices Yellow LightStar still standing with Tyrese.

“So I guess you found the solution?” she asks him.

“Yes,” he says. “I finally got it: it's important to do my best.”

“So does this mean you're in a good mood?” Silent Warrior asks.

He then notices Yellow LightStar looking at Tyrese. Tyrese is just standing there, still wet form the water, still only in his swim trunks.

“Remember, Tyrese, she's my Yellow LightStar,” Silent Warrior reminds him.

“I won't give up,” Tyrese replies.

“Forget it!”

“I won't give up.”

“It's not possible!”

“I won't give up.”

The two then start walking circles around Yellow LightStar. Silent Warrior eventually slips and falls into the pool.

“Ok, that's enough playing, we need to get back to studying.”