Up Above Ep 63

Up Above Ep 63 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Nicodemus: *Walks over in my human form to him; eyeing his own form quietly before I roughly grabbed his arm* Nós estamos indo para casa. [Translation: We're going home.]

Nick: *Winces softly, tries to protest* No dad, please-

Nicodemus: *Keeping my brewing temper in check; grits teeth together* AGORA Nicholas. [Translation: NOW Nicholas.]

Nick: *Shakes slightly at his tone; looking down at the ground as he transported us directly back home into the sea offshore from Malibu. I had no idea he could transport like Dalal as he pleased, seeing it as we just went from Brazil, South America right to California. We were back in the throne room & he was now sitting in his chair tail & all just shaking his head. I looked down noticing my tail in tact as well. I sighed ... I should've known I couldn't hide the truth forever. I could tell by his features he was gravely disappointed in me. It was only me & him now & it was time to explain* Dad please hear me out.

Nicodemus: *Instantly my eyes connected with his & I just frowned sighing too* Son never in my years ... have I been so disappointed than this moment right here. What in the Great Pacific were you thinking?

Nick: *Looks down then back up* Dad please I need to go back.

Nicodemus: *Swims directly over to him; turns serious* You will never step foot on land EVER again Nicholas. I can't believe what you've DONE. How could you do this? Interacting with a human, telling him everything & who you are & .... worst of all falling in love with him. How long do did you think could hide this secret & create a fake version of yourself to keep me from knowing the truth?

Nick: *Bites lip letting it all out* I know I lied dad & I'm sorry for that, I shouldn't have. I was just scared for this exact moment. I knew you wouldn't accept this like mom & everyone else. Its the reason I didn't want to tell you.

Nicodemus: That you did Nicholas & your darn right you shouldn't have but what's done is done. *Pauses noting his voice soften* You feared what I would think & still you did everything & convinced your mother, sisters, Anya, Mariah & Dalal to help keep your secret safe? 

Nick: Yes to all questions.

Nicodemus: *Exhales loudly* Nicholas you not being interested in girls, I would've been able to take in & accept ... but you meeting that human man, telling him your secret & revealing almost every detail but ... above all I'm disappointed & appalled that you gave yourself up to him. I've seen everything from the first day you met him till now. Number one, you are grounded Nicholas & bound to your room. And two, now thanks to your foolishness *Starts to raise my voice* I have to wipe a lot of human memories & remove their visuals of you from their minds, including your fiancé.

Nick: *Gasps; eyes widen; shakes head fiercely* No dad, no please not Joe's.

Nicodemus: *Temper rising even more at the mention of the name* NICHOLAS I will do what I see fit. You deliberately disobeyed me, you put yourself in danger & lied to me.

Nick: *Winces, but doesn't fall back like he expects me to* Dad don't do this I beg of you, I love him & he loves me. I know what I did was wrong, but please don't do this.

Nicodemus: Just go to your room NOW.

Nick: No! I won't do that, not till I know that Joe's memory will be safe.

Nicodemus: And why would I do that, Nicholas?

Nick: Because he won't tell anyone about me or any of us, he's not like the others. He's been the most understanding, loving, & wonderful person I've ever met. He truly cares for me & he accepts me for who I am. He's my best friend, he's the one I belong with. He's the one for me.

Nicodemus: *Sighs; rubbing my temples* Fine, I will not erase his memory  ... now go. *Points* in the direction to his room to leave me so I could think*

Nick: *Lets out a shaky breath, actually smiling* Thank you dad. *I swam away towards my old room. Once back, I just looked around seems like nothing had changed in my room but my life ... well thats definitely changed now & I was back home. It felt like forever since I was here, so much has happened. I swam over to my bed laying down in it. It was still daylight, way too early to go to bed so I just laid back & thought. I shouldn't have tried his patience like that, but I couldn't have him tampering with Joe's memories. I don't want him to forget me, but most of all I don't want to lose him. Over these past months, I've had a really awesome time being with Joe. We've sang together, danced, traveled almost every which-way, met so many fans & other people too ... the experience alone was too unforgettable. Suddenly my eyes began to tear up in realization. When Joe would come back to the hotel room, he would definitely freak out after not finding me anywhere. I had to tell him where I was somehow. Determined I tried calling Dalal, getting nothing so far & I continued trying, I just had to get through to him*

Nicodemus: *As I watched my son's smile suddenly brighten, I felt some of my anger abate. I know when I'd first seen the likes of that human with my son, my eyes flashed with so much anger. I couldn't contemplate what I was seeing. My vision went red whenever I saw them together intimately. It was because of Nicholas, when I looked into his eyes I felt myself come back. But now that I've recalling it all, I'm starting to get all fired up all over again. The second I saw where Nicholas was at, I knew I had to transport there immediately to take him back home. As a parent, I was worried sick over my son, he is the only one I have after all. Even if this situation was reversed & it was one of my daughters, I still would've reacted the same way because I care about of my kids greatly. Their safety is my number one priority. I never would've knew if I didn't wise up & notice slip-ups of the fake Nick that had been here all along but didn't see till recently. I then confronted my wife & she admitted that this clone wasn't the real Nick. She confessed to me what she'd & all the girls who'd helped keep Nick's secret. I went through all their minds seeing & finding everything I needed to know*

Nichelle: *Swims over to him. I had watched the entire scene, even when he had went to bring Nick back home. I could've intervened but I also knew Nico's temper was on overload right now & I didn't want to make him snap & do something that will cause our son to rebel & leave home when Nico will only continue to bring him back. I put a hand on his shoulder gently speaking to him* Nico please don't be upset, not over something like this.

Nicodemus: Then how SHOULD I be Nichelle? *Turns around swiftly to face her; frowning*

Nichelle: *Not taken aback by his tone or behavior* Well for one thing, I acknowledge that it was wrong for Nick to keep it all a secret for so long & for me not to tell you sooner. I told him directly from the beginning that he should at least try & tell you, but as you saw in his mind he was just afraid to tell you. He's cared what you would think of all this from the very beginning. It was that fear that kept him from telling you.

Nicodemus: I see that & I felt his fear & I understand why but still I feel betrayed that he lied, if he cared enough he should've just told me.

Nichelle: Honey, I know how you feel, but you've got to understand your approval has been on his mind constantly. Its all he wants from you even right now in his room. You saw how happy & relieved he was when you agreed you wouldn't erase Joe's memory.

Nicodemus: *Hugs her close then closing my eyes; feeling more at peace now then ever* Mm, I saw. Do you think I'm being too harsh Ellie?

Nichelle: Yes. *Hugs him back rubbing circles with my hands into his back* But I do understand your reasons. You & him both need to talk about this more. Grounding him isn't going to settle anything. Baby he really loves Joe, you saw everything ... did you once see him treating our son indecently or his parents for that matter?

Nicodemus: *Takes a few moments to consider her words till I responded back quietly* No on both accounts, but-

Nichelle: Did you not see the love in Joe's mind & heart?

Nicodemus: Well yes I did but-

Nichelle: Could you not see how happy Nick & Joe were together?

Nicodemus: Sweetie I do see, more than enough I did see, but-

Nichelle: But nothing my darling, now I love you & our son very much & all our beautiful daughters but no more buts. You need to put aside your beliefs of humans for the moment & just take in how Nick is feeling. It isn't fair for you to have just taken him away from Joe, without letting him even communicate with him. And even farther, you went ahead to ban all the girls from talking to Nick & or getting in touch with Joe ... Nico you went beyond far enough this time.

Nicodemus: I love you too baby & our kids so very much. *Sighs* You're right, I just don't want to lose Nick or any of kids, our son especially. He's always been the youngest & even though he's a growing young man, I just don't want to let go of him not yet anyways. I'm still in shock that he's been living on land this entire time.

Nichelle: *Smiles; kisses his cheek nodding* I know you do, I don't want our babies to leave either but they are growing up faster & faster each day & we can't stop their heart's desires. However. we can still be there for them, always listen, voice our views but not negatively & above all show them that we care & still love them no matter what you know?

Nicodemus: *Leans in to kiss her lips smiling now too* Ellie, my Queen my everything, I will talk to him.

Nichelle: Good, my King my everything ... go on then. *Winks pulling back*

Nicodemus: *Chuckles; groans a bit* Alright I'm a going. *Begins to swim off in the direction of Nick's room*

Nichelle: *Beams watching him*

[Meanwhile In Nicole's room ...]

Mar: Girls come on there's something we gotta do here, we just gotta think!

Anya: Well, what do you suggest Mar cause the King already sent Dalal back home to New Zealand & she can't communicate with Joe or us or Nick either.

Mar: I suggest *Mocks her* we think harder! Nick needs to get back to Joe ASAP.

Nina: I agree with Mar. *Folds my arms* Dad's being incredibly unreasonable right now.

Nara: He is, but his decision is not set in stone. There's still time to change his mind & make him see.

Natalie: I bet mom will change it, she's been on Nick's side always just like we all have been.

Nia: Thats right, if anyone can do this its mom. I wouldn't be surprised if she's talking to him as we speak.

Neva: Yeah, but while they're busy "talking" *Gestures with my hands* we still need a back-up plan or something!

Nicole: *Blows a whistle* Ladies! Just quiet down a little please, we can't do anything on our own. First off we can't ignore dad's orders for the moment, our best shot is going to be all of us meeting with him to convince if mom doesn't get through to him.

Mar: But what he says stubborn-heaed, then what Nicole?

Nicole: Dad, may be exactly that sometimes but he will understand in time.

Nina: Seems like to me there's just too much time being wasted here.

Neva: Yeah, I'll say. Thats it, I'm going to talk to dad right now. I don't care about his "rules!"

Nia: Neva, wait you'll get in trouble!

Nara: Nev's be calm alright, arguing is not the answer.

Natalie: We've got to put our faith & trust in mom.

Neva: Ugh, fine but I don't know how much longer I can stay here doing nothing.

Nicole: Girls think of how Nick must feel, remember this is all about him & Joe. Natalie you're right & we will not disobey dad.

Mar: It would be so much better if we could just get even the slightest visual or read of what's going on down there.

Anya: Mar you know as well as we all do that when the King works his magic, its unbreakable & impenetrable.

Mar: Thats why we need to combine our own magic & make something colossal happen. *Bounces up down excitedly*

Nicole: I've got it. *Gets a thought then*

Neva: Yes! I knew the leader would come through, what do you got girl?

Nicole: *Chuckles* The power of song, we all have voices but if we were all to sing together that could attract attention to us & we can voice our views together to breakthrough to him.

Neva: Awesome, I'm so in!

Mar: Count me in, its worth a shot.

Nara: Me too, its brilliant.

Nina: Hmm very original, but it just might work lets do this.

Nia: Lets sing girls, Joick's counting on us.

Anya: Singing it is, let it shine then ladies!

[Back in Nick's room ...]

Nick: Dalal please! *I shouted loudly* Please! *I cried*

Joe: *Appears right in front of him* Nick!

Nick: *Looks up* J-Joe?! *Before I could swim over to him, I was struck in the back harshly as it winded me into the darkness*

???: *Chuckles to myself* That was just too easy. *Disappears with him in my arms; carries Nick with me into my lair. Once inside I set up a shield that would be untraceable to those who would dare try to steal my new pet away. I brushed my hands together & grinned. I situated Nick on my bed laying him down gently. I loomed over watching & waiting for him to wake up*

Nicodemus: *As I swam over to my son's room, I stopped at the front door sighing before I went on ahead inside. The first thing that I noticed was my son wasn't even in his room. Suddenly my temper flared & I roared* NICHOLAS! *My voice would surely be heard all over my palace*

Nichelle: *As soon as I heard Nico scream, I was next to his side in a flash* Nico what is it?

Nicodemus: He's gone! *Points to the empty room* He left, I can't believe he would-

Nichelle: *Foresees what happened; shakes head covering my mouth* No. *Gasps*

Nicodemus: Ellie what is it?

Nichelle: Nick didn't run away ... he was kidnapped. I'm trying to see who or what it was, but I'm blocked. Nico you got to give it a try.

Nicodemus: *Tries to see also what went on as I saw with my eyes ... Nick seeing Joe, but then something had hit my son's back & made him see black. I snarled loudly* What magic is this?!

Nichelle: I don't know, but we've got to find him immediately ... whatever took him is from the ocean.

Nicole: *The second we all heard my father's voice sound throughout the whole palace it seemed, we all raced at full-speed following it to the source* Dad, mom what's wrong? What's happened?

Nichelle: *To save time I flashed the visual into all their minds so they could all see*

Nicole: Nick, no. *Whispers in horror*

Neva: Oh heck no! No one steals our brother & gets away with it!

Nia: Who couldn't done such an evil act?

Natalie: Its using a very dark source of magic, thats why we're all blocked & unable to see who or what it is.

Nara: Whoever it is, is smart & has obviously planned this well.

Nina: We've got to search the kingdom!

Mar: Thats right, we've got to save Nick! But wait Joe's got to know about this or he'll be worried sick!

Anya: Sire you must let the girls & I get the word out to-

Nicodemus: Very well. *Makes Dalal appear in front of us all*

Dalal: Whoa, what a way to travel! *Shivers; takes a look around* My Queen & King. *Bows*

Nicodemus: *Shows her what happened just as Nichelle did for all the girls* Dalal we need you to-

Dalal: Say no more, I'll get Joe ASAP! *Makes Joe disappear from just barely walking into the door of their room back in Rio* Voilà!

Joe: *After I'd finally finished with the meet & greet with the fan, I hurried back to Nick as fast as I could anxious as ever just to see him & kiss his lips. I hate leaving him like this, its why I'm rushing even faster as I was just entering into the room to see Nick* Nick baby I'm back! *I called but then before I moved further inside ... my whole body began to glow & I felt myself get transported in a flash. In the next few seconds I opened my eyes to see Nick's entire family including Nicodemus; my eyes widened & I bowed immediately recognizing my familiar merman-tail in tact* King Nicodemus & Queen Nichelle.

Dalal: Yeah, yeah boy formalities later! *Shows Joe then*

Joe: *Eyes darken; turns serious* Lets go!

Mar: Yeah, now we're talking!

Nicodemus: Everyone split up, let no one rest until Nicholas is home safe!

Nichelle: *Spreads the word across the kingdom to help in our search; together we all took off in our own directions to find Nick* Hold on Nick, we've coming. *I spoke as I swam off speedily*

[Back in the lair ...]

Nick: *Groans weakly; blinks eyes seeming like it took forever to get my eyes adjusted to the darkness* W-where am I?

???: Exactly where I want you to be. *I cooed* I see you're not use to this level of darkness, very good but in time you will adjust & come to call it friend.

Nick: *Blind for the moment* Who are you?

???: What, after everything we've been through Nick? Surely even you should know who I am.

Nick: *Recalls the voice; gasps shaking head* No, its not possible.

???: Actually it is, now ... *Grasps his hands hard* say it.

Nick: *Struggles from the hold* Let me go!

???: C'mon now say my name.

Nick: Tim Nalinder. *I spat. Suddenly my eyesight came back & I was able to see him. I stared in shock at my captor noting his merman-form* What are you doing here?

Tim: *Grins evilly* Took you long enough, Nick. *I twirled for him showing him all of me* Like? *I chuckled* Isn't it obvious by now ... Nick I want you.

Nick: Well I hate to break it to you, but I'll never be yours.

Tim: *Shrugs* I thought you'd say something like that. Actually my royal prince, you have no say in this whatsoever.

Nick: Yeah & what makes you so sure?

Tim: Easy, you wouldn't want me to crush & destroy everyone you love & care about starting with Joe.

Nick: *Eyes bulge out* Y-you're bluffing.

Tim: I wish I was, but I'm not! *I sing-songed*

Nick: You're not capable of such an act.

Tim: Uh-huh & you would know because you're just trying to believe in the best which is nice, but I think its time you just say your pathetic goodbyes to them save yourself the heartbreak & tears.

Nick: *Uses my power then; eyes glow a powerful blue* You will not touch any of them.

Tim: Ooh, I'm so scared Nick your eyes are glowing a cute baby blue oh no what am I going to do? *I mocked & thought smirking greatly* Oh, actually I do know ... this ... *Flashes my real eyes rendering his power absolutely useless; yawns* Get the point yet my dear pet?

Nick: *Gasps* What do you want? *I demanded*

Tim: *Sighs & sits next to him on the bed freezing his entire body* I thought I'd made myself clear, guess not. Nick from the very moment I first saw you, which wasn't when we met on land either ... no it was exactly when you were born ... September 16, 1992 exactly 19 years ago well almost 20 since your birthday is nearing. Anyways, that day I made a silent promise that I would have you to myself one day. So for many years as you can probably tell, I just waited for you to grow up so I could claim you as my own. If I could I would've taken you away right when you were born, but as you should know I was banished from ever stepping within range of you or you're family just because I was a little different from the rest of the merman clan here & didn't take so well to following your dad. Thats when I made my home here & lived ever since. So I had a big decision to make, no longer how much I would have to wait for you & I'd never be able to have you living in the water. Thats when I came up with the brilliant idea to bring Joe into the situation. See I found a human version on land that I adopted perfectly & took over the real "Tim's" body. I knew all along Joe was gay & you were too. I just knew I had to bring the two of you together. Luckily for me your curiosity of humans led you straight to land, much better than I could've ever planned although I had to convince your easy rockstar to go to the beach & the rest you should know. Yes, I sat & watched in waiting the entire time but unfortunately another complication arose. Even though you were out of the water & walking on two legs, you mother had shielded you well. No magic of mine could touch you, least not to now anyways. After many restless days & nights of trying to find a spell I finally found the perfect one.

Tim: *Continues* You see Nick, I've grown more powerful & wiser over the span of time. Nothing you did was a coincidence. You meeting Joe that day on that secluded beach, you going together for that first date, you going with him on tour, well you get the idea. Although it proved that you two were getting quite serious & fast, I had to step in naturally in my new human form but Joe wasn't having any of it. That little pain in arse was trying to steal you away from me, still I wouldn't just sit back & do nothing. So I made you all believe I wasn't interested in you anymore, of course Dalal had her suspicions so it was time to lay-low once again & sit back & wait some more for the right opportunity & boy I got it. For someone who doesn't want to leave your side, Joe certainly didn't leave you very well protected after all as he originally thought he did. With Dalal leaving too, it was more then perfect. But as usual when it comes to timing like that, you got to be fast & I wasn't ready at the time. Your dad intervened & took you back home. Finally I left land & returned back to sea quickly & used my secret eyes & ears to let me know what was going on inside the palace. I listened in on your dad's conversation with you, your sister's & the girls, & your mom & dad's private conversation as well. So once I had you exactly right where I wanted you, I created an allusion of Joe to catch your attention so you wouldn't notice my sneak attack.

Tim: While I'm sorry for that small pain, it was the only way to bring you with me. As it turns out you being unconscious proved to play to my advantage. Somehow it made everything easier & ever since then I can roam within your precious palace. And do you know what I had to do? *Doesn't allow him to answer & interrupt me* I'll tell you what, I transformed myself into something big altogether pretty ingenious ... allow me to show you. *Transforms into my newest-self* Ta-da Nick.

Nick: *Everything he said, he had done ... it only made me loathe him more. I just spat at him* Architeuthis.

Tim: Or as we say in english a squid. Yes, its a very fitting form & been a benefit to me as well. Just look my size Nick! *Shows him* I can be small & grow to be larger than any ordinary squid. In fact you can now call me ... Theon. As I do recall it means: godly in the Greek language, more than fitting for a God-to-be now with you by my side. So Nick what do you say, my prince of the great Pacific will you accept that you now belong to me?

Nick: Ποτέ. [Translation: Never.]

Theon/Tim: "υστυχώς έχει έρθει σε αυτό, αλλά εσείς δεν θα έρθει πρόθυμα ... Θα σας πάρει μόνο ενάντια στη θέλησή σας. [Translation: Sorry it has come to this, but it you won't come willingly ... I'll just take you against your will.]

Nick: Μπορείτε να μείνετε μακριά από μένα ο Tim, το εννοώ. [You stay away from me Tim, I mean it.]

Theon/Tim: Το όνομά μου είναι ο Θέων! [My name is Theon!]

Nick: *Back in english* I don't really care what your name is or what you change into. I won't ever give in to you.

Theon/Tim: *Smirks* Well then, I do love a challenge. I won't hurt you, but like I said I will hurt your family thats searching for you as speak.

Nick: *Swims & dives right directly over to him, just when I was almost near enough he froze my body again* Really? *Eyes him* You don't have anything else to stop me except the freezing-my-body-method?

Theon/Tim: Apparently, its very handy & also so simple to use. I figured what the heck, I don't mind repeating the same spell. As long as it traps you, I'm good. Now what to do with this aggression problem of yours Nick, its not really you now is it?

Nick: How about I start with kicking your-

Theon/Tim: Ah-ah-ah Nicholas, such language is reserved for the humans not a prince of your stature. Since I've promise not to hurt you physically, I'll just do so mentally. I tried to be nice, guess it didn't work for you too bad oh well. *Creates a screen for him showing him each of his family members & subjects looking for him* See what did I tell you just about everyone is looking for you. *Spots Joe then; snarls* So they even brought in your rockstar, which can only mean that your dad has finally accepted you're in love with a human. I'm afraid that just won't do. Who should I take out first? *Thinks playfully*

Nick: *Gasps seeing everyone trying their hardest to find me ... including Joe ... he's here, dad changed his mind. When he mentioned again who he would try & harm, I screamed* Stop this now!

Theon/Tim: *Laughs* I will only if you agree to be mine.

Nick: How can I trust you? Your word isn't enough.

Theon/Tim: You can trust me Nick, I assure you but you're right you need confirmation. Tell you what whenever you want to see visuals of them, I will show you them deal?

Nick: *Closes eyes shaking his hand* Deal.

Theon/Tim: Excellent. *Shakes his hand firmly* So now we can chillax, now thats settled. *Plops next to him on the bed once again wrapping my tail around him* Ooh, you feel nice against me. *Licks lips* You're stunning. *Tips his chin*

Nick: *Doesn't meet his eyes; shivers in disgust*

Theon/Tim: Don't be like that, so you'll have a new life. I grantee that you'll like it here much better, look at this way you don't have to be pressured to be king anymore as far as I'm concerned you being a prince is good enough for me.

Nick: I doubt it. I may not want to be king yet, but I do know this is not where I truly belong.

Theon/Tim: No more arguments now, Nick please just give it rest, now look at me.

Nick: *Shakes head*

Theon/Tim: C'mon. *I said alluringly*

Nick: Why should I?

Theon/Tim: Because I want to see your eyes. *Uses a spell forcing him, loosing patience*

Nick: *Feels his dark magic take over for a moment forcing my eyes to look into his*

Theon/Tim: *Smiles* There we are. *Touches his cheek* Know this Nick, if you keep on refusing I'll only just make you do what I want in the end so just save yourself the trouble. Anyways ... my pet you have very gorgeous eyes.

Nick: *Looks at him with such contempt, not falling for any compliments he pays me* You words mean little to me so why do you save yourself the trouble & shut it.

Theon/Tim: *Hisses almost ready to strike him; holds back* Don't test me, Nick. You've only seen my good side, don't make me unleash my other side cause I promise you it will be dark.

Nick: *Scoffs* You can threaten me all you want, I will only continue to retaliate.

Theon/Tim: *Grins evilly* And thats why I think you need to think it over & take another rest, pleasant dreams Nick. *Winks making him fall back to sleep; exhales* He's quite the insufferable spirited mer-prince. Its been a tough day I suppose for him. *Joins him laying next to him holding him tightly to me*

Joe: *I searched everywhere I could think of but still there was no sign or trace of Nick. I was greatly worried, for one nobody under the sea here has any idea who or what took him. It disturbed me to think that now even Nichelle nor Nicodemus or Dalal could even get a visual on him. I stopped then, contemplating & gathering my thoughts. Everyone seemed to think it who definitely a creature of the sea, but the question is who/what? I then called for Nichelle sharing my thoughts aloud to her*

Nichelle: *Stops swimming for a moment* So what you're asking if there are any enemies that we might have in the ocean?

Joe: Exactly. *Nods* Is there anyone you know, anyone at all that could fit this description.

Nichelle: *Thinks for a few moments* There might be someone, but he was banished long before Nick was even born.

Joe: Thats good enough for me, who was it?

Nichelle: *Shows him a visual*

Joe: *Sees the merman; eyes widen as I shouted loudly* Tim?!

Nichelle: You know him, Joe?

Joe: Do I? He's my manager!

Nichelle: *Suddenly sees what he means & then ... everything made sense. I quickly summoned Dalal having her transport everyone back to the palace immediately. Once back in the throne room, I showed everyone what Joe had help me figure out* Tim Nalinder  ... is actually Theon if I recall correctly. He was a merman living here within our city at one time. He never took well the fact that he couldn't practice dark practices of magic. That & he didn't like being just a subject & lead by Nico, so we had no choice but to banish him. Ever since then we've put up extra protection for the entire kingdom. He must have grown stronger over time & has hatched an evil plan to get revenge. He's the one without a doubt in mind, who took Nick.

Nicodemus: *Summons my trident making it send thunder & lightning into the sky up above briefly* Now that we know who it is, we've got to trace him somehow.

Joe: But how, we've searched & found nothing & we can't see either of their minds.

Mar: I have a solution, now that I understand more. *Explains to them all* We can't see either of them or trace them, but it doesn't mean thats the only way to see things.

Joe: What do you mean Mar?

Nichelle: *Gets it* Of course, brilliant work Mar.

Nicodemus: Dalal-

Dalal: I know, I gotcha sire transport! *Uses magic to transport us all back to Nick's room* So mind filling the rest of in on what you've found out?

Mar: Its simple, we're now back in Nick's room aka the scene of the kidnap. Theon took Nick to a place only he could find, but however he missed one big important detail. These walls can show me exactly where they went.

Neva: Say what?

Nicole: Nev's shush, let her finish.

Mar: Thank you, as I was saying ... with a little magic. *Starts working it as I spoke* & no problem-o, I've got them. Theon has transported Nick & himself to the Marianas Trench east of the Mariana Islands.

Nicodemus: To the deepest part of the sea! *Helps to transport everyone along with Dalal; appears then with everyone surrounding my son & a sleeping Theon. In that split moment, I froze Theon's body & moved him away from Nick. When he was in good range away, Nichelle & I exchanged a look ... as she summoned her own trident & together we aimed it directly at Theon*

Theon: *Wakes up then; changes my form back to my squid-like self growing massively in size towering over all these; laughs evilly* Nice try you fools! *They aimed their silly staffs at me blasting directly at me but I easily turned their blasts of energy around back at them* Try that on for size!

Nicodemus: *Destroys both blasts creating one huge blast all together*

Nichelle: Theon step down. *I warned*

Theon: I don't think I will, but YOU all will! *Creates a pool of thundering dark energy aiming right at all them* Say goodnight & goodbye!

Nick: *I leaped into action getting right in front of the blast before it hit anyone. I summoned up every ounce of my power thinking of only protecting everyone from the oncoming threat*

Joe: Nick! *Shouts; tries to race to stop him but found I couldn't move* Step aside, Nick please!

Nick: I won't! *I tried to tell him & all of them* I will protect you all!

Theon: Impressive Nick. *Aims an even bigger blast at him* You're gonna wish you hadn't brought out this side of me!

Nick: *Cries out tries to hold off the even bigger blast of energy* Gahh! *I screamed & grunted*

Joe: Nick, NO!!! *Breaks through out of my frozen state swimming over to his side* Nick I love you & I won't let you do this alone!

Nick: Joe! *Groans* I-I love you too, I always will!

Joe: *Stays by his side steadying him, fighting back with him*

Nick: *It was then that something inside awakened. I felt a new source of strength, one so powerful & warm, it filled me. With Joe's help, we sent it back right at him hitting him spot on*

Theon: *Explodes into a million tiny black sparks* AHHHHHH!!!

Nick: *Collapses into Joe's arms; sighing heavily* Oh ...

Joe: *Catches him* Nick songbird .... *I cradled him in my arms* I thought I'd lost you.

Nick: I thought the same. *I weakly smiled* Thank you Joe, without you I could of never deflected the blast.

Joe: Sssh, I know you could've because you have a strong heart. You're so kind, beautiful, wise & more .... baby its why I love you so much. *Leans in to kiss his lips delicately*

Nick: And I, love you Joe. *Smiles kissing back; soon falls asleep unable to to stay awake any longer*

Joe: *Nuzzles his cheek* Lets go home. *Returns him with his dad, mom, sisters, Anya, Mar, & Dalal all together back to his room*

[A/N: Happy 4th of July everyone :-] Link to visuals for Theon/Tim's pics: http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/VirgoAvatar/Up%20Above%20Ep%2063/]