Tales of Sol

The Tales of Sol 61 By Joe at3unit3@yahoo.com

This my second attempt to write so please tell me what you think. This is a fictional story it is not intended to imply that any members of the Backstreet Boys, Nsync or 98 Degrees are gay, or any of the other celebrities mentioned are homosexuals. If you are not old enough to read these stories do yourself a favor don't get caught. The same goes for those people whose countries have these sites made illegal. And for everyone else enjoy

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To those who've been reading Tales of Sol. I want you to know that while there is sex in this story. That is not is sole purpose and yes I do hope the sex sense makes you all hard and gets you off.

Sol is an adaption from my childhood favorite show Captain Planet and the Planeteers, The cartoon showed us that the world can be a better place if we took a few moments to care for it.

Tales of Sol is meant to express hope.

It is also shows how music can have an impact in our lives. While I don't know if my favorite bands 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys or Nsync have ever read this. They saw me through some of the hardest moments of my life and offered in their own way hope. To them I say thank you.

I dedicate the Tales of Sol to all of my brothers and sisters of the US armed service past, present, and future.

I like to thank my friends who I had the privilege showing these chapters with. They helped with editing and inspiration,

John Rivera, Albert-Russ Alan Rivera-Odum, Derbe.D. Hunte Yvette Ortiz Samuel Diaz Jr for all their help in Making The Tales of Sol an enjoyable story to write.

And I have a few other names starting with the beginner of this universe.

James the author of Tales of a Real Dark Knight. I still hope to reconnect with you dear friend and all the rest of this series.

Blake the author of Tales of a New Phoenix

Jeremi author of the Tales of Young Mutants

To understand what is happening in the next couple of chapters read Tales of a Real Dark Knight they came from James.

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And now without any further ado I give you the next chapter of Tales of Sol.

The Tales of Sol 61 Healing Wounds of All Kinds

I had BEATTI dropped me off at Mercy General and had her it was arranged to have her go to a local airfield while I met with Brian and the rest. I made contact with a very frantic Tony and Johnny who had received word about the plane carrying the Backstreet Boys had gone down at sea. I reassured them that all was well that they were all in good hands. Tony did tell me that he was able to get a hold of Kevin who in turned got a hold of everyone's family to let them know they were safe. That was phone call I am glad Kevin was able to make. I left out the part of me transforming into Sol. I just told that a new hero made it to the scene and he took care of everything. When I finally entered the hospital I found the place to be in a bit of a frenzy with medical personnel moving frantically about. I tried to find my friends but with so many running around I couldn't get anyone to talk to me. I made my way to a nurse's desk it too was easier said then done. I came up to a desk "Ma'am I need help," I demanded

"How can I help you?" The Nurse asked

"My friends were rescued from plane crash and I was told they came to this hospital," I told her

The nurse looked down at her computer and called up the hospital manifest then said, "The victim of a recent plane crash was taken to ward 5 in the west wing,"

I thanked her and went where she told me to go this place was also very busy but then I saw a familiar profile "Kevin," I called

After hearing his name called, Kevin's head shot up and in my direction he ran to me "Oh, Mike thank God, you're here," He said as he pulled me into a bear hug I could hear Kevin crying into my shoulder. I just held my new cousin as he released all his pent up emotions.

"The Guardian is here and now so is one other?" I gave Kevin a reassuring hug back "How is everyone?"

Kevin was shaking with both fear and joy. I could still hear my cousins as he cried into my shoulder. Between the sobbing Kevin talked into my ears "Nick is still trying to come to terms with the crash," He told me. Kevin was afraid I would disappear like water vapor. I finally managed to pry myself from his iron grip.

The tears finally stopped but Kevin was still overworked as he continued, "AJ has been taken to a doctor for his broken arm, and Howie is having his back checked out," Kevin told me "And Brian?" I whispered

Kevin shook his head in a sadden expression, "They've taken him into surgery now he took a real beating when we crashed,"

With a look of total compassion, "And how are you?" I asked

I could see the pain and the almost surreal expression as fresh tears appeared. Kevin was surprised to even be alive at this very moment, "I am trying to come to grips with what had happened, I mean one moment we were flying along the next, we were underwater," Kevin confessed I could see new tears forming, "I thought we were going to die Mike," Kevin confessed

"As long as the Guardian is here that is not going to happen under my watch," I reassured as I gave him a hug. As soon as we let go I heard a shout, "Mike!" I turned to be attacked by blond bandit.

Nick wrapped his arms around me and gave me a massive hug. All at once I felt a very dark and powerful emotion coming from within Nick. Thanks to Sol I could now penetrate those feelings and see the underlying cause. I saw they were the product of torment or trauma. It is something I would have asked when we were in a much more comfortable surroundings.

"Hey Nicky," I returned the hug with my own warm hug. The hug suppressed the sound similar to the Power of Heart that only Nick and I could hear. A bit of my energy was transferred to him and I knew he felt it too.

"How are you feeling?" I asked

"Still a little shaken up now, but I have a feeling that we have you to thank for the rescues," Nick confessed.

"I too have to thank you, but that is for another time," I replied

But then I remember that Gaia said that my healing power will be needed to help Brian.

"I need to see Brian," I stated

"But he's in surgery they aren't going to let you see him," Nick reminded me

Time to take my new powers on a test drive, "They can't stop what they can't see," I winked at them as I made my way to Brian's room turning myself invisible.

I found my love and I knew him when I saw him even though the Doctors were working on him I walked up to him grabbing his hand, and pulling his spirit up, "Brian come with me," I told him

"Mike, what the Hell!" He gasped

"I am holding you here so the Doctors can do their job," I told him

"But how?" He asked

"All things are possible on Earth and in Heaven," I smiled

"You were there weren't you?" Brian asked

"Yes I was we saved each other," I told him

"What?" Brian asked

I pulled him into a kiss and then transferred what happened to me outside of the plane to him. His eyes bulged out as he saw the events and what preceded them including my transformation. Earth champion was back.

We held ourselves there while the Doctors worked on saving my love.

In our semi spiritual state we both heard the band sing `Shape of My Heart'

"Looking back on the things I've done I was trying to be someone, I played my part, kept you in the dark, now let me show you the shape of my heart," We heard them all as we kissed in our astrophysical form.

When we broke from the kiss Brian asked, "Mike, what does this mean for us?"

"We are stuck to each other," I smiled

"Yes, but how will it affect us in the long run?" Brian asked

I kissed him again, this time I wanted to reassure him about us, and we felt the Earth coming into play reassuring the both of us.

"This is a long term affair Imzadi," I told him

He just smiled and we looked into each other eyes "I love you Mike,"

"And I love you too Bri,"

The light began to fade around us as we danced a slow dance, moments later I was again standing in the waiting room alongside the rest of the Backstreet Boys. We watched as the nurse wheeled Brian out of the operating room with a bandage wrapped around his head. "Tell me why I can't be where you are," Brian sang, making us smile.

Kevin and Nick hovered over Brian while he was shown to his room. I waited outside until Kevin opened the door and asked,

"Aren't you coming?" Howie had finally come from his examination and entered the room. Kevin looked at me inquisitively

"Aren't you coming?" Before I could answer my cell phone began to ring. I left to find a quiet room and answered,

"Hello?" It was Tony he wanted an update on everything. I filled him in on everyone's condition or at least as much as I have been told. I was still waiting on AJ who was getting a cast on his arm. Tony informed me that he was able to get them a hotel for the night so they could rest up after their watery experience.

He thanked profusely for all that I had done from the encounter with Devin to me rescuing the whole band from their underwater tour of the Atlantic Ocean. I couldn't tell him everything and he promised that my name wouldn't be released, that it would be Sol who was responsible for the rescue of the flight, which wasn't hard as Sol's image was everywhere thanks to the media. No one even knew that the Guardian was even in the area just that Sol had come back to the Jersey Shores with an aircraft in his hands and everyone saw him vanish in a ball of light. In any case Tony was more than grateful that I had insisted the bus head for Philadelphia as it was actually close by and would be at the hospital to ferry everyone to our temporary hotel rooms. Once that was done we hung up and I left to rejoin the crew.

I knocked on the door and Nick let me in as I came through the door, I saw the doctor write things down on his chart.

Nick was there by the door when I entered he pulled me aside, and asked in a quiet voice, "Mike what happened out there?" Pointing to the waiting room.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"When you hugged me out there I felt something and I could have sworn I heard something," Nick told me

"Nick I now have full access to my powers," I smiled at him then said, "You felt and heard one of the most powerful element this world have ever produced,"

"What was that?" Nick asked

"The Power of Heart, it can come in the form of love. Heart has the power knock down walls, and can overcome any adversity," I told him

Nick looked at me almost tear eyed as i went on, "Nick, we all go through things, some of it is wonderful, and others are hard, and some make us wonder how we can live in a world that can be so hateful at time," I spoke softly to him

Nick seemed shaken by what I just said, "But, when we ask Father God, and Mother Earth to aid us they will,"

Howie was in the corner, and was watching our talks, he was still feeling guilty of what happened to Nick, and the guilt he had for the trauma that Nick went through. Howie knew that it was all his fault, and as he watched Mike and Brian together he hoped he could somehow make up for what happened to Nick.

When the doctor asked who I was Kevin told him I was their friend and part of their security group he gave me a hard look and I returned it with an even harder one that made him look away "Their safety is my top concern I was only supposed to be with the group until they flew out but as the closest staff member I was asked to check on them," I told the doctor he seem to take that in stride as be left.

I walked over to Brian with a knowing smile "How are you feeling?"

"I'd feel better if I could hold you," Brian said

Kevin and Nick got behind me effectively blocking anyone from seeing me take Brian's hand that contact was enough to make Brian tear up "I am so glad that this a real that I am not in Heaven right now," I heard Kevin and Nick also as they too began to sniffling

"We had a host of many who saw fit to keep us together and now there is one other who will always be there for you," I whispered.

"I am very glad he could come to the party before it was too late," Nick said behind me

"I am very glad myself," I smiled myself

When the door opened up we all turned to see AJ coming into the room. His right arm was in a cast and had a sling wrapped around his left shoulder.

"Hey guys, is this a private party?" AJ asked

I walked up to him "Always open for a friend," I said, placing my hand which glowed a green light on his broken arm, the shock on his face was enough to make me laugh.

Seeing the shock expression on AJ's face Nick turned and asked, "What's wrong AJ?"

Looking down at his arm as if the doctors put the wrong arm on the wrong side "M, my arm," AJ stuttered

Not seeing what the big deal was, "Yea it is in a caste," Howie pointed out

"Yeah but," AJ looked down at his cast then back at me "How?"

"How what?" Brian asked like the rest of them wondering what got AJ so flustered.

Looking at me again "Mike, healed my arm," AJ said pointing at his arm

"The Earth is AJ is the original healer," I said

"So what am I going to tell the doc?" AJ asked

"You've been drinking your milk," I deadpanned

"But how?" AJ asked

"I now have access to my full power which in my human form is still limited but even at a fraction compared Sol but it is more then enough to heal a broken arm," I answered

"What about Bri?" Howie asked

"I'll take care of him when we leave the hospital," I smiled then gave him a wink making my boy blush

This got a laugh as everyone got the double meaning of my words, I then elaborated by saying,

"I will heal him a bit more when we get back hotel,"

"Why not now?" Howie asked

"Because there is too much at stake for me to further expose to those not ready to understand," I replied without thinking.

"But what about AJ's arm?" Nick had asked

"That was different his arm was simple and can be explained by his body being able to naturally heal itself," I answered

"I will reveal more to you all when we are out of the sight of wondering eyes and ears," I told them

"Okay Mike," Brian smiled

The doctor came and told us to leave so he could examine Brian.

Kevin got a call from Tony who was arranging their hotel room. This gave me time to actually step aside and attend to other matters. I had to bring Dave up on everything that happened. I found an unused room and with the snap of my fingers I was back inside the Sea Dragon.

I made contact with Dave who was still in the Lair.

"Mike everyone in the Lair watched the transformation and we are dumbfounded by it," Dave wide eyes answered

"Not exactly how I pictured it ironically I now have to relearn what I just learned," I grinned

"What do you mean all that stuff you learned with the X-Men was for nothing?" Dave sounded more disappointed then excited

"Quite the opposite Dave, my powers are far stronger then when I first got them. While they are a but fraction of what Sol can do." I was giddy with the prospect of using what the X-Men showed me to test my new powers.

"So it's not so much learning from scratch more like finding out your true potential?" Dave inquired

"Yes, we have only seen the tip of the iceberg there is now far more," I acknowledged

We talked more about what will happen now that I am Sol. I was already thinking of ways to improve the Lair with new powers. I was also given information from Sol that I had to attend to sooner rather than later.

"So what's going to happen between you and Brian?" Dave asked

I just told him what happened when I was in the hospital and while Brian was with the doctor.

"So you healed AJ's arm just by touching it?" Dave looked amazed

"Like I said my powers are far then they were and I still don't what it is I can do," I replied

"So what are you going to do about Nick?" Dave asked

"I am not sure I know there is trauma but I haven't had the chance to ask," I told him

"Yeah I guess that spreading someone's dirty laundry isn't something that is done," Dave conceded

"Yeah that could be disastrous," I agreed

"So what do you plan on telling them?" Dave asked

"The same I will tell you when I get back to the Lair," I told him

"Ok when do you plan on that?" Dave asked

"Well with the guys needing a new means of getting back on tour," I told him

"And you are thinking that we might be able to supply them with help?" Dave asked

"Well not really," I told him

"So what are you suggesting?" Dave asked with an raised eyebrow

"I am suggesting that we make sure that something like this doesn't happen again under my watch," I told him straight up

"But in order for you to do that you must leave Philadelphia?" Dave stated

"Not necessarily," I smiled

"But how can you be everywhere at once?" Dave asked

"You forget Dave I am now part of the Earth," I smirked

"She is everywhere at once and with that nothing is out of my reach," I told him

"Yes I keep forgetting that you have that connection but how will that help them if you are stuck in Philly?" Dave asked

"The Earth takes care of her own there is nothing out of her reach," I told him

"I see anyway when we get back we need to back up all the information you now possess in case something happens to you," Dave pointed out

"Yeah you're right I will have to tell you about the Deeper Well and Atlantis some time," I smirked

"The Deeper Well," Dave eyebrow shot up

"I will tell you more," I smiled

"So what else do you know?" Dave asked

"Everything," was my only response

"Everything," Dave asked

"Everything the Earth knows, everything the Earth witnessed, every event that took place, everything that has ever taken place here I now possess," I told him pointing to my head

"How much of it can you share?" Dave asked I think he got an idea what he was asking.

"I can share with you stuff that wouldn't affect the timeline," I told him

"So can you tell me about this Deeper Well and Atlantis?" Dave asked

"Yes for that knowledge really has no effect on current events," I replied

"Ok," Dave responded

"Dave I don't want you to think I am keeping more secrets from you," I quickly stated

"Of course not this is part of your duty now just as you can't tell me about some of your experience in the Service," Dave answered back

"But I must tell you of some of things in case we ever come across it," I told him

"Do you really think that we could come across something from the past?" Dave asked

"It happens every day just look at the dinosaur fossils," I answered

"Point taken," Dave conceded

"So how is Brian?" Dave asked changing the subject

"He and the rest are still arranging to get a hotel for the night and when they do I told them I would take care of his injuries," I replied

"Don't you think that healing him could raise questions?" Dave pointed out

"Yes but I am not going let him hurt any longer then he has to," I stated

"Ok so what now?" Dave asked

"We increase BEATTI's memory and we upgrade the Lair's defenses," I told him

"Agreed," Dave replied

"I also like to add some improvements to the Lair as well," I told him

"Any ideas?" Dave asked

"Which reminds me

"I have a few ideas that require a bit more thinking," I smirked but then said, "Some but I'll tell you more when I return,"

"Agreed," Dave responded

"So how are things on the home front?" I asked

"Well Elizar hasn't been seen in our area since the last battle," Dave informed

"And Vampire activity in general has been relatively light, and crime is at its usual level," Dave said

"So I will still have some fun," I smiled

"I am sure you will," Dave responded with a laugh

"So how are Jake and Dana?" I asked

"They have really hit it off," Dave told me

"That good to hear," I replied honestly

An hour later we arrived at the Backstreet Boy's new hotel where Brian was wheeled into his room. As soon as the doors were closed I walked up to him placing my hand in his. A green aura starting at the globe in my chest wrapped around me with our hands interlocked it moved from me to Brian traveling up his arm healing any injury as it passed over him. I saw no pain but a sort of calming effect washed over him as the green energy traveled the full length of his body then returned to me.

But I did leave some of the scraps for appearance purposes only; they would heal on their own only at a much quicker pace. But it was important that it looked as if Brian looked like he was healing on his own.

After a quick nap with my beloved we were back with rest chatting. They all wanted to know about what had happened and I answered as best as I could without being too revealing. I even told them what it was like to transform into Sol for the first time was like. I was able to provide video of the transformation from the recording BEATTI took from the Sea Dragon.

We all broke up to do other things I decided now was a good time to heal a different kind of wound. The kind that are hard to spot and even harder to heal. First person on my list was Nick. He was the one in the most need of help. I went to his room and gently knocked on it. When he answered

"Nick, can we talk?" I requested softly

"Ah sure Mike," Nick let me in when found a comfortable seat

I said gently, "Nick, as you now know everything that the Earth has witnessed I now have access to,"

I could see the pain he was still in and the nervousness that he was now displaying.

"Yeah," His voice was very shallow barely above whispering

"Nick, tell me what happened?" I asked

"It is difficult," Nick told me

"I know but remember this I am now here for every one of you if you want to talk," I informed him

"Thanks," He smiled

"Nick, I know what happened between you and Dr Israel, and what happened to Hunter. I know about you, and Batman. I know you feel you had some responsibility for what happened to Hunter. And I know that you were tortured by that psychologist who promised he could cure your homosexual behavior," I stated

"You, you knew I was gay?" Nick began crying

"Nick there is nothing wrong with being gay it's the Mother way of keeping the human race in check for we were all straight we would over run the world," I told him

"But it is so wrong," Nick began crying

"Do you think there is anything wrong with Brian?" I asked

"No," Nick stated

"Let me ask you something Nick," I asked

"Ok," Nick answered

"We've all been told that God knows everything right," I questioned

"Yes," Nick agreed

"Well then don't you think God would have already known you were gay?" I pointed out

Nick cocked his head then said, "Now that you say it that way your right,"

"And if he had a problem which he doesn't, would he not have allowed you to be born in the first place?" I inquired

"That does make some sense," Nick said

"Believe me when I say this God does indeed know all and loves all and much of the God hating gays. Is someone putting words in God's mouth and is in a way taking the lord's name in vain," I told him

This got a rise out of Nick I could feel some sense of relief coming off of him

"What about Hunter?" Nick smile fell

"That was something that needed to happen," I told him

"What him dying?" Nick asked

"No not the dying, but it did make his friends realize everything they were taught was a lie so in a sense it gave them a new look at the world around them," I told him

"His passing was given meaning, when those who knew Hunter took a stand against, hate and prejudice and acted, The Dark Knight for all his flaws took the fight to the enemy and kicked its ass," I spoke from memories that weren't mine

"And he wasn't alone in that room," I told him

"What do you mean?" Nick asked

"No one is ever alone, Nick God watches all, and sends his Army of Angels to look over us. The Earth too is always watching over us," I told him

"Are you saying God knew it would happen and did nothing?" Nick nearly screamed. I jumped and was by his side, my arms around him offering him the comfort of not only myself but a host of love attending this moment.

"It not that he did nothing, he gave Hunter the peace he so desired," I told him

That took Nick back "He could not have stopped, Hunter for it was his decision regardless what everyone thinks, that is why we were given freewill," I told him

"But, I feel so bad about what happened to Hunter and I feel if I had told him how I felt then maybe it would have given him the strength he needed to keep going?" Nick began crying into my shoulder,

"If I was strong enough I could have stopped his pain," Nick sobbed uncontrollably

"If I had?" Nick lost his voice

"And, if Hunter had a real doctor, who was looking to heal Hunter or try to heal you, instead of furthering his own agenda," I shot back

"If Dr Israel used fact to help you instead of warping them and using it against you then Hunter wouldn't have had to find away to escape that pain," I told him

"Darkness knows no limits it finds its way into every dark heart and it seek destroy all that is good," I told him

"Do you think Dr Israel was evil?" Nick asked

"No, however, his hatred fed on his own fears, And those fears lead an innocent person to his death and is has left hole in this band deeper than that chasm your plane almost slide into it," I stated

I felt Nick shudder "Not a great image I grant but the effect," I started to say

When Nick pulled away I saw the meaning behind those words sink in, "The effect was no different than sinking at those depths would have crushed anything," looking me into the eyes the fresh tear of someone who has finally unburdened himself was showing through "What do I do now?" Nick asked me

"Live Nick let God do his job," I answered

"So Mike what happened to Dr Israel?" Nick asked

"Don't worry he and Bullwhip are facing a wrath that nothing on Earth could ever produce," my expression darkened and it was something that told Nick that what I knew was not something worth repeating.

Instead he asked, "What about Hunter?" Nick asked, "What happened to him?"

A warm and sombering smile and a single joyful tear ran down my cheek, "He went straight through tunnel, and stood before our Father who wrapped his love and grace around Hunter, saying to him 'It doesn't matter you are still my child and I love you,'"

I saw peace and contentment wash over my dear friend who so needed to hear those words "Thank you Father," I said to Heavens "He is free from pain, and is happy," I answered

This made Nick smile then he turned to me, "Thanks Mike,"

"Any time handsome," I said, wiping away the last of Nick's tears with my hand. A soft glow went into him which put him to sleep. Slowly and gently I picked Nick up and carried him to his bed "Mother, and Father please look over this young man and let his dream fly," I prayed as I walked out of the room. There was much more healing that needed to be done.

And this is where I end this chapter. I hope you all enjoy this as much I do writing it. Sol is now born and the adventure goes on.

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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