Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2022 11:22:57 +0000 (UTC) From: Joseph Klimczak Subject: The Tales of Sol 39 The Tales of Sol 39 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 of the 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 Captain Planet and related characters was created by R.E Turner and copyright by AOL Time Warner Company and Trademark by TBS Productions Babylon 5 and all related characters and props were created by Michael Straczynski and copyright by Warner Bros. Star Trek and all related characters created by Gene Roddenberry. Copyright Paramount Transformers and all related characters, and props are trademarked by Hasbro inc. Copyright Rhino Home Videos and AOL Time Warner Entertainment CO He-Man, She-Ra, related characters, and props are trademarked by Filmation 1980's Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, Angel and all related characters created by Joss Whedon. Copyright 20th Century Fox. Batman, and all related characters created by Bob Kane. Copyright DC Comics and Warner Bros. X-MEN, and all related characters created by Stan Lee. Copyright Marvel Comics and 20th Century Fox. 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 Please remember to Donate to Nifty And now without any further ado I give you the next chapter of Tales of Sol. The Tales of Sol 39 Fate's Guiding Hand The crowd was going wild as they awaited the arrival of everyone's favorite bands. I still felt weak from my extensive use of my powers while I rescued Jessica from that mad Marine; nevertheless I was not going to miss this for the world. "How are you feeling?" Jeff asked coming up beside me, it felt good for me to have him stand beside me, even if we were parting ways after tonight "Better the Earth is lending me some of her strength," I told him "You shouldn't be here then," Jeff mildly scolded me "Jeff, do you think I would want to sit home, when I could be here with my friends?" I asked tilting my head "No, I guess not," He chuckled "Beside this is the last time we will see each other for a while," I softly said I saw the sadden expression "I know and I am very glad you came despite what you went through to save Jessica from the bastard of a Marine," Jeff said as he gave me a kiss on the cheek "I have already made a report to the Marines about the issue. They have already arrested 2/3s of that idiot's merry band but the bastard himself remains at large," I informed him. Jeff and I chatted for a bit with Drew and Justin coming over to see us both and we chatted some more. I had my mind open to what was around us. I felt Dave, Jake, and Dana all sitting in the crowd. I felt the Mother as she gave her blessing for this night's event. "So anything out there?" Jeff asked as he saw my faraway expression I simply smiled, "Just a whole lot of screaming fans," I told him I suddenly felt a very strong pull in the Earth magnetic field a large metallic object was making its way towards the Stadium "I take that back," I told him "What is it?" Jeff asked "An uninvited guest is coming and security will have a hard time asking them to leave," I told Jeff. "Just and old score I need to settle," I told him closing my eyes and changing into my Guardian outfit "Don't be long," Jeff smiled "You know me," I smiled and fired my grappling gun towards one of the stadium's skylights. Hitting the retract button the grappling line took me up and out of the stadium. Exiting through the roof I saw an overgrown windup toy, walking through the parking lot. The Sentinel began shooting at the tiny dots on the pavements. "This night is just a jam packed with entertainment and adventure," I said as I pulled out my Fighting Pike, put it in a small notch in the Stadium's roof and pole-vaulted off the roof and went flying through the air. Landing a few feet from the metal mongrel, I heard the sounds of lasers blast being fired and I saw the mammoth Sentinel and the dots that it was fighting turned out to be the X-Men. And they were losing. I felt two were badly injured and two were fighting but they were outgunned. "You guys have a big problem, It seems you guys could use a Guardian!" I screamed over the firefight. "A pleasure Guardian as usual, but you are no match for the Sentinel leave or you will be killed," I heard Jean Grey as she moved her injured companion Gambit by the looks of it, out of the way of the corrupted construct. "Not this time," I smiled then charged the metal giant "Angel you are no match for Sentinels," Scott Summers aka Cyclops yell "Correction they are no match for me, by the way it is just Guardian now," I replied, using my Pike to propel myself into the air. The Sentinel paid no attention to me; it was concentrating on its prey in front of it, a laser blast struck next to them blowing a chunk of dirt knocking out the remaining X-Men. Landing in front of the fallen mutants and forming a granite coating around myself I took the blast meant for them. My granite hide took the laser blast without complaint. I then held up my hands and let loose a series of fireballs striking at key areas of its body. They didn't to my dismay do as much damage I had hoped "What the hell?" I heard behind me "The Guardian is here now," I told them. The Sentinel stopped firing lasers and changed its tactic to firing missiles. One just missed us another blasted the ground in front of us expanding the granite wall to encompass everyone behind me. "Hum what a sweet machine I wouldn't mind going a few rounds with," I stated as I left my spot and charged for the Sentinel. "That guy is crazier than ever," I heard behind me. A missile came my way. I sent a missile made of ice to intercept it and they met and exploded. I jumped out of the way to avoid the shrapnel, taking to the air, I began to buzz around it like a pesky fly and the Sentinel tried to swat me like one. "You really need to work on your form, very lousy follow through," I snickered as the behemoth lumbered around. I dodged another swing which left the Sentinel back open for an attack. I of course took advantage, changing my skin into iron, flew into the overgrown toy soldier's back penetrating the robot's outer skin once inside. I stopped in mid flight seeing how I was inside this Technological Troublemaker. I saw a label "Hmm made in Taiwan, the trouble with cheap knock offs is," I said, then started spinning while inside the Sentinel. Outside the X-Men watched as the Sentinel suddenly started dancing in a circle. It spun faster and faster until all of its nuts and bolts began to fly out and soon all that was left was a huge heap of metal and plastic parts littering the ground with me on top of the mound. I looked down at the mess "They break so easily," I smirked. I look down a mountain of robo bits looking back up at me and my tower of garbage two of the X-Men Jean and Wolverine were staring wide-eyed at what was once a Sentinel. "They just don't make things like they used to," I chuckled. Jean just smirked as she tried not to laugh. "So how did I do?" I asked down to the mutants Finding his voice "I thought you weren't a mutant?" Wolverine demanded "I'm not my powers are very elemental," I replied as I jumped off the mountain of parts and landed next to Wolverine "What does that mean?" Wolverine demanded "Your powers are genetic in nature, mine are just nature," I smirked "That doesn't make sense," Wolverine grumbled Jean came chuckled, "You must forgive Wolverine, Guardian he can be slow sometimes," "Hey don't pick on me," Wolverine said in a mock growl. Before continuing I looked back at the heap of parts littering my city's streets. "Now I should know better than to litter," I waved my hand and sent some of what was once a Sentinel to the Lair where I planned to recycle its parts. I jumped over the remaining parts and spun over them creating a whirlwind as it scooped them up a flash of light sparked and soon there were trash cans with plastic pellets in them. "There now the Sentinel help keep Philadelphia clean," I cheered Wolverine just looked at the trash cans then with a smirk he extended one of his claws and picked up an aluminum soda can with it. Then deposited in the `Sentinel' made trash can "Don't let it be said I don't care for the environment," Wolverine snickered. Turning back to Jean and Wolverine, "So what brings the X-Men to Philly?" I asked as I moved to the injured, placing my hand to them and using the healing powers of nature to help them. When the glowing stopped the last two mutants were standing again "Well of course we came for the Mutant Awareness Charity and while here Professor Xavier picked up some promising mutant reading, he also sent us here to talk to you," Jean informed me "You came to find me? Why I am flatter," I smiled "You've been talking with the professor as of late about forming a group?" Cyclopes queried as he picked himself off the ground Gambit was next to get back on his feet. I took a more serious stance and asked, "Okay?" "The Professor wants to know more about this group," Jean informed me "What does he want to know?" I asked "What do you want from us and what can you do for us?" Wolverine asked I thought about it "The Professor also would like for you to come to New York," Cyclops stated That made my heart stop for a moment "I don't know about that one," I stammered "Look bub you should be coming to us not the other way around," Wolverine sneered "I need to talk with my mentor before I head out," I informed them "We can get you on the next plane if need be," Jean told me "I don't need no plane I have my own ride," I smirked "Really?" Cyclops asked "Yup and she a beauty I will talk to Dave, and we will get back to you," I told them "We look forward to meeting you," Jean smiled warmly "If you will excuse me but I am here to enjoy the show," I stated as I turned back towards the stadium. "Enjoy and we will speak again," Scott said We parted ways and I made my way back to the concert. I was met by Justin at the entrance of their dressing room. "How did it go?" He asked "It was a blast," I answered "Where's Jeff?" I asked "He's in the bathroom," Drew responded "How is he?" I asked "We have no idea," Justin confessed I left them and went to find Jeff. I found him with Brian Littrell and they were talking. "Hey, Mike I like you to meet good friend of mine, Brian Littrell," Jeff introduced "Brian Littrell, this Mike Pennock one of your biggest fan," Jeff smiled "It's nice to meet you," Brian stuck his hand out. I took it and replied, "You too," I tried to keep my heart from pumping and while this wasn't the first time I met this man it still felt like it. "Brian and I were talking about our fans, and how some of them love us more than others," Jeff winked at me Making me blush "Is that so?" I queried "Well I don't know about that but Jeff was telling me a lot about you and the work you do," Brian blushed "I am just Dave Matthews bodyguard and assistant," I tried to make it sound unimportant. "Hey that is so cool your boss has hosted many amazing concerts and charity events at his Geo Plant," Brian said "That is how I met Mike he was there for us when we were playing at one of those charities," Jeff said "Isn't that the one that got bombed?" Brian asked "Yes, my first day on the job started off with a bang. Not only was Jeff and the rest of 98 Degrees there but a couple of schmucks tried kidnap them," I answered "It was not one of stellar moments," I grumbled "I don't about Mike you did come through for us when you told the Guardian about it and he came to our rescue," Jeff played along "You know the Guardian?" Brian was in awe "We are somewhat acquainted," I waved it off Brian and Jeff went back and forth on several things concerning the concert. I just stood there enjoying both their company Brian did ask me a question about what it was like to work for Dave and I was about to respond, when I was hit by a major ping from the Mother. It was so strong it made me kneel down. Both Brian and Jeff were by my side. "Are you alright?" Brian worried "Oh he is this has just caught him off guard," Jeff reassured he knew all about my pings and knew when I received one. This one was telling me something very important. It was telling me that Brian was the key but how? Helping me back to my feet Jeff was going to say something else when Nick Carter came running up to us and "Bri we've got to go we're on in ten minutes," He yammered "Go," I told him he smiled at me with a very warm and welcoming smile. When they were out of the range of normal human hearing I turned to Jeff "You set this up," I gave him a knowing look "Well it wasn't that hard after listening to some of your music who your Soul Mate was," Jeff responded "How does my music taste point to Brian being my Soulmate?" I asked "Let's call it a gut instinct," Jeff smiled. I pulled Jeff into another hug "I am truly going to miss you," I whispered "Same here," Jeff sobbed "Well there is nothing that says we can't stay in contact," I smiled "No there isn't," Jeff smiled back We made our way back to the 98 Degree's dressing room. While there we waited for the signal for them to go on stage. We joked, we told stories, we just enjoyed this moment. Jessica came up to me and said, "Mike I never got the chance to thank you for rescuing me," "It was my pleasure I number Nick among friends and a brother I've always wanted," I told her "I know he feels the same," Jessica smiled "Just look after him he is quite a catch," I told her "You think I will let him get away?" She smirked "He looks fantastic with just a towel around his waist," I pretended to whisper to Jessica. She giggled, "You don't have to tell me I know how fine he is with just a towel," Jessica winked. We turned to see Nick turning so red it made Drew and Justin laugh so hard Drew actually fell out of his seat. I just winked at her and she gave me a cheeky smile. Before we could go on Luc came in and called them to the stage. This was also where I made my exit as I walked with them. "If you guys will excuse me but I think I will see this show from the gallery view," I told them "Why not stay here backstage?" Justin asked I didn't want to say that I was making my exit so instead I said, "I like to see you guys from all possible angles," Giving me a knowing look Drew turned to their bodyguard, Drew demanded, "See to it he gets a good spot," the guard smiled and escorted me out from behind the stage. "It is going to be sad to see you go," the Bodyguard acknowledged "Was I that obvious?" I asked as we walked to the main entrance. "You were trying to do it, in the most gentlest way possible, and I can respect that," the Guard stated "If I may ask why?" The Guard asked "This is just my off ramp Jeff has someone out there for him, that doesn't mean I like this," I sighed "No one likes it when this happens, this is nothing either of you two did wrong, it is just the way life works sometimes," the Guard said "And we both know who you are meant for," he winked at me "Who?" I asked "A certain short blonde," The Guard winked which made me blush. We came up to an Usher-man when the Guard first spoke "My employer ask you see to it he gets a good spot," The man at the door didn't even look up and said, "He can get in line with everyone else," Flashing his 98 Degree's security badge "My employer would be very upset if you don't find their friend a good spot," With a huff of annoyance the usher shot his head up ready to argue, however when the guy saw that the guard worked for 98 Degrees the guy at the podium went pale, and suddenly much more compliant "Of course Stacy take him to down will you," He usher a young lady she smiled, "How do you know 98 Degrees?" She asked "They know my boss and he asked them to be nice to me," I told her "I wish I had a boss like that," Stacy sighed "It is amazing what happens when you treat people like people," I responded "Yes, how often does that happen in this day in age," Stacy grumbled "One person at a time," I said looking at Stacy and smiled "Thank you for your help," "It was my pleasure seeing Eric like that was actually funny," Stacy said "Oh?" I said with raised eyebrow "Yes, he like to treat everyone under him like they are expendable," Stacy said "And seeing how he was going to give you a hard time, when that guard talked to him before he even knew how important he was showed he," Stacy said "Like they are not worth his time," I finished "Something like that," Stacy said as I held out my hand she shook it and when she pulled away she found a business card in my hand. "Call that number ask for Dave Matthews and let him know I recommend you," I told her "What?" Stacy stammered "My boss, is David Matthews he runs the Philadelphia Geothermal Plant and I am his assistant," I told her "Wow and Eric was trying to give you a hard time," Stacy smirked "Yes consider how much he donates to this place," I winked "You better not be setting me up to fail," Stacy warned "I wouldn't do that, Dave trusts me, and he has been looking for a new secretary after the last one had to quit," I told her "But I don't,"Stacy said "Trust me you do, you have a lot of skills you are just too afraid to let them show," I told her Stacy got me front row seats "Enjoy the show," She said as she moved off I could see her moving with more of a bounce in her step as if her dreams had been answered. The screams were deafening "You think I would be ready for this," I winced as the screams turned to a roar as Brian barely made it on the stage. His voice actual beat him to the stage, "Baby please try to forgive me, Stay here don't put out the glow," Brian sang and the screams intensified "Hold me now do bother every minutes, it make me weaker you can save me," "from the man have become, Oh Yeah," Brian sang even I was spellbound his sexy singing voice "Looking back on the things I have done, I was trying to be someone. I played my part, And kept you in the dark. Now let me show you the shape Of my heart." As one The Backstreet Boys sang "That is my Nick!" the girl next to me screamed "Your Nick? Is he?" I repeated raising my right eyebrow "Yeah he is my boyfriend," she said over the screams "I heard that one before," I said As I watched them play I thought Brian was staring at me. The girl on my right screamed "Brian looked at me!" I just laughed it off. They went off stage for a few minutes taking a breather. A man in a tux came up to me. "Sir, I was asked to give you this." He said he held out his hand I took hold of what turned out to be a backstage pass, the girl who though Nick was her future husband, looked stunned, "Just you wait Nick and I are going to get married someday," she huffed "I am sure he has something to say about that," I said as I put the backstage pass in my shirt pocket. The lights turned off I was possibly the only one there who could see Nick Lachey came out onto the stage "The loneliness of nights alone, The search for strength to carry on," He started singing. There was so much life in Nick's voice more then when I first heard him on stage. The stage lights came back on with his head turned looking back stage but I knew he was looking directly at Jessica. He was singing this for her, I could actually see her and she even waved to me blowing a kiss in the direction of Nick but she also included me in that lovely send off. "My every hope has seemed to die, My eyes had no more tears to cry," He turned back to the fans "Then like the sun shines from up above, You surrounded me with your endless love," god I already miss these guys my eyes began to well up as I cursed the fates for this cruelty. "And all the things I couldn't see, Are now so clear to me" Nick sang again to Jessica When the rest of 98 Degrees came out on stage the sang the next verse "You are my everything, Nothing your love won't bring," where the rest were looking at the crowd Jeff's eyes found me and he sang directly to me "My life is yours alone, The only love I've ever known," I could see tears brimming his eye lids as he sang for me one last time "Your spirit pulls me through, When nothing else will do," I raised my hand to brush tear and then down to my lips and kissed my fingers and then blew the kiss at him. I saw him close his eyes just long enough to show me he accepted my goodbye kiss. Drew and Justin saw the display doing their best to keep their eyes on their faithful friends. I even saw Jessica wiping a tear as she knew that I was saying goodbye. "Every night I pray, On bended knee," The whole band then turned their eyes on me as they sang, "That you will always be, My everything'" they were all saying their goodbyes and reminding me that I have touched them and they won't forget me. A tear ran down my eyes as I said goodbye to my special friends. The rest of the concert was beautiful as the two bands would rotate in and out until finally it was only the Backstreet Boys singing the last verse. I was ushered out by Stacy who came got me as we exited out of the concert hall "I wanted to get you out of there before the sea of raging hormones came rushing out," Stacy said "Thank you," I smiled as we exited Eric was there looking a touch pale. "You, you work for David Matthews," Eric stammered "You mean the man who runs the Philadelphia Geothermal Power Plant, who is one of this stadium's biggest supporters?" I gave him a knowing look, Eric gulped visible "You won't tell him I treated his assistant," "Like some everyday schmuck, I don't have too, he will find out and he will remind those who run this stadium that everyone no matter what is to be treated with respect," I stated flatly "I didn't know Mr. Pennock," Eric gasped "It doesn't matter what you knew and I wasn't the one you were giving a hard time, it was a bodyguard who worked for 98 Degrees who you were tight lipped with, and I know Luc will not be happy how an employee here, tried give one of 98 Degree's employee a hard time," I reminded the nincompoop. Stacy just smirked as she brought me to the guy in the tux who's features I can now see in normal light. He stood 6'4'' with brown hair smartly cut and his dark hazel eyes were as alert as a guard of his standing would have. This was the man who gave me the card. He too saw the interaction and he had an almost prideful expression on his face. "I will call Mr. Matthews in the morning," Stacy informed me as I was ushered by the guard for the Backstreet Boys "I know you already met them but I was asked to escort you back to them," the man said "It is all good, it helps maintain the pretense that we are meeting for the first time," I waved off the explanation. "I actually want to thank you?" the bodyguard said "What for?" I asked "The way you stood up Chris," the guard answered "He was the bodyguard?" I inquired the Guard nodded, "That helped you get at good seat," "It was no real problem," I said thrusting my thumb over my shoulder "That boob had it coming when he didn't stop to think who he was talking too," "I understand that but as a bodyguard we are also looked down upon all the time," the guard remarked "What is your name?" I asked "What?" This caught him off guard. I chuckled, "that wasn't a difficult question," "We don't get asked that," the guard stammered "My name is Frank," he finally answered When we got backstage I looked around "Frank? Jeff and the rest are gone already aren't they?" I asked "They left after that last number," Frank confirmed "I was hoping to at least say goodbye," I sighed "If I might ask?" Frank asked "Destiny my friend, Jeff is meant for someone else," I sighed "And you?" the bodyguard asked "I don't what destiny has in store for me," I replied "Well it seems to me you have someone waiting for you too," the bodyguard said as he came up to the door of the Backstreet Boys' dressing room "We will see about that," I said as the door opened Kevin Richardson answered, "Thank you Frank," "You are welcome Mr. Richardson," Frank replied then left "Hello again Mike," Kevin said "Hello again Kevin," I laughed. "It is always cool to meet the few male fans that we actually have," AJ said plopping right down next to me. "So which one of you invited me back here in the first place?" I asked, "Oh that would be Brian." Kevin said "Jeff left you a message with us," Kevin gave me the letter "Thanks," I sighed taking it from him "So where is he?" I asked, "I mean if he going invite someone he should be here," I pointed out "Brian will be out it was his turn to use the shower," AJ snickered Looking at me for a moment "What is it Kevin?" I prompted "I don't mean to pry Mike, but did you and Jeff have some sort of argument after the Devil?" Kevin asked "Oh no, it was nothing like that," I said "Mike you do realize you played into his hands by splitting up with Jeff over something that bastard caused," Kevin pointed out. "Oh no, Kevin believe me this was something much bigger even that fallen angel," I told him "Oh what is that?" Kevin asked "Destiny, Jeff has someone out there searching for him and they will find each other soon," I answered "But what about you?" Kevin asked "So where is he?" I redirected "I mean if he going invite someone he should be here," I pointed out "Well," Howie came to the rescue, "He is in the bathroom he should be out soon," "You didn't answer my question,"Kevin said returning to the conversation I tried to avoid I was about to answer when a still very wet Brian came out from the showers. With nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist Brian stopped suddenly in his tracks"Mike, you are here," He stammered "You did invite him back here, Bri," Kevin snickered. I lost my own voice. I couldn't help but watch as droplets of water ran down his tanned body, even the way his wet hair matted against his scalp was nothing but sexy, I was taken in by his beauty. "Um,yes Brian you did bring me back here," Brian quickly grabbed some clothes and went back into the bathroom so he could change. I was still staring after him. Kevin watched me chuckling as he tried to get my attention by poking my stomach. "Yikes!" I jumped, making Kevin, AJ, and Howie laugh. Kevin smirked, "I was asking what about you?" "I," I couldn't get my mouth to work This is stupid how could I have kissed and made love to Jeff Timmons be intimidated by Brian Littrell, beside I thought to myself there is no way, 'Yes there is Nexus, he is the one,' I heard Gaia in my mind 'But how we are two different people,' I asked back "Earth to Mike," I felt Kevin poking my belly again, me trying to get my attention causing me to yelp in surprise. This caused another round of laughter from my new friends. "Sorry Kevin," I blushed "I was," I lost my voice again "Ogling my cousin?" Kevin smirked. I was about to say something when Nick who seem to appear out of nowhere came up behind me "It is nice to meet a male fan," "It is my pleasure Mr. Carter," I said I had to begin a mind-focusing exercise to get my mouth working again. "Please call me Nick after you saved me from the Devil, I think we are on a first name bases," Nick laughed "You've got it Nick as long as you call me Mike," I smiled back Brian returned this time fully dressed. He was still very red; it looked cute on his handsome face. AJ got up so Brian could sit next to me but he took a seat next to Howie instead we chatted for a bit. They seemed really interested in my work with Dave and how I met Jeff and the rest of 98 Degrees. When Nick began to yawn Kevin said "We better get going we all had a tough day," "As much as I hate to say it I too have to get going Dave would be very upset if I arrived at work half asleep," I said my goodbyes and then left. "Hey BEATTI, I am on my way home soon," I said as I pulled my phone and called home "Okay, Mr. Pennock," "Okay, Beatty I am on my way, Home soon" was the sound that Brian heard as I moved away from the door he sighed "What is wrong, Bri?" AJ asked, "Oh, it is nothing," Brian sighed "Does that nothing have to do with a certain male fan who just walked out that door?" AJ asked "What? No AJ it doesn't" Brian gasped "Yeah, right, Bri you couldn't take your eyes off of him,"AJ snickered "What? I think he is cute, and those eyes are beautiful," Brian blushed "I thought so, now was that so tough?" AJ snickered knowingly Brian was shocked "AJ, you can't tell anyone," "Relax, Bri, I won't, not until you are ready to say something, to the guys now, let's back to the Hotel,"AJ reassured I got home a little while later and hearing the emptiness already made my heart hurt turning on at light "BEATTI leave Dave a message about Stacy possibly calling tomorrow," I told her "Yes sir," my computer replied I sighed I pulled out the letter Kevin gave me, "Dear Mike I couldn't leave without saying goodbye," Jeff wrote I sighed "Sir I have a message from Mr. Timmons," BEATTI spoke up. "What is it?" I asked Their song Yesterday's Letter filled my home speakers I began to cry as I read more of the letter "If you are reading this at home like I know you are then that crazy computer has delivered my message for me," Jeff wrote "I love you Mike Pennock, you better tell Brian how you feel and I will be happy for the both of you," I read. That didn't make me feel any better about him leaving, my head hit the my armrest as tears fell "Mother please watch over him," I prayed "Father I ask you to also watch over all of them they mean a great deal to me and I hope we will meet again down that road you have laid out for all of us," I prayed then fell asleep listening to my friends. Goodbye 98 Degrees hello Backstreet Boys and the story continues don't worry though 98 Degrees still has a role in my story stay toned Please remember to Donate to Nifty 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