"Where is she? She said she wouldn't be late."
"Maybe she overslept?"
"If Jacklyn never missed Gym day, she is going to start her streak now."
"I'm here. I'm here. I'm here. Sorry I am late. I just...had a lot on my mind."
"Like what?"
"I know I messed up, and it will never happen again; but I promise to give my one hundred percent undenying attention."
"You seem more perky today. What's the occassion?"
"Just...very happy to be here."
"Uhuh.
Wore the shoes all day, I see?"
"And even Night?"
"No, no. I took them off and put on slippers, but I didn't realize I wore the shoes at all.
Thought I was walking on Clouds."
"Did you feel as light as a feather?"
"Grounded like a rock, thank you very much."
"Then it's time to shake loose that gravel."
"Understood Mrs. Claw.
Just let me get changed."
"But you don't need to. Can't your uniforms do that for you?"
"Mrs. I think it's a double meaning."
"Of what?"
"I'll be right back.
Jacklyn, wait up."
"If you both leave, then she'll get suspicious."
"So you are leaving?
....How was last night? Something has changed about you.
*Clip…clip...clip…..clip*
ARE YOU THE TEAM CAPTAIN?
*Errrrwiiaaaaakkkk*
If so, then who is it this time? You getting traded again?"
"I'm not staying right here."
"You're confusing me."
"We are designed to move, and I was assigned to lead."
"Where you headed?"
*PHHHHHHHH*
"Aaaaaaaagh.
How'd you?"
"I'm headed up, Theo.
Lolli."
"Yes, Jacklyn?"
"Get Scarletts wet slippery butt up here right now. I want all of us to finish training at the same time. I have an idea, but need to trust we are all ready."
"Who's the team?"
"Have One Pearl push Jack and Kris past their boundaries but don't tell them they are going to be joining the Elementals and going on Space rescues.
And for the last time.....get Darius' butt out of bed. He's not on vacation."
"..........Consider it done."
"Over and out."
"Over and out. Have a good day, Jacklyn."
"You as well."
"Space rescues?
Jacklyn, you do know Humans can't survive on other Planets without the aid of a Dragon. Fairies aren't strong enough to carry them."
"Where do you think I got these powers from?
Shall we get started on the lesson you have for me today?"
"Let's not keep her waiting. I don't know why she hasn't kicked you yet. Just don't make a habit of it."
"Roger dodger."
"Welcome back, Jacklyn."
"With Ruby gone, I will be taking over as new lead. You asked why I am not leading, and now I am here to say I am stepping out of the shadows. All or nothing."
"All or nothing."
"Train me like Tai did Ruby."
"You do know Ruby almost died twice...…in the Training course...…for lack of exhaustion.
Even bad guys need evidence."
"I'm not ready to meet my Maker, nor do I want to kiss His feet."
"Nor do I want to see you do such atrocities.
Take your form and resume position Seven. And...….Begin."