New Abilities

Chapter 4/?

"Isn't that being a little presumptuous?" Asked Michael.
"Trust me, you don't want to get on the wrong side of a Sentinel when he's in BP." Said Dan
"What's BP?" Asked Emmett.
"Blessed Protector, that’s when they revert to their most basic instincts." Answered Dan.
"Will that happen to Brian?" Asked Mel.
"Yes, and he'll also be very protective of his family." Answered Dan.
Meanwhile, Jim, Blair, and Hunter were with the doctor getting everything ready to move Justin to Cascade. While Jim and Hunter were talking with the doctor, Blair went to call Doctor Sentinel Harvey to make sure she would be prepared for their arrival. As they were getting everything ready Sarah was with Justin and Brian watching over them and listing to what Dan had to say.
Lindsey walked over to Sarah. "Hi, my names Lindsey, what's yours?" She asked, in a friendly voice.
Opening her pathway to see if Lindsey was sensitive, Sarah only got a friendly feeling. "Hi, I'm Sarah." She answered.
"How long have you been a guide?" Asked Lindsey
"About three years."
"How old are you?" Lindsey asked, in a surprised voice.
"Twenty-one." Sarah answered, waiting for the repercussions to come. When nothing changed in Lindsey's emotions, Sarah was surprised. [Vince, she doesn't care that you're older than me.] Sarah sent to Vince.
[Did you open your self up?] Vince asked, trying to hold his temper.
[I wanted to know how she would react, when she found out that I was your guide.] Answered Sarah.
[It doesn't matter how she feels about you being my guide; we aren't going to be here long.] Said Vince.
[I know but she's so nice.] Answered Sarah.
[I’m sure she is, but we aren’t here to make friends.] Hunter said, before disconnecting.
“Are you all right?” Lindsey asked, seeing Sarah’s far-away look.
“Yes, I was grounding my self.” Sarah answered, with a shy smile.
“What do you mean grounding yourself?” Lindsey asked, in an interested voice.
[Don’t tell her anything; she’s not part of the clan] A voice said in her head.
[But Blair she's so nice.] Said Sarah.
[Don’t argue with the High Senior Guide Prime.] Vince said, in a stern voice.
[Yes, Vince.] Said Sarah. “I’m sorry I can’t tell you.” Sarah said, before walking away.
“Now that was rude.” Mel said, as she watched the girl walk away.
“I think it has something to do with their clan.” Lindsey said, as she also watched Sarah walk away.
“Fine but she doesn’t have to be so rude about it.” Said Mel.
“Imagine giving your life away to someone else, because if you’re not with that person you’ll go insane.”
“How do you know that?” Mel asked, in a surprised voice.
“I read it somewhere.” Lindsey answered, trying to remember where.
“What do you think is going to happen now?” Asked Mel, as she watched Justin and Brian on the bed.
At the same time, Blair was talking with the rest of the clan in Cascade, making sure everything was going to be ready for there arrival. As he was talking with David in Cascade Blair picked up the communication between Sarah and Vince. Making sure that Sarah understood that no one was allowed to know anything about Sentinels and Guides if they weren’t in the clans. When he was sure that Sarah knew that she wasn’t allowed to tell anyone about Guides, he went back to talk to David. While Blair was getting everything ready, Jim, Hunter, and Dan were driving toward the GDP office.
It took them about an hour to reach the headquarters and fifteen minutes to get through security. “Can I help gentlemen?” Asked the Receptionist.
“Yes, we would like to talk to John Springer.” Said Dan.
“Can I ask your names?” The Receptionist asked, trying to remain pleasant.
“My name is Dan Slater, this is High Senior Sentinel Prime of the US Jim Ellison and this is the High Senior Guide Prime’s Shield Vince Hunter.” Introduced Dan.
“One moment sir.” The receptionist said, in a quiet voice. Picking up the phone she dialed Springer’s extension. (My god the high senior sentinel prime is here.) She thought to herself.
“Yes?” Asked Springer.
“Sir, Dan Slater, Jim Ellison, and Vince Hunter are here to see you.” Announced the Receptionist.
“I’ll be right out.” Answered Springer. In less than a minute he was standing before them. “Can I help you gentlemen?”
"Yes, we're here to notify you that there's a new Sentinel/Guide pair and we'll be taking them back to Cascade for training."
"They can be trained here." Springer said, trying not to squirm from Jim and Hunter's look.
"They're going to be initiated into the clan after their training." Dan answered, trying to keep Jim and Hunter from going after Springer. There was something in their eyes that told Dan that either Springer was hiding something or there was something about him that both Sentinels didn't like.
"Will they be coming back?" Asked Springer, trying not to show his anxiety. For some reason the High Senior Sentinel's stare was giving him a strange feeling.
"It'll be up to them." Answered Dan.
"Dan we have to go.” Jim said, still watching Springer.
“Thank you for seeing us Commander Springer.” Dan said, as he got up.
“Commander Slater, can I talk with you?” Springer asked, watching the two Sentinels get up.
“Of course Commander.” Dan said, and then turned towards Jim and Vince. “Jim, Vince can you wait for me outside?”
As soon as Jim and Vince walked out of the office Commander Springer turned back to Slater. “Commander, why do you let them dictate to you?” Asked Springer.
“Sentinel and Guide laws have been around longer than our laws. Besides, without them we wouldn’t have the GDP.” Slater said, before leaving.
As Dan walked out of Commander Stringer’s office he saw that Jim and Hunter were standing there, not even hiding the fact that they were listening, “Why didn’t you tell him that without Sentinels and Guide’s there would be no law enforcement, which would mean there would be no law.” Said Jim.
“I didn’t want to scare him any more than I had to.” Dan said, as they left the office.
At the same time Blair was finishing his discussion with Senior Sentinel Prime Edwards and his Guide David about making sure that everything would be ready for Brian and Justin when they arrived in Cascade.
He turned toward Sentinel Cruz, "I'm ready to go back, thank you." Blair said, in his dark guide voice.
"Right away High Senior Guide Prime." Said Sentinel Cruz. (I'm from the old school when
Sentinel's thought Guides were only good for helping with senses, but for some reason I feel that the way it is now is right.) Cruz thought to himself, as he walked Blair back to the room.
Meanwhile, in the hospital room Brian was in Blessed Protector mode, threatening whenever someone tried to get close to Justin. He was just about to attach Michael when Senior Sentinel Cruz walked in and gave him a command in a low voice.
"What happened?" Blair asked, when he walked in.
"Sentinel Kinney was about to attack that man." Cruz said, as he pointed toward Michael.
"Please don't come anywhere near them at the moment. They haven't bonded yet, and Brian is in Blessed Protector mode, which is very dangerous." Explained Blair.
Just then Jim and Vince walked in with stern looks on their faces. "We want you all to leave, NOW!" Jim said, in a stern forceful voice.
When they didn't leave fast enough to suit him, he got tougher. "Sentinel Cruz please show these people out." Said Jim.
"Right away High Senior Sentinel Prime." Cruz said, taking out his cell phone.
“You will leave now or be shown out.” Jim said, as men walked in.
“When will I be able to see my son?” Jennifer asked, before leaving.
“When they’ve bonded and when Sentinel Kinney says you can.” Jim said, before they left.
As they were being shown out, "Are you able to see your family?" Jennifer asked, one of the guides.
"It took awhile, but after my sentinel and I had bonded." He answered carefully.
Jen then turned toward Debbie. "Do you really think they'll let me see him again?"
"I'm sure when Brian and Justin are ready, we'll be able to see them." Debbie said, in a reassuring voice.
But deep down inside she felt like she'd lost both boys. Being shown out they passed by Dan.
"Mr. Slater, what gives them the right to take them away from their friends?" Asked Michael.
"You have to understand something, they have their own laws and they only tolerate ours." Dan said, giving them a sympathetic look.
"What do you mean they only tolerate ours?" Mel asked, in an inquisitive manner.
"Their laws are older than ours, it's more in the line of a pack or clan than anything else. Besides, you don't want to get on the wrong side of a Sentinel they can make your life a living hell. They also have their own way of dealing with someone who breaks their laws in a certain clan, depending who the Senior Sentinel Prime is." Explained Dan. "It used to be that clans would keep to themselves, but when Jim Elision's Sentinel abilities came out and everyone learned that he was a Dark Sentinel all Sentinels came to Cascade to be in his clan."
"What's a Dark Sentinel?" Asked Michael, not liking the sound of it.
"It's a Sentinel whose abilities are still rooted in the old ways." Answered Dan. He then turned around to see that Jim was standing there looking at them. "I think you better go."
Turning around Michael saw the look Jim was giving them, and it sent shivers down his back. The look was dark, primal and spoke of consequences if they didn't leave right away. "I think Mr. Slater is right, we should be going." Michael said, not being able to keep eye contact with Jim.
"He wants Kinney." Jim said, after the group walked away from Dan.
"How do you know that?" Dan asked, as he also watched them walk away.
"I can smell his desire, and Blair picked up his jealousy." Answered Jim.
"Will they be able to see their friends?" Asked Dan.
"If they want to." Jim answered, before turning around and walking back into the hospital room. "Is everyone ready?"
"Yes, Sentinel Ellison." Answered Sentinel Marcus.
Double-checking to make sure that everything was ready; Jim was satisfied and gave the go ahead for them all to leave. Around two o'clock they reached the airport and after showing the security guard his badge, they were all let through onto the airplane. After getting Brian and Justin settled in the clan of Pittsburgh left the plane. Fifteen minutes later the plane took off for Cascade, which caused Brian great pain because he didn't know how to turn down his senses, so he wouldn't feel the pressure of the take off. With permission from Jim, Blair helped Brian turn down his senses so they could continue with their flight.

Cascade, Washington
4:00 p.m.

As the plane landed at the airport Brian began to stir from a strange sensation in the pit of his stomach. The sensation caused Brian to wake from his sleep, which also woke Justin, bringing out Brian's protective instincts. "Sentinel, you will stand down." Jim said, in his dark Sentinel voice.
Chapter 5
"There are others here, who would hurt my guide." Brian said, sentinel soft.
"They won't hurt your guide, you are now part of this clan." Jim said, in a soothing voice.
“Vince, Jim why don’t you go out and tell the clan we’ll be out in a minute.” Blair suggested, as he picked up Brian and Justin’s uncertainty.
As soon as Vince, Sarah, and Jim left, Blair turned to the pair, “You will learn and you will grow into your bonding.” Blair said, in his dark guide voice.
“Will I be able to control my abilities?” Justin asked, in a tired voice.
“Yes, and with your abilities you’ll be able to help your Sentinel with his. The both of you will be as one.” Explained Blair.
“Are they ready?” Jim asked, coming back from telling the clan about the new pair.
“Yes, is the clan ready?” Asked Blair.
“Yes, and they're very eager to meet them.” Jim said, giving the new pair a smile.
Taking a deep breath everyone got off the plane and were met by at least 60 people, all in Sentinel/Guide pairs, which made the total 30 pairs. As they walked off the plane Justin felt a strange sensation in the pit of his stomach that he wished would go away.
“Don’t worry, it’s just your abilities remembering the old days.” Blair answered in response to Justin’s feelings.
“Welcome back High Senior Sentinel Prime.” A man said, as he stepped away from the rest of the clan.
“It’s good to be back.” Jim said, as he shook the man’s hand. “Senior Sentinel Prime Edwards, I would like you to met Sentinel Brian Kinney and his Guide Justin Taylor.”
“Welcome to the Jaguar Clan, come, let me introduce you around.” Said Edwards.
“Senior Sentinel Prime, I would like Sentinel Doctor Harvey to take a look at them.” Said Blair, as he walked up behind Jim.
“Why do we need to be looked over?” Asked Brian.
“Just to make sure that everything is fine.” Answered Jim.
“We’re fine, there’s no need for anyone to be checked out.” Brian said, uneasy.
“Everyone gets an exam.” A woman said, from behind them.
Turning around Brian saw a tall woman in her middle years, “We just need rest.” Said Brian.
“From what I understand your guide was hit on the head with a baseball bat. Why is that?” Asked the Doctor.
“Because I’m gay and he hated to be reminded that I jerked him off.” Answered Justin.
“Why did you jerk him off?” Blair asked, in a surprised voice.
"Because I thought he was cute, and he didn't stop me when I started." Justin answered, in a defiant voice.
"Your sexual preference is your own business, but when you represent this clan you will behave in a civilized manner." Jim said, in his Dark Sentinel voice. "Is that understood Guide?"
Not being able to defy Jim, "Yes, High Senior Sentinel Prime." Justin answered, in a dutiful voice.
"That goes for you too Sentinel." Jim said, looking directly at Brian.
"Yes, High Senior Sentinel Prime." Said Brian.
"Good, now that we have that settled, you’ll be shown to the bonding suite. After you're bonded we’ll begin your lessons." Said Jim.
Both men were shown into the bonding suite, where they were left so they could bond on their own. Walking into the bonding suite Brian grabbed Justine and began to sniff him, trying to get his scent into him. As Brian was sniffing Justin he also began to take off his clothes, so he could be closer to him. When Brian started, Justin also needed to feel Brian’s body next to his, so he began to return the favor. While Brian and Justin were bonding the rest of the clan were in a meeting, trying to decide what to do about Justin’s beating.
“High Senior Sentinel Prime, I don’t mean to be disrespectful but he was hit while a civilian.” Said a young sentinel.
“That’s true, but he’s a guide now and their laws are not going to do anything. One he’s gay and two he’s now a guide.” Answered Jim.
“How are we going to do this?” Asked Senior Sentinel Prime Edwards.
“As High Senior Sentinel Prime of the US, Jim has to announce that he wants to deal with Chris Hobbs under clan law.” Said Blair.
“Don’t they both have to be either Guide or Sentinel?” Asked Sentinel Prime Johnson.
“No, only one needs to be either a Sentinel or Guide.” Answered Blair.
“So we all agree, Jim goes to Pittsburgh and asks that the clans put Chris Hobbs on trial for hitting a guide.” Said Senior Sentinel Prime Edwards.
“Does that mean I have to go back to Pittsburgh?” Jim asked, in a tired voice.
“Yes, but not today.” Blair answered, with a smile.
"We should contact Dan and have him make all the arrangements." Suggested Hunter.
"That's a great idea Vince." Blair said, giving him a smile.
"If that's it for now, I adjourn this meeting." Jim said and got up.
After the meeting ended Blair called Dan with their decision, "This is Blair Sandburg and I would like to speak with Dan Slater please." Blair said, trying to control his Dark side.
A second later he heard a click, "How can I help you Blair?" Dan asked, with trepidation in his voice.
"The clans have decided to take action against Chris Hobbs for his own actions against Justin Taylor." Said Blair.
"He was already prosecuted." Dan said, becoming very scared for this Chris Hobbs person.
"Yes he was but by your laws, now we want it by our laws." Said Dark Blair.
"I want you to contact Mr. Hobbs and tell him that the Jaguar clan that Justin Taylor is now a part of wants to try him by Sentinel/Guide law."
"Blair, please be reasonable the boy is only eighteen years old." Dan said, trying to reason with Blair.
"That didn't stop him from bashing Justin upside the head with a baseball bat. Dan you do it, or I'll have one of my Sentinels do it and I'll get someone who hates normal people. I expect an answer from you by next month." Blair said, before hanging up. Taking a deep breath Dan picked up the phone again and called the GDP in Pittsburgh.
“GDP, how may I help you?” Answered the Secretary.
“This is Commander Dan Slater, I want to speak with to commander Springer.” Said Dan.
“One moment sir.” Said the Secretary.
A minute later Dan heard the click, “How can I help you Commander?” Asked Springer.
“The Jaguar clan demand a trial for Christian Hobbs for hitting Justin Taylor.” Announced Dan.
“Commander, I really don’t think…”
He didn't let Springer finish. “Commander we don’t have a choice. I don’t think you want to see Sentinel on a hunting part. Trust me I’ve seen them on one and it wasn’t pretty, so I suggest you get me his number.” Dan said, before hanging up.
Knowing he had no choice Springer contact the police department for their help in getting the Hobbs family number. As soon as that was done Springer made a call that he knew was not going to be an easy one to make. But he knew that if he didn’t make the call then the clan was going to send one of their pairs and it wouldn’t be a nice meeting. Sentinel/Guide pairs had developed a dislike of normal humans that didn’t understand them and their ways.
“Hobbs residence, how can I help you?” Asked a female voice.
“Yes hello, my name is Commander Springer from the GDP.” Springer introduced himself.
“How can I help you Commander?” Asked Ms. Hobbs, in a curious voice.
“Ms. Hobbs, it seems the boy your son hit with the baseball bat is now a guide.” Answered Springer.
“What does that have to do with us?” Asked Ms. Hobbs. She'd heard that if a Sentinel clan felt slighted they would ask for a trial.
“The boy Justin Taylor and his Sentinel were adopted by the High Senior Sentinel Prime Jim Ellison of the US and his clan. It has been decided that a trial will be held for what your son did to one of their guides.” Announced Springer.
“They can’t do this!” Yelled Ms. Hobbs.
“I’m sorry Ms. Hobbs, but they can. Their laws supersede ours.” Springer said, in a soft voice.
"Is there anything we can do?" Ms. Hobbs asked, in a scared voice.
"Get him prepared before your trip." Advised Springer.
"Can we have it somewhere neutral?" Asked Ms. Hobbs.
"You should contact Commander Dan Slater, and work everything out with him." Suggested Springer. He then gave her Dan's telephone number, and before hanging up. "Good luck ma'am."
After hanging up the phone with Commander Springer, Ms. Hobbs just sat on the couch and began to cry. As she was crying her husband and son walked in and went towards her to find out what was wrong.
"Laura, what's wrong?" Asked Mr. Hobbs.
"Oh Paul, I just got a call from Commander Springer from the GDP. It seems that after Christian's attack on Justin Taylor his empathic abilities came out. He's now a guide with a sentinel and they've both been adopted into a clan." Laura answered, with tears in her eyes.
"What does that mean?" Chris asked, in a scared voice.
"The clan is demanding a trial with their laws." Answered Laura.
"Can they do that?" Asked Chris.
"Yes, it seems that the clan that has taken them in is one of the most powerful in the states."
"Do you know who runs the clan?" Asked Paul.
"No, but I was told to contact Commander Dan Slater to get the details. If we don't, then they'll send a sentinel/guide pair who hate normal people." Answered Laura.
"Maybe we can talk them out of it." Paul said, as he took the number from his wife and called Dan Slater.
"GDP, how may I help you?" Asked the secretary.
"Yes, I would like to speak to Commander Slater." Said Paul.

Pittsburgh, PA
2:00 p.m.

"May I ask who's calling?" Inquired the secretary.
"My name is Paul Hobbs, I'm the father of Chris Hobbs." Answered Paul.
"One moment sir." Said the secretary.
A minute later Paul heard the line switch, "Thank you for calling me Mr. Hobbs." Said Dan.
"It's not like I had a choice." Paul sounded angry and he knew it.
"Mr. Hobbs you have to understand that Sentinels and Guides follow different laws concerning their own.
“Isn’t there any way to convince them…”
Dan didn’t let Paul finish his sentence. “Mr. Hobbs, you have to understand. Their laws have been around longer than ours have. Consider their clans as a pack, they look out for each other.” Explained Dan.
“So anytime that they feel they've been slighted they take it out on someone else?” Asked Paul.
“No Mr. Hobbs only when it has to do with something terrible.” Answered Dan.
“Can you tell me about the clan that wants to put my son on trial?” Asked Paul, realizing that he wasn’t going to get anywhere.
"It's not one clan it's all the clans in the US." Said Dan.
"Can you at least tell me who the leaders are?" Asked Paul.