Hey everyone, glad you liked the last chapter! Here's a new one! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: YuGiOh GX is NOT mine.

Claimer: This is MINE!

Chapters Remaining: 10

xXx

Axel pulled the cuffs apart, taking them off of Jaden's wrist. Jaden reached up and rubbed his red wrist.

"Thanks, Axel," he said. Axel nodded and set the cuffs down.

"These were much easier to pick than the cell lock," he said. Justin looked at him.

"Those are common locks. The cell lock was not," he said. Axel just nodded again and moved to sit down away from Jaden. There was an empty spot next to Jaden, meant for Jesse. Said person was pacing behind the group, cursing himself.

"Jesse, you can't blame yourself," Emma said. "She did it to herself." Jesse shook his head.

"I know, and it's my fault. I'm captain damn it! I should have stopped her," he cursed himself. Emma scowled at him. Justin leaned back on his left hand, his right one extended toward the fire. He moved the embers around with the stick he held. The gang had returned to the village after saving Jaden. Now they were surrounding the same fire they were at the night before.

"It's Akaria, Jesse. You could have told her no, but she'd have done it anyway," he said. Jesse paused his pacing long enough to glare at Justin. Akaria had pushed herself beyond her natural limits, causing her to pass out in Jim's arms. The villagers were tending to her and it appeared she'd be normal in a few days, but Jesse still continued to blame himself. Not only was his vice-captain unconscious because he was so focused on the mission but because she is unconscious, they can't leave yet. She wouldn't survive the trip back.

"Jesse, they're right. You can't blame yourself so come and sit down," Jaden said, patting the empty spot next to him. Jesse opened his mouth, causing Jaden to raise his eyebrow. Jesse just sighed and sat down next to him. Jaden smiled at him but Jesse still had the look of regret on his face. Everyone stayed quiet, the only sound being the cracking of the fire.

"Umm, Jesse?" Syrus called suddenly. Jesse looked up at Syrus confused.

"Yeah, Syrus?" he said. Syrus fidgeted for a moment before sighing and looking up at Jesse.

"Before, with the tunnel and the bridge and the door and well, everything that you guys did, how did you do that stuff? What was that stuff?" Syrus asked. Jesse tensed, seeming to be awaiting the question but still surprised by it. Justin smiled at Syrus. He gave the embers a more forceful jab, sending them dancing in the slight breeze.

"Oh, those are just our powers," he said. Everyone looked at Justin confused, except those who know what he was talking about. Keith sighed, Emma rolled her eyes, and Jesse glared at him.

"Your…powers?" Alexis asked. Justin nodded and opened his mouth to answer when Keith smacked him on the back of the head. Justin cursed and rubbed the back of his head.

"Let Jesse explain, Justin. He was the one who was asked the question," Keith said. Justin scowled at his friend, but nodded. Seeing that they would get no further explanation from Justin, the gang turned to look at Jesse. He took a deep breath through his nose and let it out through his mouth.

"My team and I are not…normal. We possess deep powers that are brought forth by the language we knew from birth," Jesse began. He lowered his gaze to the ground, shielding his eyes with his bangs.

"Our powers are different from each other but derive from essentially the same thing." Jesse looked up. "Keith's, Emma's, Justin's, and Akaria's powers derive from the elements. The four of them make up the legendary Elemental Warriors." Everyone looked at the three people who Jesse said, as Akaria was still being tended to.

"Elemental…Warriors?" Blair said. Jesse nodded.

"Yes. Justin can control the Earth when he speaks Russian. Keith can control Water when he speaks Croatian. Emma can control the Wind when she speaks French. And Akaria can control Fire when she speaks German," Jesse explained. Everyone stared at the kids in shock. Justin snickered at their expressions.

"It's actually really cool. But, ya know, there are physical limits. My body can't take too much," Justin explained with a shrug.

"What limits?" Jim asked. Keith looked at him.

"They vary. Justin can't battle Mother Earth more than she'll let him. As hard as it may be to see, every element we can control fights back. They're living entities. When we try to take control too much, they fight back…and win," he explained. The gang looked at Jesse. He sighed.

"It's true. That's why they're like they are. The more their bodies are toned, the more disciplined they are, the more their elements will let them get away with," he said. Blair looked at him.

"But what about what Emma did at the bridge? She didn't speak French," she noted. Emma smiled at her.

"I didn't need to, as I was using my Typhoon Rapier," she said. Everyone looked confused. Jesse reached down to his side and pulled out his sword. He held it out horizontally. The blade shined as the fire cracked.

"That is why we have swords. If they use their swords, they need not speak their language. The sword takes the power from their soul," he said. Everyone looked at Jesse's sword in wonder. He sighed and lowered his sword so it rested lightly on his lap.

"What is your element, Jesse?" Bastion asked. Jesse shook his head.

"I don't have an element. My power is different from theirs," he said.

"What is it?" Jaden asked. Jesse sighed.

"My powers come from my Crystal Duel Monsters. Each of my monsters gives me a different power when I call upon them," he said.

"What powers do they give you?" Aster asked. Jesse sheathed back up his sword.

"Ruby and Eagle enhance my senses of hearing and sight. Tiger gives me greater speed and reflexes. Cat makes me nimble like her. Mammoth gives me inhuman strength. Turtle makes my skin hard and impenetrable," he said, making sure to keep his eyes away from everyone.

"You can tell when Jesse's using a power when his eyes change color. It's so cool," Justin said. Keith threw something at Justin but kept his look blank. Jesse glared at Justin.

"Your eyes change color?" Syrus said. Jesse nodded.

"Yes," he whispered. Blair looked at him.

"So, since your eyes are normally emerald green, does that mean your skin is always impenetrable?" she asked. Jesse shook his head.

"No, my eyes are naturally this color. I have to actually activate Turtle's powers. Using too many powers at the same time or for and extended period of time is too dangerous. It drains me and can kill me," Jesse said. Everyone nodded.

"What about Rainbow Dragon? Does he give you a power?" Jaden asked. Jesse nodded.

"Dragon Rage. It combines all the powers and increasing their strength one hundred times. But because of this, it only lasts a few minutes. Any longer and I will die," Jesse said.

"Sounds scary," Syrus said, shuddering. Pain flickered across Jesse's eyes before he dropped his gaze to the fire.

"I guess it seems that way," he said emotionlessly.

"Not that you're scary, Jesse. But just that your powers can kill you," Syrus clarified quickly. Jesse looked up at him.

"With great power come great dangers, Syrus. For everything you have, something has to be given in return. That is why no one is perfect at everything, because to excel in something you must fail in something else," he said slowly. Everyone looked at each other, Jesse's words dancing in their minds. The air around everyone was tight with tension. Jaden smiled.

"So because I'm so good at dueling, I fail at school?" he said. Jesse looked at him, blinked, and then laughed, breaking the tension.

"I guess that's how you work," he said, chuckling. Jaden leaned back on his hands.

"I can live with that," he said. Everyone laughed and smiled everything relaxing.

"Good to see everyone in such high spirits," the village elder said as he approached the group. Jesse turned to look at him. He shot to his feet.

"How is Akaria?" he asked. The elder smiled and patted Jesse on the shoulder.

"Calm down, young one. Sit down and I'll explain how your friend is doing," he said. Jesse sat down slowly. Jaden patted his thigh in a calming manner. Jesse smiled at him before looking at the elder. He sat down in an empty space next to Hassleberry.

"Your friend is very strong. She's very hurt but is healing quite rapidly. I don't think she'll be asleep for more than a day," he explained. The kids sighed in relief, except Justin. He just smiled.

"Yeah, that sounds just like Akaria. You can't keep a good soldier down," Justin said. Keith looked at him.

"Wow, Justin. You actually sounded nice to Akaria," he said. Justin shrugged.

"Don't tell her. She may be nice to me back," he said. Everyone laughed.

"Doubt it," Emma whispered. Jesse smiled at her and ruffled her hair. She smiled up at him and leaned closer to him.

"Elder, might I ask you a question?" Bastion asked. The elder looked at him.

"Ask away my young boy," he said.

"Why is Yubel or any other Duel Monster not attacking this village, being as close to the castle as you are," Bastion asked. The elder smiled.

"Oh, this village is protected by the Barrier Charm. No monster with a dark aura may enter our village, or get near it. No power they have can reach us, so we live in peace," the elder explained. Everyone nodded, seeming to relax slightly. The elder sighed and stood up. "Well, you all have had a rough day, or few days in some cases." The elder looked at Jaden. Jaden just gave him a weak smile. "So please rest up. You can stay here as long as you require." Jesse smiled at the elder.

"Thank you. You and your villagers really have been too kind to us," he said. The elder smiled at him.

"Oh, it really is no trouble at all. After all, we all look forward to a little adventure every now and then." The elder picked up a bucket of water. "Now rest is what everyone needs. Come, I'll lead you to your quarters." Everyone stood up. The elder poured the water onto the fire, extinguishing it and enveloping the protected village in darkness.

xXx

Yay, Jaden's back and Akaria will be okay.

But what will happen next? It can't be that easy…can it?

Review and we'll see!

-x-Anime-Queen-2011-x-

-o-Mel-o-