The team was so antsy, all of the events that were transpiring were unreal. No one could tell if they were ready to see their leader. But everyone's demeanor did not express that, all except for Mariposa. Being able to look back into someone's memory was one thing but also being able to sense the feelings of those around her was beyond comprehension. Her head was spinning with emotions, she couldn't tell whose were whose. Every emotion told a different story, how could she-

"Hey, Mariposa are you alright?" It was Cheetah G (aka Cheetah Gold), her face was full of worry. Something that the fellow superheroine did not normally express.

"Yes, I'm alright. Just worried."

Cheetah G looked around the plane before rubbing Mariposa's shoulder, "If you're worried about the team then everything is going to be alright." Instead of taking the girl's words to heart, Mariposa walked to an empty chair away from everyone else.

'This isn't something that words can aid. Turquoise Dash is my best friend.' Mariposa looked sadly out the window. "In more ways than one."

"Mariposa?"

The butterfly looked up to see Mistress Fe. "May I join you?" Mariposa merely nodded before turning her gaze back to the plane window.

"I heard from Cheetah Gold that you were a tad worried. I know words won't do much but I want you to take a look around." At first, Mariposa did the exact opposite and continued to stare at the window. However, Mistress Fe's emotions were displaying stubbornness and confidence. With a heavy sigh, the young superhero looked around as told.

"Yes, now as you look around the plane, focus on each of their emotions. What you see may surprise you." Mariposa didn't understand the main purpose, perhaps this was a skill exercise to better ready herself for the battle. Her eyes suddenly went wide, "the-their emotions... They're-"

"Negative?"

"Y-yes. But..."

"You're not the only one afraid." Mistress Fe stood from her seat, "everyone expresses their fear differently. You of all people should know that."

"Of course ma'am. Thank you."

Mistress smiled before walking towards the front of the plane. However, she didn't move more than five feet away before turning around. "And Mariposa?"

"Ma'am?"

"You cannot make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen. Too often we give others the power of controlling our emotions. Do not allow it to destroy you, not like others."

Mariposa could not understand the last of that sentence but Mistress Fe had already moved to a seat at the front of the plane. Instead of questioning her mentor further, Mariposa decided to ponder on the words spoken by the older female.

"What was the last of that sentence? Perhaps I could explore it on my own time but for now, I need to prepare-"

"Alright, we are now descending. Please fasten your seat belts. As the weather here seems a bit unforgiving."

Just as the pilot finished speaking, the plane began to shake. "Everyone, hang on!" Jaguar said.

"Oh, yea. Let's just let go and see where we land!" Catamount responded.

This continued until the team landed at, well...what was left of an airport. The depressing tone of the surroundings was not easing the troubled teens.

"What happened...?"

"Your leader happened."

The team looked over at Mistress Fe who surveyed the damage with an emotionless expression. "We must go. This situation is worse than I feared." After concluding that the pilot was safe, the team followed Mistress Fe to a small healing business.

"Wait. Mistress Fe are you not feeling well?"

"No no. I'm perfectly fine. But there is someone here who will help us." Mistress said as they all stepped through the door.

"Wait, who-"

"The other guardian." Mariposa interrupted.

"Welcome, children. Mistress Fe. I am Master Fu."

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BTW-Catamount is a cougar. I was having a little trouble coming up with a name. If you have any suggestions let me know! Also, jaguar and Catamount are both male and possibly gay, I haven't decided yet. Anyway gtg! Dash out!