Crocavile: OhmiGod it's a Marshadow!? You sure?
Sun Dragon: Of course I'm sure! We saw it move and talk and everything. It crawled all over Eteru going "mar mar" and everything!

Sun Dragon was telling Crocavile about yesterday's experience with the Academy's special guests; Raven, Joshua, and Marshadow. Sure, Crocavile was trying to basically kidnap the little guy, but he still had a right to know. He would've found out somehow anyway, knowing him. Sun Dragon and Crocavile were walking to the library, figuring that Raven would be there again. After all, Marshadow seemed to stick with Raven constantly, probably under her hood or something. Sun Dragon noticed that, sitting on a bench outside the library, there was May and some other elf person there. They must be close if May is sitting in the elf's lap. Sun Dragon didn't know it, but the other elf was Emolition.

Sun Dragon: Quite the bookworm aren't you May?
Mayflo: Gm? Oh, yeah, I guess.
Crocavile: Hey, have you seen a indigo-cloaked dark-magical pale-skinned sorceress chick with a plushie-looking shadow warrior-reminiscent looking Gloomdweller Pokemon around here?
Mayflo: 😕 Uhhh...Oh. Um, I haven't seen them since yesterday.
Emolition: Hm?
Mayflo: Yesterday Emolition, some VIPs showed up while you were sleeping. Raven and Joshua. Plus this adorable Marshadow creature!
Emolition: Hm...😑
Mayflo: *sigh* Doesn't anything excite you anymore?
Emolition: The sensation of being excited takes large amounts of happiness May, and happiness-
Mayflo: "Is an emotion you can't feel". You've told me.
Sun Dragon: Um, what's with you're friend here May?
Mayflo: Oh, um, this is Emolition, and he's not exactly a friend... he's my brother.
Crocavile: What?! You have a brother May?! At this rate I'll be the only one here who was an only child!
Sun Dragon: Oh? You never told us about your brother before. I'm Sun Dragon, and this is Crocavile. Tell me Emolition, are you younger or older?
Emolition: Then May? Older. In the family I'm the "middle child". And in case you're wondering, May's the youngest... and the only sister we have.
Crocavile: Well, you're quite fortunate to have a cute little sister like yours Emo!😊
Mayflo: 😖 S-should I take that as a lie or the truth?
Crocavile: Take it as a lie.😊
Emolition: Hm-hmm... Listen May, I should go... My next class you know.
Mayflo: Of course.

May got off Emolition's lap and allowed him to walk to his next class. It was then that Sun Dragon and Crocavile first noticed that Emolition had a ball-and-chain attached to his leg. One side of it had the Undead symbol in purple paint, and the other side had a smiley face in purple paint. The only thing keeping Sun Dragon from shivering at the sight was the fact that the Skylander Ghost Roaster also had a ball-and-chain attached to him. Crocavile, however, couldn't hold the shivers in, causing his bones to comically rattle against each other briefly.

Crocavile: What's up with him?
Sun Dragon: Yes May, what was with that whole "is an emotion you can't feel" about?
Mayflo: Oh, ummm.... I-I'd rather not say how but... Emolition had his emotions... taken from him.😔
Sun Dragon: Oh my😦...
Crocavile: Is that even possible?
Sun Dragon: Though rare, it has happened. Though this is the first time I've met a victim of it. I'm sure the Senseis here are looking for a way to recover his emotions May.
Mayflo: Thank you.
Camo: Hey Sun!

Sun Dragon recognized that voice anywhere. He turned to see that Camo and Cynder were both here! Camo ran up to Sun Dragon and they both preformed they're greeting handshake. Slapping each others paws, a 360° degree turn, followed by them backflipping. May figured since they were probably going to be talking for a spell that she'd get back to her book.

Sun Dragon: Oh what a wonderful surprise to see you again my little sprout!
Camo: Me and my passion fruit thought we would see how you're doing here at the Academy!
Cynder: We all heard about your mission Sun! Are you alright?
Sun Dragon: Oh yeah. We had a run-in with a berserk dragon leading some nasty trolls trying to steal the Stone Monkey from us . Nothing me and my friends couldn't handle!
Cynder: Oh my. Well, it's a relief to see you are alright Sun Dragon.
Camo: See? I told you that Sun Dragon was like a walnut. He has a thick hide!
Cynder: Hey, have you seen them? Our special guests?
Sun Dragon: Oh, you mean Raven and Joshua? Yeah I've seen them. I haven't had the chance to personally meet them, but one of my friends talked with them yesterday.
Camo: Can you believe it?! Raven and Joshua! Themselves!
Crocavile: Don't forget that precious, adorable, and valuable Marshadow critter!
Cynder: Oh how could anyone forget him? He is just the sweetest thing! You should've seen him eating a whole strawberry little bite by little bite!
Sun Dragon: How is it that Raven has a Marshadow on her? And come to think of it-

Sun Dragon listed the many questions that were on many people's minds. Why was Raven or Joshua there? Why bring Marshadow? Raven didn't seem to know that much about Skylands, if anything at all. While Camo Cynder were telling them what Raven and Joshua told them personally, ironically the unlikely twosome happened to be nearby. Raven was "discussing" with Joshua about the day's events up to now. Joshua just let Raven say her mind, still keeping that douche face of his since he knew Raven "loved it".

Raven: -Then I'm left trying to figure out if that sphinx Sensei or whatever is bi or if he even a gender. Now I'm looking for some skeleton or whatever whose apparently rumored to be after my baby be- I mean my Marshadow. Mind you this place is huge, and there's like a hundred creatures here! How do they expect us to find a- Joshua, are you even listening?
Joshua: Oh yes Raven. First, you know that what I did this morning was what you get for nearly burning the entire kitchen down without telling me first. Second, I believe Mysticat is a straight male. Third, it is a crocodile skeleton we're looking for Raven. There is a clear difference between a crocodile and an alligator. Fourth, it's perfectly alright for you to call Marshadow your baby bean. I believe many pokemon fans would be more then happy to agree with you on that. You have anything more to complain about today hm?
Raven: Yeah well, it's what you get for waking me up at five in the morning. 😡
Joshua: Mm-hm. You know, someone once said that "all's fair in love and war". Hearing you talk, I see what they meant. *giggles*
Raven: Shut up! Look, let's just find that crazy crocagator skeleton or whatever whose apparently rumored to be after something that is so precious it's cute and trying to do lord knows what to it. I swear I just know you were trying to chat up something that looked like a skeleton yesterday. Joshua, are you even looking?
Joshua: Oh so now you want my help?
Raven: Joshua. Don't.
Joshua: Now Raven, what's the magic word?
Raven: 😧 ...Help me please.
Joshua: There you go. It's not that hard now is it?
Raven: For Christ's sake Josh just tell me if you have any ideas on how to find this lunatic already.
Joshua: Oh alright Raven. He's right there by our nice watermelon exploding dragon friend in front of the library there.
Raven: Huh?
Camo: OhmiGod Raven! Over here!
Raven: S**t! Joshua can't you warn me sooner then that about when that crazy fanboy is around?!
Joshua: Oh alright. Oh uh, Camo's over there behind you Raven. Why don't you go talk to him and his buddies? 😊
Raven: (mumbling) Yeah f**k you too Joshua.

Raven reluctantly walked over to where Camo and Cynder were. Joshua followed behind her.

Cynder: It's great to see you again Ms. Raven. Hope we're not bothering you.
Raven: Oh no, no. You're fine. I'm just-
Crocavile: GIVE ME THAT MARSHADOW!!!

Crocavile suddenly jumped onto Raven, trying to pry her cloak off to get at Marshadow. Raven fell back first to the ground as she tried to push Crocavile off her. For a skeleton he sure was persistent. Naturally everyone was shocked that Crocavile would actually do this. Well, everyone except Joshua.

Raven: GET OFF! GET HIM OFF! HELP!
Joshua: Oh I don't know Raven. I think he's trying to show affection.
Marshadow: 😠 Mar mar mar mar mar mar mar-!

Marshadow jumped out from under Raven's hood and punched Crocavile right in between his eye sockets. Though it wasn't the most powerful punch, it was enough to send Crocavile flying off and crashing in front of Camo and Cynder. Joshua helped Raven up as Marshadow jumped onto her shoulder.

Joshua: Just as I predicted. Looks like we found our suspect Raven.
Marshadow: 😠 Mmmmrrrrr (He's growling)
Sun Dragon: OhmiGod Raven! Please forgive Crocavile! Greed still has an anchor in his heart. He used to work for Count Moneybone before coming here.
Raven: (groan) It's fine. We were looking for the troublemaker anyway. Fortunately, I know how to handle him.😡
Crocavile: What?! Wait, that was just a prank bro! Please!

Before Crocavile knew what happened, he found jaw bones duct taped shut, his hands and feet tied back around a pole, two feet off the ground, and blindfolded. Raven brushed her hands and sat down close to May.

Crocavile: (mumbling) dismrfjfjsosms-!
Raven: That atta hold him for a while. You were saying Cynder?
Camo: 😕 Uhhh... We were just talking about why you are here in Skylands.
Joshua: Oh is that all? I'm here because I'm stuck with gorgeous over here.
Raven: You are not! I strictly remember you saying that you were helping me with this whole "world hopping" situation I'm in you a**!
Joshua: Watch your language Raven. I'm only messing around. Forgive her gang, she does that. Plus she woke up a little too early today.
Raven: Well that and I have already been tazed about 6-7 times this morning, but apparently that isn't something worth noting. Seriously where'd you get the tazer Josh?
Sun Dragon: World hopping? Is that how you got Marshadow Ms. Raven ?
Raven: Please just call me Raven. I know you're being good mannered and all but it's kinda getting old.
Joshua: Like you?
Raven: 😠 You-
Joshua: Ah ah ah, you can't hit the Composer of Shibuya Raven. It's a capital offense to do that.
Raven: I didn't see you punishing those Chrysalis for nearly freezing you to death, not to mention what they were planning to do to me! (Cringes) I saw things in there that disturbed me far more then my dad's place did and I will unfortunately never unsee them Josh.
Joshua: I know Raven, I know. *sigh* They got a lucky shot at me. I admit that. Thank the Lord we made it out.
Raven: It was the Pariah who-
Cynder: Sorry to interrupt, but we're feeling like outsiders to this conversation of yours.
Raven: Sorry. Let's just say that we've been to alot of places. Some of which tried to use me in some way. Others honestly didn't seem to care that much. Anyway, yeah that's how I got Marshadow. We were helping looking for mutant pokemon and I caught this Marshadow by accident.
Joshua: Mind you she caught him with her bare hands!
Raven: Hush. Anyway, I take him to the Poke'center or whatever, and Pikachu starts trying to electrify the little sweetheart! I had to use my portal magic to send us to the next world.
Joshua: Don't mention that you left me behind. Or that you tanked some of Pikachu's thunderbolts. Or-
Raven: Alright, alright, what Joshua said too happened.
Cynder: 😦Oh my, you didn't tell us that.
Sun Dragon: I'm still confused. Why are you "world hopping" in the first place? I mean, I don't see you being the type of person to just go places.
Raven: You're right, I'm not. I'm being forced to go to different worlds by a demonic animatronic dream monster called Nightmare. He's trying to see if I'm truly... not entirely human, so to speak. He is somehow manipulating my portal magic to send me to wherever he wants me to. Meaning I can't go back to my world until he is done with this chez. Lord knows why he sent me here. I'm starting to wonder if he's just randomizing these worlds I go to.
Joshua: Wouldn't surprise me if it was the case, but it wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't.
Raven: He said I have to wait a week or more before using my portal magic to leave my current world. I could stay longer then a week if I had to, but of course I'd like to get back to my world as quickly as possible.
Cynder: I imagine. The other Titans must be worried about you.
Raven: 😕...Y-yeah, I'm sure... Joshua, could you watch Marshadow for me, I gotta go tell the Senseis that I got my crocagator skeleton.
Joshua: Of course.

Raven got up, put Marshadow next to May, and walked towards the main building. Joshua immediately took Raven's place in the bench. Marshadow started climbing onto May's lap and playing with her hands.

Joshua: Boy are my legs sore!
Cynder: I'm sorry. Did we say something wrong? Raven seemed to shut down when I said that last thing.
Joshua: Oh no, you're fine. It's no secret that the Titans separated a while back.
Sun Dragon: They did?!
Joshua: Well yeah. What, you thought someone like Raven would allow DC to make a cartoon mockery of the Titans if she could? Not that I think it's a bad cartoon anything. I rather enjoy it, but I feel Raven wouldn't like me to say that.
Sun Dragon: Oh dear.😯
Camo: Have they kept in touch at least? I know I'd go bonkers if I wasn't in touch with Sunny!
Joshua: I think so. She's said she's talked to Nightwing, aka the original Robin, and she knows that Cyborg works with the Justice League now. Other than that, she's been on her own.
Cynder: Oh my, I hope we didn't offend her in any way, by bringing this up.
Joshua: Oh no, no! Like I said, it's no secret. You're fine. I don't recommend talking about it too much, but she can still talk about it some. It's really hard for someone like her. She tries to hide it, but the dents in her heart show. Then again, such is life in a "improving" world like Raven's, or most any other world for that matter.
Camo: Hey, do you think we should get Crocavile down from there now? I think he learned his lesson.
Crocavile: (mumbling) fngjgjfhccihcyi-!
Joshua: (chuckles) I'll try to help, but Raven tends to wrap people up pretty tight when it comes to the ropes.
Sun Dragon: Sorry to leave ya'll like this, but I have a test in my next class to study for. Oh, um, Joshua, my friend Eteru will be with Raven later, can you-
Joshua: Don't worry about it Sun. I'll watch him. Boy Raven makes these knots tight don't she?
Sun Dragon: Thank you Joshua. See you later Camo!
Camo: See you Sun! Now hold still Croc this duct tape is going to hurt a bit.

Sun Dragon went into the library and starting looking for some books for his studies. His Dragon Class was going into the history of their species and all. As Sun Dragon looked at the books, a strange creature, strange even in Skylands terms, seemed to be watching closely. It knew many things, including what Sun Dragon was doing, what was going on in the Academy, but most importantly... how Sun Dragon was connected to Scorpius. It purposely knocked over a certain book onto Sun Dragon's head, then hid behind the bookshelf. As the book hit Sun Dragon's head and fell to the floor, it opened to a page that caught Sun Dragon's attention. It showed a picture of a massive warship. Sun Dragon looked at the book some more and decided that it would be a good inclusion to his studies, but then he read something about sent chills down his frills. This great warship,  the Dark Dragonslayer, one of the most powerful warships known in Skylands, was created by the Anti-claws...

The group of trolls Scorpius was allied with...

Later

Raven: *yawn* Excuse me. So according to this, your powers of Aether can manipulate *yawn* matter. Sorry.
Eteru: Are you sure about this Raven? You sound awfully tired.
Raven: Oh no, I'm fine. I'm just drained after chasing that crazy Dreamcatcher chick all over the place. Besides, I said I'd help you, so I'm helping you. *yawn*

Raven, still trying to ignore the aching pain in her legs from running after Dreamcatcher, was helping Eteru go through some old books that may have some information on Eteru's powers. Unfortunately, it seemed that these books only had information that Eteru had already known. Nothing about his origins or anything. Just what they already knew about his powers. And in case you're wondering, they were in the room that Raven and Joshua were staying in.

Eteru: Well, at least we know that Skylands has encountered things like this. I'm sorry about making you go through these books Raven.
Raven: Oh hush. *yawn* Excuse me. Well... as I figure it, you should probably not worry so much about it. I mean, you can use practically any elemental power! Worrying about where you come from would probably be the least of my concerns. But then again, it's what you think is best for you that matters to you.
Eteru: (light chuckle) You know, I barely remember my mother saying that when I'm older I could use my magic to learn new magical powers. I've actually been looking into it some, and there's this one power in particular that I've been thinking about. But, um, I think that, maybe you could-
Raven: *yawn* Alright, what is it you want me to teach you? Empathy magic, telekinesis, what?
Eteru: W-well, I was wondering if you could maybe teach me about...your Soul-self.
Raven: Oh is that all? Sure, I'll show you!
Eteru: Really?
Raven: Oh yeah, it's real simple. We'll need some open space. Come on.

Raven took Eteru to a nearby clearing some distance away from the Academy. The edge was not far off. Raven then summoned her Soul-self, and the large black bird construct flew around, screeching in a loud and yet peaceful tone.

Raven: You know, as magical as you Skylanders are, it really amazes me how no one around here seems to know about the Soul-self.
Eteru: Well, how hard is it to control one of those?
Raven: First off, users of their Soul-selfs don't "control" their Soul-selfs; we direct them. The Soul-self is a metaphysical projection of one's own soul. They often take the form of animals that match with one's personality. Mine is that of a raven, which represents transmutation, guidance, and cleansing. Second, it's really not hard at all to summon the Soul-self. It's most of the powers the Soul-self provides that's the hard part. Many people who have a basic understanding of magical arts can summon their Soul-self in the first or second try. Come on, I'll show you.

Raven's Soul-self vanished into thin air as Raven walked over to Eteru. Eteru stood on his hind legs as Raven helped positioned him.

If only she knew that, for Eteru, it would be as simple as the touch of a hand.

Eteru closed his eyes and began to empty his mind of distracting thoughts as per Raven's instructions. He began to concentrate as his light blue magic flared to life in his paws. It wasn't long before he felt a presence other then Raven's, and opened his eyes to see a large light blue deer was in front of them. Eteru could tell that the deer's antlers weren't fully developed, but they were still magnificent to see.

Eteru: (Nervously chuckles) Hey, this is easy! That is my Soul-self right?
Raven: I should say so Eteru! Your Soul-self is that of a deer, which represents gentleness and strength in one being. The deer may seem like children, and normally they are, but that doesn't mean they are defenseless. If anything they'll fight for their beliefs and what they feel they must protect. Quite a good one to have too, Eteru.
Eteru: Well, I think yours is far better than mine Raven.

Raven chuckled, then summoned her Soul-self forth again. It hovered over Eteru's Soul-self as it looked up with its magical eyes. Then the two of them heard a light clapping behind them. They turned to see Joshua sitting on a nearby rock applauding them. Eteru blushed as his Soul-self disappeared, since Eteru's attention was directed somewhere else.

Raven: How long have you been there Josh?
Joshua: Oh don't give me that Raven. I know you could sense me. Nice to see you've learned how to summon the Soul-self Eteru! I've personally only seen Raven's Soul-self in my life, so this is a pleasure to see!
Eteru: Thanks. Listen, I should probably be going. Same time tomorrow Raven?
Raven: *yawn* Excuse me. Sure, tomorrow.
Eteru: *yawn* Oh! *giggles* Yeah, I guess I should be in bed by now! See you Raven, and thank you!

Eteru ran off towards the dormitories. Joshua got up and walked over to Raven.

Joshua: Suddenly it makes sense for his Soul-self to be a deer, considering how he runs. Now Raven, what was all that earlier about you contacting someone who can help you with Dreamcatcher, hm? You've got me intrigued.
Raven: *Yawn* You're the smart guy around here. You can figure it out. Well, I'm off to the Dream Realm. Night.
Joshua: Good night Raven.

Raven walked to the building where their room was, while Joshua stood there feeling the breeze. Who could Raven possibly contact out here in Skylands, and would be able to help with Dreamcatcher? Joshua had a few ideas, but he decided to wait until tomorrow so he could see if he was right.

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I'm so sorry guys. So sorry.

In case you haven't read this chapter before and/or just confused about what I'm talking about, I...um... Accidentally deleted this chapter 😖. I had to rewrite it. I probably have to come back and edit this chapter somemore because there are holes here and there. So sorry. We just won't talk about it much, ok? Ok.