*Carlos arrives at Taina's house. He sees both Marisol and Taina ready for work. They are dressed in the workout suits and slightly sweating. Apparently, they began warming up, so they would be ready as soon as Carlos arrived. Carlos also notices that Rico and Rodolfo are there already. "Perhaps that's why the ladies are sweaty...." thinks Carlos.*
(Carlos) "Good morning everyone!"
(Taina) "Good morning Carlos."
(Carlos) "Gentlemen, I'm sorry, but you will have to leave. Yo no puedo permitir tan. .......distractions en el espacio del entrenamiento. (I can't allow such........distractions in the workout room). Hahaha."
(Rico) "Carlos, you know that we would not be a distraction........"
(Carlos) "No don't force me to get Angelique on you. She's paying me to train the girls, and I have to start."
(Marisol) "Sorry guys. It looks like this is going to be some work out."
(Carlos) "I'll be working with you for about one hour each day. Then when we are through, Angelique will take over for the, more unique, part of your training."
(Rodolfo) "Very well. I'd like to stay on the good side of Angelique and Carlos. Rico, let's go get something to eat, and we'll return in two hours."
*Rodolfo and Rico kiss their ladies good-bye, and leave. They head out to "The Salad Bowl" for a lesiurely breakfast. Carlos then leads the girls downstairs to the workout room in the basement.*
(Carlos) "Bien damas, yo comenzaría lejos con algunos ejercicios que estiran para obtener la sangre que fluye, pero veo Rico y Rodolfo me golpea a eso." (Well ladies, I was going to start off with some stretching exercises to get your blood flowing, but I see Rico and Rodolfo beat me to that.)"
(Taina) "Now Carlos, behave."
(Carlos) "Ok, let's get to work. Here are two charts I've created. They will be on the walls, and show what exercises you should be doing, what weights you should be lifting, and what results you should see by when."
(Taina) "Marisol seems to have a more difficult workout, with better results."
(Carlos) "That's because you are pregnant Taina. Si yo lo trabajo demasiado duro, la salud de bebé se podría dañar. Hago más bien usted va más lentamente con su entrenamiento hasta que el bebé llegue. (If I work you too hard, the baby's health could be harmed. I would rather you go more slowly with your workout until the baby arrives.) Then, you'll see an increase in your workout."
*Carlos leads the girls through the workout. They spend the first half-hour doing endurance building exercises, and spend the last half hour lifting weights. When the second half hour ends, Carlos calls the girls over to him.*
(Carlos) "Here is the schedule I've set up for you. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I'll be going through the routine we did today. On Tuesday and Thursday, we will skip the endurance training. We'll do weight-lifting and the second half-hour will be self-defense."
(Marisol) "Why do we need self defense when we have these powers?"
(Taina) "Yeah, I was gonna ask that too."
(Carlos) "Until you get proper control of your powers, you may have to rely on physical strength. That's my job. Now you two stay here. I'm getting Angelique to continue your session."
*Carlos meets with Angelique. They discuss the training for the girls, as well as the story in the paper about the missing baby. Carlos leaves, and Angelique heads downstairs.*
(Angelique) "Good morining ladies. I'm going to train you in the use of your powers. Carlos is working on your enhanced strength. I will be teaching you about flight/levitation and telekenisis."
(Marisol) "You won't need much time with me. My powers are already in effect."
(Angelique) "My dear Marisol, that was the initial manifestation of your powers, and they came on so strongly because of the stress of battle."
(Taina) "Will I be taking this training as well?
(Angelique) "Yes, you will. Before we start, I will be breaking this hour session into half hour trainings. First, we will be focusing on yoga and meditation. During this time, you need to open your mind and think about the powers themselves. Let your mind see you flying and moving objects with your minds. After the half hour, we will try to use your powers."
*Angelique leads the girls through their yoga positions and meditations. It is more difficult than Marisol or Taina imagined.*
(Angelique) "Now, I want the two of you to stand, and focus. Think of yourself lifting gently off the ground, and moving foward."
*Marisol closes her eyes and concentrates. After a few minutes, she slowly lifts about two inches off the ground and starts to move foward without walking. The realization she is moving distracts her , and she falls. Taina then slowly lifts off the ground but as she moves forward she stops suddenly and begins to hop, violently, as if she is on a pogo stick.*
(Angelique) "Very good girls. You were able to leave the ground for a short amount of time. Now, here are two drinking glasses. I want each of you to focus on one, and lift it off the counter top."
*Marisol focuses her concentration on the glass, and it slowly starts to rise. After a few seconds, it starts to shake and Marisol is sweating. The glass falls back to the table. Taina then attempts to move the glass. She focuses her mind on it, and the glass rises. Suddenly it starts to shake, and the glass explodes into many shards of glass.*
(Marisol) "Holy Sheet! What just happened there?????"
(Taina) "I didn't think of the glass exploding....why did that happen???"
(Angelique) "Taina, you must realize that your body is going through a great amount of changes now. The baby is taking a lot of it's energy, and this may be the cause of your powers not being as focused as they should. I wouldn't worry about it. As the pregnancy progresses, you should see this happening less and less. The session time is up. I suggest you go shower, for your men will be back here soon."
*Taina and Marisol leave to shower and change. Angelique sits quietly. The results Taina had concern Angelique. There may be another reason that Taina's attempts to use her powers turned out so violent. The baby she carries is part Antonio. It is possible that the baby is evil, and even at this early age, using it's abilities to warp and influence it's mother's actions.*
