PokèDruids [PkmnWattys2016]

Ch 81

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You: "Wait a minute, that's a stupid title."
Me: Uh, yeah, that's the point.
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Oh, wait, I forgot to tell you! Because I have officially written all of the parts, I have entered this into the Wattys for that Pokemon Watty thing. Death to all who oppose me!
Love, HaterOfTheYear
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Now that Eros and Sicily were back, and, through effective utilization of the break between chapters, managed to skip a whole scene where they went home, they now sat in the same beachy area as before, this time arriving much later than Chamberlain. Unfortunately, just because of his mannerisms, the Marowak was absolutely intimidating when he was angry; And, just having to had waited for an hour, we was less than satisfied with the performance of the two.

"What do you mean, 'rough night'?! I told you to be here at the same time!"

"I-I don't have an alarm clock...", whispered Eros.

"Then stay the heck awake all night and... And... Why do I even bother..." The Marowak sighed and started to sketch a massive circle in the sand, about the size of a volleyball court. "Alright. Now that that's settled, do either of you feel closer to one another?"

"I feel closer to Eros every day," cheered Sicily.

"Not really," replied Eros. "I mean, I don't think we could be any closer. We're practically family."

"Or really close friends," corrected Sicily, "like in all those movies. Like, REALLY close friends. Don't you agree?"

"No, I think family is close enough."

Chamberlain sighed and continued, "Well, that's beside the point. The point is, after a heavy analysis of your combat, as stated earlier, it is Eros who is lacking. Now that your bond was fortified through your venture, you two should be more than capable of fighting at your full capacity. That is why I will ask you, Eros, to step forwards and fight me."

"Okay!" Eros immediately stood up and transformed into a Sandshrew, preparing himself for combat. "I should have you know, though, that I know some pretty mean spells... Ho-HO!"

Sicily suddenly started to get nervous, as Chamberlain could notice, but he didn't bother to do anything about it. This initial decision was inconsequential, as Sicily started standing up suspiciously as he attempted to stare her down. Eros was already far into the circle before Sicily shouted out, "Uh, are you sure about this, Eros?"

Eros, not turning back, responded, "Why?"

"Oh, nothing." And yet, Sicily refused to sit down again.

Chamberlain still stared at her, but decided to talk to Eros. "Now, tell me, human: where do your powers lie?"

Eros stopped and though to himself before replying, "I guess from within me and all."

"All of it?" Chamberlain couldn't help but realize that Sicily was extremely uneasy.

"I guess not all of it..."

Chamberlain moved the Aegislash's body in front of him, like any other sword stance, and asked, "And tell me...?" But he never did finish that sentence, as he couldn't help but shout at Sicily, "What's wrong with you?"

Sicily frowned and answered, "Oh, nothing. It's just, you know..."

"I know what?"

"You aren't going full force on him, are you? Just wondering."

"Would that be a problem with you?"

"Well, not per se..."

Chamberlain gave Sicily a mean glare before returning his gaze to Eros. "No more distractions. Show me what you've got."