Me: Konichiwa minna! XP
Kyohaku: You're Chinese not Japanese. Why don't you use your own language?
Me: It's not fun that way. Plus, I failed my Chinese. Main reason why this chap took so long. My mom got pissed off at my test marks. Anyway, here's the next chapter! Thank you to everyone for reviewing! Oh and to the guest who well, goes by the name of guest, pokemonlovinggirl and JMarieAllenPoe, thank you for reviewing practically every chap. Oh and to forgotmypassword, Hiccup got struck by lightning? What episode was that? I have got to watch it. Hope you remember your password soon. ^^
Jack: Topaz doesn't own anything except for her new computer. (which actually is a third-handed computer -_-")
Hiccup: Onto the chapter!
Me: As usual, warning for OOCness!
Chapter 3
"Jack, I think we're in a dungeon," Hiccup said nervously, staring at the entrance to the room they were in. The corridor stared back tauntingly, holding all sorts of possibilities as the sounds of pokemon filled the dungeon, a strong contrast to the quiet silence of the forest above." A dungeon? What's that?" Jack asked leaning against the wall casually. Hiccup stared open-mouthed at the sneasel in shock. Does he live under a rock? How could he not know about the dungeons? They were popping up everywhere in the world! Now Hiccup was even more curious about Jack. "Well, dungeons are very similar to labyrinths," Hiccup said slowly after overcoming his initial shock, trying to find words for an explanation for something everybody should know. "A dungeon changes its layout every time somebody enters it and there are all sorts of wild, hostile pokemon that will attack us and possibly kill us if we don't get out of here," Hiccup declared watching slightly amused as Jack realized the gravity of the situation. "And the only way to get out," Hiccup continued," is to find the staircase to the next level of the dungeon. You have to keep heading upwards until you reach the surface."
"Well, than this should be easy!... right?" Jack asked hesitantly. Hiccup paused, looking upwards into the open ceiling where he could see the forest they once stood on. " I guess so," he muttered. The surface did not seem too far away, so it should be relatively easy for the duo to get out. But the main problem was the hostile pokemon that were sure to get in their way. "Anyway, it's useless to just stand here thinking about what might happen, let's go!" with that said, Jack simply walked off towards the nearest exit and continued onwards, Hiccup trailing behind.
Then they heard a small growl.
"Haha, Hiccup are you hungry?" Jack asked laughing.
"Hate to break it to you Jack, but that wasn't me."
Immediately Jack stopped. They turned around slowly and came face to face with what seemed like a small dog in Jack's perspective. It's grey triangular ears twitched as it heard something far off and it's bristling tail stood high and proud in the air. It's hackles rose up and down as it growled threateningly at the duo, laying close to the ground, ready to pounce. It's red irises eyed them carefully, darting from one figure to the next. "Oh, crap," was the first thought that ran through Jack's mind. Even though the pokemon in front of him looked like a small dog, he was pretty sure that the sharp fangs poking out the sides of its mouth was there for a reason. "Hiccup, any idea on how to not get killed?" Jack asked uneasily. In this world, the wind would not be able to help him and he had no idea how to control his powers without his staff, leaving him completely defenceless. Maybe he should have took up Bunny's offer to learn how to control his powers better.
Hiccup looked like he was about to say something. But before he could, the 'dog' pounced forward, causing the two to jump apart in order to avoid its outstretched claws. It howled before taking another jump at them, this time aiming for Jack with its mouth open wide, ready to bite a chunk off of the sneasel. On instinct, Jack closed his eyes, sliding his left foot backwards before slicing his hand through the air. The sharp white claws Jack had completely forgotten about made a swishing sound, before coming in contact with its attacker. With a yelp of pain, it fell backwards, three claw marks marring its face and it watched as droplets of blood dripped onto the floor. Enraged, it gave a menacing glare and howled.
Before Jack could register what had happened, Hiccup had pushed him into the opposite direction and was practically shoving him through the corridor. "Run Jack, hurry up!" Hiccup yelped, green eyes closed tight as he pushed the heavier pokemon into moving. Getting the message, Jack ran, their attacker in hot pursuit. "What the hell is that thing and why is it attacking us?!" Jack yelled as they ran aimlessly through the dungeon, looking out for the dirt staircase that would lead them to the next floor. "We probably entered its territory unknowingly. Poochyena are very territorial pokemon and they have a great sense of smell. No matter how far we run or where we hide, it will be able to smell us and come hunting us down," Hiccup panted. Although Hiccup was not what you called athletic, having run away from bullies his whole life, he was in better shape than the average pokemon. Yet, he could hear the poochyena catching up.
"So we're doomed to an inevitable fate where we get mauled by a dog?" Jack asked. "A dog?" Hiccup wondered, but did not ask his question out loud. When you are running away from somebody who wanted to kill you, you tend not to ask questions. Suddenly, Hiccup felt the soft squishing of mud under-paw and he got and idea. Skidding to a halt, he paused before sniffing the air. "Hiccup, what are you doing?" Jack asked. "This way!" Hiccup said before leading them into an area where the soil was soft with water. Finally, he saw it. A pond. It was a rather small one and it was slightly murky, but it was big enough.
" Come on, get in. The water will help to wash away our smell," Hiccup said, already getting in, "Come on, what are you waiting for?"
Jack just shook his head. "I'm sorry Hiccup, I just... can't," Jack said, backing away from the pond. Hiccup was about to try dragging Jack into the pond when he noticed the large amount of fear that could be seen in Jack's sky blue eyes. The sound of the poochyena's growls were getting louder and louder with each passing second. Thousands of thoughts were racing through Hiccup's mind now.
Why can't he get in the water? What else can I do? Should I just abandon him? The poochyena is getting closer. What do I do? What can I do?
With a sigh, Hiccup rolled his eyes in exasperation. "I really hate myself sometimes," he thought. He knew he could never find it in himself to abandon the sneasel. If he couldn't abandon him in the forest, then Hiccup was pretty sure he couldn't abandon him now. Anyway, he was still curious about him so that option was out. If he tried to persuade Jack, it would take too long.
Well, he was spared from making a decision anyway when the poochyena came barging in with two other friends in tow. Jack groaned.
"Well, looks like the trying to escape alive plan just got thrown down the drain."
Me: Oh my god I'm so sorry if this chap seems shorter than the rest. The ending was just the perfect cliff-hanger! . And if anyone is wondering why Jack and Hiccup haven't exactly tried fighting or anything... Well, getting used to a new body is hard, and as for Hiccup... well, Hiccup is Hiccup. ^^"
Hiccup: What is that supposed to mean?!
Jack: *reads from piece of paper* Anyway, Topaz wants to say that she got a tumblr account (finally). and that her username is RikanMiuki
Me: God, I feel like I'm advertising or something! It makes me feel horrible. * Goes to emo corner*
Hiccup: Don't start growing mushrooms over there!
Me: I'm growing them cause I like em not because I'm depressed!XD *Chews on shitake mushroom* Anyway, hope you like this chap. Please read and review!
