- Chapter Four: Puns... He just had to make puns -
Before the half-gem could protest, a bright flash of light engulfed them, forcing Steven to cover his eyes. When he opened them again, he was standing on the top of a large hill overlooking a dense forest. He stood still for a few moments, taking in the sight before grinning.
"This is the best day ever!" He exclaimed. "I'm Tangath Toborn in the Forest of Life... But there's an angry mipedian out to get me." He sighed. "Okay. First things first, I better get to cover. Don't want to get spotted..."
Just as he said that, he took a step to the side. Unfortunately, he happened to place his foot on a loose stone and the next thing he knew, he felt nothing but air under his foot. With a yell, he slipped over the edge and rolled down the steep slope, shouting all the way. He crashed at the foot of the hill, rather noisily. When the dust cleared, he found himself lying down, his face awkwardly pressed into the dirt, his knees tucked close to him, his butt high and his tail dropped over his face. With a sight, he blew his tail out of his sight and mumbled:
"And we're off to a slamming start..." With a groan, he pushed himself up on his knees. "Better get moving before the other guy gets here. I can't keep LION around." He snorted at his own joke.
Outside of the drome, all those watching the match let out disgusted groans at the pun. Except Connie, who bursted into laughter. The teens next to her looked both confused and frightened at her reaction.
"You actually found this funny?" One of the boys exclaimed. "It was downright painful!"
"The pun was amusing. Your reactions were priceless!" She said before laughing again at their annoyed expression.
"Okay." Steven said, taking a deep breath. "No more puns. Serious mode... Man, I sound so cool with Tangath's voice-No!" He shook his head. "Focus, Steven. You gotta get moving before Vinta gets here."
With that prompting him on, the Overworld player began running into the thick of the forest. Just as he entered the dense foliage, the air shimmered and Vinta appeared from behind a tree. The mipedian stared at the lion-like creature as he ran through the forest. I sure hope he doesn't plan on making another pun. The brunette thought. I barely kept myself from facepalming and giving away my position. With that, Vinta vanished once again and began following his target.
Steven, as Tangath Toborn, rushed through the thick vegetation. As he ran, he began more accustomed to the body he was in. Eyes narrowing, he began running on all four. With a grunt of effort, he jumped forward and landed in a crouch on a fallen log. Looking around, he stood up and scratched his head.
"Okay... If I were a mipedian, where would I hide?" He asked himself, but realised something. "What am I saying? He could be anywhere! He's invisible!" He exclaimed. "Heh... These bushes over there would be perfect for an ambush."
Just as he said that, Steven heard a groan from behind him. John cursed under his breath as the other turned around to stare right at him. Since his cover was blown, he decided to attack.
"Wind Slash!" He shouted as he became visible.
But Steven had realised his presence too soon and was able to dodge the attack. The lion warrior jumped and rolled aside before darting off into the forest, trying to lose his opponent. Vinta grunted in frustration as he turned invisible again.
Puns... He just had to make puns!
(A.N: I am rather bad at making puns. If you have any ideas, please post them in the comments. I'll promise to credit you. Thanks.)