Chapter 6: Another Ally
As a half awake Ed logged on to the server of Mac Anu, he yawned as he glanced at the cathedral he was in. Sarah had been logged into the game all day yesterday, so his mom let him use the game today. He proceeded to open the doors that lead to the bridge, but quickly turned around as he was greeted by a familar voice.
"Hello half-wit Ed boy, you are up bright and early today no?" Rolf asked the boy, who only responed with a yawn. The tanned blue haired boy with a ponytail that went to his waist promptly closed his hazel eyes as he heaved a sigh. Most of the boy's upper body was bare, except for a piece of a white and blue that covered part of the left side. Ed glanced at the boy's hands, spotting silver bracers in the shape of a wolf's front teeth. Rolf had dark, baggy red pants with straps of fur attached at various places. His pants tucked into his brown leather boots that rose up to his ankles.
"Of course," Rolf spoke as he rummaged a hand through his hair, "Rolf should have expected no less from you, Ed boy." The boy hastily walked past Ed, and out of the doors to the cathedral. Ed turned around as he saw Rolf sprint across the bridge, but soon lost him as he entered the central plaza. Ed let out another yawn as he too began to make his way out of the cathedral.
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Ed quickly sprinted across the bridge and into the central plaza. After which, the boy slowed down as he trudged over towards the fountain. He saw Rolf again, but this time greeted the boy. "Heya Rolf!!" Ed exclaimed as he wove at the boy. Rolf returned the favor, but then motioned for Ed to come over.
"Good to see that Nana's goat milk has finally made its way out of your throat, one cake for brain Ed boy!!"
"It is good to finally run into a fellow warrior of Lothar's company as well!!" Ed exclaimed as the two slapped each other on the back. Another boy who was sitting on a bench near Rolf glanced at the two confusingly.
"Ah!!" Rolf exclaimed as he slapped his knee, "Rolf forgot to introduce you to his comrade Ed boy!!" Rolf gestured over to the boy as Ed sported a wide grin. The boy returned the grin, although his expression was that of concern.
"Is he..all right?" The boy questioned as he looked at Rolf with his icy blue eyes. His long black hair, which was dreaded at some parts flowed as a gust of wind past. He sported some ancient, yet new looking black goggles with red wave patterns on it over his forehead. He wore a red muscular like shirt, with an onyx shoulder plate on his left shoulder that had a rugged white sash wrapped around it. He sported some black open fingered gloves and baggy dark blue shorts that contained black hints in various spots. To complete his outfit, he wore heavily armored black boots.
"Ho ho!!" Rolf chuckled as he slapped the boy's back. The boy was flung forward a few inches, and grunted as he regained his balance. "Coocoo for Coco Puffs Ed boy is merely being his usual self!!"
The boy only glanced at Rolf as he heaved a sigh. Ed began to glance at the boy, as he saw something was rattling around in the back of an onyx helmet that rested on his back. For a brief second he saw a furry looking creature pop out, but then scurry back inside.
"Hey!!" Ed shouted in amazement, "Lothar senses you have a warrior pet of death inside that helmet on your back!!"
"What are you talking about?" The boy questioned as he eyed Ed curiously. Rolf glanced at the two as he began to speak.
"It is okay Moses, Rolf is pleased to know you can trust one cake for brain Ed boy!!" The boy sighed as he reached for his helmet.
"Alright, come out now you freeloader!!" The boy yelled as he pulled out a white haired, brown furred creature. It had red eyes, and an open black vest that revealed a white tuft of fur on its stomach. On its neck rested a necklace, that contained a nametag.
"Hey!!" The creature shouted as it began to flail its arms, "How dare you treat your brave leader, Death Grunty this way!!!" Ed was shocked, as the creature let out a huge oink at the end of its sentence.
"It is so cool!!!" Ed shouted in amazement as Moses propped the creature on his head.
"Take this!!!" it shouted as it began to tug on Moses' hair, causing the boy to yelp in pain.
"Observe Ed boy!!" Rolf exclaimed as it gestured over to the creature, "Death Grunty may be puny, but he is the fierce fighter!!!"
The boy continued to yelp in pain as the creature began to tug harder on his hair. "OW!!" Moses shouted, "Would you stop pulling on my hair!!"
"No!!" The creature spat, "Unless of course, you were to bow before your supreme leader!!!" However, the boy had managed to grab the creature this time and tossed it onto the ground.
"Ow!!!" The creature whined as it impacted the ground. It then began to complain in protest as Moses proceeded to pick it up.
"Let go of your leader!!" It shouted as it attempted to punch at the boy, however it was held too far from Moses' face.
"Yeah right!!" The boy scoffed as he tossed Death Grunty back in his helmet, "Now shutup and get back in there!!"
"Wow!!" Ed shouted in awe, "How did you get that?" Moses shrugged as he began to recall how he obtained the creature.
"I was just walking around town one day when some dude that called himself the "Terror of Death", practically shoved the little rodent in my face!!"
"I still hate that punk!!!" Death Grunty shouted as he popped out of the helmet, "Now all you losers join my army so we can-"
"I told you to get back in and shutup!!" Moses yelled as he shoved Death Grunty back in his helmet.
"Anyhow, we should get going, care to join us Ed boy?" Rolf asked as he and Moses began to walk towards the Chaos Gate.
"Yeah!!!" Ed exclaimed as his eyes lit up, "Lothar shall aid you guys in your quest!!!"
"Rolf applauds your decision not so brainy Ed boy," Rolf said as he slapped Ed's back, "after all we need as much help as we can for the dungeon!!"
"Yah Rolf let's go!!" Ed shouted as he and Rolf sprinted towards the Chaos Gate.
"Oh boy," Moses sighed, "I can tell already that this is gonna be a long day."
"Well, you could help me recruit more followers my ser-"
"SHUT UP!!!" Moses scoffed as he smashed Death Grunty in his helmet yet again, "As if I'd actually do that."
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Delta: Burning Nomad's Pinwheel
"Sparrow Counter!!!" Eddy yelled as he slashed a goblin up into the air, and then back onto the ground; at which point it shattered.
"Wow, Plank says yer real strong Eddy!!!" A familiar voice exclaimed.
"Heh, it's only natural Jonny boy!!" Eddy spoke in a cocky tone, sporting a small grin.
The tanned boy rushed up towards Eddy, his signature plank hung on his right shoulder. Jonny's black eyes gazed upon Eddy as the boy's blue vest swayed in the wind; as did his smooth brown hair. His baggy white pants looked as if they were too big, the three belts the boy sported appeared as if they weren't tight enough. To complete the boy's outfit were some white sandals.
"So what're ya doin here alone Eddy?" Jonny questioned as he examined the boy.
"Training way ahead of your level my big headed friend!!" Eddy spoke, cocky tone still sensible in his voice.
"Plank says you're insulting me Eddy!!" Jonny shouted, pointing an accusing finger at the boy.
"Heh, Planky here's got it all wrong, I was just soloing!!" Eddy nervously shouted as he put his hands up in defense.
"I'll go with ya this time, but Plank's got his eye on you!!!"
"Yeah, so you uh wanna come with me Jonny boy?"
"WOULD I!?! YA HEAR THAT PLANK, WE GET TO GO WITH EDDY!!!"
"Heh, I can't believe that crap that just came out of my mouth!!! Adventuring with Jonny and that...thing, God knows how long this'll take."
The duo proceeded down the hallway, as Jonny cocked a rather large wooden scythe on his back. The boy sported a wide grin on his face as he began mumbling incoherently with Plank.
"Man, he's got a big scythe, a big grin, and he's talking with that...thing. I hope he ain't one of those PKs, but then again that fat head can't stand up to my level."
Eddy took a rather large gulp, as he felt himself practically swallowing his heart. The boy slowed his pace until he was walking beside Jonny, hoping that he'd nulled any intentions of Jonny backstabbing him.
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Delta: Buzzing Wrath's Bohdi Tree
As the trio warped into the field area, they immediately dashed off in search of monsters to take down. Ed was somewhat lower in level compared to the two, so they figured the quickest way to change that would be to level grind in a tough area...or so they thought.
GAME OVER YOU HAVE DIED N00BZ THAT THOSE MONSTERS TOTALLY DEVOURED FOR BREAKFAST. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF DYING SO PATHETICALLY UB3R N000BZ.
"Man!!" Moses sighed as the trio warped back to the server in a slump, "Gee, Rolf that was some level grinding you said it'd be."
"Do not blame Rolf!!" Rolf shouted as he tapped into the Chaos Gate again, "Rolf had no idea that was a level fifteen area!!"
"Even I coulda done better than that!!!" Ed exclaimed with a dumb tone in his voice.
"Ya know," Moses began, "I thought it was painfully obvious that it said fifteen and not ten."
"Rolf does not wish to hear any more!!!" The boy yelled as the three were warped to another field, "The dying screen could have been more pleasant though..."
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"Wicked Strike!!" Jonny shouted as he swung his scythe. Energy trails were left where the scythe had once been and striked enemies multiple times upon impact.
"Some strike there Jonny boy!!!" Eddy commented, "But it ain't but nothing compared to this!!"
Eddy leapt over to a goblin as he slashed it into the air before he jumped after it in pursuit. Upon reaching it, he slashed it back onto the ground where it shattered upon impact. "How'd ya like that Sparrow Counter Jonny!!!" Eddy taunted as he cocked his blades.
"Pfft, same old, same old Eddy!!" Jonny taunted, "Plank says that move's getting older than that old fart you call your dad!!!"
"What'd you say punk!!" Eddy shouted as his hair literally burned with rage, "Don't even go there fat head, you and that toothpick won't come out alive!!"
Jonny only stepped ahead of Eddy, glancing at the path ahead before turning to face the boy. "Whatever you say Eddy, let's just get a move on; Plank says something big is up ahead!!"
Eddy only scoffed at the boy's remark. "You got some nerve you big headed punk, what with your ignoring of my threats!!!" He huffed as he kicked a nearby unsuspecting horse in anger. "I hate it when people frickin ignore my threats!!"
The horse immediately spun around to face its attacker, letting out a scream of surprise. "You managed to tag me, so you've got to be betterr than the rest!!!" It commented. "Tell you boys what, to show my appreciation I'll aid you in the next five battles you come across!!"
Eddy glared at the horse in disbelief. "Y-y-y It can talk!?!" Jonny glanced over at Plank, then towards the horse who split glances between the two boys. He then gave a confused stare at Eddy before he finally blurted out, "Of course it can talk dummy, it's a lucky animal but more importantly a rare one at that!!!"
"Your big headed friend speaks the truth young one!!!" The horse exclaimed as it let out a deep chuckle. "I am the rarest of them all, the Black Sleipnir!!" Eddy only raised an eyebrow, still baffled.
"Eddy you dunce, you tagged one of the rarest lucky animals!!" Jonny exclaimed, waving his arms with enthusiasm.
"So, does that make me like, legendary or something?" Eddy pondered aloud as he rested his index finger upon his chin. Jonny let out an exuberant smirk as he folded his arms in a giddy manner.
"Heck no!!!" He cried. "But, ya gotta admit that was so awesome!!" Eddy glanced over at the horse, which was now sporting a devilish grin. The boy's eyes widened in shock before he swiveled his head towards Jonny.
"You're really sad man...ya know that?" Eddy sighed as he ran a hand across his forehead. Much to his dismay, Jonny was in no way phased by the comment. Eddy heaved another sigh as he muttered under his breath. "What is it with people totally not being phased by my insults?"
Jonny giddily skipped over to the horse, and knelt down to run a hand under its chin. "Thanks for lending your assistance!!"
"No problem at all young'n." The horse spoke as it walked further down the passage. "Heh, you've got no idea what's waiting for y'all at the end."''
"Was that an insult ya little runt!?!" Eddy spat as he trudged over to the horse. He then grinned maniacally as both swords were cocked in his hands. "I wouldn't mind you runnin that by me again."
The horse gulped and began to fish for words as its mouth proceeded to open. "I uhh, you see-"
"Stop!!!" Jonny shouted defensively as he leapt onto Eddy. "Stop threatining this poor defensless creature, or so help me I'll-"
"You'll what!?!" Eddy quickly barked as his boot was immediately introduced to Jonny's face. The boy immediately rose to his feet as he pointed an accusing finger at Jonny. "You're lucky my foot didn't get caught in your mouth, else I'd-"
"Plank says quit it with the painfully fake death threats Eddy!!"
Eddy only rose an eyebrow as he saw the horse trotting ahead, dissappearing moments later. "Well, what the fu-"
Jonny quickly backhanded Eddy's hand which was rustling through his hair. "Watch yer mouth!!!" Eddy shot a confused stare at the angered boy, who had begun to hyperventalate. Jonny glanced where the horse had been, before looking at Eddy.
The boy glowered at his attacker, before forcing a nervous smile. "It's all good Jonny boy, the horse is gone now...so uhhh, can we go?"
Jonny blinked. "Well sure Eddy!!" He exclaimed with enthusiasm. "I mean, if you wanted to go that bad, all ya had to do was ask!!"
Eddy's eyebrows lowered as he began to glare at the boy. "You really are a freak Jonny," He sneered as he gave the boy a weak shove. "I mean, you must hear that all the time so it really isn't an insult to you...or is it?"
"Eddy, unlike you I've learned to control my temper thanks to that counseling Plank gave me." Jonny stated as he shot a mocking glare at Eddy, who only folded his arms in annoyance.
"Well, if you ask me you coulda' used that a lot sooner..." Eddy grumbled as he glowered at the boy. "I mean, after all it was you who landed me in the hospital for three weeks after we - by which I mean Ed, totally wrecked your house." The boy paused for a moment and blinked. "And let's not forget that you used Jimmy as a sword, which Sarah blamed me for for some crap reason!! She just hates my guts man, but we all know it's because she can't stand my awesomeness - which you should totally be bowing before Jonny. I mean, come on ya fat-headed son of a mo-"
Jonny waved an accusing finger at Eddy as he heaved a sigh. "It figures," He said as he shifted his weight to one leg, "Plank says your too egotistical, or whatever the heck that means, to believe the truth." The boy cleared his throat as Eddy's eyes narrowed. "I mean, it was obvious that your ego was way too inflated to believe anything other than you want to believe - no offense, but this is ridiculous!!"
Eddy pressed his back against the wall. "Yeah, truth is I might've actually believed that, but you seem to forget I'm not a frolicking pansy like Double bra!!" He scoffed as he pointed an indignant finger at Jonny.
"Oh, don't try to get started with that crap," Jonny spoke with a smirk. "That only worked that one time when-"
Eddy strode past Jonny, backhanding an arm the boy left in the air. "Whatever," He scoffed without turning his head, "Let's go already - it's bad enough you made me hold a five minute conversation with you!!"
Jonny sighed before he sprinted after Eddy. "Looks to me that you're the sad one buddy..."
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"King Hammer!!" Moses shouted as he wildly assaulted a goblin. Moments before the goblin impacted the ground, Moses crushed it with an overhead axe strike.
Ed giddily hopped up and down. "Awesome Moses!!!" He exclaimed with joy, "Now look at me you guys!!" Ed aimed his gun at two goblins who began to charge him. Ed sported a devilish smirk as he waited for the exact moment, at which point his voice boomed, "Plectra Bullet!!"
"Ho ho long in the neck Ed-boy!!" Rolf commended as he forcefully punched a goblin behind him. "You are tougher than Nana's week old beef stew!!"
Moses sighed. "Can we hurry up and kill the boss so we can clear the mission?" He asked, impatiently tapping his foot.
"Don't be such a party pooper Moses!!" Ed whined as he gave the boy a forceful smack.
"Whatever, say what you want - I'm going to kill that boss myself if I have to." Moses smugly spoke as his back turned to the two.
Rolf simply nodded his head. "Yes, as much fun as it is to horse around one cake for brain Ed-boy, we must continue on with the mission!!"
Ed drooped his head as he slowly trudged after Rolf and Moses. "You all ruin all the fun..." He whined as his gaze settled on the grass.
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"Lotus Flower!!" Jonny scoffed as he slashed a giant lizard monster, then jumped up - slashing it again while lotus petals fell from his blade.
"Damn it..." Eddy cursed under his breath as he glowered at the beast. "Damn, damn, damn it...all." His vision slowly began to fade to black as he collapsed backwards. Seconds before impact, he felt a slight tingling sensation within him that grew stronger each minute. Eddy clutched his head in pain as red markings glowed all over his body.
Eddy winced as three red eyes in a triangle pattern peered at him from out of the darkness. "At last, I have found you!!!" A voice boomed as two enormous hands surrounded Eddy, then proceeded to grab him.
"Okay," He began in anticipation, "I'm right here - come on, come on, come on: Skeith!!!" Eddy began to yell in anger as the whole area changed to a pitch black surrounding with scattered white dots illuminatiing the area.. Jonny glanced back at Eddy's position, only to find an enormous black figure with three red eyes in a triangle position. The figure extended an arm, and a black scythe was immediately summoned into its hand. It proceeded to grasp the scythe with two hands, after which it immediately charged the monster. In the split second before the figure sliced the monster, Jonny witnessed the monster flash - revealing Eddy who held his blades in an attack position.
Jonny gave a bewildered stare. "Eddy?" The boy questioned as the monster had been shattered by the scythe. A bright light emereged from within the figure, causing it to slowly dissipate - revealing Eddy. Jonny winced as the area shattered in a bright light, revealing the room they were once in. "Was that!?!...No, couldn't be." Jonny whispered to himself as he hastily paced over towards Eddy.
Van smirked as his glasses gleamed. "So at long last your avatar has finally been revealed, Eddy - no, The Terror of Death." hE chuckled to himself as he turned his back towards the unsuspecting two. "Although Skeith has yet to manifest his powers within you, at the very least you have become stronger - your strength needs to surpass mine if you are to obliterate this cursed power within me." Van peered over his shoulder and gazed at Jonny and Eddy momentarily, before warping out from the area.
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As Ed, Rolf, and Moses warped back into Mac Anu, they immediately sprawled haphazardly on the ground.
"I can't believe we lost again..." Moses whimpered as his glance shifted towards Rolf and Ed.
Ed sighed. "Lothar and his comrades have suffered yet another total defeat..."
"Do not blame Rolf!!" Rolf suddenly spat, "You told Rolf to warp to level ten area no!?!"
Moses paused before turning away. "No one was placing any blame on you Rolf." He plainly stated.
"So, how about that Game Over screen?" Ed nervously questioned as he stuttered throughout the sentence.
Moses and Rolf only let out audible sighs of annoyance.
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