Chapter 7: Aquatic Assault
Previously, a newbie who is manly was recruited to manipulate earth(aka Geokinesis) thus becoming the geokinetic Earth Dragon Guardian. Who will be the last one to be part of the guardians?
The next day...
Randy and Howard are checking their lockers when an announcement was made by their principal. "Attention Norrisville! The Physical Education staff has been saving for a rainy day to come because first, it's not raining and second, what I'm trying to say is that they've install an Olympic-sized pool along with another pool and a Jacuzzi out the school near the sports field!" Both boys gasped. "Cunningham! Don't you know what that means?"
"Yeah buddy. POOL PARTY!"
"Oh yeah Cunningham. Norrisville High will get a taste of our idea to throw one in this school."
"That's the cheese buddy. Since, school's over, wanna check it out?"
"Count me in!"
Outside...
The duo went to check it out and what they saw amazed their eyes. In front of them is the large Olympic-sized swimming pool with another pool and the Jacuzzi. There, "Yo guys. What's up yo?"
"Haha, Crash. Here to train I presume. Hmmm..."
"No Howard. Here to watch the swim team train."
"What the juice? We have our own swim team?"
"Yeah Randy, before the pool's installed, registration's been open to those who want to join the group and now that the pool's been installed, the swim team can now train for the upcoming tournament against Flackville."
"Yeah right, I bet we can beat that school since the wave ski and chess tournament. Right Cunningham?"
"I don't think so Howard. Besides, Flackville was said to win a lot of these swimming tournaments against other schools but not ours' cause we don't have a pool yet until now. Remember this lesson, "To underestimate your enemy is to invite your defeat."
"I really don't get the cheese Cunningham but as the leader of the DGs, I have a lot to learn from you."
"Now you get the cheese and Crash, I wonder who's the captain of the swim team?"
"Oh yeah, forget to mention it. They say she's a half American, half Japanese girl who hails from a family of Olympic swimmers and she's here!" Randy and Howard turned to see a girl with long, red hair and she's kinda attractive based on her green eyes, fair skin and a sexy figure design on her body. More like an Asian appearance to them. "The captain of the swim team. Ariel Mizu." Crash introduced as they watched her and the swim team train for the upcoming tournament. While watching them, Randy asked himself. "I wonder, if the school installed the pool here. Then, where was it installed from? Answer?
McFist Industries...
"VICEROY! What's the status of installing pool facilities in Norrisvile High?"
"You mean the swimming pool not the pool table we're playing with." In the office, McFist and Viceroy are having a game of billiards in the office. "Whatever Viceroy but is it also our job to exterminate the ninja and his allies?"
"Yes Hannibal and that's why we helped installed the swimming pool facility in the school. One thing's for sure, they never know what's in store for them. Follow me and I'll show if you don't understand the gist of-"
"HA! I hit the 8-ball in the pocket and I win Viceroy. IN YOUR FACE! You owe me $500!"
"Are you done or what?"
"Yes you were saying something about the storage area, yeah we'll go there AFTER YOU PAY ME!" Viceroy sighed and paid him as they headed tot he storage area.
At the storage area...
When they arrived, there are 6 large rectangular aquarium tanks containing some robotic, digital life forms. "Each tank contains a different aquatic specie to counter the ninja and his allies. I have around here, robo-sharks, squids, hammerheads, manta rays, anglerfish and hermit crabs men at-"
"MY DISPATCHMENT!"
"Yes, your dispatchment."
"That is some army if you ask me Viceroy and how will we bring a large fishy army to attack the ninja and his allies?"
"Now that you mentioned it..." Viceroy opened a computer in the room and it shows the dimensions of the pool and for some reason, it's linked to the computer. "If you look closely, the walls of the pool are hidden passageways for our aquatic robo army to enter the school, draw out the ninja and his allies and they won't stand a chance against an army like this!"
"And the army makes me hungry, how' bout we grab some seafood for lunch?"
"You said it and one more thing, your nephew revealed to me of a swimming tournament taking place next week on Thursday. This will be the time for us to unleash the aquatic army against the ninja and his allies!"
"Yeah, he and Bash are at odds. Truth to be told, I favour him more than Bash."
"So do I and I'm hungry. Shall we get going Hannibal?"
"Sure whatever."
In the afternoon...
"Norrisville's first swimming tournament which will also host it for the first time live on Norrisville." Heidi can be seen on TV with Theresa at the swimming complex. Right now, "Here we have the new student, Ariel Mizu, captain of the swim team. So Ariel, what is your opinion of the upcoming swimming tournament?"
"First of all, it was a dream come true that this school had one and for my opinion, I made ready the team to train hard with sweat and blood. Seriously, I knew this day would come since I've heard that Flackville's been winning this kind of tournament and for the first time, Norrisville High will get the chance and opportunity to challenge them! I look forward to this event and we'll give it all we got during the event!"
"Strong and confident words from the captain, well you have it Norrisville! This is Heidi Weinerman. Signing off."
"CLICK!" The TV was off as Randy, Howard and Crash turned to see Heidi and Theresa enter the room. "Hey sis how's the interview?"
"Always big as always Howard. Now to prepare for the event, I need all your help."
"Okay, we got this in the bag but FYI, if we're gonna do this kind of job, we must not use our elemental powers in front of the crowd." Randy reminded the whole group as they listened attentively. "So what's the plan Heidi?"
"I might need tight security for this event only. Me and my brother will host the tournament while Theresa records the event and all I want you and Crash to do is to keep watch."
"Alright then let's get it over with but why first of all?"
"You might not know it before because we had a lot of trouble hosting events that resulted in catastrophic stuff Crash."
"Okay...that sounds insane. No wonder you expect the event to go smooth-sailing."
On the day of the event in the afternoon...
Randy and Crash went around minding their own business as students went to the bleachers to sit. "This is boring Crash! Can't we do something else like "crash" the fish cage?"
"You sure know how to use my name in an ironic manner." Crash replied. Just then, "Hey there." a voice spoke up. Both turned to see Ariel in her trademark Norrisville one-piece blue and orange swimsuit. "So what's up?"
"Nothing much to do but you're name is Ariel right? I'm Randy Cunningham and this is Crash Johnson."
"Nice to meet you two."
"So they say you hail from your family who are Olympic swimmers?"
"Yeah, my parents entered the Olympic games in their days before. I was inspired to learn and become like them and started my own training programme to be the best I can."
"Neat." They chat for a while until the competition was announced. "That was a good chat with you guys. See you!"
"Yeah and all the best!" the duo called out as Ariel hurried off to meet her swim team while for some reason, an idea struck Randy...
Nearby, Theresa was setting up the VCR when from behind, she saw a robber robbing an elderly woman. Smiling, she looked left and right and when no one was looking, she created an icicle from her left hand and fired it at the robber pinning him to a nearby house. It was a cold and calculating surprise for them somehow.
Once all had settled down. "Welcome everybody to Norrisville's swimming tournament! 2 swim teams from our school and Flackville will compete against each other for victory! There will be a few competitions held in our Olympic sized swimming pool so stay tuned till competition commences!" Heidi then turned to see Howard snoring. Manipulating wind, she blew it on his hair with her right hand. "Did I miss anything sis?" she smacked her head in disgust.
Meanwhile, Randy and Crash decided to rest their feet when, "McFist!"
"Whoa what's my uncle doing here?" True, at the back of the bleachers are McFist and Viceroy playing video games. "I thought my uncle is always busy."
"Sometimes Crash, he visits the school just to have fun and watch the ninja get pwned by robots and monsters."
"That's kinda suspicious to the point that you mentioned that my uncle comes here to watch the ninja get pwned." Randy could agree with Crash because he sensed that something sinister is going on...
At the bleachers, "HA! I win again Viceroy! Pay me!" Viceroy sighed and took out $200 and gave it to McFist. "By the way, when do we unleash the aquatic fishy army Viceroy?"
"Just wait Hannibal. Leave everything to me."
"But I said before the army is under my dispatchment."
"Sigh...fine just wait for my signal and you dispatch them."
Finally...(The whole tournament would be slightly inaccurate. Sheesh...)
"Okay people, let the tournament...Commence!" Howard announced as Heidi went to the pool area to signal the starting point. The Norrisville swim team before beginning their tournament. "Alright girls, may the best swimmer win!" Ariel announced for they will compete against among themselves so they wished each other the best and they readied themselves against Flackville.
So to begin with, the tournament will host 3 catergories. 100m, 200m and 4x100m freestyle swim relays. 4 girls from both schools each will compete against each other and only the top 4 will emerge victorious so first is the 100m relay. Once Heidi opened fired, a dive and some splashing can be heard and then cheering from both schools(Students from Flackville also came to support their school) Seeing this, Randy and Crash cheered while Theresa worked on the recording. Even McFist and Viceroy supported for fun and for the right time to...(Okay, I think I must not expose their plan first so we skip him for now)Right now, Flackville beat Norrisville in the 100m relay so in the 200m relay same thing except when Howard was commentating. "Look at how fast the girls from both swim teams race through to reach the end especially Ariel Mizu the captain of the swim team! She's so fast like as if she swims like a dolphin or...sis! which aquatic fish is the fastest in the water?"
"Howard just shut up and continue!"
"No need to, the captain just emerged victorious thus both schools are tied. Therefore, we'll begin the final relay within an hour so break time!"
Therefore...
Buying some tacos and burritos, Randy and Howard went back to the pool complex to have their snack with their friends. "Good stuff." Crash can be seen eating 5 burritos while Randy and Howard chat about Grave Punchers. Just then, Ariel showed up. "Mind if I join you?" The trio nodded as she sat down saying, "Thanks for your encouraging support. I must say that this is going smooth-sailing."
"Whoa are you referring to me or Cunningham and Johnson."
"The both of them Howard."
"Hey how the juice did you know me."
"Your sister told me about your quirkiness and humorous attitude."
"Now that makes me astonished. I also need to go to the bathroom. Please excuse me." Howard dashed off as Randy and Crash smiled back at Ariel from her previous words to them.
As for Howard, he was feeling urgent and somehow found a socket attached to the commentary area. He smiled. When no one was looking, he powered up self-transmutating into living electricity and travelled into the circuit which connects to the whole school.
Inside the school at the office...
Heidi and Theresa were in a discussion when Howard reappeared from the socket startling them. "Did I interfere anything?" The next thing he never expected, the door opened and was thrown out flat on his face. "Uncivilised!" He called out as he went to the bathroom.
Inside the bathroom...
"I hope it wouldn't take long since I ate 15 burritos and 10 packets of taco with melted cheese on top." Howard replied to himself as he began to do his business. Suddenly, "VICEROY! IS IT TIME?"
"Patience Hannibal, it might be time-consuming to wait but remember, strike when the iron is hot!"
"I know, I did that when I was fixing the iron for Marci!"
"I'm not referring to the actual iron, I'm referring to the artificial aquatic army that you are gonna dispatch to hunt the ninja and his allies!"
"Oh yeah, I hope everything's ready and going according to plan?"
"It should be." Howard who was in the cubicle of the toilet gasped when he eavesdropped their conversation when, "Oh crap! I think it's coming out!" Soon enough, plop plop sounds can be heard and a foul smell was diffused. "Oh what's that smell Viceroy?"
"It's a horrible smell! Like Muscleman's laundry! KOFF! KOFF!" They burst out of the bathroom and there, "You know who else smells like dirty laundry? MY MOM! WHOOOO!" Out of nowhere, Muscleman emerged and went around swinging his shirt in the air. "Is it just me or it is that cartoon characters are appearing in our show and story?"
"Don't know but let's just go and carry out the plan as soon as the tournament's finished Viceroy."
"Perfect ideal timing sir!" As they left, "I gotta warn them and I guess I will take real long to finish my business!" Howard can now be groaning as his business is big, long and foul-smelling which includes breaking winds...(which smells like my dirty socks. Disgusting. Sheesh...)
Now back outside...
"Welcome back Norrisville and everyone. It's clearly unknown why my brother wasn't here for 30 minutes so I'll take over and as you know, it's time for the final relay and it will decide today's winner!" All cheered as the competitors took position. "Go Ariel!"
"Swim to victory!"
"Make our school proud!" Cheering can be heard from the students as Ariel waved to them. At the bleachers, "Once it begins, I'll trigger the signal. Right Viceroy?"
"Just remember when is the right time?" Just then, "On your mark, get set..." McFist readied a remote control. After a few seconds, Heidi opened fired and diving and splashing can heard . This is what McFist was waiting for because without hesitation, he pressed the red button on the remote control and the signal was given. A signal that will bring forth havoc and a surprise...
At the McFist Storage area...
Upon receiving the signal through the control panel, "Release the army!" A robo-Ape ordered as each robo-Ape went to each aquarium tank and as soon as all are in position, a green light flashed on the control panel giving them the signal to release the army. Together, the robo-apes pulled down a lever and the walls connected to the tanks opened up and the aquatic army swam their way to their destination to begin their feasting...
Now back there...
"She's winning!"
"Alright! Doing good out there Ariel!"
"Finish it!" More cheering can be heard as Ariel swam her way to finish the relay and as all of Norrisville cheered for it...
"SPLOOSH!" Something shot out of the pool revealing it to be..."Ha! It's just a sharkman-like hybrid!" Bash exclaimed scornfully. But upon seeing it, "Something's not right." sensed Randy. He then took a closer look at the pool and saw, "Passageways?" Then at the surface, "Hey Jawson! You and what army?" Buttermaker mocked out. All laughed at the joke until the robo-sharkman snapped it's mechanical jaws and Randy who is still getting a closer look at the pool saw submerged figures emerging from the passageways. "What the juice?" Suddenly, multiple aquatic robots shot out of the pool landing everywhere scattering both schools and throwing the swim teams into confusion. "Not good dude!" Crash exclaimed as the army began to tear the place apart shooting and stabbing anything with their tridents. "Yeah it's good because..." Nodding at him, Randy and Crash hid under the bleachers and somehow, Ariel noticed this. "What are they doing?" she thought as a robo-hermit crab man fired triple lasers but she quickly ran. Then, turning her head to the bleachers, it exploded revealing...
"Fire Dragon Guardian!"
"Earth Dragon Guardian!" The guardians drew their Dragon Blades and began slicing robots all over the place. "Where's your buddy? He would never miss this battle!" Crash exclaimed as he punched the ground. "Earth Spikes!" Multiple earth spikes were summoned below the robots dismembering them. Then, a group of robo-squidmen took position and fired their tridents at them when, "CRACK!" a wall of ice was formed shielding the two of them. "If my brother never misses the fun, we'll have our fun shall we?" It was none other than the Ice and Wind Dragon Guardians. "Let's cook the seafood into scraps!" Heidi stated as she fired her Cyclone Blast throwing some robo-manta ray men out of sight, Theresa froze some robo-squidmen with her Frost Breath, Randy fired waves of fire incinerating some robo-hammerhead sharkmen and Crash created a boulder and threw it at some robo-anglerfishmen. While the fighting was going on, in the bushes, "I bet this army will destroy the ninja!"
"And how much will you bet?"
"Good Question Viceroy...how' bout a $1000?"
"Deal! Let's continue the fun. Shall we?"
Back at the battle, "There's too many of them!"
"No wonder we're outnumbered and surrounded." True, more robots are being deployed and by now, they encircled their prey. All readied their tridents. Ariel gasped and it drew their attention. "Hey, isn't that..." Soon enough, Ariel was discovered and the army readied their weapons. "Get out of here! t's not safe!" Theresa called out as some of the robots pursued her but she evaded their attacks as she acrobatically dodged their lasers and plunged into the pool. "This does not look good." Heidi exclaimed as the aquatic army plunged in too when suddenly, a whirlpool was formed surprising everyone. "Well it does look good." Randy exclaimed as the next thing he knew it, the whirlpool shot up showering everyone. "On second thought, I almost forgot that..." Randy snapped his fingers but no reaction. He snapped some more but nothing was ignited. "Bummer."
"Wait! What about Ariel?" Crash asked. The guardians checked the pool and there she was, alive and well. "What just happened? I was pinned down by those ravages and then, I felt a surge around me and..." She felt something behind her, she drew it and there it was a katana with the designs of a blue dragon. "What is this?"
"First of all, welcome, Water Dragon Guardian." she was speechless over Randy's words. "To begin with, you are granted the Water Dragon Blade which helps you enable Hydrokinesis. The ability to manipulate water."
"You're kidding?" was her reply until she looked at a huge puddle of water and what she saw made her realize it. Through the reflection, she was clad in a ninja suit with Blue Dragon designs on it. "I don't believe it...why me?"
"One's choice must be chosen for a purpose. You decide." Ariel thought for a while and somehow, the aquatic army that was splashed and knocked out regained their conscience and resumed their attack. "Oh great, this is gonna be endless!" Crash exclaimed as the guardians resumed their attack. One of them jumped in to attack Randy when a blast of water hit it sending it out. Yurning to Ariel who just made her shot. "This is looking good. Hydro Hand!" She fired a water-shaped fist at 3 robots damaging them. "Wise choice." Randy exclaimed as they jumped out and joined the other guardians to fight. For some reason, many of the crabmen fused together into a robo-monster crab. "I've fought that before in chapter 1!" Randy exclaimed as to his surprise, Ariel made her move. "Hydro Cannon!" a powerful blast of water instantly dismembered the crab. Then, "Water Pulse!" Ariel shot a ball of water that damaged robots and it did a splash damage on many more near them. All the guardians fought hard but there' too many of them until...
"KICK!" the door tot he front school was kicked and coming out is..."You're late buddy."
"Sorry, eating 25 burritos is a big and foul mistake!" Soon enough, a huge stink cloud flooded it's way out. "What a stink!" Heidi exclaimed. "Yuck! It's horrible!" Theresa exclaimed. "Totally not cool yo!" Crash exclaimed until suddenly, one of the robots tried to attack Howard when suddenly, it stopped and then, "BOOM!"
"What the juice?" all exclaimed as the stink cloud diffused all over the place and all the robots instantly were blown up. The gas even diffused through the passageways and then...
Back at the bushes, "I win! You pay!"
"No fair Viceroy!" McFist pouted paying him when Viceroy got a call. After answering to it, "It looks like the storage area caught fire and it's a big one because of some stink cloud."
"Looks like we'll let them celebrate because we'll deal with them again!" McFist stated with rage over losing his bet to Viceroy and then, "To top it off, the smell is terrible that's why!"
3 days later...
"Excellent work ninja. You chose wisely and recruited well. You better start preparing them to hep fight against the great evil!" Smith briefed as Randy looked at his team consisting of Howard, Heidi, Theresa, Crash and Ariel. "You chose us because of some great evil that will destroy us and you enlist us to help you?" Heidi asked him. "Yes, these are dark times my friends. I chose you to become Dragon guardians because of what I see in you. Courage, determination, strong will and many more aspects which we have. If we can learn to work together, the great evil will be vanquished for life. Are you with me or will you back down?" Randy then drew out his Fire Dragon Blade pointing it mid-air. The others stared at each other for a moment, then, all drew their weapons and pointed them in mid-air with the tips in contact and raising them in the air, "DRAGON GUARDIANS!" They called out as the katanas glowed revealing a vision of the 6 elemental dragons marking the rebirth of the guardians.
Finally, the list is complete! Now the real adventure begins. Chapter 7 coming soon...
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