Butters' POV


I opened my front door, breathing in the fresh, cool air that blew itself in to my home. I walked out and closed it but not before hearing my parents telling me to come home before it gets too dark. My trek of ten steps began as I headed from my front door to Eric's backyard gate. I opened it to reveal the beautiful kingdom of Kupa Keep. I scanned the clearing, noticing Tweek, Craig, Scott, the obvious Eric, and Douchebag. My gaze lingered longer on the new kid however, the state he was in surprising me.

Douchebag looked like he'd stayed up all night, his eyes dark and bloodshot. I walked over to the tree he propped himself on, worried about his condition. "Uh hey, Douchebag! You okay, buddy?" I waved. He looked at me, his tired eyes staring into mine. He mustered up a weak smile and gave a thumbs up. He then yawned, his eyelids heavy. "You know you can talk to me whenever you have a problem, right?" I invited. The thief nodded, either not noticing the proposition or ignoring it. I gave him a pat on his shoulder before walking away, my concern for his mental health growing only stronger. It wasn't soon after my conversation that Princess Kenny arrived. I saw her slightly jump in surprise at the sight of her beloved. She quickly ran over to me, eyes filled with worry.

"What happened to him?" the maiden asked, her concerns muffled by her orange and brown parka.

I sighed,"I don't know. I just went over and asked if he was okay a few minutes ago, but it didn't look like he wanted to talk about it." We both looked at the new kid for a while, worry biting at our minds. We were interrupted however by the Grand Wizard's call for a team meeting. I watched as Douchebag slowly made his way towards the middle of the clearing, being one of the last members to join the meeting. I weaved my way through the small crowd and stood myself next to the new kid's side, Princess Kenny joining us not too long afterwards.

With everyone's attention, Cartman began his speech,"Humans! Yesterday, we gained a new fighter, loyal and strong! Today, we gain the Stick of Truth back!" he yelled out, receiving cheers and whoops from the crowd,"There's going to be a few of our warriors left behind to keep watch over the kingdom as usual. Tweek and Craig!" The crowd stood in a stunned silence as the names were called out.

Scott was the first one to break the silence,"R-really? I get to go this time?"

"Yea! Uh, you don't need a lock to be picked this time?" Craig called out after him, even more shocked than Scott was.

"Not today, Craig. We're plotting an attack on Kyle's backyard. We shot down their carrier raven and learned that that's where they were hiding the stick. Sir Stan will be there with his dog beast, so I need my ranger to tame it and distract it while we take the stick back. You don't always get everything you want, Craig,"the king smirked,"Alright, my warriors! Off to the Elven Forest!" With that, the Grand Wizard beckoned the rest of us to follow. We left in a somewhat single file line. Cartman going first, followed by Princess Kenny, Token, Scott, myself, and Douchebag.

I tapped Scott in the back,beaming up at him,"Congrats, Scott!"

"Thanks, Butters. But I'm so worried right now. I've never gone to a battle before. What if I mess everything up for you guys?" he worried.

"I'm sure you'll be fine! It's really not that bad! Besides, you'll have us to help you out if you need it, right Douchebag?" I turned around to see the new kid, head down. "Douchebag?" He jumped at the sound of his name. He looked up at me, cheeks flushed in embarrassment for not listening. "If Scott here was in trouble, you'd help him, right?" I asked again. He quickly nodded his head, giving a smile to the diabetic nine year old.

"Thanks, you guys," he smiled back. We walked in silence after that.

When we finally reached the Elven Forest, the Grand Wizard called for a huddle before we barged through the gate. "Okay, Scott, come with me when we first get in, so I can direct you to their stables. Princess Kenny, Douchebag, you'll fend off the Elven warriors, while I, with Token will go for the Tree of Life and steal the stick back. Butters go and help anyone of our teammates out of battle who are hurt. We good?" Everyone nodded. Princess Kenny set her bow up, Scott opening a pack of dog treats, Token cracked his knuckles, Douchebag grasped his dagger, and the Grand Wizard twisted open the caps of all his apple ciders, causing easy access to the mana replenisher. "Everyone, good?"

We all nodded in sync, determined to win our precious relic back.

"Three," we all turned towards the gate,

"Two," made sure we were all next to our battle buddy,

"ONE!" let's just say the gate had seen better days.


Kyle's POV


I was talking to my loyal friend and warrior, Sir Stan, when the word,"ONE!" was yelled from the other side of my wooden gate. I heard the sound of cracking wood as the gate opened, barely holding the pressure of a mass of humans breaking in. I stared in surprise at the unwelcome visit, stunned. My best friend was the first to take action, calling on his faithful beast, Sparky. The dog ran its way to the intruders, growling and baring its teeth in an attempt at intimidation. I thought for sure the dog would stall the humans long enough for me to climb the Tree of Life and secure the safety of the stick, but thought wrong I did.

"SCOTT, NOW!" the Grand Wizard yelled out, as his level nine ranger ran full force at Sparky, throwing a bag full of his favorite dog treats forwards. Stan's dog immediately went from guard to playful puppy as Scott teased the mutt with the treats, cooing and rubbing its back. I watched as Stan tried hopelessly to get his dog back in attack mode. I watched as the humans slowly advanced through the crowd of elves who had showed up so far this morning. We were terribly outnumbered I noticed as I quickly made my way up the Tree of Life, using the ladders and wooden steps that Stan's dad helped make.

I made my way to the top, where the stick lay on a wooden table, the light of the rising sun shining on it. I looked down at the battle that unfolded underneath me. My elves were losing tremendously. I watched as they sparred, blood being spilled. But one hooded figure caught my eye, the new kid. That doesn't make sense! Surely, Grand Wizard Fatass would realize that this could possibly be traumatic for the new kid! Not that I'm complaining, that is. It's best if he joins the right side, if any. I heard heavy footsteps creak the wooden stairs. I ripped my eyes away from the prophecy to face the fat face of my greatest enemy, my rival since the age of four.

"Fatass," I acknowledged the leader of the humans.

"Jew," he nodded back.

We glared at each other before I decided to speak out,"I'm impressed, Cartman. You actually caught me by surprise for once."

"Why thank you-" the wizard started.

"I'm not done yet, dumbass. Throughout this one simple piece of genius you somehow created, you forgot one tiny, probably minuscule, detail-"

"And what's that, Kahl?" Cartman interrupted.

"Douchebag. It seems you've forgotten the toll this would've taken on him. He's already confused on which side to take, but now to see each of our members beating each other to the 'death' might cause some... issues. Wouldn't you think?" I finished. I smirked at how the look of determination was wiped away immediately from Cartman's face. "I'll let you take the stick today, Grand Wizard. It seems you've won the battle down there anyway. Besides, I believe I'm done here," I started walking away, slightly disappointed at the loss of the stick once again, but satisfied with the sense I had knocked into Cartman's stiff little head. I heard him yell in victory as he grasped the stick and cheers from his followers below.

I retreated to my throne as I watched the humans make their way out of their kingdom, the last being Douchebag. Before leaving the now broken gate, he turned to stare at an Elven flag then at his own hands. He then shook his head and left my forest. I smiled at this, and just like that, I could hear his mind start to crack, just like the few pieces of wood that hung on so tightly to the destroyed gate.


It's official. I can't go one chapter now without ending it in some sort of nature-like imagery. This is my first sort of battle scene, but I promise, one of these days, I will not weasel my way out of showing a battle scene fully! Hope you enjoyed this newest addition! It might be a while till I post the next chapter given that school is starting once again and I have clubs afterwards. Please R & R!