After a fun few hours with the kids at the orphanage, Amanda and Jango decided to take them to the local park to get some fresh air and ice cream. Altaria was delighted with the idea and allowed them to go. "Just don't forget to bring them back before five," she says as they went to the park.
The kids went out and began to play on the various play sets at the park. Katie was having a great time with everyone else as well. She managed to become friends with some of the girls. She was glad that Jango told her how to make friends without hiding in fear.
Amanda paid for the ice cream and she, plus Jango, started to hand out everyone's ice cream. Jango memorized what everyone wanted, limiting the complaints to absolute zero.
While eating their ice cream, the kids went over to a picnic table and were talking about stuff like cartoons and stuff toys. Jango and Amanda were eating their ice cream and were having a bit of a chat, while glancing at the kids every once in awhile.
"So Jango, did you have fun or did you have a bad time?" Amanda teased.
Jango shook his head at her amusement. "Okay I'll admit, that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I guess I shouldn't hold the past against myself." Even though some parts are emotionally scarring. He thought in sadness, but still kept a smile on his face. "What made you want to volunteer at an orphanage anyway?"
Amanda looked at the ground. "Well…after my mom died, I started to realize that other kids were just as upset as I was when they lost their parents. I mean, I still have my dad, but he's usually busy. Years later, I heard that the orphanage needed some help. The kids there were just in a state of panic, knowing that they will never see their family ever again.
"So, I thought I could cheer the kids up. After awhile, the kids started to become calmer. They would always wait for when I plan to visit. Playing with those kids made me forget how much I missed my mom." She started to frown and tears started to form. "Still, not one day has gone by where I wished my mom was here, standing next to me…and wishing me good night."
Jango looked at Amanda, who let the tears finally flow down her face. He became concerned and got closer to her. Amanda looked at him with a faint blush. "There's nothing to cry about Amanda. Your mom wouldn't want you to act like that. Losing family can be rough at first, but they will always be right there…" He pointed his claw at the left side of her body. "…in your heart." He wiped away a few of the tears on her face and stared into her eyes.
Amanda blush darkened. "I know. It's just that I don't know much about her. She died when I was three. We went on vacation, but assassins jumped us and tried to kill us. My mom tried to fend them off, telling my dad to run as far away as he can with me. That was the last time I ever saw my mom."
Jango started to feel guilty. He may not have been the one who killed her mom, but he felt that being an assassin himself was guilty enough. Jango wrapped his arms around Amanda and gave her a hug. This surprised both of them and ironically, Jango was more surprised. But he continued it anyway. "Amanda, don't worry about it, okay."
Amanda got over the surprised feeling and happily reciprocated the hug. "Thanks Jango. You are truly a great friend."
"Yeah, which reminds me." He pulled away from the hug and looked at her. "There's something I need to tell you." Amanda tilted her head in confusion. "You see, there are a couple of things about myself that I never mentioned and I think this is a perfect time to mention them." Jango took a deep breath. "Amanda, back at Fire Lizard Valley, I-"
Before he could even get a syllable out, a glowing purple trash bag starts flying towards the two. Jango manages to move Amanda and himself out of the way. The bag explodes on the ground and forms a crater in the ground.
"What was that?" Amanda asked in fright.
"I believe that was a move called Gunk Shot. But who would have aimed it at us?" They both heard a sinister laughter coming from not to far away. They looked over to see a familiar, yet unpleasant face. "David, should have known."
The Linoone came over to the startled duo. "Well, well, well. Fancy meeting you two here. How is your day going?" David said politely, in an evil sort of way.
"You nearly nailed us with a Gunk Shot attack. How do you think we're feeling?" Amanda yelled viciously.
David scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, I was really meaning to hit 'Gecko Freak' over there. I never realized you were in front of him."
Ignoring the insult, Jango goes up to David. "Alright, spill it. Why did you aim that attack at me?"
"You should know." David yelled. "You stole my girl from me, embarrassed me at the tournament, poured a piping hot smoothie in my mouth, and convinced my younger brother to commit a violent act of assault on me with a metal bat."
"And I enjoyed every second of it." Jango said smugly. "Also, last I check, the closes you got to a girlfriend is your own mother." Amanda snickered at the remark while David was grinding his teeth.
"Just. Shut. Up. If you never came into this city in the first place, I could have finally been with my one true love." Amanda was starting to look like that she was going to barf. "But no, you just waltz on over and take my happiness away from me. I mean, come on, she would rather have me as a boyfriend then some freak of nature."
"That's where you're wrong David." Amanda chirped in. David and Jango were both surprised. "Jango, unlike you, happens to be an amazing friend. He is even a true gentleman, most of the time." Jango just shrugged. "And just before you came along, Jango was comforting me. That just proves that he would make a better boyfriend then you." Jango had a dark red blush on his face. He never expected her to say that about him. Amanda also blushed from what she just said as well.
As for David, his mouth, literally, fell to the ground in pure shock. His anger towards Jango started to bottle up. "Okay then, if that's how you feel, then I challenge you to a battle!" He exclaimed, pointing his paw at Jango.
"Did you hit your head or something? I clearly demolished you the last time. You wouldn't stand a chance." Jango said.
"Oh, but that is where you are wrong." David started to explain, "You see, I reviewed your battle style from the last time we battled, and I know how you fight. You seem to rely on your speed in order to get out of situations that you can maneuver through. You use your power to help you parry any powerful attacks that can't be dodged too well. As for defense, it seemed pretty average from the blows you took. So, I learned Gunk Shot in order to incapacitate you so you'd be weaker. That will allow me to win."
"Or maybe you're just a stupid rodent who is a little too confident and probably had nothing better to do in his free time." Jango countered. Although, he was right about his technique.
"If you think you can beat me so easily, then let's bet. If you manage to beat me in battle, I won't bother you or the beautiful princess anymore. But if I win, you have to allow me twenty-four, uninterrupted hours alone with her." Jango was shocked. If he allowed that, the king will have his head presented on a sliver platter. "That is, unless your afraid."
Jango was about to say no, but Amanda said, "Do it Jango."
Jango was surprised by this. "But, what about you?"
"I have confidents in you…and I know you can beat him. So don't worry about me and just win." Amanda said sweetly.
That pretty much gave Jango a good reason to kick David's sorry ass. He turned to David and said, "I accept your challenge." David grinned evilly with delight. Jango sighed. Guess this was the fight Chromo was referring to. Let's just get this over with.
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Word about the fight caught on quickly, because there was a large crowd surrounding the two fighters who were preparing for battle. Apparently, most of the crowd was placing bets on the two, mostly on Jango though. The rest were a bunch of weird geeks that idolized David.
Amanda was waiting for the battle to start. Either though she trusted Jango to win, she still was worried about the fact that there was a chance she have to spend time with David. For twenty-four hours uninterrupted! Amanda thought in horror.
She snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a tugging on her tail. She turned to see Katie, along with the other younglings. "What is Uncle Jangy doing?" She asked in confusion.
Amanda smiled a little and knelt down. "Look Katie, Jango is just going to do a battle. It's a bit like wrestling, just slightly more dangerous."
"Is he going to be okay?" She asked in concern.
Amanda got up and looked at Jango. "I hope."
Jango looked at her and gave a small wave, which she happily returned. He then focused back at David. Okay, I need to be careful. There is no way of telling how he'll battle this time, so I need to keep my guard up. And really need to watch how I use my moves. I don't want a repeat of what happen ten years ago.
David grinned sinisterly and said, "You ready for the beating of your life?"
"Ready to pummel you into the ground." Jango replied back.
They both took their battle stance and glared at each other. The spectators were waiting for who would make the first move. Some were video taping it for their amusement.
After a long silence, David struck first. "Water Pulse!" He formed a ball of energized water and fired towards Jango. He simply side stepped out of the way as the attack flew by harmlessly.
He started to charge towards the Rush Pokémon. "Dragon Claw." He thrust the glowing claws at him.
"Slash." He parried the attack before it made contact. They pushed themselves away from each other.
"Thunderbolt." David released a stream of electricity at Jango. But as always, he had a counter strategy.
"Dragon Claw." His claws glowed blue and were positioned in front of him. They not only countered the Thunderbolt, but also absorbed the attack. "Thunder Punch!" Jango started to attack and landed a swift blow at David, with a slight power boost from the Thunderbolt.
David was off balanced for a second, but shook off the pain. "Well played, but this battle has only just begun." He started to charge forward with Slash.
Jango started to dodge the attacks with little difficulty. However, David did manage to land a few hits on him. Before David could use Slash again, Jango grabbed both of his arms and held him in place. "Flamethrower." The fire attack hit David in the face and sent him in the air.
He manages to regain his balance in mid-air and charges up an attack. "Gunk Shot." He fires the purple trash bag at Jango and it makes contact. The smoke cleared and Jango appeared dizzy, but wasn't treated with the poison effect of Gunk Shot. "Slash." He dived down and tries to hit Jango.
Jango shakes off the dizziness and jumps up towards him. He started to become engulfed in blue fire. "Flare Blitz." The two made contact and were blown away by an explosion. They landed safely and still had a lot of energy left.
"Water Pulse." David fired the water attack at Jango and it sent him flying to a tree.
Jango regains his balance in mid-air and rebounds off the tree. "Thunder Punch." The impact sends David tumbling on the ground. He gets up and tries to attempt a Thunderbolt, but Jango has other ideas. "Flamethrower." He fires the attack at David's feet and he starts jumping up and down to try and relieve the pain.
"Water Pulse." He throws the attack on the ground and it creates a small tidal wave that hits Jango. "Thunderbolt." It strikes Jango with massive pain sense he was all wet. "Hahaha, ready to give up now?" David said in a cruel manner.
Jango shakes his head and glares with determination. However he was starting to lose his steam. "If you think those attacks will stop, you're an even bigger dunce then I originally thought."
David shook his head disappointedly. "You asked for this, Gunk Shot." He throws the trash bag at Jango. He jumps out of the way in time, but David kept throwing attacks, one after another. Jango is suddenly surrounded by a thick smoke and can't see anything past it. David then dives through and uses Slash repeatedly on Jango.
Jango counters back with his Dragon Claw. The two kept trading blows with each other. This went on for awhile until they both unleashed their Thunderbolt and Flamethrower respectively at each other, blowing away the smoke.
They stood an equal distance from each. They both were starting to become increasingly tired from the fighting.
Jango was getting pretty annoyed at this point. He really has improved his game. He seems to know how I'm going to attack most of the time. There has got to be away to beat him. Maybe I can knock him into a tree and burn it. No, that's stupid. I could use Thunder Punch until he is paralyzed. No, too risky.
Or you can use my help boy. Jango gasped at the sound of the voice in his head. It sounded demonic and cold and soulless.
No, not you again. Get out of my head. Jango yelled in his thoughts while clutching his head.
You know you can't win without me boy. Come on, it will be fun. Plus, you get to watch that rodent suffer. It said persuading him to do…whatever it was trying to ask for (What could it be).
No way, I won't let you. As much as I hate David, I won't let you eradicate him for your own personal pleasure.
Jango, it's been ten years sense you last let me come out.
I was furious and in trauma during that time. I don't need your help.
But Jango, do you really want David to steal your girlfriend?
She is not my girlfriend.
I can read your thoughts Jango. You have mixed feelings about this girl don't you?
Currently in reality, everyone was staring at Jango in confusion. He was grunting and clutching his head in discomfort.
Amanda became concern. "Jango, wants wrong with you?" She yelled at him, but he didn't seem to here. "Jango." She whispered to herself.
"Uncle Jangy?" Katie said in sadness. The other kids were getting worried too.
The only one who wasn't worried about Jango was David, who saw this as an opportunity to attack. "If you aren't going to respond anytime soon, I'll just make you. Full Powered Gunk Shot!" He fired the attack at Jango and caused him to be thrown back into a tree.
Jango finally snapped out of his thoughts and tried to get up. But he stumbled on the ground and tried to hold himself up. Purple electricity started to course around his body and looked a little purple himself. Amanda put her paws up to her mouth and gasped. "Oh no, he's been poisoned."
David started to charge forward with Slash, but Jango managed to roll out of the way in time, despite his condition. "Flame… (cough)…thrower." He wheezed as he blasted it in David's face. "Thunder Punch." He got up and threw an electrified punch at his face. "And…finally…Dragon Claw." He slashed his claws at David. He stumbled back, bleeding a little from his left arm.
"You son of a bitch, you are going to pay for that. GUNK SHOT!" He fired the poison attack at Jango, who took a major hit. Before he could get up, David fired more and more Gunk Shots at Jango. The poison circulating through his organs was increasing more by the second. It was making it difficult to stay conscious.
Amanda had tears in her eyes, as did the kids. "David, Stop It. Please Stop." She pleaded.
Sense he didn't want to disobey her, David stopped the flow of attacks, but went up to Jango. He was trying his hardest to get up, but the poison just made more intense. That's when David comes over, grabs his neck, and pushes him to the ground, hard. "Don't bother; the poison will only make it worse. And even if your Blaze ability were to activate, you pass out eventually. Your ability won't save you this time. And now you lost, I won. Now I get Amanda for twenty-four hours, Gecko Freak." With that, David slams him on the ground and walks over to Amanda, who was stepping back in disgust and fright.
Jango's vision started to become blurry, both from slow, losing consciousness and that he was crying himself. I can't believe I lost to him. And now I'm going to lose Amanda. She will hate me forever. She will never forgive me. It'll be like at the orphanage, no one would care about me ever again. I failed.
You haven't failed yet boy. The demonic voice said. There is a chance for you to win. But that will require you to let me out. After all, how much do you care for that girl?
Jango looked at the panicking Amanda. He felt heartbroken to see her like that. She was the only person that truly liked him for his personality. They had so much in common, they got along so well, and above all, Jango found her to be the most beautiful girl he had ever met.
I…I…I like her. No, I love her. She is the best thing that ever came into my life. No one could ever replace her. Suddenly, all those hurt emotions quickly changed to boiling anger. And if David takes her away from me, he will pay the ultimate price. The previous tears on his face started to evaporate. The ground under him started to steam.
That's right boy, use your anger. Let it give you the power of a thousand suns. The voice said while laughing malevolently.
Jango's anger was starting to rise and the ground was starting to show signs of melting. David will pay. David will suffer. David will burn. David…will…DIE! His pupils rolled to the back of his head and his entire eye became blood red.
To be continued…
