Family
Chapter 416 Evil Movement
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. This is just a story for fun.
In Snowdin, Shovel Knight and Shield Knight had just finished watching the Grimm Troupe's show and were heading back into town. Troupe Master Grimm watched the two Knights leave and took notice that the weather seemed to be getting colder in Snowdin.
"A great storm is brewing." Thought Grimm to himself before heading back into his circus tent.
Shovel Knight and Shield Knight made their way through town, until they reached Grillby's, where they encountered Black Knight and Specter Knight. Before they could enter Grillby's, Insecto Knight suddenly came running up to them at full size.
"Insecto Knight." Said Shield Knight as Insecto Knight reached the group.
"Why are you here?" Asked Black Knight.
"My cover was blown, so I had to flee the scene and find you." Said Insecto Knight before he went and explained what happened.
"Jordan won't be pleased about this." Said Specter Knight.
"Well it can't be helped. I'm sure Jordan will understand." Said Shovel Knight.
The five of them went inside the bar and were greeted by Grillby himself. Grillby was a humanoid fire monster who wore glasses and dressed in some fancy bartender clothes. Shovel Knight scanned the bar and saw Jordan and the rest of the Castle Lemongrab expedition group gathered around a large table. They went to go join them.
Jordan was displeased about the news about Insecto Knight being discovered by the rival group since they no longer had a spy to keep tabs on their location. The fairy was pleased by the info Black Knight and Specter Knight had learned from Loke and Viper since it gave the group an idea where to look and according to some of the books Jordan and General Rabbit had read at the library, Hotland had a long history of magical items of ending up in the area. It was all a good lead and if Jordan could convince Blockner and his mercenaries to help the Castle Lemongrab group would have a good guide to lead them.
Several minutes later, Blockner and his band of mercenaries strolled into the bar and sat with Jordan's group.
"I'm glad to see you considered meeting with us. Now tell us exactly what your business is and I'll consider helping you." Said Blockner.
Jordan exchanged looks with General Rabbit and then they told Blockner about their quest for Horror's Hand. Blockner was silent for a few minutes and then he spoke.
"Well gentlemen, you're in luck. My mercenaries and I are heading that for a little business of our own and will be happy to lead you to Hotland. Will discuss payment once we get there and find Horror's Hand."
"Good enough for us." Said Jordan as he and Blockner shook hands.
The Castle Lemongrab expedition and their mercenary guides left Grillby's and marched out of Snowdin and towards the wetlands of Waterfall.
In another part of Snowdin, Mr. Dark and Dark Corvo were walking towards a igloo to meet with a powerful ice user to discuss a business opportunity.
"Oh great Frost Tiger, I wish to have a word with you." Called Mr. Dark.
A huge hulking and intimidating figure exited the igloo and stomped towards Mr. Dark and Dark Corvo. This was Frost Tiger. He was a giant humanoid white tiger with blue stripes. Frost Tiger had yellow eyes, ice spikes running down his head giving him a Mohawk, sharp claws with ice on them making them longer, and ice on two of his fangs giving him the look of a sabertooth tiger. He wore white boots, blue pants with a white sash, a light purple shirt, and a white and blue jacket.
"What do you want Mr. Dark, I already told you I have no interest in joining your army." Said Frost Tiger glaring down at Mr. Dark.
"I know that. I came to offer you a chance to show your might and test your skills against other great fighters." Said Mr. Dark pulling a flyer from his cloak and handing it to Frost Tiger.
"Sibling Showdown. A tournament huh?" Said Frost Tiger.
"Yes a great tournament where teams of siblings face off against one another in combat. This would be the perfect opportunity to show everyone in the Underground how strong you and your brother Fire Leo are." Said Mr. Dark.
(Author's Note: Frost Tiger and Fire Leo are from Viewtiful Joe.)
"It's been a while since I have spoken to my brother and see how strong his become since we parted ways. I think it's time we got back together and this tournament sounds the perfect opportunity to test our skills. It will be a glorious battle." Said Frost Tiger.
"I look forward to it." Said Mr. Dark.
"I must contact my brother in Hotland." Said Frost Tiger as he headed back into the igloo to use his phone.
"So what exactly is the purpose of having Frost Tiger and Fire Leo enter that Sibling Showdown tournament?" Asked Dark Corvo as he and Mr. Dark walked away from the igloo.
"Oh those two are just attention grabber for the audience at the Coliseum Fools. While everyone is focused on the fight, we will be stealing a treasure that Spirit and the others will absolutely love." Said Mr. Dark.
The two evil beings disappeared into the woods to conduct some other foul deeds.
Back in town, Mom was sneaking around trying to come up with a plan to defeat Toriel and kill Isaac. Mom was currently wearing a old jacket she had stolen from a clothes donation stand and was peering into all the various shop windows trying to find the tools she needed to give her an edge against Toriel, but so far she had found nothing. The mad woman was considering giving up her quest, but boosted her spirit by giving herself a pep talk.
"You are Magdalene O. Moriah. You are on a holy quest. You cannot give up and let the devil win."
Mom came across a window looking into Klungo's potion shop. Klungo was nowhere in sight, so Mom snuck in and began to look at all the potions. She found a bottle labeled 'Invisibility Potion' and another one labeled 'Growth Potion'. This was exactly what Mom needed. She pocketed the potions and left the shop.
Over in Hotland at the Doctor's base, the Doctor sat behind his desk going over some notes about the red flowers, when there was a knock at his door.
"Enter." Said the Doctor.
Miss Marshmallow entered the room followed by Lunar, Endol, and Merak.
"You wanted to see us sir?" Asked Lunar.
"Yes I have a important job for you three. I've already done a few tests with the red flower on Mants and Bandits with some interesting results and now I want to move on to human test subjects. Misery encountered a large group of humans, when she went to go get the red flowers. I want you to capture a few of these humans and bring them to me." Said the Doctor.
"What do they look like?" Asked Endol.
"I had Misery use her magic to create some photos of the humans." Said the Doctor as he handed the trio some photos of the Gravity Falls explorers.
"You can count on us sir." Said Lunar.
The three minions left the office and then the base. Many evils were on the move in the Underground.
To be continued.