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Chapter 5: The Challenge & The Fight
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Joko looked at Dilandau, "What do you mean 'Time to die'? Are you going to kill my Silver Dragon Gemini?"
Dilandau took his eyes of Gemini, Escaflowna, and Van, who was now standing just behind Gemini and Escaflowna, "Yes, I'm gonna kill Gemini, I'm going to kill Van, too."
Escaflowna decided to speak up, "No way I'm going to let you kill Gen-chan!"
Dilandau and Joko looked at the little dragon perched on Gemini's shoulder, "WHAT? DID THAT DRAGON TALK!" They both said simultaneously.
Gemini unsheathed her sword, Escaflowna flew off and landed right beside her, "Yes, I talk. Get out of here, unless you want a hot seat!" Joko gaped at the little winged creature.
Dilandau was getting ready to attack Gemini, and Gemini saw this, so she got ready for an attack. "Dilandau!" Gemini yelled.
"What?"
"I challenge you to a fight, anything-goes!"
Van spoke up, "Gemini, no he'll kill you!"
"He's already tried that, and failed. Trust me he does not stand a ghost of a chance."
Escaflowna flew over to Van, and landed on his shoulder, "Trust in Gem-chan. She is smart, stubborn, and headstrong. She is never likes to lose a battle."
Dilandau gave an evil grin, "I accept your challenge, because I'm guaranteed to win. You're only a wimpy girl, and girls can't fight."
Gemini was furious at Dilandau's comment, "Are you saying girls can't fight. Because if you are, I can tell you, I CAN FIGHT BETTER THAN ANY MAN HERE!" Gemini yelled in pure rage.
Escaflowna whispered in Van's ear, "He's dead now. One thing you DO NOT want to do is insult Gem-chan's ability to fight, she WILL kill you. The last person who did that landed in the hospital for a month in a coma." Van winced at this. "Another thing you don't want to do is call her a…"
That was as far as Escaflowna got before Dilandau spoke, "You little bitch!"
"Uh-oh, he's defiantly D-E-A-D."
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME! YOU'RE DEAD!" Gemini jumped up, and it being noon, she disappeared into the sun. Escaflowna clawed Van a bit to get his attention. Then they received a telepathic message from Gemini, [Van, Esca-chan, get inside now! I don't want either of you to get hurt.]
Van and Escaflowna went inside, "What is she going to do?"
"She's going to do her rare 'Sun Dragon Blast'. It's a very powerful attack. She gathers up solar energy, mix's it with her own, and releases it."
A few seconds later, they heard Gemini, "SUN DRAGON BLAST!" Then, a bright yellow light hit the ground, and disappeared. Gemini landed 3 seconds after the blast disappears, "YOU'RE NEXT JOKO!" Gemini yelled at Joko, who was behind a tree.
Joko popped his head out from behind the tree, (A/N: Joko maybe stubborn, and a baka, but he does have some brains.) " Can I take a rain check on that?"
Gemini gave him a death glare that made Escaflowna shudder; "If you don't want to die I suggest you leave me alone. That means don't talk to me, stop saying I'm your fiancée, and just STAY OUT OF MY LIFE," Gemini took a deep breath, "FOREVER!"
Joko nodded, "I will respect your wishes. I will not bother you anymore. May you find happiness and victory in your adventures and battles." Joko bowed to Gemini, then jumped over the back fence.
Gemini walked over to the crater, and looked at Dilandau, [Esca-chan, come here.]
Escaflowna flew off Van's shoulder, and over to Gemini, "What is it, Gem-chan?"
[Can you make sure he's still unconscious?]
Escaflowna flew down next to Dilandau; "He's out of it, Gem-chan."
Just then, Dilandau woke up. Everyone heard a groan, "What hit me? It looked like a golden dragon, only you could pass right through it, and it shined like the sun." Dilandau passed out again, due to shock.
Gemini came down and picked up Dilandau, and kicked him into high earth orbit, then got out of the crater, "Well, at least he won't be around anytime soon. Anyone up for lunch?"
"Very much so." Van answered.
They both walked to the house, Escaflowna flew in ahead of the two, and landed on the table, "I'm going to rest, Gem-chan."
"OK Esca-chan. I'll wake you up later. We'll be going to Geae the day after tomorrow, I'll wake you then."
"YAHOO! Goodnight Gem-chan, goodnight Van-chan" A red glow slipped out of Escaflowna, went to the pendent around Gemini's neck, and disappeared. Escaflowna was stone once again.
"Dose she do that often?" Van asked Gemini.
"Yeah. She knows when I'm tired from a fight." Van gave Gemini a clueless look. Gemini sighed, "She shares my energy when she's alive. I used up some of my energy in the fight, so she went to sleep so I can stay awake for a couple more hours. You understand now?" Van nodded. The rest of the day went without incident. "Van tomorrow we will be going to the city. I need to pick up some stuff. Plus, you can learn more about life here on the mystic moon. Good night."
Van noded, "Good night, Gemini. I look forward to seeing around your world."
They both went to bed thinking about each other, and how tomorrow would go.
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I'm sorry it took me so long to get this out, but I've been trying to rewrite this. I'll try and get the next part out sooner.
Next chapter:
Chapter 6: Van meets a new friend