Pokefanatic here with my next chapter for Tales of Edphonia. Before we begin, I'd like to thank you all for your reviews and comments. Now on with the show.

Chapter 3

Ed's Annoyance and Martel Temple

(Ed, Edd, Nazz, Lloyd, Colette, and Genis left the school building and headed towards the Iselia Weapon Shop.)

Storekeeper: Greetings, how may I help you?

Lloyd: Hey there, can you show us your items.

Shopkeeper: Sure, just a second.

(The shopkeeper went into the back and came out carrying various items.)

Lloyd: Okay, we have got Apple and Orange Gels that will restore your health, Life Bottles that will heal a fallen member, Magic Lenses that allow you to view a monsters status, two wooden blades, a chakram, Nova kendama, Soft Leather Armor, Boots, and various food items.

Genis: Ed has already got Twin Blades like Lloyd, I use a kendama, and Colette uses a chakram. Double-D, what weapon do you like?

Edd: I guess I'll take the kendama.

Nazz: I'll take the chakram.

Ed: And I'll take the chicken feathers.

Lloyd: Ed, shut up.

Ed: Okay.

Colette: If Nazz and Double-D take those weapons, then they can't equip the Soft Leather Armor.

Edd: Why not?

Pokefanatic: Because that is the rule of the game.

Ed: Hello, unknown voice, my name is Ed.

Genis: Who are you?

Pokefanatic: Um (Quickly thinks up something.) I am the Game Overlord; I make sure that the rules are followed. So obey the rules, or I will be forced to smite you. Oh, and I'll also be providing hints on what to do next. Farewell young travelers until we meet again.

Lloyd: Okay, that was weird; let me get your gear, so you can get suited up.

(Lloyd bought Soft Leather for Ed, The Nova Kendama for Double-D, The chakram for Nazz, and Boots for all of them. Lloyd also bought 5 Apple and Orange Gels, 3 Life Bottles, and 10 Magic Lenses.)

Colette: Now that we are prepared, let's head for Martel Temple.

(So they headed to the town's entrance, but were attacked by a Zombie and a Ghost.)

Lloyd: (Pulling his swords out.) Okay, Let's go.

Edd: I don't want to fight, I abhor violence.

Genis: Don't be such a wimp.

(Genis was then surrounded by magical energy.)

Genis: FIREBALL!!

(Genis fired three fireballs that hit the ghost. The ghost then headed towards Double-D.)

Edd: Stay away from me.

(Double-d then stuck his hands out and casted fireball and killed the ghost.)

Edd: Well, well, well interesting.

(Meanwhile Ed, Colette, Lloyd, and Nazz were attacking the zombie, and finally defeated it.)

Ed: We won, oh happy day.

(Runs over and gives Lloyd a big hug.)

Lloyd: (Gasping for air.) Ed, I can't breathe. (Ed lets go.) Let's go to the temple.

(So the group headed towards the temple.)

(After walking a while.)

Ed: Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Lloyd: Ed, please stop.

Ed: Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Lloyd: Ed.

Ed: Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Lloyd: ED, SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY!!!!!

Ed:………..

Lloyd: Thank you.

Ed: Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Lloyd: AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Edd: Ed, perhaps later okay.

Ed: Okay.

Lloyd: Geez, how can you stand this guy?

Edd: A lot of patience.

Nazz: We're used to it.

Lloyd: This is going to be a long journey.

(After walking for a while, they finally reach the temple.)

Lloyd: The temple is under attack.

Ed: By sushi people?

Genis: No, Ed by Desians.

Ed: …..Napkin please.

Genis: Oh, boy.

Colette: I have to go and receive the oracle.

Lloyd: We're going with you.

(So the group headed towards the temple entrance where a Desian, Desian soldiers, and a boy holding a piece of wood were.)

Desian: Where is the Chosen?

Old woman: …………..

Johnny: You'd better tell us where the Chosen is or else.

Plank:……….

Johnny: What's that plank? Plank says if you don't tell us, he'll board you to death. Gee, buddy that's harsh.

Edd: Johnny what are you doing here?

Johnny: Oh, hey guys, Plank and I are Desians. Way cool!!!!

Lloyd: Who is that and why is he talking to a piece of wood.

Ed: That's Johnny and his friend Plank.

Edd: We believe his need to talk to an inanimate object stems from childhood trauma.

Lloyd: ….Where did you say you were from again.

Old woman: Chosen, run away.

Colette: Grandma, Phaidra.

Botta: I see so you are the chosen.

Johnny: (Looks at Colette, with a loving expression.) I feel like writing her a poem, and I hate writing.

Botta: Don't be deceived apprentice, the chosen is evil.

Lloyd: Look who's talking, you Desians have broken the treaty and attacked the temple.

Soldier 1: Desians? Hahaha!!!!

Botta: Fine then, die at the hands of the Desians that you hate.

(The group is attacked by three Foot Soldiers.)

Lloyd: Let's go all out.

Ed: Is it nap time?

Genis: No Ed, it's battle time.

Ed: (Singing.) Battle time, step in time, battle time, step in time. Hahahaha!!!!

(Lloyd hits Ed in the head with the hilt of one of his swords.)

Ed: Okay, I feel fine.

Lloyd: Then fight you idiot.

Ed: Attack the wibbles.

(Ed dashes in and starts swinging his swords, and Lloyd follows.)

Edd: Take this. Fireball!!

(Double-D launches a fireball spell and kills a soldier.)

Edd: Oh my Lord, I just killed a man!!!

Ed: There, there, there's plenty to feel guilty about.

Edd: (Sarcastically.) Gee Ed, thanks I feel much better now.

Ed: Your welcome!!!

(They continue fighting until all the soldiers are dead.)

Botta: Hmmm, they are tougher than I thought. Apprentice, call in our secret weapon.

Johnny: Okie-dokey.

(Johnny makes a loud whistling noise, and a Large Desian comes out of the temple entrance, carrying a large chain mace.)

How may I serve you, Lord Botta.

Botta: Vidarr eliminate these meddlesome pests.

Vidarr: I shall obey.

(Vidarr starts attacking the group.)

Lloyd: Demon Fang!!! (Lloyd fires a small shockwave from his swords, but it causes minimal damage to Vidarr.)

Vidarr: Let me show you a real attack.

(Vidarr swings his heavy mace and hits Lloyd, weakening him.)

Lloyd: This guy is tough.

(Vidarr is about to deliver the finishing blow when two mysterious men block the attack with their swords.)

Danny: Hey, guys how are you doing.

No time for that now, here he comes.

(Vidarr starts his attack again.)

Danny: Lloyd, hold on. (starts casting a spell.) First Aid!!

(Lloyd is surrounded by a healing light that heals his wounds.)

Genis: Hey, I learned a new spell. (Genis starts casting a spell.) Stone Blast!!!

(Vidarr gets hit by several small stones.)

Lloyd: All right new skill. Sonic Thrust.

(Lloyd delivers a powerful thrust to Vidarr.)

Ed and Edd: We learned that new skill too.

Colette: Yay, new power. Pow Hammer.

Nazz: I got Pow Hammer as well.

(Colette and Nazz throw a hammer that hits Vidarr.)

(The group continues to hit Vidarr with their skills and attacks until…)

Vidarr: I can't believe I lost to a bunch of….. kids. (falls and dies.)

Botta: (Looks at ????) I didn't expect to see you here, damn retreat for now.

Johnny: Catch you guys later.

(Botta, Johnny, and Plank run off.)

Edd: Well, that was a tough battle.

Is everyone all right.

Lloyd: Yeah, but who are you?

Danny: This is Kratos.

Ed: Kratos, the cookie baker?

Danny: No Ed, he's a mercenary.

Ed: Chocolate chip, please.

Danny: You'll have to forgive him; he's an idiot.

(Ed suddenly takes off his shoes, and puts them on his ears. Then he starts waving his arms.)

Ed: Polly want a cracker. Arf, Arf, Arf!!!!

Kratos: I see.

Phaidra: How can I repay you for saving the chosen?

Kratos: I'm a mercenary, I take any job as long as someone pays me. If you're willing to pay me, I will protect the Chosen.

Phaidra: Under the circumstances, we have little choice, please look after the Chosen.

Kratos: Agreed. Then let us proceed into the temple.

Lloyd: I'm coming too.

Kratos: No, you'll only get in my way.

Lloyd: WHAT DID YOU SAY?!!!

Kratos: You heard me.

Colette: Please Kratos, let him come, I feel nervous without him near me.

Danny: Oh, baby. Colette has got the hots for Lloyd.

(Lloyd smacks Danny on top of the head.)

Danny: Owwww.

Kratos: This is going to be an interesting trip.

(The group heads inside the temple and proceeds down the main hallway, where a force field blocks the way.)

Lloyd: The way is sealed.

Kratos: Perhaps the Sorcerers Ring can break it. I believe it is located somewhere in this temple.

Nazz: Lets go find it.

(So the group retraces their steps and proceed down a different hallway and follow it downstairs into a room with a clear tile floor, that has several holes.)

Edd: Now what do you suppose these are for?

(Before Double-D can think, a golem appears and starts attacking.)

Ed: That rocks attacking.

(The group makes short work of the golem and it turns into a block.)

Colette: It turned into a rock.

(Suddenly Colette trips and pushes the block down the hole, which creates a path.)

Genis: Oh, I get it now.

Ed: Get what?

Danny: We got to push these blocks down the holes to create a path.

Colette: Here comes another Golem.

Nazz: Let's bust it up.

(The group continues to defeat golems and push blocks down holes, until they form a path to the Sorcerers Ring.)

Ed: Oh, oh, let me try.

(Ed puts on the ring and shoots out a small ball of fire.)

Ed: Cool, this reminds me of the ring from, Warrior of the Cyclops People, The Mega Mini Series.

Danny: Ed, you be careful with that thing.

Ed: Will do. (Ed accidentally shoots out another fireball and catches Danny's hair on fire.)

Danny: FIRE, FIRE, FIRE, PUT IT OUT, PUT IT OUT!!!!!!!!!

Gennis: Hold on Danny. Aqua Edge.

(Small blades of water shoot out and hit Danny, extinguishing the fire.)

Danny: Thanks.

Edd: Ed, let Danny have the ring please. We don't want any more catastrophes.

(Ed gives Danny the ring, and Danny puts it on.)

Lloyd: Let's head back and break the seal.

(So the group heads back and breaks the shield, and they go beyond it and find a teleporter.)

Kratos: Chosen, are you ready?

Colette: Yes.

Kratos: Good then let's go.

(The group steps on the teleporter and are transported to the top floor.)

To be continued…..

Thus, chapter 3 ends. Hope you all enjoyed. I'll begin on Chapter 4 soon. Until then please R&R. Pokefanatic out.