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The 3 Shadows, Episode 6 – Master hunter redemption

Chapter 3 – Rivals reunited

Sapphire's room was a typically dark cave, with some blue lights scattered around. There was a desk with some miscellaneous books scattered on it. Most were sword skill books. It seemed that her work and her envy of Joz's title were her life.

All of a sudden Joz found a blade resting on his neck.

"What are you doing in my room?" said an angry familiar voice.

"Hey Sapphire. I just wanted to talk privately", said Joz.

"So talk…" said Sapphire.

"I will when you take the blade away from my neck", said Joz.

"You break into our base and sneak into my room. Tell me why I should trust you?" asked Sapphire.

"Fine. I came here to do something for you", said Joz.

Sapphire removed the blade and stood confused.

"Go on", said Sapphire.

"Both you and I have a lot in common. We're both hunters, we're both bats that carry swords, we're both mercenaries, we've both done things we're not proud of", said Joz.

"Yeah and…?" asked Sapphire.

"During the tournament some of our secrets were revealed. Secrets relating to the side of our lives we hate. Where we do something clearly wrong because we are paid to", said Joz, "I plan to do something right to balance it out and I want you to assist me"

"Why? You were paid to do a job and you did it", said Sapphire.

"I don't want to be remembered as a monster. Plus I'm kinda sick of Shadow hating my guts", said Joz.

"So that's what this is all about. You do a good deed and you and Shadow become friends again", said Sapphire.

"Yes but also I should really do something to help the Robotniks. So should you. Killing is never right is it?" asked Joz.

Sapphire paused.

"Shadow's happiness is none of my concern", said Sapphire.

"I know you're not that cold. I know there's a part of you that wants to do something to try and rectify what you did", said Joz.

"What do you have in mind?" asked Sapphire.

"Remember how I said that I couldn't kill the kid. Well I was thinking of reuniting him with Gerald", said Joz.

"What?... You never cease to surprise me. You actually want to help Gerald after all he did to you?" asked Sapphire.

"Yes. It seems right. I killed the boys parents, I should try and reunite him with his grandfather", said Joz, "Don't you want to do something good to make up for the bad you've done"

"Hmmm, when you put it that way I suppose I should. Ok I'll help you out, if you do one thing for me", said Sapphire.

"Name it", said Joz.

"Fight me…again", said Sapphire, "And whatever you do, don't hold back".

Joz groaned.

"Beat me and I'll do it", said Sapphire, "I want to see if I've got any stronger"

"Here?" asked Joz.

"Anywhere? Though I suppose the hill top would be better", said Sapphire.

"Ok then. Up to the Hill top", said Joz.

The both left the room and headed towards the Hill top.

"Hey where did he come from?" asked Diamond who passed them.

"I used my Stealth wing to infiltrate your base. Don't worry, I only want Saph", said Joz.

"Saph? You're shortening my name already as if we're friends?" asked Saph.

"Don't be that way. Why are you being so hostile against me? I proved I deserve my title didn't I?" asked Joz.

"Bah! Whatever. Let's just get on with our rematch", said Saph.

"You know we should really keep our strength for when we infiltrate Gerald's base", said Joz.

"Oh no you don't. I've waited for a chance to have another go at you for ages. You're not going to weasel out of this one", said Saph angrily.

Joz smiled.

"You know you're kinda cute when you're angry", said Joz.

Saph paused for a moment not knowing what to think. Diamond giggled and Joz laughed out loud.

"Come on then. If it really matters to you that much…" said Joz.