Author Kirby here. No pointless stuff up here today. Although I may let Edd run the show from here... nah.
Thank you to my SECOND reviewer. This may be a good time to tell you guys... I need one review per chapter... otherwise I keep my writing to myself. :P
Alright people, glad you enjoyed the first two chapters. This one isn't going to be as long as the other one. That's about it, so enjoy "Alexandria, my name is ED"
Disclaimer: SUMMARY, DUH!
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Chapter 2: Alexandria, my name is ED
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"Wow... this is amazing!" Edd said.
Eddy groaned "It's just a castle... what's so special sockhead?" he asked.
"I spy a big shiny thing in the middle. Can I have it Eddy?" Asked Ed.
"What do you think Ed?" Eddy replied.
Ed smiled happily. "YAY I GET THE BIG SHINY THING!"
Edd sighed. "At least he is still the same."
-The three Eds were on top of the airship, looking at the marvel that was Alexandria. Alexandria is a bustling town with people everywhere. Near the town was a lake, and in the middle of the lake was the castle. The castle had 4 turrets on the corners, and a big blade-like pillar in the middle. It was truly a sight to see. -
(I wonder if anyone back home has noticed we're gone?) Edd thought to himself. (Mother and father must be worried.)
Eddy glanced over at Edd. "What's up Double-D?" Asked Eddy.
Edd sighed. "Oh nothing much. Thought I do wonder if anyone back home has noticed our sudden disappearance?" he said.
Eddy shrugged. "I really can't tell. None of us knows where we are."
"I miss home Eddy." said Ed. Edd and Eddy just stared at Ed, thinking the same thing. A few seconds passed before Blank came upstairs.
"You ready Double-D?" asked Blank. He dug into his pockets and pulled out a little box. "Here, you're gonna need this."
Edd looked a bit confused. "Ready for what?" he asked, taking the box. On it was a very odd symbol that looked like a tornado. Blank also handed him a slip of paper with instructions on it.
"You're gonna jump" Blank said.
"I'M GOING TO WHAT?" Exploded Edd.
"HE'S GOING TO WHAT?" Shouted Eddy.
"SHOUTING CONTEST, YAY" Burst Ed.
"Calm down will ya. The box you have will stop you from crashing into the ground." Explained Blank. "Just chuck it at the ground and a blast of wind will stop you before you hit the ground"
Edd peered over the edge of the airship. It was a good 500 yard drop. He tried to push the feeling of doom out of his mind, but couldn't "Are you sure about this?"
"... No" Said Blank, and shoved Edd off the edge. "SORRY, BUT YOU'LL THANK ME LATER."
"HAPPY LANDINGS DOUBLE-D!" shouted Ed. {I'm so cruel, aren't I?}
-Edd was falling again, screaming at the top of his lungs. The wind whipped by him as the earth came closer and closer. He shut his eyes for a few moments then re-opened them. This time, the ground was a LOT closer than normal. Edd had no idea what to do before he finally remembered the box. -
"I sure hope this works, otherwise, I'll be a literal pancake" Edd said, and threw the box at the ground under him. When it hit, he felt a large blast of wind come his way, and his fall slowly came to an end. He touched down, light as a feather.
"Well... I'll have to remember to thank Blank when I get back to the ship." Edd said to himself, and stood up. He was in a field not too far outside the town of Alexandria. He shrugged, picked up his staff, and began to stroll towards the town.
(It's amazing to see a town that looks like it came right out of old world culture) Edd thought to himself. He soon found himself at the town entrance, and facing two guards, dressed in old world armor.
"Halt, who goes there?" Asked guard one, preparing his sword.
(I probably want to keep a low profile if I'm going to sneak in) Edd thought to himself. "Uh, my name is... err Duo... Dee, yeah, Duo Dee, and I'm from the town of... err (What's that place again... oh yeah, Lindblum) the town of Lindblum, and I'm here to see the play."
"Alright Mr. D. You sure are dressed funny," commented guard 2. "And how come you didn't come by airship?"
"(Oh, shoot... I never did get a change of clothes. Now about the airship... um... lets see. It um.... broke down, yeah that's it!) My airship...err, broke down near... (What's the place... something gate... South Gate, oh yeah) South Gate. It's being repaired. I had to walk the whole way here, so I'm quite tired." Edd lied.
"Alright, your story makes sense... you know, your clothes are really interesting. Anyways, you may pass. Welcome to Alexandria!" Said guard one.
"Thank you... err, I'll... be going... now." Said Edd, and he got away from that situation before anything else could happen.
"Interesting fella, wasn't he," said guard 1 when Edd had left.
"Quite. I still can't believe he walked all the way from South Gate... in those clothes!" Replied guard 2.
"Yeah... he certainly looks like someone from Lindblum though, he sure dresses like it" Guard 1 said.
"I know... oh well. I don't really see any reason to be suspicious" Said Guard 2
"Me neither" Replied Guard 1.
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(This place is amazing) Thought Edd to himself. He was enjoying the sites, but having a very hard time getting around because of all of the people that were there for the play. He eventually found himself in a big plaza, and there were people bustling about.
(How am I ever going to find my way into the castle?) Edd asked himself. He absentmindedly strolled around for a while, looking at the shops and asking a few people what the play was about. He got some pretty weird questions about not reading any of Lord Avon's plays, and his clothes, but he just shrugged them off. Edd eventually heard the call for tickets, and that's when he saw a little guy with a steepled hat and a blue robe hanging his head.
(He must be bummed about not being able to see the play) Edd thought to himself. (The poor guy. Maybe I can go cheer him up). Edd casually walked towards the steepled hat kid who was just invited to go jump rope with a couple of other kids. (I'll be polite and wait for the kid to finish... I wonder what I should say to him)
-The steepled hat kid began to jump. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... eventually he got to 20, and it got a bit faster. 21, 23, 25, 27... (Wow, he is good) Thought Edd. The kid kept jumping past 50, 55, 60, 65... he was on fire. He got to 100, and things REALLY picked up. 100, 110, 120, 130... the little guy hit 200... 220, 240, 300.... 500... 700 (This kid can really jump, for a little guy) Thought Edd, practically astounded that the kid had made it this far.. 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 990, 995... 96...97...98.... 99, 1000. That's when they stopped. -
The kids who the steepled hat kid was with were astounded. "Wow, you are really good. You are the new jump rope king!" Exclaimed the kids.
"T-Thanks... I really didn't think I could do it myself." Replied the kid in the hat. He took the cards and mini award given to him and walked into an alley. Edd soon followed and caught up to him.
Edd tapped the guy on the shoulder and he turned around. "That was some pretty intense jump roping there kid. I'm impressed!" he said.
"T-Thanks." Replied the kid. "I tried to forge a ticket to get into the play, but I got caught. So I decided to do something else with my time."
Edd frowned. "Why couldn't you just buy a ticket?"
The kid kinda slowly answered. "I'm actually kinda broke. After my grandpa died, I had to fend for myself. All I have left is 270 gil, and a few potions."
Edd felt a pang of guilt, but he ignored it. "Wow... I'm actually kinda new here too, so I really don't have anything to go by." he replied. "What's your name anyways?"
"V-Vivi" Vivi stuttered. "What about you?"
"I'm Ed-errrrrr Duo... Duo D." Edd replied, catching himself from using his real name.. "I was hoping I could have gotten into the play... but after I saw you needed a ticket, I just stopped trying."
"Oh..." Vivi replied. "Hey, someone is coming." He said, and a little rat kid with a red hat came around the corner.
The kid looked a bit suspicious to Edd, but he ignored it. "Hey you guys... you wanna see the play with me?" The rat kid asked.
Edd and Vivi looked at eachother excitedly. "You bet!" they replied.
The rat kid nodded. "Alright you lazy people. I'll let you sneak in with me on one condition. You two are going to be my slaves," he demanded.
"Mmm... I don't know" Said Vivi.
Edd didn't take a moment to decide. "Done" he said. (This kid really can't mean it) he thought.
The rat kid nodded. "Alright, you short guy, look that way and see if someone is coming. Tall guy with the hat, with me." he ordered.
"Alright" Replied Edd and Vivi. Vivi gave the other two the all clear, and then the rat kid took a nearby ladder from the wall. He waved Vivi to come with them and the three of them ran through the back streets into an old chapel.
"Alright, you, short kid, go up there first. Hat kid, check and see if anyone is coming." Ordered the rat kid. Vivi went to climb up the ladder in the chapel when a fluffy creature with a red pom-pom on it's head fell on top of him. It started shouting at Vivi.
"Kupo, watch where you are going!" Said the creature.
"What are you?" Asked Edd, who had turned around.
The creature shook his head. "Don't tell me you haven't seen a moogle before!" said the rat kid. "They're all over the world. Some people say they're magical guardians from beyond. I think they're an annoyance."
"Hey, I heard that, Kupo!" Said the moogle. "My name is Kupo, I haven't seen you around here before. Where are you from, kupo?" Kupo asked.
Edd thought for a second. "Err... I'm from Lindblum. I was here to see the play, but didn't have a ticket." Lied Edd.
Kupo nodded. "Nice to meet you, kupo. Tell my friends in Lindblum I said hi, kupo." Kupo said.
"He'll do that," the rat kid said, obviously trying to speed up the conversation. "Alright guys, follow me." and with that he climbed up the ladder in the chapel. Vivi and Edd followed closely. They made it to the roof without too many troubles. Then they came to a wooden platform they had to cross. The rat kid ran straight across, Edd walked across with his eyes shut, but Vivi had a hard time.
The rat kid sighed. "Great, Mr. Hat here is afraid of heights. Just walk across and pretend its solid ground," he ordered.
Vivi nodded weakly. "O-okay... I'll try." Vivi said, and slowly inched his way across the board. He eventually got to the second rooftop, and Edd congratulated him. The three walked to the second board, and it was the same thing for the three of them. Vivi had a hard time again.
"I'm sure it won't fall Vivi, just come across." Edd said.
"A-Alrighty..." Vivi said and began to walk across. The board wobbled and began to splinter in the middle. Vivi rushed across right as the board snapped in two.
"Well what do you know, it broke," The rat kid said. "Hurry up, the play is going to begin soon." The three continued across the rooftops and finally reached an area next to the castle. The rat kid took the ladder and bridged the gap so they could gain access to the castle.
"Lets go guys" Said the rat kid, and ran into the back of the audience. Vivi and Edd followed. Inside were smartly dressed people who looked very rich.
(Well, it looks like I finally made it to the noble's booth.) Edd said, and began to clap with the rest of the people as the play began. (Now to find where the princess is sitting)
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Well, I have to say that went a bit faster. Doesn't mean it didn't take me a while to write.
Coming up next chapter. The play goes off without a hitch. The three guys attempt to kidnap the princess, and then everything falls apart.
Be sure to read the next chapter, "Show stopping ED"
Read and Review please. Reviews are nice :D
AK, over and out.
Thank you to my SECOND reviewer. This may be a good time to tell you guys... I need one review per chapter... otherwise I keep my writing to myself. :P
Alright people, glad you enjoyed the first two chapters. This one isn't going to be as long as the other one. That's about it, so enjoy "Alexandria, my name is ED"
Disclaimer: SUMMARY, DUH!
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Chapter 2: Alexandria, my name is ED
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"Wow... this is amazing!" Edd said.
Eddy groaned "It's just a castle... what's so special sockhead?" he asked.
"I spy a big shiny thing in the middle. Can I have it Eddy?" Asked Ed.
"What do you think Ed?" Eddy replied.
Ed smiled happily. "YAY I GET THE BIG SHINY THING!"
Edd sighed. "At least he is still the same."
-The three Eds were on top of the airship, looking at the marvel that was Alexandria. Alexandria is a bustling town with people everywhere. Near the town was a lake, and in the middle of the lake was the castle. The castle had 4 turrets on the corners, and a big blade-like pillar in the middle. It was truly a sight to see. -
(I wonder if anyone back home has noticed we're gone?) Edd thought to himself. (Mother and father must be worried.)
Eddy glanced over at Edd. "What's up Double-D?" Asked Eddy.
Edd sighed. "Oh nothing much. Thought I do wonder if anyone back home has noticed our sudden disappearance?" he said.
Eddy shrugged. "I really can't tell. None of us knows where we are."
"I miss home Eddy." said Ed. Edd and Eddy just stared at Ed, thinking the same thing. A few seconds passed before Blank came upstairs.
"You ready Double-D?" asked Blank. He dug into his pockets and pulled out a little box. "Here, you're gonna need this."
Edd looked a bit confused. "Ready for what?" he asked, taking the box. On it was a very odd symbol that looked like a tornado. Blank also handed him a slip of paper with instructions on it.
"You're gonna jump" Blank said.
"I'M GOING TO WHAT?" Exploded Edd.
"HE'S GOING TO WHAT?" Shouted Eddy.
"SHOUTING CONTEST, YAY" Burst Ed.
"Calm down will ya. The box you have will stop you from crashing into the ground." Explained Blank. "Just chuck it at the ground and a blast of wind will stop you before you hit the ground"
Edd peered over the edge of the airship. It was a good 500 yard drop. He tried to push the feeling of doom out of his mind, but couldn't "Are you sure about this?"
"... No" Said Blank, and shoved Edd off the edge. "SORRY, BUT YOU'LL THANK ME LATER."
"HAPPY LANDINGS DOUBLE-D!" shouted Ed. {I'm so cruel, aren't I?}
-Edd was falling again, screaming at the top of his lungs. The wind whipped by him as the earth came closer and closer. He shut his eyes for a few moments then re-opened them. This time, the ground was a LOT closer than normal. Edd had no idea what to do before he finally remembered the box. -
"I sure hope this works, otherwise, I'll be a literal pancake" Edd said, and threw the box at the ground under him. When it hit, he felt a large blast of wind come his way, and his fall slowly came to an end. He touched down, light as a feather.
"Well... I'll have to remember to thank Blank when I get back to the ship." Edd said to himself, and stood up. He was in a field not too far outside the town of Alexandria. He shrugged, picked up his staff, and began to stroll towards the town.
(It's amazing to see a town that looks like it came right out of old world culture) Edd thought to himself. He soon found himself at the town entrance, and facing two guards, dressed in old world armor.
"Halt, who goes there?" Asked guard one, preparing his sword.
(I probably want to keep a low profile if I'm going to sneak in) Edd thought to himself. "Uh, my name is... err Duo... Dee, yeah, Duo Dee, and I'm from the town of... err (What's that place again... oh yeah, Lindblum) the town of Lindblum, and I'm here to see the play."
"Alright Mr. D. You sure are dressed funny," commented guard 2. "And how come you didn't come by airship?"
"(Oh, shoot... I never did get a change of clothes. Now about the airship... um... lets see. It um.... broke down, yeah that's it!) My airship...err, broke down near... (What's the place... something gate... South Gate, oh yeah) South Gate. It's being repaired. I had to walk the whole way here, so I'm quite tired." Edd lied.
"Alright, your story makes sense... you know, your clothes are really interesting. Anyways, you may pass. Welcome to Alexandria!" Said guard one.
"Thank you... err, I'll... be going... now." Said Edd, and he got away from that situation before anything else could happen.
"Interesting fella, wasn't he," said guard 1 when Edd had left.
"Quite. I still can't believe he walked all the way from South Gate... in those clothes!" Replied guard 2.
"Yeah... he certainly looks like someone from Lindblum though, he sure dresses like it" Guard 1 said.
"I know... oh well. I don't really see any reason to be suspicious" Said Guard 2
"Me neither" Replied Guard 1.
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(This place is amazing) Thought Edd to himself. He was enjoying the sites, but having a very hard time getting around because of all of the people that were there for the play. He eventually found himself in a big plaza, and there were people bustling about.
(How am I ever going to find my way into the castle?) Edd asked himself. He absentmindedly strolled around for a while, looking at the shops and asking a few people what the play was about. He got some pretty weird questions about not reading any of Lord Avon's plays, and his clothes, but he just shrugged them off. Edd eventually heard the call for tickets, and that's when he saw a little guy with a steepled hat and a blue robe hanging his head.
(He must be bummed about not being able to see the play) Edd thought to himself. (The poor guy. Maybe I can go cheer him up). Edd casually walked towards the steepled hat kid who was just invited to go jump rope with a couple of other kids. (I'll be polite and wait for the kid to finish... I wonder what I should say to him)
-The steepled hat kid began to jump. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... eventually he got to 20, and it got a bit faster. 21, 23, 25, 27... (Wow, he is good) Thought Edd. The kid kept jumping past 50, 55, 60, 65... he was on fire. He got to 100, and things REALLY picked up. 100, 110, 120, 130... the little guy hit 200... 220, 240, 300.... 500... 700 (This kid can really jump, for a little guy) Thought Edd, practically astounded that the kid had made it this far.. 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 990, 995... 96...97...98.... 99, 1000. That's when they stopped. -
The kids who the steepled hat kid was with were astounded. "Wow, you are really good. You are the new jump rope king!" Exclaimed the kids.
"T-Thanks... I really didn't think I could do it myself." Replied the kid in the hat. He took the cards and mini award given to him and walked into an alley. Edd soon followed and caught up to him.
Edd tapped the guy on the shoulder and he turned around. "That was some pretty intense jump roping there kid. I'm impressed!" he said.
"T-Thanks." Replied the kid. "I tried to forge a ticket to get into the play, but I got caught. So I decided to do something else with my time."
Edd frowned. "Why couldn't you just buy a ticket?"
The kid kinda slowly answered. "I'm actually kinda broke. After my grandpa died, I had to fend for myself. All I have left is 270 gil, and a few potions."
Edd felt a pang of guilt, but he ignored it. "Wow... I'm actually kinda new here too, so I really don't have anything to go by." he replied. "What's your name anyways?"
"V-Vivi" Vivi stuttered. "What about you?"
"I'm Ed-errrrrr Duo... Duo D." Edd replied, catching himself from using his real name.. "I was hoping I could have gotten into the play... but after I saw you needed a ticket, I just stopped trying."
"Oh..." Vivi replied. "Hey, someone is coming." He said, and a little rat kid with a red hat came around the corner.
The kid looked a bit suspicious to Edd, but he ignored it. "Hey you guys... you wanna see the play with me?" The rat kid asked.
Edd and Vivi looked at eachother excitedly. "You bet!" they replied.
The rat kid nodded. "Alright you lazy people. I'll let you sneak in with me on one condition. You two are going to be my slaves," he demanded.
"Mmm... I don't know" Said Vivi.
Edd didn't take a moment to decide. "Done" he said. (This kid really can't mean it) he thought.
The rat kid nodded. "Alright, you short guy, look that way and see if someone is coming. Tall guy with the hat, with me." he ordered.
"Alright" Replied Edd and Vivi. Vivi gave the other two the all clear, and then the rat kid took a nearby ladder from the wall. He waved Vivi to come with them and the three of them ran through the back streets into an old chapel.
"Alright, you, short kid, go up there first. Hat kid, check and see if anyone is coming." Ordered the rat kid. Vivi went to climb up the ladder in the chapel when a fluffy creature with a red pom-pom on it's head fell on top of him. It started shouting at Vivi.
"Kupo, watch where you are going!" Said the creature.
"What are you?" Asked Edd, who had turned around.
The creature shook his head. "Don't tell me you haven't seen a moogle before!" said the rat kid. "They're all over the world. Some people say they're magical guardians from beyond. I think they're an annoyance."
"Hey, I heard that, Kupo!" Said the moogle. "My name is Kupo, I haven't seen you around here before. Where are you from, kupo?" Kupo asked.
Edd thought for a second. "Err... I'm from Lindblum. I was here to see the play, but didn't have a ticket." Lied Edd.
Kupo nodded. "Nice to meet you, kupo. Tell my friends in Lindblum I said hi, kupo." Kupo said.
"He'll do that," the rat kid said, obviously trying to speed up the conversation. "Alright guys, follow me." and with that he climbed up the ladder in the chapel. Vivi and Edd followed closely. They made it to the roof without too many troubles. Then they came to a wooden platform they had to cross. The rat kid ran straight across, Edd walked across with his eyes shut, but Vivi had a hard time.
The rat kid sighed. "Great, Mr. Hat here is afraid of heights. Just walk across and pretend its solid ground," he ordered.
Vivi nodded weakly. "O-okay... I'll try." Vivi said, and slowly inched his way across the board. He eventually got to the second rooftop, and Edd congratulated him. The three walked to the second board, and it was the same thing for the three of them. Vivi had a hard time again.
"I'm sure it won't fall Vivi, just come across." Edd said.
"A-Alrighty..." Vivi said and began to walk across. The board wobbled and began to splinter in the middle. Vivi rushed across right as the board snapped in two.
"Well what do you know, it broke," The rat kid said. "Hurry up, the play is going to begin soon." The three continued across the rooftops and finally reached an area next to the castle. The rat kid took the ladder and bridged the gap so they could gain access to the castle.
"Lets go guys" Said the rat kid, and ran into the back of the audience. Vivi and Edd followed. Inside were smartly dressed people who looked very rich.
(Well, it looks like I finally made it to the noble's booth.) Edd said, and began to clap with the rest of the people as the play began. (Now to find where the princess is sitting)
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End Chapter
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Well, I have to say that went a bit faster. Doesn't mean it didn't take me a while to write.
Coming up next chapter. The play goes off without a hitch. The three guys attempt to kidnap the princess, and then everything falls apart.
Be sure to read the next chapter, "Show stopping ED"
Read and Review please. Reviews are nice :D
AK, over and out.