AN: Sorry about not updating, I was kind of busy. Anyway, here's the new chapter. Hope you like it!
Chapter 6: Friends
Andie walked to Master Hand's room, letter in hand. You know, Red, she thought. How come we always end up going to Master Hand?
If Red were there, she would've given Andie a look. "Because you refuse to make friends that could share useful information with you," she said. Andie nodded to herself and stopped in front of Master Hand's office. She was about to knock on the door when she heard voices on the other side.
"So, do you accept?" Andie was able to identify the first voice as Master Hand's.
"Yes, I do." The second voice sounded female, like that of a young woman. "Besides, who am I to keep these two friends from contacting each other?"
Andie heard Master Hand chuckle. "You are too kind for your own good," he said. Andie pressed her ear closer to the door.
"Eavesdropping, huh?" she heard Red say. Andie snorted but ignored the dragon.
"There are more universes that need to be kind, Master Hand," the lady said. Andie tilted her head in confusion. What were they talking about?
"Anyway, you really don't mind being a messenger?" Master Hand asked. Andie was beginning to feel irritated. She hated not knowing something, and since she was the army's commander back in Immorta, she rarely didn't know what was going on. She knew that Red could hear better than her since she was a dragon and all.
"For the last time, I don't."
"If you're so sure then sign this paper," Master Hand muttered. Andie could hear shuffling in the room before it fell silent. A feeling of anxiety grew in Andie's stomach but she forced it away. She could tell that Red could sense something off in the air.
Before the dragon could inform her, the lady said, "Looks like we have an eavesdropper." Andie froze as she heard footsteps nearing the door. She stumbled back and watched in alarm as the door opened, revealing a young lady. She wore a red dress that had flowers adorning the waist and brown, knee-length boots. She had a pale face and short, black hair. Her eyes were the oddest shade of orange Andie had ever seen.
She offered the warlord a friendly smile. "Why hello there, my name is Author," she said. She held out her hand and Andie stared at it uncertainly. Master Hand's voice almost shocked her.
"You can trust her, there's no need to be afraid," he said. Andie inspected Author one last time before reluctantly shaking her hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," she said gruffly. Author laughed and shook her head.
"The pleasure is mine," she replied. She spotted the letter the warlord held and tilted her head to the side curiously. Andie looked at her nervously.
"Is there something wrong?" she asked. Author smiled at her and shook her head. Andie followed her gaze and found herself staring at her letter. "Oh, this? I was just going to send it to my friend," she said. Master hand looked at Andie, slightly amused.
"You wrote a letter already?" he asked. Andie nodded.
"I'll send it for you, dear," Author offered happily. Andie gave her a strange look. Author giggled at Andie and pointed at the letter. "I'll send it. I'm your messenger, you know?"
Andie shook her head and gave the lady a polite smile. "Alright then," she said, handing over the letter.
"Are you sure we can trust her?" Red asked. Andie looked uncertain but she mentally nodded. Can't you sense it? Her aura is very pure, Andie mused. Red was silent for a few moments before agreeing with Andie.
Andie's breath was caught up in her throat as Author's eyes began to glow, her body fading bit by bit. She heard Master Hand mutter, "Show-off".
Andie stared wide eyed at the spot the lady once was, and she was pretty sure that Red was too. She released a breath of awe and looked at Master Hand. He shook himself in amusement and turned his attention to the warlord. "That was my friend." With those last words, he retreated to his room and shut the door.
"That was amazing," Red said. Andie found herself thinking the same thing.
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Andie sat on a couch in the living room. A very large living room. It looked as if it could fit more than sixty people in it. Andie sighed as she looked around the room in boredom. "Red, talk to me," she called. There was a tingling sensation in the back of her head.
"Well someone's bored," she said. Andie huffed at the dragon. She slumped down the couch and sighed once more. She could hear Red snicker. "What do you want to talk about?" she asked. Andie thought back to her previous days in the mansion.
"Who do you think our trainer's going to be?" she asked. Red was silent for a few moments before shrugging. The warlord weaved her hand through her hair, frustrated. "Well, how about Peach and Zelda?"
Red hummed in contemplation then said, "Their request? I think that you should go for it. I mean, they've been here longer than you have, no? They could share some useful information about the tournament and you won't have to go to MH every single time."
Andie bit her lip and nodded reluctantly. I guess so, she thought. Andie scanned the area, spotting the duo talking by a small, round table. Andie got up from the couch and walked towards them. The two spotted her then waved enthusiastically. It was only then that the warlord noticed a third person.
She wore a blue, skin-tight suit and strange looking boots. She was quite tall, had a tan, and was slightly muscled. She had long, blonde hair tied in a high ponytail and bright, blue eyes. She stared at Andie with an expressionless face. Andie licked her lips nervously. Zelda invited Andie to sit beside her and the warlord plopped down on the chair. "So, who is this?" she asked.
Peach and Zelda glanced at the tall woman and smiled.
"I'm Samus," the woman said, allowing a small smile on her lips. Andie flashed her own smile and nodded. The two princesses looked excited that Andie met another friend of theirs. Andie smiled politely at them then took a deep breath.
"Iwantedtoacceptyourinvitationandbecomeyourfriend," she said, maybe a bit too rushed as it sounded like one big word. The three girls looked at each other in confusion, though Samus hid it more than the princesses.
"Excuse me?" Peach asked. Andie looked at them sheepishly then repeated what she said, though slower and calmer this time. "I wanted to accept your invitation and become your friend."
Peach and Zelda shared excited looks while Samus looked at them questioningly. "Did you?" she asked. The princesses smiled widely and nodded happily. Samus sighed and offered the warlord a smile.
"Well, welcome to the group."
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Andie rushed back to the couch and sat down, feeling exhausted and pleased. Red was budding in laughter at Andie's earlier performance. "Good job," she said. Andie could almost see the dragon grinning.
"Don't mock me," she muttered, a light blush forming across her face. This only served to make Red laugh harder, and Andie to feel more embarrassed.
"Who knew that Immorta's second most powerful warlord could get tired just by trying to make friends?" she teased. Andie sunk further into the couch and grumbled some unflattering words. "Well that's rude!" Red exclaimed in mock shock. Andie rolled her eyes at the dragon's strange antics.
"Whatever," she said. She pushed Red's presence away with slight amusement. Andie smiled as a pleased feeling found itself in her mind. She laughed softly as she looked back at the table with the three girls. What fun they would be having, she though with a grin. She leaned back on the couch and closed her eyes tiredly.
She pondered the day's events with interest. There was already so much happening, she couldn't begin to imagine about the rest of the tournament's events. "Contemplating about life?" Red asked. Andie mentally shoved the dragon playfully. Stop that, she said.
Red gave her an amused look. "Stop what?" she asked, putting on an innocent face. At least that's what Andie thought she did. Stop mocking me, she whined. Red only giggled at her.
"I'm not. Besides, you have more to think about with your new friends, anyway," she said. Andie blocked out Red, but not before hearing the dragon yell a surprised "hey". Andie sighed once more.
Sure, she made new friends. So what?
AN: I hope that you like this chapter. Also, I posted a one-shot titled "I'm Sorry". It's not canon to this one but you should still check it out.