The Ace of Spades
I finally decided to write the next chapter. I'm just writing this as I go. So please just review so I can figure out what I can do to make this story better.
"Are you sure that he is down there?" Boss asked Spat.
"Of course I'm sure he is down there. Do you remember what you are suppose do to him?" Spat replied to the burly fire user.
"Go in, and kill Hamtaro," Boss said looking at the spa before running down the hill hell bent on taking his revenge.
As the morning sun rose over the horizon, everyone but Hamtaro was standing in front of Aki's Spa and Fitness. They knew that Hamtaro would be late, so they all had something to do. Oxnard was eating some granola bars, Bijou was reading a magazine, Pashmina was brushing Penelope's hair, and Jingle was tuning his guitar.
"Hey you guys, sorry I'm late," Hamtaro yelled from far away.
"You amaze me Hamtaro," Bijou said, "You are the only lightning user I know who's always late."
"Yeah, what took you so long?" Jingle asked.
"I had to double check something. So are we all ready to go in?" Hamtaro asked the group he made wait.
As they made their way into the fitness center, they saw a familiar face. The person talking to the receptionist had dirty blonde hair tied up in a ponytail. She was wearing a pink t-shirt and pink athletic shorts. This was turning many heads by her outfit.
"I'm sorry Miss, there haven't been any calls for you," the receptionist answered.
"Can you like, check again?" the blonde person asked again.
"Excuse me, can we check in?" Pashmina asked politely.
"In like, a minute," the stubborn blonde-haired person responded.
"Come on Sandy, we want to check in," Bijou said in an almost whiny mood.
The dirty blonde-haired woman turned around to see her friends. "Hey you guys. Like what has been going on. Why are you guys here?" Sandy asked them.
"Well I thought they needed a spa day," Hamtaro said behind Oxnard.
"Who said that?" Sandy asked confused by a voice that has she only heard in her childhood.
"I did," Hamtaro said has he made his way to the front before being hugged by Sandy.
"Hamtaro, I haven't seen you in like ages. How have you been?" Sandy asked Hamtaro after she let him go from the hug.
"I'm doing well. What about you and Maxwell?" Hamtaro asked before seeing Sandy blush.
"What do you mean by that?" Sandy asked in response.
"I mean are you two dating or what?" Hamtaro asked.
"They've been dating for three years and Sandy ready for the next step," Bijou answered because she knew that Sandy wouldn't answer right away.
"I see know, I guess will guess check in," Hamtaro said before walking to the receptionist.
"Thank you for spending the day with Aki's Spa and Fitness," the receptionist said with smile. "Also, we have a fireworks display at midnight celebrating the New Year."
As the group of friends walked into the main building, they all said where they were going to be.
"Alright you guys tell everyone where you going to be so we all know where you are," Pashmina said.
"I'll be in the weight room," Oxnard said. "I'm going to look good for Pepper. Then I'll head for the cafeteria."
"Me, Pashmina, and Penelope will be by the pool," Jingle said. "We're going to teach Penelope how to swim."
"I'm going to the hot springs, then spa," Bijou said while stretching, anticipating the pampering she was going to receive. "What are you going to do Hamtaro?"
"Umm, I guess I'll go to the hot springs too. Then I'll go to the cafeteria," Hamtaro said after staring into space.
As everyone said parted ways, Bijou and Hamtaro walked over towards the changing room for the hot springs. As they came out, Bijou had on a blue bikini top and a white bottom and Hamtaro had on a towel.
"This is going to be a great time, right Hamtaro?" Bijou asked as the white and orange haired man came out.
"You said it Bijou," Hamtaro said with hands on his waist enjoying the scenery.
"Hamtaro, why are wearing the towel already?" Bijou asked her friend.
"To cover myself, it's not like we're going to share the same hot springs," Hamtaro said.
"But we are," Bijou said simply.
"You can't be serious, are you?" Hamtaro asked with concern.
"Yes, they only have one hot spring. So they made it coed," Bijou said
"Uh, I need to go put something on," Hamtaro before running into the changing room. A few minutes later, Hamtaro came out with orange swim trunks and his towel over his shoulder. "Sorry about that Bijou. I thought the hot spring was separated."
"Don't worry about, that's why you have to be eighteen or over to get in," Bijou said excited to relax in the hot spring with her childhood crush. "Maybe I can tell him how I feel. I hope he doesn't act like Boss."
"Hello Spades," a voice said out of nowhere. "Or should I say Hamtaro Haruna!"
"Hello, did someone say something?" Hamtaro asked looking around.
"I did you bastard," said Boss jumping from one of the roofs.
"Hey Boss, how did you know I was a bastard child?" Hamtaro asked in astonishment. "Did you come to relax?"
"Did you come to relax?" Boss said trying to mock Hamtaro. "No, I've come to take my revenge by killing you and taking Bijou back."
"I'm not going anywhere with you," Bijou said hiding behind Hamtaro.
"One of the best water element users and she hiding," Boss said assessing the situation. "You may not want to go with me but I will force you to." With that said, Boss drew his sword ready to attack.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Hamtaro asked looking at the sky uninterested in Boss's willingness to fight. "You couldn't beat me at fifty percent of my power."
"That maybe true, but I have a secret weapon," Boss said holding his sword in front of him. "Release, King Cobra." After he said that, Boss's sword was engulf by bright red flames. "Well can you handle this?"
"So you've managed to reach your third release," Hamtaro said noticing what Boss just did. "I'll just have to knock you down. Release, Peregrine Falcon." All of a sudden, a bolt of lightning came from the sky and struck Hamtaro's sword. It began to glow a bright yellow. "You know you're going to lose Boss."
"I don't think so," Boss said with a smug grin.
"What's with the grin?" Hamtaro asked why the man had a look of over confidence.
"I have found a new power. Care to see it?" Boss responded. "I'll just show it to you. Almighty Hydra, king of the abyss, I your humble servant asks that you give me some of your power in return for my soul."
"How do you know that?" Hamtaro asked with a look of fear. "Bijou, go tell Oxnard and the other to stay inside any building they can get to. Don't come out until the skies turn clear." As Bijou ran to the others, Hamtaro notice that a mark was forming on Boss's right hand. "So tell me Boss, was this matter really worth it? Was Bijou leaving you really worth giving up your soul to kill me?"
"Of course it was," Boss said. The flames on Boss's sword turned from red to dark purple. "I needed the strength to take her from you."
"What are you talking about? I didn't take her from you," Hamtaro responded. "If you weren't so possessive, maybe you would still be with Bijou."
"Shut up and prepare to die!" Boss exclaimed.
"It looks like I have no choice. I'm sorry it had to come to this," Hamtaro thought full of remorse.
Bijou made it to the cafeteria and found that everyone was there. She turned around to see that sky was pitch black, full of thunder and lightning.
"Bijou, I'm so glad you made it in," Pashmina said. "It got pretty dark out there fast. When that lightning hit, I rushed Penelope inside."
"I almost learned how to swim," Penelope moaned because she was excited to get in the pool only to get out after few minutes.
"It's okay sweetie," Jingle said trying to cheer up his disappointed daughter. "When the storm passes, we'll all go swimming."
"Really, even Uncle Taro?" Penelope asked her father.
"Of course," Jingle said. "By the way, where is Hamtaro?" Jingle turned to Bijou who was talking to Oxnard about what happened.
"Really," Oxnard said. "If Hamtaro had to go to his third release form, it must be serious. Good thing he didn't go more than ten percent."
"What would've happened if went more than that?" Bijou asked.
"Because he would have leveled everything in about a one mile radius," Oxnard said. "He is the Ace of Spades after all. It must be over." Oxnard noticed the sky clearing up. As Bijou led them to the hot spring, they saw Hamtaro standing over Boss's body. He was panting hard and clutching his right arm.
"Hamtaro, are you okay?" Bijou asked wiping off some blood on his face. "Did you, um you know?"
"At first I was, but I think he popped my arm out of its socket. So I knocked him out," Hamtaro said looking at Boss. "We have to go see Maxwell as soon as possible."
"Hamtaro, you need to get that arm checked," Jingle said. "It won't do you any good if you hurt."
"I guess you're right," Hamtaro said. "We can go to Maxwell tomorrow."
As they all headed back, Jingle helped Hamtaro walk back and Oxnard carried the unconscious Boss back. Hamtaro was right about his shoulder, but he regretted being awake when they popped it in place. As the nighttime came, they all enjoyed the fireworks display celebrating the New Year.
Hey guys, I've finally updated this story. Sorry for the wait, I'm just feeling overwhelmed by all the work I have to get done. Anyway, please review to keep my spirits.