A/:N HIII! My brain and my hands have reached a peaceful agreement, and are now working together again. CELEBRATIONS ARE IN ORDER! NEW CHAPTER FOR ALL! (Note: Still in Jay's POV)
I stepped back, fear replacing adrenaline and confidence. She laughed haughtily, and her cohorts snickered next to her. Nevada seemed unfazed; to think she might be USED to this…I'm not even used to it!
"I've heard of you…you're pretty high up in the BB's if I understand." Nevada muttered almost sounding scared. Vivian smiled.
"Correct Ranger Red. Now, I'd love to chat, but we have what we came for, so we must be leaving." She snapped and Rex ran up to us and gave a loud bark. While we were distracted Vivian and Snivels ran past us, Rex following after them. The doors behind us shut with a loud bang. Nevada ran to the doors and pulled on them with little luck.
"Damnit! They locked us in!" She yelled in frustration. On the otherside the BB's laughed.
"Oh don't worry, I'm sure someone will find you…when you're fossils yourselves!" Vivian yelled, and then proceeded to laugh with her associates. Nevada sighed.
"They must have gotten what they came for…everything in here is important to Digadig culture…" she shook her head. "But we can't give up! We'll find a way to stop them!"
"That's a good attitude to have. Small problem…we're locked in a room." I muttered, gesturing to the place around us. She nodded and then walked to the large wall behind us and gasped.
"Look at these markings! It ancient Diginease! With this we should be able to find our way out for sure!" she yelled with joy. I scratched my head in confusion.
"Ancient what?" I asked. Nevada sighed.
"Diginease; the language of the Digadigs. It dates back about three centuries, and was created by…" I tuned her out and began to hit my pickaxe on the ground randomly again. Between two black bones I opened some kind of tunnel.
"And they would write to read up and down, so it was-" she looked sharply in my direction. I smiled sheepishly as her mouth was agape. The shock was soon replaced by anger.
"Why do you even bother asking me questions if you won't pay attention to the answer!" she roared. I simply shrugged in response. She sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Fine, whatever. We have BB's to stop!" she exclaimed, regaining her energy, and bolting down the tunnel. I jumped in after her. After a short (very fun) tunnel slide, we landed (well, Nevada landed, I just hit the ground) at the exit.
"Perfect! This is the exit! We should be able to stop them! Good job!" She said enthusiastically. After I stood, she hit me on the shoulder, which caused me to fall on my face again. I groaned just as a pair of high heeled boots stepped into my line of sight. I immediately popped up to find myself face to face with the BB's. Vivian glared in irritation at us.
"How in the name of all things sweet and fating did you get out of there?" she asked angrily. Nevada smirked.
"Sorry, it's a secret. Tell you what; you hand over the stolen treasure, and I'll tell you. Hm?" Nevada bargained. Vivian simply sneered at her. Nevada shrugged, and glared at them. "then we do things the hard way." She reached into her pocket, and then had a horrified expression on her face.
"Where are my Dino Medals?" she yelled franticly.
"Leave 'em in your other fedora Indy?" I asked with a smile and to my surprised the BB's chuckled. Nevada glared at me, to which I merely shrugged. Snivels cleared his throat.
"Surprised?" he asked, holding up three Dino Medals. Whoa…a strange sense of déjà vu washed over me. Nevada grabbed my shoulders and put me where she was standing. "It's up to you Jay. You can take her."
"What? Shouldn't a first class adventurer like you have back up medals?" I asked in shock that she would have me step in. She looked away and mumbled something. I gazed at her, utterly confused.
"What?"
"I said he has all my good ones." Ooooooh, that's why this seems so familiar, I sighed and faced Vivian whose slanted turquoise eyes gave me chills…and not the good kind. She was rolling two Dino Medals between her fingers.
"So, you're going to fight me?" she asked, ice in her voice. I shrugged, not really interested.
"I guess."
"Well I'm much stronger than both Snivels, and Rex."
"Okay."
"Well you should be sc- wait, what? Just okay? No fear, no threat? No witty hero to villain banter?"
"Eh, not feeling it."
"…buzzkill." She muttered tossing her Medals in front of her. I did the same with mine, and the battle commenced.
She tossed out a Lambeo and a Nychus. Lambeo was big, and stood on two feet. He was red with large jagged stripes on his sides. He had a large red crest on his head, a blue stomach, with blue and red down his back. His large beak-like mouth scarred me a little.
Nychus was small, stood on two feet, and was pink and white. He looked like some relative of a raptor.
Venator, Naxis, and Shan stood at the ready, and awaiting my command. I got the first move, so I had to be smart about this.
"Spinax Fang and Shan Fang on Lambeo!" I called to my team. Shan and Naxis dashed at the large enemy.
"Lambeo, to the right!" Vivian yelled. I cursed under my breath.
"Compensate!" I yelled hurriedly. Naxis, being in my head at all times, was quick enough to comprehend the order, Shan wasn't. Naxis bit with great force, and the Lambeo stepped back in pain.
"Lambeo, use Lambeo Combo on Spinax!" Vivian ordered. Lambeo roared and began to rush toward Naxis. Naxis gave a small, concerned growl. I racked my brain in an attempt to think up a plan.
Hey, dude, kind of in a situation here. Any ideas? Naxis questioned, a hint of nervousness in his rough voice.
I'm thinking, I'm thinking. I thought back to him. But the rest of my thought wouldn't have done anything, seeing as Lambeo had completed his move. Naxis' health was just above half after one move.
"Spinax Combo, on Lambeo!" I called as soon as her turn was over. Naxis roared, and ran at full speed. His jaws closed around Lambeo, and then he lat go and rammed his body into his target. Lambeo skidded back and flashed, signaling his defeat.
"Shan Fang on Nychus!" I ordered, finally getting back my adrenaline. Shan ran swiftly to his target, and bit down with as much force as he could get. To say I was surprised when Nychus went down in one hit would be a terrible understatement.
"Better than Snivel and Rex? I'll admit Snivels was challenging, but you were noting." I said smugly. She glared intensely at me.
"Ha! Now, we'll be taking back my Dino Medals!" Nevada exclaimed. I mentally face-palmed.
"And the treasure." I whispered quietly.
"Oh! Yeah, the treasure! Hand that over too!" she remembered, the BB's face-palmed collectively. Vivian handed a small statue to me, and Snivels handed Nevada her medals.
"I guarantee you won't be this lucky again. Next time we meet, I'm going to break you." Vivian sneered, before swiftly feeling, her companions following her. Nevada sighed in relief, and turned to me.
"We did it, we got the treasure back. Jay, you were awesome, I couldn't have asked for a better partner." She said with a smile, thrusting out a hand. I took her hand, knowing I had made a powerful friend, and powerful enemies.
"Same to you. Now, let's get the treasure back to the Chieftain." I said. She nodded and I followed her out of the Digadigamid. We made our way back to the center of the village, where there was a bit of a commotion.
"I'm telling you! It's taking them diga-dang too long!" An overly familiar voice was yelling. Uh-oh, this can't be good. I walked over to see a large crowd of villagers surrounding the front of the Chieftain's hut. I tossed the statue to a confused Nevada, and pushed my way through the crowd. In front of the hut, I saw Rosie, giving quite the earful to the Chieftain.
"Please…your friend will be…fine, Digadig." The Chieftain said in a calm voice. Rosie lunged at him, but was held back by two villagers.
"You have to let me help him! He could be in diga-danger!" she yelled, voice slightly cracking in concern. The Chieftain waved a hand and the villagers released her, she fell to her knees in defeat and buried her face on her hands. I walked over to her and put a hand on her shoulder. She turned her head to look at me and relief and happiness washed over her face. I offered my other hand; which she took, and I helped her up.
"Thank goodness your okay." She said in relief. I smiled at her as the villagers disbanded.
"Jay, what was all the commotion abo-oh." Nevada asked as she walked over to us. I turned to face Nevada, was holding the statue still. I took the statue from her and placed it in front of the Chieftain.
The statue was tall, with a pointed head and intricate green glowing patterns all over it. It seemed like some kind of really tacky idol. Nevada handed the key to him as well. The Chieftain smiled.
"Ah…this is defiantly the key to the…treasure chamber, Digadig. I thank you, Digadig." He said, bowing slightly.
"Not a problem. But…why would they try to steal this, no offence, tacky idol. It isn't even part of the ancient culture." Nevada asked, sounding confused. The Chieftain smiled dryly.
"Correct Fighter Woman…this is not part of our culture, Digadig. I dug it up…one day, Digadig. While I was digging a hole for compost, Digadig. I found it quite…pretty, Digadig." He explained. I raised an eyebrow, wondering why he would put it with the treasure. "We are grateful to you."
"Greatful schmateful, diga-dude!" Rosie growled next to me. "They got your key, and your treasure, so take the diga-darn spell off me!" the Chieftain sighed.
"Are you sure, Digadig? I find it much…easier to…understand you this way, Digadig." He asked with a chuckle.
"Just diga-do it!"
"As you…prefer." He sighed, repeating the strange dance. I stepped back as the lightning bolt hit Rosie once more. "The spell has been removed, Digadig."
"I can finally talk like my old self again, Digadig." Her face got panicked. "Wait, did I just say 'Digadig'? …Digadig." She groaned. "Not only is the spell still here…it's worse, Digadig!" the Chieftain chuckled a bit.
"Go about your business…it may…wear off, Digadig." He muttered dismissively.
"May, Digadig?" Rosie shrieked. I rolled my eyes and shook my head.
"Fighter Boy, take the idol…may it be your reward, Digadig." The Chieftain told me, pushing the idol toward me with his cane. I picked it up, and said a quick thank you.
"Let's get outta' here, Digadig." Rosie said impatiently, grabbing my arm and dragging me out of the Village.
^ THE NEXT DAY ^
Yesterday was hectic, with spells, incompetent villains, and crazy adventures, but I'm hoping today will be more normal. I decide to put the idol on a wooden self in my hotel room, thinking it didn't look too bad there. I grab my Dino Medals, and make my way out of the hotel. The sun is shining today, and there is a light breeze.
"Jay!" Rosie happily greeted me.
"Have you been…waiting for me?" I asked, trying to hide my smirk. She blushed and tried to look offended.
"Don't you wish." She muttered. I gave a light laugh. Then; I noticed something.
"Hey…you aren't saying 'diga' anymore." I stated, causing her to smile at me.
"Yup, haven't said it once today." She told me with a smile.
"Shame." I muttered. She scoffed and playfully hit me.
"Jay!" I heard another voice. I looked to see Nevada walking over to us. "And, Rosie, right?" she asked, Rosie nodded. "You two heading out, or are you going to fight in the level up battles?" Level up battles are today?
"Oh yeah! I almost forgot!" Rosie said with a gasp. Then she ran off, saying she'd talk to me later.
"Is she always that…impulsive?" Nevada asked as she looked off into the direction Rosie went. I sighed and nodded. Nevada stifled a laugh, before walking away, saying we may meet up again. I shook my head, wondering how I got mixed up with so many crazy girls.
It's because you're attractive. Girls always go for the strong, attractive mate. Naxis thought to me. I sighed.
And the crazy part?
It might have something to do with the fact you think Rosie is quote 'prettier than all the stars in the night sky' I felt my face heat up a considerable amount.
That was private…
I don't care. Naxis thought dismissively. I restrained myself from throwing his medal, far, far away, and made my way to Fossil Stadium. I registered for the level up battle. I walked over to the doors to see the robot who gives me the cleaning test. I took my cleaning test, and passed as usual. Back outside the doors, stood Nevada.
"I'd like to thank you for your help at the Digadigamid. But that doesn't mean I'll go easy one you." She said with a small amount of humor tainting her voice.
"Wait…you're…" she nodded.
"The Level Three master. I'm the one to see if you've got what it takes." She challenged. I smirked, feeling adrenaline begin to pump through me.
"Let's do this then." I challenged back. We walked through the doors, and onto the stadium field.
"Show 'im what you've got!" Nevada yelled, sending out her three Vivosaurs: Lexo, Nychus, and U-Raptor.
Lexo was light blue, with two lines of spikes going down its back. Grey markings covered its body, and it had four large, grey spikes at the end of its tail. It also had spikes on the backs of its elbows.
U-Raptor was red, with feathers forming a type of crown around its head. It had two upside-down fangs peaking out of its lower jaw.
"Spinax Fang on Lexo! Shan Fang on Nychus!" I called to my team. Naxis closed his jaws around Lexo, who roared in pain. Shan jumped over the two Vivosaurs, and closed it's jaws around Nychus, who went down.
"I don't know why, but I expected you to be better than the BB's!" I yelled to Nevada, who glared intensely at me.
"Poison Spin on Spinax! U-Venom of Shanshan!" Nevada called to her team. I smirked.
"Naxis, Bowser Stlye on U-Raptor! Shan! Dodge and tail whip!" I called to my team. When U-Raptor attempted to attack Shan, he leaped up and crashed back down on his back, causing the small Vivosuars to shriek in pain, and vanish. Shan swiftly dodged the large Lexo, and slammed his tail into the confused enemy. Bofore anyone could react I called to Venator;
"Venator Combo! Now" he roared, and bit Lexo, before enveloping him win a vortex of sand. Lexo roared in defeat and shrank back to a Medal. I cheered with my team in victory. Still ecstatic from my victory I headed to the front desk, and had my license changed to signify me as a Level Three fighter.
"Great job, looks like you're the better fighter. You've got real potential…maybe even Master Fighter potential." Nevada congratulated from behind me. I turned to face her, and smiled at her. She smiled back, then walked away to test more fighters. A soon as she left, Rosie materialized next to me.
"I saw your fight, you we're great!" She said in a light, happy tone. I smiled at her, and then a thought crossed my mind;
"What about you?" I asked, wondering if she was promoted as well. She blushed a little, probably remembering the last times we had Level up battles.
"Yup, I leveled up too." She told me with a smile.
Remember, you're attractive…you can get away with whatever you want. Naxis thought to me, which caused me to inwardly sigh.
A:/N Okay, okay, hear me out on this. The next area of the game, doesn't involve Rosie, right? I know just what to do with her next chapter. Trust me…it'll be good…in a bad way…uh…but not like bad, like sexual bad…I'm *awkward laugh* I'm done…
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