Me: Well, I'm getting these chapters up quicker than I thought!
Dimetro: 'It's still stupid that you made me talk...'
Me: Nu!
Dimetro: 'Yush!'
Both: *slapfight*
Dina: ...Um... Shay doesn't own Fossil Fighters...?
Me: You were supposed to say "Disclaimer."
Dina: Well I have a Cup to win so, bye!
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People were crowded on the grassy area of the dig site, including the rabid Fangirls from earlier.
"Ooh, he's so dreamy! All mysterious and soo hot!" it was one of the girls from before.
The boy next to her spoke up, "Well crud. I didn't expect to see him in the Cup! He's going to make it harder to win for sure!"
We walked up to the crowd to the crowd. Todd walked over to the boy and he murmured something back before Todd bounded over to me, his eyes wide with excitement, "Dina, did you hear that? Rupert's entered in the Cup! That's right, THE Rupert!"
I just stood there with a dumbfounded expression, "Who's Rupert?"
Todd gasped, "You don't know? He's the son of FossilDig Inc.'s CEO! He's extremely famous! They're going to start a TV interview with him now! Let's go watch!" He dragged me over through the crowd.
"Todd, I'm perfectly capable of following you. You don't have to drag me!" Todd let go of my hand, "S-sorry!" I smirked, "It's ok! I was just joking! Now where's Rup-"
I looked up and saw him; silver hair, gold eyes, red coat. It was the boy who bumped into me before!
"That's Rupert!" I gasped. Todd looked at me suspiciously.
I felt my face go a light red, "Never mind... It's nothing..." Todd still had the same expression, but didn't say anything else.
But he's the son of FossilDig's CEO? No wonder those girls love him so much... I blushed a little more, but shook the thoughts from my head, Poor guy, having to deal with Fangirls all day.
The reporter turned to the crowd and called for silence before signaling for the cameraman to start rolling.
"Good morning! This is Linda R. Porter reporting for Caliosteo TV! With the Caliosteo Cup underway, we have an exclusive interview with one of the Fighters." she turned to Rupert, "This undefeated child prodigy has had a long line of victories throughout many Fossil Fighting tournaments. He's also the heir to a multinational corporation that produces a wide range of goods for Fighters."
The camera turned toward Rupert, "It's the prince of FossilDig Inc. and the talk of every Fighter in town. Ladies and gentlemen... say hello to Rupert Kaseki!"
Rupert nodded his head in greeting, "Hello." he said softly.
"Ok, Rupert, let's get right to it. Do you feel confident about winning the Caliosteo Cup?" asked Linda.
Rupert nodded, "Oh yes, quite. There's little point in entering a competition if one does not expect to win."
Linda faced the camera, "Spoken like a true champion! This young competitor has the spirit if a true Fighter! If any other Fighter were to say it, we might accuse them of hubris. But from Rupert, it's a fact." Rupert sighed.
"Will this child be the winner? Or will someone step up to challenge this masterful Fighter? One thing's for sure all eyes will be on the Caliosteo Cup!"
Then Linda stepped up to the camera, "But we've been told to pass on a message. Despite his fame, Rupert is still just a Fighter in the Cup. Though you may be smitten by his roguish charm, please do not mob him or try to steal locks of his hair!" I couldn't help but smirk at that comment.
Linda continued, "Any competitors found to be annoying Rupert in any way will be subject to disqualification. From Caliosteo TV, this is Linda R. Porter signing off."
The cameraman ended the broadcast, "Well, let's go get lunch. I'm starved!" she turned to Rupert, "Thank you for the interview, Rupert."
"You're quite welcome." he said before the two ran off. He sighed and rolled his eyes..
"Idiocy..." he quickly turned and headed deeper into the marshy area.
Todd leapt up, "I'd like to chase after Rupert and see if he's really all that!"
I shot him a questioning look, "But Todd, the reporters warned everyone not to bug him! What if we get disqualified?"
Todd thought for a second, "Well, yeah... But they didn't say we couldn't challenge him to a battle!"
To me, that kinda seemed like the same thing, but I got the point and went with Todd to look for Rupert.
It didn't take long until we found him near the lake putting some fossils in his case.
"Hey there, Rupert!" Todd yelled. He looked up.
"What is it?" he asked coldly.
Todd grinned, "How about you and me have a good old-fashioned Fossil Battle? You know that excited feeling you get when you meet a tough Fighter? Well, I've got it!"
Rupert didn't say anything, so Todd continued, "You like Fossil Battles, and you know that feeling. So, let's have some fun!" But Rupert shook his head.
"Please go amuse yourself elsewhere. I don't have time to waste on the likes of you." He turned away, "'Let's have fun?' 'Excited feeling?' Such disgusting treacle makes me want to puke." He looked back at Todd, who had his shocked-to-death expression on his face.
"Frankly, I abhor to having to associate with Fighters such as yourself." Rupert stated, "If you wish to face me, you must win your way to my standing in the tournament." he smirked, "Of course, there's no chance of that happening... Now run along and take your sad Vivosaurs with you."
Both Todd and I became enraged, "You jerk! How dare you! We're waaay stronger than you think! You may be famous, but it doesn't mean you run the place!" I bawled my hands into fists and Todd almost had to hold me back to keep from punching him, but luckily I quickly calmed down.
Rupert looked at me with wide eyes, "Hey, you're..." but Todd cut him off, "You don't have any idea of how talented I am! You're just a chicken!" Rupert and I narrowed our eyes.
"Todd..."
"Bawk, Bawk, Bawk!"
"TODD!"
Rupert shook his head and sighed, "Fine, you demand satisfaction? Very well, if it will keep you from stalking me in the near future... I will show you what a real Fossil Battle is like! But just don't go crying home to Mommy like I didn't warn you!"
Rupert reached for his Dino Medals, as did Todd. "Let's battle!"
Rupert sent out Raja and Mapo, while Todd sent out Stego. After saving up FP and having Stego's Spike Tail attack miss, Raja defeated Todd with a one-hit K.O.
Todd's face went blank again, "I lost... I lost A LOT..."
"Truly pathetic." Rupert mumbled, "Are you even paying attention to the elemental types of your Vivosaurs?"
"Elemental types...?"
He rolled his eyes, "This is truly sad.. A Fighter that knows nothing about elemental types... Oh, very well! Pay attention!" Then Rupert went on to talk about type advantages and disadvantages of Vivosaurs.
"My Raja is an Earth type." he stated, "So if you were a smart Fighter, you would have targeted my Water type, Mapo." He continued, "Additionally, your Stego is a Mid-Range-class Vivosaur. Mapo was at a range where your Vivosaur's attacks would be more effective."
He turned away, "Not that any of this matters. I still would have crushed you anyway in the end."
I stepped up to him, "Then fight me." I replied sternly. He snickered, "Oh, come on! Must I battle every average Fighter that slinks into view?"
"Wait..." he hesitated, "You're the girl from before... with the Dimetro. Dina, correct?"
I placed my hand on my hip, "Yes, So?"
He blinked a few times, "N-nothing. Um, good day to you!" he slowly walked off to the exit of Treasure Lake. I blinked as he walked away.
"Well that was awkward..." then Todd began to have a fit over his loss.
"AAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHH!" Todd growled, "I've lost a lot of times, but never before have I been so angry about it!" he stomped on the ground. "That's it, Dina! We have to win our way through the Cup! We have to take down that no good jerk-face, Rupert!"
I giggled a little at Todd's rage, "Well I agree, but maybe he's not all bad. Maybe he just had a rough day, I mean, with all the Fangirls and stuff chasing him..."
Todd laughed, "Well, I suppose so..."
I was glad I cheered him up, "Yeah, but we'll still take him down!" we did our little "team cheer", but then my Paleopager started beeping.
"Round 1 of the Caliosteo Cup will now begin. Dina's round 1 opponent will be Todd." we bother looked at each other, "Please prepare yourselves, then check in at Ribular Town's Fossil Station." The message then ended.
Todd spoke, "So, you're my round 1 opponent?" he clenched his fists, "Boo, man! I wanted to face you in the finals!" he shoved his Paleopager into his pocket, "Stupid computer!" he turned away from me.
I stepped toward him, "Todd?" I asked quietly.
He whipped around quickly which made me jump back. His angered gaze softened, "Sorry, Dina. There's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to give it our all out there!"
"Well then," I said, "I look forward to fighting you, Todd!" I winked and smiled at Todd. He smiled back.
"Ok, so that means until this round is over, we're enemies! See ya later, Dina!" he turned tail and ran off toward town. I quickly followed him.
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*Kaseki means "fossil" in Japanese
Me: I think this chapter was a little too short, but I didn't want to have two battles on one chapter. Plus, you guys got introduced to our snobby, rich, British friend, Rupert!
Rupert: This chapter makes me look bad..
Me: Aww, you know we love you Rupert! :D As always, please review!
