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Tales of the Multiverse Bit 22
Welcome to Amoroar Island! This is where the Unlikely Heroes are currently right and is searching for the Curse Maker whom is reported to be spotted there. And while in the middle of the search, Kennedy "Kenny" MacIntosh and Patchouli Knowledge found themselves separated from the pack with a strange creature stalking them.
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It was nice morning at Neo-City as we head towards the Vanguard Academy, here we see tons of students walking around the academy grounds either having a conversation or doing something else.
We see Dan Kusou and Jake Long skateboarding around the courtyard passing-by Selina Sherlock, Mira Yamana and Akio Fudou having a conversation on a bench when Zero Two and Hiro joins them.
Meanwhile at the fountain, we see Harumi Sakuraba, Yurika Nijino and Koutarou Satomi having a conversation when Lisanna Strauss and Elfman Strauss arrives with the latter carrying a large box of whatever.
At the school's steps, we see Yuu Narukami, Yosuke Hanamura and Yarne having a conversation on the right side while on the left side we see Shidou Itsuka and Hector Vanguard, Jr. with the former checking his phone and the latter just looking around.
Suddenly, the bell rang, prompting everyone to make their way into the academy's front entrance.
"Swish... swish... swash... why is everyone on such a hurry?'' Hector questioned.
"Because the bell rang.'' Shidou answered before standing up, "And we're gonna be late.'' he added.
"Yeah~ But if we just slooooow down, we might notice the important things." Hector advised when a red gumball bounces down the steps and Hector caught it with two fingers, "Like this red gumball.'' he exemplified, "You see most people are such in a rush to notice.'' he said before slowly moving the gumball into his mouth.
"And most people won't pick it up.'' Shidou pointed out, "You're not EATING that?!" he questioned in disgust.
"Why? What's the worse that could happen?'' Hector asked with a smile.
Suddenly, they heard an angry voice from behind, Hector and Shidou turns around to see Bartlomiej Agbayani holding up Gillian "Gill" Norman upside down by a leg, "I'M GONNA PUMMEL YOU SO HARD, YOU WON'T EVEN REMEMBER THE WORD GUMBALL!" Bartllomiej shouted angrily.
"It wasn't mine to begin with.'' Gill replied.
"I DON'T CARE!" Bartlomiej roared.
"Maybe now is a good time to hurry.'' Shidou said before running off quickly.
Hector, on the other hand, foolishly walks toward Bartlomiej, "Hey, Bart, ease up.'' he advised, "Let's just remember the important things in life.'' he stated only for the big guy to glare at him. A second later, Hector finds himself being hold upside down by Bartlomiej, "O-Okay, Bart... let's just say... you and I work this out, huh?'' he suggested, "Gill? Any suggestions?'' he asked.
"Drop dead nerd.'' Gill replied with a blank as Hector facefaulted in response.
Later day in one classroom, we see Aty standing in front of her current class which includes, Hector, Shidou, Bartlomiej, Brent Dark, Techna Loggy, Rachael Blomma, Sting Eucliffe, Tooka Yatogami, Lucy Loud, Lynn Loud Jr., Ping Hai, Ning Hai, Rainbow Dash, Trafalgar D. Water Law, Tomomichi Motoyama, Yukiho Kousaka, Tsubomi Hanasaki, Stella Vermillion and Yan.
"As you see, tomorrow is international hug day.'' Aty pointed out, "To celebrate, I want you all to write on a paper with 500 words about hugging.'' she instructed, much to everyone's dismay.
Brent then raised his hand, "I propose we hold a class soccer instead.'' he suggested with everyone cheering in agreement, "And after the match, the winners and the losers will celebrate with a big cuddly group hug.'' he declared while hugging himself, making everyone stares at him in disbelief with Hector's left eye twitching in annoyance.
Meanwhile outside the classroom, we see San Diego running through the hallway.
"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I'm late! I'm late!" San Diego exclaimed in panic.
Back in Aty's class, everyone are seen with their hands up when San Diego enters the room, getting everyone's attentions, much to her embarrassment.
"San Diego, what is your vote?'' Aty asked.
Taken aback by the question and everyone staring at her, San Diego's right eye twitches before closing the door, raising her left hand while sporting a sheepish grin.
Aty nodded, "Then it's unanimous.'' she declared, "The winner of the game will all receive this very special prize." she announced while pulling out a very colorful cap with everyone cheering in excitement.
Later during break time, we see Brent. clipboard in hand, sorting out the teams for the game with Lucy, Ning Hai and Trafalgar gathered around him on the second floor next to the stairs when Hector walks past them.
"Looks like everyone are excited for the game.'' Hector mused before walking down the stair when he came across Rachael, Tsubomi and Stella having a conversation by the bulletin board.
Hector then overhead their conversation, "I wish I could play... that Hug Hat is so cool.'' Rachael stated, "But I can't risk soccer knee when I already had cheerleader neck.'' she admitted.
Hector gasped before letting out a dorky giggle. There's no denying that Hector gained a massive crush towards Rachael ever since the two were partnered for a science project once and ever since then, Hector tried to impress but only to fail. Even though Hector hasn't realized, she has noticed him. If Hector only behaved like a normal person for a second, maybe then everything would be much easier for both them.
Then an idea came into mind, Hector then quickly ran up stairs and met up with Brent on the second floor, "Brent, I need that hat.'' Hector declared.
"I'm still figuring out the team.'' Brent pointed out.
Hector then cups his hands together, "Oh please, oh please, oh please...'' he begged.
Brent thought about it, "Okay... I'll put you on as forward.'' he replied.
Hector then imagines himself running across the field only to get tired on the process, "No way.'' he said.
"Maybe defense?'' Brent suggested.
Hector thought about it and imagines himself getting run over by angry bulls wearing soccer uniforms, "Uh-uh... no.'' he said.
"Uh... let's try goalie?'' Brent suggested.
Hector though about it and imagines himself leaning on a goal post, looking all cool while Rachael swoons over him, "I'll take it!" he accepted with an excited grin.
Later that noon in the cafeteria of the Vanguard Academy, we see a lot of students eating lunch while having a conversation with their friends at the same time.
Meanwhile we see Lucy, Ryoutarou "Klein" Tsuboi, Tsubomi, Stella and Rachael on a line towards the food counter with Miss Olive serving them food when Hector appears behind Rachael and began to do some exercise.
Rachael noticed him, "Junior, what are you doing?'' she asked with Tsubomi and Stella turning their attention to them.
"Just warming up since I signed up as a goalie for the game.'' Hector explained, "You know... if my team wins the game, I can give my Hug Hat for you.'' he said.
Rachael smiled brightly upon hearing that, "Really? Oh, Junior! That is really sweet of you.'' she complimented in gratitude.
But before Hunter could utter a reply, Hunter Isaac Rey suddenly slaps a paper(that says "Kick Me!") on his back, the Green Lantern glares behind him but saw no one there when Elfman arrives and saw the paper on his back and immediately kicked him causing him fall down face first to the floor.
Hector stood up and tried to glare at the person who kicked him but saw no one, he turns around and was greeted by the sight of Ikkaku Madarame whom proceeded to shove a cigar on his mouth and lights it up, the bald-headed shinigami ran off when the cigar exploded, leaving Hector's face covered with ashes when suddenly Jacques Paulsen walks towards him and kicks him hard before running off.
Rubbing his soar rump and wiping off the ash on his face, Felipe Ignacio walks towards and taps his shoulder, he turns around to see comedian smiling at him when suddenly, Felipe brought out his water gun and sprayed his face, blinding Hector a bit before running off. As Hector wipes the water off his face, Jet Siegel walks towards him with a joy-buzzer in hand before grabbing Hector's right hand and electrocuting him on the process, Hector then fell down the floor as Jet walks away.
As Hector slowly gets up from the floor, Cody Emmett Jameson Anderson walks towards his direction while eating a banana before casually dropping the banana peel to the floor and Hector got up, he accidentally steps on the banana peel, immediately slipping and then crashing back down to the floor. As this is going on, Chad Mordetzky walks towards him and dropping several water balloons on his face, dowsing his face on the process before scampering off.
Shaking off the water, Hector slowly got back up and when he does, he is greeted by the sight of Franky holding a water hose before blasting him with water which pushes him a few inches away but surprisingly managed to keep himself from falling however, Kanji Tatsumi appeared behind him before kicking him hard, sending him crashing once again down to the floor.
"Oh...'' Hector groaned in pain, "... why does this had to happen of all times?'' he complained.
"Junior! Are you all right?'' Rachael asked in concerned.
"Word of advice, Rachael.'' Stella spoke, "Stay away from that nimrod.'' she advised.
"Yeah! It will do you no good.'' Tsubomi added.
Rachael responded by giving her friends a disapproving glare.
Later in one dormitory at the Dormitory Village, we see Hector, Shidou, Sting and Tooka hanging in the room of Hector, Shidou and Sting. Tooka is seen reading a book about soccer while Sting sits next to her, Shidou is seen on his bed checking his phone and Hector is looking at the computer on his desk.
"Hey! The teams for the game has been posted!" Hector announced, "And we're on the same team, the Huggable Hugs!" he added with Shidou and Sting appearing behind him, "Shidou and Sting are on center field while Tooka is the striker.'' he revealed.
"Yes! I'm striker!" Tooka cheered before going back to reading, "Whatever that means.'' she said.
Hector then checks on his position before smiling, "And I'm goalie.'' he said with a grin.
Sting then gasped, "Oh shit!" he squawked while checking his phone, "The other team has Bartlomiej as their striker!'' he exclaimed, "Uh-no...'' he muttered in dread.
"What's wrong?'' Tooka asked.
"Ever heard of Hugo Rivers?'' Sting questioned.
(Flash Back~)
The scene then changes in the Vanguard Academy's soccer field where we see a shivering young man standing in front of the goal. The young man has a short, black bowl-cut hair, he has blue eyes and has freckles on his face, He wears a black & yellow soccer t-shirt, shorts, white socks and black & white sneakers. This is Hugo Rivers.
Student
Hugo Rivers
Right in front of Hugo is a very furious Bartlomiej. The Polish young man then revved his right foot a few times before charging forward, kicking the ball so hard, it hits Hugo and sends him flying behind the net and into the air, and to who knows where.
(End of Flash Back~)
"He was never seen again.'' Sting finished with a dark expression.
Hector is seen shivering in fear when Shidou spoke, "Sting... I think that's impossible.'' the blue-haired boy pointed out.
"Of course it impossible! That's how hard Bartlomiej Agbayani kick!" Sting exclaimed.
"Aw man, I need to talk to Brent! Like right now!" Hector shouted before running out of the room.
Shidou and Sting looks at each other while Tooka goes back to reading.
Later in a park somewhere in the Dormitory Village, we see Hector talking to Brent on a bench.
"I can't change the team line-up now.'' Brent said.
"Why not?'' Hector asked.
"Because it's already been approved by the headmaster.'' Brent answered.
"So?" Hector questioned.
"And the Crown Holders.'' Brent added.
"So?" Hector questioned.
"And 57 Student Council Presidents of Vanguard Academy.'' Brent added.
Hector grimaced.
Later that night at the Dormitory Village, we see Hector talking to Kotori Itsuka at the rooftop of their dorms.
"How about we froze his legs deep into the ground?'' Kotori suggested.
Hector shook his head, "No, no, no.'' he admonished.
"Then how about sending him to the island of angry gorillas." Kotori proposed.
"Kotori, Bart is a human being.'' Hector pointed out, "Some times.'' he added.
Kotori sighed, "Junior, you're too soft at times.'' she muttered, "Well... if you want him out of the game without resorting to anything drastic then I suggest setting him up on a date.'' she advised.
Hector then thought about it.
Bzzzttt...
The next day at the Vanguard Academy, we heard towards the Medic's class. As the Medic is seen writing something on the board, we see Hector writing something on a piece of paper.
Hector then passes the piece of paper to Sting whom gasped in shock at it's contents, Sting then passes the paper to Ning Hai whom only gasped at it's contents, Ning Hai then passes it to Stella whom gained the same reaction before passing it to Crescent.
Crescent then takes a look at it's content and is shock, "What the?! This ain't right!" she muttered before turning to Bartlomiej, whom glares at her.
"What?'' Bartlomiej demanded.
Crescent then handed him the paper which he snatches it, Bartlomiej looks at it's content and gasped in shock. Apparently, some girl wants to ask him out on a date when in truth it's actually Hector's schemes to get him out of the game.
Later during the class break, we see Bartlomiej sitting on the first steps of the stairs at the main hall while Lucy, Klein, Tsubomi, Yukiho, Stella, Ning Hai and Rachael watches him in concern from the upper floor.
Bartlomiej bits the letter nervously when Hector approaches him, "Hey big guy, what's the matter? Girl trouble?'' he greeted getting the Polish young man's attention, "You're in luck buddy, I'm considered to be a dating expert.'' he claimed.
"Wait? You?!" Bartlomiej questioned in surprise.
Hector sat next to him, "Yeah! You know that school with no windows from the other side of the city, I dated a lot of girls there and I'm sort of a date master over there.'' he lied, "So, what advice do you need?'' he asked.
Bartlomiej sighed, "There's this girl... she wants to meet me at five.'' he stated.
"Five? Oh geez! That's the same time as our class soccer game.'' Hector said in faint surprise.
"Yeah, I know, so I can't go right?'' Bartlomiej asked.
"The game? Well... that's just another soccer game right?'' Hector pointed out.
"No, I mean, I can't go on this date.'' Bartlomiej corrected.
"What?!" Hector exclaimed in shock, "Bart, listen to me, it's a date man!" he pointed out, "You can't just pass up a date! Take a shower, change your socks, maybe take another shower.'' he listed off, "Just go and have some fun.'' he advised with a grin.
Bartlomiej just stares at him.
Later, we see Bartlomiej walking merrily on the streets, box of flowers and chocolates in hands while reeking in cologne. He then passes-by Comet, Crescent and Cygnet when the smell of his cologne caught them in surprise, making them stare at the big guy with dreamy looks.
As this is going on, we see Hector talking to Miku Izayoi at the back of the Vanguard Academy, Vaas Montenegro, Needles Kane, Geraldo Axel and Nadia "Ms." Fortune are also there but the four are ignoring the two.
"You want me to what?!" Miku exclaimed in disbelief.
"Come on, Miku!" Hector egged, "Just this once and go on a date with Bartlomiej Agbayani!" he stated.
"You know well that I'm not comfortable going on a date with a man that is not Shidou!" Miku reminded, "So, why ask me?'' she demanded.
"Because you owe me for a certain 'incident' you caused where I decided to take the fall for you.'' Hector reminded with his arms crossed.
Miku grimaced before sighing, "All right... tell me what to do.'' she complied.
Later that afternoon, we head towards the soccer field of the Vanguard Academy where the class soccer game is taking place.
Tooka is seen running across the field with the ball in front of her and a book in hand. Sting pointed a finger towards the goal where Trafalgar is guarding but much to their confusion, Tooka run past the goal. Lynn tried slides towards her in attempts to trip Tooka but the Spirit hops over her, Yan also tried to trip her as well but Tooka evaded him.
"Tooka!" Shidou shouted, "Head for the goal! The goal!" he pointed out.
Tooka then kicks the ball with a powerful kick which then hits a small flag pole, the ball bounces on it before getting sent flying across the field like a pinball, hitting and knocking down Lynn, Stella, Lucy, Ning Hai and Tomomichi on the process, the ball flew towards the goal with Trafalgar trying to catch it but misses, earning Tooka's team a point.
Hector is seen leaning on a goal post with a cool pose, "Rock on team.'' he complimented when he heard his phone ring before picking it up, "Hello?'' he greeted.
"Junior! You got to help me!" the voice of Miku is heard, "Everything here is going south! We were suppose to hang out in the park but now he wants to take me to the movies, go on a dinner and walk hands in the beach! This is not part of the plan! Help me!" she exclaimed in panic.
"Don't worry, I got you into this mess, I'm gonna get you out of it.'' Hector declared before ending the call. Hector then crosses his arms while in deep thoughts, "Eventually.'' he added.
Meanwhile in a movie theater somewhere in Neo-City, we see Bartlomiej and Miku watching a movie when the latter got a text from Hector. Excusing herself. Miku got out of cinema room and met up with Hector in the hallways.
"Oh thank God your here.'' Miku said in relief, "Look, Bart is nice and all but I can't stand that much muscle.'' she admitted.
"Yeah, you prefer slim yet fit guys like Shidou.'' Hector pointed out, "Anyway... you can get out here and I'll take care of Bart.'' he advised. Miku nodded in response before leaving just in time for Bartlomiej to come out from the cinema room, "Hey Bart.'' he greeted.
"Junior? What are you doing here? Have you seen my date?'' Bartlomiej asked.
"Sorry, Bart.'' Hector apologized, "Miku left when she saw some cute girls and took them out for tea.'' he stated.
Bartlomiej gasped in shock.
Later that day, we see Hector and Bartlomiej at the park sitting on a bench and unbeknownst to them, we see Comet, Crescent and Cygnet observing them from a far.
Hector handed the Polish young man a handkerchief which he accepted, "I can't believe it... she ask me out on a date... only to blew me up for some... cute girls...'' he cried.
"Time heals all wounds, Bart.'' Hector said.
As this is going on, Comet, Crescent and Cygnet were surprised to see Bartlomiej crying.
"Oh... he has feelings...'' Cygnet pointed out.
"If I were into dating, I'll date him.'' Crescent admitted.
Bartlomiej turns to Hector, "Junior, you're the date master, right?'' he pointed out.
Hector shook his head, "No, not anymore, those girls I dated before broke up with me via text.'' he explained.
Bartlomiej sighed, "Well... I guess the only thing left to do is...'' he trails before turning to Hector, "IS TO PUMMEL YOU!" he exclaimed in anger.
"What?!" Hector squawked in shock before getting off the bench and started running with Bartlomiej hot on his tail, "WAAAAAAAAA!" he exclaimed.
"I'm gonna get you, ya son of a bitch!" Bartlomiej growled.
And as Bartlomiej chases after Hector, we see Comet, Crescent and Cygnet running after them as well.
Meanwhile back in the soccer field in the Vanguard Academy, Shidou and the others are having a friendly soccer match.
Lynn was about to kick the ball while Rainbow Dash stood behind her when suddenly Hector ran past them, much to everyone's confusion.
"WWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Hector screamed.
Bartlomiej then arrives, "The ball! Out of my way!" he demanded which Lynn complied, "Junior! I'm gonna do to you what I did to that Hugo Rivers bastard!" he declared while Comet, Crescent and Cygnet appears behind him with eager looks on their faces.
Hector is seen hiding behind Tomomichi in front of the goal, Tomomichi looks around before running off, leaving Hector expose to Bartlomiej's wrath.
"No! No please, Bart! Let's talk things out!" Hector begged.
Bartlomiej then revved his right foot a few times before charging forward, kicking the ball so hard, the ball is send rocketing towards Hector. He held his arms out and closed his eyes shut in fear but fortunately for him, he caught the ball and only skidded a few inches.
"Yes!" Tooka, Shidou and Ning Hai cheered.
Hector opens his eyes and found himself to be alive, he smiled brightly, "I'm alive.'' he said, "Hey everybody, I made a save! And I'm alive!'' he cheered.
Bartlomiej appears before Hector and placed his hands on his shoulders, "Junior... that was a nice catch.'' he complimented, "You get a complimentary hug for that!" he declared before catching Hector in a bone-crushing hug.
"I can't breathe! I can't breathe!" Hector wheezed.
Bartlomiej then noticed Comet, Crescent and Cygnet staring at him with dreamy looks, "So sensitive.'' Cygnet commented.
"And such a good sport.'' Crescent added.
Freaking out on the way they look at him Bartlomiej quickly made a run for it with the shipgirls running after him, dropping and trampling Hector on the process. Fortunately for Hector, Rachael went towards him and held up him with a hug, much to his gratitude.
Meanwhile the sun is about to set and Bartlomiej is still being chased by the shipgirls for his affections.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Jamesdean5842, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.