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Tales of the Multiverse Bit 226

"This place is perfect for me!"

Inside an empty room somewhere in the house, Gino Samuels look around with a satisfied grin, he then pulled out a gray-colored cube object from his pocket and grinning evilly at it.

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The story opens that night in the St. Harmony Island where everyone are having a good time after a whole day of training. Walking through a path inside a forest, we see Chitoge Kirisaki and Rainbow Dash making their way towards a particular beach area.

Chitoge then slaps the right side of her cheek, "Pesky, mosquitoes!" she grumbled.

"Ugh..." Rainbow Dash groaned loudly, "... that was one tough waterfall.'' she commented, "I've spent five freaking hours in that falls and I couldn't stand up..." she trailed, "... even a bit!" she exclaimed.

"That must be really tough." Chitoge commented, "But I see the point of your training." she said, "If you managed to overcome that powerful waterfall, chances are that you'll be able to withstand powerful attacks." she pointed out.

"That depends on how powerful an attack is...'' Rainbow replied, "By the way..." she trailed, "... have you started your own training?" she inquired.

Chitoge shook her head, "No." she answered, "Your father and the other trainers advised for me to wait until we got back to Neo-City." she stated, "With my Gift being dormant at the moment, I think it's the right call to hold off my own training." she explained.

"I see." Rainbow uttered in acknowledgement.

As Chitoge and Rainbow continues to walk forward, they heard a loud laughter coming from the beach, much to their surprise and confusion.

"Woah..." Rainbow uttered out loud, "I wonder what's so funny that they're laughing so hard?'' she questioned.

"Let's go and see.'' Chitoge beckoned.

Chitoge and Rainbow then walks out of the forest and upon arriving at the beach, they saw Eddy Skipper McGee, Marcus "The Kane" McGee, Randy Cunningham, Rex Salazar and Rolf Yrmi gathered around a campfire while watching something on Eddy's tablet.

"Ahahahahahaha!" Rex hollered out, "Men, that was funny!" he commented, "Ahahahah!" he wheezed.

Chitoge and Rainbow then made their presence known, "Hey, guys!" the former greeted with a smile to which got the boys' attentions.

"Hiya, girls!" the boys greeted back in sync.

"What are you guys laughing about?" Rainbow asked while fidgeting at the sight of Marcus.

"We're watchin' a video of a certain cassanova-wannabee getting his ass whooped by a group of badass.'' Eddy explained before handing them his tablet, "Here check it out.'' he beckoned.

Chitoge and Rainbow then watches the video of Ian Valetine getting beat up by the Triumph Division and by Eric Draven.

"Woah..." Rainbow uttered in awe.

"What did this guy do to deserve this?'' Chitoge asked.

"Trespassing, threatening the staffs, acting like a complete jerk that he is...'' Marcus listed off, "That sums it up.'' he concluded with a casual smile.

"Aye!" Rolf chimed in agreement, "Stale of End of White Bread Ian-boy had disrespected the honor of the Heroes Coalitions!" he exclaimed, "The punishment was well-deserved.'' he declared.

"I can definitely tell that he is a mean person." Chitoge commented.

Rainbow then sat down on a log next close to Marcus, "So..." the rainbow-haired girl trailed, "... anything interesting that you guys are going to do?'' she asked.

"Well..." Marcus trailed, "... the boys and I originally planned to drink all night until we get drunk but the rest decided not come for some reasons." he stated before taking a sip of his beer.

"So we all decided to sit around here and shares some stories or watch some videos.'' Eddy shared.

"I'm in with the stories!" Chitoge exclaimed in excitement before sitting on a log to which Rolf offered her a can of orange juice to which she happily accepted it.

"Yeah!" Rainbow exclaimed in agreement, "Any awesome stories?'' she asked in anticipation.

Rex smirked in response, "How about I tell you guys the Legend of Dan Mandel?'' he suggested.

"Who?'' Chitoge asked.

"Dan Mandel." Marcus uttered the name out loud, "Eddy and I are cousins with him." he furthered, "And he is the leader of DAN Army!" he declared, "The most murderous team in the Heroes Coalitions from what I heard." he shared, "That is also the team where Trixie is part of.'' he added.

Rainbow thought about it, "Oh yeah..." she muttered in realization, "She's part of that team." she recalled, "Okay..." she trailed, "... I better be cautious the next time I see her.'' she beckoned to herself.

"Legend?" Randy questioned, "Or do you mean rumors?'' he corrected.

"About what?'' Chitoge asked.

"There's these story which I admit is pretty exaggerated." Rex replied, "You see..." he begun, "... during the DAN Army's first ever mission where they saved a village from a tyrannical ruler." he furthered, "The mission was a success but from what I heard..." he trailed, "... the end results was not pretty.'' he revealed.

"What happened?'' Rainbow asked.

"From what we heard..." Rex trailed, "... after the battle, Dan comes across a group of prisoners, whom are believe to be soldiers of the tyrant.'' he shared, "Under guard and all." he added.

Eddy then spoke, "Dan made his way towards them." he furthered, "He breaks out a pack of smokes and then passes them out." he relayed, "He even gives them a light." he added, "Then, all of a sudden, he brought up a gun and then bratatatatatatat!" he stated while making rifle sounds, "He hoses them.'' he concluded.

"You mean he killed them?" Chitoge uttered in shock, "Even though they were prisoners!'' she pointed out

Marcus shruged his shoulders in response before taking a sip of his beer, "Probably..." he replied, "... if the rumors are proven to be true." he clarified.

"I don't believe it's true." Randy spoke up, "I mean, goddamn!" he cursed out loud, "He gives them smokes first?!" he exclaimed before taking a sip of his soda, "That's why l don't think he did it." he reasoned, "Dan might be something but I know he has standards." he stated.

"What about the time Dan took down a group of thugs practically all by himself." Rex reminded, "Running through MG-fire like a maniac.'' he recalled.

"Yeah, that I did see." Randy acknowledged.

"On his own?" Rainbow uttered in surprise.

"Yeah and he was a still a trainee at that time." Marcus confirmed in response before taking another sip of his beer when he noticed Rainbow staring at him, "Umm, you want some?'' he asked while offering Rainbow Dash the beer in his hand.

Rainbow blinks in response, "Seriously?'' she questioned in disbelief.

"If you want to that is..." Marcus trailed.

Rainbow shook her head, "No!" she squawked, "I'll..." she trailed, "... I'll take a sip of that!'' she accepted before grabbing the can of beer, she then stares at it for minute before taking a deep breath and then chugging it, "Gwah!" she breathed out, "Cough! Cough!" she coughed out loud.

Marcus then rubs her back, "Easy there..." he beckoned, "... I had the same reaction when I first drank a beer but you'll get used to it over time." he stated with a grin.

Rainbow Dash was taken a back when Marcus rubs her back but she smiled nonetheless and as this is going on, the boys and Chitoge watches them in amusement.

"Hoo-hooey!" Eddy hollered in his thoughts, "Seems like rainbow hair has fallen for Marcus' charm." he declared with a grin.

"With all of the girls that fallen for Marcus..." Rex trailed in his thoughts, "... I can't believe that Rainbow would be one of them." he admitted with a blank look.

"If she wants her affections to be noticed then she had to take action." Randy stated in his thoughts, "Staring at him won't help." he added.

"I can't believe Rainbow Dash would do something so bold." Chitoge thought in surprise.

"Which one?" Eddy questioned, "Rainbow drinking a beer or the fact that she drank a beer that Marcus just drank?'' he questioned.

"I think it's the latter..." Randy trailed, "... what was it called again?" he questioned, "Something an otaku like Shinozaki would know." he stated.

"Rolf believes it's called an indirect kiss." Rolf piped in.

"That's right!" Randy accepted, "An indirect kiss!" he cheered.

"Rainbow Dash got an indirect kiss from Marcus!" Eddy pointed out, "And she did it on purpose while the motherfucker had no idea about it." he snickered.

"Why do I have the strange feeling that were having the same thoughts and were unknowingly responding to each other." Rex thought with a blank look.

Marcus and Rainbow Dash then noticed the boys and Chitoge staring at them, "Uhh, what's wrong, guys?" the blue-haired philanthropist asked, "You guys have been quiet all of a sudden." he pointed out.

"Nothing, nothing." Chitoge, Eddy, Randy, Rex and Rolf replied in sync, "Carry on.'' they beckoned while waving their hands.

"The hell is this?!" Marcus squawked in confusion, "Why the hell are you guys responding in sync?!" he questioned.

"Don't worry." Chitoge, Eddy, Randy, Rex and Rolf replied in sync, "Just pretend that we're not here and carry on." they advised.

"Seriously!" Rainbow squawked in disbelief, "What's up with you guys and replying in sync?!" she exclaimed.

Bzzzttt...

Meanwhile that night in Neo-City, we head towards the Training Camp and inside the lounge area, we see a lot of people gathered around while doing various stuffs after a day of working and training.

At one table, we see Alice Margatroid having a chat with Marisa Kirisame, Rutee Katrea and Stahn Aileron when they were approached by Reimu Hakurei while at another table, we see Oklahoma, Omaha and Portland having some drinks.

At one corner, Chester Blakely, Flannery Faulkner and Willie Simons are seen lazing around on a red couch when suddenly Ian Valentine grabbed Chess by the shirt before pulling him up and then throwing Chess aside while screaming like a girl, Ian then took a seat on the couch.

At a glass table, we see Harumi Sakuraba having a conversation with Ruthkania Nye Pardomshiha, Theiamillis Gre Forthorthe and Yurika Nijino while sitting on a green couch, we see Asahi Takiguchi and Kiyoharu Suirenji checking their respective phones.

And at another table, we see Lukz Ramzyse playing a game of checkers against Haruhiko Ichijou with the former is being cheered on by BZ=R7 and DAX-17 and the latter being cheered on by a small figure.

The figure is young woman with a palm-sized stature, she had a slender frame and a tanned complexion, she had calf-length wavy turquoise hair tied in a hued light blue braid by a dark pink hairtie with a bushy tip, and she had deep red-colored eyes. She wears a white two piece swimsuit underneath a red short sleeveless vest, a golden chain belt with pinkish cloth on each sides and red shoes. She wears a golden choker with a blue brooch and a pair of golden armlets on each side of her upper arms. This is Rururaruri Rurararirararururirirari Rirararururararururararirari, also known as Ruru.

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Rururaruri "Ruru" Rurararirararururirirari Rirararururararururararirari

"Go, go, Haruhiko, go, go!" Ruru cheered.

Dax is officiating the match while Buzzer is keeping watch over the wins and loses.

Amongs the spectators are Ai Mizuno, Arisa Ayase, Axis Deer, Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga, Bobby Santiago, Bulk Ciceps, Campo Flicker, Cardin Winchester, Chad Mordetzky, Joey Hollard, Junko Konno, Kaban, Kevin William Dorn, Korriana Ramzyse, Kylie Hollard, Megumi Katou, Ozzy Wizner, Suzie Takahashi, Tamee the Loth Cat, Tomomi Saikyou, Yukiho Kousaka and Yuugiri.

"Checkmate." Lukz declared with the small crowd applauding in response.

As Lukz and Haruhiko complimented each other while shaking hands, Dax once again asked how many wins it is and Buzzer beeped in response to which Dax nodded in acknowledgement, "100 Wins!" he declared.

"Yeah, we can see it!" Chad shouted.

Dax flinched in response, "So..." he trailed, "... who's next?" he asked while looking around at the small crowd, "Who's next to challenge Lukz Ramzyse of Concord Dawn!" he beckoned dramatically which earned a sweatdrop from both Mandalorian siblings while the small crowd rolled their eyes in annoyance.

Suddenly, Joey then steps forward while wearing his his googles, hat and lower face mask, "I'm next!" he declared with a deep low echoing.

Chad rolled his eyes in annoyance, "Oh, great..." he grumbled, "He is being a 'papansin' again." he pointed out.

"This is just a game of checkers, Joel!" Cardin shouted, "Not a game of survival!" he added.

"And here I thought the ex-dorks were cringy." Kevin commented.

Dax chuckled nervously, "Well..." he trailed, "... step forward!" he beckoned with Joey taking a seat across Lukz.

"So..." Joey trailed, "... you're the Mandalorian huh?" he inquired.

"Pretty sure I'm one of the two Mandalorians in this city." Lukz replied.

Joey smirked under his mask before taking it off and then lifting his goggles, "Nice to meet you, I'm Joey Hollard." he introduced himself while offering a handshake.

Lukz returned the gesture, "Likewise." he replied, "So..." he trailed, "... how good you are with this game?'' he asked.

"You're about to find out." Joey replied.

The match then started as everyone carefully watched the players every move and after a few minutes, Buzzer viewed a screen that shows Joey and Lukz' names and number of rounds won.

And so, it went on as Joey and Lukz had 5 more matches and it ended with either player winning and in the end...

"IT'S A TIE!" Dax declared with the small crowd responding in applause.

The two players then shook hands, "That was good match, good game Joel." Lukz complimented.

"You too, Ramzyse." Joey replied.

"Please, just call me Lukz." Lukz beckoned with a smile.

"Then you can call me, Joey." Joey suggested.

Suddenly, Lukz telepathically spoke towards Joey, "By the way, that was a nice world you and your friends live in." he complimented to which Joey froze in realization of what he meant, "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me." the Mandalorian reassured to Joey's relief, "Consider it a favor for letting me know that my Uncle Fenn Rau's still alive and well." he expressed with a wink.

Joey shrugged his shoulders in response, "You're welcome then." he reassured..

"I must say..." Lukz trailed, "... you're the first person to ever tied up with me in this game.'' he pointed out.

"You mean the first person to ever beat you.'' Joey corrected with a grin.

Lukz shook his head, "Negative." he dismissed, "The first person who beat me in this game was Gillian Norman.'' he corrected.

Joey was taken a back by that, "Gill?" he uttered in surprise, "Seriously?" he questioned in disbelief.

Lukz nodded in confirmation, "He beaten me in this game fifty times in a row without losing to me." he shared, "Gill is such an unpredictable person that I had no idea of what moves he'll do next." he admitted.

"Have you tried reading his mind?'' Joey asked.

"As much I don't want to, I did." Lukz replied, "But his mind is overflowing with things that I can't read anything." he explained, "Supposedly..." he trailed, "... I was actually waiting for him for another game but from the looks of it, he is nowhere to be seen." he pointed out.

Brent Dark then walked towards them, "If you're looking for Gill..." he trailed, "... he is currently strolling around in the city right now with Buckles." he shared.

"Strolling?" Joey questioned, "At this time of the night?'' pointed out in disbelief.

Nicco Bondarev then walked towards them, "Don't worry." he reassured, "Buckles and Gill maybe the weakest trainees but they know how to take care of themselves.'' he reassured.

Suddenly, the lights of the whole place went out, much to everyone's surprise.

"Woah!" Joey exclaimed, "A black out!" he pointed out.

"Did a breaker tripped?'' Lukz assumed.

"Nah." Brent dismissed, "One broken breaker won't affect the entire facility's power source." he stated.

"It's probably those guys from the power plant playing pranks on us again." Nicco assumed.


Meanwhile inside Eddward "Edd, Double D" Marion Smith's office somewhere in the Training Camp, the beanie-wearing boy lights up a rechargeable lamp before standing up from his seat.

Double D then walks towards the window and pushes the curtains aside while looking at the city outside where he can see a surge of flaming electricity shooting out from the distance.

"That girl..." Double D trailed, "And probably those two idiots..." he added, "... what the heck are they doing?'' he grumbled in annoyance.

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.