open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Kronos the Revenant

"...Is that a storm cloud?!" Elusive asks. "Wherever is it coming from?" Straightaway wonders.

Thankfully, the tournament staff are ready. Using their magic, they deflect any water pouring out of the arena's bounds, making sure it never reaches the audience. And somehow, Kronos' attack works! The electric volts travel across the water and end up zapping Pato, making him jump and quack in pain. It's enough to make him stop his double barrel tidal waves. Pato stumbles around weakly at first, but then his whole body turns into a puddle!

"Oh my! What do the rules say when an opponent turns into something like that?" Mayor White asks. "I think we are about to find out!." Straightaway points it out. "It's moving?!" Elusive says, surprised.

Indeed, the puddle has begun to randomly move and slide across the surface of the arena, never staying in one spot. It seems to move around Kronos once or twice before moving in close. Pato's head materializes and pops out of the puddle, but only long enough to snap his beak at Kronos' ankle. He turns full puddle again and moves around, only to try and 'bite' his other ankle. This goes on and on; needless to say that his duck bill doesn't really hurt that badly. For a regular fighter, such attacks could possibly build up to something painful over time. Is Pato perhaps trying to find a flaw in Kronos' armor?

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@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

The other fighters have collectively decided to scatter to different rooms backstage. Lightning Dusk herself is in the gym, getting some training in while this fight goes on. But if anyone wants to check out the competition, learn more about who they are all facing against, that is a perfectly feasible option. Sledge Hoof is all ready going to grab himself a snack.

"Part of me wonders if it's fair to fight an animal like this, but I guess Pato can hold his own. I'm just glad I'm not in there right now." Samurai says casually as he watches the fight. "Alhimar, Fold, and Henry..." He also contemplates the immediate opponents he'll have to face.

Edited September 4, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @Kronos the Revenant

Thundy observed the fight between Kronos and Pato. "Just like Chelsea...but Chelsea could do way more..." Thundy said to himself as he saw Pato transform into a puddle, after taking a zap from one of Kronos's attacks. He then turned and observed the other fighters. "Sure wish they had multiple rings like in the prelims..." Thundy added. 

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai nods. "It would be fun, but it might also be a lot for the audience. This is more theatric for them, I think. The fact that the fight is outdoors makes this just a bit more wild and unpredictable, don't you think?" Samurai asks Thundy.

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad

"...Which means some of us could take our game up to new heights...if you know what I mean..." Thundy said thinking about all the fights that occured in the dragonball z/super series, where many of the fights were in the air. 

[Kronos the Revenant 1,971]

@Samurai Equine

Kronos was befuddled as to why this duck tried nibbling at his metal legs. He tried to find ways to stop it from moving, but being a puddle, this was easier said than done. He tried to find an opportunity to expose his opponent. Finally, he managed to catch his opponent by lifting his leg as it got bit. He flings his opponent with a “YEET!” He decided that, since he flung his opponent straight up in the air, he placed his claw above his eyes, trying to find where his opponent might fall. 

[Thundy]

@Kronos the Revenant @Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad

Thundy saw as Kronos caught Pato and hurled him up into the air. "If Kronos times this right, this could be a devastating blow." Thundy commented as he watched Kronos trying to line up his hit and figure out where Pato would fall. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine @Kronos the Revenant

Dynamo's ears perked as he could hear the crackles of electricity. Glancing back towards Thundy, he noticed the electricity emanating from his friend. He was worried that what Cosmic and the others had said had gotten to the griffon. He wanted to place a hoof upon Thundy's shoulder, but was worried if he'd get shocked. Craning his neck to the three that caused the issue, Dynamo had taken a breath. "Can you three just stop, please? I'd honestly listen to Thundy if I were you. I believe in karma and if you're not careful, then karma will come back to haunt you. It's why you shouldn't go and get on karma's bad side." He would say, wishing he could honestly do more for his friend. However, it seemed that his plea had fallen on deaf ears. "Oh, and who said you could speak, mongrel? Remember to learn your place and stay out of each other's business. Just so you know? We do believe in karma and karma only gives pity to you two, as well as everyone here. We're beyond karma and will get everything that's coming to us." Cosmic grinned, Dynamo shaking his head as he was just wasting his breath.

Looking back towards Thundy, Dynamo nodded as he was learning more about Lightning Dust. "She sounds very determined from what you're saying. Although, I guess maybe that was what this tournament was for. Maybe to help those that might need that sort of wake up call, or who might need help seeing things in a different way?" He asks in a whisper so as to not draw attention from the others. As the electric volts traveled across the water, Dynamo winced as he saw flashes of electricity hitting their mark upon Pato. He was glad that the staff was there to help protect the audience from getting caught in the crossfire. "So, I suppose my guess wasn't too far off, but that electricity gliding across the water reminds me of something. Sort of like when Yugi used the Summon Skull's electricity to glide across the water to destroy Suijin." He explained, wondering if Thundy knew what he was talking about. As Pato's body dissolved into a puddle of water, Dynamo's eyes widened in shock, but soon a thought had come to mind. "Hey. That actually looks like something that Chelsea does when she uses her water abilities. Only, I don't think she needs to be turning into water after being hit." He would say as the puddle started moving around the cybernetic pony. The head of Pato occasionally popping up to try and bite Kronos' ankles. Given that Kronos had metallic legs, he wondered if the attacks were working or not. Granted, it looked more annoying than painful. Was Pato trying to find a strategy to defeat Kronos? 

"So, you noticed it too, huh?" He asks, his eyes trailing towards Thundy's as he made the same observation as he did. "Glad it wasn't just me. Do you think that Chelsea had discovered that same water spirit? I know she mentioned about how she got her abilities from the hippogriffs, but I wonder if they knew about the water spirits that Pato has." He says, raising an eyebrow upon the mention of multiple rings. "I'm guessing it's to get around the whole waiting time for one's fight to occur. I kind of agree as I tend to get a little restless and nervous when waiting to take my turn in a video game tournament. However, I can understand what Sam is trying to say. Having so many fights for the audience to watch sounds good on paper, but then they get torn between on what fight to watch. Especially if you watch one fight occur, but then you miss something crazy happening in another ring." Dynamo explained as Frozen got the rest of those who were still watching the fight in the waiting area. "In short, it's to help whittle down the competition and weed out who's strong and who's not. You either have the skill, the luck, or both to make it this far. If you have luck, then it's only logical amount of time before that luck runs out." He noted, looking at Dynamo at the mention of luck. 

Dynamo shrugged his shoulders as he didn't want to try arguing with Frozen, but decided to keep watching the fight. It looked as if Kronos was trying to strike the puddle, but it was easier said than done. "I wonder if attacking the puddle would not damage Pato. That, or maybe being splashed by the water would electrocute Kronos?" He asks, hoping that Kronos could overcome these potential weaknesses to stop Pato's onslaught. As he lifted his leg after being bit by Pato's bill, Dynamo's smiled as realization dawned upon him. "I get it! He willingly got bit in order to stop Pato from going back into the puddle. Which means he's not having to play whack-a-mole, or I guess in this case it's whack-a-quack." He chuckle, gaining a couple of boos from Cosmic and the others. "Don't quit your day job Drool Pad! Which is being a loser! That joke was terrible and even we make bad puns." Cheap chuckled, Dynamo blushing in embarrassment over what he had said. Was it really that bad? His embarrassment slowly faded as he heard Kronos yell out 'YEET'! This caused the gaming unicorn to grin from ear to ear in excitement. "Here I thought I was the only one to say that! I knew Yeet was making a comeback eventually." He chuckled, remembering a certain milkbag that had made that prediction. As Kronos placed his claws above his eyes, Dynamo had looked up to where Pato was launched from. "I have to agree with you on that, bro. He just has to be careful as Pato could reform and use his wings to fly or turn them into water again. Kronos has a chance to land a hit, but he has to time it right. That, and he has to hope that his opponent can't counteract this."

Edited September 4, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai nods. "With the right fighter, this open environment could have its advantages." Samurai says with a smirk, totally understanding what Thundy means.

Something Dynamo says makes him look back and fourth between him and Thundy. "...Bro? Nan de? Do you both suddenly have that relationship now?" Samurai asks Thundy and Dynamo.

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@Kronos the Revenant

Kronos must be a master at whack-a-mole or something, because he manage to get the timing right and pull Pato up by his head. Such a sudden jerk makes Pato fully materialize back into his regular body. And without warning, he is thrown straight upwards. "Quack!" As he reaches the arc of the toss and sees that he is about to fall straight down towards Kronos, he covers his eyes with his wings. "Pwease don't hurt me, Mistah Kwonos!" Pato pleads in what can only be described as Donald-Duck-voice.

"He can talk?!" Elusive says. "He can talk!" Straightaway confirms.

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @Kronos the Revenant

"We do Samurai, we have so much in common and with a little heart to heart we had a few moments ago, we discovered just how similar we are." Thundy said to Samurai. He heard Dynamo's comment about whack-a-quack, and couldn't help but chuckle. He applauded Dynamo softly. "That was a good one." He said. He heard Cosmic speak again. "Keep running that mouth. Don't say I didn't warn you." Thundy said pointing right at Cheap a mean look straight from pokemon, his pupils turning a hue of red. He then turned back to Dynamo, removing the mean look. "Back on earth, we use "Yeet!" a lot. One of the funniest is in a game called football where it is used when the ball carrier jukes out a defender, causing him to fall or miss a tackle." Thundy said. He all of a sudden heard a voice that sounded like Donald Duck. "Oh jeez...that's a trap. I remember seeing something like this from Dragonball, when the young Goku faced General Tao. Tao faked Goku out by pretending to be helpless. When Goku let his guard down, Tao rescinded his plea and pulled out a small bomb and threw it at Goku. Fortunately, Goku deflected it back and Tao was no more." Thundy explained. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine @Kronos the Revenant
"I can see what you mean, Sam. With those that can fly, then they can have the right kind of advantage when it comes to fighting. Although, I guess the same can be said for those that can't fly. It mostly depends on how one uses the area or the ring to their advantage." Dynamo explained, nodding as Samurai had mentioned the word 'bro' between him and Thundy. He wasn't sure how to explain it, thankfully, Thundy had cleared everything up. "Couldn't have said it better myself, bro. When everyone was heading back, Thundy and I had a heart to heart talk. We managed to talk things out that we never really got to say to one another. Thankfully, we managed to get everything off our chests and have a bit in common with each other. After calling him friend, he went and called me his brother. So, we basically are treating each other as bros." He says, even though he mentioned he couldn't have explained it better. He smiled as Thundy thought his pun was actually funny. "Thanks bro. I'm the kind of pony who loves puns, so if I think of a pun, then I have to take advantage into saying it." He chuckled, before raising a curious eyebrow.

"Wait, really? I actually didn't know you used "Yeet" on Earth, as well. I guess Earth and Equestria do have a lot in common. I never heard of football before, but I guess it sounds pretty similar to hoofball. To be fair, I'm not a big sports pony unless it's buckball. That, or if it's sport related games to say Mareio like Mareio Super Sluggers." He would say, smiling in nostalgic at the game he had mentioned. Upon hearing Pato speak as he used his wings to cover his eyes. Dynamo's own eyes had widened in surprise. "He can talk!?" He followed the repeated question as he didn't expect to hear Pato speak. He had thought that Pato could only quack like a duck for speaking, but he was glad to be proven wrong. "I got to say that the way he sounded in his quacks ad talking, then he sort of sounds like Donald Duck." He noted, before nodding in agreement with what Thundy had said. "Oh, I remember that fight. Goku had the upper hoof against Tao and he was about to win, but Tao begged for mercy. Goku was a kind and understanding fighter, but Tao tricked him and tried to fight unfair. Thankfully, Goku was able to get around Tao and defeat him. That was a memorable fight, in my opinion." He would say, Cosmic and the others noticing Thundy looking right back at them. 

“Oh, look at his eyes. So scary.” Cheap commented sarcastically, a smug grin adorning his face. “Is that supposed to scare us? Or are you just acting tough?” Frozen would say, feeling as if he was noticing what the griffon was trying to do. “I’ll run my mouth however we want. So don’t say we didn’t warn you when you dare face off against us, Sparkler. The same goes for anyone foolish enough to try.” Cosmic grinned maliciously, while all three team member’s eyes flashed red for a moment. A way of throwing the imitation right back as Thundy’s glare didn’t seem to bother them. Dynamo had thought he had seen their eyes flash red, but decided not to bring it up. Mostly because he didn’t want to assume, but also because he wondered if the others had seen it. Looking back to Samurai, Dynamo had given the asian pony an apologetic expression. “Oh, by the way. Sam? I’m really sorry about what Cosmic had said earlier. In regards to calling you my big brother. I think he tried to mean it as an insult, so I’m really sorry about that.” If he were being honest, he considered Samurai to be a brother to him. Not because they had the same horns, but because of how close they had gotten with their talk and what Sam had brought up. That, as well as receiving the game controller from the asian pony. It may have been broken now, but the memories and the sentimental values were still there in his opinion, as well as in his heart.

 

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine @Kronos the Revenant

"You really don't know when to stop don't you? Back on my world, if you talked smack like that, you would land straight in the intensive care unit fighting for your precious life, so I'm warning you. Keep...it...up..." Thundy threatened. He didn't want to get angry again...not in front of Dynamo or Samurai. It was a huge inner fight. Thundy wanted to deliver jaw-breaking punches to this cowardly arrogant trio, but he didn't want to ruin the relationships he had formed in Friendshire...but something had to be done. 

 

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai nods when he is explained how Thundy and Dynamo have a tighter bond now. "Uhn. I understand." He rubs the back of his head and looks away a little. A twinge of jealousy, maybe?

He then hears Dynamo apologize. "Iiye, it's fine, Dynamo-san. I didn't even consider it an insult. I consider it an honor, actually." Samurai explains with a smile and nod.

However, he quickly puts a hoof on Thundy's shoulder. "Quell your power, my friend. Believe me, I understand how you feel more than anyone, but we must save it for the ring. If we try it now, we'll just get disqualified. But when it's our turn to fight, we'll make every attack worth it." Samurai says, trying to calm Thundy down but also encourage him the right way.

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad

Thundy felt the hoof on his shoulder. He sighed, but it was a pained sigh, as it was the darkness caused by his impure heart. He gulped, able to stop himself from breaking down into tears. He turned to face Sam. "I'm sorry...i-it's just...they wouldn't stop...all the pain they've caused...you wouldn't really wanna know what I want to happen to them..." Thundy said with a quiet sniffle, hugging Samurai, which was the only thing he could do, feeling the urge to cry again well up inside him. Deep inside Thundy, he wanted this trio...dead...it was all because of his impure heart...how could Thundy overcome this?

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai's eyes open wide at the sudden hug, but he smiles understandingly and hugs back just as fast. "It's okay, tomodachi." After patting Thundy's back, he pulls away just enough so Thundy can face him. "In times like this, my friend, there is a magical phrase that I like to say to myself to help clear any dark clouds that are forming in my heart. I know it will help you too. The phrase is... Nandemonai. Okay? Say it with me now... Nan - De - Mo - Nai. Nandemonai. Lock it in your heart, and let it elevate you to a greater, stronger feeling. I know it'll work, because you and Dynamo are both heroes to me. Chelsea too, and many others." Samurai says.

Edited September 4, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad

Thundy tried saying the phrase, but doubts still filled his mind. The scene was like the most adhesive material. No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't feel it. He sighed. "Thanks for trying to help Samurai..." He simply said looking into Samurai's eyes, wiping away a stray tear. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Samurai Equine @Courageous Thunder Dash

Cosmic and the others continued to listen as Thundy had talked tough to the three. Raising an eyebrow, Cosmic gave a smug grin. "Oh? Is that a threat now? I don't suppose you'd like it if I went and reported this to the staff. They'll likely kick you out faster than you can blink. That'd be one less piece of competition for us to worry about." His gave a huge grin that it would likely split his face in half. Hearing this, Dynamo's eyes widened in shock as to what Cosmic was trying to do. Looking back at Thundy, he frowned as he noticed how upset and bothered the griffon was being. The shock lasted for a moment as it begun to fade. His eyes narrowing slightly as he lightly gritted his teeth. "Okay. Can you just knock it off Cosmic? That's not funny and you need to leave my friend alone! Can't you see that you're bothering him? He's had enough of your nonsense and I won't let you mess with my friend. Got it!?" Cosmic had to admit that he wasn't expecting that kind of outburst from the punching bag, but he knew when he took his victories. With a scoff, he turned to leave. "Tch...fine, then. It's starting to get boring watching that fight. It's a forgone conclusion on who's going to win. Time to see what the rest of this crop of losers are like. Plus, it's starting to smell like losers in here." He says, making his leave of the waiting room. Frozen followed after Cosmic as Cheap was about to do the same. However, he stopped as he smelled the air around him. "Loser? I thought it smelled like B.O." He chuckled, catching up at the retreating forms of Cosmic and Frozen. Dynamo took a deep breath, before letting out a heavy sigh of frustration. He had to look around the room to make sure nobody was looking, before lifting a foreleg and sniffing his armpit. While he didn't like the comment that the three had said, he still didn't want to prove them right.

As he looked over at Samurai, the gaming pony had given a sigh of relief as he was thankful that the asian pony didn't see it as an insult. It was quite the opposite, actually. Dynamo was surprised to find that Samurai had seen it as an honor. "R-Really?" He traced a circle with his front left hoof as he felt nervous bringing up what he wanted to say. "I-I mean, to be honest? When they said that you were like a big brother, I was hoping for that to be true, you know? I mean, yeah. We have the same horn structure, but that wasn't the reason. You, Pencil, Astral and Pastel were some of the first friends I had ever met when coming to this town. After everything we've done together and what we've been through. I really consider you like a true friend and family to me, Sam. I hope it was okay to say that as I can see you like a big brother too." He blushed as he felt nervous to say what he said. However, he felt it was better to mention it now, than not at all. His ears soon perked as he heard how bothered and upset Thundy was sounding. Walking over quickly to his friend, he placed a comforting hoof upon the griffon's free shoulder. "Are you okay, bro? I-I'm really sorry that they keep getting to you and the others. That and I wish I could have done more to help. They mostly did that to myself and others back in Fillydelphia. It was bad, but it was never this bad before. They seem to be getting worse for some reason and I don't know why. I just know that these guys really need to be stopped." While he didn't know what Thundy wanted to do with them. The anger and pain in his voice spoke volumes as Dynamo felt that it was something bad, in a way.

As Samurai returned the hug that was given by Thundy, Dynamo smiled as he hoped that his brother would be okay. As he listened to Samurai's words, he blinked as he felt the word 'Nandemonai' rang a bell. "I...I think I know what that word means. I think nandemonai means it's nothing. That whatever those three are trying to do or whatever they said means and will always be nothing. Such as not a threat to us or that they won't get us down." He would say, wondering if what he had said was the correct way in terms of the word. "I know it might not be the same, but I recall two words that fit with Nandemonai. I think it was from digimon with the word momentai. I think it means to take it easy, but I remember someone mentioning that it meant that everything will be okay. If that doesn't work, then I think the word Hakuna Matata from the movie, The Lion King, works just as well. Since it means no worries for the rest of you days." He wasn't sure if that helped or not, but he wanted to try and be there for his friends.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine

"You're the only losers here, running your freaking mouths." Thundy retorted to the trio. "Hakuna Matata, no worries for the rest of your days...wish I could have some of that right now...but no...those sad worthless pieces of trash..." Thundy said sighing again. He turned to Dynamo. "I'm sorry you still have to see me like this..." He said with a guilty look on his face. 

 

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine

Even though the trio had taken their leave, they still heard what Thundy had to say to them. They kept walking as they didn't want to acknowledge the insult being thrown their way. Frozen made sure to keep Cheap in line as he could see the earth pony grinding his teeth in aggravation. Dynamo was glad that Thundy knew what he was talking about. "You don't have to wish for it, Thundy. You have that in you as once this is all over, then hopefully those three will leave us all alone. At least, I hope so. They just don't know when to quit if you ask me." He says, shaking his head at the griffon's apology. Even though he had a guilty expression upon his face, Dynamo gave his friend a kind and understanding smile. "Please don't apologize to me, bro. Trust me when I say that it was the same for me when you and everyone else saw me in my earlier state. Even back then, you guys didn't run away from me. So, I'm not running away from you. You're my friend and you're my brother and I'm not going to abandon a friend, bro." He says, taking a page from Thundy as he pulled the griffon into a comforting hug.

[Kronos the Revenant 1,971]

@Samurai Equine

Kronos was able to hear the avian’s plea for help, even in its scratchy accent. He simply stepped back and let the duck fall into the arena. Although, he wasnt sure if his opponent would fry into a roast duck before impact or if they would splat into the ground and make a huge mess. Either way, he’s prepared for whatever comes next.

[Thundy]

@Dynamo Pad @Samurai Equine @Kronos the Revenant

Thundy picked up Dynamo and hugged him tightly like a big brother whom his little brother had been found after years of being missing. That's how much Dynamo meant to Thundy. He couldn't wait to see that trio get what they deserved. He then turned back to the match. "Looks like Kronos is ready, and that's a good thing." Thundy said as he gently put Dynamo back on all four hooves on the ground. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Kronos the Revenant @Samurai Equine

Dynamo was momentarily surprised as he was lifted up off of the ground, before being brought into a tight hug from Thundy. He winced from the tight embrace, at first. However, he knew that it was worth it as he didn't want to see any of his friends suffer because of the bullies from his past, or anyone in general. To Dynamo, no words were needed to be said. The hug spoke for itself as the gaming unicorn patted this griffon's back to let him know that everything would be okay. As he was let go from the hug, Dynamo was placed back on the ground as it looked like Kronos was about to make his next move. "You can say that again, bro. Whatever Kronos has in mind, I think he'll be okay. He's got this. I just know he does." He would say, giving his support to his friend, who was fighting. The blue unicorn simply watched as Kronos had stepped back, while letting Pato fall towards the ground. Dynamo gasped softly as he wouldn't want the duck to fall. However, he knew that he couldn't blame Kronos. Pato could simply be playing a trick to let the cybernetic pony's guard down. He wasn't sure what would happen next, but he knew he just had to keep watching and see how things would turn out.

[Samurai Equine 50,936]

@Courageous Thunder Dash, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai nods. "Just keep trying, Thundy. You'll see it works. You just need to have clear skies in your heart."
He then hears Dynamo explain the phrase. "Correct! Couldn't have said it better myself. Nandemo means It's Nothing. Whatever you're going through right now? It's nothing. You can over come it. You have the strength to rise above. Although, I guess if Hakuna Matata works, then so be it. Soushite..." Samurai looks around and smiles. "I would love it if you called me big brother as well. You know, to be honest... I've never had family like that. I've always been an only child. But I really feel so close to all of you." Samurai says. When Dynamo goes in to hug Thundy, Samurai bravely decides to make it a three-way hug that they can all share. "Thundy-niisan. Dynamo-otoutosan."

As Cosmic and the gang explored the rest of the backstage areas, Lightning Dusk is in her Washouts uniform and working out in the gym area. Calhoun and Fold are also there, doing their own thing. Sledge Hoof, Tarsal, and Bingo are in the lounge. Henry is walking about doing his own thing, and Alhimar has quietly been sitting in a corner, listening to Samurai, Thundy, and Dynamo without saying a word.

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@Kronos the Revenant

Pato descends some more. However, as soon as he is about eye-level with Kronos, he flashes an angry scowl again. "QUACK!!!" Suddenly, Pato's body turns into a giant whirlwind of water, with only his head poking out at the top. And Kronos soon finds himself in the eye of the storm!

"It's like some kind of whirlpool, but on dry land!" Mayor White exclaims. "Pato's never done this before, but then again, most of his opponents never push him this far either." Elusive comments.

Edited September 4, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Thundy]

@Samurai Equine @Dynamo Pad @Kronos the Revenant

"Yep! Saw that coming from a mile away! But knowing Kronos, he's got this." Thundy stated seeing how Pato transformed into some sort of whirlpool. "If Kronos goes for the middle, he could deal massive damage to Pato. I know Kronos has something that could help him do it." Thundy added. 

[Kronos the Revenant 1,971]

@Samurai Equine

As Kronos was lured into the eye of his opponent’s storm, he noticed that he’s right below his opponent. Taking advantage of his situation, he called upon Gabriel, the Archangel of War, drew a holy sword upwards and declared “DIVINE JUDGMENT!!!” A brilliant pillar of holy light beamed down to Kronos’ position, damaging anything in its wake while keeping Kronos protected.

[Dynamo Pad 11,257]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Samurai Equine @Kronos the Revenant

Dynamo nodded in agreement as he was thankful that he could back Samurai up and vice versa. Upon hearing that he was correct, the blue unicorn grinned as he was thinking in the right direction. "Glad to know my train of thought wasn't too far off. When you said nandemonai, it kind of reminded me of something similar." He would say, before being brought into a three-way hug from Samurai and Thundy. Dynamo felt a warmth in his heart like before as he felt droplets of tears welling up in his eyes. The fact that Samurai had considered him like family meant a lot to the blue unicorn, as well. "You're not alone in that, Sam. I was an only child too, so I never had siblings either. However, when I'm with you, Thundy and everyone else. I feel as if I've found a long lost family of amazing friends. So, thank you for always being an amazing friend, Onii-san." He says, referring to Samurai as his Onii-san, or older brother. Looking back at the fight, it seemed as if Pato's panic was all a rouse. With an angry quack, Pato had turned into a giant whirlwind of water, while trapping Kronos inside the vortex. "Oh, that's not good." He would say as if the cybernetic pony was in the eye of the storm. Dynamo couldn't tell if the inside was filled with water, or if it was like being inside a storm. "It looks like both sides can't get out, or get in either. However, I'm not entirely sure if the water is harmless to push right through." He wondered, thinking if one would lose their breath trying to swim through the maelstrom. "At this point, Kronos needs to find the right angle to hit Pato and escape that whirlwind. If he can do that, then he can capitalize on it and maybe win the match." He says, nodding in agreement at Thundy's observation.

It was still a bit difficult to see through the whirlwind of water, but Dynamo could still somewhat make out the silhouette of Kronos. He thought he saw a bright flash of light as he heard Kronos call upon an attack called 'Divine Judgement.' He wasn't sure what that was, but he could only squint his eyes. As a giant pillar of holy light had beamed down towards the vortex. "Now that's bright! I just hope whatever Kronos has planned is able to work." With how big the beam of light was, it seemed as if anything in it's path was going to take a big hit.

Back with Cosmic and his team, the trio had continued to explore the different backstage areas. They had moved passed Alhimar, but he seemed to be sitting in a corner. The trio found them weird and decided to keep away from Alhimar. Henry seemed to have been doing his own thing, so they decided to not ask questions. Passing by the lounge, the trio had noticed that Tarsal and Bingo were there with Sledge Hoof. Seeing that the construction pony was there, they knew they were probably not welcomed in that room. So, they decided to press onward until they found the gym area. Inside, there was Lightning Dust in her Washouts uniform training, as well as Calhoun and Fold. Seeing as this was the only place that wasn't terrible, the trio decided to stay here for the time being. "Finally! I thought we'd never get away from those fools." Cosmic sighed in relief, Frozen and Cheap nodding in agreement. "I concur. You'd think we were in a maze trying to navigate our way through enemies." Frozen responded with Cheap grinning. "You can say that again. I thought I'd lose my mind if we stayed there any longer. Those fights were getting rather boring if you ask me." Cheap said, Cosmic nodding in agreement as he heard his two cohorts spoken thoughts. "It'll only be a matter of time before it's our turn. I can't wait until we win, so we can take what's ours."

Edited September 5, 2021 by Dynamo Pad