The sound of an alarm clock beeping began to ring out, but only for two seconds, as Pinkie’s hand smacked it like a snake striking its prey. Once she was up, stretching out her body in the process, Pinkie hummed a little tune as she gets out of bed, and maneuvers around her friends as she makes her way to the door. Exiting her room Pinkie went to the restroom to not only freshen up, but to make any deposits to the oval office, before heading down stairs to make breakfast for everyone. The kitchen of the pie household was soon the scenery of a culinary musical number that Guy Fettuccine would be proud of. As Pinkie whipped about all over the place, preparing pancake batter, various eggs prepared to each of her friends specific taste, and some other stuff one would eat for breakfast, the pink skin girl was sing her summer time song.
“Oh I love summer and summer loves me, no one other than me can take the heat! Oh summer love, oh! Sweet summer loves me, loves who? Pinkie Pie that’s who!” the pink girl sang as she twirled around the counter, and caught the two pieces of toast that popped out of the toaster, before blind tossing them onto a nearby plate with eight pieces of toast.
“Looks like someone is certainty a ball of energy today.” Sunset said as she shambled into the kitchen, with Rarity & Applejack following behind her.
“Considering who it is Sunset, should you be all that surprised?” Rarity joked as the group laughed while Pinkie passed them empty plates, so they could get their food.
“Is everyone else still asleep?” Pinkie Pie as she sets down three other plates, before reaching out for another one.
“I think Rainbow is still fast asleep, but Fluttershy is awake, she’s brushing her hair. And I think Twilight went to the restroom.” Sunset said as she finished grabbing her food, and sitting down at the large dining table. “Have you gone to check if Adrian and Mander are awake?”
“Not yet. But I will now!” Pinkie said as she leaved the kitchen.
Strolling through the hallway, and entering the living room Pinkie made her way over to the dens doorway. But once she opened the door and looked to the couch bed…Adrian and Mander were gone! Looking around the room for a bit, Pinkie’s eyes came to the desk where a sheet of paper on it, held in place by a book. Walking over to the desk, Pinkie removed the book and grabbed the piece of paper, which turned out to be a note.
Sorry to leave on such short notice Pinkie, but me and Mander appreciate you putting us up for the night, and for the pizza. But we had to get ahead start in our assignment. Thanks for everything.
Pinkie finished reading the note before putting it back on the desk.
“Well I hope we get to see those two again. And that things go well for them.” Pinkie said to herself as she leave the den, and heads back to the kitchen where all of her friends were now eating their breakfast.
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In front of Canterlot High a small ball of light appeared, right next to the statue, before it became a pillar of light for a few seconds and then disappearing. Adrian & Mander now stood where the pillar was once before, and just like their first arrival onto this world, Adrian had to support himself as the vertigo sensation assaulted him. when the pair woke up early in the morning, they headed back to their world to give a brief report to Sasha, about what the new world was like, and that they might be close to finding one of the illegal monsters. While home, Adrian changed into more civilian looking clothes, so he wouldn’t stick out to much in the new world, and this time, he brought money along with him so that he could fend for himself.
“You feeling any better Adrian?” Mander asked as he looked up at his buddy in concern.
“Just give me a minute.” Adrian said as he held out a single finger. “I really don’t think I’ll get used to this whole traveling between worlds thing.” Adrian grumbled as his buddy patted his leg.
“Well you’ll just have to get used to it, otherwise you won’t be able to get home.”
“…sometimes I hate it when your right.” Adrian groaned as he continued to lean on the statue.
The little armordragon chortled at his friends remark as Adrian continued to support himself on the statue, but after another minute or two, the young man stood up and said he was ready to get the job done. Leaving the school building behind them, Adrian pulled out the tracking device and tried to pick up the energy signature from last night, if they’re lucky enough to even find the trail they had last night that is. As the pair were traveling around the city, nobody seemed to startled by Mander’s appearance, then again he wasn’t a large armored quadrupedal dragon right now.
“Adrian do you have a plan for when we encounter one of these illegal monsters?” Mander asked his buddy as they entered a park.
“I hope these monsters are either friendly and can be reasoned with. Or that their a push over, and we can beat them in a battle and send them back home on their marry way.”
“Well, I guess that as good as any plan for the time being.” Mander said as the pair headed a bit deeper into the park, passing by a rather impressive flower bed by a large pond.
Just as they passed by a large willow tree, the device in Adrian’s hand begins to beep rapidly! Acting quickly the pair followed the signal they managed to pick-up, and began running through the park, before reaching one of the exits of the park. But just as they left it, the signal pointed back to the park, causing the pair to run back into the park. This went on for about a minute, of the pair following the signal out of the park, only to go back a moment later.
“GRRR! Alright that’s it!” Adrian said as he skidded to a stop, before looking up to the sky. “I know you’re out their messing with us, come out and show yourself!”
The pair waited for any kind of response, any sign that it was an illegal monster that was messing with them. Then the pair heard something…a boy giggling. Looking over to the willow tree the saw what looked like a little boy in a blue yukata, but his skin was a ghostly pale color, and his messy looking hair was a very light, almost faded, blonde color. He was also wearing a kitsune mask, while he juggled a black die between his fingers. Pointing the device at the boy, Adrian pulled up the monsters info, and a second later Adrian was shown the monsters name. Boy Transformation, Yamigitsune.
“Alright kid, you’ve had your fun messing with us, but it’s time for you to go back to Katana World.” Adrian said sternly. “Now you can go back peacefully, or we’ll have to force you.” but instead of taking either suggestion, Yamigitsune just giggled at the pair, before vanishing like a mirage.
“He’s getting away!” Mander said worriedly.
“Don’t worry Mander, he won’t get away that easily.” Adrian said as he fiddled with the device, which glowed green, before sending out a pulsing line towards an area of the park. “Once I pulled his data up, the device now has a firm lock on his signature. So we won’t lose him!”
“Then let’s go after him.”
Nodding, both Adrian and Mander following the pulsing line, which lead out of the park and heading into the city. As they ran through the city, the pair kept seeing Yamigitsune appear just ahead of them, giggle, and disappear again. Of course this act did cause a few of the bystanders off guard, and even some filmed it just as Yamigitsune appeared then disappeared, before catching Adrian & Mander running past them. during the chase Mander tried to leap and tackle the monster, but Yamigitsune would either vanish again, or used his mysterious power to change Mander’s trajectory. Often ending up crashing into a wall.
“Okay it’s official, I don’t like this monster.” Mander said as he rubbed his snout, before resuming the game of chase that Yamigitsune was clearly enjoying.
Adrian & Mander continued to chase after Yamigitsune, almost catching him twice, but the monster always manages to slip pass them. but the game of chase has now evolved into a game of tag, although instead of simply smacking one another, the Skull Warrior monster instead decided it would be more fun to toss small blue fireballs around! Mander was able to bat the fireballs away, before they could hit anything else, or anyone else. Adrian was able to do the same with an extendable baton, but not as efficient as his buddy.
“Alright Mander, I think it’s time to stop playing around.” Adrian said as he batted his fifth fireball to embers.
“I couldn’t agree more.” Mander said before transforming into his true form, scaring several of the civilians that were in their general location. Adrian then jumped onto his buddies back, and now both of them were staring down at the Skull Warrior monster, who seemed to acted bewildered by the transformation.
“We’re giving you one last chance to come peacefully Yamigitsune, otherwise we’ll be forced to use less than hospitable methods of restraint.”
The monster didn’t giggle or do anything for a few moments, as if he was actually thinking over his options. But it would seem Yamigitsune still wanted to ‘play’. The monster created several fireballs that circled around him, and after giving off a more mischievous chortle before the fireballs were sent flying to several random bystanders! Acting quickly the pair split up, and dealt with the fireballs before anyone was hurt, but the act caused the Skull Warrior to escape.
“Damn it! The punk made a break for it.” Mander growled as his mane bristled.
“Don’t worry Mander, we still have his signature. It’ll just take a bit more time to track him down.” Adrian said as he hopped back up onto his partners back, and activated the device.
“It looks like he went in that direction!” Adrian said as he pointed to the west end of the city, causing Mander to run in the chosen direction. Leaving bewildered and heavily shocked civilians behind, watching the pair leave, with one girl using her phone to record them.
~~~~~
Sunset and her friends were enjoying a nice little stroll around the city, talking about what their first major summer adventure should be. So far they came up with going on a camping trip, and actually try to enjoy the outdoors without something crazy going on, like what happened at Camp Everfree, but this time it will be just them. as they continued to discuss about how they would go about going about setting up this camping trip, the group made their way down town and saw a ton of police cars just, everywhere. Wondering what was going on, the girls ventured around a bit, and over heard about a boy throwing fireballs, and an older guy chasing him with a lizard.
“Do you guys think it’s Adrian & Mander the people are gossiping about?” Fluttershy asked her friends as they continued to walk about the down town section of the city.
“Do we know anyone else that runs around with a large armored lizard?” Rainbow Dash asked as she walks backwards while ahead of the group. “But it sounds like they finally found one of those illegal monsters they were sent to take care of.”
“They certainly work fast don’t they.” Applejack chuckled as the group rounded the corner of the next street. “So what kind of monster do you think they’re trying to capture is like?”
“I’m guessing…a little boy no older than the crusaders, whose wearing a traditional Japanese yukata, and a fox like mask, with very pale skin, with light blonde hair.” Pinkie said in a one go as she stares off into space. Her friends looked at each, a confused look on her face.
“…just out of curiosity darling, what made you make that kind of assumption?” Rarity asked as the group stopped, and looked at Pinkie. Who just pointed towards the courtyard of the downtown plaza.
“Because Adrian & Mander are trying to catch him over there.” Pinkie simply said as her friends looked in the direction she was pointing.
True enough, the girls saw Adrian and Mander were running around, chasing a boy that Pinkie described to the letter. Except she left out the bit about the boy throwing fireballs around. The group just watched as the little boy either made impressive jumps, or teleported in puffs of smoke, or by simply vanishing and reappearing, all the while Adrian and Mander in his true chased after him. the girls continued to watch the sight before, seemingly unable to look away from what they are witnessing. As they were not used to others doing strange and magical things, that didn’t involve them. the chase began getting a little more intense, as the girls watched the boy creating more fireballs and haphazardly shooting them everywhere, a few heading towards the girls causing them to scatter and dodge the flaming projectiles.
“Get back here you little twerp! You’re only making things worst for yourself!” Adrian cried out as he lept off of his buddy, and tried to catch the human looking monster, but again the monster disappeared.
“Is everyone alright?” Fluttershy asked as she recovered from her sudden dodge roll, ending up rolling into a light post.
Each of her friends gave her varying replies of being fine. As she rubs her head Fluttershy noticed a shadow looming over her, and when she looked up Fluttershy found the little boy standing in front of her, head titled to side in a curious manner. As the little boy monster just looked at her, Fluttershy tried to back away, but she was stopped by the light post she was pressed against. The monster let out a childish giggle before placing an index finger on Fluttershy’s forehead, where a soft blue light emitted from, before Fluttershy’s eyes glowed the same color. And her face became more calm and composed, before a sly smile came to her face.
“Back away from the girl Yamigitsune!” Adrian said to the monster, with Mander standing next to him, and baring his teeth. To not only their surprise…Yamigitsune did as he was told, he slowly backed away from Fluttershy, allowing her friends to rush to her.
“Fluttershy are you alright?” Twilight asked worriedly as she looked her over. Then to everyone’s shock, the pale-yellow skinned girl lept ten feet into the air, and landed perfectly fine next to Yamigitsune.
“Fluttershy?” Pinkie said as she and everyone turned to look at the girl, who just brushed her long hair out of her face, before giving a delightful giggle.
“I’m getting board of chase & tag.” Fluttershy said in a rather uncharacteristically playful mischievous voice, as she placed a hand on her hip and looked coyly at her friends as well as Adrian and Mander. “How about we have a fair competition, eh’ Buddy Police?” Fluttershy said as she pointed at the pair, who both eyed her critically.
“Fluttershy, what’s gotten into you girl?” Applejack asked as she took a step towards her friend, but was stopped by Adrian holding a hand out, with a stern look on his face.
“That’s a dirty trick Yamigitsune.” He said in a not so amused tone. “Let the girl go, and we’ll settle this.” The girl shook her head.
“Nah, this would be so much more fun if I had a ‘buddy’ to battle with me.” Fluttershy said before holding her right hand out, where small white deck case appeared. “How about this, we have a Buddy Fight. if you win then I’ll give myself up, and let the girl go.”
“…and if you win?” Adrian asked which caused the smile on Fluttershy’s face to grow just a hair.
“I get to stay here for as long as I want, while keeping this girl as a trophy.” Fluttershy said as she stroke her own cheek, before flicking the hand to the side and snapping the fingers. “What do you say officer…are you game?” before Adrian could give a reply, Sunset stepped up to him and spoke up.
“Adrian what’s going on?” she asked worriedly, concern evident on her face, as well as her friends.
“Your friend is unfortunately under Yamigitsune’s control, and I’m afraid that if we don’t indulge him…” Mander said ominously as Adrian reaches for his own deck case. “He won’t let Fluttershy go.”
Now off course Rainbow Was about to charge in, and try to catch the monster. But a quick warning from Adrian stopped her, before the situation could possibly go into an even more difficult situation. With no other choice, the girls stood back, while Adrian and Mander stepped forth, a determine look on their faces, while Fluttershy had a questioning look on hers as she tosses her deck case up and catching it.
“You better not break your deal Yamigitsune.” Adrian warned to little monster, who only just scoffed.
“Never. But why don’t we go to a more, suitable location for our little battle.”
Without warning, Yamigitsune snapped his fingers and the group was assaulted by a blinding blue light. When the light faded away, and their eyes recovered from the sudden assault, Sunset and the others found themselves in what could only be described as a coliseum! The six girls were just absolutely flabbergasted at the sight, and many questions were running through their minds, like where are they, how did they get here, and many more. However their questions would have to be put on hold, as they saw both Adrian & Fluttershy rise from a hidden section, under the coliseum, with Fluttershy on the right side at a lower elevation, and Adrian on the opposite at a higher elevation. Mander then appeared a second later in a rather flashy fashion, appearing from what looked like a magic circle. The little boy monster that Adrian’s been calling, Yamigitsune, also appeared by Fluttershy’s side, flicking a die in the air before catching it. Both humans held their deck cases, before they each spoke, with Adrian speaking first.
“With peerless speed and precision, we charge head first into battle without fear! Lumanize!” Adrian said before his deck case changed before the girls eyes, into what looked like a gauntlet on the left arm. “Systemic Edge!”
“We wander through the night, brining mischief & delight in our wake. Lumanize!” Fluttershy chanted before spinning in place, while her deck case turned into a simple up-side down pyramid. “Fiend’s Parade!” then behind Yamigitsune & Fluttershy something like a banner appeared.
“We fight for Katana World.” Fluttershy said in a confident, yet still playful tone. The girls then looked over to Adrian and Mander, where a flag pole was planted into the ground just off to Adrian’s right.
“And we fight for Dragon World!” a drawn out silenced held over the arena, before both Adrian & Fluttershy spoke out at once, both having a determined look on their faces.
“Time to…BUDDYFIGHT!”