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ᵇᵃᵗᵗˡᵉ ᵒᶠ ˢᵘᵖᵉʳᵖᵒʷᵉʳˢ ᵖᵗ.²
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kumiho narrowed her eyes, ever so slightly, and looked at lonky

❝ he's trembling? ❞

she tilted her head and makes a noise, one of satisfaction and intrigued when her eyes caught sight of his watch

❝ his power bars orange, meaning his energy's low—interesting.. ❞, she says, eyeing the shivering male

liu looked at kumiho, wondering what she's saying but only to receive a bashful smile

❝ this is our chance to capture our victory—aren't you excited! ❞, popo exclaimed, stars in his eyes at the thought of winning

lonky gave him a wonky smile, ❝ y-yeah ❞

ignoring his friend's uncomfortable state, he activated his ability—growing ten times bigger than normal

❝ shit! ❞, kumiho hissed, reaching out and grabbed her two teammates and jumped away just as popo's feet could crush them flat

❝ this is not what i signed up for ❞, miyo complained, her arms around kumiho's neck

kumiho scoffed, adjusting liu in her arms, ❝ tell me about it ❞

❝ wait isn't that pala? ❞

at the mention of the old man, kumiho stopped her tracks and looked behind

liu was right, he's back and boy does he look pissed

the three watched him curse at the giant penguin, repeating the words ❝ betrayer! ❞ to the point popo slammed him to the ground

not once, not twice and no, not thrice

but four times—a little harsh don't you think?

❝ how is he still alive ❞, miyo breathed out, gaping at the impala who seemed unfazed of being pounded to the cement floor

❝ stupid old man, always so reckless ❞, kumiho insulted yet she couldn't help but feel slightly amused and probably proud of him for standing up for himself

she noticed the lack of warmth in her arms and finds liu gone, instead he teleported behind lonky

❝ hey man ❞, lonky squealed when liu looked down at him, ❝ mind if i take your shield? ❞

without waiting for an answer, liu tagged him out and watch as the prince gets grabbed by the shadow paw

popo watched the whole scene and grumbled, ❝ you'll pay for this liu! ❞

everything slowed down to a sudden stop as popo had a card between his two fingers

❝ one who rules the court ❞, he whispers

everything and everyone starts to play in reverse—stopping right where liu met up with the team

❝ ugh my neck ❞, kumiho groaned, rubbing the stiffness away and turned to miyo, ❝ you alright over there? ❞

❝ just peachy ❞, she responded dryly

❝ what happened? ❞, liu asked, limping towards them