Regular Life episode 42 Sparring

Regular Life episode 42: Sparring

An idea from Alisha Lee and collaboration with Plasmalollygags

Ioni starts to train with Jeremy, so she can get stronger. But when she tries to use what she learned on a bully, she finds herself face to face with Jeremy as her opponent in a shocking battle.

Chapter 1 Late morning talk 

It was still late morning in Quest Camp, for a huge majority of the refugees were still sleeping in their tents.

Ioni and Jeremy were fast asleep and Chad began to snore loudly, which annoyed Grayson. She covered her face with her pillow, trying to drown out the awful noise. "I guess a certain someone won't be getting some sleep here tonight," she muttered.

It was made worse as Mercury was wide awake and began telling Payton and James, who just entered the tent to check on Ioni about the fight that happened yesterday between her and Mire. She loved the story so much that he couldn't stop telling it to them.

"I'm just glad Ioni obliterated that hideous beast," Payton said, shuddering. "Imagine facing off against that abomination." "Well also be glad that the monster is gone," James said to his brother.

"I think I found my new bedtime story to listen to before going to sleep," Payton said, smiling. James couldn't help but laugh at what his brother said.

"I think Ioni should learn how to fight soon," said Mercury. "She did say that she wanted Jeremy to teach her."

Ioni shifted in her sleep, as if she heard Mercury talk about her. Just then she opened her eyes. She looked at the fox squirrel.

"Hey, you're awake," Mercury said to Ioni. "You were talking about me,"Ioni asked, in a sick voice. "Yes, the story of how your tears destroyed that abomination," said Mercury. "Whoa, Ioni, you don't sound so good."

"I feel really sick," Ioni said, in a sick voice. "That's what Mire's dark viscous mud does to you," said Mercury. "You fought with him for the first and second fight. While he was melting, he literally absorbed into his body, covering you in that revolting mud. I've been told that it's so powerful and sickening that touching it or being covered in it will cause a fever that requires bed rest. You should sleep in today, Ioni."

"Even if I'm sick, I still want Jeremy to train me later on how to fight," Ioni said, weakly.

"Are you really going to have Jeremy teach you how to fight, even if you're sick?" Ioni nodded.

"I don't think that's a good idea, girl," James said to Ioni, concerned about her. "I'm planning on going back to sleep," Ioni said, yawning. "Hopefully I feel better in the morning."

The night sky started to fade away as sunrise was slowly arriving over the horizon.

"Payton, it's almost time for you to go to bed," James said to his brother. "I'm sleeping here instead," said Payton. Then he said to Ioni; "You should probably go back to sleep, Ioni."

But Ioni had already fallen back asleep, nuzzling Jeremy's chest. "I'm glad he's here to keep me safe," Ioni said, quietly to herself. "I'll ask him later."

Chapter 2 Ioni's secret side

Sunrise had arrived and soon a lot of refugees emerged from their tents, ready to start the new day.

Maxis was up and having early breakfast in the cafe with James and Doriru.

Payton was already sleeping in Chad and Jeremy's refugee tent.