The Monster That Stole My Reflection

Chapter 7: Just Add Water (Part 2)

Zion's POV

Ever since the incident with the Trollhunter happened Otto has been on my ass. He demanded me and my apprentice to stay away from the Trollhunter and let him and the changelings handle it. This was all my fault, If I had just left the Trollhunter alone none of this would have happened. But if I didnt we wouldn't have known that he was still alive and the true nature of "Lakijim ''. I have pleaded with Otto for me to be more assistance to make it up to him but of course he wouldn't budge. At the moment Gunmar was being debriefed on the changes that have gone on throughout the centuries he's been away. I was patiently listening to him and Otto go on about how his plans haven't changed on conquering the surface and all that. To be honest, I don't really want to serve Gunmar. But if I don't then I would forsake my lady Morgana.

"If I may my lord, I'm Morgana's apprentice. Perhaps I could be of some more assistance?" I offered, Gunmar instantly turned his attention to me.

"What do you propose?" He questioned as he stalked closer to me, I smirked.

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Jim's POV

Tobes, Claire and I were huddled together behind a bush across the rod from the loaming museum. There was a banner outside of the entrance that displayed the Troll arm. Well that would definitely bring the gruesomes attention.

"Blink, did you go to Rotgut's?" I asked Blinky as we quietly walked towards us.

"Did I ever! Feast your eyes on this!" Blinky excitedly exclaimed as he pulled a gray stone out of his pants pocket. I gave him a confused look. The hell was that?

"A rock?" Tobes questioned,

"Not a rock. Dwärkstone," Blinky corrected.

"Dork-stone?" I mispronounced it.

"Dwärkstone," Blinky repeated.

"Dork-stone?" Claire repeated.

"Close enough." ARRRGH!!! said.

"Dwärkstone is incredibly rare, highly volatile and the only guaranteed way to expel a gruesome." Blinky explained. Tobes, Claire and I still looked confused.

"All I'm hearing is "dork-stone," Tobes commented.

"However you pronounce it, how does it work?" Claire asked.

"A firm shake will activate it, but once it begins glowing... run," Blinky explained further as he handed it to me carefully.

"Goes "Kaboom!" ARRRGH!!! demonstrated by mimicking an explosion.

"Now, very delicately tuck it away and make sure it counts. We only have one," Blinky warned as I placed it carefully into my backpack.

"Come on. Let's go rock this rock show!" Toby exclaimed as he pulled Claire and I closer to him. After departing from Blinky and ARRRGH!!! we walked inside of the museum. Tobes let out an excited squeal as he looked out at all of the different rock displays.

"This should be easy. There's only six people here," Claire said confidently.

"I know. Crazy turnout," Tobes said as he took a selfie with Sir Issac Gluten.

"Okay, let's fan out and find this thing." I said determinedly.

"There you are T.P!" Darci yelled out from behind us, it made me jump a little.

"Oh, hey Darce! What are you doing here?" Toby asked worriedly, she couldn't be here while that gruesome is in the museum.

"Well the footbag tourney ended. I thought I'd join you and little Sir Issac." Darci explained as she took Sir Issac into her arms. Toby looked at us uncertainly. I made a look to signal that we needed to go.