Trollhunters: Becoming

The Ring Returned

Toby ducked underneath Angor's fist and kicked Angor's feet out from underneath him. Angor fell on his back and gasped for a moment before sitting up.

"Well played, Trollhunter," Angor congratulated.

"Not bad yourself," Toby returned, holding a hand out to help Angor up. "I'm sorry Jim wasn't available to "fight" you today. He apparently was overbooked with homework Blinky gave him."

"I could care less. If you can fight, you can fight. I'm not picky on my opponents," Angor grumbled.

"Really? What about your thrill of the hunt?" Toby questioned, leaning on his sword, which was implied into the ground.

"Since my memories have been returned to me, I am trying to be better. But after what I've been through since being awakened by Stricklander, I am not the same. The hunt lost what little feeling it gave me before," Angor sighed.

"Well, we'll get that ring back soon," Toby promised.

"Speaking of the ring. Otto will be returning tomorrow morning," Angor stated.

"Really? That's great! We can get the ring tomorrow!" Toby grinned. "Where will Otto be?"

"The Janus Order's secret hideout," Angor informed.

"Good to know. I'll make sure to tell the team as soon as I get back," Toby responded.

"I should be off," Angor said, grabbing his shadow staff.

"See you later, Angor," Toby saluted. Angor nodded awkwardly and portaled away. The shadows Angor had created in the forest that they had been "fighting" in disappeared along with him.

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Toby walked into Blinky's library and saw his best friend happily snacking on forks while reading some book in trollish. Jim's ears twitched at the sound of Toby entering, but his eyes remained glued to the book.

"Hey, Tobes," Jim greeted.

"Hey, Jimbo. How is your homework coming along?" Toby inquired. Jim met Toby's eyes, and he rolled his eyes heavily.

"Managed to finish a fair amount of it, but I'm taking a break," Jim responded.

"So, what are you reading now?" Toby asked.

"A cookbook. Despite trolls literally eating garbage, there are some delicacies," Jim shrugged, closing the book. "How was Angor?"

"Not bad! And good news, Otto will be back in town tomorrow morning!" Toby exclaimed. Jim grinned.

"That's amazing. We can use the Kirosect tomorrow afternoon. Where is he going to be?"

"Janus Order's hideout. Or as you like to call it- the Teen Center," Toby smiled. Jim rolled his eyes.

"I wasn't good at lying on the fly," Jim scoffed.

"When are you going to use the Kirosect?" Toby asked. Jim paused for a moment before looking at Toby.

"I think it might be best for Claire to use it," Jim answered. "She can literally portal to there, and if anything goes wrong, she can portal right out."

"Fair point. Have you asked Claire yet?" Toby asked.

"I was going to ask her when she got here," Jim replied. "Have you talked to the council yet? You've been avoiding the forge all week."

"Can the ghosts kill you?" Toby asked. Jim blinked.

"Um. I don't think so?"

"That's not a conclusive response!"