Miraculous Hunters Rewritten: Book 1

Chapter 33: Gnome Your Enemy, Waka Chaka Part 1

It had been a couple days after Jim made his challenge to Draal, so while Marinette was dealing with Chevalier Noir, which earned her and Chat Noir an invitation to Stone Arc, Jim's training had started to take a new turn. Under Blinky's tutelage and 'expertise' Jim had begun to learn more about his responsibilities as the Trollhunter, as well as Trollkind's rich culture and history. Which led to the group sitting on the floor of the Heroes Forge as Blinky began to regal the beginnings of how the Trollhunter came to be, painting a vivid picture for the others as they listened.

"For centuries, the troll and human worlds stood separate and at peace, divided by bridges that acted as doorways between our two realms. But the Gumm-Gumms, as you've already been made aware of, wanted to devour all of mankind, and were led by Gunmar 'the Black', " Blinky regaled as he held one of Heartstone's numerous history books in both sets of hands.

"The rest of trollkind fought against him, culminating in the great Battle of Killahead Bridge, which was the portal to Gunmar's Darklands. After many moons, good triumphed over evil and our great Trollhunter; Deya 'the Deliverer', was born. Alongside the illustrious Troll Miraculous holders, Deya locked Gunmar away and exiled him to the Darklands, sealing the Killahead Bridge with the sacred amulet. After that, we tore it apart stone by stone." the six eyed troll continued before he turned a page in the book sitting in his hands.

"Centuries later, we left the old world in search of peace and stowed away on a ship called the Mayflower. It was just a handful of us and some gnomes we had brought along for companionship and nourishment. Finally, we arrived in a strange and exotic realm." Blinky entertained each of his words corresponding to the pictures, the Trolls and their history, seemingly coming alive with each word as the images were conjured in the group's minds.

"New Jersey." Aaarrrgghh!!! commented, revealing where they ended up after the long voyage.

"We kept walking. Eventually, we came across a new Heartstone, and we realized we had found a new home here, underneath Arcadia." Blinky finished, his hands pulling down the book from his eyes to reveal Toby and Aaarrrgghh!!! leaning forward, deep into the story, while Jim was asleep, another open book in his lap. At the sight of the sleeping Trollhunter, Blinky groaned and quietly walked to Jim. Toby and Aaarrrgghh only watched as Bliny slammed the book shut, waking Jim up with a startle.

"LO SIENTO, SENOR DRAAL! NO ME MATES!" Jim screamed as he woke up before he curled into himself, cowering from who he thought was the crystal-backed troll.

"The training of troll history might seem like a minor duty to you, Master Jim, but-" Blinky began to lecture.

"Sorry, I pulled an all-nighter studying for my Spanish Comprehension exam and my brain is muy gooey." Jim quickly interrupted as he rubbed his tired eyes. While he did tell Marinette that he would get some sleep, he ended up not going to bed at all, and still came down to Trollmarket for an early morning training session.

"I don't know. I guess I thought if I'm facing Draal in a week, my training would be a little more... active." the Trollhunter complained as he stood up with a stretch and a yawn, with Aaarrrgghh!!! and Toby doing the same.

"Yeah, like, when is he going to learn Troll-kwondo? Or Rock-itsu?" Toby excitedly questioned as he hopped over to his best friend and pretended to fight Jim to add emphasis to his query. After he did his fighting demonstration, the rotund boy snaked his arm around Jim's shoulders and pulled him down to his size.

"Before one fights, Tobias, one must understand why one fights. For these precious early steps will decide whether a new Trollhunter will become a Deya 'the Deliverer'..." Blinky explained as he clutched the book in his hands and lifted his left hand up to the statue of Deya 'the Deliverer'.