Brawl of the Objects: The Return of Rook (A Brawl of the Objects fanfiction)

Chapter 12 Reveal and Redeem

The objects awoke as morning came about. Everyone yawned as they slowly came to. Some stretched while some slowly got up, before going back to sleep. But, no one was going to be asleep for much longer as...

"COCK-A-DOODLE DOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Big Orange Chicken crowed an ear-splitting mess of a crow! Startling everyone awake.

"Oh, man! Like, seriously! Why do I have to get up this early. Like, it is so annoying!", Pear complained.

Scissors rolled her eyes. "At least you don't have to put up with the nonsense of having to be a princess!", she snapped. Baguette was not having it. "Stop your petty whining!"

Boat was not in the mood to deal with Pear or Scissors. Popsicley rolled her eyes and looked over to Boat. "I am not in the mood for this.", she said, glancing with annoyance to Boat. "Yeah, their petty complaints are horrible.", Boat replied, trying to stay calm.

Chocolatey made her way over to Slurpy's covers in the kitchen to find candy to munch on. Pizza was confused. "What are you doing?", he asked. "Finding some candy for breakfast.", she replied. Pizza was even more confused. "Why are you eating candy for breakfast?", he asked. Chocolatey smiled brightly. "Because I! LOVE! CANDY!!!", she shouted at the top of her lungs.

Then, Scissors made her way to the pair. "Will you guys keep it down?! Seriously, we are trying to hide from the police because of twiddle-dee and twiddle-dumb over there," she said as she gestured to Shieldy and Shelly, respectively. "... freed Rook by stealing him from the museum. So, unless we all want to get arrested, I suggest we all SHUT UP!", Scissors shouted in anger at the last part.

Chocolatey and Pizza were both left stunned.

Later on, everyone was all either playing games or watching movies in Slurpy's house to pass the time while staying in hiding. It really seemed like hiding and being with friends and former teammates was quite fun and a bit exciting in a way to everyone. Even Pear and Scissors joined in on the fun. Pear was playing dress up with Popsicley. Boat and Slurpy were both taking turns with keeping lookout. While Scissors reluctantly talked with Rook about how she wasn't Princess Shears like how he thought she was. Rook took it to heart.

"I am sorry, Princess- I mean, Scissors. But, since you are a pair of scissors like how Princess Shears was, you might be of royal blood. But, I understand if you don't want to live that life. Just like how I didn't want to live my life being a servant. And rather a knight.", he confessed. Scissors nodded.

There was some respect now between the two objects.

Meanwhile, Controlly was on a mission. A mission to capture Rook once and for all... and make Shelly and Shieldy pay for their scheme. He promised his master that he would do so. And today was going to be that day.

Controlly had no idea where to start looking for his target and the stealers. Nor did he know how he was going to take the stealers and Rook back once he did find them.

He needed some help.

And he knew just where to get it.

He pulled out his phone. And it was not a pretty call either.

"Hello? This is Controlly. I am going to need some backup..."

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At Slurpy's house, Shieldy came up to Rook to talk about his fears from the night before. And how he let down his friend, Shelly. How he poorly treated her. And what winning had cost him. Sure, winning Brawl of the Objects was an important thing to him. But, at what cost did it come with?

That was something he had been plagued with ever since he crossed that finish line and saw Shelly be revived after suffering from a brain implosion.

Maybe there was nothing he could have done about the brain implosion, but there was something he could've done about helping Shelly and being there for her with she needed it the most.

After he was done explaining his fears to Rook, he could only watch as Rook sighed deeply. Lost in his sorrow. And his former pride.

"Look, Shieldy." *pause* "Winning a contest and being the best are wonderful things. Especially if you wish to pursue your dreams. But, if you are not satisfied without your riches and your desires, then you will never be satisfied with those things. Besides, being a good friend and valuing their feelings and their friendship is much better and more valuable than any prize at the end of a competition or game. So, never lose sight of what is really important. When the time is right, you will know how to make it up to Shelly. Especially if you are her true friend."

Rook then got up to leave for the kitchen, leaving Shieldy alone, lost in his own thoughts and guilt.

Things around Shieldy seemed to be quieting down. It seemed to be a moment of peace and silence that Shieldy needed. Unfortunately, a moment of peace and silence was all Shieldy was going to get for a long while.

Boat ran back to the living room like a chicken without a head and had some horrible news. "Everyone take cover! The police are here and we are in trouble!", she shouted.

Before anyone could react, the police knocked down the door, shattered the windows, and broke down everything! Everyone screamed as they tried to escape. Some of them went left. Some went right. Some ran into each other and some were knocked off their feet. Unfortunately the police were quicker and rounded up the objects and in so many horrible act of police brutality, they were all soon handcuffed and foot cuffed! Shelly was backed into a corner as she screamed for help! Shieldy and Slurpy ran to her aid. "I am coming, Shelly!", shouted Slurpy as she ran towards her. Unfortunately, she was knocked down by an officer.

Shieldy made his way towards her and grabbed her foot to pull her away.

"Hang on!", he shouted.

Then, suddenly he was struck by a taser! Knocking him off his feet and leaving himself and Shelly vulnerable. The police officers surrounded them.

As Shieldy succumbed to unconscious, they only things he saw and could see were Shelly and Rook being chained. While calling for help.

There was nothing that could be done to help.

There were all caught.