Twisted Wonderland - Twisted Tsumderland

Chapter 10: Jack's Tsum II

Back at the Savanaclaw Dorm...

Sometime later in the walkway, Jack is able to capture his Tsum counterpart.

"Got you! Sheesh, what a nimble little guy," Jack says, finally having the Tsum in his arms.

The Jack Tsum tries to wiggle its way free, but Jack's grasp is too strong for it.

"You're not wiggling outta this one. Look, I gotta get back to training. And the headmage told me not to let you run around unsupervised. So you're comin' with me," Jack says.

Sometime later, Jack is able to take the Tsum into his bedroom. Once inside, Jack is able to close the door shut before the Tsum has a chance to break free.

"This is my room," Jack says.

Soon, the Jack Tsum starts flying out of his arms and jumps around. He then jumps to the front.

But then, Jack blocks its way and grabs it, "Whoa, nope, don't even think about takin' off. I should be able to get some weight training in and still keep an eye on you. Now sit still," and places Jack Tsum on the bed.

Jack Tsum simply sits on the bed without another fuss.

"Think I'll start with some standing twists," Jack says, getting into position, "Okay, feet shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in front of my chest..." He then begins lifting the weights, "Hrgh... Hrgh...!"

The Tsum simply sits on the bed as it watches Jack training each other.

"Oh yeah, that's workin' my abs. I could stand to up the weight, though..." Jack says, "I'll just throw some extra weights on the dumbbell and... hm?"

Soon, Jack notices the Tsum counterpart is watching him as he exercises and his exercise equipment.

"The Tsum is staring at my exercise equipment," Jack says.

Then says to the Tsum, "I can see you're interested, but you're too tiny. You couldn't even move this stuff. And for another thing, you're just too roly-poly. So take a seat before you hurt yourself—"

But before he can finish, the Jack Tsum is in the mode and approaches the dumbbell. And to Jack's shock, the Jack Tsum is able to lift the dumbbell like it's nothing.

Jack is shocked, "Dude! it just lifted that dumbbell like it was a feather!" And soon notices the Tsum changing its position of exercise, "And now it's in the same pose as me... It's doing a standing twist! It's twisting its stubby little body without wobbling at all. What perfect form!"

Then Jack says, "Let's check the weight plates on that dumbbell... 20 kilograms?!"

The Jack Tsum agrees and lifts the 20 kilogram weight. Jack is surprised to see that the Tsum is able to exercise and lift weight like a pro.

"Where do you even hide that much muscle in such a tiny ball of a body?!" Jack asks, surprised.

Then says with determination, "Y'know what? You're on. I'm not gonna be outdone. Next up: corkscrew push-ups! This one'll be more of a strain for you, with those stubby arms and legs. Think you can keep up?"

Jack Tsum smiles back, expressing that it's up for the challenge.

Three hours later...

But Jack and the Tsum have finished exercising.

That was a hardcore ab workout. Crunches, side bends, even leg lifts... But this little dude keeps comin' back for more! It's showing no signs of stopping!" Jack says.

Jack Tsum hops.

"And it's even got energy to burn," Jack says. Then sounds impressed, "Heh... You're not half bad. I can respect someone who's willing to push their body to the absolute limit. I know you're round and all, but if you keep this up... You could totally tone that bouncy tummy into a rock-solid six pack!"

Jack Tsum jumps up in agreement.

"All right, break time's over. We're gonna work on those pecs next! You better be ready— no pain, no gain!" Jack says.

Jack Tsum happily nods in response.

Outside of Jack's room and in the walkway, Leona and Leona Tsum, who is sitting on his shoulder, hear Jack and his Tsum from outside.

"Sounds like Jack and his Tsum are doing some weight training in his room. At least based on all the noise they're making..." Leona says, "Jack's countin' and breathin' so loud I can hear it from here. And I can just SEE that Tsum jumpin' around. What a pair of muscle heads."

Leona Tsum isn't saying a single word.

Leona says to his Tsum, "Hey, how about you stop lazin' around and join 'em for a few?"

Again, the Leona Tsum isn't saying anything. Almost like it's ignoring Leona.

Leona frowns in response, "Who does this Tsum think it is, loungin' around on MY shoulder? It's not a bed, you know?" and sighs, "Sheesh, what could possibly make a guy this lazy and shameless?"

Leona Tsum hops happily in response.