Treated Better (Normal Version)

Page Twenty-Five

In the morning Mizuki went to buy the land for her new house. Grantéson got in the way MANY times. Mizuki got so fed up with him that she forcefully moved him with her magic before finishing her house. After she was done she went to Fyson's shop and sold everything she wasn't going to use. Mizuki split her Rupees into five, giving each of her friends a portion. All of her friends, excluding Lucia, now had 2000+ Rupees to buy a house.

Mizuki: That should just about buy you some land, the rest of the money will have to be from your own pocket though. And Lucia, I copied down every recipe from the recipe book for you.

Lucia: OMG, Mizuki thank you!

Her Friends: Thank you!

As her friends thanked her she was smothered in hugs and even more thanks. She said goodbye and walked out, ready to go home and stay there for a while. As she approached home a flurry of diamonds appeared before her.

Ghirahim: Nice house.

Mizuki: Want a tour?

Ghirahim: No thanks, I was hoping for your help with something.

Mizuki: Alrighty, where are we going?

Ghirahim: A cave, there is something in there. A rumored piece of clothing that fills you with power when you wear it.

Mizuki: And why are you looking for that?

Ghirahim: If you are worried about me resurrecting Demise then there is no need, I gave up on that years ago.

Mizuki: So you're just feeling power hungry?

Ghirahim: Better me have it than someone like the Yiga.

Mizuki: I'm kinda surprised you don't work with them.

Ghirahim: I'd rather not work with such incompetent people.

Mizuki: Damn you sure are- Dark? When did it get dark?

Ghirahim: I teleported us to the cave.

Mizuki: Alright, then let's start looking for that armor.

...

Ghirahim: Here it is.

Mizuki: That was fast.

Ghirahim: Ergh, this would suit you much better than it would me. Suits your barbaric nature.

Mizuki: Oh please, you just are just being perverted. That "armor" is so revealing, I don't even think I could wear it.

...

Mizuki: Wait, what do you mean barbaric nature?! I'll have you know- Oh, Muddle Buds! Help me pick these.

...

Mizuki: Okay, I'm ready to leave. Careful not to drOP THEM! *Cough cough* Stone Talus! A Stone Talus is in the middle of the room! Get us outta here!

After arriving back at Mizuki's house she tried to warn Ghirahim of the Muddle Bud's effects.

Mizuki: Muddle Buds are known to cause confusion and aggression in most things. Some humans responded differently though. I'd still prefer you keep an eye-

Ghirahim: Could you shut up?!

Mizuki: I see you're prone to aggravation, what a surprise.

Ghirahim: Are you deaf or just stupid? I said shut up!

Mizuki: Do I look like I give a rat's ass?!

The two started fighting, only pausing after Ghirahim slapped her.

Mizuki: Oh you've done it now!

Mizuki cracked her knuckles and went to swing at him. She landed a hard right-hook to his face. Ghirahim picked her up by the collar of her shirt, and held her at eye level.

Ghirahim: This is all your fault! If you hadn't dropped those damn Muddle Buds-

Mizuki swung again, hitting him again but lighter due to him moving. She began flailing until he dropped her. After landing she kicked the back of his leg, making him collapse. Mizuki kicked him over from his fallen position and pinned his chest down with her foot.

Mizuki: Don't. Start. Fights. That. You. Can't. Finish.

Ghirahim: Heh, you think I can't finish this fight?

Ghirahim teleported away. Mizuki turned to where she thought he would appear and swung as soon as the flurry of diamonds appeared. Before she could hit him he teleported again.

Ghirahim: You're gonna have to try harder than that.

Mizuki pulled out her sword, and rushed towards him. She swung, missing again thanks to his teleportation. He appeared behind her with a sword in his hand this time. Mizuki used her magic to increase her speed, hoping to be able to match his quick movements. She did indeed match his speed, and thanks to training with him she remembered his fighting style. After all the years apart Ghirahim had started to forget her fighting style, giving Mizuki the advantage in blocking or dodging. For most of the fight their swords were stuck in a stalemate. With both being in possession of magic it wasn't long before they found their way around the struggle. Mizuki was levitating rocks while Ghirahim used his daggers. Both narrowly avoid being hit by the flying objects. As they fought Tariku sat down and watched from a distance.

Vishnu: What are you doing?

Tariku: Watching these two idiots fight because of a Muddle Bud.

Vishnu: Shouldn't we stop them?

Tariku: If you wanna lose your life, be my guest. Messing with someone under the influence of Muddle Buds is never recommended.

Vishnu: Fair enough.

Vishnu sat down and watched Mizuki and Ghirahim.

Vishnu: How long do you think they've been at it?

Tariku: Considering neither are dead or unconscious, not long.

The battle had gotten to the point where it was just Ghirahim teleporting around Mizuki and blocking as she swung at him. Her speed magic wore off, leaving her vulnerable. Ghirahim shoved her to the ground and pinned her down with his foot, just as she did to him.

Ghirahim: Who couldn't handle this?

Mizuki created fire within the palm of her hand and grabbed his leg, leaving it burned.

Ghirahim: Why you-

Tariku shot a Puffshroom in between the two, leaving them both blind until the spores disappeared.

Tariku: *Sigh* Idiots... I'm going home. *Yawn*

Vishnu: They could always walk around the spores y'know.

Tariku: If they do it's not my problem.

Luckily the Muddle Bud's effects wore off not long after Tariku and Vishnu left. Mizuki and Ghirahim both began fanning the spores away until they could see each other again. As Mizuki leaned up Ghirahim lost his balance and fell back onto the grass. They were now sitting across from each other in the grass, questioning what had just happened. Mizuki got up and dusted herself off before helping Ghirahim up.

Mizuki: You okay?

Ghirahim: My jaw hurts and you burned my leg, do you think I'm okay?

Mizuki: I'm sorry, the damn Muddle Bud... I was trying to tell you what it usually does...

Mizuki got her first aid kit out of her bag and urged Ghirahim to go inside and sit down. She wrapped up his burnt leg, and got him an ice pack for his jaw.

Mizuki: I'm going to bed, leave whenever you feel like it. If you wanna stay here I have a sleeping bag in the closet to your right, you can sleep on the floor or in one of the chairs. Night.

Ghirahim left not long after Mizuki went to bed, letting her sleep in a quiet, empty house.