Azorath's Adventure

Chapter 10: Finding A Place To Stay!

Before Azorath and Minou could reply, Erwin had turned around and walked off to a control console that was placed off to the corner. He pushed down a blue button and spoke to the console, saying "Ladies and Gentlemen, please make your way to the center stage that should be revealing itself now." He pressed a green button then a white button. "And the lights should be turning on at this moment," He continued before pressing a red button "Worry not, the traps should be disarmed and, or disarming themselves. Line up in rows inside the black and yellow striped box. Please and thank you." Erwin stopped pressing in the button and walked back to the pair. "Does that mean us?" Minou asked the old man before turning around. "Oh no no," Erwin replied "You two must follow me, onto this black and yellow striped circle. The three started looking around for the circle and when they found it, they all walked to it and stood there waiting. "Wait a minute" Azorath said "If you own the place, shouldn't you know where it is?" Minou covered her mouth to hold in a burst of laughter as Erwin rubbed the back of his neck. "Yeah well," He replied "I'm quite old and pretty forgetful." They all starts to laugh a little bit before Erwin got really serious really quickly. "Ok ok here we go, I am going to tell everyone the placements for the tournament. You two are going into round two, as I said earlier. But I should give the rest of the placements out. You two can just stand there if you'd like. But do NOT interrupt me. Got it?" He told them and they just nodded. The floor below them began to sink down and everyone stumbled. "Alright maintain posture!" Erwin commanded as everyone stood forward, standing straight up.

As the circle platform began to go into the room below, Azorath and Minou could see all the people before that they saw earlier in the race for the ticket. There were all kinds of people to martial artists to a giant man to someone in a hood. Erwin cleared his throat and everyone stood silent. "Many of you did well in this challenge, however there are a lot of you that I think should not be in this years tournament. I can only add so many of you and I shall add the ones that stick out to me. Here are the people who get to proceed to the first round." As Erwin started naming off people in the large crowd, Azorath leaned over to Minou and whispered in her ear, which started a conversation.

"So do you think we could fight eachother Minou?"
"I guess if we do well enough. Just dont get eliminated ok kid?"
"Ha. I'm more worried about you losing then I am for myself."
"Don't get cocky. You still have a lot to learn. And besides, you only have the one move."
"Heyyyyyy I'm always thinking of new ones. Why I already have a card or two up my sleeve."
"Yeah yeah yeah, I bet you do. Now hush he is finishing up."

Erwin started to finish. "And that's round one. I'm sorry for anyone who had their hopes and dreams down. If there's a tournament next year you can re-enter then. The door is over to your left and my men should be opening it now." The crowd split into a majority of two different groups. Those who made it, and those who didn't. But small groups around were just spread out. A little over half the people started to leave and the remaining group stayed. "If there's anyone who need a place to stay you can come contact me I can get you a place to stay. Maybe it won't be the nicest place but, I mean it's better than sleeping on the streets. If not, then ill see you tomorrow! Come here at the same time and we will get round one started." Erwin announced to the remaining groups. Minou smacked Azorath's chest lightly and whispered to him"Hey we need a place to stay don't we? Go talk to him for me about it." "Ok ok." Azorath replied before tapping Erwin on the shoulder and as Erwin was turning around Azorath had started talking "Hey so um we need a place to stay, and I was hoping you'd be able to get us a nice bed cause-" Azorath was interrupted by Minou, who finished with "His wounds are hurting him and he needs a soft bed to relax in." Minou gave an awkward smile and nudged Azorath to do the same which he did. Erwin stared at the two. Finally he said "That's probably a lie but, I like you two so here." Erwin tossed a set of keys up into the air at them. "My finest small house for guests, just for you two." Azorath caught the keys. "Oh thank you!" He said "We will go right away!" Azorath and Minou started to leave for their new stay.

"Alright here it is." Azorath told Minou as they came to a stop. He started to unlock the door with the keys. When then door unlocked and opened they looked into the building. "It looks like some kinda house for a childless couple." Minou said as they started to walk in. Azorath was in amazement as he was looking around. "Wow..." He spoke to himself "I've never been in such a nice place as this." Azorath's stomach interrupted himself and he turned to Minou. "Hey...I'm uh kinda hungry and then I think I'm gonna go to sleep. What do we have to eat?" He asked in curiosity. "Welllllllll......" Minou replied as she started to look in the fridge. "Looks like a lot of ramen noodles. Well I guess I know what we are gonna be eating." She started to cook. "I'm gonna take a shower if you could leave in a bowl. I'll be right back." Azorath spoke before running off to the bathroom."

When he came out, steam came along with him. He dried off his chest as he put his white shirt on his shoulder. He wore blue shorts and white socks. Azorath walked out back to the kitchen and he started to speak to Minou as he dried his hair. "Man! You'll never believe this! They have spare clothes in the-" He stopped when he saw Minou sitting at the table paused from dinner staring at him. "Uhhhhhhh....you ok?" He asked looking a bit concerned. Minou sat there for a second saying nothing. Her face began to turn pink. Then she shook her head rapidly and stood up to yell at him. "H..hey! What are you doing walking around like that in front of a lady!? Put your shirt on!" Azorath jumped back and bit and responded "Ok ok jeez! I'm sorry!" He put his shirt on quickly and avoided eye contact until Minou calmed down and went back to eating. The two sat across from eachother in silence as they ate. Finally Minou stood up, putting her bowl in the sink and said "I'm gonna take a shower and go to bed." She walked away and Azorath just looked down. He didn't understand what he did wrong and it just boggled his mind. When he finished eating he washed the dishes. Once Minou came out she started to freak out. "Ah! Azorath! We have a problem!" She stood there in similar clothes that Azorath. He turned to her with a worried look. "What is it? Are you ok?" He asked her as he was drying his hands. She responded with "Th..there's only ONE bed!" Azorath stood there with a blank face until he finally chuckled and said "Well then, I hope you're not a blanket stealer, cause I overheard it's gonna be cold tonight." Minou jumped back a little and hurried off to bed. Azorath stood there with a confused look as he cleaned off the table. Eventually he went off to the bedroom and saw Minou curled up on one side. He layed on the opposite side under the covers on this soft bed. He opened his eyes as he heard Minou's voice say "If you try to cuddle up next to me, I'll cover your face with my pillow. Goodnight." Azorath responded with goodnight and closed his eyes again thinking about the tournament and his competition. Until he fell asleep, that is.

______________________________________ Joshua's Notes~

     Hey guys and gals! I'm sorry it took so long for me to post this! I'm working on several little things (simultaneously) for this story that I think will make it better, so I've been working on that. I probably won't be done, however, until I finish this arc, or even later. I will post an update to let you know when I'm going to start releasing them, so make sure you stay tuned!