Training For The Inevitable

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September 15, 2019...

A month has passed since Phoenix had formed the Wonders of Reality with Cristina, Aeris, Smesh, Machito, Turco and Infinite. It's also been long since E. Gadd has started on the machine. All this waiting has gone long enough for someone as he trains in the woods. Ever since the beginning of the month, Phoenix has started to feel more and more antsy every single day, he couldn't wait to get his hands on the one who drove him mad, the one who made his life miserable for his own amusement, Moria... He starts to become more agressive from this behavior, ignoring people and not paying much attention to anyone, much less his friends.

Phoenix: *trying to meditate but his mind is too focused on revenge* Grr... *Raising his energy without thinking and tries to concentrate when he's really making it harder* Darn it! Ugh... *Thoughts* I've spent the last few years alone and I was ok... So why am I so pissed off?! ... Moria... He's in my head...

Moria: *memory* You... You really think you can defeat me?! You're nothing but a target for my own ambitions! A weakling who's only purpose is to die under my feet! YOU'RE A DISGRACE TO THIS REALITY!!!

Phoenix: *screaming* SHUT UP!!! *powers up on accident and to his surprise, sets some trees on fire*

Trees: *burn to ash as they timber down*

Phoenix: *doesn't notice what he's done and goes back home in sheer anger*

Meanwhile

Desti: *training in an empty arena* Ha! *Fires at three dummies*

They go down easy

Desti: Phew... *Sees her gun empty* Dang it. *Ink swims to fill it up* There... *Head feels loopy* Ugh... I hate doing that... *Looks at the time* Hmm... There's still time... I think I'm good on training for now... Heh... I wonder how Phoenix is

As she was thinking, a few Inkling boys were spying on her

Jake: Hmm...

Jordan: Hey, can you not reveal yourself? I'm doing this for you!

Jake: I know I know... Just... I really want her to be with me...

Jordan: What about Amy?

Jake: Amy? What about her?

Jordan: Uh... Nevermind...

Jake: Ok...? Anyway, I wanna make my move now.

Jordan: Take it slow man. Besides, don't rush yourself. Otherwise, it's a less likely chance that she'll like you back.

Jake: Are you saying that she won't like meh?!! *Has a slight crazy look*

Jordan: I-IT'S NOT THAT... Just... Explain who you are, try to impress her, and she might go with it! Talk to her a bit and try to befriend her. Afterwards, let the ride go along and when the time is right, make your move! However, don't take it too fast!

Jake: ... You know, I'm starting to think you're not good at picking up chicks...

Jordan: Shut up and go! *Pushes him forward*

Jake: Woah! *Forcefully walks towards her*

Desti: Hm? Who are you?

Jake: Uh... Heheheh... I saw you training here all by yourself, and I thought you could use a sparring partner.

Desti: Ok...? No.

Jake: Trust me, I'm very good.

Desti: Sorry pal, but I'm not that easily interested in just anyone because they want to get to know me. It takes a lot to get my attention... Besides, I have better things to do. See ya *starts to leave*

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