7 Crystals, One Mission (Rainbow Quest)

Ch.1: Courtyard

Alright, I'm back with Chapter One, I hope you like the prologue, this chapter will contain bullying at the beginning.
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Andrew's P.O.V

The courtyard was jam packed with Trainees, training to be apart of the King's royal Guardsmen.. Tho Andrew doubted himself with why he was chosen to be the apprentice of the Grandmaster, it didn't make any sense to him.. He could barely fight, let alone defend himself with a Shield.. Upon the young Red Steve, he immediately forgot that he was engaged in a training session with Connor, Another Red Steve training also to be a Royal guardsmen, he was just two years older the Andrew.

"Get your head in the game Andrew!" Connor yelled at him as he moved forward quickly catching the other off guard, as he sweep his feet out from underneath the other, making the 5'6 Red Steve yelp as he fell on his ass "0, 8... Andrew you gotta step up your game dude, I already have eight winnings.. We were supposed to stop at 4.. What has you so distracted that you can't focus..?" Andrew has shook his head before letting out a heaved sigh "N-Nothing Connor... C-Can we please try again! Best 0 outta 10!?" He watched as the other shook his head ".. No, Andrew I'm done fighting yo-" "Chicken." Connor went quiet before looking back at the Steve who sat on the ground still "Chicken..? Andrew- Really? Name calling? We aren't kids anymore, grow up you cobbler head.. Pfft.. You have the nerve to call me a Chicken too." Andrew had gotten up off the ground before dusting himself off as he looked at his childhood friend, The two were friends from.. The day Andrew could remember, they were friends from the age of well Andrew being 3... Some Red Steves were picking on him, calling him names, but that's when he met Connor, someone who never treated him like shit or a worthless Steve, since that day these two were friends ever since, almost practically brothers at this point, at the age of 8 they promised each other that they'd be beside each other through everything, one was never alone facing the world, they had each other's back..

Relentlessly Connor had accepted Andrew's challenge again but he added his own twist to it "If I win this fight again Andrew, You owe me a Waterfall Cocktail at the bar." Regardless of your age you were allowed to drink at the age of 16 in the red Kingdom.. Andrew had to think for a moment, before he sighed "Fine! I'll buy you one after! IF! You win!" Connor let out a laugh "IF? IF! I win? Andrew.. You're my friend.. But really? IF? We both know I'm getting that Drink." Andrew had scoffed before getting his head back into the game, as he picked up his Sword, Connor held his tightly in hand, both counted down together "ONE! TWO! THREE!!" Two of them clashed Together with Swords, Andrew had gritted his Teeth together refusing to lose to his friend again, Connor smiled liking this new Fire that burned within his younger friend "THERE WE GO!! NOW THAT'S THE SPARK I WAS HOPING TO GET FROM YOU!!" Andrew Smiled a bit before the Two pulled away, Conner going for a direct attack, Which Andrew responded with a counter attack, but that was blocked Connor. Both Red Steves engaged in a battle swords clashing till before Andrew fell.. And connor won "I liked this time.. You actually tried again.. But still 0 outta 9 now.. Get up and try again." Andrew huffed and stood up picking up his sword again, yeah everyone said he could barely swing a sword but that was false.. He could.. But he just could never finish with the final blow.. Or do any fancy Sword skill like everyone else.. Plus the fact that everyone hated him.. Andrew's Life wasn't Picture perfect.. His father was never around.. But mainly because of the job he had, which was why Andrew was always bullied.. His father was working with Darkness... Well.. A corrupted Orange Steve that was infected with Darkness... His Father was a very shady Man... Hence why Everyone picked on Andrew.. They targeted the little boy and still do because of his Father.. Guilty by association.. But Andrew swore never to be like his father and make something outta himself, which is why he was here now.. In the courtyard.. Training..

Andrew yelled and Brought the sword down onto Connor, knocking the other back "Woah! Holy crap Andrew!" Andrew looked at Connor and held his sword "... Fight me!" Connor blinked but nodded getting his footing again before charging at the other and quickly, trying to attack from the Side, but Andrew to his surprise, Blocked with his sword before he attempted to kick Connor, but Connor jumped back, avoiding his friend quickly, he watched his Friend and his movements.. Blocking and counter attacking him.. Andrew was trying to strike his friend down, as a wave of anger hit him.. Voices started speaking,  saying nasty things about him.. "STOP IT! I'M NoT MY DAD!!" Before he could realize what he shouted, his Friend had knocked him to the ground and held the blade of the sword to his neck ".. C-Connor...?" "Why did I ever befriend you.. Like father.. Like son." Andrew couldn't believe what he was hearing- before-