Our Destiny

Part 4: The Nightmare

—Seven Days Later—

-8 Weeks To FinalFest-

Today marks the first day that Meggy would be teaching Douglas and Aliya the rules and ways to play in Turf Wars. Everyone else was invited to show up to watch, and of course, they did. Some showed up for moral support, and others came because they knew the two would suffer at the hands of Meggy and her intense training. Mario was told by Meggy to stay in the stands for today since she still wasn't sure if he was ready to try again. It took some convincing, but Mario reluctantly agreed to sit out for the day. Meggy knew he wanted to train; which was an odd behavior coming from someone like him to want to train; but she couldn't have any risk-taking going on. She couldn't help but feel bad for him: He genuinely wanted to train, probably even because she was the one doing the training. Maybe that was the reason? Did he want to train with her?

She hears fingers snapping and sees movement in front of her. She realized she was lost in thought as she stood on the concrete ground, trying to prepare for the training session. Douglas and Aliya were standing in front of her with confused looks on their faces.

Douglas: There you are! We were wondering when you'd come back.

Meggy: S-Sorry guys...I...Got distracted.

Aliya: By what?

Meggy: ...Nothing. It's really nothing.

Aliya: *teasing* Are you thinking of Mario again?

Meggy: What!? No! Come on, Ali! Not cool.

Douglas: It's kinda hard for you to hide it now. We both know you like him.

Meggy's face goes bright red.

Douglas: Oh shit...I was just joking. Do you...Do you actually like him?

Meggy: ...Shut up. We'll talk later. For now, I need to get you two set up for today.

She pushes past Douglas and Aliya towards the edge of the arena to grab some supplies. While she was grabbing extra Splattershots and Ink Grenades, Aliya and Douglas shared a look. It was clear that Meggy had feelings for Mario, she just would never admit it.

Meggy approached the gearbox and started pulling out different equipment when she heard someone above her. She looked up and saw Mario leaning over the railing of the stands.

Meggy: What is it, Mario?

Mario: I was just wondering what was happening out there? Are you okay?

Meggy: I'm fine.

Mario: Your face looks like you just got majorly roasted.

Meggy: ...Uh...That's...Because I did.

Mario: What did they say to you?

Meggy: *mutters* Shit...I don't have time for this.

Mario: Huh?

Meggy: Nothing. Just go back and sit with the others. We won't be doing too much today anyways.

Mario: I'm guessing I'm not going to be able to convince you still?