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Chapter 10 - Ancient Lore (Chap 9)

Synopsis: The Trio & their buddies moves forward as they venture to find what they seek. To top things off, what they seek is revealed by none other than...

To Summarize things from the previous story, The Three Aces and their buddies are forced to enter a Library at night. There, they entered a secret entrance of the Library and need to solve three challenges. One By One, The three Aces worked together and passed all three trials and are now moving on to whatever's in front of them.

OP: Undead.

As they walk forward in an dark yet unknown tunnel, they discuss about what the three trials were earlier with concern. Bonus fact: They are all walking in line.

Masato: (Crosses his arms) You know...those three challenges earlier...what could they possibly mean?

Daryl: Perhaps the voice that Hou hears wants us to not proceed further. Is it guarding an important secret? If so, then is it what we're looking for?

Garga: As the saying goes, "there are no shortcuts to success". Though the part where I gained the shrines power...that will have to be exempted.

Cross: But didn't you two have to prove yourselves worthy in order to gain the Shrine's Power?

Garga: {Realizes} Eh...Oops...

Agito: Aside from that, this dungeon is really strange. We had to Jump From Trampoline to Trampoline, Push a Giant Boulder and even running through a tunnel that got us asleep. Whoever designed this dungeon must love trying to kill us.

Masato: Aren't you overreacting?

Agito: How Can I? After everything that happened, How would you guys rate it on a scale of 1 to 10.

Masato: I'll give it a 7 because it's deadly but not deadly enough.

Daryl: Those trampolines are kind of not so well-hidden and the pins, why stone when you can make it plastic instead? 

Masato: The Bigger Question is, when the Boulder destroys itself after attacking the pins, is it going to like destroy the staircase behind the wall or worse? But it didn't. So it doesn't make sense.

Cross: The no flying rule, the riddles alongside the tunnel full of illusions is something at least. It really made us unable to do much and use our heads. Anyways, How much further Hou?

Hou: I'm not even sure. It's like it's endlessly forward and...(spots something) Wait. There's some light ahead.

Everyone spots the light in front of them in surprise. They rush forward in response to reach where the light was. And to their surprise, it's a bright hallway full of TOILET STALLS???? Everyone feels really awkward with their jaws dropped open. There are even Frames of Toilets above every single toilet in the stalls!!!

Hou: I'm sorry what?

Garga: Did we just fell into a trap?

Masato: Toilet stalls in a hallway?

Daryl: Are they even washed??? This is not even how to say...mediocre.

???: (Yells) Who are you calling this beauty "NOT MEDIOCRE"???

They hear a voice in shock. Suddenly, a gust of wind burst in front of them in a form of a small hurricane. All of them block themselves from the sudden dramatic entrance. And out of the hurricane outcomes a figure wearing a fake white moustache, a white suit, sunglasses and...yeah basically everyone's surprised once more.

Daryl: Wait...You're...

???: Yes. (Spins around with grand) It Is I!!! Professor Menjo!!! Founder & Builder of the All Purpose Buddy Encyclopedia. And Writer of the "Professor Menjo's Buddyfight Super-Secret Encylopedia" !!!.

Hou: Wait...What?

Menjo: (Continues the Introduction Dramatically) I can tell that you're stunned yes. Might I add that I'm also a Monster from Legend World & Hero World. And what you see before is my underground super dynamic precious...(Open Arms) Lair!!!

Masato: Lair??? Ummm Okay, No offense Sir but, the first three challenges or something, that's great and all but this part...why so many Toilets???

Menjo: It's simple. I have attained Samadhi in Buddyfight by locking myself in the toilet for a hundred years!

All: {Jaw Dropped} 100 YEARS???

Menjo: (Shows Stalls) And these Toilet Stalls Posses Wisdom like there's no other. Like whenever I need an answer, I often come here to think of one Myself.

All: {Awkwardly Disgusted} Uh....

Hou: (Whispers to Garga) Can someone even live that long?

Garga: (Whispers Back) Humans cannot but Monsters can. But to lock yourself inside a toilet...yikes.

Suddenly, Professor Menjo bonks Garga's head with a TOILET BRUSH???

Garga: Oww!! What was that for?

Menjo: Your Brain could use some cleaning. Just like a dirty toilet that needs to be cleaned.

Garga: Dey...YOU CALL MY BRAIN A DIRTY TOILET???

Daryl: Okay we don't have time for Toilet Talk or whatever. With all due respect, Professor, why are we here in the first place?

Menjo: Haven't you noticed by now? I was the one who called out to our two little friends over there.

Both: WHAT?

Hou: But...your voice...it doesn't even match when it called out to me.

Menjo: Oh that? I used (reveals a voice changer) this. (Hits Button & Changes Voice) And thus you have arrived.

Everyone's stunned and Menjo returns to normal voice. 

Menjo: I apologize for using such a method but if I used my normal voice, would you even believe me and come here? 

Hou: I suppose not?

Menjo: Exactly. And the reason why I want you three to come at midnight because it's really crowded in the afternoon. Although, I am displeased that you triggered the Alarm in the process.

Garga: My apologies.

Masato: Then what's with the Challenges earlier? Why block us from entering before here?

Menjo: I needed to see for myself if you are worthy. I didn't call you all here just to talk after all. You need more than athletic skills as you also need smarts, teamwork, bravery and of course, a little luck. Well Minus the Last Part because of what happened with the last challenge.

Garga: And by the looks of things, we passed.

Menjo: Correct. Although, I won't deny that the first challenge, even if you did fall, there's a bunch of pillows under the trampolines and a pathway that leads to the next challenge. And most people would fail on the last one because of the illusions.

Everyone: Ah...

Menjo: But enough of that. As you three have passed the tests, I will now give you what you seek: The Location of the Other Singularity Points.

Everyone's excited as they heard what he said.

Menjo: (Points at Hou & Garga) Except for you two. As you both already gained the power of a Singularity Point. And even after 10 years, you two cannot gain more power from the points.

Hou: I see. Well nothing we can do.

Garga: Yes. I suppose One power is more than enough.

Menjo: Alright, then I shall proceed with (hands at the others) You four. Now, follow me.

Everyone follows Menjo to another space. When reached, they find an ordinary wooden office. The lights are bright. There are picture frames, his achievements and even collection of Buddyfight Cards on the walls. A regular long office table. Even long bookshelves on the left and right sides of the office. There's even a Large Portrait of Menjo in a form of a MONA LISA IN FRONT OF HIS CHAIR??? Everyone else is surprised with "Woah".

Masato: An Office in front of a toilet hallway???

Hou: Isn't that kind of weird?

Menjo: (Shushes them) Hush!!! It's not weird!!! (Open arms) It's called Genius!!! (Moves his glasses) Besides, I don't want anyone stealing my precious years of work. Now where did I put it? (Scours his bookshelves) I'm sure I left it here somewhere...Arghh.

While Menjo searches what he's looking for, everyone just stands there feeling confused as a lost camel. There's a bunch of bits and bombs noises in the background.

Hou: Uh...Care to Share?

Menjo: Hold on...I almost got it. (Founds it) Aha. Found it. (Blows Dusts over it) 

Menjo then walks to his table with the book in hand and as he speaks, everyone else gathers in front of him in confusion.

Menjo: Now Gather Around, Young Ones. For I shall tell you the tale of the how the Singularity Points Are made and where they are.

Masato: I'm not usually into History but oh well.

(This is a long one but like I said, none of it is in real life. As it's only for pure entertainment purposes only.)

Menjo: Ages ago, Monsters from the 10 Parallel Worlds learn of this world through Ancient Texts & Years Of Observation Throughout the Stars. They come in different shapes and sizes and their expertise is not to be laughed at. Naturally, this include Monsters from Star Dragon World.

Daryl: What do you mean?

Cross: You can say Star Dragon World is the future self of Dragon World itself. Vast Technologies, Futuristic Designs, it coexisted in harmony alongside the other worlds, even when it serves as Dragon World's future self.

All three Aces are shocked.

Menjo: When they learned of Earth itself, they also learned about the Humans who lived there. They wish to know more of their culture & everyday life. And so they travelled towards this very planet. 

How they do so? As we all know, Monsters arrive in this world through Cards. But back then, Buddyfight did not exist. Instead they used the same method of how Illegal Monsters get here.

All: Woah...

Menjo: And The moment the monsters reached earth, the humans were how to say...half & half. Some were afraid, some were curious to see them set foot. And might I add, the humans from that time were basically cavemen.

In order to gain trust from one another, they need to communicate. While the Monsters were able to communicate in all sorts of language, including Gibberish as bonus, the humans...back then couldn't even speak English. Thus it's really difficult for them to understand one another.

Instead, they use actions and movements to describe what they're saying. It's tedious, but it is the only way. Thus as promised, the Humans show them their culture in their everyday lives. In exchange, the monsters protect them from many sorts of threats there is. Everyday is like a challenge, but at the same time, it is an experience for both sides to mature and bond with one another.

Realizing there's a connection, they want to take their relationship to greater heights. To test each other. To experience further. And thus, the humans and the monsters worked together and built Singularity Points to Bring more Monsters from parallel Worlds to Earth. While doing so, they invented a new game. And I'm sure you all know what that very game is.

All: {Excited} BUDDYFIGHT!!!

Menjo: (Snaps Fingers) Sharp as a Nail!!! Correct. And thus Buddyfight was born. With this very game, Humans and Monsters are able to experience new possibilities by working together and battling one another. Carving the rules & the cards itself were tedious, but the efforts are what made today's results a reality. And as a bonus fact, the cards back then were mere blank states of paper. But the Monsters were able to merge their power to give the cards a little bit of magic. 

All: Woah...

Daryl: Is that how the cards are able to be summoned and everything?

Menjo: Precisely. Anyways however, as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end". At one point during a game itself, a monster's power was too strong and it fatally injured a combatant in the process. While the damage did not unalive the combatant, Everyone was shocked. And thus, it made them outlaw that all monsters to not use their actual power in the game itself. 

Hou: Yeah...but...

Hou remembers a few people who got injured in the past, including himself with Ranma, Daryl with Seiji and Daryl again when he faced Vanity End Destroyer.

Hou: {Suspicious but stern} Forget I said anything.

Menjo: Anyways, With the world growing through generations, so did the game itself. But as for the singularity points, over time, people have forgotten them. But it's power and significance remains. In this world today, there are a total of 195 points.

All: WHAT????

Masato: A Hundred and Ninety-Five???

Daryl: That's the same total number of every single country on earth...I get it now, every country alongside it's districts have their own singularity points. That's why Buddyfight was brought to the entire population.

Menjo: Exactly. Well right now, you only need two points. And Seeing that it is the Malaysia Region, all we need to do is to select two nearest points there is. So to the four who needed the locations, please come to me right now.

While Menjo discuss the locations with Daryl, Masato, Cross & Agito, Garga & Hou watches them from the side in sadness while retain a little bit of smiles on their face.

Hou: I'm not gonna lie, I'm feeling a little bit left out.

Garga: Me too...But there's nothing we can do. Like a story itself, they are the main characters and it's our job to give them the role of carving their own chapters.

Hou: Hmmm...

After awhile, they've received their location points and the 6 stand before the professor as he stands with his hands behind him.

Menjo: Alright, all that's left is to take care of the guards and send you home. But before that, Hou Ren & Garga, seeing that you two also did the trials, I will let you both in on one little secret.

Hou & Garga are surprised. Menjo Then go towards them and whispers something towards their ears, which they listen carefully. After a few seconds, he lets go.

Masato: You mind sharing with us?

Menjo: Unfortunately No, it's top secret. Only they have the right to know since they've already evolved.

Agito: Aww man...Not even a tinsy-bit?

Menjo: Nope. Just like the Location of the Points, do not share it with anyone. Because the power of the points is quite strong and in the wrong hands, it spells disaster. The same with my lair and I SERIOUSLY don't want my (Acts Kawaii) beautiful piece of work exposed.

All: {Awkward} Uh...

Menjo: Now. Braces yourselves. (Spins around in a hurricane and Creates some sparkles)

The sparkles are spread around the six of them. And all of the sudden, they all glow bright and float upwards slowly.

Hou: Ummm...

Masato: We can't Fly???

Daryl: What's Going On?

Menjo: Until we meet again. I wish you three good luck in your (Open Arms) ventures. 

As they float up and yell, they suddenly dissipated into a ball of light. Later In the middle of the night, at Hou's Empty Bedroom, a ball of light just burst out and Hou & Garga comes out of it and lands on their Bed, much to their surprise. They blink twice after they land.

Garga: What just...

Hou then takes out his phone and calls someone in panic. The other end picks up.

Hou: You guys okay?

Daryl: Yeah. Landed safely in my room.

Masato: Same here.

Hou: Well what in the world is that guy?

Daryl: Honestly...I don't even know where to begin.

Garga: What time is it right now?

Masato: 3 am. I'm surprised we've been gone for that long. 

Daryl: Anyways, I think it's best that we go sleep now. We'll decide what to do in the morning. 

Hou: Okay...Goodnight.

Everyone else on the phone: Good Night.

And they all hang up. Hou lets off some steam as he leans back towards the wall and facepalms.

Hou: Ugh. We are definitely not doing this again.

And so the camera pans away from the house. The next morning, at exactly 10 am, Hou & Garga heads downstairs to the dining room while rubbing their eyes because they are still sleepy. Hou's Mother are waiting for them, displeased.

Hou's Mother: About time, Mister!!! Why are you both waking up so late? 

While Hou's Mother Rant, The two buddies slowly turn to the camera's side with their eyes completely sad and nonchalant and them completely exhausted as they let out a sigh.

Hou's Mother: Especially you, Garga. You're usually way more early than my son over there. What are you guys doing so late at night? Do you even know how to manage yourselves and...

Both: We did not get paid enough for this.

ED Plays.

Preview:

Hou: Now that Daryl & Masato acquired their locations, it is their turn to attempt to evolve. Next time, "Evolution Unfold Part II". Join us for a buddyfight.

Story End.

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