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Chapter 7 - City of Bat

(A/N): English is not my language, so if you find a grammatical error let me know; 🇧🇷

Opening 1 ♪:

Edmundo is seen waking up from a nap before picking up his sword and clipping it to his belt as he jumps to his feet and runs down a road as buildings loom up behind him like pictures in a book. As he runs, various cities come and go across the scenery as he makes his way before stopping and using his Elemental power over Earth to create a pillar of rock that lifts him into the air when he lands on a mountain range.

♪ Sois ♪

♪ le feu et la terre ♪

♪ L'eau et la poussière ♪

♪ Héros malgré toi! ♪

Upon landing on the ground, the redhead starts running forward jumping from mountain to mountain. However, when stepping falsely on some loose rocks, he begins to fall and before he reaches the ground, a golden arrow of energy is shot in his direction, hitting his shirt and nailing the edge of the mountain, preventing him from continuing to fall.

The boy sighs in relief before vines appear below him, letting go of the arrow and landing on the vines that take him upwards before throwing him into the air. He rises a little in the air before landing in a jungle area with several images of trees behind him and when looking ahead the swordsman sees Evangelyne and Amália who helped him moments ago while behind them they appear a while with the two together as they smile at the camera.

The redhead smiles at the two as the three embrace before running ahead together with Edmundo leading while Cra and Sadida follow close behind.

♪ Vois ♪

♪ la légende s'écrire ♪

As they look up, the group finds Ruel digging in the ground before finding a gold nugget and smiles happily as he tucks the ore into his bag as a gear system behind him shows an image of his smiling face.

Edmundo then teleports him, Evangelyne and Amália to Ruel's side, who is happy to see the three of them while laughing happily.

♪ L'histoire se construire ♪

♪ L'avenir est notre aventure ♪

Shortly after, the quartet is seen climbing a moving circular platform and then a blue figure passes by them accompanied by a Tofu.

The figure then slows down when it stops at a gear and reveals itself to be Yugo followed by Az who lands on his shoulder. The boy and bird then wave smilingly at the camera as the system behind them opens a white flag that features the boy in the blue hat with a magic circle in his hand about to create a portal.

The little boy then opens a portal at his side through which Edmundo, Evangelyne, Amália and Ruel come out, who gather smiling around the boy in the blue hat while the redhead with the white belt messes up the hair of the smaller one who smiles before the swordsman catches him in the arms. arms and drape him over his shoulders as Yugo smiles happily at his brother as the quintet moves on.

♪ Fais ♪

♪ vivre la lumière ♪

Shortly after, in an area similar to the sea the group goes through a platform before stopping at the edge when two Tofu birds raise a red flag showing Percedal with a smile on his face raising his great Shushu sword in the air while doing a heroic pose and smiling victoriously. .

The Iop is seen falling from the sky, crashing into his flag and taking it down with him, he then falls into the sea wetting his clothes. Upon seeing this, Edmundo uses his Elemental power over Water to grab his brother in arms and place him on the same platform the group was on.

Then the boy uses his Elemental power over Air to dry the clothes of the young Shushu Guardian Iop who takes advantage of the breeze to smile heroically and resume his hero pose looking extremely amazing with the wind blowing through him while the others laugh about it before let the group move forward.

♪ Parler les éclairs ♪

♪ La magie entre tes mains ♪

Then the sextet is now seen divided into pairs, running while facing various monsters in their path. The first is a laughing minotaur that is knocked down by Percedal with a sweep and then Yugo appears from one of his portals when he lands on the minotaur's back before running after the Iop.

Next, Amália and Evangelyne are seen on a slightly higher platform while facing a vampire bat that dodged the arrows that Cra fired at it only for vines from vines created by Princess Sadida to grab it from behind, immobilizing it while a freezing arrow hits him freezing him in a falling block of ice as the two girls smile at each other before clapping their hands together in a high-five.

On the next platform, Edmundo and Ruel are seen running towards a Kamas-devouring Genie who attacks the swordsman who dodges his attack while using his Elemental power over Fire to launch a blast of burning flames towards the retreating Genie raising his arms. arms to defend himself and when he lowers his arms, Ruel appears hitting him in the head with his shovel causing the Genie's eyes to spin in their sockets before he falls to the ground as the Enutrof and the swordsman pat each other on the back congratulating themselves on a job well done.

♪ Pars ♪

♪ suivre ton chemin ♪

Now reunited again, the group finds themselves in a more jungle-like background as they come face to face with a large giant golem that resists everyone's attack and takes a menacing step towards the sextet while roaring ferociously at them causing everyone to retreat. .

♪ Et regarde ♪

Edmundo then takes the lead of the group as he holsters his sword before taking the horse's defensive fighting stance. A blue aura surges around the swordsman as a glow appears on his forehead revealing the dragon's mark. Then Edmundo cups his hands together as he gathers Wakfu energy in his hands before firing a powerful blue energy beam at the golem knocking him to the ground.

♪ Ton futur ♪

The group congratulates the swordsman on his feat when they suddenly notice several hooded monsters approaching them. Suddenly a rope ladder falls from the sky as the group quickly climbs it managing to escape their pursuers.

♪ L'aventure ♪

Upon reaching the next platform, they found Serena, an Eniripsa, and Adamai, a young arm dragon, who had thrown down the ladder and were waiting for their friends. The Eniripsa runs to Edmundo before hugging him affectionately while Adamai goes to Yugo and gives him a hug before everyone looks at the screen then at each other before jumping to the screen while Edmundo who was in the middle, draws his sword when you cut the screen in half it opens revealing a single word.

♪ Ta lumière guider ton destin ♪

Wakfu...

They all appeared walking along a path in the forest while listening to a story that Evangelyne was telling while Amália made a sulky face for it.

Evangelyne: It was my first day as a chaperone and I didn't know what to say...

Yugo: What's up?

Evangelyne: Well, you'll laugh. I told her what I really thought. That she looked like a Gobball! Of course she didn't care and wore the dress anyway. For months afterward, she was called "Princess Gobball!"

Edmundo turned his gaze to see that Princess Sadida had a frown on her face. The swordsman couldn't help himself as he struggled to hold in a laugh before chuckling at the grimace Amália had on her face.

Edmundo: *pointing to Amália* Look at her little face! *laughs* AHAHAHA HAHAHAHA AHAHAHA!

Soon everyone was laughing at Amália, irritating the princess of the Sadida Kingdom as she crossed her arms and flamed the bosses.

Amália: I should have told my father to send you all to jail! Then you wouldn't be laughing now!

Percedal then walks alongside Edmundo before whispering to him.

Percedal: *whispers* Hey, Partner.

Edmundo: *whisper* Hm? What was Percedal?

Percedal: *whispers* Hey bro. Which of the two maidens over there do you like best?

Edmundo: *whispers* Um... which one do I like best? Whatnot. This matters?

Percedal: *whispers* Of course! Romance is always involved in an adventure so we have to enjoy it! So, talk to me. Which one do you prefer?

Edmundo scratched the back of his neck, thinking a little about it.

Edmundo: *whispers* Which one do I prefer, right? Honestly I don't know. I don't think I have a chance with any of them. Amália is a princess and there are certainly better guys out there for her, not to mention that her brother can't stand me. As for Evangelyne? Well, she's nice and all, but I don't think she likes me that way since she keeps complaining that I talk too much and make silly jokes. Also, I'm not very good with girls.

Percedal: *whispers* Well, since that's the way it is, then I'll take the opportunity. Evangelyne, here goes your hero. Wish me luck Edmundo.

Edmundo: *whispers* Good luck, Partner.

Percedal then walks alongside Cra before striking up a conversation with her while flirting only for the girl to roll her eyes and laugh in the Young Iop way.

Edmundo: (Thoughts) Looks like I have competition *laughs*.

[Time Skip with Percedal flirting with Evangelyne as she tries to ignore him, but in vain.]

The scene changes to a path on the side of a mountain and everyone was in front of a spooky city.

Yugo: Are you sure we have to go through here to get to Oma Island?

Percedal who had the map starts looking at the path they should go through before answering.

Percedal: According to the map, we have to go through the village. Wait, let me see here. Village hum... village... Village Forfut! That's it.

Map: You can't choose, but it looks pretty excited, just not *laughs*.

Yugo: Excited?

The red-haired swordsman then has a bad feeling about the place before he speaks.

Edmundo: Guys, this is not cool. My instinct is beeping like an alarm clock at dawn. So why don't we forget about this witch village there and get the hell out of here?

Percedal: Are you going to say you're scared, Edmundo?

Edmundo: It's not fear. We're entering a haunted town and my gut tells me there's something wrong here and this place makes me nervous. And I have said.

Amália: Nature is sick here. It's like there are shadows moving across the village.

Yugo: We can eat something and rest!

Evangelyne: Let's hope we wake up again.

With that said, everyone then heads down towards the village. As soon as they entered, Percedal, Yugo and Edmundo tried to talk about what they would eat when they arrived at the inn.

Percedal: Now it's time to find the best inn in town. I could eat a Boowolf!

Yugo: Me too, I could skin a Gobball with my teeth!

Edmundo: I'm hungry, but something here makes me shiver! Maybe eating something will distract me from it.

Evangelyne: Well, you shouldn't have gobbled up all the rations the first day, then.

Percedal: Hmmmm Sausage Dragoruss.

Yugo: Gobball Soup!

Percedal: Jelly beans! All the best!

Amália: You greedy pigs, I didn't even take a bite.

Amália then looks up and sees that there were two lifeless children who were looking at her, scaring her a little. Edmundo then sees this and starts smiling when he has an idea to scare Amália.

Suddenly, Edmundo stands in front of Amália and then puts his arm in front of her as he starts to look around when a shadow covers her face.

Edmundo: Careful, Amália.

The girl is frightened by this when she starts to get scared.

Amalia: What's the problem?! Please don't tell me there's something scary here!

Edmundo:...

Amália: Tell me what's going on. Do you have to fight something?!

Edmundo: Be still and don't move a muscle.

He then quickly turns and roars at Amalia with a frightening face that startles the girl, causing her to run at incredible speed and latch onto Evangelyne. Cra then looks and sees that Edmundo was laughing with tears in his eyes.

Evangelyne: Edmundo, what did you do?

Edmundo: What? I didn't do a damn thing, Elf.

He then looks away while whistling absently.

After walking a bit, Percedal saw an inn before walking over to it and opening the doors.

Percedal: Greetings my friends! I am called Sir Percedal, savior of the world! My friends and I are starving! Then you can bring the feast!

Edmundo: Ah, Partner...

Percedal: What?

Edmundo then pointed in front of him and Percedal looked and saw something that made his eyes widen in shock. The people inside the inn looked completely lifeless and the food they were eating looked disgusting.

Edmundo: Looks like everything is DEAD around here *laughs*.

Ruel: I'll tell you something. It's speed, not usefulness of the house. We better get out of here before we end up looking the same.

As soon as Ruel said that, Edmundo and Yugo's stomachs started to rumble.

Yugo: Our bellies don't agree, Ruel. We really need to eat something.

Ruel: As my dad used to say, "Tip every day, live to eat another day."

Amália: Look, now that we're here, we can try the local cuisine.

Amália then went downstairs and then stopped and looked at herself in a broken mirror.

Amália: But we won't stay long. This light is killing my skin.

Everyone followed her, but Evangelyne stopped and started to look at herself in the mirror before Percedal stopped beside her while giving a smile that Cra ignored before continuing on her way, the Iop gives this a sullen look before picking snot from his nose and pass in the mirror.

Edmundo then stops in front of the mirror before observing his reflection carefully while having a serious expression on his face. Evangelyne notices the redhead's action before asking.

Evangelyne: Is something wrong?

Edmundo: I don't know... I feel like someone is watching us.

Percedal: Must be hunger Partner, don't worry about it.

Edmundo: Yeah, maybe that's right...

Percedal and Evangelyne sit at the table as Edmundo stares into the mirror for a moment longer before seeing his reflection give him a ghoulish smile which startles the redhead before he shakes his head before looking at his reflection to see that he was now normal as it should.

[Time Skip with Edmundo shivering when his instinct tells him that someone is after him and when the boy turns around he is faced with several of the undead citizens watching him which makes the boy shiver.]

Everyone sat down at a table and got ready to eat as the chef walked towards the table with a bowl in his hands.

Chef: Maamaa... Mamaliga...

The chef then walked away as everyone looked at the food in disgust having their own reactions of disgust as a creature then jumps out of the bowl, lands on the table while thrashing about before dying.

Yugo: Er... Is this what Mamaliga is?

Evangelyne: No thanks!

Cra then pushes the bowl towards Princess Sadida.

Amália: I'd rather eat mud than eat a spoonful of that stuff!

Amália, in turn, pushes the bowl towards the Iop, who gains a disgusted expression.

Percedal: You know, I think I lost my appetite.

The Iop then pushes the bowl towards the young swordsman beside him who stares at the bowl as his stomach growls.

Evangelyne: Are you really going to eat that thing?

Edmundo: I'm really hungry and this doesn't seem very different from the things Amália prepares for us to eat.

Amália takes this as an insult before yelling at him.

Amalia: Hey! My food isn't that bad, is it?

Edmundo just swallows hard before taking a spoon to his mouth while the others watch him with wide eyes, however he soon stops when something happens, the smell enters his nose and the redhead has a brief experience when he sees his life passing by like a movie in front of him, or at least what he remembered.

He then drops the spoon which falls into the bowl and sinks into the goo as the others look over to see him with a startled and surprised expression on his face.

Edmundo: I saw my life pass before my eyes! It wasn't much because I only remember when I was 10 years old, but it was still scary! And I have said!

Ruel: Well, I don't mean "I told you so"? Perhaps you should have eaten some of that fish after all.

Evangelyne: We should be fine as long as their sheets are cleaner than their dishes.

Amália: What do you... you don't mean we're going to sleep here, do you?

Suddenly, the room was lit by lightning that made everyone jump slightly when Amália spoke nervously.

Amália: Well, I guess I wouldn't mind seeing the rooms, just out of curiosity.

Edmundo: I'd rather be struck by lightning than stay here!

[Time Skip with Evangelyne walking with the others while looking around feeling several eyes on her which makes young Cra get a few shivers before Percedal puts a calming hand on her shoulder.]

The scene changes to a room where Yugo, Ruel, Percedal and Edmundo would sleep at night. Currently, Yugo was bouncing up and down on the bed as he was excited to finally sleep on one.

Yugo: Woohoo, a real bed! He was tired of sleeping on the floor!

Ruel: Ahaha I think this bed must be mine. Yours is the one over there.

He then points to an old, dirty rug from a stuffed animal as several insects crawl across it. Yugo makes a sulky face at this before getting off the bed.

Edmundo: Alright Yugo. You can sleep in my bed, Little Brother.

Yugo: But what about you Big Brother?

Edmundo: Don't worry. Remember? I'm always travelling, so I rarely sleep in a bed.

Percedal: Besides, we don't want you to choke on the old man's hairy-legs foot.

Ruel: There! A little respect never kills anyone.

Percedal: Oh, I doubt I'll get any sleep, I'm starving. I should have tasted some of that Mamaliga.

Yugo: Oh no. I'd rather starve than be poisoned.

Edmundo: Of course little brother. Better hungry than food poisoning.

Suddenly, the three hear the sounds of something being chewed and look where it came from and see that Ruel is eating an apple which makes Percedal growl at him.

Percedal: Hey you old cow hand! You still have food! He told us no! You hungry!

Ruel: That little Apizinha? I just found it at the bottom of the bag.

Edmundo: Purse fund?! I almost died and you with food without wanting to share?! Percedal's right, Ruel you're a tight-fisted man! Guys, get the old man!

Ruel then looks at the three and sees that they were all looking at him before they all started attacking the old man. Soon, Evangelyne and Amália began to argue with each other, before everyone ended up falling asleep.

[Time Skip with Edmundo sleeping while moving having a bad dream]

It was past midnight and the young swordsman was seen leaning against a wall in the bedroom while in the land of dreams, or rather, the land of nightmares. Edmundo was sweating cold and breathing heavily as he moved from side to side.

In Edmundo dream he heard screams of horror explosions and thunder sounding everywhere, the sky was seen dark and cloudy with heavy clouds, thunder and lightning that gave an air of tragedy and terror to the place.

Scared Edmundo looked around to see several robotic machines with gears destroying what looked like a temple where the redhead was. Another explosion was heard as a large machine was seen destroying everything in front of it with its cannons that fired Stasis Energy that disintegrated everything it touched.

A chuckle was heard as the redhead turned to see someone he hadn't expected to see. Floating in front of him was Xelor Nox while laughing devilishly. Edmundo was startled by this before thunder lit up the place and Nox advanced on the redhead.

In reality, Edmundo woke up with a start as he widened his eyes with a sigh and looked around while sweating cold and breathing heavily. He looked around to see Ruel, Percedal and Yugo sleeping peacefully in their beds.

Edmundo then put his hand on his face thinking about what had just happened while his breathing continued to change. He got to his feet before letting his sword rest against the bedroom wall before opening the door which creaked with movement before walking outside.

He looked around before walking to a window at the end of the hall and looking out at the storm outside as he thought about the dream he had just had.

Edmundo: What... what was that...?

He didn't have much time to think about it when he heard a voice behind him.

Evangelyne: That what?

When he turned around, the redhead faced the blonde girl in her nightgown looking at him with a confused and worried expression.

Edmundo: E-Evangelyne? What are you doing up at this hour?

Evangelyne: I could ask the same thing.

The boy then turns his gaze to the window as he watches the rain outside fall hard while thunder echoes and flashes light up the place.

Edmundo: I asked first, Elf.

Evangelyne: I heard a creak and decided to come see what it was and I found you here. What do you hear redhead?

Edmundo: N-It was nothing.

Evangelyne: I don't think a sleepyhead like you would be up at this hour if it was nothing. Something happened, you can tell me what it was, maybe that will help you Shorty.

She then puts a comforting hand on his shoulder before he sighs before speaking.

Edmundo: I had a bad dream, that's all...

Evangelyne: A nightmare?

Edmundo: In a way... it was scary...

Evangelyne: Want to talk about it?

Edmundo: ...I was in what looked like a temple... It was being attacked by machines and there was a lot of destruction and I could hear a lot of screams of terror and agony.

Evangelyne: It sounds awful.

Edmundo: Yeah, but that's not all... You won't believe what I saw in the dream.

Evangelyne: Who?

Edmundo: Nox, that Xelor we faced earlier.

Evangelyne: But what was he doing there?

Edmundo: I don't know...

Cra thought about it for a moment before she got an idea when she spoke.

Evangelyne: Edmundo... maybe Nox is related to her past.

Edmundo: What? Like this?

Evangelyne: Remember how he seemed to already know you when we faced him?

The redhead stopped to think about it for a moment before realizing that it was actually true.

Edmundo: Now that you mention it, it's really true... but if that's the case then where was that place in the nightmare?

Evangelyne: Maybe it's a place you've been?

Edmundo: Maybe...

The swordsman looks at the ground for a moment before saying something.

Edmundo: Evangelyne? Can I tell you something?

Evangelyne: Of course. What it was?

Edmundo: I... I-I'm scared.

That surprised young Cra as she had never seen a boy afraid of anything in his life.

Evangelyne: Scared? Of what?

Edmundo: From what I can find out about my past. This isn't the first time I've had dreams like this with screams and destruction... I'm afraid of what might happen when I find out who I am...

He then looks at the rain falling outside before speaking fearfully.

Edmundo: What if... what if I change... what if I was a bad person in my past? What if my personality changes? And all this destruction in my dreams? I'm scared, Elf...

The blonde looked at him with sadness in her eyes, it was really saddening to see someone happy and smiling like Edmundo so sad and downcast. Cra gives him a small gentle smile before placing her hand on his shoulder to make him look at her.

Evangelyne: I don't know who you were before Red, but I know who you are now. You're my friend and someone I care about very much and I know that no matter what happens, I know that you're always going to be this jokey Airhead that always makes us smile.

Edmundo gets a small smile for this as he looks at Cra.

Evangelyne: I don't know what happened in your past, but whatever it was I want you to know that I'll be there for you just like you helped me before, OK?

The swordsman smiled at him before smilingly nodding.

Edmundo: Okay. Thank you Evangelyne, it helped me a lot.

Evangelyne: You're welcome.

She then walks back to his room as she talks.

Evangelyne: Make sure you don't stay up late, okay?

Edmundo: All right. Good night elf.

Cra turns to him with a smile before answering.

Evangelyne: Good night Airhead.

Young Cra enters her room and Edmundo looks at the storm one more time before yawning and walking back to his room before opening the door to see the other three still sleeping and trying to hold back his laughter when he sees that Yugo had run to Percedal's bed afraid of thunder.

He then silently walks over before sitting down on the empty bed when he lays down, yawns and begins to nod off.

It was past midnight, outside the rain continued to fall and silence reigned in the place until it was broken by a scream that woke up all of Yugo, Edmundo, Percedal who were sleeping peacefully while the Iop snored.

Edmundo opened his eyes startled with scream as Percedal and Yugo woke up sleepy and confused before the Iop looked at Yugo to see him lying in bed with him which caused him to scream like a scared little girl.

Percedal: KYAAAAAA! What are you doing in my bed, Yugo?!

Edmundo: But what now?! Wasn't that scream Amália's? Maybe she saw La Llorona pulling her foot.

Yugo: No kidding, the girls need help!

The three then run out of their room poke their heads out to see the girls in the hallway being attacked by dark creatures. Evangelyne then freed herself from one of the creature's grips before quickly defeating a few of them. Amália then looks at the boys before speaking.

Amália: I'm glad we didn't depend on you to help us.

Edmundo: Said the damsel in distress *laughs*.

Amalia: How is it?

Edmundo: If you didn't need help, then why did you scream for help?

Amalia just snorted before answering.

Amália: Arf, just get out of the way, let's finish off the rest of these Ghouls and go back to sleep.

Suddenly, a strong flash followed by illuminating the room as lightning struck outside and the window opened as a strange black object flew into the room. The figure then flew into the air before revealing itself to everyone.

Percedal: What displayed.

Yugo: Who is this?

Vampyro: I am Count Vampyro, Lord of Forfut.

The vampire then bows and bows to the youths as he speaks.

Vampyro: Welcome to my home. Please remember to leave some of the happiness you brought with you here.

Vampyro then looks at Evangelyne and stares her straight in the eyes, putting her in a trance-like state.

Edmundo: Elf!

Amalia then earns a worried look upon seeing Cra in such a state as she asks worriedly.

Amalia: Evangelyne? What is happening?

Vampyro: Come, Evangelyne, join us! In a few moments, you'll be mine alone, such a beautiful creature.

Vampyro then points the ring on his finger at Evangelyne and something starts to happen. The ring then begins to suck the darkness out of Evangelyne's body, causing her to fall unconscious. Vampyro then grabbed Evangelyne with his cape and began to sniff her.

Vampyro: You are magnificent.

Edmundo: Dracula! Get your filthy hands off her!

Suddenly, Vampyro hears footsteps running towards him and then looks up to see that Edmundo was running towards him. The redhead looked for his sword in his belt, but soon remembered that he had left it in the room, he then growls at it as he raises his fist and then punches Vampyro, but he jumps back and dodges.

Amália: Leave her alone, you disgusting bastard!

Percedal then gets into a fighting stance beside Edmundo as he snarls at the vampire.

Percedal: Let her go before I break what you call a man!

Edmundo: Let Eva go, you bastard!

The vampire then turns his gaze to the two boys challenging him before speaking.

Vampyro: Maybe fools like to join my army. You will be perfect soldiers.

Vampyro points his ring at the Iop and the swordsman and tries to suck their shadow, but nothing happens, shocking Vampyro.

Vampyro: How come I can't steal their shadows? You fools. Ghouls, take care of these bastards!

Vampyro then flew out the window as everyone was surrounded by an army of Ghouls.

Yugo: That skinny weirdo took Evangelyne!

Amália: We have to find her.

Percedal: Don't worry, I have a plan. ATTACK!!!

Everyone then advanced and attacked the army of ghouls. Ruel, who has been awakened by the sounds of fighting, enters the room and sees Percedal on top of a pile of Ghouls.

Ruel: What kind of shit is this? Can't you see I'm trying to sleep?!

Edmundo: Sleep time is over!

Amália: We have to go save Evangelyne!

Yugo: There are too many, we need to get out of here!

Outside several Ghouls could be seen climbing the inn while others were kicked out of place while banging noises were heard and the camera shook.

BRUMMM!!!

CRAFT!!!

POFT!!!

Ruel: They don't feel pain! Try to hit where the sun doesn't hit my son!

BRAAAMM!!!

Percedal: OUUCHH! That's my head, old man!

Ruel: Oh look here, you look as dumb as they saw you.

Edmundo then runs to the door when he sees several Ghouls preventing his exit, the redhead growls angrily at this before running to the creatures and applying a powerful flying attack on them that made them fly towards the door that gave way with the blow while the Ghouls fell to the ground. floor.

The group then left the inn when they see a black figure fly through the sky.

Yugo: Hey! Look there!

The figure flies towards the city tower before flying around it a few times and entering through one of the windows. Amália and the others stared at this for a moment before Percedal caught their attention.

Percedal: Huh? What are you getting now?

Amália gives a startled scream when several of the black creatures land in front of them and surround them ready to catch them.

Ruel: What's wrong with this village?!

Edmundo: I told you so, but nooooo, no one listened to me.

Yugo: Let's go to the tower!

The Ghouls advanced towards the group to attack them, Edmundo quickly put himself in front of his friends before stomping his foot hard on the ground and making a movement with his arms as he made a wall of earth rise on the ground to block the path of the dark creatures.

Edmundo: Pull the car! That will stop them for now!

They started to run towards the tower while the black creatures started to climb the earth wall created by Edmundo. The group rounded a corner as Percedal dodged some Ghouls that tried to grab him before he reached the others.

Ruel tried to hide in a dark alley and laughed when he thought that the black creatures had passed right by him without noticing him, the old man just didn't count that when he looked into the alley he would see several of the creatures watching him with their lifeless eyes of scary way.

Such a sight made the greedy old man give a scream before starting to run like crazy to escape the clutches of the creatures.

Ruel: WWWHHHAAAAAAAAA! GET OUT OF THE WAY! WWWHHHAAAAAAAAA!

They run at full speed when they cross a bridge leading to the tower which makes the Ghouls stop chasing them and cower in fear from the tower.

Yugo: They stopped chasing us!

Amália: They must be afraid of the tower.

Princess Sadida then looks at the tower before speaking.

Amália: That's where that vampire took Evangelyne.

Edmundo: So that's where Count Dracula is! Let's beat that shameless bat man!

Ruel: *sarcastic* I can't wait...

They start up a flight of stairs as Ruel looks around with his eyes wide open before screaming as several bats fly towards him before Percedal throws several punches at the bats as Edmundo waves his arms and creates a powerful gust of wind away from them. the bats a little.

Percedal: That's it, one more point for me.

The Iop then gains a heroic expression before speaking.

Percedal: Go without me. You need to save Evangelyne!

He then opens his eyes only to see that the others are already leaving him behind.

Yugo: Good luck Dally!

Edmundo: Be careful there Partner!

Percedal then gets a dramatic face about it.

Percedal: (Thoughts) Ah... they don't waste time.

With that said, everyone went upstairs to the tower to fight Vampyro. When opening the door some candles lit up, illuminating the place showing some paintings with pictures of vampires in it and in the middle of the room Evangelyne could be seen wearing a white dress while floating in the air with black marks on her body.

Amália: Eva, what did he do to you?

Ruel: Cool, the Iop warrior is no longer with us, so let's work properly for once in our lives.

Vampyro: *laughs* You should listen to the elder.

Suddenly, everyone hears a familiar voice and then sees a black mist fly into the room and it is revealed to be Vampyro who strikes several extravagant poses.

Vampyro: Why are you so serious, huh? Relax. You are guests of Count Vampyro.

Yugo: Look at his cover! It moves by itself.

Ruel: Just don't look them in the eye.

Vampyro: You bunch of fools. Power is nothing without a little style! This cover cost me a fortune, but it was worth it because I look beautiful in it!

Ruel: A fortune? That cover? I highly doubt it.

The vampire, however, doesn't like Ruel's comment at all as he snarls at the old man.

Vampyro: What?! You dare doubt Vampyro?! Dare you doubt that it's good to be presentable to look beautiful? Judging by the rags you have on your back, you shouldn't be too hard to convince.

Edmundo: Enough of the halloween monster bullshit! Free Evangelyne!

The vampire then extended his arm forward as he was about to steal someone's shadow.

Edmundo: That trick of yours doesn't work on me!

Vampyro: And who said I'm aiming for you?

Vampyro then used the magic in his ring to steal the shadow of someone who was beside Edmundo. He then turned his head and saw that the person whose shadow was stolen was Ruel.

Amália: Wasn't Ruel the one who told you not to look him in the eye?

Ruel then fell to the ground as the old man began to transform.

Edmundo: He's facing us forever!

Yugo: What does that mean?

Edmundo: That tonight at midnight he turns into a werewolf!

Amalia: Poor thing. He's even uglier than usual.

Ruel then gets on all fours and turns around snarling at Yugo, Amália and Edmundo while growling at him when Vampyro pats his head as if he were a dog.

Vampyro: *to Ruel* Easy kid, easy. Can you do me a favor? Go get me those three fools.

Ruel then snarled before leaping towards Yugo and swung his arm to slash the little boy with his claws, but Percedal leapt into the air and knocked Ruel out of the way. However, Ruel grabbed Percedal and then forcefully threw him to the ground.

Ruel then got on top of Percedal and was about to attack him, but Percedal grabs Ruel's arm with his right hand and then stands up before grabbing Ruel's neck with his left and holding him down.

Percedal: Can you tell me what's going on here? What is it?

Amália: That "thing" is Ruel. Vampyro hypnotized him.

Percedal: Attacking an old man? That's not fair to old age!

Percedal then throws Ruel when the old man managed to recover in the air doing a spin and landing on the ground.

Vampyro: You shouldn't have too much trouble finishing him off, then.

Ruel quickly started jumping up and down the walls with incredible speed, as he started attacking everyone as they dodged each of his attacks, trying not to hurt him.

Yugo: Ruel, stop it!

Suddenly, an idea pops into Yugo's head as he starts to smile.

Yugo: Amália, do you have a kama?

Sadida then looks at him confused before understanding what he means.

Amália: A kama? Oh! I think I understand.

Meanwhile, Ruel pinned Percedal to the ground and was about to attack him when he heard someone call out to him.

Yugo: Ruel! Who wants a kama? Does Ru-Ru want some money?

Ruel then left Percedal when his eyes started to shine when he saw the kama in Yugo's hand.

Yugo: So, want to play a game, huh? Big brother, take it!

Yugo then threw the kama to Edmundo who caught it before throwing it out the door with all his might.

Edmundo: Go get it boy!

Ruel then ran out the door and chased after the kama as Percedal closed the door behind him.

Percedal: This issue has now been resolved.

Edmundo: Now it's your turn, bat.

Vampyro: Ah, impressive! I see you know your old friend very well. You awakened in him his primal instinct. But they failed in the end. In a few moments, my love will have a new body... your friend's body! *laughter*

Vampyro then knelt down and started talking to his ring.

Vampyro: Soon my love, soon I will have you in my arms.

Ring: I long to embrace you.

Amália, who was angry that Vampyro was going to steal Evangelyne's body, was surrounded by a green aura when the vines started to come out of the ground.

Amalia: Let her go! Or I swear you'll regret it!

The vampire just laughs at Princess Sadida's threat.

Ring: Don't underestimate your enemies, Vampyro. We cannot afford to fail. We are so close.

Amália then slams her hand on the ground causing vines to come out from under Vampyro who leapt into the air before blasting the vines with her magic, destroying them. He then sent several bats of dark energy towards everyone before Edmundo stood in front of his friends, gripped the hilt of his katana tightly before unsheathing it and started slicing the bats in half.

Yugo: Well done, Big Brother!

Yugo's palms begin to glow blue before he opens a portal and teleports alongside Vampyro and lunges towards him, but the villain dodges by taking a step back. Yugo landed on his hands and tried to kick Vampyro, but his attack was blocked by Vampyro's cloak.

Yugo then used a portal to get away from Vampyro and opened another portal behind him. The little boy then pushes his hand through the portal and grabs the batman's cape and starts pulling it off.

Vampyro then hears footsteps coming towards him and looks up to see that Edmundo was running towards him ready to swing his sword. Vampyro quickly wrapped his cape around Yugo's arm and pulled him through the portal before pointing his ring at Yugo and then blasting him with his magic sending him flying towards Edmundo who quickly caught the little boy in his arms.

The vampire burst out laughing when Percedal noticed that Vampyro's left arm was covered in black marks.

Percedal: Wait, look at his arm. Those are marks of demons. He is a guardian just like me!

Vampyro: You, a guardian? So that's why I couldn't steal his shadow. But that doesn't explain how I couldn't steal the shadow of the short strapped strapper.

Edmundo: Who are you calling softly, you mouse with wings?! And this is a track, not a tape! And I have said!

The vampire just ignored what he said before looking at his ring.

Vampyro: Honey, why couldn't I steal his shadow.

Ring: I can't steal his shadow, this boy has an immense willpower and an indomitable spirit greater than any other I've ever seen in my life. It's impossible to steal his shadow!

Vampyro then looked at Edmundo to see the boy looking at him with a furious expression while baring his fangs while snarling.

Vampyro: (Thoughts) But what is this boy?

Percedal: Enough of this litany!

Percedal then took out Rubilax and was about to attack, when suddenly the ring on Vampyro's finger began to speak.

Ring: Hi Rubilax, it's been a long time.

Rubilax: Shadowfang, how are you?

Shadowfang: Better than ever. In a few minutes my new body will be ready and I will be free once more.

Rubilax: I'm very impressed that you managed to control your guardian so well. I heard he was a tough nut to crack.

Shadowfang: *laughs* That asshole fell in love with me. His loneliness was his undoing.

Percedal: Oh, did you fall in love? He will regret this!

Edmundo & Amália: Like you did with Rubilax, huh?

The Iop then gains an annoyed expression as it snarls at the two.

Percedal: Maybe, but I never fell in love with Rubilax, you see, little partner and flower girl!

Edmundo: Or is it? *laughter*

Percedal: How is it?!

Rubilax: You're the one who lost, Iop Brain.

Edmundo: Hmmm so they are...

Percedal: Come on Edmundo, my brother in arms! Are you really going to embarrass me?!

Edmundo: Sorry about that. And I'm not short, I'm bigger than you!

Percedal: But it's smaller than Evangelyne!

Edmundo: It's just details. But to be honest, I'm starting to hate Shushus. And I have said.

Vampyro: Silence! This will soon be over!

Shadowfang: Yes, please get this over with.

Percedal: Yugo, Edmundo, if we take his ring away, he'll be free of control. You did it with me, there will be no problem with this Chupa-Cabra Count, right?

Yugo: Well... I don't know. He's much more agile than you were in your demon form.

The Iop gets a sulky look upon hearing this.

Edmundo: Not to mention it's going to be hard to get close without him blowing us up. Unless I cut his hand off.

Amalia: No! I don't want to see you rip anyone's hand off!

Edmundo: So it's going to be the hard way.

Rubilax: Shadowfang is a demon of five elements. I only have four. You have absolutely no chance against her!

Percedal: What? But what story is this?

Rubilax: If you had listened to what your predecessor taught you, you would have known about it long ago.

Percedal: Since when does someone need to be educated in order to fight?

Percedal then ran straight at Vampyro and swung his sword at him, but he soon dodged the attack before going after Percedal before punching him in the stomach and sending him crashing into a wall as it shattered on impact.

Vampyro: You're like a little mouse trying to fight a lion!

Vampyro then pointed his ring at Percedal and started charging his magic before firing a large magic attack at Percedal just as he was about to kill him. Amalia quickly summoned a vine which knocked Percedal out of the way before he was blown up by the attack.

Vampyro: *smirking* Tell me my love, what kind of chance do they have against such power?

Shadowfang: Enough playing around and get them over with!

Vampyro: Your wish is my command, my dear. The time has come, my young friends. Say your last words.

Edmundo: Come face me, I'll wipe the floor with your face!

Vampyro's fingernails began to grow sharper and sharper as he charged towards Yugo and prepared to attack. Yugo closed his eyes and prepared for the worst, but the attack never came. He opened his eyes and saw that Edmundo had blocked the vampire attack with his sword before kicking him in the stomach and sending him a few feet away.

Edmundo: This fight is mine, stay back.

Yugo: Bring it on Big Brother!

Edmundo: Hey Dracula! A fair fight, you and me! You can prepare!

Vampyro: Fair fight? You're just a fly trying to beat a lion *laughs*.

The swordsman then got into position while gripping the hilt of his sword tightly before earning a serious look on his face.

Edmundo: It's ninja time!

He starts running and tries to approach Vampyro while the villain activates his magic and sends several dark blasts towards the boy who teleports away from all the explosions. Edmundo then reappears running up the walls before jumping when he creates a whirlpool to gain him momentum as he comes face to face with the vampire and sends a kick towards him as the villain jumps out of the way to avoid him.

Vampyro then looks at Edmundo and then jumps towards him preparing to attack. The villain swings his claws at him, but Edmundo blocks it with his katana when he counterattacks with a sword strike and Vampyro knew he wasn't able to dodge, so he raised his arms to protect himself, he just didn't count that it was a distraction when the swordsman delivered a powerful knee to the villain's stomach followed by a hard kick to the chin that sent the vampire back several steps.

Edmundo then jumps away from Vampyro as the villain points his ring at him, but before he can shoot him, a blue portal opens behind Edmundo as he enters it. Yugo then opens another portal when Edmundo comes out of it and spins, creating momentum and then gives a strong blow with the hilt of his katana right in the middle of Vampyro's head that he barely managed to avoid.

Vampyro then stumbles back a bit and without giving him a chance to recover, Edmundo runs towards him and then proceeds to attack with several punches to the face before delivering a fire-charged kick to the stomach sending him away.

Vampyro: (Thoughts) But what kind of monster is this boy?!

Vampyro was then sent skidding away after taking Edmundo kick as he glared at the angry boy. However, when he looks at him, the villain sees that a mark was glowing in blue energy on the forehead of the red-haired swordsman was preparing to continue his attack.

The swordsman raised his sword as the boy's hands glowed as he charged Wakfu energy into them before transferring the blue energy to his sword's blade which glowed brightly. He then swings the blade of the sword creating a slash of blue energy that will kick towards Vampyro.

Edmundo: That's for the Elf! Wakfu Dragon Blade... STRIKE!

The energy slash created by the sword heads towards Vampyro with incredible speed as I hit him square in the chest causing him to be sent flying back into a wall. The force of the impact was enough to knock Shadowfang off Vampyro's finger and onto the ground.

Shadowfang then began to glow as she let out a scream as all the shadows that were stolen returned to their original bodies, and the citizens returned to normal.

Evangelyne, who was on the pillar of light, began to slowly float down to the ground as the black marks began to disappear. When she fell to the ground, she started to stumble and was about to fall to the ground when someone caught her. She looked up and saw that Edmundo was the one who caught her.

Evangelyne: Ed... mundo...?

He then gives the girl his trademark toothy smile.

Edmundo: Hey? Did you enjoy the nap, Sleeping Beauty?

Evangelyna: What... what happened?

Edmundo: Well, I just kicked Count Dracula's ass, which freed you from being possessed by his ring and becoming his wife.

The boy then sighs in relief before getting serious.

Edmundo: One more thing, never scare me like that again.

He then notices the outfit she was wearing before speaking.

Edmundo: Oh, you looked pretty in that wedding dress. And I have said.

Evangelyne was confused by what Edmundo meant and looked down to see that she was wearing a slightly revealing dress. Her face turns red as she gets embarrassed as Edmundo laughs at her, causing her to snarl at him.

Amalia: Evangelyne!

Suddenly, the two heard a voice and turned their heads to see that Amália was running towards them. Amália then pushed Edmundo out of the way and hugged Evangelyne.

Amalia: Are you okay? I'm sorry, Eve! I shouldn't have spoken to you the way I did.

Evangelyne: Well, you are a princess after all. You are allowed to be a pest once in a while.

Amalia: What? A plague. *pushes Evangelyne* This is going too far! I know I can be picky, but a pest?

Suddenly, everyone heard groaning and looked where it was coming from and saw a brown haired man who looked like the Vampyro.

Wagnar: Ugh, my body hurts...

He then grabs Percedal before proceeding to shake him.

Wagner: My ring! Where!

Percedal and Edmundo pointed down and Wagnar saw Shadowfang on the ground and took the ring.

Shadowfang: Wagnar, my love...

Before Shushu could continue he quickly closed his hand.

Wagnar: Hush, you won't fool me twice, demon! I let your sweet words take my mind and take away my reason. My behavior is not worthy of a guardian.

Percedal: Happens to the best families.

Evangelyne, Edmundo, Amália: You know, right?

Percedal then growls at the three as smoke billows from his ears.

Percedal: Grrrrrr!

Wagnar: How can I repay you?

Suddenly, Yugo and Edmundo's stomachs started growling, meaning they were still hungry. The two then smile as they realize how Wagnar could repay their help.

Yugo: I have an idea.

As everyone headed to the inn to eat real food, Evangelyne walked over to Edmundo who was walking right behind the others.

Evangelyne: Hey Red?

Edmundo: Huh? This is Evangelyne.

Cra then gave him a genuine smile.

Evangelyne: Thank you.

Edmundo: For what?

Evangelyne: For protecting me, for coming to my rescue.

Edmundo: Well, I didn't do it alone and I know you would do the same for me. But you're welcome, Elf.

The swordsman then flashes his trademark smile and the Cra girl couldn't help but blush a little. She composed herself and smiled back.

Evangelyne: I'll be sure to do the same for you.

Before they proceeded, Evangelyne then approached the redhead before placing a peck on his cheek. Edmundo stiffened with Cra's action when her face turned as red as her hair and he got a silly smile on his face as he sighed happily.

Percedal who saw what had happened got a jealous look when he complained.

Percedal: Hey, I risked myself to save you too. Don't I deserve a little kiss too?

Evangelyne: You're not going to leave me alone, are you?

The Iop laughs at this and the Cra rolls her eyes before walking over and planting a peck on the cheek as Percedal blushes with his own satisfied smile.

Evangelyne then follows behind the others as Edmundo and Percedal touch cheeks with dreamy looks on their faces before locking eyes and snarling at each other upon seeing that they both fancy the same girl.

Percedal and Edmundo: I won't lose to you!