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=Benjamin finds it hard to believe that Bowser would become 'bestest buds for life' with anyone. With a light sigh, he begins looking around. That laughter is becoming annoying, and he's trying to find the source. He begins to wonder what strategy exactly he should use. That one ability seemed to work best in the last 'big' battle. He has to wonder though. Would this be a 'big' battle? He takes a quick look at his...weapon. He knows it doesn't do much damage, but it could at least help him somehow!=

Approaching the tree, Zeke instantly recognized the features from the tree. He knew at once what it was, and what game it was from. It was the famous Great Deku Tree from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Apparently Border Town was some sort of border between the game realms, or something like that. It certainly made sense with a name like "Border Town."

However, Zeke didn't have enough time to focus on that ponderable, as two imps approached them. Having already concentrated seconds before, Zeke feels as if the power from himself is just going to explode out, so he quickly twirls his staff and holds it in his left hand.

Quickly bringing forth his new powers, but with his most favorite element, Zeke began to call upon a new spell. Electricity danced along his forearm and palm, as it massed in a center point in his palm, which grew bigger and more brilliant by the second. Then he thrust his arm forward and the electricity appeared as a stream as it headed for the first imp.

"Jolt!" Zeke yelled as he quickly prepared the same spell again, and fired it almost directly after his first spell as another stream of lightning headed towards the same imp. "Jolt!" Zeke called out as he watched the electricity race towards the imp...

The imps are annoying little creeps, even able to skillfully dodge most magic attacks. Zeke's target easily dodges the first Jolt, but it pays for that by falling right into the second for 30HP. Ben is able to get the second one for 19HP. This brings the attention of both imps as they hate the Holy element. If they were a higher rank, they might have their attention drawn to Cross. They each stab Ben with their pitchforks for 1HP each.

Cross doesn't hesitate a moment as he casts Sharpen before targeting the imp Zeke hit moments ago. This time he manages to deliver a hit for 22HP and slice open a wound. The imp whines as it loses an additional 5HP.

Cross: 150/150 HP, 43/55 MP, 26/26 SP, 10/10 TP, +17STR
Zeke: 80/80 HP, 136/150 MP, 22/24 SP, 7/7 TP
Benjamin: 91/93 HP, 112/117 MP, 24/24 SP, 7/7 TP
Level 4 Imp: 63/120 HP, 21/21 MP, 4/4 SP, 3/3 TP, bleeding
Level 4 Imp: 101/120 HP, 21/21 MP, 4/4 SP, 3/3 TP

Ow! Ow!

=The pitchforks may not do much damage, but they are sharp. He knows he can't do much with his weapon as an attack, so he again focuses on that Holy element. These imps didn't seem to like it all that much, after all. He points his palm at the same one he targeted earlier and again lets the light surround the target. As the energy reaches critical, he lets it rip!=

Center!

Smiling with the defeat of the one imp, Zeke now turns his attention towards the other one. This one, the priest, Ben, had been fighting. He seemed to be able to handle himself very well, save for a few wounds he'd endured.

However, Zeke decided he'd help speed things up a bit. The electricity danced around his forearm and into his palm, gathering around a center point until he fired it in a stream towards the imp. "Jolt!" He spoke as he continued to gather more electricity and fired off another shot in the same likeness as the last one. "Jolt!" Zeke called out a second time, as both the bolts raced towards the imp...

The imp manages to dodge the first spell, but the second one is dead on for 41HP. As the imp falls, it delivers 27EXP and a glow pendant. Each character receives 9EXP for defeating this one. With Ben's ability in place, everybody recovers 5HP.

With a sigh, Cross looks towards the Great Deku Tree. "That thing just sprung up out of nowhere. It's not supposed to be in the Mushroom Kingdom." He looks between Zeke and Ben. They look like they should be able to continue on. With a sigh, he decides he'll just make a leadership decision. He takes a step forward before waving over his shoulder to them. "It might be a good idea to investigate. You guys can stay here, but we can always head back if things get too rough." Before getting too far, though, leans over to pick up the two items. He figures he can always give them to Zeke or Ben if they end up needing them. With a slight breath, he continues forward hoping not too much danger lies ahead.

Cross: 150/150 HP, 43/55 MP, 26/26 SP, 9/10 TP, +17STR
Zeke: 80/80 HP, 115/150 MP, 19/24 SP, 7/7 TP, +25% Skill
Benjamin: 93/93 HP, 107/117 MP, 21/24 SP, 7/7 TP
Level 4 Imp: dead, tiny vest, 27EXP, +9EXP each
Level 4 Imp: dead, glow pendant, 27EXP, +9EXP each

Yeah... We're that lucky.

=Benjamin heaves a sigh as he follows Cross. He's curious, too, as to what lies ahead. Why would something from the Hyrule Kingdom show up in the Mushroom Kingdom? Weren't they two different story worlds to Nintendo? He shakes his head. He doesn't want to deal with any more imps. They're more trouble than they're worth, but he has this sneaky suspicion that they haven't seen the last of them.=

Besides, attacking implies they'd be trying to kill us. Right?

=He gives Zeke this look like, "...and attack not good."=

Listening to Cross, Zeke quickly followed behind. However, in his mind, he planned for the battle ahead. Zeke was laying down strategies and possible outcomes as a result from the battle and suprise attack... Concentrate!

Gripping his staff tighter and lifting it just above the ground, so that the end of it wouldn't drag on the ground, Zeke continued to walk silently towards the imps...