Round 2 Match 13: @q-gorgeous vs. @ghostgothgeek
Danny had objected loudly to Technus joining them in the VIP box, but true to the electronic ghost’s word, he’d “played nice.” Technus kept trying to engage the younger ghost in a debate on the merits of Fortnite versus Minecraft, but Danny was keeping his opinions, whatever they were, to himself. Tali vaguely considered asking Technus if he’d ever played Kingdom Hearts, but considering they couldn’t afford to spend the next three hours on a tangent about that, they kept quiet.
At least Technus hadn’t realized the Minecraft blocks surrounding them were stolen yet. Maybe there was still hope for this round to go smoothly.
“Alright frootloops, finish placing your orders, head to your seats, and get ready for the first match of the evening! Hailing from the Far Frozen, a ghost who doesn’t need sound to strike fear into the hearts of mortal and ghost alike, it’s Gorgi!”
Applause shook the stadium, and a few ghosts tossed broken crayons into the ring like confetti.
“And their opponent, a mysterious ghost from the Ectoplasmic Expanse, only known to be summoned by the dulcet tunes of the Jonas Brothers— it’s Steph!”
More applause, plus someone blasting “Year 3000” out of an old boombox.
“Ooh, I love this song!” Technus said before pulling out some dance moves that belonged back in the 80s.
Tali liked the song too, and it was hard not to join in the horrible dancing. Maybe that would be Steph’s secret weapon?
Gorgi quickly summoned their crayon-claws and lunged for Steph’s wolf, who had been the main weapon in her last match. The claws cut a hole in the wolf’s pelt that leaked… glitter?
“Ouch.” Technus winced. “Those crayons hurt.”
Right, he’d interfered in Gorgi’s match last time, not that he’d helped their opponent much. Maybe it was better to have Technus here where Tali could keep an eye on him.
“Better check again, Technus.” Danny smirked, pointing down at the wolf. They’d recovered and were now running circles around Gorgi, trailing glitter as they did. The music swelled with each lap, until “NOT MUCH HAD CHANGED BUT THEY LIVED UNDERWATER” threaten to deafen them.
Maybe Tali needed to enforce a noise limit. But where was the fun in that?
“Ah… what are you…?” Gorgi fell to their knees.
Steph smirked. “Sending you to the year 3000, friend. Tell me if the Jonas Brothers have outsold Kelly Clarkson.”
With that, the ring of glitter swirled into a portal that sucked Gorgi through.
“Wow, the year 3000? Imagine the kind of technology they have there! I wonder if I’ve taken over the world by then.” Technus beamed as he lost himself in his imagination.
“Keep dreaming.” Danny rolled his eyes.
Tali played a few notes of Burnin’ Up on the kazoo, just for variety. “Gorgi is unable to battle! Steph wins!”
