11. Feelings.
The next week was quiet. August worked at the mansion, hung out with Steven and Connie, sparred with Garnet, talked to Pearl. In general, everything was fine. And so, when August had his day off, sitting on the dock and eating potatoes, he did not notice how a time bomb named Amethyst got close to him.
--- Boooo !
--- Aaaaaa !
He jumped up sharply in fright, dropped his potato, and even almost fell himself. And after that, he turned around with a very displeased face to notice Amethyst's smug smile.
--- Amethyst !
--- Yes, it's me
--- Why did you scare me ?! What if I'd choked on a potato ?
--- But that didn't happen, did it ?
--- You're insufferable.
--- You sound like a Pearl.
--- So we're on the same page.
--- That's why I came here.
She quickly walked around him and sat down next to him on the bench.
--- I offer you a great honor !
--- And what is it ?
--- I'm calling you to hang out !
--- Hang out ?
--- Yes! But it's not just going to be a party like with Stephen and Coney, it's going to be a lot cooler !
--- I feel like this is going to get me in trouble.
--- Come on ! Agree ! Dive into the sea of coolness with Amethyst !
--- Okay. When do we meet ?
--- Nice. At this place, at 22: 00. Don't be late or I'll start without you.
She finished speaking and ran away. Even though August had agreed to hang out with her, he felt that it would mean a lot of trouble for him. And his sense of smell is very good.
" I hope that by agreeing to this, I will not die. "
The rest of the day passed in a calm tone. He couldn't hang out with Steven and Connie today, since Connie had started school and Steven was a little sick. So all day, until the appointed time, he spent just walking around the neighborhood, on the beach, eating ice cream and donuts. In general, nothing supernatural. And so, exactly at 22: 00, he was standing in the designated place, but the Amethyst was not visible.
But suddenly Augustus sensed threats from behind. He abruptly stepped aside, and for good reason, because so where he was standing there was a powerful blow due to which a hole appeared in the ground. He was attacked ! But who ? Turning around, he was stunned, he saw a lot of things, but he definitely never saw such a person.
It was a huge, under 2 meters tall giant. He was dressed in some strange wrestler's costume, and he had a mask on his face, but August's attention was drawn to something else. The strangely familiar purple skin and the jewel in his chest.
--- Amethyst ?
--- To the point !
--- Why did you attack me ?! And why do you look like that ?
--- Well, I came here to test your reaction. Well, I'll tell you about the uniform later.
--- My reaction ? Why the hell would you want to know that ?
--- Oh ! This is all for our party ! That's it ! No questions, follow me.
She grabbed his hand and they quickly headed to a strange place that August had never seen before. Inside the building, there were gasps and gasps, shouts of happiness. And Augustus seemed to know where the Amethyst was taking him.
--- Amethyst, are we going to be wrestlers ?
--- Yes! But first you need to come up with a scenario image !
--- I knew if I said yes, you'd get me into trouble.
--- It's too late to refuse. The next fight is ours.
They quickly went into the dressing room, and a whole wardrobe appeared before their eyes. There were a lot of clothes, accessories, cosmetics, even wigs ! Here was everything you needed to create your own image.
--- Make it quick. Our fight starts in five minutes.
Augustus's eyes widened at the variety. There were so many clothes here that he didn't know what to wear. But suddenly, a blue mask with a flame in the middle of its forehead caught his attention. There were also blue pants, a belt with a star-shaped plaque. He found his image. It's time for the stage.
[ Ring ]
--- Ladies and Gentlemen ! We all know why we are here today ! We want spectacles ! We want to fight till we drop ! So let's not delay ! And our first contenders come on stage !
There was a commotion in the crowd. People were hungry for bread and circuses. Some have already started betting on fights, but will their bet play out ?
--- The first team is the Dickenson Brothers from Texas ! They had come all this way just to find a worthy opponent ! Meet me !
The twins took the stage. Both are similar to each other, not a single difference.
--- And the next team is the local fighters ! Star power ! Welcome to the Purple Puma and El Primo !
And our guys came on stage. They quickly climbed onto the stage and started looking at their opponents. Every team is tense, what will the match be like ?
--- So, I will not delay. FIGHT !
Without further ado, the fight has officially begun. Who will make the first move ?
--- Looks like the Purple Cougar decided to start first ! Here she runs up, takes one of the brothers in the grip ! Oh, my God ! She picks it up and throws it to her partner !
Amethyst made a quick start. She calmly picked up Adam Dickens and threw him at Augustus. Augustus also decided to seize the initiative.So as soon as Dickinson gets close enough, August catches him and throws him over.
--- Oh, my God ! Apparently El Primo decided to make a good old German Suplex ! It was a classic, but what a performance !
Meanwhile, Amethyst, began to take on the second brother. She sprinted up to him and threw a few punches, but Dickinson went on the defensive.
--- It looks like the Purple Cougar wants to finish this match quickly ! But Dickinson was on the defensive ! Here she is again hitting him with a series of punches, he can no longer hold back the defense !
With a few more hard punches, Amethyst broke through Dickinson's defenses. She abruptly grabs his head, jumps up, and hits him with her knees.
--- Oh, that hurt ! It was a phenomenal Codebreaker ! But would the Dickinson brothers just give up? They both don't get up ! The referee starts the countdown.
1..2..3..4...5..6..7..8..9..10
--- It looks like the victory is in the hands of the Star Force team ! Let's welcome our winners !
--- Star Force !
--- Star Force !
--- Star Force !
--- Star Force !
Shouts of joy resound throughout the hall. It was a quick fight, but how brutal. Gradually, our champions left the ring and our beautiful host came on stage.
--- So this week's fights are over ! We will look forward to the next fight with impatience. This fight was commented on by me, your permanent host Drago4n. Until the next fights.
[ Dressing room ]
--- Did you see how I broke that dude's face ? I even heard a crunch ! That was awesome !
--- Well, I'll say it wasn't a bad fight. After all, I didn't agree to go with you for nothing.
--- Dude, we still have a lot of fights ahead of us.
--- What do you mean?! I thought it was a one-time thing !
--- No! I signed us up for the tournament ! It's all the way to the end ! Are you with me ?
Amethyst was already in her normal form, as was August. She held out her hand and looked at him expectantly.
--- Of course! I agree, Puma !
--- Great, El Primo. I will wait for our battles to continue.
Augustus and Amethyst gripped the promise with a strong handshake. Now it will be impossible to turn back, only forward, to the end.
--- Well, I think now you can go home.
--- Precisely! We need to hurry before Pearl and Garnet get suspicious. Remember, the next fight is at the same time, on the same day. All for now !
Amethyst quickly left Augustus, and he, too, decided not to linger. Today, he experienced what it's like to work in a team, to be in the same boat with someone.
" So next Sunday? I'll be waiting. Get ready ! After all, El Primo is coming !
Today, the last link was created. What happened today will trigger very important events. All the connections that August has managed to create, and those that will be created, will be subject to tests. Soon, very soon, it will be time for battle.