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Jim, Claire and Toby walked through their schools hallway, slowly getting closer to their weekend detention. In fairness Jim wasn't upset, how are you supposed to tell your Spanish teacher that a bunch of gnomes stole his car? This once Jim will happily take the fall.
Luckily for him he had promised Vendle he'd go back into the forest to look for any sign of Gunmar. He felt bad for making Claire and Toby suffer detention with out him. But Usurna said it would be best to go alone, so that's what Jim would do. He can't fight against the queen even if he wanted to.
"Your so lucky Jim." Toby groaned
Jim laughed
The trio quickly turned a corner and approached the janitors closet. The only room that no one went in, The plan was for Jim to look for the evil Troll, text Claire when he needed a portal back into the school and tell Uhl that he felt sick all morning. Though Jim didn't think the teacher would believe him.
Claire giggled as she pulled open the door to the small closet, the three swiftly waltzed into the small room. Once the door was shut Claire pulled out her shadow staff."I told Chompsky to go into the forest so you can have an emotional anchor" Toby smiled
"Thanks T.P" Claire rolled her shoulders before pointing the staff in front of herJim watched as black and purple spread onto the staff, covering the dusty white like colour.After a few seconds, a black ball shot from the tip of the staff. Opening a portal right Infront of Jim"Thanks Claire!" Jim thanked herShe smiled"Now remember, if you find Gunmar. DO NOT ENGAGE" Toby stated, crossing his arms in a 'x' shape
Jim laughed as he began to walk through the portal"Got it Tobes!"------------Cold air pinched at Jims cheeks as he exited the shadow portal, The forest's leaves shaking. Jim shook his head, doing his best to get his vision clear. Claire's portals always seemed to have that affect on him. As he stepped forward the portal closed behind him. A small rustle in a near buy bush alerted him. He was quick to pull out his amulet, Only for Chompsky waddle from withing the foliage."Chompsky!" Jim smiled as he placed his amulet back into his pocked.
The small Gnome was quick to run to him, chattering with a wide teeth filled smile. Jim brought his hand Infront of the gnome waiting for the small creature to jump into it. Chompsky smiled before hopping into his palm. The gnome was quick to scurry his way up onto Jim's shoulder. Jim huffed a small laugh."Alright, now lets go look for Gunmar!" Jim cringed as the name left his mouthBut the human and the gnome weren't aware of a single blue glowing eye watching them.------------Under the shadows of the trees, Jim walked deeper into the forest. A tiny gnome atop his head. Jim pushed a small bush from his path, he let out a yelp after nearly falling. He looks at the ground to see the cause of him nearly falling, Only to see a foot print. And it wasn't a human one. But he kn ew that foot print all too well."So, its true. He is free." Jim frowned as Chompsky cringed.
Suddenly a scream echoed through the trees. The cawing of a crow following after."Oh no." Jim quickly ran toward the scream. As the pushed himself around a tree is face was filled with a flashing orange light. He looked up into the large tree he was beside and his eyes widened at the sight. A red car One front door open and the wind screen cracked. As Jim walked closer he lowered his head in sorrow, Chompsky doing the same with a whimper. Jim spotted a small peach purse and picked it up. Holding it against him in solidarity. Chompsky slid his was down to Jim's shoulder and nuzzled the human boys cheek in comfort. Jim smiled at the gnome.
But their moment was cut short as the sound of loud foot steps came from behind the two. Jim quickly tossed the bag away and turned toward the noise only to see...
Gunmar.
Jim swiftly pulled out his amulet, holding it tight in his grip waiting for Gunmar to strike. The giant troll let out a growl and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand as one would do after eating."Gunmar. So you are out." Jim spat as chompsky tried to hide in Jim's hair"And you, are a long way from Troll-market" The troll gave a sly smile."For the glory of Merlin, Daylight is mine to command!" Jim yelled as he slammed his amulet into the ground, his armour floating infront of him for a split second before attaching to him'Sorry Toby'
Jim thought
"Chompsky go!" Jim tossed the gnome in to a bush as Gunmar charged at him.Jim groaned in pain as he was tossed into a near buy tree.
As Chompsky disappeared into the forest to go get Blinky or Aaarrrgghh. Jim sucked in a breath as he tried to pull himself up."Give up Trollhunter." Gunmar growled as he slowly walked toward the boyWith his ears ringing, Jim slowly pushed himself up. Letting out a roar of pain as he did.
The large troll grinned at the noiseOnce Jim was standing, with one hand holding his ribs, He summoned Daylight in his free right hand
Jim let out a battle cry as he charge toward the troll.----------------"Jim should have text you by now." Toby turned to Claire who sat behind him in the gym bleachersClaire frowned as she glanced at her phone, she looked to toby and shook her head.No messages.----------------