Ni-hao! This is part 2 of "Sunny Garden," a part of the Arcana Saga.
Chance can't believe what he sees at the Sakuru Shrine. Who is the she-kat with
Jake? Feral and Clawson discuss some recent Katra movements. And, why is Lokii
talking to Dark Kat?
Author's note: Sorry for being late. Thanks to all for sticking by! I got
wrapped up in both Eclipses.
Phoebe's 'incantation' is a result of trying to make it sound nice without it
sounding silly and corny. Believe me, I tried! -.-
Jake says after Phoebe "...Sekai wo Kakumei suru chikara wo!" Which means,
"...the power to revolutionize the world!" according to the subtitles, or "Grant
me the power to bring the world revolution!" according to the English dub. I
kind of like both.
And, the opening lines come from Rinbu-Revolution.
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The Arcana Saga:
Sunny Garden: Part 2
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Heroically, with bravery, I'll go on with my life.
"Such a long, long time..."
But, if the two of us should get spilt up...
...by whatever means...
"Let go of me..."
Take my Revolution!
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"Wow! This is a great spot, Meg!"
"You can thank Lori for that. She flirted with the groundskeeper for it."
"So I see." Kia spies a spot on the hill they were on and sits down. "And, you
talk about me..."
"You're too obvious!" Lori scoffs, also sitting down.
Meg shrugs and looks down off the hill towards the Shrine. "Neat! I wish I had
opera glasses."
Chance looks at her. "Opera glasses?"
"Hai. In the old days, observers of duels would use opera glasses to watch." Meg
explains. "That way, the participants wouldn't interfere."
"I see..." Chance takes a look at the Shrine. "Wish I had some now."
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"You're late. Madame President likes the duels to be punctual."
"Yeah, yeah." Jake walks into the Shrine's courtyard, with Phoebe in tow. "One
minute won't kill her."
"See...that's your problem, Dragon Prince." Sonji, a thin, yet tall yellow kat,
smirks. "Everything revolves around you. Why are you so special? Is daddy making
concessions for you...again?"
"That tired argument?" Jake sighs. "It seems to revolve around me because I am
the Dragon Prince, the current dueling champion. No more, no less. So, can we
start this please?"
"About time." Sonji draws his blade out of its hilt. "Draw your sword."
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"Katra, we're out of katalyst."
"Again?" Katra sighs, looking at her subordinate. "I should have known that
those shipments of katnip would use up more."
"We'll need the katalyst soon, or the shipment will be behind schedule."
"I can't afford that."
"What about asking..."
"*Don't* ever mention his name!" Katra jumps up. "I don't need him in my
operations...or my life. I'll get the katalyst myself."
"As you wish."
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"My informants tell me that a big shipment of katnip is being prepared."
"Why?...And, how did you get informants so fast?"
Clawson chuckles, scribbling in a note pad. "I can't get any more information
than that. So, I think it's Katra."
"Maybe she thinks the SWAT Kats aren't a threat any more." Feral thinks aloud.
"Since, I haven't seen them in a while."
"Maybe..."
Feral looks at him. "What's wrong?"
"I'm thinking about my son, He's doing a duel right now." Clawson sighs, sitting
back in his chair. "He wasn't too happy to see me when I met him before the
duel."
"Really..."
Clawson shakes his head as if to clear. "You up for a dinner?"
"Always. Why?"
"How about having dinner with me and Hitomi?" Clawson smiles a bit. "You can
bring Briggs-san."
"I'll try. She may not be up to it."
"Why's that?"
"She hurt her ankle. She's still in a little pain..." Feral looks at Clawson.
"What?"
"Still collecting shoes?"
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"What are you waiting for, prince? We haven't got all day!"
"Don't you know that patience is a virtue?" Jake says, walking over to Phoebe.
"Don't try me." Sonji tightens his grip on his sword's hilt.
Jake shrugs, and looks at Phoebe, who nods. "We can start."
"O Roses of the Noble Remembrance..."
Phoebe closes her eyes. A small sphere of energy emerges in the center of
Phoebe's chest, expanding has she chants.
"...Spirit of Draco that slumbers within..."
"...Harken unto thy Master, and Reveal to us now..."
Phoebe begins to fall backwards, where Jake catches her. The energy sphere
condenses, and a sword hilt is revealed. Jake grabs it and withdraws the blade.
"...Sekai wo Kakumei suru chikara wo!"
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"What was that!?"
"Hmm..." Meg strains to get a better look. "Ah, the Calling of the Sword. I
haven't seen that in a while."
"So, what is it?" Kia presses.
"A long time ago, kats could pull a sword from its Holder." Meg explains. "In
times of war, it was invaluable."
Chance says nothing, keeping his gaze on the she-kat the sword was taken from.
"*Who is she?*"
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"Protect thy rose, Dragon Prince!"
Jake barely parries Sonji's attack, putting a paw to his rose for extra
protection. The yellow kat laughs.
"You seem rusty!" Sonji smirks. "Why couldn't you be like this when I first
faced you?"
"Shut up and duel!" Jake raises his sword.
"Fine."
Sonji rushes at Jake again, who easily parries the yellow kat. Sonji is knocked
off balance.
"I haven't been sitting around the junkyards doing nothing!" Jake laughs. "In
fact, it helped me hone my skills."
"Why you-!"
Jake clashes his sword against Sonji's, causing sparks to fly. The swords
continue to clash, and Sonji is forced to step back.
"You became Phoebe's prince to prove that Phoebe wasn't a mere Holder." Sonji
strains to hold his sword against Jake's. "She is a Bride that may or may not be
able to call the true Dragon sword. Why do you fight so hard?"
Jake, seeing an opening, forces Sonji off balance. He then slices at the kat's
rose, cutting it in two.
"Because, I love her. Reclaiming the Dragon Sword for my family is secondary."
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"Over so soon?"
Meg seems disappointed as she sees rose petals fly. "That kat is good, though."
"Yeah, he was excellent." Lori stands up. "I think we got a enough for our
report."
"Good." Kia nudges Chance, who seemed in a trance. "Hey. You okay?"
"Oh! Chance shakes his head. "I'm fine. Need a ride back?"
"I'd like that, if you don't mind." Kia smiles.
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"Why should trust you, looking the way you do."
"I could ask you the same question, Dark Kat."
Dark Kat scowls at the jester, who arrived unannounced and took out some of his
creeplings. "Why give this information to me?"
"I thought you might like to know who's behind it." Lokii takes out her Tarot
cards.
"And, that is...?"
"Katra. Ring any bells?"
"She's still here?" Dark Kat bellows.
"Ah, so you know her?"
"I hear about her. I don't like anyone to intrude on my territory."
"Well, you can do something about it now." Lokii shuffles the deck. "She's going
to steal a katalyst soon..."
"...If you want to catch her, that is..."
To be continued...