Utopia Uncovered: A Blursed Stalkers Story

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Part Two: A Step Up from Before

PLOT: Dakku isn't a fan of Lilosh's cowardice and attempts to make her tougher with very unexpected results. I say that because now Dakku is the only one who can save the abode from Lilosh's new reign of 'terror'.

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The Redemption Abode was surprisingly busy with life and positivity on the day this story takes place, mostly because quite a lot had sprang up on that day and it was all sports related. An especially big Fantasy Thrashball game was coming up (which the Southwarren and Yaruian Stalkers were more than excited for thanks to Utopia's heavenly streaming services), Silvercoal had re-opened its infamous stadium and was hosting its first official game in around two years, and in general everyone had something to be excited for. Even the shier ones.

"O-oh, uh, e-excuse me, I just w-wanna get here.. t-thanks."

One seventh of Yaru's REAPING, Lilosh, meant no harm to anyone. Unlike every other excited soul, she was just hoping to watch this game peacefully. But with twelve others surrounding you that wasn't going to be an easy feat at all, especially with all the chatter going on around her. Yandil was explaining the logistics of each of the teams that were competing to a surprisingly interested Natisha and Dee'mang, while Vendy and Wandon were doing everyone a huge favour by gathering snacks for everybody and Shin going on about how happy the sport made her before her depressive episodes with an understanding Kim listening in. While it unsettled Lilosh slightly, she was just happy to be here. Although the chatter suddenly ceased when a Bisharp announcer started to talk on the large Utopian screen.

"Alright folks, welcome back to the Fantasy Thrashball League and we are still in our quarterfinal state here. Competing today in Yaru's Light Stadium we have Yaru's very own Dawn Corral lead by Sacho the Magmar and Southwarren's Industrials which is being lead by Woka the Meganium. Match rules shall be as standard for the League and the match shall start in ten minutes so get comfy, as you aren't going to want to miss this one.That's all for now, Rèn the Bisharp reporting."

"Oh my," Delta had spoken up at the Bisharp's words. "him bringing up Sacho reminds me of those old days..."

Dakku, who had been sat next to Lilosh during all of this, had overheard the small sandcastle mumbling an idea to herself and it was pretty well known that Dakku didn't like secrets so she had inquired at what was happening. "What you mumbling about."

"A-AH! Sorry, you s-startled me... I was just wondering what if we got on sides of the room for w-who we support? Dawn Corral fans can go there and Industrials fans can go over there..." The Sandygast had replied in a loud tone that was unlike her. Because of this everyone heard the idea loud and clear, not to mention how they all went along with it too. That had caused a sprig of pride to well up in Lilosh, and as everyone had gotten into place Vendy and Wandon had returned with the snacks that had been requested. Due to the Weavile's culinary expertise now 553590 (or OBSESS) wasn't involved and the Octillery being happy to help in general everyone got what was requested just as the match had started its opening remarks and whatnot. During this time, Dakku decided to whisper something to the beaming Sandygast. "Hey, if you wanna get a thrill try commanding 'em in your head. It feels fun."

All Lilosh did was nod as the match had began and all eyes were glued to the screen.

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"I KNEW IT! My one thousand two hundred and ninety three points didn't go to waste even when I supported the enemy! LIFE LESSON EVERYBODY!"

"HOW DO YOU HAVE THAT MANY?!"

The right half of the room was ecstatic by the end of the game as the Industrials had dominated the game with a 5-1 victory. Amidst that group was Orin who was happily boasting about his point count while a downhearted Ninian and Kanja (who had also been supporting the opposite team of where they came from) mumbled among themselves although it got very out of hand and VERY quickly too.

"Man... I can't believe they lost that hard.... Woka sure knows how to pack a punch when he needs to."

"Woka?! No, that had to be Isuhumi. That Heliolisk's got some kinda superpower if she could save the ball at that moment even when Morik had GUARANTEED the shot would land."

"He's just a Gligar Kanj... if he were a Gliscor then maybe it would have worked."

"Whoa, do you not watch interviews? Morik has stated plenty of times he isn't evolving, whether that be for sport or other reasons." Kim had barged in with an annoyed tone.

"You have your priorities mixed up. Why don't we focus on the more epic bits, like when Sacho..." Someone had began with a mildly nervous tone.

"We're in the middle of something, Yurtag." Ninian had snapped before he could continue.

"Hmmph, well EXCUSE me for trying to liven this up!" The Palpitoad groaned.

"I LOVE THIS CHAOS! Wait. Li's gone." Dakku had began, only to realise her Sandygast companion was suddenly absent.

Amidst all the clamour and talk, nobody noticed a figure slither up the sofa and onto its backrest before suddenly shouting out. "YOU ALL MUST FEAR ME NOW! MY REIGN OF TERROR BEGINS TODAY!" She had laughed, a bit of an eerie echo coming from her mouth mostly due to her partial Ghost typing.

Even though everyone turned to Lilosh, Orin was the only one who made a remark. "Terror? We ain't got Abyss anymore, what could be the worst you do?" He scoffed.

"I... I can.. mmmMAKE YOU ALL SUPPORT THRASHBALL TEAMS OF MY CHOICE? Is that scary?"

Again, the Vivillon was the only one to react. "That.. is terrifying. VERY."

Dakku sighed at what her remark at the start of the game and what she had done to Lilosh. So she just shrugged and flipped the channels on the streaming service over and then called out to the Ground/Ghost type. "Yo, Li! It's your cuz' or whatever."

Lilosh had instantly ceased and slithered to her previous spot, timid happiness back on her face. "O-ooh, you're right...! Noona, you b-better do good here...!"

The group had murmured how quickly that was diffused only for the Audino to explain that Noona, the Shiny Palossand playing for Silvercoal's Haunted Respite, was both Lilosh's cousin and idol and loved to watch her play whether it was a live match or just rewatching compilations of the team on TopiaView (Utopia's version of YouTube to you and I). It made enough sense that everyone brushed it off and settled in for the match between the Haunted Respite and Kindle Krew with a bit of chatter thrown in.

"Isn't that Metronome League on after this?"

"What Metronome League? You mean the one ran by that Sceptile and is having its opening match TODAY?"

"Yeah Nin, that's the one."

"I feel like this is over sooner than it should be..."

"Again, Yurtag, OH MY ARCEU...!"

"G-guys, can you be quiet now? The game's s-starting..."

And then the day continued on, with victories and losses dealt in unexpected ways as well as Vendy having to eat a tortilla chip vertically as well as Orin screaming into a bowl of punch. Why they happened? You've got imagination, I think you can make something up.

- Finish

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SNEAKPEEK FOR 'DAY IN MY LIFE' BELOW

Spoiler:

Dear diary. Yup, I'm back again and it hasn't even been ten minutes. It's not even my fault this time, Franny is pretending to be Bloodwish again and it's making everyone else from Southwarren do the same besides from me. Everyone knows it's just a funny prank, but even though I'm DEAD and in Utopia but I still feel Type-A enough it really gets on my nerves. Should probably go and resolve it though, see ya in a bit.