Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-32932951-20180823024032/@comment-26892768-20180824160903

Bowser groans, rubbing his head, looking up...and his eyes widen. "Junior!"

Thankfully, someone is there to save the little shit.

King K. Rool is promptly beaned on the head with several anchors.

"Begone, foul beast! Head back to whence you came!" Shovel Knight charges at K. Rool, pulling out the Phase Locket and activating it to phase through the crocodile and strike with his shovel, snagging Bowser Jr. just as the Phase Locket's effects wear off.

"Uh...wow." Bowser blinks in surprise. "Weren't you going to hit me with those anchors before the bug threw me?"

"Yes, but although the fire of vengeance burns bright, it pales in comparison to the fire of ''justice!" ''Shovel Knight points his shovel at K. Rool. "And I would die before I let my anger over a mere inconvenience take priority over a creature so vile it would eat a child."

Back among the sand dunes, Shield Knight, who'd been preparing to charge the King herself, smiles.

'''"Hey, glad to see you have your priorities straight." '''Bowser gives a fanged smile. "And you know what? You're cool with me! So how about we tag team this croc, huh? Trust me - I've got a lot more experience with this guy than you do."

Shovel Knight doesn't say anything.

Bowser, catching the unsaid eyebrow-raising, clarifies. "Let's just say he's a bit of a rival in the field."

"Ah." Shovel Knight nods. "I see. Now, shall we?"

'"Oh yeah. It's showtime." 'Bowser charges at K. Rool as Shovel Knight sets Bowser Jr. down and charges from the other side.

Shield Knight looks over at Allura. "I appreciate your help, but I must go assist Shovel Knight. We're partners, after all...that, and I wish to take a crack at the beast myself. So, if you'll excuse me-"

"Actually...would you mind if I tagged along?" Allura asked. She pulls out her Bayard, and with a glow, it turns into what appears to be a whip of some kind.

Shield Knight looks at the whip and grins. "Not in the slightest."

Meanwhile...

An energy arrow is fired at the Condesce. Who-

Oh. It's Baron.

Goddammit Baron get out of the line of fire.