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400 years ago…

There lived 3 schools in different parts of the Crispia.

And while they were all different from each others.

From having different classes to helping future generation with their life goals.

There was one problem between them…

They always fought about which one is the better school.

So the school department of Crispia decided to do something with it.

Which is by creating a tournament.

And what kind of tournament?

Well a tournament where each school will send 1 student of theirs to represent them as champions.

And then have them compete in 4 trials that tests their capability.

With the champion with the most points winning the triple cone cup for their school.

And thus…the Triple Cone Cup Tournament was born.

And every year it was the same thing.

But a little different as time when one.

What didn’t changed however were the champions.

As some of them became bitter rivals.

While some became enemies.

But they never became friends even after the tournament was over…

Until now…

As this year, will be different.

This year 3 champions will be more than just rivals/enemies.

They will be best friends or even more about that.

But let’s not get into that right now.

And who are this year’s 3 champions?

Well let’s meet them.

By visiting each school that they came from.

Shall we?
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Ah, the Crème Republic.

Although it has a lot of schools in this city.

There was only one school that was capable of going to the Triple Cone Cup every year.

And that was the Academy of Crème Knights.

And inside that academy was a stadium where students would train there to become a paladins.

And inside that stadium was the assistant principle of this academy.

Named Silver Spoon Cookie.

Who suddenly heard a knock on the stadium’s large doors.

“Oh my. Who would be here this late?” He said to himself in confusion.

So he went up to the door and opens it.

Only to see someone.

Someone with greenish blue hair, and a letter in his hands.

And also very happy for some reason.

“Good evening assistant principle Silver Spoon.” The cookie said happily {With me thinking that he would be voiced by Russel Brand}

“It’s only 3pm Men Perfume Cookie. What are you doing here after school?” Silver Spoon Cookie asked.

“Oh well I’m here to give this letter to my fiancé. To tell her the good news about this year’s Triple Cone Cup.” Men Perfume Cookie happily said.

‘Wait fiancé? But aren’t you two a little two young to be married?” The assistant principal asked.

“Well it’s like what my mother says. You’re not too young to be in love and possibly marry.” Men Perfume Cookie said.

Even showing the assistant principle the engagement ring on his ring finger.

And so after that,

The two of them head to a place in the stadium.

Where they see a beautiful cookie with blonde hair,

Heart pupil eyes,

And a long beep sword.

Doing some training by fighting off some dummies with her sword.

And after she’s done destroying every single one of them.

That was when she hears her fiancé called out.

“Yo! Amane!” Men Perfume Cookie happily said to his fiancé.

Making the assistant principle a bit confused.

“Amane?” Silver Spoon Cookie asked.

“Oh yeah. That’s the nickname I gave to my fiancé. As cant you believe how hard it is to say her actual name.” Men Perfume Cookie replied.

“Oh come on Men perfume, you know that her name is Kouign-Amann Cookie.” The assistant principle said in an annoyed tone of voice.

“Whatever. {Turns back to his fiancé} Amane sweetie. I got a letter from the officials of the Triple Cone Cup. They said that you have been chosen to represent this school as their champion.” The fiancé said to his bride.

“Really? You mean it?” Kouign-Amane Cookie asked.

“Yes. Why don’t you read it my fiancé!” Men Perfume Cookie happily said.

Before he tosses the letter to her.

And so after she reads it.

She becomes extremely happy to hear about it.

But a bit nervous too.

“Wow. Can’t believe I’m going to participate in this year’s Triple Cone Cup.” The swordswoman said happily.

“Yes. We know. Isn’t it exciting!?” Men Perfume Cookie said happily.

“Yes it is pretty exciting, thanks for telling us that. But anyways, we knew that you would be the perfect student for this year’s tournament. So please make us proud and be the perfect golden student that you always are.” Silver Spoon Cookie said to Kouign-Amann Cookie.

“Anyways the tournament begins tomorrow. So we better get ready. See you in the morning my perfect love.” Men Perfume Cookie happily said to his fiancé.

And then after they leave,

The little smile she did,

Turned into a frown.

But why?

Maybe it’s because she was really nervous?

Sicne this is her first year of participating in the triple cone cup.

Or maybe it had to do with the fact that she was called perfect by both her fiancé and the assistant principle.

But I’m sure that won’t have anything to do with her frowning after their departure…

Right?
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Meanwhile-

Parfaedia was no stranger to eduction too.

Plus the only school that was also capable of being in the triple cone cup.

Was the Parfaedia Academy.

Where cookies born with magic go to that school in order to learn and control their magic.

And inside that school.

Was the principle of that school,

And her assistant principle Lilac Candle Cookie,

Who were both having a chat about the letter they received from the Triple Cone Cup,

And were on their way to tell the champion of this year the good news.

“You know. I’m surprised that they chose him out of all of the many cookies in this school.” Lilac Candle Cookie said to the principle.

“Yeah, which is one reason I’m worried about him representing our school. I mean he’s not well, you know.” The principle said worriedly.

“I understand. But imagine how excited he will be if he did learn that he got accepted into it.” The assistant principle happily said.

“Yeah I guess your’e right. {Eventually they make it to the room where the champion was in.} Now brace yourself. He makes a lot of explosions in there.” The principle tells the assistant principle.

“Oh please. How bad could one explosion-“ Lilac Candle Cookie tried to say.

Before suddenly they both get blown away by a purple coloured explosion.

And after the smokes clear,

That’s when we meet the champion who’ll be representing this school this year.

A cookie by the named of Prune Juice Cookie.

He’s known as the best potion maker in the entire city of Parfaedia.

But when it comes to magic, well he doesn’t want to talk about it.

But anyways, right now he was making a potion with some ingredient he found.

With the help of his younger sister Plum Smoothie Cookie. {Who had purple hair, with a bit of orange and yellow in there too}

Who was always supportive of him when it comes to his potion making,

And can be a bit of a chatterbox.

Plus she gave him the nickname: Pruny.

Anyways, after being finished with the mixture.

He scoops it up into a potion bottle.

And shows it off to his sister.

“Behold Plum Smoothie Cookie. After several hours of brewing. My potion is finally completed.” The potion maker said happily.

“Really what are you going to call it? Because there a lot of potions with a lot of name. Such as the love potion, the anger potion, the sleepy potion, the slippery potion, the quiet potion, the-“ His sister tried to say.

Before being quieted by him.

“You really do talk a lot huh sis. Anyways I will call this potion. The-“ Prune Juice Cookie tried to say.

Only for the potion he was holding to be snatched by his younger sister.

‘Wait a minute is that grape juice? Aw how sweet, you made it just for me. As grape juice has always been my favourite not because of the fact that my hair is also purple. But because of the sweetness to it too.” Plum Smoothie Cookie happily said.

Before she drinks the entire potion.

Much to her older brother’s dismay.

‘Wait no! Don’t drink it! It’ll cause you to turn into a gummy toad!” He yelled at her.

But too late.

As by the time she drank it.

She already turned herself into a gummy frog.

But thankfully, he knows how to turn her back to normal.

“Fortunately, this is why I always make sure to pack extra antidotes.” The potion maker said.

As he gives the antidote to his little sister.

Which thankfully, returns her back to normal.

“Sorry Pruny. I couldn’t tell if it was actually my favourite drink from the potion you made right now.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said to her older brother.

“It’s fine lil sis. Just be more careful around them okay?” Rune Juice Cookie asked.

But before she can reply.

Suddenly they both see the 2 principles in their doorways.

“Oh Principle of the Parfaedia Academy and Assistant Principle Lilac Candle Cookie. What brings you two here?” The potion maker asked.

“Well, we’re here to give you some good news. Through this letter.” The assistant principle said.

And so after the principle gives him the letter.

Both he and his younger sister have a read of it.

And after reading it,

They become extremely happy about it.

“Wow. I can’t believe that the triple cone cup would have me out of anyone else, to represent this school as their champion. I mean this is crazy.” Prune Juice cookie said.

As he couldn’t believe what he had read.

And neither could his sister.

But she was extremely excited for him.

“Well big bro looks like it’s your lucky day. As now that you’ve been selected as this year’s champion. You’ll be able to show everyone who is watching the tournament that you are more then what meets the eyes.” Plum Smoothie Cookie happily said to her older brother.

Which made him smile at that compliment.

“You mean it? Well, thanks for that lil sis.” Prune Juice Cookie happily said.

‘Well since the torunament is starting tomorrow. We should get a move on.” The principle of this academy said.

“Yeah, plus it’s very late for you two to be out in school today. So see you two tomorrow at the airship station.” Lilac Candle Cookie happily said.

Before they leave the siblings alone.

Before eventually Plum Smoothie Cookie also leaves the room.

“Come on Pruny. Let’s head home so we can pack up for the tournament. Plus it’s very obvious that the torunament will take place at the creme republic. The most amazing place in all of Crispia!” Plum Smoothie Cookie happily said to her older brother.

Which made him give off a little chuckle.

Before eventually he also joins her with heading outside of the school.

And heading back home to be ready for tomorrow…
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Also Meanwhile-

There was one more school that we have yet to mention.

As this school isn’t from any other normal cities of Crispia.

Or any other countries of Earthbread.

No.

This school comes from a place filled with lava, mama and fire.

A place where even the coldest cookies could melt in there.

And that place I’m talking about is…

Scorvillia. {Dun, dun, dun!}

But in all serious it does have a school.

Called Scorvillia school for hot-heads.

The third and last school to be apart of the triple cone cup.

And while the headmaster of that school was just observing his students.

Suddenly, he feels a light tap on his shoulder,

By someone with a British accent.

“Excuse me? Headmaster?”

When he turned around, he see who it was.

That being the assistant principle of this school: Friend Chicken Cookie.

With her 11 year old daughter: Lava Chicken Cookie.

“Oh. Fried Chicken Cookie, Hello. What brings you here?” The headmaster asked.

‘Well I gotten this letter from the triple cone cup telling us that one of our students there have been selected for this year’s tournament.” Fried Chicken Cookie replied.

“Really? And who is it this time?” The headmaster asked.

“Yeah mum. Who is it? Is it me? Because you know I would love to be in it someday.” Lava Chicken Cookie also asked her mom.

“Oh sorry sweetie. But only teenage cookies are allowed to be in this tournament. Plus your’e too fragile to be in this 4 trialed tournament and I don’t want you to get extremely hurt.” Fried Chicken Cookie said to her daughter.

“Oh okay.” Her daughter said in a disappointed tone of voice.

‘Sorry about my daughter. Right now she’s a bit adventurous and curious today. Especially for an 11 year old.” The assistant Principle said to the headmaster.

‘It’s fine Fried Chicken Cookie. I know how hard it is for you and Magma Rooster Cookie to take care such a sweet angel like her. But anyways, who is this year’s champion again?” the headmaster asked.

‘Well according to this letter. It’s for Capsaicin Cookie. Do you know where he is right now?” Fried Chicken Cookie asked.

“Oh yeah. I’ve just saw him trying to beat my hot sauce eating record. You should go defiantly see it.” The headmaster replied.

And so he takes them to where the champion is.

While Fried Chicken Cookie gotten herself a bit of a chuckle upon hearing it.

“Oh my witches. That cookie and his spice overlord title.” She said to herself.

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Once they do make it to where the campion is.

They see that he has consumed like 50 bottles of hot sauce.

With how many hot sauce that the headmaster ate was 30.

Meaning that he did broke the record.

And while everyone else was celebrating it. {including the elementary school student}

That was when he sees both the assistant principle and the headmaster.

Alongside the daughter of the assistant principle.

“Hey there! Did you two see that? I crushed that hot sauce record. But sorry if I did headmaster.” Capsaicin Cookie said.

“It’s fine. I wasn’t fond of my record anyways.” The headmaster said.

“Anyways, the triple cone cup wanted you to represent you as this school’s champion. And with the fact that you’re the spice overlord, we’ll finally get a win after 400 years.” Fried Chicken Cookie said as she gives him the letter.

Yeah, it’s true.

For like 400 years, Scorvillia never won the triple cone cup like ever.

But maybe this year that’ll all change.

So upon reading the letter.

He bursts into happiness.

“Oh my god. Really? They want me to be this school’s champion?” He asked happily.

“Yep.” The headmaster replied.

“This is awesome! I’m gonna tell my best friend about this over on my communicator. See you later guys!” Capsaicin Cookie happily said.

As he runs off into the distance,

With his fans also running after him.

But it did leaved the 2 principles to be confused.

“Best friend? What does he mean by that?” Fried Chicken Cookie asked.

“I don’t know. But let’s just say, he’ll be getting a lot more support from both you and your daughter if you two came with him to the tournament.” The headmaster replied.

Which caused both the mother and daughter to be shcoked.

“Really? Does that mean we’re actually visiting the creme republic?” Lava Chicken Cookie asked.

“Yes. You three are. Alongside me of course.” The headmaster asked.

“Oh oven yeah! New friends here I come!” The daughter said happily.

“Language Lava Chicken. I don’t want you to say the O word.” Fried Chicken Cookie tried to tell her daughter.

Showing that she is a bit of an overprotective mother.

But that’s fine.

As what’s most important is that the triple cone cup is just one day away.

And the 3 champions from each school will defiantly be training for it.

When the time comes…
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The Next Day-

In the streets of the Creme Republic.

Lies a cookie who is painting a picture of someone they know.

While also walking on the streets too.

With an artist cap on their head.

Blonde hair with black, purple and yellow tips on it.

And also brown skin.

This cookie was more than just a regular citizen of this place.

They were an artist.

Who looked like they were excited about meeting someone.

Courtesy of them drawing said cookie on a piece of paper.

That they hope of giving.

“With my best friend arriving at the Creme Republic for the Triple Cone Cup Tournament. I’ll finally be able to meet him again. Or her. Man it’s been a long time since I last saw my best friend.” The artist said to themselves.

With paper on tow.

They were sure on giving the art to their best friend once they reach the airship station.

Cause that’s where they’re heading.

With absolutely nothing bad happening that’ll stop it from happening.

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Well except for a cookie with periwinkle hair and beach styled dress.

Walking on the road,

While not noticing that there’s a car that’s a bout to hit her.

And upon seeing that.

And being the only one there.

The artist knew just what to do.

“Hey kid! Look out!” They yelled out.

And so they tackle the cookie onto the ground.

Saving her from a car crash.

But unfortunately losing the paper of their best friend in the process.

And so after being told off by the person in the car to get off the streets.

The artist moves both themselves the cookie to somewhere safe.

Where they decided to have a talk with her.

“What the heck was wrong with you girl? You were lucky that i was there. Otherwise you would’ve been road-killed.” The artist said to the cookie.

Which made her confused about what they just said.

Before eventually pulling out a notebook and writing it down.

“Sorry, I didn’t even noticed there was a car driving towards me. I thought the road was empty.”

Which made the artist a bit confused about what she drew.

Before eventually realising what she does.

“Oh so, you’re one of those cookies who can’t talk right?” They asked.

The cookie writes…

“Yeah. I’ve been born with it and i don’t mind it. But sometimes they can cause me to almost get myself killed like a lot.”

“Hey it’s okay. I don’t blame you. Anyways what’s your name? Mine’s Paintbrush Cookie.” The arist introduced themselves.

The cookie writes on their notebook…

“My name’s Seashell Cookie. But you can call me Shelly.”

“Shelly huh? Well that’s a good name. Anyways, I gotta get going to the airship station. Where my best friend is at.” Paintbrush Cookie said to her.

Seashell Cookie writes…

“Best friend? Who is your best friend?”

“Well, I have a picture of my best friend that I drew right here and-“ The artist tried to say.

Before suddenly realising that the painting is not in their hands anymore.

And becomes sadden by the fact that they now lost it.

But thankfully they were able to get over it.

Since well their best friend is already at the airship station right now.

“Nevermind that. Wanna go with me to the airship station to probably see my best friend?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

Seashell Cookie writes…

“Yeah. I would like to.”

Which made the artist happy to hear.

So they gently grab the Cookie’s hands.

And just like that, they’re off to the airship station.

To see Paintbrush Cookie’s best friend.
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By the time they gotten to the entrance of the airship station.

Paintbrush Cookie has learned a lot about their new friend Seashell Cookie.

Such as the fact that she also lives in the Creme Republic.

She loves going to the beach,

She’s learning how to use her water like powers.

And she has an older sister named Seafoam Cookie.

Who is in a relationship with a male cookie named Land Hermit Cookie.

But anyways,

What’s more importantly is that by the time they got there.

There were a a lot of reporters in there too.

Turns out that the champion including the supporters from Scorvillia were the first ones to be there.

Followed by Parfaedia’s champion.

And his little sister.

Whom the reporters soon swarmed too.

“Woah, woah thee. One at time please. One at a time.” Prune Juice Cookie said as he’s being surrounded by a lot of reporters.

“Yeah as this is my brother we’re talking about. Pruny the champion of Parfaedia. Who is going to win this year’s triple cone cup tournament. And if you mess with him, he’ll throw a potion at you which might either burn you or turn you into a potato!” Plum Smoothie Cookie yelled out.

At an attempt to support her brother.

Which the potion maker finds cute,

But ultimately embarrassing too.

Also where’s Capsaicin Cookie your’e asking.

I don’t know, probably exploring Creme Republic before he heads for the stadium where the Tournament will be held out.

While both Fried Chicken Cookie and Lava Chicken Cookie sees the residents from Parfaedia.

With the daughter taking an interest at the champion’s little sister.

“I like her. I want her to be my friend.” Lava Chicken Cookie said to her mother while pointing at Plum Smoothie Cookie.

“Are you sure you want her to be your friend? She seems a bit chaotic and loud. How about you befriend someone else who is a bit quieter than you like that girl over there.” Fried Chicken Cookie said to her daughter.

As she points at Seashell Cookie who is just waving at her.

With Paintbrush Cookie just standing there too.

But anyways, once the champions leaves the entrance including the reporters.

It was time for both Paintbrush Cookie and Seashell Cookie to do the same thing.

But wait!

It seems like there are 2 more cookies who are going to see the tournament too.

So they both decide to just wait and see who it was.

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As anticipations rises.

And the door opens…

Everyone becomes surprised at the two cookies who were also going to be watching the tournaments.

And those 2 cookies, my friends, are actually:

Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie.

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The reporters roared with excitement upon seeing the two.

As it has been like what, 11 months since they last saw one of them.

Especially since that cookie has a boyfriend now.

“Ah would you look at that Essy. Home sweet home. And what perfect timing too.” Madeleine Cookie happily said to his boyfriend.

“Yeah it is nice that we’re visiting your home for the Triple Cone Cup tournament but I just wished that the reporters weren’t so loud.” Espresso Cookie said while covering his ears from the loud noises.

“Well that’s why I brought in some earmuffs just for you.” Madeleine Cookie happily said.

As he places the earmuffs on his boyfriend’s head.

Blocking out all of the noises from the reporters.

Which made the dark mage happy about it.

“Thanks Maddie.” The dark mage happily said.

“Your’e welcome my love.” The paladin also said happily.

And so as the two exits through the reporter.

Seashell Cookie asks a question to Paintbrush Cookie.

“Who are they?”

“Who are they? Those are Madeleine Cookie and Espresso Cookie. The two most famous heroes in all of the Crispia.” Paintbrush Cookie replies to her question.

And not only that,

But while Madeleine Cookie was top graduate at his class at the School for Creme Knights.

Espresso Cookie worked as a teacher at the Parfaedia Academy too.

And now with that out of the way.

And the first trial beginning in a few minutes.

Both Paintbrush Cookie and Seashell Cookie runs off to the stadium.

Where the Triple Cone Cup Tournament will be at.

And where they’ll finally be able to meet the other 2 champions…

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Ah, the stadium.

Where the Triple Cone Cup takes place each year.

And despite the fact that this tournament have been going on for like 400 years.

The stadium has never gotten a redesign.

As it’s even as old as the ancient cookies themselves.

But anyways, as the crowd gathers into their seat.

They all wait with anticipation for the 3 champions to arrive,

And kick each other’s butts during the first trial of this year’s tournament.

Usually when there’s a crowd here for the games.

They usually cheer for one of the champions, eat their paid foods and drinks or even do some gloating.

There are some people in the crowds with some unique stories of their own.

So while we’re waiting for the 3 champions to show up.

Let’s see some of the people in the crowd shall we?
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Lava Chicken Cookie and her mother are at an area of the stadium which is only reserved for the principles of the 3 schools.

And while both her mother and the headmaster were meeting the other principles from both the Creme Republic and Parfaedia.

She was too interested in befriending the girl she met today back at the airship station.

Who was invited to sit next to both Seashell Cookie and Paintbrush Cookie.

So she decides to ask her mother something.

“Hey mum. Would it be okay if I sit next to the purple haired girl. Pretty please with hot sauce on top?” Lava Chicken Cookie asked her mother.

Which made Fried Chicken Cookie a bit hesitant.

“I don’t know sweetie. I still think she’s a bit well-“ She tried to reply to her daughter.

Before being interrupted by the headmaster.

Who was a bit supportive of her daughter making some new friends.

“Oh come on Fried Chicken. Your daughter has no friends back home. Just let her make some while we’re here.” The headmaster said to the assistant principle.

“Well…{Turns back to her daughter} Okay Lava Chicken. I guess you can go.” Fried Chicken Cookie said to her daughter.

“Really? You mean it?” Lava Chicken Cookie asked in a surprised tone of voice.

Since usually whenever she asks her mother something,

Her only reply is “no”

But here, she actually said yes.

“Yes my sweetie. But before you go. Give you mum a hug!” Fried Chicken Cookie reply.

As she pulls both her arm out into a hugging position.

“Oh yeah sure.” Lava Chicken Cookie said.

As she gives her mum a little hug.

Which doesn’t go well.

And causes her mom to look a bit disappointed and quietly angry.

“I spent 35 hours baking you into my life. And this is the thanks I get?”

“Oh no I just didn’t…”

“Give your mum a hug.”

“Okay.”

And just like that,

Lava Chicken Cookie actually gives her mum a big hug.

Which made Fried Chicken Cookie happy to see and feel.

Before eventually letting her daughter go,

So that she can meet her new friends.

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Meanwhile both Paintbrush Cookie and Seashell Cookie were having a chat with Plum Smoothie Cookie.

Who is excited to see her big brother Prune Juice Cookie compete in the first trials of the Triple Cone Cup tournament.

“So, let me guess this straight. Your’e the little sister of one of this year’s champions?” The artist asked.

“Yeah. I’m like the little moon that circles around Earthbread. I love him so much. But I’m really worried about him though. Considering that he doesn’t like magic at all and can’t even use it.” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied.

While looking sad after she mentioned that he can’t use magic.

To which Seashell Cookie writes a question down.

“Really? Why is that?”

“Well-‘ Plum Smoothie Cookie tried to reply.

Before suddenly they are all greeted by another young cookie.

“Hello. What’s your name?”

Which turns out to be Lava Chicken Cookie.

“Uh. Weren’t you the Cookie with both the headmaster and assistant principle of Scovillia?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

“Yeah, I’m the assistant principle’s daughter. AKA Lava Chicken Cookie. So anyways what is your name purple one?” Lava Chicken Cookie asked Plum Smoothie Cookie.

As she sits right next to her.

“I’m Plum Smoothie Cookie. And judging from your looks, I think I’m gonna like you as a friend.” The potion maker’s sister happily said.

“Really? That’s what I was thinking too.” Lava Chicken Cookie happily said.

“You know. I call my brother Pruny. Meaning that you need a nickname too. So how about I call you Kidda?” Plum Smoothie Cookie asked.

“Kidda. Yes that’s a wonderful nickname. And what about her? You know, the cookie with the notebook on her hands.” Lava Chicken Cookie asked.

“Oh that right there is Seashell Cookie. She’s the same age as me and can write really well on her notebook. Plus her nickname is Shelly.” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied.

“Wait. How old are you two?” Lava Chicken Cookie asked.

“11?” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied.

“No way. I’m 11 years old too! This is like the best day ever!” Lava Chicken Cookie happily said.

Knowing that she has made 2 friends who are the same age as her.

And while the three of them are talking about their interests.

And how good the 3 champions on.

Paintbrush Cookie happily watches.

Before suddenly they hear someone talking behind.

Someone that they didn’t know, was sitting next behind them…

“Ah kids. Sometimes they’re sweet little angels. But other times they’re little monsters. You know what I’m talking about.”

Causing the artist to flinch a little in fright.

Before eventually seeing who it was that startled them.

Which turned out to be a cookie who also has blonde hair too,

With her hairstyle being a ponytail,

And wearing a black and yellow wizard robe.

Giving the artist the sense that she’s from Parfaedia.

“Sorry that I scared you back then. I just noticed how good you are with these kids. Are they yours?’ The Parfaedian Cookie asked.

Which causes them to blush a bit.

‘What? No. They’re not my kids. I’m still a teenager. Plus haven’t you heard them? The purple one has an older brother, the orange one already has a mother and the blue one has an older sister. So no they are not my kids thank you very much.” The artist said trying to defend themselves.

Which gave the girl a bit of a chuckle.

Which surprises Paintbrush Cookie.

“Your’e funny. I like you. Let’s be friends.” The girl said as she reaches out her hand for a handshake.

And so seeing it an act of friendship,

Paintbrush Cookie shakes on it with their own hands.

“Name’s Paintbrush Cookie. Nice to meet you.” The artist greeted themselves.”

“Lightbulb Cookie. I study at the Parfaedia Academy.” The girl introduced themselves.

“And what kind of magic do you use? As a lot of cookies who live there are born with all kinds of magic.” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

“Well I use lightning powers.” Lightbulb Cookie replied.

And so proves it by generating small electric jolts on her hands.

Which impresses the artist.

“So what school do you go to?” Lightbulb Cookie asked.

“Oh I go to the Academy for Skilled Artists here in the Creme Republic. I’ve been studying there for like 3 years now. But that meant I wasn’t able to see my best friend as much. But now that he or she’s competing in the Triple Cone Cup. I can finally be able to rekindle that friendship between him or her.” Paintbrush Cookie replied.

While still trying to remember who their best friend really is.

As it has been a long time.

‘Really and who is this best friend you’re talking about?” Lightbulb Cookie asked.

“Well my best friend’s name is-“ Paintbrush Cookie tried to reply.

Before suddenly they hear some kind of fanfare.

“Everybody be quiet! The triple cone cup is about to start!” Plum Smoothie Cookie said to everyone near her.

And what does that mean exactly?

Well…

That the Triple Cone Cup,

Is finally beginning!
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As the cheering from the crowds grow louder.

And the anticipation being higher then ever.

The first thing we see are the 2 hosts for this year’s triple cone cup tournament.

Who are both also excited to be here.

While also walking to the stage of the stadium.

Before eventually they both stop to make their introduction.

“Greetings everyone. My name is Gelato Trio Cookie.” The host said happily.

“And I’m Cream Unicorn Cookie. As the cost host for this wonderful event.” The co host also said happily {Get it? Cause they’re both voiced by Joshua David King?}

“And we are both happy to proclaim that the Triple Cone Cup has officially begun!” Gelato Trio Cookie announced.

Causing the crowd to go wild upon it.

“Wow. Can’t believe it’s been 400 years now. And this event is still going strong.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said happily.

“Yes it is. {Turns his head back to the crowds} But anyways, now it’s the time you’ve all been waiting for.” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

“The 3 champions!” The 2 hosts yelled out happily.

Causing more and more people in the crowd to cheer loudly.

As they’re all happy to see the 3 champions of this year’s tournament.

So let’s introduce them to the crowds shall we?

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FIRST UP IS THE CHAMPION WHO’LL BE REPRESENTING THE CREME KNIGHTS.

AS NOT ONLY IS SHE THE ONLY FEMALE CHAMPION OF THIS YEAR.

AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT HER SWORD IS TOO HEAVY AND LARGE.

SHE’S AN EXCELLENT FIGHTER.

AND TOP STUDENT OF HER SCHOOL.

AND HERE SHE IS EVERYBODY.

THE PERFECT GOLDEN CHILD FROM THE CREME REPUBLIC…

KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE!!!

And just like that, the first champion steps outside the elevator she used to get to the centre of the stadium

Where she sees everyone who knows her cheering for her.

Including her fiancé and the assistant principle.

“Whoo! Go win this tournament for us Amane!” Men Perfume Cookie happily yelled out to her.

With the only thing she could reply to it being a smile.

Which seemed a bit force but let’s not worry about it right now.

Before being encountered by Cream Unicorn Cookie who is holding a microphone for her.

‘So, do you want to say anything to your fans back home?” He asked her.

“Yeah, I just like to say. May the great Devine protect us all with their holy lights.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said happily.

Causing Madeleine Cookie {Who was already sitting with Espresso Cookie} to be surprised that she still remembers about the Great Devine.

Before eventually looking very impressed.

“Wow, that’ll do young paladin. That’ll do.” The paladin happily said.

Which made the dark mage give off a bit of a scoff.

And so after that,

She waits until the next champion arrives.

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THE SECOND CHAMPION IS FROM PARFAEDIA.

AND YOU BETTER WATCH OUT FOR HIM BECAUSE HE’S GOT POTIONS FOR DAYS.

I’M TALKING ABOUT LOVE POTIONS, SLEEPY POTIONS, BURNING POTIONS, YOU NAME IT!

PLUS WHO CAN’T SAY NO TO SOMEONE WITH BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES?

THAT CHAMPION I’M TALKING ABOUT IS…

PRUNE JUICE COOKIE!!!

A cloud of purple like smoke appears.

Covering the entire stadium.

While also making some of the crowds there cough a bit. {Which is not good.}

But who used those to teleport himself to the centre of stadium.

Why it’s the potion maker himself.

Making a lot more crowds cheer for him.

Including his little sister.

“Yeah! That my big brother!” Plum Smoothie Cookie happily said.

Before eventually he’s encountered by Cream Unicorn Cookie,

Who would also like to interview him with a microphone.

“You didn’t even use the elevator. Why’s that?” He asked.

‘Well, I didn’t want to look like a fool inside it. So I used my new potion. Simply known as the “Teleport me to the station” potion. And it seems like it worked.” Prune Juice Cookie replied.

“Wow your’e an extremely skilled potion maker. But what about magic?” Cream Unicorn Cookie asked.

Which made the potion maker get some could shoulders.

As yeah, he doesn’t like to use magic at all.

And when people ask him that, it just makes him feel very angry.

Before eventually ending the interview.

“This interview is over. Thank you very much.” Prune Juice Cookie said in a rude but quiet tone of voice.

Making Cream Unicorn Cookie leave.

Being a bit disappointed but understanding that well,

The potion maker doesn’t like magic at all.

But anyways,

Now it’s time to meet the last champion of this year.

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THIS LAST CHAMPION IS FROM SCOVILLIA.

NOT ONLY IS HIS HAIR SO FIERY.

BUT HE ALSO CLAIMS HIMSELF AS THE SPICE OVERLORD.

LET’S SEE IF HE LIVES UP TO THAT TITLE.

ANYWAYS, LORD AND BEHOLD.

AND THE THIRD AND FINAL CHAMPION FOR THIS YEAR’S TRIPLE CONE CUP…

CAPSAICIN COOKIE!!!

Suddenly, someone punches the elevator door so hard,

That it gets caught on fire while flying towards the centre of the stadium.

Which both Gelato Trio Cookie and Cream Unicorn Cookie dodges thankfully.

And just like that,

Out comes from the Spice Overlord himself.

Who steps outside of the elevator,

And gives out one of the best intro ever.

“Boy is it ever hot in here. Oh wait, it’s just me. I guess you could say that. As to me, it’s over 9000!” Capsaicin Cookie yells out.

Causing everyone in the crowd to cheer for him.

Including both the headmaster and Lava Chicken Cookie.

While Fried Chicken Cookie happily watches, while not making any noise.

Before eventually he is encountered by Cream Unicorn Cookie.

Who {say it with me now} wants him to talk over the microphone.

But then in an unsuspecting twist.

“So Capsaicin Cookie. Do-“ Cream Unicorn Cookie tried to say.

The spice overlord grabs the microphone.

“This is for the two champions. When I say. You guys are going down. Because this year, it’s going to be the year when Scovillia will finally win the triple cone cup tournament!” Capsaicin Cookie yells out to both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie.

Who look a bit shocked or flustered at how good he looks.

“Is it just me? Or does he look very attracting?” The swordswoman asked the potion maker.

“What are you talking about? He’s our rival, don’t fall for the rivals. And I’m not gonna do the same thing wth you.” Prune Juice Cookie replied snarkingly.

“Well I’m not gonna fall for you too because you’re ugly looking.” The swordswoman said back to him.

“{Gasp!} You take that back. As my little sister thinks that I’m the most beautiful cookie in this entire stadium.” Prune Juice Cookie tried to defend themselves.

Causing the both of them to bicker with each other.

Causing both Capsaicin Cookie and Cream Unicorn Cookie to look at the situation in a worried but confused tone of voice.

But fortunately Gelato Trio Cookie was able to stop them, before they actually gotten both of themselves hurt.

And so now that the 3 champions have been revealed.

It’s now time for the first trials.

But first off, the rules to it including the triple cone cup itself.
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“The first trial is of course, as usual, Capture The Flare” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

“Yes, as in this trial, one champion must outwit the other 2 in order to touch the gauntlet of fire under 5 minutes. Which has already been lit up by our good friend Mala Sauce Cookie.” Cream Unicorn Cookie also said.

“Just doing my job. Also go Scovillia for the win!” Mala Sauce Cookie happily said.

As she was already sitting with the other crowds.

“Anyways, and if that champion is successful of doing that. While also keeping their coloured flame from being touched by the other champions. Then that champion will win the first trial. And a point for their school.” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

“And don’t forget that the school with the most points by the end of the 4 trials wins this year’s triple cone cup tournament. Including this trophy.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said.

As he also shows the crowds and the 3 champions the coveted trophy.

And yeah it’s a beautiful cup to look at.

But anyways,

We’re not here to stare at a cup.

We’re here for the tournament.

“Alright champions. Start your engines!” Gelato trio Cookie said happily.

“But cookies don’t have engines. Only cars does.” Lava Chicken Cookie said to him.

By correcting him.

Causing everyone to see who it was that said that through the monitor {As yeah the tournament has been recorded live for everyone to see}

And starts to have a little bit of a chuckle,

While also embarrassing her mother in the process.

“Oh Lava Chicken.” Fried Chicken Cookie said in embarrassment.

But it’s not all that bad,

As the 2 co-hosts were also laughing to what she said to.

“Oh what a funny girl.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said.

“Anyways nuff said though.” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

And just like that…

“On your marks…”

“Get set…”

“Go!”

The first trial has begun…
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AND THEIR OFF!

WITH THE TIMER NOW TICKING DOWN,

THIS WILL BE ONE HECK OF A TRIAL!

LET’S JUST HOPE THAT ONE OF THE CHAMPIONS WILL BE ABLE TO-

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WHAT’S THIS?

IT LOOKS LIKE KOUIGN-AMANN WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE FLAME EASILY.

OH, SHE’S GONNA TOCUH IT!

AND SHE DOES!

AND THE CROWD FROM THE CREME REPUBLIC GOES WILD.

NOW ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS TO KEEP HER COLOUR ON THE FLAME {AKA PINK}

FROM BEING REPLACED BY ONE OF THE OTHER 2 CHAMPIONS.

AND SHE HAS TO DO IT IN UNDER 4 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS.

MAN DID SHE DO IT IN SUCH A FAST PACE.

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OH, IT SEEMS LIKE PRUNE JUICE COOKIE IS NOT GONNA LET THAT SLIDE.

AND SO CHALLENGES THE SWORDSWOMAN INTO A DUEL.

SHE TRIES HER BEST TO HIT HIM WITH HER SWORD.

BUT OH, IT FALLS BACK.

GIVING HIM THE CHANCE TO REPLACE THE FLAME’S COLOUR TO HIS OWN COLOUR {BEING BLUE}

BUT JUST AS KOUIGN-AMANN IS ABOUT TO STOP HIM.

OH MY GOD! HE THROWS ONE OF HIS POTION AT HER.

CAUSING HER TO BE MORE SLIPPERY THEN EVER.

OH, HOW EMBARRASSING!

“What the heck did you cover me in? It’s like I’ve gotten myself out of a bubble bath. Which I might need after this trial.” The swordswoman asked.

While she tries her best to not slip so much.

“Oh sorry for that. I’m afraid I gave you a potion. A potion I would like to call. Watch out banana peels.” Prune Juice said to her sarcastically.

Which made Espresso Cookie have a bit of a chuckle.

“Yep, this is just like how I remember him.” The dark mage said happily.

Which made Madeleine Cookie a bit confused.

“Wait. You know him?” The paladin asked.

‘Why yes. As I did mentioned that I was a teacher at one of Parfaedia’s academies. And I used to teach some of his classes too.” Espresso Cookie replied.

“Wow, there are a lot of things I have yet to know about you.” Madeleine Cookie said.

NOW LET’S SEE WHAT CAPSAICIN COOKIE.

UH OH.

IT SEEMS LIKE THE ONLY THING HE CAN DO,

IS TELLING THE 2 CHAMPIONS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE FLAMES.

AND TO NOT FIGHT AS MUCH.

SEEMS LIKE HE’S EITHER A PACIFIST.

OR HE’S A WEENIE.

BUT I GUESS THE FORMER IS NOT THAT RUDE TO HIM.

AND OH, WHAT’S THIS.

IT SEEMS LIKE SOME COOKIES IN THE CROWD ARE TRYING TO ENCOURAGE HIM.

“Come on Capsaicin Cookie. Kick their butts!” Lava Chicken Cookie said to him.

“Uh, actually. All I could do now is just try to distract them. Without burning them.” The spice overlord said.

“Is there something wrong with him?” Lightbulb Cookie asked Paintbrush Cookie.

“Yeah, but I’m sure he’s fine. All he needs is some motivation.” The artist replied.

WHILE THAT’S HAPPENING.

IT SEEMS LIKE THAT BOTH PRUNE JUICE AND KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE ARE HAVING A BIT OF A CAT FIGHT.

AND WITH ONLY 1 MINUTE LEFT ON THE CLOCK.

WHO WILL REMAIN VICTORIOUS.

AND WITHOUT WARNING.

THE SWORDSWOMAN PULLS OUT HER SWORD,

CHARGES AT THE POTION MAKER!

AND THEN…

{STAB!!!}
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“Oh no.”

“{Quiet but painful noise}…Why? Why…did…you?”

“Oh my god I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean-“

{Collapse}

OOOOOOOOOOH!

RIGHT IN THE CHEST.

IT SEEMS LIKE THAT KOUIGN-AMANN HAS ACCIDENTALLY STABBED PRUNE JUICE COOKIE.

AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE’S ONLY 30 SECONDS LEFT.

BOTH THE SWORDSWOMAN AND THE SPICE OVERLORD DECIDED TO…

WAIT WHAT?

GET HIM SOME HELP?

THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE…

As while the crowds were starting to murmur with each other.

Including being confused.

Both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Capsaicin Cookie did their best of trying to get the potion maker some help as fast as possible.

While the swordswoman herself was starting to feel really guilty about what she did.

“Capsaicin Cookie. Call the nearest hospital in the Creme Republic.” She said to the spice overlord.

“Ok.” Capsaicin Cookie replied.

As he pulls out his communicator device.

But turns out that despite his strength and good looks,

He doesn’t know what the phone number to the hospital is.

{Yeah, we love our himbos so much.}

“Uh? What’s the number again? Because I only use it to call my best friend and other people from Scovillia.” Capsaicin Cookie asked.

Causing Kouign-Amann Cookie to give him an annoyed groan.

“Look. The phone number to call the hospital is-“ She tries to reply to him.

Before suddenly they see that Prune Juice Cookie is gone.

Only leaving behind a trail of blood.

“Where did he go?” The spice overlord asked.

“There!” The swordswoman replied loudly.

As she points to him.

Turns out that Prune juice Cookie faked being injured.

And was now running towards the flame.

But despite looking like he faked his own injuries.

Why does it look like he’s still in pain?

And he fact that he’s slow now.

Nevermind that,

As the timer was ticking down.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6,

5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

And just like that…

The flame turns blue at the last second.

Meaning that Prune Juice Cookie is the winner of the first trial.

OH MY GOD! NOT ONLY DID HE FAKED HIS OWN INJURIES!

BUT HE ALSO SECURED A POINT FOR PARFAEDIA!

LET’S HERE IT FOR PRUNE JUICE COOKIE!

YAAAAAAAAAAY!

“Wow faking his own injuries so that he could win. Never seen that happening before.” Capsaicin Cookie said.

While being impressed at the potion maker.

While Kouign-Amann Cookie was relieved that she didn’t kill him.

But then…

“Ha! Ha! Ha! Yes! I won! I knew I would…win…by…using….potions.”

PRUNE JUICE COOKIE?

{collapses}

OH MY GOD! THE INJURIES WEREN’T FAKE AT ALL!

QUICK SOMEONE CALL THE HOSPITAL!!!

Oh no.

Guess like the injuries were real at all.

And he’s bleeding real fast.

So while the 2 champions run up to him in a panic.

A lot of people in the crowds were starting to grow really worried for him.

Especially his little sister.

“Pruny!” Plum Smoothie Cookie yelled out in a worried tone of voice.

“Oh my. I hope he’s okay.” Lightbulb Cookie also said worriedly.

Including the assistant principles.

And even the principle of Parfaedia.

“Come on Lilac Candle Cookie. Let’s go find a hospital to take him.” The principle said to the assistant principle.

“Yes m’am.” Lilac Candle Cookie said.

And so just as their running off.

Silver Spoon Cookie grabs a look of Lilac Candle Cookie.

And even a scent from her too.

As not only was she pretty looking.

But she has the nicest scent ever.

And this causes him to feel one thing after that.

Which causes Men Perfume Cookie to look at him confusedly.

“Silver Spoon? Are you alright?” He asked the assistant principle.

“No. I think…I might be in love.” Silver Spoon Cookie said.

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What’s happening?

Why is everything starting to turn black?

And also a bit heavy?

Then he remembers that,

Oh yeah.

He got stabbed…

In the bloody chest.

Great the one day he’d forgotten to bring his healing potions in case this ever happened to him.

But now there he was.

Bleeding near the gauntlet of fire.

Which was still illuminating in his colour.

All because he failed to dodge, and grab his protection potion at the right time.

And just when he thought that it was over.

Suddenly he sees 2 cookies running towards him.

Or should I say 2 champions.

Who look very worried for him.

But why?

Aren’t they supposed to be rivals?

Or even better, enemies?

He swore that this never happened during the other triple cone cup tournaments.

But they were sticking towards him like a 3 scoop ice cream.

To make sure that he doesn’t die from blood loss.

While also noticing that the both of them are very attractive to him.

As even though, he did say that he wasn’t gonna fall for the 2 champions.

He can’t help but be vulnerable at this state.

“They’re both so beautiful.”

“Especially with trying to make sure that I don’t die.”

“But, what is this feeling?”

“Is this what my professor calls love?”

“But…that’s…impossible.”

“I’ve…never…fell…in…love…before.”

“Until…now.”

And those were the last thoughts in his mind.

Before he black outs…

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Beep…

Beep…

Beep…

Huh?

What’s that noise?

Why does it sound like an EKG Machine?

And most importantly…

Where is he?

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Finally getting the strength to wake up.

The first thing he sees was the ceilings.

Before eventually seeing that not only was he in a bed,

But he was also wearing some kind of hospital gown.

And this got him questioning.

“Why am I in the hospital?” He thought.

But thats when he realises something.

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Oh yeah, the reason why he is in the hospital,

Is because of what happened during the first trial.

Which is the fact that he got stabbed in the chest by one of the champions.

So checking his body,

He sees that not only were there stitches in his chest,

But also bandages covering them up too.

So upon seeing his new surroundings,

He sees that there were 2 cookies who were waiting for them to wake up.

The first one being Espresso Cookie.

Since well he used to work at the same academy that he goes to as a student.

And his little sister Plum Smoothie Cookie.

Who looks like she’s about to Burt into tears any moment now.

And that anything he said to her wouldn’t cheer her up.

So the first thing he said to them was…

“Hey there.”

Before eventually, his little sister proceeded to shower him with a lot of hugs.

While sobbing at the same time.

“Oh Pruny. I thought you were going to die back there. I’m so glad that your’e still alive. Please don’t ever scare me like that again!” His little sister said to him.

“It’s fine Plum Smoothie. It’s fine. It’s mostly my fault for not bringing in any healing potions or shield potions in case this ever happened.” Prune Juice Cookie said to his little sister.

Showing that he’s not that kind of cookie who likes to apologise.

Only shifting the blame to himself in order to make the person who feel sad about him not feel any worse.

And sure it might not work 100% of the time.

But it’s still something.

And so after the siblings give each other a hug.

Prune Juice Cookie asks the dark mage something.

“Anyways why am I in the hospital? Also how long was I out for?” He asked.

“Well to the answer the latter question I say about 3 hours. But if we go to the former answer well. What basically happened was that the 2 champions decided to actually take you to the hospital. Instead of waiting for one since by then you’ll most likely bled out and die.” Espresso Cookie replied.

Making Prune Juice Cookie really surprised that those 2 champions actually cared about him.

And even worried about him dying to the point of bringing him to the hospital themselves.

This has never happened during the other triple cone cup tournaments.

But then his train of thoughts was interrupted when both his little sister and the dark mage were having a chat.

“You know. I saw a guy who came with you to the hospital. And only you showed up to visit Pruny. Why’s that. And is the guy your’e boyfriend?” She asked.

Causing Espresso Cookie to be embarrassed by that question.

As yeah it’s true that there are a couple.

But he didn’t want anyone else to know about it.

Other than Madeleine Cookie’s aunts.

“No he’s not my boyfriend. We’re just teammates that’s all. Anyways he’s been trying his best to keep the reporters from entering the hospital and bombarding me with their loud noises and the flashing from their camera.” Espresso Cookie replied.

As he even shows the two cookies wants going on outside the hospital’s entrance.

As they all see Madeleine Cookie doing his best at using a lot of poses to distract the reporters.

And so far…it’s working.

“Wow. Your boyfriend sure has a lot of good poses.” Plum Smoothie said.

“Yeah he does. But anyways, one thing that’s been troubling me is that. During the other tournaments, all the champions from Parfaedia uses magic to help them win. But your big brother seems to only use potions. Why is that little one?” The dark mage asked.

Causing Plum Smoothie Cookie to give him a little frown.

As she could tell that she nor Prune Juice Cookie would like to talk about the potion maker’s disliking to magic.

“Pruny doesn’t want to talk about it. He just hates magic. That’s all.” She said to him.

Which he understands.

“I understand. I’ll be going now, so that you two can have some time to talk to one another. But it was nice knowing you two again.” Espresso Cookie said to the siblings.

Before he leaves the potion maker’s hospital room.

But then after a few minutes of talking with each other.

Like how Plum Smoothie Cookie is proud for her big brother to win the first trial.

She realises something…

“Oh snap!”

“What is it lil sis?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

“I promised Lava Chicken Cookie that I would have a play date with her. I gotta go!” His little sister said.

So she gets up from her chair and runs off the door.

While her big brother waves goodbye to her.

As he’s happy to see that she’s making some new friends here in the Creme Republic.

But now that he’s all alone again.

Guess like all he has to do is to recover and meet up with the 2 champions again in a few days.

As the second trial doesn’t start until then.
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But then an hour later.

While he was just reading a book in bed.

Suddenly he was told by a nurse that he has received two visitors.

Which made him think that both Espresso Cookie and Plum Smoothie Cookie are coming back to see him.

As usually with his sister and her play dates with one of her friends back at Parfaedia.

It always ends an hour later.

So he tries to guess.

“Is it my little sister and my old professor again?” He asked.

“Nope. It’s actually the 2 champions who wnats to see you.” The nurse said happily.

Wait what?

Both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Capsaicin Cookie are coming to see him?

But there rivals right.

Even enemies.

But whatever, he’s just glad that they were both able to get him some help.

So after that nurse leaves,

The two champions walks into his room.

And sit next to him.

“Hey there. So I’m awake now.” Prune Juice Cookie said to them.

In an attempt to calm them down after that near death experience of his.

And while Cpsaicin Cookie looks like he’s glad that the potion maker is alive and well.

Kouign-Amann Cookie on the other hand well…

“What’s wrong? Why is there tears coming out of your eyes? Oh no, don’t tell me that your’e gonna do the exact same thing my sister did after I woke-“

The swordswoman gives him a huge hug.

While also bursting out into tears.

Only this time it wasn’t tears of relief.

It was tears of guilt.

As she still felt guilty for nearly killing him with her sword.

“Waaaaaaaaah! I’m so sorry for stabbing you with my sword! I was just trying to prevent you from reaching the gauntlet of fire! I’m so sorry! I’m so sorry! Please forgive me!” Kouign-Amann Cookie said in tears.

And while the potion maker was a bit confused.

He eventually hugs her back.

Since well he’s used to people hugging him,

Thanks to his own little sister hugging him.

“It’s alright Kouign-Amann. It was my fault for not dodging it. I was just acting, I don’t know, cocky for trying to reach the flame? But I’m fine now.” He said to her.

“Glad that your’e alright because, boy was that terrifying to see.” Capsaicin Cookie said.

“I could see that. Plus before you two can ask anything. Espresso Cookie already told me that you two already gotten me to this hospital instead of waiting for it.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

Causing the 2 champions to be pretty surprised at the fact that he already knows the fact.

But also happy too.

“Yeah. And we’re glad that we made it in time. Because if we chose to wait for an ambulance to arrive. You might’ve been dead at this point.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

“Yeah, the reason why we chose the hard way instead of the easy way of getting you to the hospital is because. Despite what happened on the stadium. We care about your safety, your health, and everything else.” Capsaicin Cookie said.

“All we’re saying is. Do you think it’s okay if we all become good friends. As I would like to get to know the both of you better before the second trials in the next few days.” The swordswoman asked.

Friends?

They both want to be his friends?

He’s never had any friends before in his entire life.

All because of the fact that he hates magic.

Which caused him to be an outcast amongst his fellow studnets.

With the only ones who truly cares for him being his little sister and his professors.

So happy to hear that.

He accepts.

“Sure. I would like to be friends. So how about we talk about our special interests.” Prune Juice Cookie happily said.

Which makes the 2 champions happy to hear.

“Really? That sounds fun!” Capsaicin Cookie happily said.

“Ooh! I’ll go first!” Kouign-Amann happily said.

And so the three of them spender the rest of the visiting hours.

Talking about their hobbies, their special interest.

And most importantly about themselves.

As yeah, 3 champions from 3 different schools becoming good friends.

This has never happened before.

So it was a good thing that it wasn’t fake.

And that no one has found out about the 3 champions’ new friendship with eachother.

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Well except for 3 cookies.

That were Paintbrush Cookie, Seashell Cookie {As they both decided to check in on the champion of Parfaedia}

And Espresso Cookie {Who felt like checking in on his old student one last time.}

And they become shocked at what they’re seeing.

“Man I can’t believe this is actually happening.” Paintbrush Cookie said in a shocked tone of voice.

“Your’e right. This is something that I haven’t seen in like all of the other years during the Triple Cone Cup tournament.” Espresso Cookie also said.

“The 3 champions. Actually getting along and becoming friend? This has never happened during the other Triple Cone Cup tournaments.” The artist said.

“Yeah me too. As the other champions become rivals and bitter enemies. And usually whenever those champions become friends, it’s so that the other friend can backstab them during one of the trials. This must be researched on.” The dark mage said.

Before eventually he makes his leave.

‘Wait a minute. Where are you going?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

As both they and Seashell Cookie see him leave.

“To the library. In hopes of finding out more on this Triple Cone Cup stuff and its true origin.” Espresso Cookie replied.

“But what about the reporters? They’re still going out loud and strong. Aren’t you worried about them?” The artist asked again.

“Don’t worry. I’m wearing the earmuffs that my dear Madeleine Cookie gave me. So it should be fine.” The dark mage replied.

“Alright well, see you when you get back from the library. It was nice meeting you by the way.” The artist said.

And then just like that, Espresso Cookie was gone.

Leaving both Paintbrush Cookie and Seashell Cookie all alone.

And with the sun going down.

Well it was time for them to head home.

But remembering about her older sister being gone.

And that she practically takes care of her as a motherly figure.

They asks the cookie.

“Don’t you have a home to go to?” They asked.

Seashell Cookie writes on her notebook…

“Well yes I do. But I can’t be home by myself since well my sister and her boyfriend have already left today.”

“Would it be okay if you stay at my dormitory until the end of the Triple Cone Cup or when your sister and boyfriend comes back?” The artist asks genuinely.

Seashell Cookie writes on her notebook…

“Yes. I would love to, new friend.”

So Paintbrush Cookie picks her up.

And takes her back to where they’ve been living for the last 3 years.

Just as the sun goes down.

And the moon comes up.

Even though it’s 5pm.
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“Well Seashell Cookie? Here we are. Home sweet home.”

When Paintbrush Cookie opened the door.

Seashell Cookie becomes admired at the way his dormitory looks like.

As it doesn’t even look like one at all.

Only a full house.

“You like it?” They asked her.

To which she writes on her notebook.

“No I don’t like. I love it!”

“That’s awesome to know. As this dorm has everything. From an art studio I use a lot, to a living room, to a kitchen and then to-“ The artist try to say.

Hoping to give the cookie a tour of it.

Before suddenly they both hear something ringing.

Which turns out,

Is coming from Seashell Cookie’s very own communicator device.

Which the artist is shocked by.

“Wait a minute. Do you have the same tech as me?” They asked.

To which she nodded.

So seeing that the person who’s calling her turns out to be her older sister Seafoam Cookie.

Paintbrush Cookie decides to call her themselves.

By taking the phone from the cookie,

Having her sit down on the couch.

And putting on a show for her which turns out,

She actually love. {Yeah let’s pretend that Seashell Cookie’s watching Bubble Guppies}

And so after leaving the lounge room…

The artist answers their new friend’s older sister’s phone call…

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“Hello there Shelly. How’s my favourite and only little sister?” Seafoam Cookie said.

Before suddenly seeing that her sister’s not there at all.

Only a total stranger.

“Uh. Hello there?’

“Aaah! Who are you? What did you do to my sister? Babe! Some stranger is answering my sister’s communicator device!” The older sister yelled out in pure terror.

And upon hearing it,

That’s where Land Hermit Cookie also shows up.

“What’s going on sweetie? {Seeing who it is on the phone.} Holy moly who the heck are you and what did you do to Seashell Cookie? I’m calling the cops!” Land Hermit Cookie also said in pure terror.

“What? No I didn’t kidnapped her. She’s in my dormitory, sitting on the couch, while watching a show.” The artist tried to explain to themselves.

“Really? And what show is it?” Seafoam Cookie asked suspiciously.

“It’s about a group of mermaids?” The artist replied.

Thankfully,

That was able to convince her that her little sister is not in danger.

“Phew. Thank god. Sorry I freaked out, since well it is her first time being left alone. So anyways what’s your name?” The older sister asked.

“My name’s Paintbrush Cookie. And you must be Seafoam and Land Hermit Cookie right?” The artist asked.

“Yep. And right now, we’re visiting my parents. So that they can give my girlfriend their blessing.” Land Hermit Cookie corrected.

While also revealing where they are during the entire tournament.

“So I’ve been noticing that your little sister hasn’t been talking all that much. And can only communicate by using her notebook. Do you know why that is?” The artist asked.

Causing the couple to look a bit uncomfortable.

Before eventually the older sister answers the question.

“Yeah that/ well, it’s because she can’t hear. Like at all.” Seafoam Cookie said.

Oh.

Oh…

Oh…

The artist thought that she was mute.

But instead, she’s deaf.

God how embarrassing for them.

“Oh sorry. I thought she was, you know mute.” The artist apologised.

“It’s fine. A lot of people get confused by it.” Seafoam Cookie said.

“But then how she is able to hear what I’m saying very well?” The artist asked.

“That’s because 3 months ago. We met this very amazing inventor, who made some very special hearing aids for Seashell Cookie. So now she can hear almost everything.” Land Hermit Cookie replied.

“Anyways since she’s basically hanging out in your dormitory. We just like to ask you something. Would you please take care of her until we get back?” Seafoam Cookie asked.

The artist already knows their own answer to that question.

Which is yes.

“Sure. As your little sister is safe with me.” Paintbrush Cookie happily said.

“Oh thank you so much. Anyways we gotta go. Tell Seashell Cookie that I say hi!” Seafoam Cookie said happily.

Before eventually the call ends.

After that, the artist decided to head back to the lounge room.

And start hanging out with their new friend.
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And for the next couple of hours.

They got along pretty well.

By eating snacks together,

Making dinner together,

Watching Seashell Cookie’s favourite show together.

And even talking about the 3 champions and their general thoughts on them.

It was going great.

Until…

{Knock Knock}

Someone’s knocking on the door.

So Paintbrush Cookie decided to see who it was.

So they open the door.

And…

“Hello there new roomie!”

It’s Lightbulb Cookie.

Carrying her luggage, having a smile on her face and everything.

“Lightbulb Cookie? What are you doing here?” The artist asked.

“Didn’t you hear me? I’m your new roomie. Well until the Triple Cone Cup tournament ends.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

Wait a minute.

This is a joke right?

“What do you mean by new roomie?” The artist asked.

“Well. The principle from the school I go to thought it would be a good idea if me and the other people from Parfaedia, find somewhere to live for the time being. So after that first meeting, I’ve decided to stay with you.” Lightbulb Cookie replied happily.

“Oh. Well why didn’t you say so. Come on in?” The artist said happily.

As while they were fine with having to take care a deaf cookie.

Having a Parfaedian as a roommate.

Is a lot more different.

But they can’t complain.

As they’ve become friends.

But unfortunately they couldn’t get to hang out more.

As right now it’s bedtime.

So Paintbrush Cookie decides to let Seashell Cookie sleep in the couch.

While they take their new roomie to their bedroom.

And guess what?

The bed is a king sized bed inside of it.

So that means the two of them are gonna have to share the bed together.

Whcih isn’t all bad.

As at least they both got each other’s company.

And so after lying on the bed,

Saying goodnight to each other.

While also holding hands {How cute.}

Lightbulb Cookie is the first one to go to sleep.

While Paintbrush Cookie has some thoughts regarding about the Triple Cone Cup.

As even though the first trial went off as badly as someone getting murdered.

At least the champion from Parfaedia didn’t die.

And they hope that the second trial will be good if not better than it.

Since it is their favourite trials from that tournament…

Right?

But all they have to do now is hope.

Before eventually the artist also closes their eyes.

And goes to sleep…

Hoping that the second trial is not bad as the first one…

Chapter Text

During the few days they have before the second trials.

Prune Juice Cookie was finally able to leave the hospital after a great recovery.

And whit that, he got the chance to hang out with his 2 new friends.

All the while, Paintbrush Cookie has learnt more about their new roomie.

Like the fact that she’s lactose intolerant,

And has ADHD.

But they still work each other out together.

Especially with becoming like the pseudo parents for Seashell Cookie.

Who they’re both helping with successfully completing her training on controlling her newly found water powers.

Also meanwhile, both Plum Smoothie Cookie and Lava Chicken Cookie have gotten along pretty well.

Especially since they are 11 years old.

Which makes one of them happy that she has now found a best friend she can spend the rest of the tournament with.

But at last, all good and fun things must come to an end.

As we cut to the morning of the second trials…
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Paintbrush Cookie was just sleeping peacefully.

Before suddenly they hear their new roomie waking up.

“Morning sleepyhead!” Lightbulb Cookie said happily.

Which made them startled a bit.

Before eventually seeing who it was that woke them up.

“Lightbulb Cookie. What’s going on? Why’d you woke me up for?” They asked.

“Well today’s the day of the second trial. AKA your favourite trial as you would like to call it.” She replied.

They couldn’t hear what they heard.

The second trial was already today.

Witches did those few days went by so fast.

“Really? Well that sounds great.” The artist said happily.

“Yeah I know. So let’s hurry up and get to where the second trial is being held at.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

‘Well good luck. Because I’m already dressed.” Paintbrush Cookie said.

As they lift the blankets revealing that they’re already in their full uniform.

“Well so am I. {Lifts the blanket to show them that she’s also wearing her school uniform} And I made breakfast. {Reveals the blanket only to see and empty plate} Hey, where are my milk-=free pancakes and bacons?” She asked.

“In my belly.”

Suddenly someone turns on the light of their bedroom.

Scaring both Paintbrush and Lightbulb Cookie.

Only to realise that it was Lilac Candle Cookie.

Which one of them was surprised to see.

“Assistant Principle Lilac Candle Cookie. What are you doing here?” She asked.

‘Well, the principle told me to get you two out of bed as the second trial will be commencing in about 15 minutes. So come with me, and your little kid too. Even though she’s not your kid, but it’s still kinda cute that you are taking care of her.” The assistant principle replied.

And so they do just that,

They get out of bed,

Grab Seashell Cookie out of her couch bed {while watching cartoons and eating her breakfast. Yeah I do that a lot as a kid. And I still do now.}

And follows Lilac Candle Cookie to the fastest way of getting to the area where the second trial will be at.
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Thankfully though,

They were able to make it to the area in just 10 minutes.

So now they have 5 minutes to just chat with the crowds.

Before the second trial starts and the 3 champions arrive.

And while they were both waiting for the both of those things.

Suddenly, Lilac Candle Cookie gives them some donuts.

“Here. I’m sorry for eating your breakfast back then. Hopefully it will be a suitable replacement.” She said to them.

Which they genuinely accept.

All the while,

Lava Chicken Cookie was having a chat with her mother about how great her 2 new friends are.

Before suddenly they hear the voice of someone.

Someone doing a rooster call.

“Cocka-Doodle-Doo!”

Look! Up in the sky!

It’s a bird!

It’s an airship!

No.

It’s Lava Chicken’s father and Fried Chicken’s husband.

Magma Rooster Cookie.

Who has finally showed up for but the tournament,

And seeing his family.

“Hello there. Did you missed me?” He asked them.

With his daughter being really excited to see that he’s here.

“Dad! Your’e here! I can’t believe your hear to see our champion compete!” She said happily.

As she rushes over to her father,

Prompting him to pick her up and spin her around.

“Ah, wouldn’t missed it. Especially for you my girl.” Magma Rooster Cookie said happily.

“Well you did missed quite a lot during the first trial.” Fried Chicken Cookie said to her husband.

‘Really what is it?” He asked his wife.

But before she could tell him anything.

Suddenly the fanfare plays again.

Meaning that not only have the 2 hosts arrived,

Including the 3 champions,

But the second trial is now beginning.

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“Hello there everyone. Welcome to the second trial!” Gelato Trio Cookie announced happily.

“Hope you all had a fun few days of relaxing and/or training.” Cream Unicorn Cookie also said happily.

“So Cream Unicorn Cookie. Would you mind explain to everyone about the second trial?” Gelato Trio Cookie asked them.

“Oh I would love to.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said happily.

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“Here we stand at the legendary cave of reflections. Where all of the other second trials for the Triple Cone Cup takes place.”

“Plus it’s very simple. Each 3 champions must face their own deepest, darkest fears and problems they had been dealing for like years or something like that.”

“And if one of them successfully completes it. Then they’ll win a point for their school. How fun is that?”

{Cricket noises}

Yeah it doesn’t sound fun…

Well except for Paintbrush Cookie.

As it is their favourite trials from that game.

“Anyways. Here comes the 3 champions right now!” Cream Unicorn Cookie announces happily.

And just like that, some of the crowds clear away for the 3 champions.

Who are just having a chat with each other,

While being friendly,

Too friendly…

In fact this causes some of the crowds to start theorising what this could mean.

“I think one of them might backstab the other 2 during the third or fourth trial”

“I think this might be the trial where it’ll be revealed that they’re actually enemies.”

“What if this whole friendship thing they’re having turns out to be false. And that one of them is planning to betray the others.”

But that’s just all theories.

As the 3 champions have gotten along pretty well.

Including wishing each of them good luck in the second trial.

But then after they do their head start,

Paintbrush Cookie notices that there’s something wrong with Capsaicin Cookie.

Like he’s a little nervous about something.

Which Lightbulb Cookie sees.

“Uh Painty. What’s wrong?” She asks them.

“I don’t know. But I’m sure he’ll be fine, besides it’s my favourite trial. So there’s nothing wrong that could hap-“ They try to say.

Before suddenly…

“Alright Champions, are you ready to conquer your fears?” Gelato Trio Cookie yelled at them.

“Yes we are.” The 3 champions all said.

While the spice overlord was sounding a bit hesitant.

Why’s that?

Anyways,

And just like that…

“On your mark…”

“Get set…”

“Face your fears!”

And just like that,

All 3 of them run into the cave.

While all of the crowds cheer on some of them.

But how will they see them if their outside the cave?

By looking at live footages from 3 drones that are tracking each champions of course.

But despite the cheering,

Despite the fact that they’re rooting for one of them to win the second trial.

Paintbrush Cookie feels uneasy.

Uneasy about Capsaicin Cookie.

But why?

This is their favourite trial.

So nothing bad will happen between them.

As after all during the other second trials,

One, some or even all of the other champions were able to escape the cave while being brave or feeling sense of completion…

Right?
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Meanwhile-

The 3 champions were all having a chat about the cave.

Almost forgetting about the fact that they’re still competing in a tournament.

But might I gress.

“So this cave makes our deepest darkest fears come to life huh? Do you think it’s true?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asks her new friends.

“Well to me. This is literally like any other caves with glass interiors and all that. So to me all I say is that this second trial is bull-“ Prune Juice Cookie said.

Before suddenly, they all come across a dilemma.

And that was there are only 3 entrances.

Each one for them.

So they decide to do something about it.

“3 entrances huh? Guess like we’ll have to go our separate ways.” Prune Juice Cookie said upon looking at it.

“Yeah. But, it’s fine. I mean i’s only a cave with mirrors. It’s not gonna do us any harm.” Capsaicin Cookie said nervously.

Causing the other 2 champions to look at him with concern and confusion.

“Capsaicin. Are you alright? You look kinda nervous and sweaty.” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“Oh me? Yeah I’m fine. Just ready to see what one of these entrances bring us.” The spice overlord said.

While showing that he’s obviously not okay about the whole fear coming true thing.

But anyways,

“So that settles it. We all go inside each 3 entrances. And if one of us comes out of their own one the faster, can bring us out of their own one.” The potion maker said.

And so just like that,

They all give into the deal.

Which is if one of them got out of their own one the quickest and is considered the winner of the second trial.

Then they’ll help get the other 2 out.

And so they all each head inside the 3 entrances separately.

Not realising the horror that’s about to befall on not some of them.

Or one of them.

But…

All of them…
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It’s strange huh?

She’s never been this scared before in her entire life.

Sure she was really guilty and worried about Prune Juice Cookie after she nearly killed him.

But she’s never been, scared scared before.

As after all,

Perfect girls like her aren’t scared.

They’re fearless, strong and beautiful.

So stick to the programming woman.

That’s what she’s been told her life by both her professors,

And her newlywed fiancé Men Perfume Cookie.

But she always hated being their perfect golden child.

And wishes to have a life outside of that.

Where she can be her non-perfect self.

But this isn’t a fairytale at all.

As suddenly while walking through the entrance she closed.

Suddenly, she’s in a desert.

Filled with rocks as cover.

And a blurry faced creme knight who is just staring into the sunset.

Confusing her.

As,

Why would there be another person there?

Wasn’t it only she and her 2 new friends the only ones inside this cave.

So she walks over to the stranger,

Only for the knight to pull out his sword at her face.

Which startles her.

“What do you think your’e doing here?” He asked her.

“I’m trying to figure out why your’e here.” She replied.

“You wanna know why I’m here? I’m here to test you. To see if you’re living up to the highest expectation of being perfect.” The knight said.

And then that’s when she realises.

About the second trial.

About them having to face off their darkest and deepest fears.

With her own fears being not being perfect enough.

Or good enough.

And just when she least expects it,

The knight charges at her with his sword,

But fortunately she dodges it at the right time.

“You dodged really well my perfect girl. But let’s see if you can handle the rest!” The knight shouted.

Before he charges back at her again.

Meaning that the battle with her own fear,

Has just begun.

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This is stupid.

This is really stupid.

Like ooh scary,

A cave that summons your own dark fears.

Isn’t that something that might make you wet your pants about.

By the way it was sarcastic.

He has no reason to believe in such bullcrap like this.

There is no way he would,

Under any circumstances,

Think that this cave might scare him to death by summoning his fears.

It’s just plain stupid.

It’s all bull-

{Gasp}

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“Dad?”

The sight of his father surprised him.

As he hasn’t seen him for over 5 years.

But then, why is he here all of the sudden.

No…

No this can’t be.

This cave is playing tricks on him, he knows-

“How dare you run back into me.”

What did he just say?

“Your’e a disgrace to the family and you know that.”

“I can’t believe someone like you would be born without any magic.”

“Even your little sister has more magic inside her dough then you ever had. Right honey?”

Then his mom shows up.

Looking a bit sad and disappointed.

Unlike his own dad who looked really angry at him.

“Why. Why would you disgrace our family with your emptiness, pale, poor excuse of a dough you were made with.”

“Why would you do that to us?”

“Just why?”

Before suddenly seeing her crying and hugging his father.

No.

No.

This isn’t what he wanted to see.

This has all gotta be a trick right?

Why is he suddenly seeing his parents in a black void of nothingness.

And when he tries to apologise to them,

Which is really surprising since he hasn’t apologise to anyone like at all.

“Get your magic-less hands away from us!”

“You are no longer our son!”

“Now get out of our life!” The father yelled at him.

Before suddenly they just disappear just like that.

Leaving him vulnerable to question.

Is this real?

Or fake?

Why is this cave preying on the stuff that he didn’t like about his dough.

Revealing that the reason that he hates magic so much,

Is the fact that he was born without them.

And he takes it really hard,

By even blaming his dough about it too.

Like he’s really insecure about it.

But then, just when things couldn’t get any worse…

“Prune Juice?”

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He sees…

His little sister…

But why?

Shouldn’t she be back with the crowds.

What’s going on?

“Plum Smoothie Cookie? Why are you here? I thought you were-“ He tried to say to her.

Before she violently shoves him onto the ground.

Despite the fact that she’s small and he’s big.

But that doesn’t matter right now I guess.

“Stay away from me. You parasite!” She yelled at him.

What the?

Why is sister all of the sudden angry at him?

She would never belittle him for his dough not having magic inside of it right?

But no,

As with his sister being angry at him.

He finally realises that this is not fake.

It’s all real.

The fear part of this cave,

Was real after all…

And he doesn’t like it not one bit…

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“Hello? Kouign-Amann? Prune Juice? Why did you guys stopped talking?”

He’s never been this alone be before.

As usually, when’s he by his side,

He always sees everyone back at Scovillia and becomes happy about it.

Especially his best friend.

Who hasn’t seen in years.

But then why?

Why does the feeling of being alone,

And being in a cave sounds and feels so…

Familiar?

But then…

That’s when he sees it…

The chains…

“What? Chains?”

They were everything.

I’m talking about the floors, the ceilings, the walls, you name it!

But this did caused him to step back to see how many chains and shackles there were.

Before suddenly the chains and shackles flies towards them.

Before eventually they cover him one by one.

By shackling his necks,

His arms {which already has shackles on them by might I gress},

And even his legs too.

He was horrified at this.

As he’s no longer in the cave he was banished him.

He learnt to control his powers,

His temper,

His everything.

He learnt how to control himself.

But then why?

Why won’t that fear and pain he felt go away.

Is that the reason why he was scared about the second trial.

Because he was afraid of being in a cave again?

And that might be the reason that he wouldn’t attack both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie during the first trial.

As he doesn’t want to hurt them.

As despite being charcoaled,

His skin is hot,

Like really hot,

Like exploding from the temperature.

But this doesn’t stop the panic he’s feeling,

About the shackles being all aorund him again and then…

“No! No shackles! No more!”

“I learnt to control myself. So please let me go!”

“Please!”

“No!”

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A fiery shadow burst out of him.

As he starts having a freakout.

Causing the whole cave to be in fire right now…

It’s pretty clear that despite his best efforts,

This fear of being isolated, being trapped,

And being shackled,

Won’t go away….

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Also meanwhile-

The crowd was still watching in suspense.

Not knowing about what’s actually happening to the 3 champions.

And the fear they have to face themselves.

Before suddenly, both the co-host sees that Kouign-Amann Cookie was able to complete her challenge before the others.

Meaning we have a winner for the second trial.

FOLKS WE HAVE A WINNER!

IT’S KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE!

YAAAAAAAAAAY!

THAT’S ALSO ONE POINT FOR THE CREME KNIGHTS.

MEANING THAT BOTH THEM AND PARFAEDIA ARE NECK TO NECK BETWEEN EACH OTHER.

WHILE SCOVILLIA STILL HAS 0 POINTS.

THIS IS AMAZING.

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ONCE THE-

{Sniffing}

WAIT.

DO YOU ALL SMELL THAT?

Suddenly smokes started come out of the entrance inside of the cave.

Meaning one thing…

OH MY GOD!

FIRE!!!

EVERYONE GET OUT THE WHOLE CAVE IS ON FIRE!

AND MIGHT POSSIBLY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE WOODS!

JUST RUN!!!

So everyone runs for their lives.

Except for Paintbrush Cookie {who know the cause of the fire and that something might be wrong. And so decides to check out on it}

Lightbulb Cookie {Who decides to follow her new roomie, not because she has a huge crush on them.},

Seashell Cookie {Because she thinks her water power might help with the flames}

And Lava Chicken Cookie {who decides to check if anything bad happens to the 3 champions}

With both her parents noticing that she’s gone.

“Lava! Where are you going?” Fried Chicken Cookie said in a worried tone of voice.

‘Don’t worry mum I’ll be back. Just gotta help the 3 champions get out of here too!” She said to her mother.

“Sweetie no!” Fried Chicken Cookie said scared for her daughter’s life.

Before being grabbed by her husband,

Who knows that their daughter will be fine despite the fire.

Since they’re heat-proof.

“You do forget that we Scovillians are heat-proof right, honey?” Magma Rooster Cookie asked.

“Yeah. But I’m still scared for her.” Fried Chicken Cookie replied to her husband.

“I know. I know.” Her husband said.

Before eventually, after Seashell Cookie uses what little power she trained during the few days.

They were all able to enter the cave.

And sees that,

Wow that’s a lot of fire.

So deciding to check if all of the 3 champions are okay.

They all split off.

With Lava Chicken Cookie deciding to check on Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Seashell Cookie checking on Prune Juice Cookie.

And Paintbrush and Lightbulb Cookie finding Capsaicin Cookie.
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She did it.

She actually defeated the knight.

Sure she did gotten some bruises and injuries on her.

Like some cuts on her dress and cheeks.

And having her twisted her ankle.

And sure the knight did flew some insults at her like,

How she’s not perfect enough.

She’s not good enough.

And worst of all,

How her new friends are slowing her down from reaching her true potential.

She did it.

And now the knight has gotten some present for her.

“You did a good job fighting me. Guess like you are the perfect golden child.” The knight said to her.

“You mean it?” She asked.

“Yeah. And now I take my leave.” The knight replied.

Before eventually he walks off into the sunset.

And the vision ends.

She’s thrust back into reality.

She doesn’t know if it was real or not.

But-

“Kouign-Amann Cookie are you okay?”

She turns around and sees,

A girl.

“Kid? What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be with the crowds?” She asked.

“Sorry but I just wanted to know if your alright.” Lava Chicken Cookie said.

Which the swordswoman finds adorable that a kid would be hoping that she’s alright.

But after that fight,

She doesn’t know if she’s alright.

All she knows now is that,

She has to be perfect.

100% of the time.

“Yeah I’m fine.” She said to the girl.

“Good. Because there’s fire everywhere in this cave.” Lava Chicken Cookie said.

Causing Kouign-Amann Cookie to see what she means.

And so just like that,

The both of them run out of the entrance.

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“It’s your fault that we’re in this mess.”

“Please Plum Smoothie Cookie. Let me explain-“

“No! Because of your dough possessing no magic. I had to defend you from mum and dad.”

“And what did that got me? Also getting shunned by them too!”

“Look I’m-“

“Your’e what? Face it, your’e the guy who never apologises to anyone in his entire life. I hope you’re happy with your decision.”

No.

His sister is walking away from him.

He has never seen his sister then angry.

This intense at him before.

“Plum Smoothie! Come back please!”

“No! I hate you! A brother would never do something like that! Ever!”

“Please! I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!”

But despite his frantic pleas.

She’s gone.

Just like that.

And all that’s left of him,

Was himself sobbing,

Still saying sorry over and over again.

Two things that he has never done before.

But now thanks to this cave pushing his limits,

It already erupted from him.

He thought himself as someone strong, powerful,

Thanks to his potions.

But no amount of potions will be able to heal him from the mental trauma he had received.

From not only seeing his 2 parents again,

But also seeing his sister,

The person who supported him the most,

Suddenly turning on him,

Blaming him for everything that happened to them…

It was just too much for him to handle…

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But then…

He hears someone walking towards him.

He thought it might be his sister?

Or even his parents.

But no..

Instead it was a totally different girl.

Who looks concerned for him.

And despite the fact that he doesn’t want to be seen by anyone like this.

He was just too sad and upset to while away his tears.

Only responding with.

“What do you want?”

The cookie doesn’t give him an answer.

Only instead answering through her notebook

“I’m just here to see if your’e alright.”

Which confuses him.

So he does the only thing he knows how to communicate with her.

Through sign languages.

“What’s with the whole mute thing?’

Which catches the cookie off guard.

“Wait. Do you know sign languages too?”

“Yeah.”

“That’s great as I also know sign languages too. But there are few cookies here who know that. Apart from my older sister.”

“So what kind of disability to you have?”

“For me. I can’t hear very well. So my only hope are these hearing aids I’m wearing right now. What about you?”

Being asked that, really pushed him on edge.

But since he knows that the both of them have disability,

Which are really different from each other.

He answers her.

“When I was born. It turned out that, I was born with no magic inside my dough.”

“No one knew that until I was 10 years old. Where a lot of cookies started to make fun of me for being the only one without magic.”

“All the while doing some pretty messed up stuff to me.”

“Like what?”

“Like bullying me, teasing me and even ostracising me. It was no fun.”

“But back at home. Things weren’t not good there too.”

“As my dad would abuse me, while my mum would just stare at me. With sad eyes. While also praising my little sister for her magic.”

“So that’s why i had to turn to potions. Since those were the only ones that made me feel better.”

“But then, things get worse. As after failing a very important test all because of my dough.”

“My father had enough of me. So he threw me out onto the streets and told me that…I’m no longer their son.”

“Until, my little sister decided to stand up for me. Telling them how great I am even without magic. And what do they respond with?”

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“Also doing the same thing to her. By throwing her out into the streets and also disowning her. Before eventually leaving us alone.”

“I was horrified and angry at her for doing that. I asked her why she do that because she had magic and I don’t.”

“But that’s when she told me. She doesn’t care that I don’t have magic. All she cares about is being my little sister, and that she loves her.”

“It warms my heart to see someone who I was initially jealous for actually caring about me. So we decided to find a place to live by ourselves.”

“Another distant memory I say. And I still blame my dough for not having magic inside of it.”

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“Is there anyone else who is supportive of you?”

“Apart from my sisters. The professors including the principles at my school I guess.”

“So if your sister does support you, then why are you crying here right now?”

“Because…I was afraid that i actually saw my parents again. Including my own sister.”

“Who all of the sudden decided to hate me. And blame me for our circumstance. And it hurts a lot if you think about it.”

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“I call bullcrap at that.”

“Really you do?”

“Yeah. I met your little sister, and she told me and my other new friend Lava Chicken Cookie, how your the best potion maker ever.”

“She still supports you no matter what. And that’s what i call a true sibling relationship.”

“You know what kid. Thanks. I really need that.”

“Your’e welcome Prune Juice Cookie.”

And so just like that,

They both give each other a hug.

Happy to know that there’s someone like them who have a disability.

“So why are you here again?”

“Because of the fire.”

“Fire?”

Before the potion maker suddenly sees what the girl has seen.

And that the room is now completely filled with fire.

“Oh. In any case, let’s go.

“You got it.”

And so,

They book it out of here.

Now let’s see how Capsaicin Cookie is handling things.

Considering that he was the one who made all of the fires come out in the first place.

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Get of me!

Please get of me!

He did his time.

He did what he had to do to control it.

So no more shackles.

No more chains.

No more losing control and hurting the only friends he ever has. {well technically that didn’t happened but still.}

No more any of those.

He’s never been this afraid before.

So scared.

Like the title of being the fearless and badass spice overlord.

Was all just a lie.

A fat lie to keep himself from remembering the awful time he had back inside the cave.

So please!

For the love of witches.

GET THOSE THINGS OFF OF HIM!!!

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“……… …..!”

Huh?

“……… …ie!”

Who’s there?

“……… Cookie!”

No.

He doesn’t believe it.

What if those demons in his heads,

Trying to get him to lose control again.

He doesn’t want it to happen.

He’s too afraid and-

“Capsaicin Cookie!”

Suddenly, through his blurry vision,

He sees…

A cookie.

But not just any cookie,

But someone who knows very well.

Someone with blond hair,

Brown skin,

And an artist cap…

And he recognise who it was,

As they kneel down towards him,

And places an hand on his cheeks.

“P- Painty?”

“Yes it’s me. Glad to see you again bestie.” Paintbrush Cookie said happily.

Revealing to both Lightbulb Cookie and us the reader.

That the artist’s best friend in the whole world,

And who they haven’t seen in years,

Is actually Capsaicin Cookie.

But then why isn’t their hand burning from touching him.

Since he’s like really hot…

We’ll get to it a bit.

But right now.

Here he is.

Reunited with his best friend after so many years.

Who is talking to him very calmly.

Letting him know that everything’s okay.

“Listen to me Capsaicin. You are not in that cave anymore. There are no shackles entrapping you. You are safe, you are free and you have friends who genuinely cares for you. And don’t wnat anytng bad happening to you. Do you hear me Cappy?” Paintbrush Cookie asked their best friend.

The feeling of being with someone he hasn’t seen in years was calming.

And happy.

Until soon enough,

He was finally able to calm down thanks to them.

Causing the fiery shadow behind him to go away.

But the flames did not.

Indicating that this trauma of him will fully not go away.

No matter how much he wanted it to.

“Painty? What’s going on?” He asked his best friend.

‘We gotta get you and your other 2 friends out of here since there’s fires everywhere.” Paintbrush Cookie said to him.

Causing him to almost panic again,

Due to the fact that it was his fault for sending out these fires in the first place.

But thankfully,

His best friend was able to calm him down again.

Reassuring him that it wasn’t his fault,

And that he was just panicking.

That’s all.

And so after that.

They all rush out of the entrance.

To regroup with the others.
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And there they were.

Reunited at last.

And while both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie was shocked about Capsaicin Cookie being the one who cause the flames.

They were thankfully not angry at him.

But still are concerned about him.

As he’s still pretty freaked out and not okay about the situation.

But what about the flames?

How will they escape?

Well thankfully, that’s when Seashell Cookies comes to action.

By using what she has learned.

She does a goofy looking dance that Lightbulb Cookie taught her.

And just like that,

She summons a rain that quells all of the fires in this cave.

Giving everyone inside of it, enough time to escape.

With Kouign-Amann Cookie carrying both Prune Juice Cookie and Capsaicin Cookie at the same time. {cause we gotta still have that iconic moment. God I love them so much.}
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When they finally do make it outside.

They were all confronted with the crowds.

Who cheers for the 3 champion for making it out alive.

All the while some of them, goes towards them..

With both Fried Chicken Cookie and Magma Rooster Cookie walking towards Lava Chicken Cookie.

And even hugging her as they’re so glad that she’s okay.

Plum Smoothie Cookie rushing into to hug Prune Juice Cookie.

As she’s also glad that’s he okay.

Making him happy to know that despite what happened inside the cave,

The real her would never hate him.

And of course Men Perfume Cookie walking towards Kouign-Amann Cookie.

And forcefully kisses her.

Much to the disgust of everyone else.

Including her as she pushes him away.

“What’s the matter darling?” He asks his fiancé.

“I don’t know. But something tells me that kissing you is not right.” The swordswoman replied.

“Well I’m just glad that you were able to win us a point today. But what I don’t get is why are you covered in scratches and blood? Perfect girls don’t have that you know.” Men Perfume Cookie said to her.

Which she notices and becomes really sadden about it.

As he keeps hammering it on her.

“The only thing you’re lacking is your perfection to dodge and fight even better. Plus you don’t want to disappoint your fiancé and everyone from our school. Now don’t you?” Men Perfume Cookie asked.

To which she replies with…

“No I don’t.”

“Great. Well then see you tomorrow if we have the chance. Ta-ta!” Her fiancé said happily.

Before returning to Silver Spoon Cookie.

Who is just having a chat with Lilac Candle Cookie,

While obviously flirting with her.

Before eventually after seeing the whole thing,

Prune Juice Cookie walks up to her with concern.

“Kouign-Amann? Are you alright?” He asks her.

“Yeah. I’m fine. I’m just gonna, go home. And think about what I did wrong.” She replied to him.

Before suddenly walking away.

And when he tries to ask Capsaicin Cookie the same question.

He’s also gone.

Presumably taken back home by both Paintbrush and Lightbulb Cookie.

As he still feels guilty for letting his fears consume him,

And letting the fire almost killing everyone in the cave.

Leaving only the potion maker himself,

His sister,

And Seashell Cookie really concerned about the other 2 champions.

Like there must be something wrong with them to have them act this sad and cold.

But I’m sure by tomorrow,

And during the few day stretch before the third trial.

Everything will be fine between them right/

Hahaha,

Wrong!

Chapter Text

It has been 2 days now ever since the second trial.

And Prune Juice Cookie has started to notice something very wrong about Kouign-Amann Cookie.

As when he tried to hang out with her,

She’s always tired, drowsy and continues to talk about being perfect.

Which confuses him.

Until eventually he realises that…

She’s not getting any sleep at all.

As she keeps sneaking out of bed for something.

And this is bad as she has a curfew for going to bed.

So the potion maker had to make sure that she doesn’t get punished by Silver Spoon Cookie,

By using his “Freaky Friday” potion in order to disguise himself as her.

And pretend to fall asleep.

Which thankfully fools the assistant principle.

But now, he wants to get to the bottom of it.

So with both his little sister and Lava Chicken Cookie by his side.

They decide to find where the swordswoman is.

During the evening of next day.
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“Are you sure we’ll be able to find her Pruny?” Plum Smoothie Cookie asked her older brother.

“Yes. As I’m a bit worried about both herself and her health. You saw how drowsy she was the other day.” Prune Juice Cookie replied.

“I hope nothing bad happens to her. As she’s really a sweet girl and-“ Lava Chicken Cookie tried to say.

Before suddenly…

“Hah!”

“Hiyah!”

“Take this!”

What’s that sound?

“Your’e going down!”

It sounds like someone fighting someone else.

But who?

“I will not let you ruin my perfect reputation.”

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Kouign-Amann Cookie!

Realising who it was,

The potion maker bolts it to where the sound was coming from.

With both his little sister and her friend following behind him.

Hoping that nothing bad happens to the person who’s fighting something…

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Come on Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Don’t screw this up.

Destroy all the dummies,

While be flawless,

And perfect…

She raises her sword.

And proceeds to smack the beep out of the dummies she brought with her to the side of the Creme Republic park.

And while she had programmed some dummies to try and attack her.

She still dodged them flawlessly.

Despite the fact that it was putting strains on both her arms,

And her already twisted ankle.

Which is becoming a lot more worse,

The more time she trains.

Before eventually,

Delivering the final blow onto them.

By slicing all of the dummies’ head off.

Well, apparently not…

As when she looks back.

She sees that she has decapitated only 4 dummies.

With only one of them remaining.

“No! This is like the 20th time. I’m so close!” She said angrily.

She can’t give up now.

She’s supposed to be showing no one,

That she’s a perfect and flawless swordswoman.

So she decides to do the training all over again.

But what about the dummies?

“Well thank goodness I stole like a lot of Prune Juice Cookie’s potions that’ll allow me to return the dummies back to their original spot.” She said to herself.

As she pulls out a cooler.

Which contains all of the potions she had collected from the potion maker’s dormitory,

That he’s staying at during the tournament.

But fortunately, just when she was about to use it.

“Kouign-Amann!”

“Kouign-Amann!”

“Are you there?”

What the?

Why are they doing here?

She thought to herself,

As she sees not only Prune Juice Cookie.

But also his little sister and Lava Chicken Cookie.

With the potion maker seeing the potion that she has in her hands.

“Hey wait a minute. Is that my, Oh no I’m late for school potion?” Prune Juice Cookie asked in confusion.

“Yes I’ve been using them for my training.” The swordswoman explained.

Before she throws the potion at the decapitated dummies.

Causing them to resume back to their original spot.

So huh,

That’s the training that Kouign-Amann Cookie has been doing for 2 days now…

But it’s still not healthy for her.

“What kind of training?” Plum Smoothie Cookie asked.

“To perfect myself. As ever since the second trial, I needed to learn from my past mistakes, by training and training until I get everything right. By decapitating all of the dummies. Now if you excuse me, I gotta get back to my {yawn} training.” The swordswoman replied.

It was pretty clear that the amount of training she’s been doing is putting not only a physical toll on her.

But also mental too.

So it was time to stop it…

As just before she could go back to the training grounds,

Prune Juice Cookie stops her,

By grabbing her damn big sword.

Causing her to turn around and look at him angrily.

“Prune Juice Cookie. Let go off my sword.” She said to him.

“And have you risk not only fatigue. But also more damage to your ankle? I won’t allow it.” The potion maker said to her.

“You just don’t get it okay. I’ve always been the perfect golden child in front of the creme knights. Including my fiancé and Silver Spoon Cookie. And I won’t allow myself to disappoint them anymore. So let go off the sword.” Kouign-Amann Cookie argued with him.

“What is with your obsession with being perfect all of the sudden?” The potion maker asked.

“For the love of witches Prune Juice! I said let go! {immediately proceeds to kick her friend onto the ground. Worrying both Lava Chicken and Plum Smoothie Cookie. While she heads back to the training grounds} I’m starting to believe that having both you and Capsaicin Cookie as friends is starting to distract me from my training.” She said to him.

What is she talking about?

She was the one who suggested that the 3 of them become friends.

Why is she all of the sudden against it?

This is not like her at all.

So despite both his little sister and her friend’s objections,

Prune Juice Cookie gets up and starts yelling at his friend.

“What is wrong with you lately? A couple of days ago you saved my life by taking me to the hospital. Although Capsaicin Cookie also helped with it but still. And now you start thinking it was a waste of time?”

“Pruny please calm down. I’m sure we can think of-“ Plum Smoothie Cookie said trying to calm her brother down.

“I would’ve died if it weren’t for you. And the few days after the first trial where we had fun. I enjoyed it very much.”

“So please tell, after all we’ve been through.”

“Why are you acting so selfish lately!”

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Something causes Kouign-Amann Cookie to snap.

As her pupils diluted,

Her hands clenching onto the sword like angrily.

Before eventually…

“Selfish?”

“Selfish?”

“SELFISH!?”

She charges at him,

Tackles him onto the ground,

“Pruny!”

“Oh no.”

Before she shoves the edge of her sword to his neck.

Preventing him from moving or doing anything.

As that’s when he sees it.

The anger in her eyes,

The frustration and all.

He’s never seen her this angry before.

But here we are.

“I’ve been stuck, being perfect for all of my life. Not getting the chance to live a life outside of it. Your’e the one who is being selfish! Both you and Capsaicin Cookie! Your’e the one who is ruining my chance of being perfect!”

“Kouign-Amann please! Don’t try to decapitate me with that sword. Plus what about Men Perfume Cookie? As usually a lot of cookies are happy with being married.” Prune Juice Cookie said to her in an attempt for her to spare his life.

As he knows that she will not hurt him.

But then…

That was when she drops a huge bombshell…

“I never wanted to marry him.”

“I was doing it for everyone at my school!”

After blurting that out,

She looks back and sees not only the kids’ horrified expression.

But herself in the reflection of the blade.

And her own friends’ terrified expression.

Which she has never seen before,

Ever since they first met each other alongside Capsaicin Cookie.

Realising that she nearly killed her friend again.

In blind rage.

So she pulls the swords out of her friend’s neck.

“Oh my god. I’m so sorry. I did it again.” She said in a scared tone of voice.

“Hey. It’s okay. You were just angry and all that. And-“ Prune Juice Cookie tried to comfort her.

But instead…

All the swordswoman could do now…

“I’m sorry. I gotta go.”

Was run away.

Despite the twisted ankle of course.

And all they could do was watch in sadness.

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Now sure they could just follow her.

But unfortunately,

It seems like that Prune Juice Cookie himself has gotten a small cut on his neck,

Thanks to the edge of his friend’s sword.

Which was starting to bleed now.

Worrying his little sister.

But fortunately,

Remembering the cooler that has all of his potions made out of fresh fruits and stuff like that inside of it.

He has his little sister bring him an healing potion for him.

Which she does.

And so after that.

He drinks the potion,

And the cut heals itself on his neck.

Making the blood go away.

And while going through the cooler to see if there’s anything he can do for Kouign-Amann Cookie,

He sees that his little sister has hidden away a grape juice inside of the cooler.

Which he picks it up.

And asks her a question.

“Hey lil sis. I know grape juices are your favourite. But would it be okay if I bring it to my friend. So we can work things out between the two of us? He asks his little sis.

To which she says.

“Sure Pruny. As if there’s anything I know about friendship. Is that sooner or later, they all make up at the end.”
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Meanwhile-

At a fancy restaurant in the streets of the Creme Republic.

Both Paintbrush Cookie and Lightbulb Cookie were having a little date with each other.

And no not like a date, date.

I mean, like a date between 2 friends.

To show how much they have grown to like each other during the few days of the tournament.

With the artist being happy to enjoy some meals with a new friend.

Who they thought might be annoying as a new roommate,

But has grown to love thanks to her helping them take care of Seashell Cookie.

And also being a master at sign languages too.

Speaking of Shelly…

“Hey Lightbulb Cookie. Do you know where Seashell Cookie is?” The artist asked.

“Oh don’t worry. She’s in the kids room. I mean, can’t you believe that a fancy resturant like this has a room for only kids.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

“But she’s only 11 years old.” They said to her.

‘Well your’e only a kid once. But that’s okay. As even though we grow old and might die one day, we don’t forget about the stuff that happens when we are kids. Just like me.” She said before looking very sad.

With the artist noticing it,

And becoming pretty concern for her.

“Hey Lighty. Are you-“

“Your dinner you lovebirds.” Said the waiter.

As he hands them their dinners {Which for Lightbulb Cookie’s is some spaghetti with no cheese and all meatballs. and for Paintbrush Cookie’s well an omelette.}

“Oh thank you. Here’s a check from my student allowance.” Paintbrush Cookie said to him.

As they right off the check.

Before eventually going back to asking the Parfaedian student.

‘Are you alright?” They asked.

“Yeah. I’m fine. But I gotta tell you something that I’m afraid might make you hate me.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

“Really what is it?” The artist asked.

And with a bit of hesitation,

She spills the beans.

“I used to be more manly when I was born.”

Wow, that caught them off guard.

As who would’ve imagined that the cheerful girl like her would be so…

You know, before they met.

“And what’s wrong with that?” They asked.

“Well I didn’t feel like that I fit in with the other boys at Parfaedia. As I was more prone to girl stuff, such as dolls, pink dresses and all that. But that made me get bullied by some of the male students there. As during those times, I felt like I was a girl…trapped inside of a boy’s body. So what did I do? I changed my looks into a girl, made my hair longer and voila this is me now.”

“But there was one thing that I couldn’t change. That being my voice. But I’m fine with it, as a voice doesn’t change how you are in the inside. It’s what with your comfortable with.”

“And I’m sorry for bringing it up to you now. As I’m fearful that this might destroy our friendship.” Lightbulb Cookie explained to her friend.

Before suddenly she sees Paintbrush Cookie smiling at her.

Showing her that despite that,

They’ll still support her no matter what.

“You know. I don’t care if you were a boy at first. I still love you just the way you are. And I’ve been meaning to say this to you for a few days now. But…will you be my girlfriend?” They asked her.

To which she smiles at them…

And replies with…

“Yes. I would love to be your girlfriend.”

Before eventually they both hug each other.

And kiss each other for the first time.

Before realising that their in a fancy restaurant with everyone else,

And that they need to finish their food.

So that’s what they do.

While still being happy to be able to enjoy this moment with each other.
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Also Meanwhile-

All alone by himself.

Capsaicin Cookie frantically searches for both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie.

And while him being alone wasn’t as bad as it was during the second trial.

He was still scared.

Why?

Because he was afraid of telling his 2 new friends,

The truth behind himself.

As he remembers the chat he had with his best friend Paintbrush Cookie.

2 days ago when they left the cave and head back to the artist’s dormitory.

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“What? You want me to tell them?”

“Look. After everything that happened in that cave. I’m considering it.”

“But…they can’t know. They will never know about it.”

“Cappy please-“

“They are not gonna know about the fact that I used to be a monster. And I have PTSD from these shackles. I won’t allow it.”

“Cappy. Hear me out. If you do tell them. I’m sure they’ll understand and-“

“I caused fire outbreak inside the cave! I almost got not only them but you and your girlfriend killed by them! They’re gonna hate me and be terrified of me if either of us let it slip!”

“Cappy! Listen to me. I understand that, this whole thing you’re dealing with, it’s taking a real toll on you. And I understand. I understand that you don’t want to tell them right now. Which I’m okay with.”

“But sooner or later…”

“They’ll eventually realise the truth. Whether you like it or not.”

“I’m sorry Cappy. But that’s just how things work. Do you understand?”

“Yeah. I do understand…”

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How is gonna tell them that his title of being the Spice Overlord,

Actually is his true form.

A form that he’s terrified that might freak them out.

Or even worse…

Make them hate him.

He’s gotten plenty of time to think of the possibility of it.

And all of them are really bad.

Before suddenly…

He hears crying.

But where is it coming from?

So he decides to check it out.

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And upon a few minutes later.

He sees…

Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Who was the one that he heard crying.

And he feels really bad for her.

But why?

She’s always seen as strong and flawless.

But seeing her cry like that.

Makes him think otherwise.

But then he hears the noise of other person walking.

So he decides to hide behind a tree.

Only to see that it was his other friend,

Prune Juice Cookie.

Alongside his little sister Plum Smoothie Cookie.

And her friend Lava Chicken Cookie.

Huh,

He wonders why they are doing here?

So he watches…
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He never blamed her for trying to kill him again,

Yelling at him,

And even admitting her own hatred for being perfect.

So as any good friends do,

Once he reaches where she was.

He sits right next to her on the bench.

And shows her a bottle of grape juice.

“Here. Drink this. You need to replenish your energy. After that training you did.” The potion maker said to her.

Kouign-Amann Cookie grabs it from his hand gently.

But looks a bit hesitant to drink it.

“Don’t worry. It’s actually grape juice. It’s my little sister’s favourite drink in the whole wide world. But she doesn’t mind if you have it. Since we’re friends.” He reassures her.

So upon hearing that,

She drinks it.

And while she does,

The potion maker takes the time to put the foot that she twisted her ankle on inside an iron boot.

To prevent it from taking way too much damage anymore.

And so after she finishes drinking it.

She hands it back to him.

And just like that,

They both sit in silent.

Unable to know what they are supposed to do next.

Before eventually,

The swordswoman talks first…

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“I’m sorry.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said sadly.

“Hey it’s not your fault. You were just frustrated, that’s all.” Prune Juice Cookie said trying to comfort her.

“I know but. It’s not that. It’s just…everyone at school expects me to be the most perfect golden child in the entire city of the Creme Republic. I’s just too much for a teenage girl like me to handle.”

“As while the other teenage girls are busy with going out to parties, goofing off and all that. I’m stuck with being perfect all the time by getting good grades, setting a good example for all of the newer students and marrying someone that I hate so much.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

“Wait, so you have a problem with Men Perfume Cookie?” The potion maker asked.

“Yeah. As I really hate him. I hate his stupid personality, I hate his voice, I hate everything about him. But he’s still in love with me despite that. But the most thing I hate about him, is our forced marriage.”

“As you see 3 weeks before the Triple Cone Cup. He came up to me at the battleground. And proposed to me. And I hated that proposal. I hated it so much, that I had to fake my smile because I was uncomfortable by the whole thing. As we’re still teenagers.” The swordswoman said.

“Then why didn’t you say no to him?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

To which she takes a deep breath.

“I was going to. But upon seeing everyone including the principle smiling at the whole thing. I had to say yes to him. And guess what? Our wedding won’t be until a month after this whole tournament. So I have a month of freedom before I’m forced to commit to a life of nothing but perfection.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

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“I get it. Your’e not the only one who has a reason for hating something.”

“As for my reasoning for disliking magic. I was born without it.” Prune Juice Cookie explained about himself.

Causing Kouign-Amann Cookie to be really surprised about what he said.

“You really mean it?” She asked.

“Yea. And it caused a lot of problems at not only school but at home too. As not only does the students relentlessly bully me about it to the point they started to treat me like an outcast. But at home, while my parents treat my little sister with respect, they abuse me. Both verbally and mentally.” Prune Juice Cookie sadly said.

“Wait. So did that mean.” The Swordswoman tried to ask.

“Yes. I used to be jealous with my little sister.” The potion maker said.

“Yeah. It’s true he did. Until I defended him. Because well I love him so much.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said.

Who was checking on the two friends.

“Plum Smoothie. Leave the conversation between me and my friend okay?” Prune Juice Cookie asked his little sister.

“Okay.” His little sister said.

Before she faces her other friend.

“Say do you want to head to a playground. I spotted a really good one in this park.” Lava Chicken Cookie asked her.

“Yes I would love to. Just gotta pull out my wand first. {and then she does} Bingo.” Plum Smoothie Cookie happily replied.

And with just two words…

“Licorice Teleportice.”

Both she and her friend teleports to somewhere.

Thanks to the wand.

While the two other friends watches.

Before resuming their chat.

“Yeah after I was kicked out by my parents. My little sister defended me, and it resulted in her getting kicked out by them as well. I was angry at first, but then come to realise that despite the jealousy I used to have for her, she really does love me.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

‘Wow can’t believe that you and I have a lot of problems. But I promise that alongside Capsaicin Cookie. We’ll be able to handle our problems with care and a little bit of friendship.” Kouign-Amann Cookie happily said.

Which makes the potion maker happy to hear.

And so after that,

They both hug each other.

“I’m sorry for stealing your potions.” The swordswoman said.

“And I’m sorry for calling you selfish.” Prune Juice Cookie also said.

Making it the first time ever,

That he apologised to someone…

With that someone being his friend…
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Huh…

Who never knew that 2 champions.

Who he had seen as being strong and fearless.

Would all have problems and traumas just like him.

Except, they’re not that bad as what he had to go through.

During his time isolated in that cave.

Just seeing them be vulnerable makes him think.

Is it really a good time to tell them the truth about himself.

But that was when he remembers what his best friend told him.

“But sooner or later, they’ll eventually realise the truth. Whether you like it or not.”

Sooner or later…

He’ll have to wait for that until then…

But now,

He was just looking for them…

So…

“Prune Juice? Kouign-Amann? Where are you guys?” He calls out to them.

As he steps outside the tree.

Pretending that he’s still trying to find them.

Only to see them.

“There you two are. God I’m so glad that I was able to find you both.” The spice overlord said happily.

“Capsaicin Cookie. What are you doing?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

‘Well I was looking for the two of you. To let you both know that, it’s almost curfew for all of us.” He said.

Curfew?

Oh right curfew!

As being high school students themselves,

They still have curfews for going back to their respective dormitory.

But that might impossible.

As by then,

Kouign-Amann Cookie have already fallen asleep.

Seems like the exhaustion from her training really took a toll on her.

But it was a good thing,

Since she needed sleep for 2 days now.

So upon seeing it,

Capsaicin Cookie decides to do a good thing,

And take her back to her dormitory.

But he was still afraid of touching her and burning her.

Due to his own spiciness in his body.

So he asks his other friend.

“Prune Juice. Do you have any heat proof potion to use on her?” He asks him.

“Yeah I do. But why would you ask that?” The potion maker asked confusedly.

“Just wondering?” The spice overlord lied.

So the potion maker takes out an orange fluid potion from the cooler.

“Here. My One ticket to the volcano potion.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

Before giving it to him.

Boy does that Parfaedian boy loves giving his potions random names.

Which did gave him a bit of chuckle.

Before eventually he sprays it onto Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Causing her to glow orange,

Meaning that she’s officially heatproof.

And he can safely take her home.

So the spice overlord picks her up,

And walks away.

But not before saying goodbye to the potion maker.

Who proceeded to wave back,

And begin to blush too.

At either one of them,

Or both of them,

I don’t know, it was cute to see.

Before eventually he also leaves the bench,

In order to take his own little sister back to their dormitory too.

While also grabbing the cooler that the swordswoman “borrowed” from him too.

Why not?
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Later that night.

When everyone was able to reach their dormitory without consequences.

There lies a library.

The same one that Espresso Cookie would go there for research.

But this time,

He was researching about the Triple Cone Cup itself.

And the elements of what this year’s champions had instead of the previous one.

And he was just reading a book about one.

When all the sudden,

Madeleine Cookie startled him.

“Hey there Essy!” The paladin shouted.

Before eventually he calms down.

“What do you want Madeleine?” The dark mage asked.

“The library’s about to close in 15 minutes. So I think it would be best if we leave while we still can.” Madeleine Cookie explained.

“Your’e right. {places the book down} But i’m so close to figuring out about the deal with those 3 champions of this year. I don’t know if they’re genuinely friends or if one of them might backstab them in the third trial or even the fourth trial.” Espresso Cookie said in frustration.

Before taking a sip of his coffee.

And then he says…

“If only there was some way we could figure out if their friendship is real or not.”

And that gives Madeleine Cookie an idea.

“You know Espresso Cookie. I might have an idea.” The paladin said.

‘Really? What is it?” The dark mage asked.

Before eventually he whispers it out to his boyfriend.

And upon hearing it,

The dark mage becomes very impressed at his idea.

‘Wow. Your idea sounds really well. Like it would actually work.” He said happily.

“Yeah I’m just really good with ideas like that.” Madeleine Cookie said proudly.

“Wow your’e idea sounds really good. That I could kiss you right now.” Espresso Cookie said.

Which catches the paladin off guard.

“Wait what?”

Before eventually,

He gets tackled by the dark mage.

Who proceeds to shower him with kisses and cuddles.

Which he accepts, since they are a couple.

But still…

It’ll be a few more days until the third trial begins.

Meaning that it’ll also be a few more days for his idea to be revealed to the public too.

But still…

It was worth it.

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It had now been a few days since the second trial.

And ever since then…

Things have gotten really well.

As throughout the days,

And thanks to the talk they had the other day…

The 3 champions’ friendship began to grow and grow even stronger then before.

And they did a lot of things together too.

Such as having sleepovers, playing board games, going to the markets,

And even help each other with training for the third trial.

With Capsaicin Cookie still being hesitant to fight.

Which his friends understand.

All the while, Lava Chicken Cookie was having a really fun time with her 2 new friends,

That she starts to become rebellious against her mother’s overprotectiveness.

In other news, Lightbulb Cookie and Paintbrush Cookie have officially became a couple!

Let’s see how that will work out during the third trial.

Which is starting a few days later…
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The day of the third trial.

Men Perfume Cookie can be seen walking towards Kouign-Amann Cookie’s dormitory.

Before he reaches it and gently knocks on the door.

To see if his fiancé is already awake.

“Oh Amane. Are you awake? The third trial starts in 30 minutes. And I have already booked ourselves a chariot to ride on. So it could be just the two of us.” He said to the door.

Only to be met with no reply.

So he knocks again.

“Amane?”

Wondering why she isn’t responding to him.

He gently opens the door.

And what does he find?

…

His fiancé with the 2 other champions looking like they enjoy each other’s company.

Confusing him a lot.

“Amane? What’s going on? Why are these two cookies doing in your dormitory?” He asks her.

“Well Men Perfume Cookie. We were just having a sleepover. But now that’s it morning and today’s the third trial. We decided to get ready for the day.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said to her fiancé.

“But I was about to tell you that today!” Men Perfume Cookie said.

“Well. Guess like your’e a little late. Plus she’s more comfortable around us than she ever is with you. You slimy waste of a paladin.” Prune Juice Cookie said to him.

Insulting him in the process.

“Now come on. Let’s all race to where the third trial is. Last one’s there a rotten jelly bear!” Capsaicin Cookie said.

Before they all happily race each other.

While Men perfume Cookie was just left standing there.

Trying to process what just happened.

Before he comes to a realisation.

“Those 2 aren’t her friends. Their…{Gasp} Her new fiancés!” He said in worries. {well no beep Sherlock. Because I ship them.}

Before eventually he dramatically faints onto the ground.

Just like the pathetic rich boy that he is.
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30 minutes later-

“Welcome everyone to the third trial of the Triple Cone Cup!” Gelato Trio Cookie announced.

Followed by the crowds roaring with cheers and clapping.

And for the first time ever.

It seems like that the 3 champions have already arrived.

At the entrance of what appears to be a temple.

“You know. I think this temple looks really scary. Would you mind telling us about the third trial?” Cream Unicorn Cookie asked.

“Sure Cream Unicorn. I’ll gladly tell.” The host happily replied.

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“Inside this temple lies not only monsters. But traps too. And if our champions managed to get past all of them. They’ll have to face the terrifying candy golem.”

“Who can crush a lot of cookies into smithereens and even grab them too. Before eventually squeezing them to death. It’s that deadly.”

“But the champion who manages to defeat the candy golem first. Earns a point for their respective school.”

“And with both the Creme Knights and Parfaedia already having 1 points. Let’s see if Scovillia will finally get a point too this trial.” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

As the 3 champions look at the temple.

‘Wow. That trial does sound really scary. Especially for me.” Capsaicin Cookie said worriedly.

“Look Cappy. We know that you don’t like to fight. But me and Prune Juice will assure that we’ll help out with taking down both the enemies and traps. So that you won’t have to hurt yourself.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

From what both she and the potion maker assumed from him.

Which makes him even more nervous about what Paintbrush Cookie told him.

That sooner or later,

His 2 friends will eventually learn the truth about him.

But whatever.

It’s still the third trial.

And because of how bad the 2 other trials gotten…

Hopefully this one won’t be bad as well…

But then just when they were about to get into position.

Suddenly…

The 2 hosts announced another thing for this trial.

“Hold on. Before we say the 3 little words. We were told to include something that would make it more easier for you guys.” Gelato Trio Cookie said.

“And that something is actually 2 cookies. Please introducing…” Cream Unicorn Cookie said.

“Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie!” The 2 hosts said loudly.

Before eventually both the dark mage and the paladin shows up.

And walks to where the 3 champions are.

Confusing everyone including the 3 champions.

“Wait a minute. Why is my old teacher and his boyfriend doing here? I thought they were apart of the crowd.” Prune Juice asked angrily.

‘Well they told us that they wanted to make sure that you three are safe, during the third trial. And that’s what I call the power of friendship and safety.” Cream Unicorn Cookie replied.

“Wow. Can’t believe your idea is working out really well.” Espresso Cookie said to his boyfriend.

“Well I always learned about good ideas from the best one I know.” Madeleine Cookie said.

Causing the black mage to blush uncontrollably upon being told that.

But nevermind that…

As eventually after a minute later…

And when the 3 champions got into their position…

“On your mark…”

“Get set…”

“Defeat the Candy Golem!”

They all run into the temple together.

With both Espresso and Madeleine Cookie following them.

As the crowds cheers them on.

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All the while,

Paintbrush Cookie, joined by Lightbulb Cookie, Seashell Cookie and Plum Smoothie Cookie,

Was starting to look really worried about something.

So their new girlfriend decides to check on them.

“Painty? Are you alright?” She asks them.

“Yeah. I’m just worried about Capsaicin Cookie. That’s all.” The artist said.

“What’s wrong with him?” Seashell Cookie asked by writing it down on her notebook.

“{sigh} Ever since the second trial. I’ve become extremely worried about him now. And with what’s about to happen with the third trial and the candy golem. He might explode or show his true form to his new friends. I can’t let that happen.” The artist said.

“But I thought you told him that sooner or later, they’re gonna find out the truth behind him.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

“I know. But that was his choice to make.” The artist said worriedly.

“But how are we going to get inside without anyone noticing us?” Asked Lava Chicken Cookie.

Who just randomly appeared out of nowhere.

Scaring everyone.

Until they see who is what.

“Kidda? What are you doing here? Although I’m really happy to see you.” Plum Smoothie Cookie asked.

“Well I didn’t want to be with my mum and dad anymore. My dad’s still cool to me. But my mum, she’s becoming way more overprotective now during our trip here.” Lava Chicken Cookie replied.

“Well don’t worry. Because I gotten my hands on a few of my brother’s potion that might be able to help us.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said.

As she pulls out a bunch of potions from her bag.

“So what are they called?” Paintbrush Cookie asked when they are handed one.

‘Well my brother calls them. The Getting Out Of A Class Presentation potion.” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied.

…

“You do know these are just invisibility potions right?” The artist corrects her.

“Yeah. But you know about Pruny. He likes making a lot of random names to the potions he makes. Hey that’s rhymes.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said.

“Well anywho. Down the hatch I guess.” Lightbulb Cookie said.

And so they all drink the potions.

Which thankfully, turns them all invisible.

Unseen by anyone in this entire crowd.

“Hey! That potion actually worked! Thank you so much Plum Smoothie Cookie!” Lava Chicken Cookie said happily.

‘Don’t thank me. Thank my brother.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said happily.

“Well what are we waiting for? Let’s follow them.” Paintbrush Cookie commanded.

And so they were all able to sneak past the crowds.

And into the temple…
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Ok so the first set of monsters that were sent on them,

Got a bit tricky to take down.

But thankfully with the help of Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie by their sides.

They were able to take them down lickity splits.

While both the paladin and the dark mage were still observing the 3 champions.

Trying to see if their friendship really is real or not.

But that was when the traps appeared…

As you got tranquiler dart traps,

A pit of spikes,

Gummy alligators in the water,

And so much more.

But with the power of friendship,

They were able to press on.

Much to the boyfriends’ shock.

As since they have watched all of the Triple Cone Cups together.

They were expecting for one of them to betray the other 2,

And eventually get them killed by either the monsters,

Or the traps.

So that they can be the winner…

But no…

They actually helped each other out.

And saved them from near death.

Giving the both of them the sense that,

Maybe they were destined to be more than friends.

But nevermind that,

As eventually after all the traps and the monsters.

They eventually reach the room…

Where the dreaded candy golem lives…
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When they all entered the room.

They saw at how giant the candy golem was.

And also how purplish it was.

Before Espresso Cookie started commenting on it.

“You know I read a book about it when I was at a library.” He said.

“Really? And what did you learned from it, oh great teacher?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

“Well. This thing was built 400 years ago when the first ever Triple Cone Cup was made. It was only supposed to be attacking the champions and nothing else. But unfortunately there was a bit of an error with it. So now it tries to kill anyone that it sees. Plus from what i gathered, it managed to have a kill count of 15 champions throughout the years. 15!” Espresso Cookie replied.

Causing all of the 3 champions to be nervous about taking it down.

But they’re still hopeful of doing so.

“Well. I hope we won’t be able to become the unlucky 18 on its kill count.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

“Good. Which is why. I’m gonna disable it. Before it wakes up.” Madeleine Cookie said.

“But how?” Capsaicin Cookie asked.

“With my sword. While also being really quiet.” The paladin whispered as he pulls out his sword.

So the 3 champions including his boyfriend watches,

As he tiptoes to the candy golem.

Who’s back has been exposed with a lot of wiring and stuffs just like that.

All the while, the other group managed to reach the room.

And are now hiding behind some rock.

In case the effects of the invisibility potions wore off.

As they also see that everyone is okay.

“Look. It seems like Madeleine Cookie is going to disable it with his sword.” Plum Smoothie Cookie points out.

“Meaning that you won’t have to worry about your best friend freaking out on live TV.” Lightbulb Cookie also said in relief.

“Phew…what a relief?” The artist said also in relief.

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…

The paladin manages to get behind the candy golem.

Who appears to power down.

And so he reaches out his sword…

Gives a thumbs up to his boyfriend {which is cute not gonna lie.}

And then prepares to stab it in the back with it.

Shutting it down for good…

And then…

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“INTRUDER ALERT!”

“INTRUDER ALERT!”

“INTRUDER ALERT!”

That can’t be good.

And so just like that,

The candy golem slowly turns around to see the paladin.

And once it does.

It proceeds to stand up.

And angrily look at him in the eyes like an angry chihuahua.

Welp, looks like he’s screwed…

“Mummy.”

And then…

“Bang!”

OOOOH! THE CANDY GOLEM SLAPS HIM IN THE FACE.

SENDING THE PALADIN FLYING HEAD FIRST ONTO THE WALL.

OUCH! THAT’S GOTTA HURT!

“Maddie!” Espresso Cookie said worriedly.

And so he runs towards his boyfriend,

Leaving the 3 champions to deal with this thing.

OH AND IT SEEMS LIKE THAT IT HATES DRONES TOO.

SO IT DECIDES TO CURHS IT WITH IT’S BARE HANDS.

VERY EASILY TOO.

SHOWING THE 3 TEENS THAT THIS THING IS NOT TO BE MESS WITH.

WHILE ALSO CAUSING THE PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE TO LOSE FOOTAGE OF WHAT’S GOING ON.

GREAT! NOW HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO WATCH THE FIGHT NOW!

AND JUST WHEN THINGS COULDN’T GET ANY WORSE.

IT TRIES TO KARATE CHOP THEM?

OH THE HUMANITY!

BUT FORTUNATELY THEY WERE ABLE TO DODGE IT.

BUT UNFORTUNATELY,

WELL, SAY GOODBYE TO THAT POTION THAT PRUNE JUICE COOKIE WAS HOLDING ONTO.

“Oh no! That was my Honey, I Shrunk The Kids potion!” He said worriedly upon seeing the puddle of blue liquid.

“Wait so you were planning on shrinking the candy golem?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“Yes. And then squish it by foot. I don’t care if it’s oil and mechanical parts splatters onto my cloak. All that matters is-“ The potion maker tried to say.

Before suddenly…

“Aaaaaah!”

OH NO! BOTH KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE AND PRUNE JUICE COOKIE HAS GOTTEN GRABBED BY THE CANDY GOLEM.

THIS IS NOT GOOD AT ALL.

BUT WAIT WHAT’S THIS?

IT APPEARS THAT BOTH MADELEINE COOKIE AND ESPRESSO COOKIE HAVE JOINED THE FIGHT TOO.

GIVING IT ALL THEY GOT AGAINST THE CANDY GOLEM.

BUT AT LAST, IT WAS TOO STRONG FOR BOTH OF THEIR ATTACKS TO LAND.

SO,

THEY GET GRABBED TOO.

LEAVING ONLY THE SPICE OVERLORD HIMSELF TO BE THE ONLY ONE WHO ISN’T GRABBED…

“Oh no. Oh on, this is not good at all.” Paintbrush Cookie said worriedly.

With Lightbulb Cookie noticing that in any moment, he might burst into anger or worse of all fear.

“Painty? You good?” She asked.

“Yeah. I’m fine.” The artist replied to them.

While also lying to her because no,

They’re not fine.

Their not fine at all…

All the while, with the fact that they’re now grabbed now.

And hearing about what the candy golem does.

The potion maker is worried that they all might get squeezed to death.

Especially since the potion that got destroyed, was the only potion he brought for the third trial.

And that they were powerless to stop it,

Due to the fact that their arms are trapped underneath their hands.

He has to think of something,

Something that might work…

Unless…

{Gasp}

Despite the spice overlord’s objections earlier.

Both he and the swordswoman,

Knows exactly what to do…

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“Capsaicin Cookie! Quick! Use your powers to take down the monster!” Prune Juice Cookie said to his friend.

What?

What is he talking about?

Didn’t he already told them that he doesn’t like to fight,

Nor show his powers.

“Why are you guys…telling me that?” He asked.

“Your’e the only one who hasn’t been caught by the Candy Golem. So it’s best for you to use your powers immediately.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

“No. No. No, I won’t use my powers. Not anymore.” He said in a scared tone of voice.

During those two trials.

He had grown to respect the 2 other champions.

So now with given the option to fight it off.

He’s more worried about hurting his newfound friends.

“I won’t do it. Never ever. I won’t fight something like that.”

“What do you mean by that?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

‘What is it that your’e hiding from us Capsaicin? What is it that makes you think it’s good idea to not fight anymore. We’re all gonna die by that thing, and you just not gonna fight it like that? What’s the matter with you?” Prune Juice Cookie asked angrily.

And then…

“Because I hurt a lot of people in my past okay!?”

And just like that…

The truth has been revealed.

And he couldn’t help it.

He couldn’t help shout a lot of stuff out of his mouth,

That either being the truth,

Or the fact that he never wanted to hurt his friends.

And despite the fact that he tried to stop,

His body, now filled with fear and pure anxiety,

Forced him to spout out a lot of truths,

About him…

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“I never asked to be this way.”

“I never asked to be born with this kind of power.”

“The kind that might kill a lot of cookies. If I’m not careful.”

“A lot of cookies were afraid of me, because of my powers. They’re terrified of me and hated me because of it.”

“So I decided to put a smile on my face to pretend that everything’s fine. And that I have let go off my past.”

“But the past always comes back to haunt me. Whether that be in my dreams or when I’m awake.”

“I always hate myself because of it!”

“I hate that whether I like it or not, someone’s gonna get hurt because of me.”

“Wether that be my friends, the headmaster, the assistant principle, everyone!”

“Especially you guys. I didn’t want to tell you all the truth because. I didn’t want you all to hate me.”

“But now…now that i told you all everything about me.”

“It’s time for me to become extinguished…”

“Because if you both got hurt because of me…”

“I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself…”

Until eventually he just stands there, really sad.

Looking like he’s about to accept his fate now…

So the candy golem throws both Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie out of the way.

Before eventually, it clenches his fist.

And prepares to smash him into a million pieces.

And despite both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie begging him to look out and dodge it.

Showing that despite the truth being let out,

They still love him just the way he is…

The spice overlord, chooses to,

Ignore it…

As getting pummelled to death by a Candy Golem…

Was more good then accidentally hurting the only friends he has left…

That he cares so much for…

And even loves them to death…

So after one look at the fist…

He closes his eyes…

Accepting his fate…

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…

Or is it?

“I can’t bare to see this anymore!”

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Suddenly a burst of flame appeared out of nowhere.

And counters the fist attack.

Saving Capsaicin Cookie’s life.

But who was it you ask?

Is it the headmaster?

Is it Lava Chicken Cookie?

No…

Surprisedly,

It’s Paintbrush Cookie.

His best friend in the entire world…

And so after the Candy Golem gets knocked back by the counter attack.

It proceeds to drop both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie back onto the ground.

Where they both run back to Capsaicin Cookie.

To see if he’s okay.

After nearly trying to get himself killed,

For the sake of keeping them sake.

Before eventually they all see the artist.

Who looks furious at the Candy Golem.

“Hey you! Back away from my best friend and his other friends!” The artist yelled angrily.

“Painty?” The spice overlord asked.

And then…

“Sorry you guys. I was thinking of showing you guys this later.”

“But desperate times calls for desperate MEASURE!!!”

Suddenly their hair turns from a silky blonde,

To a blazing fire in an instant.

With orange and yellow being it’s colour…

Shocking everyone in the room.

Except for Capsaicin Cookie surprisedly.

And then…

{Bang!}

OOOOOH! IT LOOKS LIKE THAT THE ARTIST HAS ONE SHOTTED THE CANDY GOLEM WITH A PUNCH.

BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THAT IT STILL WNATS TO FIGHT.

SO HOW DOES PAINTBRUSH COOKIE HANDLE IT?

BY GIVING IT A GOOD OLD WOMBO COMBO OF COURSE.

AND THEN.

OH.

OH.

OH.

WATCH OUT!

WATCH OUT!

WATCH OUT!

WATCH OUT!

WATCH-!

OOOH!

K.O IN MID-AIR.

I REPEAT! K.O IN MID AIR!

AS THE ARTIST WAS ABLE TO FULLY DESTROY THE CANDY GOLEM,

BY GIVING IT A KAMEN RIDER KICK!

OH! THIS IS SO GOOD!

I WANT TO SEE IT REPLAY AGAIN!
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As the dust settles,

It appears that all that’s left of the Candy Golem…

Is the discarded and loose parts of it.

Wow. Seems like the artist really did an umber on it.

And speaking of them.

Fortunately, Paintbrush Cookie was able to calm down after that.

With hair being turned back into a normal blond coloured hair.

While everyone else was just shocked at the fact that they can do that.

“How did you do?” Lightbulb Cookie asked.

“It’s a long story.” The artist simply replied.

Before suddenly they hear the sounds of footsteps.

Turns out those footsteps belonged too,

Cream Unicorn Cookie and Gelato Trio Cookie {who wanted to know who won the third trial.}

Alongside Magma Rooster Cookie and Fried Chicken Cookie {After they saw that their daughter was gone again.}

And so while the parents hug their daughter, while being glad that she’s alright.

Everyone else turns to the 2 hosts.

“So, what’s going on?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

“Well because of the footage being gone. We weren’t able to see what happened after the 3 champions including the dark mage and paladin reached the room.” Gelato trio Cookie replied.

“But then we saw some kind of fiery explosion. And that got us wondering. What exactly happened there?” Cream Unicorn Cookie said.

Oh.

They really want to know huh.

So while Capsaicin Cookie was keen on telling them the truth.

Paintbrush Cookie, who wants Scovillia to get at least one point,

Lies to the 2 hosts.

Saying that it was actually the spice overlord who took down the candy golem.

With his fiery powers and all that.

While also getting his 2 other friends to play along.

And soon enough, it worked.

As the 2 hosts believed the story to be too true,

That they decide to let Scovillia win the point.

And everything was going smoothly…

Until…

“And it seems like that with 3 schools have one point all together.”

“See Capsaicin Cookie. There’s nothing to worry abo-“ Paintbrush Cookie tried to say.

Before suddenly…

“The first time in Triple Cone Cup History…”

“We have a three way tie!” Gelato Trio Cookie announced loudly.

…

Paintbrush and Capsaicin: “What?”

Lightbulb, Kouign-Amann, Prune Juice and Plum Smoothie: “What?”

Espresso and Madeleine: “What?’

Magma Rooster, Fried Chicken and Lava Chicken: “What?”’

Yep, it’s offical.

The fourth trial is going to be a three way tie between the 3 champions.

Meaning that only one of them will win this year’s Triple Cone Cup.

And upon hearing the news.

Paintbrush Cookie does his best to comfort his best friend about the news.

“Well. I mean a three way tie isn’t all that bad. As I still believe we can be able to teach you everything by the time the fourth trial comes around and…”

{ringing}

Wait, what’s going on?

Why is his ears ringing?

Then he looks at his shackles…

No, no. This can’t be..

Not again…

Now that his 2 new friends knows the truth…

He’s sure that they might hate him now.

Being terrified of him,

Never being his friends again…

And despite the fact that his best friend tried to make him feel better.

It only made things worst.

As he didn’t feel like that he deserved to have that point at all.

So feeling with pure guilt and anxiety inside of him.

Including for the first time ever in his own life,

Fear…

He runs off…

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“Wait! Cappy! Come back!” The artist said.

As they watch their friend disappear into nothingness.

Not helped by the fact that one of the hosts doesn’t seem to care about his anxiety.

‘Well what you look at that? He didn’t even seem to be happy about the fact that he won a point for his school. Talk about a bummer show am I right?” Gelato Trio Cookie asked.

Before suddenly,

He gets freaking pushed by the artist.

Shocking everyone in the room.

Since they were angry at the fact that he glossed over the fact that their best friend is scared.

And they know the reason why…

“You don’t know my best friend better than me. {Looks back to the entrance of the room that their best friend ran off into.} Capsaicin Cookie! I’m coming!” Paintbrush Cookie said.

Before eventually chasing after him.

With the 2 other champions following them,

As just like the artist,

They’re also worried about their friend too.

Ever since they were told the truth about the spice overlord by himself…

Including everyone else.

Even Lava Chicken Cookie.

Who finally had enough of her mother being overprotective for her.

“Mum. Let go of my hands!” She said to her mum.

“No! I knew it was a bad idea to let you go off by yourself in the first place. So I’m officially putting my foot down. You are not seeing your friends ever again.” Fried Chicken Cookie said angrily.

With her husband being really concerned about the both of them.

Before eventually, her daughter bites her in the arm.

Making her let Lava Chicken Cookie go.

Before eventually…

She yells at her own mother.

‘You know what? Ever since this trip. You’ve become extremely overprotective against me. Not allowing me to do anything I want even though I’m 11 year old now. I’m not your baby girl anymore mum!”

“In fact I never want to see you in my life again! I hate you mum! I wish you were not my mum!” Lava Chicken Cookie yelled at her.

Causing her mom to look very distraught about what her daughter said.

Before eventually she too joins the other.

In following Capsaicin Cookie…

In hopes of seeing if he’s okay or not…

But because of what happened during the second and third trial…

It was pretty clear that he…

Is not okay…

Chapter Text

{Knock Knock}

“Capsaicin Cookie? Are you in there? Please we just want to talk.”

{Knock Knock}

“Answer me!”

It has now been an hour since the third trial.

And there they were,

Inside Paintbrush Cookie’s dormitory.

Where it seems like that Capsaicin Cookie has locked himself inside the bedroom of that dormitory.

And everyone was starting to worry about him,

But the ones who are more worried about him.

We’re both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie.

{Knock Knock}

“Please. We just want to know if you’re okay, especially with the way you told us back at the temple.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said in a worried tone of voice.

But they were met with no response from him.

Man, it seems like he really is freaking out in silence.

“You know. I never seen my brother’s new friend act all that scared before.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said.

“Yeah. If only there was an explanation of why he’s afraid all of the sudden.” Lightbulb Cookie also said worriedly.

…

“I think I know why that is.” The artist said quietly.

Guess like there might be an explanation after all…
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A few minutes later-

“So basically. The Spice Overlord is not just a title for him. It’s actually his true form.”

“His cookie form is just a false that he has gotten pretty used to. His true form on the over hand is a kinda magma monster. Capable of burning everything to ground and smashing everything into pieces too.”

“But lately, he’s been trying to deal with it. Cause when I first met him, he was scared of his true form. Scared that one single drop of his spice might make everyone lose their minds. Or even worse, hurt them.” Paintbrush Cookie explained to all of them.

As they were sitting in the lunge room.

And while they all now understand about what they’re saying.

And even feeling more bad about the Scovillia champion.

This got some of them questioning them.

“Wait. How come you know everything about him?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

Well, it’s another truth time for them.

Since they also saw their hair becoming flammable an hour ago,

Back at the temple…

“Because…{Takes a deep breathe} I’m from Scovillia.”

…

Say what?

Paintbrush Cookie is an Scovillian?

Since when?

“But. You don’t look like you’re from a place with fires, magmas and all sort of stuff like Scovillia.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said in shock.

“Well that’s because. I was born with a rare condition where my hair was blonde and my skin was brown too. Not the usual look for a Scovillian. Which garnered me a lot of bullying and harassments from my peers. But I learnt to live with it.” The artist said. {Bascally be a Earthbread’s version of Albino. Not to be mean to anyone who has that.}

“What about your hair being on fire though?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“Yeah, I can only have my hair be on fire when I’m really angry or when I’m about to fight someone. It’s just how it works.” The artist said.

Oh! That’s right.

Well their just all happy to know that despite that…

Paintbrush Cookie is actually a good cookie.

But then…

Seashell Cookie writes something on her notebook…

So that she could ask the artist a question.

Which is:

“How did you and Capsaicin Cookie first met?”

And so…

{Deep breathes}

“I knew this was gonna be told sooner or later…”

“But, yeah let’s do this. Ladies and gentleman…”

“This is the story of my best friend Capsaicin Cookie…”
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IT WAS 2 YEARS AGO.

I WAS 16 AT THE TIME…

I WAS JUST MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS WALKING THROUGH THE STREETS OF SCOVILLIA.

WHILE CONSTANTLY BEING TEASED AND LAUGHED AT BECAUSE OF MY APPEARANCE BY THE CITIZENS.

WHICH I JUST IGNORED, SINCE WELL I LOVED TO PAINT SO MUCH.

BUT THEN I GUESS I WAS TOO FOCUSED ON MY PAINTING.

SO I WASN’T LOOKING WHERE I WAS GOING,

AND THEN…

I FEEL DOWN A HOLE.

BUT FORTUNATELY A FIELD OF FLOWERS WAS ABLE TO CUSHION MY FALL.

SO I WAS LEFT WITH NO INJURIES.

BUT THEN WHILE TRYING TO CALL FOR HELP.

SUDDENLY I HEARD CRYING,

NOT NORMAL CRYING,

BUT THE SOUND OF A MONSTER CRYING.

SO I DECIDED TO CHECK IT OUT INSIDE A CAVE.

AND AFTER A BIT OF WALKING, THAT’S WHEN I SEE IT.

A MAGMA MONSTER IN CHAINS, TRYING TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM IT.

AT FIRST I GOT SCARED, BUT THEN REALISE THAT THIS MONSTER WAS IN PAIN.

SO LONELY, AND NEEDED A FRIEND.

SO I INTRODUCED MYSELF TO THE MONSTER, AND IT ACCEPTED ME.

SO FROM THEN ON I KEPT COMING BACK TO THE CAVE TO CHECK ON THE MONSTER.

AND EVEN TELL IT SOME OF THE STUFFS I LIKE.

BEFORE EVENTUALLY I DECIDED TO DO A GOOD THING FOR IT,

AND FREE IT FROM IT’S CHAINS.

SINCE IT WAS PRETTY CLEAR THAT THE MONSTER HATED THESE CHAINS.

AND I COULD FEEL FOR IT.

SO I GRABBED ONE OF THE HEADMASTER’S OLD AXE GUITAR.

BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE CAVE.

AND THEN EVENTUALLY…

FREED THE MONSTER FROM IT’S CHAINS.

WHERE I TOOK IT HOME AND HID IT FROM THE OTHER CITIZENS.

SINCE IT WAS VERY WORRIED ABOUT HURTING THEM.

LIKE IT DID IN THE PAST BEFORE.

BUT I REASSURED IT THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE ME.

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THEN 2 WEEKS LATER,

THE MAGMA MONSTER STARTED TO COOL OFF.

BEFORE EVENTUALLY TRANSFORMING INTO HIS COOKIE FORM YOU ALL KNOW TODAY.

WITH HIS SHACKLES STILL BEING THERE,

A BIT OF THE MAGMA BEING TURNED INTO HIS CAPE AND HAIR.

AND HE LOOKED CUTE.

BUT THEN AFTER THAT TRANSFORMATION..

HE ASKS ME:

“DO YOU THINK I LOOK SCARY NOW? SINCE I DON’T WANT TO HURT ANYONE.”

AND THAT’S WHEN I TELL HIM THIS.

“NO. NO YOUR’E NOT SCARY. YOU LOOK LIKE THE MOST COOLEST COOKIE THAT EVER LIVES. AND I PROMISE YOU THAT WE WILL WORK OUT ANY TRAUMA THAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH RIGHT NOW.”

AND AFTER HEARING THAT,

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, HE SMILED…

BEFORE EVENTUALLY I INTRODUCED HIM TO THE OTHER CITIZENS.

AND THEN AFTER A FEW MONTHS, THEY BEGIN TO WARMED UP TO HIM.

AS HE WAS ABLE TO HELP OUT THROUGHOUT THE TOWN.

LIKE HELPING OUT WITH THE FLAMING CHICKENS,

TUTOR SOME OF THE STUDENTS AT SCHOOL,

AND EVEN BEAT A LOT OF PEOPLE AT SOME SPICY FOOD EATING COMPETITION.

BEFORE EVENTUALLY, HE WAS GIVEN THE TITLE OF THE SPICE OVERLORD.

AND IS NOW ADORED BY EVERYONE IN THIS TOWN.

INCLUDING ME, AS THEY WERE REALLY HAPPY THAT I BROUGHT THEM THEIR HERO OF SCOVILLIA.

AND EVERY-TIME WE HANG OUT WITH EACH OTHER AS BEST FRIEND.

I ALWAYS HAVE THIS THOUGHT IN MY HEAD.

SAYING THAT THIS WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE FOR THE BOTH OF US,

IF I NEVER MET HIM INSIDE THAT CAVE THROUGH AN ACCIDENT OF MINE…

AND THAT’S THE STORY OF THE BEST FRIEND I WISHED I ALWAYS HAD…

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After the story was told…

Now both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie understands just how terrible their new friend’s life was before he met the artist.

They couldn’t imagine being isolated in a cave,

Being covered in shackles and chains that locked you in place,

As the years just kinda rolls by.

And it sounds even more worse then the stuff their going through too.

Such as being perfect all the time,

And not having magic in your dough and being ostracised because of it.

So after hearing about it,

The 2 champions decide to go inside the bedroom.

And see if he’s okay.

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Fortunately though, the bedroom door doesn’t have a lock on it.

So they were able to open it with ease.

But after a bit looking around,

They see…

Capsaicin Cookie…

Sitting next to the Queen sized bed…

Hugging himself…

And struggling to breathe…

Prune Juice Cookie knew exactly what ‘s going on with the spice overlord.

As he himself have experienced same thing too…

“He’s having a panic attack.” He said quietly.

With Kouign-Amann Cookie barely hearing it.

“What?” She asks worriedly.

“He’s having a panic attack! I know what it looks like since I also experience too. We gotta help him through this.” The potion maker replied.

“Right.” The swordswoman said…

But remembering the fact that he told them,

That he might accidentally burn them if they touch him or if he touches them too.

They need to find a way to be heat-proofed.

Fortunately though,

Prune Juice Cookie still has 2 bottles of heat proof potion just for the two of them.

So he gives it to his friend,

They both drink it up…

And just like that, their now heat proofed.

But while in their perspective, he’s just panicking and needs their support.

In Capsaicin Cookie’s perspective on the other hand…

Is a lot more…

Worse…
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It’s fine…

It’s fine…

Your fine…

It’ll be alright…

Your’e no longer in that temple…

And it’s now been an hour now…

So calm down, meet back up with your friends, and pretend to be the loveable goofball that you are.

But for some reason…

You can’t do that…

Why can’t he move, or talk, or breathe or anything?

Why can’t he breathe?

Why does this universe hate him so much?

Not only was his ears ringing like really badly.

But also, he’s unable to breathe.

Like someone shoved his head inside a bucket of icy cold water.

That’s really bad.

But not as bad as the fact that he is now imagining himself inside the same cave as when he was imprisoned.

Unable to do anything, but struggle.

Struggling to be freed, to show to everyone that he is not a monster…

He’s just a kid!

A 17 year old kid with dreams, friends and emotions…

This was supposed to be a fun adventure where he will finally get Scovillia the win at the Triple COne Cup.

A chance to make more friends other then Paintbrush Cookie…

His best friend in the whole world.

But now that his new friends have learned the truth about him.

Via himself telling them as the scared coward that he is.

He’s afraid.

Afraid that they might turn on him,

Afraid that they might be scared of him.

Or worse of all.

They might hate him now…

So please! Anyone out of here?

End this nightmare right now!

Let him be a kid for just one more time…

PLEASE!!!

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“Capsaicin Cookie!”

Huh? Who’s there?

Suddenly through his ringing ears.

He hears someone calling out to him…

But who?

Is it Paintbrush Cookie?

Since they also helped him when he was panicking back at the second trial.

But no…

It was actually his 2 new friends:

Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie…

…

What are they doing here?

He thought that they hate him now.

Because of the truth…

But, their not…

Their actually really worried about him…

As he sees Prune Juice Cookie kneeling next to him.

And gently grabbing his hand.

But how come, since he might accidentally burned him…

Oh right…

The heat-proof potion how could he forgot?

But still…

Why would they not hate him?

After everything that happened in the third trial.

Where not only did he told the truth about himself to them…

But also show them that he was not a strong and fearless champion of Scovillia at all.

Just some scared, pathetic, kid…

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“Okay. Capsaicin. What are the 5 things you could see.” The potion maker asked.

Huh?

He’s asking him, to name 5 things that he sees?

Don’t know where he got that from…

But…

He’ll try his best to…

Since seeing his 2 friends in the same room as him,

Has gotten him to calm down and normalise his breathing a little bit…

“The- the- the floor. The- the bed. You, Kouign-Amann Cookie. And the walls of this bedroom.”

“Good. Now what’s 4 things you could touch.”

“Your hands. The floor, again. The blankets. And your beautiful hair.”

“{Blushing intensifies} Anyways. What’s 3 thing you could hear?”

“You talking. The sound of bird chirping. And, the Tv playing in the lounge room?”

“Your’e getting there. Your’e doing great. Now what’s 2 things you can smell.”

“The smell of both Plums and Japanese Cherry Blossom?”

“And what’s 1 thing you can taste?”

“A bit of dust from the temple…”

And just like that,

The spice overlord was now calmed down.

With his heartbeat returning back to normal,

His breathing also becoming normal…

And the ringing in his ears stopping…

But upon seeing his 2 friends right besides him…

He asked them a question…

“Why are you doing here?” He asked them.

‘We’re your friends. Why wouldn’t we be here for you?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“Because…I thought you all would hate me. Because of the fact that I’m now seen as nothing but a coward and a monster too.” Capsaicin Cookie said sadly.

Still recovering from the panic attack…

As the 2 champions look at each other sadly,

Before eventually looking back at their friend with a soft smile on their face.

“No. We would never hate you. We were just really worried about you. That’s all.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

“Yeah. As we both have our problems that defines us too.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

“Really? Like what?” Capsaicin Cookie asked.

“Like for example, Kouign-Amann Cookie hates being perfect all the time. While I struggle with the fact that my dough doesn’t produce any magic. But I’m mostly fine with it.” Prune Juice Cookie replied.

“What we’re trying to say is. We don’t care if you’re a monster or anything like how your best friend described you in the past. We love you just the way you are. As a loveable, wise-cracking, Himbo like buffoon.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said.

Following that up by giving her friend a hug.

Which she is able of doing, thanks to the heat-proof potion.

“Yeah. Even though your problems sounds even worse then ours. It’s not gonna change our friendship one bit.” Prune Juice Cookie also said.

Before he too hugs the spice overlord.

Causing him to swell up with tears.

Before eventually crying, and hugging his 2 friends back.

With magma like tears falling from his eyes.

As he’s just so happy and tearful to hear that,

Despite everything,

Despite the truth,

And his past…

Both Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie loves him as their friend…

And that was something he will cherish preciously.

“Thank you guys. So much for being my friend.” He said tearfully.

“Well. That’s what friends are for. Comforting each other and being there too.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

“You are very much welcome Cappy.” Kouign-Amann Cookie said happily.

This beautiful moment was seen by everyone else behind the door.

As nothing was more sweeter then ever,

Like 3 teens from different schools,

Being close friends.

Even more than that…

But I’m getting ahead of myself. {Since I ship them a lot…}

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But outside the dormitory…

This moment was seen by someone.

Someone who looks a bit jealous for some reason…

But I’m sure that won’t be a problem right?

Right?
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Meanwhile-

At some very important building in the Creme Republic.

All of the principles and the assistant principles were talking about the three-way tie.

And how they are supposed to handle it,

Once the fourth trial comes around.

With the only one who are talking about it being the Scovillia headmaster, the Principle of Parfaedia and Fried Chicken Cookie.

As both Lilac Candle Cookie and Silver Spoon Cookie were having a chat.

With one of them hoping that this chat might get them a lot closer.

“Look. We need to do something about this tie. It has never happened during the other Triple Cone Cups.” Fried Chicken Cookie said.

“I know but…Uh Fried Chicken. Where is your daughter?” The Parfaedian Principle asked.

‘Well she told me that she hates me now. So she doesn’t want to be with me anymore.” Fried Chicken Cookie said.

“Hah! 11 year olds. Sometimes they hate their parents. Sometimes they don’t. That is many life’s questions. Such as-“ The headmaster tried to say

In an attempt to comfort her.

Before suddenly, they all hear the door open.

And who do they see?

Why Men Perfume Cookie of course…

Only,

He looks a bit angry about something…

But what?

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“Oh my. Men Perfume Cookie. Are you here to join our chat too?” Silver Spoon Cookie asked.

“No, I’m not here to talk about the tie.” Men Perfume Cookie said angrily.

“Then. Why are you here?” Lilac Candle Cookie asked.

“Becaus. I’m just so angry right now.” He said.

“Angry about what?” Silver Spoon Cookie asked.

“I was just trying to find where my fiancé was. In order to congratulate her on going to the tie-breaker. When all of the sudden, I see her hugging not only the Parfaedian champion. But also the Scovillia Champion too!” Men Perfume Cookie angrily replied.

“And why should we care?” Lilac Candle Cookie asked.

“Because…Amane and I are getting married in a month. I don’t want her marrying some 2 cookies she just met like 3 weeks ago. I’m much more better than Mr. Magic Hater and Mr. Fiery Dumbass!” Men Perfume Cookie angrily said.

“Well Men Perfume Cookie. I have to disagree on the whole marriage thing. As she’s only 15 and so are you. Plus she’s not marrying those 2 other champions. She’s just best friends with them and-“ Silver Spoon Cookie tried to say to him.

To prove his point that marriages are bad for teenagers.

Before suddenly, they all hear the sounds of crowds.

“Excuse me for one sec,” Fried Chicken Cookie said.

As she pulls the curtains from the building.

Only to see that there were a lot of reporters outside.

Who want to know about both the tie-breaker in the fourth trial.

And the champion of Scovillia.

“Please quiet everyone. We’re having a serious conversation right now.” She tries to say to everyone.

“How does it feel for your champion to be in a tie-breaker with the other champions? Do you think he has a chance to win?” One of the reporter asks.

“Well I’m not sure about the winning part. But yeah, I’m happy to see my boy finally getting a point for us.” She answers.

“Okay. Okay. What about the rumours that he actually was a magma monster in the past?” Another reporter asked.

“Who the ovens said that? Where did you got that rumours!” Fried Chicken Cookie angrily said.

Before putting her hands on her mouth,

A cause she said the bad words.

That being ovens {which is Cookies language for Hell}

So her husband has to help her get rid of the reporters.

Followed by the other principles.

“Sorry Men Perfume Cookie. Hopefully you’ll learn that your fiancé is happy with her new friends. And not you.” Lilac Candle Cookie said to him.

Before she also joins up.

But…

He refuses to accept that…

So he leaves the room…

Before eventually pulling out a book,

That he most likely stole from the library.

And starts flipping through the pages of it…

Revealing it to be a spell book…

Before eventually he lands on a page that might help him with his problems…

As he smiles evilly at him.

“So Amane’s happy with those 2 buffoons is she?”

“Well then…if I can’t tell my fiancé to end her friendship with them…”

“I’ll just have to make them break up…myself.”

Yep, looks like his jealousy have became really bad during the day.

But I’m sure he won’t do anything bad whats so ever.

Once the fourth trial begins in a few days…

Right?

Chapter Text

During the few days leading up to the fourth trial.

Thanks to Paintbrush Cookie’s knowledge about the Triple Cone Cup itself.

The 3 champions were able to learn that the fourth trial will be a battle Royale.

So they all trained really hard for this trial.

With the help of the trainers to.

With Lightbulb Cookie helping Kouign-Amann Cookie by taking down some dummies with electrified swords made by herself.

Seashell Cookie helping Prune Juice Cookie by having his use his potions to safely disarms the giant water bubbles that she summons.

And of course, Paintbrush Cookie helping their best friend Capsaicin Cookie, by having him fire off some out of range attack so that he won’t feel guilty about accidentally hurting his friends.

All the while, now that she hates her mother now.

Lava Chicken Cookie has been living in the artist’s dormitory ever since.

And she’s having a great time with her 2 new friends.

While some of the cookies have been doing their best to convince her that her mother’s been doing her best to raise her.

To no avail…

Until eventually after many days of training…

The 3 champions finally complete it.

And celebrate it with a hug.

Well…only Kouign-Amann and Prune Juice Cookie gives each other a hug,

As Capsaicin Cookie is still afraid of accidentally burning them if he touches them.

But nevermind that,

As this proves that they are officially ready for the tie-breaking fourth round…

During the next day…
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The Next Day-

It was the day of the fourth trial.

And everyone has already headed to the stadium for that event.

Well everyone except for Prune Juice Cookie.

Who was comfortably sleeping in his bed,

Wearing a sleeping mask on his face.

And wearing his purple jelly bear pyjamas.

Before eventually he slowly wakes up and sees the time on his analog clock.

“Hmm…30 more minutes.” {Meaning that the time was now 8:30am and the fourth trial starts at 9am}

Before he goes back to sleep.

Until suddenly he slowly rises up from his bed…

With a horrified look on his face as he realises the time.

“30 minutes left? Oh my witches! I’m gonna be late! Why didn’t you wake me up sooner?” He yelled out.

Before eventually he sprints out of bed and gets ready.

By not only quickly putting his famous clothes on.

But also quickly eating his breakfast too for energy.

And that’s when he realises something…

Oh Sugar Honey Ice Tea!

Plum Smoothie!

He almost forgotten about his little sister.

So he runs up to her room inside their dormitory.

Only to see, that she’s gone.

Only leaving behind a note for him to read.

Which he does…

Saying that she woke up very early to be with the others,

And are hoping to see him there too once he wakes up…

Which warms his heart to read.

As despite being 5 years younger then her {as yeah he’s 16 while she’s 11 years old}

She’s more responsible enough to be by herself and with her new friend.

So after reading that,

He also quickly grabs his bag of potions.

And opens the door…

Only to be greeted by…

Men Perfume Cookie?

Who looks happy to see him?

What?

“Hello there Parfaedian Champion.” He said happily.

“Uh. You do know I have a name. And that is Prune Juice Cookie.” The potion maker corrects him.

“Whatever. I’m just glad to see a friend of fiancé’s.” Men Perfume Cookie happily said.

“What are you doing here anyways?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

Being really skeptical of the rich boy.

“Well I saw that you were running late for the fourth trial. And on my way to meet you, I discovered a secret entrance that might help you get there really quickly.” Men Perfume Cookie explained.

“Really?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

“Yeah. In exchange for getting me there, I would like to hear about your many adventures with the other 2 champions. And that would make me happy.” Men Perfume Cookie replied.

Why would he be interested in hearing their adventures?

Especially since some of the events that happened during the Triple Cone Cup have gone bad…

But he doesn’t have a choice, since well, he’s running very late…

So he accepts the deal.

“Alright. Take me to this secret entrance of yours.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

“Splendid! Follow me!” Men Perfume Cookie said happily.

And so the both of them leave the dormitory.

In order to get to the stadium in no time…
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While walking to this “secret entrance”

Prune Juice Cookie had no choice but to tell his friend’s fiancé about everything that happened during the tournament.

That being what happened to Capsaicin Cookie, his own problems with not having magic inside of him.

And a bunch of other stuffs.

Before eventually they reach their destination.

Which turns out to be an abandoned warehouse.

“So this is where the secret entrance is?” The potion maker asked.

“Yep. Seen it all with my own eyes.” Men Perfume Cookie replied.

So with no choice,

Prune Juice Cookie enters it first…

But then while having a look at it,

He sees that…

There is no secret entrance…

Only a single bathtub, that still works…

Did he accidentally went into a bathtub warehouse?

Great because of Men Perfume Cookie’s stupidity.

Now he’s gonna be extremely late for the fourth trial.

So he decides to confront the rich boy.

“You know. This is such a waste of time and-“ The potion maker try to say angrily.

Before suddenly…

“Surprise!”

Men Perfume Cookie sneaks right behind him.

And injects something into his neck.

Which extremely stings…

And upon feeling the pain…

The potion maker looks at who stabbed him…

And it turns out to be the rich boy who was holding a syringe…

Oh things just got personal now…

But before he could do anything…

“You son of a witch. What the ovens did you-“

Suddenly he stops talking,

Before eventually, he collapses onto the ground…

Don’t worry he’s not dead,

As he’s still breathing and his heart’s still beating.

But for some reason,

He can’t move his body…

Why’s that?

Well I’ll let the jealous rich boy explain everything.

“Hah! Halothane. The granddaddy of all paralysing drug. You know my mum actually owns a science lab where this bad boy came from. So now your’e paralysed.”

“And oh boy, I’ve been wanting to do this thing to you for a very long time. Ever since I saw you and that magma guy with my fiancé.” He said evilly.

As he gives the now paralysed potion maker an evil smile on his face.

This is not good…

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“You know Pruny. This reminded me of that movie I watched with Amane three months ago.”

“And although she was terrified out of her mind. You know with the whole ghost thing. Cause she’s afraid of ghost. I absolutely loved it.”

“Anyways. In that scene. The husband paralysed his wife, explained his motivation to her, before eventually places her inside a bathtub, in order to make it look like that she you know, went bye-bye by drowning.”

“And that’s exactly how I’m gonna do it to you.”

And he’s right…

As he places the potion maker inside the bathtub.

With his witch hat off and his potion bag gone.

“And don’t worry. Even though the wife managed to survive by drowning after the drug wores off. Just as the water was filled up to her head.”

“This version of the drug on the other hand will only wear off, after you drown.” Men Perfume Cookie said evilly.

Before taking one look at the paralysed potion maker.

And he knows that although he is aware of it,

It’s just that his boy isn’t moving at all…

So even after he tells him his evil motivation,

He would already be dead by the time they find him.

And that’s when he lays out the truth to him…

“And why am I doing this your’e asking? You think that I don’t know about it didn’t you?”

“You and that magma monster stealing my fiancé from me. So now I’m gonna make sure that doesn’t happen not one bit.”

“Because she is my fiancé. We’re getting married in a month. And there’s nothing you could do to stop it, now that you’re helpless and without your potions.”

“And how am I doing it? By breaking up your friendship with them of course.”

“And how am I gonna achieve that? Well simple, by having you and Amane attacking the magma monster until he reveals his true form of course.”

“Anyways, I would like to talk more, but I gotta get to the stadium in like 10 minutes.”

“Hopefully, I would give you a bath in order to help you replenish your energy.” The jealous rich boy said to him.

Before eventually turning on the water by pulling on the tap.

Before he “accidentally” removes the tap from it.

“Oopsies. Guess like I shouldn’t done that. It would be a lot more easier if you had your potions with you.”

“Oh wait. I forgot you can’t, I placed it, behind the entrance of this warehouse.”

“But it’s cool as you still have your magic with you…”

“Oh wait! I forgot again. You don’t have magic!”

“As we all know that without your potions, you’re useless, worthless. And a mistake.”

“And that’s what you’ll always be. A magic-less, worthless, self-centered prick with daddy issues. Who shouldn’t be chosen as this year’s champion in the first place.”

“Cause now. It will be your own downfall.” Men Perfume Cookie tired into him.

As while he couldn’t move his body.

It did made tears fall from his eyes,

Cause that really hurts a lot.

But just before the rich boy can leave the warehouse…

“Oh wait.”

“Gotta make it look like that your’e going to commit bye-bye.”

Before he pulls out a communicator device {which he defiantly stole from Paintbrush Cookie.}

And takes a picture of what’s going on…

{The sound of when the camera takes a picture}

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Meanwhile-

Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Including her other friends were waiting for Prune Juice Cookie to be here.

As they nervously watch the clock in the waiting area.

Where the elevators usually are…

But where’s Capsaicin Cookie your’e asking?

Well he decided to go into his elevator first…

So that he can give his 2 friends the chance to prepare themselves for what’s coming.

But then after a minute of just waiting around…

Suddenly, the door opens…

And at first they were happy to see Prune Juice Cookie…

But instead, it was Men Perfume Cookie.

Who looked scared about something.

“Guys. Guys!” He yells out.

“Men Perfume Cookie? What are you doing here?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked her fiancé.

“Something’s terrible going on. It’s Prune Juice Cookie. He’s- how do I say this without scaring the young kids?” Men Perfume Cookie said.

Which ticks off the 3 girl friends.

“Hey! We’re not babies.” Lava Chicken Cookie said angrily.

“Yeah! We’re 11 years old. Not 5!” Plum Smoothie Cookie also said angrily.

With Seashell Cookie also responding to that question angrily by writing a simple:

“Yeah!”

“Whatever. Here’s a letter for you guys to read. It’s from him by the way.” The rich boy said.

As he hands out the letter to his fiancé.

Which looks like to be made last night…

But anyways they all see the letter.

While the swordswoman reads it.

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DEAR FELLOW COOKIES…

AFTER MUCH THINKING AND ANTICIPATION.

I DECIDED TO END IT ALL…

AS WITH HOW LOW MY POTIONS ARE GETTING…

I WON’T BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL OF BECOMING THE BEST POTION MAKER EVER…

AND THAT I’M TOTALLY USELESS WITHOUT ANY MAGIC…

IT’S MY DOUGH’S FAULT FOR THIS.

AND I HATED IT SO MUCH THAT I DECIDED TO GET RID OF MYSELF…

SO THAT MY DEAR FRIENDS KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE AND CAPSAICIN COOKIE HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT WINNING THE TRIPLE CONE CUP.

SO GOODBYE MY DEAR FRIENDS.

DON’T LOOK FOR ME…

DON’T TRY TO STOP ME FROM ENDING MY LIFE…

GOODBYE FOREVER…

PRUNE JUICE COOKIE.
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What?

The more she reads the letter,

The more she becomes fearful for his life…

As why would he try to end his life…

When during their time together,

He had shown both her and Capsaicin Cookie that he’s already fine with his dough not producing any magic…

This has to be a joke right?

“Your’e joking right?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“No. It’s actually true. I even come across this picture of him choosing drowning as his choice as going bye-bye.” Men Perfume Cookie said.

As he pulls out his own communicator device.

And shows them the picture…

Scaring them in horror.

“When was this picture taken?” Plum Smoothie Cookie asked.

Scared for her big brother's life.

“About 5 minutes ago.” The rich boy replied.

Oh crap. That means he might be dead or near to dead at that time.

They gotta go find him and stop him.

So Kouign-Amann Cookie runs out of the waiting room,

To stop Prune Juice Cookie from committing bye-bye to himself…

With Paintbrush Cookie, Plum Smoothie Cookie and Seashell Cookie following her.

And once he waves them goodbye.

The expression on his face changes…

From a scared look to a sinister grin…

As he walks to the area where the 2 other champions’ elevators were.

So, he pulls out the same spell book from the other few days…

Places it down.

And flips to the page he exactly wants to use.

That being the cloning spell.

So upon placing a bit of both his fiancé and the potion maker’s hair onto the spellbook.

He incites the spell…

And just like that…

{poof}

Clone of Kouign-Amann Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie emerges from the page.

And his first order on them?

Go inside the elevator to the stadium.

And once they do, he waves goodbye to them as the elevator ascends to the platform.

While evilly smiling at them.

As with the real ones gone…

There was no one stopping him from doing this evil plans…
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Crap! Where could he be!

They searched everywhere in the Creme Republic.

And still no signs of Prune Juice Cookie anywhere.

But then after a few minutes of searching,

Seashell Cookie sees something in the distance.

An abandoned warehouse.

And that’s when she remembers…

That this warehouse,

Is the same one where she helped the potion maker with his own training.

So remembering everything.

She went up to Paintbrush Cookie and taps them on the shoulder.

“What is it Seashell Cookie? Did you find Prune Juice Cookie?” They ask her.

So she writes it down…

“Yes. I know exactly where he is. Follow me.”

Upon showing them the writings on her notebook.

She quickly runs to the warehouse.

With everyone else following behind…

Hoping that she’s right about the place…

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{FBI OPEN UP!}

Kouign-Amann Cookie quickly burst through the doors.

And what does she find?

A bathtub that has quickly been overflowed with water.

And inside of it,

Was…

{Gasp!}

Prune Juice Cookie!

And with how much bubbles that have been appearing…

She quickly pulls him out of the water…

With everyone else running up to her,

To make sure that he’s alright…

“Did you got him out?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

“Yes. I was able to before he drowned. Indicated by how many bubbles that were appearing in the water. But for some reason his body isn’t moving. And he’s not coughing up the water too.” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

Causing all of the other cookies to fear that he might already be dead.

Which is strange as by what the swordswoman said…

He should still be alive…

But that was when Plum Smoothie Cookie notices something.

A syringe on the floor, looking like it was already been used.

And that’s when she makes an assumption.

“Guys. I think the reason why his body isn’t responding. Is because someone that it would be a good idea to paralyse him.” She said to them.

Causing everyone to gasp in horror.

“Paralyse? So does that mean-“ Paintbrush Cookie tries to ask.

“Yes. Someone paralysed him, in order to make it look like that he’s about to end his own life.” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied.

“But who would do such a thing?” Kouign-Amann Cookie said worriedly.

As she still hugs her friend…

“I don’t know but…{She looks over at the bag filled with potions and realises something} Wait a minute. I know how we can stop the paralysis.” She said.

So she goes over the bag.

Before eventually pulling one out that might help them…

That being a potion of antidote.

“What’s that in your hands?” Seashell Cookie writes on her notebook.

“An antidote. My brother always have a few in case something like this ever happens.” She said.

So she grabs the syringe that she dropped.

Which thankfully didn’t caused it to get destroyed.

Squeezes the potion into it.

Before eventually she walks over to her big brother…

And injects the antidote into his arm…

“Please let this work.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said quietly.

Praying to the witches that it might work…

Until a few seconds later…

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{GASP!}

It worked…

The antidote worked…

He’s no longer paralysed!

As the potion maker proceeded to cough up all of the water that he accidentally inhaled.

While everyone was so happy to see that he’s awake now.

Including Kouign-Amann Cookie and Plum Smoothie Cookie…

And then after a minute of coughing…

He comes back to his sense…

And sees that he could move his body again,

Indicated by him moving his arms.

Before seeing one of his friend and his little sister.

“What? What happened?” He asked…

“Oh Pruny. You almost scared us. We thought that you were going to…you know.” Plum Smoothie Cookie replied to him.

“Please don’t ever scare us like that again. Okay?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked him sincerely.

It took him a few seconds to reply.

Before eventually he hugs her back.

“Yeah. Okay.” He replied.

“But I just have one question. Who paralysed you in the first place?” The swordswoman asked.

And that was when all of the memories he had before he nearly drowned came flooding back.

Turning his expression into anger.

As he explains everything to all of the cookies who have come to his rescue.

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“Men Perfume Cookie. It was that rich boy who paralysed me with Halothane!”

“Then he had the courtesy of not only insulting my disability of not having magic inside of me. Which I’m still fine with.”

“But also explain his evil plans to only me.”

“Which includes not only cloning me and you Kouign-Amann Cookie. But to also have them attack our other friend Capsaicin Cookie. And have him transform into his true form.”

“It’s just so evil and mean of him to do that.”

“And why is he doing this/ is so he could have his fiancé Amane all by himself!” The potion maker angrily explained.

And just like that…

They all believe him…

As they’re shocked that someone would do all of this out of pure jealousy.

Especially Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Who didn’t like him at all.

But now with this new information of him,

She has every rights to break up with him…

But that was not the worst part yet…

As upon hearing that it would involve Capsaicin Cookie being forced to go into his true form,

It made the artist really angry to him.

As no you do not want to mess with the spice overlord’s best friend when their angry…

And so…

“That son of a witch!”

They run off back to the stadium…

To stop all of this from happening.

While the others {With Plum Smoothie Cookie giving her big brother back his bag of potions. Which was sweet} follows him…

But what they don’t know is that,

The fourth trial/the tie-breaker…

Has already just begun…
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{Fanfare!}

“Welcome everyone to the fourth trial!” Gelato Trio Cookie announced.

With once again, the crowd roaring with cheers and clapping.

“Anyways. From what you all heard from a few days ago. We have a three-way tie. With 3 schools having 1 point each.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said.

“Yes. And what batter way to settle this. Is with the traditional ways of the fourth trial…”

“A Battle Royale!” Gelato Trio Cookie said loudly.

Once again, everyone cheers as they love a good old battle Royale.

Well with the cookies surviving and not all of them dying. {Like that one Japanese movie called Battle Royale}

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But then while Cream Unicorn Cookie is explaining the rules of the fourth trials.

We see Men Perfume Cookie sneakily walking to a part of the stadium.

Where the crowds nor Capsaicin Cookie can see him.

Where upon being at where he’s supposed to.

He puts the spellbook on the floor.

And prepares to do the unimaginable.

“Alright. Let’s go break up a sweet and wholesome friendship.” He said evilly.

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“Last Cookie standing wins not only the fourth trial. But also the entire Triple Cone Cup.” Cream Unicorn Cookie finished saying.

“You know Cream Unicorn. I like the way that you said Last Cookie standing. I like it. Might make it a title for my next gameshow.” Gelato Trio Cookie said to them. {Get it? Cause a few months after the Triple Cone Cup tournament we do get Last Cookie Standing.}

“Really? Thanks.” Cream Unicorn Cookie said happily.

“Anyways. Now then with all 3 elevators in the platform right now. It appears that all 3 champions are now here to battle it out. So let’s see them shall we?” Gelato Trio Cookie announces.

Before eventually the two host steps out of the platforms.

And into their own personal box {That the announcer uses during baseball games and basketball games}

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When he step outside of the elevator.

He was met with a lot of cheering and chanting…

And although he was still worried about hurting his friends during the fourth trials.

He remembers Paintbrush Cookie encouraging him to not be afraid.

Plus there were some healers nearby in case some cookies got extremely hurt.

So it won’t be all bad…

And then he sees his 2 close friends.

Which he is happy to see…

“So, are you both all ready to fight. Because I don’t care if one of us wins. All I care is that we’re all friends and we’re having fun together.” He said happily.

Not realising that his 2 friends are actually evil clones…

“Yes. Fun.” Said the Kouign-Amann Cookie clone.

Surprising Men Perfume Cookie as he didn’t know that he could talk through the clones.

“Wow. This spells allows me to talk as the clones? I like it.” He said evilly.

And so once all of the 3 champions get into position.

From the last time ever…

“On your mark…”

“Get set…”

“Fight!”

And just like that…

The battle was on…
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So remembering his training…

Capsaicin Cookie shoots out some fireballs from his hands.

And just as he expected, his 2 friends dodges them…

But that’s when things started go downhill.

As suddenly Kouign-Amann Cookie tries to attack him.

And I don’t mean by roughhousing him no…

I mean actually trying to kill him!

Including Prune Juice Cookie,

Who throws potions of sulfiric acid onto him.

Which he thankfully dodges.

And that’s when he notices the obvious.

That his 2 friends are not fighting each other,

Rather, they’re fighting him instead.

Why’s that?

Why are they trying to kill him?

Why are they forcing him to choose either to rut them or not…

Then things get more complicated when Prune Juice Cookie started to pull on his cape.

“No! Stop! That’s my cape! What are you doing Prune Juice Cookie?” He asked.

“Aw. Is the little Capsaicin Cookie angry? I thought you didn’t want to fight us.” The clone of Prune Juice Cookie teased him.

“Yeah I do. But I don’t get why you both are doing this to me. We’re supposed to be friends.” The spice overlord said.

Becoming more and more desperate to know…

And that’s when the clone of Kouign-Amann Cookie tears into him…

“Friends? Hah! We were never friends. We only pretended to be friends so that we can personally kill you.”

Before suddenly…

{Slash!}

HOLY BEEP!

KOUIGN-AMANN COOKIE JUST SLASHED HER FRIEND IN THE CHEST!

ONLY THIS TIME, IT’S CAPSAICIN COOKIE!

AND IT’S ON PURPOSE,

NOT AN ACCIDENT.

WHAT THE OVENS IS GOING ON!?

This causes some of the crowds to have different reactions.

Some called it, as they knew that the fake friendship between the 3 champions was about to be revealed sooner or later.

While the others are sad as they have grown to like the friendship between them.

Including both Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie.

As they both see that something’s very wrong…

So upon hearing a familiar voice.

And that it might be connected to the missing book from the library…

“Come on Maddie. We got some business to do.” The dark mage angrily said.

Both the dark mage and his boyfriend goes off to investigate…

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Why is this happening to him?

Why does his 2 friends,

The ones he has grown to love,

Suddenly want to kill him?

Was their friendship all for not?

Was it all fake…

And while fortunately, he was able to survive the slash…

Unfortunately…

There was now a lot of magma spewing out of his body…

Making him more afraid than ever.

Helpless as he watches the 2 champions that he thought was his friends…

Slowly walks towards him.

While Taunting him,

Calling him names…

Reminding him of who he was…

And that he will never break free of his chains that traumatised him the most…

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“No matter how hard you try. You’ll always be a demon.”

“A monster who terrorises people. And burns them all into ashes.”

“A monster who deserves to be trapped in those chains for all eternity.”

“You are nothing more than a mistake.”

“An enemy.”

“And best of all. Someone who doesn’t deserve to be friends.”

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“But…I thought…we were…friends.” He said.

Still trying to keep his cool.

By taking small deep breathes,

But they weren’t working…

As this was all too much for him to handle.

“Well friends only make you weak.” Said the Kouign-Amann Cookie Clone.

“Yes. And you, are not our friend. Goodbye.” Prune Juice Cookie clone also said.

Before they start charging at him,

Preparing to throw any attacks they had onto him.

In order to kill him…

But to him…

He has had enough…

The anger inside of him growing more dangerously before it’s ready to burst.

With his expression turning into once fear…

To pure anger…

As if those 2 champions hated him all along.

Then he…

He…

HE HATES THEM TOO!!!

Until just when they were about to dish out the final blow…

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{Terrifying roar!}

HOLY SMOKES!

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO CAPSAICIN COOKIE?

WHAT THE HECK IS?-

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{Technical Difficulty.}

{Unfortunately the live footage has been cut.}

{Please stand by…}
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{Back to the programming}

He wasn’t expecting to see it.

At first he thought that Capsaicin Cookie might flip out and cause destruction.

Killing his now ex-friends…

Which he thought was his true monstrous form…

But no…

It was something much worse then that…

But before he could process anything…

“Stop whatever you’re doing. You little evil rich boy!”

He gets confronted by both Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie.

With the dark mage pointing his own coffee bean magic at him,

Like he was carrying a gun…

“Wait a minute. I’m a rich boy too.” The paladin said to his boyfriend.

“Yeah. But your’e the only rich boy that I love dearly.” Espresso Cookie corrected him.

Causing the paladin to blush uncontrollably.

Anyways, they got sidetracked.

“What are you doing with that book?” Espresso Cookie asked.

“Uh? {hides the spellbook in his back} What book?” Men Perfume Cookie asked.

Pretending to be innocent and what not. {But we all know that he is a fat liar.}

“The spellbook? That you used to break up the 3 champions’ friendship? That you stole from the library?” Espresso Cookie angrily yelled.

“I don’t know what your’e talking about. Why are you accusing me, a citizen from the Creme Republic. Of such- {Suddenly he accidentally drops the spellbook. Causing the 2 boyfriends to look at him angrily.} Oh my. How did it fell off my back?” He said.

But before they can report him to the police…

“Men Perfume! I’m gonna kick your butt!”

Suddenly Paintbrush Cookie charges at the rich boy, Officer Earl style.

And proceed to tackle him onto the ground angrily.

And after they did,

They angrily shakes him and yells at him.

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“You filthy, no good brat! Why would you do that!?” The artist asked angrily.

“Look. This is all just a misunderstanding. I saw my fiancé hanging out with her 2 friends. One of them being from Parfaedia. And the other who is slowly transforming into whatever he is. And I got jealous so-“ Men Perfume Cookie tries to explain himself.

But the artist was having none of it.

“Don’t you realised what you have done!? Capsaicin Cookie had a hard time with his fears and trauma of being imprisoned inside a cave. And you used that fear against him so that you can be married!? What’s the matter with you!?” They yelled at him.

“Oh come on. How do you know about how badly he feels?” Men Perfume Cookie asked.

“Maybe it’s because you’re being yelled at by his best friend who actually came from Scovillia!” Paintbrush Cookie yelled at.

Shocking not only the rich boy,

But also the paladin and dark mage too.

And just when everyone else arrived to see the whole thing…

And just before the artist yelled more at Men Perfume Cookie…

It was already too late…

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As when they all took a look…

All Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie see…

Is that…

This isn’t their friend anymore…

But instead his true form…

His monstrous form…

A magma like monster…

And its design perfectly replicated what Paintbrush Cookie told them during the night after the third trial.

As all they could see form their friend,

Is a mixture of pure fear and pure rage.

And with that rage, comes destruction…

As when it sees the crowds.

Mistaking some of them for the people that it truly despises now…

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And then…

{BANG!}

Holy beep!

Paintbrush Cookie wasn’t kidding.

That thing can cause destruction…

And with that…

{Alarm blaring}

EVERYBODY RUN!

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

I REPEAT! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

A MONSTER IS NOW ATTACKING THE STADIUM!

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A MAGMA LIKE MONSTER!!!

{Scream!}

Suddenly all of the crowds starts bolting to the exit.

Cookies running left and right in a panic…

As the monster keeps causing more destructions to the stadium…

Even the two hosts decided to get out of here due to how chaotic this whole thing was!

While everyone else watches in horror.

Except for one person…

“Oh. Would you look at the time. See you guys later if you survive!” Men Perfume Cookie said.

Trying to sound happy.

Before he runs for his life, while grabbing Kouign-Amann Cookie by the hand.

Forcing her to run with him to the exit.

And when Prune Juice Cookie tries to follow them in order to stop it.

{Crumbles}

The ground breaks.

Causing both Lava Chicken and Plum Smoothie Cookie to fall to the platform.

Where their most likely to be killed…

And while Lightbulb Cookie watches in horror.

Both Paintbrush Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie were most devastated to see.

“Lava Chicken Cookie!” The artist yelled out in worries.

“Lil Sis!” Prune Juice Cookie also yelled out in worries.

Suddenly, they all face the monster.

Who sees them.

And starts angrily roaring at one of them.

And despite Prune Juice Cookie’s pleads for it to calm down.

And that it was all a misunderstanding.

It was too angry and too emotionally hurt to listen…

Before suddenly…

It throws a massive fireball at them…

With all 3 cookies fearing for their lives at the possibility of being burnt to death by it.

And then…

{Boom!}

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As the dust settles,

We were likely to see the burnt remains of 3 cookies.

But no…

As miraculously,

They all got saved…

By who?

Well by Seashell Cookie and her newly awakened bubble shield off course.

Making everyone really happy to see what she did.

“Shelly. You saved our lives.” Paintbrush Cookie said happily.

To which she does sign languages to them.

“No problem. As like my teacher once said. Water always beats fire.”

Which both Lightbulb Cookie and Prune Juice Cookie understands.

Except for the artist.

“Wait. What did she just do?” Paintbrush Cookie asked.

“Oh. She used sign language Painty.” Lightbulb Cookie replied.

Which catches them off guard…

“Sign language?” They said in a confused tone of voice.

“Yeah. It’s a sign of non-verbal communication for cookies who are mute and deaf. I should know because I took a class about it.” Prune Juice Cookie replied.

‘Wow. There’s a lot more things about deaf cookies that I’ve-“ Paintbrush Cookie tried to say.

Before suddenly…

{Boom!}

{Bang!}

{Punch!}

Oh yeah, they forgot…

Capsaicin Cookie is still having a meltdown inside his true form.

And they need to calm him down and tell him that it was all just a misunderstanding.

So they take action, and jump onto the platform of the stadium.

While also doing some superhero pose upon landing.

Ready to face the Spice Overlord off like it was a final boss battle…

“Come on guys. Let’s go save Cappy!” The artist heroically said to the other cookies.
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Meanwhile-

At first she didn’t like Men Perfume Cookie due to how snobbish and a bit of a brat that he is.

But now that she has learned that he had sabotaged her friendship with the 2 other champions,

In order to make sure that their marriage is final?

Oh he has crossed the line now.

As before the fourth trial, she had a chat with the assistant principle.

Who reveals that he also hated the marriage between them too.

And that the reason why he didn’t defended her from the other creme knight students was that well,

Because he never found true love for himself.

Until now.

So remembering the words of encouragement from him.

As they were running out to the stadium through the waiting area.

She pries her hand away from her so called fiancé.

Causing Men Perfume Cookie to be confused about what she’s doing.

“Amane Sweetie. What’s wrong?” He tried to ask her.

“What’s wrong? This is all your fault!” The swordswoman said angrily.

“What did I do that’s my fault?” He asked, trying to play innocent for the final time.

“What did you do wrong? Everything! From revealing Capsaicin Cookie’s true form, to paralysing Prune Juice Cookie and almost drowning him, to the entire destruction of the stadium. So that what, you can make me be in more love with you? Because newsflash, I hate you even more because of it!” Kouign-Amann Cookie said angrily.

“What. What are you trying to say?” Men Perfume Cookie try to say.

“I’ve been meaning to say this to you for a very long time. But I’m calling off the engagement. {Proceeds to take off her engagement ring and throws it at her now ex-fiancé} Now if you excuse me, I have to go back to my friends. My true friends who care deeply about me and my hatred for perfection.” She replied angrily.

Before she runs back to the platform.

Just as the pile of rubble collapses.

Sealing the entrance…

Worrying Men Perfume Cookie.

But also saddening him that his fiancé would call of the engagement just like that.

As he gazes onto the engagement ring he proposed to her sadly.

As he did it all for her.

But what is it a good idea or not?

Before suddenly he hears someone clearing their throat.

Which turns out to be Silver Spoon Cookie,

Who was tending to Lilac Candle Cookie’s leg after she sprained them during the attack.

“I don’t want to tell you this boy. But I told you. Your’e too young to be married by the way, as your both still 15 years old. Love takes like a few years of caring, charming and even romance until you are properly ready to marry your special someone. {Turns back to his crush} Is your leg alright now?” He asked.

“It’s still a bit sprained. But thanks for bandaging up. It was very sweet of you.” Lilac Candle Cookie replied happily.

“So after this whole tournament. I was thinking we could like hang out together. Like going to the movies or-“ Silver Spoon Cookie said to her.

As they have a talk with each other, while occasionally blushing at each other…

Which is cute and sweet to see.

While Men Perfume Cookie watches in anger.

How come the witches wants everyone around him to be in love.

Except him?
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No time to waste.

Her friends are in trouble and she needs to save them all.

Dodging collapsing rubbles left and right.

Including blocking them with her own sword.

Before eventually she makes it back to the platform.

Just in time to see her friends trying to calm down Capsaicin Cookie.

But she could tell that with how excellent the manipulation was from the clones of both her and Prune Juice Cookie.

The damage had already been done…

But still…

She will not rest until the day is safe.

So just when Prune Juice Cookie was about to get fireballed in the face.

She saves him by tackling him onto the ground.

Just as it hits.

With the potion maker noticing who saved him,

And being happy about it.

“Kouign-Amann Cookie. Your’e back!” He said happily.

“Yeah. There was no way I was gonna miss out on a fight like this.” The swordswoman said.

“Technically it isn’t a fight. As all we’re trying to do is calm him down while also dodging his fiery attacks.” Prune Juice Cookie corrected her.

“Whatever. Let’s go help a friend out.” Kouign-Amann Cookie happily said.

Before she also joins in on trying to calm down the magma like monster.

Who was still their friend in the inside of it.

Kinda like a magma’s core of somewhat.

But nevermind that…

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All the while.

Upon seeing the 2 girls falling onto the platform.

Alongside some other pile of rubbles.

Both Madeleine Cookie and Espresso Cookie decided to go and check if they’re okay.

To see if they didn’t break any bones or skimmed their knees or other things like that.

So they reach the pile of rubbles.

And quickly started to remove them.

In hopes of seeing if they’re okay or not.

And after like a few minutes later they do.

But what they see shocked them to their core.

As they see that both Plum Smoothie Cookie and Lava Chicken Cookie…

Are okay…

With no broken bones,

No injuries,

No blood coming out of them,

No nothing.

But who shielded them from both the fall and the rubbles falling onto the them…

And that’s when they see it…

The cookie who shielded the two young cookies…

Is Fried Chicken Cookie…

Lava Chicken Cookie’s mother…

Who used her never seen before wings to shield her daughter and her close friend from the fall and piles of rubble falling onto them.

But in the process…

She got all of the damages.

As not only does her wings look really rough for wear.

But she was also bleeding heavily.

Especially in the chest…

And is looking like that she is about to be crumbled…

With the cookie who was emotional about this…

Was her own daughter…

As she couldn’t believe that her mother would do something like this and save their own life.

But why?

As after the third trial, she hated her…

So the mother and daughter have a chat.

Which might be the last time,

Since with all of the damages the mother has gotten.

It’s most likely that she won’t be alive anytime sooner…

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“Mom? You had wings the entire time? Just like father’s? Why didn’t you show them to me before?” She asked worried for her mother’s life.

“Yes. It’s true my sunshine. I always had these wings. But ever since you were born, I decided to hide them away, as I felt like that my responsibility to look after you was more important then flying to sky with your father.” Fried Chicken Cookie explained.

“But then, why did you saved me and Plum Smoothie Cookie? Even when I told you that I hate you?” Lava Chicken Asked worriedly.

Still confused and scared about what her mother did.

And that’s when she lays it on to her.

“Because…I love you so much. I love you in the morning and even in the afternoon. I love you in the evening and underneath the moon too. And hearing you say that, really broke my heart. But I know that behind your hatred, you still love me.”

“I’m so sorry my darling. For being really overprotective on you.”

“As I now see that. You are not a baby anymore.”

“But instead…an 11 year old…adventurous…courageous…girl…”

And that was the last thing she said to her daughter.

Before she closed her eyes.

And this broke the poor little girl.

As who wouldn’t see their own parent die right in front of your eyes?

“Mum? Mum? No no! Please don’t go! Please! I’m sorry too! I’m sorry! I’m sorry for saying that I hate you! I actually love you mum! Please! Come back to me!”

While all of the other watches in worries and sadness…

Not realising what was going on right behind them…

Until…

{ROAR!!!}
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What the oven was that?

At first they thought it was from the Spice Overlord.

But no…

It was just busy fighting off everyone else.

So then why does that roar sounds so familiar…

So metallic?

{clang}

{clang}

{clang}

{clang}

Oh no…

Don’t tell me that…

{Clank!}

{Roar!}

Holy moly!

It’s the Candy Golem from the Third Trial!

Again!

And upon seeing that it’s back. {Except for Capsaicin Cookie because again, he’s blinded by pure rage.}

They all have a lot of questions about it being here all of the sudden…

“What the? Didn’t I just destroyed that thing? How the ovens is it okay again?” Paintbrush Cookie asked angrily.

‘Well from what I could research. Apparently, the Candy Golem has this special skill of reforming itself after it is destroyed. Especially by some of the previous 3 champions.” Espresso Cookie replied.

“But then why is it here? Shouldn’t it be at the temple still?” Lightbulb Cookie asked.

“I don’t know! I’ve been researching about this Triple Cone Cup thing since a few weeks ago. And it’s all so brand new to me!” Espresso Cookie angrily replied.

Before suddenly both he and Lightbulb Cookie almost get punched really hard by the Candy Golem.

Only for Paintbrush Cookie to block it’s attack once again,

With their hair becoming fiery again.

“Alright. Guess like this fella’s looking for a round 2.” They said angrily.

Before they immediately start fighting the robot again…

And while all that’s happening.

Lava Chicken Cookie notices something about her mom.

That she’s still breathing,

Despite closing her eyes and being presumably dead for a few minutes.

Which makes her happy to hear that…

As there still might be a chance to save her after all…

So upon seeing that, Plum Smoothie Cookie starts calling out to her big brother.

Who is still trying to calm down his friend…

“Hey Pruny! Do you still have the Insert Tangled Reference potion with you? Lava Chicken’s mom still alive. But she needs a lot of healing.” She said to him.

“You bet I do. {Then he pulls it out from his bag} Here use it!” The potion maker replied.

As he proceeds to throw it to his little sister.

Before resuming the mixture of both trying to get the Spice Overlord’s attention.

While also dodging his attacks.

Which were deadly because again…

He’s really angry at both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie for something that they didn’t do…

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This isn’t how they remember the Candy Golem at all!

As no matter how many moves they land on it,

With all of their fiery rage.

Including with the help of Seashell Cookie’s new watery form and ability.

The Candy Golem somehow learned how it got defeated from the third trial.

And is now blocking their attack…

With the artist worrying that once it’s done defeating everyone…

Then it will destroy the Creme Republic with it’s size and punches…

And then the entire Earthbread!

They have to do something about it…

But what?

So remembering about the Spice Overlord’s true form…

And the fear he had when they first met him…

It seems like they have no choice.

So they talk to the 2 other champions about it.

“Kouign-Amann Cookie. Prune Juice Cookie. I need you all to do something for me. While I try my best to keep the Candy Golem at bay.” They said to them.

While trying to block off the robot’s punches.

“Really? What is it?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“This pains me and the both of you to say this. Cause I know how much he hated it…”

“But I need you two to restrain him. By shackling his arms.” They said to the both of them.

Paintbrush Cookie want them to do what to Capsaicin Cookie!?

“But. He might hates us more! Considering the damage that my ex-fiancé did is already done.” Kouign-Amann Cookie worriedly said.

“Isn’t there another way to get his attention without making things any worse?” Prune Juice Cookie worriedly asked.

“It’s the only choice we had. Plus it’s the only way for him to listen to you two. So go! Go and shackle him! And be quick about it too!” The artist replied.

Well guess like they have no choice.

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But how are they suppose to shackle him though?

Because they don’t have any metal shackles with him…

But that was when Prune Juice Cookie remembered about one of his potions.

That might be able to do the job perfectly…

So he picks two potions up from his bag,

And upon looking very worriedly at Kouign-Amann Cookie in the eyes.

Who was also worried.

He faces towards the Spice Overlord…

Welp,

Time to tell Capsaicin Cookie the truth.

“Two need more ice for my soft drink potions coming up. Let’s hope this works.” Prune Juice Cookie said to himself.

Before eventually…

He throws it at both of the magma like monster’s arms…

And just like that…

It worked…

As both the monster’s arms were shackled in ice.

Which thankfully didn’t melt instantly…

But it did caused them to roar in pain…

Which made the 2 champions feel guilty about doing that to him.

But it was all worth it…

So now that they got their friend’s attetion.

They quickly yell out his name…

Multiple times,

So that hopefully, just hopefully…

He would stop being mad at them,

And listen to them…

Because as it turns out that the two of them,

Have garnered a bit of a crush on him…

So they better make it work…

But where is his cookie form anywhere?

Well, inside the depths of the magma like monster obviously…

AKA…

The magma’s core…

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Silence…

Pure, unavoidable, silence…

This is where he always retreats to,

Once he is in his true form…

And once he does…

All he does is do nothing,

Nothing as his own true form destroys everything and kill everyone…

This has always been his hiding spot,

Ever since he was banished into that cave all those years ago…

In fear of hurting someone…

Or getting them killed…

But what’s the point anymore?

Not only did the 2 champions who he had thought was his friends,

Betrayed him,

And turned against him,

But they also used him to transform into his Spice Overlord form…

He doesn’t care if he gets them killed…

He doesn’t even care if they get rid of him too…

After all, they deserved it…

For being fakes friends,

Traitors,

Betrayers,

Filthy rats,

And evil monsters…

So it was best to just stay in this form…

For all eternity…

Cause that’s what he cares about now…

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“…..!”

“……… …..!”

Huh…

Is…someone talking to him?

Best if he just ignores it…

He doesn’t deserve to see or hear who’s talking to him at this point…

“Ans… ..!”

“W. Did’.. d. i.!”

The voices was getting clearer to him…

But all he cares about is staying right where he belongs…

Which is his own personal bubble inside the magma’s core…

“Co.. o.! We ha.. some….. to te.. you!”

“Ple…! Ju.. lis…!”

Go away!

Nobody’s home!

Stop being louder to him!

He doesn’t like it!

“Capsaicin! Please!

Please! You have to hear us!”

“It’s not our fault!”

Screw it!

Stupid voices being louder!

What is it!

So regaining his sense of hearing and seeing through the eyes of his true form…

He sees…

Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie?

What are they doing here?

Even after they tore his heart apart with that betrayal…

He was not happy to see them again…

So since he hasn’t regained his sense of speaking…

He just roars at them really loudly and angrily…

In his words. It means “Go away!”

“Look we just want you to understand everything that’s going on.” Said the swordswoman.

“Yeah. It wasn't us who told you all of that mean stuff.” Prune Juice COokie also said…

Please! He heard every little bits of words that they said.

Including how he was a monster,

How they were just using him to get him to transform into his true form.

And that they don’t care about his suffering at all!

He doesn’t need anymore explanation then that…

All he needs them to do is-

“It was actually clones made by Men Perfume Cookie to drive away our friendship with each other. They were the ones who said those things to you. Not us.” Prune Juice Cookie said…

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What?

Is- is that true?

Those 2 champions really didn’t say those things to him at all.

But still…

He doesn’t believe them…

As he was still pretty hurt by those words…

So what’s it gonna take for him to fully believe them…

Well, I’ll just let the entire scene play out…

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“Listen to us please. We know that your’e too emotionally hurt to even look at us in the eyes.” Prune Juice Cookie said.

“And that the damage has already been done. Due to what my stupid ex-fiancé did.” Kouign-Amann Cookie also said.

“But we still do care about you. We care about you so much.” Prune Juice Cookie said sadly.

As he places his hand on the magma monster’s chest.

Knowing full well that he would get his hands burnt.

What?

What was the potion maker doing?

He’s gonna get himself burned by him and…

Wait a minute…

Why is he all the sudden caring about him?

“We care about you even when you’re in your true form. Or when you’re suffering from your trauma. We would never use you for anything like that. Promise.” Kouign-Amann Cookie also said.

As she also does the same thing as the potion maker.

Kouign-Amann Cookie too?

How is it that his expression changed from an deeply angered look,

To being sadden and shocked at the fact that they care so deeply about him so much,

That they would willing to give their hands a 3rd or worse, a 7th degree burn.

The more he hears him talk,

The more he starts to soften up to them…

As he hears how deeply genuine they are towards him.

So they weren’t lying about the clones after all…

But he doesn’t know if he could trust them again…

Especially since he was still pretty hurt by those mean words…

But that was when he hears something,

That he would never forget…

“From the first moment we met. I’ve given myself a bit of a rough spot for both you and Kouign-Amann Cookie. But after you two saved me after the first trial, I felt something inside of me that, never appeared in me before in my life.”

“Love. And with that love I’ve grown to learn so much about you two. About how much we have in commons, our own problems and even our fighting skills.”

“So please hear this when I say…”

“I love you.” Prune Juice Cookie confessed.

“Yeah. I also love you too. And Prune Juice Cookie as well. Thank you two for showing me that there’s more to life than just perfection. A really appreciate it.” Kouign-Amann Cookie also confessed.

As she looks at the potion maker happily.

Before she also turns back to the monster…

And then…

They say this…

“We love you both Capsaicin Cookie.”

Huh?

Is that true?

All this time, they really love him?

…

That’s the most beautiful thing he had ever heard.

And hearing that caused him to be healed from those mean words.

And ever start shedding tears into his eyes too.

As despite evening that happened today and even before.

Despite his suffering,

The supposed betrayal,

Everything.

Both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie.

Loves him to death.

And I don’t mean by just friendship.

No,

I mean,

Romantically…

And this caused him to regain all of his senses…

As he’s happy that for once…

There are some people like Paintbrush Cookie,

Who does understand his pain,

And everything about him…
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“I love you guys too!”

“Capsaicin?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

As they could’ve swore that they heard Capsaicin Cookie inside that Spice Overlord form.

And it was true…

As they see him crying and even pulling the two of them into a hug.

With the ice shackles also disappearing once he does just that.

Which makes them both happy to hear and see that,

Their friend,

No, new boyfriend,

Has returned back to his senses.

“Wait. Are you crying?” Prune Juice Cookie asked happily.

“Yeah. Because you two loved me. And I’m so happy about it!” Capsaicin Cookie happily replied.

While still crying.

“You know we would never say that to you Cappy. Now come here.” Kouign-Amann Cookie happily said.

As both she and the potion maker also gives him a hug.

Before eventually he puts them back down to the ground.

“So. What did I missed?” Capsaicin Cookie asked.

“Well you know that Candy Golem back at the Third Trial? Yeah it’s back.” Prune Juice Cookie replied.

As he points to him about the candy golem.

Who was still being blocked by Paintbrush Cookie.

Who was doing everything they can to stop it from fighting.

“Oh. That guy’s gonna pay for returning.” Capsaicin Cookie angrily said.

As he cracks his magma like knuckles {As he’s still in his true form.}

“Well what are you waiting for our love? Let’s destroy that thing together.” Kouign-Amann Cookie happily said to him.

Causing the Spice Overlord to smile at his new boyfriend and girlfriend.

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“I…don’t…think…I…can…block…it…anymore!” The artist said.

As they become extremely exhausted from just blocking its attack.

“Don’t give up. I’m sure that Capsaicin Cookie’s back to his sense by now.” Seashell Cookie said to them by using sign language.

“I…know..but…I’m…so…tired.” Paintbrush Cookie said.

Before they immediately collapses onto the ground from exhaustion.

With their fiery hair being returned back to its natural blond hair.

With Seashell Cookie also worrying about them, as she runs up to them.

Transforming out of her newly acquired watery form.

And just when they were about to get killed by the Candy Golem.

Wait…

What’s that bright orange glow in the distance?

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Oh good witches, he’s coming!

“Hey Candy Golem!”

“WITNESS THE TRUE MIGHT OF THE SPICE OVERLORD!!!” Capsaicin Cookie yelled at the top of his lungs.

Before he punches the Candy Golem in the face.

Surprising both the artist and the deaf cookie.

While also being happy that he’s back to his senses.

And after that, the Candy Golem falls onto the ground.

With the Spice Overlord being happy that he has regained his confidence to fight.

“Is the yelling really necessary? Not that I’m being mean or anything. But still. Is it?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

“Yeah. Cause that’s who he is on the inside.” Paintbrush Cookie said.

While still recovering from the exhaustion…

But then…

The Candy Golem gets back up.

And is ready to fight some more…

And so…

“Get him Capsaicin Cookie!” Kouign-Amann Cookie yells happily.

We got ourselves an all out!

Robot Vs. Monster Fight! {Airhorn Intensifies!}

Yeah this fight is like your standard Kaiju/Megazord fight…

Except their fighting in a stadium,

And not in the streets of the Creme Republic.

But still this…

This is so cool to watch!

Especially to both Plum Smoothie Cookie and Lava Chicken Cookie.

Who have finished healing Lava Chicken Cookie’s mom.

And she’s fine now. {thank god.}

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After a few minute battle later…

The Candy Golem has been damaged.

Ready to be taken out by a final blow.

Which will be by the 3 champions.

But before they do.

They all monologue to it about themselves,

About how much they all grown as a person during this tournament.

While also unknowingly saying it to like hundreds, no,

Thousands of people thanks to the camera being fixed thanks to the battle…

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First was Kouign-Amann Cookie

“All my life I was forced to always be perfect. Never having a life out of that. And marry some guy that I really hate. But thanks to the 2 champions I have met along the way. I know realise that my life is filled with more stuff then just being perfect. And I wouldn’t be happy without them.”

Then Prune Juice Cookie.

“I was told all my life that I was never gonna be a good magic user, since my dough doesn’t have any magic in them. Causing me to be ostracised by both the students and my parents. But thanks to my little sister and the 2 champions I met, I learned to be fine with it. As it isn’t magic that got me the position of this year’s Parfaedian champion. It was actually because of my love and passion for potion making.”

And finally Capsaicin Cookie.

“I was afraid of hurting someone, causing destruction and chaos with my powers. So I had to be locked away for a lot of years. And I wouldn’t be in that cave forever if it wasn’t for my best friend. But now I realise something. And that despite my fear and trauma from that cave. From being isolated, wrapped around in shackles and chains. I would never let them hold me back as long as I have my 2 loves with me. As they truly understand me.”

And then…

They all say this together:

“We’re the Triple Cone Cup Trio! And your’e going down whether you like it or not!”

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“One!”

Capsaicin Cookie prepares to launch a fireball attack at the Candy Golem.

“Two!”

Prune Juice Cookie drinks a potion that’ll allow him to summon a beam from his hands.

“Three!”

Because of her determination and her will to not let anyone get hurt,

Kouign-Amann Cookie’s sword begins to form a sword beam attack.

And then…

All three attacks releases at once.

Charging at the Candy Golem.

Before combining together to become one super attack!

And then…

WHAT THE BE-

{BOOM!!!}

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First there was a giant explosion.

And then…

Nothing…

As after the dust settles…

All that’s left of the Candy Golem was a puddle of purple liquid…

Thank goodness it’s gone…

For now at least…

Until next year’s Triple Cone Cup…

But wait!

What about the 3 champions?

Are they alright?

Considering they were too close to that attack, and they were the one who used it.

Fortunately though,

Their A.O.K

As Capsaicin Cookie protected both Prune Juice Cookie and Kouign-Amann Cookie from the attack.

As they all see that thanks to their efforts,

The Candy Golem was fully destroyed.

“We did it. We did it!” The potion maker shouted happily.

As their other friends also join them in pure happiness.

As not only are the 3 champions ok.

But the stadium has been saved. {Minus the amount of damages it gotten.}

And it was all happy and well…

…

Wait a minute.

Oh sugar!

They forgotten that Capsaicin Cookie’s still in his true form.

So the potion maker asked the Spice Overlord’s best friend about it.

“So uh. How long until he goes back to his cookie form?” Prune Juice Cookie asked.

“Well considering it took me 2 weeks to get him to transform into that form. So, 2 weeks.” Paintbrush Cookie replied.

“2 weeks?” Both Prune Juice and Kouign-Amann Cookie said shockingly.

“But that could take like forever.” Plum Smoothie Cookie said annoyedly.

but surprisedly, The Spice Overlord was fine with waiting for that long.

“It’s fine everyone. It’s just proof that, whether I like it or not, my trauma’s gonna stick with me for a while. But I’m just happy to know that despite everything, you two love me very much.” Capsaicin Cookie said happily.

As tears falls from his eyes.

Almost like he’s accepting the fact that he’s gonna wait for 2 weeks.

But just when things were about to get more sad.

Suddenly, Prune Juice Cookie remembers something.

So he quickly rummages through his bag.

Before pulling out a potion for everyone to see.

“What is that Prune Juice Cookie?” Kouign-Amann Cookie asked.

“Well I’m so glad that you asked. It’s my Anti-Overlord Situation Potion. The only potion that will allow our boyfriend here to instantly go back to his cookie form. I made a lot of these after Paintbrush Cookie told us the story of Capsaicin Cookie.” Prune Juice Cookie happily replied.

“Wow Pruny. Your’e really smarter then I thought. As you just made something that took 2 weeks into something that takes 1 second.” Paintbrush Cookie said while being impressed.

“Thank you. Now close your eyes Capsaicin Cookie. Otherwise it might sting your eyes a bit.” Prune Juice Cookie said to his new boyfriend.

“Okey dokey!” Capsaicin Cookie happily said.

Before eventually the potion maker throws the potion onto the Spice Overlord.

And just like what he explained,

The potion helps Capsaicin Cookie return back to his cookie form instantly.

With his skin being charcoalised,

And the remaining bits of magma being turned back into his cape and hair.

And just like that, he’s all back to normal.

Who proceeds to hug both his new boyfriend and girlfriend in happiness.

Only to realise that despite his fears of burning them…

He didn’t burnt them at all…

“Wait a minute. I touched you and you guys didn’t burned. Does that mean?” Capsaicin Cookie asked.

“Your fears was all for nothing. Yes. But we’re just glad that it took you this long to finally make contact with us. With hugging being one of them.” Prune Juice Cookie replied happily.

And so, hearing that,

He continues to hug them.

With everyone else watching.

Before suddenly…

{YAY!!!}

A bunch of crowds begin spreading out onto the now ruined stadium.

While cheering with happiness.

As thanks to watching the live footage.

They now see the 3 champions as they are meant to be.

Heroes that although have their problems,

Are still heroes to this day.

Before eventually they all pick the 3 champions up…

“Three cheers for the champions!”

And start lifting them up in the sky.

Celebrating them as heroes.

“Hip! Hip! Hooray!”

As everyone else watches in happiness.

“Hip! Hip! Hooray!”

Before eventually all of the 3 champions look into each other’s eyes happily during all of this.

“Hip! Hip! Hooray!”

Happy to know that despite everything that happened today.

They’ll always have each other’s back.

Not just as rivals,

Nor only friends.

But as,

Lovers…

Until eventually…

Everything faded to white…

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