Chapter 4: The Preparation Part 1
"Ooooh Gingerbright! Could you be a dear and open the door right now? My hands are quite a bit busy at the moment"
"Alright just a second First Yeast Cookie!"
Gingerbright then rush over to open the front door of the Leaven Laboratory,after opening the door,she saw First Yeast Cookie holding boxes of supplies and magical potions.
"Ah thank you my little student! Now that I've gathered the supplies,time for us to start getting to work!"
First Yeast Cookie said while placing the boxes she was carrying down on one of the tables.
Among the table were also many assortment of items,spell books and formulas for different type of potions.
"Ah yeah but First Yeast Cookie,what are we exactly doing though?"
Gingerbright asked the question shes been wondering while she was preparing the things that First Yeast Cookie asked her to bring.
"Well since most of the cookies in the labs are busy helping create those artifects for the others,potion production has been hindered. Thus I have to make a new batch of potions to bring on our little journey to Earthbread"
"Oooh! But why couldn't also just use your magic?"
"Ah well,you see First Cream Cookie asked of us to make sure we use wisely so that we still have enough energy for one of her plans"
First Yeast Cookie said as she start preparing the cauldron to brew her potions.
"However I and the others know the possibility of us burning out our energy in using magic is inevitable,so I decided to brew some potions to help replenish our energy!"
"But what about the other formulas for other potions that you asked me to bring?"
"Oh those? Well the healing potions are absolutely needed,especially in this case. And those other potions are mostly for me hehehe!"
Giggled First Yeast Cookie while she was busy already brewing the ingredients for her potions in the pot.
"The reason is mostly because I wanted to use my magic in a specific case that none of the other five joining us could do at a certain point"
"Afterall you and your friends already know what I'm capable of,when I put my mind to it,don't ya?"
Gingerbright nodded as she recalled the time she and her friends saw a glimpse of her magic.
Along with those other times she was trained by First Yeast Cookie,though her magic was always still a mystery to her,as it can either be a bolt of purple lightning or the control of yeast and funga.
But other than that,the actual thing about her magic is still unclear,and when she did ask First Yeast Cookie about it,she only said that she can her about it, only if she complete her training.
Which in turn became one of Gingerbright's motivators on training under First Yeast Cookie's wing.
"Now beside that,me and First Honey Cookie also made a little guess based off what your friends told you about Dark Enchantress Cookie"
First Yeast Cookie then grabbed something underneath one of the desks of the lab,there she holds few notes that both she and First Honey Cookie wrote down during the meeting.
"So gathering on few guesses and hypothesis of ours,we speculated on the possibility of Dark Enchantress Cookie having access to magics that no regular cookie can withstand alone. Afterall how could she be able to defeat the Ancients and almost take their Soul Jams during the dark flour war if not for her usage of powers that could rival it"
"And well with her knowledge about the current Witches that came after us,we conclude her possibly having access to Witches' Magic"
"Oh Witches' Magic! Of course! I remember Wizard Cookie did told me about Crescent Moon Magic, or Dark Moon Magic, and how it was magic used by only you guys!"
"Hehe correct! but still we suspect Dark Moon Magic isn't just the type of magic she has access to, and with our limited knowledge, we can't say for sure how many, however-"
First Yeast Cookie then dropped a few ingredients on a table in front of Gingerbright.
"We can try to counter whatever she may throw at us if we play our cards right, so let best get prepared! Go chop and mix those ingredients dear! The others are likely already gettkng prepared too,so let us not waste time!"
Both Gingerbright First Yeast Cookie immediately started getting to work,Gingerbright was already used to helping First Yeast Cookie when it comes to brewing potions,but with the pressure of having such limited time,she worries if their efforts will even be enough to get these potions done in time.
...Though she also wonders what the others are doing?...
"Wow so much has changed ever since we last stepped here!"
"Indeed. Though last time we were here, we were watching such an hectic trial, right?"
"Haha yes, however at least we get to see how well the others have been faring after we resigned from the court, right First Salt Cookie?"
"Yes you are right First Sugar Cookie. Though I sometime wonder if the decision we made on that day was a little too... hasty..."
"Oh... yeah... perhaps leaving the ruined court room to them may not have been the best idea,BUT at least they managed to renovate it!"
The two twins chatted as they walk the hall of the newly rebuilt court of judgement, the clean and pristine floor indicate to the twins today must've either been a day off for most of their old colleagues,or cases has been low recently.
Nonetheless they continued forward to the doors of their old courtroom and heard some familiar voices.
"G-Greeting First Salt Cookie and First Sugar Cookie!"
Two cookies greeted the two excitedly as they entered,one holding a quill and a gummy tape scroll,the other holding a rock candy baton and wearing a cap with a blue candy gem on one side.
"Ah greeting to you too Gummy Tape Cookie and Rock Candy Cookie!"
"So it seem you all have gotten our letter we've send?"
"Yes we have indeed read the letter and we're happy to help but..."
"While we agree to help you two, how exactly could we be of help?"
Both Salt Crystal Cookie and Candy Chain Cookie replied, Candy Chain Cookie held up the letter, inspecting it once more.
"Well we are aware some of you don't carry any combat experience"
"Your present skills and abilities still would provide great aid to our own magic"
The two soon levitated their gavel as they reconstruct a minuscule scale, made from salt and sugar.
"Our magic, while not solely reliant on it, draws it's strength with others working along side each other to deliver judgement and restore order"
The minuscale scales turn, and then when it stop, a orb appeared, bursting with energy as the construct dissapate.
"Indeed First Salt Cookie, beside that though, we need some cookies to have our backs in the up coming battle, and we believe you all to be worthy allies!"
The other cookies in the courtroom consider their words, turning to each other, nodding as they soon come to an silent agreement.
"Alright, if it means serving justice and order even outside the court, I'm in!"
"Yes, agree. Rock Candy Cookie and I will be ready to lend our assist whenever you call for us"
"To help protect order and justice is a part of our duty, even outside of the court. So we'll be ready when needed there"
"I've already ask one of the overseers to come h-help you two, if you two don't mind..."
The twin smiled as the others come to an agreement on helping them,they grabbed the devices given to them by First Egg Cookie,four of them respectively.
"We're thankful for this choice you made everyone. If only there was more time right now to repay you all for this"
"There'll be no need you two, you two have already done enough for us in the past"
"Mhm yes! Though which of us are joining who?"
First Sugar Cookie spoke as she handed Rock Candy Cookie and Candy Chain Cookie her two devices.
"Hehe you two are coming with me! And as for the others..."
Then First Salt Cookie handed her own two devices to Salt Crystal Cookie.
"You and one of the overseers are coming with me. Now I'm sure you all know how these devices work, right?"
"Yes. Holographic projections of ourselves will be sent to aid you and the others in battle. correct?"
"Mhm yes... though they may just be mere projections. Make sure not to be too risky as if those projections are destroyed,so are these devices"
"Thus we can't call upon any of you for help if that were to happen"
The four cookies then carefully took each of their devices as they prepare to head out.
"Alright we'll be preparing, Gummy Tape Cookie make sure to put any new or old cases on suspension for now. Seeing we'll be very busy"
"Y-yes Candy Chain Cookie!"
While the twins were relieved, First Sugar Cookie clapped her hands while First Sslt Cookie signed calmly, wondering what the others are up to as well.
"ALRIGHT EVERYONE! LETS BEGIN PRACTISING AGAIN ONCE OUR BREAK IS OVER!"
First Sprinkle Cookie shouted, leaving as three of her circus troupe stopped what they're doing to catch a breath, two of them headed to benches to rest for a moment.
Although one of them, Jellybean Cookie, seem a bit eager to start again.
"Hehe wow! tired already you two?"
"Yes... Jellybean Cookie... we've been practising for HOURS... How are you not tired?!..."
Cream Donut Cookie said while panting, hours of constant drumming took a huge toll on the small performer, while the other cookie beside him, Ring Candy Cookie, seem to still be looking fine.
"Haha yes he is right, I'm surprised these performances hasn't worn you out yet Jellybean Cookie!"
Said Ring Candy Cookie as he went to grab some bottle of water else where.
"Oh of course I'm exhausted too! But this performance. THIS ACT! Need to be perfect!"
Jellybean Cookie shouted dramatically while also muttering.
And perhaps it'll FINALLY be my chance to outshine First Sprinkle Cookie hehehehe.
Jellybean Cookie giggled as she can finally feel her dreams were just in reach! While Cream Donut Cookie just awkwardly stare at her.
"Uh... yeah... but Jellybean Cookie, you do KNOW this isn't like our regular performances... Right"
"Well- pfft Of course I KNOW! But this is our first performance... not just OUTSIDE the circus, but OUTSIDE the castle!"
"Oh yeah. But still! First Sprinkle Cookie said this performance isn't the same as our old ones"
"Well yeah! But it still is a performance all the same, and one I aim to exceed at!" "And be better than Her!"
Cream Donut Cookie nodded along as he gave up trying to understand why she would be so joyous on all of them performing on a BATTLEFIELD of all things,but he then picked up the strenge device First Sprinkle Cookie gave to them.
He heard that it was made by the same mysterious traveler that asked Jellybean on a plan that almost lead to Giggles being kidnapped.
Though looking at the device, it doesn't look much, if anything it looked more like an egg than an actual magical device you'll expect from someone with the skills for that.
However, beyond just the strenge device, he also wonders-
"Hey guys I brought some drinks!"
Ring Candy Cookie came back, three bottles in hand, one for him and the other two for them.
"Oh, thank you Ring Candy Cookie!"
Cream Donut Cookie said as he was handed his bottle of water while Jellybean Cookie immediately took hers off his hand.
"Thanks Ring Candy Cookie, I'll be practising early so see you two later"
The two watch as Jellybean Cookie began practising again with her balloons.
And then Cream Donut Cookie ask
"Hey did First Sprinkle Cookie tell you what this "performance" is for anyway?"
"...Ah w-well, not even I'm sure what exactly does she intent for that, but I think it's related to her magic"
Then something clicked back on Cream Donut Cookie's head, memories of a time where they had to protect Giggles from being taken by a bunch of winged egg things.
He remembered when he and Ring Candy Cookie helped by performing... it seemed to actually help First Sprinkle Cookie on fighting off those things.
"Maybe... this "performance" we're practising is meant to help her in the battlefield?"
"Indeed, which mean this is why shes been so busy lately"
"Oh yeah! Ever since she came back from that meeting with her friends, she has been doing a lot of solo practise latey!"
The two chatted more as Jellybean Cookie performed various tricks and acts with her balloons.
Meanwhile. Outside the tent of the circus, First Sprinkle Cookie was standing idlely while deep in thought...
She then muttered a bit loudly for only herself to hear.
"If everything is done correctly. I can be able to do what I planned for this battle. hahaha!!"
