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The episode starts off with Jim, Toby, Blinky and Aarghaumont Arriving in Heartstone Trollmarket. Jim and Toby look at it in awe!
Toby	This is...
Jim	Yeah...
Toby	Woah!
Jim	Pretty much. This is your home?
Blinky	Trollmarket is home, and heart, and sanctuary for all good Trolls. This way my friends, there's much to see.
Toby	Dang! And here I thought the only thing underneath our town was dirty plumbing.
Blinky	Stay close. Human feet have never graced the ground of Trollmarket before.
BG Troll 1	Human?
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Friends.
Jim	This is crazy! Are you getting this Tobes?
Toby	Oh yeah, on it! [Starts taking photos of Trollmarket]
Toby	Check it out! [Starts ointing at crystals] Peridot, Topaz, Cassiterite! Corneroupi...
Before he could finish his sentence, he realised the rock he was admiring was actually a Troll.
Toby	Uh, hi.
Blinky	Your knowledge of minerals is almost Troll-like Tobias!
Jim	So, your kind? You all live here?
Blinky	Trolls travel from afar to our market to find comfort and remedies. You'll find most anything you need and sometimes you'll find what you never knew you needed.
A big blue Troll covered in crystals (Draal) watch them from the shadows. While walking, gnomes scuttle around their feet.
Jim	Oh, hey little guy! That's a cute pointy hat-
Gnome 1	[Hisses]
Jim	And pointy teeth!
Blinky	[Trying to stomp on them] Go away! Get out of here! Vile vermin! Begone!
Gnome 1	[Blows raspberries and runs off]
Jim	What is that?
Blinky	Gnomes are vermin. Pick-pocket, scum of the Earth! We only tolerate them for their grooming services.
Jim	Grooming?
Blinky	They eat the parasites on the larger Trolls. [Points to AAARRRGGHH!!!]
Toby	Jim! Jim! Check it out! [Points to the Heartstone] Maximum coolosity there!
Jim	Look at that, It's amazing!
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Heartstone.
Blinky	The lifeforce of Trollkind! The means that keeps us from crumbling to stone, and the source of light and sustenance!
Toby	Okay, that's totally the bomb!
BG Troll 2	What are humans doing here?
BG Troll 3	Fleshbags!
BG Troll 4	Puny!
Toby	I think we've attracted the paparazzi.
Blinky	Friends, there is no need to be afraid, he is the Trollhunte-
Draal	What is this!?
Blinky	I was just getting to that, Draal.
Draal	Human feet have never sullied the ground of Trollmarket before. Who are these fleshbags?
Blinky	Believe it or not, he is... um. How do I put this? Our new Trollhunter!
Trolls	[All gasp in horror]
Draal	He can't be the Trollhunter! He's not a Troll!
Draal pounds the ground with his fists, knocking Jim backwards into AAARRRGGHH!!!
AAARRRGGHH!!	Amulet chose.
Blinky	Try to remain calm! Destiny is just-
Toby	Show him Jimbo!
Jim	For the power of Merli-
Blinky	Glory!
Jim	Right, sorry. For the glory of Merlin, daylight is mine to command!
The amulet glows, and magically equips his armour.
Jim	Pretty cool, right?
BG Troll 5	A human protecting us?
One of the Trolls in the background faints.
Draal	Bushagal! I am Draal, son of Kanjigar, and the amulets rightful heir!
Jim	Uh- You're his son? He's his SON!?
Toby	Yeah, I can see how this could be a problem.
Draal	When my Father felled, the honour should've passed to me!
Draal attempts to remove the Amulet from Jim, only for it to blast him backwards.
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Amulet chose!
Draal	We'll see what Vendel has to say about this.
Blinky	Feel free to vigil. In the meanwhile, lots of Trollhunter buisness to be done! Draal, wonderful to see you as always.
Draal	[Growls]
The group walk off to the Heroes Forge. Toby is examining a very polished stone wall, when Jim's armour deactivates.
Jim	Um, what just happened?
Blinky	The amulet responded to your unconscious command, Master Jim. You are at ease, are you not?
Jim	I am, actually.
Blinky	It senses that! You are beginning to master it!
Jim	Holy trolls! Is this a palace?
Blinky	This is the Heroes Forge!
As they walk along the bridge-like footpath, Toby peers over the edge to see how deep it is.
Toby	Ooh [Takes a picure]
Jim	Hehehe [Pretends to push Toby off]
Toby	AHH! Don't do that again!
Jim	C'mon.
Jim	Magnifico.
Jim looks around to see statues of Trolls placed upon giant pillars around them.
Jim	Wait, are these?-
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Trollhunters
Blinky	Your predecessors, Master Jim. A line of heroism that reaches back to the ages of Merlin! This is the place of the final reposed, Kanjigar the Courageous. One day there will be a statue of you here, Master Jim. One day very far off into the future of course!
Toby	Yeah about that, there's just one thing I'm not getting?
Jim	Just one?
Toby	You guys are Trolls, so"Trollhunter" sounds a little like you hunt yourselves, y'know?
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Hunt bad Trolls. Gumm-Gumms.
Jim	Not exactly the most terrifying name.
Blinky	In Troll-speak, Gumm-Gumm means "Bringer of horrible, slow, painful, and thoroughly calculated death".
Jim	Oh.
Blinky	But do not be too concerned Master Jim. The Gumm-Gumms were exiled to the Darklands centuries ago. Only one rose free!
AAARRGGHH!!	And wants to kill you.
Toby	Wait, Bular is one of the unspeakably evil Trolls!?
Blnky	Indeed. His Father and the rest of them now remain exiled to the Darklands but they have been trying to escape for centuries! I sense ill times are upon us, hence the need for us to begin Master Jims training now! Step back please!
They all step back a few steps.
Blinky	A little further Tobias.
Toby	[Steps back again]
Blinky	Oh, very well.
Blinky places his two right hands onto a sphere in the wall and presses it inwards. This activates a large amount of traps.
Toby	That's a big blade!
Jim	Oh no.
Jim doges all of the swinging blades that come his way.
Blinky	Excellent reflexes Master Jim!
Jim	Great! But maybe we could start off easy? Like you know, with less... grindy things?
Vendel	Blinkous Galadrigal!
Blinky quickly deactivates the room as a tall, pale, elderly Troll walks in.
Vendel	Blinkous Galadrigal.
Jim	That's your name?
Blinky	Horrible, I know.
Vendel	I wish to meet the fleshbag supposedly chosen by the amulet. [Looks over to Toby] I am Vendel, son of Rundel, son of Kilfred.
Toby	Uh, Toby. Son of Ralph. I live with my Nana.
Vendel starts examining Toby's body
Vendel	Produce the Amulet Trollhunter.
He finds Toby's phone, and accidentally break it.
Toby	My phone!
Jim	I think I'm the fleshbag that you're looking for. [takes out amulet]
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Amulet chose!
Vendel	Hmmm, so Draal tells me, ridiculous! However the amulet has been known to make ill-fated choices. [He looks over to Blinky] as YOU know better than most.
Jim	What's that mean?
AAARRRGGHH!!!	Blinky trained Trollhunter before: Unkar the Unfortunate.
Jim	Why's he "Unfortunate"?
AAARRRGGHH!!!	First night out. Torn.
Jim	Like conflicted?
AAARRRGGHH!!!	No. Limb from limb.
The arm of Unkar's statue fell off, almost crushing Toby.
Vendel	If the amulet chose true, the Soothscryer will reveal it.
Blinky	Please, Master Jim hasn't had even an hours training!
Vendel makes a gesture for Jim to come over. Jim walks over, and puts his feet into two feet-shaped indents in the ground. A large platform in front of his rises, revealing the Soothscryer.
Vendel	Behold the Soothscryer! It will judge your true spirit! Insert your right hand Trollhunter.
Jim	Um, I'm gonna get it back right?
Vendel	That is part of the test.
Jim	Oh great. [Whispering] Tobes, Tobes! Come here and help me!
Toby	Okay Jimbo. But I am not sticking my hand in there!
Jim climbs onto Toby in order to reach the Soothscryer. The inside of the machine starts tuning and Jim places his hand in. It gets stuck.
Jim	AHH!
The Soothscryer spits it back out. Jim lands on Toby
Jim	I'm okay!
Toby	Oh, everything hurts! [Looks up to Vendel] Well? What it is it?
Vendel	Inconclusive.
Toby	Inconclusive? Pfft, not doing that again.
Jim	Wait, wait, wait. What does inconclusive mean?
Vendel	It means Trollhunter, that there's never been a human to bear the mantle before. The Soothscryer needs more time to render it's judgement! Let us all hope you live long enough to see.
Jim and Toby leave, and walk their bikes home.
Jim	Ugh, what have I gotten myself into?
Toby	Um, Trolls? A cool underground city? Indigenous gem forms? Heartstone? What you've gotten yourself into is total awesome mania, man!
Jim	-If I survive!
Toby	Come on! You're gonna get trained by the best! Blinky is-
Jim	His last guy got torn limb from limb! ON HIS FIRST NIGHT!!
Toby	...
Jim	...
Toby	So ther's nowhere to go but up! Oh no, looks like your mom's home. Okay quick! I was bikejacked by three- no, make it seven, members of the Bratva, that's the Russian mob, and then you broke into their hide-out to try to save me and-
Jim	OR, I could tell her your bike got hit by a car, but you're totally fine.
Toby	Eh, that works too I guess.
Jim	Night Tobes.
Jim enters his house and tries(fails) to sneak upstairs.
Barbara	Jim! I'm in the kitchen!
Jim	Hey Mom! Oh man, you would so not believe, what happened to me on the way home from-
As he walks into the Kitchen, he sees Mr. Strickler sitting in there.
Barbara	Look who stopped by!
Mr. Strickler	Hello Jim.
Jim	... Mr. Strickler
Barbara	Mr. Strickler came by to congratulate you.
Jim	Oh. That's really... nice!
Mr. Strickler	It' a great honour that you have been chosen to wield this mantle. I have no doubt you'll prove equal to the task.
Jim	Uh-
Barbara	Why didn't you tell me you were trying out for Romeo and Juliet?
Jim	Maybe we could back up a few steps?
Mr. Strickler	Jim, surely you knew you'd run the part of Romeo? After your breathtaking audition yesterday?
Jim	Yeah, after the audition I had to run, but- waitaminute, I get the part?
Mr. Strickler	I was just remarking to your mother that I'm a touch concerned about your being spread so thin. In particularly, in light of your new commitment to the chess club.
Barbara	And I didn't even think you knew how to play chess! Chess, acting, it's like you have this entire secret life that I know nothing about!
Jim	You have no idea.
Mr. Strickler	Atlas too carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. And i am concerned, like him, that you're over-extending yourself.
Jim	I can handle it!
Mr. Strickler	A few days ago, you were falling asleep in class.
Barbara	Wait what?
Jim	Yeah but-but now I am recharged and ready to go! To be or not to be, right? Right?
Barbara	Jim, that's Hamlet.
Mr. Strickler	Thanks, I don't want to overstay my welcome. My phone Mrs. Lake [Hands Barbara a piece of paper]
Barbara	Please, call me Barbara.
Mr. Strickler	Barbara, delighted to meet you!
	Mr. Strickler gets up and leaves.
Barbara	[To Jim] He really likes you!
Jim	Yeah...
Barbara	I've never seen a teacher take such an interest before. And he has a point. There are only so many hours in the day Jim! If your grades slip, even a little, I'm going to insist you cut back, starting with the things you do for me!
Jim	I like taking care of you.
Barbara	Except that it's my job to take care of you!
Jim	Do you know when I was old enough to ask about dad? Remember what you told me? You said "We just have to take care of each other". That's all I'm doing mom!
Barbara	[Hugs Jim] You must be starving. How about, breakfast for dinner? Even I can't screw up an omelette!
Jim	[Mumbling] Wouldn't be so sure.
Barbara	What?
Jim	-I said, sure!
As Strickler heads to his car, his keys jingling but before he entered his car, his eyes caught Bular watching through the window. Bular's face scrunching as he growls and watches Jim.
Strickler	You shouldn't be here.
Bular	[growls]
As soon as Barbara's eyes left the pot, Jim quickly tasted it, gagging as it slid off his tongue and down his throat.
Bular	Why aren't I feeling his neck snap in my hands right now? Burning his hut to the ground?
Strickler	That certainly wouldn't draw any attention.
Strickler said dryly.
Bular	I could take the amulet and be done with it.
Strickler	Your attempt to do so earlier was not only unsuccessful, it risked exposing our agenda to both humans and trolls. First human Trollhunter. This will require finesse, patience.
Jim continued to fix it quickly as Strickler and Bular watched, still engaged in a strict conversation.
Bular	I resent your weak, devious ways, Impure. I only respect force.
Strickler	And I respect your father. If you want any chance of ever seeing him again, adapt.
Jim continued to fix it quickly as Strickler and Bular watched, still engaged in a strict conversation.
Bular	[sighs]
Bular watched as Jim tasted his creation. Enjoying the new savoring taste. Jim then quickly set down the spoon as his mother popped into view and smiled. Barbara tried a sip of "her" making and was shocked.
Barbara	You know, that's actually pretty delicious.
She walks out of view once again, Bular's face filling the window.
Barbara	So, Mr. Strickler, he seems very nice. Is he single?
Speaking of Strickler, he was found in the window, pushing Bular from Jim's view, Jim missing him at the last second as he walks to the window sill after suspecting movement.
Jim	What? I-I don't know.
Jim mumbled. Once again the picture was changed to the Hero's forge, Blinky circling Jim who stood straight up in his armor, sword raised.
Blinky	Wider stance. Keep your frame. No, that's good, that's good. Yes, all right, fine. That's better.
Jim followed every order.
Blinky	All right. Raise your sword, Master Jim.
Blinky pushed the sword to a higher height as Jim stayed in the position that Blinky had guided him to reach.
Blinky	Mm-hmm. Head up, chin out, stomach in.
Watching from the sidelines were Aaarrrgghh and Toby. Aaarrrgghh had dumped the contents of a paper bag into his mouth, burping as he swallowed.
Aaarrrgghh	[burps] Mmm. What's this?
Toby	Dander from my Nana's Persian and a couple of hairballs.
Aaarrrgghh	[burps] Mmm. What's this?
Aaarrrgghh dropped the whole bag into his mouth and pointed with a smile to Toby.
Aaarrrgghh	Mm, tasty.
Aaarrrgghh burps again as the screen switches to Jim who never followed Blinky with his head nor eyes, only focusing on the positions and what Blinky had spoken to him.
Blinky	The Trollhunter lives and dies by three rules. Rule number one: always be afraid.
Jim	Afraid?.
Aaarrrgghh	Be afraid.
Jim	Yeah, I don't think that'll be a problem. Whoa!
Jim quickly ducked as a rock was thrown to his head, missing it easily. He turned his head to see Aaarrrgghh with a closed fist, obviously, he had caught the rock. With one gulp, Aaarrrgghh swallows it as Blinky continues, Jim's face full of shock.
Blinky	See? Fear is good. Keeps us alert. Keeps us on guard. Makes us vigilant. A hero is not he who is fearless, but he who is not stopped by it.
Blinky threw more rocks at Jim, the boy quickly avoiding all the stones.
Jim	Got it.
Blinky	Two: always finish the fight. An opponent must be given no mercy.
Blinky laughed as he threw more rocks, Jim, using his sword as a shield. After the rocks were no longer thrown, the camera panned upwards, showing every piece of Jim's armor.
Jim	Okay, enough with the rocks, already.
Jim sucked in a breath.
Jim	[breathing heavily] Always finish the fight?
Jim was suddenly taken down by a rock, a groan escaping him as the one who had done it, appeared on screen, Aaarrrgghh's hand still reached out after throwing the stone.
Aaarrrgghh	Kill!
Toby pointed to Aaarrrgghh to say he had done it while Jim stood up, his hand rubbing the sore spot forming on his head before facing Aaarrrgghh and Toby, speaking the words: "What the heck" as Blinky finishes.
Blinky	Indeed. The Trollhunter must always vanquish his opponent through death.
Jim	Dude, that's harsh.
Blinky	Ours is an unforgiving world, Toby D. Hence, the third rule: when in doubt, always kick them in the Gronk-nuks.
Jim	Gronk-nuks?
Jim repeated. On cue after a few steps of Blinky's foot, a large blade fell near the space in between Jim's legs. He screamed and back away as Aaarrrgghh let out a shiver.
Jim	[screams]
Aaarrrgghh	The horror.
Jim	So, basically, you're saying that one-third of being a Trollhunter is kicking someone in the nards.
Jim mentioned. A voice cut through their conversation like a sharp knife through butter, Draal entering the arena with a mocking grin.
Draal	Ah! So, the Trollhunter's training begins. I thought the great Trollhunter might accept my services as a sparring partner. Part of your training regiment, isn't it?
Blinky	In due time, perhaps.
Vendel	Why wait? I am eager to see your charge demonstrate his mettle.
Vendel stated as he appeared above them all, overlooking a ledge as Jim looked at his sword.
Jim	Actually, the sword's more made of, like, daylight.
Blinky	He means your mettle, your ability to cope in the face of adversity.
Jim	Oh. Yeah, I'm still working on the whole "mettle" part. Plus, you know, SAT words.
Vendel chuckled as he watched, Draal grinning evilly.
Vendel	[chuckles] Let them spar.
Draal	No harm in it.
Draal said. Jim glanced with shock at Draal before catching up to Blinky.
Jim	Wait, what do I do?
Blinky	Hit him as hard as you can.
Jim	No, no. I mean, what do I do? I've never hit anyone.
Blinky	Ever?
Jim	I've never gotten into a fight.
Blinky	In your entire life?
Jim	All 15 years of it, yeah.
Blinky	You fought Bular, however briefly, and you were glorious. Your blade-work was impressive.
Jim	Those were just my chef skills!
Blinky	Exactly! The fight is within you, Master Jim. Trust yourself. One hit! One hit and you will be changed forever.
With confidence, Blinky turns Jim and pushes him to Draal, Jim clearly worried.
Vendel	Begin.
Vendel said with a booming voice. Draal growls and slams his fists into the rocky surface, roaring as Jim lifted his sword. Draal running at the boy.
Draal	[snarling] [roars]
Jim	One hit.
The offspring of the previous Trollhunter rolled into a sharp ball, Jim yelping as he jumped from the path of destruction. However, as Jim looked above, he noticed Draal rolling up to the ceiling before falling from his ball. fists ready. Once Draal collided with the ground, dust covered the area in a grimy blanket, the impact threw Jim into the denser part of the fog. Not being able to see anything, Jim was suddenly tackled, the blue mist brightening over the fog as the dust cleared. He used his sword as a crutch, still not being ab le to stand well enough.
Jim	[groans] All right, all right. Now, just give me a second here.
Repeated punches met Jim, his groans mixing with the sounds of his metal armor being pounded by a rocky hand. Draal pulled the weakening Jim up and punched him closer near the cliff. Jim's strength was declining rapidly, his sword vanishing too. Draal lifted Jim over the edge, his terrified screams were enough to let Toby scream.
Toby	Let him go!
Jim	[yells]
Draal	I've waited my entire life to inherit the amulet. I can wait until you fall in battle.
He squeezes Jim, the boy letting out another agonizing groan before dropping him.
Jim	[screams, groans]
Draal	I suspect I won't have to wait very long. If you know what's good for you, you'll stay down and live, worm. [laughs] Trollhunter.
Draal walks away, leaving Jim as Vendel sighs and disappears. With remorse, Blinky watches Vendel leave than looks at Jim who couldn't look at his trainer.
Out in trollmarket was the defeated Trollhunter, Blinky, Aaarrrgghh, and Toby following behind, leaving the home for trolls.
Jim	He might be right. What the heck was I thinking? An amulet can't choose anyone. It's an amulet.
Jim cried out.
Aaarrrgghh	Jim?
Blinky	I understand you're upset, Master Jim, but you've had not a moment's training. There's no shame in what just transpired.
Jim	Okay. Well, then you were definitely not paying attention back there. Shame was about the only thing that transpired. Shame... [sighs] and realization. I don't know if Draal should be the Trollhunter or not, and I don't care. I just know that I am not.
After pulling the amulet free from its pocket, Jim sighed and tossed it to Blinky's feet. Once it rested, a stone hand had lifted it from the ground, Blinky holding it close as Jim continues to the exit.
Blinky	Master Jim, despite whatever doubts you may have about the amulet's choice, it is now bonded to you. This is a mantle you cannot refuse.
The glowing amulet leaves Blinky's hands and right to Jim's. The boy catching it with wide eyes as his trainer had spoken. Gathering himself together, a frown thinned Jim's lips as he dropped it back by Blinky, and continued onward, Toby catching up to his friend.
Jim	Watch me.
Jim said. The screen faded to black for a short period, lighting up to see the amulet in the corner as Jim enters his room with a defeated face. That was until his bluebell eyes had landed on the item he had tried so hard to get rid of. The amulet glowed like a heartbeat as Jim balled his fists with a groan before tossing it in the trash. He turned and laid on his bed, slipping an arm beneath his head. The amulet glowing as it laid beside him. Jim's eyebrows falling in anger.
Jim	Oh, shut up.
With another toss in the trash, more items piled above it like books and other pieces of garbage that piled around his room. After stacking a pile, Jim sat beside the can with an exhale, yet when his eyes opened, they grew as he found the amulet once in front of him. Jim slapped his forehead and fell backward into the trash can, books falling on his defeat pose. Now in the living room, Jim sat on his couch, popcorn rapidly falling into his mouth as the screen lit his features on his face. Not paying attention to the bowl, Jim didn't realize he had grabbed the amulet until he bit down, a groan leaving his lips.
Jim	[groans]
In the bathroom, he scrubbed his teeth clean before spitting and pulling open the mirror cabinet, the haunting presence of the amulet causing him to scream. He slammed the door shut, his face reappearing in the mirror with a disturbed look. The amulet was thrown into the air a few times before landing in the palm of Jim's hand, a bat in his other as he stood outside.
Jim	¡Buenas noches! (Spanish)
With one more toss, the amulet smacked against the bat, the magical device was pulled from view, leaving Jim.
Jim	Home run.
As he headed to the back door, the amulet was thrown back, bouncing off Jim's head. Moving his bat to find what had hit him, he found the amulet laying at his feet.
Jim	[yells] Really?
On the stage stood Jim and Claire as the teacher passed in front of them. While Claire had a smile and kept her eyes on the teacher, Jim had a frown, his head hung as eye looked at nothing but his clipboard. Mrs. Janeth was quoting parts of the play.
Mrs. Janeth	"Deny and refuse." But he can't deny it. But Romeo can't not be a Montague, which means that Juliet...
Claire	"And I'll no longer be a Capulet."
Claire said happily. The teacher sat with a laugh before looking at Jim, all eyes upon him.
Mrs. Janeth	Exactly! [laughs] Jim?
Jim	Huh?
Mrs. Janeth	"Or, if thou wilt not, be sworn my love..."
Jim	Right. No, I-I got it. Love, deny, refuse. I'm on it.
Jim mumbled.
Mrs. Janeth	Okay, then. Let's take it from "Wherefore art..."
Claire	You okay?
Claire wondered.
Jim	Yeah, I'm fine. [chuckles]"Totally fine.
Claire	You're going to need to be a bit more convincing if you're going to play Romeo.
Jim	I've just got some stuff going on in my head.
Claire	I know we don't know each other all that well, but we're going to be spending a lot of time together, so...
Claire moved closer to Jim, her fingers tucked a strand of hair behind her ear as they smile. The teacher quickly standing. Mrs. Janeth grabbed their attention.
Mrs. Janeth	All right, all right! Act two, scene two, line 33.
Claire	"Wherefore art thou, Romeo?"
Jim smiled, finally feeling the spark of happiness, the background slowly blending into a picture of lockers. Jim losing his smile as Steve approached him.
Steve	Where have you been? I scheduled your butt-whooping for yesterday, jerk face.And you didn't show. Tick-tock, remember?
Steve said, as Jim was pressed against the locker, Toby spoke out from the side, Steve's head that took up most of the camera, turned to face Toby.
Toby	He was busy getting his butt whooped by someone else. - Take a number.
Steve	Back off, dweeb!
Steve threatened.
Jim	Steve, I am really not in the mood to do this right now.
Steve	Duh! Nobody's ever in the mood to get their face bashed in, but that's what's going to happen unless you want to back down.
Students watched with worried glances, Claire and Darci appearing behind Toby, Claire's face morphing into a worried expression.
Jim	Uh, I-I can do that?
Steve	Sure. You want to crawl away from me, on your knees, bowing in front of everybody? [Chuckled]. "That's a choice.
Students murmured as Jim dropped his bag and landed on his knees.
Students	[murmuring]
Steve	Whoa! I didn't expect you to actually choose wussing over whooping.
Jim's eyes moved over to Toby and Claire's. With another glance, Jim then stood tall, reaching his full height. Steve chuckled before shoving Jim into a locker. Jim letting out a groan as his back collided with the metal. Jim ducked as Steve punched where he last stood, dodging each blow.
Steve	Keep still so I can punch your face!
Jim managed to duck from each fist sent to him but one. HIs body dropped as Steve stood proudly over him, Jim's eyes were not at Steve but the glowing amulet inside his bag. With a firm look, Jim remembered yesterday before standing. The words: " Your life will change forever with one hit." replayed in Jim's mind.
Steve	Stay down and live, worm.
Jim was about to reach for his amulet before realizing he didn't need it.
Jim	Is that all you got?
As Steve advances, Claire appears in front of Jim, using her arms as a shield.
Claire	Leave him alone, Steve!
Steve	Butt out!
Steve shoved Claire to the side, her body flying towards Darci and Toby.
Jim	Claire!
Steve	[laughs] Good thing your mom's a nurse.
Jim	One hit.
He mumbled. His fist tightly formed as the confidence grew within him. Throwing a punch underneath Steve's chin, the blonde boy flew from Jim's reckless path. His bones cracking as a tooth landed beside Steve's pained face.
Jim	She's a doctor, actually.
Toby ran to his friend's side, Claire smiling at Jim but stayed by Darci.
Toby	Dude, you did it! And without even kicking him in the Gronk-nuks!
Everyone stepped on Steve's arm as they surround Jim as he looked shocked at what had occurred before smiling happily.
In trollmarket, the bar was filled as some left or joined, waiters and waitresses delivered drinks as Draal sat at the bar, speaking his mind.
Draal	It was an epic pummeling!
Draal laughed as he explained.
Draal	I was going to kill him, but I just couldn't make up my mind as to how. [laughs] "Trollhunter.[scoffs] I mean, "troll hunted" is more like it.
Draal looked back at Blinky and Aaarrrgghh as they sipped on their drinks angrily.
Blinky	If only Master Jim had landed a single hit.
Aaarrrgghh	Single hit.
Blinky	And he would have been changed forever!
Draal	Over and over and over. It was incredible! All I want is the chance to wail on that fleshbag again.
As Draal lifted the cup to his rock lips, a human hand quickly pushed it down, the liquid inside spilled onto the table beneath them, revealing Jim standing beside him.
Jim	Wish granted, loudmouth. Rematch. You. Me. Name the time, name the place, and I'll be there.
Toby	We both will.
Toby defended, Blinky and Aaarrrgghh looked shocked as they watched Jim confront Draal, Aaarrrgghh wiping off the drink from his chin as he spoke.
Aaarrrgghh	Changed Forever
Aaarrrgghh said. Draal stood with a growl, everyone surrounding them as the two glare at one another, Jim's face showing nothing but pure confidence.
Credits roll.