Padrino

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Rinji stared at the chessboard. His rook was in-line to take the bishop, but that would leave his rook wide open for the opposing knight. He wished he had that whole ability to see three moves into the future like those tournament champions. Still, if he put could only back her into a corner, he would strike with his remaining knight and both of his bishops. Still, she was using her pawns very well. That's when he saw it, an opening. Nothing was protecting her second pawn from the left, and his bishop was poised for the attack.

Rinji: Mewhahahaha! Say goodbye to Pawn #3! [Moved the bishop into the pawn]

Nikk: Nice move... [Moved knight into bishop]

Rinji: Gah! Where did that come from?!!?

Nikk: I thought you said you were good at this?

Rinji: Ooohhh, you are in for it now... take this! [Moved his rook into her bishop] check!

Nikk: [Moved her queen into his rook] Checkmate...

Rinji: [Face-palm] Alright alright, 3 out of 5.

Nikk: No. give it to me...

Rinji: But-but-but

Nikk: Give...now

Rinji: [Sigh] Fine... [Reached into his little bag beside his chair and pulled out a small, but beautiful golden crown.] I suppose you've earned it.

Nikk took the crown, her face as straight as it always was, and she brought it up onto her head. She stared at him, and suddenly, there came a very tiny smile on her face.

Rinji: Like it was meant for you. [Fangy grin] Although, we got it from the Dream World.

Nikk: [Nod] It is mine now.