A/N: Back again with a new chapter and I'd like to thank those who've read and reviewed the last chapter. Now after this chapter, I'm going to work on the latest chapter of The Icon of Kiyosumi, so look forward that.
In this chapter, a character slightly forgotten by everyone will re-appear and will cause havoc.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ed, Edd n Eddy
It's a new day and the morning light shines bright in the cul-de-sac as the kids one by one slowly awakes and getting themselves ready for a new day.
In one of it's houses, Double D woke up nicely despite he was up all night practicing magic.
Double got up from bed and began to stretch, "My...that spell I used on myself sure did the trick.'' he said with a smile. He actually slept at four in the morning and to make sure that he sleep well, he cast a spell on himself that enables him to wake up without feeling drowsy or that he slept late.
He then walks out of his still in his pajamas and went straight to the kitchen. He looks around for his parents before noticing a sticky note on the fridge.
He picks it up and began to read:
Dear Eddward,
Your Father and I left early today for an important business trip and we're in such a rush that we can't explain it to you, so we left you a note. We also left you some money in the counter for you to use and breakfast ready in the fridge. We're sorry that we left you alone again but we promise that will make it up to you.
Sincerely, your Mother.
P.S.
Before you go to your part-time work, we want you to do your usual chores.
After reading the note, Double D sighed before putting the note on the table, "Still the same.'' he said. He stood quiet for a minute before his eyes lighten-up, "Well...since they are not here, I'm free to do this.'' he cheered.
He lifted his right hand which glows yellow as several items began to float. The fridge door opened as a plate floats out and was placed on the table, his breakfast consist of salad, bacon and eggs are neatly placed on the plate, then a carton of orange juice and a glass were also placed on the table as the box poured it's contents.
Double D smiled that his breakfast is now ready. He levitates a scarf which began to wrapped around his neck and rather than using his hands he levitates a knife and fork and began eating.
After finishing his breakfast, he went to the showers and used his magic to open the showers and taking-off his clothes, of course with a censor bar hiding his private areas, he levitates a bar of soap and began scrubbing himself. After a few minutes, he finished cleaning himself as a pair of fresh clothes(despite looking the same as the one's he used yesterday) floated towards him and with a snap of a finger, the clothes magically appeared on his body.
"Now that is done, it's time to do those chores.'' Double D said as he went to the living room.
Double D both raised his glowing hands as every object began to move. The brooms began to sweep itself on the floor as the mop cleans the kitchen floor, the dishes began to clean itself as rags began to wipe the windows.
Outside, the push lawn mower began to move as it cuts the grass. Rolf whom is also mowing his lawn with a tractor and being Double D's neighbor, he saw this.
The farm boy's eyes widen as big as dinner plates before rubbing his eyes and when he look again and saw that the push mower is still moving, he freaks out.
"MAMA! ROLF'S VISIONS ARE WITNESSING STRANGE PHENOMENONS, NEED ASSISTANCE NOW!'' he yelled and screamed as he ran back to his house.
As the objects continues to clean the house, Double D is sitting on a chair while reading a floating book, "This is the life.'' he said blissfully.
Unknown to him, the figure inside the crystal on the scepter morphs again in to a demented face and it's once again laughing.
After finishing his chores, he dispels the magic and got himself ready to work on Rolf's farm...of course with his magic he's not gonna do anything tiring. Arriving at Rolf's household, he is greeted by his two best friends and Rolf(whom miraculously recovered from his shock).
Eddy and Rolf was still suspicious to Double D but sets it aside to focus on work. Just like yesterday, Double D use his magic secretly as he knows that Eddy and Rolf are keeping an eye on him but he manage to use it whenever the two looks away for a second.
Double D also uses his magic to finish both Ed and Eddy's work which further got the boys except Ed more suspicious. And thanks to Double D using his magic albeit secretly, the work was finished early giving them time to play and relax.
After cleaning things up, the four decided to go to the lane to meet with the others. As they walk towards there, Eddy and Rolf walks together in the further back while Ed and Double D walks ahead.
"You know...while I'm glad we got time to play, I'm not satisfied from today's work.'' Eddy said.
"Rolf agrees, work is good but Rolf cannot be appreciate how we did things today.'' Rolf stated with squinted eyes.
"How did we finish things off without breaking a sweat?'' Eddy asked, "And how is it possible that Double D can finish work in just a blink of an eye?'' he finished as he remembered when he was watching Double D was fixing a fence that was broken to pieces then he took his eyes off him for a minute to grab a basket of carrots and when he looks back the fence was already fixed like it was never shattered.
"Rolf suspects that sockhat wearing Ed-boy is really hiding something.'' Rolf said.
"And were going to find that out.'' Eddy stated as the two glares dagger at the back of Double D's head causing him to shiver.
The four entered the lane and saw Kevin, Nazz, Sarah and Jimmy playing handball. But unknown to them, they are being watch from the shadows by a very unstable kid.
Nazz throws the ball toward Sarah whom easily catches it then Sarah throws the ball to Kevin whom smugly caught it then he throws it to Jimmy in full speed that the little boy has no time to react as the ball hits him square in the face, knocking him down.
"Oops...sorry Fluffy.'' Kevin apologized sheepishly as Sarah helps Jimmy up.
Nazz then noticed the boys, "Oh hey boys!'' she greeted to them as the others turn their attention to the newcomers.
"I thought you guys had work.'' Kevin asked.
"Oh we finished early without doing any work at all! Like there are magical gnomes helping while were not looking.'' Ed cheerfully explained making everyone stared at him.
Okaay...'' Eddy said breaking the awkward mood as he pushed Ed forward, "Why don't you, Ed play with them Rolf and I had a talk with Double D.'' he said like a mother telling her child.
"Okie-dokie!'' Ed replied cheerfully and went with the others.
Then Rolf and Eddy takes their attention to Double D whom is sweating nervously.
"All right, Double D, fess-up!'' Eddy demanded with his arms crossed.
"Fail to give us response will result to serious retribution.'' Rolf added with arms crossed as well.
Double D gulped as he thinks of any ideas to get out of this situation. Then he spoke politely despite being nervous, "What are you gentlemen talking about?'' he asked innocently.
"You know what were talking about Sockhead! How did you manage to complete work without breaking a sweat or even fix anything without proper tools and in your words, those are impossible!'' Eddy stated as he walks closely to him.
Double D took a steps back and thought of a comeback, "Well...excuse me if you think those are impossible but have you seen all the impossible things Ed did?'' he asked in defiance.
"Because that is Ed! We know that and you know that! But this is you were talking about and not to be rude or offensive but with your weak physique, it is really impossible for you to finish work that fast.'' Eddy stated back at him.
Double D was baffled at Eddy's claim but he was not backing down, "Pardon me Eddy but I told Rolf before and now I'm telling you that I can finish work really fast.'' he said with heads-up high.
"Oh really? How come whenever we have a scam where I had you build some contraptions, it takes you hours to finish it?'' Eddy asked with an eyebrow raise-up.
"It's because you and Ed didn't help me!'' Double D answered back but his eyes widens when he realize what he just said.
"None also help Sockhat Ed-boy at work.'' Rolf stated, "Yet you finished work fast as an ostrich.'' he said.
"So...answer us, how did you do it and what are ya hiding from us?'' Eddy asked sternly.
Double D is sweating like bullets as the two continued to pressure him with questions when he once gain heard a voice.
Tell them...tell them about your magic...boast it them...
Double D was about to do that when a huge net came down capturing Eddy and Rolf but it misses him, the net drags the two towards the other kids catching them as well. All of them are stuff inside the net in weird positions.
"Hey! What da!?'' Eddy yelled as the net was raised-up high. He feels uncomfortable as Ed's butt is on his face, "Ed get your butt outta ma face!'' he shouted.
"I can't Eddy! I can't move!'' Ed replied as his face is planted on the net strings.
"Unleash Rolf and friends this instants." Rolf yelled as he struggles to break the net.
Double D snapping out if his stupor ran towards them, "Guys!'' he exclaimed as he got his hands on the lower part of the net, "Don't worry, I'll get you out.'' he said.
"Hurry Double D!'' Nazz pleaded.
"Yeah! So we can find the douche who put us in this net!'' Kevin stated angrily.
Double D was about to do something but someone suddenly grabs his shoulder and shoves him to the ground. He looks up to see the culprit with a ridiculous outfit while holding a staff with a piece of wood tied on top.
"W-wait...you're...'' Double D trailed as the culprit kicked his face so hard that got him reeling on the ground. But the culprit wasn't done as he raise his staff and hits Double D's stomach with it's end making Double D reeled on the ground clutching his stomach in pain.
In the net everyone gasp at what the culprit did to Double D.
"Stop! Stop hurting him!'' Nazz begged.
"HEY! LEAVE HIM ALONE YOU FREAK!'' Eddy yelled.
The costumed culprit turns to them with a wicked smile revealing who he is, "Freak? Kekekeke...it's been a few days...I can't believe you've all forgotten me already.'' he stated.
"What are you talking about...wait...'' Sarah asked but she suddenly trails off as she recognized this person, "Are you...Johnny?'' she asked.
"JOHNNY!?'' everyone but Ed gasped.
"Oh no! Captain Melonhead turns evil!'' he exclaimed as everyone stares at him.
"SILENCE!'' the culprit shouted as he full revealed himself, "Johnny nor Captain Melonhead are no more because today I am now known as the GOURD! HAHAHAHA!'' he said as he laughs maniacally.
"Yup! It is Johnny.'' Eddy deadpanned.
"It's not Johnny! He is the Gourd!'' Ed stated.
"Rolf doesn't care who he is cause once the son of shepherd is out of this silk cage, you will suffer retribution!'' Rolf growled.
"I'm with you, Rolf.'' Kevin said.
"There is no escape, you fools! That net is made to be unbreakable!'' the Gourd stated.
"Well see about that! Ed chew this net!'' Eddy ordered.
"Roger-Wilco!'' Ed complied and began to chew the net like a squirrel.
As Ed do this, Nazz can't help herself but ask, "Johnny, why are you doing this?'' she asked with pleading eyes.
"Why am I doing this?'' the Gourd repeated her question dramatically before turning to them with an angry face, "Why? You all betrayed me that's why!?'' he said angrily.
"Betrayed?'' Sarah said as she holds the crying Jimmy.
"Have you all forgotten?'' he asked as he raised his staff pointing it at Eddy, "I save all of your sorry pockets from this scammer so many times but you all of you turn your back on me when you defended him and beaten me up back from the theme park.'' he explained.
Then everyone remembers it, "Ooohhh...'' they said.
"But Johnny, Eddy is redeeming himself, there is no need to this.'' Nazz reasoned.
"She's right, Johnny! I'm sorry for all I did to you before so can you please let us go and be friends.'' Eddy stated but was hit in the face with the staff as a response, "OOWW!'' he screamed.
"There are no forgiveness and there is no stopping me now from extracting my revenge!'' the Gourd exclaimed as he began to hit them with his staff ignoring their cries of pain and beg for mercy then he stopped as he placed the wood from the bottom of the staff near his ear, "What is that Timber?'' he listens to the piece of wood and began nodding, "Timber has given me a better idea how to make you all suffer more.'' he stated as he brought out a tazer causing everyone to panic.
"Stop! Don't use that on us!'' Eddy begged.
"Oh I will, HAHAHAHA!'' the Gourd replied laughing sadistically as he walks slowly to them.
Meanwhile, Double D is still on the ground in pain, we wants to get up and help his friends but he is too much pain to move.
Kill him...
A voice spoke to him which cause his eyes to wide.
Kill him...he violated you...kill him...
Double D tried his best not to listen to the voice that he has been hearing in the past days.
You have the magic...use it...to kill him...
Double D tried to ignore the voice as he cannot simply do what the voice telling him to do.
"I will not use magic to harm people...'' he muttered.
Kill him...or he'll kill your friends...
Double D's eyes widen as his face began to morph in anger, his mind began to blur with only one thought remained...save his friends.
As the Gourd comes closer to the net, he was about to tazed Eddy when he heard a shout.
"LEAVE THEM ALONE!''
The Gourd and everyone looked and saw Double D standing still with his beanie hat hiding his eyes. He was breathing heavily as he raised his head revealing his angry green eyes.
"D-Double D?'' Eddy muttered as he stares at his friend.
"You fool! You should have stayed down!'' the Gourd yelled in anger as he rush towards the brainiac wielding his tazer.
"DOUBLE D!'' everyone gasped.
Suddenly Double D raise his hands-up as it glows yellow, this cause the Gourd to froze on his tracks surprising him and everyone.
"W-why I can't move?'' the Gourd ask in shock.
Double D stayed silent as he continues to glare at him.
"Shortstack Ed-boy! Rolf thinks this is what the Sockhat Ed-boy is hiding from us.'' Rolf commented.
"I think so too but...'' Eddy said but never got finished when the net along with everyone fell on the ground with a thud!.
"I chew it Eddy.'' Ed dumbly stated as everyone is piled up on the ground groaning in pain.
"Good work monobrow...'' Eddy groaned as he quickly stood up along with everybody else.
"Woah...'' Kevin muttered.
Everyone watches as Double D's body began to glow.
"What the heck is goin on?'' Sarah asked in shock.
"How is Double D doing that?'' Jimmy asked.
"Cool! Double D is like Dr. Strange!'' Ed commented.
"This is no time for strange commentaries no brain Ed-boy, we have to do something to stop this madness!'' Rolf growled.
"But how?'' Nazz asked worryingly.
Eddy stood their thinking deeply as he watch his friend faces Johnny.
The Gourd stood still with sweat pouring down his head as Double D approaches him.
"I won't forgive you for hurting my friends.'' Double D growled darkly.
The Gourd now shaking in fear with tears in his eyes, "P-please...have mercy...gukkk...'' he tried to plead but was cut-off when he felt something wrapping on his neck, his neck is now glowing yellow as he was levitated from the ground.
Double D raise his hands higher as he chokes the Gourd with his magic.
Everyone watches in horror as Double D continues to choke Johnny in the air.
Kill him...
The voice said as Double D tightens his grip making the Gourd's eyes to reel back and his tongue to stuck out.
Eddy having enough of this calls out to his friend.
"DOUBLE D STOP YOUR KILLING HIM!'' he yelled.
Lucky for him, Double D complies by using his magic to throw the Gourd towards his house where he crashed through the windows. Double D stood quiet as his body stopped glowing while his back is turn. As everyone slowly walk towards him.
"Umm...Double D...are you all right?'' Eddy asked with a mixed of worry and nervousness.
Double D slowly turns to them with a wicked smile, "Never been better Eddy.'' he replied creepily.
Dun!Dun!Dun! That's it for this chapter, I'm surprised I manage to finish this before the year ends.
Now that Johnny is introduced and everybody now knows that Double D has magic, it's time for the best parts. But like I said earlier, I'm going to write a new chapter of The Icon of Kiyosumi first before continuing this.
Anyway look forward for the next chapter and have a Happy New Year!
