GW: Okay, here's where our brave foursome meet the horrible Dante, the gang faces the evil Homunculi, and a song is thrown in at the end!
Lena: Whoo, boy.
Dante; Bright Side of Life
On the dock, the hybrids and angel approached a big red car with nervous faces.
"Hey, Dante, we-…uh, oh man we are SO boned!" Monkeyboy moaned in despair.
"Calm down, MB," his sister consoled him as the made it to the car window, only to be plastered with smoke.
Aki then chuckled nervously, "Good evening, Dante. Lovely evening, don't you think? GW here was just saying how well-trained-"
"Where's the money, you four?" Dante asked coldly.
Dante may have looked innocent on the outside, but she was cold-hearted and evil on the inside. She had short brown hair and violet eyes. She wore a red long-sleeved dress and brown boots with a purple pendant around her neck. She was smoking out of a long cigarette.
"Actually," Glowworm gulped as she handed the box of junk to the woman, "my friends and I got something better than money!" Dante rolled up the window, yet the poor teens were still talking.
"Yeah. Some luxury items…that should make a significant dent in our debt to you," Winter added, then commented, "Wow. Did you wax your car? It's so pretty, I can even see myself in it!"
Dante picked up the ruined wallet, which ripped and a twenty-dollar bill fell onto her lap.
"Oh, how pitiful," Dante said coldly, knowing twenty bucks wouldn't cut it. She rolled down the window and shoved the box into Monkeyboy's face, though she kept the dollar bill. "I don't want your garbage, you pathetic imbeciles!"
"Oh, please, Dante! Please!" Aki begged.
"I don't think you grasp…" Dante said as she opened the car door to bump cigarette ashes on GW's sneaker, "the severity of the situation." She then slammed the car door shut.
"Oh no!" MB cried, grabbing the side view mirror in an attempt not to fall off the pier. "Oh no, no! We do grasp it…this is what our grasp looks like!" The mirror broke and fell into the water below, almost taking MB with it. The three girls gasped as Winter said to Glowworm, "Why must your monkey brother be such a klutz!?"
"It wasn't his fault! It was an accident!" Glowworm said desperately. Just then, Dante used alchemy to transmute a giant hand and grabbed the four teens around their necks.
"Glowworm! Monkeyboy! Autumn! WinterLoveSong!" Dante said angrily, bringing them closer.
"Uh, my bad," Monkeyboy gulped and grinned sheepishly.
"Now, I lent the four of you money, and I don't see it," Dante growled as she pulled them closer. "Do you know what happens when I don't see my money? People get hurt…people like YOU get hurt."
She puffed more smoke in their eyes, making their eyes water and cough. "Do I make myself CLEAR!?" On 'CLEAR,' she made the transmuted hand's grip tighter on the four, choking them.
"Crystal," Aki choked.
"Perfectly clear," the others nodded.
Back at the boathouse, the Homunculi were taunting our heroes.
"Place is filthy as usual," Pride said in a disgusted tone.
"Well, if there's a filthy house, there will be filthy rats that live in it," Greed laughed, making the heroes growl.
"Isn't it rather dangerous to say that someone is a filthy rat when your one of them yourselves?" Lena smirked at the Human Shield.
"Hey, Len! Nice comeback! You're bad," Dino laughed while Lena, Pandora, and Loki high-fived the Stitch kids.
Lena smirked proudly, but then turned to see Greed in her face in his Ultimate Shield form. "You have something to say, dragon?!" he snarled as Pandora and Loki said, "We are in so much trouble!"
"Hey, you ugly freaks! You don't scare us!" Ryan shouted as his siblings said in unison, "Yeah!" As the eight kids tried to move towards the Homunculi, Stitch and Angel held them back.
"C'mon, Mom and Dad! Let us at 'em! There not even human!" Kevin growled.
"Go ahead, let him go. I dare you," Sloth chuckled.
"Why don't you pick on someone your own size, you evil zombies from beyond the grave!?" Ed snapped.
"Like you, you brainless monkey?" Envy snarled at the monobrow, who ran behind Edd, Eddy, and TB.
"Jerks," Eddy muttered as Edd said to Ed, "Don't be scared, Ed."
"What did you say, pipsqueak?" Envy taunted as Eddy gritted his teeth.
"Hey, hey, Envy. Did you lose your sense of humor already?" Hal said as he walked up to the monsters. Hero said, "Brother, don't do something you'll regret," while Bandanna and Sparky watched from Hero's shoulders.
"Of course not, Hal," Envy grinned as he kicked the TV, sending it flying across into the corner and breaking it. "See, I found that funny!" The five laughed along with their comrade.
"OUR TV!!" TB screamed, then got into Envy's face. "You better be able to pay for that, you palm-tree cross-dresser!"
"And you're going to make us, you little brat?" Lust said coolly as she brought out her long, sword-like fingers and held them in front of the now frightened teen. TB gulped and slinked back with her friends.
"Shutting up now," the authoress whimpered as Sanura whispered to Ribbon, "Roscoe isn't this bad, doncha think?" while her sister nodded.
Back outside, the four teens were reduced to begging on their knees to extend more of their time.
"Oh, please," they whimpered. "Oh, please. PLEASE!"
Dante sighed, then said, "Three sunrises…three sunsets…three days." She held up three fingers and glared evilly at them.
"Three sunrises…three…sunsets, three days," Monkeyboy counted to himself. "Three, three, three…that's nine days!" The monkey hybrid looked at Dante with hope. "So, we have nine days?"
"NO!" she bellowed, making them all jump. "You have three days."
"Three days!?" Winter shouted. "That's jacked up. You can't be serious."
Glowworm smacked her head and groaned, "We're having a crummy day."
Dante rolled her eyes and then honked the horn; a signal for her 'pets' to leave. This horn scared the three hybrids and angel so badly that they tumbled into the water below.
In the boathouse, the six creatures heard the horn and growled as they started to walk back. At least everyone except Gluttony.
"Heh-heh. Look what I found, Lust," he giggled as he pulled out a terrified Samara, who was paler than usual. Wrath sunk deeper into the corner as he watched. "Can I eat her?"
"No, Gluttony," Lust said firmly. "Dante's calling us."
Gluttony didn't listen because he was leering at a shaking Sam and drooling with his eyes glowing. "I like girls. I like to eat them!"
Wrath acted fast as he used alchemy to push Gluttony away form his pal. The six turned to see him and they glared as they went into attack form.
"YOU!" they hissed at their former comrade as the six creatures took off after Wrath and Sam.
Just then, Hal and Hero pulled out their Keyblades and stood in front of the two demon kids protectively while Sparky and Bandanna growled.
"Step aside, big-ears!" Envy hissed.
"That's enough, you all," Hero said firmly as Sparky said, "Mommy's word is law."
"You better not say things about my Master," Bandanna added, obviously displeased by Envy's insult.
And then, the other heroes stood in front of Wrath and Sam as well, ready to fight. The Homunculi just kept glaring when they heard the car horn.
Envy looked in the horn's direction and turned back, looking evilly at the heroes.
"Run along, human wanna-bees," Masq smirked.
"You're master is calling," Ribbon added with a giggle.
Pride glared at the Troglodytes, then said, "Let's go. Dante is waiting for us."
The six began to walk away, but Envy lagged behind as he glared at the kids/Trogs. "Just you wait, Hal. This isn't over yet," Envy snarled to the boy. "You're all going to pay for this, starting with that traitor and that demon-girl!" Upon hearing that, Sam's eyes widened in fear, but Wrath narrowed his in anger. Envy walked out of the boathouse as Stitch Jr. glared.
"Oh, yeah?" Stitch Jr. said boldly. "You don't scare me, Palm Tree! Come back and say that to my face! COME ON, COME ON, COME ON!" The little Troglodyte smiled proudly at his friends. "Yeah, those dummyheads will think twice before messing with us!" Angel and Pandora patted Stitch Jr. while Stitch, his kids, and Lena rolled their eyes.
"Wow, you knew those guys, Wrath?" Hero asked. Before the Homunculus answered, Hal waved his hand. "It doesn't matter, sis. The past's the past. Wrath and Sam let go of their past lives. But, you sure showed those jerks. Give me some slappage." Hal held out his hand for the two.
As the two demon kids were about to slap his hand, Hal pulled it away.
Neat trick, Wrath thought with a smile.
Just then, the door flew open and in came Winter, GW, MB, and Aki, soaking wet.
"Oh, man…three days," Aki groaned.
"You only have three days!?" TB gasped.
The four teens dried of, courtesy of Glowworm's fire, and sat down on the couch, moping.
"It's hopeless," Winter moaned. "We're in a terrible, bloody mess."
The teen's friends were concerned when Hero smiled and said, "Well, it could be worse."
"Hero's right, my comrades. Cheer up!" Edd smiled as the friends gathered to the four teens, hoping to cheer them up.
"Oh, how can things possibly be worse, Hero?" Glowworm sighed, ignoring Edd's comment.
"Cheer up, friends," Hal said. "You know what they say."
"What do they say, Hal?" Aki asked as piano music played in the background.
"Oh, boy. Here we go with Hal singing," Winter groaned.
Hal: Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
"I feel a song, Wrath. Let's listen," Sam said as the two kids got ready for singing.
Hero: When you're chewin' on life's gristle
Don't grumble; give a whistle!
Ed, Edd, and Eddy tried to whistle, but they came out weird. The boys just shrugged.
Hero & Hal: And hope things will turn out for the best
Sparky and Bandanna: And…
Hero, Hal, and their pets: Always look on the bright side of life
Stitch, Angel, and his kids: (whistle tune)
Hero, Hal, and pets: Always look on the light side of life
"You give it a try, you guys," Hero offered. MB tried, but he just couldn't so he mumbled.
TB: If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
"Yay, go TB!" Ed cried happily as TB smiled. That's when everyone started to hum along and Lena started to sing the next part.
Lena: When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.
Everyone (Except GW, MB, WLS, and Aki): And…
Always look on the bright side of life
(whistle tune)
Always look on the light side of life
(whistle tune)
Kooky: When life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
Ryan, Dino, Sid, Kooky, Morton, Stitch Jr., and Kevin: You must always face the curtain with a bow
Salina bowed dramatically, but Masq just pushed her out of the way, making some laugh.
Masq: Forget about your sin
Ribbon and Sanura: Give the audience a grin!
Pandora and Loki: Enjoy it-it's your last chance anyhow
"C'mon, you guys. Try a verse of the song at least," TB begged. Glowworm sighed, and started to sing.
GW: So, always look on the bright side of death
Even though some looked at her funny, the Troglodytes whistled the tune anyway.
Aki: Just before you draw your terminal breath
Trogs: (whistle tune)
Monkeyboy: Life's a piece of poo
When it looks at you (I couldn't write the original lyrics to that part, too inappropriate)
Winter: Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
Hero and Hal cleared their throats and continue
Hero: You'll see it's all a show
Hal: Keep the readers laughing as you go
Four miserable teens: Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
Everyone: Always look on the bright side of life
(whistle tune)
Always look on the light side of life
Stitch and Angel: Always look on the bright side of life
Sparky and Bandanna: Always look on the light side of life
Troglodytes: Always look on the bright side of life
(whistles tune)
Lena, Pandora, and Loki: Always look on the bright side of life…
Soon, the four miserable teens were feeling a little better and sang the next part.
GW, MB, WLS, and Aki: Life's quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face a curtain with a bow
The three hybrids and angel finally noticed Wrath and Sam. Glowworm cocked her head and asked them, "Who are you guys?"
Hal stepped in. "Excuse me, GW. There are new friends. They fought back against the Homunculi and even got us some dinner."
"Is it alright if they stay here?" Hero asked politely.
"Ugh, more mouths to feed," Monkeyboy groaned and slapped his forehead.
Autumn looked at them and asked, "Do you two have any skills that could help us?"
"Well," Wrath started. "I can do alchemy and I can attach myself to anyone or anything."
"And…I can kill anyone by using my mind," Sam said hesitantly. When she saw their looks, she put in, "But, I rarely use it and I can control it. I'm pretty quick on my feet. Please let us stay."
The hybrids and angel looked at each other and turned to see the hopeful looks on everyone's faces. GW sighed and smiled. "Fine, as long as you two pull your weight around and help."
Yay!" they cheered. "I'm Wrath and this is my friend Samara, or Sam."
"Nice to meet ya', kiddos!" MB grinned. "Now, let's finish our happy song!"
"All together now!" Eddy shouted and soon, everyone stood up and danced the Can-Can as big band music played.
Everyone: Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the briiiiiight side of life!
Side of life!
Side of liiiiiiiife!
Hal and Hero looked at the kids while the demon children whistled the ending.
Everyone laughed at the end. "Thanks, everyone," Autumn smiled. "We feel a little better now."
"Time for a welcoming supper, everyone! And then, bed. We gotta work for that money tomorrow before three days are up," Winter said.
After a dinner of hot dogs and pizza, everyone settled in for bed.
"Get your arm-pit outta my face, lumpy!" Eddy groaned as Ed laughed and everyone went to sleep.
Wrath and Sam looked at Hero and Hal who looked at them. "What's up, you two?" Hal asked groggily.
"I wanna sleep!" Sparky whined.
"We just wanna thank you…for everything," Wrath said as Sam smiled.
Hero smiled and said, "Your welcome. And Hal has something to say as well, don't you?"
Hal sighed, "Sorry for being a dummyhead to you two today. You're good kids."
"Can we sleep now?!" Bandanna growled. Wrath and Sam smiled as they settled to their new life.
GW: Finally, chapter's done! That song was from Spamalot, which I saw recently. It was awesome! I just felt it went well with me and the three other kids' situation.
MB: Cool song. Anyways, next chappie will be when Minia and Grim Jr. come in.
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