Samurai Jack- Season 6, Episode 4

(Disclaimer: I do not own Samurai Jack or any of the characters. If I did the original show would have had a much better ending and this story wouldn;t have to be written!)

THE EPISODE BEGINS WHERE THE LAST ONE LEFT OFF. THE CAMERA MOVES ACROSS THE TOWN WHERE THE PEOPLE AND ALIENS ARE BUSY CELEBRATING THEIR NEW FREEDOM. THE CAMERA FOCUSES ON A BILLBOARD FEATURING AKU'S PICTURE...WHICH IS PROMTLY SMASHED AS A ROCK IS THROWN THROUGH IT. THE CAMERA THEN GOES DOWN TO SEE MORE PEOPLE HUGGING, SCREAMING WITH JOY, CRYING WITH COMPLETE ABANDON. A VEREY OLD ALEIN IS SEEN KNEELING DOWN RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HAPPY CHAOS LIFTING HIS HANDS UP AND CHANTING, "WE ARE FREE NOW...FINALLY FREE...THANK YOU OH GODS...THANK YOU, OH GODS..." THE CAMERA THEM SWITCHES TO A WOODEN STATUE OF AKU...WHICH IS PROMPTLY PULLED DOWN TO THUNDEROUS JOY. THE CAMERA THEN FOCUS ON THE TWO ALIENS WHO PULLED IT DOWN.

ALIEN #1 (holding the rope): What are we gonna do with this thing now?

ALIEN #2: Chop it up to pieces and sell it for firewood.

ALIEN #3 (entering the picture): Let's recarve it into a BIG statue of our hero!

ALIEN #1: Samurai Jack!

NUMBER OF ALIENS WHO HAVE GATHERED AROUND THEM: YEAH! SAMURAI JACK!

ALIEN #2: Let;'s make ALL these statues into statues of him!

ALEIN #3: Yeah! Lets! (CROWD starts to agree)

ALEIN #1: Hey, let's not get too carried away! Ya know what kind of a guy he is, he'd get too embarressed if we do THAT, let's just have a few statues of him.

ALEN #2: And carve up the rest into firewood to sell?

ALIEN #1: Of course!

ALIEN #2: Let;s get started! Let's do it for Jack! (CROWD crys out in agreement)

CAMERA THEN CUTS TO WHAT'S LEFT OF AKU'S FORTRESS, NOW A SMOKING PILE OF DEBRIS. JACK and ASHI are standing hand in hand on a small hill, staring down at it.

ASHI (as if she can;'t believe it): He's gone.

JACK: At last. (they turn to each other and JACK pulls her into a deep embrace. Camera cuts to the huge group a few yards away celebrating in pretty much the same way as the TOWNSPEOPLE did in the previous scene)

EXEDOR: We...we did it! We actually did it!

TRICERAQUINN #1: Hard to believe!

WOOLIE #1: It's finally happened! We're free...we're all free.

ASTRONAUNT #1 (looking around): Wait..where's Jack? We should really be the one we should all thank!

ARCHER #1: Him and Ashi. Where are they? Has anyone seen them?

(Camera cuts back to JACK and ASHI. JACK slowly touches ASHI'S cheek. They stare into each other's eyes for a long time.)

ASHI: Jack...I'm so sorry that you couldn't find any more portals. I know how much you wanted to go back home...

JACK: Do not feel bad for me Ashi, (looks out for a moment in sadness, then looks back at ASHI and puts his arm around her) the truth is, even though I do miss my home...I would miss you more. I would long for you every day of my life...and my heart would hurt with every beat of it. (stares into her eyes for a beat.)

ASHI: Jack...I felt the same way, only I didn't want to hurt you by saying it. But now that I know...I never want to be apart either. My heart would break. You've set me free long before we killed Aku. I can't imagine what I would even be if you hadn;t come into my life. I don;t even want to imagine.

JACK: I cannot bear to be parted from you. I love you, Ashi.

ASHI: I love you, Jack. (they kiss gentily)

SCOTSMAN: (watches JACK and ASHI from behind a tree. The camera cuts to his point of view. ASHI has her head on JACK'S shoulder and JACK is tenderly moving his hand up and down her back. Camera goes back to SCOTSMAN, who smiles smugly) Flora? (FLORA comes over to him) Ya still have ya Mum's box, right?

FLORA: Yeah, Dad.

SCOTSMAN: Go get it.

FLORA: Get it, Dad?

SCOTSMAN: Get it! Can't ya see this is destiny?! Don't ya wanna help with it?! Go get your Mom's box!

FLORA: The box! But, dad, that has...

SCORSMAN: I know what it has! And I say go get it! Ya mum is dead, she can;t wear it...and someone else needs it right now, if ya get me drift! Go! (FLORA glances at JACK and ASHI, and smiles)

FLORA: I'll get it, Dad. (runs off)

SCOTSMAN: Hey, buddy! (appears before JACK and ASHI)

JACK: My friend! Hello. Um..how are you right now?

SCOTSMAN: Me? Oh, I'm great! I'm in me Prime, and now I'm like that permanently! I'm lovin every minute of this! (laughs) Can't complain about painful joints anymore! Sooo, heh heh..how are YOU? Not that I gotta ask! (looks at ASHI knowingly)

JACK: Definitely much better now.

SCOTSMAN: I don;t blame ya! HA HA HA! Ya finally did it! That big bastard is finally in hell where he belongs! After all this time that super fanged, big mouth hornswoggled no good lily livered freak is rotting in the pits of misery and he ain;t never getting out again! And we owe it all to the two of ya! Ya both heroes! How about that! These guys are probably gonna give ya a parade or something in a few days when all this hoopla and this damn mess is cleared up. I tell ya, when those statues are pulled down finally it;s gonna be the greatest thing I will have ever seen! (FLORA comes back with a small blue ring box) Ah, ya got it, great! (turns serious) Hey, buddy...can we talk for a few minutes?

JACK: Of course.

SCOTSMAN: Excuse us for one minute, Ashi. I gotta speak to him privately. I promise I'll give him back in one minute. (they go off to the side) Hey, buddy, Flora has something she wants to give to ya.

JACK: Oh? What is it, Flora? (FLORA hands over the box.) Thank you. (he opens up the box to find a lovely diamond ring inside set in a gold band) It is beautiful! Is this for Ashi?

SCOTSMAN: Yep! I heard what you said about how much ya love her and ya want her with ya forever. Well, there's no time like right now! Go for it, buddy!

JACK: Now?

SCOTSMAN: Right now! Hey, ya waited 50 years for her, right? Why wait one more minute! You love her, she loves you! I know ya want to marry her! Well, go do it! One part of your life is over with the death of that baboon! Start the next part right now! Take it from someone with experience. When ya truly meet your soulmate, and ya know deep down she's the one, and you don't wanna be apart, well I say...why wait?

JACK: My friend, you are right.

SCOTSMAN: Of course I am! It's all yours then, buddy! Think of that as a thank you present from me ta you. (gestures to ASHI) now, don;t keep the girl waiting. It's rude! Ya got a question you need to ask her! (JACK smiles and nods. He goes back to ASHI. The camera then cuts to reveal EXEDOR on top of a faraway tree, looking out while the huge crowd is gathered below.)

ASTRONAUT #1: What's going on?

WOOLIE #1: What's happening?

EXEDOR: Shh, shh! Can;t quite see..it looks like hes got something in his hand...(camera cuts back to JACK and ASHI)

ASHI: Is everything OK, Jack?

JACK: Yes, just fine. (he smiles and takes ASHI'S hand). Ashi, I must ask you something.

ASHI: Yes?

(JACK gets down on one knee. Quickly he opens the box, takes out the ring, puts the box on the ground. Camera cuts to EXEDOR)

EXEDOR: HE'S KNEELING DOWN! (the crowd gasps. The camera cuts back to JACK, who's smiling tenderly at ASHI and holding the ring up)

JACK: Ashi, may I please have the honor of your hand in marriage?

ASHI (gasps): Marriage?

JACK: Yes, Ashi. I love you with everything I have. Now that Aku is finally no more, I want to share my life with you, and my love. (puts hand on her cheek) Be my wife and my life companion, Ashi.

ASHI: Jack..I...(shades of her nightmare come back to her) I..

JACK: Aku cannot hurt either one of us, nor anyone anymore, Ashi. He is dead, and will never return. He will never give you any more nightmares, nor enslave anyone else again.

ASHI (stares at the smoking pile where AKU'S fortress was. Slowly she looks relieved): Yes...he's dead.

JACK: He will no longer enslave anyone. This is the beginning of a bright and happy future. One that is safe for all, and one we can all rebuild..and I wish for you to be by my side as that is happening, Ashi. No matter what life may offer us in this future, I want to face it with you.

ASHI (understanding what he means): I want that too, Jack. More than anything.

JACK: Will you marry me?

ASHI (looks at the smoking remains of AKU'S fortress again and looks back at JACK with love and relief) : Yes, I will!

JACK stands up, puts ring on her finger and kisses her tenderly.

JACK: May the gods bless you, Ashi. (looks serious and takes her hand in his. The camera then cuts to the two of them framed by the sun) From now till forever we two are one. (they look happily into each other's eyes and share a longer, deeper kiss.)

EXEDOR IS STILL WATCHING THIS FROM HIS PERECH ON THE TREE AND HIS FACE BREAKS OUT INTO AN EXCITED GRIN

EXEDOR (Calling out): IT'S A YES! SHE SAID YES! (the crowd screams with joy, hugging, yelling cheering. the sounds of happy claps are heard. JACK and ASHI are still kissing so deeply they don't hear what's going on around them. THE SCOTSMAN and the DAUGHTERS run back and clap happily)

BEATRICE: CONGRADULATIONS!

FLORA OUT OF THE CORNER OF HER EYE SEES HER FATHER HUDDLED UP BY THE TREE WITH HIS HEAD DOWN. HIS EYES ARE COVERED. SHE HEARS QUIET SOBS. HER EYEBROWS GO UP.

FLORA: Dad? Are ya CRYING?

SCOTSMAN (trying to control his sobs): No...no...I'm good...(FLORA just gives him a wise look, then smiles, watching the two of them)

(cut to commercial)

(JACK and ASHI finally come up for air and look up to see everyone clapping happily for them)

SCOTSMAN: Congradulations! One of me best friends is finally gonna get married!

MIRANDA: I'm so happy for ye both!

JESSICA: Ye deserve this! Ye both do!

SCOTSMAN: We are gonna throw ye both the biggest, most beautiful, most incredible wedding this side of the Scottish Isles!

ARCHER #1 (coming over to congradulate them): We'll all help!

TRICERAQUINN #2: Absolutely!

TRICERAQUINN #1: Nothing but the best, definitely deserved!

SCOTSMAN: And we'll start by having a big engagement party tonight to celebrate, and you're ALL invited! We'll lead the way there! (to JACK and ASHI) Ye can spend the day in our house while we set up! (gestures to DAUGHTERS) Beatrice, while we're doing that, you go to the Monks. Rebecca, you and Miranda make Ashi's wedding dress! Bridget, you make the invitations and pick the sisters you're gonna send with ya to deliver them. The rest of ya, let's get going! We got a lot of work to do! Tell all the citizens here, I know they're definitely gonna wanna help!

JACK: Please, do not go to a lot of trouble..

SCOTSMAN: Ha! There ya go again, buddy! "Don;t go to any trouble! None of this is necessary!" HA! Never about him, ever ever about him! That's you all over! It's always for someone else, don't go to any trouble for little ol unimportant me! No! I unworthy of a big honor! Don;t make it about me! (jokingly to ASHI) ya see what kinda a man ya picked for yaself?

ASHI (putting her arms around JACK): Yes, I do. (smiles at him) and I'll never give him up for anything in the entire world! (JACK smiles and kisses her cheek)

SCOTSMAN: Well, that's all well and nice, but I say, you're gonna be getting a fairy-tale wedding pal! Just leave it all to us! A wedding fit for a Prince and Princess, that's what you're all gonna git and we ain;t gonna say no so don;'t even bother to argue! Now, let's go, buddy!

(camera then cuts to inside FLORA'S bedroom, typically decorated in what a Scottish woman would have. ASHI is sitting on the bed with FLORA, REBECCA is in a chair sketching in a notepad, ANASTASIA, LUCY, MIRANDA, PAULA, LINDA, GRETEL, and CAROL are sitting in various places)

REBECCA: Ok, well, what kind of dress do you want? We can design any pattern for it that you like!

ASHI: Can you do that?

ANASTASIA: Of course! Becky is the artist among us! She can draw any kind of dress ya want and then we can make it.

REBECCA: What do you want? It's your dress and your wedding!

ASHI (chuckles a bit): My wedding...I just can;t believe this is happening...(lifts up her hand to look at the ring) it's like I'm dreaming.

FLORA: Well, it ain't a dream, it's really happening. You're gonna be a Samurai's Wife. (ASHI blushes a bit) Heh, I see the red in those cheeks. Ya really love him, don't ya?

ASHI: More than anything in the whole world. Sometimes I don;t think I'm even deserving of this.

REBECCA: Why would ya even think that?!

ASHI: I've never had anyone who cares about me as much as Jack does. I mean my whole life me and my sisters were basically raised to be nothing more than human weapons. Training ever since the day we were born. Sunup to sundown. Nothing but training, practicing, learning to fight...and that's it. Holed up in that cave, never allowed to go outside. I didn;t even know my own sisters. I never got a chance to know them. We were forbidden to even speak to each other. My mother, may she rot in hell, caught me peeking outside one time when I was little...and she threw me to her minions..and they beat me. (The DAUGHTERS all gasp)

REBECCA: They HIT you?

ASHI: Yep. And it wasn't the first time either. I often got beaten. I was the rebel, if you will. (sighs) I've never known real love until Jack came. My mother never loved me, I was never allowed to get close to my sisters. We were all strangers to each other. My mother never said a kind word to any of us. She never allowed any of us to even help each other. Saying that that was a sign of weakness. She never even touched us except to train us. Not to mention the way I treated Jack when I first met him. We were all programmed to hate him due to my mother's lies. We all were programmed to kill him or be killed. The way we all attacked him, almost killed him ourselves, and when I was the only one left...I put him through hell. Yet despite all of that, he saved me. He saved my life! Numerous times. I still wonder why he did that.

FLORA (quietly): Because I think he knew you didn't mean what you told him.

ASHI: All those names I called him, so many threats I made to him...yet he still saved me...he showed me the truth. He let me see the evils of Aku and how wrong my mother was and the horrid lies she told. And when I found out about what Jack was REALLY like...I was so ashamed of how I acted and how I treated him. Yet he forgave me.

ANASTASIA: Because YOU saved HIS life. Guess he figured that makes ya even.

ASHI: I'd do it all over again for him. (as ASHI is talking, she gets up from the bed and slowly walks around the room. The camera follows her) He's the most understanding, sweetest, kindest man. He's helped me see things that I've never seen before. He's shown me things I've never known. He's made me see I can choose my own path. My mother programmed me from birth to hate him, but he's my best friend, he's everything to me. Sometimes I don't think I deserve someone like him. (As ASHI is talking, FLORA is watching her with a look that's a mixture of sadness, sympathy, and thoughtfulness)

REBECCA: Believe me, you are worthy of this. Me dad always spoke of Jack and all he's done. And you are THE best thing to have ever happened to him. Now, put the past behind ya. After all, Aku is dead, he's in bloody hell keeping Mummy Dearest company, and this is the first day of the rest of your life! I know Jack's pretty much forgotten what happened. Now you can do the same, starting with your dress. What kind of designs do you like?

ASHI: Well...I like nature. I love trees and flowers. That's how I got into trouble a number of times, when my mother caught me looking outside, which wasn't allowed. I also like animals...like Jack. That's how I first got attracted to Jack. When Jack saved me from the belly of that sea monster, we washed up on an island, and I saw Jack smile at a ladybug that was crawling on his arm and let it fly away. I remembered I was awestruck by a ladybug when I was little, but my mother took it and squished it in front of me, saying that animals are distracting and Aku would never allow them. But Jack showed me that she was wrong. Not only are animals allowed, it's OK to love them and show them kindness.

BEATRICE: So your relationship with Jack basically began with a ladybug?

REBECCA: Wait, wait, wait, I'm getting all this down (draws on her sketch pad)

ASHI: I guess in a way it did. I guess ladybugs are kinda our animal. (laughs) Sounds kinda silly, doesn't it? (FLORA is still looking at her)

FLORA: No, it doesn't sound funny at all. (takes her hand) In fact, I think you're a very strong woman, to go through all you did. So you like animals and nature?

REBECCA: Oh, I have it! (turns pad around so they can all see the dress she's sketched. It's drawn like a typical Japanese formal dress but with a flowers and leaves motiff. They all gasp)

ASHI (gasps): That is beautiful!

REBECCA (passes sketch pad over): Do ya like it?

ASHI (staring): It's amazing. (LINDA peeks over her shoulder and whistles)

LINDA: You drew that?

REBECCA: If you notice, I put a nice ladybug right here on the waist of the dress. Kinda symbolic. And right here is his family crest...which of course means it's gonna become YOUR family crest!

ANASTASIA: You'll be quite the formal lady now, won't ye be?

ASHI: Can you really make this?

REBECCA: Of course. (takes tape measure) First I gotta measure you. Stand up for a minute. (ASHI does so as REBECCA takes measurements and jots them down.) Great! And the rest of us can work on this dress.

ASHI: What can I do?

REBECCA: Go outside and keep your fiance company! (laughs) Technically ya shouldn't be here, but we needed your opinion on what you want your dress to look like. We can work on it. You go outside and spend some time with him. (ASHI smiles and exits the room quickly, FLORA is still watching her go)

THE CAMERA CITS TO OITSIDE. SCOTSMAN IS NOW WITH JACK AND IS SHOWING HIM WHAT THE PLACE LOOKS LIKE SO FAR.

SCOTSMAN (leading JACK to the right where a large table is being set up, a lovely white tablecloth is being set out and a number of the SCOTSDAUGHTERS are already setting it up with silver plates and candlelabras): And then, after the wedding, you two will be going right here for the reception. We're getting the table all set up for the special engagement dinner we're throwing for the two of ya tonight, and then we're gonna have the wedding dinner here.

JACK: My friend, this is beautiful. It is..

SCOTSMAN: Almost too much! Ya went to too much trouble for little ol us. I tell ya, ya getting so predictable, even after all this time! Look, buddy, you and Ashi deserve nothing but the best for what ya did, and I'm gonna see that's exactly what the two of ya are gonna get! Now, the wedding cake is gonna go right here, the dinner is gonna be sure ta have a lot of nice fresh fish, and we're gonna start the dinner with your favorite, a nice sushi appatiser. How does that grab ya?

JACK: It sounds perfect (bows) Thank you.

SCOTSMAN: Ah, don;t mention it. What are pals for? Now, we're still figuring out how many chairs we're all gonna be needing for this, probably quite a bunch. I know a whole lotta...(sees that JACK is staring off into space with a faraway sad look in his eyes.) Hey, buddy? (JACK turns around) What are ya looking at?

JACK: Nothing...

SCOTSMAN: Aw, come on now. Something IS wrong. What is it? I thought we were making everything perfect here...

JACK: You are, my friend. It is not that, far from that. It is just..

SCOTSMAN: Yeah?

JACK: I guess I am feeling a bit homesick. I do wish my parents could be here for the ceremony. I still miss them very much.

SCOTSMAN: Oh yeah...

JACK (quickly): It is not that I do not appreciate this, or that I do not wish to marry. I love Ashi with everything in me, and when I marry her it will be the happiest moment of my life.

SCOTSMAN: That's all any of us want for ya, buddy. For ya to be happy.

JACK: And I know we shall be. I just wish that my parents could be here to meet her. I know they would love her as much as I do. I know it is not possible, but I wish I could take Ashi back to my home. I would love to show her around my Father's Land, and my childhood home. I wish I could introduce her to my parents. I would love to share this day with them.

SCOTSMAN: You will, buddy. They are here with ya. Ya just can't see them. After all, they ain't got me special sword with the magic in it that could turn THEM into ghosts HA, HA, HA! But they no doubt saw everything that's happened, and I think they've given their blessing to ya. (looks up) They're right above us, pal, and I know they're happy. I bet they're thinking exactly the same thing I am. Ashi's perfect for ya. You two are gonna be very happy together.

JACK: I know we shall be. I do love her very much.

SCOTSMAN: And she loves you. You two are gonna have a nice long life together, especially since that anti-aging spell's gone. I know you got your parents blessing. They'll be here, they've got the best seats in the house.

JACK: (bows) Thank you, my friend. That does make me feel better.

SCOTSMAN: No problem. (sees ASHI in the distance) Here comes ya ladylove. (JACK smiles and goes to meet her. SCOTSMAN watches for a bit, then he scratches his chin in thought. Finally he lifts his head like he has an idea, looks himself over for a few minutes, snaps his fingers, and vanishes. Scene cuts back to FLORA'S bedroom. She sees out the window. Scene cuts to just outside the window. ASHI sees JACK by the pond and she runs to him, kissing him tenderly. Scene cuts back to FLORA watching from the bed. She then turns to her sisters and scene cuts back to the inside of the bedroom)

FLORA: Girls? (she beckons to her sisters, who gather on the bed.) I've been thinking. I think that, for the engagement dinner tonight, we Scotsdaughters should give a gift.

REBECCA: I thought this dinner was gonna be our gift.

LINDA: I thought this whole wedding was a gift!

FLORA: Well yeah. But..I was thinking of something else we can do tonight. (stares out the window again. Scene quickly cuts to Jack and Ashi walking along the pond holding hands from the window. Scene cuts back to bedroom) We all know Ashi was cheated out of a real family, and real sisters...

GRETEL: Yeah, that's true.

MIRANDA: It's not fair what happened to her. She's a great girl, she deserved better than that!

FLORA: Yeah...she absolutely does. She deserves to have a real family! She should know what it's like to have real sisters, who can give her real love that she deserves!

LUCY: She absolutely should!

REBECCA: She deserves it after what she and Jack did!

FLORA: Yeah. (sits up) And I think WE are just the ones to do it! I want to make Ashi an Honorary Scotswoman.

MIRANDA: What do you mean, Flora?

REBECCA: Ya mean like, adopt her?

FLORA: Yeah. I mean, you heard her talk about her past. How she was abused and mistreated by that bitch of a mother, and how she never even got to know her sisters. Her own family were strangers. I think she deserves to have a real family, who will care about her and treat her right.

REBECCA: Flora, I am with you on this! Now, Ashi may not be the typical red haired Scot, like us. But in the time I've gotten to know her, I notice she has got spirit!

JACKIE: Yeah,. I think Ashi is terrific. She's perfect for Jack. And she's strong, and she's nice, and she can kick butt like no one's business! I say in the spirit of the Scots, let's do it! Let's give her a real family and real sisters.

FLORA: Great. So, it's unanimous?

JACKIE: Yes!

LINDA: I say yes.

GRETEL: Yes!

FLORA: Rebecca?

REBECCA: Yes!

FLORA: Paula?

PAULA: Yes!

LISA: Well, there are already 29 of us, so let;'s make it an even 30!

ANASTASIA: Yes!

SAMANTHA: Yes! Let's give her a family.

CAROL: I say yes.

LUCY: Yes!

FLORA: Great! Let's find the rest of the girls and talk it over with them. I think they'll agree. We can give her a Scottish adoption ceremony tonight before the dinner! (sticks out her hand): All hands in? (THE SCOTSDAUGHTERS all put their hands in) Ashi as our new sister?

ALL: Yes!

MIRANDA: Hey...you know what?

LINDA: What?

MIRANDA: With Ashi as our new sister...that means when she marries Jack, he's gonna become our brother! (starts to giggle)

ANASTASIA: Dad will be happy to hear that!

LINDA: I can;t wait to tell him when he comes back!

GRETEL: Where did Dad go anyway?

LUCY: I dunno, he was out there talking to Jack, then he disappeared.

CAROL: He'll probably come back soon. I can;t wait to tell him this!

SCOTSMAN'S GHOST POPS UP BEHIND HIS DAUGHTERS

SCOTSMAN (startling them): Can't wait to tell me what?

CAROL: Well, Dad, we've all been talking about Ashi.

SCOTSMAN: Yeah. Ain't she a great girl? Perfect for Jack.

LUCY: Definitely! Well...about Ashi...we've decided, we want to adopt her.

ANASTASIA: We want to make her a part of our family. As an Honorary Scotsdaughter.

PAULA: We've all been talking about this, and we're all in agreement. She's had such a bad life, and we could give her a whole new one, couldn't we? Poor girl's never known what it was like to be a part of a family. We could give her the chance! We could show her what a real family is like!

SCOTSMAN: Girls...what a great idea! HA HA! Why not? I'd be honored to consider her a part of me family! But just remember, Girls, adoption is serious. Once you go through with the ceremony, she becomes your sister forever.

FLORA: That's all right with me.

LUCY: It's all right with me too.

JACKIE: And me!

PAULA: Which means Jack is gonna marry into our family as well!

SCOTSMAN: I love it! Me best friend is gonna marry into me family after all!

MIRANDA: Jack is gonna become a member of our family! Isn't life funny sometimes?

SCOTSMAN: Ya bet it is! You Girls go and tell her the news. I gotta go up there (points above his head) cause there are a couple of Spirits I need to find and talk to. I'll be coming back for the engagement dinner.

THE CAMERA IS NOW OUTSIDE. IT SLOWLY PANS AROUND THE LAND, FINALLY LANDING UPON JACK AND ASHI. THEY ARE LAYING UNDERNEATH A HUGE CHERRY TREE. JACK IS LAYING DOWN WITH HIS BACK LEANING AGAINST THE TRUNK AND ASHI IS LAYING IN HIS ARMS. CAMERA CLOSES IN ON THEM. JACK LOOKS DOWN AND NOTICES ASHI'S EYES ARE PEACEFULLY CLOSED. JACK SMILES AND TENDERLY RUNS HIS HAND DOWN HER CHEEK, JUST STARING AT HER BEAUTY. HE TENDERLY STROKES HER HAIR BEFORE REACHING DOWN AND KISSING HER GENTILY ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD. THE CAMERA DOES A CLOSE UP ON ASHI'S FACE AND SHE OPENS HER EYES SLIGHTLY, REVEALING SHE WASN'T ASLEEP. THE CAMERA THEN CUTS TO JACK AND ASHI. JACK REACHES DOWN TO KISS HER AGAIN. ASHI QUICKLY OPENS HER EYES AND LIFTS HER HEAD, MEETING JACK'S LIPS. THEY SMILE AND LAUGH HAPPILY. JACK LOOKS UP AND SEES THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS ON THE TREES. HE REACHES UP, TAKES ONE, AND GENTILY PUTS IT BEHIND ASHI'S EAR, RUNING HIS FINGER DOWN HER CHEEK. CAMERA CUTS TO CLOSE UP OF JACK SMILING DOWN WITH A LOOK OF PURE LOVE AND THEN TO A CLOSE UP OF ASHI WITH THE SAME LOOK. CAMERA THEN CUTS TO SHOT OF THE TWO OF THEM

JACK: Do you know when I first started loving you? (ASHI shakes her head) When we were both swollowed up by that sea monster and you tried to kick me into those fish!

ASHI (raises her head, laughing): You WHAT?! (both she and JACK laugh) I knew when we washed up on that island and I saw you tenderly touch that ladybug, then let it go free. (JACK gazes into her eyes. Camera cuts to close up of ASHI as JACK tenderly touches her cheek.)

JACK (whispering): My love.

ASHI (smiles tenderly at first. She looks out into the horizon, then looks down): I'm still sorry you couldn't go back to your home after all this time, Jack. I know how much you wanted to...and how you spent so many years trying to. (camera cuts to both JACK and ASHI)

JACK (softly): Do not feel bad for me, Ashi. (gazes out with a faraway look in his eyes) Even though I shall always miss the past, and my home, (looks down, temporarily sad) if I am truly unable to go back, and my destiny is to stay here...so be it. (looks at ASHI and smiles) But you have made it worthwhile. (takes her hand) Being with you means so much to my heart, Ashi. I cannot think of anyone I would rather be in the future with, my love. Finally being able to destroy Aku, restore hope to this future and getting to spend it with you makes everything that has happened worth it.

ASHI: It does for me too, Jack. (wraps her arms around his neck) You hold my heart, too. I don't want to be with anyone else but you. Jack, I love you so much.

JACK: I love you, too, Ashi, with everything in me...(shares another longer kiss) I only wish my parents could have met you. I know they would adore you. My mother definitely would. I think she did always want to have a daughter as well as me. She would no doubt spoil you. (ASHI smiles at this. She then lifts her head and stares at the land around her. The camera then cuts to her point of view as it slowly turns, taking in the peaceful surroundings, the bright blue sky, and the many trees)

ASHI: This land looks so...perfect. It's so peaceful here.

JACK: Yes. Now the rest of the world can be this way too.

ASHI (nods): I hope so. (looks up) This tree is so beautiful. (The camera again takes her point of view as she sees the leaves and cherry blossoms above her and the sun peaking through it.) This is the prettiest place I've ever seen. (Stretches out her left hand and sees her ring sparkling in the sunlight. turns to JACK) Jack? I think I want to get married right here. Under this tree.

JACK: Right here?

ASHI: Yes. I think this place is perfect. It's so peaceful and beautiful.

JACK: This is where you would like it?

ASHI: Yes.

JACK (smiles): Then this is where we shall have it, we can tell them tonight what we have decided. (gentily pulls ASHI close to him and they kiss softly)

ASHI (whispering): Jack...

JACK (smiling): Mako.

ASHI: What?

JACK: My real Japanese name is Mako. I went by Jack here because it was easier to hide from Aku at first using that name. He was the only one in this time that did know my real name.

ASHI: So, your real name is Mako? Not Jack?

JACK: My Japanese name is Mako. When I first came here a group of people called me Jack and it just stayed with me. I figured that if I told anyone my real name word would get out to Aku and it would have made it easier for him to track me. You are the first one in this time that I have ever told this to.

ASHI: So, what should I call you? Mako or Jack?

JACK: You may call me whatever you wish. I am used to both of those names now.

ASHI: I think I'll just call you Jack.

JACK: That is all right. (smiles. ASHI leans against his chest again and he wraps his arms around her tightly.)

THE SCOTSDAUGHTERS ENTER JUST THEN

FLORA: Hi, Jack, Ashi. Hope we weren't interrupting anything.

JACK: No, that is all right. (they stand up)

FLORA: Ashi, we... my sisters and I... have a gift for you.

ASHI: For me?

FLORA: Yes. (pins a special pendent to ASHI. It contains the official colors of the SCOTSMAN'S family as well as the symbol of their clan)

ASHI: It's so pretty. Thank you.

FLORA: That's a special pendant, Ashi. It's worn by the members of our family.

ASHI (looks confused): But...I'm not a family member.

FLORA (smiles and steps forward): You are now. (ASHI'S eyes grow wide) You're an amazing warrior, Ashi. (takes her hand gentily) We've all talked this over, and we're in complete agreement. You're as talented as all of us...and it would be an honor for you to join our family, as our new adopted sister and Honorary Scotsdaughter.

ASHI: But...how would we do that?

FLORA: We would adopt you, in a special Scots Ceremony. We would all make you an official member of our Clan...and Jack too. After all, he'll be marring you shortly (she laughs a bit, then looks serious) We would like you to become a part of our family. (ASHI gasps and hold her hand to her heart in shock, clearly at a loss for words) Here now...don't cry...don't cry (hugs ASHI gentily) We can have the ceremony just before your engagement dinner tonight. Welcome to our family...sister. (ASHI is at a loss for words) Ya don't have to say anything right now. But I assure ya, this will be different from how you were raised before. We're all a REAL family. We stand up for each other, we're there for each other, and we take care of each other. And pretty soon...you'll have a sense of being loved like a real sister, in a real family. Because ya WILL be loved like one. Come and join our family.

(JACK smiles and walks over to ASHI, putting his arm around her and kissing her on the cheek.)

ASHI (sounding like she can't believe it): Jack...

JACK: You deserve this, Ashi.

LINDA: And check this out. Now that you're gonna get married, that means you're gonna be in our family too, Jack!

JACK (looks at ASHI happily) : Yes!

LINDA: Funny how it all works out, don't it? You both are gonna have a brand new family! (points to ASHI) You'll be adopted into one. (points to JACK) and you're gonna marry into one!

JACK (comes over to the SCOTSDAUGHTERS): Well, in that case, I feel I must ask you this then, (turns serious and takes ASHI'S hand, then bows before them) May I have the honor of your sister's hand in marriage?

FLORA: Of course you may! (laughs and hugs them both) Come on, let;s get ready for the adoption ceremony!

(SCENE THEN DISSOLVES INTO NIGHTTIME IN A SPECIAL THICKET WHERE SCOTTISH FLAGS ARE HUNG ON SEVERAL TREES AND THE PLACE IS DECORATED WITH FLOWERS. MOST OF THE SCOTSDAUGHTERS ARE GATHERED IN A CIRCLE. JACK IS KNEELING RIGHT BY THE ENTRANCE. DIANA IS PLAYING THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL ANTHEM ON HER BAGPIPES AS FLORA AND ASHI ARE STANDING IN FRONT OF A TABLE WHERE 28 CANDLESTICKS ARE IN A CIRCLE AROUND A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS. ASHI IS HOLDING AN UNLIT CANDLE AND FLORA IS HOLDING A LIT ONE. SHE SMILES, TURNS TO ASHI, AND LIGHTS HER CANDLE.

FLORA: Ashi, you were our friend. But today, you become our sister! (she turns and puts her candle on the alter, and motions for ASHI to do the same. She smiles and gives ASHI a hug. Camera cuts to JACK, who has a happy and proud look on his face. Camera cuts to his point of view as ASHI turns to him and smiles happily. Camera cuts back to JACK who stands up and goes to ASHI, hugging her tenderly)

JACK: Now you have a family, Ashi. A real true one.

ASHO (smiles and looks around her): A family...

REBECCA: You'll have one too now, Jack. You're gonna be our brother!

JACK (smiles): Yes.

MIRANDA (aside to LUCY): Did Flora talk to Exedor about our plans yet?

LUCY: She's gonna at the dinner tonight.

FLORA: Let's get this family to the engagement dinner tonight, before everyone wonders where we all are!

Camera then cuts to that night. The camera slowly goes around the table as the many guests are passing around trays of fish, bowls of rice, and pieces of bread. TRICERAQUINN #1 stands up and clinks his glass for attention

TRICERAQUINN #1: I'd like to propose a toast. (everyone stands up. He rises his glass towards JACK and ASHI) To Jack and Ashi. May you have a wonderful brand new future and a happy long life together!

ALL: Here Here! Cheers! (all drink)

ARCHER #1 (stands up): Jack, I can honestly say, speaking on behalf of my brothers, we have never forgotten you or the kindness and heroism you showed in freeing us from that spell. We knew then you were not an ordinary person, and that Aku would be no match for you. Even though you must remain here, we all hope that now that Aku is no more, this will be be the beginning of a brand new future for you, and your lovely bride Ashi. We met her as she was looking for you, and we were impressed by her own amazing talents and strength. She's perfect for you, Jack. We hope you will have a perfect life together. As we all rebuild this new future, we'll forever think of you as we do so. (All agree and lift their glasses)

JACK: Yes, this future will require a lot of rebuilding. They may need help is doing so.

ASHI: I think they definitely will. (smiles) Do you think we might be able to help them, Jack?

REBECCA: Hey, let;'s get you two married first! (laughs) ya just can;t wait to go out and help help help again!

SCOTSMAN: Let them go! After all, it;s gonna take at least a month to plan this wedding, and there just MIGHT be some louses out there who...ah...haven;t quite gotten the memo yet about what's happened. (to JACK and ASHI) ya can go and help begin the rebuilding tomorrow, buddy. But tonight, you two are taking a much deserved rest, and we're celebrating your engagement! (everyone agrees and starts talking and eating. The camera cuts to a closeup of JACK. He turns to ASHI and smiles. The camera cuts to his hand as he tenderly reaches out and takes her ringed one on the table. The camera stays on their hands.

CUT TO BLACK

END CREDITS START

EPISODE CV

SAMURAI JACK: PHIL LAMARR

ASHI: TARA STRONG

SCOTSMAN: JOHN DIMAGGIO

VARIOUS SCOTSDAUGHTERS: GREY DELISLE GRIFFIN

KARI WALGREN

WENDEE LEE

E.G. DALEY

KATH SOUCE

CATHERINE CAVADINI

MONA MARSHALL

JENNIFER HALE

TRICERAQUINN #1/ARCHER #1/ASTRONANT #1/EXEDOR: JEFF BENNET

TRICERAQUINN #2/ASTRONAUNT #2: JESS HARNELL

TRICERAQUINN #3/ ARCHER #2/WOOLIE #2: KEVIN MICHEAL RICHARDSON

ARCHER #3/ WOOLIE #1/ASTRONAUNT #4: TOM KENNY

AFTER THE END CREDITS WE SEE THE CARTOON NETWORK BOX.

THE BOX OPENS UP TO REVEAL JACK AND ASHI STANDING BACK-TO-BACK.

JACK IS HOLDING HIS SWORD AND ASHI IS HOLDING HER SICKLE.

THEY BOTH TURN TO THE AUDIENCE AT THE SAME TIME.

THE BOX CLOSES.