Chapter 8: Things Set Right
As you remember from the previous chapter, Phineas Prime had the opportunity to put Terran Empire Phineas to justice…for good. Instead, he spared him in mercy to the shock of both crews, who thought he was sure to avenge himself on his parallel. What is to become of the Terran Empire crew? For that matter, what is to become of the Prime Universe crew? Let's check it out as I conclude this story once and for all.
Previously…
…Phineas Prime ignited his lightsaber once more and walked over to his parallel universe counterpart. He said "You threatened me and my friends; you threatened my whole planet; you insulted my girlfriend; I have every reason to kill you for all of this. You know what I must do, and I do not see any regret in what I'm about to do…" Phineas Prime raised his lightsaber in the air, and swung down, hitting the ground next to Terran Empire Phineas before turning his weapon off. All in the room looked around in relief and shock. "I'm not like you—never was, never am, and never will be" said Phineas Prime. "I never believed the philosophy of 'an eye for an eye.' As I said, I have a heart and am selfless, unlike you and your Empire." "What do you…have to lose…by killing me…?" asked a confused Terran Empire Phineas. "My self-respect and good conscience" replied Phineas Prime. "You're only a teenager like me and deserve to live a long and fulfilling life like any human being does." At this, Phineas Prime's communicator went off from Meap's ship…
And now, to continue with our story…
Meap confirmed a successful repair of his flagship and his survival. "Thanks, Meap. Hold on one sec; I'm doing something important right now." "Meap." Phineas then said "I don't know if you'd give any of us the same mercy that I have just given you, but I did what was right. Will you do the same?" Terran Empire Phineas got up weakly while still cradling his handless arm, looked down in guilt, and then just broke down in tears, which no one of either crew had seen from this seemingly tough General/Fleet Admiral. "I never realized…how much of a monster…I've been made to be…Doofenshmirtz's evil…was just…just too much to handle…he took us by force…and brainwashed us as children…" Phineas Prime laid a hand on his shoulder, making Terran Empire Phineas look up; "I will not condemn you or remember your crimes here today. I have learned forgiveness from Isabella when she was almost assimilated into a cyborg collective by a future Doofenshmirtz in this universe. Hatred is always wrong, and I do not hate you for what you've done."
"I…am the result of…what my environment…made me…" "No. We all have the choice about what to do with our lives, no matter how bad of a background we all have. Although I say that your Doofenshmirtz needs a reminder of how letting environment controlling you turns you into a monster. Can you get through to him?" "We can definitely try. If we're not successful, take…Ferb, can you scrounge up enough parts to create a multi-dimensional…?" Terran Empire Ferb dashed off before his brother could finish. In a few minutes, he had made two multi-dimensional communicators in the classic Phineas and Ferb-style brevity of doing the impossible. "Ah, Ferb, my step-brother…is your Ferb the same way?" "Yes, yes he is. He's a man of action, as I describe him." Both laughed in a now-friendly relationship as parallel brothers.
"We can communicate with these if we should ever need a hand in taking on our Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Now, if we may…peacefully part…ugh…I need to get a new prosthetic hand…" "Well, while I never thought I'd say this, I was glad to have met you and your crew—or should I say me and my crew?" said Phineas Prime. "While this line may be cliché to you and to us, as well as recognized by all…" Terran Empire Phineas raised his still-existing hand, saying "…live long…and prosper…in all seriousness and sincerity." All on the ISS Phineas bridge laughed for a while before the Prime crew was escorted back to the USS Phineas, which was still in tractor lock by the ISS Phineas. Repairs were made all over by the Fireside Girls, who finally got to return to their engineering area. As the ISS Phineas slowly changed its trajectory to the temporal portal where it came from, they sent one last transmission—"Don't forget us! We may very well need your help in resisting Emperor Doofenshmirtz and his evil, so be at the ready! May the stars shine down on you..."
Phineas felt a tear go down his face as he couldn't help but wave at the now-faraway ISS Phineas. Isabella walked up behind him, grasping his other hand, their fingers intertwining in habit. Phineas blushed a little bit, turning towards Isabella to say "I'm glad we're safe." "I'm glad you still remember my wish that you don't hate any enemies" said Isabella in return. "You could have very well killed that…other you…but you didn't. You realized his right to live as much as we did, and I'm proud of you for it." She kissed him on the cheek after saying this. He without hesitation turned to her and put his hand to her hair, stroking it slowly while looking into her eyes. "I love you." "I gitchee gitchee goo you, too." They both pulled in for the kiss, when an alert signal rang suddenly from home. "Stations, everybody!" said Phineas, quickly kissing Isabella before returning to his captain's chair.
"Number One, how are our shields and power?" Commander Fletcher (Ferb) answered "Shields are at 50% Power is at 75%" "Open the channel!" "Aye, sir" said Lieutenant Commander Garcia-Shapiro (Isabella). "This is Phineas; who's calling?" asked Phineas informally. "Hey, you guys, how are you? Are you okay? Are you hurt?" asked Mrs. Flynn. "Uh, no mom, we're fine. We're just heavily-damaged and on should be home in a few hours." "Make it quick! I'm making lasagna for dinner!" The whole crew began to water in their mouths at this. "Got it, mom! We'll be on our way as soon as possible! See you at home! Love you!" "I love you, too, Phineas. And you, too, Ferb!" Ferb snapped his fingers in response. "Engineering, how is progress going down there?" asked Phineas. "We're almost ready, sir! It's a good thing you built this ship only at a moderate size, or this would take days!" answered Lieutenant Commander Rai (Baljeet).
=== 2 ½ Hours Later… ===
The ship was finally mostly-repaired and a course for home was set. "Helm, all ahead at maximum warp." "Aye, sir" answered Ferb. There was a slight engine stall at first, but the streak of lights eventually enveloped the whole ship as the stars streaked and zoomed by. "Warp 2. Warp 3. Warp 4. Warp 5. Warp 6. Warp 7. Warp 8. Maximum warp achieved, Captain" said Ferb. "Well, our warp nacelles are a little bit slow, I see. Well, better late than never, I suppose. Crew, feel free to relax...you've all earned it. Just enjoy the ride home as we travel these celestial skies…on some kind of star trek!" (A/N—I got the whole "…on some kind of star trek" line from Star Trek: First Contact) Phineas laughed in his captain's savvy at this line. The crew relaxed and walked around the bridge or stretched and kicked back in their chairs. After 2 hours, they arrived at the Sol System, where Phineas gave the order "Helm, drop out of warp for preparation of standard Earth orbit." "Aye, sir. Warp 5. Warp 3. Warp 1. Slowing to sub-warp speed" said Ferb.
Jupiter zoomed by, giving way to the asteroid belt, which then gave way to Mars, which also zoomed by. Soon, the Earth and its moon were in view as small circles, which slowly but surely got bigger as they got closer. Soon, the moon was large in sight but somewhat quick in passing. The Earth began to show its full color as they slowed for standard entry. As they eventually entered Earth orbit, Phineas announced "Alright, crew! I think we'll keep this ship back home where it belongs. I think Meap and his fleet will do fine without it. Besides, I think we'll need it for a possible battle with their Emperor Doofenshmirtz. For now, I think we'll keep it in orbit until further notice. We'll just have to notify NASA and Virgin Galactic (A/N—the company that has worked the most on commercial space flight) about what it is. Everyone to their shuttlecraft! Thanks to you all for your hard work today, and I'll see you all back home!"
They all boarded their shuttlecraft and broke through the planet's atmosphere and all its turbulence. They entered the sunset sky of the Tri-State Area and Danville itself. They all parachute-jumped from their shuttlecraft and landed in the backyard, where their mom was waiting for them. She quickly hugged the boys tightly, saying "I was so worried about you all! What took you all?" "It's a long story…" said Phineas nervously with a smile. "Well, c'mon in, everyone, I've got lasagna inside! We'll discuss it over dinner." Isabella and Phineas stayed outside, Phineas yelling "We'll be there in a little while!" Mrs. Flynn winked and gave a "thumbs-up" sign to them as she shut the door.
"Izzy…you don't know how thankful I am for you…not letting me be controlled by my anger the last time almost a year ago with the resistance against Dr. Doofenshmirtz. It was because of you that I gave my parallel mercy even when I had the chance to kill him." "You're welcome, Phineas. I'm so proud of you for keeping us safe and not killing him in hatred. I'm also glad that you stood up to him when my parallel insulted me." "Anytime. After all, if anyone messes with my girlfriend, they're messing with me." "Thanks" said Isabella, blushing. Phineas began to reach for Isabella's hair, the sunset in the background with a light breeze blowing. He stared into her eyes as he stroked her hair in his usual soft and slow manner. "I gitchee gitchee goo you, Izzy." Phineas put his hand around her waist as she said "I gitchee gitchee goo you, too, Phineas." They pulled their heads in closer slowly but surely. As soon as they could feel each other's breaths on each other's faces, they softly pressed their lips together for a passionate kiss that seemed to last for an eternity. After they pulled away, they saw everyone inside watching them from the big glass door. Phineas then asked "so…are you up for some lasagna?"
=== The End! ===
So what did you guys think? This was my longest FanFiction story yet, and they all seem to be getting longer as I write more of them…anyways, you see where I'll have my next story take place! Please rate and review! Thanks, guys, for waiting it out! God bless and stay tuned for my next story! :D
