AN: (we see the Authoress looking as tired as ever with her head on a pillow and her eyes slightly closing) Thank you everyone for the reviews! I have worked night and day on this chapter. I had to clean my room, go through sweat and tears, but I'm proud of myself. Happy New Year to everyone I know... if I miss the 1/1/13 date, oh well... I tried. I created a poll on the most favorite story of 2012 and surprisingly, "A Musical Nightmare" had the most votes. Looking back, I kinda know why and wanted to do something special, so I wanted to update on this story as a New Year's gift. I had to change everything due to time and length of the chapter. I tried not to go too deep and there's going to be more variety later on. Note, this is going to be the only Mystery Case Files adventure that is long. My future MCF stories will be shorter than this. There are references here and there as well as a look back of 2012 and what writing is to come this year. If you have any ideas, comments, or suggestions, please comment and/or PM. Thank you and I hope you all enjoy and have had pleasant holidays~
Songs Featured:
I Will Survive (by Gloria Gaynor)- Jessy and OogieJess' Voice
Survivor (by Destiny's Child)- Jessy, Twoey, Mini-Twoeys, Shadow, and OogieJess
Chapter 8
"Look out!"
That was the only thing Jessy had to scream before she, Oogie, and Half Shukaku-Gaara jumped out of the way, landing onto the dirt and grass near the sidewalk.
"What the heck WAS that?" Oogie exclaimed while dusting the dirt off himself and rolling onto his back. The half jinchuuriki had landed on his feet and he tilted his head up to see Predator Kiky turning around to them with a snarl.
"If we don't do something now, that'll be our deaths." Shukaku-Gaara replied, then glanced around the area, "Where's Jessica?"
Across the other side of the sidewalk was Jessy, who had landed on a gravestone with her head stuck in the dirt. She picked her head up and spat the mud out in disgust before slowly s up.
"Hey, are you okay over there?" A male voice called out. Jessy turned to see Kankuro and Temari going up to her.
"I'm fine... I think. Thank you... Sir?" The Authoress hesitated not remembering the puppet master one bit. It was then that Temari noticed something, "Wait, you two are not singing... and neither am I!"
"If you can call THAT singing!" Shock, Lock, and Barrel shouted as they poked their heads out of a bush serving as their hiding place.
"Say what you will of that Music Slayer," Lock crossed his arms, "But he can sell a tune!" His cohorts nodded in agreement.
"And some guys were not meant to sing..." Barrel pointed out. Everyone looked around until they stared right at Kankuro.
The puppet-master stepped back a bit, "What?"
"Okay, I may have difficulty remembering you guys, but please help me. My friends are in danger as well. If we work together, we can stop this madness and return to normal." Jessy pleaded, still on the ground. To her relief, everyone agreed with a half-hearted cheer. Just as she was about to get up, Jessy felt something tug her leg tightly.
"Huh?" The Authoress blinked, lifting up her leg to see a familiar green bear with his clothing ripped, his right ear chewed on, and his lower half torn right off, revealing his intestines. Looking up with his yellow/blue eyes, the new zombie groaned. "Finally!"
...
Everyone screamed and ran away from Zombie Evil whereas Jessy fell on her butt and gasped in fright, "AAH, a zombie!"
"Wait, it's not what you think!" Evil tried to explain, but Jessy didn't listen and attempted to drag herself to scrape the bear off.
"I am not having my already broken brain be eaten today!"
Evil slapped his forehead in annoyance before putting a claw on Jessy's hand, "Jessica Kreborn, it's me!" Jessy's eyes glowed pink and she stopped.
"Flippy?" She asked in a whisper, touching his paw in realization, "What in the-"
"I'll explain later, but now's not the time." The bear got up the best he could, trying to crawl forward. "Just be quiet and follow me. We're going to be spotted!"
Unknown to them, a dark purple energy ball saw them from the trees, acting as a camera before it disappeared.
Meanwhile, the remaining Mystery Case Files and the main group of survivors were out of the safe headquarters and were heading off to meet with the others. Bella and Naruto got back and told them everything that happened. They were concerned, but Leah and Temari had contacted Starz by walkie-talkie that Jessy was near the area as well, making everyone sigh in relief.
"Great! Now we can all meet up together and get some action!" Tracy cheered, but was interrupted by a familiar hum. The group looked up to see The Music Slayer flying high, emitting an evil laugh as he shot out blasts of energy contained with musical notes. One of them hit Emeraude at the neck, making her fall.
"Emeraude!" Othello exclaimed as he and Moana rushed up to her. The ethereal woman tried to get up while clinging to a rainbow-colored energy being on her neck. She cried out, her voice getting softer and softer until it was all gone. When that happened, the energy let go and floated up back to Damien with Emeraude's voice in tow. Everyone gasped.
"Oh no... " Now that Damien was also taking away voices, they had to be really careful.
Mystery Street
10:00 PM
Oogie and Shukaku-Gaara dragged themselves around aimlessly on the street floor, looking for anyone in the deserted street. They stopped by a house to rest.
"We've been searchin' for... fifteen minutes and there's nobody out here!" Oogie complained, taking deep heavy breaths.
Shukaku-Gaara glanced at him in thought, cushioning himself with his tail while doing so. After a couple of seconds, he responded, "Why are we still doing this, then?"
Oogie blinked, "What do you mean?"
"We're part of the Hyna Squad, remember? You saw what was going to happen. You and Jessy will get killed out there. Why are you risking your life for some chicks?"
At that statement, Oogie slammed his 'fist' onto the wall, growling in anger. "They are not just some chicks. They're more than that!" He glared with a protective gleam that OogieJess would have.
"You're acting like him/her again." Shukaku sighed, then got an idea, "Wait a minute. Audrey Two could be nearby and he's has the common sense out of the three of us... so if we find him, we could get this-" He suddenly got interrupted by a loud, commanding outburst.
"C'mon this way, you maggots!" Both monsters turned to see Zombie Fliqpy crawling on the grass with Jessy close behind him. Shukaku-Gaara and Oogie shrugged before they followed suit.
"So, we got a plan?" Oogie asked the rotting soldier.
Evil glanced over slightly, "Working on it..."
"Oh great... if this keeps up, we're going to be in a problem like Little Magic Shop of Horrors all over again." The demonic ninja complained while Oogie glowed a bit in memory.
"Best fic so far." He smirked to himself.
"Come on, you guys!" Jessy brought the boys' attention, "How is a jinchuuriki, a magical Authoress, a split-up boogeyman, and a half of a killer zombie bear gonna stop a prehistoric-fox?"
"I swear, these are starting to be like bad jokes every-"
"One more word, Shukaku... and I WILL turn your insides out!" The zombie bear threatened with a quick jerk to his body, making his beret fall onto the grass. Jessy picked it up for him as he continued, "Right now, we need some sort of strategy to bring my girl back and no one needs the sass until later." Rolling his eyes a bit, he put out his claw for his hat.
"Here you go." Jessy said quietly, giving Evil his beret back. The bear just grunted and put it back on. He was silent until he thought of something, turning to the Authoress, "Carry me on your back until I can get a pair of legs."
After hearing that, Jessy started to glow pink and she smirked a bit smugly. With Oogie in unison, she replied in a sing-song tone, "Say the magic word~"
"NOW, DANG IT!" Evil snarled in a stubborn snap at the separated monster, whom let out a cackle/giggle before Jessy picked up the zombie and placed him on her back.
"Sorry, I couldn't resist. You made me remember about you can't saying 'please'." The Authoress explained, making the bear scoff while Shukaku-Gaara shook his head. Jessy took out the Predatorra and flipped through it, having a good grip of Fliqpy all the while.
"Now, to find the right-"
CRUNCH!
Jessy was interrupted by something ripping off a page of her book and she glanced over to see Predator Kiky with the page in her claws, growling lowly.
"... spell?" Jessy squeaked in fear with the monsters glancing on in surprise. This did not look good for them...
In a metallic like hideout, the villains were watching over the whole street with mirror-like portals all around the room. They looked on with dark interest as everything played out.
"This is just too easy," Mafiafas said, smirking underneath his hood, "With the Mystery Case Files split apart, no one could stop us."
"Uh, Mafiafas..." Evil Billy raised his hand, gesturing to the human Damien next to him, "I have a question: how come we're not singing if the Music Slayer's with us?"
"It'll be better to go over our plans without singing... that's why."
"If you say so."
Damien spoke up as he pushed the evil scientist away, "I know that I've just been reborn, father, but I need to know exactly what the Mystery Case Files are capable of... if you don't mind..."
"First off, don't call me that." The sorcerer threatened before waving his hands towards a wall, "And here's what I have so far." A large purple wall appeared like a massive computer screen and five profiles of the Mystery Case Files popped up. The file 'Starzilla' opened to a full view of Starzilla and her photos.
"Starzilla. Nickame; Starz. She is very clever, eccentric, and has interesting ideas. She has a thing for werewolves, vampires, and some new boogeyman named Pitch Black... don't ask. She is helpful most of the time and has hunting experience. Right now, she's too frightened to make a decision." The scene changes to Starz looking on with the group of toons, seeming shy and unaware of herself.
Next, the file 'trachie17' opened as Mafiafas continued to explain, "Trachie17 aka Tracy Tennyson. She has leadership qualities, a ghost form, and many aliens at her disposal. Besides her powers, she has connections with wizards, spinning ninjas and other random things. When the time comes, she leads the Mystery Case Files out of situations. Since today, she has been contemplating whether or not to transform into the killing machine, Tracyhyde." Tracy was seen holding a test tube and a syringe in question.
A file with Raina's picture popped up. "Detective88 aka Raina Clouseau; always the bride and never the bridesmaid. She knows Kung Fu, loves cartoons and her wizard boyfriend, and gets chased by her four suitors most of the time. She's very smart and always helps out whenever she can. Ever since you put that singing spell on her, she's been singing randomly non-stop." The scene in which Raina was hypnotized and floating while singing was shown.
The next file came up on the screen. "Emmydisney17 aka Emmy. The leader and founder of the Mystery Case Files. She loves two boys and is childish in my opinion. She's into soft vore, babies, and other things. Even though she's the true leader, there are times when she is vulnerable... but she's one of the most strongest of the detectives, having the most magic. No matter what happens, she cares about her team. Now, she's at her most weakened state; wondering what to do to save her team, especially to the last (but certainly not least) member of the MCF." He moved the worried Emmy pictures aside to make room for a very big folder before opening it up...
"Oh, Holy Night! What IS that?" Damien exclaimed in shock, astounded that the file was filled with many pictures of Jessy.
"... Stalker~" Evil Billy muttered in Damien's direction, only to get a cold glare from Mafiafas who cleared his throat.
"Ahem! Anyway, this is Subuku no Jess aka Jessy Krelborn. The most tomboyish of the group and the most unusual. She hangs out with monsters and sometimes acts crazy with a thing called Hyper State. When she's not shy, she tackles an obstacle head on to protect her friends. Besides the fact that she's beautiful, she's more into vore than any of the members and is the come-to on the subject. Because of this, she has a popular monster form known as OogieJess Hyde." The sorcerer made a full view of OogieJess appear as he sighed lovingly, "Isn't she perfect and interesting?"
On that comment, Damien took a good look at the monster before narrowing his eyes and scowled. After a few moments, he answered, "Yeah... interesting..." Evil Billy picked up on it.
"So that's the Mystery Case Files so far. If we continue on with our plan, this whole city and the world will be ours to control. After that, we'll alter Sweet Pie's memories and she'll be mine forever. Now gentleman, let's go gather more voices." Mafiafas beckoned the two villains and left the room. Damien still had his eyes on the screen and he was about to follow when Evil Billy tapped his shoulder. "What is it?"
"Music Slayer- may I call you Music Slayer? I have a proposition for you." The evil clone proposed, "I ask that you give me some of your power so that I could do my part of our evil plan and get my prize as well."
Damien raised an eyebrow, unsure about the offer, "What makes you think you're music-slaying material?"
"Well, I can create metallic lackeys, have only been in this story so far, plan to beat my good clone, marry his girl, and kill Jessy... but Mafiafas said to me that I can have your power!"
At that answer, the Music Slayer frowned.
"Oh, and I prefer to sing one-sided love duets." Evil Billy added.
Few seconds later...
"And STAY OUT!" Damien shouted, kicking Evil Billy out of the room and slamming the door shut.
"Geez, what's his problem?" The boy asked himself while rubbing his head. "Well, at least he took my robot ideas."
"Man, that was weird..." The Music Slayer muttered to himself, then turned back to the information screen displayed before him. He glared at OogieJess' picture, almost seeming to loathe it until he spotted something in the camera area. The new slave, Predator Kiky, had a page of a spell book in her claws. He zoomed the image and read the page, seeing a spell for vore on it. He smirked evilly.
"Looks like I have an advantage after all..." Damien said as if talking to OogieJess before creating a microphone out of thin air and talking into it, "Testing... one, two, three. There's going to be a change of plans. As of right now, the main objective is... to destroy OogieJess!" He laughed evilly and shifted back into I-Pod form, flying out of the room.
"Wait a minute... you're on OUR side?!" Tracy yelled. After the group of survivors and Mystery Case Files went searching for Jessy, they found Plantara and Tricia in front of them with frowns on their faces.
"As much as we hate it, we have to work together so that this NEVER happens again." Tricia said seriously.
Plantara added, "Besides, I'm... actually afraid for Jessy and that hungry bug-sack."
When he/she was mentioned, Emmy looked down sadly in thought, 'What if something happens to her right now and we're not there? I can't stand this anymore... wait. What if I go to the source and get the memories back from Mafiafas? Jessy and OogieJess would be back to normal! But I have to go when no one will notice.'
"Well, alliance or not, we're going to need all the help we could get." Maverick said, holding Alex gently, "We're going to make sure that Damien and Mafiafas don't take over the city and that we could go home and have our Halloween in peace."
While the conversation was taking place, Holt saw Emmy looking worried and he went over to her, patting her back softly.
"Now don't your doubt Jessy yet." Holt said, "If I know her, she'll change her mind and come back straight to us." Just then, Othello came back after attending to the now-voiceless Emeraude.
"He's right, Emmy. Don't worry too much about her." Othello agreed, "I'm sure she'll be fine..."
With Jessy...
"AAH! THE DINOSAUR FOX IS TRYING TO KILL ME!" Jessy screamed as she, Evil, Shukaku-Gaara, and Oogie ran away from a persistent Predator Kiky.
Back to the group...
"... Unless one of Damien's slaves is chasing her down." The immortal boogeyman deadpanned. Emmy's eyes widened and she rushed out at that idea, getting to Jessy as soon as possible.
"Wait, Princess!" Holt cried out and soon everyone saw her and followed after her.
"I... think we lost her..." Jessy gasped for breath as she and Evil were hiding behind a backyard fence, hidden from the predator's view. Oogie and Gaara appeared to be missing.
Fliqpy glanced around until he saw no enemy, then he looked up at the tomboy, "Army, we gotta think up a strategy-"
"Wait... why did you just call me Army?"
"Well, you look and eat like one." He poked Jessy's stomach softly and it growled hungrily in response. Jessy blushed and pushed the bear's claws away with a squeak, "Stop it, that tickles!"
After another stomach growl, Evil got an idea, "I got it! Why didn't I thought of this before? We'll just let you eat all the enemies until they fall into the care of your army, then this town will be bowing down to me!" He smiled evilly, imagining the advantage of Jessy and Oogie on his side.
Jessy blinked innocently, "Are you sure that's a good idea? I'm not some big army who eats everything."
"You're not... but OogieJess is. We can't just sit around like ducks! If you're going to remember, you have to fight and sing for your life!"
"I-I-I can't! What if I mess up or worse?"
"But Jessy, we're going to be alright; just hang in there. WE'LL SURVIVE!" The zombie tree friend shouted in both Flippy and Evil's voice. At that outburst, a spotlight turned on right at Jessy and sudden piano music started to play in the background.
"I will survive?" Jessy repeated in a confused tone, blinking in wonder. After thinking about it, she got a determined look on and prepared for her move, "Just follow my lead."
"What lead?!" Evil exclaimed. He looked up at the girl as she stood up slowly and began to sing.
Jessy: At first I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
Without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
Jessy paused for a bit to grab Fliqpy's paw, making him give the 'What the Heck?' face.
Jessy: And I learned how to get along
A few moments later, Evil found himself holding onto the human girl's hand for dear life while pieces of bone flew towards them and Jessy was running in zigzags.
Jessy: And so you're back
From outer space
I just walked in to find you here
With that sad look upon your face
"Why did I wake up today?" Fliqpy asked himself, resisting the urge to wield the nearest weapon he could get his claws on.
Jessy: I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
You'd be back to bother me
"Left! ... No wait, I should go right!" Jessy said to herself, turning right at a corner.
"You can't differentiate between left and right?!" The zombie bear shouted in total disbelief, now on the girl's back. He then ducked down to avoid a bone dagger.
Jessy: Go on now, go
Walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
On one of the yards at a home, an Authoress named Daisy Sarutobi was taking out the garbage when she saw Jessy and Evil Flippy crash straight into her garbage can.
"Ay ay ay!" Daisy exclaimed in fright, dropping her bags, "Who are you and what are you doing in my yard?!"
Jessy got up and shook the dirt off herself while Zombie Fliqpy spat out a paper ball. She glanced at Daisy, "Hi. I'm Jessy Krelborn of... the Mystery Case Files? Sorry, but I have no time to explain. Just don't go outside, don't wear any costumes this Halloween, and never EVER trust anyone singing in song. Gotta go!" She waved goodbye and left running. Daisy blinked in confusion before going back inside.
Jessy: Weren't you the one who tried to
Hurt me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die
Up on the rooftops of the houses, Half Shukaku-Gaara and Oogie were running as fast as they could, searching for Twoey. They turned and saw Jessy and Evil catching up to them and that the possessed Kiky was close behind.
Jessy: Oh no, not I
I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
"Is she tiring?" The tomboy asked her passenger. Zombie Fliqpy turned his head to see the predatory fox still in pursuit.
"Not at all!" He replied with a scowl.
"Time for Plan B!" Jessy shouted and she made a sharp U-turn, throwing Kiky off-guard.
Jessy: I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
And I'll survive
I will survive
"Hey, HEY!" Evil Flippy pointed to a purple energy wall created by Mafiafas up ahead. Jessy tried to skid to a stop, but it was too late. The army corpse was bounced back and sent flying up high, knocking Shukaku-Gaara off screen. The black-haired Authoress winced before dodging a blow from Predator Kiky and running to catch up with Oogie.
While this was going on, Emmy jumped on top of the MCF Headquarters, finally arriving with Holt, Othello, and the rest behind.
"Emmy, don't go rushing off like that!' France scolded a little, catching her breath.
Billy glanced down and spotted someone, "Hey, isn't that Jessy down there following Oogie?" The group looked down to see Jessy being chased by the dinosaur fox, picking up a trash can lid along the way as she was following Oogie. They also saw that Twoey was all the way down the block.
Back to Jessy, she lifted the lid and used it to shield off any weapons as she looked to see that her target was up ahead. With her eyes turning hollow briefly, she sang to Kiky in defiance.
OogieJess VO: It took all the strength I had
Not to fall apart
Jessy: Kept trying hard to mend
The pieces of my broken heart
Both: And I spent oh so many nights
Just feeling sorry for myself
Jessy: I used to cry
OogieJess VO: But now I hold my head up high
The tomboy jumped onto the rooftops, running next to Oogie. Everyone watched in intent, not sure if they should do something or not. The energy-made camera came back to film the musical chase scene.
Jessy: And you see me
Somebody new
OogieJess VO: I'm not that chained up little person
Still in love with you
Back at the lair, the evil trio were viewing the whole thing and they all scowled (Damien even more) at the song, trying not to growl.
Jessy: And so you felt like dropping in
And just expect me to be free
OogieJess VO: But now I'm saving all my loving
For someone who's loving me!
"Go Amiga!" Raina and Starz cheered for their friend, pushing Tracy forward on accident. Unfortunately, she was holding the Hyde needle in her hand and the push caused her to stick it into her arm. The serum rushed in immediately and she fell down with a scream, starting to transform in Tracyhyde.
Jessy: Go on now, go
Walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
The separated monster saw Audrey Two just a few feet away. He/She will make it! The group waited for the moment (except for Tracy, who had fully transformed) Emmy was biting her lip, Holt bit his finger nails, and the villains just prayed silently to themselves... until Damien twirled his glowing headphones, commanding Predator Kiky to sneak up from behind.
OogieJess VO: Weren't you the one who tried to
Hurt me with goodbye
Did you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die
"Almost there..." Jessy said to herself and she jumped down, reaching a hand for a vine.
Both: Oh no, not I
I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
And I'll survive
I will survi-
"LOOK OUT!" Raina shouted, noticing Predator Kiky right behind. Jessy turned around in slow motion... and got struck by Kiky's claw around her throat. The heroes gasped and the main villains smiled. Jessy got pushed across into a nearby shrub.
"Jessy!" Emmy jumped down and ran to the shrub, worried for the worst as she dropped to her knees and looked for her friend. Holt, the Mystery Case Files and heroes followed. The blue-skinned DJ and Jiggly walked up to Emmy and picked her up from the ground.
"It's okay, Em. It's okay..." Holt reassured and the giant jello cube repeated in agreement before noticing something and backed away slowly.
"What's wrong?" Emmy and Holt asked at the same time, only to find Predator Kiky right behind them, snarling.
"AAAH!" Emmy screamed in fright and hugged Holt for protection. Raina and Starz held each other while Tracyhyde was struggling for control. Just as the bone spear got inches closer, a familiar arm stopped it and sent it flying.
"Huh?" Everyone blinked to see Jessy with hollow eyes and a scratch mark on her neck, stretching her arms wide to block any blows.
As she stood her ground, she growled in OogieJess' voice, "I'll say it again: if you ever harm my friends, I won't hesitate to fight back!" Predator Kiky snarled in response.
"Jessy..." Emmy whispered, shocked to see her friend standing in front of her. Her eyes widened when Jessy turned her head, giving Emmy a knowing look, saying, "Sorry, Little Supper... I shouldn't have left."
"ROAR!" Predator Kiky interrupted, baring her razor sharp teeth. Jessy stepped forward, determined to stop the Tyrannosaurus Fox girl once and for all.
"Now you deal with me..." The tomboy hissed through clenched teeth and cracked her neck a bit as music began to play. Predator Kiky crouched down low and rushed towards Jessy.
Jessy: Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you
I laugh harder
As soon as Jessy started to sing, she dodged all of the dino-fox's swings and punches with each beat.
Jessy: You thought I wouldn't grow without you
Now I'm wiser
Thought that I'd be helpless without you
But I'm smarter
You thought that I'd be stressed without you
But I'm chillin'
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
Sold 9 million
On the last swing, the Authoress grabbed Predator Kiky's wrist to stop her and threw her against a fence. Kiky growled and got up again, not noticing Jessy's hands glowing purple.
Jessy: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
Predator Kiky lifted her tail and aimed at the neck, but Jessy ducked in time and did a roundhouse kick on the fox's jaw, sending her flying before Jessy stopped her by grabbing her ankles.
Jessy: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
The skeletal dinosaur kicked Jessy off at full force, making everyone cringe when she slammed on Twoey's pot hard, causing it to break on impact.
"Ouch, that's gotta hurt!" Marshall Lee winced. As Jessy rubbed her head, Plantara saw Audrey Two's roots on the ground. She waved her hand so that his roots went into the dirt. The tomboy noticed this and nodded to the villainess understandably before getting up in front of Twoey.
"Hey, Twoey!" Jessy explained, glowing pink as she saw Predator Kiky coming close, "A little help, please?"
Twoey wrapped some vines around her arms and fists, "No problem." He and Jessy took a defense stance. When the dino-fox was near enough, the duo blocked and chopped some of the bone away, creating small cracks as they sang together.
Twoey: Thought she couldn't breathe without you
Jessy: I'm inhaling
Twoey: You thought she couldn't see without you
Jessy: Perfect vision
Twoey: You thought she couldn't last without you
Jessy: But I'm lastin'
Twoey: You thought that she would die without you
Jessy: But I'm livin'
Predator Kiky seemed to growl, "Hold still, you!" as she aimed her spear near Jessy's side, but got punched in the jaw and floated upwards. Still conscious, she used her tail to get back on guard.
Twoey: Thought that she would fail without you
Jessy: But I'm on top
Twoey: Thought it would be over by now
Jessy: But it won't stop
Twoey: Thought that she would self destruct
Jessy: But I'm still here
Twoey: Even in her years to come
Jessy: I'm still gon be here!
While this was going on, the remaining MCF used their magic as a shield to protect everyone else from flying bone. Plantara grew many Mini-Twoey's as back up in case Predator Kiky had a comeback.
Jessy and Mini-Twoeys: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
Temari, Kankuro, LSB, and the sub-group had just arrived around the corner with Oogie, Shukaku-Gaara, and Evil Flippy behind. During this time, Evil had found some burlap around (not Oogie's) and made legs. They watched the fight, getting excited.
Jessy: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
Twoey let go of Jessy and she took out the Predatorra, getting to a certain page. When she found it, she waved her hand towards the moon, "Luna Reflection!" A ray of moon light shined down on the sidewalk and a black blob emerged from the ground until it created a shadow version of Jessy, who started to sing as well.
Jessy: I'm wishin' you the best
Shadow: Pray that you are blessed
Jessy: Bring much success
Shadow: No stress
Both: And lots of happiness
Shadow: I'm better than that
Jessy: I'm not gon blast you on the radio
Shadow: I'm better than that
Jessy: I'm not gon lie on you or your villainy
The villains sneered at this as Predator Kiky had trouble keeping up with two Jessys at once. At a safe distance, a cloaked woman saw Jessy and smiled to herself, "That's my daughter..."
Shadow: I'm better than that
Jessy: I'm not gon hate on you in the magazines
Shadow: I'm better than that
Jessy: I'm not gon lose my whole mentality
Shadow: I'm better than that
Jessy: You know I'm not gon diss you on the internet
Both: Cause my mama taught me better than that
By now, Oogie had joined with Jessy and Shadow and they have surrounded Predator Kiky, making the possessed fox wish she hadn't attacked and she covered her ears. Shadow disappeared into the floor whereas Oogie and Jessy started to vocalize, their voices merging into one.
'Amazing...' Emmy thought, not believing it. Lock and Shock looked at this and turned to each other.
"The Ipod could sell a tune, but she just sold the whole recording studio!" Shock praised while Lock nodded.
OogieJess: After all of the darkness and sadness
Soon comes happiness
If I surround my self with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
When Predator Kiky opened her eyes and ears, she did not see the tomboy or the boogeyman. She saw a glaring OogieJess Hyde staring her down while singing in a loud multiple voice. The dinosaur fox whimpered and attempted to crawl away.
OogieJess: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
She almost got away, but the singing got louder and louder. In her point of view, OogieJess emitted a large tornado filled with music notes and in a musical burst, he/she blasted it into her. Predator Kiky screamed loudly, the outer layer of bone breaking into pieces and she turned back to normal with her dress torn. She fell down in slow motion as the singing became soft and clear.
OogieJess: I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm not gon give up (What?)
I'm not gon stop (What?)
I'm gon work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?)
I'm gonna make it (What?)
I will survive (What?)
Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon give up
I'm not gon stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving!
At the end of the song, Jessy caught Kiky in her arms. She looked down at the unconcious Authoress with a sympathetic look, then touched her head in silent apology. Carrying her bridal style, she silently went to Evil Flippy and gave Kiky to him. Just then, the crowd of people applauded.
"Huh?" Jessy blinked, her hollow eyes fading away as if she was in a trance. Raina, Starz, and Emmy ran up to her and gave her a hug.
"Are you okay, Jess?" Starz asked.
"You got us really worried when you ran away." Raina added, "And who knew that you and Oogie would work together for once."
"Please don't run away again!" Emmy pleaded, hugging tighter than the others. Jessy glowed pink, getting some of her memories back and she rubbed Emmy head, hugging back.
"Don't worry. I won't ever run away from you girls again. I promise." She said, turning to see the others. The moment was then ruined by someone who everyone wanted to forget.
"Heheheheheh... we meet face to face at last, mother." A familiar voice echoed the area. Everyone turned to see a mirror made out of energy appear near a street lamp. Jessy and Oogie walked towards it and found Damien's human form on the reflection.
"Father and I made that creation, you know." Damien informed, "Too bad she wasn't prefect."
The split-up monster glared at him, "As far as I'm concerned, you're not my son."
"Even if you are, why are you hurting our friends?" Starz asked while motioning to a tired Kiky. The Music Slayer tsked and waved his finger.
"All will be revealed in good time, Jessica and the Mystery Case Files..."
The rest of the people noticed him and Evil shouted, "No way in heck are you going to cop out on us now! WE DEMAND ANSWERS!"
"You've been making us sing, fight against our friends, even steal our voices." Batter agreed, "You did enough."
"Oh, I didn't do anything yet." The Music Slayer smirked evilly before pointing at Jessy, "Regurgitis Organus Infection!" A blast shot out from the mirror, hitting the girl hard to the ground. When Jessy got up, she started to cough roughly, spitting up saliva and bugs with each cough. Her friends gasped in shock.
"Amiga!" Raina went to her side and helped her stand up by the shoulders. Both Jessy and Oogie held their necks as they coughed.
"What did you do?" Emmy turned to the Music Slayer angrily.
Damien smirked, "It's just a little spell I wanted to practice. A regurgitation spell, if you will. They will cough out bugs until OogieJess is no more! Then he/she will not interfere with my plans..."
"You're sick!" Raina growled in rage.
"No, everyone is sick for being so imperfect..."
Suddenly, the coughs stopped for a minute as Jessy and Oogie glared at the mirror, standing their ground as OogieJess Hyde.
"What do you want from me? Huh?" OogieJess shouted in a raspy voice, angered toward the Ipod in the mirror, "WHAT do you WANT from ME!"
"Look at the time!" The Music Slayer said, ignoring the bug-sack, "I can't keep my audience waiting. It was nice to meet you all, especially Emmy of the Mystery Case Files." He gave Emmy a dark smile. Jessy growled protectively, enraged even further.
"Why you little- Don't you DARE harm her!" Oogie and Jessy reached for the villain, but the mirror faded away. With a snarl, they strangled the lamp pole hard.
Tricia spoke up with her eyes in shock, "Krelborn!" Everyone reacted by trying to calm Jessy down. Snaps and Twoey pulled Oogie away whereas Raina, Maverick, and Marshall Lee held Jessy down tightly.
"Let me at him! LET ME AT HIM!" Jessy screamed in OogieJess voice, struggling to get free.
"Whoa, girl, save it for battle!" Marshall grunted. It took nearly everyone's strength to get them both back into place. After much struggling, Jessy and Oogie breathed heavily, going a little limp in their movements. Mutterings of "I don't want my friends hurt" and "Must Kill" were heard. When they were calm, Jessy saw Emmy just staring at her, speechless.
"Take me to Little Supper... please..." Jessy pleaded softly. The others let go of her and she walked to her friend, coughing all the while until she went up to her and put her arms around her.
"Hey... (cough) Little Supper...?"
Emmy frowned a little, finding enough words to speak, "You didn't have to do that, you know. You could get hurt..."
A moment of silence.
"I know that, but I want to protect you and our friends... Emmy." Jessy replied, finally remembering Emmy's name before going limp and landed in her friend's arms, coughing.