Angel presents…
DARK AMNESIA: The Tale of Apli… (MWAHAHA)
Chapter 10: The Real Adventure Begins…?
"The Dark Princess… I believe that is your name… you spoke of it after you have taken control of me…" Apli stated, looking at her insane other. She watched her as she was staring back at her with a small grin on her face. Then the Dark Princess laughed and laughed. Why was she laughing?
"Oh Apli, don't call me that. Actually… we both are the Dark Princess… you are me… and I am you." Insane Apli walked closer to her sane other. Apli took a step back every time she stepped forward for she did not want to come in very close contact with this… thing.
"I am NOT you. You are insane and I am not. You are like a dominatrix and I am not. We are entirely different! I don't even know how you got inside me!" Insane Apli shook her head at those statements. She grabbed her other's shoulders with quick speed and looked deep into her eyes.
"No. We are one. For you see… this Amnesia you seem to have gotten… it separated us. We are now 2 people except we are still the same person. You are the so called 'good' side and I am the so called 'bad' side." Apli didn't want to believe that. She didn't want to think that she had a bad side this insane. There was no way. Just no way that can be true. Insane Apli saw the look of disbelief in her eyes and scoffed.
"Don't believe me? I don't care if you do or don't… it is the basic facts of the matter. You… or rather, we were born this way! I was no way implanted within you! No matter, I am here to discuss something with you…" Insane Apli walked in circles around her other, staring at her while she was doing so. Apli was getting really nervous and wondered what could they possibly talk about?
"You see… on this adventure we seem to have… we appear to be quite weak… we lost to that snotty brat Emmaline and what's more we lost the family heirloom belt to that no good bastard…" Insane Apli started, gauging her other's reaction. Apli looked like she had nothing to say… all she did was nod in agreement. They indeed lose in fights they probably should have won anyways….
"If we are ever going to defeat the Council of Light… we need to merge together like as it should be!"
Apli stood back in shock at that suggestion but recovered quickly. There was no way that she was going to merge with that abomination. She would rather stay the way she is. "No. I am not merging with you. I am perfectly fine as I am."
"You are just being stubborn… whether you do it voluntarily or not… we will merge!" Insane Apli raised her voice a bit as she glared down at her other. "You can refuse all you want. All I need is more insanity from you and the only way to get that is to rely on the Amnesia that will call forth horrible memories of yours. Not horrible to me… they are like a fairy tale to mwah." Insane Apli then laughed at the irony of the whole thing.
"This Amnesia separated us and now it is helping to bring us back with the insanity that you will inevitably gain with each horrible memory you remember. Soon we shall become one and become more powerful than ever! Believe it or not, this Amnesia is helping us more than it is harming us."
"I don't give a fuck! Whoever gave me that Amnesia needs to die! I feel horrible each time I remember something!"
"That's the whole point… but resist trying to remember all you want… Amnesia doesn't last forever…" Insane Apli then let out a huge laugh, a laugh that oozes with evil and it echoed throughout the entire dark abyss.
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Apli woke up gasping for air, sweat dripping down from her face. Her legs were shaking and her eyes were bloodshot a bit. She looked at her hands for a moment and then placed her face in them, feeling quite ashamed and sad. Why must these things happen? Why? What did she do so wrong to deserve all this crap?
"Oh good, you are awake, pal!" Justine was kneeling beside the couch she was on. She placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. She must have remembered something if that episode she had in the dining room was of any indication. "Did you just remember something?" She asked softly, gently wiping away those beads of sweat off her forehead.
"No. I did not… I… had an encounter with my… Dark Princess…" Justine gasped, but then held her head, gently stroking it as if to comfort her further. Apli sighed, thankful for the kindness she received from the blue haired woman. "We had a little discussion about things…"
"What did you talk about?"
Apli shook her head, signaling she didn't want to talk about it. "All right then… that's fine. I'm cool with secrets." Justine stood up and then picked Apli up from the couch gently. She had no problems with Apli not wanting to tell her anything. She is laid back for people she cares about. Even if it is a dark secret of some kind or a betraying secret… she will think they have a good reason for it. Apli is no exception to this.
"Oh by the way…" Justine reached into both of her pockets in her short-shorts. Apli looked at her hands rustle through those small pockets. What could possibly be in those? It sounded like she had a lot of things in there. The blue haired woman pulled out a small bag of Hershey's kisses and a beautiful pearly necklace.
"Happy Birthday, Apli! Also, Happy Valentine's Day! You get two gifts from me on this glorious day!" Apli nearly forgotten that today was Valentine's Day… even adding to the fact that it is also her 16th birthday… go figure.
"Um… thanks. You didn't have to get me anything… I am surprised you even remember my birthday…" Apli was handed the pearl necklace and the delicious chocolates. She didn't have much of a sweet tooth… so she'll possibly eat them later. She tried to place them in her pocket… but there was no pocket. The red head looked down and noticed she was wearing the ripped jeans that had no pockets. Apli looked all over herself… yep… she was back in her Max Powers disguise.
"Justine… did you undress me while I was unconscious?" Apli looked at her in a kind of teasing way. The blue haired woman blushed and sheepishly rubbed the back of her head, smiling.
"Ehehe, yeah. Mael did say you were being hunted so we need to put you back in that costume before heading to Jurassic Park. I don't need a disguise. I am not that well known." Justine responded. "Although I don't regret it, I love looking at your body…" She flirted with her, adding a wink to the end of that sentence. Even though they are still best friends… there was no harm in flirting a little.
Apli blushed as red as her hair, making it hard to distinguish them apart. "You… pervert…"
"I know I am."
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Alice groaned painfully, her stomach bubbling and her head throbbing. She felt like she was going to vomit soon. "I hate being sick!" The black haired beauty grabbed the bucket that was near her bed, courtesy of Mael, and held it near her face, just in case her body wanted to get rid of some acidic wastes.
A knock was heard at her door. She felt the puke coming and couldn't hold it in. She threw up in the bucket, letting out loud gags of agony while doing so. After throwing up, she quenched her nose at the smell and then placed the bucket away. "Come in… Ugh…"
Apli came into the room. Alice smiled weakly, a bit glad to see her. "H-Hey Apli…" The red head stood by the foot of the bed, just far enough away just so she doesn't get sick herself. Mael had to wear gloves or be in a gas mask to come near her.
"Just wanted to see how you two are doing before me and Justine head off to Jurassic Park…" Apli looked at her, noticing how sick she looks. Her skin is very pale and her hair strewn about. Sweat was constantly rolling off her face.
"That's sweet of you…" Alice was a little jealous that those 2 are taking on this mission… together. She is not blind in the fact that Justine may be interested in the red head than more than just a friend. If she ever recovers… she is not going to lose to that blue haired chick. Apli was hers first!
"Um… I am sorry for overreacting for the way I did yesterday… I think I kind of hurt your feelings, huh?" Alice asked, biting her lip as she looked at the red head.
"Think nothing of it. I understand that it would be a shock… seeing that… side of me…" Apli decided to quickly change the subject before things get sentimental or whatever might happen. She thought briefly for a moment, thinking of a subject.
"Alice… have I ever been to Jurassic Park before?" Apli asked her. Alice crossed her arms in thought. That was a good question. After thinking for what seemed like hours, she finally responded back.
"No. Not to my knowledge anyways. Why?"
"Because I am trying to steer clear from familiar areas that will give me back memories…"
Alice raised an eyebrow at that. Why didn't Apli want to regain memories? That's the whole point of getting rid of her Amnesia… but it is true that it seems that Apli suffers every time she recalls something. What she recalled, she had no idea… she wished the red head would just tell her… However, if she doesn't want to… she won't force her.
"Okay… I know you seem to hate recalling bad memories of some kind… but what if they are actually good? Apli, you can't escape regaining memories… Amnesia doesn't last forever you know…"
"That is what I am afraid of…" Apli muttered softly to herself. Alice almost didn't catch what she said. "What was that?" The Black haired beauty asked, looking at the red head strangely. The red head quickly shook her head, saying it was nothing. She was not ready to reveal that information to her… when she is not quite 100 percent sure herself, sure it seems obvious… but she just wanted to be very sure.
"Anyways, Apli, Happy Birthday! Oh and Valentine's Day… I guess. Your gifts are in the first drawer…" Alice pointed out to her before coughing and wheezing. Apli looked over at her dresser and walked over to it. She pulled the first drawer open to reveal a powerful looking purple scythe and a box of chocolates… How the hell is she going to finish all these chocolates she keeps getting?! She then saw that the items were on top of Alice's pink panties.
Blushing, she quickly took them out and then shoved the drawer closed as fast as possible. Staring at those any longer would give her a mighty nosebleed. "T-Thanks for the gifts… What does this scythe do that my old one can't?" Apli asked the black haired woman as she materialized the said scythe into her hand.
"The Scythe can make people confused and make them cough up any information without pause. Just gently tap them with it and it will do its work. However… only at night… may the scythe work… and it won't work on people with a strong will. Your old scythe just summons a tornado filled with swirling giant bones. I recommend keeping both scythes… just in case…" Alice explained. She coughed hard and covered herself in the blankets. "Now please go away before I get you sick or something."
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Emmaline and Brooke walked hand in hand into the Jurassic Park World. The other members in the gang have yet to have woken up, but the blonde wizard made sure she left them a message so they know what's going on. She didn't really want to waste any time in waiting for them and just went with Brooke so they can go find Apli and her gang… if they are here anyways.
"It looks like Jurassic Park is locked for the time being…" Brooke pointed over to the huge gate that kept the dinosaurs in. There is a huge sign on the gate. Both of them headed towards it for a closer look to see what it says.
Jurassic Park is closed for the rest of the day…
It was an order by Dry Nook that it will be kept close until further notice…
We are not allowed to tell why he ordered this…
Come back tomorrow morning if you want to tour Jurassic Park entirely…
"I guess that means Apli isn't here. If Jurassic Park is closed, there is no way Apli could have gone in…" Brooke crossed her arms over her chest, looking around the beautiful lush green world that is Jurassic Park. The only thing marring true earth beauty was this gate and a few other buildings within the area. She backed away a few steps to look up at the tall tower of Dry Nook's. If she had to guess… Ambrose had told Dry Nook that Apli was back and he had to lock down Jurassic Park in hopes Apli won't get in.
"Don't underestimate her, Brooke." Emmaline shook her head. "Apli is intelligent and malicious. For all we know she could have disguised herself as a worker of the area and went in without question from the guards…"
"Hmm, good point…" Brooke placed a hand on her hips, thinking. "If that's the case, we should let the guards know and let us in to investigate. Dry Nook's life is in danger after all…"
Without another word, they went up to the pair of guards at the gate. They at looked at the girls, easily recognizing them. Both of them gave a polite salute to them.
"Ah, welcome. You must want access to Jurassic Park." The first guard quipped. Both girls nodded in response. He looked at his partner, exchanging a look, before looking back at them with a smile.
"Ambrose has called us to let you have full access to the place. However, I am pretty sure Apli hasn't gone past us. Our security is very tight. We even check up on each other quite frequently."
"You can never be too sure… Apli may be psychotic, but she has her ways of getting through anything." Emmaline responded, folding her arms over her chest. The guards gave her a shrug and just stepped aside. They opened the giant gate. It moved away with a giant creaking sound that was almost unbearable for the ears.
"One thing you should be cautious though. The Dinosaurs in here don't play nice. We also have an unmarked T-Rex running rampant around here and we're not sure where it came from. All of us are trying to stop it, but it is way too vicious to fight head on. So… be careful. We don't want you to become a Dinosaur's Breakfast."
"Thanks for the warning…"
The couple looked at one another before going in. Brooke placed a hand on her cheek, sighing. "I can't believe we are doing this adventure again. Well granted it will play out differently, but the main point is still the same…"
"Yeah, trust me… I didn't really want to do this again either… but we have to stop Apli, no matter the cost. She is very powerful and psychotic. Why would so many people work with her? What do they see in her anyways?" Emmaline asked, just flabbergasted at the whole thing. Sure some criminals have the tendency to work together if they want to accomplish something, but… who would team with someone so… crazy and evil? They could be backstabbed for all they know. Apli isn't one to be trusted.
"I don't know. I don't think I can understand criminals anyways." Brooke shrugged with a sigh as the tall gates closed behind them. There was no going back now. If Apli is here… they have to protect Dry Nook from her, no matter what. Sure the security may be tight… but what good is it if Apli is smart enough to go past them?
"Well, let's get looking. Jurassic Park is huge and full of not so friendly dinosaurs so we got to keep a close eye on them and be on the lookout for Apli and her gang."
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Apli trotted down the stairs after visiting her very sick friends. Both of them won't be able to go anywhere anytime soon and she is sure that the other 3 are all probably in the same position as well. She is however quite surprised that Justine didn't get any illness… or even herself for that matter… It is either they have a very good immune system… which she highly doubts… or that mysterious person just didn't bother with them.
The red head sees her best friend tying her tennis shoes near the front door. A red lunchbox was next to her. It was probably made by Mael who wanted them to not be hungry on their trip in Jurassic Park. A world she barely has any knowledge of except that it was created based on the successful movie a few decades back that has the same name. Well… that's what Ahisa told her anyways.
"Hey there, pal. We'll head out in just a minute." Justine did not turn to look at her as she finished tying her shoes. "I need to go grab something in the living room. Mael said it is going to help us get into Jurassic Park with ease."
"Huh? Isn't using the Spiral Door getting us to Jurassic Park anyway?" Apli was confused.
"Well the world itself is easy to get to. The "PARK" on the other hand is off limits. Mael said we have a mole on the inside and says that the gate to it is locked up and guarded by intense security." Justine responded as she headed into the living room, humming as she did so.
"I guess… Dry Nook expected our arrival and is trying to lock us out from getting to him." Apli really doesn't understand why she is going along with this whole, "Kill the Council of Light" thing. Sure she knew they were the cause of her parents being executed AND sending her to a Mental Hospital that is beyond cruel and unusual punishment. Yes, she feels anger, but she has morals believe it or not. No matter how she acted in the past… this didn't feel right. She also refused to think that this Dark Princess is herself…
However, if she refuses to go… she might lose her friends. They all seem so nice… but doing this feels wrong… She sighed in exasperation. All she could do is see where this will take her.
"I think so… Mael informed us we should go and get your T-Rex back and kill Dry Nook all in one day. So as soon as we kill him… we are heading to Azteca to seal your T-Rex back in its rightful place." Justine pulled out what seemed to be a cannonball of sorts and a weird container of sticky unknown substance as it weren't labeled…
"What… is that sticky substance?" Apli asked, looking at it with a little disgust. Please let it not be something she has to put on or eat. It doesn't look appealing in the slightest!
"Dunno what to call it. There is a force field around Jurassic Park excluding the gate that allows entry into Jurassic Park. The force field is there to keep outsiders out and dinosaurs inside. So really, the only thing that allows you in or out is the gate. Dinosaurs aren't strong enough to break down that gate apparently." Justine explained as she opened the container. "Mael created it, he says it is a mix of alcohol, magical beans, dolphin semen, rotting flesh…"
"Good stuff…." Apli stopped her before the list got weirder and stranger… and before she threw up. "Let me guess… we are going to put that on to bypass the force field somehow with the help of the cannon firing us at the force field…"
"Pretty much…" Justine shrugged with a slight smile. It was like she didn't care about being drenched in liquid that had… dolphin semen in it. Apli shuddered… She was going to need a nice long shower after this day is over…
"Oh come on… Apli you have experienced worse things at the Mental Hospital." Justine politely reminded her, sensing her unease of this whole plan. Sure it was strange and unorthodox, but it was the only way for them to get the T-Rex and kill Dry Nook. She wanted revenge against each and every single member of the Council of Light.
"I know… I know…" Apli sighed and looked at her in the eyes, "By the way, you should really wear something to mask your identity, even if you are not well known. Ambrose might have gotten information that you were joining us somehow." She decided to throw that out there so that Justine won't get in trouble or something if she gets seen. Granted there was going to be trouble anyways.
"Um… well I do have a disguise… but I fear of your reaction. I haven't told you about the experiment done on me in the Mental Hospital. But, I might as well show you now…" Justine bit her lower lip, hoping she wouldn't freak. Apli gave her a small reassuring smile in response.
"Well I'll try my best not to freak… and I won't think any less of you, buddy. You were my only friend over in that hell hole. So… go ahead…"
Justine looked into her eyes, searching if she was telling the truth. Apli's eyes wasn't hiding anything and appear to be truthful. The blue haired teen sighed and reached behind to her neck. She appeared to be reaching for something and then there was soft clicking sound like something just unlocked.
Apli's eyes widened a little. If this is going where she think it is going… Oh my… They did… THAT to her!
Justine placed both hands on her head and with a small tug, her entire head came off her body. Apli gasped a little, still surprised after even expecting it. The now headless teen placed her head under her armpit, still looking at her.
"Yeah… I know… Those dumbasses cut off my head and kept me alive… SOMEHOW, so I become some kind of headless person that can switch heads with ease. They modified my whole body to make it so I can switch heads even after growing up. This was their idea of torturing me…" Justine replied, sounding pretty sad, but glad to be revealing this secret she has been keeping from her until now.
"They made me have plenty of weird heads just so they can show me off to the people on the streets so they can see what a total freak I was. You can't imagine how much that angered me and also hurt me…" Justine's mind traveled to that painful memory in the Mental Hospital. It was just after 2 days of being sent there.
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Justine sat in what appears to be an electric chair. She panted heavily, feeling electric shocks still go through her after receiving 10 seconds of shock from the electric chair. Her hair spiked up from all the electricity. She wished that her life would just end right here. Why must they continue to make her suffer? She wanted the hand of Death of take her to the afterlife.
The men that were watching her get electrocuted unstrapped her from the electric chair and grabbed her by the ears. She yelped as she was dragged out of the room, the men laughing.
"By order of Ambrose and Dry Nook... we are allowed to do a little experiment on you..."
The blue haired child could only whimper as she was taken into what seemed to be an operating table. They carelessly threw her on top of it and then strapped her down. The men laughed at her as they went and get some supplies. Justine did not want to know what they were going to do to her. She closed her eyes, hoping that this Nightmare will end... Why would the Council of Light do such cruel and unusual punishment to people like her?! This is morally wrong!
"Haha! Let us do the first part of the operation by not knocking you out with sleep gas... It is more pleasurable to us and more painful for you! HAHA!" A man had a knife in his hand and what looked to be a small machine of sorts.
Justine screamed as the man began cutting into her stomach. She tried to squirm and get out the way somehow but the other men in the room held her down, while also punching her in the face a couple of times. The girl could only keep screaming in agony as her own blood splattered everywhere. "STOP! IT HURTS! Just put me out of my misery! I rather die! PLEASE!"
"No. We won't let you die, yet! We still have years of torture for you before we let you die! Think of it as getting you prepared for Hell..."
The sounds of cutting into flesh got louder and Justine can no longer think, the only thing she can do was scream. How is she not dead with all this cutting?! It really, really hurts! After what seemed like minutes, the knife was out of her... but was soon replaced by the touch of cold metal. She shivered as she felt the machine get implanted inside her.
"There we go!" The Man punched the machine into her stomach, blood splattered on his face. He looked at with a grin on his face. "Now that that is taken care of... let us begin with the second part of the operation..."
One of the men holding her down brought out an elixir of some sorts and made her drink it. Justine could barely resist as the disgusting liquid of green slid down her throat. Before she knew it, a hacksaw was placed at her neck. She couldn't scream as they slowly and painfully started to cut off her head. All she could see was blood as she soon blacked out...
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"JESUS CHRIST!" Apli remarked, horrified. She also had to stop Justine from continuing with the story. She was seriously going to throw up if she told anymore. "I think I get the point... Jesus! I feel really bad for you..." The red head really did feel bad for her. Nobody should be tortured like that... this experiment or torture or whatever it is, is unforgivable. Knowing this... she was now determined to see to it that all the members of the Council of Light die! Screw having morals right now... She won't let them get away with such heinous crimes such as this!
"Yeah... I still don't know how I am able to talk... or how my brain can still connect with my body even after separating from it... but it must be the elixir they made me drank or the machine they placed inside my stomach..." Justine placed down her head on the floor. Her body than swirled the hands around her head as if casting something. "Excuse me, but I have to deactivate my head so I can put on another head. I don't like to use another head, but in times like these, it is good for nobody being able to recognize me..."
Apli could only nod as she sees the body of Justine cast a spell on the head. The head of Justine went lifeless. The body then picked up the head and gave it to Apli. The red head took it reluctantly, trying not throw up from holding her disembodied head and placed it in her bag, thinking that is what the body wanted her to do.
Mael came into the room with what appeared to be a girl's head with silver hair and chestnut eyes. It looked real and preserved really well. He must have been listening in on the conversation or knew this was coming and was prepared to bring it out.
"Whose head is that?" Apli questioned.
"Some girl that Justine accidentally killed when she was freed by you. I had to go get it late last night from Marleybone because Justine thought it was a good idea to use it..." Mael replied with a shrug as he placed the head on Justine's body. "Mika FrogWhisperer... I don't really know the girl. Apparently she was involved in some Witch situation a while back. That's all I know, but not like it matters. It is her head that matters..."
"Oh and do not fret. Justine will still act Justine even with this head. She will swear more often though..." Mael made sure the head was secured before leaving the room without another word. Apli didn't like how he just does things like it was normal to him.
Justine shook her new head. "Sheesh, I fucking hate switching heads sometimes... Ah well, at least no one would recognize me..." She quickly grabbed Apli's hand and the cannon with the strange liquid. "Come on let's go!" The red head yelped as she was dragged out of the Mansion. Their first mission together was about to begin.
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A brown haired spiky caveman with a club in his hand was talking to what seemed to be the Emperor of Mooshu, another member of the Council of Light. They were both talking in what appeared to be a dark room in Dry Nook's Headquarters.
"Are you sure your security is top notch to protect yourself? Apli is a dangerous woman that will kill without hesitation and knows what she is doing. One must not be too careful..." The cow told Dry Nook as he examined his very own sword. "We need all of us to be alive for us to protect the Spiral. If we all go down... the Spiral shall be doomed by the hand of Apli."
"Do. Not. Fret. Dry Nook strong! Dry Nook will smash that evil woman in pieces!" The Caveman slammed the floor with his club, creating a giant impact on the floor. The Emperor was not fazed by the insane Ape power his fellow member had. However, will his might be enough? His intelligence is lacking. One needs Brains and Brawn to even overcome Apli.
"Well then, friend, if you need me, call me. I'll be in Mooshu to up my security." With that, the Emperor walked away into the darkness, leaving Dry Nook all by himself. The caveman stroked his imaginary beard before turning around and walking away.
"She will feel Dry Nook's Club!"
The End of "Who am I?" Arc...
Starting, "I am who I am" Arc...
To be continued...