Chapter 10: Jubilee VS Pariah Dark
"Location: Litwak's Arcade, The World Of Disney, November 20th 2109"
"Candi?" Gloyd asked.
Gloyd disembarked the trolley back to Fix-It Felix Jr., with the other Sugar Rush racers, Cinndon, Candace, Toxika, Damon, Crepe, and Ralph behind him. After they found out that Candi had run off, they said goodbye to Felix, Tamora, the Nicelanders, and the bonus level characters and went to go look for her.
"Candi? Are you in here?" Taffyta asked.
"Maybe she's in the apartment." Citrusella replied.
They entered the Niceland apartment, glancing around the lobby for Candi and checking every level for the queen. After they checked the penthouse, which was the last level that they decided to check, everyone decided that Candi wasn't in the game.
"I don't think she's here. Maybe we should check a different game." Snowanna said.
Suddenly, a faint thud was heard, startling them.
"What was that?" Candlehead asked.
"I'm not sure." Ralph replied. He then looked at the nearby elevator and said "It sounded like it came from the elevator, though.".
The Bad Guy approached the machine, which had gone awry because it was moving up and down erratically.
"By the looks of things, someone was definitely here." Vanellope said.
She pressed the down button, since the elevator cabin was above them, but it kept going.
"Someone's definitely been in my game, and they did a little tinkering around while they were at it." Ralph said in a low tone.
He punched the elevator door open, but the machine still kept going with Candi inside, unconscious and laying on the floor. Gloyd gasped and turned to Ralph.
"Ralph, we have to get her out of there!" Gloyd said frantically.
Ralph nodded, and he grabbed one of the elevator wires and pulled the elevator cabin inside the lobby. He scooped Candi out and into his arms, and then he and the others examined her.
"She's fine, thank User." Ralph said.
Gloyd sighed in relief.
"Good." Gloyd said.
Torvald gestured to the elevator.
"But what about whoever else was here? It didn't jam itself, so someone had to have been in here besides Candi." Torvald asked.
"And Candi was probably trying to stop him or her. And that person probably had something to do with what happened to BurgerTime and Fashion 101." Candlehead added.
Ralph shrugged.
"Maybe, but I doubt that we're going to be able to learn anything about this until Candi wakes up." Ralph said.
Crumbelina nodded and took her daughter out of the wrecker's hands.
"Yeah. Whoever it is, though, they aren't getting away with this." Crumbelina said.
Jubileena took a step back from her Caramel themed friend.
"Wow, that's real intense, Crumbs." Jubileena said.
Crumbelina scowled.
"Hey, nobody's going to knock my daughter out and not be punished, okay?" Crumbelina asked angrily.
"Location: Amity Park, The World Of Nickelodeon, November 20th 2109"
Meanwhile, Jubilee and Twistella had returned to the Ghost Zone with Dan. The reason that they had returned to the Ghost Zone was so Jubilee could take it over.
"So, Dan, since you know this place better then I do, what must I do to become the new ruler of the Ghost Zone?" Jubilee asked.
"You must defeat the previous Ghost King Pariah Dark, and take the Crown of Fire and the Ring of Rage from him. Only then will you become the new ruler of the Ghost Zone and the first ever Ghost Queen." Dan replied.
Jubilee smirked and crackled her knuckles.
"So I have to knock around old Pariah Dark, huh? I always wanted to test my skills against him, but I never found the time." Jubilee asked.
"He will be a tough opponent, but I have great faith that you will defeat him." Dan replied.
Jubilee nodded.
"Let's go. I'm itching for some action." Jubilee said.
She waved the Reality Gauntlet over herself and gave herself ghost powers to use in the upcoming battle against Pariah Dark. Once she was done, she, Twistella, and Dan took off and headed towards the direction of Pariah Dark's keep. Eventually, they arrived at the keep. A huge army of skeleton ghosts surrounded them with Fright Knight in the front.
"Why do three strangers intrude on my territory?" Fright Knight asked as he pointed his sword at them.
"I have come to see Pariah Dark to see if he is still worthy of his title, the Ring of Rage, and the Crown of Fire." Jubilee replied.
"Why do you mean you want to see if Pariah Dark is still worthy of his title, the Ring, and the Crown?" Fright Knight asked.
"Well, considering that with both the Ring and the Crown he was beaten twice over the years, first by Clockwork and the ancients and then by the young ghost hero Danny Phantom, that simply will not do. I have chosen myself to succeed Pariah Dark. If Pariah Dark defeats me, he will keep his title, the Ring, and the Crown." Jubilee replied.
"Well, what's to simply keep me from destroying you three where you stand? I will not have Pariah Dark escape the Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep. I refuse to work for someone like him!" Fright Knight asked.
Dan stepped forward.
"That's no way to talk to your master." Dan replied.
"Bold words, but your no master of mine." Fright Knight said.
"Oh, but I was. Let me just refresh your memory." Dan said.
He used his telepathy while Jubilee used the Reality Gauntlet to flood Fright Knight's head with images and memories from the Fright Knight of Dan's timeline.
"Master?" Fright Knight asked as he looked at Dan in confusion.
"Yes, it is I." Dan replied with a smirk.
"Stand down, everyone!" Fright Knight ordered to his army.
The skeletons backed down as Fright Knight sheathed his sword and approached Jubilee, Twistella, and Dan.
"Is it really you, Master?" Fright Knight asked.
"Indeed, it is. Now take me, Twistella, and Jubilee to the Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep. Jubilee needs to see Pariah Dark because he has something she wants." Dan replied.
Fright Knight turned to Jubilee.
"If it's his title, Ring, and Crown you want, I can help you get them." Fright Knight said.
He led the way down to the lower levels of the keep. The four of them entered a room full of weapons and artifacts. On a pedestal was the Crown of Fire.
"Here is the Crown." Fright Knight said. He then pointed at the Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep and said "But Pariah Dark still has the Ring of Rage with him.".
"Well then, let's wake him up. I have a destiny to claim." Jubilee said.
She walked over to the Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep and undid the lock. The door slid open and Pariah Dark stood before them, asleep. In a sudden flash, he was awake. He stomped out of the Sarcophagus and glared at the girl, virus, and two ghosts, ready for battle. He studied Jubilee for a moment.
"Who are you?" Pariah Dark asked.
"I'm Jubilee Darkheart. I am your successor and the future Ghost Queen." Jubilee replied.
"Ha! Truly you jest! You think you can succeed me?" Pariah Dark asked.
"I believe she can." Dan replied.
Pariah Dark looked at the ghost and recognized him.
"Well, if it isn't Dan Phantom. Pray tell what this nonsense is about this young whelp being my successor." Pariah Dark said.
"Jubilee is the future version of the one known as Jubileena Bing-Bing-Malarkey. Jubilee's time no longer exists and she now exists out of time. I believe her to be worthy of becoming the new ruler of the Ghost Zone." Dan explained.
"You can not be serious. I am the Ghost King! What makes you think that this whelp is more worthy of my title, my Crown, and my Ring?" Pariah Dark asked angrily.
"I am quite serious. Despite your powers and the power of the Ring and the Crown, you've lost twice. First, you lost to Clockwork and a bunch of other ancient ghosts and were imprisoned, and then you lost to my younger self, who imprisoned you again. I think it's time for a new ruler to rise up and take control." Dan replied.
"You insolent worm! How dare you decide to choose a new ruler! Those fools only got lucky! That was the only reason they beat me!" Pariah Dark roared as he clenched his massive fists and gritted his teeth.
Jubilee decided to step in.
"Alright, Pariah Dark, let's settle this. I challenge you to a one-on-one fight. No mystical artifacts. We will only use our natural powers. Whoever wins gets all the artifacts and the loser serves under the winner." Jubilee said.
That seemed to calm Pariah Dark down.
"Alright, I'll accept your challenge. But first, what do you have to wager?" Pariah Dark asked.
"This." Jubilee replied.
She took off the Reality Gauntlet and showed it to Pariah Dark. The Ghost King studied the Gauntlet carefully.
"Is that the Reality Gauntlet?" Pariah Dark asked.
"Yes, it is." Jubilee replied.
Pariah Dark nodded.
"Alright, I accept your challenge." Pariah Dark said.
He took off the Ring of Rage and handed it to Twistella, who had the Crown. Jubilee then handed the Reality Gauntlet to Twistella.
"Let us go find a battleground worthy of your fight." Fright Knight said.
He led the way out of the keep. A few minutes later, the group found a large floating rock to do battle. The three mystical artifacts floated above the ground, surrounded by a blue energy field. Jubilee and Pariah Dark stood facing one another, with Twistella and Dan standing between them.
"Let the battle to decide the title of Ghost King/Queen commence!" Twistella shouted as she waved her hands to start the battle.
"I will enjoy crushing you, whelp!" Pariah Dark said.
"No, it will be me crushing you. Your an old relic that I will be replacing, so enjoy your title while you still have it." Jubilee said with a smirk.
She used her new Ghost powers to make four copies of herself and then charged forward. Two of the copies flew around Pariah Dark and bombarded him with energy attacks. Pariah Dark roared angrily and pulled out his Mallet, shooting off an energy attack that destroyed the two copies. The other two copies charged forward and slammed into Pariah Dark, knocking him into the air. The Ghost King regained control of his flight and hurled his Mallet at the two copies, who dodged out of the way.
"Ha! It is pointless for you insects to try and avoid my attack!" Pariah Dark shouted.
Pariah Dark used telekinetic power to smash his Mallet into the two copies from behind and destroy them. He then called his weapon towards himself, but a burst of red flames shot out from below and destroyed the weapon. Pariah Dark looked down and saw the real Jubilee grinning up at him. Pariah Dark was furious because Jubilee had managed to outthink him and destroy his weapon.
"You'll pay for that!" Pariah Dark sneered.
He charged down at Jubilee and swung his massive fist. Jubilee dodged the swing and delivered an uppercut to Pariah Dark's face. The Ghost King quickly retaliated by grabbing Jubilee, lifting her up, and slamming her to the ground as hard as he could, creating a dust cloud.
"Taste my boot, insect!" Pariah Dark roared.
He slammed his foot down towards Jubilee's head. The darker cherry girl quickly rolled out of the way as Pariah Dark's boot slammed down, creating cracks in the ground. Jubilee quickly fired an energy blast that hit Pariah Dark in the shoulder, making the Ghost King stumble back in pain. Jubilee then charged forward and delivered a couple of punches to Pariah Dark's body, making him stumble back. Jubilee pressed forward, but Pariah Dark punched Jubilee back, knocking her several yards away onto her back. Pariah Dark charged at Jubilee, who quickly got up. The two of them locked hands and pushed against one another. Both seemed evenly matched in strength, despite their size difference.
"Give it up, kid! You can't beat me!" Pariah Dark said.
"I'm not beaten yet. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve." Jubilee said with a smirk.
Her hands coated in red fire, making Pariah Dark scream in pain and let go of Jubilee. As Pariah Dark grasped his wounded face, Jubilee put her hands together and unleashed a powerful energy attack that slammed into Pariah Dark and knocked him off of the island. Twistella, Dan, and Fright Knight applauded. Jubilee took a bow and made her way towards the artifacts, but before she could reach them, the whole island suddenly started shaking and the air became full of evil laughter.
"You think I'm beaten? Don't be absurd!" Pariah Dark's voice said.
He reappeared and started growing until he was fifty feet tall.
"Prepare to be squashed!" Pariah Dark shouted.
He put his hands together and fired a massive energy attack. Jubilee managed to avoid the attack and flew up to attack Pariah Dark's face. The Ghost King swung at Jubilee with his fist, but the dark cherry girl barely avoided the swings. She realized that she needed a plan to take down the giant Pariah Dark. She carefully examined her opponent until her gaze landed on the giant's ears. That gave Jubilee a great idea. She created a copy of herself, and then she and the copy flew up to Pariah Dark's ears while dodging the giant's swinging hands.
"Hold still, you little bugs!" Pariah Dark shouted.
The two Jubilees reached the ears.
"Time for a little wake up call!" Jubilee shouted.
She and the copy unleashed a Ghostly Wail right into Pariah Dark's ears. Pariah Dark screamed as he grasped his ears in pain. Jubilee and the copy flew away. Jubilee then created three more copies of herself, and they all started to gather energy for a large energy attack. Pariah Dark was too busy grasping his ears to notice Jubilee and her copies gathering energy for a powerful attack. After a few minutes, Jubilee had a giant red glowing energy sphere nearly as big as Pariah Dark's head. The copies vanished, having given Jubilee their energy.
"Hey, Pariah Dark! Here's a little retirement gift from me!" Jubilee shouted.
She hurled the energy bomb at Pariah Dark. The Ghost King managed to catch a glimpse of the attack just before it slammed into him with a tremendous explosion. A giant red mushroom cloud could be seen and heard throughout the Ghost Zone. When the dust from the explosion cleared, there was a large crater, and in the center of the crater laid Pariah Dark, who was back to his normal size. The Ghost King's skin was blackened and charred, his armor was chipped and dented, his cape was reduced to a rag full of holes, and he was missing a chunk out of his other horn. Pariah Dark stumbled to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth. Jubilee floated a few feet away from him, grinning in triumph.
"It appears I win." Jubilee said.
"NO! You have not! I will not lose to a child!" Pariah Dark roared.
He raised his fist and staggered towards Jubilee.
"Oh, I believe you have." Jubilee said.
The darker cherry girl unleashed a Ghostly Wail that sent Pariah Dark flying several yards away before crashing into the ground.
"This is... impossible! I... can't be beaten!" Pariah Dark said weakly.
He then fell into unconsciousness.
"Hail the new Ghost Queen!" Fright Knight shouted.
Dan smirked.
"We'll done, Darkheart. You really showed how worthy you are to become the new Ghost Queen." Dan said.
Jubilee smiled, and she turned to Twistella and Fright Knight.
"Go take Pariah Dark to the keep and heal him up. I want him to be in good condition for when he serves under me. And also tell the rest of our allies that we're moving headquarters to here." Jubilee ordered.
"Right away, Miss Darkheart." Fright Knight said.
He and Twistella turned to deal with Pariah Dark. Twistella snapped her fingers, and she, Fright Knight, and Pariah Dark disappeared.
"Now, it is time to take my destiny." Jubilee said.
She approached the artifacts. She put the Reality Gauntlet on first, then the Ring of Rage, and lastly the Crown of Fire. After that happened, Jubilee felt a huge surge of power take her body. Red lightning coursed around her as she gritted her teeth and clenched her fist. The surge of power seemed to last for hours, but in reality, it was only a few seconds. As abruptly as it started, it stopped. Dan eyed Jubilee with amazement.
"How do you feel?" Dan asked.
"Like I'm INVINCIBLE!" Jubilee replied.
She laughed with excitement. She then stopped, and with a wave of the Reality Gauntlet, she changed the color of the Ring to black and the color of the Crown to red.
"Come on. Let us introduce the Ghost Zone to it's new master." Jubilee ordered.
Dan nodded, and he and Jubilee flew off back towards the keep.
"Just you wait until you see me now, Sugar Rush. You have absolutely no chance against me." Jubilee thought.