Cobwebs Tend to Want Revenge on Halloween
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Jadow fans might enjoy this chapter…
READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTE AT THE END!
Chapter 21
Cobweb Boogie fell down the iron pipe, clutching Maverick's staff tightly. How did he get himself into this? After all, its not like he handed a job application into Alucard. He woke up on the dungeon's floor! How was he supposed to know what was going on? He saw the light at the end of the pipe. Cobweb landed in a heap on the floor of the dungeon. He glanced around. The place was covered in dust and muck.
Sally sat by the wall, desperately hitting it with a sharp rock; obviously trying to break out from her prison. Cobweb smiled slyly before spitting out a gob of saliva onto his hand. He took off his hat and used his saliva to flatten his hair- which didn't actually work. His hair was much too spiky. He put his hat back on and stuck Maverick's staff into the ground then leaned against it. "You ain't gonna do much like that."
Sally paused and turned slowly. Spotting the figure, her eyes widened. "Cobweb…Boogie…?"
"Hey, rag-babe. How's it-" He cried out in pain as a rock bounced off of his forehead. He lost his cool-guy act and placed his hands over his forehead. "What d'ya do that for?"
"Get away!" Sally exclaimed. "You're a Boogie!" She picked up another rock and flung it at him. Cobweb yelped and moved out of the way as the rock flew passed him.
"Would you cut that out?" Cobweb asked.
Fresh-clean out of rocks, Sally grasped her shoe and threw it at him. It bounced off of his head.
"Ah," Cobweb groaned. "Talk about a kick to the head!" Cobweb rushed forward and grasped her arms before she could hurt him any further. She tried to wriggle out of his grasp. "I'm 'ere to help ya!"
Nevertheless, Sally still wriggled.
"Listen, I know ya dislike me. Frankly, I barely like any of ya! But I'm helping cause Alucard double-crossed me."
Sally stopped her moving at this and looked up at him. "You're…helping?"
"Yes! That's what I've been tryin' t' tell ya!"
Sally suddenly stopped moving and just stared at him. Cobweb stared back, his eye sockets narrowed. "But, how…?" She muttered.
"I'll explain how I'm back later. Right now, we gotta get you out of here." Cobweb knelt down and picked something up. "And, uh, here's your shoe…" He said awkwardly, holding it out to her. She took it from him and slipped it on. Cobweb walked over to the pipe. "C'mon, let's get outta here."
"But h-" She yelped as Cobweb wrapped an arm around her waist, hoisting her up onto his shoulder. He collected Maverick's staff before letting his wings flutter. "Put me down!" Sally cried.
"You wouldn't complain if this was Cobweb Skellington, would ya?"
Sally said nothing, only blushed.
"Nah, didn't think so."
…
Jack slid down the pipe at a fast speed. Darn Cobweb Boogie. Jack was about to explain the entire plan to him and he kicked him down the pipe- which hurt, by the way. Jack fell to the dungeon's floor with a thud! He shook his skull to get rid of the dizziness and looked around. The ground was relatively soft, like soil. He stood then looked ahead. A smile was born on his face. "Shadow!"
The sorceress, who had her back to him, turned and smiled. "Jack!"
The two ran towards each other, trying not to get their feet stuck in the soil. Once in front of each other, Jack took Shadow's hands in his own. "Shadow…"
"Jack…" Her mismatched eyes softened.
Suddenly, a string of silk-like material shot down from above, wrapping around Shadow's torso- trapping her arms- and lifting her up to the ceiling, where she hung from above. "Jack!"
"Shadow!" Jack cried in alarm. He prepared to run forward, but he was stopped by an explosion of soil. A black, worm-like creature rose out, roaring. It was fat and had a wide mouth; razor-sharp teeth inside. Jack gasped. "What's this?"
The worm gave out another roar.
Jack heard Shadow's sweet voice as she began to sing:
We should have known not to believe
Then things would not have turned so bad
Jack stared at her, a look of sympathy on his face. True, they should've seen this coming, what with Alucard's behaviour.
It's true his plan was to deceive
But that should not make you so sad
Shadow looked at her saviour. Her expression was full of guilt, one that broke Jack's heart.
But danger waits at every turn
Jack gestured to himself and watched as the worn dove underground.
And I am ready
To set things right here
Shadow shook her head, as if she couldn't believe what Jack was saying.
How can you say that you will be okay?
And come back another day?
"Shadow, I'm here. You're safe now." Jack said to her; attempting to comfort her.
"Please be careful, Jack!" Shadow called.
What will become of our dear town?
Now that we've let our leader down
Jack shook his head and waved his hand, as if he was trying to swat the thoughts away. The worm rose up from the soil and Jack dodged it.
You know, dear Shadow, that's not true,
We can take this town back, me and you
But Shadow protested:
There's so much danger yet to face,
Jack had his own protest. He gestured to the pipe as he sang.
But I'm not worried,
Back home I hurried
Jack and Shadow sang together, ignoring the worm's roar of anger as it missed the Pumpkin King once again.
Now we must stop
That evil traitor's scheme
And save our Halloween
"Don't worry, Shadow! I'll save you!" Jack called reassuringly.
"Jack!" Shadow yelled in alarm. The skeleton turned, only to see the worm's mouth getting closer. He dived out of the way as Shadow began to sing again.
We should have known not to believe
Then things would not have turned so bad
Jack nodded at this, admitting it. Alucard had tricked them, but it was time for them to come back.
It's true his plan was to deceive,
But that should not make you so sad
Shadow shut her eyes, as if she couldn't bear to look at Jack.
But danger waits at every turn
Jack patted his chest proudly then gestured to the place around them.
And I am ready
To set things right here
Shadow opened her eyes, only to reveal the tears in them.
How can you say that you will be okay?
And come back another day?
What will become of our dear town?
Now that we've let our leader down
Jack's expression saddened, seeing her tears. He spun out of the way of the worm's attacks then gestured to her.
You know, dear Shadow, that's not true
We can take this town back, me and you
Shadow shook her head.
There's so much danger yet to face…
Jack patted himself on the chest again.
But I'm not worried,
Back home I hurried
Shadow smiled sadly at him, though he could see that he was reassuring her.
You surely will
Now we all count on you
To see this trouble through
"Shadow!" Jack cried as he dodged another one of the worm's attacks.
"Hang in there, Jack!" Shadow called.
Jack heard a noise and turned. Maverick's staff came falling down the pipe. Obviously, Cobweb had heard Jack's struggle. Jack smiled and began to run towards it. Diving, he picked it up as Shadow began again:
We should have known not to believe
Then things would not have turned so bad
Jack turned on his heels. He ran his finger down one cheek, like a tear.
It's true his plan was to deceive
But that should not make you so sad
Shadow's face fell.
But danger waits at every turn…
Jack gestured to himself. He pointed the staff at the worm. Obviously, the worm was made of shadows, as it recoiled when a flame shot up.
And I am ready
To set things right here
Jack pointed threateningly at the worm as it began to dive underground.
Shadow watched him with sad eyes.
How can you say that you will be okay?
And come back another day?
"Shadow, I'll save you! I promise!" Jack called desperately as the worm rose up again. Jack held up the staff and it roared in fear.
"I know you will, Jack!" Shadow replied.
What will become of our dear town,
Now that we've let our leader down?
The Pumpkin King held up his grandfather's staff. The worm got too close and shook uncontrollably. The worm exploded into pieces of black goo.
Jack seemed surprised at Shadow's words. He spun around and gestured up to her.
You know, dear Shadow, that's not true
We can take this town back, me and you
Shadow pointed out a problem:
There's so much danger yet to face
Jack found the solution:
But I'm not worried, back home I hurried
Jack dropped the staff. He put both fists to his chest as he and Shadow sang together:
If we work hard
Jack spread out his right arm, then his left arm and leg once they sang: 'shame'.
We'll overcome our shame
And beat him at his game!
Jack held up the staff and the shadows in the room (the little pieces left of the worm) melted under the light's influence. The silk-like material holding Shadow snapped and she began to fall to the ground. "Jack!"
Jack turned and gasped, quickly running forward. He caught her- bridal style- in his arms; like Kranium had done before. The silk around her torso melted and Shadow flexed her arms. She looked up at Jack and smiled softly. "Jack…"
Jack smiled back. He blushed as Shadow nuzzled her temple into his chest; closing her eyes and smiling. He carried her over to the pipe and bent down to pick up his grandfather's staff. Shaking it, a flame erupted from it and Jack climbed on; using the staff as a witch's broomstick. Using the flame's power, Jack and Shadow shot up into the air, through the pipe.
Cobweb and Sally looked up as the two shot out of the entrance to the pipe. Jack landed on the floor and Shadow landed on top of him. They were in the same position she and Kranium had been in earlier. Jack blushed at how close they were. The moment would've been perfect, if Cobweb had not interrupted: "So, rag-babe, they're gonna make-out. Wanna give it a try?"
Sally frowned at him and moved away as his snake tongue poked out. Jack and Shadow blushed at the comment and quickly scrambled up. Jack picked up Maverick's staff.
"Jack!"
Everyone looked around. "What was that…?" Shadow asked.
"Jack, help!"
Sally blinked. "Melissa?"
"Jack!" Indeed, it was Melissa's voice.
Jack leaned over the set of pipes. "Melissa?"
"Jack! It's Al! He's suffocating!"
Jack blinked. "What?"
"Well?" Cobweb asked. "Go an' help 'im!" He kicked Jack in the back, making the skeleton fall down the pipe.
Jack landed in a heap on the ground of Melissa's cell. She looked up. "Jack! He's in there!"
Jack adjusted his hat and scrambled up. Sprinting over to the glass wall, he examined it before slamming it with the end of his staff. It cracked the glass and Jack hit it repeatedly. Eventually, the glass shattered and Jack moved out of the way as the sand poured out. There was a lump in the sand. Jack fell to his knees and frantically dug out the sand and moved it away. Finally, Alistair Skelton was revealed.
"Al!" Melissa exclaimed. She rushed forward and knelt beside him. "Why isn't he waking up?"
Jack pondered this for a second before yanking off Alistair's head and shaking it. Sand poured out of his eye sockets and mouth. Jack shook it until the last particles of sand fell out then placed the jack-o-lantern back onto Alistair's neck. The scarecrow groaned tiredly. Melissa hugged him tightly. "Al!"
Jack smiled at them. He looked up at the pipe. There were more pipes still. One cell for Kranium. One for Maverick. "Just hold on a little longer, you two. I'm coming."
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Author's note:
I like this chapter.
The song is from Oogie's Revenge and is called Sally's Song, despite being a duet between Jack and Sally. In this story, it's just called Jack and Shadow's duet. As you've noticed, a part of it is repeated each time. That is what actually happens in the game. A part of the song is constantly repeated and the part at the end is different.
I had different ideas of this song. One would be Maverick and Jack singing this, but I realized this was more of a romantic 'I'll save you' song. Another idea was that Jack fell into Kranium's cell and they both went to rescue Shadow while slightly arguing during the song; like Jack sings one line then Kranium pushes him out of the way and sings the rest of the verse with Shadow before being pushed away by Jack. Another idea was that I split it into three parts so that each couple could sing it: Jack and Shadow, Alistair and Melissa and Cobweb and Sally. But then I remembered that he'd be Cobweb Boogie by then, so that idea was scrapped.
I hope you Jadow fans are happy, cause this took me ages to write!
So, Shadow's safe, Alistair's out and Jack's determined! Will Jack save Mav and Kranium? Or does Alucard have another trick up his sleeve? Find out next time…