"In My Life" belongs to the Beatles
Balan Wonderworld: The Rusherz ACT
Act 7 Rumpelstiltskin, Bearskins
Wonderworld train...
It was quiet on the train between Balan and Chief after the events in Red Ridding Hood.
Chief: Sooo...i went a bit cray cray there. Sorry about that.
Balan: It's alright Chief...can you tell me what had happened to your friend Pillage.
Chief sighed and nodded.
Chief: Him along with five others were temporary turned into Blitzbots. It was scaring, needless to say it still stings when mentioned.
Balan patted Chief's back in comfort, Chief smiling at the gesture.
Chief: Thanks. So, what's our next stop Balan?
Balan: Rumpelstiltskin, though given that the Rusherz and those Guardians you mentioned i think we're in for quite a twist in the tale so be prepared.
Chief: It's about a tiny man making a deal with a women whose father is a blabber month to exchange her firstborn for gold made from straw. How in the world could this story go twisty?
The book opens to a scene of a small man covered in a cloak watching the scene of the man barging about his daughter.
tonight tonight, my plans I make
The next scene shown him making a deal with her.
tomorrow tomorrow, the baby I take
The next one shown the years going by and a child is born by the women and king. He tried to obtain the child but his name is found out...however, instead of just anger, sorrow was on his face, or the one who was watching.
Protector of children is my call
The song that is normal sung in the story is changed.
Dispite the pain I'll endure it all.
...
I'm so sorry young one...
Chief and Balan walked into the throne room of the Miller's daughter and the king , the infant sleeping in the cradle. The two bowed to then, the king rising their hands for them to rise.
King: Gentlemen, what brings you to our kingdom?
Chief: We are here to investigate the being who your wife had confronted?
Balan: As we beleive that this person must have a motive to wanting to have the child?
The two looked at eachother.
Miller's daughter: We never thought about that idea... I was so worried about being killed due to my father's, umm...
King: Blabber mouth?
Miller's Daughter: Yes, so asking why was not on my mind.
Well that was not helpful, both thought until...
King: However, my servant has told me that in the remote mountain he has cottage he lives int. Perhaps you can ask him?
Chief and Balan both raised an eye, but nodded. Their PRETTY sure that the Miller daughter and the king were the last people he wished to see.
Balan: Do you wish to know the answer as well?
They nodded. With that the two left the castle towards the mountains.
Few hours later...
Chief and Balan panted as they finally reached the top where the title character lived.
Chief: FINALLY! TOP!
Balan: I-Indeed...probably should have just floated us up here...
Chief: I-I don;t think the characters would like seeing magic especially here-
A ball bounced into the clearing, a small child running over and picking it up. He looked up and stared at Chief and Balan.
Balan: Umm...Hello-
?: I SWEAR DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THIS CHILD RUMPELSTILTSKIN!
Next thing they know a cloaked figure jumped in front of the child in a protective manner.
?: Who are you?
Chief: Chief and Balan..are you-
?: Absolutely not! I would never be like that crazy kidnappers...
Chief: Then who-
?: Like I'm going to tell you. Your probably going to take the orphans back to that crazy work driver.
This was different than the normal story...could this be what happened AFTER the story?
Balan: Dear good sir, I do beleive this Rumpelstiltskin is no more...how do we convince you that what we are telling is true.
He eyed the two, looking for any foul play and seeing none...however he was not trusting them just of yet.
?: IF you can guess my name, then I will beleive you...
Chief: Oh dear..is there anything-
?: NO.
Chief: Alrighty then we try and guess it.
The being nodded before turning to the child.
?: Come Johann, let's get back to the house I'm sure the others are wondering where you are.
The child, Johann, smiled at him and they walked away. Chief and Balan were left worried and confused.
Chief: Well...guess we're still doing a 'guess my name; game.
Balan: Oh dear, this is quite a conundrum. We're going to have to investigate this in detail.
Balan pulled out a detective hat, placing it on Chief's head as he changed into a detective costume in an instant. Balan went into his hat and came out wearing one as well.
Balan: Let's get to work!
Chief nodded with a grin. Chief had to be honest, he was beginning to like these costume changes...but he was more happy that his scarf was still present on all the costumes.
Chief: I know this is out of the blue but, thank you for letting my scarf stay on.
Balan gentle smiled.
Balan: Of course, i can tell that this scarf means alot to you.
Chief: It does...for another time when we are not investigating.
Balan nodded as they sat down and thought.
Balan: Alright, so we know this being has to be a Rusher given the size and eyes. So, know any Rusherz who are protective of children.
Chief: Grizzly, he's one Rusher that is more protective of children than any of us.
Balan: The Bears Rusher correct?
Chief: Yep.
Balan: Well, that's one question solved. Now about that name?
Back at the castle...
A being walked down the corridors, dress in armor of green, doing his duty. He however was still haunted by what he discover few weeks ago...
Few weeks ago...
At his queen's request, he searched for ideas for names against the being who wanted the royal child. Apparently the father of the queen had blabbered to the king about his daughter's 'ability' to spine straw into golden. Of course even he knew this was impossible, but he will admit this, the king was more fascinated by the miller's daughter golden blonde hair. While the kings 'threat' to behead her was out of place, he thought the father would at least gain some common sense...NOPE! However, when we saw the straw turned gold for each three days, the king was more surprise at the women's determination than this 'ability'. He advised him if she was this heart throbbing to him why not just marry her, he greatly agreed...I guess this is why the queen trusted him for this task.
Miller's Daughter: Sir Lambeau, i wish for you to look for name idea for a creature that is after my child.
Lambeau: WHAT!? Your majesty, why would this being want the child!
Miller's daughter: I was tricked into a deal with a imp creature who turned the straw into gold-
Lambeau: So that's how that happened...Your majesty, please to not blame yourself as your father had placed to much pressure.
So here he was in the woods looking for answers when he heard it, the song...the NAME.
Rumpelstiltskin: The queen will never win the game, for Rumpelstiltskin is my name.
Present...
After telling the queen and Rumpelstiltskin defeat, he was made the royal advisor one that he took pride in.
Lambeau: I just can't stand here and twiddle my thumbs!
With that he left a message and took off to the woods and mountains.
Back with Balan and Chief...
Balan: RampelnÃk?
Chief: No...Tremotino?
Balan: No...ey ya-ya, we have been going at this for an hour...
Needless to say this was harder than expected when they first started, guess names that would either match the story or the stories version of Grizzly.
Chief: Seriously, this girl sent someone to find a name only for them to end up spying and finding the truth.
?: Just so you know, it was by pure accident.
The two jumped up and turned to see a being in green garbs looking at them.
Chief: *To Balan* Well, at least we get to see these stories version of Pack...figures he would be in the same story with Grizzly given their brotherhood. *Back at Lambeau* Are you the one who found Rumpelstiltskin name?
Lambeau: *Nodded* Yes, my name is Lambeau the royal advisor. I was indeed the one who found his name? *Sees the names drawn in the sand* You stuck in another name game with him?
Balan: Luckily no, but it's someone else who takes care of children. He says that he would not tell us anything about Rumpelstiltskin unless we guess his name correctly.
Lambeau: Oh dear... well, at least he is doing a good cause unlike that Imp.
Chief eye raise, but then something clicked.
Chief: This being must of saved those kids from Rumpelstiltskin.
Lambeau: Indeed, who knows how long he has been doing this...Rumpelstiltskin and this being must have a large hatred to eachother with how each deals with children. While this being you speaking of makes sure he does things right, Rumpelstiltskin would use deception. If only he knew to never use deception for getting attention, reason he went all crazy and all.
As they talked, the being who was questioning them and guess his name was gathering berries, making sure they were safe to eat, when he heard their conversation. Poking his head from behind a tree, he saw Balan and Chief talking to Lambeau, his eyes widening at the site of the royal advisor.
Chief: You seem to know how this being works...
Balan turned to Chief, wondering what he was thinking.
Chief: Do you perhaps have any idea on anyone who runs by these rules.
Lambeau eyes closed as a warm smile came on his face, almost as if he was reminiscing.
Lambeau: An old friend of mine when i was little. He was like a brother to me and a protector of kids when we went to school. I wouldn't be surprise if it was-
The being came out, not wanting to wait anymore. Chief tapped Lambeau's shoulder and pointed to the being staring at them, mostly Lambeau.
?: Can it really be you? Brother...is it really you?
Lambeau eyes widen at that.
Lambeau: Only one person calls me that-can it be-
The being slowly took a step, tears shown in his eyes.
?: There are places I'll remember
Lambeau: All my life though some have changed
?: Some forever, not for better
Lambeau: Some have gone and some remain
Lambeau got closer to see the figure in the hood.
?: All these places have their moments
Lambeau: With lovers and friends I still can recall
?: Some are dead and some are living
Lambeau: In my life I've loved them all
The figure got closer too.
Both: But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Chief realized who the being was, but did not say anything...he wanted Lambeau to be the one to say it
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Balan, seeing the large smile on Chief's face, grinned knowing full well what was going to happen.
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Lambeau: In my life I love you more
Lambeau:...Bearskin?
The figure removed the hood, revealing to Chief's deduction this world's Grizzly, eyes watering.
Bearskin: In my life I love you more
Lambeau stared..before chuckling and running over spinning Bearskin around, both laughing.
Lambeau: : Bearskin you wild bear where have you been!? I haven't seen you since we left school!
Bearskin smiled warmly.
Bearskin: That imp, i saw him with a dozen of children who he was working to the bone...i couldn't just let them suffer to i took them a hid. I'm so sorry that i didn't contact you- Hold on a minute..those garbs-are you-
Lambeau: The royal advisor to the king and queen, earned it when i figured out the imps name.
Bearskin eyes widen at this.
Bearskin: YOU GOT HIS NAME!
Balan: And he was not happy. I have heard rumors that the Imp was tore in two when he got his foot stuck.
Chief: I heard he fell into a chasm or flew away form the kingdom on a cooking ladle!
Chief and Balan knew those endings well, despite the first two being DARK. Bearskin eyes continued to widen.
Bearskin: What was his name?
Lambeau: Rumpelstiltskin.
Bearskin widen eyes changed to confusion.
Bearskin: Rumpelstiltskin? THAT'S his name...okay, i can see why he doesn't tell anyone his name.
Chief cleared his voice, getting both of their attention.
Chief: Now then, Bearskin...their royal majesty wishes to know what Rumpelstiltskin wanted with the royal baby.
Bearskin, remembering his promise, nodded as he took a deep breath.
Bearskin: A kin...he wishes to use the child to take over the 'business' of running an old mill up at his old home.
All three eyes widen at the revelations, disgust plan on their faces.
Chief: Disgusting...just pure disgusting.
Balan: Makes me glad he was defeated.
Lambeau: Bearskin, you need to bring those kids to the royal family. They would be able to help you take care of those kids.
Chief: Not to mention they could investigate this case to see how long he has been doing and how many children he had in case.
Bearskin nodded, though he was still worried. Lambeau placed a hand on his close friends shoulder.
Lambeau: I'll be right their to help you.
With that he smiled.
Castle...
Needless to say seeing Chief, Balan, and Lambeau come in with a dozen children and a bear dress in a cloak come in a bowed, explaining the reason, what Bearskin was doing and what had happened. Anger and rage were plan on both of their faces.
King: *Rage* Our child, running a child working mill, ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Miller's Daughter: *Anger* Disgusting monster.
Bearskin: You see why i wish to make sure the story was true.
The king and queen calmed themselves, nodding at Bearskin, the children looking around in awe at the castle.
King: Sir Bearskin, you sacrifice and dedication to the young is honorable. Sir Lambeau has told us about you in the past and to see you save these children from a fate worse than death is admirable.
Lambeau smiled at Bearskin and the King and queen, the queen walking down with a scepter in her hands to the kneeling Bearskin.
Miller's daughter: Bearskin, for you dedication and kindness to the small and youth, i knight you as our royal Lord Protector for kids *places scepter on each shoulder* and our second royal advisor along with Lambeau. The children will be living in the place with you and will be properly cared for.
Bearskin looked up his eyes widen, but joy on his face as was Lambeau.
Bearskin: T-Thank you, your majesty.
Later...
Chief: Well, this story went in a different direction.
Chief and Balan were walking down away from the castle.
Balan: Indeed, i guess we should expect the unexpected with the upcoming stories.
Chief: Good idea...hey, you think we going to face-
Balan: Impossible, he is long gone so-
?: So, your Chief.
Balan stopped as he stood in front of Chief in a protected manner as Lance appeared.
Balan: Lance...
Chief: Who?
Lance: Forgive me, I am Lance, the former true maestro of Wonderworld.
Chief looked at Him, then at Balan, then repeat. Balan felt his blood run cold at what Chief was thinking about this.
Chief: So your brother or something?
Balan flinched making a face that Lance had never seen him make before; PURE SHOCK CRINGE, AND EMBARRASSMENT at the statement.
Lance: No, we are not brothers.
Chief: So your split fusion? Cause you know, 'Balan', 'Lance', BALANCE.
Balan: CHIEF~~~~
Lance: Your the first person to give Balan a anurisum of emotions.
Chief: Your also not jaw dropping at the comment. Also...if your the former Maestro...You better not go off saying Balan is gonna be like you cause he is NOT EVEN CLOSE to you.
Balan and Lance shocked looks were plan on their faces.
Balan: H-How did you-
Chief: You not very good at whispering you know. Now, if you would excuse us Lance.
Chief took Balan's hand and they headed to the gate.
Chief: We got work to do.
Lance watched as they left...and smiled.
The queen and king were watching as the children played in the courtyard with Lambeau and Bearskin, Bearskin now were the royal advisor cloths but in orange. The queen was holding the infant in her arms as she smiled, her golden straw colored hair shining in the sunlight, happy at last.
Wonderworld train...
Balan was silent as the train went on, he had been since the confrontation with Lance.
Chief: Are you alright?
Balan was brought back to the moment and turned to Chief, who had a look of concern on his face. Balan had to ask.
Balan: Why?
Chief closed his eyes.
Few years ago (during Send in the clones)...
Chief had to make sure it was perfect before sending the video out to the states. Thor was right there with him.
Thor: Chief, you think this will work?
Chief looked up watching the now true form of the Guardians' clones, determination in his eyes.
Chief: It has to, I refuse to have my friends be still blamed for something they did not do. I have to thank Sonar and Soar for helping me get this right.
Thor nodded at this, but also chuckled at smile
Thor: Chief, never change you golden heart.
Present...
Chief blinked at him, then smiled.
Chief: For one, it was obvious that Lance was trying to get under your skin. Two, like i said, heard everything but i didn't want to bring it up in case that was uncomfortable for you to talk about. And finally-*smiles grew* your my friend, of course i was going to stand up for you.
Balan felt tears in his eyes, the tears falling into crystal drops. Balan brought Chief into a hug, surprising him, but he hugged back as they rode to the next story...Beauty and the Beast. These stories were about to get longer.
HOK...
Attilio Caccini: Soo, you two dreamt the same thing as the others, a story.
Pack and Grizzly nodded, the two coming in after they had woken up and the latter brushing Cass Milligan hair, he giggling.
Cass Milligan: I'm glad Balan choose two nice Rusherz.
Grizzly: Well, we didn't know we were to be in a story.
Pack: Yeah, it looks like Chief is doing well..is there anything at all we can do?
Lucy Wong: I think we need to be careful...this story had no one to fight but Lance appeared but not attacked.
Cal Suresh: Not to mention...we don't know what those shadow things are.
Jose Gallard: Those things are not Negatis, something tells me we're about to face a bigger threat.
The Rusherz present looked worried, but also shivered.
Fang: I have a bad feeling that we're about to face something that wants to escape Wonderworld to here.
End of Act 7