Author's Note;
Jester; Hey guys been a while right?
Smiles; I'd agree but yeah like we said before our lives are really crazy right now. Jester has his final year of college to worry about. My job is asking me to create and tag new places around our city. Yeah it's eating at our time.
Jester; But that doesn't mean we've given up. We just are going to take longer to update. But not to worry we'll get it done. So lets check out the reviews. ILikeHotDogs yeah Smiles and I are aware of how shitty the world has gotten. And all we can say is that some body needs to call a super hero already.
Smiles; Last I check they all went on vacation.
Jester; Oh well still sucks though. Attackme glad we can help and hope you like this chapter as well. Remember we write for you the fans. He23t glad to hear your keeping strong and not closed-minded. Smiles and I aren't gay but still we agree that some people and religions go too far will oppressing some groups of sexual interest. And though I agree some of these groups are sick. Some should not be labeled like others and bashed on.
Smiles; Don't worry they'll get there's sooner or later. And then everyone's going to laugh in those assholes faces.
Jester; You're right, Neo Deadmau5 yeah so much teasing anyway hope you like this chapter too. Juggalobrad glad to hear and hope you like this one too. Bear thanks and that's the goal. We don't know how long it will take but we will try. So everyone have fun!
Smiles; I asked for a warm pint of whiskey not club soda!
Eleanor's View
Sitting in my office trying to sort out the finally contracts terms. I wonder how Finn and the kids are handling things at home. I still remember when the kids were younger. It was hard for us. But I still remember how much fun they had when they took the heroes challenge to get the Enchiridion. Finn had asked the Sacred Gate Keeper to help him write some revisions to the old book for newer heroes to read. Walking with the kids that day filled us with pride. Joey, Madeline, Katya, Brenda, and Fox were sad. They had to wait a few more years before they could take the challenge themselves. But I'll never forget how much courage, encouragement, and faith they had in one another. 'Now... we're so distant even with Finn trying to bring us back together.'
(Seven years after Finn's death) Walking with all our family's members and they're smiles to no end. Even Finn's mom and dad have come over to see Emma, Jacob, Connor, and Sophia take the heroes challenge. The kids agreed that they'd all go to see Finn's masters as different times. So they don't get overwhelmed by them all going at once. Jacob "This is going to be awesome. I heard from Mamma M that dad set a whole lot of traps before he you know..." Jacob rubbed his neck his face clearly showing that even after this few years that the wound is still healing. Connor "Relax bro we'll pass this thing and get to have some of Mamma E's spicy feline soup. My mouth is water just from the excitement alone."
Emma "Connor is everything you think about food related?" Connor "Nah sis I think about food during lunch. But I think about sitting in a dungeon and grabbing a crap ton of loot." Bonnie "Connor language young man!" Connor "But Mamma M doesn't mind when I say it?" Bonnie swats Marcy's arm but she just playfully sticks her tongue out at her attempt. Walking on Finn's dad worries about the kids. Finn's dad "I know this is how Finn began his growth to be the champion of OOO my dears. But wouldn't the kids be better suited at being trained by Jake more. Maybe even Jermaine's enforce cadets can help them?"
Marcy "I understand your concern Mr. M but Finn had us promise. He wanted the kids to start their journey similar to his start. But at the same time learning how to tackle different situations and problems." Finn's mom "Henry relax its Finn's wish at least let the kids experience what their father did before they fully move into adulthood." Finn's dad nods and we continue to walk. My mom "Dear you said you wanted the kids to hear something before they started the challenge what is it?" "Oh the Gate Keep is handling that part mom don't worry. And kids don't freak out when the message plays. And Joey stay with us please. I don't want to be looking all over the Sacred Grounds for you."
Joey "Ok mommy but why are we so far from any where?" Isabella "Because its to protect the Sacred Grounds from the wrong people from getting into the Sacred Grounds sweetie. As signed in the Preservation Act OOO, the Republic, Highlands, Colony and the Upper-Lines have agreed to not build or get too close to certain areas that hold spiritual, religious, or memorial significances." Joey "Oh... So does our house count as one?" Marcy "Yes it does little man your dad would have heads rolling. If he found out that people tore down his family home. You all marked the third generation in our family to live in the Tree Forth. Finn even told me and Bubble that his past life created it after passing away."
Madeline "What's a past life mommy?" Isabella "A past life sweetie is when you are reborn from one life into another after your previous life dies. From what Finn said his past life was a one armed adventurer that stole something from Bubble's. It seems even in that past you two knew each other." Bonnie laughed sheepishly and caught Madeline as she floated from Marcy's arm. Madeline "Mamma B what was dad's past life like?" Bonnie "I didn't know her for very long but..." Connor "Wow dad was a woman in a past life? That funny as hell!" Emma slapped Connor on the back of the head. Emma "What's so funny about it?" Connor "It explains why he always babied us when we were younger.
"And even when he go older he had such a baby face. I mean all the old pictures of dad shows him not having the same facial features as men his age." "Connor your father had such a young complexion because he was immortal. And the face part was because he always ate candy and the other odd combination of foods he ingested in his life." Liliana "I was even surprised at Finn's lack of aging and the fact that he's was always active hormone wise could be another factor." Joey "What do you mean by that Auntie?" "I'll explain it to you when your older sweet heart." Joey "I am old I've managed to beat the monster under my bed. And I took out the trash at night twice."
I look to him then Jacob. "Jacob!" Jacob "What he said he wanted to be brave. I thought he taking out the trash would help. I was watching him the whole time." "Then what about the second time?" Jacob "That wasn't me!" Emma coughed to look away and try to talk to Sophia. "What am I going to do with you three?" Emma "Love you too mom." After a few more minutes we arrive at the Gates to the Sacred Grounds. Walking over Bonnie knocks on a small door next to the Gate doors. Swiftly the little lime skin colored man pops out. The Gate Keeper smiles to us waving as he walks out with his cane.
Gate Keeper "Why hello your majesties and Lady ships. I've been wondering when you'd pop by for the task of training the kids. Ok who's going to be taking the challenges today." With that Emma, Connor, Sophia, and Jacob walk forward. Gate Keeper "Ok then you four wait here while I have my wife Malory show your family to the observation point." Emma "Observation point?" Soon the Gate Keepers wife flies over the gates with butterfly wings to explain. Malory "Yes while you're taking the challenges in the Sacred Grounds. Your family will be waiting for you at the top of the Grounds. Waiting at a small observation area for you to meet them to claim the Enchiridion."
The kids nod and we were shown the way to wait for them. As we walk through another paths a set of doors opened and once we passed through began to close behind us. I can see Jacob give us the thumbs up a warm smile on his face. We give them all a wave behind the closing doors. But not before I snatch up Joey before he had a chance to stay with them. "What did I tell you about wondering off?" Joey "Aaah mommy." I scolded him about disobey me and tried to keep a close eye on him while we waited. Thanks to Francine it was easier because she put a child leash around his wrist. He didn't like it but we got a laugh out of it for every time he tried to run away.
(Present Day) Things were so simply when they were still learning. Still exploring the 'what if's' of their lives. I wonder what Finn will do to bring us all together again? Or is his plan simply to make us live together? "Wish he would just tell us already?"
Third person's View
Sitting in a lone boot at a candy bar in the lower west side of the candy town branching to the east of the Candy kingdom. Someone waits while reading a newspaper while taking sips of red velvet candy wine. Smiling the green-handed person raises an eyebrow when they hear someone sit across from them. The person dressed in the tactical armor of the High Guard. But hers is a bit nicer the shoulder pieces have more design into it and there's a number of her left breast pad. High Guard "Did anyone follow you?" The person folds the newspaper revealing he's a humanoid frog.
Frog "No not a Enforcer to be seen or a Seeker to be spotted. Might I ask Madame why meet here?" High Guard "If we meet in a place that we own people will connect some dots. Meet in a place no one will turn an eye at then you do business. Here's the list you are to miss nothing or you will forfeit your remaining payment. Also I've heard that an opportunity will present itself soon after someone challenges the Grass King. Don't fuck things up La'Frog." La'Frog "I am not known as the greatest thief in OOO and the Republic for nothing. I will retrieve your items for your superiors and expect my payment in full to be awaiting my men and me. But I have more concern about what the Grass King will do once he tracks me?
"No one can escape him after he starts on your trail. And I've seen him put away thieves like they were kids on a playground refusing to sit for a time out. How do you plan for this plan to work even after his fight?" High Guard "We're paying you to steal not to deal. Now you'll have only a few minutes not sure how long the fight will be. But it'll buy you enough time be vigilante and stay focused." LA' Frog "But of course, men we move now to monitor and watch the Kings home." In a flash over twelve frogs in black wetsuits pop from the shadows taking up karate poses. LA' Frog "Farewell madam men we leave at once." LA' Frog's men look confused until one specks up. Frog man "But sir what about dinner?"
LA' Frog "We leave in six hours." The High Guard shakes her head and walks away. As LA' Frog and his men began to look around for good spots to snag flies out of the air. Over in the Fire kingdom Jacob is panting heavily from the pain he's going through. He's been fighting several giant lava golems. And a few squads of magma warriors left by the past kings. This tomb of flames is his family history. Spinning the white gold spear sword that his father forged him Jacob jumps and charges the magma warriors in front of him. Impaling five warriors Jacob shouts a quick word of Soul Speech. The Speech causes lighting to jolt through the warriors cracking their rock armor and making them fall apart.
Coughing violently Jacob spins his spear until it's completely engulfed by flames. Heating the spears blade till its bright and steaming. Jacob charges clashing his weapon with the weapons of the mindless warriors of the tomb. Jacob spins the spear along his side to take a thrusting posture and sending several heavy thrusts into the warriors. Each thrust taking chuck of the stone and fire flesh. Each being left without a limb or a head. Jacob instantly goes on his guard as a golem slams its arm down onto him. Blocking with his spear Jacob feels the pressure of the golems arm even the ground under him gives at the pressure. Jacob drops to his knee glaring up at the golem. Who winds back its arm and hits Jacob square in his chest. Even with his spear taking most of the hit he's still is sent flying across the room.
Jacob peels himself off the floor gripping his spear he rolls to his feet. Looking at the golem and five warriors still before him Jacob specks again in Soul Speech. Inhaling deeply Jacob then exhales a shockwave of lighting. As the energy of the lighting bounces off the walls and the pressure alone cracks his enemy's hard skin. Showing that they are weakened Jacob charges and leaps into the air. Once more sending a flurry of rapid thrusts down onto his enemies taking limbs and removing key components to keep then together. Landing Jacob exhales and looks up to his last opponent the golem that has shown to be hardest of all the others. Spinning his spear over his head Jacob uses the last of his Soul energy and throws his spear through the golems head.
The golem caught completely off guard groans in pain. Jacob ignites his hands and feet still having his natural elemental skills. But with his breath swaying he uses his trump card. Propelling himself straight at the golem Jacob turns into a bullet of molten heat. The golem counters by trying to swat him out of the air. Only for its hand to melt crackle and break apart from the pressure and heat Jacob is giving off. Rolling like a wheel along the golems arm Jacob jumps off the golems arm and winds back his fist. In his swing Jacobs arm morphs into a giant fist of magma. The golems face ripples and cracks along its travel path to hitting the wall close by. As the room shakes Jacob lands and watches as the golems slowly shatters to pieces.
Jacob calls back his spear with some on his flames. Tapping into the spears gem Jacob gets some of his energy back. Sitting down Jacob looks around the rooms. He's been fighting for the last five days to make it to this room. The last room of the Flame tomb that his ancestor's greatest treasure resides. Jacob 'Dad you may have the blessing of the father of all flames. But even I know better then to challenge that kind of power without a purpose. You told us to find our own paths. I want to lead a nation of my own and proving that I can be just as great as you. I want to be remembered not as being a great writer or one of your kids. No I want to be remembered as the prince of fire that helped found a nation of cool fire. Fire that isn't warm but cool and inviting for all.'
With Jacob relaxing and resting before his goes into the next room. Across OOO Finn is looking over more notes from his father and father in laws. What surprising at the moment Hunson is trying to talk to Finn. Hunson "Finn where is Connor?" Finn looks from the papers in his hands to then tap Hawk. Hawk "He's walking the road around the north candy cane forest." Hunson "Finn I need to warn you that someone is coming after your family. I don't know who they are but someone is targeting them." Finn looks at Hunson then to Calamity. Finn "Calamity tell Lady Saruo to stand ready for anything to happen. Hawk go downstairs and tell the Grass lords to stand ready for anything to happen around the town. Hunson can you tell me anything else about who is after my family?"
Hunson "All I can tell you is that Connor is the center around the whole thing. Also a few of your other kids are being targeted. Finn what will you do?" Finn stands and walks over to the display case with his adventuring cloak and his sword. Finn "I swore to my wives that I'd be a family guy and being here for my family. So I will and I fight anyone who will harm my kids!" Hunson nods seeing the battle hardened look in Finn's eyes. The very look that he gave all those years ago when he made sure he went head long to meet his death. Only this time death might take another Mertin in his stead.
Smiles; That turned dark fast.
Jester; Sure did hope you guys liked it. As always like, share, and comment. Oh and yeah we took down the polls not many people we're dropping votes. So we wrote up two new ideas. And if you have the time take a look at them.
Smiles; Peace off and WE'LL HUG YOU LATER!