Authors Note: Merry Christmas everyone (I'll say it now because I won't be saying it on the day XD) anyway here I am with probably the final chapter of the year. This one is a quite a special one for me because not only is it a turning point for the story but It's also my first attempt trying to add a song so let me know what you think of that as it will determine wherever I do it again. I won't keep you any longer…
Chapter 4 Lets make a deal
"Marcy!" the last thing she heard was her name but it didn't make her happy, the pain in her voice, the tears down her eyes, it only filled her with regret.
"Marcy! No!" It was her fault that she had fallen down this path, that her friends had fallen apart, none of this would have happened if she hadn't been so selfish, so stupid!
"Now look what you made me do" Even he wasn't entirely at fault, if she had never activated that damn box then he would have continued ruling his kingdom peacefully.
"I'm…Sorry" But instead she betrayed them and look where that got her.
Suddenly Marcy shot up as a cold sweat ran down her face, she paused looking down at her chest, where a giant hole still remained. "What the?" She could see the wound but felt know pain, letting her curiosity get the better of her she pushed a finger into the wound only for her entire hand to pass straight through. "That's not normal"
"Oh Marcy, I'm afraid normal is no longer an option for you" an unfamiliar voice said.
Marcy tried to get to her feet but found she no longer had any legs instead she was hovering above the ground. "What is this? What's going on?"
"Its simple my dear, your dead"
"What?" Then it all came flashing back, Andrius had plunged his sword into her, the only solace of her demise was the confirmation of Annes escape. Still, even though she knew it was true, and the memories of that horrible moment were flashing through her mind, she refused to belive it as any sane person would. "That… That can't be true" Marcy wanted to cry but found she no longer had the tear ducts to do so.
"It is I'm afraid but don't worry your pal Bill is here to offer you the opportunity of a life time" Suddenly a large glowing yellow triangle with a single eye in the middle, black arms and legs as well as a top hat appeared before her.
"Who? Or What are you?" Marcy asked, having never seen something like this before.
"Bill Cypher the name and immortal god is the game, or at least it used to be, but enough about me Marcy I'm here to talk about you"
"Wait did you say god as in the god?" Marcy asked, the curiousity building up inside her brushing aside the dreed and regret she had felt moments ago.
"The one and only as far as you know anyway"
"Wait a minute, how do I know your not just some delusion brought on by all the blood lost, I mean this whole thing could be some weird dream my brain has come up with while in reality Sasha is trying desperately to keep me alive"
"Nope your dead. Your soul has left your body and was on its way to the next place until I got involved anyway."
"I died? That's right I was killed by Andrias" Marcy said to herself, as the reality of the situation started to set in.
"Yep, the traitor was betrayed, how poetec" Bill laughed but Marcy just ignored him.
"So, what now? You here to torment me, is this hell? Are you the… Devil?"
"Tempting as that sounds I'm actually here to offer you a second chance"
The hope of a second chance made Marcy perk up from her depressed and worried state but she remained calm, she had learnt the hard way that people lie. "What do you mean?"
"Marcy, how would you like to save the world?"
"How can I do that if I'm dead" Marcy said, clearly unamused.
"Your be surprised how much you can do when your dead, besides you haven't moved on yet have you? You can return to the mortal world anytime you wish, you just won't have a physical form" Bill explained.
"So I'll be like a ghost, my friends won't be able to see me?" Marcy asked in a sad tone.
"Nope but with my help you and I can save them from there fated future"
"What do you mean?"
Bill clicked his fingers and the area around them changed into a dark deserted waste land, tall business buildings had been cut in half or had fallen apart altogether. The street was stained with splatters of blood, bodies littered the streets and above the sky had been posioned red and was swilling unnatrually like whill pool.
"What is this?" Marcy asked, completely taken back by the chaotic change of scenery.
"Your future. The world is coming to an end and your friends are at the center of it all" Bill said as he pointed up at the sky. Marcy looked to where he was pointing, up in the sky in the distance two figures were battling it out. Suddenly the area around them changed again and Marcy found herself floating beisde them, it took her barely a second to realize who they were. Two girls, one with long red hair, an eye patch and a large fiery sword, another with dark brown hair, her right arm completely gone and a strange dark aura surrounding her.
"Is that Anne and Sasha?"
"After you died these two were separated, due to unknown forces the original course of events were altered and these two went down very different paths to what was pre determined. That brings us here, to the end of the world"
The fight raged on, the older looking Anne grabbed Sasha by the neck, Sasha slashed her sword at Annes arm but a dark hand grabbed the sword and held it in place. "Was it worth it in the end? Betraying me, killing them, did you get what you wanted?" Sasha asked.
"You betrayed me first Sasha!" Anne replied, her voice void of emotion and filled with a darkness Marcy had never heard before. "You could have joined me but instead you refused me, even though you know the truth"
"I don't care, you killed Grime! For that I'll take your head!"
"No, you won't" Anne let go of Sasha and she fell to ground, Sasha tried to summon her sword to help her but the dark hands kept it from aiding her. Then her body impacted with the ground and every bone in her body broke to bits.
"Sasha!" Marcy screamed as she flew down to her side. There was nothing she could do, Sasha was gone and as Marcy looked back up at the one responsible for the first time in her life she felt afraid of her friend. "Anne?"
"I wonder if things could have been different if you were still here Marcy"
"What?"
Then suddenly Marcy was back in the place before, the area where there was nothing or no one living around. Bill joined her side as he removed the 3D glasses he had been wearing and finished of the popcorn he had been munching on. "Boy what a show huh? So now you know what I meant by the end of the world"
"But why would Anne do that?"
"Don't know. My powers are not what they used to be, if they were I could easily sort this thing out no problem, but instead we're forced to do things the hard way"
"What do you mean?"
"Like I said before Marcy, your going to save the world and in order to do that I need you make a deal with me" Bill said, as a pen and paper suddenly appeared in his hands. "In return for helping me I'll use my power to not only save the world from that horrid future but to remake it to a way of your liking"
"You can do that? You can make a world where I never die and Anne and Sasha never have a falling out and Andrias isn't a bad guy and" Marcy could have gone on for ages but Bill stopped her as he shoved the contract in front of her.
"Just sign the dotted line, and your future will be all mine" Bill instructed with a small smile, though Marcy was about to do as she was told when she hesitated. "I'm sorry I know your tryng to help here but I can't trust you"
"I'm hurt Marcy here I was thinking we were on the fast path to becoming friends" Bill said, faking a tear.
Marcy felt awkward as she rubbed the back of her neck "It's just the last person I put my trust into literarily stabbed me in the back I can't take thart risk"
(Original song Make a deal based of the Lion King Be prepared)
I understand your hesitation
It would be stupid just to agree
But I recognise your determination
So, won't you listen to me?
Bill sang as he placed a gentle hand on her shoulder and flashed a friendly smile.
I can tell from your worried expression
Your scared of the future ahead
Which is why you should pay attention!
Or else your friends might end up dead.
"But what can I do to stop that! Its impossible to change the future"
It may not be over
If we work together
"Then we can cerate our future instead?"
So, your friends don't have to die
Lets make a deal!
So, make a deal to save your friends
Prevent their destiny
Make a deal with me!
Make a deal to save the world
Make a deal Marcy!
Make a deal with me!
"Even if we can do it, how do I know I you won't lie?" Marcy asked.
"The simple truth is Marcy, if you don't your friends will die!"
So, Pick up the pen and sign on the line
Only then can our future shine
I know trust is hard to earn
But if we can't work together
This how world will rot and burn!
And your friends will be doomed forever!
Bill gently placed the pen back in her hand as she guided her to the contract.
So think carefully
Make your choice
Choose wisely
Listen to my voice!
Marcy was still a little hesitant but with her friends lives on the line she submitted and signed her name.
Lets make a deal!
One that fortunes both of us
Lets make a deal!
I promise it's no worry, its no fuss
Lets make a deal!
I'll help you
If you help me
My words are true
So, trust me Marcy
With the contract signed Bill offered his hand out to her, she took it and she suddenly began to dissapear.
Lets make a deal!
Shake my hand
Then it'll be sealed
And your understand
That together
Only together
We can save the future
Your friends will love you forever
Become the hero of Amphibia
They'll be singing your praise with glee and laughter.
So, Marcy now you see
If you work along side me
Everything will turn out okay
And we will save the day!
So!
Lets!
Make!
A!
Deal!
Bill and Marcy disappeared from the area the contract signed and void, for Marcy this was an opportunity to prevent a horrible future and make up for her betrayal. For Bill, this was the first step in his master plan to getting his revenge.
Authors Note: What did you guys think, was the song okay? Did it fit in alright? Or did it feel out of place? Please let me know as I have more songs planned for this story but I won't use them if you guys don't like there inclusion. Anyway, like I said before this will be the last chapter this year, next one should be posted beginning of January.
Coming soon:
Anne finds shelter in a new friends home but is she truly safe now?
The trial of Sasha Bright begins as Lady Olivia makes judgement for her crime
And a young witch struggles with horrid night terrors
