Last time we looked in on Nerissa and Pai-Mey. Apparently they don't like each other, nor do they trust each other very much. Pai-Mey was then visited by the demon Femto, a member of The God Hand. They discussed their overall plan; destroy Candracar, kill Will and sacrifice the other Guardians. On with the show!
Chapter 5: What To Do
"So what's the plan?" asked Irma. "I don't know," said Will, "Just give me some time to think." "Well while you're thinking," said Cornelia, "I think the time has come for some answers. Who or what is Allen Shockley?" she asked The Oracle. "The one you know as The Stranger," said The Oracle, "He and others like him were human once, many, many years ago. They banded together to observe and record history in the many universes, never to interfere, unless absolutely necessary."
"Like when he appeared in Will's dream," said Taranee. "And then he told us to go to Harry's Earth and help fight Voldemort," said Hay Lin. "What about those eyes," said Cornelia, "How did they get that way?" "There is a rare substance," said The Oracle, "Known only as The Ultra Devine Water. It greatly extends life; the one called Allen Shockley must be at least 2,000 years old by now. Those who drink of it, obtain knowledge and wisdom beyond imagination. But most of all, whoever partakes it gains the ability to see the absolute truth in all things."
"That's it!" exclaimed Will, "That's how we're gonna defeat Nerissa. But it'll never work." "What won't work?" asked Caleb. "It just hit me," said Will, "That ever since Nerissa first went power crazy, she's been building one wall after another around her mind, walls built out of lies. She's convinced herself that what she has done is the right thing and we're the villains. If we can somehow convince Nerissa of the truth of her actions, shatter the walls of lies around her minds, it would break her."
"Sounds like an idea to me," said Matt. "Yeah," said Will, "But I have no idea on how to convince Nerissa of the truth. That's why it won't work." "I disagree," said The Oracle, "There may be a way for you to carry out your plan Will." "How?" asked Will. "There is an artifact from ancient times," said The Oracle, "A mirror that reflects the truth. If Nerissa were to look into it, she would be forced to see the truth about herself."
"Sounds good," said Matt, "But what's the catch?" "The catch," said The Oracle "Is that whoever uses the mirror on another must first use its power on him or herself first." The Oracle looked Will right in the eyes, "If you are to use the mirror on Nerissa, you must first look into the mirror yourself."
"That doesn't sound too bad," said Will, "So where's this mirror? Let's get it over with." "There might be a problem with that," said Tibor, "We don't really know where the mirror is at this time." "Well wouldn't it be a good idea to go look for it!" said Irma. "I agree with Miss Lair," said The Oracle, "Kindly search for the mirror Tibor, and please hurry, time is of the essence."
"That takes care of that," said Nigel as Tibor left to find the mirror, "We've got a plan to stop Nerissa, but what about Pai-Mey?" "He's right," said Taranee, "Pai-Mey Matoya is an entirely different matter." "For her," said Will, "We're gonna need all the help we can get. Hay Lin, I need you to go to Konohamaru, find Naruto and anyone else who'll come."
"Roger!" exclaimed Hay Lin, she already having a blue stone that would transport her to Naruto's world. "Mind if I tag along?" asked Eric, "I'm anxious to meet the guy you've fallen for." "If you mean Rock Lee," said Hay Lin. "Yes," finished Eric, "I just want to talk with him, I don't want to fight." "Good thing," said Irma, "Rock Lee would probably kick his ass."
"Thanks for volunteering Irma," said Will, "I need you to go get Luffy and the rest of The Straw Hat Crew." "That might me a problem," said Irma, "For all we know, they're out in the middle of the ocean. Now I may be 'the divine goddess of the waters,' but I doubt there's time to search an entire ocean."
"That won't be a problem Irma," said The Oracle, "I sense your stretchy friend and his crew are currently on land. This stone shall take you to within a mile of their location. Good luck." As Irma looked at the stone The Oracle gave her, she noticed that Martin was looking at her, he doing the 'sad-puppy-eyes' routine. "You can come too," said Irma reluctantly, "Just don't do anything to embarrass me." "The thought never crossed my mind, my little sweet potato!" "Dear god in heaven," said Irma as she raised her gaze to the heavens, "What have I done to offend thee so to as to have such a blight placed on my person?"
As Hay Lin and Eric left for Naruto's world; and Irma and Martin left for Luffy's world, Jaden asked Will, "What do you want me to do?" "I don't know Jaden," said Will, "The Stranger said you had an important part in getting the crystal back from Nerissa. I don't know what that part is, but right now I need you for emotional support. "Can do cousin," said Jaden, "Can do."
The end of chapter 5. Next chapter, we return to Konohamaru, 'nuff said. See you next time!