Tarzan and Terk have patched things up and understand each other better.
After the heart to heart talk their friendship grew stronger Tarzan still regrets betraying terk
But he copes with it very well knowing that his best pal in the jungle forgave him.
Africa became warmer and Jane suggested she and the ape family moved near the beach because of the cool breeze of the ocean and there will be less chance
getting caught up in a heat wave.
And there haven't been any new threats in the jungle for months No hunters no new enemies or men who try to flirt with his beloved Jane.
but the strange quietness in the jungle gave Tarzan an eerie feeling running up his spine, he has spoken about it with his ape mother Kala.
"I'm worried about you "Tarzan spoke when they climbed up to a large tree so that they can talk alone.
"I worry about your safety because I don't know if i can protect you and the family. im no way near as good as cerchack" Tarzan admits.
"Oh Tarzan don't say that. You have surpassed Cherchack and became a greater leader just like he wanted" Kala comforts him.
"But mother I have the same nerve wrecking gut feeling before Tublat came back to cause terror or before the black mamba who tried to eat everyone" Tarzan said.
"My biggest fear is that i can't protect my family when they need me the most." Tarzan said.
"That's the fear of every leader Tarzan. But don't let that haunt you. you need to make your weakness your strength doing so then nothing can go wrong " Kala said.
"Make weakness my strength". Tarzan repeated his mothers wise words.
And focused his eyes over the horizon
" I'll remember that. Thank you mother. " Tarzan said and hugged his mother close.
Terk went to her nest with the other gorilla's after swinging vines with tarzan during midnight.
Jane met up with her husband of 2 years at the tree house and made themself ready for bed.
Jane changed the sheets of the bed and layed back with Tarzan next to her. Tarzan kept his wife beside him protectively.
Hopefully his gorilla family have a safe night too.
MR Renard dumont hasn't been standing still or the last few months his business has extended over the populated area's in africa.
and made more trading posts in Ghana Johannesburg and also build a popular bar in Congo.
Money keeps coming in and It was very delightful for Mr. dumont.
And maybe Jane will feel drawned to him more by seeing his growing wealth and leave that brain-dead monkey.
It's a quiet night in one of Dumont's bar in Congo costumers were playing cards and drinking one of the finest beers.
Near the corner of the bar men were trying to sell ancient treasures for a not so reasonable price.
One seller Pulled out an old staff out of a bag and wanted to sell it for 2 grand.
After reasoning the seller shook hands with the bargain hunter and sold the staff of opar for 1 thousand african dollars.
The Doors of the bar flung open and cloaked stranger limped in.
The bar men squeezed their nose shot because the stranger smelled like smoke and burned flesh.
The men who sat at the betting table felt some kind of fear and were unsure what to do.
The Stranger sat down to one of the empty chair and pointed a long finger to the staff of Opar.
The staff's old beeds rattled when a light breeze entered the bar.
"I like to have that Staff gentle man how much." The stranger said getting the startled men's attention.
"Sorry miss or sir but It's already sold."
"Oh I'll pay double the price " the stranger said with a raspy voice and threw a bag of 2 thousand african dollars.
"Wait hold on this is not fair " the better protested
"I'll pay 30 million for that!."
"I can give you double the price the buyer gave you " the stranger said to the salesman.
And threw another bag on money on the table.
the sales men grinned widely "Sold!"
" To the lady or sir.. What is your name?" The seller asked.
The stranger said nothing and grabbed the staff of Opar.
"reunited at last my Staff!" And caressed a hand over the panther shaped head.
But before the stranger could leave the previous better grabbed the other end of the staff And roughly pulled it.
"Where do you think you are going? I bought that thing first It's my property!." The better said.
"Your property? " The stranger hissed and and poked the staff against the hostile man's chest the man fell down and the stranger pulled his chin up with the staff.
"The staff of Opar is no Mortal's possesssion!." The stranger shrieked letting the staf lit up.
The bartender glared daggers at the stranger and grabbed his gun.
"All right it's time for you to leave you violated the rule of this bar by assaulting one of the customers" the bartender said.
" Is this how you talk to the Queen of Opar?" The stranger roared and pulled the hood back to reveal a severely burned face.
The men and women screamed in panic and the bartender got zapped by the staff of Opar and his body dissolved into nothing.
" I demand some respect! I am Queen La!"
The customers ran but the doors swing closed and couldn't escape
.Queen La held her staff up high and light surrounded her and turned her back into the beautiful woman she was before Tarzan defeated her.
La slammed the staff on the ground and everyone in the bar died.
La rubbed the tip of the staff fondly and left the scene. The full moon shined brightly above the sky.
"Now that I have my powers back It's time to seek revenge against Tarzan." La said And Grinned sinister as she made her way to the lost city of Opar.
Jane couldn't find a comfortable spot to sleep not ever curled up against her husband's chest.
It was a warm night but there was still a cold breeze that helps getting through the night. But still It's still hard to fall sleep.
I don't know why but there is something spooky in this jungle Jane Thought.
"Jane? " Tarzan asked tired. Jane got startled by the sudden movement next to her. But relaxed when she heard her husbands voice.
"Yes Love?"
"you need to rest you've been awake way too long." Tarzan said.
"how did you know I was awake?" Jane wondered.
"I can hear you blink." Tarzan said.
"Oh " Jane said and sat up on their bed.
"have trouble sleeping lately but I don't understand why"
. "It's been very peaceful this year and enjoyed our two year anniversary party."
"But still I feel like watching my back the whole time at night." Jane said.
"Maybe because The night is more dangerous than day time around this hour leopards will be more active" Jane said assuming that could be the culprit.
"It's understandable you feel that way my love"
"The Jungle is unpredictable, it heralds danger. But remember I will always protect you." Tarzan said.
Jane smiled at tarzan fondly and felt her sleep take over.
Jane stayed close beside Tarzan the whole night There was nothing to worry about as long she has Tarzan and her family by her side.
Terk was the first one to wake up in the morning and started to do her business such as disturbing the termite's nest for a protein filled breakfast.
the ground shook slightly Terk waited for a while but felt nothing anymore so she shrugged her shoulders and climbed in a tree.
Terk felt the tree shake and almost lost balance she looked down and saw flint and mungo run away.
Assuming they were trying to annoy her again Terk climbed down and chased them.
"All right you two stupid bone heads you are starting to get on my nerves!" Terk said.
Flint and Mungo ran faster in panic. but Terk assumed that they wanted her to follow them and ran faster aswell.
Terk saw them freeze in place hugging each other in fear. When Terk became from behind they screamed terrified
Terk arched a eye brow and wondered what's gotten into them.
they pointed to the burning jungle forests. but the fire wasn't started by the heat but by 2 huge leopard men made of stone.
out of their mouths blasts of destructive fire was unleashed.
The leopard soldier eyed the terrified gorilla's and wanted to burn them on the spot. Tarzan swinged down and grabbed flint and mungo with his feet
and terk under his arm and swinged them to safety.
terk landed hard on her back side. "Oef! what do those creatures want.?" Terk squeaked.
they might be send after us and I know who can put a end to this. Tarzan's eyes burned with anger viewing the destruction of the jungle he always wishes to protect.
" Get yourself to safety I'll handle them " Tarzan told his friends and threw his sharp spear with all his strength against the glass eye of the Leopard.
Tarzan jumped and used his acrobatic skills to climb up. Ripped his spear out and jabbed it into the other eye hopefully to shut it down.
Another Leopard soldier came and noticed Tarzan on the blind leopard soldier and opened his mouth to shoot a blast at Tarzan.
Tarzan braced himself for the blast and jumped off the leopard so that the blast will bounce back to the enemy.
The two leopard soldiers crumbled into dust but the fire has damaged the Jungle badly.
Tarzan seeked help of Tantor and his family to gather enough water to put down the fire.
When the fire was put down there was a huge empty black space where the nests of the Gorilla's used to be.
Jane came and ran to his side devastated.
Kala Terk and the whole ape family lost their home Because of the leopard statue's and Tarzan was furious.
Queen La almost killed everyone he cares about.
"Queen La I'll have your head for this "Tarzan hissed.
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La heard Tarzan's threat when she looked into her crystal ball . And smirked maliciously
"Ah do you want to fight ape man? then a fight you'll shall get " La said making her staff lit up brightly.
"come and get me then. I'm waiting. " And sat on her old throne.
"The city of Opar will be your tomb."
"Let's get her now guys!." Terk said.
Before she caused more damage to the jungle or get one of us killed! " Terk said trying to convince Flint and Mungo to come with her to Opar.
"We don't want to fight her "Mungo squeaked Let Tarzan handle her". flint said.
"cmon fellas he is too soft he could never put a end to her or any bad guy! We need to save the last of our remaining home before It's too late."Terk said.
Tarzan came behind her and Flint and Mungo flinched.
Terk arched a eye brow and turned around.
"You are not going anywhere Terk. It's too dangerous. I need to face La alone." Tarzan said.
"but..but.." Terk stuttered.
"Terk I need you to stay put to look after the others while I'm gone" Tarzan.
" Flint, Mungo, you will remain here too" Tarzan said.
Flint and Mungo sighed in relief and quietly climbed up a tree.
"Tarzan this is my home too even before you were born. I deserve to have my revenge just as much as you do! You should not face La on your own". Terk said.
"Terk is right Tarzan. " Jane said "and Africa is my home too. We must protect it together as a Family."6
tarzan looked at his friends. "But If any of you get hurt? I don't think I can live with the guilt."
"We wouldn't live with the guilt if you get killed by La. Now let's not waste anymore time and head to Opar before that witch thinks of another Evil plan." Jane said.
"We have to come with you" Jane tried to convince him.
"Well im not going to wait any longer," Terk said looking at the large foot prints left in the soil.
"We need to find La while she's still weak" Terk said and disapeared in the Jungle.
"Terk wait" Tarzan said and went after her.
Tarzan swinged from vine to vine following the Footsteps of the giant jaguars left in the ground and found his way to Opar.
Opar had a dark fog around the old buildings. And Tarzan broke the main entrace of the castle.
La rose from her throne and the light of her staff surounded her making her pupils disapear in the back of her head.
"you can't stop me Tarzan now you will see my true power!" La said.
La smirked and unleashed fire from her staff at the group Terk dodged it and Tarzan Carried Jane to a safe spot.
The leopard men came and tried to out number Tarzan's friends Tantor slammed the Leopard men with his trunk and caused brutalyy damage to them with his tusk.
Jane jumped one leopard man who tried to attack Tarzan and Terk from behind.
Tarzan grabbed the last leopards Head and twisted it breaking the leopards neck.
Impressive La said clapping her hands. You are getting better and better.
"Too cowardly to fight me yourself? " Tarzan said "you disappoint me La."
"Oh really? son you don't know who you are dealing with!. " La's forehead became vainy and her eyes glowed brightly and unleashed multiple beams from her staff.
Jane and her friends tried to run for cover but the fragile ground started to collapse but Tantor held on the bricks to avoid letting Jane and Terk fall to their deaths and they held on to him tight.
" oh No! " tarzan thought and tried to aid his friends.
"Nu uh Ape man you are going no where. " La growled.
Tarzan's body became stiff as a bord. And La controlled every limb of his body with her staff like a puppet master and tortured him by almost crushing his bones.
Tarzan hissed in pain and La brought him to his knees. now bow for your Queen monkey! Terk managed to climb up and saw La restraining Tarzan.
"hmmmm what shall I turn you in? " La mused.
" well tarzan you always wanted to be an ape so bad " Queen La laughed pointing her glowing staff in Tarzan's direction.
"i'll give you a hand. "" the staff glowed bigger and shot a beam towards tarzan
Tarzan's eyes grew big as the Light almost blinded his vision Tarzan couldn't move and allowed the beam come closer in defeat.
Terk saw it happen and took a sprint towards Tarzan and jumped infront of the beam and was sent flying Tarzan tried to get up on his feet and caught Terk in time.
Terk layed limp and lost unconcious she barely breathed and her body was slightly glowing from the blast.
"Terk No! " Tarzan yelled in disbelief and held his childhood friend close to his heart.
La let out a snicker "my-my your ape friend took the fall how touching"
Tarzan became enraged and wants La to suffer. La tried to control his body again but Tarzan showed great resistance. Tarzan's eyes oozed rage and made La feel uneasy.
he dodged La's blows and clutched the staff in his hands La tried to loosened Tarzan's firm grip on the staff but his anger made him much stronger andTarzan brought his arm over his shoulder and La's face received a hard back hand slap.
Tarzan grabbed her by the throat against the wall he didn't care that killing La will go against all the things he believes in.
the only friend Tarzan could fully trust is slowly dying and La is going to pay dearly.
La struggled to breath but tarzan didn't let go.
"You are going to die for what you did to her" Tarzan yelled and was about to give La the final blow
"Tarzan! wait! "Jane screamed " Terk is still alive!"
Tarzan snapped out of his blind rage and looked behind him he saw Jane's pleading face not to kill La.
La smirked and Kneed Tarzan in the stomach and grabbed her staff and slammed the end on the ground
light purple smoke covered her body
"you should have finished me off when you had the chance ape man! I will never stop until you are sent to oblivion! " La Mocked
Tarzan growled in fury but when the smoke cleared up La has disappeared.
Tarzan's anger changed into consern and ran towards Terk and picked her up
Terk chirped in pain softly.
"Tarzan? " Terk whispered trying to open her eyes to face her leader
Tarzan held her close to his chest again shushing her gently
"Hush now, save your strength Terk im here" Tarzan fearing for his friends life.
Terk closed her eyes and the glowing stopped and didn't move a muscle. terk's fur started to shed rapidly except the hair on her head
her legs became taller.
her large hands became smaller almost the same delicate size as Jane's hands her skin became lighter and everyone witnessed Terk's transformation in shock.
Tarzan moved Terk's thick long dark blue-ish hair from her face and tried to wake her up
"Oh no! Terk changed into a Human! and he's...he's Terk is a girl! " tantor beamed panicked and covered his eyes with his long ears.
Tarzan grabbed and ripped a piece of cloth of La's cape and tied it around terk's nude body and kept her warm.
terk gained concious in a guest bed at the tree house with one of Jane's red jungle outfit on.
Terk noticed concerned looks from her friends hovering over her but she knew something wasn't right
her vision has changed her eye sight has been improved and didn't see black and white anymore she's seeing colours now.
and Tarzan came to her side asking if she's ok
Terk responded in ape language but noticed her voice has changed as well.
Terk got out of bed puzzled and tried to get on her feet but almost fell but regained balance quick Terk looked down she saw long feet and human toes
Terk held her hands in front of her eyes and looked at them in shock then she realised she's no longer a gorilla.
Terk slapped her hands against her face and started to cry.
she ran outside the tree house and Tarzan ran after her worrying for her safety when terk tried to grab a vine but fell off the tree house
Tarzan grabbed her leg in time before she hit the ground.
Terk wept and Tarzan held on to her and she started to calm down Terk still sobbed like a gorilla
trembling viciously against Tarzan's shoulder.
"Tarzan what happened to me? " Terk asked in a whisper Tarzan's hand rested on terk's head stroking the untamed bird nest on her head that's supposed to be her hair.
"La's spell that was ment for me changed you into a human Terk" Tarzan said.
Tarzan pushed Terk back gently and cupped her tear soaked face.
"I'll never forget what you did for me Terk, I will not stop until i changed you back to normal" Tarzan vows.
"I promise, you have to believe me " Tarzan said and comforted his friend once more
Terk responded with nods but couldn't use comprehensible dialogue to express her gratitude.
Jane came near the balcony of the tree house and looked down and saw terk crying in Tarzan's arms.
Jane felt terk's sorrow and feels horrible for that poor thing.
She wanted to help but didn't know how.
All she could do for terk is making her life as a human as pleasant as possible until La's spell has made undone.