CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Norm was again in his cell but this time, he was much, much happier. He was pleased that he was able to save Turner's life but he was about to get out of jail. Jorgen wouldn't have choice. Speaking of which Jorgen came up and started speaking,
"Norm, I'm glad you decided to save Timmy Turner's life and that you've decided to face justice. Actually, your saving Timmy's life is going to go well for you at the trial."
"Oh, Jarhead," said Norm, "I'm glad I save Timmy's life too; I did not want him dead." He paused. "In fact, I actually pitied him." Then Norm smiled evilly and added,
"But if you think I'm going to spend another minute in Abractraz, you've got another thing coming."
"Norm," said Jorgen, "I hope you're not planning another escape attempt."
"Oh," said Norm, "I'm NOT going to escape. You're going to willingly let me go, and you're going to not press any charges."
Jorgen frowned and said,
"You must have been smoking a smoof pipe because you sound almost as nuts as Buxaplenty."
"Oh," said Norm, "I'm not nuts, I know exactly what I'm doing."
"Your spells won't work on me, genie," said Jorgen.
"I'm not going to need a spell; you're going to WANT to release me."
"And why would I do that?"
Norm looked at his hand and rubbed his index finger and thumb together and started talking again,
"You know, Remy kept ranting and raving that he got the idea for killing Turner from you. I chalked it up to the ravings of a lunatic." He paused. "But as nuts as Remy is, he did get the idea from somewhere."
"I have no IDEA what you're talking about," said Jorgen very annoyed.
"Oh, you will," said Norm, "you keep saying how "filthy" we genies are but at least our race doesn't blame victims for what happens to them."
"I HAVE NEVER BLAMED WINSTON FOR WHAT HAPPENNED!!!!!!", shouted Jorgen.
"Hmmm," said Norm, "very interesting you feel guilt about Winston, but I'm not talking about Winston, I'm talking about Turner."
"I've never blamed Turner for being a victim of other people."
Norm's eyes widened and he said,
"Oh, really. Let's try this on for size. A young boy feels unappreciated and wishes he was never born; along comes this bullying fairy who tells him not only is everyone better off without him, the reason he's being victimized is because he exists." Norm paused again to let what he was saying sink into Jorgen's skull. By the shocked expression, Norm realized Jorgen knew what he was talking about. Norm added, "When I said I pitied Turner, his bad physical condition wasn't the only thing. Telling that kid something like that was incredibly cruel. I figured he had been through enough."
Jorgen looked stunned and sputterred,
"How did you know about that? No one but Timmy Turner and I know about that."
"Oh," said Norm, "it's because I'm a filthy tricky genie. Anyway, somehow Buxaplenty found out about that." Norm shook his head. "I'll give you credit Jorgen, you're much better at hurting Timmy than I am; you'd make a very good filthy genie."
Jorgen looked at Norm in a rage and said,
"I was just trying to teach Timmy a lesson."
Norm just laughed and said,
"What lesson was that; that he's a piece of garbage and that he makes the whole world miserable."
"Everything I told Turner was the truth,"said Jorgen.
"Jorgen," said Norm, "you're not messing with a kid this time; you're talking to a centuries old genie. I'm a master manipulator myself. Yes, you presented Turner with a bunch of facts, but you didn't bother to mention the context. You see I can see alternate timelines too." Norm paused savoring Jorgen squirming and looking very uncomfortable. "You said A.J. would have a full head of hair without Timmy around. What you didn't mention was in that particular timeline, the reason A.J. had hair was because Chester wished for it, and among other things to make the world better. Well, what wound up happening in this timeline is that it sparked A.J.'s suspicions about how he "mysteriously" got this head of hair, and he started to investigate and the whole world found out Chester had Fairy GodParents and he lost them forever."
Jorgen looked so shocked about Norm's knowledge of this event that the genie was riding high.
"Now here's the deal. You said that only you and Timmy know about this event. That means Cosmo and Wanda don't know about it. I can understand that. That pink haired nag is very fiercely protective of Turner. If she ever found out what you did." The Genie shook his head. "And let's forget about Wanda. Cosmo for all his stupidity is a very, very powerful fairy. That's what makes him so dangerous."
Jorgen looked very nervous. He knew Norm was right. Cosmo was very powerful indeed. During the Darkness incident when he became the mighty Coszilla he actually had the upper hand on the Destructinator until he blundered. Not to mention that as a baby Cosmo had destroyed a good part of Fairy World.
"And let's forget about Cosmo and Wanda. A.J. is a very loyal friend to Timmy Turner and he already doesn't like you because he thinks you're unfair to Timmy. He already knows your weaknesses and I'm sure has other tricks up his sleeve; do you have any idea what A.J. would do to you." Norm made a faux shudder. "I'm even a bit afraid of that kid and I'm an all powerful genie." Norm stopped. "Of course, they would have to find out about it."
"But if I release you you're not going to say a word," said Jorgen, very angry.
"And the prize goes to the dumb but buff fairy," said the genie, "oh and somehow shutting me up or putting me in solitary won't do you any good. I've already made arrangements that unless I'm released in 24 hours, Cosmo, Wanda and A.J. are going to find out what you did."
"Why you....," said Jorgen furious...."I'lll...."
"You'll release me now, and drop all charges," said Norm "because you simply have no choice."
Jorgen still looked enraged but he knew that Norm was right.
"I'll begin the paperwork on your release now," said Jorgen.
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The next night-
Timmy, Chester and A.J. were having another study session. Timmy was looking much much better since Remy had been caught. He was also studying well too. The study session was coming to a close.
"Well," said Chester, "I hate to cut out on you guys, but I've got to..,"
"To move the fridge or stove," said Timmy smiling.
Chester shook his head and said,
"Nah, I just have to wash the paper plates."
"Okay," said A.J., "see you Chester.
"See you later, buddy," said Timmy.
Chester left and Cosmo and Wanda appeared.
"Thanks A.J.," said Wanda, "for everything you've done." She paused. "Of course I'm now worried that Jorgen might try to take us away from Timmy because you know."
"I don't think you have to worry about Jorgen," said a very familiar voice and there was a gong. Norm was suddenly floating in the room. A.J. smiled while Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda looked stunned.
"Norm," said A.J. "you're free."
"I told you I could handle Jorgen."
"Well, Norm," said Timmy, "I never thought I'd say this but thanks."
Wanda looked at Norm as did Cosmo. Wanda spoke,
"I guess we owe you thanks and an apology. You're still a jerk, but you're not a monster."
"Why, Miss McNagNag,that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me."
"You got any plans?," said Timmy.
"Oh, yes," said Norm, "I've got Las Vegas with the neat guys with all the neat fez's and the Hawaiian beaches with some beautiful babes. It's great to be free. I'm going to get going. No offense, Turner, but I'm getting tired of being around you and your fairies."
"None taken," said Timmy, "and the feeling's mutual."
"Oh," said Norm, "and Jorgen WILL NOT take your fairies away. I made sure of that." And with that there was a gong and Norm was gone.
The fairies all stared at each other and Cosmo spoke up,
"I wonder what he did to Jorgen?"
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Jorgen came back home. He had had a terrible two days; first he had to deal with the fact that a human boy had outmanuvered him and worse Norm had succeeded in blackmailing him in not only freeing him from Abracatraz Jail but agreeing to let Timmy Turner keep his fairies. Of all the times for Norm to take Turner's side. Oh well, at least he had his wife the Tooth Fairy to comfort him. Nothing could go wrong with that.
"My little Bicuspid, I'm home after a hard day."
"Good," said Tooth Fairy, "and you better have picked up that Urinal Cake or you're spending the night on the couch."
Jorgen grimaced and hit his head with hand and said,
"Oh SMOOF!"
THE END