Chapter 2: Enter Shockwave

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It was 5:00 pm in the afternoon and I came out with a new hairdo and some nice clothes. I brought my morpher just in case something would happen. Aariqua came out in a magenta plaid shirt. "(Gosh she looks cute)," I said in my head. "Hey," said Aariqua, "Look at you, you look cute." "It took my cousin 10 minutes to do my hair," I said. She held on to my arm and we started walking. We were sitting by a bench at the mall. "So what do you do for fun?" she asked. "Nothing really," I said looking the other way. "Is something wrong?" she asked. "No," I said. She turned my face towards her. "You can tell me anything," she said. "Well, I had a fight with my best friend and she kicked me out of her life," I said, "So I've been down lately." "Oh," said Aariqua. "Yeah," I said. "I'm sorry about that," she said, "Hey, maybe I can cheer you up." "Huh?" I asked. She took my hand. "Come on," she said. We went to an arcade and she was playing a game. She beat the high score. "Awesome!" I said, "I've never seen anyone that good at games." "Yeah," said Aariqua, "I'm a natural." Later we were sitting together looking at the clouds.

We spent the next few days going on dates. Meanwhile, Shockwave was heading out the city looking for me. We were walking around eating Jeni's ice cream. "This ice cream is really good," I said. "I'm glad you think so," said Aariqua, "I really like this ice cream." "Me too," I said, "I have to admit, its fun going on dates with you." "I'm glad you think so," said Aariqua. Shockwave saw a car that was still on. He absorbed some electricity from it. Someone saw him. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!" he said. Shockwave looked at him. "Where's my sister?" he asked. "What do you mean freak?" he asked. "Freak?" asked Shockwave, "I'll show you freak!" He electrocuted him frying him to the crisp. Aariqua and I were sitting on a bench. "So what college are you looking at?" she asked. "Originally I was looking at Capital," I said, "But they didn't have much to offer. Then I looked at this school called Cross Academy, and they offered me a $100,000 scholarship and they have an amazing music program." That made her smile.

"I'm looking at that school too," said Aariqua. "Well looks like we'll be seeing each other there," I said. We moved closer to each other. She moved her hand closer to mine and I moved mines towards him. Suddenly I saw a light blinking at the city. "What was that?" I asked. We both saw something. "I might have to check that out," I said. "I'm coming with you," said Aariqua. "Ok," I said, "But be careful." I swung to the city carrying her in one arm. We landed on top of a bridge. I saw Shockwave causing a power outage. "Time to kill the light!" he said. "Something looks familiar about that guy," I said. "I think he's an escaped prisoner," said Aariqua. "I don't want to hurt anyone," said Shockwave, "Just let me go find who I'm looking for, and I won't have to kill anyone." "Freeze!" said a police officer. They shot at him and he got mad. He pounded the ground and caused a wave of electricity to flow. I grabbed Aariqua and jumped away. "That was close," I said, "Are you OK?" "I have goose bumps all over," said Aariqua, "In my whole life you're the first boy to ever hold me." I was blushing and said, "I hope I didn't offend you."

"Um, I think you should focus on fighting that guy," said Aariqua. "Right," I said. "Wait, you'll need these," she said. She gave me some rubber gloves. "This guy is made of electricity, and one touch could shock you," she said. "Thanks," I said. I jumped into action. "You'll all die!" said Shockwave. "Yo Lightning bolt!" I said. He turned and saw me. "Well, well, well," he said, "If it ain't you." "You sound like you know who I am," I said. "You don't even remember," said Shockwave, "I fought you 4 years ago, and because of you I turned into this." "I don't know what you're talking about," I said. "Liar," said Shockwave, "But it doesn't matter. I don't wanna hurt you, so leave now." "Right after I finish you off," I said. He tried to punch me and I dodged and punched him back. "You're starting to piss me off," he said. "That's the plan," I said. He tried to attack me but I stopped him. "Wait!" I said, "You're different, and I'm different." "Right," he said. "Look, I know you look evil, but you don't seem like it," I said, "Why don't we just talk this out, just you and me." "Sure," he said. He took a step and felt electricity going through him. Someone sniped him. He got mad and electrocuted him. I grabbed his hand with my chain shooter and it electrocuted me back. I was forced back to a car.

"Oh no!" I said. One of my chain shooters was fried up. Some debris was about to hit someone and I used my other one to save him. "You set me up," said Shockwave. "No I'm trying to help you," I said, "Let me help you." He tried to hit me again and I dodged. "I see I'm gonna have to talk some sense into this guy," I said. I jumped up and kicked him and he was sent flying to a giant screen. He came out and saw people looking at him calling him names. "If I'm gonna take on this freak, I should do it right," he said. He took 2 wires and pushed them in his chest absorbing the electricity. The entire city went black for a second and then a grey wave of lightning went around causing tremendous damage. Shockwave emerged from it and his skin was all grey looking. People were running. "Who's the freak now?!" he asked.

I decided to use this opportunity to try out my new move I learned. My legs had fire around them and I started flying. "Back for more huh?" asked Shockwave. He flew away and I chased him. "Get back here!" I said. I kept flying after him around the city. "Where is she?!" he said. I kept chasing him. "She?" I asked. Shockwave finally stopped and grabbed me by my neck. "Can't we talk this out?" I said. He took my high into the sky. I punched him and we fell down. He grabbed me again and tried punching me, but I turned the tables around and we both landed on the ground. The dust cleared and I was still standing. Everyone cheered. Shockwave was nowhere to be seen. I saw Aariqua and went back to her. "Sooooooooo, where were we?" I asked. Someone was watching us. "It seems we've underestimated the boy," said a figure in the shadows, "We should send more of our men if we want to show him how powerful we are."

We were walking back to the apartment. "So yeah," I said, "When I threw that Koopa shell at Rocky Wrench's machine it exploded, like literally." "Wow, people have bad luck when fighting you," said Aariqua. "Yeah," I said. I suddenly remembered I still had the tickets for the trip. "Oh yeah," I said, "A few weeks from now my friends and I are scheduling this trip to the land of Ooo and I was wondering if…." "Yes," said Aariqua. "Huh?" I asked. "I'd love to go with you," said Aariqua. "Cool," I said, "I mean, I wasn't sure if you liked adventure time much." "I love it," said Aariqua, "I actually have bed sheets of Finn the Human." "Cool," I said, "It should be fun." "Can I ask you something?" asked Aariqua, "Um….. Do you like me?" I was blushing. "Of course I like you," I said. She smiled and gave me a hug. "So I'll see you tomorrow?" she asked. "Yeah," I said. She walked back to her apartment room. Saria was watching me. "Did you have fun?" she asked. "Yeah," I said, "More fun than I've had in years." "So what do you think?" asked Saria. "Dude," I said as I took off my hat, "I think I have a crush."

Meanwhile….

Finn went to find Princess Bubblegum in front of the Candy Kingdom gates. "I'm glad you're here Finn," she said. "So what's this about?" asked Finn. "I want to apologize for all the times I hurt your feelings," said Princess Bubblegum, "You've done so much for me and all I did was push you away, and I shouldn't have done that." "Its all water over the bridge," said Finn, "Or Soda pop in this case." She hugged Finn. She took him inside to the Candy Kingdom dining room. "Remember when you made me Spaghetti?" she asked. "Yeah," said Finn. "Well, normally I'd throw you a party for the things you've done," said Princess Bubblegum, "But this time I want it to be just the two of us. The guests are still downstairs at the party but I wanted us to be up here where no one could bother us." Some butlers brought some spaghetti for them. Gunter brought some drinks for them. "Gunter, what are you doing here?" asked Finn. "Wenk (Princess Bubblegum asked me to serve for her tonight)," said Gunter.

Finn ate some. "Its really good," said Finn. "Finn….. do you still like me?" asked Princess Bubblegum. "Princess, of course," said Finn. "I'm glad," she said, "After what I did I thought you wanted nothing to do with me." "That's not true," said Finn, "I just thought you needed time." "You're right," said Princess Bubblegum as she moved closer to him. Finn blushed. "You're my hero Finn," she said, "Don't ever forget that. Promise?" "Promise," said Finn. They locked pinkies. Gunter made a cue for people to start playing some slow jams. "Finn, may I have this dance?" she asked. He blushed a lot. "Yes," he said. She took his hands and moved with him. "It feels weird with me being shorter doesn't it?" he asked. "Not really," said Princess Bubblegum, "I like short people." Finn smiled. After a few moments they were looking at the sky.

"Finn, I really enjoyed tonight," she said. "Me too," said Finn. She locked her hand with his. "I want to give you something," she said. She placed a necklace around Finn. He opened it and revealed a picture of them when they were younger. "Its great," said Finn. "This is my appreciation for all the things you've done for me," said Princess Bubblegum. "I love it," said Finn. "Can I try something?" she asked. "Yeah," said Finn. Princess Bubblegum moved closer and kissed him on the lips and he blushed. "This is the greatest night of my life," said Princess Bubblegum. "Mine too," said Finn as he snuggled with her. "Come on Finn, don't be weird," said Princess Bubblegum, "This is how you snuggle." She snuggled with him to keep warm. Earl was watching. "He stole my kingdom from me!" he said, "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH! UNACCEPTABLE!" He remembered when they pulled pranks on him. "If only there was a way I could get rid of that boy!" "Maybe I could be of assistance," said a figure in the shadow.

The next day I came in from a trip to the store and I heard the phone ring. "Hello, this is Nicholas Shay," said my voice mail, "Please leave your name and number and I'll come back as soon as I can." "Hey Nicholas," said Toadstool. I ignored it. "I heard you were seeing someone," she said, "I'm glad to know you're not upset. I don't know if Saria told me, but I want to say I'm sorry." I was looking at the picture of me and Aariqua we took at the mall. I threw the picture of me and Toadstool in the closet so I wouldn't have to look at it again. "I figured I'd disappoint you when I started dating Carl." "Bingo," I said. "Well I'm sorry about that," said Toadstool, "But just know that we'll always be friends and….." The phone hung up. Toadstool put in another quarter. "The thing is….. I don't know if I can be a Star Kid anymore," said Toadstool, "Because of all that's going on in my life now, I don't think I can live up to the responsibility anymore. But I know you'll find someone who'll take my place." She hung up the phone.

Shockwave found himself regenerating in an unknown area. "Where am I?" he asked himself. "Right where we intended you to be," said someone. It was Instructor Sid, known now as Zant. "Who are you?" asked Shockwave. "Let's say I'm a friend," said Zant, "And you want who I want. Kasai." "He's the reason I became this freak," said Shockwave, "When I find him, he's gonna wish he was never born." He charged up energy and fried something up. "Well, looks like we have a new member," said Zant, "Come out boys." War-hog and Rocky Wrench came out. "More rejects?" asked Shockwave. "We're after the same piece of pie," said Rocky Wrench. "We wish to get rid of the Star Kids," said Earl. Shockwave looked around at his new partners. "Looks like we have one thing in common," he said, "Gadd Science Incorporated." Another man in some kind of mercenary suit entered the room. "I see you found him," he said. "And who might you be?" asked Earl. "I am Zero," said Zero, "And I fought that boy years ago, and he gave me this. He took off his mask and revealed a scar on his face.

"Oh my," said Rocky Wrench. "When I find him, he's gonna pay for what he did," said Zero, "I also want him gone. That's why I've been looking for you Don Scholz." "You know my real name?" asked Shockwave. "I know everything about you," said Zero, "Like the fact that Kasai won't let you find your poor sister. That doesn't seem fair." "I just want to get the money to find a cure for my sick sister," said Shockwave. "Well, join me, and I'll give you all the money you desire for her cure. On one condition." "What's that?" asked Shockwave. "Kill him," said Zero. "I didn't say anything about killing," said Shockwave, "I just want him out the way." "I wasn't saying you had to," said Zero, "Just bring him to me alive, and the money is yours." He gave his hand to him. "Interested?" he asked. Shockwave shook it and said, "Yeah." "Excellent," said a snail. The Lich had possession of its soul. "Now we need one more person, and then our team will be complete," it said, "This time, not even Finn the Human will stop me from fulfilling my destiny. Soon the land of Ooo will be mine." "I have another world that you may desire," said Shockwave, "Earth." "For years I've dreamed of my return to that world," said the snail, "But I need a piece of the puzzle if I am to get my old body back. Once I do, I will be unstoppable." "Yes," said Zant, "Its done then. We just need to find one more person to make a part of our team." "I know just the one," said Shockwave.

It seems like a new alliance is forming to take down the Star Kids and most importantly their leader. What is Nicholas up against? Tune in and find out.