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Chapter III: Seeds of Revolt
Anti-Cosmo
"Silence, silence," I said banging my hand on the table to get the other Anti-Fairies to listen to me. "This meeting is called to order," I told my comrades as they turned to me. "I am pleased to announce that our latest plan for universal domination is under way. Thanks to HP and the Pixies," I explained to the group as Anti-Jorgen came in with my tea.
"Here is you tea, guv," the small little creature eked out in British accent handing me the cup and saucer. "I might I say your geinusness that this is your best scheme yet," he told me bowing down to me.
"Why thank you, old bean, stealing have the Pixies fix the Big Anti-Wand so we can use to siphon the fairies magic was brilliant," I said about to take a sip of my tea until some laughed causing my monocle to fall in the drink. "Who dares laugh at me!" I demanded to know taking my eyewear out but Anti-Wanda snatched from me and ate it.
"I did," a deep voice said from the other end of the table where a tall Anti-Fairy dressed in a black robe and brown eyes sat. His name is Anti-Binky, my greatest failure.
He had once been my apprentice and heir to the leadership of Anti-Fairy world. He was quite simply the most brilliant and clever student I had ever had the privilege of teaching. He excelled in everything and I constantly told him about how great he is- that was my mistake.
He became too prideful and the adulation went to his head to the point where he was unteachable. He would constantly yell and belittle me saying 'that the Anti-Fairies need a strong leader not some fool who goes around sipping tea all day.' This continued for months until I finally released him from my tutelage and he decided to try to prove himself the better Anti-Fairy.
"How dare you, you speak out of turn," I snapped at him as I stood up slamming my fist on the table. "You may think you're powerful but I am the leader here," I told me as he sneered at me.
"Some leader, you call this a plan?" he asked contemptuously, "We Ant-Fairies used to be feared, it was because of us the Spanish Inquisition was started and caused panic throughout Europe. Now look at us, sitting around a table talking of contracts like a sissies," he said.
"How dare you!" I snapped at him, "This plan has been in the making since the 1700s, do you know how long it took to hammer out this agreement," I told him holding up said contract.
"It's a waste of time, I have a better plan," he said as every turned to face him, "I heard from the Pixies that in the Ghost Zone there is a very powerful ghost locked up named Dan. I say we see about freeing this Dan ghost and see about alliance," he said as everyone gasped in shock.
"Are you mad?" I asked him, "You know we signed an agreement with the ghosts promising never to enter the Ghost Zone if Pariah Dark left us alone," I told him. It was during the Ghost King's infamous reign that I assumed rulership of Anti-Fairy World after the old leader was destroyed by Pariah and his minion the Fright Knight.
Even more frightening was the notion of letting Dan out of his prison. The details of what transpired are sketchy to say the least (some gobbledygook about an alternate time line and some creature called the 'Halfa' losing a family) but what is known is that Dan is the most powerful ghost ever and a psychopathic monster without a shred of conscience in him, definitely not the type of guy I'd want to deal with.
"Pariah has been locked up in his tomb for years now," Anti-Binky said, "and before you go on about you heard, that was just a story that some ghost released him awhile back and he took over a town on Earth," he said as I glared at him. "We need not fear the Ghost King anymore, I say we enter the Ghost Zone and try to find where they keep him and bring him here," he explained. "Who's with me!" he asked as Anti-Fairies started to line up behind me.
"This is treasonous and madness, you'll destroy us all," I said in protest, "Who are you going to listen to? This upstart or me who has lead you for centuries?" I asked them as they looked with you.
"I want Poptarts," Anti-Wanda said as she floated over to me, "what type are we having?" she asked as I sighed. She wasn't the brightest bulb in the box but she was a loyal wife and gave birth to a son a few years back named Anti-Poof who is my new student.
"Is this all centuries of leadership affords me?" I asked getting my wand out if it came to that, but I hope it doesn't.
"I'm with you, guv," Anti-Jorgen squeaked as Anti-Binky glared at him, "This bloke is mad as a hatter he is, I'd rather side with you than some Napoleon," he said flying over to me loyally.
"Mad as a hatter? A Napoleon am I," he sneered getting out his wand, "let see what you have to say about Oblivion, guv," he said aiming his wand at the little creature and blasting him until he was dust. "Anyone else?" he asked.
"Anti-Wanda, I want you go upstairs where our son is studying, go in that room and lock the door," I told as she stared blankly not understanding a word I said. "Um, there are Poptarts in Anti-Poof's room but the only way to get them is to stay there and lock the door," I said as she zoomed up and I get ready to defend myself.
Tucker
"That Blade drives me nuts sometime, he's like Gregor only times worse," Sam fumed as she ate her veggie burger as Danny made a face at the mention of Sam's ex-boyfriend. I don't see why he doesn't like him, sure he was a fake, but he was a cool fake. "I mean that whole family tree is missing a couple chromosomes I think," she went on as Danny rolled his eyes.
"I know Sam, but you can't do anything about it. You have no proof," Danny said trying to calm her down. "I know you hate Blade for trying to make out with you last year. Unless we actually see his family doing something illegal no one will believe you," he said as Sam glared at him and walked out.
"I'll go talk to her for you," I tell Danny as I get up and follow after.
"It's not fair, there's plenty of proof did you notice how Timmy always wear a long sleeve shirt even when it's warm out?" she asked me as I thought about it. She had a point but still you can't judge software by the box. I mean if that's the case than Sam and Danny are into black magic because Danny gave Sam medallion with some ancient symbol on it for her birthday. "Have you noticed how frightened he gets?" she asks trying to control her temper.
"You make a point but still who are the cops going to believe Timmy's family or you some crazy Goth girl?" I asked as Sam glared at me. "I didn't mean like that," I defended myself as she sighed letting herself cool down.
"You're right, but law stinks, I mean...," she said as she walked back to the table trying to sort this whole thing in her head.
Poof
"And so with combined efforts of the Fairies and the Ghosts, Pariah Dark was cornered and shut in his Sarcophagus of Forever Sleep," I repeated drawly from my Fairy History book. Jorgen had come back awhile ago and said I could avoid his 'Fairy Juvie Hall of Pain' if I made up the work by doing a report on a historical event. I chose the reign of Pariah Dark and how Fairies helped in his defeat. It sounds interesting and Danni's cousin's parents are ghost hunters so maybe she can get some info on it.
I wish Danielle would tell me what her father did to her. I know it's bad as she screams and cries out in her sleep for whoever hurting to her stop pleading, 'Please father let me rest!' it makes me shudder just thinking about it. If there is any good it's that she doesn't sleep wish (a problem some have if they're dealing extreme emotions). I've tried to find clues about her past but nothing comes up. Her cousin's parents don't mention any relatives except for aunt in Arkansas but she's divorced and the marriage produced no children (besides she looks too much like Danny and his father meaning she came from his side of the family. The only problem was that Danny's father is an only child).
While I was pondering this, mom came in my room, "Hey Poof how's the report coming along?" she asked looking at the book. "Pariah Dark? Why did you chose him as a topic?" mom asked almost afraid at even at the name.
"It seemed like an interesting subject and Danielle's cousin's parents are experts on ghosts and thought she could get me some info on him and his era," I told her as she sort backed away. "What's wrong, you act as you've seen a ghost?" I ask her.
"It's just the subject of Pariah is a touchy subject for some fairies," she explained, "a lot of fairies were killed during his reign and don't like to bring the subject up," she said solemnly as I looked at her confused.
"Pariah's reign was ages ago," I tell as she shakes her head, "what are you talking about?" I ask her curiously.
"A few years before you were born, an evil ghost thought he could steal Pariah's crown. He opened the Sarcophagus and Pariah was awakened. Every magical being was scared out of their wits at the news knowing that he would try to take back the territory he lost. He nearly conquered earth had not a couple of humans and two beings known as Halfas tricked the Ghost King back into his coffin," she explained as she shook her head, "enough of this, why don't you take a break and go see Danielle
Clockwork
"What is it now?" I asked the Observants as I turned around frowning, "I thought I told you that I have everything under control," I told them as they walked up to the mirror.
"Something urgent has come up," one of them said waving his hand over the mirror revealing Anti-Fairy World. "There is a revolt in the leadership of the Anti-Fairy government," he said gravely, "This coup must be stopped at once,"
"Anti-Fairies?" I asked them raising an eyebrow at the scene, "You have to be joking, whatever they're doing has nothing to do with ghosts," I informed my audience. The treaty the Anti-Fairies signed eons ago insures that they will interfere with ghost matters.
"Don't be so…," an Observant began to say until an violent explosion rocked the room, "what in the name of the Ancient Ghosts is going on?" he asked angrily.
"Boy you're right about these guys, they are obtuse," a dark voice growled from the shadows as I gasped in horror. "What's wrong, you act like you never seen me before?" it asked as the figure of Dan Phantom stepped into the late.
"You are a fool, I am powerful than you could ever hope to be," I threatened him grabbing my scythe and lunging at him. "Even though I'm loathe to do it, I can erase you from existence," I said as he grabbed the weapon by the blade and threw me to the ground.
"I would like to see you try, old man!" he sneered charging up an ectoblast, "Say…," he said looking up and backing away smiling. "I have bigger fish to fry than you, but rest assured as I'll get to you," he said looking at the mirror.
"You're not going anywhere, Dan!" I telling reaching for my staff but before I can stop the ghost, Dan Phantom vanishes into a portal. "I hope for the sake of the timeline, he can be stopped this time," I said knowing what was about to unfold.
Blade
"What is that dame's beef?" I asked rubbing my still sore arm, "she nearly ripped it out of the socket," I said driving down the street. I was just playing around and she treats me like I'm that git Baxter and his crew.
I remember when that bloody moron nearly killed me when I refused his offer to join his American Football team and decided to use me as a practice dummy. I have had worse but I was still great that Mr. L came around stopped him.
When I came home that day, dad was furious when I told him about, 'why didn't you fight back, you worthless sack of skin and bones?' he said bashing my knees with a nine iron. I still have a bit of a limp from that one.
Before I could think about again I heard buggy ask, "Is…stepmom…mad?" he asked me as I turned around but before I could answer I saw something on the road swerved out of the way. The car seat jerked back with us in them.
"What the He...," I began to say when I noticed that bugbrains nose was bleeding, "No, please, no," I told the kid as my mind raced back to that terrible five years ago in London.
Skye was on his way to a friend's house on his bike; I was with him as I had to get away from that asylum of family.
Everything was fine until these two jerks drove out of nowhere at hit him dead on. He went flying into a street sign and stayed there on the ground. Blood was everywhere especially from his nose.
'Man are you okay?' I asked racing up to him but there was no response, 'come on don't do this to me,' I said shaking as people looked. I could tell they were accusing me of doing it. 'IT'S NOT MY BLOODY FAULT!' I screamed hysterical.
The funeral was even worse; I could hear the people talking about me even though it was an accident. It was driving me crazy but I reached my breaking point during the service when the confessional prayer was said.
'…Mea Culpa…Mea Culpa…Mea Maxima Culpa!' those words drove me to madness it was so unbearable to hear those words being uttered.
'No…it's not my fault, you hear me, it's not my fault don't blame me!' I shouted covering my ears trying to ignore them
"No…you…hear…not…my…fault…," I muttered snapping back to the present nearly catatonic.
Cosmo
"How's Poof doing at the not studying game?" I asked Wanda as she glared at me telling to back off.
"He's actually studying-unlike you and Timmy Turner that one time- although I wish he wasn't," she said nervously and almost afraid. The only time I have seen her like this is when Momma Cosma comes to visit us.
"Do you know what he picked to do his report on?" she asked as I shook my head, my guess would be the history of pudding or the life of Carl the Corn Farmer but that's just me.
"He's writing about Pariah Dark," she said urgently as I stare at her. Pariah…Pariah…Pariah where had heard that name before maybe he's comic book character.
"You know Pariah, the ghost king," she said but the name still didn't ring a bell, "For the love Pete, were you asleep in history class?" she asked getting annoyed.
"I didn't take history class too much to remember, I took nap class instead," I told her laughing at my joke but she glared at me and poofed away. "Gee, I thought it was…," I began to say until a dramatic explosion blasted in the room.
"Cosmo! Wanda! We have a problem!" Jorgen von Strangle said as he appeared, "All fairies to Fairy world NOW!" he said grabbing me and taking me back to Fairy World.