Chapter Eight: The Road to the Witch's Palace
After hearing the Wizard's request for the group to kill the Wicked Witch of the West before he can grant their wishes, Bu-Ling and the others soon entered the Haunted Woods. One there, they came across a sign that read "Witch's Castle: 1 mile. I'd turn back if I were you." "I think that's a good idea..." Brock said aloud as he turned back... but was stopped by Cilan. It was clear he wasn't pleased with the lion's cowardess, as he gave him a stern look and pointed in the direction of the castle. "Fine..." Brock muttered as he followed the group.
Meanwhile, at the castle, Misty was watching via a crystal ball. "We'll see how they fare against my 40 great wolves!" she chuckled to herself as she sent 40 wolves after them.
As the group went on their way, they heard howling in the distance. Cilan, who was visibly afraid, did what monkeys do best; hide in the trees. Soon, the wolves showed up. "Ugh... let me." Ash muttered as he got out an axe, and killed the wolves in one fell swoop. "Okay, Cilan. The wolves are dead." he told the monkey, who slowly climbed down from the tree.
Misty, still watching, was not pleased. "DAMMIT! Time to send in the crows!" She growled as she sent 40 crows after them.
The group was on their way to the castle when they saw a large flock of ravens come their way. Cilan was afraid, but Ash formed a smile on his face. "RAVENS! SWEET!" he exclaimed happily, confusing the others. But he didn't have long to enjoy the sight, as Cilan got out a slingshot and shot down all the ravens. Ash soon glared at Cilan. "Y U KILL TEH RAVENS?!" he bellowed. "You kidding me?! I ain't gonna get ate up by a bunch of crows!" Cilan signed before they continued on.
Misty was visibly angry now. "DAMMIT! Fine! If that's how they want it... SEND IN THE BEES!" she yelled as she sent a swarm of bees their way.
The group suddenly heard faint buzzing, and it was getting louder by the second. "Well, what now? We're gonna get stung to death!" Bu-Ling sighed in defeat. "No need to worry! I've got a solution!" Chili said as he sprayed everyone with bug spray. "Now we wait." he added as the bees came in... and promptly died from the bug spray. "See? Nothing to worry about!" the scarecrow reassured.
Misty was angry before, but now she was furious! "FUCK! TIME FOR THE WINKIES!" she shouted as she sent out her Winkie Soldiers.
The soldiers approached the group at a fast pace. "Well, I'm out of ideas." Chili admitted, causing the others to animefall. Brock soon saw the Winkies and knew what he had to do... summoning his will, he let out a massive roar. One that sent the Winkies crying for mommy. "Whoa! When were you able to do that?!" Cilan signed. "I dunno! It just... came to me." Brock responded as the group reached the castle.
Misty had gone from furious to Royally Pissed Off at this point. "GRRRRRRRRRR! GET THEM, FLYING MONKEYS! Bring the girl, monkey, and lion here, but do whatever you want with the other two!" she bellowed as she sent the flying monkeys after them. The airborne simians then began tearing Chili and Ash apart, while the others captured Bu-Ling, Cilan, and Brock. As they were carried over the castle wall, Bu-Ling was screaming... but someone else was, too. She and Brock turned to see that Cilan was the one that was screaming, which confused the two, seeing as he was supposed to be mute. Soon after, the monkey fainted again...
What awaited them at the castle? Would they be prisoners, or would the Wicked Witch kill them?! Stay tuned...