Chapter 113: Aku:
Jack's POV:
"Don't mind me," says Peter and Ashi and I stopped. "So, a lot happened while I wasn't myself, I see."
"Peter, you remember Ashi," I asked.
"Of course, she swore she'd kill you," says Peter, "are you on our side now?"
"Yes," says Ashi.
"Good, now can someone help me up?" We then helped Peter get up. "So, what about the rest of your sisters?"
"I'm afraid... you... kind of... killed them," says Ashi.
"Oh, I am so sorry," says Peter.
"I'm sorry of what Aku did to you," says Ashi.
Peter then takes a look at himself in the mirror. "I kind of like the scars," says Peter, "but I can do without the cloak and the scythe."
"Well, I have to find something descent to wear," says Ashi, "you guys will be okay, right?"
"Sure, we have the monkey," says Peter. Ashi then leaves, "so, you and a Daughter of Aku. What are you going to do now?"
"I am not sure," I said, "I have never felt this way before."
"Just talk to her," says Peter.
. . .
We were then all waiting for the Resistance. I looked at the computer. Even the Time Portal with the Guardian has been destroyed. I really wished I was ready before.
"So, did you know Jack was a prince," asks Peter.
"Really," asks Ashi.
"His Father was an Emperor," says Peter, "he defeated Aku before."
"Wait, has this whole thing been a family feud," asks Ashi.
"Perhaps," I said.
"What was it like before Aku's rule," asks Ashi.
"It was a beautiful land. Everyone was happier. There were still some battles, but it was more peaceful. We were children when Aku returned and took my Father."
"I wonder what Aku's doing now," says Peter.
Scaramouche's POV:
I finally made it to Aku's lair, but he wasn't available. I did not go all this way just to be ignored. I then had to force my way in.
. . .
I finally made it in where I saw Mean and Nasty.
"Boys," I said.
"Who are you again," asks Mean.
Scaramouche: Scaramouche!
"Oh, right, the music guy," says Nasty.
"I got some news for Aku," I said, "I want to talk to him!"
"Okay," says Mean.
"Sure," says Nasty.
. . .
"What is it," asks Aku.
"I got somethin' for your... ears? How do you hear with those antlers?"
"JUST TELL ME WHAT IT IS!"
"Okay, Jacko has lost his swordo!" Hearing that, Aku gave me back my body. "That's what I'm talking about!
Scaramouche: Oh yeah! Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!
Aku: Oh yeah! Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!
We then got down.
Jack's POV:
We were still at the lab.
"Is everything alright," asks Ashi.
"Ashi, I have been reminded of everything I have lost, and I do not want that to happen to you," I said.
"I'll be fine," says Ashi, "I think we can handle anything together."
Then the door opens, and Johnny, Frankie, Dexter, and Jill appear.
"Jack, Peter," says Jill, "Ashi?"
Johnny, Frankie, and Dexter were prepared to fight.
"Wait, she's with us now," says Peter.
"The world has gone crazy," says Johnny.
"Wait, what happened to your face," asks Frankie.
"It's a long story," says Peter, "what are you wearing?"
"I have sworn off the path of violence," says Jill.
"Well, Jack has his sword back," says Peter.
Then we heard something. "Maybe that's the pizza," says Dexter.
Peter then looks and realizes there was a tracking signal in his skin, specifically his armpit. "I hate Pan."
Aku then came. "So, this is the Resistance Base," says Aku, "and it seems you managed to turn Pan back into Peter and turned one of my cultists against me. Well, thanks to my reliable source-"
"That would be me," says Scaramouche.
"I now know you don't have your sword and..." Aku then looks and sees my sword. "Doesn't have his sword, huhh? Well, that is a funny looking butter knife!"
"Maybe... it was just in his other Gi," suggests Scaramouche. Aku then vaporizes him.
"Okay then," says Johnny.
"Sorry about that," says Aku, "just pretend I was never here."
Aku then attempted to leave, but I could not allow him to get away, not with everything he has done. He took my home, he destroyed any chance I had at returning, he turned Peter into a weapon, now he must pay! I then charged at him. "AKU!"
"Wait!" Aku then gets out of the way. "I never realized Ashi... of course, the High Priestess must've drank... yes... Ashi is a true daughter of Aku!"
"This won't end well," says Johnny.
"And that is the key!" Aku then takes control of Ashi.
"Ashi," I said.
"Jack," says Ashi.
Aku then picks up Johnny. "Kids, you try to raise them right and they go running off with your sworn enemy, is that right, Bravo?"
"Go to Heck," says Johnny.
"Sweetheart, I think it's time for a change!" Ashi then turns to a pure black version of herself. Peter grabs her.
"Ashi, if I can break free from Aku, then so can you!" Ashi then punches Peter.
"Don't any of you see," asks Aku, "I have won!"
Aku: ... Rosemary
Heaven restores you in life
You're coming with me
Through the aging, the fearing, the strife
It's the smiling on the package
It's the faces in the sand
... It's the thought that moves you upwards
Embracing me with two hands
Right will take you places
Yeah, maybe to the beach
When your friends they do come crying
Tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release
... Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not denial
But hey, who's on trial?
... It took a life span with no cell mate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
... He speaks about travel
Yeah, we think about the land
We smart like all peoples
Feeling real tan
I could take you places
Do you need a new man?
Wipe the pollen from the faces
Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van
... Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not denial
But hey, who's on trial?
... It took a life span with no cell mate
By the long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, you are exotic
You need something for which to care
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
... Leave some shards under the belly
Lay some grease inside my hand
It's a sentimental jury
And the makings of a good plan
You've come to love me lightly
Yeah, you come to hold me tight
Is this motion ever lasting
Or just shutters pass through the night?
Rosemary, oh, heaven restores you in life
... I spent a life span with no cell mate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, semi erotic
You need someone to take you there
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Why can't we just play the other game?
Why can't we just look the other way?
Aku then laughs.
CXIV
In the next chapter, Aku attempts to execute Jack.